SCART connection

Connect the EURO AV1 AUDIO/VIDEO scart jack on the recorder to the corresponding in jacks on the TV using the scart cable (T).

Video connection

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the video in jack on the TV using the video cable (V). Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio left and right IN jacks on the TV using the audio cables (A). Do not connect the recorders AUDIO OUT jack to the phono in jack (record deck) of your audio system.

S-Video connection

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the recorder to the S-Video in jack on the TV using the S-Video cable (S).
Component Video connection
Connect the COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks on the recorder to the corresponding input jacks on the TV using an Y Pb Pr cable (C). If your television is a high-definition or digital ready television, you may take advantage of the recorders progressive scan output for the highest video resolution possible. If your TV does not accept the Progressive Scan format, the picture will appear scrambled if you try Progressive Scan on the recorder. RH188/RH199: Set the [Progressive Scan] option to [ON] on the setup menu for progressive signal, see page 18. RH188H/RH199H: Set the resolution to 576p using RESOLUTION button for progressive signal. Note: Progressive scan does not work with the analog video connections (yellow VIDEO OUT jack) or S-VIDEO connection. Caution (RH188/RH199 only) Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor. Caution (RH188H/RH199H only) If the resolution is set to 720p or 1080i, the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT and COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connections are not available.
S-VIDEO INPUT SCART INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT

Rear of the recorder

Audio (Left/Right) Connection
HDMI connection (RH188H/RH199H only)
If you have a HDMI TV or monitor, you can connect it to this recorder using a HDMI cable. 1. Connect the HDMI jack on the recorder to the HDMI jack on a HDMI compatible TV or monitor (H). 2. Set the TVs source to HDMI (refer to TVs Owners manual). Notes: If your TV is NOT capable of handling 96 kHz sampling frequency, set the [Sampling Freq.] option to [48 kHz] on the setup menu (See page 19). When this choice is made, this unit will automatically convert any 96 kHz signals to 48 kHz so your system can decode them. If your TV is not equipped with Dolby Digital and MPEG decoder, set the [Dolby Digital] and [MPEG] options to [PCM] on the setup menu (See page 19). If your TV is not equipped with DTS decoder, set the [DTS] options to [OFF] on the setup menu (See page 19). To enjoy DTS multi channel surround, you must connect this recorder to a DTS compatible receiver via one of this recorders digital audio outputs. The arrow on the cable connector body should face up for correct alignment with the connector on the recorder. H

Auto Clock Set

When Channel auto search is completed the actual Time and Date are also set automatically. If the time in the recorder display is not correct, the clock must be set manually. 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. 2. Use v / V to select [Auto] option then press ENTER. Note: There are cases where the TV station does not send, or sends wrong date and/or time information and the recorder sets the incorrect time. If this happens, we recommend that you set the clock manually.
Progressive Scan (RH188/RH199 only)
Progressive Scan Video provides the highest quality pictures with less flickering. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks, but are connecting the recorder to a standard (analog) television, set Progressive Scan to [OFF]. If you are using the COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUT jacks for connection to a TV or monitor that is compatible with a progressive scan signal, set Progressive Scan to [ON]. Note: Progressive Scan will be disable in the setup menu when the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel is set to RGB position. Caution Once the setting for Progressive Scan output is entered, an image will only be visible on a Progressive Scan compatible TV or monitor. If you set Progressive Scan to [ON] in error, you must reset the recorder. First, remove the disc in the recorder. Next, press STOP (x) and hold it for five seconds before releasing it. The video output will be restored to the standard setting, and a picture will once again be visible on a conventional analog TV or monitor.

Manual Clock Set

1. Select [Clock set] option then press B. 2. Use v / V to select [Manual] option then press ENTER. 3. Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. 4. Press ENTER to confirm your setting.

AV2 Connection

You can connect a decoder or other device to the EURO AV2 DECODER socket on the back. [Decoder] Select [Decoder] if you connect the recorders EURO AV2 DECODER jack to a PAY-TV or Canal Plus decoder. [Others] Select [Others] if you connect the recorders EURO AV2 DECODER jack to a VCR or similar recording device.

TV Aspect

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide). [4:3] Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. When you select [4:3], set [Display Mode] below. [16:9] Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Power Save Mode

To enter a Marker You can start playback from up to six memorized points. To enter a marker, press MARKER at the desired point on the disc. The Marker icon appears on the TV screen briefly. Repeat to enter up to six markers. To Recall or Clear a Marked Scene 1. During disc playback, press SEARCH. The marker search menu appears on the screen. 2. Use b / B / v / V to select a marked scene that you want to recall or clear. 3. Press ENTER and playback starts from the marked scene. Or, press CLEAR and the marked scene is erased from the marker search menu.
Moving to another TITLE HDD
-RWVideo DivX RAM +RW -R +R

-RWVR DVD

When a disc has more than one title, you can move to another title as follows: Press DISPLAY twice during playback then use v / V to select the title icon. Then, press the appropriate numbered button (0-9) or b / B to select a title number.

Time Search HDD

+RW -R +R

-RWVideo

Camera Angle DVD
If the disc contains scenes recorded at different camera angles, you can change to a different camera angle during playback. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-Screen Display appears on the TV screen. 2. Use v / V to select the Angle icon in the OnScreen Display. 3. Use b / B to select a desired angle. The number of the current angle appears on the TV screen. Tip: The ANGLE indicator will blink on the TV screen at scenes recorded at different angles to indicate that angle switching is possible.
To start playing at any chosen time on the disc: 1. Press DISPLAY twice during playback. The time search box shows the elapsed playing time. 2. Press v / V to select the time clock icon and 0:00:00 appears. 3. Input the required start time in hours, minutes, and seconds from left to right. If you enter the wrong numbers, press b / B to move the under bar (_) to the wrong number. Then enter the correct numbers. 4. Press ENTER to confirm. Playback starts from the selected time.

3D Surround -RWVR

-R +R DVD

-RWVideo DivX

PIP (Picture in Picture) HDD
-RWVideo VCD RAM +RW -R +R
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 multichannel audio from a home theater system. 1. Press DISPLAY during playback. The On-Screen Display appears on the TV screen. 2. Use v / V to select the Sound icon in the OnScreen Display. 3. Use b / B to select 3D SUR. To turn off the 3D Surround effect, select NORMAL.
This function enables you to view the stored stations in sub picture during playback.
This recorder memorizes the user settings for the last disc that you have viewed. Settings remain in memory even if you remove the disc from the recorder or switch off the recorder. If you load a disc that had its settings memorized, the latest stop position is automatically recalled. Notes: Settings are stored in memory for use any time. This recorder does not memorize settings of a disc if you switch off the recorder before commencing to play it.

Notice for displaying the DivX subtitle
If the subtitle does not display properly, please follow the steps below. 1. Press PAUSE/STEP when the subtitle appears. 2. Press and hold SUBTITLE about 3 seconds. The language code will appear. 3. Press b / B to select another language code until the subtitle is displayed properly. 4. Press PLAY (N) to continue playback.
Playing an Audio 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 right. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [MUSIC] option. 3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on the TV screen.
Audio CD and Music menu options
1. Press v / V to select a folder/file on the Audio CD or Music menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. 2. Press v / V / b / B to select an option, and press ENTER. [Play] Start playback the selected title. [Random] Start or stop random playback. [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears [Delete] Deletes the file(s) from the media. [Rename] Edits the file name. (page 33) [Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 34) [Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 34)
4. Use v/V to select a track then press PLAY (N). Playback starts. You can use variable playback functions. Refer to pages 24-27. Tips: Press DISPLAY to view ID3-Tag information for the MP3 file. If ID3-Tag information is not present, [ID3-Tag: None] will appear. If you select a folder, the number of subfolders and number of MP3/WMA files in the folder are displayed. Press DISPLAY again to remove the information screen. If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight and press ENTER. You also display HOME menu to select another media by pressing HOME. 5. To stop playback at any time, press STOP. Tip: You can create new folder. Select [New Album] option on the Music-HDD menu then press ENTER. NONAME## folder is created.
[Program Add] Adds the track(s) to Program List. (page 30)

Random

1. Press v / V to select a file then press ENTER. The menu options appear. 2. Press v / V to select [Random] option then press ENTER. The unit automatically begins random playback and RANDOM appears on the menu screen. 3. To return to normal playback, select [Random] option again then press ENTER. Tip: By pressing SKIP > during Random playback, the unit selects another track and resumes Random playback.

Save Your Program List (HDD only)
This recorder memorizes the user program list that you have programmed. 1. Select a track on the Program List. The menu options appear. 2. Select [Save] option then press ENTER. The Program List is saved in the HDDs PROGRAM folder.

Viewing a JPEG File

The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read Photo file requirement on right. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [PHOTO] option. 3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then press ENTER. The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen.

Photo List menu options

1. Press v / V to select a file on the [Photo List] menu then press ENTER. The menu options appear. The menu options displayed differ depending on the selected media. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again.
Selecting multiple files (folders)
1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the file or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file or folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders). 2. Use v / V to select an option then press ENTER to confirm your selection. [Open] Opens the folder and a list of files in the folder appears
4. Use b / B / v / V to select a file, then press ENTER. The menu options appear on the left side of the menu. Tips: If you want to move to the upper directory, use the v / V to highlight and press ENTER. You can also display HOME menu to select another media by pressing HOME. 5. Use v / V to select [Full Screen] then press ENTER. The selected image is displayed in full screen. Depending upon the size and number of JPEG files, it could take a long time for the recorder to read the files.
[Full Screen] Shows the selected file as full screen. [Delete] Deletes the selected file from the media. [Slide Show] Displays Slide Show menu. [Rename] Edits the file name. (page 33) [Move] Moves the file(s) to another folder (album) or media. (page 34) [Copy] Copies the file(s) to another folder or media. (page 34) Tip: You can create new folder in the HDD. Select [New Album] option then press ENTER. NONAME## folder is created.

Photo file requirement

File extensions.jpg Photo size: Less than 4MB recommended CD-R Format: ISO 9660 and JOLIET. Press ENTER to appear or disappear this menu during viewing the full screen. 6. To stop viewing at any time, press STOP. The [Photo List] menu appears. DVDR/RW Format: ISO 9660 (UDF Bridge format) Maximum Files/Disc: Less than 1999 (total number of files and folders) Notes on JPEG file Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

Skip Images

2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders). 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the menu.
4. Select [Rename] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. To enter characters, see page 47.
3. Select [Delete] option then press ENTER. The selected file(s) is deleted.
1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the file or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file or folder.
Copying a file(s) to another media or folder
You can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. You can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. To cancel the selections, press CLEAR again.

Moving a file(s)

You can move a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder. After moving, the file(s)/folder(s) are deleted from the current location. 1. Follow steps 1-3 as shown left. 2. Press ENTER. The options appear on the left side of the menu. 3. Select [Move] option then press ENTER. Move menu will appear.
1. Press MARKER. A check mark appears on the file or folder. Press MARKER again to cancel the marked file or folder. 2. Repeat step 1 to mark additional file (folders). 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appear on the menu. 3. Select [Edit] option then press ENTER. Edit options appears. 4. Select [Copy] option then press ENTER. Copy menu appears.
4. You can select a album (folder) to move. 1. After selecting a media then press ENTER. The album (folder) list appears. 2. Select a folder. Also, you can create new album (folder). Select [New Album] option on the Move menu then press ENTER. NONAME## folder is created. 5. Select [Move] option then press ENTER to begin moving.
5. You can select a album (folder) to copy. 1. After selecting a media then press ENTER. The album (folder) list appears. 2. Select a folder. Also, you can create new album (folder). Select [New Album] option on the Copy menu then press ENTER. NONAME## folder is created. 6. Select [Copy] option then press ENTER to begin copying.
Note: If a folders depth is more than 5 level, the copy is not available.

Recording

About DVD recording
Notes: This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs. Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder. Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please take proper care of your discs.
Note: The maximum number of titles that can be recorded on the HDD is 255. Using the HDD allows you to record a maximum of 12 hours continuously.

1. Press TV/DVD to select the TV mode during recording. The TV indicator appears. 2. Using the TV, select the channel to be viewed.

Instant Timer Recording

Instant Timer Recording allows you to make a recording easily of a preset length without using the program timer. 1. Follow steps 1-5 as shown left (Basic Recording from a TV). 2. Press REC (z) repeatedly to select the recording time length.
Recording starts after the first press. Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space (maximum 240 minutes). The recording time is displayed on the TV screen. At the end of the recording, the recorder will stop recording and shut off.
Checking the Recording Time
Press REC (z) once to check the recording time. The recalled setting will automatically return to the TV screen for a moment. Also, remaining time of recording is shown in the display window.
To Extend the Recording Time
The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing REC (z). Each subsequent press increases the recording time within free space (maximum 240 minutes). Caution If the recorder is unplugged (or there is a power failure) while the recorder is recording, the recording will be lost.

Timer Recording

This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to Disc Format on page 21.) 1. Press TIMER REC. The Timer Record menu will appear.
2. Enter the necessary information for your timer recording(s). b / B (left/right) move the cursor left/right v / V (up/down) change the setting at the current cursor position Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record menu. Press ENTER after filling in all the program information. Press TIMER REC to display Timer Record List. 3. Set a recording mode as necessary by pressing REC MODE repeatedly. (XP, SP, LP, EP) 4. Press ENTER, the program will be memorized by the recorder. To check the programming, the Timer Record List will appear. Check fields Rec. OK on the Timer Record List indicates that the timer recording is programmed correctly. 5. Press RETURN (O) to exit the Timer Record List. 6. Make sure that you load a recordable disc for DVD recording and press POWER to switch your unit to Standby. Notes: The timer indicator lights in the display window when the recorder is in standby with the timer active. (Nothing is displayed while the [Power Save Mode] is ON.) For TV recording with bilingual, set audio channel from the [TV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup menu (see page 21). You must press POWER to stop the timer recording. If you set a timer recording to record to DVD but there isnt a recordable DVD loaded at the time of the recording, the Recovery Recording feature will automatically record the program to the HDD for you.

After a timer recording has started, you can still cancel the program. Press POWER.
Timer Recording Troubleshooting
Even though the timer is set, the recorder will not record when: There is no disc loaded and there is not free space on the HDD. A non-recordable disc is loaded and there is not free space on the HDD. [Disc Protect] option is set to [ON] in the Setup menu and there is not free space on the HDD. (see page 22). Power is turned on. There are already 99 titles (DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RAM), 49 titles (DVD+R, DVD+RW) recorded on the disc and there are already 255 titles recorded on the HDD. You cannot enter a timer program when: A recording is already underway. The time youre trying to set has already passed. There are already 16 timer programs set.

Recording from DV Input

Before DV dubbing
You can connect a DV-equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data 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 compatible. You cannot connect more than one DV camcorder at a time to this recorder. You cannot control this recorder from external equipment connected via the DV IN jack (including two recorders). It may not always be possible to control the connected camcorder via the DV IN jack. Digital camcorders can usually record audio as stereo 16-bit/48kHz, or twin stereo tracks of 12bit/32kHz. This recorder can only record one stereo audio track. Set [DV Rec Audio] option to [Audio 1] or [Audio 2] as required (see page 21). Audio input to the DV IN jack should be 32 or 48kHz (not 44.1kHz). Picture disturbance on the recording may occur if the source component pauses playback or plays an unrecorded section of tape, or if the power fails in the source component, or the DV cable becomes disconnected.
1. Make sure your digital camcorder is connected to the front panel DV IN jack. See page 15. 2. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option on the HOME menu then press ENTER. (see page 16). 3. Check that the DV audio input is as you require. You can choose between Audio 1 (original audio) and Audio 2 (overdubbed audio). DV Input is set from the [DV Rec Audio] in sub-menu of the Setup menu. See DV Recording Audio on page 21 for more information. 4. Press AV/INPUT repeatedly to select the DV input. DV appears in the display window and on the TV screen. 5. Find the place on the camcorder tape that you want to the recording to start from. For best results, pause playback at the point from which you want to record. Depending on your camcorder, you can use this recorders remote to control the camcorder using the STOP, PLAY and PAUSE functions. 6. Press REC (z) once to start recording. Recording is automatically stopped if the recorder detects no signal. You can pause or stop the recording by pressing PAUSE/STEP (X) or STOP (x). You cannot control the camcorder from this remote control during recording. In Video mode, the final frame of the recording may remain displayed on screen for a while after recording stops.

1. Menu options: To display menu option, select 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 48, 49). [Delete] Deletes the title or chapter. (page 46) [Delete Part] Deletes a part of the Title (page 46). [Divide] Divides a title into two (page 49). [Dubbing] Copies the title to another media. (page 52) [Full Play] Starts playback of the selected title including the hidden chapters. [Hide (Show)] Hides (or Shows) the selected title or chapter. (page 50) [Move] Moves a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu to a position on the menu. (page 50) [Play] Start playback of the selected title or chapter. The hidden titles and chapters on the DVD+R/RW cannot be play back. [Playlist Add] Adds the title or chapter to the Playlist. (page 45) [Protect] Protects accidental recording, editing or deleting of the title. (page 50) [Rename (Title Name)] Edits the title name. (page 47) [Search] - [Chapter]; Displays Chapter List of the Title. - [Time]; Search time for you want start point of the title. (page 47) [Sort] Lists the programs on the Title List menu by Date, Title, or Category. (page 48) [Title] Displays Title List of the chapter. [Undo]/[Redo] Un-do/Re-do the last deletion/ action. (page 48)
2. Indicates the record mode, free space, and elapsed time progress bar. 3. Current media 4. Currently selected title. 5. Thumbnail 6. Shows the selected title number and total number of titles. 7. Shows the title name, recorded date, and recording length.
HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing
Titles, Chapters and Parts
Titles in the discs original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a discs title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear. In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Parts are sections of Original or Playlist titles. From the Original and Playlist menu you can add or delete parts. Adding a chapter or title to the Playlist creates a new title made up of a section (ie., chapter) of an Original title. Deleting a part removes part of a title from the Original or Playlist menu. Caution When editing using the Delete, Add and Move functions, the start and end frames may not be exactly as set in the start and end point display. During Playlist playback, you may notice a momentary pause between edits. This is not a malfunction.

Adding Chapter Markers

3. Starts playback and use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the starting point. 4. Press ENTER at the starting point of the section you want to delete. End Point icon is highlighted. The part is indicated on the Progress Bar. 5. Use pause step, search and slow-motion to find the ending point. 6. Press ENTER at the ending point of the section you want to delete. You can cancel the selected point, use v / V to select [Cancel] icon then press ENTER. Tip: With HDD recordings, you can delete additional part. Select [Next Part] icon on the menu then press ENTER, then repeat steps 3-6. 7. If you finish to edit, select [Done] icon then press ENTER. The confirm message for deleting will appear. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The selected part is deleted from the title and Title List menu appears. Note: It may not be possible to delete parts that are less than 3 seconds long.
3. Press ENTER to confirm. The confirm message for deleting will appear. 4. Use b / B to select [Yes] then press ENTER. The selected chapter or title is deleted. After pressing ENTER, the new, updated menu is displayed. 5. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to continue to delete from the menu. 6. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. Notes: When DVD+RW recording, the deleted titles name is changed to Deleted Title. If more than two titles are repeatedly deleted, the titles are combined into one. When you are deleting a title or chapter, only the last one on DVD+RW increases remaining recording time.

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 appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v/V to select [Rename (Title Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears.

Time Search

RAM +RW -R

HDD +R

You can select start point of the title. 1. Use b / B / v / V to choose a title on the Title List menu then press ENTER. The options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Select [Time] option then press ENTER. [Search] menu appears on the TV screen. Example: Title List (HDD)
3. Enter a name for the title. Use b / B / v / V to select a character then press ENTER to confirm your selection. Use MENU/LIST button to change keyboard type. OK: Select to finish. Cancel: Cancels all entered characters. Space: Inserts a space at the cursor position. Delete: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. b / B: Moves cursor to left or right. Tip: Remote control buttons for entering a name PLAY (N): Inserts a space at the cursor position. X (PAUSE/STEP): Deletes the after character at the cursor position. x (STOP), CLEAR: Deletes the previous character at the cursor position. / >: Moves cursor to left or right. Numbers (0-9): Enters the corresponding character at the cursor position. Tip: You can add the genre only for HDD title name. 4. Choose OK then press ENTER to fix the name and return to the previous menu screen. 5. Press RETURN (O) repeatedly to exit the menu. Notes: Names can be up to 32 characters long. For discs formatted on a different recorder, you will see only a limited character set. When recording on DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW discs, the entered name is displayed on the DVD player only after finalization.

3. Use b / B to select record mode (XP, SP, LP, EP, or Fast), then press V. Start icon is highlighted. Fast: Only available when copying VR mode disc to HDD. (See page 51 for more information on Fast copying.) 4. When [Start] icon is highlighted, press ENTER. Dubbing starts. 5. To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x). Notes: Depending on the conditions of the recording equipment or the disc itself, the dubbing may not be capable. Stopping dubbing in [Fast] mode partway through will cancel the recording and any data recorded up to that point will be lost. The recording time of [Fast] mode can take up to 19 minutes. The [Fast] mode is not available for edited title on the DVD-RW with VR recording mode.
One Touch Copy (HDD to DVD)
The One Touch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. For One Touch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to DVD. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied. Playback continues while copying. You cannot use the One Touch Copy function to copy a title if any part of the title is copy-once protected.
One Touch Copy (DVD to HDD)
One Touch Copy from DVD to HDD copies a single title to the HDD in real time. When you start copying, playback jumps back to the start of the title, then continues through to the end of the title, when recording automatically stops. The copy will be made in the recording mode (XP, SP, LP, EP) that is currently set. During DVD playback, press DUBBING to copy the current title to HDD. Playback starts again from the beginning of the current title. The on-screen display indicates that the title is being copied.
Notes: Video CD cannot be copied to HDD. The copying stops when then recorder detects a badly scratched or copy protected part. If some part of the title being copied is copyprotected, copying will start, but the copy-protected portions will not be copied. During Playlist titles playback, One Touch Copy is not available. Tip: To stop dubbing at any other time, press STOP (x).

Reference

Additional Information
Overwriting Recording +RW
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, AV1-4, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title List menu.
2. Press TITLE in play or stop mode. Title List menu will appear as shown below. Tip You can remove the Title List menu by pressing STOP (x).

3. To play back a title, select the title you want then press ENTER or PLAY (N).
Playing Your Recordings on Other DVD Players (Finalizing a Disc)
Most regular DVD players can play finalized discs recorded in Video mode, finalized DVD+R or DVD+RWs. A small number of players can also play DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode, finalized or not. Check the manual that came with the other player to check what formats of discs it will play. Finalizing fixes the recordings and editings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVDROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. The menu can be accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. To finalize a disc, refer to Finalize on page 22. Notes: Unfinalized DVD+RW is playable on regular DVD players. The edited contents of a DVD+RW disc is compatible on regular DVD players only after finalization. Any edited contents of the DVD+R disc are not compatible on regular DVD players. (Hide, chapter combine, added chapter mark, etc.) How long finalization takes depends on the type of disc, how much is recorded on the disc, and the number of titles on the disc. DVD+R DL disc can take up to 30 minutes to finalize.
3. Use v V b B to choose a title you want to overwrite. 4. Press REC (z) to start overwrite recording. Overwrite recording starts from the start point of the title. 5. Press STOP (x) to stop the overwrite recording. The new title is created and updated menu is displayed. Notes: This function is not available for a protected title. If the overwrite is longer than the recording length of the current title, the next title is overwritten. But if next title is protected, the overwriting stops at the starting point of the title. If the selected titles recording length is less than 10 seconds, the next title is overwritten. But if the next title is protected, overwriting stops.
Viewing Title List menu displayed on other DVD Recorders or Players
+RW +R You can view the Title List menu displayed on the other DVD player that is capable of playing DVD+RW or DVD+R discs. 1. Insert DVD+R or DVD+RW disc recorded already.

Language Codes

Use this list to input your desired language for the following initial settings: Disc Audio, Disc Subtitle, Disc Menu.
Language Abkhazian Afar Afrikaans Albanian Ameharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Aymara Azerbaijani Bashkir Basque Bengali; Bangla Bhutani Bihari Breton Bulgarian Burmese Byelorussian Cambodian Catalan Chinese Corsican Croatian Czech Danish Dutch English Esperanto Estonian Faroese Code 7079 Language Fiji Finnish French Frisian Galician Georgian German Greek Greenlandic Guarani Gujarati Hausa Hebrew Hindi Hungarian Icelandic Indonesian Interlingua Irish Italian Japanese Javanese Kannada Kashmiri Kazakh Kirghiz Korean Kurdish Laothian Latin Latvian, Lettish Code 7686 Language Lingala Lithuanian Macedonian Malagasy Malay Malayalam Maltese Maori Marathi Moldavian Mongolian Nauru Nepali Norwegian Oriya Panjabi Pashto, Pushto Persian Polish Portuguese Quechua Rhaeto-Romance Rumanian Russian Samoan Sanskrit Scots Gaelic Serbian Serbo-Croatian Shona Sindhi Code 8368 Language Singhalese Slovak Slovenian Somali Spanish Sudanese Swahili Swedish Tagalog Tajik Tamil Tatar Telugu Thai Tibetan Tigrinya Tonga Turkish Turkmen Twi Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Vietnamese Volapk Welsh Wolof Xhosa Yiddish Yoruba Zulu Code 9085

Area Codes

Choose an area code from this list.
Area Afghanistan Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Code AF AR AU AT BE BT BO BR KH CA CL CN CO CG CR HR CZ DK EC EG SV Area Ethiopia Fiji Finland France Germany Great Britain Greece Greenland Code ET FJ FI FR DE GB GR GL Heard and McDonald Islands HM Hungary HU India IN Indonesia ID Israel IL Italy IT Jamaica JM Japan JP Kenya KE Kuwait KW Libya LY Luxembourg LU Area Malaysia Maldives Mexico Monaco Mongolia Morocco Nepal Netherlands Netherlands Antilles New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Philippines Poland Portugal Romania Russian Federation Code MY MV MX MC MN MA NP NL AN NZ NG NO OM PK PA PY PH PL PT RO RU Area Saudi Arabia Senegal Singapore Slovak Republic Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Uganda Ukraine United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vietnam Zimbabwe Code SA SN SG SK SI ZA KR ES LK SE CH TH TR UG UA US UY UZ VN ZW
Controlling Your TV with the Supplied Remote Control
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of your LG TV with the supplied remote. You can control your TV using the buttons below.
Controlling other TVs with the remote
You can control the sound level, input source, and power switch of non-LG TVs as well. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer code. 1. While holding down TV POWER button, press the number buttons to select the manufacturer code for your TV (see the table below). 2. Release TV POWER button.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. TV Control Buttons Manufacturer LG / GoldStar Zenith Samsung Sony Hitachi Code Number 1 (Default), 2 1, 3, 4 6, 7 8, 9 4
By pressing POWER AV/INPUT
You can Turn the TV on or off. Switch the TVs input source between the TV and other input sources. Scans up or down through memorized channels. Adjust the volume of the TV. Temporarily turns TV sound OFF, press again to restore.

BUYERS GUIDE / DIGITAL RECORDERS
DVD RECORDING FORMATS PAL PROG SCAN N0. OF RECORD MODES i.LINK IN/OUT MAX RECORD TIME COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT TUNER TYPE GUIDE PLUS/ VIDEO PLUS OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT GUIDE PRICE

RGB IN/OUT

HDMI/DVI

DVD RECORDERS

Multiple format DVD recorders

/ LG DR198H

Even offers dual-layer +R recording, but only carries an analogue tuner. Full review: Issue 312
Akai ADR5800Di Daewoo DRT-10 Dual DVRW1 Funai DR-B2737 Hitachi DV-RX7000 JVC DR-M10 LG DR175 LG DR198H Lite-On LVW-1105HC+ Lite-On LVW-5115GHC Loewe Centros 1102
-R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW DVD-RW, DVD-R. DVD+RW. DVD+R +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -RAM, -R/RW -RAM, -R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW
-RAM, -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW
8hrs 5.5hrs 6hrs 6hrs 10hrs 6hrs 6hrs 8hrs 6hrs 6hrs 6hrs 6hrs 5hrs 6hrs 8hrs 14.5hrs 16hrs 8hrs 8hrs 6hrs 6hrs
An An Di An An Di An An An An An An An An An An An/Di Di An An An
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
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CyberHome CH-DVR1600 100
Goodmans GDVDR305DVBT 150
-R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW -RAM, -R/RW, +R -RAM, +R/RW, -R/RW -RAM, -R/RW, +R -RAM, -R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW +R/RW, -R/RW -R/RW R. DVD-R (DL)

/ Panasonic DMR EZ27EB

A no-nonsense deck boasting 1080p uscaling and straightforward, user-friendly operation. Full review: Issue 321
Nissan DR-200BB Panasonic DMR-ES10 Panasonic DMR-ES15 Panasonic DMR-ES20D Panasonic DMR-EZ25 Philips DVDR615 Philips DVDR3305 Samsung DVD-R100E

An/Di 0/0

Panasonic DMR-EZ27EB 250
-RAM, -R(DL)/RW, +R(DL)/RW 8hrs
Samsung DVD-SR150M 150 Sony RDR-GXD310 Sony RDR-GXD360 Tatung TDVR600S Thomson DTH-140
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW. DVD- 16hrs +R/RW, -R/RW -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW +R/RW +R/RW -R/RW, -RAM -R/RW DVD+RW 14hrs 15 hrs 8hrs 8hrs 6hrs 10hrs
An/Di 0/0 Di Di An An An An An/Di An 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0
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Toshiba D-R150 Toshiba D-R160 Toshiba D-R17DT Yamada DVR-8100
DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R. 8hrs +R/RW 6hrs
Key: An=Analogue Di=Digital

DVD RECORDING FORMATS

PAL PROG SCAN

N0. OF RECORD MODES

i.LINK IN/OUT

MAX RECORD TIME

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

TUNER TYPE

GUIDE PLUS/ VIDEO PLUS

OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT

GUIDE PRICE

DVD RECORDER/ VCR COMBI Bush DVHRS02 Dual DCRW5002 Funai DRV-B2737 Panasonic DMR-ES30VEB Panasonic DMR-EZ45 Samsung DVD-VR325 Sanyo DVR-V100E Sharp DV-RW25OH Toshiba D-VR15
+R/RW, VHS +R/RW, VHS -R/RW, VHS -R/RW, RAM, VHS (DL)/RW , VHS -R/RW, RAM, VHS +R/RW, VHS -R/RW, VHS -R/RW, RAM, VHS

6hrs 6hrs 10hrs 8hrs

An An An An Di An An An An
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0

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-R/R (DL)/RW, RAM, +R/R 8hrs 8hrs 6hrs 6hrs 10hrs

DVD recording formats

Quick tip

/ Save some disc space.

.by using your HDDs editing facilities to remove any unwanted material (eg adverts) before archiving your recordings to DVD.
THERE ARE FIVE main types of recordable DVD. The common division is between the plus (+) and minus (-) versions, each of which have use-once (R) or rewriteable (RW) versions. Most recorders use either plus or minus, while DVD-RAM recorders

also work with DVD-R. Increasingly, recorders use three or four of the ve types. The plus formats are DVD+R and DVD+RW and commonly appear on budget models. DVD+R discs must be nalised before playing in other decks, while DVD+RW discs can be
editted. Compatibility with other players is high. DVD-RW is similar to DVD+RW, but it can be formatted in one of two modes: Video or VR. The former allows discs to be played in most decks, while VR trades this compatibility for the ability to edit.
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT

HARD-DISK CAPACITY

DVD RECORDER/ HARD DISK COMBIS Hitachi DV-DS161E Hitachi DV-DS253E JVC DR-MH300 LG RH199H LG RH200MH Lite-On LVW-5055GDL Packard Bell EHR2080 Panasonic DMR-EX77 Panasonic DMR-EX85 Panasonic DMR-EX87 Philips DVD-3300H Philips DVDR3577H7 Philips DVDR7250H Philips DVDR7260H Pioneer DVR-540HX Pioneer DVR-545HX Pioneer DVR-930H Pioneer DVR-LX60D Pioneer DVR-LX70D Pioneer DVR-RT601H Sony RDR-HXD560 Sony RDR-HXD860 Sony RDR-HXD870 Thomson DTH8550U Toshiba RD-85DT Toshiba RD-97DT Toshiba RD-XS24 Yamada DTR-1000HX

300 250

-R/RW, RAM, +R/R (DL)/RW -R/RW, RAM, +R/R (DL)/RW -R/RW, RAM -R/RW, RAM, +R/RW -R/RW, RAM, +R/R (DL)/RW +R/RW RAM
160GB 233hrs 250GB 338hrs 160GB 300hrs 250GB 356hrs 250GB 356hrs 80GB 104hrs

An An An An An An An Di

0/0 / 1/0 / 1/0 / 1/0 / 1/0 / 0/0 / 0/0 / 1/0 /

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Best HDD/ DVD decks with digital tuners

/ Panasonic DMR-EX77

This outstanding deck is superb value and ticks almost all the boxes. Full review: Issue 325
-R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, CD-R/RW 250GB 330hrs -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 160GB 284hrs -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 250GB 443hrs RAM -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 250GB 443hrs RAM +R/RW -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW +RW, +R, +R D Layer, -RW, -R RAM -R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 160GB 455hrs RAM -R/RW DVD-RAM, DVD-RW/R/+RW/+R,-R/+R (DL) -RAM,-RW,-R,-R(DL),+RW,+R 500GB 1422hrs -R/RW -R/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW -R, -RW, +R, +R DL,+RW -R, -RW, +R, +R DL,+RW +R/RW -R/RW, RAM -R, -RW, +R, +RW -R/RW, RAM +R/RW 80GB 80GB 227hrs 106hrs -RAM,-RW,-R,-R(DL),+RW,+R 250GB 427hrs 160GB 249hrs 160GB 340hrs 160GB 240hrs 160GB 284hrs 250GB 424hrs 160GB 284hrs 160GB 204hrs 400GB 700hrs 250GB 711hrs 80GB 130hrs

An/Di 1/0 / Di An An 1/0 / 0/0 / 1/0
-R,-RW,+R,+RW,+R(DL),-R(DL) 160GB 180hrs 160GB 250hrs 160GB 250hrs
An/Di 0/0 / An/Di 0/0 / An/Di 0/0 / An/Di 1/0 / An 1/0 /

/ Pioneer DVR-LX70D

Cheap it aint, but youll struggle to nd a better specied recorder. Full review: Issue 330
-R/R (DL)/RW, +R/R (DL)/RW, 160GB 455hrs
/ / / / / / / / / / / / /
An/Di 1/0 / An/Di 1/0 / An 0/0 / An/Di 1/0 / An/Di 0/0 / Di An Di An Di 1/0 / 1/0 / 0/0 / 0/0 / 0/0 / An/Di 1/0 /

/ Sony RDR-HXD870

This ne offering won our DVD Recorder of 2007 award and provides amazing value for money. Full review: Issue 325

Samsung DVD-SH855M 300

An/Di 1/0

OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT

TWIN CHANNEL RECORDING

N0. OF TUNERS

MAX REC. TIME

NO. OF DIGITAL TUNERS

FREEVIEW PVRS Astratec PVRTU1 Daewoo 9503T Digifusion FVRT90 Digihome PVR160 Evesham iPLAYER Evesham DTR250 Evesham PVR160 Goodmans GHD8015F2 Humax PVR-9200T Sagem PVR6280T Sagem PVR7280T Sharp TU-R160HA Sony SVR-S500 Thomson DHD-4000 Topeld TF5800 Top-Up TV Anytime TVonics DVR-150 TVonics DVR-FP250

190 190

HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD HDD

80GB 80GB 80GB

40hrs 40hrs 70hrs

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For DVD & VHS all in one.
/ Try the Toshiba SD-38VB

PAY TV COMPATIBLE

ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT

RECORDING FORMATS

160GB 80hrs 160GB 77hrs 250GB 160hrs 160GB 80hrs 80GB 80GB 80GB 80GB 80GB 40GB 35hrs 35hrs 40hrs 40hrs 80hrs 26hrs

Goodmans GHD8020F2 130

160GB 100hrs

160GB 80hrs

160GB 88hrs 160GB 120hrs 160GB 80hrs 250GB 125hrs
This combi deck from Toshiba is ideal for those that are reluctant to leave their VHS tapes behind, but who also want a DVD player. The deck plays various recordable formats, supports DiVX playback and also offers progressive scan. Theres no upscaling or digital tuner, but at just 90, its still an absolute bargain. Full review: issue 325.
Key: Di=Digital *=RGB Loopthrough
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BUYERS GUIDE / DVD PLAYERS
OPTICAL DIGITAL SACD PLAYBACK MPEG4 PLAYBACK DiVX PLAYBACK PAL PROG SCAN MP3 PLAYBACK NO. OF SCARTS JPEG VIEWER COMPONENT VIDEO RGB SCARTS GUIDE PRICE ELECTRICAL DIGITAL

DVD-AUDIO PLAYBACK

DOLBY DIG DECODER

HDMI/DVI OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

DVD PLAYERS

DVD decks to die for

/ Arcam DV137

It might be a tad pricey, but this universal deck offers exceptional pictures and sound along with advanced video upscaling. Full review: Issue 323
Alba DVD382STB Arcam DV137

50 1,200

0/0 1/0 1/1 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/1 1/1 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0
Cambridge Audio DVDCyberHome CH-DVD 635S 100 Denon DVD-1730 Denon DVD-1740 Denon DVD-1930 Denon DVD-2930 Denon DVD-3930 Denon DVD-A1XV Denon DVD-A1XVA Dual DVD860 Evesham DVD650 1,100 2,500 2,100

/ Denon DVD-1740

Excellent picture, sound and build quality from this 150 1080p upscaling wonder deck. Full review: Issue 326
Goodmans GDVD 100WLCD (portable) Goodmans GDVD164HDMI Helios HVD2085 LG DNX190UH Marantz DV4001 Marantz DV6001 Marantz DV6600 Marantz DV7001 Marantz DV7600 NAD T515 NeoDigits X5000 Oppo DV-981HD Panasonic DVD-S33EB Panasonic DVD-S49

/ Pioneer DV-400V

100 seems like a ridiculous amount of money to pay for such a classy deck, particularly when it offers such good 1080p upscaling. Full review: Issue 323
Mustek DTV407 (portable) 180
Panasonic DVD-LS85 (portable) 300

/ Marantz DV7001

A fantastic universal deck which plays pretty much any disc format you can think of and offers excellent upscaling. Full review: Issue 322
Panasonic DVD-LX97 (portable) 300 Panasonic DVD S53 Philips PET710 (portable) Philips PET1000 (portable) Pioneer DV-380 Pioneer DV-400V Pioneer DV-585A Pioneer DV-989AVi Philips DVP80 60

/ NeoDigits X5000

Networkable, high-def compatible and regionfree player with 1080p upscaling and support for internet radio. Full review: Issue 315
Philips PET1030 (portable) 250 Samsung DVD-HD850 Samsung DVD-HD860 Samsung DVD-HD870 Sharp DV-SV97H Shinco SDP-1250 (portable) Sony DVP-NS36S Toshiba SD-270E Toshiba SD-38VB (combi) Toshiba SD-350E Toshiba SD-360 Toshiba SD-370E

.and a portable classic

/ Philips PET1030
The bright screen, slick design and easy operation make this a great portable. Full review: Issue 330
Toshiba SD-37VB (combi) 90
Toshiba SD-P1600 (portable) 170 Toshiba SD-P2700 (portable) 300 Toshiba SD-P2800 (portable) 300 Xoro HSD 7500 (portable, IDTV) Yamaha DVD-S657 Yamaha DVD-S375 250
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/ HIGH-DEFINITION DISC PLAYERS / DVD SYSTEMS
ETHERNET PORT DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS/TRUEHD DTS-HD MASTER AUDIO RECORDABLE BD COMPATABLE HDMI VERSION

Best Systems

5.1 AUDIO OUT COMPONENT OUT S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL/ ELECTRICAL DIGITAL OUT GUIDE PRICE 720p UPSCALING 1080i UPSCALING 1080p UPSCALING RATING (1-5) SCART

HIGH-DEFINITION DISC PLAYERS LG BH100 Panasonic DMP-BD10 Panasonic DMP-BD10A Pioneer BDP-LX70 Samsung BD-P1000 Sharp Sony BDP-S1E Sony PlayStation 3 Toshiba HD-E1 Toshiba HD-EP35 Toshiba HD-XE1

1,000 1,1,350 650

1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.3 n/a

IMAGE STABILISER

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

320 316

/LG HT902TB
Assuming you can live with the sizeable tower speakers, youll struggle to nd a single box system that offers more bang for your buck. Full review: Issue 330
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MANUAL WHITE BALANCE

MANUAL FOCUS

OPTICAL ZOOM

PROGRAM AE MODES

/ Panasonic SC-PTX7

If 5.1 surround sound is not for, this 3.1 DVD system offers features galore and a performance thatll take some beating. Full review: Issue 330 COMPONENT VIDEO FIREWIRE RATING (1-5) ISSUE 323

RESOLUTION

HARD DRIVE

LCD SCREEN

MANUAL EXPOSURE

FORMAT

HD CAMCORDERS Canon JVC GZ-HD7 Panasonic HDC-DX1 Sanyo VPC-HD2 Sony HDR-HC7

600 1,700 1,900

HD HD HD HDV HD

1920x1080

10x 10x 12x 10x 10x DVD-A PLAYBACK

Optical

2.7in 3in 2.2in 2.7in
1920x1080 60GB 1920x1080 1280x720 1440x1080
Optical 2.8in Optical Elec. Optical

SACD PLAYBACK

DOLBY DIGITAL

No. OF SCARTS

TOTAL POWER OUTPUT

COMPATIBLE FORMATS

RGB SCARTS

DOLBY PRO LOGIC II

/ Pioneer DSC-363
This astonishing compact all-in-one system is great if youre short on space and provides a knockout performance. Thats why it came top in our awards back in 2007. Full review: Issue 326
DVD SYSTEMS Denon DHT-1356XP Denon DHT-550SD Denon DHT-M330DV JVC TH-P7 JVC TH-R3 JVC TH-S55 LG HT902TB LG LH-RH361SE LG LH-RH7506 LG LHT7601A LG LH-RH760TF Loewe Individual 40 Marantz Hollywood Take 2 Panasonic SC-HT545W Panasonic SC-PTX7 Philips HTS6600 Philips HTS9800W Philips LX7500R Pioneer DCS-333 Pioneer DCS-360 Pioneer DSC-363 Pioneer RCS-77H Samsung HT-TXQ120 Samsung HT-X200 Samsung HT-XQ100 Samsung HTP-1200 Sharp SD-PX15H Sony DAR-RH1000 Sony DAV-X10 Toshiba SD44HK

n/a n/a n/a -R/RW, +R/RW DVD-R/RW, RAM -R/RW. +R/RW, RAM, -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW, RAM -R/RW, +R/RW n/a -R/-RW, +R/+RW, +DL, RAM n/a +R/-R/+RW, DivX RAM,+R,+RW,-R,-RW, DivX +R/-R/+RW, DivX -R/RW, +R/RW +R/RW, -R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW, RAM -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW -R/RW -R/RW, +R/RW n/a -R/RW, +R/RW DVD/-R/-RW/RW)VR)/+R /+RW/CDR/-RW/SVCD/VCD/MP3/JPEG/DiVX n/a

n/a

425W 600W 5 x 20W 360W 810W 810W 1000W 300W 5x 100W 700W 700W 4 x 40W 560W 6 x 110W 330W 800W 2 x 100W 5 x 100W 360W 360W 5 x 110W 1000W 300W 500W 800W 175W 5 x 120W 480W 300W
0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 / 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 1/0 0/0 0/0 1/0 0/0

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Want HD without a format war?

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Sky TV and Virgin already have their own high-denition TV offerings in the shape of the SkyHD and V+ set-top boxes, but the terrestrial TV channels arent far behind. The BBC is still conducting its own HD trial (which ends in the summer), while ITV, Channel 4 and Five have also all successfully completed their trials.
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