Cyberhome CH-DVR 1600 Operation Guide

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DVR 1600

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Table of Contents

Contents

Safety Information
Introduction

Features .............................. ...........................................4

-Recording Features

-Playback Features

Accessories

-Checking Package Contents

Copyrights

Notes on Copyrights............ ...........................................4

Discs

Disc Compatibility & Care ... ...........................................5

-Discs Suitable for Playback

-Discs Suitable for Recording

Caring for Optical Discs ...... ...........................................5

Functions

Remote Control................... ...........................................6

Remote Control Preparation & Use................................7

Front Display Panel............. ...........................................7

Front Panel.......................... ...........................................8

Back Panel .......................... ...........................................8

Connections

Typical Connection to TV.... ...........................................9

S-Video & Component Video Connections ..................10

Audio Output ....................... .........................................11

Quick-Start Guide

Powering Up........................ .........................................12

- Plugging In and Power On

- Time & Date Settings

- Auto-Scanning Channels

- Restore Defaults

- Switching to TV Mode

Playback

Disc Playback...................... .........................................13

- Inserting a Disc

- Starting, Stopping & Pausing Playback

- Fast Forward / Reverse Scanning

- Skipping to the Next / Previous Chapter

- Using Disc Menus

- Slow Motion Playback

- Muting the Sound

Advanced Playback Functions .....................................14

- ZOOM Playback

- CM (Commercial) Skip

- Multi-Angle Function

- Changing the Audio Track

- Subtitles

- Displaying Payback Session Information

Jumping, Repeat Playback & Bookmark......................15

- Jumping to a Time Point

- Repeating a Disc, Title or Chapter

- Repeating a Segment You Define

- Bookmark

On-Screen Player

Viewing JPEG / Play MP3 & WMA ...............................16

- JPEG Images & Slideshows

- MP3 & WMA Playback

Recording

Rear Input Connections

- Selecting and Input Source

Front Input Connections...... .........................................18

- Controlling a DV Camcorder

Making a Recording ............ .........................................18

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- Recording TV Programs

- Stopping a Recording

- Pausing (CM SKIP) and Resume Recording

- Specifying the Recording Time

- Finished Recording - Finalizing

- Using DISPLAY to View Recording Options

Playing & Editing

Playing and Editing Your Recordings ...........................19

- The Title Screen

- Playing a Title

- Using the Edit Screen

- Renaming a Title

- Delete a Title

- Protect / Unprotect a Title

-Format/EraseaDisc

- A - B Erase

- Finalize Disc

Setup Menu

Using the Setup Menu ......... .........................................20

Recording ............................ .........................................20

- Recording Quality

- Chapter Marker

- Timer Recordings

- Schedule a Recording

- TImer Recording Settings

- Saving the Schedule

- Editing or Deleting a Saved Schedule

Audio / Video ....................... .........................................21

- Downmix

- Dynamic Range

- SPDIF (Digital) Output

- TV Shape (Aspect Ratio)

-ScanMode

- Brightness, Contrast & Saturation

Disc...................................... .........................................22

- Password

- Change Password

- Parental Control

- Angle Mark

- Memory

- Closed Caption (CC)

General................................ .........................................24

- TV Signal

- Add / Delete Channel

- Automatic Search

- OSD Language

- Menu Language

- Audio Language

- Subtitle Language

- Clock Setting

- Daylight Saving

- Time Format

- Screen Saver

- Version

- User Default

Help

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Common Problems & Solutions
Specifications

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Important Safety Instructions

Explanation of Warning Symbols

The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the

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presence of important operating and
servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of not isolated
dangerous voltage within the inside of the
product that may be sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICING.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND
ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Safety Instructions

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Read these instructions

precautions outlined in this section should always be followed.

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Keep these instructions

reference.

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Heed all warnings

and the safety instructions in this manual.

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Follow all instructions

this manual and on the unit.

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Clean only with a dry cloth - Unplug the unit before cleaning.
Do not use any liquid or detergents for cleaning.

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Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with
the manufacture's instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

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Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

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Do not put foreign objects in the disc tray.

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Keep away from water and magnets.

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Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If
liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.

- When using this unit, basic

- Retain this user manual for future

- Follow all warning labels on the product,

- Adhere to the instructions outlined in

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Safety

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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart / apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or when the
unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Power cord protection - To avoid any malfunctions of the unit
and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury,
please observe the following:

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Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC
power cord to this unit.

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Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.

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Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet
hands.

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Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord.

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Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in
any way.

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Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals.

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If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC power cord.

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If smoke, odors or noises are emitted from the unit, turn off the
power and disconnect the AC power cord.

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Placement - Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight,
heating radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over
35 C (95 F)), high humidity (over 90%), excessive dust,
vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted, as the internal
parts may be seriously damaged.

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Non-use periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off
(Standby mode).

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When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit
should be unplugged from the household AC outlet.

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No fingers or other objects inside - Touching internal parts of
this unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the
unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

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Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, distant from the
player.

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Stacking - Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not
place anything heavy on it.

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Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which
may become hot.

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Condensation - Moisture may form on the lens in the following
cases: a) Immediately after a heater has been turned on. b) In
a steamy or very humid room c) the unit is moved from a cold
environment to a warm one.

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If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In
this case, turn off the power and wait about one hour for the
moisture to evaporate.

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Noise interference while a broadcast is being received ­depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference
may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV
broadcast, if the unit is switched on. This is not a malfunction
of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off this unit.

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Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of
procedures other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.

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Features

The DVR 1600 DVD Recorder with Progressive Scan Video Out

Introduction

Recording Features

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Live and Timer Recording Functions.

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Multiple Recording Modes, HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP.

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Up to 6 Hours Recording on one DVD+R/RW Disc.

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On-Screen Disc Title Navigator gives you quick, easy
access to your Recordings.

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Built-In TV Tuner.

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Front and Rear A/V Inputs.

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DV Input and Camcorder control.

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Delete/Rename Titles.

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Auto-Insert Chapter Markers.

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Your recordings are playable on most DVD Players.

Checking the Package Contents

In addition to the DVD Recorder, your package should
contain the following accessories. Check the contents of
the package carefully, as some items may be located
under the packing foam.

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Remote control with battery

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A/V cable (Video, Stereo Audio)

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Power cord

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RF Cable for TV

Playback Features

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Plays DVD, SVCD / VCD, MPG, JPG, Audio CD
Formats.

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Fast Forward / Reverse.

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Slow Motion Playback

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Repeat Playback (Chapter/Title/Disc & A-B).

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Restrict playback by Ratings, User Defined
Password, Password Change.

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MP3 & WMA Player

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JPG Slideshows with Thumbnail preview.

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Zoom to x4 with Panning.

Accessories

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This operation manual and warranty
information

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Notes on Copyright

Legal Notices Regarding

Macrovision’s Property Rights
“U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093;
5,315,448; and 6,516,132.”

“ This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. Patents and
other intellectual property rights. Use of this
copyright protection technology must be authorized
by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.”

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Copyrights

Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the
picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture
problems, it is recommended that the user switch
the connection to the 'Standard Definition' output. If
there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 525p DVD player,
please contact our customer service center.

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Disc Compatibility & Care

Discs

Discs Suitable for Playback

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DVD Video: This unit plays DVDs recorded for a

particular region. The region mark on the back of the
player must correspond to that on any DVD discs you
wish to play. Units sold in North America are coded
for Region 1, and are compatible with discs marked
accordingly.

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DVD-R/RW: These discs can be played back when

recorded in standard DVD Video format.

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DVD-Audio: This unit will playback only the 5.1CH

sound track on DVD-Audio discs.

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Discs Suitable for Recording

DVD+R

DVD+R: These discs can only be written to once.

Existing recordings can be hidden but not deleted.
So, any disc space already used by a recording
cannot be regained. DVD+R discs are required to be
"Finalized" before they will be compatible with
standard DVD Players. Once a disc is finalized, no
further recordings can be made.

DVD+RW

DVD+RW: DVD+RW discs can be written to and

erased multiple times. Existing recordings can be
deleted and disc space regained. These discs do not
require a finalization procedure. As soon as a
recording is made, the disc will be compatible with
standard DVD Players.

CD-Audio: An on-screen navigator is provided to
select and play tracks when using CD-Audio discs.

Video CD (VCD/SVCD): On VCD/SVCD discs,
advanced features such as PBC (Playback Control)
are available.

JPG

CD-R/RW: This unit features an on-screen navigator
for easy access to playable files stored on CD-R/RW
discs, such as JPG images, WMA & MP3 audio.

Caring for Optical Discs

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Hold a disc by the rim or with an index finger in the
central hole. Never touch the signal surface.

Labels

Tapes

Labeling Side

Surface

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Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may
cause signal loss.

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Use a soft cloth and wipe in a radiating manner from
the center of the disc to the outer rims when cleaning
the disc surface.

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Never add labels or adhesive tapes on the discs and
be careful not to scratch or damage the disc surface.

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To prevent discs from becoming bent or deformed,
they should be vertically kept in the disc storage case.
To prevent damage, avoid leaving discs in your car,
where they may be subject to direct sunlight and high
temperature.

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Do not use any disc accessory to improve the audio
quality, disc protective solutions or lens cleaner.
These products may damage the disc surface.

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Remote Control

Functions

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POWER

1

- Turns the unit on
and sends the unit to Standby
mode.

DISPLAY

2

- Brings up the on­screen display showing
information for the playback
session and recording
session.

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TITLE

- Accesses the title
screen on DVD+R/RW discs,
displaying a graphical
representation of the
recordings and providing
easy navigation.

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MENU / PBC

- Accesses
Menus on DVD titles or DVD
Recorder Discs. With VCD

DISPLAY

MENU

PBC

SUBTITLE

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STOP

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EDIT

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30

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POWER

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TITLE

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DIGEST

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RETURN

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REC

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OPEN/CLOSE

discs, turns the PBC function
On/Off.

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ANGLE/DIGEST

- Selects
between multiple angles with
DVD Discs that support this
feature. While Digest displays
thumbnail page of images.

SUBTITLE

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- Selects available

subtitles on DVD discs.

FAST REVERSE

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fast reverse on DVD and

- Scan in

other discs.

ARROW KEYS (VOL and

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CH+/-)

- Use to navigate disc
menus, on-screen setup
menu, etc. In TV tuner mode,
use UP/DOWN to select a
channel and
increase/decrease the
volume output level.

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ENTER

- Selects options in
menus. Plays a disc, chapter
or track with some discs. For
other discs, press PLAY.

PREVIOUS

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- Plays previous

track on DVD and other disc.

NUMBER KEYS

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- Use to
enter numeric values while
setting options.

RETURN

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- When navigating
disc menus, press to return to
the previous menu accessed.

REC

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- Press to begin a live
recording or resume
recording from PAUSE.
During recording, you can
press the REC button for

OTR (30, 60.... Minutes)

SCHEDULE

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- Accesses the
timer menu for scheduled
recording setup.

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OPEN/CLOSE

- Press to

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SETUP

- Accesses the on­screen Setup Menu for
settings adjustment.

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BOOKMARK

- Press to
access the Bookmark menu,
a current point on the disc can
be accessed quickly without
searching.

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GOTO

Press to jump to a
user specified Time on the
disc.

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ZOOM

- Press to magnify the
screen with DVD and JPG
discs.

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AUDIO

- Selects an audio

track on DVD or VCD discs.

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PLAY/PAUSE

- Plays a disc,
chapter or track. Press to
pause playback, press one
more time to return to normal
playback.

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FAST FORWARD

- Scan in
fast forward on DVD and
other discs.

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STOP

- Press once to stop
playback and hold the last
position in memory. Playback
can be resumed where it was
left off by pressing PLAY.
Press twice to clear the last
playback position.

SLOW

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- Slow motion
playback mode. Press PLAY
to resume normal playback.

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NEXT

- Advanced to the next

track on DVD and other disc.

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MUTE

- Temporarily cancels

audio playback.

A-B REPEAT

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- Sets the
beginning and end points of a
section to repeat.

REPEAT 1/ALL

- Selects a
repeat option - Chapter, Title
or Disc.

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CM SKIP

- During playback or
recording, use to advance 30
seconds.

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CLEAR

- When entering
input, use to delete
characters.

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EDIT

- Enables the on-screen

edit menu.

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SOURCE

- Selects between
available Input Sources when
the Recorder is in Live
Record mode - TV Tuner,
VIDEO IN1/2,S-VIDEO IN
or DV IN.

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open or close the disc tray.

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Remote Control Preparation & Use

Functions

Remote Control Use

The battery is already installed into the remote
control.

Turn over the remote to the back cover. Pull the

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plastic tab to enable the battery in the remote. Your
remote is now ready for use.

Remote Control

Plastic Tab

Pull

Replace the battery, check for the correct polarity of

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the battery in the battery holder. Slide the battery
holder back into the remote.

Battery

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To replace the battery in the remote, depress the

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release clip while pulling the handle of the battery
holder to access the battery.

Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

The remote control works best when pointed directly at
the unit. Stay within 30 angle of the unit.

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Battery Holder

Release Clip

Handle

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Front Display Panel

AUDIO

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AUDIO VIDEO

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of an Audio CD, MP3, etc.

PLAY / PAUSE

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status.

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TITLE / CLOCK

Elapsed Playback Time, and system
clock is displayed in Standby Mode.

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TIMER

recording is set.

- Displays during playback

- Glows when a schedule

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- Displays playback

- Displays Chapter,

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DVD Video.

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DVDR/W

recordable disc format, +R or +RW.

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PHOTO

JPG files.

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RECORD

recording .

- Glows during playback of a

- Displays the respective

- Glows during display of

- Displays when actively

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TIMER

RECORD

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Front Panel

Functions

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STANDBY/ON

DVR 1600DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVESCAN PLAYBACK

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DISC TRAY

- Loads DVD+R/RW, DVD, CD-ROM,

VCD/SVCD, MP3, JPG and other optical discs.

DISPLAY PANEL

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- The front display panel shows
information about the unit's operation, such as
current chapter and elapsed time during playback.

OPEN/CLOSE

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tray.

PLAY/PAUSE

or track. Press again during playback to pause,

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- Press to open or close the disc

- Begins playback of a disc, chapter

and again to resume playback.

RECORD

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ON / STANDBY

unit to standby mode. In standby mode, the unit

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- Begins a Live Recording.

- Turns the unit on and sends the

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VIDEO IN 2

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will use a minute amount of power to enable
power-on by the remote control.

DV IN

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- Front DV Input for recording. To select,

use the SOURCE key and select DV IN

LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO IN 2

- Front Stereo Audio
Inputs for recording. These inputs are shared with
the VIDEO IN 2 input.

COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 2

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Video Input for recording. To select, use the

- Front Composite

SOURCE key and select VIDEO IN 2.

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AC IN

POWER CORD SOCKET

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IN

OUT

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- Plug the matching end
of the power cord into the unit before connecting
the other end to the wall socket.

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ANTENNA IN / OUT

connection. This is connection to TV,

- For Antenna or Cable TV

Passthrough

this means it does NOT transfer the output signal
from the DVD Recorder to your TV (i.e., CH 3).

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VIDEO INPUT 1

- Composite Video input for
recording. To select this input, use the SOURCE
button and choose VIDEO1.

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S-VIDEO INPUT

- S-VIDEO input for recording. To
select this input, press SOURCE and choose S­VIDEO.

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STEREO AUDIO INPUTS

- Use with S-VIDEO

INPUT or VIDEO INPUT 1 for recording.

AUDIO

INPUT 1

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COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT

AUDIO OUTPUT

output supported by most TVs.

S-VIDEO OUTPUT

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VIDEO in for better picture quality than standard
composite video.

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COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO
OUTPUT

(Y Pb/Cr Pr/Cr)- Use this output with
TVs supporting Component Video or Progressive
Scan input for best video quality. Select the
PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE in the Recorder's
SETUP MENU for P-SCAN TVs.

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STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT

other audio equipment supporting Stereo Audio in.

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT

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special Coaxial Digital Cable to send the raw
coded digital signal to devices supporting digital
audio decoding.

AUDIO

VIDEO OUTPUT

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- Standard video

- Connect to TVs with S-

- Connect to TVs or

- Use a

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Typical Connection to TV

Your recorder comes with composite video (A/V) cable for connection to TVs with a standard video input as shown
below. On most TVs, this connector is colored yellow, and is normally accompanied by stereo audio inputs, colored
red and white for stereo channels right and left, respectively.

Connections

First, use the supplied A/V cable to connect to

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the composite video input on your TV. This is
normally a yellow-colored connector that
matches the Video output on the back of this
unit. To hear sound through the TV, connect the
red and white stereo audio connections as well.

Turn on the DVD Recorder. Press

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on the remote control or front panel.

FROM AERIAL ANTENNA or
CABLE SERVICE

STANDBY/ON

On your TV, select the video input. This is

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normally done by selecting "Video 1" or "Video
Input" with the remote control. On some TVs, this
is done by using the channel selector. Refer to
your TV manual for details.

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in order to connect this unit. If your TV does not have AV inputs, you will
need a RF Modulator to connect the recorder to your TV's
antenna/cable input as shown below. RF Modulators are available at
major electronics retailers.

DVD Recorder

Composite Video / Audio Out

RF Modulator

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RED

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VIDEO R - AUDIO - L

Older TV with

coaxial

antenna/cable

connector

S-Video & Component Video Connections

S-VIDEO is a higher quality connection than standard composite video, and requires a special S-Video cable (not
included). The S-Video connector is distinguishable by its 4 pins, as shown below. If your TV has an S-Video input,
it's recommended that you use this type of connection for better picture quality.

First, obtain a special S-Video cable. Connect the

1

S-Video output from the unit to the corresponding
input on your TV.

On your TV, select the S-Video input. This is

2

normally done by selecting "Video 2" or "AV2" with
the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by
using the channel selector. Refer to your TV manual
for details.

Connections

The Recorder

S-VIDEO CABLE

( NOT INCLUDED )

You can enjoy high quality picture reproduction by

1

using the component video output instead of S-Video
or Composite video output. Connect the cables
according to the illustration.

On your TV, select the component or

2

progressive scan input. This is
normally done by selecting "Video 2"
or "AV2" with the remote control. On
some TVs, this is done by using the
channel selector. Refer to your TV
manual for details.

Change the Setup Menu -

3

Audio/Video - Scan Mode to P-SCAN
if your TV supports Progressive Scan
or Interlace if it supports component.
See Pages 20 - 25 for general setup
instructions, Page 22 for Scan Mode
information.

COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE

( NOT INCLUDED )

The Recorder

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BLUE

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RED

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Audio Output

This unit features a variety of audio line outputs for connection to a receiver or other audio equipment. Use the
included A/V cable to connect the stereo audio outputs for connection to a TV or stereo receiver.

A digital audio output is able to send an encoded digital bitstream, suitable for receivers with Dolby or

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DTS decoding capability. These outputs require special cables (not included).

First, obtain a special audio cable. Connect the

1

analog stereo output from the unit to the
corresponding input on your stereo amplifier or
receiver..

Connections

Stereo audio amplifier or receiver

The Recorder

You can connect the coaxial output from the

1

recorder to the coaxial digital input on an AV
amplifier or receiver.

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AUDIO CABLE

( NOT INCLUDED )

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Digital Input - Coaxial

The Recorder

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COAXIAL CABLE

( NOT INCLUDED )

Powering Up

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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

Plugging In and Power On

Plug the DVD player's electrical plug into a wall

1

socket or power strip.

Press the STANDBY / ON button on the front panel,

2

or the POWER button on the remote control to turn
the DVD recorder on.

When the DVD player's splash screen appears on

3

your TV, you're ready to go!

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Time and Date Settings

The recorder uses the Time and Date values to
determine when to begin and end Scheduled
Recordings.

Press to enter the SETUP MENU.SETUP

1

Use the / keys to select GENERAL, press

2

ENTER. Use the Clock Setting,
press ENTER.

Move to the field to be edited using the keys.34/

3

Use the / keys to increase or decrease the

4

value of the field.

To exit a field using the keys34/

5

Press to exit the CLOCK SETTINGS

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MENU.

Note: When entering the Date and Time setting, you
can use the Number buttons to input the date or time
information.

Select Time Format from the menu and press the
key. Use the / keys to select the;

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Time Format - 12HR or 24HR. 12HR mode is
the normal time system used in the USA, relying
on the use of AM /PM to indicate night or day. In
24HR mode, the AM/PM designation is not used,
with 12:00 indicating noon time and 24:00
indicating midnight.

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RETURN

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Auto Scanning Channels

Once your Antenna or Cable TV input is connected to
the connector on the back of the unit, you can setup the
recorder's built-in TV Tuner by auto-scanning for
available channels and then adding or deleting the
channels you choose.

This is the easiest way to fill your channel list with those
channels available in your area. The unit scans for
channels automatically. When complete, press
to exit.

Press the key and use the keys to

1

select TUNER as the SOURCE. Press .
Press use the / keys to select General,

2

press . Select TV Signal, press
Choose the signal type available to you unit (Air or
Cable). Press

Select Automatic Search. Press The unit

3

scans for channels automatically. When complete,
press to exit the Setup menu.

Note: SETUPThe - General - Tuner options can only
be accessed / changed when you have selected TUNER
from the SOURCE options.

SOURCE /

SETUP
ENTER ENTER.

ENTER.

SETUP

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ENTER.

SETUP

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ENTER

Restore Defaults

Choose this option to reset factory settings such as
chapter marker, however it will not reset the password
nor channels found with the Automatic Search feature.
Note: remove any discs inside the disc tray and select
the SOURCE as DVD to be able to select User Defaults.

Switching to TV Mode

Once you have configured your channels, you can begin
using the recorder's built-in TV Tuner for Recording or
simply watching your favorite programs.

When the unit is first turned on, the DVD Playback

1

mode is selected by default. Press and
use the and keys to switch to TV
Tuner mode.

Use the / keys to change channels while

2

watching TV. Alternatively, you can enter a channel
number directly with keys, and press

ENTER

To return to DVD Playback mode, press the

SOURCE

ARROW ENTER

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NUMBER

.

key and select DVD.

SOURCE

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Disc Playback

Playback

Inserting a Disc

Press the button on the remote or

1

front panel to open the disc tray.

Insert the disc, being careful not to touch the

2

playing surface. Hold the disc by the sides and with
your fore finger through the hold in the middle and
insert gently into the tray.

Close the disc tray by pressing on

3

the remote or front panel.

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN / CLOSE

Starting, Stopping and Pausing Playback

PLAY PLAY

1
2

3

- To begin playback of a disc, press the

PLAY/PAUSE

key or button.

STOP STOP

- To stop playback, press . The first

STOP

time is pressed the location where disc play
was halted is saved, and you can begin playback
where you left off by pressing . If is
pressed twice, the playback location is reset to the
beginning of the disc.

PAUSE

pause music, press the (Front
Panel) or (Remote Control) key during
playback. To resume normal playback, press

PLAY/PAUSE PLAY

Control).

- To freeze the video on a single frame or

PAUSE

(Front Panel) or (Remote

PLAY STOP

PLAY/PAUSE

Fast Forward / Reverse Scanning

You can scan in forward or reverse on DVDs and VCDs
at various speeds during playback.

To use the Fast Forward/Reverse function with the

1

remote control, press the or key repeatedly to
cycle through all speeds in the desired direction. To
resume normal playback, press the key.

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PLAY

Skipping to the Next / Previous Chapter

You can advance or skip back through the chapters or
tracks on DVD discs, Audio CDs and other discs with the

and buttons on the remote.:9NEXT PREVIOUS

SKIP NEXT - To advance to the next chapter or

1

track, press on the remote control.:

SKIP PREVIOUS - Press on the remote control

2

to skip back to the previous chapter or track.

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Using Disc Menus

PLAY MOVIE

SPECIAL FEATURES

SCENE SELECTION

AUDIO SETUP

Most DVDs will automatically display a menu after the
disc is inserted. This menu is known as the "root" menu.

Use the / and / keys on the remote control

1

to navigate the menu to make a selection.
Press to begin playing the movie.ENTER

2

To return to previous layers of the menu, use the

3

To return to the menu after disc play has started,

4

use the key.MENU

With SVCD discs, press (Playback Control), to

5

enable or disable the PBC function. The PBC
function enables a MENU on SVCD discs that
support this feature. Select the corresponding
number for the Chapter you wish to play with the

NUMBER

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key.RETURN

PLAY MOVIE

1. Chapter One

2. Chapter Two

3. Chapter Three

4. Chapter Four

keys.

PBC

Slow Motion Playback

This unit supports slow motion playback in the forward
direction at various speeds.

During playback, press the key repeatedly to

1

select a slow motion speed or to resume normal
play.

SLOW

Muting the Sound

Press the button on the remote to temporarily

1

cancel the audio signal at any time.

Press again to resume normal audio.MUTE

2

MUTE

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Advanced Playback Functions

Playback

ZOOM Playback

Use the ZOOM function to magnify or shrink the image
on screen during playback or when paused.

Press the In/Out key repeatedly to choose a

1

magnification level (2X, 3X, 4X,1/2,1/3 and 1/4)
When the ZOOM In function is first activated,

2

directional arrows will appear on screen. During this
time, you can use the / and / keys on the
remote control to move around the image in order to
view the area that is currently off screen. When the
arrows disappear from the screen, this function will
no longer work.

Press the key repeatedly to choose ZOOM

3

OFF to return to normal viewing.

ZOOM

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ZOOM

CM (Commercial) Skip

The key lets you “jump” forward at 30 second

CM SKIP

intervals.

During playback, press the key to “jump”

1

forward at 30 second intervals.

CM SKIP

Multi-Angle Function

Some DVD discs are recorded with multiple viewing
angles for certain scenes. When you are viewing a disc
that supports this feature, you can choose among the
available angles on the disc with the key.ANGLE

Most discs with multi-angle will display an indicator,

1

or angle mark, that alerts the viewer that multiple
angles are available for the current scene. When
this mark appears on-screen, press the
button to select an angle to view.

ANGLE

Changing the Audio Track

Most DVD discs are recorded with multiple audio tracks.
These can contain multiple languages and different
audio formats, such as 5.1Channel, 2 Channel and other
languages..

During playback, press the button to access

1

the AUDIO MENU.

AUDIO

1/3

Subtitles

Most DVD discs include at least one subtitle track in one
language. Subtitles are useful viewing movies in a
foreign language or for hearing-impaired viewers.

During playback, press the key to

1

access the SUBTITLE MENU.

SUBTITLE

1/2

Press the key repeatedly to select an

2

available language. The corresponding subtitle
language will appear on-screen.

To turn off Subtitles, press the key

3

repeatedly to find the Subtitle Menu “Off” icon as
displayed below.

SUBTITLE

SUBTITLE

Off

Displaying Playback Session Information

When playing a DVD, Video CDs or Audio CDs you can
display the current title, chapter/track, elapsed playback
time and other useful information with the key.DISPLAY

During playback, press the key to view

1

available information. Use the keys to
navigate and make selections within this menu.
Press to close this menu at anytime.

DISPLAY

1

2

3

TT

4

5

8

01/18

TT

012/28

CH

1:18:28

English

English

Press ENTER to select the title
Title 01

Title 02
Title 03
Title 04

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DISPLAY

ARROW

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Press the audio key repeatedly to select an audio

2

track.

2/3

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Displays the current title and total titles of disc.

1

Displays the current chapter and total chapters.

2

Displays the elapsed time of title or chapter that is

3

currently being played.
Audio Track selected.

4

Subtitle language selected.

5

6

To access the Help menu, press the 4 key.

7

Preview and Help menu screen.
Description of below information

8

List of options to select for each section.

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Jumping, Repeat Playback and Bookmark

Playback

Jumping to a Time Point

The GOTO function provides a convenient way to
navigate DVDs or VCDs by allowing you to jump to a
time you specify.

During playback, press the key to bring up

1

the GOTO MENU.

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GOTO

_:00:00

T T

Use the keys to enter a time to jump to.

2

You must enter a value for each of the five
positions. For example, to jump to 18 minutes and 5
seconds enter as shown below.

NUMBER

9

0:18:05

T T

Repeating a Disc, Title or Chapter

On DVDs, to repeat a Title or Chapter,

. On VCDs, chapter and disc repeat is

L key

1/AL

supported, but PBC must be disabled first (Press the

key). Audio CDs also allow repeat of tracks or the

PBC

entire disc.

Press during disc playback to set

1

2

REPEAT 1/ALL

the Repeat Mode.
To return to normal playback, press

until the icon appears on-

1/ALL REPEAT OFF

screen signifying that repeat play is cancelled.

Repeating a Segment You Define

The key lets you define your own

REPEAT A-B

segments to repeat.

During playback, when you reach the start of the

1

segment you want to repeat, press the

button. An icon, , is displayed on-

B REPEAT A

screen, letting you know that the segment start
point has been saved.

When you reach the end of the segment you want

2

to repeat, press the button again. The

REPEAT A-B

segment will now begin repeating.
To cancel repeat and resume normal playback,

3

press again. The repeat icon on-

REPEAT A-B

screen changes to .

REPEAT A-B

icon is now displayed on-screen. The

REPEAT OFF

use the

REPEAT

REPEAT A-

REPEAT

Bookmark

The feature is used to mark a point on the

BOOKMARK

disc to come back to later.

Press the key to pause playback point in

1

which you wish to add a bookmark before
accessing the Bookmark Menu.

Press the create

2

a ookmark location. This location is created by a

b
time stamp. To create another
the or

FAST REVERSE

available scene you want to bookmark, press

PAUSE BOOKMARK

You have up to 6 locations to store Bookmarks.
Once these locations are filled and you press

BOOKMARK

information on location 1, then 2, and so on.

You can access all your saved Bookmarks by

3

pressing and holding down the key
until a menu appears. Use the arrow keys to
navigate across the Bookmark icons and press

ENTER

Use the “ ” key to delete a bookmark.C

Press C to delete mark

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When there is no activity or disc playback remains
paused for a period of about 5 minutes, the Screen
Saver will load, protecting the television from “screen
burn”, which could occur if an unusually bright image
is displayed on-screen for an extended period of time.

PAUSE

BOOKMARK

PLAY, NEXT, PREVIOUS, FAST FORWARD

and press the key again.

again, it will overwrite the bookmark

key to begin playback of your selection.

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BOOKMARK

CH/TT : 01/05

Time : 00:02:39

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key momentarily to

BOOKMARK,

keys to navigate to the next

BOOKMARK

02

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use

About the Screen Saver

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RECORDER

Viewing JPEG / Play MP3 & WMA

This unit can play JPG, WMA & MP3 files on CD-R/RW discs. A handy on-screen player will appear automatically.

On-screen Player

1

2

0012/0203

DISC

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/ music jam1.mp3

music jam2.mp3

MP3

music jam3.mp3

MP3

music jam10.mp3

MP3

MP3

MP3 Audio Files

.

.

.

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03:39 / 04:51 128kbps

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5

LEGEND

WMA

WMAAudio Files

6

Repeat Folder

7

8

Preview

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JPEG Image Files

JPG

JPEG Images & Slideshows

Viewing JPEG (.jpg) Image Files on Disc

The above screen displaying the files on the disc

1

will automatically begin.

To display a JPEG file, use the keys to select

2

a file then press or to display a file.
Press the key to exit the slide show and

3

return to the on-screen player. Press the , or
DIGEST, key to enter thumbnail mode. See below.

ENTER PLAY

MENU

1

Image 1

Image 5

Image 2

...

Image 3

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STOP

Image 4

1

The disc file information & playback status bar.

2

The display bar for the file list.
Displays up to 8 music files at one time. Use the

3

/ keys to navigate this list.56

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Use the / keys to adjust volume.34

5

Displays current folder or file.
Displays information on current file.

6

Repeat mode, for MP3 or WMA files only.

7

Audio level (WMA & MP3), Image resolution

8

information (JPG files)
Preview window for images

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MP3 & WMA file playback

Inserting an M 3 / WMA Disc

The navigation screen will automatically come up

1

after inserting a disc with MP3 or WMA files.

Use the 56/ to select tracks you wish to

2

playback, then press to begin playback. Use
the key to specify repeat segment of

REPEAT A-B

MP3 or WMA file. Press key
repeatedly to select the different repeat options.

Repeat Folder

continuously.

Folder
Random

been played.

Single
Repeat One

P

PLAY

REPEAT 1/ALL

- Repeats current folder

- Repeats current folder once.

- Randomly selects a song until all have

- Repeats a selected song continuously.

- Replays single MP3 file repeatedly.

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4

3

2

During Thumbnail mode above, use the

4

to cycle

1

2
3

4

5

During playback of JPEG files, you can use the

5

Pause button to stop the slide show. Also

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counterclockwise.

through the navigation buttons.
Image cursor. Use the / and / keys to move
cursor between thumbnails.
Slide show.

Help menu provides keystrokes available.

Remote Key Function
Stop

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5

Previous page.
Next page.

/ keys t

o rotate the image either clockwise or

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Thumbnail Mode
Next Picture

Previous Picture
Invert

Mirror

5

/ keys

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Notes

This unit supports CD-R/RW discs recorded with JPEG,
WMA and MP3 files.

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JPEG files must be named with the extension “.JPG”

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MP3 files must be named with the extension “.MP3”

!

WMA files must be named with the extension “.WMA”

!

This unit will NOT play “protected” WMA files. These
are types of WMA files usually downloaded from a
commercial website and embedded with a license key.

!

JPEG images must be saved with “standard”
encoding, rather than “progressive” encoding.

!

Discs created with personal computers may have
problems playing due to differences in recording
techniques. Compatibility with all recordable formats is
not guaranteed.

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Recording

Recording

Recording to DVD Discs

With DVD+R/RW recording, you can create your own DVDs from your home movies, favorite TV shows or from other
video sources.

DVD+RW DVD+R

Think of DVD+RW (DVD+ReWritable) discs as the
digital equivalent of your old VHS tapes. Like video tape,
DVD+RW discs can be recorded to, erased and re-used.
But unlike video tape, DVD+RW discs will retain their
crystal-clear digital quality even after being erased and
re-recorded multiple times. And, this superior quality will
not degrade with the passage of time like VHS tapes.

A lower-cost alternative to DVD+RW, these "Recordable"
discs cannot be erased. Once a recording is made to a
DVD+R disc, the disc space used by that recording can
never be reclaimed. DVD+R discs must be ‘finalized’
before they can be played back on standard DVD
Players, and once this process is complete, no more
recordings can be added. This is an important difference
between DVD+R and DVD+RW Discs.

Recording- Rear Input Connections

REAR RECORDING INPUTS - There are (2) recording source inputs on the back panel, (1) S-VIDEO (referred to as

"S-VIDEO") and (1) Composite Video (referred to as "VIDEO 1"). Note that both of these video inputs share the
same stereo audio input.

Selecting an Input Source

You can easily select the AV input on this unit.

Connect the desired AV input source.

1

Press and use theSOURCE 34/ keys to select

2

your desired input source. Press .ENTER

You can now view the content from the AV source

3

you connected to the unit.

Insert a recordable DVD +R

4

or DVR +RW disc and press

to begin recording.REC

Audio/Video source such as

DVD player or VCR with

You may choose from the following input
sources:

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Tuner

- The DVD Recorder's built-in TV
Tuner allows you to record your favorite TV
programs.
for available channels the first time you
select Tuner as an input source.

!

VIDEO1

located at the back of the unit. Used for any
video device with Composite Video Out.

!

S-VIDEO

VIDEO provides a better picture than
standard Composite Video. Use this input
for camcorders or other video devices when
possible.

!

DVD

Since this is the drive your are recording to,
you cannot use this as an input source.
Select this when watching DVD discs or
playing images and music files.

!

VIDEO2

the Front Panel.

!

DV

Your unit will automatically scan

- The Composite Video Input

- Located on the back panel, S-

- This is your unit’s internal DVD drive.

- The Composite Video Input on

- The DV Input on the Front Panel.

S- Video Out

S-VIDEO OUT

The Recorder

Formatting a Blank Disc

New discs need to be formatted before using for the first
time. Your unit will automatically detect an unformatted
disc and will notify you with a prompt. Simply select
when asked if you want to format the disc. Formatting
only takes around 20-45 seconds.

Audio/Video source such as

camcorder supporting

VIDEO OUT

L

R

Composite Video Out

VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO IN

R

L

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YELLOW

S-VIDEO

OK

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Recording- Front Input Connections

Pausing (CM SKIP) and Resume Recording

STANDBY/ON

RECORD

/

L

VIDEOIN 2

DV OUT

RAUDIOINDVIN

L

R

L

R

L

R

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

V

V

DVR 1600

Controlling a DV Camcorder

You can use this unit's remote to control most
camcorders that support the DV interface.

Connect the camcorder to the DV INPUT using a

1

Digital Video (also called 1394 or Firewire) Cable.

You can pause the recorder during a Live Recording.

Simply press to temporarily halt recording.

1

The PAUSE icon appears on screen.

Press to resume recording session.REC or PAUSE

2

Another option is to press the key which

3

will pause the recording for 30 seconds and
automatically resume recording afterwards. To
cancel, press again.

Specifying the Recording Time

At this point, recording has started with no specific end
time, so you'll have to press the key to manually
end the recording. Alternatively, you can specify the
length of the recording in 30 minute intervals by pressing
the key repeatedly.

REC

Press repeatedly to set the length of the

1

recording in 30-minute intervals.

Note: Maximum intervals of recording (30, 60, 90..
minutes ) is determined based on the available space on
the recordable disc and recording mode setup setting.

Recording

PAUSE

CM SKIP

CM SKIP

STOP

REC

Press and use theSOURCE 34/ keys to select

2
3

. Press .DV ENTER

You can now control the DV camcorder with this
unit's remote. Available functions are: , ,

and .

FF/FR PAUSE

PLAY STOP

Making a Recording

Recording TV programs

You can easily record TV programs.

Press the key on the remote control to turn

1

on the unit.
Insert a recordable DVD disc that has been

2

formatted with available blank space.
Press the SOURCE key on the remote control and

3

select the input.TUNER
Press the or keys to select the channel

4

you wish to record.
Press the key to start recording.

5

Recording continues until you press or when
the disc is full.
screen, indicating the recording has begun.

Stopping a Recording

When you stop a recording, a new Title is created.

Press to end a recording.STOP

1

A dialog box will appear alerting you to "Please

2

wait". At this time the recording you have chosen to
stop is "closing" the title. This process only lasts for
a short time, the dialog box will disappear upon
completion. The new title is now created.

POWER

CH+ CH-

RECORD

STOP

The RECORDING icon appears on-

Finished Recording?

Upon completion of recording to a DVD+R disc, you
must the disc to be able to playback on other

FINALIZE

players. Please see the next Chapter “Playing and
Editing Your Recordings” for instructions on finalizing.

Using DISPLAY to View Recording Options

View useful information using DISPLAY.

Press while recording. The DISPLAY

1

1
2

5

1

2

3

4

5

DISPLAY

MENU appears as shown.

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Recording

Title : Vacation Video2

Date: 12/01

Start: 12:50AM

Recording

Source
Video2

Status
Disc Info
Help Menu

subjects for recording.

Display

menu is inactive.

Recording Info

such as Source (recorded from), Time Remaining
(on Disc), Time Elapsed (recording time) and
Recording Mode.

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Remain

1:32:42

- Displays recording status.

- Title, Source, Date and Time

- Press to display help window

- Shows current recording, when the HELP

4

Elapsed

0:18:20

- Displays recording information

Quality

SP

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