Conceptronic CM3PVR Operation Manual
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Conceptronic CM3PVR
User Manual
Congratulations on the purchase of your
This User Manual gives you a step-by-step explanation how to install and use the Conceptronic
Media Recorder & Player.
When problems occur, we advise you to go to our support-site (go to www.conceptronic.net
and click ‘Support’. Here you will find the Frequently Asked Questions Database.
When you have other questions about your product and you cannot find it at our website,
contact us by e-mail: support@conceptronic.net
For more information about Conceptronic products, please visit the Conceptronic Web Site:
www.conceptronic.net
The following items should be present in the package of the Conceptronic Media Recorder &
Player:
• Conceptronic CM3PVR Media Recorder & Player (described as ‘unit’ in the manual).
• Product Stand for CM3PVR.
• Power Supply (12v, 2.5A) with power cord.
• Remote Control with battery. (Battery type: CR3032)
• RF Antenna Cable.
• Composite Video Cable (Red, White, Yellow RCA Jacks).
• S-Video Cable.
• Component Video Cable (Red, Green, Blue RCA Jacks).
• Coaxial Digital Audio Cable (Black RCA Jacks).
• SCART Adapter for Composite Video Cable / S-Video Cable.
• USB Cable.
• This User Manual.
Conceptronic Media Recorder & Player.
Package Contents
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Product Features
• Built-in TV Tuner with TV channel auto-search.
• TV signal recording.
• AV signal recording from e.g. a VCR, DVD or Video Camera.
• Internal Cardreader with SD (HC), MMC and MS support.
• Record to internal HDD, Memory Card or USB Device.
• DVD quality of recorded files in MPEG4 (AVI) format (can be played on PC or other media
player).
• Record Options: One-key instant record, Timer record, Time-shift.
• Playback of MPEG1/2/4, MP3, WMA, JPG files stored in internal HDD, Memory Card or
USB Device.
• Files copy from Memory Card or USB Device to internal HDD.
• Auto switch between PC and Player Mode:
When connected to the PC, the unit acts as an USB Storage Device or Cardreader.
When not connected to the PC, the unit acts as a Media Recorder & Player.
Notes & Cautions
• Do not attempt to disassemble the included power adapter. This may cause high-voltage
injuries. If the adapter needs to be fixed, please contact your dealer or the helpdesk of
Conceptronic.
• Keep the unit away from excessive moisture.
• Do not immerse or expose the unit to liquids.
• Disconnect the power adapter if you do not intend to use the unit for an extended period
of time.
• Avoid using the unit in a location near combustibles.
• Change the battery of the remote control with the same kind when it is weak or dead.
Recycle old batteries where possible. To avoid corrosion, remove the battery when the
remote will not be used for a long time.
• Keep the remote away from excessive moisture; do not drop it.
• Do not operate the remote under intense sunlight.
• NEVER drop, shake or bump the unit.
• To prevent overheating, do not cover the unit.
• The unit only supports the FAT / FAT32 File system (NTFS is not supported).
IMPORTANT:
Note:
When you format the Hard disk to NTFS, it only functions as removable
Harddisk for your computer. Reformat the Harddisk to FAT32 through the
menu of the unit to re-activate the Media Recorder & Player
functionalities.
The data on the internal Harddisk and/or the connected device(s) can be fragmented.
This can affect the playback of movies. It is recommended that you defragment the
Harddisk and/or the connected device(s) on your computer once in a while.
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Product Overview
Front View Rear view
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Description of the numbers:
1. Infrared Receiver 11. Component (Y) Output
2. Record Button 12. Component (Pb) Output
3. OK / Enter Button 13. Main Power Switch
4. MMC/MS/SD Card Slot 14. DC Input (12V, 2.5A)
5. USB Host Port 15. S-Video Output
6. Power / Stop Button 16. Component (Pr) Output
7. Navigation Buttons 17. Digital Coaxial Output
8. TV-Tuner Input 18. A/V Output (Composite Video/Audio)
9. TV-Tuner Output 19. Mini-USB Jack (To PC)
10. A/V Input (Composite Video/Audio)
Note:
The buttons have the same functions as the basic remote control functions.
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Remote Control Explanation
The remote control is used to control the unit. On the inside cover of this manual you will
find a picture of the remote control. The numbers of the buttons correspond with the table
below, to explain each function of the remote control.
Nr Button Description
1. POWER ( ) Turn the unit on or to standby mode
2. REPEAT Change the Playback Repeat Mode
(Repeat One, Repeat Directory, Off)
3. OUTPUT Change the Output signal (Composite, Component, S-Video)
4. COPY Display the Copy Menu
5. CLEAR Clear the input / Delete the selection
6. AUDIO Change the DVD Audio track *
7. TITLE Return to the DVD Title screen *
8. RETURN Return to the previous screen / channel
9.
, , , Navigation Keys: Navigate through the Menu’s
10. MENU Display the Main Menu
11. PLAY / PAUSE Start Playback / Pause Playback / Pause Recording /
Initiate Timeshift
12. VOLUME + / - Increase or Decrease the Volume
13. PREVIOUS (
14. REWIND (
15. 0 – 9 Menu Navigation / Direct channel entry
16. +10 + 10 Channels
17. 100 + 100 Channels
18. FAST FORWARD (
19. NEXT (
20. CHANNEL + / - Channel Up / Down
21. STOP (
22. RECORD Start Recording / Increase Record Time (+30 Minutes)
23. TIMER Enter the Record Scheduler
24. ENTER Confirm selection
25. QUALITY Set the record quality
26. SUBTITLE Change the DVD Subtitle *
27. ANGLE Change the DVD Playback angle *
28. STORAGE Change the Active Storage Device (HDD, USB, Card)
29. EDIT File Edit Menu
30. MODE Switch between Tuner, AV & Playback
31. DISPLAY Display Channel information / File information
32. MUTE Mute the sound
* The options marked with a * are intended for DVD Playback functionality. This feature is
not available yet.
The DVD Playback functionality will be available in the future with a firmware upgrade.
Check www.conceptronic.net
) Previous File / Track / Chapter / Picture
) Rewind Playback
) Fast Forward Playback
) Next File / Track / Chapter / Picture
) Stop Playback / Stop Recording / Disable Timeshift
for new firmware releases.
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Connecting your CM3PVR
Connecting the antenna cable(s)
Note:
The Tuner of the unit supports Signal Pass-through, to redirect the TV signal from
the Tuner input to the Tuner output. The Pass-through function also works when
the unit is turned off or disconnected from the power, so you can keep watching to
your TV even if the unit is turned off.
Tuner Output
Tuner Input
• Disconnect the main antenna cable from your TV, and connect it to the Tuner input of the
unit.
• Connect the supplied antenna cable to the Tuner output of the unit and to the Tuner input
of your TV.
Connecting the Video Cable(s)
You can connect the unit in 4 different ways to your TV:
- Composite
- SCART (by using the Composite cable & Scart Adapter)
- S-Video **
- Component **
** When using S-Video or Component, only the video signal is send to your TV.
For the audio signal, use the Audio RCA Jacks on the Composite cable (Red, White), or
the Coaxial SPDIF cable.
Composite:
• Connect the Composite cable (Yellow, Red, and White) to the corresponding AV Output
jacks on the unit.
• Connect the other side of the Composite cable (Yellow, Red, and White) to your TV.
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SCART:
• Connect the Composite cable (Yellow, Red, and White) to the corresponding AV output
jacks on the unit.
• Connect the other side of the Composite cable (Yellow, Red, and White) to the jacks on the
SCART Adapter.
• Set the switch of the SCART Adapter to “Input”.
• Connect the SCART Adapter to the SCART Input of your TV.
S-Video:
• Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video jack of the unit.
• Connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-Video Input on your TV.
Component:
• Connect the Component Cable (Red, Green, and Blue) to the Component Jacks on the unit.
• Connect the other end of the Component cable to the Component Jacks on your TV.
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Connecting the Audio Cable(s)
You can connect the unit to your TV and/or your home cinema system in 2 different ways:
- Analog, through the RCA Audio Jacks of the A/V Output
- Digital, Through the Coaxial Digital SPDIF Output
Analog:
• Connect the Audio Jacks (Red, White) of the Composite cable to the RCA Audio Jacks of the
A/V Output.
• Connect the other end of the Composite cable to the RCA Audio Jacks of your TV or
Receiver.
Digital:
• Connect the Digital Coaxial cable to the Digital Coaxial Output of the unit.
• Connect the other end of the Digital Coaxial cable to the Digital Coaxial Input of your
Receiver.
Connecting other Audio/Video Equipment
You can connect an Audio/Video source, like a VCR, DVD Player or Set-Top Box to the unit so
you can record from the Audio/Video source.
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• Connect the Audio/Video cable delivered with your Audio/Video device to the
corresponding AV Output jacks on the Audio/Video device.
• Connect the other side of the Composite cable (Yellow, Red, and White) to the AV Input
jacks of the unit.
Connecting the Power Cable
When the unit is connected to your Audio/Video equipment, you can connect the power
supply to the unit.
• Connect the included power supply to the unit and to a free wall socket.
• Set the main power switch on the back of the unit to ‘I’ to power the unit.
The unit will now turn on.
When the unit is powered and operational, the Navigation Buttons (7), The Record Button (2)
and the Power Button (6) will burn Blue.
When the unit is powered and in standby, the Navigation Buttons (7) will burn Red. The
Record Button (2) and Power Button (6) will not burn.
Preparing the Remote Control
• Remove the plastic battery strip from the remote control.
Notes:
- The best operational range of the remote
control is about 5 meters.
- Point the remote control to the IR receiver
which is embedded in the front panel of the
unit.
- The receiving angle of the IR receiver is ±30
degrees.
- Change the battery when it is weak or empty.
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First-Time Configuration
The unit needs to be configured when you turn it on the first time.
• Select the correct input channel on your TV where the unit is connected to. (Composite,
SCART, S-Video or Component).
Note: From this point, the manual is based on the fact that your TV is set to the input
channel of the unit. All steps described are related to the operation of the unit.
• Check if the main power switch on the back of the unit is set to ‘I’.
• Turn on the unit with the power button on the front of the unit, or with the ‘Power’
button (1
The unit will turn on and display the menu on your screen.
Note:
Note:
Note:
) on the remote control.
The unit needs to initialize the Harddisk when it is turned on. This can take a little
while. During initializing, the message “Please Wait...” is shown on your screen.
The default output signal is Composite. If you are using another output for the unit, it
is possible that your screen does not show the menu. Press the ‘Output’ button (3
the remote control to switch the output signal of the unit.
When using the unit for the first time, the internal Harddisk must be formatted.
Select ‘Yes’ to format the internal Harddisk. After the format is complete, the unit
can be configured and used.
When formatting the internal Harddisk, all data on the Harddisk will be erased!
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