CyberHome Entertainment CH-DVR 1500 User Manual

Digital

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Operation Guide

CH-DVR 1500

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICING.

Explanation of warning symbols

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.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Read the following instructions carefully

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.

Read these instructions - When using this unit, basic precautions

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outlined in this section should always be followed. Keep these instructions - Retain this user manual for future

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reference. Heed all warnings - Follow all warning labels on the product, and

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the safety instructions in this manual. Follow all instructions - Adhere to the instructions outlined in this

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manual and on the unit. Clean only with a dry cloth - Unplug the unit before cleaning. Do

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not use any liquid or detergents for cleaning. Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with

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the manufacture's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat

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registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized

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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.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

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particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no

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objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

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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.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

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when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

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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.

Power cord protection - To avoid any malfunctions of the unit

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and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: a) Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord to this unit. b) Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet hands. c) Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. d) Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. e) Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way.

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

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

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power and disconnect the AC power cord. Placement - Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight,

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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.

Non-use periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off.

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When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit should

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be unplugged from the household AC outlet. No fingers or other objects inside - Touching internal parts of this

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unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit.

Do not put any foreign object on 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

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are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur. 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

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anything heavy on it. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which

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may become hot. Condensation - Moisture may form on the lens in the following

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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.

If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In

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this case, turn off the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate.

Noise interference while a broadcast is being received -

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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.

Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of

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procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

Optical disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Caring for optical discs.....................5

GETTING STARTED

Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installing batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . 6

Using the remote control....................6

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

Remote control functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Front panel functions.......................8

Front VFD display.........................9

Back panel connections....................10

CONNECTIONS

Video connection to TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12

Audio output connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Antenna connections......................13

A/V input connections.....................14

OPERATION OVERVIEW

Powering on the unit......................15

Initial Setup.............................15

PLAYBACK

Selecting the DVD function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using disc menus.........................16

Basic disc playback.......................17

Advanced disc playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using the ZOOM feature...................19

Multi-angle function ......................19

Using subtitles...........................20

Changing the audio track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Displaying playback information . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Viewing JPG files ........................21

Playing MP3 ............................22

Timer Recording.........................28

EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS

The EDIT menu..........................30

Erasing a Title...........................30

Play Full Title ...........................30

Make Compatible ........................30

Finalize ................................30

Edit Title ...............................31

Inserting Chapter Markers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Deleting Chapter Markers..................32

Hiding Chapters..........................32

The HIDE Button.........................33

Show Chapters...........................33

New Picture.............................34

Erasing a DVD+RW disc...................34

THE DVD RECORDER SETUP MENU

Using the Setup Menu.....................35

Language Settings........................35

Video Setup.............................36

Audio Setup.............................36

System Setup............................37

Disc Media Options.......................38

Record Mode Options.....................38

Timer Record............................38

TROUBLESHOOTING

Playback................................39

Recording...............................39

SPECIFICATIONS

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INDEX

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RECORDING

Intro to recording.........................23

Setting recording options...................24

Setting the Time and Date..................24

TV Tuner Setup..........................25

The Title Navigator screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Types of Recordings ......................26

Making a Live Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

INTRODUCTION

CH-DVR 1500 Personal DVD+R/RW Recorder and Progressive Scan Player

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two-way

compatible

TWINWAY

The CH-DVR 1500 is a DVD Recorder/Player with Progressive Scan Video Output. DVD+R/RW Recording gives you the ability to create your own DVD discs from your home movies, favorite TV programs and more. Because of the outstanding compatibility of DVD+R/RW discs, the discs you create will be suitable for playback in most DVD players. You can record from the unit's built-in TV Tuner or an external video source like a video camera. And when you're ready to watch your recordings or commercial DVDs, you can enjoy them in the highest quality with the unit's Progressive Scan Video Out and Digital Audio Out.

DVD+R/RW Recorder

Live, Timer and Scheduled 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

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access to your Recordings Built-In TV Tuner, Front and Rear A/V Inputs

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Editing features with Auto, Add/Del, Hide Chapters

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Your recordings are playable on most DVD Players

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Progressive Scan DVD Player

Progressive Scan Video with 3:2 pulldown

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Plays DVD, VCD/SVCD, CD-ROM, MP3, JPG and

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other disc types Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video

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Outputs 96 kHz / 24 bit D/A converter

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Stereo Audio out, Optical and Coaxial digital outputs.

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Advanced playback functions: Slow playback, repeat

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playback, parental control, MP3 player, JPG player, screen saver, Zoom In/Out, track selection, on-screen display and more

INTRODUCTION

Optical disc compatibility

This unit is compatible with a wide range of available optical discs for recording and playback.

Discs suitable for Recording and Playback

You must us DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on this unit.

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 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.

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 and MP3 music.

Caring for Optical Discs

Discs suitable for Playback Only

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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Hold a disc by the rim or with an index finger in the central

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hole. Never touch the signal surface. Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may cause

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signal loss. Use a soft cloth and wipe in a radiating manner from the

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center of the disc to the outer rims when cleaning the disc surface.

Never add labels or adhesive tapes on the discs and be

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careful not to scratch or damage the disc surface. To prevent discs from becoming bent or deformed, they

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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.

Do not use any disc accessory to improve the audio quality,

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disc protective solutions or lens cleaner. These products may damage the disc surface.

Labels

Tapes

Labeling Side Surface

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INTRODUCTION

Make sure the package contents are complete

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

Remote control

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*Optional Splitter for

units without Antenna

Passthrough Connector

Batteries (2) AAA

A/V cable (Composite Video, Stereo Audio)

(See page 13)

Power cord

This operation manual

and warranty card

RF Cable for TV

Blank DVD+RW Discs (3)

& Disc Holder

Installing batteries in the remote control

This unit comes complete with batteries for the remote control. When installing batteries, be sure to take note of the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment and match them up with those on the batteries.

Slide off the back cover.

Install the batteries in the

correct orientation as shown to the right and marked on the battery compartment.

Notes on batteries

If the remote control functions better when it is closer to

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the unit, the batteries may be running low. In case of any leakage of batteries, dispose of the batteries

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right away and avoid touching the chemical discharge. Make sure to clean the remote control’s battery compartment before installing new batteries.

Do not mix batteries of different types, or use old batteries

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with new ones.

Operating the remote control

When using the remote control, be sure to stay within a 30 degree angle of the sensor on the receiver. Keep in mind that any obstructions between the remote control and the receiver will effect performance.

CH DVR 1500 DVD PLAYER RECORDER

ON / STANDBY

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Remote Control

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

STANDBY - Turns the unit on and

sends the unit to Standby mode.

MENU / PBC - Accesses Menus

on DVD Discs. With VCD discs, turns the PBC function On/Off.

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DIGEST

HIDE

AUDIO SUBTITLE MUTE

CH+

SETUP - Accesses the on-screen

Setup Menu for settings adjustment.

DISPLAY - Brings up the on-

screen display showing information for the playback session.

AUDIO - Selects an audio track on DVD or VCD discs.

SUBTITLE - Selects available

subtitles on DVD discs.

ARROW KEYS (CH+/-) - Use to

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navigate disc menus, on-screen setup menu, etc. In TV tuner mode, use UP/DOWN to select a channel.

FF/FR - Scan in fast forward or

reverse on DVD and other discs.

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PLAY

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4 5 6

NEXT/PREVIOUS - Advanced to

the next track or plays previous track on DVD and other disc.

PAUSE - Use to Temporarily stop play.

NUMBER KEYS - Use to enter

numeric values while setting options.

C-SKIP - Skips ahead in 30

second intervals during playback. This function is intended to assist in skipping over commercials during playback of TV recordings.

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EDIT

ZOOM - Press to magnify the

screen with DVD and JPG discs.

DVD/TV LIVE - Switches between

Live Recording mode and DVD Player mode.

SOURCE - Selects the input video

source for recording. Choices include built-in TV Tuner and AV Inputs.

REC - Press to begin a live

recording.

REC MODE - Selects the

recording quality mode - HQ, SP,

OPEN / CLOSE - Opens and

closes the disc tray.

TITLE - Accesses the title screen

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

BOOKMARK / HIDE - In DVD

Playback mode, use to store specific locations on a disc for quick navigation. When editing recordings sets start and end points for hiding specific sections.

DIGEST / ANGLE - Displays

thumbnail images for previewing files on JPG discs. Selects between multiple angles with DVD Discs that support this feature.

MUTE - Temporarily cancels

audio playback.

ENTER - Selects options in

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

PLAY - Plays a disc, chapter or

track.

SLOW - Slow motion playback

mode in ½,1/4 or 1/8 speed. Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

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.

CLEAR - When entering input,

use to delete characters.

A-B REPEAT - Sets the

beginning and end points of a section to repeat.

REPEAT 1/ALL - Selects a

repeat option - Chapter, Title or Disc.

TIMER - Accesses the timer menu

for scheduled recording setup.

EDIT - Accesses the edit menu for

DVD+R/RW editing options.

LP, SLP, EP.

Front Panel

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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CH DVR 1500 DVD PLAYER RECORDER

ON / STANDBY

ON / STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the STOP - Press once to stop playback of a disc and save

PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO

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DOWN

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DVD / TV LIVE

RECORD

SOURCE

S-VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO IN 2

RAUDIO

unit to standby mode. The main power switch on the the location of the stop point. The disc can be played back of the unit must be turned on before using the back from the stop point by pressing PLAY. To erase the standby button. In standby mode, the unit will use a stop point and reset the play location to the beginning of minute amount of power to enable power-on by the the disc, press STOP a second time. remote control.

VFD DISPLAY - The front Vacuum Flourescent next chapter or track. Press and HOLD to scan in reverse

NEXT/FAST FORWARD - Press to advance to the

Display shows information about the unit’s operation, mode at 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X, 30X or 60X speed. such as current chapter and elapsed time during playback and disc tray status.

DISC TRAY - Loads DVD+R/RW, DVD, CD-ROM, options and settings for the Recorder. Use the Timer for

SETUP/TIMER - Accesses the On-Screen Setup Menu

and Timer Schedule screen. Use SETUP to change

VCD/SVCD, MP3, JPG and other optical discs. scheduling recordings that will begin automatically.

OPEN/CLOSE - Press to open or close the disc tray. DOWN - Navigates downward in menus, etc.

RECORD - Begins a Live Recording. UP - Navigates upwards in menus, etc.

DVD/TV LIVE - Switches from DVD playback mode ENTER - Confirms a choice in menus or settings.

to Live Recording Input mode.

SOURCE - Selects between available Input Sources

when the Recorder is in Live Record mode - TV Tuner, VIDEO IN 1 / 2, S-VIDEO IN 1 / 2.

PLAY/PAUSE - Begins playback of a disc, chapter or

track. Press again during playback to pause, and again to resume playback.

PREV/FAST REVERSE - Press to return to the

previous chapter or track. Press and HOLD to scan in reverse mode at 2X (twice normal speed). Press and hold again repeatedly to scan at 4X, 8X, 16X, 30X or

RETURN - Returns to the previous menu.

S-VIDEO IN 2 - Front S-Video Input for recording. To

select, use the SOURCE key and select S-VIDEO IN 2.

LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO IN 2 - Front Stereo Audio

Inputs for recording. These inputs are shared with the VIDEO IN 2 and S-VIDEO IN 2 inputs.

COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 2 - Front Composite Video

Input for recording. To select, use the SOURCE key and select VIDEO IN 2.

60X speed.

Front VFD Display

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

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PLAYBACK INDICATORS PROCESSOR INDICATORS

These indicators show the playback status of a DVD, CD or These indicators display the status of the surround sound other optical disc - Currently Playing: , Paused: , processors and type of sound track currently active. Stopped:

TITLE INDICATOR

Displays the number of the current Title on a DVD disc.

CHAPTER / PRESET INDICATOR

Displays the number of the current Chapter or Track on DVDs, Music CDs and other discs.

FUNCTION INDICATORS

Indicate the status of advanced disc playback functions:

Repeat Chapter/Title/Track function is active.

Repeat A-B Function is active.

PBC (Playback Control) Function is enabled.

Multi-Angle Mode is active.

The Zoom function is being used.

Tracks are being played in RANDOM order.

Displays the type of optical disc inserted - DVD, SVCD, VCD, CDDA (Music CD), or MP3.

When playing a DVD or other optical disc, displays the elapsed time of the playback session or track. Also displays disc tray status, system messages and more. When the unit is in Standby Mode, displays the system clock.

The Dolby Digital processor is active.

The DTS Digital processor is active.

The PCM Digital Stereo processor is active.

Indicates 5.1 Channel or Stereo audio source.

The L/R option is active.

DISC TYPE INDICATORS

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY

Recording indicator.

Back Panel

FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

ANTENNA IN / OUT - For Antenna or Cable TV OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT - Use to

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AC IN ~100-230V

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connection. Passthrough connection to TV does not connect to a receiver or other device with 5.1 channel transfer the output signal from the DVD Recorder. decoders. This output is the coded digital signal. *Some units do not have a Passthrough connector. In this case, use the included splitter (See page 13).

VIDEO INPUT 1 - Composite Video input for other end to the wall socket.

recording. To select this input, use the SOURCE button and choose VIDEO IN 1.

S-VIDEO INPUT 1 - S-VIDEO input for recording. To

select this input, use the SOURCE button and choose SVIDEO IN 1.

COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUTPUT - Use this output with TVs supporting

Component Video or Progressive Scan input for best video quality. Select this output in the DVD Recorder’s SETUP MENU.

STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs or other

audio equipment supporting Stereo Audio in.

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT - Use a

special coaxial digital audio connector to send the raw coded digital signal to devices supporting digital

POWER CORD SOCKET - Plug the matching end

of the power cord into the unit before connecting the

MAIN POWER SWITCH - The main power

switch must be set to ON for the unit to function. Make sure all cable connections are complete before switching the main power switch to ON. When the main power switch is turned ON, the unit will enter Standby Mode, where it may be turned on with the remote control or the front power switch.

STEREO AUDIO INPUTS - Use with S-VIDEO IN

1 or VIDEO IN 1 for recording.

S-VIDEO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs with S-VIDEO

in for better picture quality than standard composite video.

COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT - Standard Video

Output supported by most TVs.

decoding.

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting the video output to your TV

In order to use the DVD Recorder, you’ll need to make a video connection to your TV. The capabilities of your TV and the cables you have on hand will determine the connections you can use. There are 3 possible connection types:

Composite Video - The most widely used connection. This unit includes an A/V cable for Composite Video.

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S-Video - A higher quality connection that requires a special S-Video cable and an S-Video capable TV.

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Component Video - The highest quality video connection. Supported on high-end TVs and requires a special cable.

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Composite Video (Typical connection)

This unit ships with a composite video (A/V) cable for connection to TVs with a standard video input as shown below. This is the most widely used type of connection. 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.

First, use the supplied A/V cable to connect to 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. If you wish to hear sound through the TV, connect the red and white stereo audio connections as well.

Composite Video

Input Jack

Composite Video /

Stereo Audio Cable

Turn on the TV and DVD Recorder and select the DVD

Playback mode with the remote control.

On your TV, select the video input. This is normally done

by selecting “Video 1” or “Video Input” with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by selecting a particular channel.

You should now see the DVD Recorder’s splash screen

on the TV.

VIDEO INPUT

STEREO AUDIO IN

TV with

Composite

Video Input

(Typical

Connection)

AC IN ~100-230V

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Important note for older TV models

If your TV does not have a composite video-in jack like that pictured above, you cannot connect this unit directly. If this is so, check to make sure your TV has at least a coaxial connector (used for antenna/cable TV/VCR/etc.) such as that pictured to the right. In this case, you can use a RF Modulator to convert this unit’s video out to the coaxial connection on your TV. RF Modulators are available at major electronics retailers.

Older TV with

coaxial

antenna/cable

connector

DVD Recorder

Composite Video Out

RF Modulator

Antenna/cable TV coaxial connector

on older TVs

CONNECTIONS

S-Video

This 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 S-

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

S-Video

S-Video Cable

Input Jack

TV with

S-Video Input

VIDEO INPUT

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VIDEO INPUT

Turn on the unit and select the DVD mode.

On your TV, select the S-Video input. This is normally done by selecting “Video 2” or “AV2” with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by selecting a particular channel.

You should now see the DVD player’s splash screen on the TV.

AC IN ~100-230V

OFF

TV with

Component

Video Input /

Progressive Scan

capability.

Component Video

The highest quality video connection, component video requires separate cables for the Y, Pb, Pr signals. To use the progressive scan option on this unit, you’ll need to use the component video output. Using the component video output requires these steps:

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

composite video input on your TV. Select this input.

Enter the player’s Setup Menu by pressing SETUP on the

remote control.

SETUP

Language Video Setup Audio Setup System Setup

DISPLAY

AUDIO SUBTITLE MUTE

Change the VIDEO OUTPUT setting under VIDEO SETUP

to COMPONENT. If you are using a Progressive Scan TV,

HIDE

BOOKMARK

DIGEST

Disc Media Record Mode Timer Record

change the OUTPUT FORMAT to PROGRESSIVE.

SETUP

Language Video Setup Audio Setup System Setup Disc Media Record Mode Timer Record

VIDEO SETUP

Aspect Ratio Video Output Output Format

VIDEO OUTPUT

Composite S-Video Component

Press SETUP to exit the SETUP MENU and connect the

Component Video cables. Select the correct video input on your TV.

Y Pb Pr

Component

Video Cable

Resetting the video output

Component Video

Input Jacks

If you inadvertently switch the OUTPUT FORMAT setting to PROGRESSIVE while using a standard TV not capable of PSCAN, you will loose video. If this happens, reset the recorder to its default video settings by following these steps:

1) Power the unit Off, then On again with the main power switch on the back.

2) Eject the disc and close the disc tray.

3) Press and hold the STOP button on the front panel for 3 full seconds.

CONNECTIONS

Audio Output Connections

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.

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Optical and Coaxial digital audio outputs send an encoded digital bitstream, suitable for receivers with Dolby or DTS decoding

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capability. These outputs require special cables not included.

STEREO AUDIO IN

TV or receiver

with stereo

audio in

AC IN ~100-230V

OFF

Receiver with Digital

Audio Input

OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN

COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO IN

Antenna & TV Connections

This unit is available with and without an antenna passthrough connection. For units with only an Antenna input connector, as shown below to the right, use the included Splitter to connect a single RF input signal to the recorder and a TV.

With Passthrough Connector Without Passthrough Connector

ANTENNA OR CABLE TV CONNECTION

Splitter

OUT OUT

TV with

coaxial

antenna or

cable TV

connection

TV with

coaxial

antenna or

cable TV

connection

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