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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` A mac001 1200DPI 100LPI
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HDD/DVD Recorder
HDD/DVD Recorder
DH-6100P
User Manual
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 1 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Please keep the product’s guarantee sheet and receipt in a safe place. Precautions • Read this booklet carefully. • Make sure the rating of your household electricity supply matches that shown on the back of your product. • Read this page and chapter ‘Setting up your product’ to help you set up and adjust your product correctly. • Do not put the product in a hot or humid plac
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 2 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Important Safeguards Important Safeguards IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK LASER This Digital Video Disc Player employs DO NOT OPEN a Laser System. To ensure proper use of this product please read this CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC owner’s manual carefully and retain for SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR future reference. Should the unit BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE require maintenance, contact
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 3 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Important Safeguards This set has been designed and manufactured to and to protect it from overheating. These assure personal safety. Improper use can result in openings must not be blocked or covered. These electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards openings must not be blocked by placing the unit incorporated in this unit will protect you if you on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This observe the f
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 4 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Important Safeguards product. 23 HEAT The product should be situated away from heat 17 DISC sources such as radiators, heat registers, Do not use a cracked, deformed or repaired stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) disc. These discs are easily broken and may that produce heat. cause serious personal injury and product malfunction. 24 To prevent battery electrolyte leakage, which may result in injury and damage to th
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 5 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Recording Safety Instructions ____________________________1 Basic Recording________________________________41 Recording to DVD or HDD 41 Important Safeguards _________________________2 One Touch Record (OTR) 41 Table of Contents ______________________________5 To Pause the Recording 42 Overview ______________________________________6 Playing under recording 42 Identi
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 6 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview Overview Overview Which discs you can use The following discs can be used in your HDD/DVD Time Shifting Recorder: : Simultaneous video recording and playback • Pause and resume the live TV broadcast. Issue Playback and recording trick mode commands like fast forward, fast DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + ReWritable) rewind, jump and instant replay DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + Write-Once) • Play a previously recorded
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 7 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview Dual Media DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW? Supporting Disc ±RW / ±R What is a DVD? Recording Format ±Disc + VR format DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) is a storage medium that combines the convenience of the compact disc Finalize -RW, -R, +R with the latest digital video technology. DVD video After finalising other DVD playback uses modern MPEG2 data compression technology All discs can playback that enables an entire fe
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 8 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview About DVD Recording Notes on Recording of certain U.S.patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision • The recording times shown are not exact Corporation and other rights owners. Use of because the HDD/DVD Recorder uses variable this copyright protection technology must be bit-rate video compression. This means that the authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is exact recording time will depend
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 9 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Overview Precautions Caution Do not mix old and new batteries. Never mix Handling the Unit different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, etc.). When shipping the unit The original shipping carton and packing materials come in handy. For maximum protection, re-pack the unit as it was originally Notes on Discs packaged at the factory. When setting up the unit Handling Discs The picture and sound of a nearby TV, V
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 10 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Identification of Controls Front Panel $ ^ * ! @ # % & ( ) 1 2 3 4 ! Disc Tray (DVD deck) 3 AVF Input (VIDEO, L-AUDIO-R) Insert a disc here. Connects to the audio/video output of an external source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). @ Front Panel Display 4 S-VIDEO Input Shows the current status of the HDD/DVD Recorder. Connects to the S-Video output of an external source (VCR, Camcorder, etc.). # OPEN/CLOSE (DV
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 11 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Front Panel Display DVD MODE HDD MODE HDD/DVD Recorder is Disc is loaded recording. DVD Timer Recording is set HDD Timer Recording is set FRONT DISPLAY MESSAGE:Indicates clock,channel,current mode,OTR time,etc. Channel Recording on HDD TV Channel PR23 Indicates a Timer recording on HDD 11:15 is set. Indicates a Timer Recording on HDD Input mode 11:15 is in standby mode. AV1 input Au-1 11
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 12 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Remote Control - Turns the HDD/DVD Recorder on and off. - Locks the front panel by pressing and holding it over 5 seconds. Opens and closes the disc tray. Selects DVD mode. HDD Selects HDD mode. DV Not available INPUT Switches the HDD/DVD Recorder input to RF (Tuner), AV1, AV2, AVF or S- VIDEO. - Selects numbered options in menus. - Selects TV channels. Clears previous setting of timer-recording or
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INTRODUCTION DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 13 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Starts recording. Press repeatedly to set the recording time. For more details, Refer to One Touch Record (OTR) on page 41. DUB Displays the Dubbing or Copy menu. Selects Recording mode. (Approx.) [DVD] HQ (1hr), SP (2hrs), EP (4hrs), SLP (6hrs) [HDD] HQ (16Hrs), SP (33hrs), EP (64hrs), SLP (97hrs) Displays the Timer Recording menu and VideoPlus menu. Selects a subtitle language, if a
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 14 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Identification of Controls Rear panel @ % ! # $ ^ & * ( ) ! S-VIDEO OUT ^ AC Power Cord Connect to a TV with an S-Video Input. Plug into a power outlet. @ AUDIO OUT (L, R) & COAXIAL/OPTICAL (Digital Audio Out) Connect to a TV or other equipment with audio Connect to an amplifier with a coaxial (or inputs. optical) digital audio input. # COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y Pb Pr) * Scart socket 1 Connect to a TV with Component Video (Y Pb C
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INTRODUCTION CONNECTIONS DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 15 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections Connections If your cable wire is connected to your TV without a • There are a variety of ways to connect the converter or descrambler box, unscrew the wire HDD/DVD Recorder to your TV and other from your TV and attach it to the RF IN (FROM ANT.) equipment. Use only one of the connections jack on the rear panel of the HDD/DVD Recorder. described below. Whichever TV connection you use will w
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 16 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections S-Video Connection 1 Connect the HDD/DVD Recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack (Coaxial or Optical) to the 1 Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the corresponding in jack on your amplifier. Use an HDD/DVD Recorder to the S-Video in jack on optional digital coaxial (or optical) audio cable. your TV using an S-Video cable (S). (X) 2 Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks 2 You will need to activate the HDD/DVD from the H
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CONNECTIONS DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 17 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Connections Connecting Optional Equipment To receive audio/video signals from other equipment, connect the AVF (Audio/Video Front) jacks on the HDD/DVD Recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your external component, using optional audio/video cables. Jack Panel of Accessory Component (VCR, Analog Camcorder, etc.) Front of HDD/DVD Recorder 17
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DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 18 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Initial Installation Initial Installation After successfully connecting your HDD/DVD 7 The HDD/DVD Recorder detects channels Recorder to your TV and other devices, this chapter automatically and stores them in memory. will show you how to complete the initial 8 After finishing Auto Channel Search, set the installation. clock. You must follow the initial installation process to set the time, date, channels, and language 9 Use [
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SETUP DG-M12D1P-SA(GB) 2005.11.1 11:27 AM ˘ ` 19 mac001 1200DPI 100LPI Setup menu Setup menu Setup Menu Overview 4 Press [ENTER]. The ‘Manual Setup’ menu The HDD/DVD Recorder Setup menu includes six appears. categories, including: Installation, Recording 5 Use [É/ ] to select ‘Standard‘. Press [ENTER] Options, Languages, Preferences, System Info, and to move to the second level. Restore Defaults. Press [SETUP] and [Ï/Ã] on the remote control to view the first and second levels of 6 Use [É/