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2-886-042-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-HXD860
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\020WAR.fm specdef 20060621 Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and WARNING Republic of Ireland A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment To reduce the risk of fire or electric for your safety and convenience. shock, do not expose this apparatus Should the fuse in the plug to rain or moisture. supplied need to be replaced, a 5 Disposal of Old Electrical To avoid electrical shock, do not AMP fuse approve
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\020WAR.fm specdef 20060621 � Do not attempt to replace or On placement upgrade the hard disk by � Place the recorder in a location Precautions yourself, as this may result in with adequate ventilation to malfunction. prevent heat build-up in the This equipment has been tested recorder. If the hard disk drive should and found to comply with the � Do not place the recorder on a malfunction, you cannot recover limits set out in the
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\020WAR.fm specdef 20060621 Copyrights About this manual � Television programmes, films, � In this manual, the internal video tapes, discs, and other hard disk drive is written as materials may be copyrighted. “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a Unauthorized recording of general reference for the HDD, such material may be contrary DVDs, or CDs unless to the provisions of the otherwise specified by the text copyright laws. Also, use of or il
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\010COVTOC.fm Table of Contents WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\010COVTOC.fm Viewing a Digital Text Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting digital text from dedicated digital teletext channels . . . . . . . . . 41 Selecting digital text from other channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Setting the Favourites List. . .
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\010COVTOC.fm Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Moving a Playlist title (Change Order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . .
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\030GET.fm specdef 20060621 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) Playabl
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\030GET.fm specdef 20060621 Usable disc versions (as of August 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 a
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\030GET.fm specdef 20060621 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 CD
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\030GET.fm specdef 20060621 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 l
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 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 17. b Notes � See “Specifications” (page 113) for a list of supplied accessories. � Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise. � Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connect
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Hookups and Settings C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. B D INPUT COMPONENT Component VIDEO IN VIDEO Audio/video cord video cord Y (not supplied) (not supplied) (green) PB/CB (blue) L PR/CR AUDIO (red) R TV, projector, or AV
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 b Notes A SCART input jack � Do not connect more than one type of video cord When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to between the recorder and your TV at the same “S Video” or “RGB” (page 21), use a time. SCART cord that conforms to the selected � When you connect the recorder to your TV via the signal. SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. B Vi
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Hookups and Settings C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 For playback � One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 60). � One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 60). For settings � Automatic Power O
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 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) Centre Subwoofer to coaxial/HDMI digital input or HDMI cord Coaxial digital cord (not supplied) (not sup
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Hookups and Settings C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 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
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 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. Wh
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Hookups and Settings C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=right HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 Code numbers of controllable TVs To operate the TV/DVD button If more than one code number is listed, (for SCART connections only) try entering them one at a time until you The TV/DVD button switches between the find the one that works with your TV. recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder Manufacturer Code number when using this button. So
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C:\2886042111HXD860CEK\01GB- master page=left HXD860CEK\040BAS.fm specdef 20060621 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 “
