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This is where you can set the time and date on the Recorder.
All the settings are configured using the navigation buttons
3456
.
The menu indicates which navigation buttons can be used and when.
Time / date
DVD
“Digital Versatile Disc” is a high-density optical disc which can store video and sound that has been recorded
using digital signals providing a high quality of recording.
Chapter
Every title on a DVD is made up of a series of numbered sections (“chapters”). This enables you to quickly
access parts of the film simply by entering the chapter number.
Regional code
DVDs and DVD players are allocated various regional codes. Each DVD player that is assigned regional code
2 can only play DVDs that are also assigned regional code 2.
This function allows the filmmakers to precisely control where and when a new film is released in the world.
For example, this is supposed to prevent a film, which has been released in the United States six months earlier
than in Germany, from being played in Germany.
RGB
The 3 colours red, green and blue are sent straight to the television via the SCART cable.
If your television is capable of processing these signals, you will obtain the best picture quality using this type
of connection. To find out whether your device can process RGB signals, please read the operating instructions
that came with your television set or ask your television dealer.
SCART cable
The SCART cable (also known as the AV cable) provides the highest quality connection with the DVD Recorder
since it also carries the separate colour signals RGB (red, green, blue). If possible, use SCART connections
to connect your television, DVD Recorder and peripheral devices.
S-Video
This type of connection (also known as SVHS) provides a good picture quality since brightness and colour are
carried separately. An S-Video cable only carries the video signal. Therefore, if you have chosen to use the S-
Video connection, you must additionally connect the audio-out sockets of the DVD Recorder to your television
or stereo sound system.
Title
If two or more films are recorded on a DVD, each of these titles is given a number (1, 2, etc.).
VPS/PDC
A VPS/PDC signal is broadcast by TV stations when a programme begins. It is used to start the Recorder. If
the VPS/PDC function is activated, the Recorder will only start a programmed recording when the TV programme
actually begins.
Note:
Not all stations broadcast a VPS signal. If you program a recording with the VPS signal function activated but
the TV station does not broadcast this signal, the Recorder will not start recording.
This product includes technologies that are protected by copyrights (various US patents and further copyrights of
Macrovision Corporation and other owners).
Use of these technologies must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation; furthermore, their use is only intended for
the home environment and restricted applications.
Other utilisation is only possible after obtaining authorization from Macrovision Corporation.
Making copies of the construction and dismantling is prohibited.
Specialist terms
Voltage supply:
Device
230 V/50 Hz
Remote control
2 micro UM-4 batteries of type "AAA"
Playable media:
DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Recordable media:
DVD+R, DVD+RW
Video format:
MPEG 2/MPEG 1
Specifications
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Troubleshooting
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If a problem arises, please check the following table first.
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If the problem cannot be solved, please contact our service hotline
Problem
The device does not react
when you press a button. "15
TV ON2" appears in the
display.
The device does not react
when you press a button
Reset the device to the factory
default settings
The remote control does not
work:
The DVD Recorder does not
play
I cannot play (Super) Video-
CDs
Poor quality playback from the
DVD Recorder (distorted
picture/distorted sound)
Recording is not possible
Programmed recording does
not work
After a "programmed recording
using the ShowView system",
the wrong TV station was
decoded (recorded)
Picture/sound interference
during television reception
The picture is distorted or in
black & white during playback
No audio available at the digital
output
A DVD+RW disc cannot be
played on certain DVD players
Cause
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Device in initial installation mode: Switch on the television set and then switch to the socket of the
DVD Recorder. The language selection menu should then appear. Now read the "Installing for the first
time" section in the "Getting ready for use" chapter.
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No mains power supply: Check the mains power supply
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Programmed recording (timer) is currently running: If necessary, cancel the programmed recording
(timer) by pressing the STANDBY button.
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Technical fault: Unplug the mains power plug for 30 seconds and then plug it back in again.
If that does not help, you can reset the DVD Recorder to its original state (factory default settings).
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Caution:
All data stored in memory (channels, clock time, TIMER) will be reset (deleted).
1.
Unplug the mains power plug from the mains socket.
2.
Press and hold down the STANDBY/ON button on the device and plug the mains power
plug back into the mains socket.
3.
As soon as the "15 TV ON2" display appears, let go of the STANDBY/ON button. All data
stored in memory (channels, clock time, TIMER) will be reset (deleted).
Now read the "Installing for the first time" section in the "Getting ready for use" chapter.
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Remote control was not pointed at the device: Does "o(((" appear in the display every time you press
a button? If this indicator lights up, this means that the DVD Recorder is receiving the signal.
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Technical fault: Remove the batteries, wait for approx. 10 seconds and then put them back in.
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Weak batteries: replace the batteries.
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No recording on the disc: Change the disc.
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Wrong type of disc inserted. Only the following types of disc can be played: DVD Video, (Super) Video
CD, DVD+R(W), Audio CD, MP3 CDs.
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Disc is dirty: Clean the disc.
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Wrong regional code: The regional code of the DVD and of the DVD Recorder must match one another.
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Child lock activated: Read the chapter entitled "Access check (child lock)"
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The channel number (on the television) that is assigned to the DVD Recorder was selected or configured
incorrectly: Select the correct channel number on the television.
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Cable connection between the television set and the DVD Recorder is interrupted: Check the connecting
cable.
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It is possible that this (Super) Video-CD contains a menu and the "PBC" function is deactivated. This
is indicated by "PBC OFF" in the status field. To activate the function, proceed as follows:
1.
Whilst a (Super) Video-CD is inserted, press the SYSTEM MENU button.
2.
Use the
3
or
4
button to select the " " symbol.
3.
Use the CH-
6
or CH+
5
button to select the "Functions" line and then confirm your choice
by pressing the X button.
4.
In the "PBC" line, use the CH-
6
or CH+
5
button to select "On".
5.
Confirm your selection with the OK button and exit using the SYSTEM MENU button.
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Television set is not set up correctly.
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Disc is dirty: Clean the disc.
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Sometimes slight picture distortion occurs. This is not the result of a problem with your device.
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TV station not stored or selected incorrectly: Check the stored TV stations.
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Disc is write-protected against making a recording: Deactivate write-protection or change the disc. In
the "Manual recording" chapter, please read the section entitled "Protecting a DVD against unintentional
recording"
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A DVD+R that has already been finalised is inserted: Change the disc.
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Clock/date is not set correctly: Check the clock/date.
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Recording (timer block) is programmed incorrectly: Check the programmed recording (timer block).
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A locked disc is inserted: Deactivate the lock for the disc.
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A DVD+R that has already been finalised is inserted: Change the disc.
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"VPS/PDC" is activated but "VPS/PDC time" is incorrect: Enter the "VPS/PDC time" accurate down
to the minute. Check the aerial.
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1.
Enter the ShowView programming number for the required TV station.
2.
Confirm with the OK button.
3.
In the "Prog." input field, check the displayed channel number or station description.
4.
If this does not match the TV station that you want, select the input field and change the
channel number / station description.
5.
Confirm with the OK button.
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For playback via the internal TV receiver (tuner) (MONITOR button), set the recording mode to "HQ"
using the REC MODE button. This will ensure the best picture quality possible.
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Have someone check your aerial system.
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The TV system of the disc does not comply with the TV system of your television set (PAL/NTSC).
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The recording can only be made in colour if the TV station or the connected peripheral device also
supplies colour information. Black & white signals without colour information cannot be recorded.
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Check whether the sound settings are correct for the selected connections and connected devices.
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If a recording is very short, a DVD player might not be able to detect its presence: Please observe
the following "minimum recording times": Recording quality "HQ": 5 minutes, "SP": 10 minutes, "LP":
15 minutes, "EP": 20 minutes, "EP+": 30 minutes
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Some DVD players are not capable of playing DVD+RW recordings.
