NEC NDH-81 manual

HDD/DVD RECORDER OWNER’S MANUAL MODEL: NDH-81 NDH-161 RH1657.1658W_NA2ANN_ENG 2 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely .[...]

2 This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert t[...]

3 Introduction Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9 Symbol Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Notes on Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6[...]

4 Introduction To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner ’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. This manual provides information on the operation and maintenance of your recorder . Should the unit require service, contact an authorized service location. About the Symbol Display “ ” may appear on your TV displa[...]

5 Introduction Recordable and Playable Discs DVD-RW (Digital V ideo Disc - ReWritable):  DVD-RW discs can be formatted for VR mode recording or V ideo mode recording.  These Discs can be recorded on repeatedly . Recordings can be erased, then you can record again on the same Disc. [VR mode]  Recordings can be extensively edited  Playabl[...]

6 Playable Discs DVD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented V ideo CD (VCD) (8 cm / 12 cm disc) VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format Audio CD (8 cm / 12 cm disc) Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased CD-R/CD-RW (8 cm / 12 cm disc) CD-R/CD-RW discs that contain aud[...]

7 Introduction About the internal hard disk drive The internal hard disk drive (HDD) is a fragile piece of equipment. Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. We recommend that you back up your important recordings onto DVD discs in order to protect against accidental loss.  Do not move the [...]

a OPERA TE button Switches the recorder ON or OFF . b Disc T ray Insert a disc here. c Display window Shows the current status of the recorder . T/S: Indicates the timeshifting mode. REC: The recorder is recording. HDD: The recorder is HDD mode. DVD: The recorder is DVD mode. HDD bB DVD: The recorder is dubbing. : Indicates when the recorder is in [...]

9 Introduction           a           OPERA TE: Switches the recorder ON or OFF . OPEN/CLOSE ( Z ): Opens and closes the disc tray . DVD: Selects the unit’s function mode to DVD. HDD: Selects the unit’s function mode to HDD. A V/INPUT : Changes the input to use for recording (T uner , A[...]

10 Connecting to the Aerial Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set and insert it into the aerial socket at the back of the recorder . Plug one end of the aerial cable into the TV socket on the recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on your TV set. RF coaxial connection Connect the RF . OUT jack on the recorder to the aerial [...]

11 Hookup and Settings Connections to Y our TV   Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Tips   Depending on your TV and other equipment you wish to connect, there are various ways you could connect the recorder . Use only one of the connections described below .   Please re[...]

12 Connecting to an Amplifier Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two channel analog stereo or Dolby Pro Logic ll/ Pro Logic Connect the Left and Right AUDIO OUT jacks on the recorder to the audio left and right in jacks on your amplifier , receiver , or stereo system, using the audio cables (A) . Connecting to an amplifier equipped with two c[...]

13 Hookup and Settings Accessory Audio/Video (A/V) Connections Connecting to the A V IN 1 or A V IN 2 Jacks Connect the input jacks (A V IN 1, A V IN 2) on the recorder to the audio/video out jacks on your accessory component, using audio/video cables. Note: If you use the S-VIDEO IN jack on the front panel, the VIDEO IN jack on the front panel is [...]

14 Using the Home Menu From the Home Menu screen you can access all the Media for playback and recording of the recorder . 1. Press HOME to display the Home Menu screen. 2. Use the b / B buttons to select a main option you want. Sub options appears. 3. Use the v / V and ENTER buttons to select the sub option you want. 4. T o exit the HOME menu, pre[...]

15 Hookup and Settings General Settings (Continued) Program Edit Y ou can edit a channel manually (add, delete, name, move, etc.). 1. Select [Program Edit] option then press B . 2. Press ENTER while [Edit] is selected. The Program List menu appears. 3. Use v / V to select a PR number then press ENTER. 4. Use v / V to select the program option then [...]

16 General Settings (Continued) Manual Clock Set 1. Select [Clock set] option then press B . 2. Enter the necessary information for date and time. b / B (left/right): Moves the cursor to the previous or next column. v / V (up/down): Changes the setting at the current cursor position. 3. Press ENTER to confirm your setting. TV Aspect Selects the asp[...]

17 Hookup and Settings Language Settings Display Menu Select a language for the Setup menu and on-screen display . Disc Menu/Audio/Subtitle  [Original]Refers to the original language in which the disc was recorded.  [Other] T o select another language, press number buttons then ENTER to enter the corresponding 4-digit number according to the [...]

18 Lock (Parental Control) Settings Rating Blocks playback of rated DVDs based on their content. Not all discs are rated. 1. Select [Rating] option then press B . 2. T o access the Rating, Password and Area Code features, you must input the 4-digit security code you created. If you have not yet entered a security code you are prompted to do so. Inp[...]

19 Hookup and Settings Recording Settings Record Mode Set Y ou can set the picture quality for recording; XP (High Quality), SP (Standard Quality), LP (Low Quality), EP (Extend Quality). Record Aspect When DVD recording, you can set the recording aspect ratio to suit the material you’re recording (16:9 or 4:3). DV Recording Audio Y ou need to set[...]

20 Disc Settings (Continued) Finalize Finalizing ‘fixes’ the recordings in place so that the disc can be played on a regular DVD player or computer equipped with a suitable DVD-ROM drive. Finalizing a Video mode disc creates a menu screen for navigating the disc. This is accessed by pressing MENU/LIST or TITLE. Caution Once you have finalized a[...]

21 Hookup and Settings General Explanation of On-Screen Display This manual gives basic instructions for operating the recorder . Some DVDs require specific operation or allow only limited operation during playback. When this occurs, the symbol appears on the TV screen, indicating that the operation is not permitted by the recorder or is not availa[...]

22 Playback General Playback Features 1. Load your chosen disc in the tray , with the playback side down. 2. Starts playback using HOME menu (see page 14). T o play a movie, select “MOVIE”, then select the media where the movie is located. 3. T o stop the playback, press STOP ( x ). The unit records the stopped point, depending on the disc. “[...]

23 Playback General Playback Features (Continued) Buttons Operations REPEA T During playback, press REPEA T repeatedly to select a desired repeat mode. HDD (T itle/Off), DVD (Chapter/T itle/Off) VR mode DVD-RW (Chapter/T itle/All/Off) V ideo CD, Audio CD (T rack/All/Off) MP3/WMA (T rack/Folder/Off) Notes:   On a Video CD with PBC, you must se[...]

24 If a menu screen is displayed The menu screen may be displayed first after loading a DVD or Video CD which contains a menu. Use the b / B / v / V buttons to select the title/chapter you want to view , then press ENTER to start playback. Press TITLE or MENU/LIST to return to the menu screen.   Use the number buttons to select the track you [...]

25 Playback 3D Surround This unit can produce a 3D Surround effect, which simulates multi-channel audio playback from two conventional stereo speakers, instead of the five or more speakers normally required to listen to multi- channel audio from a home theater system. 1. Press DISPLA Y during playback. The On-Screen Display appears on the TV screen[...]

26 Playing a DivX Movie File The recorder can play DivX files. Before playing DivX files, read “DivX file requirement” on right. 1. Press HOME then select [MOVIE] option. 2. Select a media that contains DivX file(s) then press ENTER. The [Movie List] menu appears on the TV screen. 3. Press v / V to select a folder , and press ENTER. A list of f[...]

27 Playback Playing an Audio CD or MP3/WMA file The recorder can play audio CDs and MP3/WMA files. Before playing MP3/WMA files, read “MP3/WMA audio file requirement” on right. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [MUSIC] option. 3. Select a media that contains MP3/WMA or audio title then press ENTER. The [Music List] menu appears on[...]

28 Program Playback with Audio CD and MP3/WMA file Program Playback enables you to make custom playlists of Audio CD or MP3/WMA tracks. Programs can contain up to 99 Audio CD tracks or 256 MP3/WMA files. 1. Use v / V to select a track/file (or folder) on the Audio CD or Music menu. Y ou can select all MP3/WMA files and folders on the Music menu by [...]

29 Playback V iewing a JPEG File The recorder can play JPEG files. Before playing JPEG recordings, read “Photo file requirement” on right. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [PHOTO] option. 3. Select a media that contains JPEG file then press ENTER. The [Photo List] menu appears on the TV screen. 4. Use b / B / v / V to select a fi[...]

30 Skip Images While viewing a picture, press SKIP ( . or > ) once to advance to the next file or return to the previous file. Rotate Images Use v / V while viewing a picture to flip the picture clockwise or counterclockwise. V iew Slide Shows 1. Select [Slide Show] option on the [Photo List] menu (Refer to “Photo List menu options” on page [...]

31 Playback Editing a MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX file These descriptions are MP3 file’s operation for example, other kind’s files are operated same way . Erasing a file(s)/folder(s) from the HDD Y ou can erase MP3/WMA, JPEG or DivX file(s)/ folder(s) on the HDD. 1. Select a file you wish to erase on the menu. Y ou can select all files and folders on t[...]

32 Copying a file(s) to another media or folder Y ou can copy a file(s)/folder(s) to another media or folder . 1. Select a file you wish to copy on the menu. Y ou can select all files and folders on the menu by pressing CLEAR button. T o cancel the selections, press CLEAR again. Selecting multiple files (folders) 1. Press MARKER. A check mark appea[...]

33 Recording Recording About DVD recording Notes:  This recorder cannot make recordings on CD-R or CD-RW discs.  Our company takes no responsibility for recording failure due to power outages, defective discs, or damage to the Recorder .  Fingerprints and small scratches on a disc can affect playback and/or recording performance. Please ta[...]

34 T imeshift Do not miss a scene from a live broadcast. If the telephone rings while you are watching your favorite live broadcast, just press “TIMESHIFT” and “P AUSE” before answering the phone. The timeshift function will be activated and the broadcast is then recorded for later viewing. After the phone call or viewing interruption, pres[...]

35 Recording Basic Recording from a TV Follow the instructions below to record a TV program. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop the recording. Note: Y ou must load a recordable disc for DVD recording. 1. Press HOME. The HOME menu appears. 2. Select [TV] option. 3. Select [TV HDD] or [TV DVD] option then pr[...]

36 T imer Recording This recorder can be programmed to record up to 16 programs within a period of 1 month. For unattended recording, the timer needs to know the channels to be recorded, the starting and ending time. Note: If you use a completely blank disc for timer recording, you must format the disc before starting timer recording. (Refer to “[...]

37 Recording Checking Timer Recording Details Programming can be checked whenever the recorder is turned on. Press TIMER REC twice.  Use v / V to select a timer recording.  Press ENTER to edit the selected program. T imer Record menu appears.  Press CLEAR to delete the selected program from the T imer Record List. Canceling a Timer Recordi[...]

38 Recording from DV Input Before DV dubbing Y ou can connect a DV -equipped camcorder to this recorder using a single DV cable for input and output of audio, video, data and control signals.  This recorder is only compatible with DV -format (DVC-SD, DV25) camcorders. Digital satellite tuners and Digital VHS video recorders are not compatible. ?[...]

39 Recording Simultaneous recording and playback Playback another title during recording Playback and recording for both DVD and built in hard disk drive (HDD) are completely independent. For example, you can record to either the DVD or HDD source and play back video from the other source at the same time. 1. Start recording. 2. Press HOME to displ[...]

40 Editing T itle List and Chapter List Menu Overview Using the T itle List menu you can edit video content. The editing features available in the T itle List menu depend on whether you are editing video on DVD, or the HDD, and whether you’re editing Original content, or a Playlist. There are two ways to edit VR mode DVD-RW discs. Y ou can direct[...]

41 Editing HDD, VR Mode: Original and Playlist Editing T itles, Chapters and Parts T itles in the disc’s original content contain one or more chapters. When you insert a disc’s title into the Playlist, all the chapters within that title also appear . In other words, chapters in the Playlist behave exactly as chapters on a DVD-Video disc do. Par[...]

42 Making a New Playlist Use this function to add an Original title or chapter to the Playlist. When you do this, the whole title is put into the Playlist (you can delete bits you don’t need later — see Deleting an Original or Playlist title/chapter on page 43). The title appears in the Playlist complete with the chapter markers that appear in [...]

43 Editing Deleting an Original or Playlist T itle/Chapter When you erase a title or chapter from the Playlist menu, you only remove it from the Playlist; the title/chapter remains in the Original menu. If you choose to delete a title or chapter from the Original (title/chapter) menu, the title or chapter is actually deleted from the disc and the r[...]

44 Naming a Title Y ou can name Original and Playlist titles independently . Names can be up to 32 characters long. 1. Choose the title you want to name on the T itle List menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v / V to select [Rename (T itle Name)] option then press ENTER. Keyboard menu appears. 3. En[...]

45 Editing Sort This function allows you to access show listings organized by Date, T itle, or Category on the T itle List- HDD menu. So you can find title you want to watch easily . 1. Choose any title on the T itle List-HDD menu, then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 2. Use v / V to select [Sort] option then pre[...]

46 Divide One Titles Into T wo Use this command to split a title up into two new titles. 1. On the T itle List menu, select a title you want to divide then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Select [Divide] option. Example: T itle List (HDD) 3. Press ENTER. Edit (Divide) menu appears. [Divide] option is highlig[...]

47 Editing Moving a Playlist Chapter Use this function to re-arrange the playing order of Playlist chapters on the T itle List-Playlist menu. Note: This function is not available if there is only one chapter . 1. Select a chapter on the Chapter List-Playlist menu. 2. Press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the menu. 3. Use v / V t[...]

48 Dubbing Before Dubbing Use the copying features of this recorder to:  Back up important recordings stored on the HDD to a DVD.  Make a DVD copy of a recording on the HDD to play in another player .  T ransfer video from a DVD to the HDD for editing.  T ransfer edited video from the HDD to DVD. The simplest method of copying is to use[...]

49 Dubbing Dubbing from HDD to DVD 1. On the T itle List-HDD menu, select a title you want to dub then press ENTER. The menu options appears on the left side of the screen. 2. Use v / V to select [Dubbing] option then press ENTER. Dubbing menu appears. 3. Use b / B to select record mode (XP , SP , LP , EP , or Fast), then press V . ‘Start’ icon[...]

50 One T ouch Copy (HDD to DVD) The One T ouch Copy feature copies the currently playing title from the HDD to DVD. The whole title is copied, regardless of where in the title you start copying. The recorder copies at the maximum speed possible. For One T ouch Copy to work, make sure that a recordable DVD disc is loaded. During HDD playback, press [...]

51 Reference Reference Additional Information Overwriting Recording To overwrite a new video recording on a previously recorded title, follow these steps. This feature is not available for DVD+Rs, that always record at the end of the Disc. 1. Select input source you want to record (TV channel, A V1-2, DV). 2. Press MENU/LIST to display the Title Li[...]

52 Area Code Afghanistan AF Argentina AR Australia AU Austria A T Belgium BE Bhutan BT Bolivia BO Brazil BR Cambodia KH Canada CA Chile CL China CN Colombia CO Congo CG Costa Rica CR Croatia HR Czech Republic CZ Denmark DK Ecuador EC Egypt EG El Salvador SV Area Code Ethiopia ET Fiji FJ Finland FI France FR Germany DE Great Britain GB Greece GR Gre[...]

53 Reference Cause  The power cord is disconnected.  The TV is not set to receive recorder signal output.  The video cable is not connected securely .  The connected TV power is turned of f.  Progressive is set to ON, while the TV cannot receive progressive scan mode.  The equipment connected with the audio cable is not set to rec[...]

54 Symptom Cannot play a disc recorded using this recorder on another player . Cannot record or did not record successfully . T imer recording is not possible. Stereo Audio Record and/or Playback is not present. The remote control does not work properly . Cause  The disc was recorded in Video mode.  Some players will not play even a finalized[...]

55 Reference Specifications General Power requirements AC 200-240V , 50/60 Hz Power consumption 35W Dimensions (approx.) 430 X 54 X 275 mm (w x h x d) without foot Mass (approx.) 4.2 kg Operating temperature 5˚C to 35˚C Operating humidity 5 % to 90 % T elevision system P AL B/G color system Recording format P AL Recording Recording format DVD Vid[...]

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