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Grundig GDR 5500 User Manual

Grundig GDR 5500
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DVD-RECORDER
GDR 5500
ENGLISH

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Grundig GDR 5500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeDVD Recorder
Disc TypesDVD, CD
Audio Playback FormatsMP3, WMA
Image Playback FormatsJPEG
HDMI OutputYes
USB PortYes
DVD Recording FormatsDVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
TV TunerAnalog
Video Recording FormatMPEG2
Video Playback FormatsDivX, MPEG4
Audio OutputStereo
ConnectionsSCART
Power Supply220-240 V, 50 Hz

Summary

GDR 5500 DVD RECORDER

Special features of your DVD recorder

Details the various digital video recording and audio playback capabilities of the DVD recorder.

SET-UP AND SAFETY

OVERVIEW

The remote control

Illustrates the remote control and describes the function of each button for operating the DVD recorder.

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

Connecting a rooftop antenna or cable feed

Instructions for connecting the DVD recorder to a TV antenna or cable service.

Connecting a television or flat screen

Describes four options for connecting the DVD recorder to a television or flat screen TV.

Connect the television or flat screen – using a cinch cable (Progressive Scan)

Details on establishing a connection using cinch cables for progressive scan video.

Connecting a television or flat screen using a EURO-AV (Scart) cable

Instructions for connecting the DVD recorder to a TV using a EURO-AV (Scart) cable.

Connecting a television or flat screen using a Y/C (S-VIDEO) cable and cinch cables

Guidance on connecting the DVD recorder to a TV using S-VIDEO and cinch audio cables.

Connecting a television or flat screen using cinch cables

Steps for connecting the DVD recorder to a TV using standard cinch video and audio cables.

Connecting an audio system with analogue two-channel stereo sound

Instructions for connecting the DVD recorder to an audio system for enhanced sound quality.

Connecting a digital multi-channel amplifier or digital two-channel audio system

Guidance on connecting to digital audio systems for surround sound playback.

INITIAL SETUP

Tuning television stations

Instructions for automatically scanning and tuning TV channels available via the receiver.

Setting the TV system (video output format)

Configuring the video output format (PAL/NTSC) to match the television's standard.

Selecting the screen format of your television set

Adjusting the aspect ratio (e.g., 4:3, 16:9) for optimal picture display on your TV.

BEFORE PLAYBACK

Inserting a disc

Instructions on how to open the disc tray and insert a disc for playback.

PLAYBACK

DVD playback

Basic playback controls and features for standard DVDs.

DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R playback

How to play back recorded content from DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD-R discs.

S-VCD/VCD playback

Instructions for playing back Super Video CDs (S-VCD) and Video CDs (VCD).

PLAYBACK AUDIO/VIDEO FILES

Playback audio/video files

Overview of playing DivX, MP3, WMA, and JPEG files from discs.

RECORDING

Recording options

Overview of available recording methods: one-touch and delayed recording.

Suitable discs for recording

Information on which types of discs (DVD+R, DVD+RW, etc.) are suitable for recording.

Recording quality and time

Table showing the relationship between recording quality settings and available recording time.

Remaining recording time

How to check the available recording time remaining on a disc.

ONE TOUCH RECORDING

Manually recording television programmes from the antenna or the cable feed

Step-by-step guide to recording TV programs directly from antenna or cable.

Manually recording television programmes from the satellite receiver

Instructions for recording TV programs received via a satellite receiver.

Finalising a disc (DVD+R/-R and DVD-RW)

Information on finalising discs for playback on other DVD players.

Error messages

List of common error messages and their solutions during recording.

DELAYED RECORDING

Programming recording by entering the data for the television programme

Detailed guide on setting up timer recordings by inputting program details.

Messages during or after programming a recording

Explanation of messages displayed during or after setting up a timer recording.

Checking, modifying or deleting recording information

Procedures for managing programmed timer recordings, including checking, editing, and deleting.

MANAGING RECORDING DATA

USING A DECODER

Setting the channel position for a decoder

How to assign a channel position and activate decoder functionality.

Recording PAY TV programmes

Instructions for recording subscription television programs via a decoder.

CHILD LOCK

Authorising the contents of a DVD

Setting access levels to restrict playback of unsuitable content on DVDs.

Changing the access code (password)

Procedure for changing the existing password for the child lock feature.

PERSONAL SETTINGS

Recording settings

Customizing default recording settings like chapter markers and source.

SPECIAL SETTINGS

Tuning television channels automatically

Procedure for automatically scanning and sorting available TV channels.

Assigning channel positions manually

Manually tuning and assigning channel numbers for new TV stations.

Setting the time and date

Manually setting the internal clock and date if broadcast time is not used.

Resetting the DVD recorder to its original condition

Restoring all user-configured settings to the factory default state.

INFORMATION

Troubleshooting

A guide to identifying and resolving common problems with the DVD recorder.

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