User manual ARISTONA ARV-645

[. . . ] Make your own DVD Model 645 DVD RECORDER User Manual 1 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 1 11/07/2005, 01:01 PM Important notes for users in the U. K. Mains plug This apparatus is fitted with an approved 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure or other unsafe operation. 1 2 3 Remove fuse cover and fuse. Fix new fuse which should be a BS1362 5 Amp, A. S. T. A. If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place. [. . . ] The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu. 36 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 36 11/07/2005, 01:02 PM Recording (cont'd) Recording mode The recording mode defines the picture quality of recordings and the maximum recording time for a disc. During playback, the correct picture quality will automatically be selected. This function can also be accessed via the REC MODE button on the remote control. Recording language Some TV programmes broadcast additional audio language (2-channel sound). For example, if a programme is available in English and Spanish, with Spanish being the second language option. You can select the language you want as the default setting for recording. This setting will only active if a TV programme is transmitted in 2-channel sound. When you play the recording, you can play only in the audio you recorded. English 1 Press 4 to select { Record mode } and press 2 to enter its options. 2 Press 3 4 to select one of the following record modes. Record Mode M2 M2x M3 M4 M6 M8 Picture Quality DVD quality-Standard Play (SP) DVD quality-Standard Play Plus (SP+) S-VHS quality-Long Play (LP) VHS quality-Extended Play (EP) VHS quality-Super Long Play (SLP) VHS quality-Super Extended Play (SEP) Maximum Recording Time per Disc 2 hours 2. 5 hours 3 hours 4 hours 6 hours 8 hours 1 Press 4 to select { Language } and press 2 to enter its options. 2 Press 2 to select one of the options. { Lang. II } : Additional audio language (2-channel sound). 3 Press 1 to confirm. 3 Press 1 to confirm. Inserting chapter markers You can insert chapter markers within a title during recording. This lets you access specific points on the recorded disc as you would choose a chapter on a DVD. 1 Press 4 to select { Chapters } and press 2 to enter its options. 2 Press 3 4 to select one of the options. { Off } : Disable this feature. { Standard } : A chapter marker will be automatically inserted during recording, the interval will depend on the recording mode selected. 3 Press 1 to confirm. TIPS: To play a DVD+R on other DVD players, see "Finalising disc (DVD+R)". The underlined option is the factory default setting. Press 1 to go back to previous menu item. Press SYSTEM-MENU to exit the menu. 37 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 37 11/07/2005, 01:02 PM Recording (cont'd) Direct record function To enable direct recording from your TV set, make sure that the direct record mode is turned on. See page 40 "Direct Recording" for more information. Manual recording Use the 'Manual recording' function to start recording immediately (e. g. , to record a TV show already in progress). English 1 Press 4 to select { Direct record } and press 2 to enter its options. 1 Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. 2 Press 2 to select one of the options. { On } : Enable recording directly from the TV display. { Off } : Disable direct record function. 2 Insert a DVD+R(W). If a DVD+RW was inserted that already contains recordings, press 3 4 to select the location where the recording should be started. 3 Press 1 to confirm. Filter mode For long play or extended play recording, you can select a suitable filter mode to optimise the video recording. The setting does not influence high quality or standard play recording mode. 3 Press TUNER on the remote control to see the TV programmes, then press 3 4 to select the programme number you wish to record. G To record from additional device, press button {0} on the remote control and followed by 4 to select the correct input channel that matches the socket to which you connected to the DVD recorder. { CAM 1 } : S-VIDEO or VIDEO and AUDIO L/R sockets at the front { EXT 2 } : EXT 2 AUX-I/O Scart socket at the back { EXT 1 } : EXT 1 TO TV-I/O Scart socket at the back 1 Press 4 to select { Filter } and press 2 to enter its options. 2 Press 2 to select one of the options. { Standard } : Recording quality is as the recording mode selected. [. . . ] S-Video: Produces a clear picture by sending separate signals for the luminance and the colour. You can use S-Video only if your TV has an S-Video In jack. Surround: A system for creating realistic threedimensional sound fields full of realism by arranging multiple speakers around the listener. Title: The longest section of a movie or music feature on DVD. [. . . ]