Sharp DV-HR300U manual

DVD RECORDER WITH HARD DISC • Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using your Recorder . • Instrucciones importantes de seguridad y guía de operación rápida en español ➝ Página 119 IMPORT ANT / IMPORT ANTE EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP) EZ SET UP (PROGRAMACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA DE CANAL/PUEST A EN HORA DEL RELOJ) Detail:[...]

Model No.: ———————————— Serial No.: ———————————— WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION This symbol warns the user of uninsulated voltage within the unit that can cause dangerous electric shock[...]

3 CAUTION : Please read all of these instructions before you operate this product and save these instruc- tions for later use. Electrical energy can perfor m many useful functions. This product has been engineer ed and manufactured to assure your personal safety . BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order [...]

4 Contents IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ....................... 3 Features ....................................................... 6 Accessories ................................................. 7 Precautions about Using This Product ..... 8 About Hard Disc (HDD) ............................... 10 Recording Format .........................................[...]

5 Contents HDD Playback .............................................. 64 Playback ........................................................................ 64 Playback from REC LIST ............................................... 65 Playback by Selecting T itle Number (Direct Playback) .. 66 Viewing Favorite Programs ...............................[...]

6 Features 1 A new timer recording system: “Easy Recording Guide” • The Recorder is equipped with a high-capacity hard disc, so you’ll have more chances than ever before for timer recording, and the new timer recording system makes this even easier . A schedule grid of times and channels is displayed on the screen, and by simply designating[...]

7 Remote control unit (RRMCGA198WJSA) T wo “AAA” size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) for the remote contr ol unit Video/audio cable (QCNW-B557WJPZ) Round coaxial cable (QCNW-B656WJPZ) 7 Comprehensive editing functions (Only titles recorded on the hard disc or in VR mode on DVD-RW can be edited.) 1 Play list edit This lets you gather only the needed[...]

8 Precautions about Using This Product Do not use at locations at high temperature. • If you leave this equipment at a location which rises to an abnormally high temperature (like the inside of a car with the windows shut), this may cause deformation of the cabinet or malfunction. Be very careful not to allow the area abound the Recor der or disc[...]

9 Precautions about Using This Product Upkeep of cabinet • The cabinet surface employs a lot of plastic. Do not wipe these surfaces with benzene or thinner because this may cause deterioration or paint peeling. • Do not apply volatile liquids like insecticide to the cabinet. Also, do not allow long-term contact with materials like rubber , viny[...]

10 About Hard Disc (HDD) This Recorder has a built in hard disc (abbreviated “HDD”) for recording and playback. Beware of the following points when setting up and using the Recorder . Failure to observe precautions may cause damage to the HDD itself or its content, failure of the disc to operate, or recording of noise. • Do not subject to any[...]

11 About DVD T ypes of Discs that Can Be Used with This Recorder • The following discs can be played back and r ecorded with this Recorder . Do not use an 8 cm (3") adapter (for CDs). • Since this Recor der is compatible with the NTSC for mat, use discs that contain the letters “NTSC” on the disc or package. • Use discs that ar e com[...]

12 About DVD *7 About MP3 file format MP3 files are audio data compr essed in MPEG1 Audio layer 3 file format. “MP3 files” have “.mp3” as extensions. (Some files that have “.mp3” extensions or files that have not been recor ded in MP3 format will produce noise or cannot be played.) Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ Playing MP3 discs • Some MP3 files ar [...]

13 Recording Formats • Ther e are two recor ding formats available with this Recorder: the VR mode and the V ideo mode. • The recor ding format that can be selected may differ depending on the disc. Refer to the section on T ypes of Discs for Recording (page 12 ). • Recor ding in the VR mode and Video mode cannot be mixed on one disc. VR (Vid[...]

14 Objective • When you want to play back a recor ded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PC • When not re-r ecording a recor ded disc (when making a permanent recor ding or when you do not want the recor ding to be erased) • When you want to play back a recor ded disc with a DVD player or DVD Video compatible PC • When you want [...]

15 Initialization and Finalization Initialization (Formatting) Initialization is required when using DVD-RW discs in the V ideo mode. (See page 106 for details about Initializa- tion.) When an unused DVD-RW disc is placed in the Recor der immediately after the disc has been purchased, the Recor der is set to automatically begin initializing in the [...]

16 About the Contents of the Disc Icons Used on DVD V ideo Disc Case When you buy a DVD Video disc, the back of the disc case usually contains various information about the contents of the disc. 2 2 16:9 2 LB 2 13 5 46 1. English 2. Chinese 1. English 2. Chinese 1 2 3 4 5 z Audio tracks and audio formats DVD discs can contain up to 8 separate track[...]

17 Place the disc in the center of the disc case and store the case and disc upright. Avoid storing discs in locations subject to direct sunlight, next to heating appliances or in locations of high humidity . Do not drop discs or subject them to strong vibrations or impacts. Avoid storing discs in locations where ther e are large amounts of dust or[...]

18 Major Components Main Unit (Front) Front Panel Display 1 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 To open the front door, lay your finger on this part and pull toward you. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 2 Main Unit (Rear) 1 45 2 3 7 8 6 9 1 POWER (p. 26 ) 2 ST ANDBY indicator (p. 26 ) 3 TIMER indicator (p. 44 ) 4 CHANNEL " / ' 5 PLA Y/REC indic[...]

19 Major Components 1 2 6 8 10 15 16 12 13 14 17 11 9 7 5 4 3 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 32 31 33 34 35 36 30 28 Remote Control Unit 41 37 42 38 43 39 44 40 45 1 POWER (p. 26 ) 2 OPEN/CLOSE (p. 40 ) 3 Number buttons (pp. 21 , 45 ) 4 CH DISPLA Y (p. 33 ) 5 TIME SHIFT (p. 37 ) 6* ST ART MENU (p. 29 ) 7* HDD (p. 35 ) 8* REC LIST/DVD TITLE (pp. 6[...]

20 Major Components 1 While pressing Y down, slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow . 2 Load the batteries. Load the two “AAA” size batteries (R-03, UM/SUM-4) supplied with the remote control unit. Make sure that the battery poles and are positioned as indicated. 3 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow until it cl[...]

21 Operating a TV Using the Remote Control ( Universal Remote Control ) The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of 21 different types of TVs. T o enter the Manufacturer’ s Code for your TV , follow the instructions below . There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will function with your TV . Setting the Manufac[...]

22 Basic Connection Easy Connection The following connection is the basic connection to watch or recor d TV programs. T o use a cable box or satellite receiver , see “CA TV or Satellite Receiver Connec- tions” on pages 24 and 25 . Important! • Be sure to turn off and unplug from the AC outlet this Recorder and all equipment before connecting [...]

23 Basic Connection Using Other T ypes of V ideo Output In order to view clear er DVD images, it is recommended that you use a commer - cially available S-video or component video cable when connecting your TV to the video output. Connecting Using an S-VIDEO Output Connect the S-VIDEO Output jack on this Recorder to the S- video input jack on your [...]

24 CA TV or Satellite Receiver Connections Connecting to a Cable B ox or Satellite Receiver (1) The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when receiving only a few scrambled channels. When many or all the channels are scrambled, see the connection on page 25 . Using this connection, you can: • Record unscramb[...]

25 CA TV or Satellite Receiver Connections Connecting to a Cable Box or Satellite Receiver (2) The following connection is the connection to a cable box or satellite receiver when many or all the channels received ar e scrambled. Using this connection, you can: • Record any CA TV signals by selecting them on the cable box or satellite receiver . [...]

26 NOTE • If power is supplied to the Recor der before the cable is connected, EZ Set Up will not be able to preset the channels into memory . If this occurs, pr ess RESET inside the front door of the Recor der (see page 18 ). The EZ Set Up function will work again. • If the power is turned on during EZ Set Up, Auto Channel Setting will be inte[...]

27 Before using the Recor der , use the Connection Guide function for easy initial settings regar ding TV connection, on-screen language, etc. Preparation • T urn on the power of TV . • Switch TV input to the A V input used to connect to the Recorder . 1 Press and hold CONNECTION GUIDE for more than 2 seconds. Selecting the On-screen Display La[...]

28 Advanced Setting 10 Press ' / " to select “PRO- GRESSIVE OUT”, then press SET/ENTER . •The “SETS PROGRESSIVE SCAN OUTPUT” screen is displayed. 11 Press / | to select “PROGRES- SIVE SCAN ON” or “PROGRES- SIVE SCAN OFF”, then press SET/ENTER . •The display returns to the “IMAGE/ SOUND SET LIST/ADV SET” screen. 1[...]

29 About ST ART MENU About ST ART MENU With this Recorder , you can call up functions like Playback, Edit and Other Settings from the ST ART MENU. For details on operation procedur es, see the page explaining each option. 1 REC LIST Playing back with REC LIST… page 65 Calling up various functions… page 65 2 EDIT/ERASE Editing with the Original [...]

30 8 Press SET/ENTER to select “TIME ZONE”. 9 Press / | to select the desired time zone. • If you want the Recor der to use the time zone from which br oadcasts with EDS signals are r eceived, choose “AUTO”. If broadcasts with EDS signals are r eceived from a differ ent time zone than the one in which you live, be sure to select your ti[...]

31 Manual Clock Setting 1 Press ST AR T MENU to display the ST ART MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER . 3 Press / | to select “ADJUST - MENT”. 4 Press ' / " to select “CLOCK SETTING”, then press SET/ ENTER . 5 Press ' / " to select “MANUAL SETTING”, the[...]

32 Channel Setting This Recorder can r eceive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory . (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CA TV : 1 to 125) 1 Press ST AR T MENU to display the ST ART MENU screen. 2 Press ' / " / / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER . 3 Press / | to select “ADJU[...]

33 Checking Remaining Time of HDD and Number of Titles When HDD button on the front of the Recorder is lit (HDD mode) 1 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or HDD . • The HDD information screen is displayed. 1 Original title playback/Play List play- back indicator 2 Mode display • Playback: • Recording: REC • Stop: 3 Recording mode and r emai[...]

34 Checking Remaining Time of DVD and Number of Titles When DVD button on the front of the Recorder is lit (DVD mode) 1 Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) or DVD . • The DVD information screen is displayed. 1 Disc type, recor ding format, original title playback/Play List playback indicators 2 Mode display • Playback: • Recording: REC • Stop[...]

35 Preparation to Operate This Recorder 1 2 4 3 HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD CD-R MP3 CD-RW MP3 Buttons on Remote Control Buttons used for this operation. Buttons with the same name on the Recorder and remote contr ol will perfor m the same operation. Buttons on Recorder T urn on the power of TV . Switch TV[...]

36 T ime Shift V iewing/Chasing Playback 2 Chasing Playback Y ou return home earlier than expected while timer recording is in progr ess.... At times like this, you can watch the program fr om the beginning without having to wait for the recor ding to finish. Chasing Playback (Pause ➔ Play) Press | | | | | PLA Y during recording or timer r ecordi[...]

37 Time Shift V iewing HDD 1 Press TIME SHIFT while viewing a program. • Pause scr een will be displayed in a few seconds. • Pr ess ■ STOP/LIVE to return to current (live) br oadcast. 2 Press | PLA Y . • Playback starts from the position you paused. • Pr ess F STILL/P AUSE to pause playback (Still Playback). T o cancel Still Playback, pre[...]

38 Recording to HDD This section explains recor ding on the hard disc (HDD). (For information on recor ding to DVD, see page 40 .) Confirming Remaining Time for Recording T o confirm on TV screen • Pr ess ON SCREEN (under the cover). T o confirm on front display panel • Pr ess DISPLA Y (under the cover). Confirming Remaining Time • During liv[...]

39 Recording to HDD Direct Recording to HDD HDD Explained below is the standard pr ocedure for recor ding the program being viewed onto HDD. • A maximum of 12 hours can be r ecorded onto HDD in one direct r ecording session. • A maximum of 199 pr ograms can be recor ded (saved) onto HDD. NOTE • The content being r ecorded will not be recor de[...]

40 This section explains recor ding on the DVD (For information on recording to HDD, see page 38 .) Checking Remaining Time and Other Information Press ON SCREEN (under the cover) during DVD playback or recor ding. • Disc capacity and the number of r ecorded titles, etc. are displayed. It is r ecom- mended to confirm before recor ding. • “REM[...]

41 Recording to DVD 2 Set a DVD-RW or DVD-R disc. • When a new DVD-R W disc not initialized yet is set, VR mode initializing starts automatically . When initializing is over , you can star t recor ding. • When you want to re-initialize in V ideo mode, select “DVD VIDEO MODE INIT .” screen (page 106 ). • When you want to initialize in V id[...]

42 Recording Recording Mode Time (approx.) MN1 360 Min MN2 345 Min MN3 330 Min MN4 315 Min MN5 300 Min MN6 285 Min MN7 270 Min MN8 255 Min MN9 240 Min MN10 230 Min MN11 220 Min MN12 210 Min MN13 200 Min MN14 190 Min MN15 180 Min MN16 170 Min MN17 160 Min MN18 150 Min MN19 140 Min MN20 130 Min MN21 120 Min MN22 110 Min MN23 105 Min MN24 100 Min MN25[...]

43 T imer Recording Easy Recording Guide HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • This lets you set the timer r ecording schedule for the next 7 days simply by filling in the pertinent blocks in the on- screen time schedule. • Y ou can set timer recor ding for up to a maximum of 32 prog[...]

44 T imer Recording 7 Press ' / " to select the record- ing disc (“HDD” or “DVD”), then press SET/ENTER . • Y ou cannot select “DVD” to recor d more than 6 hours. • Press / | | | | | to select the item you want to correct such as the start/stop time, then press ' ' ' ' ' / " " &[...]

45 T imer Recording Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ ® System HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • The VCR Plus+ ® System allows you to program your Recor der for timer recording simply by inputting the PlusCode number . • The PlusCode numbers ar e listed in most newspapers, televis[...]

46 T imer Recording 7 Confirm the programs on the list and then press SET/ENTER . • Timer Setting will be completed and “TIMER PROGRAM/CHECK” screen will appear . T o continue timer recor ding with VCR Plus+, select VCR Plus+, press SET/ENTER and follow the same procedur e from step 2 . NOTE Timer Recording from an External Equipment (e.g. CA[...]

47 Timer Recording by Specifying Date, Time and Channel HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • Y ou can timer recor d up to 32 programs scheduled within a year , including Favorite Programs and pr ograms set by Timer Dubbing, VCR Plus+ System, and Easy Recording Guide. • Y ou can cons[...]

48 11 Press / | to select “REC. MODE”, then press SET/ENTER . • When you select “ADV ANCED” see page 51 . 12 Press ' / " to select the recording mode, then press SET/ ENTER . • If ther e is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recor ding mode again. When “MANUAL SETTING (MN)” is selected: •[...]

49 Favorite Program Timer Recording HDD If you register weekly drama and serial programs to the Recor der , you can automati- cally recor d to HDD. (Favorite Program Timer Recording) • Ther e are two ways to register the favorite programs. Overwrite Program Timer • This function allows you to additionally recor d a program every time it is on t[...]

50 8 1 1 1 1 1 Press / | to select “REC. MODE”, then press SET/ ENTER . 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " to select recording mode, then press SET/ENTER . • If ther e is not enough empty space (time), a message is displayed. Select the recor ding mode again. When “MANUAL SETTING (MN)” is selected: • Select the r ecording mode with [...]

51 Changing and Registering Program Name (Input Char - acters) 1 When you set a timer program, select “ADV ANCED” in screen below , then press SET/ENTER . 2 Press ' / " to select “REG/CHNG PROG NAME”, then press SET/ ENTER . Input Character Screen ENTER SELECT BACK SPACE BACK FOWARD SPACE ENTER ERASE ERASE ALL RETURN n World Railw[...]

52 3 Change title name 1 1 1 1 1 Press Red (B) or Green (C) to select the character to change. • When you want to insert characters, move the cursor to the position you want to insert by pressing Red (B) or Green (C) . 2 2 2 2 2 Press Blue (A) to erase the character to change. T imer Recording 4 Press ' / " / / | to select the charact[...]

53 T imer Recording Registering as Favorite Program 1 When you set a timer program, select “ADV ANCED”, then press SET/ENTER . 2 Press ' / " to select “F A VORITE PROGRAMS”, then press SET/ ENTER . 3 Press ' / " to select favorite program register , then press SET/ ENTER . • REGISTER OVERWRITE PROGRAM • REGISTER AS S[...]

54 T imer Recording Confirm, Change and Cancel a Timer Program HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R The operation method is the same for both HDD and DVD. • Y ou can confirm, change and cancel the content of timer programs set by “EASY REC. GUIDE”, “VCR Plus+”, “TIMER PROGRAM” and “TIMER DUBBING”. • The Timer Pr ogram List[...]

55 Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (A V AUT O REC) HDD When connected to a satellite receiver , etc. with a timer recor ding function, this Recorder can be used to automatically recor d the timer program. (Refer to the operation manual of the satellite receiver , etc. for instructions on how to set the timer program.) Example: Use of A V[...]

56 Automatic Recording of Satellite Broadcast (A V AUT O REC) T o Cancel the A V AUTO REC Function Before Recor ding Press POWER . • The Recor der is tur ned on and the A V AUTO REC function will be canceled with the “AUTO REC” indicator on the front display panel turned off. During Recording Press REC STOP . • The “AUTO REC” indicator [...]

57 Dubbing (HDD/DVD) Dubbing Method and Dubbing T ypes Y ou can dub from HDD to DVD and DVD to HDD. It is recommended to dub important programs r ecorded on HDD to DVD for safe keeping. • Can dub up to five titles (programs) in one session. • Cannot dub programs that are not recorded properly . Dubbing Method TIMER DUBBING Can set to dub during[...]

58 Title Name and Chapter Mark Copied during Dubbing • Title name and chapter mark ar e as follows: Dubbing (HDD/DVD) ✕ Can dub. — Cannot dub. *1 Chapter mark of the dubbed title will not be copied when you dub from HDD to DVD-R/R W (Video mode) using rate conversion dubbing function. The chapters will be inserted according to the setting of [...]

59 When “MANUAL SETTING (MN)” is selected: • Set picture quality with / | | | | | , then press SET/ENTER . (Picture quality can be selected from 32 levels.) Selecting Exact Dubbing • Select Exact Dubbing when ther e are multiple titles (up to 5) you want to dub and you know you cannot fit all into one disc. The Recorder will selec[...]

60 Dubbing (HDD/DVD) 8 1 1 1 1 1 Press ' / " to input start time (hour), then press SET/ENTER . 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " to input start time (minute), then press SET/ENTER . 9 Press ' / " to set “AUTOMA TIC FINALIZE” to “YES” or “NO” in case you are dubbing to DVD. Then press SET/ENTER . • If you select “Y[...]

61 Dubbing Titles Recorded as Favorite Program HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R Y ou can dub HDD recorded favorite pr o- grams to DVD and keep in a safe place. Dubbing SERIAL Program 1 Press F A VORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover). 2 Press Green (C) (SERIAL PRO- GRAM). 3 Press ' / " to select program name to dub, then press SET/[...]

62 Eliminating problems (Recording, Timer Recording, Dubbing) When Y ou Cannot Record Problem Suggested Solution • No disc in the Recor der . • Unr ecordable disc is loaded. • Not enough disc capacity . • Recor der cannot identify the disc. • Disc is pr otected. • Not enough HDD capacity . • In the middle of dubbing. • Load r ecorda[...]

63 Eliminating problems (Recording, T imer Recording, Dubbing) When Y ou Cannot T imer Record Problem Suggested Solution • No disc in the Recor der . • Unr ecordable disc is loaded. • Not enough disc capacity . • Recor der cannot identify the disc. • Disc is pr otected. • Not enough HDD capacity . • Number of timer pr ograms set has r[...]

64 REC LIST : If you select the program you want to watch from the list of recorded programs (REC LIST) and press SET/ENTER , playback will begin. NOTE • T o display the counter during playback, press ON SCREEN (page 33 ). T o playback edited video: • When playing back video which has been edited (for example, by making a play list), use Seamle[...]

65 HDD Playback NEW TITLE Displays HDD only . (Will not display in case y ou playbac k, edit, or set Title Protection.) TITLE PRO TECTION (HDD , D VD-RW [VR mode] only) O VERWRITTEN PR OGRAM (HDD only) SERIAL PROGRAM (HDD only) “Copy Once” enab led Program (Copy Restricted) (HDD only) HI SP DUB PRIORITY SETTING (HDD only) REC LIST (HDD: ORIGINA[...]

66 Viewing Favorite Programs HDD When you play back “Favorite Programs” recor ded on HDD, follow the operations below . 1 Press HDD to select HDD mode. • The HDD button on the front of the Recorder lights up. 2 Press F A VORITE PROG. LIST (under the cover). 3 Press Green (C) to select “OVERWRITTEN PROGRAM” or “SERIAL PROGRAM”. 4 Press[...]

67 HDD Playback Other T ypes of Playback HDD • This section explains other types of HDD playback operations. Fast Forward/Reverse (Search) Use to fast forward/r everse programs being played. 1 Press J J J J J FWD or G G G G G REV during playback. Example: When J J J J J FWD is pressed • The search speed will cycle as follows each time you press[...]

68 4 Press SET/ENTER . Example: Repeat playback of a title (TITLE) 5 Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback. A-B Repeat Playback (Repeat Playback of a Specified Part) 1 Press (INPUT) during playback. 2 Press / | to select “A-B”, then press SET/ENTER . 3 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to start Repeat Playback. • The st[...]

69 DVD/CD Playback This section explains playback of DVD-R/RW discs recor ded with this Recorder , commer - cially available DVD Video discs (like movies) and CDs. • T o playback a DVD-R/R W recorded with this Recorder , select the title to be played back, and then start playback. • Display the list of initial images (thumb- nails) for each tit[...]

70 Audio CD/V ideo CD Playback VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Preparation Press DVD and load a disc. • The DVD button on the fr ont of the Recorder lights up. Playback fr om the beginning 1 Press | PLA Y . • Playback begins from the first track. 2 T o stop playback, press ■ STOP/ LIVE . Playback by selecting the track 1 1 1 1 1 1 Press DIRECT . 2 2 2 2 2 [...]

71 Playback by Selecting a Title (T rack) Number (Dir ect Playback) Press DIRECT , then select title (track) number to play back. See page 66 for details. Repeat Playback of a Title or Chapter (Repeat Play- back) 1 Play back the title or chapter you want to repeat. 2 Press (INPUT) . 3 Press / | to select the type of Repeat Playback. • TITLE: Re[...]

72 4 Press SET/ENTER when you reach the scene you want to end Repeat Playback. • The end point of the part (B) will be memorized and the Repeat Playback for the specified part (A-B) starts. 5 Press (INPUT) to return to normal playback. Function Control Y ou can do things like specify a title or chapter , and adjust settings for video and audio if[...]

73 Fast Forward/Reverse • Y ou cannot perfor m Fast Forward/Fast Reverse over a boundary between titles. At the end or beginning of the title, Fast Forward/Fast Reverse will be canceled and normal playback will be selected automatically . • Audio is not played back during Fast Forward and Fast Reverse. • Subtitles ar e not played back with DV[...]

74 CD-R MP3 CD-RW MP3 NOTE • When the DV input is selected, discs cannot be played back if “DV LINK” is set to “ON”. Y ou can enjoy other sounds by switching to other channels. • See page 12 for details about the MP3 file format. 1 Press DVD to select DVD mode. 2 Load an MP3 recorded CD-R or the CD-RW , then press DVD MENU . MP3 File Pl[...]

75 Settings During Playback Function Control Operation Procedur e 1 Press FUNCTION (under the cover) during playback. • The Function Control scr een is displayed on the TV . Function Control HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO This lets you make various settings at once, like subtitle and angle setting, and title selection for Di[...]

76 Settings During Playback Functions which can be set Digital Gamma • If a video is dark and har d to see, you can brighten the dark parts for easier viewing by setting Digital Gamma. Set this when watching discs with many dark scenes (i.e. movie and concert discs), and when viewing a disc in a bright room. This lets you see dark parts better an[...]

77 Simultaneous Recording/Playback Function HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD AUDIO CD Plays back from HDD, DVD or CD while recor ding a program onto HDD. Viewing the Program Being Recorded from the Beginning while Recording to HDD (Chasing Playback) 1 Press | PLA Y during recording. • The program being r ecorded will [...]

78 How to Use the FUNCTION MENU HDD Allows you to call up “HI SP DUB PRIORITY” from REC LIST and cancel High Speed Dubbing Priority setting. • The FUNCTION MENU can be called up during HDD playback. 1 Press REC LIST or select REC LIST in ST ART MENU screen. • The REC LIST screen is displayed. 2 Press ' / " / / | to select the ti[...]

79 Editing (HDD/DVD) About Editing Content that can be edited and editing operations vary according to the r ecording mode. Recordings on HDD, or on DVD-R W in VR mode Y ou can do various types of editing with this Recorder alone. For example it is possible to create a compilation of your favorite videos by gathering your favorite scenes from recor[...]

80 Edit Screen • Ther e is no frame display for titles recorded (dubbed) with high speed dubbing priority , or for titles recor ded (dubbed) in Video mode. Seamless Playback This enables smooth playback at the transitions between edited video scenes. (However , a shift of about one second may arise at the transitions, and part of the scene may no[...]

81 Erasing Unnecessary Scenes from an Original Title (ERASE SCENE) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Selects a scene from an original video and erase it. • T o erase all titles, see page 87 . • T o erase by title (or chapter), see page 87 . NOTE • Scenes cannot be erased on DVD-R/R W (Video mode) discs. Before Starting Editing • Switch to the drive (HDD o[...]

82 9 Press Red (B) (CONFIRMING) to confirm the contents. • The title is played back without the scene to be erased. Press Y ellow (D) (ERASE) to erase. • Go to step 10 . • Pr ess RETURN to cancel scene erase. 10 Press to select “YES”, then press SET/ENTER . • Erase begins. When erase completes, the screen in step 5 appears. • If “[...]

83 Editing an Original T itle (HDD/DVD) Inputting/Changing T itle Name (CHANGE TITLE NAME) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R • When you r ecord, a title name including the date, time and channel number is auto- matically created. Y ou can freely change this title name. • Y ou can input up to a maximum of 64 characters. T o input, perfo[...]

84 ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER SELECT SCENE FOR THUMBNAIL 8 2 : 0A M SAT 1 5 2 / 2 1 EDIT (HDD ORIGINAL) 00 00 1 00 : 00 : 00 TITLE: CH33 FINE TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM Editing an Original T itle (HDD/DVD) Changing Thumbnail (CHANGE THUMBNAIL) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Changes the still frame picture displa[...]

85 Editing an Original T itle (HDD/DVD) ERASE SCENE CHANGE TITLE NAME CHANGE THUMBNAIL DIVIDE CHAPTER SELECT POSITION TO DIVIDE THIS CHAPTER. 8 2 : 0A M SAT 1 5 2 / 2 1 EDIT (HDD ORIGINAL) 01 04 2 00 : 00 : 00 TITLE: CH33 FINE TITLE INFO: 10/4 MON 8:09 PM – 8:14 PM Making Sections in a T itle (DIVIDE CHAPTER) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Divides a title in[...]

86 Editing an Original T itle (HDD/DVD) Combining Chapters T ogether (COMBINE CHAPTERS) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Combines two adjacent chapters into a single chapter . NOTE • Y ou cannot combine chapters automati- cally recor ded when a scene was erased. Before Starting Editing • Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited. 1 Select “EDIT/ERASE?[...]

87 ERASE ALL TITLES HDD (ORIGINAL) HDD (PLAY LIST) SELECT AN ITEM BELOW TO ERASE ALL TITLES 8 2 : 0A M SAT 1 5 2 / 2 1 Editing an Original T itle (HDD/DVD) Erasing All Titles HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R This erases the entire contents of a HDD or DVD-RW . (Except titles for which title protect has been set.) Y ou can erase the follow[...]

88 SELECT ENTER PREVIOUS ENTER n COPY TITLE/CHAPTER COPY SPECIFIED SCENE EDIT (HDD PLAYLIST) SPECIFY THE RANGE TO SET PLAYLIST FROM THE ORIGINAL THEN CREATE PLA YLIST . SELECT ORIGINAL TITLE/CHAPTER AND ADD IT . SELECT A SCENE FROM ORIGINAL VIDEO AND ADD IT . 8 2 : 0A M SAT 1 5 2 / 2 1 Creating a Play List HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Y ou can create a Play [...]

89 6 Find the place where you want to end copying, then press SET/ ENTER . • If you press RETURN , you can reselect the start point. • When the end point is set to near the end of a chapter , the end of the chapter will be selected as the end point. T o make the original designated end point effective, set it again after linking up with the cha[...]

90 Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) 5 Adding a Title or Chap- ter 1 1 1 1 1 Select “ADD CHAPTER/TITLE”, then press SET/ENTER . 2 2 2 2 2 Select a title (chapter) at the title (chapter) list, then press SET/ENTER . Go to step 9 . Specifying and Adding a Scene • Select “SPECIFY SCENE T O ADD”, then press SET/ENTER . Go to step 6 . 6 Press &apo[...]

91 Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Changing the T itle Sequence (MOVE TITLE) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Freely changes the sequence of titles. Before Starting Editing • Switch to the drive (HDD or DVD) to be edited. 1 Select “EDIT/ERASE” in ST ART MENU screen, then press SET/ ENTER . 2 Press ' / " to select “EDIT”, then press SET/ENTER . [...]

92 Editing a Play List (HDD/DVD) Erasing Unnecessary Scenes (ERASE SCENE) HDD VR MODE DVD-RW Selects and erases unnecessary scenes. Even if you erase a scene in a play list, this will not affect the original video. 1 Select “EDIT” at the “EDIT/ ERASE” in ST ART MENU, then press SET/ENTER . • The Thumbnail screen appears. 2 Press ORIGINAL/[...]

93 Enjoying High Quality Sounds Playing 2 Channel Audio with an Analog Connection NOTE • When connecting audio equipment using analog connection, we recommend that you set “DD OUTPUT LEVEL” to “NO” (see page 103 ). If you set to “YES”, audio may sound abnormal during disc playback. Playing Dolby Digital (5.1 Channel) and DTS Audio wit[...]

94 Playing 2 Channel Audio with a Digital Connection Enjoying High Quality Sounds Digital Connection to an MD Recorder or Other Audio Equipment without a Dolby Digital Decoder Audio CD or Video CD • Y ou can enjoy these discs by playing them back by the ordinary playback procedur e. (The normal audio output is not played back for discs recor ded [...]

95 Recording from a Digital Camcorder Using i.LINK HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R • When this Recor der is connected with a DV -format camcorder using a DV cable, you can r ecord and edit with minimal deterioration of picture and sound quality using a digital signal. • Y ou can also display an operation panel for digital camcorder c[...]

96 Recording with This Recor der (DV Capture) 1 Press HDD or DVD to select the media to record to. 2 Select audio to be input from the digital camcorder . • Befor e starting recording, check setting of “DV AUDIO INPUT” using “DV SETTING” (page 104 ). 3 Press INPUT to select “DV”. • The setting will cycle as follows each time you pr [...]

97 Recording from a Camcorder (VCR) Using an Analog Connection HDD VR MODE DVD-RW VIDEO MODE DVD-RW DVD-R Material from a camcor der can be recorded with this Recorder using an analog connection. Y ou can capture video by connecting a camcorder or VCR to the LINE IN 1, 2 or 3 jacks of this Recorder . NOTE • Mor e vivid images can be viewed by con[...]

98 Function Setting AUTO CHAPTER • This sets the interval of automatic chapter setting during r ecording. • Chapter marks set on a DVD-R/R W in Video mode cannot be combined by editing, so select an appropriate interval. EXACT RECORDING • This function works when timer r ecording (Easy Recording Guide/VCR Plus+/Timer Program) onto DVD-R/R W .[...]

99 Function Setting Basic Operation for REC FUNCTION Setting This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode. Example: Setting “EXTERNAL AUDIO” under “REC. FUNCTION” 1 1 1 1 1 1 Press ST AR T MENU to display ST ART MENU screen. 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " / / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER . 2 Press [...]

100 Function Setting P ASSWORD • This sets the password for setting or changing Parental Contr ol. P ARENT AL CONTROL • This lets you set Parental Control depending on disc content. • Level 1: For most restricted viewing → Level 8: For adult viewing (The smaller the number , the greater the level of restriction.) • When “P ARENT AL CONT[...]

101 Function Setting Basic Operation for VIEW/PLA Y SETTING This operation is available in both HDD mode and DVD mode. Example: Setting “DVD PLA Y SETTING” under “VIEW/PLA Y SETTING” 1 1 1 1 1 1 Press ST AR T MENU to display ST ART MENU screen. 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " / / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER . 2 [...]

102 Function Setting AUTO SETTING/MANUAL SETTING • Before timer programming, check that the clock is set corr ectly , and set it correctly if it is not. If the clock is not set corr ectly , you cannot perfor m setting for features like VCR Plus+ pr ogramming. • Setting methods are slightly differ ent from basic operation. See page 30 . TV MODE [...]

103 DD OUTPUT LEVEL • This lets you adjust the range between the loudest and softest sound (dynamic range), and play back at the average volume. Use this when it is hard to hear dialog. NO: This outputs recor ded audio as is. YES*: This raises the average volume when playing back Dolby Digital audio so that the volume sounds the same as an audio [...]

104 AL TERNA TE RECORDING • This function is for switching recording to HDD when you originally set to recor d to DVD-R/RW but could not because of the disc situation. This function works in the following cases. * 1 When there is not enough disc capacity left in DVD. 2 When a disc which cannot recor d is loaded. 3 When you forget to load a disc. [...]

105 Function Setting Basic Operation for ADJUSTMENT Setting Example: Setting “VIDEO/AUDIO SETTING” under “ADJUSTMENT” 1 1 1 1 1 1 Press ST AR T MENU to display ST ART MENU screen. 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " / / | to select “OTHER SETTINGS”, then press SET/ENTER . 2 Press / | to select “ADJUST - MENT”. 3 Press ' / "[...]

106 DVD VR MODE INIT . • When recording with a DVD-RW in VR mode, initialize in VR mode before you start recor ding. (When you initialize, all of the recor ded content of the disc is erased. Before initializing, check the content of the disc so that you do not erase any content you need.) • Y ou cannot initialize if “DVD DISC PROTECTION” is[...]

107 Function Setting Basic Operation for INITIALIZE/FINALIZE Example: Setting “DVD VR MODE INIT .” (VR mode) 1 1 1 1 1 1 Press ST AR T MENU to display ST ART MENU screen. 2 2 2 2 2 Press ' / " / / | to select “INITIALIZE/FINALIZE”, then press SET/ENTER . 2 Press ' / " to select “INITIAL- IZE” or “FINALIZE”, the[...]

108 T roubleshooting The Recorder power does not turn on. The Recorder sounds like it is operating, even when power is turned off. The disc is automatically ejected after closing the disc tray . No picture. The Recorder does not play a disc. Settings have disappeared. Screen fr eezes and operation buttons do not work. The remote contr ol does not w[...]

109 Problem Suggested Solution The playback screen will be disturbed if DVD video is r ecorded to a VCR, or played back through a VCR. TV operates incorrectly . Recording stops. Y ou recorded, but nothing was r ecorded on disc. Cannot recor d, or recording stops while in pr ogress. When a digital camcorder is connected to the DV IN terminal, video [...]

110 Problem Suggested Solution Timer recor ding was set, but not executed. The timer recor ded content stops in the middle of recording. A timer recor ded program is erased. The REC LIST (THUMBNAIL or TITLE LIST) is not displayed. When a CD is recor ded to MD using digital connection, the CD and MD do not have the same track numbers. The Recorder m[...]

111 On-screen Error Messages Messages Relating to DVD Discs and the HDD • The following messages appear on the TV scr een in case the disc you tried to playback is not appropriate or the operation is not correct. CANNOT PLA Y BACK THIS DISC. THIS IS A NON-ST ANDARD DISC. REGION CODE OF DISC IS WRONG. DISC IS NOT INSERTED. CANNOT OPERA TE THIS FUN[...]

112 On-screen Error Messages RECORDING W AS STOPPED DUE TO FULL DISC. REP AIRING THE DISC. THIS IS A NON-ST ANDARD DISC. REMOVE IT . THIS VIDEO CANNOT BE RECORDED TO THIS DISC. TIMER RECORDING COULD NOT ST ART . LIVE BROADCAST RECORDING PROHIBITED. RECORDING STOPPED. THIS VIDEO IS COPY PROTECTED. RECORDING IS NOT POSSIBLE. CANNOT OPERA TE DUE TO HD[...]

113 On-screen Error Messages CANNOT HIGH SPEED DUB THIS TITLE. TITLE PROTECTION IS SET . CANCEL TITLE PROTECTION BEFORE DUBBING. CANNOT DUB TO DISC DUE TO COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM. TIMER PROGRAM EXCEEDS THE MAX. CANNOT DUB TO THE DISC. CANNOT DUB FROM THE DISC. COPY PROTECTED PROGRAM WILL BE MOVED. • Occurs if you attempt high-speed dubbing onto DV[...]

114 Alternate Recording Angle A V AUTO REC Chapter Number Chasing Play- back Copy Guard Digital Gamma Digital Super Picture Disc Menu Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) Dolby Digital Output Level Dolby Virtual Surround DTS Exact Dubbing Exact Record- ing EZ Set Up Glossary If you set to Exact Recording but the timer r ecording pr ogram will not fit into a[...]

115 Finalization High Speed Dubbing Prior- ity Initialization Letter Box LB 4:3 Linear PCM Sound MP3 Multi Angle Multi Audio Original Pan Scan PS 4:3 Parental Con- trol Play List Playback Control (PBC) Rate Conver- sion Dubbing REC LIST Region Number This is done to enable playback of discs (Video mode) r ecorded with this Recor der using other DVD[...]

116 This is the type of the remote contr ol signal for operating the recor der . There are two types of remote contr ol signal: “Remote Control No. 1” (RC-1) and “Remote Contr ol No. 2” (RC-2). If you stop playback while it is in progr ess, the Recorder stor es the stop position in memory , and this function lets you playback fr om that sto[...]

117 General HDD capacity: ................................ 80 GB* Power supply: ................................. AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power consumption (Normal): ..................................... 40 W Power consumption (Standby): ................................... 0.7 W Dimensions: .................................... Approx. 430 mm × 59 mm × 3[...]

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119 ESP AÑOL (Guía de operación rápida) MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORT ANTES .... 121 Guía de operación rápida en español ............. 122 Conexión básica ................................................................. 122 EZ Set Up ........................................................................... 122 Antes de utilizar la grabad[...]

120 N o . de modelo: DV-HR300U N o . de serie: AVISO: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE INCENDIO O ELECTROCHOQUE NO EXPONGA ESTE APARATO A LA HUMEDAD. PELIGRO DE DESCARGA ELECTRICA NO ABRIR PRECAUCION Este símbolo previene al usuario del voltaje aislado dentro de la unidad que puede provocar descargas eléctricas peligrosas. Este símbolo advierte al usua[...]

121 MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORT ANTES PRECAUCIÓN : Lea todas estas instrucciones antes de utilizar este producto y guárdelas para consultarlas posteriormente. La energía eléctrica per mite realizar muchas funciones útiles. Este producto se ha diseñado y fabricado para garantizar su seguridad personal. EL USO INADECUADO PUEDE RESUL T AR EN PEL[...]

122 5 Conecte los enchufes de salida VIDEO/ AUDIO en su VCR, a los enchufes de entrada de VIDEO/AUDIO en su TV usando un cable de audio/video. Después de la conexión Conecte los cables de alimentación del TV y VCR. Luego vaya "EZ Set Up". EZ Set Up IMPORT ANTE (Precaución durante EZ Set Up): • No pulse el botón POWER de la grabador[...]

123 Antes de utilizar la grabadora 1 Coencte la alimentación del televisor . • Cuando la grabadora esté conectada a otro equipo de audio, encienda también ese equipo. • Cambie la entrada de TV a la entrada de A V utilizada para conectar la grabadora. 2 Pulse POWER para encender la grabadora. • Cuando se conecte la alimentación de la graba[...]

124 3 Pulse OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja del disco. 4 Pulse DVD para seleccionar el modo DVD. • El botón DVD de la parte delantera de la grabadora se enciende. • El modo HDD se selecciona automáticamente cuando se conecta la alimentación. 5 Pulse los botones Number o CH ' ' ' ' ' / " " " " &q[...]

125 2 Ponga el disco que quiera reproducir en la bandeja del disco. • Introduzca el disco con la cara de la etiqueta hacia arriba. • En el caso de un disco grabado en ambas caras, ponga la cara que quiera ver hacia abajo. 3 Pulse OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la bandeja del disco. 4 Pulse DVD para seleccionar el modo DVD. • El botón DVD de la parte[...]

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