Akura ASW8411-160AHD Instruction Manual

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Contents.

1. Welcome 2

2. Safety Information. 3

3. Safety Instructions

4. Features 5

5. Before you start 6

6. Inserting batteries in Remote Control

7. Remote Control

8. Controls and Connections 8

9. Display 9

10. Connection to external apparatus 10

11. Getting Started 13

12. Initial Setup 14

13. DVD,HDD & USB Playback (Basic) 16

14. DVD,HDD & USB Record (Basic) 18

15. Instant Recording

16. DVD,HDD & USB Operation (Advanced) 21

17. Setup

18. TV operation (Advanced)

19. Trouble Shooting Guide

20. Specification

21. Warranty

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Welcome.

Congratulations on choosing to buy a Tevion product. By doing so you have now the assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of Europes leading manufacturers.

All products brought to you by Tevion are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3 Yeat warranty.

Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address provided. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for years to come.

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Safety Information

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous

voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to the persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature acc

ompanying the appliance.

Correct

(Was

disposal of this Product

te Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) The crossed out “Wheelie bin” is intended to show that this appliance must not be placed with ordinary household waste at the end of its useful life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please keep separate from other household waste and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of

terial resources.

Househ th environment Bu

old users should contact either the retailer where you purchased the product, or

eir local government office for details of where and how you can take this item for

ally safe re-cycling.

siness users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the

purchase contract. This product must not be mixed with other commercial wastes for

sposal

This unit is a “CLASS 1” laser product. This product uses a visible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure. Ensure the recorder is operated as instructed. Do

t remove any covers or look into the DVD drawer opening whilst power is applied. Do

no NOT modify or adjust any controls that may affect laser emissions. Should the appliance

ome faulty consult a qualified technician.

bec

This appliance complies with European Safety and Electrical directives

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2. Safety Instructions

CAUTION. PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS USER MANUAL AND MARKED ON THE APPLIANCE. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR This set has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in Electric shock or Fire hazard. The safeguards in this appliance will protect you if you observe the correct procedures for installation, servicing and operation. There are NO user parts inside. DO NOT REMOVE THE CASE OR OTHER COVERS OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR LASER RADIATION AND WILL INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. REFER ALL SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

FUTURE USE.

Unpacking and Handling. Open the carton carefully and remove the polyfoam

packing. Carefully lift the recorder and place onto a firm stable surface. Lift off the Poly bag and retain all packaging for future use. Keep all packaging away from small children and animals.

Placing recorder. The recorder should be placed on a firm table or shelf. If placing in a cabinet ensure there is sufficient spacing for air flow and access for the DVD player opening..

Connections. When connecting the recorder to external sources and the mains supply, do not place wires that can be tripped over. Do not trap or place heavy

objects on the mains lead.

Top of recorder. Do not place objects such as vases, candles or other objects which may spill into the recorder.

Ventilation and Heat Sources. Do not place material over the ventilation slots, this will cause the recorder to overheat and fail. Do not place the recorder in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as radiators or fires.

Moisture.

Do not place the recorder in wet or damp conditions, such as steamy kitchens, basements or other damp places. Do not allow water or other fluids to enter the recorder. Do not touch the Mains plug with wet hands. Should moisture enter the recorder, disconnect from the supply and call the customer help line.

Cleaning.

Disconnect the recorder from the mains supply. Use a soft dry stains use a soft moist cloth with a dilute mild detergent.. Do NOT use petrol based fluids or abrasive materials.

Leaving your recorder. This recorder is designed to operate for long periods unattended. Unless you want to record items whilst away, such as holidays, disconnect from the mains supply and aerial. If a local thunderstorm occurs, disconnect from the mains supply and aerial “if external”

to prevent possible internal damage.

Disc Tray. Keep your fingers well clear of the DVD disc drawer when it is closing, it may cause injury or damage to the player. Do NOT push the disc drawer to close, use the Open/Close button on the appliance. Do NOT allow children to operate this apparatus without supervision.

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Features

Apart from general DVD player functions, the DHR(DVD Harddisc recorder)system,RW+HDD+USB,features recording

TV programs and life slices with higher video &audio quality,which will bring you sweet memory.

of live

Top recording function

LPCM/MPEG digital audio decoder,AC-3/DTS Dolby digital audio output Hi-Fi audio quality,96KHz/24bit digital audio processing.

Optical/coaxial data stream audio output.

High-quality YCbCr output,supporting future display devices.

Support physical format discs&USB storage devices(U_disc,etc.)

Available media:DVD-Video,DVD-Audio,VCD,CD,MP3,MP4,KODAK PICTURE-CD.

Available Disc Types

This DHR is capable of playing the following types of discs:

Type

DVD

VCD

Kodak picture CD/JPEG

MP3/WMA

DVD-Audio

MP4

Dimension Recording Time

Single Sided:

12cm

~120 mi.

Double Sided:

8cm

~240min

Single Sided: ~

80min

Double Sided:

~160min

12cm

8cm

12cm

8cm

~74min.

~20min.

~74min.

~20min.

12cm

600min.

12cm

Content

DVD format:

Compressed digital audio+video (dynamic)

MPEG1 format: Compressed digital audio+video (dynamic)

CD-DA format digital audio

Compressed digital picture

Compressed digital audio

DVD format digital audio

MPEG4 format (Divx,Xvid,etc)

Compressed digital audio+video

Remark

VCD

DVCD

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Before you start.

In the box.

Please check the contents of your player before continuing, you should have the following accessories:-

CLEAR

Remote Control

A Stereo /AV lead

SCART Lead

MI Lead

Instruction Booklet

2 x AAA cells

the batteries as shown below, ensure

ace that the + and - on the batteries corresponds to the + and - inside the

comp

rtment

Using the remote control.

Point the remote control directly at the appliance.

ure the window on the receiver is not

Ens covered or obstacles are placed in the line of sight. Bright sunshine or fluorescent light may affect the reliability.

Replace the batteries when the operation becomes intermittent or a reduction in operating range.

Inserting batteries into the Remote Control

Remove battery cover as shown in Fig 1

The battery compartment

shown in Fig 2

Battery Safety.

Do not leave old or exhausted batteries in the hands period, remove the batteries.

Do not mix battery types, and re chargeable batteries are not recommended.

Do NOT break open or throw exhausted batteries on a fire.

Do not dispose of exhausted batteries in the gen authority for instructions

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et. If not using the handset for a long

eral waste. Consult your local waste

Remote Control

1. Standby

3. Numeric 0 – 9

5. Record (immediate)

7. Fast Backwards

9. Fast Forward

11. Navigate Up.

13. Navigate Left

15. Navigate Down.

17. Setup Menu

19. Record Format

21. Program

23. Source Input

25. Clear / Add

27. Audio / Text

29. Angle / EPG

31. Menu (Disc)

33. Title (Disc)

35. Channel +

37. ATV/DTV

39. Channel –

41. Mute audio

15 17

23 25

37 39

2. Open / Close

4. Record Timer

6. Pause play

8. Previous track

chapter

10. Stop

12. Next track / chapter

14. Play

16. Select / Enter

18. Navigate Right

20. Switch

22. Record Quality

24. Return

26. Edit

28. Chapter

CLEAR

AUDIO/TEXT

ATV/DTV

30. Display

32. SubTitle / Radio

34. Repeat

30 32 34 36

38 40

Goto

36.

38. Volume +

40. P Scan

42. Volume –

43. Slow

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Controls and Connections

Front view

11 12 13

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1. Standby

2. Video input

3. Audio input (Left)

4. Audio input (Right)

5. S-Video input

6. DV input

7.USB input

8. DVD disc tray

Rear view

1. Tuner RF input

2. Tuner RF output (Loop through)

3. Video input (CVBS)

4. Audio input Left

5. Audio input Right

6. HDMI output

7. Optical output (PCMI)

8. Video output (CVBS)

9. S-Video output

10. Mixed Audio output Left

11.

12. Mixed Audio output Right

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Digital Audio output (Coaxial)

9. Remote Control sensor

10. Open / Close

11. Play / Pause

12.

Stop

13. Input Source

14. Previous

15. Channel –

16. Next

17.

Channel +

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13. Cr / Pr output Cb / Pb output

14.

15. Y (Luma) output

. Surround output Left

17. Surround output Centre

18. Front output Left

19. Surround output Right Sub Woofer output

20.

21. Front output Right

22. Scart input Scart output

23.

24. Ventilation fan

25. AC Mains input

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Controls and Connections

Display.

1. Video. Has video data on disc (DVD/ VCD).

2. Audio. Has audio data on disc (CD / DVD /VCD)

3. Play. Displays when playing disc.

4. Pause. Displays when disc is paused

5. Timer. Displays when Timer is set.

6. Record. Displays when Recording.

7. Photo. Displays when a photo disc is playing

8. Time Display. Displays time played and messages to user

9. Chapter. Displays the chapter number playing

. R/W denotes type of disc Recordable or Read write

. DVD. Displays a DVD disc is playing

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Controls and Connections

Basic TV / Recorder connections

AV / S-VIDEO + Audio

ts.

inpu

e :- If using S-VIDEO

Not connection do not use th

e Yellow CVBS video

inpu

Alternative AV connections

SCART IN

SCART OUT

VCR or DVD player

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Controls and Connections

Y Pb,Pr /Y Cb,Cr and External

Audio amplifier conne

:- Do not select “Progressive scan” if your TV cannot display progressive video.

Note

Connections to 5.1Ch Audio Amplifier

ctions

Hi Fi audio amplifier

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Amplifier

5.1Ch audio inputs

Controls and Connections

Connections to Digital audio amplifier

Digital audio amplifier

Choose input option

Coaxial Optical

Inp

ut Input

Connections to DV and USB

DV USB

te :- When you use the USB port to

USB memory pod

import signals you need to press mode first, then select USB IN.

DV connection from Camcorder

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Getting Started.

After unpacking the recorder, place on a firm stable surface and, if the room is warm, allow 15 to 20 minutes to acclimatise before using as there may be condensation on the laser optical lens. Please remember to

kee

the packaging away from small children and animals and keep safe, it may be needed in the future.

ections.

Conn

See pages 10 to 12 for typical connections. The basic connections should be used until you are familiar with

e operations of the recorder. It is wise not to add extra items such as HiFi

th recorder is working as expected. If you wish to add items such as Hi Fi amplifiers, add one item at once and

sure it is working before adding another item.

Switching on. Connect to a suitable mains supply (110 – 240V

fore the digital display lights up. This is normal, you will, in this time hear the DVD player mechanism

be activating.

ess the Standby button. The display will blank for a few seconds and then the message “HELLO” will be

. “READ” will then be displayed, and as this is the first time the recorder is used it will then show “NO

shown

”.

DISC

The TV screen will now display the “Splash Screen” and also will display “NO DISC”

amplifiers etc until you know the

AC 50/60 Hz). The recorder will take approx 30 seconds

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Getting Started.

(digital tuning setup).

DVBt

ess the SETUP button and using the ▲/▼/►/◄ buttons

Pr select “

Setup”. (Fig 1). Press SELECT.

System Menu

Select one of the buttons

Setup

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Fig

Digit

al Tv.

Using the ▲/▼buttons select “Digital TV. (Fig 2). Press SELECT.

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

Select setup option

DTV Channel Area Setting Area Scan Manual Scan

Fig

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Getting Started.

Digital Tv.

Using the ►button enter the next menu using the ▼ button select “Area Setting”. (Fig 3). Use the ► button to select the final sub menu and use the▼ button to select the country of your choice, (England is set as default). Press SELECT and a star will appear adjacent to the country selected. Press the ◄ button to return to the centre sub menu.

Area Scan.

Using the ▼ button select Area Scan (Fig

4). Press SELECT

and the recorder will begin to search for Digital TV stations.

Tuning Completed

When the tuning is completed a display similar to Fig

5 will be displayed. The recorder will now revert to one of the stored channels.

Installation is now complete.

Setup

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

Select setup option

Setup

Select setup option

Charnel Search

S No TV Chenner S No Radio Channel

NO DISC Remain 00:00:00 SP

DTV Channel Area Setting Area Scan Manual Scan

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DTV Channel Area Setting Area Scan Manual Scan

England Germany Italy France Holand

Fig 3

Fig

Channel 54 UHF 738000 KHz/ 8M Progress

DVD, HDD and USB Playback. Basic

DVD

Playing DVD,CD,VCD MP3,MPEG4 and Photo discs.

Press the “SOURCE” See table below :-

Select DVR.

Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control or the button on the recorder. The disc tray will now open. Ensure nothing is blocking the movement of the disc tray. Place a disc into the tray with the label facing upwards. Press OPEN/CLOSE again to close the disc tray. Do not push with your hand. Keep small children away whilst loading discs as injury could occur.

button. Each press of the “Source”

button will select different input sources.

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DVD, HDD and USB Playback. Basic

When the disc is inside the recorder it will be “Read” and then the screen will display (DVD) in the top left corner. Some discs will start playing automatically, some will display a

Using the ▲/▼/►/◄ navigation buttons, select the feature you require and press “SELECT”. The disc will now play your selection.

Disc contents menu.

Press

to stop playing. One press will cause a “pre stop”, this is similar to Pause. Press to restart playing.

To fully stop playback press the button again.

ess button to commence playing from a menu choice.

To fast forward a scene press the button. Pressing once will increase the speed X2, then X4, X8, X20 then

mal.

Nor

To fast reverse a scene press the button. Pressing once will increase the speed X2, then X4, X8, X20 then

mal.

Nor

To Skip forward one or more chapters press the button. Each press will advance the chapters by one.

To Skip backwards one or more chapters press the button. Each press will reverse the chapters by one.

ess the button to pause play. To restart press the button.

Press the “MENU” button to display the disc’s menu.

HDD Playback.

Fig 6

To select HDD playback press the “SWITCH” button on the remote

Title List

Disc HDD USB

Fig

Video

MPEG4 Audio Picture

001～006

001 002

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control

. This will activate the menu Fig 6. Use ▼ Move the cursor to HDD and press SELECT. A menu will be shown displaying as similar to Fig 7.

ross the top of the menu is the Type of files on the HDD.

:- Video, MPEG4, Audio, and Pictures.

Use the ►/◄ buttons to select the file type. Each file type has a different menu structure. (Fig 8)

Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the sub menu (Fig 9).

Use the navigation buttons to move around the files

splayed. Press SELECT to play the file.

Fig

Title List

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MPEG4 Audio Picture

Video

001～006

001 002

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Fig

Title List

Video MPEG4 Audio Picture

001/002 TITLE00001

01/01 01:02 00:00:05 SP

001～006

001 002

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DVD, HHD and USB Playback. Basic

HDD

Playback cont..

All the functions buttons have the same effect as DVD playback, when playing files from HDD.

st forward and Fast reverse, Play, Pause, Stop. Next Chapter and Previous Chapter will select the Next

Fa and

Previous files on the HDD

USB Playback.

To select USB playback press the “SWITCH” button on the remote

control This will activate the menu Fig 6. Use ▼ Move the cursor to USB and press SELECT. A menu will be shown displaying as similar to Fig 10. Across the top of the menu is the Type of files in the USB memory. :MPE

G4, Audio, and Pictures. Use the ►/◄ buttons to select the file type. Each file type has a different menu structure. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the sub menu (Fig 11). Use the ▼/▲ buttons to move around the files displayed. Press SELECT to play the file. All the functions buttons have the same effect as DVD playback, when playing files from USB. Play

, Pause,

Next and Previous files.

Stop. Next Chapter and Previous Chapter will select the

Title List

001/002 TITLE00001 01/01 01:02 00:00:05 SP

Fig 10

MPEG4 Audio Picture

001 002

001 CF.MP3 01/01 00:45 002 051 -----.MP3 09/

Fig 11

MPEG4 Audio Picture

001 002

001 CF.MP3 01/01 00:45 002 051 -----.MP3 09/

USB Remain 00:27:01 SP

11 18:01

USB Remain 00:27:01 SP

11 18:01

DVD, HDD and USB Record. Basic

General.

There are numerous options when recording, it is best to decide what you want to do with the recording after it has been made.

DVD +/-R. (Write once) Use for permanent recordings.

+/RW. (Erasable). Use for semi permanent recording.

DVD

VCD. (Video CD). Recording MPEG4 files

HDD. Use for temporary recordings and Time shifting. To keep recordings which are on HDD you may

transfer to DVD

USB

. Use for transportable media, small files etc.

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DVD, HHD and USB Record. Basic

Quick

If you are watching a programme that you decide to record, press the REC button on the remote control or

e Record button on the recorder. If there is no DVD disc in the recorder a message will be

th shown, “No Disc”.

To select where the recoding is to be stored, DVD, HDD or USB, press the “SWITCH” button on the remote control and select the correct medium. To select the quality of the recording, press the “QUALITY” quality, SEP is the least. (SP is the normal setting). To select the type of recording (DVD or MPEG4), press “REC FORMAT” on the remote control.

ch time the REC button is pressed, 30 minutes is added to the recording time, up to 360 minutes may

Ea be recorded providing there is space on the disc.

To stop the recording press Stop.

Recording.

button on the remote control, HQ is the best

Timer Recording.

To set the recorder to record a programme/s when you are not able to set “Quick Record” you may use the Recording Timer. This i the TIMER button on the remote control or access timer recorder in SETUP menu.

Below is a typical display of the Timer menu.

s a very versatile timer allowing many functions. To access the timer, press

Fig 12

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Timer Record

Status

Source

TV 1

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lnput recording schedule

you are recording with the Timer function, and you wish to end the recording prematurely press the

If STOP button.

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Timer Recording cont..

TIMER SOURCE

DATE MODE

START HOURS AM/PMMINUTES

TV DTV R-AV F-AV F –S VIDEO SCART DV

To move from box to box, press SELECT

To move in a box press ▲/▼ then press SELECT

To Move backwards press RETURN

ONCE DAILY

WEEKLY

MONTH

DAY

END HOURS MINUTES AM/PM

TARGET DVD

HDD +VR HDD MPG4 USB MPG4

If the timer is set correctly, the recorder will revert to the TV picture. If there is an error, the message will be shown as below. Re enter the Timer menu and set correctly. If you select DVD and there is no disc or the disc is full the same message is shown. (Fig 13).

Fig 13

Timer Record

The recording time of the following ltems are incorrect:

HDD Remaln 100:0048 SP

QUALITY

SEP

SLP

EP LP

RETURN

SELECT

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Instant Recording

Fig 14

Instant

The first move the cursor and (Fig 14). If yo channel required. Press the button and the cursor will move into the channel select box chan

Recording.

item

is “SOURCE”. To select the recording source

LEFT

RIGHT

u are recording from TV or DTV, you will need to select the

▼

Use the / buttons to select the

◄

nel number you require. When you have selected the channel number, press the ◄ button to return to the source listing, then press the SELECT button.

RECORDING TARGET

Move the cursor and

record ing target.

LEFT RIGHT buttons to select the USB, HDD or USB as

RECORDING QUALITY

To select the Recording Quality,

SP, LP,EP,SLP,SEP as the recording quality

RECORDING MODE

To select

+VR as the recording mode.

If you select the HDD as the recording target , there will be +VR,MPEG4 mode for selecting

If you select the USB as the recording target , there will be only MPEG4 mode for selecting

If you select the DISC as the recording target , there will be only +VR mode for selecting

the Recording Mode, use the LEFTand RIGHT buttons to select MPEG4,

use LEFT and RIGHT buttons to select HQ,

Instant Recording

Source

Target

Quality

Mode

Select recording source

ENTER

DISC

+VR

RETURN

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The

final menu is GO. Press SELECT and the recording will start.

ou have made a mistake, press the RETURN button to return to

If y

the previous menu’s in turn.

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DVD, HDD and USB Operation. Advanced

Disc Utility

This feature is necessary to allow complete flexibility of discs that are to be recorded or have been recorded, to allow playing on other DVD players.

FORMAT

When placing a new disc into the recorder, it will automatically detect that it needs formatting, see Fig 15. Select YES with the ◄ button and press SELECT.

The recorder will then ask which type of format is required DVD or MPEG4 ,

Fig 16. This entirely depends on your requirements, if you are recording a DVD

select DVD, if you are recording MPEG data select MPEG4.

Pre

RENAME.

To help you identify your home recorded discs it is useful to name them with a uniqu ▲/▼ buttons and press SELECT. (Fig 18).

An alpha-numeric keyboard is displayed, (Fig 19) allowing you to give each disc a unique title. Move the cursor using the navigation buttons and when complete press SELECT. The disc is now permanently named unless it is an erasable disc.

PROTECT.

To enable you to “LOCK” the disc contents, select “PROTECT”. (Fig 20). This disc, it will b

FINALIZE.

To enable you to play your recorded disc on another player it must be “finalized”. Select FINALIZE and press SELECT. The disc will now be finalized, see Fig 21. When completed the disc is also locked.

+/-RW discs are “Make Compatible” to enable playing on other players.

ss SELECT and the disc will start formatting, see Fig 17.

e title. This facility has extensive features. Select RENAME using the

feature will stop data from being added if it’s a +/R disc, if it is a +/- RW

e locked until it is erased.

(+/- R discs only)

Fig 15

The disc need to be formatted before recording Do you want to format it?

Yes

Fig 16

Which format would you like?

DVD + VR

Fig 17

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Fig 18

Disc Utility

Rename

Protect

Make compatible

Format

Finalize

ENTER

Select one of the buttons

Text Input

abc

j kl4

RETURN

Select

Fig

Clear

Bak Spo

Space

Number

Cap Look

MPEG4

tt ed

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Disc name: Protect: No Finalized: No

exit

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{

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}

Cancel

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20 Fig 21

Fig

Disc Utility

Rename

Protect

Make compatible

Format

Finalize

ENTER

Select

Select one of the buttons

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RETURN

exit

Disc name: Protect: No Finalized: No

Disc Utility

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DVD, HDD and USB Operation. Advanced

DVD EDIT.

To manage the DVD+VR contents, select DVD using the “SWITCH” button on the

remote

control

RENAME.

To rename any title, first select the file to be renamed, using the navigation buttons,

the

press the EDIT button. Press SELECT and a keyboard will be displayed, see Fig 19. If there is a title already at the top of the page, select CLEAR, press SELECT and then use the keyboard as described on the previous page.

PROTECT.

To protect a file, first select the file to be protected using the navigation buttons.

ss SELECT, a LOCK logo will be shown in the bottom right of the file icon. This

Pre ensures that that file is now locked and cannot be deleted. To Unlock the file, press EDIT again, a message will appear asking if you want to Unlock the file, select Yes or No with the ►/◄ buttons and press SELECT.

DELE

TE. (Fig 24.DVD+/- RW ONLY

To delete a file, first select the file to be deleted as described above. Select DELETE and press SELECT. There is NO WARNING with this function, so be sure you want to delete this file.

MERGE N

feature merges the titles so that when one file has completed playing the next will

Thi

start playing without the need to select it.

TE ALL CHAPTER MARKS. (Fig 26).

DELE

If the recording is longer that 10 minutes, chapters are automatically inserted. To remove these, select this function and press SELECT. The Chapter Ma deleted.

FULL TITLE. (Fig 27).

PLAY

Select the file to be played and press SELECT.

DUBBI

s is a most useful feature. It allows you to transfer files from the HDD to disc.

Thi First, ensure there is a recordable disc in the recorder with enough space for the item. Select the file you need to transfer using the navigation buttons. Select DUBBING and press SELECT. The file will now be transferred, the time taken

pends upon the size of the file. When the file is transferred a message will be

splayed. (Fig 29).

. Press EDIT on the remote control, a menu will be displayed as in Fig 22.

(Fig 23) DVD +/-RW only

EXT TITLE. (Fig 25).

rks will then be

NG. (Fig 28).

Fig 28

Fig 29

Fig 22

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Dubbing

Title

Fig 23

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Dubbing

Title

Fig 24

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Dubbing

Title

Fig 25

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Dubbing

Title

Fig 26

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Dubbing

Title

Fig 27

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Dubbing

Title

Rename Protect Delete Merge Next Title Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Title Dubbing

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DVD EDIT cont.

The following features are available when the disc is playing. Insert a home recorded DVD disc and start it playing. Press EDIT and select ..

ERT CHAPTER. (Fig 30)

INS

To insert a chapter, press SELECT when this feature is selected.

DELE

TE CHAPTER MARK. (Fig 31)

To delete a chapter mark, select the chapter, select the feature and press SELECT.

Fig

Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Mark Delete All Chapter Mark CM Cut Set Index Picture Hide/Unhide Chapter

Fig 31

TE ALL CHAPTER MARKS. (Fig 32).

DELE

To delete all chapter marks, press SELECT and all chapter marks will be removed.

CUT. (Fig 33).

To delete a segment of a file, Start playing the file, press EDIT, select CM CUT and press SELECT. A sub menu (Fig 34) will be displayed. Wait until the start of the segment to be cut is shown, select “SET A” and press SELECT. Now select “SET B” and when the end of the segment to be cut is seen, press SELECT. Select “CUT” and press SELECT. The segment will be removed in a few seconds. To cancel the operation, select “CANCEL” and press SELECT.

SET

INDEX PICTURE (Fig 35).

You can select which picture is to be displayed on the menu as the “Root” picture.

art the disc playing and when you see a suitable picture, press SELECT. The disc

St will now be updated and the new picture shown as the Title picture.

UNHIDE CHAPTER (Fig 36).

HIDE/

You may wish to hide a chapter due to being unsuitable viewing, select the chapter,

press SELECT, the chapter will now be hidden but not removed

from the disc, to re instate the chapter, select it and press SELECT again. The chapter will now be played as normal.

Fig 35 Fig 36

Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Mark Delete All Chapter Mark CM Cut Set Index Picture Hide/Unhide Chapter

Fig 32

Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Mark Delete All Chapter Mark CM Cut Set Index Picture Hide/Unhide Chapter

Fig 33

Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Mark Delete All Chapter Mark CM Cut Set Index Picture Hide/Unhide Chapter

Fig 34

Set A Set B Cut Cancel

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DVD Playing options.

This recorder also plays discs of various types :- DVD, VCD, SVCD,CD audio,CD ROM, WMA, MPEG4,

/JPEG

MP3

ch type of disc has different file structures.

. Pre Recorded. In most cases the disc will have a Menu system that can be viewed by pressing the

DVD

TITLE button. You may wish to select from the menu, using the navigation buttons and then press Play or Select.

. This depends upon how the disc has been authored. If it has a menu system, press MENU to select the

VCD

men

u and use the navigation buttons to select the title to play. Press PLAY to start playing the title.

SVCD

. This depends upon how the disc has been authored. If it has a menu system, press MENU to select

e menu and use the navigation buttons to select the title to play. Press PLAY to start playing the title.

CD . This disc type does not have a visible file structure. When a disc is inserted, a Header bar at the top of th

e screen is displayed.

Disc Track playing. Number of Repeat. Mute Time played Track length

TRK

01/15

trac

s on disc Play

00: 03:40/00:05:0 9

CD ROM. Picture disc .

format will automatically start to play from picture 1. To select a picture, press GOTO. The top of the

This screen will display as Fig 37.

CDROM

Disc Picture playing. Number of

TRK

ctures on disc.

030/45

Fig 37

00: 00:00/00:00:0 0

To select the picture, press the ► button and this will highlight the Left digit in the picture playing box, press again to select the next digit, Example :- to select picture 21, press the ► button 3 times then enter 21 using

e numeric buttons then press SELECT. The player will then display picture 21.

th You may rotate, reverse and invert the pictures using the navigation buttons.

WMA . This type of disc has a file structure as Fig 38. If the disc has more than one directory (Left) of screen, you must use the navigation buttons to select the

ectory required and press SELECT. This will open that directory and the files in that directory will be

dir shown on the right of screen. To select a music track, use the navigation buttons and SELECT to start the track playing. You may also use direct number entry to select a track and press SELECT to confirm.

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WMA cont.

4. The file structure depends upon how the disc is authored. Press Title to view the titles, and

MPE

[ \ \ ] 0001------WMA

01.\

Fig

001. 001 - - - - - - - - - -

002. 002 - - - - - - - - - - -

003. 003 - - - - - - - - - - -

004. 004 - - - - - - - - - - -

005. 005 - - - - - - - - - - -

006. 006 - - - - - - - - - - -

007. 007 - - - - - - - - - - -

008. 008 - - - - - - - - - - -

009. 009 - - - - - - - - - - -

010. 010 - - - - - - - - - - -

use the navigation buttons to select the file to be played. Press SELECT to start playing.

MP3

. (Fig 39)

The file structure is very similar to the WMA file structure. If the disc has more than one directory (Left) of screen, you must use the navigation buttons to select

e directory required and press SELECT. This will open that directory and the files in that directory

th will be shown on the right of screen. To select a music track, use the navigation buttons and SELECT to start the track playing. You may also use direct number entry to select a track and press SELECT to

rm.

confi

JPEG. (Fig 40)

The file structure is similar to WMA and MP3 systems. If the disc has more than one directory (Left) of screen, you must use the navigation buttons to select

e directory required and press SELECT. This will open that directory and the files in that directory

th will be shown on the right of screen. To select a picture file, use the navigation buttons and SELECT to display the picture. You may also use direct number entry to select a picture and press SELECT to

firm.

con

39 Fig 40

Fig

[ \ \ ] 0001------MP3

01.\

001. 001 - - - - - - - - - -

002. 002 - - - - - - - - - - -

003. 003 - - - - - - - - - - -

004. 004 - - - - - - - - - - -

005. 005 - - - - - - - - - - -

006. 006 - - - - - - - - - - -

007. 007 - - - - - - - - - - -

008. 008 - - - - - - - - - - -

009. 009 - - - - - - - - - - -

010. 010 - - - - - - - - - - -

[ \ \ ] 0001------JPG

01.\

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001. 001 - - - - - - - - - -

002. 002 - - - - - - - - - - -

003. 003 - - - - - - - - - - -

004. 004 - - - - - - - - - - -

005. 005 - - - - - - - - - - -

006. 006 - - - - - - - - - - -

007. 007 - - - - - - - - - - -

008. 008 - - - - - - - - - - -

009. 009 - - - - - - - - - - -

010. 010 - - - - - - - - - - -

DVD, HDD and USB Operation. Advanced

DVD Playing options cont..

ram Playing. (compatible with DVD,SVCD,VCD,CD, CD-G, MP3/JPEG and MP4 discs).

Prog

All

discs with file structures may be programmed to play the files in your preferred order, shown below is a typical file structure. Insert a disc and wait for the menu listing to be shown on screen (Fig 41). Press PROGRAM on the remote control. A list will be Using the navigation buttons to move up and down and left and right. Enter the track number you wish to

y using the numeric buttons. When the list is complete, select OK and press SELECT. The disc will

pla now play the tracks in the order on the screen.

shown as Fig 41.

[ \ \ ] 0001------WMA

01.\

1 - - - 2 - - 3 - - 4 - - -

5 - - 6 - - -

7 - - -

8 - - -

Fig 41

001. 001 - - - - - - - - - -

002. 002 - - - - - - - - - - -

9 - - -

003. 003 - - - - - - - - - - -

10 - - -

004. 004 - - - - - - - - - - -

005. 005 - - - - - - - - - - -

11 - - 12 - - -

006. 006 - - - - - - - - - - -

007. 007 - - - - - - - - - - -

008. 008 - - - - - - - - - - -

009. 009 - - - - - - - - - - -

010. 010 - - - - - - - - - - -

13 - - 14 - - 15 - - 16 - - -

Repeat.

All disc t Direc

ypes have a Repeat capability. Each press of the Repeat button will allow repeating of

tory, File, Track or Off. Below is a list of disc types and the repeat functions DVD :- Chapter, Title, Off

, VCD, CD, CD-G, WMA, MP3/JPEG, MP4 :- Track, Disc, Off

SVCD

ow.

DVD and VCD/SVCD playing modes, you may slow the action using the SLOW button. Each press

In slows the movement as follows :- ½, 1/3, ¼, 1/5, 1/6, 1/7, Full speed.

P-

Scan.

This allows you to select Progressive or Interlace scan. Do not use Progressive scan unless your TV sup

ports it. Pressing this button when the TV cannot support it, will result in a blank screen. Press

again to restore a picture.

Angl

This feature allows the user to select different viewing angles. However this is disc dependant and not in general use.

N/P.

This button selects NTSC (American) and PAL (Europe) colour systems. The default is PAL and it should not be necessary to use this button.

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Subtit

les. (DVD/SVCD).

Most DVD’s have subtitles in various languages, depending on the title. To select the subtitle, press the

tton and a subtitle header will be shown, showing the language. Press the button until the title you

bu require is shown. To turn off the subtitles press again until (SUBTITLE OFF) is displayed.

Audio.

(DVD/SVCD).

Most DVD’s have more than one soundtrack. To select a different soundtrack language press the Audio button.

Press again to select other languages.

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HDD EDIT.

To manage the HDD+VR contents, select HDD using the “SWITCH” button on the remote

. Press EDIT on the remote control, a menu will be displayed as in Fig 42.

control

RENAME.

To rename any title, first select the file to be renamed, using the navigation buttons,

the

PROTECT. (Fig 43

To protect a file, first select the file to be protected using the navigation buttons.

ss SELECT, a LOCK logo will be shown in the bottom right of the file icon. This

DELETE. (F

ig 44).

To delete a file, first select the file to be deleted as described above. Select DELETE and press SELECT. There is NO WARNING with this function, so be sure you want to delete this file.

DELE

TE ALL CHAPTER MARKS. (Fig 45).

the recording is longer that 10 minutes, chapters are automatically inserted. To

If remove these, select this function and press SELECT. The Chapter Ma deleted.

FULL TITLE. (Fig 46).

PLAY

Select the file to be played and press SELECT.

DELETE ALL. (Fig 47

To delete all titles, select the function and press SELECT. There is NO WARNING with this function, so be sure you want to delete all files before pressing SELECT.

DUBBI

Thi

NG. (Fig 48).

s is a most useful feature. It allows you to transfer files from the HDD to disc. First, ensure there is a recordable disc in the recorder with enough space for the item. Select the file you need to transfer using the navigation buttons. Select DUBBING and press SELECT. The file will now be transferred, the time taken

pends upon the size of the file. When the file is transferred a message will be

splayed. (Fig 49).

)

Fig 48

rks will then be

Fig

Fig 42

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark

Title

Play Full Delete All Dubbing

Fig

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark

Title

Play Full Delete All Dubbing

Fig 44

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark

Title

Play Full Delete All Dubbing

Fig 45

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark

Title

Play Full Delete All Dubbing

Fig

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark

Title

Play Full Delete All Dubbing

Fig 47

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark

Title

Play Full Delete All Dubbing

Rename Protect Delete Delete All Chapter Mark Play Full Title Delete All Dubbing

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DVD, HDD and USB Operation. Advanced

USB (Memory stick) EDIT.

To manage the USB contents, select USB using the “SWITCH” button on the remote

. Press EDIT on the remote control, a menu will be displayed as in Fig 20

control

RENAME. (F

To rename any title, first select the file to be renamed, using the navigation buttons,

the

press the EDIT button. Press SELECT and a keyboard will be displayed, see Fig 32. If there is a title already at the top of the page, select CLEAR, press SELECT and then use the keyboard as described on the previous page.

DELETE. (F

To delete a file, first select the file to be deleted as described above. Select DELETE and press SELECT. There is NO WARNING with this function, so be sure you want to delete this file.

COPY.

You may copy any file from the USB to either HDD or DVD. Select the file you want to copy. Select Copy in the menu and press SELECT. You will be asked to choose a destination, either HDD or DVD. Use the navigation buttons to select a destination and select OK. Press SELECT and the file will be copied revert to the file list.

LETE ALL. (Fig 53).

To delete all titles, select the function and press SELECT. There is NO WARNING with this function, so be sure you want to delete all files before pressing SELECT.

ig 50)

ig 51).

(Fig 52)

. When complete you will see a copy completed message and the recorder will

Rename Delete Copy Delete All

Fig

Fig 51

Fig 52

Fig 53

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Time Shift.

This recorder allows time shifting. You may record a programme to HDD and view it as it is recording with a time delay.

Method

To enter Time Shift, select HDD. Press SWITCH and select HDD. Select the source, i.e TV or DTV. Pr Pr The display will show the “Time Recorded” and You may use the Fast Forward and Fast Reverse buttons, but if you “Fast forward” to within 5 seconds of the To exit Time Shift, press the STOP button once, the recorder will then Record in “real time”. To stop the recording fully, press the STOP button again.

1. Time shift with Title Generation.

ess the RECORD button. This is now recording in “real time”. To start “Time Shift” press PLAY. ess DISPLAY to see the progress of the recording.

the Time played.

actual recorded time, the recorder will exit Time Shift.

Method

2. Time Shift without Title Generation.( i.e not

stored on HDD).

Press SOURCE to select TV or DVT. Select the programme you wish to record.

ess “PAUSE” to enter the Time Shift mode. You have now entered the “Time Shift “ mode and the

ture will be Paused. Press DISPLAY to see the progress of the recording.

pic

A Progress Bar is displayed at the bottom of the picture (Fig 54) shows the amount of “Buffer” space used

(up to 2 hrs). Press P

LAY to view the recording from the start of the Recording.

You may use the Fast Forward and Fast Reverse buttons, but if you “Fast forward” to within 5 seconds of

actual recorded time, the recorder will exit Time Shift.

the

Fig54

Start Time. Progress bar Time play can start. Recorded Time

To Exit Time Shift press STOP.

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Setup

select

ENTER

Select setup option

Fig 55

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TV System

Sereen Saver

Sys Language

Time Format Set Timo Reset Setting

RETURN

exit

Setup

The Setup item is an entry for basic and advanced system settings.

And the advanced settings are mainly for DVD playback.

Setup

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

By highlighting a proper item and then pressing ENTER, you can set various options. For more information, please see the fo

owing descriptions.

TV System

Two options, PAL and NTSC, can be selected according to your TV set.

Screen Saver

Two options , On and Off ,Can be selected according to your desire. ON means enable the screen saver mode; OFF means disable.

Sys Language

Seven system language selections for the UI display: English, German, Spanish, French

Portuguese.

To select one, p

ress UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to highlight a desired language and

then press SELECT.

Time Format

You can select a time format from the list by pressing UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT and then SELECT. In the time

forma

t, there is 6 format like:M_D_Y_12 or m_d_y_24, Y_M_D_12 or Y_M_D_24, D_M_Y_12 or D_M_Y_24 in here ,

Month; D: Date; Y: Year; 12: 12-Hr Time (AM/PM Time); 24: 24-Hr Time.

Date Set

use ARROW key to adjust the system date .

Time Set

use ARROW key to adjust the system time.

For Timer Recording, date and time should be correct. Since “Power off” may effect date and time settings, you should re-set

them. (Just by inputting digits for each section: MM, DD, YY, Hr, Min, and A/P.)

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Setup

Reset Setting

Setup

Set all options back to the factory settings.

System Playing

Playing

This item includes the following settings: Audio Lang (audio language), Subtitle Lang

(subtitle language), Password, Menu Lang (menu language), and Rating. (Fig 56)

A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

ENTER

Select setup option

Audio Lang

Seven selections for Audio language: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Latin. To select one,

press U

P/DOW

/LEFT/RIGHT to highlight a desired language and then press SELECT.

Subtitle Lang

Seven selecti

Press U

ons for Title language: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Latin. To select one,

P/DO

/LEFT/RIGHT to highlight a desired language and then press SELECT.

Password

Throu

gh this item, you can set a password to lock the recorder (no initial password exists). When the

is locked, you will be asked to input the correct password before setting the Rating (restriction level)

password.

item or c

Audio Lang

Subtitle Lang

Rating

select

recor

hang

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Password Menu Lang

RETURN

exit

Fig 56

g th

Menu Lang

Seven selections for Men

press U

P/DOWN

/LEFT/RIGHT to highlight a desired language and then press .

u language: English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Latin. To select one,

SELECT.

Rating

The recorder provides the Rating (restriction level) setting function for protecting kids from watching unhealt

up to eight levels according to the disc type. When playing a lockable disc, you can set a prop

through th

is R

ting setting according to the disc level an

your need.

restriction level

Notes:

Before setting the restriction level you will be asked to input the correct password if the recorder is locked.

The Rating setting goes into effect only when the recorder is locked.

A/V Set

This setting item provides f

our options: Video Output, TV Type, Dual Mono, HDMI output, Speaker, Downmix and SPD

Video Output

YCbCr: Choose it if the unit is connected to your TV set with YCbCr video cable

RGB: Choose it if the unit is connected to your TV set through SCART out jack.

P-SCAN: Choose it if the unit is connected to your TV set with YPbPr video cable and the TV set is in the

progressive scan mode.

cont

nts,

IF Output.

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Setup

Notes:

When using CVBS or S-Video out jack to connect to TV, you can select any of them.

When TV is in the progressive scan mode, RGB can be selected. The default is YCbCr.

TV Type

In this item , three options are included, they are:4:3PS,4:3LB,16:9. PS 4:3: Pan Scan, available for general TV. The left and right edges of the picture will not be seen and the

rest will fill the TV screen when a wide-screen object is played.

4:3: Letter Box, available for general TV. Black

screen when a wide-screen object is played.

16:9

Wide Screen, available for a wide-screen TV. (Default)

Notes:

Due to the aspect ratio adopted when a disc is recorded, some discs cannot be played in the aspect ratio you choose.

The disc recorded with 4:3 mode can only be played in 4:3 ratio.

You should set the TV Type according to the TV connected.

will appear at the top and bottom edges of TV

SPDIF Output

Three options are provided: PCM, RAW, OFF. To select one, press UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT to highlight the

sired option and then SELEAT to confirm.

PCM: Available when the recorder connects to a dual-channel digital stereo amplifier. For a Dolby Digital or MPEG disc, its audio data will be modulated to dual-channel PCM data and outputted from coaxial or

optical jacks.

RAW: Available when the recorder connects to a power amplifier via coaxial or optical jacks. For a Dolby

Digital, DTS, or MPEG disc, the output data from the recorder will be the corresponding raw digital data. Of

course, the connected amplifier should be capable of decoding Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG.

OFF: Disable the SPDIF Output function. No data will be outputted from coaxial or optical jacks.

Downmix

In this item,four options are includedto select,,they are :LT/RT,Stereo,VSS,OFF.

DUAL MONO

Four options are provided :Stereo, Mono L,Mono R,Mix Mono.

HDMI OUT

four options are provided:480P/576p,720p,1080i,1080p. (default :1080i)

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Speaker

In this item , there are 3 options to select , options are: All LG ,All sm,mixed.

Recording

In this item,three options are included:DVD quality,MEPG4 quality,AUTO chapter

Take the selected quality of the MPEG 4 qualitity as an example, after selected the MPEG 4,there will

be display six record quality as before. press LEFT/UP then press the SELEC For DVD qualit

in Auto chapte

y, the same steps of recording is the same as the MPEG4 quality.

r,you can select the 5min,10min.20min.30 min.off.

T .

5min means you set the time to record can last 5minu 10minutes. 20min means you set the time to record ca

record can last 30minutes. o

ff means that the time to record can last forever.

TV Tuner

This item includes the following settings:TV Signal, Auto Tuning, Channel set, Manual Turing.

TV Signal

Set the receiving mode of TV signal: Antenna or Cable.

Auto Tuning

The recorder provides an Auto Tuning function that can search TV channels automatically and save them in the recorder in a certain order. However, this Auto Tuning function should be run again if the TV channel

distribution is changed by channel providers or the recorder is re-installed.

/DOWN to select a desired recording qualityand

tes. 10min means you set the time to record can last

n last 20minutes. 30min means you set the time to

Fig

Setup

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

select

ENTER

Select setup option

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TV Signal

Auto Tuning

Channel set Manual Turing

RETURN

exit

Channel Set

By the Channel Set item in the Setup menu, you can see and fine adjust the detailed information of

channels.

UP/DOWN to highlight the Channel Set item, and then press Select to

Press

enter the following interface in which you can.

Select a chann

whe

Set

Fine tu

Choose

the

ne the

an audio format for the current channel output.

umb

el n

the selected channel is active.

channel.

Channel Number Fine

Tune

Aotive Audio Format

Swap Channel Channel Name Manual

Tune

Fig

Select another channel number for swapping with the current channel.

Name the current channel.

Tune a TV channel manually.

Manual Tuning

Use UP/DOWN button to highlight the Manual Tuning ,then press Select button to start scan Tuning station

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Yes PAL-1

Start

TV Operation (Advanced)

Analog TV.

After the basic setup, there are many other useful features to allow the full

atures of the recorder to be realised.

Auto

Tuning.

When Auto tuning is performed, the stations are stored in “Found” order. To place the stations in the correct order i.e Location 1= BBC1,

ion 2 = BBC2 etc, you must enter the CHANNEL SET menu.

Locat Press the SETUP button and with the navigation buttons select TV TUNER

ig 59).

Press the ► button and enter the adjacent sub menu, (Fig 60). Select CHANNEL SET and press SELECT. (Fig 61).

It is recommended you have a current TV guide to hand. Select Channel Number with the ▲/▼ buttons and to select the Channel number use the ►/◄ buttons. Select (1). Move the cursor to Swap Channel and with the ►/◄ buttons, find BBC1 station. You must press SELECT each time. When you have located BBC1, wait a few seconds, the recorder will automatically swap the station into location 1. Select Channel number again, and select (2). Move the cursor to Swap Channel, and using the ►/◄ buttons and SELECT

ate BBC2, again wait a few seconds, BBC2 will now be located in location

loc

2. To move the rest of the channels, continue as above.

The correct channel locations are :- BBC1(1), BBC2 (2), ITV1 (3), Channel 4 (4), Five (5).

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

Channel Number Aotive

Tune

Fine Audio Format Swap Channel Channel Name Manual

Tune

Fig

TV Signal Auto Tuning Channel Set Manual Tuning

Fig

TV Signal Auto Tuning Channel Set Manual Tuning

Fig

1 Yes o PAL-1 1

Start

tive.

This feature allows the user to (Hide) any channel tuned. Select the channel you wish to hide, using the Channel Number box. Select “ACTIVE” and to hide switch the status to “NO” using the ►/◄ buttons. The selected channel will now not be accessed by the CH+/CH- buttons but still can be selected with the numeric

ons. To turn off this feature, enter the menu and select “YES”

butt

Fine

Tune.

This feature is used to manually adjust the tuning of a station, if there is interference or a poor picture or sound. Use the ►/◄ buttons to increase or decrease the level from “0”.

Audio

Format.

This feature allows the selection of the different sound standards in Europe. Pal “I” is the default state used in the UK. B/G is used in Western Europe, D/K is used in Eastern Europe.

Chan

nel Name.

You may name any channel using the Text keyboard. Select the channel you wish to name in the Channel Number box. Select Channel Name and press SELECT, the Text Keyboard will now be displayed (Fig 38). Move the cursor around the keyboard using the navigation buttons and select OK to complete.

Man

ual Tune.

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TV Operation (Advanced)

Analog TV cont.

Manual Tune.

This allows the user to add another channel if you need to. Before you start, Select an unused channel using Channel Number. Then select Manual Tune. Select START and press SELECT, the display (Fig 62) will be shown. To tune press the ►/◄ buttons, when you have found the correct channel,

SELECT. This station will now be stored in the location selected.

press

Digital TV. (Fig 63).

To operate the DVBt section to its maximum potential please see the following instructions. To setup the DVBt section, press the SETUP button and using the navigation buttons select SETUP. In the SETUP menu select “Digital TV”. Pr

ess the ►button to enter the second sub menu and select DTV Channel. Press the ► button again to enter the third sub menu. TV Editing Press SELECT, see Fig 64. This menu allows you to set “Favourite”, “Delete”, ”Skip” and “Lock” functions. To select each function use the coloured buttons, one press will select another press will de-select. Favourite (Fig 65). Adds any selected channel to a “Favourites” library for quick access. Delete. Any channel marked with the “X” will be deleted when you exit the

nu. So be sure you wish to delete, the only way to restore a deleted

me channel is to perform a retune. Skip. This allows channels to be skipped without deleting. You may unskip at any time without the need of retuning.

Lock.

to To exit this menu, press RETURN.

This allows you to Lock particular channels which need a password

view. You may also unlock any channel providing the password is used.

Fig

Manual Tune

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

ENTER

Select setup option

System Playing A / V Set Recording TV Tuner Digital TV

ENTER

Select setup option

Fig

select

Fig

select

DTV Channel Area Setting Area Scan Manual Scan

01/01/2008 12:00:00 AM NO DISC Remain 00:00:00 SP

RETURN

exit

01/01/2008 12:00:00 AM NO DISC Remain 00:00:00 SP

RETURN

exit

Previoue

[RETURN] Cancel [ENTER] Save

Setup

Fig 65

Channel Organizer

SNO Channel name

0003 ITV1

0004 Channel 4

0006 ITV2

0008 8

0010 ITV3

0013 Mere 4

Fav Del Skip Lock

Fav/ Del/ Skip/ Lock

TV Editting

Radio Editing Program Guide Radio EPG

Channel Mode

DTV Password

77%

Save

Editing.

Radio

Thi

has all the same functions as TV Editing, and will not be repeated

here.

Program Guide. (Fig 66)

Select Program Guide and press SELECT. “See Fig 66”.

The coloured buttons provide Daily (Red), Weekly (Green) and Extended (Yellow) information. You may use the EPG to set quick record timers. Select the channel and

program required. Press SELECT see Fig 67. Select Yes or No and press

SELECT. To exit the EPG press RETURN.

Radio EPG.

This has the same functions as TV EPG and will not be repeated here.

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Daily mode

SNO Channel name

0003 ITV1

0004 Channel 4

0006 ITV2

0008 8

0010 ITV3

0013 Mere 4

15:28-15:30

Granada Weather

Daily

Weekly Extended

Daily mode

SNO char

0003 ITV1

Set timer record for EPG program

0004 Cha

or not?

0006 ITV2

0008 8

0010 ITV3

0013 MOR04

15:28-15:30

Granada Weather

Daily

Weekly Extended

Fig 66

Fav/ Del/ Skip/ Lock

25/08/2008 15:14:00 Friday

14:30-15:28

15:28-15:30

15:30-15:35

15:35-15:50

15:50-16:00

16:00-16:30

Fig

yes

Our New Life In Everwood

Granada Weather

Pocoyo

Mr Bean: The Animated Series

Planet Sketch

Disney’s The Legend Of Tarzan

25/11/2005 15:14:52

TV Operation (Advanced)

Digital TV cont..

Channel Mode. (Fig 68).

You may set the channels into groups, there are 8 to chose from :- 1 None, 2 News, 3 Science, 4 Sports, 5 Movies, 6 Kids, 7 Music, 8 Fashion. To set any channel to any group, select the channel and then use the numeric buttons to enter the required number.

DTV Password.(Fig 69)

The recorder has a default password of “0000” to change this, select DTV Password. Enter the Old password, then enter the new 4 digit password twice. The new password is now active. Please remember the new password.

Man

ual Tuning. (Fig 70)

In some circumstances it may be necessary to retune just one channel in the group. This may be done in the Manual Tuning menu. Press SETUP and enter the Setup Menu. Select Digital Tv and then Manual

an. Press SELECT to enter the Manual Scan menu.

Sc Use the ►/◄ buttons to select the channel number required. The Signal and qu

ality bars should both be lit and have at least a 50% reading.

ess SELECT to start a search.

Pr When the search is complete the recorder will return to one of the signals received in that channel multiplex.

Teletext MHEG5. (DVBt only).

To view Teletext, press the Audio/Text button on the remote control. The main picture is shrunk to a smaller picture on the left side of the screen, The teletext menu is displayed on the right. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the subject you wish to view and press SELECT to open that subject. There are a number of “Fast” buttons, Red, Green, Yellow and Blue, each with a function that changes with each selection. To exit Teletext, press the Audio/Text button again. If you select a channel with no Teletext service, you will see a message (No Service). (note :- Teletext cannot be recorded).

(Fig 71)

Channel Grouping

SNO

Channel name

0003

0004

0006

0008

0010

0013

FREEZE

15.14 Nov 25

Panontai Look

Enter Oid Password

Enter New Password

Contirn New Password

Manual Search

Channel Name

Freq(KHz)

BandWidth

Confirm

Fig 68

1 None

E4 ITV4 Quiz Call ITV News Teletext Teletext Care Teletext on4

Save

MAINLY DRY AND SUNNY ACROSS NORTHERN

Fig

2 News

3 Science

4 Sports

5 Movies

6 Kids

7 Music

8 Fashion

United Kingdom/474000KHz/8m

Fig 70

21 474000 8M

Signal Quatity

Fig 71

71% 92%

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Trouble shooting Guide

This product has been tested to a thorough schedule, however should you experience a problem please

ult the guide below before calling the Customer Help line at th

cons

Symptom Possible cause Remedy

Dead. No display. Power not connected. Connect the power and ensure it is turned on.

Picture on TV Not connected to TV Ensure connections are correct

Recorder in standby Press power on button

e bottom of the page.

Output not selected

correctl

Not tuned in to TV sign

als

Sound on TV Not connected to TV Ensure connections are correct

Output not selected

correctl

Picture freezes or breaks up (DVD)

Picture unstable on playback. Distortion due to other

DVD Not starting playback Disc incorrectly placed Ensure disc is placed with label side up.

drawer will not open. Disc stuck inside Power off and start up again, retry eject. Call help line

DVD

Disc damaged or dirty Clean dirty disc, dispose of cracked or broken disc.

connections.

Dirty or damaged disc Clean dirty disc, dispose of cracked or broken disc.

on screen Turn menu off with SETUP button

Parental lock on. Cancel parental lock

DVD not selected Select DVD using SWITCH button.

See page xx Getting started

Con

nect the recorder directly to TV, not via other

items.

No USB functions Incompatible USB stick Some older USB sticks are not compatible.

Incorrect USB item This recorder will only recognize USB Memory sticks.

USB not selected Select USB using SWITCH button

Will not record (DVD) No disc in recorder Place a suitable disc in recorder

Incorrect disc in recorde

No remote functions or intermittent operation

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Batteries exhausted Replace batteries

Ensure a recordable disc with enough free space.

Specifications

160

500

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Warranty

This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. In the unlikely event of any defect arising due to faulty

erials or workmanship, the unit will be either replaced, a refund will

mat 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 warranty is subject to the following provisions:

• The warranty 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 warranty does not cover accidental damage or misuse.

• The warranty will be render ed invalid if the product is resold or has been damaged by inexpert repairs. The manufacturers disclaim any liabilit

y for incidental or consequential damages.

The warranty is in addition to, and does not diminish, your statutory or legal rights

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