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USER MANUAL
DVR 1600
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CONTENT Safety instructions ..................................5 Playback ................................................33 General playback hints ..............................................33 Introduction ..............................................8 Inserting a disc ..........................................................34 Accessories..................................................................8 Playing a DVD-Video disc..........................................34 Region code info
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CONTENT Manual recordings ................................51 General information ..................................................51 Selecting the input source ........................................52 Inserting chapter markers..........................................53 Selecting the recording mode (quality)......................53 Recording without automatic switch-off ....................54 Recording with automatic switch-off ..........................55 Displaying information during recor
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Dear Customer, May we take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this DVD recorder. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the Oper- ating Instructions before attempting to operate the unit and that you note the listed precautions. Read instructions: All safety/operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Keep these instructions: These instructions should be retained for future reference. Observe all warnings: Adhere to all warnings on
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Relocating: When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface may cause the product to fall from the cart. Placing: Please do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base may cause the product to fall resulting in damage to the product. Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight or heating radiators, high temperature [ove
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. . CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-servicable parts inside. Refer to qualified service per- CAUTION sonnel for servicing. Only open the device if it is disconnected from RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK! DO NOT OPEN! the power source - unplug the power cord! The
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INTRODUCTION Accessories In addition to the DVD recorder, please make sure that the following acces- sories are in the box when you open it. Check the contents of the package carefully, as some items may be located under the packing foam. You can find the order numbers for the accessories below the pictures. In case of any requirement, please ask your dealer. Note: Pictures may deviate. Remote control Battery (already included in the POWER DISPLAY SETUP OPEN/CLOSE TITLE MENU GOTO BOOKMARK PBC
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INTRODUCTION Compatibility Usable disc types The following discs can be used in your DVD recorder for playback and recording: Recording and playback: DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc + rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc + recordable) Playback only: DVD-Video (Digital Versatile Disc) DVD-R (DVD-Recordable) R DVD-RW (DVD-Rewritable) RW RW Audio CD (Compact Disc Digital Audio) Video CD (format 1.x/2.0) DIGITAL VIDEO Super Video CD SUPER VIDEO CD-R (CD-Recordable) with audio/MP3/JPEG/MPEG/WMA
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INTRODUCTION Taking care of recorder and discs Handling of discs - Please hold the disc by gripping the rim or by placing the index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface, which is shiny. This applies to both sides of double sided discs. Labeling side Surface - Never add labels or adhesive tapes on the discs and do not scratch or damage the discs. Labels Cleaning of discs Tapes - Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc can cause signal miss- ing. Depending on the
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OPERATION Operation of control panel 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 1 DISC TRAY: For inserting discs. 2 VFD DISPLAY: The front Vacuum Fluorescent Display shows information about the unit’s operational status. 3K : Opens or closes the disc tray. 4A / I : Press this button to start the playback of a disc. During playback, this is used to pause a disc. Press this button again to resume normal playback. 5 RECORD: For recording the current TV channel or external video signals. 6 STANDBY/ON: To switch the d
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OPERATION Operation of rear panel 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 AC IN 100-230V: Mains socket for connecting to the mains supply (100-230V) with the power cord. Plug the matching end of the power cord into the unit before connecting the other end to the wall socket. 2 ANTENNA IN: Aerial input for connecting to the aerial. 3 COAXIAL OUTPUT: Digital coaxial audio output for connection to a digital audio device (ampli- fier/receiver). Please note that the amplifier/receiver has to be compatible to Dolb
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OPERATION Operation of VFD display 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 DISC TYPE INDICATORS: Displays the type of the optical disc inserted: Audio CD, Video CD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW. 2 PLAYBACK STATUS: Shows the playback status of a DVD, Video CD, Audio CD or other optical disc. A : Currently playing I : Paused 3 MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY / Indicates the time in standby mode TEXT LINE: Indicates the playback time of the disc, title or track Indicates the chapter or track number Indicates the programme numb
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OPERATION Messages on the display in operation mode The following messages may appear on the display of your DVD recorder. HELLO Indicates that the device is ready to operate. OFF Indicates that the device is switched off (standby mode). OPE The disc tray is opening. CLOSE The disc tray is closing. The disc is read or a blank disc has been inserted and needs to be format- LO ted. OISC No disc has been inserted. If a disc is inserted, it perhaps cannot be read. SOP Indicates that the disc is s
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OPERATION Operation of remote control Remote control Preparing the remote control The DVD recorder comes with a remote control. Simply pull out the plastic tab in the remote control to activate the battery. The plastic tab - which covers the battery terminals - extends the life of the battery. Plastic tab Note: Please note that some models may not include this plastic tab. Pull Replacing the battery If the remote control only operates when you get closer to the device, it means that the batter
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OPERATION Using the remote control You can use the enclosed wireless remote control to control this device. 30 30 When using the remote control, please aim at the device's remote control sensor, located on the front of the device. A 30 degree angle is recom- POWER DISPLAY SETUP OPEN/CLOSE TITLE MENU GOTO BOOKMARK PBC ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM mended for best operation. DIGEST PLAY/PAUSE VOL - CH+ VOL+ STOP ENTER CH- SLOW MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 1/ALL REPEAT Note: 7 8 9 A-B RETURN CM SKIP 0 C REC SCHED
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OPERATION Remote control buttons POWER Switch on/off: To switch the device on or off (only standby mode). DISPLAY Screen display for indicating the disc and time information. You may also change the settings in the display menu. SETUP Setup menu: To call up or cancel the setup menu. OPEN/CLOSE K To open or close the disc tray. TITLE To access the title screen on DVD+R/RW discs, displaying a graphical representation of the recordings and providing easy navigation. MENU “PBC” To enter the menu
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OPERATION ENTER Store/Confirm: To store or confirm the entry. VOL+ , A 1. Volume up: Increases the volume level. 2. Direction button: Right. Used to navigate disc menus, the on-screen setup menu, etc. J Stop: Stops the recording / stops the playback, but holds the resume location. Enters Stop mode after pressing the button two times. H Select previous title: Press this button two times to skip to the previous track, chapter or title. With Picture CDs you only need to press this button once to
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CONNECTING THE DVD RECORDER Connecting the DVD recorder to the TV For that your DVD recorder can record and play back a TV broadcast, the necessary cable connections have to be made first. Connect the DVD recorder directly to the TV. If you connect the DVD recorder through the video recorder to the TV, there will be the Macrovision copyright protection. When installing your DVD recorder for the first time, please choose from the following possibilities: Connection with SCART cable - Audio and v
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CONNECTING THE DVD RECORDER 3 Plug the SCART cable into the SCART socket “EXT1 TO TV” (SCART-1) at the back of the DVD recorder and into the corresponding SCART socket of your TV (please refer to the user‘s manual of your TV). Tips: If your TV has several SCART sockets, please use the SCART sock- et that is suitable for the video output and the video input. If your TV offers a menu to choose the SCART socket, please select EXT1 TO TV “VCR” as the connection source of this SCART socket. 4 Tur
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CONNECTING THE DVD RECORDER Connection with video cable If your TV has only a single video input jack, typically a yellow-coloured plug, you will use the composite video output of your DVD recorder for the video connection. For the audio connection you can use the red and white stereo audio in connectors of your TV. The brightness and colour signals are transferred over the same wire. 12 3 Have the following cables ready: 1. Two aerial cables (not supplied) 2. Power cord (supplied) 3. Audio/vide
