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RQT8857
Recording
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Can I record from a commercially
purchased video cassette or DVD?
Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy protected;
therefore, recording is usually not possible.
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Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL,
and +RW recorded on the unit be
played on other equipment?
You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD players
after finalising the disc on this unit.
[+RW] It is not necessary to finalise +RW. To enable play on other DVD
players, please use “Create Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.
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In any case, ability to play a disc depends on the condition of the recording,
the quality of the disc, and the capability and format constraints of the DVD
player.
If you play a DVD-R DL, +R DL or +RW, use compatible equipment.
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Can I record digital audio signals
using the unit?
You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the unit are
for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video camcorder using
the DV automatic recording function, however, is recorded digitally.)
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Can a digital audio signal from
the unit be recorded to other
equipment?
You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the
“Digital Audio Output” settings to the following via the Setup menu:
– PCM Down Conversion: “On”
– Dolby Digital: “PCM”
– DTS: “PCM”
– MPEG: “PCM”
However, only
– As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
– As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz sampling
frequency.
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You cannot record MP3 signals.
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TV Guide
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Is it possible to programme a
recording, with a start and end time
that are different from the TV Guide
system?
You can manually change the start and end time of programmes in the
Timer Recording menu.
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Can I receive TV Guide system data
via a connected satellite receiver or
a Set Top Box?
No, only via the built-in tuner. To perform timer recordings with satellite
receivers or Set Top Boxes, please use the External Link feature or your
unit’s manual timer programming.
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What happens when I unplug my
unit from the household mains
socket?
The TV Guide system data will not be updated. If the unit is disconnected
from the AC mains for a longer period of time, then the TV Guide data is
lost. Make sure that the time is set again appropriately.
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DVB-T
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Which aerial is suitable for receiving
digital terrestrial broadcasts?
Any (terrestrial) roof aerial can be used. However, depending on the area
where you live, a new aerial may be necessary. Consult your local TV aerial
installer.
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Can this unit receive or record High
Defi nition (HD) broadcasts?
No, this unit cannot receive or record High Definition (HD) broadcasts.
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Frequently Asked Questions