Grundig GDR 5530 HDD, User Manual

Page 1: ...DVD RECORDER GDR 5530 HDD ENGLISH...

Page 2: ...el Editor 21 Setting the ShowView System 26 Easier Application Access Contents Menu 27 Introducing Contents Menu 28 Using Contents Menu 29 On Screen Input Keypad 30 Introducing On Screen Input Keypad...

Page 3: ...ation Menu 70 Subtitle 70 DivX VOD 71 Step 1 Applying for a User Account 71 Step 2 Registering Your DVD Recorder 71 Step 3 Selecting Video Files 72 Step 4 Playing Video Files 72 Editing Introducing Ed...

Page 4: ...SAGE Unplug this product during lightning storms or when it is not used for long periods of time 13 CART Use only cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the prod...

Page 5: ...SCAN OUTPUTS NOTICE REQUIREMENTS CONSUMERS SHOULD NOTE THAT NOT ALL HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION SETS ARE FULLY COMPATIBLE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND MAY CAUSE ARTIFACTS TO BE DISPLAYED IN THE PICTURE IN CAS...

Page 6: ...ies This symbol indicates that used electrical and electronic equipment requires special handling when the unit is to be discarded Please send the unwanted unit to a waste collection recycling center...

Page 7: ...ion to specific conditions Important Used to remind users before applying a particular function What You Need to Do Used to present a process overview Getting Help Using the Manual 1 Please see the Qu...

Page 8: ...SLP Super Long Play 6 hours Just Fit Depending on the storage capacity available on disc For Timer Recording only Using Easy Guider Record p 35 Recording p 45 Timer Recording There is no need to worr...

Page 9: ...t your home videos to discs or create a copy of your digital photo albums MPEG 4 Videos Now you can play MPEG 4 videos on this DVD recorder and enjoy a better viewing experience with your TV Digital V...

Page 10: ...already used Rewritable RW or RW discs on the other hand allow users to erase recordings and then to add new ones to the same section repeatedly Format Rewritability Disc Type Minus Recordable Write...

Page 11: ...t 1 Check whether all the accessories are included in your package box c Remote Control 1 c Batteries 2 c Audio Video Cable 1 c Power Cord 1 Not available in all models c Antenna Cable 1 c SCART Cable...

Page 12: ...hows operation informtion 6 EJECT button Opens or closes the disc tray 7 PLAYBACK button Starts the playback 8 STOP button Stops playback or recording 9 HDD DVD button Chancges DVD recorder s current...

Page 13: ...8 1 VHF UHF IN OUT jacks Connects antenna cables 2 SCART IN jack Connects the output of external equipment via SCART cable 3 SCART OUT jack Connects the input of external equipment via SCART cable 4...

Page 14: ...t menu 14 HDD DVD button Press to switch between HDD and DVD mode 15 SETUP button Press to display the System Setup menu 16 POWER button Press to switch on or off the recorder 17 CH 5 CH 6buttons Pres...

Page 15: ...VD Recorder Before you start 1 Do not plug the AC power cord into the outlet until all other connections are made 2 It is recommended that you connect VIDEO OUT jack of the DVD recorder directly to th...

Page 16: ...he DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack on the DVD recorder to the digital optical input on a stereo amplifier or a receiver Step 2 Connecting the Video Cable Option 1 Using SCART Cable Use a SCART cable to conne...

Page 17: ...F IN jack on the television 3 Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART IN jack on the DVD recorder to the SCART OUT jack on the CANAL decoder 4 Use a SCART cable to connect the SCART OUT jack on the DVD...

Page 18: ...n your remote control to make selection and confirm it with the ENTER button Guide to Complete System Setup Menu p 90 Front AV Composite HQ SP LP EP SLP Recording Before you start 1 Check whether the...

Page 19: ...e main menu 6 Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the Setup menu Note Available language versions vary depending on model types For the Menu Audio and Subtitle options the selected preference is appli...

Page 20: ...to the original mode in just a few seconds 5 When completed press3to return to the main menu 6 Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the Setup menu Setting System Time 1 Press SETUP to display the Setu...

Page 21: ...Stream when your amplifier has an integrated Dolby Digital decoder 4 If you would like to enable disable the DTS Digital Theater System supporting feature offered by your discs press 56 to select DTS...

Page 22: ...press3to return to the main menu 6 Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the Setup menu Setting TV Channels To record the TV program you want to watch it is important that you set up a list of recogniza...

Page 23: ...ss3to return to the main menu 6 Press 3 or SETUP to completely exit the Setup menu Note When the Scan Channel function is activated the TV channels are scanned and stored in a spe cific order If your...

Page 24: ...activated by pressing the SETUP button on the remote control Before you start 1 Please complete the basic system settings introduced in the previous section first Using Channel Editor Channel Editor o...

Page 25: ...press 5634 to select Exit or another option to continue then press ENTER Inserting TV Channels 1 Press 56 to select a channel from the list press ENTER 2 Press 56 to select Insert then press ENTER AXN...

Page 26: ...el selected will then be switched on or off 3 To switch on or off other channels repeat steps 1 2 to complete the settings Swapping TV Channels 1 Press 56 to select a channel from the list then press...

Page 27: ...select a channel from the list then press ENTER 2 Press 56 to select Frequency then press ENTER 3 The dialogue box for entering the channel frequency will appear Press 5634 or number buttons 0 9 to e...

Page 28: ...Note If you have not completed the channel scanning process before you select this option a dialogue box asking you to do so will appear Press34 to select desired application then press ENTER If you...

Page 29: ...ke use of the ShowView system for future timer recording settings 1 Press TV MODE or press SOURCE to set TV as the signal source By default pressing TV MODE allows you to switch to TV directly However...

Page 30: ...ther the remote control works Are the batteries being installed Easier Application Access This chapter introduces three specially designed interfaces which aim to offer you a more convenient and hassl...

Page 31: ...tories in the source medium For example if you organize your music and picture files as follows Root C A D1 jpg C2 jpg C1 jpg B2 mp3 B1 mp3 A2 mp3 A1 mp3 these files will be regrouped and displayed as...

Page 32: ...ss4 PLAY to start playback 2 Indicates the album name 3 Indicates the number of files contained in the album 4 Indicates a default album which groups together files which are not included in any speci...

Page 33: ...6 If you have selected the music or picture file catalogue press 5634 to select desired album Press 4 PLAY to start playback or press ENTER to go to the selected album 7 Press 5634 to select desired t...

Page 34: ...n on the entry bar 8 Indicates the function of discarding changes and returning to the previous page 9 Indicates the function of inserting space 10 Indicates the function of quitting the applica tion...

Page 35: ...llows you to delete character by character in a backward direction then press ENTER If you want to delete all the characters you have entered press 5634 to select Clear then press ENTER 5 When complet...

Page 36: ...Video or VCD Image of the disc being played will be shown If you have been listening to an audio CD The display window will be blank If you have been browsing pictures A Picture icon will be shown Not...

Page 37: ...ress 56 to select DVD or HDD as the source medium then press ENTER 3 Press 56 to select Picture then press ENTER 4 Press 5634 to select a file album you wish to play then press ENTER 5 Press 5634 to s...

Page 38: ...uick Preparation or Full Preparation then press ENTER Recording_01_03 If you use blank CD R RW discs you will need to format the discs before recording Press 5634 to select a suitable format then pres...

Page 39: ...disc or on the hard drive 4 Check whether the channel scanning process for your TV is completed Setting TV Channels p 19 Important If you use blank DVD RW discs you will need to format the discs befo...

Page 40: ...n and duration of preset TV channel recordings If a TV program starts earlier than is scheduled the DVD recorder will then be automatically switched on and off according to the updated time Note This...

Page 41: ...off according to the updated time Note This DVD recorder allows you to set up a maxi mum of 32 Timer Programs If your setting list is full you need to delete some of the programs before you can input...

Page 42: ...erted a data disc which contains both data and media files press 5634to select the type of file you would like to copy then press ENTER EasyAccess_EasyGuider_06_02 G Eas E E E 6 If you have chosen to...

Page 43: ...2 G Ac cc c s Ea Ea a a E 6 If you have chosen to copy video files press 5634to select desired file then press ENTER The copying process will then start 7 If you have chosen to copy music or picture f...

Page 44: ...sc Tools offers a quick access to completing post production tasks With Disc Tools you can easily erase materials on discs and finalize discs when necessary Tools for Hard Drive Erase Before you start...

Page 45: ...14 2000 01 12 900x542 JPEG 128 KB Delete Skip 6 If you choose to delete all files press 34 to select Go then press ENTER EasyGuider_07_02 G 7 The clean up process will then start 8 When completed pres...

Page 46: ...ess ENTER 3 Press 56 to select Erase then press ENTER 4 Press 34 to select Go then press ENTER to start erasing 5 The erasing process will then start 6 When completed press 5634 to select Exit then pr...

Page 47: ...cs containing other types of media files are considered as data there is no need to finalize these discs Tools for Disc Label Disc 1 On the Easy Guider Menu press 56 to select Disc Tools then press EN...

Page 48: ...t a suitable format then press ENTER Recording_01_03 This DVD recorder adopts the DVD VR record ing format which enjoys a relatively greater compatibility However it is still likely that recordings ma...

Page 49: ...u Press 56 to select a recording mode then press ENTER Recording_01_03 Recording Guide to Recording Options p 96 2 When completed press SETUP to exit the Setup menu 3 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc...

Page 50: ...g 8 Press RECORD again if you need to start another recording session Recording from VCR V8 Camcorder Before you start 1 Make sure all the cables are well connected from external device s AV OUTPUT ja...

Page 51: ...mode then press ENTER Guide to Recording Options p 96 2 When completed press SETUP to exit the Setup menu 3 Press SOURCE repeatedly to select DV as the signal source Recording_02_05 The control pad w...

Page 52: ...Note One Touch Recording will start with the DVD recorder s default settings if you do not make any setting changes before activating this function The overall recording time depends on the selected...

Page 53: ...Interval During recording this DVD recorder can automati cally divide a session into chapters by inserting chapter marks You can select a preferred interval through the Setup menu 1 Press SETUP to di...

Page 54: ...s before recording Press 5634 to select a suitable format then press ENTER Recording_01_03 This DVD recorder adopts the DVD VR record ing format which enjoys a relatively greater compatibility However...

Page 55: ...rogram to switch between the Date Time Setting mode and the ShowView Setting mode Date Time Mode 33h25m SP 14 1 Indicates the storage capacity available on the destination disc for a particular record...

Page 56: ...4 Indicates the page you are viewing 5 Indicates the ShowView number of your desired TV program s 6 Indicates the assigned recording mode 7 Indicates the sound option selected for the program 8 Indica...

Page 57: ...dio mode then press ENTER 11 Press 5634 to select PDC then press ENTER Press 56to switch on or off the PDC function then press ENTER 12 Press 56 to select OK then press ENTER to save the setting and r...

Page 58: ...3 Press 5634 to go to the ShowView button then press ENTER to display the ShowView setup menu 1 Press 5634 or number buttons 0 9 to enter the ShowView number then press ENTER PDC VPS Details of the pr...

Page 59: ...quota you need to cancel the setting on some preset programs before you can assign the feature to other timer recordings Meanwhile please be reminded that the PDC is applicable only when your DVD reco...

Page 60: ...you will not be able to make use of the Time Shift function Before you start 1 Check whether the video signal of this DVD recorder is correctly displayed on your TV screen Connecting up Your DVD Recor...

Page 61: ...IME SHIFT 3 Press 4 PLAY when you decide to go back to watch the program The program will then be played back from where it is interrupted 4 Press PAUSE STEP to pause playback Press4 PLAY again to res...

Page 62: ...DVD recorder can only play DVD Video discs marked with the same region code as printed on its rear panel If you try to play discs with differnt region code s a message saying Invalid Region Code will...

Page 63: ...or SVCD When playing video files When playing audio CDs or music files When playing pictures Repeat The Repeat feature allows you to repeat a track title file or disc depending on the media type 1 Pre...

Page 64: ...Control then press ENTER A control pad will appear 2 Press 5634 to select the zoom in icon then press ENTER repeatedly to enlarge the picture by 1 2X 3 4X or 1X Or select the zoom out icon then press...

Page 65: ...ew using the disc menu Some titles may be further divided into a smaller unit called chapter To view the disc menu press MENU on the remote control to activate the function Editing_00_03 To search by...

Page 66: ...e the subtitle language of the disc at any time Setting Language p 16 1 Press 56 to select Subtitle then press ENTER to go to the sub menu 2 Press 56 to select a subtitle language then press ENTER 3 P...

Page 67: ...creen 3 Press NAVI again or repeatedly press3to exit the Navigation menu Note Different categories of information will be shown depending on the media type Playing DVD Video Disc 1 Press OPEN CLOSE to...

Page 68: ...e the disc press OPEN CLOSE Programmed Playback 1 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 2 Carefully place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up then press OPEN CLOSE 3 If playback does n...

Page 69: ...OSE to open the disc tray 2 Carefully place the disc on the tray with the label side facing up then press OPEN CLOSE 3 Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu 4 Press5634 to select the source medi...

Page 70: ...d music files at the same time You can use this function either through the Contents Menu or through Easy Guider Using Contents Menu 1 Press CONTENTS to display the Contents Menu 2 Press5634 to select...

Page 71: ...unauthorized copyrighted materials Make sure you obtain the permission or authorization from copyright owners and related third parties before you start using or watching the videos or files If you fa...

Page 72: ...TXT Note Bitmap based subtitles such as idx sub are not supported by this DVD recorder Playing MEPG 4 Files 1 Press OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 2 Carefully place the disc in the tray with the lab...

Page 73: ...need to give the same file names to video title and subtitle file so that the DVD recorder can match one file with the other For example name XXX avi for the video title and XXX txt for the accompanie...

Page 74: ...sired video files Step 4 Playing the files on your DVD recorder Step 1 Applying for a User Account To watch DRM protected video files you need to register a user account on the DivX website first For...

Page 75: ...ious online rental or retail shops Normally users pay to get the viewing rights of these video files which are downloaded to users PCs If you would like to watch them on your TV you need to transfer t...

Page 76: ...depending on the disc format minus or plus If you do not finalize a disc before playing it on other compatible devices results of the editings you have made on the disc will not be shown Please finis...

Page 77: ...being played is shown 2 Indicates the editing options for titles 3 Indicates the selected thumbnail picture 4 Indicates the original editing markings of current title 5 Indicates the progress bar for...

Page 78: ...ved on DVD discs and hard drive only The entry bar CANNOT be left blank If such a condition occurs you will not be able to exit the keypad screen Please follow the instruction given in the pop up dial...

Page 79: ...en slot may not be exact as it is likely to be affected by the recording mode of the overwritten title It is suggested that you allow some flexibil ity when assigning new recording to this section Spl...

Page 80: ...nly merge the title with its previous next title and only when the previ ous next title has the same recording quality TV signal audio and video settings Otherwise the function will not be applicable...

Page 81: ...Chapter Mark During playback you can insert chapter mark s within a title 1 Start playing back desired title via Contents Menu or via disc menu 2 Press EDIT to display the Edit menu 3 On the Edit men...

Page 82: ...IOUS or NEXT to advance to the previous or next chapter 5 As the playback progresses press ENTER at desired point to hide a chapter 6 To hide more chapters within the title repeat steps 4 to 5 Or pres...

Page 83: ...show more hidden chapters within the title repeat steps 3 to 5 Or press 56 to select Exit then press ENTER to exit the setting Note This function is applicable to titles saved on DVD discs and hard dr...

Page 84: ...damages and other remedies This DVD recorder complies with ISO standard for discs therefore it may not be able to let you copy every file to discs if the number of file directory level is more than s...

Page 85: ...not be copied from DVD to hard drive The One Touch Copying function will not be applicable if any part of the title you would like to copy is set to Copy Once protection Copying from Hard Drive to Dis...

Page 86: ...h SVCD in file names can only be copied to a CD disc CD R RW prepared in SVCD format CD R RW discs prepared in Audio CD format can only be used to copy WAV music files When the copying is completed yo...

Page 87: ...he disc is distorted or scratched If the video output signal from the recorder goes via VCR to your TV set or if you connect the recorder to a TV VIDEO combination set the copyright protection code ap...

Page 88: ...udio cable is damaged Check whether the input source setting on the amplifier is correct There is no sound when playback is paused or is under scanning mode even forwards at regular speed or is set fo...

Page 89: ...lt code for the function 0000 Check whether the cables between TV and DVD recorder are well connected TV channels TV channels cannot be changed Switch the input signal source of the recorder to TV Che...

Page 90: ...RF Output Coaxial x 1 SCART Input CVBS RGB in Decoder x 1 SCART Output CVBS S Video RGB out x 1 Video Output Cinch yellow x 1 Audio L R Output Cinch white red x 1 Component Video Output Y Pb Pr green...

Page 91: ...uper Long Play 6 hours Just Fit Variable 700 MB Recordable Rewritable DVD VCD 68 minutes SVCD 34 minutes Audio CD 70 minutes Audio Performance DA Converter 24 bit 96KHZ Signal Noise 1kHz 90dB Dynamic...

Page 92: ...is used it must be fitted with a 5A ASTA or BSI ap proved BS1362 fuse If any other type of plug is used it must be protected by a 5A fuse either in the plug or at the distribution board If this type o...

Page 93: ...30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes This option allows users to set reset desired time slot before the DVD recorder automatically switches to an inactive mode Restore This option allows user...

Page 94: ...option allows users to obtain the registration code of the DVD recorder Select models only Recording Mode HQ SP LP EP SLP This option allows users to select appropriate recording mode of different qua...

Page 95: ...t the appropriate area where they are currently situated Utilities Scan Channel Edit Channel This option allows users to set reset TV channels TV MODE Bypass Allowed Not Allowed This option allows use...

Page 96: ...video files recorded with CD sound SVHS quality MPEG 2 compression technology Audio CD CDs for music files recorded in digital signal featuring better audio quality less distortion and less deteriora...

Page 97: ...n the disc tray the DVD recorder will display Invalid Disc on the display panel after attempts of trying to load the disc fail Unfinalized discs from other DVD CD recorders DVD Audio discs PHOTO CDs D...

Page 98: ...ta file Not required N A DVD VR Not required N A Guide to Media Files Supported Media File Formats Supported Application Category Formats extension Playback Video MPEG 1 MPEG 2 VOB DAT MPG MPEG 4 AVI...

Page 99: ...Long Play 3 hours EP Extended Play 4 hours SLP Super Long Play 6 hours Just Fit Variable 700 MB Recordable Rewritable CD VCD 68 minutes SVCD 34 minutes Audio CD 70 minutes Note The Just Fit mode is av...

Page 100: ...97 Quick Reference...

Page 101: ...information DivX VOD DivX VOD video on demand service is designed to protect copyrights of digital videos Through an online registration process DivX VOD prevents unauthorized downloads or file shari...

Page 102: ...Motion Picture Experts Group This is an international standard for compression of moving images On some DVDs digital audio has been compressed and recorded in this format NTSC National Television Sys...

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