Hitachi DV-DS253A manual

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2 CAUTION: THESE SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR USE BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY. TO REDUCE THE RISK O F ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING OTHER THAN THAT CONTAINED IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNLESS YO U ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO. Caution: The apparatus should not be exposed to water (drip ping or splashi ng) and no objects fille d[...]

3 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Play[...]

4 Title List and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview . . . . . 45 Original and Playlist Editing (VR Mode) . . . . . . . 47 Adding Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Changing Title Thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Making a New Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Introduction Intr oduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read thi s owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operati on and maintenance of your recorder. Should the uni t require service, contact an authori zed service location. Symbol Used in this Manual The lightning flas[...]

6 Accessories Check for the supplied accessories below. Dispose of batteries according to lo cal environmental regulatio ns. Do not put them in the househol d rubbish. Recor dable and Pla y able Discs DVD-RAM • DVD-RAM discs can be formatted for VR mode recording. • These Discs can be recorde d on repeatedly. Re cordings can be erased , then yo[...]

7 Introduction The recordab le D VD discs (Example) Note: If a DVD-RW/DVD+RW disc is reco rded using a personal computer or o ther DVD recorder, you cannot format the disc using this reco rder. So if you want to use the disc on this recorder, you must format the disc using th e original recorder. The above discs were checked for usability in 2006. [...]

8 Caution Do not block ve nt holes: • If the vent holes on this recorder are blocked , heat will accumulate inside, which could cause a fire. Also touching the hot recorder could cause burns. Do not push the recorder in to an ill-ventilated , narrow space, such as a bookcase or closet, or cover it with table cloth, or place it on a carpet or rug.[...]

9 Introduction Car d useable on this unit • Compact Flash Card (CF) • Micro Drive (MD), ST1 MD • Secure Digital Card (SD), Mini SD • Multi Media Card (MMC), MMC Plus, RS MMC, MMC Mobile • xD-Picture Card (xD) • Compatibl e with: FA T 12, FAT 1 6, or FAT 32 • Only use the memory cards recommended ab ove. Regard ing Write Protect For ca[...]

10 Fr ont Panel POWER button Switches the recorder ON or OFF. (As to the indication of the Operate switch, “ I ” shows ON and “ ” shows electrical power stand-by.) (OPEN/CLOSE) Opens or closes the disc tray. HDD/DVD Set the recorder’s mod e to HDD or DVD.  (STOP) Stops playback or recording. / (PLAY/PAUSE) Starts playback. Pause playba[...]

11 Introduction Remote Contr o l 0-9 numerical buttons: (page 25, 50) Selects numbered options in a menu. W / X / S / T (left/right/up/down): Selects an option in the menu. S / T (up/down): Scans up or down through memo rized channels. A-B: (pag e 26) Repeat sequence. ANGLE: (page 27) Selects a DVD camera angle, if avail able. AUDIO: (page 26) Sele[...]

12 Hookup and Settings Rear P anel AERIAL Connect the aerial to this terminal. HDMI Connector (Type A) HDMI output providing a high quality interface fo r digital audio and video (page 1 4). AV (VIDEO) OUT Connect to a TV with video inputs. AV 1 (VIDEO) IN Connect the video output of an extern al source (Audio system, TV/Monitor, VCR, Camcorder). A[...]

13 Hookup and Settings Connections to Y our TV Make one of the foll owing connectio ns, depending on the capabilities of you r existing equ ipment. Tips: • Depending on your TV and other equ ipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder. Use only one of the connections described below. • Please refer to the m[...]

14 HDMI connection If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can co nnect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. Be sure to use an HDMI cable with HDMI logo () . 1. Connect the HDMI jack o n the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TV’s so urce to HDMI (refer to TV’s Owner’ s manual). Tip: When you use HDM[...]

15 Hookup and Settings Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier, receiver, or stereo system, using the audio cables (A) . Connecting to an amplifier e[...]

16 Accessory A u dio/Video Connections Notes: • Pictures containing copy pro tection signa ls that prohibit any copying cannot be reco rded. • If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen. Be sure to connect your VCR to the recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, [...]

17 Hookup and Settings Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media (HDD, DISC, MEMORY CARD) for p layback and recording of the recorder. 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu scre en. 2. Use th e W / X buttons to select a main op tion you want. Sub options appearss. 3. Use th e S / T and ENTER button s to select the [...]

18 Note: After you have connected your recorder for the very first time. If you press SETUP for initial setting, you can only set the [Auto Programming] option. Then you can set the other options. Program Edit You can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press X . 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] [...]

19 Hookup and Settings Displa y Mode Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect]. • [Letter Box] Displays a wide picture with ba nds on the upper and lower portions of the screen. • [Pan Scan] Automati cally displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions th at do not fit. P o[...]

20 Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG • [Bitstream]: Select “Bitstream” if you connect the recorder’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack to an amplifier or other equipment with a Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG decoder. • [PCM] (for Dolby Digital / MPEG): Select when connected to a two-channel digital stereo amp lifier. DVDs encoded in Dolby Digital or MPEG will [...]

21 Hookup and Settings If you forg et your 4-di git code If you forget your pass word, to clear the current password, follow the procedure below. 1. Press SETUP to display the Setu p menu. 2. Use the Number bu ttons to enter the 6-digit number “210499”. 3. Select [Yes] t hen press ENT ER. The 4-dig it password is cleared. Enter a new code. Area[...]

22 A uto Chapter When recording o nto a DVD, chap ter markers are put in specified setting. You can change this interval to 5 minutes, 10 minutes or 15 minutes. If you select [None], switch off automatic chapter marking altogether with the [None] setting. Notes: • This interval time is for reference: The actual time will slightly vary. • When d[...]

23 Hookup and Settings Tips: • If you load a DVD-RW that has already been finalized, you can ‘Unfinali ze’ it by choosing Unfinalize from the Finalize menu. After do ing this, you can edit and re-record onto the di sc. • You cannot unfinalize a DVD-R and DVD+R disc. • If [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON], the finalize is not available.[...]

24 Pla ybac k General Explanation of On-Screen Displa y This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder. Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limi ted operation du ring playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not available on [...]

25 Playback G e n e r a l P l ay b a ck F e a t u r e s 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray, with the playback si de down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 17). 3. To stop the playback, press STOP (  ). The unit records the stopped point, de pending on the d isc. “  ” appears on the scre en briefly. Press PLAY ( ) to resume p[...]

26 REPEAT During playback, press R EPEAT repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. HDD (Title/Off), DVD (Chapter/Title/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/Title/Al l/Off) Video CD, Audio CD (Track/All/Off) MP3/WMA (Track/Folder/Off) Notes: • On a Video CD with PBC, you must set PBC to [OFF] in the Setup menu to use the Repeat function. See page 23. ?[...]

27 Playback If a menu screen is displa yed The menu screen may be di splayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. Use the W / X / S / T buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view, then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE MENU or DISC MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen. • Use the number buttons to selec[...]

28 3D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi- channel audio from a home theater system. 1. Press DISPLAY twic e. 2. Use S / T to choo se “Sound”. 3. Use W / X to choo se the [...]

29 Playback 2. Press SETUP. Th e Setup menu app ears. Press SETUP ¨ [LANGUAGE] ¨ [Disc Subtitle] then select the l anguage you have found. Refer to “Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle” on page 19. Tip: If the subtitle still does not displ ay properly after the steps 1-2 proceeded, press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds then press W / X to se lect anot[...]

30 Pla ying an A udio CD or MP3/ WMA file The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on page 30 . 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [M USIC] option. 3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER. The [Music List] menu a ppears on [...]

31 Playback Pr ogram Pla ybac k with Audio CD/MP3/WMA Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use S / T to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. You can select all files and fo lders on the Music menu by press[...]

32 Viewing a JPEG File The recorder can play JPEG files on HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD±RW/R, CD-R/RW, or Memory Card. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on page 33. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [P HOTO] opti on. 3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then pre ss ENTER. The [Photo List] menu appears on the[...]

33 Playback Skip Images While viewing a picture, press / (SKIP) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use S / T while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. View Slide Sho ws 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Pho to List] me nu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page[...]

34 Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX ® file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s file s are operated same wa y. Notes: • The MP3/WMA, and DivX ® files on the disc or HDD cannot be copied or moved to Memory Card. • The DivX ® file(s) in the memory card is not available. Erasing a file(s)/f older(s) You can era[...]

35 Playback Copying a fil e(s) to another media or fol de r You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. 1. Select a file yo u wish to co py on the me nu. You can select all files an d folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Selecting mu ltiple files (folder s) 1. Press MARKER. A ch[...]

36 Recor ding About D VD recording Notes: • This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. • Our company takes no responsibil ity for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the R ecorder. • Fingerprints and sma ll scratches on a di sc can affect playback and/or recording pe rformance. Please take p[...]

37 Recording Time Shift Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “ (PAUSE/STEP)” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. After the phone call or vi ewing [...]

38 Basic Recor ding from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts imme diately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Note: When recording on DVD: You must load a recordable disc for DVD record ing. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [TV] option. 3. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD][...]

39 Recording Instant Timer Recor ding Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a p reset length without usi ng the program timer. 1. Follow steps 1-4 as shown left (Ba sic Recording from a TV). 2. Press z (REC) repeatedly to select the recording time length. Recording starts after the first press. Each subsequent press incre[...]

40 Notes: • You must press POWER to stop the timer recording. • The timer indicator lights in the displ ay window when the recorder is in stand by with the timer active. • For TV recording with bili ngual, set audio chann el from the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Se tup menu (see page 21 ). • If you set a timer recording to record to DV[...]

41 Recording G- CODE System This system makes programming timer recordings very simple. Most TV guides publish G- CODE programming numbers with their program details. If you want to make a timer recording of a program, you just input the corresponding G- CODE programming number. The date, start, stop and channel settings are made automatically. All[...]

42 Chec king Timer Recor ding Details Programming can be checked whe never the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice. • Use S / T to select a timer recording. • Press ENTER to edit the selected program. Timer Record menu appears. • Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the Timer Record List. Canceling a Ti mer Recording You c[...]

43 Recording Recor ding fr om D V Input Before D V dubbing You can connect a DV-equippe d camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and outp ut of audio, video, d ata and control signals. • This recorder is only compatible with DV-format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not[...]

44 Sim ultaneous recording and pla ybac k Playbac k another title during recor ding Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are co mpletely indepe ndent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play b ack video from the other source at the same time. 1. Start recording. 2. Press HOME to display[...]

45 Title List and Editing Title List and Editing Title List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the Title List menu, you can search for recorded titles and edit them. The editing featu res available in the Title List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editin g Original content, or a Playlist. Ther[...]

46 1. Menu options: To displa y menu option, se lect a title or chapter then press ENTER. The options displayed differ depending on the disc type. • [Combine] Combines two titles or chapters into one (page 51, 52). • [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter (page 49). • [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 49). • [Divide] Divides a [...]

47 Title List and Editing Original and Pla ylist Editing (VR Mode) Is editing a D VD like editing a video tape? No. When you edit a video tape you ne ed one video deck to play the original tape and anothe r to record the edits. With DVD, yo u edit by making a ‘Pl aylist’ of what to play and when to play it. On playback, the Recorder plays the d[...]

48 Making a New Pla ylist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don ’t need later — see “Deleting an Original or Playlist Title /Chapter” on page 49). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that a[...]

49 Title List and Editing Deleting an Original or Pla ylist Title/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/ chapter remains in the Origina l menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from t[...]

50 Naming a Title You can name Original and Playlist titles independently. Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the Title List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. 2. Use S / T to select [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears: (HDD) 3. E[...]

51 Title List and Editing Sor t This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, Title, or Category on the Title List- HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily. 1. Choose any title on the Title List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use S / T to select [Sort] opt[...]

52 Divide Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the Title List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Example: Title List (HDD) 3. Press ENTER. Title Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlighted. 4. Use play,[...]

53 Title List and Editing Mo ving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the Title List-Playlist men u. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter. 1. Select a chapter on the Chapte r List-Playlist men u. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu[...]

54 Dubbing Bef ore Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to: • Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD. • Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HD D to play in another player. • Transfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing. • Transfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying is to use [...]

55 Dubbing Re-encode copyi ng If you choose XP, SP, LP or EP other than Fast copying, re-encode copying will start: The dubbing will be performed only at standard (1×) speed, and the playback screen wi ll appear during du bbing. The quality of dubbed images will degra de when the speed mode is changed, for example, from SP to EP. Dubbing fr om HDD[...]

56 8 cm discs recorded on DVD video camera/recorder: • A disc on which both movie and photo was recorded cannot be dubbed. To dub the movie only, copy th e photo onto the DVD video camera’s memory card, delete that photo from the disc, and then dub the movie to the HDD. • If there are multiple scenes in one title, the [Fast] mode cannot be ch[...]

57 Reference Reference Additional Inf ormation Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, AV1-2, DV). 2. Press DISC MENU/LIST to display th e Ti[...]

58 Language Codes Use this list to input your desired language for the following in itial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu. Area Codes Choose an area code from this li st. Language Code Language Code L anguage Code Language Code Abkhazian 6566 Fiji 7074 Lingala 7678 Singhalese 8373 Afar 6565 Finnish 7073 Lithuanian 7684 Slovak 8375 Af[...]

59 Reference Contr o lling TV with Remote Contr ol You can control the sound level, inpu t source, and power switch of your TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below. Controlling othe r TVs with the remote You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-Hitachi TVs as wel l. If your TV is li[...]

60 CS-ELECTRONICS 064 DAEWOO 051 108 120 12 7 170 DANSAI 010 21 9 DE GRAAF 108 134 DECCA 070 108 159 161 162 18 4 189 190 206 DECCAVIDEO 108 DUAL 233 DUMONT 204 ELBE 058 144 157 160 19 2 246 ELBIT 108 248 ELECTROVENDA 108 ELEKTRONIKA 108 ELIN 108 ELITE 064 149 ELMAN 144 ELTA 010 171 EMERSON 108 204 ESC 108 ETRON 133 EUROPHON 144 159 EXPERT 089 FENN[...]

61 Reference Notes: • Depending on your TV, some or all buttons may not function on the TV, even after entering the correct manufacturer code. • If you enter a new code number, the co de number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number you have set may be reset to the default setting. S[...]

62 T roubleshooting Check the following guide for the possible cause of a problem before contacting service. Symptom Cause Solution No power. • The power cord is disconnected. • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet securely. No picture. • The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output. • Select the appropriate video input mo de on [...]

63 Reference Cannot record or d id not record successfully. • T he remaining blan k space on the disc is insufficie nt. • U se another di sc. • The source you are trying to record is copy protected. • Yo u cannot record the source. • W hen setting the recording chann el, the channel is tuned on the TV’s own tu ner. • S elect the chann[...]

64 Specifications • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. General Power requirements AC 220-24 0V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 35W Dimensions (approx.) 430 × 59 × 298 mm (w × h × d) Mass (approx.) 4.1 kg Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C Operating humidity 10 % to 80 % Television system PAL B/G colour system Recordi[...]

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