Datavideo VDR-3000 User Manual
VIDEO DISK RECORDER
VDR-3000
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Packing list --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Front & Rear Panel ---------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Display Panel ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Remote Control Handset -------------------------------------------------------- 8
Connections
Connection a TV/Monitor --------------------------------------------------------- 11
Connecting an analog video source ------------------------------------------- 12
Connecting a DV video source (DV Model only) --------------------------- 13
Connecting a digital still camera ----------------------------------------------- 14
Connecting to a Project TV /monitor with component video------------- 15
Connecting a digital audio CD player ----------------------------------------- 16
Operation
Switching on ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 17
Playing a disk ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Recording a disk ------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
PC Playback
Playing CD’s in your PC --------------------------------------------------------- 20
Grabbing Frames from your CD to save or e-mail ------------------------ 22
Advanced Operation
Color correcting the video source before recording ---------------------- 23
Frequently Asked Questions ------------------------------------------------ 24
Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------- 32
Contact Information ------------------------------------------------------------ 33
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PACKING LIST
VDR-3000 is supplied w i th the fol lowing accessories:
Infrared Remote Control Handset
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Main Power Cord
S-Video Cable
3 Phono (RCA) to 3 Phono (RCA) Audio/Video Cable
IEEE1394 “Firewire” Cable (DV Model only)
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CD-RW Rewritable CD.
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1. Main Power Cord connecting socket
To connect to the main power supply
2. AC Main voltage selector
Sets the voltage input to 115 VAC or 230VAC. Note: This setting does not need to be
changed under normal conditions. Do not adjust this setting without consulting your
dealer or a qualified electrician.
3. Input Source Selector Switch (DV Model only)
To select DV or Analog Video Input
4. Audio and Video Inputs
To connect left and right audio and composite or S-Video signals from a
camcorder/VCR etc.
5. Component Video Output
Component Y.U.V. or R.G.B. video signal output for project or big screen TV/Monitor.
Note: The component video output cannot be used with the S(Y/C) output and the
composite output at the same time. Outputing to both outputs will lower the video
output level.
6. Audio and Video Outputs
To connect to a TV or Monitor
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7. Digital Audio Input
To connect a audio digital signal from a CD player to duplicate an audio CD without
sound quality loss. Please note: The Audio Digital Duplicate is only available with Audio
CD-R due to copyright protection.
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8. Power Button
To switch the unit from On to Standby mode or vice versa.
9. Menu/Enter Button
This button contents two functions: Menu and Enter
Menu: Press this key to open the Color Processor on screen menu for adjustment
Enter: To select a recording format CDDVD, DVD-PHOTO, S-VCD, HQ-VCD, VCD or
Audio CD after inserted the blank disc into CD tray
10. Finalize Button
To finalize the disc. Until a disc is finalized it can only be played back in the VDR 3000.
A finalized disc can be played back in other suitable devices such as Audio CD, VCD,
S-VCD, DVD player or CD-ROM in PC.
11. IEEE 1394 DV “iLink” Socket (DV Model only)
To input Digital Video/Audio from DV Camcorders etc.
12. Previous Button
To skip back to the previous track during playback or to navigate up the on screen
menu options
13. Next Button
To skip forward to the next track during playback or to navigate down the on screen
menu options
14. Erase Button
To erase the data on a CD-RW disc. Erasing takes a CD-RW disc takes around 2
minutes irrespective of how much data is on the disc. Note: The Erase feature does not
function with CD-R discs.
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15. PBC Button
Playback control button for commercially produced VCD’s
16. CD Tray
To load discs into the unit
17. Display Panel (see separate illustration)
Shows current status of unit.
18. Eject Button
To Open the CD Tray for loading or removing CD
19. REC Button
To start recording
20. REW Button
To picture search backward through a track. Several speeds are available each press
of the button will increase the speed.
21. F.F. Button
To picture search forward through a track. Several speeds are available each press of
the button will increase the speed.
22. STOP Button
To stop the disk during playback or record
23. PAUSE Button
To pause the disk during playback
24. PLAY Button
To start the disk playing
25. Microphone Volume Control (Left/Mono)
To control the volume of the Left Channel Microphone. Also controls the volume of
mono microphone track.
26. Microphone Input Jack (Left/Mono)
Input Jack for Left Channel Microphone. Also for single mono microphone.
27. Microphone Volume Control (Right)
To control the volume of the Right Channel Microphone.
28. Microphone Input Jack (Right)
Input Jack for Right Channel Microphone.
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1. Infrared receiver
Receives signals from the Infrared Remote Control Handset
2. DV on LED
Indicates the DV source is selected
3. CD/Super/VCD
Indicates the format of the loaded disk or the selected recording format
4. Play Indicator
Indicates that the disk is playing
5. Pause Indicator
Indicates that the disk is paused
6. Repeat
Indicates that Repeat function is activated
7. A-B Repeat
Indicates that A-B Repeat function is activated
8. Track Indicator
Indicates the total number of tracks on the disk when the disk is static or the
track number when the disk is playing
9. PBC
Indicates that Play Back Control function is activated
10. Initial Status Display
- - - - Indicates no disk
OPEN Indicates the CD Tray is open
LOAD Indicates the inserted disk is loading
11. Counter Display
Indicates in Hours: Minutes: Seconds the total duration of the disk when the disc
is static or the position within a track when the disk is playing.
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1. Power Button
To switch the unit from On to Standby mode or vice versa.
2. Numerical Keypad
To give direct access to tracks on a disk
3. RETURN Button
To return to the first track on a disk
4. ENT Button (ENTER)
This button contents two functions: Menu and Enter Menu: Press this key to
open the Color Processor on screen menu.
Enter: To select a recording f ormat DVD-PHOTO, S-VCD, VCD or Audio CD after
inserted the blank disc into CD tray
5. Sound Output
To select the sound output mode: Left, Right or Stereo channel output
6. NEXT Button
To skip forward to the next track during playback or to navigate down the on
Screen
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7. REPEAT Button
Offers repeat playback options. Press once to repeat a single track, twice to repeat
the entire disk or three times to turn repeat function off.
8. DOWN Arrow
Navigates down through on screen menu options. Also with on screen controls
reduces the setting
9. PBC Button (Playback Control)
Offers playback control options for commercially produced VCD’s
10. Video Output Button
To select video output format: Composite, S (Y/C), Y.U.V. or RGB video
11. BM Button (Book Mark)
To mark a reference point on a track for later recall
12. RC Button (Recall)
Goes to the book mark reference point
13. LANG Button
To set the on screen menu language English or Chinese
14. P/N Button (PAL/NTSC)
To select video input format PAL, NTSC or AUTO detect system
15. Video I/P Button (CV/S)
To select analog video input source. Select CV to input via Phono (RCA) or S to
input via the mini 4 Pin S-Video sockets.
16. Erase Button
To erase the data on a CD-RW. Erasing takes a CD-RW takes around 2 minutes in
respect of how much data is on the disk
Note: The Erase feature does not function with CD-R discs.
17. F.F. Button
To picture search forward through a track. Several speeds are available each press
of the button will increase the speed
18. REC Button
To start recording
19. STOP Button
To stop the disk during playback or record
20. PAUSE Button
To pause the disk during playback
21. STP Button (Step)
To step forward one frame at a time. (Single Frame Advance)
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22. PLAY Button
To start the disk playing
23. REW Button
To picture search backwards through a track. Several speeds are available each
press of the button will increase the speed
24. Audio Input Button
To select the digital audio or analog audio input source
25. TS Button (Time Set)
To jump to any point on a disk enter the time in minutes and seconds
26. CL Button (Clear)
Clears entries from the user programmable Play List
27. PL Button (Play List)
Calls up a user programmable Play List of up to 12 tracks
28. TM Button (Time Mode)
To change the counter display from position in the track to time remaining
29. OSD Button
Turns on “On Screen Display”. During play back Track number , Counter , D isk format
and Audio format can be displayed on the screen
30. RESUME Button
Will resume playback from the same point in a track if playback has been stopped
31. SLOW Button
To select slow motion playback. Three speeds are available press once for ½
speed, twice for ¼ speed and three times for 1/8 speed
32. PREV Button (Previous)
To skip back to the previous track during playback or to navigate up the on screen
menu options
33. EJECT Button
To open and close the CD tray
34. UP Arrow
Navigates up through on screen menu options. Also with on screen controls
increases the setting
35. A/B Repeat Button
To mark start and stop points within a track for repeat play
36. Mute button
To mute the volume during playback
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