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RH7823TP1L/RH7521TP1L_AA4ULL_ENG
HDD/DVD
RECORDER
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL : RH7800/RH7500
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
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POWER: This HDD/DVD Recorder operates on a mains CAUTION supply of 110-240V~, 50/60Hz. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WIRING: This DVD & HDD Recorder is supplied with a BSI DO NOT OPEN 1363 approved 13 amp mains plug, fused at 5 amp. When replacing the fuse always use a 5 amp BS 1362, BSI or ASTA approved type. Never use this plug with the fuse CAUTION: THESE SERVICING cover omitted. To obtain a replacement fuse cover contact INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY your dealer. If the type of plug supplied is not
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MP3/WMA file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Contents Viewing a JPEG File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-36 Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file . . . . . .37-38 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-44 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About DVD recording . . . . . . . . . .
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Introduction About the Symbol Display To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future “ ” may appear on your TV display during reference. operation and indicates that the function explained in this owner’s manual is not available on that specific This manual provides information on the operation DVD video disc. and maintenance of your recorder. Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. Notes on Discs Symbol Used
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Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital Video Disc - ReWritable): DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or Video mode recording. These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly. Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode] Recordings can be extensively edited Playable only on VR mode compatible players (after finalization) [Video mode] Playable on regular DVD players (after finalization) Limited editing features DVD-R (Digital Video D
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Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented Video CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain audio titles, DivX, MP3, WMA, or JPEG files. Notes: – Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the CD-R/RW (or DVD±R/RW) disc itsel
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About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Do not move the recorder while it is on. Install and use the recorder on a stable, level surface. Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan. Do not use the recorder in excessively
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PBC: Playback Control (Video CD only) Disc-related terms Playback control is available for Video CD (VCD) version 2.0 disc formats. PBC allows you to interact DVD +R (Double Layer) with the system via menus, search functions, or other Double layer recording technology offers two typical computer-like operations. Moreover, still recordable layers on a single DVD disc, providing pictures of high resolution can be played if they are nearly double the capacity of 4.7GB single layer included in the
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Front Panel ab cd ef g h i j T/S REC HDD DVD TV RH7800 klm abcde f g h i j T/S REC HDD DVD TV RH7500 klm T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode. a POWER button and indicator Switches the recorder ON or OFF. REC: The recorder is recording. Lights up red when the recorder is in standby HDD: The recorder is HDD mode. mode. DVD: The recorder is DVD mode. b HDD/DVD HDD bB DVD: The recorder is dubbing. Set the recorder’s mode to HDD or DVD. TV: Indicates when the recorder is in TV tuner c N / X (PLAY
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Remote Control CHP ADD: Inserts a chapter SCAN (m / M): Search marker when playing/recording. backward or forward. CLEAR: Removes a track number SEARCH: Displays Marker Search on the Program List or a mark on menu. the Marker Search menu. SETUP: Accesses or removes the DISPLAY: Accesses On-Screen Setup menu. Display. VIDEO Plus+: To display the DUBBING: Copies DVD to HDD program menu for VIDEO Plus+ (or HDD to DVD). System programming. SKIP (. / >): Go to next ENTER chapter or track. Returns to
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Hookup and Settings Rear Panel ab cde f g h i j kl m n a AERIAL i Cooling fan Connect the aerial to this terminal. j AC Power Cord b AUDIO OUT (Left/Right) Plug into the power source. Connect to a TV with audio inputs. k RF. OUT Passes the signal from the AERIAL to your c VIDEO OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. TV/monitor d COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/PROGRESSIVE l AUDIO IN 3 (Left/Right) SCAN (Y Pb Pr) Connect the audio output of an external source Connect to a TV with Y Pb Pr inputs. (Audio syste
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SCART connection Connections to Your TV Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on Make one of the following connections, depending the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV on the capabilities of your existing equipment. using the scart cable (T). When using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ Video connection PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to COMPONENT. When using the Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the SCART jack, set the VIDEO OUTPUT switch to vi
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Connecting to an Amplifier Rear of the recorder Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A). Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel digital stereo (PCM) or to an Audio/ A X O Video receiver equipped with a multi-channel decoder (Dolby Digital™, MPEG 2, or DTS)
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Connecting to the EURO AV2 DECODER Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) jack Connections Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack of this recorder. Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder TV You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus VCR, Cable Box, or programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) Satellite Tuner, etc. to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set the
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Connecting to the INPUT 3 or INPUT 4 Connecting a Digital Camcorder Jacks Using the front panel DV IN jack, it is possible to Connect the input jacks (AV3, AV4) on the recorder to connect a DV digital camcorder and digitally transfer the audio/video out jacks on your accessory DV tapes to DVD. component, using audio/video cables. Use a DV cable (not supplied) to connect the DV Note: in/out jack of your DV camcorder to the front panel DV If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the IN
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6. Use v / V to select the desired setting then press Using the Home Menu ENTER to confirm your selection. Some items require additional steps. From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media (HDD, DISC) for playback and recording of the 7. Press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. recorder. Note: 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. Press b to go back to the previous level. 2. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select a media you want. Options appears. General Settings 3. Use the v
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Program Edit Program Edit You can perform a search to select and store TV You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, channels manually. move, etc.). When you select [Program Edit] in step 4 above, the 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B. display for setting channels appears. 1. Use b / B to select the item and press v / V to change the setting. PR Seek Ch. MFT OK 07 C 7 0 [PR] indicates the selected programme position. [Seek] Searches for a channel automatically. 2. Pres
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Auto Clock Set TV Aspect When Channel auto search is completed the actual Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in standard or wide). the recorder display is not correct, the clock must be [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen set manually. TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below. [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function. 1. Select [Clock set] option then pr
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Progressive Scan Initialization Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality You can reset the recorder to its original factory pictures with less flickering. settings and initialize the HDD. If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT/ [Factory Set] If you need to, you can reset the PROGRESSIVE SCAN jacks, but are connecting the recorder to all its factory settings. Some options recorder to a standard (analog) television, set cannot be reset. (Rating, Password, and Area Progressive Scan t
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Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle Sampling Frequency If your receiver or amplifier is NOT capable of [Original]Refers to the original language in which handling 96 kHz signals, select [48 kHz]. When this the disc was recorded. choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any [Other] To select another language, press number 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding them. 4-digit number according to the language code list If your receiver
