Alba RDVD1002 Operation & User’s Manual

and manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service. You may already be familiar with using a similar product but please take time to read these instructions which have been written to ensure you get the very best from your purchase. Safety is Important To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety precautions before you operate this DVD Recorder. Keep this information in a safe place for future reference. Region Code If you load a disc which has a different region code to your DVD Recorder you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disc will not playback and should be unloaded. The region code for this DVD Recorder is 2 (refer to the symbols below). WARNING! THIS DVD RECORDER UTILISES A CLASS 1 LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PROCEDURES NOT LISTED IN THIS USER GUIDE MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. NOTE: This DVD Recorder 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 technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. RDVD1002.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Safety is Important ......................................................................................2 Region Code ...............................................................................................2 Contents................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information................................................................................... 5 Electrical Information ............................................................................. 6 Wiring Instructions.......................................................................................6 Location of the Controls......................................................................... 7 Remote Control ...........................................................................................8 Getting Started ........................................................................................ 9 In the Box ....................................................................................................9 Compatible Discs ........................................................................................9 Remote Control .........................................................................................10 Connecting External Equipment.......................................................... 11 Using the DVD Recorder ...................................................................... 13 Turning the Unit On/Off .............................................................................13 Initial Setup............................................................................................ 14 Basic Operation..................................................................................... 17 Changing the TV Channel.........................................................................17 Muting the Volume ....................................................................................17 Selecting a Source ....................................................................................17 Getting Help ..............................................................................................18 Playing Discs.............................................................................................18 To Stop Play..............................................................................................19 To Pause Play...........................................................................................19 Fast Forward and Rewind .........................................................................19 Next/Previous Chapter ..............................................................................20 Slow-motion Play ......................................................................................20 Repeat Play...............................................................................................20 Zoom .........................................................................................................22 Subtitle ......................................................................................................22 Audio .........................................................................................................23 Angle .........................................................................................................23 GOTO Function.........................................................................................23 Viewing the On Screen Display (TV).........................................................26 Viewing the On Screen Display (DVD)......................................................26 Viewing the Disc Information Display (DVD Only).....................................26 The Title Function (DVD Only) ..................................................................26 The Program Function (Audio CD Only) ...................................................27 Manual Recording ................................................................................. 29 Setting the Recording Quality ...................................................................29 Setting the Auto Chapter Marker...............................................................30 OTR Recording .........................................................................................31 Timer Recording.................................................................................... 33 Setting the Correct Date and Time............................................................33

To Check/change a Timer Recording .......................................................37 To Delete a Timer Recording ....................................................................38 The Disc Menu....................................................................................... 39 To Play a Title ...........................................................................................39 To Erase a Title (DVD-RW Only) ..............................................................39 To Select a Title ........................................................................................40 To Select an Input Mode ...........................................................................40 To Label a Title .........................................................................................40 To Edit Chapters .......................................................................................41 To Add a Chapter......................................................................................42 To Play a Chapter .....................................................................................43 To Delete a Chapter..................................................................................43 To Hide a Chapter.....................................................................................44 To Unhide a Chapter.................................................................................44 To Change the Chapter Index Picture.......................................................45 The Channel Menu ................................................................................ 46 Auto Tuning System..................................................................................46 Fine Tune ..................................................................................................47 Programme Swap .....................................................................................48 Erase Programme .....................................................................................49 Country Setup ...........................................................................................49 The Record/Disc Menu .............................................................................50 Record Quality ..........................................................................................51 Auto Chapter .............................................................................................51 Disc Info ....................................................................................................51 Make Compatible ......................................................................................51 Protect Disc...............................................................................................52 Unprotect Disc...........................................................................................52 Erase / Format ..........................................................................................52 Finalise Disc..............................................................................................52 The Video Menu..................................................................................... 54 TV Type.....................................................................................................54 TV System.................................................................................................55 Video Output .............................................................................................55 DVD Subtitle..............................................................................................55 The System Menu.................................................................................. 56 Rating........................................................................................................57 Password ..................................................................................................57 Version ......................................................................................................58 Factory Reset............................................................................................58 Help and Advice .................................................................................... 59 Product Support ........................................................................................60 How Do I Dispose of this Product? ...........................................................60 Technical Specification ........................................................................ 61 Guarantee .............................................................................................. 62

not use any other supply. Safety Considerations Position the power cable and other connected cables so that they are not likely to be walked on, pinched or where items can be placed on or against them. Do not use this DVD Recorder in humid or damp conditions. Do not allow the DVD Recorder to get wet, i.e. dripping or splashing. Do not place water filled items, such as a vase, on top of the DVD Recorder. Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles on top of the DVD Recorder. Cleaning Disconnect the DVD Recorder from the mains supply before cleaning. Do not use any liquids or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the DVD Recorder. Use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth. Ventilation Do not cover any of the ventilation slots on the unit, as this may cause the DVD Recorder to overheat. Never allow children to insert foreign objects into holes or slots on the DVD Recorder. Battery Disposal Please ensure that used batteries are disposed of safely. Servicing There are no user serviceable parts in your DVD Recorder. When servicing, refer to qualified service personnel. Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation, or safety of your DVD Recorder. WARNING! ENSURE THAT YOU READ ALL OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR DVD RECORDER. RDVD1002.book Page 5 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug. If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately. It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard. If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA approved to BS1362. If the plug is changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating must be fitted in the plug, adapter or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a moulded plug is replaced, the fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance can be used. Wiring Instructions The supply cable will be either a BS1362. Follow the appropriate wiring instructions given below. In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the cable clamp. 2 - CORE 3 - CORE BLUE (Neutral) BROWN (Live) GREEN and (Earth) This symbol indicates that this 2-core appliance is Class ll and does not require an earth connection. Fuse Cable clamp Fuse Cable clamp ! WARNING! Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal. ! WARNING! This appliance must be earthed. BROWN (Live) BLUE (Neutral) YELLOW The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter E, or by the earth symbol, , or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red. The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured red. RDVD1002.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Record LED CVBS Input Audio Input Left Audio Input Right S-Video Input Record Stop Aerial Input Coaxial Output Audio Output Right CVBS Output S-Video Output RGB Component Video Output Power Cable Aerial Output (To TV) SCART Socket 2 Standby Play Source Disc Drawer Eject Standby LED Audio Output Left (Connection to External Device) SCART Socket 1 (Connection to TV) RDVD1002.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

store the packaging for future use. In the Box Included in this package should be: • Alba DVD Recorder • Remote Control (including batteries) • Blank DVD-RW Disc • RF Aerial Cable • Scart Lead • RCA audio/video cable • RGB Component video cable • User Guide Should any of these items be missing, please contact Product Support: Telephone: 0870 873 0078 Internet: www.alba-radio.co.uk Compatible Discs Your DVD Recorder can play discs that are marked with the following logos: 8cm/12cm DVD Video Discs including DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW. 8cm/12cm Compact Disc Audio Discs including CD-R and CD-RW. 8cm/12cm Photo Compact Discs including JPEG and Kodak picture CDs. Your DVD Recorder can record onto discs that are marked with the following logos: 12cm DVD+RW rewritable DVD discs. 12cm DVD+R write once DVD discs. RDVD1002.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

control. Insert 2 x AAA batteries (supplied), ensuring you follow the polarity diagram inside the compartment. Replace the battery compartment cover. Using the Remote Control To use the remote control, point it at the front of the DVD Recorder. The remote control has a range of up to 6 metres from the DVD Recorder and at an angle of up to 60 degrees. Do not block the path of the beam from the remote control to the DVD Recorder. NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control if not in use for a long period of time. Do not mix normal batteries with rechargeable batteries. When batteries become weak the remote control may not work properly. We recommend the of Ever Ready Energizer batteries use RDVD1002.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to and from your DVD Recorder. The following table lists a range of the available connectors on the DVD Recorder. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer’s guide for further instructions on how to connect the equipment. Connector Purpose Antenna In Receives TV signals from an external aerial. TV Out Transmits TV signals to the television. Scart In Receives a complete AV (Audio Visual) signal from external devices. Scart Out Transmits a complete AV (Audio Visual) signal to the television. S-Video In Receives high quality video signal only (no audio) from external devices. S-Video Out Transmits high quality video signal only (no audio) to the television. Video In Receives video signal only (no audio) from external devices. Video Out Transmits video signal only (no audio) to the television. Coaxial Out Transmits video signal only (no audio) to an external device. Cr Output Transmits the Cr component video signal only (no audio) to the television. Y Output Transmits the Y component video signal only (no audio) to the television. Cb Output Transmits the Cb component video signal only (no audio) to the television. (Yellow) (Yellow) (Orange) (Red) (Green) (Blue) RDVD1002.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Receives audio signals to the left audio channel only. Audio Input (R) Receives audio signals to the right audio channel only. Audio Output (L) Transmits audio signals for the left audio channel to an external device. Audio Output (R) Transmits audio signals for the right audio channel to an external device. Connector Purpose (White) (Red) (White) (Red) RDVD1002.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Turning the Unit On/Off Your DVD Recorder requires a mains supply of 230-240 Volts AC at 50Hz. Please ensure that your mains supply is compatible. Insert the mains plug into a mains socket and switch on. Initially the DVD Recorder will be in standby (Off) mode and the standby indicator will glow red. Press the STANDBY button (on the front of the DVD Recorder). The standby indicator will glow green, indicating that the DVD Recorder is on. To switch the DVD Recorder to standby, press the STANDBY button on remote control or on the DVD Recorder. If the DVD Recorder is not going to be used for a long period disconnect from the mains supply. NOTE: The DVD Recorder is not disconnected from the mains power supply while in the standby mode. RDVD1002.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

When you switch on your DVD Recorder for the first time, you will need to complete the initial setup wizard. Press the STANDBY button to turn the DVD Recorder on. The Initial Setup Wizard will appear as shown below. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to begin the Initial Setup Wizard. Entering the Date Time Settings The DVD Recorder requires the correct date and time to be set for timer recordings to be performed. The Date Time Settings screen will appear as shown below. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select the Day (D), Month (M), Year (Y), Hours (H) and Minutes (M). To adjust the selection, use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons or alternatively enter a value using the NUMERIC buttons. Once the correct date and time have been set, press the PLAY/ENTER button. RDVD1002.book Page 14 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

appropriate country. The Country Setting screen will appear as shown below. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to select the appropriate country. Once the correct Country is selected, press the PLAY/ENTER button. Auto Scanning for Channels The Initial Setup Wizard allows the user to select between using the DVD Recorder to receive terrestrial channels or to use a decoder. The Auto Scan screen will appear as shown below. If you DO NOT want to use the DVD Recorder as a receiver, use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select Do Not Tune. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to confirm your selection. You will be presented with the Complete screen as described below. NOTE: It is possible to tune the DVD Recorder into all available channels at a later date if required. See page 46. RDVD1002.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select Start. The DVD Recorder will begin to scan for all available channels and automatically save them to memory. Initial Setup Wizard Completion Once the Initial Setup Wizard has been successfully completed, the Complete screen will appear as shown below. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to finish the Initial Setup Wizard and start using the DVD Recorder. If the order in which the channels are stored is incorrect and you wish to rearrange them, please perform the Programme Swap as described on page 48. NOTE: The search may take a few minutes to complete, please be patient. NOTE: If the order in which the channels are stored is incorrect and you wish to rearrange them, please perform the Programme Swap as described on page 48. Press the CHANNEL button to access the Channel Menu and press the DOWN ARROW button to highlight programme swap. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to show the Program Swap Menu. RDVD1002.book Page 16 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Press the PR+ button to change the channel up. Press the PR- button to change the channel down. Muting the Volume Press the MUTE button to turn the volume off. Press the MUTE button again to turn the volume on. Selecting a Source To select a source, press the SOURCE button to cycle through the available sources. The available sources are listed below. Source Description PR Records from the selected TV channel. F AV Records from the front RCA component video connectors. F SV Records from the front S-Video connectors. SCART Records from the rear Scart In connector. RDVD1002.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

HELP button at any time. The following screen will appear. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight an option. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select an option. Press the RETURN button to return to the main Help menu screen. Press the HELP button to exit the Help menu screen. Playing Discs Press the STANDBY button to turn the DVD Recorder on. Press the EJECT button to open the disc drawer and insert a disc. Insert inside the disc drawer guides. Insert one disc only. Press the EJECT button to close the disc drawer. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The disc drawer must be closed before playback begins. The DVD Recorder takes some time to read the disc before playback starts. NOTE: If the disc is inserted upside down, the DVD Recorder will not recognise that any disc has been inserted. RDVD1002.book Page 18 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The film may start automatically or you may be presented with a menu screen, this is dependent on the way the DVD disc has been created by the movie company. Some functions such as skip or search may be disabled during some sections of the disc (usually the legal notices). If a CD is Inserted The ALBA screen will appear with the track number, elapsed track time and the currently selected repeat mode in the top left hand corner of the screen. Playback will automatically begin from the first track. If a JPEG/Picture CD is Inserted A menu will appear on screen displaying the files and folders on the disc. To Stop Play Press the STOP button. The DVD Recorder will enter Pre-Stop mode. The display will show ‘Press PLAY key to continue’. If the PLAY/ENTER button is pressed, playback will start from the last played position of the disc. If the disc is removed or the STOP button is pressed a second time the pre-stop function will be cleared and playback will start from the start of the disc. To Pause Play Press the PAUSE button. A ‘freeze frame’ is shown on the screen until you resume playback. Press the PAUSE button again to restart play. Fast Forward and Rewind During playback, press the F.FWD or the F.BWD button. There are five search speeds (up to 32x when playing DVDs). Each press increases the search speed. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to restart play. RDVD1002.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

To jump to the beginning of the previous chapter, press the PREV button twice. Slow-motion Play During playback, press the SLOW button. There are four slow-motion speeds (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16). Each press increases the slow-motion speed. Press the PLAY button to restart play. Repeat Play The repeat function allows you to repeat different sections of a DVD, CD or KODAK Picture CD. The choices of repeat available depend on the type of disc inserted. Chapter Repeat (DVD Only) To repeat a chapter, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button once. The DVD Information bar will appear as shown below with CH displayed under the repeat icon. The current chapter is repeated when the end of the chapter is reached. Title Repeat (DVD Only) To repeat a title, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button twice. The DVD Information bar will appear as shown above with TT displayed under the repeat icon. The current title is repeated when the end of the chapter is reached. NOTE: Repeated presses of the SLOW button will cycle through forward and reverse slow motion play modes. RDVD1002.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

To repeat the entire DVD, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button three times. The DVD Information bar will appear as shown above with ALL displayed under the repeat icon. The entire DVD is repeated once the end of the DVD is reached. Random Track Repeat (CD Only) To randomly repeat tracks, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button once. The CD Information bar will appear as shown below with RANDOM displayed under the repeat icon. The DVD Recorder will randomly play all the tracks on the CD continuously. Track Repeat (CD Only) To repeat an individual track, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button twice. The CD Information bar will appear as shown above with TRACK displayed under the repeat icon. The current track is repeated when the end of the track is reached. CD Repeat (CD Only) To repeat the entire CD, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button three times. The CD Information bar will appear as shown above with ALL displayed under the repeat icon. The entire CD is repeated once the end of the last track is reached. Cancelling Repeat Play (DVD and CD) To cancel the repeat function, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button until Off is displayed in either the DVD or CD Information bar. Repeat a Specific Section (Repeat A-B) The repeat A-B function allows a selected portion of a track, title or chapter of any length to be repeated. When the required start point has been reached, press the REPEAT A-B button. The Repeat 'A' Icon will be displayed. RDVD1002.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

A-B button. The Repeat 'A-B' Icon will be displayed. The selected portion will be repeatedly played. To cancel the Repeat A-B function, press the REPEAT A-B button. The Repeat 'A-B' Icon will disappear. Zoom You have six preset zoom factors to choose from: x2, x3, x4, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4. Press the ZOOM button repeatedly to cycle through the available zoom levels until you reach the level you require. The zoom level and zoom icon are displayed on screen. When using the zoom factor, you can move around the picture using the ARROW buttons. To remove the zoom factor, repeatedly press the ZOOM button until the zoom level and zoom icon disappear. Subtitle Some DVD discs contain subtitles in several languages. During playback, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly to select the subtitle language of your choice. The selected subtitle language will be displayed e.g. 6/15 English. To turn the subtitles off, press the SUBTITLE button repeatedly until SUBTITLE OFF is displayed. NOTE: The available languages will depend on the DVD used, see the DVD cover for more details on the supported languages. RDVD1002.book Page 22 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

or listen to any voice-over commentaries. During playback, press the AUDIO button. Each time you press the AUDIO button, the audio cycles to the next available audio channel. Angle Some scenes in a DVD movie may be filmed using several cameras shooting at different angles and these may be included on the DVD disc. During playback, Press the ANGLE button to cycle through the available angles. GOTO Function The GOTO function allows you to go to a selected point in the DVD or audio CD by selecting the title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD) or time (DVD and CD). By Title (DVD) During playback, press the GOTO button. The DVD Information bar will appear as shown below. NOTE: The audio function is not supported on all DVD discs. See the DVD disc cover for a list of audio tracks. NOTE: The angle function is not supported on all DVD discs. NOTE: The GOTO function may not be supported by all DVD’s. RDVD1002.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

repeat mode and the total number of titles and chapters available. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the TT icon. Enter the title number you want using the NUMERIC buttons or UP and DOWN ARROW buttons. The DVD Recorder will automatically begin playing the selected title. By Chapter (DVD) During playback, press the GOTO button. The DVD Information bar will appear as shown above. The DVD Information bar will display the current title, chapter, time, repeat mode and the total number of titles and chapters available. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the CH icon. Enter the chapter number you want using the NUMERIC buttons or UP and DOWN ARROW buttons. The DVD Recorder will automatically begin playing the selected chapter. By Time (DVD) During playback, press the GOTO button once. The DVD Information bar will appear as shown above. The DVD Information bar will display the current title, chapter, time, repeat mode and the total number of titles and chapters available. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Time icon. Enter the title or chapter time you want using the NUMERIC buttons in hours, minutes and seconds format. NOTE: If you try and enter a title number that does not exist, the DVD Recorder will ignore the request and continue playing the current title. NOTE: If you try and enter a chapter number that does not exist, the DVD Recorder will ignore the request and continue playing the current chapter. RDVD1002.book Page 24 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

from the selected time. By Track (Audio CD) During playback of an audio CD, the CD Information bar will be constantly displayed as shown below. The CD Information bar will display the current track, time, repeat mode and the total number of tracks. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Track icon. Enter the track number you want using the NUMERIC buttons or UP and DOWN ARROW buttons. The DVD Recorder will automatically begin playing the track. By Time (Audio CD) During playback of an audio CD, the CD Information bar will be constantly displayed as shown above. The CD Information bar will display the current track, time, repeat mode and the total number of tracks. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the TT icon. Enter the track time you want using the NUMERIC buttons in hours, minutes and seconds format. NOTE: If you try and enter a time that does not exist in the current title or chapter, the DVD Recorder will ignore the request and continue playing the current title or chapter. NOTE: If you try and enter a track number that does not exist, the DVD Recorder will ignore the request and continue playing the current track. RDVD1002.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

selected time. Viewing the On Screen Display (TV) The on screen display (OSD) displays information about the current source. Press the DISPLAY button to show the on screen display. The current input source and channel number are displayed in the top right hand corner of the screen. Press the DISPLAY button again to remove the on screen display. Viewing the On Screen Display (DVD) The on screen display (OSD) displays information about the chapter and title currently playing. Press the DISPLAY button to show the on screen display. The current title and chapter is displayed on the right hand side of the screen along with the audio, subtitle and repeat mode information. Press the DISPLAY button again to remove the on screen display. Viewing the Disc Information Display (DVD Only) The disc information display shows information for any writable or rewritable media currently loaded in the DVD Recorder. Press the DISC INFO button to show the disc information display. The disc label, media type, status, title number, amount of disc space used and available disc space information is displayed. Press the DISC INFO button to remove the disc information display. The Title Function (DVD Only) The title function allows you to return to the DVD Title Screen or Root Menu. NOTE: If you try and enter a time that does not exist in the current track, the DVD Recorder will ignore the request and continue playing the current track. RDVD1002.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Screen or Root Menu. The Program Function (Audio CD Only) The DVD Recorder can be programmed to play a preset selection of tracks from an audio CD. Press the PROGRAM button. The Program menu will appear as shown below. Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select a list number. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter a track number. Once all the tracks have been entered, press the PLAY/ENTER button to confirm the programmed track selection and begin playing in the preset order. NOTE: The Program menu will only accept available track numbers. RDVD1002.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

new program page. To clear a list entry, press the STOP or CLEAR buttons. To exit the Program menu, press the PROGRAM button or select Exit. NOTE: A maximum of 20 tracks can be programmed. RDVD1002.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

This DVD Recorder can record in 5 different quality settings, they are 1. Press the RECORD/DISC button to enter the Record/Disc menu. The following Record/Disc menu is displayed. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Record Quality. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the currently selected Recording Quality. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the Record Quality you want. Press the PLAY/ ENTER button to select the Record Quality. Press the RECORD/DISC button to exit the Record/Disc menu. Quality Setting Maximum Recording Time HQ (High Quality) Approximately 60 Minutes SP (Standard Play) Approximately 120 Minutes LP (Long Play) Approximately 180 Minutes EP (Extended Play) Approximately 240 Minutes SLP (Standard Long Play) Approximately 360 Minutes RDVD1002.book Page 29 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The auto chapter marker will automatically split any recorded program into chapters, this setting allows you to select the length of each chapter. Press the RECORD DISC button to enter the Record/Disc menu. The Record / Disc menu is displayed as shown on the previous page. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Auto Chapter. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the currently selected Auto Chapter Time. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the Auto Chapter Time you want. You can select from 5 min, 10 min, 15 min and off. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select the Auto Chapter Time. Press the RECORD/DISC button to exit the Record/Disc menu. RDVD1002.book Page 30 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

of a button. Insert a Disc Press the EJECT button to open the disc drawer and insert a disc. Press the EJECT button to close the disc drawer. The Media Type will be displayed, followed by the Disc Information Display. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to remove the Disc Information DIsplay Select a Source To select source, press the SOURCE/AV button repeatedly to cycle through the available options. These are Scart, Front AV, Front SV or Tuner. If you are recording from the TV Tuner, select the correct channel using the PR+ or PR- buttons. To Start/stop a Recording Before recording, make sure that you have set the correct Recording Quality as described in page 29 or alternatively press the REC.QUALITY button repeatedly to cycle through the available options. To begin recording, press the REC/OTR button. The Record symbol will be displayed in the top left corner of the screen. The Elapsed Recording time is displayed on the LCD panel on the front of the DVD Recorder. To Pause Recording Press the PAUSE button to pause the recording process. The Record Information bar will be displayed as shown below. The Record Information bar will display the current elapsed recording time, source, recording quality and the remaining recording time. Press the PAUSE button to resume recording. NOTE: If the disc is inserted upside down, the DVD Recorder will not recognise that any disc has been inserted. RDVD1002.book Page 31 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

be displayed on screen. NOTE: This may take up to a minute to complete. RDVD1002.book Page 32 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

To perform timer recording events, the DVD Recorder must be set to the correct date and time. This should have been done when completing the Initial Setup Wizard when the DVD Recorder was first turned on. If this has not been completed, follow the instructions below. Press the TIMER button. The Timer menu will appear as shown below. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Date Time Setting. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to access the Date Time Setting screen. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select the Day (D), Month (M), Year (Y), Hours (H) and Minutes (M). To adjust the selection, use the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons or alternatively enter a value using the NUMERIC buttons. Once the correct date and time have been set, press the PLAY/ENTER button. RDVD1002.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Setting a Timer Event To setup the timer event recording, you will need to enter the following information: • The date of the recording • The start time of the recording • The end time of the recording • The source of the recording • The frequency of the recording (Once, Daily, Mon-Fri or Weekly) • The recording quality • The recording title. Press the TIMER button. The Timer menu will appear as shown above. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Timer Event Settings. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to access the Timer Recording menu. The Timer Recording menu will appear as shown below. The cursor will highlight the first available timer event slot. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to edit a timer recording event. The Timer Recording Menu will change to allow information to be entered as shown below. RDVD1002.book Page 34 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

column. Press the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the day. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the month field within the Date column. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the month. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the hours field in the Start column. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the start hours. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the minutes field in the Start column. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the start minutes. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the hours field in the End column. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the end hours. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight the minutes field in the End column. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the end minutes. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight Source. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the source. RDVD1002.book Page 35 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight Freq. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the frequency. The available frequencies are listed in the table below. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight Quality. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to modify the recording quality. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to highlight Title. A standard recording title will be displayed in the field. To modify the title name, press the REC/OTR button. The Label Title screen will appear as shown below. Source Description PR Records from the selected TV channel. F AV Records from the front RCA component video connectors. F SV Records from the front S-Video connectors. SCART Records from the rear Scart In connector. NOTE: When choosing the PR source, use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select the Channel field. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to select the desired channel number to record from. Frequency Description Once Records the timer event once only. Daily Records the timer event every day. Mon-Fri Records the timer event every day between Monday and Friday. Weekly Records the timer event on the same day of every week. NOTE: If disc space is unavailable on the currently loaded disc, a warning message will appear requesting you to modify the timer events. RDVD1002.book Page 36 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

on screen keyboard. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select a character or function. Press the NEXT or PREV buttons to view the alternative on screen keyboards. Once the desired label title has been entered, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight OK. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to exit the Label Title screen. Press the PLAY/ENTER button a second time to complete the timer event recording. To exit the Timer Recording menu and begin the timer recording, press the PLAY/ENTER button. To Check/change a Timer Recording Switch on the DVD Recorder by pressing the STANDBY button. Press the TIMER button. The Timer menu will be displayed on screen. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Timer Event Settings. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to access the Timer Recording menu. NOTE: The DVD Recorder will start a timer event recording as long as writable media is loaded in the disc drawer. RDVD1002.book Page 37 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

with all the details. To edit the program, follow the instructions described on page 34. To Delete a Timer Recording Switch on the DVD Recorder by pressing the STANDBY button. Press the TIMER button. The Timer menu will be displayed on screen. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Timer Event Settings. Press the RIGHT ARROW button to access the Timer Recording menu. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the line with the program you wish to delete. Press the STOP button to delete the selected timer event recording. A Confirmation Screen is displayed. Select Yes to delete the timer event recording or cancel or return to the Timer Recording menu. RDVD1002.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Disc menu allows you to view, select and edit the titles recorded on the DVD-R or DVD-RW disc. Insert a disc into the DVD Recorder as described on page 18. To access the Disc menu, press the DISC MENU button. The following screen is displayed. To Play a Title Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired title. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Play Title icon. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The title will begin to play. To Erase a Title (DVD-RW Only) Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired title. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Erase Title icon. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The following options will appear. Option Description Erase selected title (s) Erases all the previously selected titles from the disc. Erase all titles Erases all the titles on the disc. Cancel Returns to the main Disc menu screen. RDVD1002.book Page 39 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The title or titles will be deleted. While the DVD Recorder is deleting the title, Please Wait will be displayed. Once deleted, the title will be shown as free space. To Select a Title The Select a Title function allows you to select multiple titles for editing. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired title. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Select Title icon. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select the title. Repeat the above steps to select all the desired titles. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight a function. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to perform the function. To Select an Input Mode The Select an Input Mode function allows you to select a different input source. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Input Mode icon. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The Disc menu screen will be removed and the current source is displayed. Press the SOURCE button repeatedly to scroll through the available sources (see page 17). Once the desired source has been chosen, press the PLAY/ENTER button to return to the Disc menu screen. To Label a Title Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired title. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Label Title icon. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The Label Title screen will appear as shown below. RDVD1002.book Page 40 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

on screen keyboard. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select a character or function. Press the NEXT or PREV buttons to view the alternative on screen keyboards. Once the desired label title has been entered, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight OK. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to exit the Label Title screen and return to the Disc menu screen. To Edit Chapters The Chapter Edit function allows you to add, delete and edit chapter marks within a selected title. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired title. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Chapter Edit icon. RDVD1002.book Page 41 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

shown below. To Add a Chapter Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Add Chp. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The Chap Edit screen disappears and the current title begins to play. When the desired point in the title is reached, press the EDIT button. The chapter will be added to the title. Repeat the above step to add additional chapters. Once all the chapters have been added, press the STOP button. The DVD Recorder will return to the Chap Edit screen and display all the chapters. To exit the Chap Edit screen, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Exit. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. NOTE: It is possible to use fast forward, fast backward and pause while searching for the chapter markers. RDVD1002.book Page 42 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired chapter. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Play. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to begin playing the chapter. Press the STOP button to return to the Chapter Edit screen. To Delete a Chapter Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired chapter. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select the desired title. Repeat the above steps to select additional chapters. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Del Chp. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. A confirmation screen will appear. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight Yes. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The chapter or chapters will be deleted. While the DVD Recorder is deleting the chapter, Please Wait will be displayed. To exit the Chap Edit screen, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Exit. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. NOTE: It is not possible to delete the first chapter in a title. RDVD1002.book Page 43 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Hide function allows you to prevent a selected chapter or chapters from being played. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired chapter. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select the desired chapter. Repeat the above steps to select additional chapters. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Hide. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The chapter or chapters will be hidden. While the DVD Recorder is hiding the chapter, Please Wait will be displayed. To exit the Chap Edit screen, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Exit. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. To Unhide a Chapter Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired chapter. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select the desired chapter. Repeat the above steps to select additional chapters. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Unhide. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The chapter or chapters will be restored for playback. While the DVD Recorder is restoring the chapter, Please Wait will be displayed. To exit the Chap Edit screen, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Exit. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. RDVD1002.book Page 44 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Index Picture functions allows you to change the title index picture shown in the Disc menu. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired title. Press the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to highlight the Index Picture icon. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The Disc menu screen disappears and the current title begins to play. When the desired index picture is displayed, press the REC/OTR button. While the DVD Recorder is saving the index picture, Please Wait will be displayed. Once the index picture has been saved, the DVD Recorder will return to the Disc menu and the new index picture is displayed. To exit the Disc menu, press the STOP button followed by the TV-DVDR button. NOTE: It is possible to use fast forward, fast backward and pause while searching for the index pictures. RDVD1002.book Page 45 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Channel menu allows you to set up the basic functions of the built in tuner. Press the CHANNEL button. The following screen is displayed. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to navigate the menu screens and the PLAY/ENTER button to select an option. The following options are available. Auto Tuning System The Auto Tuning System function allows you to automatically search for all the available TV channels in your local area. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Country Setup. Press the RIGHT ARROW button. The Country Setting screen will appear as shown below. RDVD1002.book Page 46 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

country. Once the correct country is selected, press the PLAY/ENTER button. Press the LEFT ARROW button to exit to the Country Setting screen. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Auto Tuning System. Press the RIGHT ARROW button. The Auto Scan screen will appear as shown below. Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select Start. The DVD Recorder will begin to scan for all available channels and automatically save them to memory. Fine Tune The Fine Tune function allows you to fine tune a selected channel. When selected the following screen will appear. Use the PR+ or PR- buttons to select a channel to fine tune. NOTE: The search may take a few minutes to complete, please be patient. RDVD1002.book Page 47 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Once the channel is fine tuned, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Confirm. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The new channel settings will be saved and you will return to the Channel menu. To exit the PR Fine Tune screen and return to the Channel menu, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight Exit and press the PLAY/ENTER button. Programme Swap The Programme Swap screen allows you to change the channel numbers. When selected the following screen will appear. The current and new programme numbers are displayed on screen. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the new channel number in a three digit format. For example to enter channel 1, press 0, 0 and 1. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to confirm the new channel number and exit to the Channel menu. NOTE: Before accessing the Programme Swap screen, ensure the channel you wish to change is selected. RDVD1002.book Page 48 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

the channel list. When selected the following screen will appear. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the channel you wish to erase. Press the PAUSE button to change the text in the Add/Del column to Del. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight OK. Press the PLAY/ENTER button. The channel will be deleted and the DVD Recorder will return to the Channel menu. Country Setup The Country Setup function allows you to specify the country in which the product is being used. This will ensure the DVD Recorder will operate correctly. The available options are UK and Ireland. NOTE: The erased channel will still be available using the NUMERIC buttons, however it will be skipped when using the PR+/- buttons. RDVD1002.book Page 49 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Recorder/Disc menu allows you to set the recording conditions and perform basic disc maintenance. Press the RECORD/DISC button. The following screen will appear. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to navigate the menu screens and the PLAY/ENTER button to select an option. The following options are available. NOTE: Depending on the type of disc loaded and the amount of recordings on the disc, some of the following options may not be available. RDVD1002.book Page 50 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

DVD Recorder has 5 different quality settings. The available options are listed below. Auto Chapter The Auto Chapter function allows you to automatically split any recorded programs into chapters; this allows you to select the length of each chapter. The available options are 5 min, 10 min, 15 min or off. Disc Info The Disc Info function accesses the disc information display. This displays information for any writable or rewritable media currently loaded in the DVD Recorder as described on page 26. Make Compatible The Make Compatible function allows you to make the disc editing options compatible with other DVD Recorders. When this option is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes to make the disc compatible or cancel to return to the Record/Disc menu. While the DVD Recorder is making the disc compatible, Please Wait will be displayed. Quality Setting Maximum Recording Time HQ (High Quality) Approximately 60 Minutes SP (Standard Play) Approximately 120 Minutes LP (Long Play) Approximately 180 Minutes EP (Extended Play) Approximately 240 Minutes SLP (Standard Long Play) Approximately 360 Minutes NOTE: The record quality function is explained in more detail on page 29. RDVD1002.book Page 51 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

recordings to the disc. When this option is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes to protect the disc or cancel to return to the Record/Disc menu. While the DVD Recorder is protecting the disc, Please Wait will be displayed. Unprotect Disc The Unprotect Disc function allows you to remove the disc protection. When this option is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes to unprotect the disc or cancel to return to the Record/Disc menu. While the DVD Recorder is unprotecting the disc, Please Wait will be displayed. Erase / Format The Erase Disc function allows you to erase any recorded programs on a DVD-RW disc. When this option is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes to erase/format the disc or cancel to return to the Record/ Disc menu. While the DVD Recorder is erasing/formating the disc, Please Wait will be displayed. Finalise Disc The Finalise Disc function prevents any more recordings from being made and allows the disc to be played in almost any DVD Player. When you select this option, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes to Finalise the disc or cancel to return to the Record/Disc menu. RDVD1002.book Page 52 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

displayed. NOTE: To enable the disc to be rewritten, follow the steps above and select Yes to unfinalise the disc. RDVD1002.book Page 53 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Video Setup menu allows you to set the display and external input types. Press the VIDEO button. The following screen will appear. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to navigate the menu screens and the PLAY/ENTER button to select an option. The following options are available. TV Type DVDs are produced in a variety of screen aspect ratios. This function allows you to select the most appropriate ratio for the DVD being viewed. The available options are 4:3 Letter Box, 4:3 Pan Scan and 16:9 Wide Screen. 4:3 Letter Box will show the DVD in its original aspect ratio so depending on the size of your television screen; you may see black borders above and below the picture. This is the default setting. 4:3 Pan Scan is used for most normal television broadcasts. It has an aspect ratio of 4:3. If you select this setting when viewing a widescreen picture the picture will fill the screen but, you will not see the left and right edges of the picture. 16:9 Widescreen: Choose this setting if you have a widescreen television. RDVD1002.book Page 54 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

TV. The available options are NTSC, PAL or AUTO. NTSC should only be used if your TV only supports NTSC signals. PAL should only be used if your TV only supports PAL signals. AUTO allows the DVD Recorder to select the most suitable TV type. Video Output The Video Output function allows you to set the video output type. The available options are Scart CVBS, RCA Component and Scart RGB. DVD Subtitle The DVD Subtitle function allows you to change the default subtitle language. The available options are Default, Subtitle Off, English, Espanol and Francais. RDVD1002.book Page 55 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The System menu allows you to set the basic functions of the DVD Recorder. Press the SYSTEM button. The following screen will appear. Use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to navigate the menu screens and the PLAY/ENTER button to select an option. The following options are available. RDVD1002.book Page 56 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The Rating function allows you to prevent playback of unsuitable material by setting the parental level to a certain age limit. There are 8 levels to choose from. The available options are listed below. Password You can change the password to prevent children adjusting the rating settings. When selected the following screen will appear. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the default or old password. The default password is 9999. Use the NUMERIC buttons to enter the new password. This should be a four digit number. Use the NUMERIC buttons to re-enter the new password. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to accept the new password and return to the System menu. Setting BBFC Equivalent 1 G Uc 2 U 3 PG PG 4 PG 13 12A 5 12 6 R 15 7 NC17 18 8 No Limit RDVD1002.book Page 57 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Factory Reset The Factory Reset function allows you to return the DVD Recorder to the factory set condition. When this option is selected, a confirmation screen is displayed. Select Yes to return the DVD Recorder to the factory set condition or cancel to return to the System menu. While the DVD Recorder is resetting, Please Wait will be displayed. NOTE: The Factory Reset function will not be available if a disc is loaded. RDVD1002.book Page 58 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

The DVD Recorder will not power up • Ensure that the plug is connected to the mains socket and that it is switched on. • Replace the fuse in the plug. Disc does not play • Check that the disc has been correctly loaded, label facing up. • Check that the format of the disc is supported. If it is a DVD, ensure that it is Region 2. No picture • Ensure that the DVD Recorder and television are powered on. • Check that the connecting cables are fitted securely. • Ensure that the television has the AV channel or equivalent selected. • Try a disc that you know plays without problems. No sound • Check that the volume has not been set low on the television. • Check that the sound has not been muted on either the DVD Recorder or the television. • Check that all cables are connected securely. • Press the AUDIO button to select other audio tracks on the DVD. Recording failed • Check the disc is either DVD+R or DVD+RW. • Check that the recording speed selected is compatible with the disc (see disc packaging). • Ensure that the disc is of good quality and is not damaged. The picture quality is poor. • Check that the disc surface has not been damaged. • Try cleaning the disc. • Check that the connecting cables are connected securely. RDVD1002.book Page 59 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

functions will not operate. Some functions do not work (e.g. Angle, Goto etc.) • Refer to the DVD disc packaging. Not all functions are available on all DVD discs. No response from the remote control • Check that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the DVD Recorder. • Check that the batteries are fitted correctly. • Replace the batteries. Product Support Telephone: 0870 873 0078 Internet: www.alba-radio.co.uk How Do I Dispose of this Product? When your DVD Recorder has reached the end of its life, contact your local council regarding available recycling or disposal options. Do not dispose of electrical products in the general waste. Please ensure that used batteries are disposed of safely. NOTE: If none of the above suggestions work, try switching your DVD Recorder off and then on again. WARNING! IF THIS DOES NOT WORK, CONTACT EITHER YOUR SUPPLIER OR A QUALIFIED DVD REPAIR TECHNICIAN. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A DVD PLAYER YOURSELF. RDVD1002.book Page 60 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

Power Consumption: 35W during operation 18W during standby Compatible Discs: Playback: DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-DA Kodak Picture CD Recording: DVD+RW, DVD+R Output Terminals: RF TV out Scart out RCA audio/video cable Coaxial digital output S-Video output RGB component video cable Audio: Downmix stereo left and right Input Terminals: Antenna in Scart in S-Video RCA audio/video cable RGB component video cable Downmix stereo left and right Dimensions (mm): 420 (W) x 270(D) x 53(H) Weight: 2.5Kg RDVD1002.book Page 61 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM

original purchase. In the unlikely event of any defect arising due to faulty materials or workmanship, the unit will be either replaced, a refund will be given or the unit will be repaired free of charge (where possible) during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit. This guarantee is subject to the following provisions: • The guarantee is only valid within the boundaries of the country of purchase. • The product must be correctly installed and operated in accordance with the instructions contained in these operating instructions. • It must be used solely for domestic purposes. • The guarantee does not cover accidental damage or misuse. • The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufacturers disclaim any liability for incidental or consequential damages. The guarantee is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights. DCS JAN 06 RDVD1002/B RDVD1002.book Page 62 Tuesday, January 24, 2006 12:25 PM