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2-686-265-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-HXD560/HXD562
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Precautions • This unit operates on 220 – WARNING Precautions 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power To reduce the risk of fire or electric This equipment has been tested supply. shock, do not expose this apparatus and found to comply with the � To prevent fire or shock hazard, to rain or moisture. limits set out in the EMC do not place objects filled with To avoid electrical shock, do not Directive using a connection liquids,
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� Do not move the recorder for On placement Copyrights one minute after you have � Place the recorder in a location � Television programmes, films, unplugged the mains lead. with adequate ventilation to video tapes, discs, and other � Do not attempt to replace or prevent heat build-up in the materials may be copyrighted. upgrade the hard disk by recorder. Unauthorized recording of yourself, as this may result in � Do not place the recorder on a such material may be contrary malfunction
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About this manual Check your model name The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-HXD560 and RDR- HXD562. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder. � In this manual, the internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. � Icons, such as DVD , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with t
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Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Viewing a digital text service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels. . . . . . . . . 40 Selecting digital text from other channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setting the Favourites List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Before Dubbing . . .
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Quick Guide to Disc Types Recordable and playable discs Icon used in Formatting Compatibility with other DVD Type Disc Logo this manual (new discs) players (finalising) Hard disk drive Formatting Dub HDD contents to a DVD HDD (internal) unnecessary to play on other DVD players Automatically formatted in Playable on DVD+RW DVD+RW +VR mode compatible players + RW (DVD+RW (automatically finalised) VIDEO) Playable only on VR mode VR Format in VR compatible players -RWVR mode mode (page 24) (
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Usable disc versions (as of March 2006) � 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs � 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, *2 Ver.1.2 with CPRM ) � 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs � 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, *2 Ver.2.1 with CPRM ) � 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs “DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks. *1 When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format usin
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Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc Logo Characteristics this manual Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD- RAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video DVD VIDEO DVD mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs. If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge, remove the cartridge before playback. VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD VCD VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in CD CD music CD format DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DATA DVD — DVD-
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Maximum recordable number of titles Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which Disc Number of titles* mates DVD recorded material on one side HDD 300 with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 standard, playback on this product is not DVD+R DL 49 guaranteed. * The maximum length for one title is eight hours. b Notes � Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD- Note
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Hookups and Settings Hooking Up the Recorder Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 16. b Notes � See “Specifications” (page 110) for a list of supplied accessories. � Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. � Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected. � You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video
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Hookups and Settings Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords Select one of the following patterns, A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. INPUT Audio/video cord B A VIDEO (not supplied) SCART cord (not supplied) L AUDIO (yellow) TV R TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) to i LINE 1 – TV to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) DVD recorder (red) (blue) (green) to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-vid
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� One Touch Timer When playing “wide screen” images You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the Some recorded images may not fit your TV TV to the recorder’s programme position, screen. To change the picture size, see and display the timer programming menu page 92. with one touch of the TIMER button (page 47). If you are connecting to a VCR � One Touch EPG Connect your VCR to the LINE 3 jack on the You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the recorder (page 21). TV to the recorder’s cha
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Hookups and Settings Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound. [Speakers] [Speakers] A Rear (L) Rear (R) AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder Front (L) Front (R) Subwoofer Centre to coaxial digital input Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD recorder to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) INPUT B Audio/video cord
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z Hint For correct speaker location, see the operating Step 4: Connecting the instructions supplied with the connected components. Mains Lead b Notes � Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same terminal of the recorder. Then plug the time. This will cause unwanted noise to come recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) from your TV’s speakers. into the mains. After you connect the mains � With co
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Hookups and Settings Controlling TVs with the Step 5: Preparing the remote Remote You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) b Notes batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on � Depending on the connected unit, you may not be the batteries to the markings inside the able to control your TV with some or all of the battery compartment. When using the buttons below. remote, point it at the remote se
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2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down, To operate the TV/DVD button enter the TV’s manufacturer code (for SCART connections only) The TV/DVD button switches between the using the number buttons. recorder and the last input source selected on For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then the TV. Point your remote at the recorder “9.” After you enter the last number, when using this button. release the TV [/1 button. When you connect the recorder to the TV via the SCART jacks, the input sour
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Hookups and Settings 3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. To check the Command Mode for the recorder Press x on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display. If the Command Mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the Command Mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the Command Mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you 4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER. will be unable to operate this recor
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Easy Setup - TV Type (page 92) If you have a wide-screen TV, select Step 6: Easy Setup “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or Make the basic adjustments by following the “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.” determine how “wide-screen” images are displayed on your TV. [/1 Easy Setup - Component Out If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.” Easy Setup - Line1 Output To output video
