(27M) V+1RYF C4276 0(2125) 220/4 RYF EDD16 EDD17 EDA2 EDA1 EDA0 EDA10 EDBA CYF 1 YF C4217 EDCAS EDDQM EDA3 EDA4 EDA5 EDA6 EDA7 EDA8 EDA9 CYF TIN 1 C4214 YF 1 C4213 YF R4252 22*2 RREC656I0 REC656I1 REC656I2 REC656I3 REC656I4 REC656I5 REC656I6 REC656I7 C4219 CYF CYF R4231 10k(S) R4251 10k(S) R4253 22*4 GNDD

R4284 1k(S)

R4285 1M(S) 12p CH C4282 DTF1069- -T 12p CH C4281
X4281 VSS1205-A-T 27MHz GNDD

V+3D C4284 F4282

YF 1 C4297 YB GNDD 1000p RIC4282 VMCLK(27M) TC7SHU04FU-TLB

VRO2 VREF2 AVDDA2

MCLK VDDE

C4257 YF C1 R4210YF

V+3AED C4240 R1 YF GNDD

33p CH

LCYA6R8J2520-T C4246

E 220 RB C Q4202

68p CH

R4218 47k

H 1/5,3/5

GNDD L4203

R4214 330

1-A2,3-C2

V+3AED CYF
E C4243 R4217 0.1YB 10 B Q4203 C 2SA1576A(QR)-TLB GNDD
GNDD GNDD 2SA1576A(QR)-TLB

GNDD GNDD C4288 YB 1 (Y)

CVBSIN 2-B5 1.0Vpp

CCRIN 2-B5 CBIN 2-C5

CYB C4265 C4249 C4250 C4205

V+3AED

C4266 YF 1

R4233 0(S)

AS 47 DIN(9) SEL 48 DIN(8) 49 DIN(7) 50 DIN(6) 51 DIN(5) 52 DIN(4) 53 DIN(3) 54 DIN(2) 55 DIN(1) 56 DIN(0) 57 VDDI 58 DVCK 59 VSS 60 RESETX 61 TESTTESTAVDADVRHVRLAVSADAVDBFCCRIN 69 COCOAVSBFATSTAVSBFCBIN 75 AVDBFAVSADVRLVRHAVDADVSS 81 VDDE XCS VDDI 82 RX 83 SDATX VDDE VSS 84 SCL

C4268 220/4

YF 10k(S) R4275 C4209 1
C4253 0.1 YF 0.1 C4254 YF 10k(S) R4247
CYF 0.1 YF 0.1 YF CC4210 YF 1 YF 0(S) 0(S) 0(S) 0(S)

INT0 (EDINT)

R4236 0(S)

R4242 10k*4 R4241 10k*4

R4243 10k(S) R4244 10k(S)
CC4251 0.1 0.1 C4252 C4269

C4255 C4256

GRDT9 GRDT8 GRDT7 GRDT6 GRDT5 GRDT4 GRDT3 GRDT2 GRDT1 GRDT0

R4246 0(S)

R4237 R4238 R4239 R4240

C4211 C4212

1 YF 1 YF
R4206 1.1k(F) 1 AOUTAVSDAAVDDAVREFVRO1 2.7k(F) 6 AOUT1 C1 YF 8 AVSDA1 CAVDPL1 AVSPLYF 10 VDDE 11 CSININ1 ITHR 1 YF 13 VDDI 14 RCLKI 15 SMCK CYF 16 VSS CAVDAD0 0.1 YF 18 VRHVRL0 CC4261 YF 20 0.1 YF 21 AVSAD0 CAVDPG0 SYNCIN 0.1 YF 23 GIN C0.1 YF 25 CO0 CAVSPG0 ATST0 33p 27 CAVSPG1 CO1 0.1 YF 29 CVBSIN CAVDPGYF 31 AVSAD1 0.1 YF 32 VRL0.1 YF 34 VRH1 AVDADVSS YF YF 36 VDDI 37 VDDE C1 YF 39 CLK8(28.6M) CLK4(14.3M) 40 GCLP 41 CREQ 1 YF VSS 43 VDDI 44 VDDE CYF

R4204 2.2k(F)

C4283 ICYF C4296 TC7SHU04FU-TLB 54 R4281 YB 1000p 2 (27M) GNDD GNDD

R4201 2.2k(F)

VDDI 132 VSS 131 MD(16) 130 MD(17) 129 MA(2) 128 MA(1) 127 MA(0) 126 MA(10) 125 MBA 124 MRAS 123 VDDE 122 VDDI 121 VSS 120 MCAS 119 MDQM118 MA(3) 117 MA(4) 116 MA(5) 115 MA(6) 114 MA(7) 113 MA(8) 112 MA(9) 111 VDDE 110 VDDI 109 VSS 108 MD(18) 107 MD(19) 106 HD 105 VSS 104 TIN 103 VDDI 102 VSS 101 VDDE 100 RCLKO 99 DOUT(0) 98 DOUT(1) 97 DOUT(2) 96 DOUT(3) 95 DOUT(4) 94 DOUT(5) 93 DOUT(6) 92 DOUT(7) 91 DOUT(8) 90 DOUT(9) 89

BA25F18WHFP-TRB

(2125)

1.8V&2.5V REG

DIG 3.3V REG

V+3R45 R45130 R45140

IC4507

1 CNTOUTGND 3 NC IN 4

V+3D C4526

C4525 4.7 YB

1000p C4527

(S-1170B33UC-OTD-TRB) STANDBY GNDD V+3R45 D4505 RB160M-40 V+3D TP4524 R4531 R4532 1.1K(F) 1k(F) C4548 R4533 22k(S) 47/4 R4534 560(F)

IC4512 NJM2861F33-TLB

V+3CG 1 CNTIN GND 3 N OUT 4 1000p C4519 C4518 1

IC4509 PQ035ZN01ZPH-TLB

1 VIN 2 BIAS 3 Vo Vo 6 GND 5 Vc 4
Side-B (1.2V) V+1R2 YB C4545 10

C4517 0.1

C4533 1

YB C4532 22

C4520 1

1.2V REG

3.3V REG(for CLKGEN)
REG protection Diode is RB501V-40-TRB.

3.13 MAIN ASSY(5/5)

H 5/5 MAIN ASSY (VXX2997)
V+3D DTL1106- -T F5101 DTF1069- -T

C5103 YF 1

TPA0P TPA0N TPB0P TPB0N

R5103 5.1k(D) C5105 270p

C5102 22/6.3

(27M) D_3.3V

C5110 0.1 C5111 0.1 R5104 56(D) R5105 56(D) R5106 56(D) R5107 56(D) C5114 0.1 R5108 9.1k(D)

RTS3 (XRSTDV)

GNDD L5602 (R5612) 2 L5603 (R5613) 0 L5605 (R5615) LVTH1043- -T L5606 (R5616) 0 TPB0N TPB0P 50 49

C5112 0.32 R5109 100k(S)

VKN2010- -TBB
TPBN TPBP A_GND TPAN A_GND TPAP A_GND GND USB+5V USB+5V GND GND USB_DP2 GND USB_DM2

XTPB_R TPB_R

VTH1043- -T 3 L5601 4
C5118 0.YF R5123 10k(S) CTP5106 YF R51271k(S) R5131 10k(S) C5119

TpBias1 AVDD TpA1p TpA1n

TPA_R XTPA_R

V+5USB

TPA0P TPA0N

TP5101 R5136 0(S)

R5137 0(S)

3 CC1 YF 11 C0.16

DVDD CTL0 CTL1 DGND D0 D1 DVDD D2 D3 DGND D4 D5 DGND

PHYLREC

AGND DIRECT IC(AL) AGND AGND AVDD RESETB DVDD DGND LKON LPS DVDD SPD/BDB FNSEL LREQ DGND
CPS AVDD CMC IC(AL) PC2 PC1 PC0 AVDD IC5101 UPD72852AGB-8EU-A-K AGND X1 X0 SUS/RES DGND D7 DVDD D6
TpB1p TpB1n AGND TpBias0 AVDD TpA0p AGND TpA0n TpB0p RI1 AGND TpB0n

CN5601

R5112 10k(S)
R5110 10k(S) 10k(S) R5120 10k(S) R5122 10k(S) X5101 C5121 10p
C5120 YF 1 R5126 680(S) C5124 YF 1 R5128

24.576M C5122 12p

DGND SCLK IC(DL)
GNDD 10k(S) X5101 VSS1206A-T (DSX530G****)

D_3.3V

GNDD RAB4CQ0R0J-T

R5130 22(S)

0(S) 0(S)

R5138 R5139

(49.152M)

PHYSCLK

PHY_DATA3 PHY_DATA2 PHY_DATA1 PHY_DATA0
PHY_DATA7 PHY_DATA6 PHY_DATA5 PHY_DATA4

PHYCTL1 PHYCTL0

0*4 RAB4CQ0R0J-T

CPU BUS

HDREQ0 HDREQ1 GNDD 10k(S) R5728

10k(S) R5724

V+3D INT1 R5713 10k(S)

3.14 SCRB ASSY

TO MAIN

SCRB ASSY(VXX3021)

Q705 DTC124EUA-TLB
C742 R735 E *** B RR737 560F C740 *** C741 10p

C743 8p

C702 *** SAMUTE 1-B4

560F C750

*** C751

R750 1k

C755 R751 E *** B RR753 560F C757 *** C758 10p

C756 8p

C Q712 2SA1576A(QR)-TLB
B Q710 2SA1576A(QR)-TLB C
SDA SCL GND XAVLTH GND SC_CStoT GND SC_RStoT GND SC_GStoT GND SC_BStoT GND AR_StoT GND AL_StoT GND FUNC SAMUTE GND XP_SAVE AVLOUT AVLIN GND V+5V GND V+13E

17 C747 GND

C748 R739 *** 10p R744 47

C749 8p

Q708 2SA1576A(QR)-TLB

L701 10

L702 18

*** YF

RN4903-TRB Q701

Q707 *** C B

GND GND GND USB_DP1 GND USB_DM1

R/C SW IC

V+5SC V+5SC
IC702 SN74AHC2G53HDCT-TRB

V+5SC V+5SC R808 B

C 3.9k Q801 E HN1C03FU(AB)-T GND

D802D809:DF3A5.6FU-TLB

1 YF (2125) C802

100/10 C806

R809 B GND 3.9k

DDDDDDDD2 1

GND IC801 LA73026AV-TBB
Q802 E HN1C03FU(AB)-T GND 10/10 C819 C820 10/10 (3216)

Rout Lout Rout from STB

VKB1157JA801 22

C809 0.1

C810 C811 10/16 10/16 C813 0.1 YB 10/10 (2125) C814 YF C815 YF 10/10 (2125) C816 0.1 YB R801 R802 R470 470

22p C818

GND V+13E 1SS355-TRB

SAMUTE 1-D1

Q803 DTA124EUA-TLB

R843 0

E2 GND

SAMUTE

Q804 *** B

C V+5SC

E R837 R852 56k

R836 75F (2125) GND

D816 RB501V-40-TRB

Q813 DTC124EUA-TLB B

C B E GND V+5SC C E V+5SC RN4903-TRB Q807 E 10k B R859

GND Q814 2SC4081(QR)-TLB

Q805 DTA124EUA-TLB B

E R858

C R833 B2 47k
2SC4081(QR)-TLB Q815 C R860 1.5k B C E

VKB1157JA802 22

E2 GND GND

Q807 RN4903-TRB

GND RC850 R842 ***

MM1506 SW L H

(VNP2005-A)

L901 L903
C923 C925 C903 C902 R917 Q903 C916

R921 R922 C926 R920 C922

L902 C909 R931

R927 Q906

C901 R933

VWV2105 LF DVSUP

C907 R905 STATCHG C908 C906

R923 R907

R924 R356

C918 B

ROUT V+31V MB(5V) GND

L904 R301 R902 R358

C308 L307 R306

Q301 R305

C306 L305 L306 C307

4.6.8.11.13.15.17.20.GND

L302 R302 R304 R308

1.STATCHG 2.I_BG 3.XRST1

5.V+31V V+6TU 7.V+6TU 9.V+6SW

R355 C905

R926 R925

B Q904 C928 C927

R918 C924 R919

C301 C302

10.ROUT 12.LOUT 14.UVOUT 16.AGC 18.SDA 19.SCL 21.V+6BB

(VNP2005-B)

Q904 IC901

Q903 Q301 Q906 Q302 Q905

4.2 JACB, FLJB, DVJB and ATAB ASSYS

A CN101

ATAB ASSY

H CN3802 to HDD

(VNP2002-D)

CN11 CN302

D DVJB ASSY

C FLJB ASSY

(VNP20

B C D E

C CN301

IC301 IC IC103 IC502

Q Q104 Q405 Q306 Q307 Q103 Q404 Q403 Q113 Q402 Q412 Q115 Q406 Q503 Q112 Q107 Q502 Q414 Q105 Q308 QC103 R112 R116 R184 C108 R440 TXDGL 1 V+5F L101 R101 D102 C101 C427 CCC164 RQ112 R102 C170 R110 R175 D105 C176 C163 R138 D116 V+5M R505 D4 R221 R502 R220 R504 IC502 D108 R133 Q113 R183 R562 D103 IC103 RR193 Q405 R20 R407 R457 C138 C417 Q412 D414 R420 C457 V+5VSEL R432 C458 R190 C135 R201 C464

V R423 +5V

RQ403 R158 C460 R228
C105 V+13SW R119 C177 R187
C165 C166 D101 R185 C107 R107 C408 C178 C409 V+5M R142 C113 R120 C112 R128 R129 C140 R219 R109 C501 R503 R146 R150 R124 R140 R215 C132 C171 Q115 V+5V C130 R214 V+5M R148 R147 R139 Q107 L103 C175 C502 R123 R156 R145 R152 R153 R154 C117 C118
D107 R235 C410 C411 Q104 NP C412 R540 C424 D506 V+6E R27 D113 Q105 R144 R234 C126 R162 D111 C146 R198 R207 C145 C144 C137 C182 R202 3R D112 V+6SW R411 Q103 GND ARTtoM GND ALTtoM GND V/YTtoM GND C/RTtoM GND GND/GTtoM GND C418 CVBS_GR /BTtoM C419 Q404 V+5VI
RXDGL GND B_IR BUP SPDIF GND ASCK GND HSTtoM XRST1 SSTtoM P_CONT SSMtoT MRST HSMtoT XRST2 V+6SW AMUTE V+6E GND V+13E GND V+32E GND V+13 SW X525P C162 R161

R229 C136

GNDA ARMtoT GNDA ALMtoT GNDA Cr/RMtoT GND Cb/BMtoT GND Y/GMtoT GND YMtoT GND CM toT GND 27 V+6E C332 R333 R327 2R R312 C335 R331 C328 C331 RR334 C334 C303 R330 Q307 C330 R319 D304 2L D305 R314

R191 R213 C143 R204 R197

Following is the surely necessary procedures and the produet state after changing when replacing next ASSYs. Replaced ASSY

MAIN ASSY JACB ASSY

Necessary setting
1. Model setting 2. CPRM setting 3. Firmwave download 1. CPRM setting 2. Firmwave download 1. CPRM setting 2. Firmwave download
State after replacing User setting HDD contents

DRIVE ASSY

SERVICE MODE MAP

Operation

Mode / Name
CPRM ID number and data setting < First screen > Version info, etc

STEREO

DISP DIG/ANA DIG/ANA DIG/ANA
< First screen subscreen 1 > Simple diagnosis of the RF level < First screen subscreen 2 > Simple error rate Measurement < First screen subscreen 3 > HDD information < First screen subscreen 4 > OSD Filter setting
DIG/ANA DISP 2 DIG/ANA 2 times SEARCH
< Second screen subscreen 3 > writer maintenance information of ATA/ATAPI DEBUGOSD

DIG/ANA

< Second screen subscreen 4 > LD degration judgement of ATA/ATAPI DEBUG OSD

SEARCH

DISP DISP

DV Service Mode

< Fourth screen subscreen 4 > VR-Recording-Related Error Logs

DIG/ANA 3 times DISP

DIG/ANA 7 DIG/ANA
< Fifth screen subscreen 2 > VR-Playback-Related Error Logs

EPG Service Mode

CHP/TIM DIG/ANA
Video Adjustment For Specific Area
1 General Setting mode 2 Specific-channel Setting mode
Load the Recordable Disc Select the Recordable Input Function
0 DVD HDD/DVD HDD HDD/DVD ESC ESC

HDD check mode

REP.B REP.B Play (*2)
Aging mode (DVD) Aging mode (HDD)*2
Firmware Download 1 Holding user setting V data 2 Shipping mode
Load the DL Disc(*1) to tray
Recording stop(*2) , then press

Open/Close(*2)

*1 DL Disc : Download Disc *2 Key on the front panel *3 By running change, how to enter the HDD Aging Mode is aktered to the steps below.

Press HDD/DVD

PLAY keys in that order.

7.1.1 MODEL TYPE SETTING

[Purposes]
When the MAIN Assy and/or TUJB Assy that are(is) commonly used with another model are(is) replaced, they(it) must recognize the model of this unit. Items to be set: The model number, destination, and region No. must be set.

2. SERIAL DOWNLOAD

1. When the main board is replaced, the firmware versions for the system control computer, drive, and the TUFL microcomputer do not match, and operations of the unit may be destabilized. In such a case, the versions for the above three must be matched. 2. This method is used when disc downloading fails. In the serial download, the stored code are not downloaded to HDD. After serial downloading, be sure to do disc download.

[Connection]

Connect as follows:
* PC with serial port * RS-232C straight cable * RS-232C I/F jig (GGF1348) * 7P FFC (VDA1681) * Download program (UFU.exe) * Firmware

RS-232C cable

RS-232C I/F

7P FFC

This unit
1 Connect the 232C I/F jigs above way. 2 Turn on the PC and start the " UFU.exe ". 3 Select the Firmware file. ("sz0" file) 4 Turn the DVD recorder on and start the download program. " Target Device is connected " is appeared on the screen.
5 Select the Communication Speed (Baud Rate) a) Base Speed 38,400 b) Data Send Speed 115,START Even if you click "START" button, sometimes "Communication Error" may come out one to twice, and download may fail. In this case, please click "START" again. Other factors can be considerd if download fails 3 times or more. And it takes about an hour for updating the firmware.
7.1.4 VIDEO ADJUSTMENT FOR SPECIFIC AREA
Depending on the area, if a flicker may appear in a picture received by the tuner, it can be corrected or reduced with this setting.
1. Specific-Channel Setting mode
In this mode, specific settings can be made for up to 12 channels. For channels that do not have specific settings, the settings of General Setting mode are applied.

[How to enter this mode]

1 Select a channel or line input (L1-L3) on which a specific setting is to be made. 2 Press the ESC then CHP/TIM keys on the remote control unit for servicing. "General Setting mode" is displayed. 3 Press the DIG/ANA key in General Setting mode. Specific-Channel Setting mode is entered.

[How to exit] [Note]

Press the ESC key on the remote control unit for servicing to return the Normal mode.
Setting is in effect only during recording/playback stop.

[Setting examples]

The setting examples in Specific-Channel Setting mode are shown below. For details on each setting item, see "Table 1: Key operations in Specific-Area Setting mode."
[When specific channel setting have NOT been made]
AVIO Specific Area Mode Ver.2.00 Input - [ TUNER ] Sync AGC : ON Threshold : Normal Threshold Level : 052 Bottom Limit : 000
[When specific channel setting have been made]
AVIO Specific Area Mode Ver.2.00 Input - [ TUNER ] Sync AGC : ON Threshold : Manual Threshold Level Threshold Level : 052 Bottom Limit : 000

The next download starting time for the EPG data is displayed. Next Data Download Time: Starting time Duration: Duration required for acquiring the EPG data The 6 latest error logs when EPG data were received are displayed, with the latest one at the top. Date Start End MD CH RcvPkt Total Err : Month/day when reception started : Time when reception started : Time when reception ended : Method for acquiring the EPG data (HS: Host scanning process, DL: Downloading process of the EPG data) : Data-receiving channel : Total number of received packages. A number 999,999 or greater is displayed as "999999." : Total errors during reception. The sum of Hamming Err, Trans Err and InvLine Err numbers indicated on the Detail screen. A number 999,999 or greater is displayed as "999999."

Lines 09-14

In a case where only "HS" is displayed in the MD column of the logs, the host channel has not been found. It is necessary to check the country and postal-code settings in the user settings.
2. Detail screen [How to enter]
Press the DIG/ANA key while the Summary screen is displayed. Up to 6 detail screens (1 to 6) are displayed, one each time the DIG/ANA key is pressed. Each detail screen 1 to 6 corresponds with the EPG reception error logs from the top on the Summary screen. Press the ESC key.
[Description of the Detail screens]
012345678901234567890123456789012345678901234567 (EPG EURO) EPG Data Receive Err Details - 1 Date : 03/31 Start Time : 13:00 Host CH : 03
END Time : 13:30 P-ON Kind : Download
Data Receive Part Total Err : 000000 Pkt Rcv Num : 001853 Pkt Snd Num : 001853 Inv Line Err : 000000 Slice Cont : Auto EQ : OFF LV : -h Temporary Buffer Information Pool Num : 000000 Max Store : 000000 Discard Pkt : 000000 Use Num : 000000

Line 01

Display item
The rightmost figure represents the EPG Data Receive number of the current detail screen. Err Details-X This number corresponds to the order of the EPG reception error log from the top. Date Start Time END Time Host CH P-ON Kind : Month/day when reception started : Time when reception started : Time when reception ended : Data-receiving channel : Methods for acquiring the EPG data (host scanning and downloading) : Total numbers of errors during reception. The total number of Hamming Err, Trans Err and InvLine Err indicated on the Detail screen. A number 999,999 or greater is displayed as "999999." : Total number of received packages. A number 999,999 or greater is displayed as "999999." : Total number of packages that were sent to the application program among all the received packages. A number 999,999 or greater is displayed as "999999." : Total number of errors that were generated by receiving data from invalid lines. A number 999,999 or greater is displayed as "999999." : Slice level control Auto-Tu Con, Manual - Syscon. : Equalizer setting (ON, OFF) Only during initialization, host scanning is automatically executed to find the host broadcast.

Lines 03-05, Reception conditions
Lines 07-10, details on errors during reception

Total Err

Total Errors: If the total number of errors reaches two digits or greater, it is likely that EPG data acquisition failed. Display subscreen 1 of the first screen and check the electric field intensity from the AGC level. If the total number of received packages is 0, it is likely that the country and postal-code settings are wrong.

Pkt Rcv Num Pkt Snd Num

InvLine Err

Slice Cont EQ

: Slice level (10~30 hex) (Only when the slice Cont is Manual.)
Note: The data on lines 12-14 are for software development, not for service use.

7.1.8 AGING MODE

If symptoms regarding recording/ playback of discs and/or the HDD that your customer claimed are difficult to reproduce, they can be reproduced with a long-time test in Aging mode.
S T PREV CAE NEX SELECTION
Commercially available, recordable DVD-R and DVD-RW discs
When aging for the DVD-RW and HDD is executed, all recorded data on them will be erased. Commands from the remote control unit are accepted during Aging mode. If Aging mode is quit using the ESC key, indications on the FL display will return to normal display. Cancel timer settings before entering Aging mode. Set the recording rate beforehand. It cannot be changed during Aging mode. Press the DVD key to switch to DVD. Load a recordable disc. Select the input function of a recordable source. After disc detection is performed, press the ESC then REP.B keys on the remote control unit for servicing to enter Aging mode.
Press the ESC key on the remote control unit for servicing to quit Aging mode and return to Normal mode. Notes: If during recording: Recording is stopped. If during playback: Playback is paused. If during initialization: The unit stops after initialization is finished. (aging for RW only) If the tray is being opened/closed: The unit stops after the tray is opened/closed. (aging for RW only)
[Description of operation]
Aging for the DVD-RW/DVD-R Aging for the DVD-RW

Aging for the DVD-R

During Aging mode, the following operations are repeated in the order shown below. 1 The tray opens. 2 The tray closes. 3 Recording for 1 minute 4 Recording pause for 6 minutes 5 Recording stops. 6 Playback for 1 minute 7 Playback pause for 6 minutes 8 Playback stops. Note: A continuous test of the above operations is possible for approximately 23 hours. After 2 the tray closes, disc detection is performed, and if 99 titles have already been registered, the unit stops there. The number of loops is retained and indicated on the FL display. An error indication is retained as an OSD. During Aging, the number of loops is indicated on the FL display, as shown below. [AGING 0001]

1. Flow of HDD diagnosis

(1) Flowchart of HDD diagnosis
Check the HDD Information.

Is something wrong?

No Execute Self-Test.

Has an error occurred?

No Execute Extended Self-Test. Result of the diagnosis: Failure in HDD Measures to be taken: Replacement of HDD
Execute writing test, if required. Execute HDD Read/Write Check.
Result of the diagnosis: No abnormality
(2) Overview of the diagnosis items
HDD Information This is a display for checking the HDD information, such as the model name of the HDD, continuous power-on time, authentication status, and results of the diagnosis on the end of service life.

SELF TEST

This is a simplified diagnosis for the HDD. A serious failure in the HDD can be detected with this test. Time required for testing: Approx. 90 sec.

EXTENDED SELF TEST

This is a reading test across all sectors of the HDD. Data recorded on the HDD will not be erased, because no writing operation is performed. Time required for testing: Approx. 3 hours/160 GB

HDD Read / Write Check

This is a writing, reading, and comparing test across all sectors of the HDD. All data recorded on the HDD will be erased, because all the data are to be overwritten. Be sure to obtain your client's consent beforehand. Time required for testing: Approx. 11 hours/160 GB
2. How to start or terminate the diagnostic program
How to start/terminate the diagnostic program
Use the remote control unit for servicing. How to start: Press the "ESC", "CX", "0", and "1" keys simultaneously. How to terminate: Press the "ESC" key. Do NOT perform other operations on the unit while the HDD diagnosis is in progress. Although the diagnostic program is designed to function independently from the unit's functions, an operation on the unit during a diagnosis may cause a malfunction. The status of the unit recommended during diagnosis is as follows: All stop, no timer recording (including auto-recording), and Input selection to L1-L3.

3. Diagnosis procedures

Display the menu on the screen. The menu indicated below is displayed when the diagnostic program is started. To enter each mode, press the corresponding key "1"-"4" on the remote control unit for servicing. Tests to be executed 1 HDD Information: Check of the HDD information 2 S.M.A.R.T. DST: Executing a simplified test or a reading test of all data 3 HDD R/W Check: Executing a writing/reading test of all data. All data on the HDD will be erased if this test is executed. Note: "2. S.M.A.R.T. Attribute." is not to be used.

System Codec IC (Firmware)
Communication start with the Tuner/FL microcomputer.
Request for power off of system-control computer made to Tuner/FL microcomputer No System-control computer is turned off (entering standby) following request from Tuner/FL microcomputer
Waiting for communication to be established. Yes
Obtaining LD temperature data from drive. Is temperature below 59C?

Yes No

Key input and channel data transmitted to the system controller. And make displayed data by instructions from the system controller, and switch a channel.
Is ID check of drive OK? Yes
1 "CPRM ERR" displayed on FL display No 1 "HDD ERR" displayed on FL display 1: If both the drive ID check and starting/ID check of HDD failed, "CPRM ERR" is first displayed on FL display. *Note: The dictionary data for the HDD are stored on the hard disk when the firmware is downloaded. Therefore, when the HDD is replaced, be sure to download the firmware.
Is starting/ID check of HDD OK? Yes The version and content of the dictionary data on the hard disk are checked.* No

Is disc in? Yes

Is disc valid? Yes Repair required? Yes Playback requested? Yes Playback No Repair process

Tray Open

7.1.11 DISASSEMBLY
Note 1: Do NOT look directly into the pickup lens. The laser beam may cause eye injury. Note 2: Even if the unit shown in the photos and illustrations in this manual may differ from your product, the procedures described here are common. Note 3: For performing the diagnosis shown below, the following jigs for service is required: Emergency disc ejection rod (GGF1529) Flexible cable for service (GGD1284), (VKP2291), (GGD1437) Extension board (GGF1532 (A)), (GGF1532 (B))

Diagnosis of MAIN Assy

1 Bonnet Case S 2 Tray Panel EB

Remove the four screws.

Press the Press the
STANDBY/ON button to turn on the power. OPEN/CLOSE button to open the tray.
Remove the tray panel EB. Press the Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to close the tray. STANDBY/ON button to turn off the power.

Rear view

Remove the four screws. Remove the bonnet case S.

Tray panel EB

Bonnet case S
How to open the tray when the power cannot be turned on

MSMSTunerTunerEXTEXTEXTEXTEXTEXT32 10
GAIN SELECTOR 0, 2, 4, 6dB

20 SELECT 19 OUT1

0~-30.5dB/ 0, 5dB step -

18 OUT2

17 VCC 16 VRR

1/2 VCC

15 FILTER 14 AGND 13 SCL 12 SDA 11 DGND
AGND 0~-30.5dB/ 0, 5dB step - I2C LOGIC

Pin Discription No.

MS1 MS2 Tuner1 Tuner2 EXT11 EXT12 EXT21 EXT22 EXT31
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I O O I Music server input terminal Music server input terminal Tuner input terminal of ch1 Tuner input terminal of ch2 External 1 input terminal of ch1 External 1 input terminal of ch2 External 2 input terminal of ch1 External 2 input terminal of ch2 External 3 input terminal of ch1 External 3 input terminal of ch2 Ground terminal I2C BUS data terminal I2C BUS clock terminal GND terminal 1/2 VCC terminal Ripple rejection filter terminal Power supply terminal Volume output terminal of ch2 Volume output terminal of ch1 Slave address selection terminal
10 EXTDGND 12 SDA 13 SCL 14 AGND 15 FILTER 16 VRR 17 VCC

18 OUTOUTSELECT

LA73031V (JACB ASSY : IC401)
Video Input selector Block Diagram
CVBS-INV-DET-CTL 2 CVBS-INCOMPONENT-H 4 N.C. 5 Cb-IN 6 GAIN-CTL 7 C-IN1/Cr-INYOUT-SEL 9 C-INVCCC-INGNDC-INREG 15 C-ININSELY-ININSELY-ININSELY-IN3 22
SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP 0/6dB AMP LPF ON/OFF BUF SYNC LPF CLAMP SYNC SEP CLAMP PLS-GEN SYNC LPF CLAMP SYNC SEP V.SYNC SEP C.SYNC OUT V-DET CLAMP PULSE SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP SYNCTIP CLAMP PEDESTAL CLAMP BUF 0/6dB AMP LPF ON/OFF
44 CVBS-INV-DET OUT 42 CVBS-INVCCCVBS-INV-DET-FIL 38 CVBS-OUT/Cb-OUT 37 GNDV.SYNC OUT 35 VCCC.SYNC OUT

BUF 0/6dB AMP LPF ON/OFF

Sensitivity adjustment
PEDESTAL CLAMP BIAS BIAS BIAS BIAS
33 V-DET-IN 32 GNDC-OUT/Cr-OUT 30 VCCY-OUT 28 LPF-CTL 27 GNDY-INTEST MODE-CTL 24 Y-INSTAND-BY-H
The parts connected by wide lines operate even at standby mode.
7.3 CAUTIONS ON HANDLING THE HDD
(1) Cautions on Handling the HDD
The HDD is very sensitive to shocks and vibrations. Care must be taken especially during operation (when the power is on). The HDD is very sensitive to electrostatic charges. Rapid change in temperature or humidity may cause deterioration of the HDD. Note: After receiving damage caused by any above-mentioned factors, the HDD may operate normally for dozens or some hundreds of hours but then suddenly crash. If you are certain you have damaged a new repair part (HDD) while making repairs, do not use the part.

The HDD is about 10 times as sensitive to shock during operation than during nonoperation. Reference: Main specifications on damage to the HDD During operation During nonoperation <approx. 200 G Shock G (acceleration) Temperature change Moisture change <approx. 20 G Reference: Estimate value of falling distance vs. shock (G) when the HDD is dropped without protection
Falling distance Landing Granite surface surface Concrete Synthetic-resin- Antistatic coated table floor sponge 70 267
< 15C/hour < 20%/hour
0.5 inch / 12.7 mm 1.0 inch / 25.4 mm 2.0 inch / 50.8 mm 4.0 inch / 101.6 mm
(2) Cautions on handling the product on which the HDD is mounted or the HDD as a repair part, and examples of dangerous handling
[Cautions on handling the product on which the HDD is mounted] While the unit is turned on, the HDD is always in operation. Be sure NOT to impart shock to the unit. Examples of dangerous handling: while the power is on Bumping on the bonnet Dropping an object, such as a small screwdriver or remote control unit, onto the bonnet, or bumping an object against the cabinet Moving the unit by dragging Stacking another product on the unit Note: Be sure NOT to impart shock, such as bumping or hitting a screwdriver against the HDD, during diagnosis with the bonnet open. Examples of dangerous handling: while the power is off Imparting strong shock, although the HDD is more resistant to shock when the power is off Dropping the unit from a height of several centimeters, or after lifting one side of the unit up, then letting the unit drop. Do NOT move the unit immediately after the power is turned off. Wait at least 30 seconds after the indication on the FL display changed from POWER OFF to the clock indication before moving the unit. If the AC power cord is accidentally disconnected before turning the unit off, wait at least for one minute before moving it. In this case, damage to the HDD caused by sudden shutoff may be small, because the emergency relief mechanism is activated. However, if sudden shutoff occurrs during recording or playback, recorded data may be damaged. Be sure to check operations. [Cautions on handling the HDD as a repair part] 1. Handle the HDD in a safe environment: Handle the HDD over an antistatic pad that can also absorb shock. Wear wrist bands to prevent electrostatic charges generated in your body from affecting the HDD. 2. The following must be observed when handling the HDD: Handle one HDD at a time. Do NOT hold several HDDs at the same time. Grip the HDD on both sides so that you do not touch its terminals or circuit boards. Do NOT stack one HDD onto another HDD (even if the HDDs are protected in antistatic bags). Do NOT bump the HDDs against one another. Do NOT bump any tool, such as a screwdriver, or other hard object against the HDD. When a repair part (HDD) is transported and there is a large temperature difference between outdoors and indoors, to the indoor, leave it in its package for about a half day to gradually cool or warm the HDD to room temperature before unpacking it. [Notes on packing for shipment] When returning a defective HDD for analysis, handle with care as if it were a good product. Otherwise, the results of analysis may not be correct. When packing, use the antistatic bag and packing materials in which the repair part for service was delivered. Attach a copy of the slip for service or a memo stating symptoms in as much detail as possible.

is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. is a trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co. Ltd.
This recorder also supports the IECs Super VCD standard. Compared to the Video CD standard, Super VCD offers superior picture quality, and allows two soundtracks to be recorded. Super VCD also supports the widescreen size.
WMA (Windows Media Audio) compatibility
Super Video CD (Super VCD)

DVD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder will play and record DVD-R/RW discs. Compatible media:
The Windows Media logo printed on dicates that this recorder can playback Windows Media Audio content. WMA is an acronym for Windows Media Audio and refers to an audio compression technology developed by Microsoft Corporation. WMA content can be encoded by using Windows Media Player for Windows XP, Windows Media Player 9 or Windows MediaPlayer 10 series.
DVD-RW Ver. 1.1, Ver. 1.1 / 2x, Ver. 1.2 / 24x and Ver. 1.2 / 26x DVD-R Ver. 2.0 and Ver. 2.0 / 4x / 8x / 16x, and Ver. 2.1 18x / 116x Recording formats: DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode) Readable formats: DVD-R/RW: Video Recording (VR) format and DVDVideo format (Video mode)
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

JPEG file compatibility

Compatible formats: Baseline JPEG and EXIF 2.2* still image files *File format used by digital still cameras Sampling ratio: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Horizontal resolution: pixels Vertical resolution: pixels Progressive JPEG compatible: No File extensions:.jpg,.jpeg,.jif,.jfif (must be used for the recorder to recognize JPEG files do not use for other file types) File structure: The recorder can load up to 99 folders / 999 files at one time (if there are more files/folders that this on the disc then more can be reloaded)
Note that older models of DVD recorders and DVD writers may reject DVD-RW Ver. 1.2 discs and/or corrupt the data on the disc. If you want to share DVD-RW discs between this recorder and an older recorder/writer, we recommend using Ver. 1.1 discs.

CD-R/RW compatibility

This recorder cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discs. Readable formats: CD-Audio, Video CD/Super VCD, ISO 9660 CD-ROM* containing MP3, WMA or JPEG files * ISO 9660 Level 1 or 2 compliant. CD physical format: Mode1, Mode2 XA Form1. Romeo and Joliet file
PC-created disc compatibility
Discs recorded using a personal computer may not be playable in this unit due to the setting of the application software used to create the disc. In these particular instances, check with the software publisher for more detailed information. Discs recorded in packet write mode (UDF format) are not compatible with this recorder. Check the DVD-R/RW or CD-R/RW software disc boxes for additional compatibility information.

05 Using the GUIDE Plus+ electronic program guide
The GUIDE Plus+ system. 38 Using the GUIDE Plus+ system. 38 Areas. 40 GUIDE Plus+ FAQ and troubleshooting. 47

10 Using the Jukebox

Copying CDs to the HDD. 90 Playing music from the Jukebox. 91 Editing Jukebox albums. 91

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11 The PhotoViewer

Playing a slideshow. 93

12 The Disc Setup menu
Introduction. Basic settings. Initialize settings. Finalize settings. Optimize HDD. Initialize HDD. 96 96
13 The Video/Audio Adjust menu
Setting the picture quality for TV and external inputs. 97 Setting the picture quality for disc playback. 98 Audio DRC. 99
14 The Initial Setup menu
Using the Initial Setup menu. 100
15 Additional information
Resetting the recorder. Setting up the remote to control your TV. Screen sizes and disc formats. Minimum copying times. Troubleshooting. Frequently asked questions. About DV. Manual recording modes. Language code list. Country/Area code list. On-screen displays and recorder displays. Handling discs. Cleaning the pickup lens. Condensation. Hints on installation. Glossary. Specifications. 123

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Before you start

Chapter 1

Features
Built-in GUIDE Plus+ electronic program guide The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen TV programming guide. You can see whats on TV today and in the coming week, search TV listings for certain categories of program or by your own keywords, and even set the recorder to record programs with the press of a single button.
HDD HDD recording Record up to 711 hours of video (in MN1 mode) on the DVR-630H-Ss internal 250 GB (gigabyte) hard disk (HDD). (Up to 455 hours on the DVR-530H-Ss 160 GB HDD.) HDD Chase play VR mode Using chase play you can start watching a recording from the beginning, while continuing to record. For example, you could set a timer recording for a program that youre going to miss the first 15 minutes of, then start watching while the recorder is still recording the program 15 minutes ahead of you.
Simultaneous recording and playback

VR mode HDD

HDD and DVD playback and recording are completely independent. For example, you can record a broadcast program to a recordable DVD, while watching another recording you already made on the same DVD. On-screen Help Use the HELP button on the remote control to display a help screen for the current operation. Disc Navigator The on-screen Disc Navigator makes finding your way around the contents of a disc or the HDD easy. For recordable DVD and HDD content, moving thumbnail images are displayed for ease of use. The Disc Navigator is also where you can edit HDD and recordable DVD content. Home Menu The Home Menu gives you on-screen access to all the recorders features in one convenient place, from setting up the recorder, to programming a timer recording and editing a recording. Progressive scan-compatible Compared to standard interlaced video, progressive scan effectively doubles the amount of video information fed to your TV or monitor. The result is a stable, flicker-free image. (Check your TV/monitor for compatibility with this feature.) Cinema-style surround sound in your home Connect this recorder to a Dolby Digital and/or DTScompatible AV amp/receiver to enjoy full surround sound effects from Dolby Digital and DTS DVD discs. Easy Timer Recording Setting the recorder to record a program is simple from the Easy Timer Recording screen. Set the channel to record and the recording quality, then graphically set the start and end times of the recording. Thats it!

Note on copying: Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners.

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Whats in the box
Please confirm that the following accessories are in the box when you open it. Remote control AA/R6P dry cell batteries x2 Audio/video cable (red/white/yellow) G-LINK cable RF antenna cable Power cable These operating instructions Warranty card
Important Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: Dont mix new and old batteries together. Dont use different kinds of batteries together although they may look similar, different batteries may have different voltages. Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each battery match the indications in the battery compartment. Remove batteries from equipment that isnt going to be used for a month or more. When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instructions rules that apply in your country or area.
Putting the batteries in the remote control
1 Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control.

Using the remote control

Please keep in mind the following when using the remote control: Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit. Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the units remote sensor. Remote controllers for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remotes for other equipment located close to this unit. Replace the batteries when you notice a fall off in the operating range of the remote. When the batteries run down or you change the batteries, the remote control mode and TV preset codes are automatically reset. See Remote Control Mode on page 106 and Setting up the remote to control your TV on page 109 to reset them. Use within the operating range in front of the remote control sensor on the front panel, as shown.

If you only have a decoder, connect it to this recorder and your TV as shown on this page. 1 Using the setup on this page you can: Record scrambled channels received using the recorders built-in TV tuner. Important Do not connect this recorder through your VCR, satellite receiver or cable box. Always connect each component directly to your TV or AV amplifier/receiver. 1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels.
SCART AV CONNECTOR ANTENNA IN
2 Use a SCART cable (not supplied) to connect the AV1(RGB)-TV AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your TV. This enables you to watch discs.
3 Use another SCART cable to connect the AV2(INPUT 1/DECODER) AV connector to a SCART AV connector on your decoder box. This enables you to record scrambled TV channels.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y R AV 2 (INPUT 1/DECODER) L R AV 1 (RGB) TV L PR
Note 1 In order to use this setup, you will need to make the following settings from the Initial Setup menu: Set the AV2/L1 In setting to Decoder from the Initial Setup menu (see AV2/L1 In on page 102). From the Manual CH Setting screen, set the Decoder setting for the scrambled channels to On (see Manual CH Setting on page 101).

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Connecting to an AV amplifier/receiver
To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the digital optical output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection for compatibility with all discs and sources. Youll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amplifier/receiver. Use the ordinary video output (as shown here), or the S-video output. Important Noise may be output from your speakers if the recorder is not set up to work with your AV amplifier/receiver properly (see Audio Out Settings on page 103).

VIDEO IN

AUDIO/VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT DIGITAL IN

AV amp/ receiver

1 Connect RF antenna cables as shown. This enables you to watch and record TV channels. 2 Connect one of the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack on this recorder to an optical digital input on your AV amplifier/receiver. This enables you to listen to multichannel surround sound. 3 Connect the analog AUDIO OUTPUT and VIDEO OUTPUT jacks on this recorder to an analog audio and video input on your AV amplifier/receiver. 4 Connect the AV amplifier/receivers video output to a video input on your TV.

CH +/ buttons on the remote Number buttons on the remote For example, to select channel 4, press 4 then ENTER; for channel 34, press 3, 4, ENTER.1 +/ buttons on the front panel
Note 1. Channel presets are numbered 199.

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Switching between TV and DVD
When the recorder is stopped or recording you can choose whether to have the audio/video from the built-in TV tuner (or external input) play on your TV (DVD mode), or watch the channel that the TV is currently set to (TV mode). During playback or when a menu is being displayed onscreen, the sound and video is always routed to your TV and is unaffected by the TV/DVD mode setting. Note that the recorder must be connected to your TV using a SCART cable to be able to use this feature.
Important Throughout this manual, the term DVD means playback-only DVD-Video discs and DVD-R/RW. If a function is specific to a particular kind of DVD disc, it is specified. Some DVD-Video discs dont allow certain playback controls to operate at certain points in the disc. This is not a malfunction. 1 Press STANDBY/ON to switch on. Also turn on your TV and make sure that it is set to the correct video input. 2 Press HDD to playback from the HDD, or DVD to play a DVD. If playing video from the HDD, skip to step 5 below. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.

TV/DVD

Press TV/DVD to switch between TV mode and DVD mode.

Basic playback

This section shows you how to use your recorder for playback of discs (DVD, CD, etc.), and for playback of video from the HDD. More playback features, such as repeat and program play, are covered in Playback on page 61.
4 Load a disc. Load a disc with the label side facing up, using the disc tray guide to align the disc (if youre loading a doublesided DVD-Video disc, load it with the side you want to play face down). If you want to play a DTS audio CD, please first read the note on page 34. 5 Press PLAY to start playback. If youre playing a DVD-Video or Video CD, a disc menu may appear when you start playback. Use the / / / buttons and ENTER to navigate DVD disc menus, and the number buttons and ENTER for Video CD menus. When playing video from the HDD, playback will automatically stop after the end of a title is reached. See the following sections for more details on playing specific kinds of discs. 6 To stop playback, press STOP.
7 When youve finished using the recorder, eject the disc and switch the recorder back into standby. To open/close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE. Remove the disc before putting the recorder into standby.
Press STANDBY/ON to switch the recorder into standby.

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Playing DVD discs
The table below shows the basic playback controls for DVD-Video, and recordable DVD discs.

Action bar Information box Menu bar

Video window

Information Panel
Grid Displays TV listings information for the next seven days by channel and time. Menu bar Gives access to the various areas of the GUIDE Plus+ system. Information box Shows short program descriptions or help menus. Action bar Color-coded Action buttons change function depending on the area. Video window Allows you to continue watching the current program while using the GUIDE Plus+ system. Information panels Display program promotions or instructions on the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Legal Notice

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
Note 1 The GUIDE Plus+ system cant be used when the Input Line System is set to 525 System (see also Input Line System on page 100).

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Navigating GUIDE Plus+
The table below shows a summary of the remote buttons youll use to navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Key ENTER Number buttons /
What it does Press to conrm a selection or to leave the GUIDE Plus+ screen. Use for numeric entry. Press to select the previous/next page of information (in the grid, for example). Press to select the previous/next day.

One-Button-Record

The RED Action button (Record) is visible anytime you can highlight a program title, including from the Grid, after a search, or in your recommendations in the My TV area. The program name, date, channel, recording start and end times are all set automatically when you set a timer recording using One-Button-Record. You can edit the settings if you want to anytime before the recording is due to start (see Editing a scheduled recording on page 43). 1 Use the / / program title. / buttons to highlight a

TIMER REC

What it does Press to access GUIDE Plus+ (also use to exit GUIDE Plus+). / Use to navigate screens (highlight an item). Action buttons that change functionality depending on the Area. Press to jump directly to the Menu bar. Press to go directly to the Schedule area. Press to display extended information for the current program.
2 Press the RED Action button (Record). The program is now set for recording. When the program is due to start, the recorder will switch to the correct channel and start recording1. You can review the shows you have set to record in the Schedule Area (see also The Schedule Area on page 43).
RED, GREEN, YELLOW, BLUE MENU TIMER REC
Note 1 Please note that recording times set using the GUIDE Plus+ system do not automatically change to reflect any changes that may occur in the program broadcast schedules.

Restrictions on video recording
You cannot record copy-protected video using this recorder. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will pause automatically and an error message will be displayed onscreen. Video that is copy-once only can only be recorded on the HDD or in VR mode (see below). When recording a TV broadcast or through an external input, you can display copy control information on screen. (see Displaying disc information on-screen on page 35).
CPRM is a copy protection/scrambling system developed for the recording of copy once broadcast programs. CPRM stands for Content Protection for Recordable Media. This recorder is CPRM compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programs, but you cannot then make a copy of those recordings. CPRM recordings can only be made on CPRM-compatible DVD-R (ver. 2.0/8x or higher) or DVD-RW (ver. 1.1 or higher) discs formatted in VR mode or on the HDD. DVD CPRM recordings can only be played on players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
Recording equipment and copyright
Recording equipment should be used only for lawful copying and you are advised to check carefully what is lawful copying in the country in which you are making a copy. Copying of copyright material such as films or music is unlawful unless permitted by a legal exception or consented to by the rightowners. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Recorded audio

In all except the LPCM mode, sound is recorded in two channel Dolby Digital format. When set to LPCM, sound is recorded in high quality, uncompressed Linear PCM format. If the broadcast audio is bilingual and you are recording in Video mode or to the HDD with the HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode On, or on the LPCM setting, use the Bilingual Recording setting (page 102) to select the A/L or B/R audio channel to record before recording starts. In other cases, both channels of a bilingual broadcast will be recorded and you can switch on playback.

Preventing use of the recorder before a timer recording (child lock)
You can make all the front panel and remote control buttons inoperative using the child lock feature. This is useful when you set a timer recording and want to make sure that the timer settings are not changed before recording has finished. 1 If the recorder is on, switch it into standby.
2 Press and hold STOP on the front panel for three seconds to lock the controls. The front panel display briefly shows LOCK. If any buttons are pressed on the remote or front panel, LOCK is briefly displayed again.

REC STOP REC

To unlock the recorder, press and hold STOP on the front panel for three seconds until the display shows UNLOCK. To cancel a timer recording when the recorder is locked, first unlock the recorder (see above), then press and hold REC for three seconds.
Moving the end time by 30-minute blocks
1 During timer recording, press and hold REC for three seconds. The timer indicator disappears from the front panel display. 2 Press REC repeatedly to extend recording in 30 minute increments.

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Timer recording FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions Even though the timer is set, the recorder doesnt start recording! Check that the disc loaded or HDD is recordable, not locked (see Lock Disc on page 95), and that there are fewer than 99/999 titles already on the DVD/HDD. The recorder wont let me enter a timer program! Why not? You cant enter a timer program if the clock isnt set. What happens when two or more timer programs overlap? Basically, the program with the earlier recording start time has priority. However, the recorder will start recording the program with the later start time after the earlier program is finished. If two programs have the same times (but different channels, for example), the program set most recently takes priority. If VPS/PDC is active for two timer programs that are programmed to start at the same time, then the program that actually starts first takes priority.
A feature called Chase Play makes it possible to watch a recording in progress (DVD or HDD) from the start of the recording (as in, playback is chasing the recording). For example, perhaps you have to miss the first 30 minutes of a movie on TV; you can start recording, then start watching the movie, from the beginning, while the recorder is still recording 30 minutes ahead of you. In fact, youre not just limited to watching the recording in progress; you can watch anything else already on the DVD or HDD by selecting it from the Disc Navigator screen (see Using the Disc Navigator with recordable discs and the HDD on page 62). Important Note that you must use a DVD-RW Ver. 1.1 / 2x or Ver. 1.2 disc to be able to use this feature. You may not be able to use this feature with a DVD-RW disc that was first initialized on another recorder. Chase playback is not possible using a VR mode DVD-R disc. During recording, press PLAY to start playback from the beginning of the current recording 1, or press DISC NAVIGATOR and select another title to play from there. You can use all the usual playback controls, such as pause, slow-motion play, scan2 and skip. To stop playback, press continue). To stop recording, press continue). STOP (recording will STOP REC (playback will

1h00m(1.0G)

2 Use the / buttons to select Style, Sort Order or Genre, then press ENTER to see the available view options. Style Select four or eight titles per screen view
Disc Navigator (HDD) 10Titles 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM 2ch SP 11/29Mon 3/12 Pr 4 SP 2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) 20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP 2h00m(1.0G) 3 22:00 THU 2/12 22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP 1h00m(1.0G) 7 HDD SP Remain 30h30m 19:00 MON 29/11 19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP 1h00m(1.0G)
Disc Navigator (HDD) 4 Titles 9 Recent First 8 All Genres 7 HDD SP Remain 30h30m 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM 2ch 11/29Mon 3/12 Pr 4 SP

10Titles

SP Style 4 Titles 4 Titles Titles Titles
2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) 20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP 2h00m(1.0G) 22:00 THU 2/12 22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP 1h00m(1.0G) 19:00 MON 29/11 19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP 1h00m(1.0G)
Sort order Cancel Recent First NEW first Genre All Genres All Genres
Use the / buttons to display the previous/ next page of titles, if there are more titles than can fit on to the screen. You can change the style and order in which titles are displayed from the view options menu. See below for more on this.

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Sort Order Sort by date (most recent first), unwatched first, title name or recording date (oldest first)
Disc Navigator (HDD) Recent first 4 Titles New first 4 Titles By title 2 Sort order By rec.date Recent First NEW first Cancel Genre 3 All Genres All Genres 7 HDD SP Remain 30h30m Style 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM 2ch 11/29Mon 3/12 Pr 4 SP 10Titles
Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discs
DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3
1 Press HOME MENU and select Disc Navigator from the on-screen display. Alternatively, for a CD, Video CD, Super VCD or WMA/ MP3 disc, you can press DISC NAVIGATOR, which takes you straight to the Disc Navigator screen.
Disc Navigator GUIDE Plus+ Easy Timer
Genre Display all genres or just a selected genre
Disc Navigator (HDD) Style All Genres 4 Titles 4 Titles No Category

Movies Sport

Play Mode
10Titles 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM SP 11/29Mon 3/12 Pr 4 2ch

Photo Viewer

2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) 20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP 2h00m(1.0G) 22:00 THU 2/12 22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP 1h00m(1.0G)

Sort order

Recent First Children NEW first Genre

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2 Select what you want to play. Use the / / / to highlight items and ENTER to select. Depending on the type of disc you have loaded, the Disc Navigator looks slightly different. When a DVD is loaded, titles are shown on the left, chapters on the right. Select a title, or a chapter within a title. When a CD or Video CD/Super VCD1 is loaded, a list of the tracks is displayed. When a WMA/MP3 disc is loaded, a list of folders and tracks is displayed (as shown below). Select a folder or a track within a folder.

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Frame advance/frame reverse
You can advance or back up video on a DVD disc or the HDD frame-by-frame. With Video CD/Super VCDs, you can only use frame advance.1

During playback, press

PAUSE.
1 Press PLAY MODE to display the Play Mode menu screen.
Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program Time Search Title Search Chapter Search
or to back up or advance one frame. Press Hold down or for continuous frame reverse/ frame advance. To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

The Play Mode menu

You can also access the Play Mode menu from the Home Menu (press HOME MENU). 2 Use the / / / and ENTER to navigate. To exit the Play Mode menu, press HOME MENU or PLAY MODE.
The Play Mode menu gives you access to search functions, repeat and program play functions. Important You cant use the Play Mode features with Video CD/ Super VCDs playing in PBC mode, or while a DVD disc menu is being displayed. For other restrictions, see the following sections.

Search Mode

The Search Mode feature lets you start playback from a specified point in a disc by time2 or by title/chapter/ folder/track number. Select Search Mode from the Play Mode menu. Select one of the search options.
Note 1. The picture quality when using frame reverse is not as good as frame advance. Depending on the disc, normal playback may automatically resume when a new chapter is reached on a DVD disc. 2.When using time search, playback may occasionally start slightly before or after the time you input.

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3 Use the number buttons to enter a title/chapter/ folder/track number or the search time (in hours, minutes & seconds).
Play Mode Search Mode A-B Repeat Repeat Program Time Search Title Search Chapter Search Input Time 0.00.00
3 With B (Loop End) highlighted, press ENTER at the point you want the loop to end. Playback immediately jumps back to the start point and plays the loop round and round. When playing a DVD-Video/Video mode DVD, or from the HDD, the start and end points of the loop must be in the same title. 4 To resume normal playback, select Off from the A-B Repeat menu. You can also press CLEAR to cancel A-B Repeat play if no menu OSD (such as the Play Mode menu) is displayed.
Time Search (HDD, DVD): For example, for 25 minutes into the current title, press 2, 5, 0, 0. For 1 hour and 15 minutes and 20 seconds into the title, press 1, 1, 5, 2, 0. Time Search (Video CD): For example, for 2 minutes and 30 seconds into the current track, press 2, 3, 0. Title/Chapter/Folder/Track Search: For example, for track 6, press 6. Alternatively, you can use the / buttons. 4 Press ENTER. Tip You can often select what you want to watch on a DVD disc from the disc menu. Press MENU or TOP MENU to display the disc menu. Time search doesnt work with CDs and Super VCDs.

HDD genres

The large capacity of the HDD means that there may be many hours of video in the recorder. To help you organize your HDD video content you can assign different genres to titles. There are nine genres in total, including five user-definable ones that you can name as you like.

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Create

Play List only

HDD Video mode VR mode
Use this function to create a Play List and add titles to it. Before you can use this command, make sure that the Play List is switched on in the view options panel on the left. 1 Select Create from the command menu panel.

Disc Navigator (DVD)

Play Erase 2h00m(1.0G) Edit
Use this function to erase unwanted titles. When you erase titles from the HDD or Original titles from a VR mode DVD-RW, the available recording space increases accordingly. Erasing a title from a Video mode DVD-RW disc increases the available recording time only if it is the last title on the disc. Erasing Play List titles, or titles from a DVD-R, VR mode or Video mode, will not result in any more free space on the disc. Highlight the title you want to erase. Select Erase from the command menu panel.

No title

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Make Playlist

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3 Select Yes to confirm or No to cancel, then press ENTER. Tip You can erase a title quickly by pressing CLEAR when the title is highlighted. Confirm the edit by pressing ENTER.
2 Select a title to add to the Play List. Use the / buttons to highlight an Original title then press ENTER to add it to the Play List. 3 When youve added all the titles you want, select Cancel from the command menu panel to get back to the Disc Navigator screen.
Use this function to start playback of a title. 1 Highlight the title you want to play.
You can give titles new names of up to 64 characters long for VR mode and HDD recordings, and up to 40 characters for Video mode recordings. 1 Highlight the title you want to name (or rename). 2 Select Edit > Title Name from the command menu panel.
Disc Navigator (HDD) 10Titles 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM SP Play 11/29Mon 3/12 Pr 4 2ch name Title SP
Erase 2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) Set Thumbnail Erase Section Edit 20:00 FRI 3/12 Divide 20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP Chapter Edit 2h00m(1.0G) Multi-Mode Set Genre
2 Select Play from the command menu panel. Playback of the title you selected starts.
Disc Navigator (HDD) 10Titles 23:00 MON 7:00PM 11/29 FRI 3/12 23:00 Fri 7:00PM SP Play 11/29Mon 3/12 Pr 4 2ch SP
Erase 2h00m(1.0G) 2h00m(1.0G) Edit
4 Titles 9 Recent First 8 All Genres 7 HDD SP Remain 30h30m
20:00 FRI 3/12 20:00 Fri 3/12 Pr 9 SP
2h00m(1.0G) 22:00 THU 2/12 Genre Name 22:00 Thu 2/12 Pr 7 SP 1h00m(1.0G) Multi-Mode 19:00 MON 29/11 19:00 Mon 29/11 Pr 2 SP 1h00m(1.0G)

Audio In Settings Nicam Select NICAM Regular Audio Tuner Level Normal Compression External Audio Stereo Bilingual Record the NICAM audio in a NICAM broadcast. Record the non-NICAM audio in a NICAM broadcast. (You can still switch the audio to record using the AUDIO button before recording.) Standard setting. Use if the audio level from the built-in tuner is excessive, causing distortion. Select if the audio from the currently selected external input is standard stereo. Select if each channel carries a separate soundtrack.
When the external audio is from the DV input, an audio subcode channel within the DV audio tells the recorder whether the audio is stereo or bilingual. This has priority over the setting you make here.

Bilingual Recording

Record the left (A) channel of a bilingual source when recording to HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode ON, to DVD in Video mode or in LPCM mode, from an external source. As above, but for right (B) channel recording.
When recording bilingual audio to DVD in VR mode (except in LPCM mode), or to HDD with HDD Recording Format set to Video Mode Off (except in LPCM mode), both audio channels are recorded and you can switch to the one you want on playback.

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Setting DV Input
Options Stereo 1 Stereo 2 Mix
Explanation Select to use the live audio track (recorded during the video shoot) from a camcorder that supports two stereo audio tracks. Select to use the overdubbed audio track from a camcorder that supports two stereo audio tracks. Select one of the three settings to use a mix of the two stereo audio tracks. Adjust the input level separately for each of the external inputs from 6dB to +6dB in steps of 3dB.
Input Level (L1L2) Audio Out Settings Digital Out
-6dB +6dB (default: 0 dB)
Activates the digital audio output. Deactivates the digital audio output.
When set to Off, all the following Audio Out settings are grayed out.

Dolby Digital Out

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital PCM
Output a Dolby Digital signal when a Dolby Digital source is being played. Convert Dolby Digital sources to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected equipment doesnt have a Dolby Digital decoder. Output a DTS signal when a DTS source is being played. Switch off the digital output when a DTS source is being played. Use when your connected equipment doesnt have a DTS decoder. In this case, use the analog audio outputs.

DTS Out

96 kHz PCM Out

96 kHz 96 kHz

48 kHz
Convert 96 kHz digital audio sources to 48 kHz output. Use if your connected equipment doesnt support 96 kHz sampling rate. Output 96 kHz digital audio when a 96 kHz source is being played. Output an MPEG audio signal when a source using MPEG audio is being played.

MPEG Out

MPEG MPEG PCM
Convert sources with MPEG audio to Linear PCM output. Use if your connected equipment doesnt have an MPEG audio decoder.
Language Settings OSD Language English available languages Audio Language English available languages Other Sets the language of the on-screen displays to English. Choose from the languages displayed for the on-screen displays. Sets the default audio language for DVD-Video playback to English. Choose from the languages displayed to set the default audio language for DVD-Video playback. Select to set the default audio language to something other than the ones listed. See Selecting other languages for language options on page 108.
Discs do not necessarily have audio in your selected language. Also, some discs override the Audio Language preference.

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Setting Subtitle Language
Options English available languages Other
Explanation Sets the default subtitle language for DVD-Video playback to English. Choose from the languages displayed to set the default subtitle language for DVD-Video playback. Select to set the default subtitle language to something other than the ones listed. See Selecting other languages for language options on page 108.
Discs do not necessarily have subtitles in your selected menu language. Also, some discs override the Subtitle Language preference.

Auto Language

On this setting: DVD-Video discs whose main audio track is in your default language will play using that language, without subtitles. Discs whose main audio track is not in your default language but that have a subtitle track in your default language will play the original audio track with subtitles. Select to play DVD-Video discs according to your audio and subtitle language preferences.
For Auto Language to be effective, the Audio Language and Subtitle Language options must be set to the same language.

DVD Menu Language

w/Subtitle Language English available languages Other
Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to the same as that set for the subtitle language. Sets the language of DVD-Video menus to English. Choose from the displayed languages to set the default language for DVD-Video menus. Select to set the DVD menu language to something other than the ones listed. See Selecting other languages for language options on page 108.
Discs do not necessarily have menus in your selected menu language.

Subtitle Display

On Off Assist Subtitle
Select to have discs display subtitles according to your Subtitle Language and Auto Language preferences. Select to switch off subtitle display. Select to display special additional assistive subtitles, where available.

Hints on installation

We want you to enjoy using this unit for years to come, so please bear in mind the following points when choosing a suitable location for it:
Use in a well-ventilated room. Place on a solid, flat, level surface, such as a table, shelf or stereo rack.
Use in a place exposed to high temperatures or humidity, including near radiators and other heatgenerating appliances. Place on a window sill or other place where the recorder will be exposed to direct sunlight. Use in a dusty or damp environment or in a room where it will be exposed to excessive cigarette smoke. Place directly on top of an amplifier, or other component in your stereo system that becomes hot in use. Use near a television or monitor as you may experience interferenceespecially if the television uses an indoor antenna. Use in a kitchen or other room where the recorder may be exposed to smoke or steam. Use on a thick rug or carpet, or cover with cloththis may prevent proper cooling of the unit. Place on an unstable surface, or one that is not large enough to support all four of the units feet.

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DRM (Digital Rights Management)

Glossary

Analog audio
An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio.
DRM (Digital Rights Management) copy protection is a technology designed to prevent unauthorized copying by restricting playback, etc. of material on devices other the PC (or other WMA recording equipment) used to record it. For detailed information, please see the instruction manuals or help files that came with your PC (or other WMA recording equipment) and/or software.

Aspect ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high).
DTS stands for Digital Theater System. DTS is a surround system different from Dolby Digital that has become a popular surround sound format for movies. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Chapter

Just as a book is split up into several chapters, a title on the HDD/a DVD disc is usually divided into chapters. See also Title.

Dynamic range

The difference between the quietest and loudest sounds possible in an audio signal (without distorting or getting lost in noise). Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks are capable of a wide dynamic range, delivering dramatic cinema-like effects.

Digital audio

An indirect representation of sound by numbers. During recording, the sound is measured at discrete intervals (44,100 times a second for CD audio) by an analog-todigital converter, generating a stream of numbers. On playback, a digital-to-analog converter generates an analog signal based on these numbers. See also Sampling frequency and Analog audio.