To reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00]. The tape counter is automatically reset to [0:00.00] when a video cassette is inserted.
TV Operation using the remote control
Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [TV]. You can use [TV-ON/OFF] (1)*1, [Numeric] (2)*2, [AV] (3)*3, [VOLUME] (31)*4 and [Channel] (32)*5 on the remote control for your TV operation. (See page 5.)
(18) [AUDIO] (19) [TIMER (REC)] (20) [SPEED] (21) [OFF] (22) [VCR/TV] switch (23) [OK] (24) [Fast Forward] (25) [Play] (26) [JET REW] (27) [REC] (28) [Pause/Slow] (29) [PICTURE MODE] (30) [INDEX] (31) [VOLUME] (32) [Channel]/[TRACKING/V-LOCK] (33) [INPUT SELECT] (34) [REPEAT] (35) [OSD] (36) Infra-red transmitter (37) [Cursor]
To switch the TV on from standby mode (OFF) or vice versa. On some TVs it is only possible to switch the TV to standby mode (OFF) with this button, but not on. In this case, try to turn the TV on with one of the following buttons: [Numeric] (2) [AV] (3) [Channel] (32)
To select the programme positions (1-99) on the TV. To select desired AV input on the TV. *4 To adjust the volume of the TV. *5 To select the desired programme position (TV station) on the TV.

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Setting the Remote Control to Operate Your TV
You can operate the TVs of the manufacturers listed below with the remote control after setting it. This setting procedure allows you to operate the TVs of some manufacturers using the supplied remote control. Preparation Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [TV]. Operations 1 Find the manufacturer number of your TV while referring to the following table. 2 While holding down [TV-ON/OFF] (1) on the remote control, use [Numeric] (2) to enter the manufacturer number. This completes the settings for the TV manufacturer. Be sure to enter the number in two digits. Example: 1 ) To confirm the correct settings were made, check whether the TV can be operated properly. When a manufacturer has multipled numbers in the following table, try entering other numbers if the TV operations cannot be performed properly, and then select the optimal number. Notes: If you are using a Panasonic TV, this setting has already been made, and so you do not need to perform the above setting procedure. However, this remote control may not work with some Panasonic TVs. Some TV models cannot be operated using this remote control (including all TVs non-remote compatible). List of TVs Compatible with the VCR Remote Control [Brand] Panasonic/National SONY TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI MITSUBISHI SHARP PHILIPS, SAMSUNG NEC SANYO GOLDSTAR/LG SAMSUNG SANYO [Code]

5 Present time/Tape counter/Remaining tape time/Index Search/OTR indication/JET Rewind
Information Present time Tape counter Remaining tape time Index Search OTR indication Display 17:24 -2:35.47 REMAIN 2:34 S 01 OTR 60 J. REW
To Make Various Indicators Appear On Screen Display
At a press of [OSD] (35), the 123 following indications appear on CH 1 the TV screen. STEREO LR Set [OSD] to [AUTO]. (See page 11.) The display is released automatically after 5 seconds.

0:00.22 SP PAL

JET Rewind
6 Tape speed indicator (SP/LP/EP) 7 Cassette-in indicator

STANDARD

1 Audio Output Mode Indicators At each press of [AUDIO] (18), the selected sound mode is indicated with Left (L) and Right (R). Stereo: Both the Left (L) and Right (R) Indicators appear. Left: The Left (L) Indicator appears. Right: The Right (R) Indicator appears. Normal:Neither the Left (L) nor Right (R) Indicator appears. At every push of this button, the audio output mode changes as follows. During playback: Stereo # L # R # Normal audio track # Stereo While the broadcast signals are being received: Stereo # L # R # Normal # Stereo 2 STEREO or BILINGUAL indicator (NV-HV60GL) When receiving a TV programme, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated. STEREO, M1 and M2 Indicator (NV-HV60GN) When receiving a TV programme with the Stereo, Bilingual or NICAM sound system, the type of sound system in which it is broadcast is automatically indicated. STEREO:When receiving a Stereo/NICAM stereo broadcast. M1/M2: When receiving a Bilingual/NICAM dual-sound broadcast. M1: When receiving a NICAM monaural broadcast. To hear stereo performance connect as shown on page 5 to a TV or Stereo Amplifier with left and right audio inputs.
8 Colour system indicator Any selected colour TV system except [AUTO] appears on screen display. (See the To Set the Colour TV System.) 9 Picture mode indicator At each press of [PICTURE MODE] (29), the selected picture mode is set and following picture mode indicators appear. Example: STANDARD: For TV programme recorded DYNAMIC: For Scenery, Sports SOFT: For Rental soft tape CARTOON: For Cartoon Note: The On Screen Display may be disturbed or disappeared during special playback.

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Option Setting
MENU CLOCK SET TUNER PRESET SYSTEM OPTION OPTION TAPE SELECT [AUTO] NTSC INPUT SELECT [AUTO] NTSC PB SELECT [onPALTV] JET NAVIGATOR [OFF] DELETE NAVIDATA [NO] OSD REC [OFF] OSD [AUTO] MONAURAL [ON] END :MENU SELECT:

DELETE NAVIDATA:

To delete all the Jet Navigator data stored in the VCR memory. Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select [OK] then press [OK] (23) to do the deletion. NO: Initially set at this position. END: It is done to delete all the Jet Navigator data. OSD REC: To set the conditions for the OSD Recording function. Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select [ON] or [OFF]. OFF: Initially set at this position. ON: This setting enables OSD Recording. (See page 14.) If you select [ON], [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF] automatically. OSD: To select the On Screen Display mode. Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select [AUTO] or [OFF]. AUTO: To make various indicators appear On Screen Display for 5 seconds press [OSD] (35). OFF: No indications appear. MONAURAL: To select the sound mode. (For NV-HV60GN only) Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select [ON] or [OFF]. ON: To record the normal sound during a NICAM broadcast or if the stereo sound is distorted due to inferior reception conditions. OFF: Normally set at this position. 4 Press [MENU] (7) twice to exit the On Screen Display.
1 Press [MENU] (7) to display the Main menu on the TV screen. 2 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select [OPTION] then press [OK] (23). 3 Press [Cursor] (37) (34) to select the desired field. TAPE SELECT: To select the corresponding video cassette tape length to display the approximate remaining tape time.
Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select the corresponding video cassette tape length. AUTO: The VCR automatically distinguishes E30, -60, -90, -120, -180 and -240 tapes. E195: For E195 tape E260: For E260 tape E300: For E300 tape The remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly depending on the tape used. NTSC INPUT SELECT: To select the colour TV system used to record NTSC signals. Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select [AUTO]. Allows NTSC [4.43] or [3.58] signals to be distinguished automatically. If the tape has not recorded correctly, select 4.43 or 3.58. 4.43: When recording NTSC 4.43 signals. 3.58: When recording NTSC 3.58 signals. Some programmes on NTSC 3.58 system cannot be recorded correctly at this position. NTSC PB SELECT: To select the colour TV system of the TV used to play back a tape recording NTSC signals. Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select the desired position according to the colour TV system of the TV. on PAL TV: For TVs that can receive PAL signals. 4.43: For TVs that can receive NTSC 4.43 signals. 3.58: For TVs that can receive NTSC 3.58 signals. JET NAVIGATOR: To set the conditions for the Jet Navigator Function. Press [Cursor] (37) (21) to select [ON] or [OFF]. OFF: Initially set at this position. ON: Jet Navigator function works. If you select [ON], [OSD REC] is set to [OFF] automatically.

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Playback
Preparations Confirm that the VCR is on. Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Insert a recorded video cassette. Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR]. For Normal Playback: Press [Play] (25).
Notes: JET SEARCH, cue, review or slow playback will be automatically cancelled after 10 minutes, and still playback after 5 minutes. During playback function other than normal playback, horizontal noise bars may appear in the picture, the colour of the picture may be unstable, or the picture may be otherwise distorted. When you play back a tape recorded in the LP mode, the picture may be in black and white. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be unstable. However, these are not malfunctions.
For Cue or Review Playback: During playback, tap [Fast Forward] (24) or [Rewind] (8). To return to normal playback, press [Play] (25). If you press and hold down [Fast Forward] (24) or [Rewind] (8), cue or review playback continues for as long as you keep the button pressed, and operation returns to normal playback when the button is released. For High speed Cue or Review Playback (JET SEARCH): During playback, tap [Fast Forward] (24) or [Rewind] (8) twice. For Still Playback: During playback, press [Pause/Slow] (28). To return to normal playback, press [Play] (25) or [Pause/Slow] (28). For Slow Playback: During playback, keep [Pause/Slow] (28) pressed for 2 seconds or more. To return to normal playback, press [Play] (25). Fast-forwarding or Rewinding the Tape: Press [Fast Forward] (24) or [Rewind] (8) in the stop mode. To stop fast-forwarding or rewinding, press [Stop] (9). To Obtain a Higher Speed Rewind (Jet Rewind): Press [JET REW] (26). The [J. REW] indication appears on the TV screen and VCR displays channel position (except when the remaining tape time indication appears). Depending on a cassette or an operating condition, the rewind speed may change somewhat. The tape counter is reset to [0:00.00] when the tape is rewound to the beginning. To Stop Playback Press [Stop] (9).

To Play back S-VHS Cassette Tape (SQPB=S-VHS Quasi Playback)
It is also possible to play back tapes recorded in the S-VHS system. Some picture noise may occur depending on the type of tape used. It is not possible to fully obtain the high resolution that SVHS is capable of. It is not possible to record in the S-VHS system with this VCR.
To Play Back a Recorded Part Repeatedly
Press [REPEAT] (34). The [R] indication appears on the VCR display. A recorded part on the tape must be at least 15 minutes long. When recording over the same location on a tape, it may not function correctly. To Cancel the Repeat Playback Mode: Press [Stop] (9).

NTSC Playback

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back with this VCR via a PAL system TV. Select [NTSC PB SELECT] from the On Screen Display according to the colour TV system of the TV. (See page 11.) NTSC 3.58 recording requires [NTSC INPUT SELECT] to be in the AUTO or 3.58 position (see page 11), however if [NTSC INPUT SELECT] is in this position when recording a NTSC 3.58 signal, no colour is available for the PAL TV. Once the recording is completed, you then need to select [on PAL TV] to view the recording in colour on PAL TV. On some TVs, the playback picture may roll up or down. If your TV has V-HOLD control or equivalent adjustment function, use it to adjust the picture. Note for only NTSC Playback on PAL system TV This function is designed to allow only the playback of tapes recorded by NTSC signals on a PAL system TV. The NTSC signal is not completely converted to a PAL signal. For this reason, images play back by this function cannot be recorded correctly on other VCRs.

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To Playback in the Desired Picture Quality (Picture Mode)
This function reproduces optimum playback picture from various kind of recorded tapes and contents. Press [PICTURE MODE] (29) and select the corresponding Picture Mode as follows. Example:
Mode STANDARD DYNAMIC SOFT CARTOON Characteristic Normal Clear & Vivid Mild Delicate Example for Purpose TV Programme recorded Scenery, Sports Rental soft tape Cartoon

Recording

Preparations Confirm that the VCR is on. Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR]. Operations 1 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. If it has already been inserted, press [VCR-ON/OFF] (1) to turn the VCR on. 2 Select the TV station using [Channel] (32). It is also possible to select by pressing [Numeric] (2). 3 Press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR] (41)) to start recording. 4 Press [Stop] (9) to stop recording.
Pressing [PICTURE MODE] (29) once makes the On Screen Display appears. After that, pressing it repeatedly changes the indication in the following order: STANDARD (Initial Setting) # DYNAMIC # SOFT # CARTOON # STANDARD (Initial Setting)

Convenient Automatic Functions
VCR Auto Power On When you insert a video cassette, the VCR switches on automatically. Auto Playback Start When you insert a video cassette with a broken erasure prevention tab, playback starts automatically without press [Play] (25). VCR-off Playback When the VCR is off, the inserted cassette can be played back by pressing [Play] (25). Auto Rewind When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. This function does not work during timer recording, OTR recording and fast-forwarding. Automatic Switching Off and Ejection When the VCR is switched off, the inserted cassette can be ejected simply by pressing [EJECT] (40). The VCR will eject the cassette and automatically turn itself off again.
To Select the Desired Tape Speed
Press [SPEED] (20) before recording. SP provides standard recording time, optimum picture and sound quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable. When you start the recording in the EP mode, [EP] indication on the VCR display flashes for about 8 seconds. EP mode means Super Long Play (SLP).

To Pause Recording

Press [Pause/Slow] (28) during recording. Press it again to continue recording.
To Eject Video Cassette Using the Remote Control
Keep pressing [Stop] (9) for at least 3 seconds.
To View One TV Programme while Recording Another TV Programme
After pressing [REC] (27) to start recording, select on your TV the programme position of the TV programme that you want to view.
To Prevent Accidental Erasure of Recorded Contents
Break out the erasure prevention tab after recording. If you insert a video cassette with a broken out erasure prevention tab and press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR] (41)), the indication flashes on the VCR display to indicate that recording is not possible. In this case, cover the tab hole with two layers of adhesive tape.

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To Display the Approximate Remaining Tape Time

The remaining tape time can be displayed in the VCR display. 1 Select [TAPE SELECT] from the On Screen Display and select the corresponding video cassette tape length. See page 11. 2 Press [DISPLAY] (16) repeatedly until the Remaining Tape Time appears on the VCR display. Clock # Counter # Remaining Tape Time # Clock
Important Note for the NICAM System When NV-HV60GN is switched on, the tuner will automatically switch to a NICAM broadcast, if NICAM is being transmitted. At this time the NICAM signal is transmitted on stereo channels only, since the M1 and M2 formats are not yet available. Even if the sound track is MONO, the stereo indicator will appear.
To Record the Present Date and Time (OSD Recording) on the same screen as the picture
This function allows you to record the present date and time on the same screen as the picture being recorded.
For certain cassettes, the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly.
Operations 1 Set [OSD REC] to [ON]. (See page 11.) 2 Press [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR] (41)). 3 Press [Stop] (9) to stop recording.

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To reset the tape counter
Press [RESET] (17) to reset the tape counter (elapsed time) to [0:00.00]. The tape counter is automatically reset to [0:00.00] when a video cassette is inserted. The tape counter is reset to [0:00.00] when you operate the Jet Rewind function and the tape is rewound to the beginning. Notes: When playing back a cassette recorded in the LP or EP mode, some pictures and sound distortion may occur. However, this is not a malfunction. The recording pause mode will be automatically cancelled after 5 minutes and return to the stop mode. The tape recorded in the EP mode on this VCR cannot be played back on the other VCR without EP mode function. On the other VCR (even with EP mode function), when you play back the tape recorded in the EP mode, the picture and the sound may be distorted. However, this is not a malfunction. When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted, the indication will flash to indicate that recording is not possible even if [REC] (27) ([REC/OTR] (41)) is pressed.
Note: This function is also activated for OTR recording and Timer recording.
To Select the Recording Duration and Perform Timer Recording (OTR Recording)
OTR means One-Touch Recording and is called this way, because you can start recording and select the recording duration by repeatedly pressing a single button. This is very convenient, for example when you want to start recording immediately but need to go out or want to go to bed. After the selected recording duration has elapsed, recording stops and the VCR automatically switches off. To Perform an OTR Recording: 1 Display the VCR picture on the TV. 2 Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. 3 Press [Channel] (32) to select the programme position on which the TV programme to be recorded will be broadcast. 4 Press [REC/OTR] (41) to start recording. 5 Press [REC/OTR] (41) repeatedly to select the desired recording duration. Every time you press this button, the recording duration indicated in the VCR display changes in the following order. For example, if you select [30], the VCR records a programme from that moment for 30 minutes. Counter display (normal recording mode) # 30 (min.) # 60 (min.) # 90 (min.) # 120 (min.) # 180 (min.) # 240 (min.) # Counter display (normal recording mode) To Stop the OTR Recording Before the End: Press [Stop] (9). Notes: The OTR function works during normal recording. When the tape reaches its end during OTR recording, the VCR will turn itself off.

To Delete all of a Cassettes Contents (Tape Refresh Function)
You can delete a cassette contents (the picture, the sound and the Jet Navigator data) all at once. Operations 1 Be sure to set [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON] when you want to delete all contents of a cassette that is recorded while setting [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON]. Be sure to set [JET NAVIGATOR] to [OFF] when you want to delete all contents of a cassette that is recorded while setting [JET NAVIGATOR] to [OFF] or is recorded on another VCR. (See page 11.) 2 Insert a cassette that you want to delete the cassette contents. 3 Press [TAPE REFRESH] (38) for 5 seconds or more to put the VCR in tape refresh standby mode.
Use the L and R connectors for operations in the normal (monaural) mode.
TAPE REFRESH START:TAPE REFRESH END:STOP
4 Press [TAPE REFRESH] (38) for 2 seconds or more to start the tape refresh function.
(1) Other VCR or Video movie camera Audio Cable (Not supplied)

TAPE REFRESH 5 END:STOP

The tape is rewound to the beginning, and it is fast-forwarded with the tape refresh function. When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning. Note: When a video cassette with a broken off erasure prevention tab is inserted, this function is not activated.

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Timer Recording

4-Key Programming

Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by setting the timer. For guidance on doing 4-Key Programming, refer to procedure of timer programming (Easy Programming Guide) on OSD on page 17. Preparations Confirm that the VCR is on. Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention tab. Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not been set, refer to page 9. Set [VCR/TV] switch (22) to [VCR]. Example (In case of [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON].): Programme position (channel); Date; Starting time; Ending time; Tape speed; Category; (Present date; 16 October) Operations 1 Press [PROG/CHECK] (14) to display the menu for timer programme on the TV screen. 2 Press [DATE] (12) to set the date on which the TV programme will be broadcast. October 20:02 21:30 LP MUSIC
6 Press [SPEED] (20) to set the desired tape speed. SP provides standard recording time, optimum picture and sound quality. LP provides double recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced picture and sound quality. Regarding the [A] indication, refer to page 17. When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode, the monaural sound may be unstable.

DATE 29SA

CH ON OFF 0 : : LP

CATEGORY : 1

7 Press [Cursor] (37) (1) to select the Category. Then, select the desired category by pressing [Cursor] (37) (3421).

CATEGORY SETTING MOVIE MUSIC DRAMA EDUCA DOCUM SPORT CHILD NEWS OTHER END : MENU CATEGORY SETTING MOVIE MUSIC DRAMA EDUCA DOCUM SPORT CHILD NEWS OTHER END : MENU
Alternatively, you can set the category on the Navigator list. (See page 19 for details.) This function is activated when [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON]. (See page 11.) When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF], proceed to step 9. 8 Press [MENU] (7) to make the previous display appears.
DATE 29SA CH ON OFF 0 : : LP

CH ON OFF : : SP

OFF CH ON : : SP

: PROG./CHECK

The next item will flash after about 2 seconds. 3 Press [CH] (11) to select the programme position of the desired TV station. Every time you select the programme position, the background changes. 4 Press [ON] (10) to set the starting time. When it is kept pressed, the indication changes in 30 minute intervals. 5 Press [OFF] (21) to set the ending time.
9 Press [TIMER (REC)] (19) to switch the VCR over to the timer recording standby mode. When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON] (see page 11), the [PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE. REMAINING PROGRAMME 49.]* message appears. When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF] (see page 11), the [PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.]* message appears. The VCR will be set to the timer recording standby mode after about 1 minute if [TIMER (REC)] (19) is not pressed. * These messages will not appear if timer recording is started immediately after [TIMER (REC)] (19) is pressed.

CH ON OFF 0 : : SP

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To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby Mode
When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal recording or some other operation before the programmed timer recording perform, you can temporarily suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the [TIMER (REC)] (19) so that the [ ] indication on the VCR display disappears. However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the [TIMER (REC)] (19) again otherwise the programmed timer recording will not be performed.
Timer Recording from an External Signal Source
If timer recording is performed by a unit connected to the Audio/Video input sockets, select the A1 or A2 indicator in step 3 of 4-Key Programming for the programme position.

OFF CH ON A 2 : : SP

Procedure of Easy Timer Programming on OSD (Easy Programming Guide)
Press [GUIDE] (13) or [PROG GUIDE] (45), and the timer programming procedure appears on screen display. Follow the instructions. Press [GUIDE] (13) or [PROG GUIDE] (45) again to exit the On Screen Display.
EASY PROGRAMMING GUIDE 1. 2. 3. 4. SET SET SET SET DATE CH ON OFF TIME TIME ssss ss ss:ss ss:ss 5. PUSH SPEED SP 6. PUSH TIMER GUIDE CANCEL : GUIDE
Setting other Programmes in Succession
Repeat steps 1-9 of 4-Key Programming.
Programming a Timer Recording of a TV Programme Until its End (Tape Speed Auto Change Function)

DATE CH SA 2 SU- SA SU 9 WE 8 F R A0 SU 4 SELECT: ON OFF ::::::::::::: : : : END:MENU
3 Press [MENU] (7) to exit the On Screen Display.
Cancelling a Timer Programme
The VCR must be turned on, or in timer recording standby mode. Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is selected. 1 Press [PROG/CHECK] (14) twice.
DATE CH 29SA 2 S U -S A SU 14 19WE 5 28FR A2 30SU 4 SELECT: ON OFF ::SP ::A ::SP ::EP ::SP ::EP : : : : END:MENU
2 Press [PROG/CHECK] (14) repeatedly until the desired timer programme is highlighted.

3 Press [CANCEL] (15).

4 Press [MENU] (7) to exit the On Screen Display.
DATE CH 29SA 2 S U -S A SU 14 28FR A2 30SU 4 SELECT:
ON OFF ::SP ::A ::SP : : EP ::SP ::EP : : : : END:MENU
Note: If timer recording is not completed (due to insufficient tape or cancellation by the user), the programmed timer recording data will be cancelled from the memory by 4 A.M two days later. However, if the timer recording function is activated at that time, the programmed timer recording data will not be cancelled. After you cancel the programmed timer recording data, the current tape speed is displayed during the stop mode.

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Search Functions

Jet Navigator

This VCR can display a list of the recorded programmes on the inserted video cassette on the TV screen. You can then select the desired programme, and the VCR will quickly locate its beginning and start playback. Conditions for correct operation of the Jet Navigator function: The tape length of the inserted cassette must be set correctly. (See page 11.) The VCR must not be in the timer recording standby mode. A programme at least 15 minutes must be recorded on the tape. Preparations Display the VCR picture on the TV. Be sure to set [JET NAVIGATOR] to [ON] (see page 11) and perform recording. Operations JET NAVIGATOR 1 Press [NAVI] (4) to display the DATE CH ON CATEGORY /0 :MU S IC Jet Navigator list. /:S P OR T /:/A :Up to 14 programme data that /9 :E D U C A /0 :have been recorded are /20 :SELECT : NAVI, END : MENU displayed on the Jet Navigator list. (7 programme data for each page) When more than 15 programs have been recorded in one cassette, the programme data are deleted from the first one. When pressing [NAVI] (4) during playback, playback stops and the Jet Navigator list appears. 2 Press [NAVI] (4) several times to select the programme that you want to locate and play back. After more than 3 seconds, the VCR starts to search for the beginning of the selected programme and playback starts automatically. Every time you press [NAVI] (4), JET NAVIGATOR the programme shifts above. DATE CH ON CATEGORY /0 :MU S IC If, after playback has started, you /:S P OR T /:/A :want to search for the beginning /9 :E D U C A /0 :of the same or another /20 :SELECT : NAVI, END : MENU programme, press [NAVI] (4). Playback stops and the Jet Navigator list appears.

Playback will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [

Crystal View Control

]. The crystal view control function ensures that you always obtain the optimum picture quality so that you get the best picture automatically.
[The picture is noisy or is not in colour. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.] Tracking is not correct. #Adjust the tracking. See the right column. The TV has not been tuned to the VCR. #Tune the TV to the VCR. See page 6. The video heads are clogged or worn. #Consult Panasonic Customer Care Centre for advice on 132600. (NV-HV60GL only) #Consult your dealer for further advice. The playback picture is distorted when using an E300 type video cassette that was recorded in the LP or EP mode. #We recommend that you use video cassettes other than type E300. Recording will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [
Adjusting the Playback Picture
Under normal conditions, the VCR automatically adjusts the playback picture for optimum quality. However, in some cases it may be necessary to adjust it manually. If the Picture Contains Noise Bars and It Is Not Clear to See (Tracking adjustment): If noise bars appear during normal playback, slow playback or still playback, follow the operations below. During normal or slow playback, press [TRACKING/V-LOCK] (32) _ or ` until the bars noise disappear. If the noise bars appear during still playback, switch the VCR over to the slow playback mode and then adjust the tracking as explained above.

TV screen

[The indication flashes whenever recording is attempted.] The erasure prevention tab on the video cassette has been broken off. #Use a tape with an intact erasure prevention tab, or cover the tab hole with adhesive tape, if the original recording is no longer required. [The picture is recorded with noise or a blank screen.] The aerial or aerial cable is defective. #Check the aerial connection to the VCR. See page 5. #Check your normal TV picture. If there is no picture, check your aerial. The VCR is not correctly tuned. #Retune the VCR. See pages 7-8. A1 or A2 has been selected. #Select the required TV programme. [Timer recording cannot be performed.] The clock or calendar has been incorrectly set. #Check the clock and calendar. Set them to the present time. (Note that this is a 24-hour clock.) See page 9. The recording starting or ending time setting is incorrect. #Set the recording starting and ending time correctly. The VCR has not been set for timer recording. #Press [TIMER (REC)] (19) after programming for timer recording. [AV external recordings cannot be made.] A1 or A2 has not been selected. #Select A1 or A2 by pressing [INPUT SELECT] (33). External AV connections are incorrect. #Check that the connections for external video and audio sources are correct. See page 15. The remote control will not operate correctly The symptom description is indicated in brackets [ ].

Playback picture containing noise bars
To Return to Auto Tracking: Press both [TRACKING/V-LOCK] (32) _ and ` simultaneously. If the Still Picture Scrolls Up or Down (V-Lock Adjustment): If the still picture scrolls up or down, perform the following operation. During still playback, keep [TRACKING/V-LOCK] (32) _ or ` pressed until the picture stops scrolling. Precautions: With certain TV models and tapes, it may not be possible to adjust the tracking. If you play back a cassette that was recorded on another VCR, the picture quality may be inferior and it may be necessary to adjust the tracking. Also, on some TVs, the picture may scroll up and down in the special playback functions. However, these are not malfunctions.

Dirt on the video heads

If the video heads get dirty, pictures will not be recorded or played back clearly. (See the following conditions.)

Normal picture

Small amount of dirt

Large amount of dirt

[The remote control does not operate correctly.] The remote control transmitter beam is not reaching the VCR. #Ensure that the remote control is being pointed at the VCR and that the transmitter beam is not obstructed. The distance is too far. #Use the remote control within 7 m of the VCR. The batteries are exhausted. #Replace the batteries. See the precautions for replacement on page 2. The batteries are incorrectly fitted with (+/-) reversed. #Fit the batteries correctly as shown on page 2.
If this happens, insert and eject a cassette 5-10 times successively to remove the dirt from the video heads. If the problem still persists after performing above, contact a service personnel to request assistance. Head cleaning by service agents is not covered by warranty.

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Specifications
NV-HV60GL/GN Power Source: Power Consumption: Video Recording System: Video Heads: Audio Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Format: Record/Playback Time: 220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz 13 W 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 4 heads 2 heads (Hi-Fi) PAL SP; 23.39 mm/s LP; 11.7 mm/s NTSC SP; 33.3 mm/s EP; 11.1 mm/s VHS tape PAL SP; 240 min with NV-E240 PAL LP; 480 min with NV-E240 PAL EP; 720 min with NV-E240 Approx. 60 s with NV-E180 (FF/REW) Approx. 43 s with NV-E180 (Jet Rewind)

EP; 7.8 mm/s

FF/REW Time: VIDEO Television System: Modulation System: Input Level: Output Level:
CCIR; 625 lines, 50 fields, PAL colour signal EIA; 525 lines, 60 fields, NTSC colour signal Luminance; FM azimuth recording Colour signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording VIDEO IN (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated VIDEO OUT (PHONO); 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm, terminated RF Modulate UHF Channel AU28-69 (NV-HV60GL) 75 ohm NZ21-69 (NV-HV60GN) 75 ohm AUDIO IN (PHONO); j6 dBV, more than 47 kohm AUDIO OUT (PHONO); j6 dBV, less than 1 kohm 1 track (Normal-mono only), 2 channels (Hi-Fi sound-stereo) Colour; more than 240 lines (SP) Video; more than 43 dB (SP) Audio; more than 65 dB (Hi-Fi) Audio; more than 90 dB (Hi-Fi audio track) 20 Hz-20 kHz/Hi-Fi 0.005% Wrms/Hi-Fi 5oC-40oC 35%-80% 3 kg 430 (W) a 89 (H) a 227 (D) mm 1 pc. AC Main Lead 1 pc. RF Coxial cable 1 pc. Remote Control 2 pcs. R6 size batteries 1 pc. Audio/Video cable

Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide
Document Id: SE080325 Written by Sven Eriksen, Melbourne, Australia Email: svencsh@optushome.com.au Revision 1.9
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Contents

1. Introduction....1
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 Watch TVPurpose..... 1 Home Entertainment System Components... 1 Home Entertainment System Remote Controls.... 1 The Tevion TSD-DR40HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR)... 1 Some Technical Terms..... 2 Front Panel..... 3 Rear Panel..... 3 Power/Mode Indicator.... 3 Display Panel..... 4 System Messages..... 4 Remote Control...... 5 Connection Diagram..... 6 Connection Details.... 6 Searching for Australian Free-to-Air Analog TV Channels.... 7 Searching for Australian Digital TV Channels.... 8 Deleting a TV Channel from List.... 9 Reassigning Program Numbers for TV Channels in List... 10 Renaming Australian TV Channels in List.... 11 Setup Menu Recording..... 12 Setup Menu Video..... 13 Setup Menu Audio.... 14 Setup Menu Language.... 14 Setup Menu Date/Time.... 14 Setup Menu Preferences..... 15 Setup Menu Time Shifting and Hard Disk Management.... 15 Setup Menu DVB..... 16 Watching TV Live..... 17
5.1.1 5.1.2 Watching a TV Program (Digital Video Brodcast) Live... 17 Time-Shifting while Watching a TV Program (Digital Video Brodcast) Live.. 17 Playing CDs..... 18 Playing DVDs..... 18 Watching a TV Program from HDD..... 19 Recording a TV Program (DVB) Live on HDD.... 19 Scheduling the Recording of a TV Program on HDD.... 20 Deleting a TV Program Recorded on HDD.... 22 Changing the Title of a TV Program Recorded on HDD.... 23 Changing the Index Picture of a TV Program Recorded on HDD... 24 Hiding Unwanted Segments from a TV Program Recorded on HDD... 25 Scheduling the Recording of a TV Program on DVD.... 26 Compiling a DVD by Copying from HDD to DVD.... 28 Transferring a Video Tape Cassette Recording to DVD... 29 Finalising a DVD for External Use..... 31

Connections....6

2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
Initial DVR Set Up Procedure...7
DVR Set Up Menus in Detail...12

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8

Using the DVR....17

5.1 5.2 5.3 Playing Discs..... 18
5.2.1 5.2.2 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7
Using the Hard Disk Drive..... 19
Using the DVD Recorder.... 26

5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4

Troubleshooting, Warranty and Technical Support..32
6.1 6.2 6.3 Troubleshooting Guide..... 32 Warranty..... 33 Help Line Queries..... 33

Conclusion....35

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1. Introduction

1.1 Watch TVPurpose
The purpose of this document is to explain setup, performance and common usage of the Tevion DVR TSD-DR40HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The DVR was purchased from Aldi, Brandon Park Shopping Centre, Glen Waverley, Victoria, on the 20th March 2008 for inclusion in our home entertainment system.
1.2 Home Entertainment System Components
Our Home Entertainment System now includes the following components: Roof-top Television Antenna providing TV/FM signal Television Antenna Booster providing stronger TV/FM signal to two devices Three-Way Splitter for feeding TV antenna signal to three devices Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 7000 Radio/Amplifier (for high quality audio) Bang & Olufsen Beocord 8000 Audio Tape Cassette Player Samsung TV LA37A450 Flat Screen 37 LCD Television (TV) Panasonic NV-HV60 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) Tevion TSD-DR40HD Digital Video Recorder & DVD/HDD Recorder (DVR)
1.3 Home Entertainment System Remote Controls
Our Home Entertainment System includes the following remote control devices: Bang & Olufsen Beolink 7000 Remote Control (large BRC for complete control) Bang & Olufsen Beolink 1000 Remote Control (small BRC for partial control) Samsung LA37A450 Television Remote Control (SRC) Panasonic NV-HV60 Video Cassette Recorder Remote Control (VRC) Tevion TSD-DR40HD Digital Video Recorder Remote Control (DRC) Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote Control (LRC) to replace all of the above
1.4 The Tevion TSD-DR40HD Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
The DVR is capable of processing and recording various video signals into high quality DVD disc and HDD, such as the input signals of TV stations, ordinary disc players and Digital Video cameras.
In addition, the machine has all the functions of an ordinary DVD player. It can record on hard disk and DVD and it can copy from hard disk to DVD.

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1.5 Some Technical Terms

TERM BRC Button MEA8I8G Beomaster Remote Control (s). Small one in bedroom and large one in lounge room. A button on a Remote Control (shown in Bold Face, e.g. HDD) or displayed on screen.
Chapter Each title can contain one or more Chapters or Tracks and Track DRC DVD DVR Remote Control Digital Versatile Disk. A removable storage device for video and data files. We make a distinction between: DVD-R or DVD+R, disks that can be recorded once only. DVD-RW or DVD+RW, disks that are rewritable. Recordings on rewritable DVD disks can be done in several sessions (prior to disk finalisation). DVDs recorded can always be played back on this device, but to make a recorded DVD playable on a computer and other DVD players a process of Disk Finalisation needs to be performed. DVB DVR Digital Video Broadcast. A button on the DRC. Digital Video Recorder. A machine that can record video using digital (rather than analogue) technology. This term is perhaps not used as much as PVR, but is probably the better term. Hard Disk Drive. A storage device for large amounts of data. The Tevion DVR has an HDD capacity of 400Gb, A key on a Remote Control (shown in Bold Face, e.g. HDD) Personal Video Recorder. A machine that can record video not just for you but for anyone else who is around.

HDD Key PVR

Recording This device can record on HDD and DVD in six different densities giving rise to six Quality different levels of recording quality each taking up increasing amounts of space: SPEED DVD HDD QUALITY SLP (Super Long Play) 6 hrs 562 hrs Low EP (Extended Play) 4 hrs 371 hrs Moderate LP (Long Play) 3 hrs 261 hrs Normal SP+ (Standard Play +) 2.5 hrs 221 hrs Good SP (Standard Play) 2 hrs 191 hrs Very Good HQ (High Quality) 1 hrs 94 hrs Best SRC Title Samsung TV Remote Control Each recording is called a Title or a program. The term Title is also used for a text field associated with a recorded TV program in which you can enter a textual name to identify the program. Video Cassette Recorder. A machine that can record video on video tape cassettes. VCR Remote Control

VCR VRC

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1.6 Front Panel

The Front Panel of the DVR allows basic operation without the use of the Remote Control. On the left is a door leading to some further connection sockets:

1394 DV I8

VIDEO I8

AUDIO I8

USB I8

1.7 Rear Panel

The Rear Panel of the DVR contains a number of sockets allowing connection to other television and hi-fi equipment.

1.8 Power/Mode Indicator

A large circular Power Indicator is located at the right corner on the front of the unit. When the unit is plugged in and powered on, the power indicator will be lit in one of three different colours, depending on the current mode of operation: Red Blue Purple Unit is in stand by mode, meaning the unit is currently not in use. Press STA8D BY/O8 button to place it into playback mode. Unit is in playback mode, meaning the unit is ready for normal operation, such as watching a TV program or playing a DVD. Unit is in recording mode, meaning the unit is currently recording a program on HDD or DVD. The unit cannot be used for any other purpose (except watching the program being recorded) until the current recording task has been completed.

On DRC press SETUP button to exit Setup menu.

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3.3 Deleting a TV Channel from List
The complete list of digital TV channels could be reduced to a list of useful channels by deleting those deemed unnecessary. However, because all TV stations are currently experimenting and preparing for the full-scale introduction of Australian digital TV in 2010 it is probably best to just leave the list as it comes. However, if you wish to go get down to just the list of useful channels, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. On SRC, press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press DVB button. On DRC press SETUP button to enter Setup menus and display the Setup Menu Recording. On DRC press Up Arrow button to display the Setup Menu DVB. On DRC press Right Arrow button to actually enter Setup Menu DVB. On DRC press SELECT to enter Digital Channel Management menu and display the current list of available programs and channels. On DRC press SELECT to enter Digital Channel Management menu. Use CH+ or CH- button to highlight a channel to be deleted. Press GREE8 button to mark the highlighted channel for deletion. Repeat from Step 10 until all channels deemed unnecessary have been marked for deletion, leaving only the useful ones. Press SELECT button twice to confirm deletion and save the updated list.

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3.4 Reassigning Program Numbers for TV Channels in List
The TV channels found by scanning are assigned consecutive program numbers (0001-0021). To reassign the program number for a given channel, so that the corresponding channel can be invoked by pressing the corresponding numeric button on the DRC, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press DVB button. On DRC press SETUP button to enter Setup menus and display the Setup Menu Recording. On DRC press Up Arrow button to display the Setup Menu DVB. On DRC press Right Arrow button to actually enter Setup Menu DVB. On DRC press SELECT to enter Digital Channel Management menu and display the current list of available programs and channels. The list includes the following: Prog 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Channel 8ame ABC1 ABCDigital HD Digital Nine Nine Digital TEN TEN Digital SBS SBS NEWS Comments reassign to become 0001 reassign to become 0002 reassign to become 0003 and renamed CH 7 reassign to become 0004 reassign to become 0005 and renamed CH 9 reassign to become 0006 reassign to become 0007 and renamed CH 10 reassign to become 0008 reassign to become 0009 reassign to become 0010

4.1 Setup Menu Recording

This menu deals with settings that have an impact on recording of TV programs.

Submenu

Auto Chapter Marker

Comments

Enables a given recording to be divided into time periods or Chapters of equal length, so you can skip a certain amount of time forwards or backwards using the 8EXT or PREV buttons on the DRC. This would probably not be relevant for recordings that already have a natural division into Chapters, such as classical music videos; for such a recording the feature should be turned Off. 5 Options: 5/10(default)/20/30/Off Set to 5 mins

Record Quality

Enables the quality of a recording to be reduced so as to take up less space on the recording media. This device can record on HDD and DVD in six different densities giving rise to six different levels of recording quality each taking up an increasing amounts of space: SPEED 4.7Gb DVD 6 hrs 4 hrs 3 hrs 2.5 hrs 2 hrs 1 hrs HDD 562 hrs 371 hrs 261 hrs 221 hrs 191 hrs 94 hrs QUALITY Low Moderate Normal Good Very Good Best SLP (Super Long Play) EP (Extended Play) LP (Long Play) SP+ (Standard Play +) SP (Standard Play) HQ (High Quality)
Choosing the highest quality setting (HQ) would only be of interest for classical music videos, but for ordinary videos the lowest quality setting (SLP) may not be quite good enough (EP will probably be an adequate choice). Set to EP = Extended Play

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Auto Scan Channel
Enables the initiation of a search for analogue TV channels. Press SELECT button to start the SCAN. This makes the unit perform a scan for Analogue TV programs. Each program found is identified by a program number (Pxxx) and a channel number (CHzzz). The following Australian Analogue programs and channel numbers were found by this scan: P003 CH002 (should be renamed ABC01) P009 CH007 P011 CH009 P013 CH010 P025 CH028 (should be renamed SBS28) P028 CH031 Only do this once. If you do it again any editing done via Modify Channel will be lost.

Modify Channel

Enables the editing of channel attributes, e.g. channel name. Press SELECT button to begin the EDIT. This makes it possible to change channel attributes to other values than those found by the auto scan.

Change Password

Reset to factory Defaults Screensaver
4.7 Setup Menu Time Shifting and Hard Disk Management
This menu deals with settings to do with time shifting and hard disk management.
Time Shift Buffer Mode Hard Disk Info Space Management
Enables selection of time-shift mode (Refresh or Preserve) Press SELECT to choose between REFRESH or PRESERVE Enables display of information about hard disk size. Press SELECT to display information. Enables selection of hard disk space management (manual or automatic) if or when hard disk space is exhausted. Manual space management means that if no more space is available on the hard disk a message will be displayed The hard disk drive is full. Please erase some programs to perform further recording. Automatic space management means that if no more space is available on the hard disk will delete oldest recording too make more space available. Set to Manual

Empty Hard Disk

Enables the hard disk to be emptied. All hard disk recordings will be erased. Press SELECT to start the process. Enables a disk in optical disk drive to be erased. All recordings on the disk will be erased. Press SELECT to start the process.

Erase Optical Disk

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4.8 Setup Menu DVB

This menu deals with settings to do with Digital TV Channels.
Digital Channel Management Auto Scan Digital Channels
Enables access to Digital Channel Management menu. Enables the initiation of a search for digital TV channels. This makes the unit perform a scan for digital TV programs. Each program found is identified by a number and a channel name. In Australia a total of 21 programs may be found, some of which are duplicates or irrelevant. Press SELECT button to start the SCAN
Manual Scan Digital Channels
Enables manual scanning for a particular digital channel according to name or frequency. Press SELECT to enter Manual Scan of Digital Channels menu.
Favourite Digital Channels
Enables the creation and maintenance of a list of favourite programs. Press SELECT to enter Favourite Digital Channels menu.

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5. Using the DVR
The Tevion DVR provides a number of useful facilities, including the following: Viewing television programs on our favourite channels in good video and audio quality. Good quality playback of CDs and DVDs. Easy recording of television programs onto hard disk or DVD for later viewing. Transfer of recorded programs from Hard Disk to DVDs. A function called time-shifting allowing the viewing of a television program to be paused, while the continuation of the program is being recorded on hard disk (useful if the phone rings in the middle of viewing).

If you are already watching the program you now wish to record, do the following: 6. 7. 8. 9.
During the recording it will not be possible to use the DVR for anything else other than watching the program being recorded.

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5.3.3 Scheduling the Recording of a TV Program on HDD Instead of using the One Touch Recording feature as explained above you may prefer to use Timer Recording, whereby you can schedule a program to be recorded at a particular point in time so that you can watch it latervia the HDD. Warning: This will only work if the unit has the correct Date and Time (can and should be checked from time to time via Setup Menu Date/Time). In particular, after a power failure, or after disconnecting the power cord from the DVR, the stored date resets itself to 01/01/08, which is most annoying and plays havoc with the recording schedule. Since the DVR is not connected to the Internet (and no proper Electronic Program Guides are likely to be available anyway for the foreseeable future) we are forced to do the scheduling the long-winded way (entering the data manually). 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press the DVB button (once or twice) to show TV programs from digital channels. On DRC press the TIMER button to enter the Timer Recording menu:
Use the Down Arrow button to move to the first blank line in the Timer Recording menu, then press the SELECT button and wait a few seconds for the Timer Recording Setup menu to appear:

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7. 8. 9. 10.
Use the Down Arrow button and the SELECT button to select the TV channel you wish to record from. Use the Down Arrow button to move Record to, press the Right Arrow button and select HDD. Use the Down Arrow button to move to Quality. You can either leave it set at the default quality (EP) or you can change to a higher or lower quality as required. Use the Down Arrow button to move to Mode. For Mode you can select between several options: - Once sets up the recording to be done at a particular time but once only - Daily sets up the recording to be repeated every day at a particular time - Weekly sets up the recording to be repeated once a week at a particular time - Monthly sets up the recording to be repeated once a month at a particular time:
Use the navigation and numeric buttons to set up Date, Start time and End time. Warning: The Date is in American Date Format (mm/dd/yyyy). Dont forget to put your glasses on when you double-check the date and times you have entered (I am prone to enter 6s instead of 0s, and suffer the consequences). For Title it is a good idea to enter an abbreviated title (up to 8 characters) to identify the program being recorded. You can change it later (refer the section on Changing the Title of a TV Program Recorded on HDD). When you are ready, move down to OK and press the SELECT button. To modify a scheduled recording, select it in the list, press SELECT button and make the change(s). To schedule another recording, repeat Steps 6-13. To delete a scheduled recording, select it and press the ADD/CLEAR button. To exit, press the TIMER button.

13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

The DVR can now be used for other things or be placed in Stand By mode. It will be reactivated at the time the scheduled recording is due to start. During recording the Power Indicator will change from red to purple. When recording has finished the Power Indicator will change from purple to blue and/or red. During the recording it will not be possible to use the DVR for anything else other than watching the program being recorded. Once the recording has been accomplished, the program can be viewed any time from the HDD.
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5.3.4 Deleting a TV Program Recorded on HDD After successfully recording and perhaps viewing a TV program on hard disk you will usually want to delete it to make room for new recordings. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press HDD button to show TV programs recorded on the Hard Disk. On DRC use the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to highlight the data about the program you wish to delete: On DRC press the Right Arrow button to display the HDD submenu:
. 7. 8. 9. 10. On DRC use the Down Arrow button to select the Delete option and press the SELECT button. On DRC press the Left Arrow to Yes and press the SELECT button to confirm the deletion. The selected program will have disappeared from the list. To exit, press the HDD button one or more times.

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5.3.5 Changing the Title of a TV Program Recorded on HDD After successfully recording and probably before viewing a TV program on hard disk you may want to edit the title of the recording to make it easier to find it. Unfortunately only a 12-character field is available in which to come up with a good name for the program, albeit abbreviated. However, within those 12 characters you can make use of all uppercase letters, all lowercase letters, all digits and the space character. Entering the new name of the program is done on an on-screen keyboard. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press HDD button to show TV programs recorded on the Hard Disk. On DRC use the Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to highlight the data about the program you wish to delete: On DRC press the Right Arrow button to display the HDD submenu:
. 7. On DRC use the Down Arrow to select Rename and press the SELECT button:
On DRC press the Down Arrow button 3 times and Right Arrow button twice to Backspace button. Press Backspace button several times to delete the old title. Use the navigation keys to move around the Title name keyboard and change the title to something more meaningful (the Aa button toggles between the upper and lower case alphabets. Move to OK and press SELECT button to confirm the new title. To exit, press the HDD button one or more times.

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Use the Down Arrow button and the SELECT button to select the TV channel you wish to record from. Use the Down Arrow button to move Record to, press the Right Arrow button and select DVD. Make sure you insert a recordable DVD-R or a rewritable DVD-RW in tray well before the time at which the recording is scheduled to start. Use the Down Arrow button to move to Quality. You can either leave it set at the default quality (EP) or you can change to a higher or lower quality as required. Use the Down Arrow button to move to Mode. For Mode you can select between several options: - Once sets up the recording to be done at a particular time but once only - Daily sets up the recording to be repeated every day at a particular time - Weekly sets up the recording to be repeated once a week at a particular time - Monthly sets up the recording to be repeated once a month at a particular time:

9. 10.

Use the navigation and numeric buttons to set up Date, Start time and End time. Warning: The Date is in American Date Format (mm/dd/yyyy). Dont forget to put your glasses on when you double-check the date and times you have entered (I am prone to enter 6s instead of 0s, and suffer the consequences) For Title it is a good idea to enter an abbreviated title (up to 8 characters) to identify the program being recorded. When you are ready, move down to OK and press the SELECT button. To modify a scheduled recording, select it in the list, press the SELECT button and make the change(s). To schedule another recording, repeat Steps 6-13. To exit, press the TIMER button. To delete a scheduled recording, select it and press the ADD/CLEAR button.

12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

During the recording it will not be possible to use the DVR for anything else other than watching the program(s) being recorded. Once the recording has been accomplished, the program can be viewed from the DVD but only on the DVR. If you want the DVD also to be viewable on a computer or another DVD player, the DVD must be finalised.

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5.4.2 Compiling a DVD by Copying from HDD to DVD Instead of recording straight to a DVD it is much more flexible to compile the contents of a DVD from recordings on the hard disk. Consequently, it makes sense to always record on the hard disk rather than on DVD (except in special circumstances). The process of copying from HDD to DVD (sometimes called dubbing) allows you to put together a series of programs in a particular sequence, provided there is enough space on the DVD. Before you do the copying you may wish to edit the data about one or more of the HDD recordings, for instance, changing titles or index pictures. You may even want to clean up the contents using the procedure described in Hiding Unwanted Segments from a TV Program Recorded on HDD). To copy one or more programs from HDD to DVD, do the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press OPE8/CLOSE button to open the tray. Insert a blank or at least a non-finalised DVD in tray. The type of DVD will be displayed in the left bottom corner of the screen (e.g. DVD+RW). On DRC press OPE8/CLOSE button again to close the tray and wait for disk to load. A small Loading icon will show in the bottom right corner, eventually to be replaced by a blue Ready icon. Once this has been achieved you can proceed with Step 7. On DRC press HDD button to display list of programs on hard disk. You can now select one or more programs for dubbing (copying) to DVD. The order in which you do the selection (by carrying out Steps 9-10) will determine the order in which the programs are added to the DVD. On DRC use Down Arrow or Up Arrow button to highlight a program to be copied to DVD. On DRC press ADD/CLEAR button to actually select the highlighted program for dubbing. A red dubbing icon will appear on the left next to a selected program. As you select (or de-select) a program, the percentage of disk capacity used will be displayed in top right corner. If a selected program wont fit, an error message of DVD is full will be displayed and you may then need to de-select one or more programs to make more space available. Repeat Steps 9-10 until all required programs have been selected for dubbing. On DRC press HDD button to start the copy process. Percentage progress is indicated in the left top corner of a screen next to a flashing icon. Dont get confused by the program displayed on screen not being the one you are in the process of copying. Instead it will be the current program on the selected TV channel. Just look at the percentage display. Wait until the copy process has completed 100% and the percentage display has disappeared before you do anything else. On DRC press HDD button to return to viewing. Consider finalising the DVD (refer section Finalising a DVD for External Use).

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5.4.3 Transferring a Video Tape Cassette Recording to DVD Some video cassette tape recordings may be worth preserving on a more durable medium, such as DVD. This can be done by connecting the VCR directly to the DVR via the connections available on the front of the unit, and transferring the contents of the video cassette to DVD. 1. 2. Connect the VCR output terminals on the back of the VCR to the Video IN/Audio IN sockets (Red/Yellow/White) on the front of the DVR using a 3-lead RCA cable. Insert the video tape cassette into VCR and determine the start time (or counter) and stop time (or counter) of the program you wish to transfer. Calculate and write down the actual length of the program in minutes. Rewind the tape, and position it about 10 seconds before the program starts. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press OPE8/CLOSE button to open the tray. Insert a blank recordable DVD in tray. On DRC press OPE8/CLOSE button again to close the tray and wait for disk to load. A small Loading icon will show in the bottom right corner, eventually to be replaced by a blue Ready icon. Once this has been achieved you can proceed with Step 10. On DRC press TIMER button to enter Timer Recording menu. On DRC move to first empty row. On DRC press SELECT button to enter Timer Recording Setup menu. On DRC press Right Arrow button and select Source Front CVBS. On DRC press SELECT button and then Down Arrow button. On DRC press Right Arrow button and select Recording To DVD On DRC press SELECT button and then Down Arrow button On DRC press Right Arrow button and select Quality, e.g. HQ for 1 hour of recording On DRC press SELECT button and then Down Arrow button twice to select recording to start at a convenient time (for example in 10 minutes time). On DRC press SELECT button and then Down Arrow button to select recording to end at a time to allow for the entire program to be recorded (according to the length of the program as determined in Step 2). On DRC press SELECT button and then Down Arrow button twice. On DRC press OK button to actually schedule the recording to occur. On DRC press TIMER button to exit Timer Recording Setup menu. Watch the TV screen. As the time for recording approaches you will see: 8otice: A timer recording task is preparing to be executed. Please wait. Only STOP key can terminate this.

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Make sure you have the VRC handy so that you can start the VCR playing at the appropriate time. Watch the TV screen. As the time for recording approaches you will see: Sys. State: RECORDI8G Record To: DVD AS: EP(50min/GB) Elapsed time: hh:mm:ss Remain Time: hh:mm:ss

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As soon as you see this, on VRC press Play to start the video tape playing. Watch the TV screen. Initially for a few seconds the top right corner may show: F-CVBS 8o Signal
Watch the TV screen. Soon afterwards you should see: F-CVBS
You might like to watch the program as it is being recorded. That way you will know whats going on. You will be able to see the time still remaining. Sys. State: RECORDI8G Record To: DVD AS: EP(50min/GB) Elapsed time: hh:mm:ss Remain Time: hh:mm:ss
As the recording reaches the end time entered in Step 19 you will see: Sys. State: STOP Record To: DVD AS: EP(50min/GB) Elapsed time: hh:mm:ss Remain Space: hh:mm:yy

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At this stage the recording has been completed. You might like to check that the DVD can be played back on the DVR. If you intend to play the DVD on other devices than the DVR you should now finalise the DVD.
After performing the above procedure a couple of times with video tapes of mine, I discovered to my surprise that sometimes the resulting DVD could not successfully be played back on either of my two computers. The DVD simply stops after a few minutes. No such problems occurred when playing it back on the DVR. The reason for this is unclear at this point in time.

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5.4.4 Finalising a DVD for External Use After you have recorded or copied one or more TV programs onto a DVD the DVD can be played straight away on the DVR, but it cannot be played on a computer or on another DVD player until it has gone through a process known as Disk Finalisation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. On SRC press POWER button and wait 10 seconds for TV to turn on. On SRC press SOURCE button and select PVR/STB. On DRC press STA8DBY/O8 button to turn on the DVR and wait until No disc message is shown. On DRC press OPE8/CLOSE button to open the tray. Insert DVD in tray. On DRC press OPE8/CLOSE button again to close the tray and wait for disk to load. On DRC press DISC OPER button. On DRC move down to the Finalisation option and press the SELECT button to display the following message: WARNING: This operation will finalise the DVD+R disk in loader. If finalised it can not record new content any more. Are you sure to continue? YES NO 9. On DRC move to YES button and press the SELECT button to display the following message: Total process needs a few minutes. Do not power off. Working now 10. 11. After finalisation the DVD can be played on most stand-alone DVD players. After finalisation the DVD can also be played on a computer. It will contain folders and files similar to the following:

To play the DVD on a computer you may need to double-click one of the VOB files, e.g. VIDEO_TS.VOB. To play the DVD on a stand-alone DVD player follow procedures for that device.

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6. Troubleshooting, Warranty and Technical Support
6.1 Troubleshooting Guide
The following table is an edited version of information compiled from original documentation and documentation for other similar units found on the Internet. Symptom
No Power No Sound No Picture

Possible Cause

1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power cable disconnected Power cable defective The power is switched off at the socket Incorrect, loose or faulty cable connection The disc is deformed or dirty The system has been muted Incorrect, loose or faulty cable connection Incorrect TV mode Video output format set to Progressive but your TV system accepts Interlace only Incorrect, loose or faulty cable connection Wrong selection of TV system Incorrect video output settings No disc in the drive Disc placed incorrectly, e.g. upside down Moisture has condensed in the unit Not in play mode Wrong disc format Disc is dirty

Remedy

1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect to the power supply Try again or replace the cable with a new one Switch on the wall switch Review cable connections Clean or fix the disc. Press the Mute button Review cable connections Adjust the TV/AV mode (see TV instructions) Hold down PS/IS button for more than 3 seconds Review cable connections Change the TV system via Setup Check if the video output settings are correct Insert a disc Put the disc on the tray properly Leave the unit on for about an hour (without disc) before using it again Press the play button to switch to play mode Replace it with a supported disc Clean the disc with a soft cloth from the centre to the edge Direct the remote controller at the sensor Reduce the distance Replace the batteries Remove the obstacle
No Colour Disc cant be played
Remote Control malfunction
Temporary playback problem Picture dividing Disc cant be recorded Timer recording cant be done Recording aborted Unit only displays HELLO
1. The remote control is not directed at the sensor 2. The distance to receiver is more than 8 meters 3. Batteries are flat 4. This is an obstacle between the unit and the remote control 1. Bad disc quality 2. Static interference from the outside 1. The selected TV output format is incompatible with the TV 1. Incorrect, loose or faulty cable connection 2. No disc or non-recordable disc 3. The disc has been finalised 4. There is no free space on the disc 1. The disc is not DVDR or DVDRW 2. Wrong time settings (System Clock or Recording Time 1. There is no more free space on the disc 2. Bad disc quality 1. Signal connection between the decoder board and HDD is loose 2. HDD is damaged.