Gefen HD Personal Video Recorder User Manual

HD Personal

Video Recorder

USER MANUAL

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HD-PVR is a trademark of Gefen Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction / Operation Notes

Features / Package Includes

Panel Layout

IR Remote Layout

Quick Start Guide

Setting Up The HD-PVR

One-Touch Recording

Movie Information Panel

Playing A Movie

Scheduling A Recording

Viewing Photos

Copying/Deleting Movies And Photos

Viewing Photos On The SD-Card

Learning and Resetting The Remote

Installing The Decoder Software

Updating The HD-PVR Firmware

Specifi cations

Terminology

Warranty

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Gefen TV HD Personal Video Recorder (HD­PVR).

The Gefen TV HD Personal Video Recorder is the most valuable add-on to any
home theater setup. This is a great replacement to traditional VCRs or DVD-RW
recorders. With its compact size and superior recording capabilities, the Gefen
HD-PVR is the ideal data center for all of your incoming multimedia. You won’t
miss any of your favorite TV shows or programs thanks to an 80 GB internal hard
drive which records your programs using the MPEG-4 video format. You can
also record onto any high-capacity SD (Secure Digital) fl ash card and take your
recordings with you then play them on your computer.

The HD-PVR provides you with several connection options, such as HDMI,
component, composite and s-video. Audio connections include one shared right
and left analog connector for the composite and s-video input, one right and left
analog connector for the component input, and one S/PDIF digital audio input for
each HDMI input. You can also connect the included IR Blaster and make use of
the learning remote feature. An IR Extender is included to enable operation of
the remote control from behind a cabinet, extending the range of the remote. The
RS-232 port can be used in conjunction with automation equipment to control the
input switching on the HD-PVR.

OPERATION NOTES

READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING

OR OPERATING THE HD PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER

• Compatible with both HDMI and DVI displays.

• Fully HDCP compliant.

• Copy protected content cannot be recorded or copied in high-defi ntion to the
SD fl ash card.

• 80 GB internal hard disk drive can provide many hours of recording time in
different resolutions.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Do not remove the casing from the HD-PVR. Doing so will void the warranty.

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FEATURES

FEATURES

• Integrated DVI/HDMI HDCP-compliant receiver.

• Supports OSD (On-Screen-Display) menu operation.

• Supports SD (Secure Digital) high-capacity devices.

• Instant Record

• Multimedia Player (MP4/JPG)

• Supports input high resolution 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, and 1080i

• Supports output high resolution 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, and 1080i

• IR remote control

• Ideal for home theater applications

• Easy to install and simple to operate

INCLUDES:

(1) Gefen HD Personal Video Recorder
(1) 6FT HDMI cable (M-M)
(1) IR Extender
(1) IR Blaster
(1) IR Remote
(1) 5V DC Power Supply
(1) User’s Manual

IR Blaster

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IR Remot

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1) 5V DC Power Suppl

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1) User’s Manua

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PANEL LAYOUT

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S/PDIF

OUT

COMPONENT

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

COMPOSITE

INPUT

S-Video

INPUT

ANALOG

INPUT

IR

EXTENDER

IR

BLASTER

HDMI

OUT

S/PDIF

IN 1

HDMI

IN 1

S/PDIF

IN 2

HDMI

IN 2

INPUT LED

INDICATOR

SD (Secure Digital)

Card Slot

IR

RECEIVER

PLAY LED

INDICATOR

RECORD LED

INDICATOR

RS232
INPUT

DC 5V
INPUT

IR REMOTE LAYOUT

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TV Power User programmable key
HDMI 1 Selects HDMI input 1
HDMI 2 Selects HDMI input 2
Component Selects the Component input
Repeat Cycles the repeat function
Info Displays info on selected movie
or photo
S-Video Selects the S-Video input
Zoom Cycles the zoom function
Snapshot Takes a snapshot of a movie
during playback
Composite Selects the composite input
Record Begins recording the selected
source
Play Begins playback of recorded
movie or begins slide show
when in View Photo.
Pause Pauses movie during playback
Stop Stops movie during playback or
returns to Photo Menu when
viewing slide shows or photos.
Home Takes you to the Home menu.
◄►▲▼ Directional keys for navigation
OK Press to accept the highlighted
selection
Fast FWD During playback of movie,
advances movie forward
Rewind During playback of movie
advances movie in reverse
Mute Mute sound
HDD/SD Switches between the internal
hard drive and the Secure
Digital fl ash card
Volume +/- Increase or decrease the
volume
Channel +/- User programmable key
0-9 User programmable keys
Step FWD While movie playback is
paused this will advance movie
one frame at a time

All remaining keys and all keys labeled above
as user programmable are for use with the IR
blaster. Please refer to the Learn Remote section
for more details

QUICK SETUP GUIDE

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How to connect the HD-PVR:

• Connect the HDMI OUT of the HD-PVR to the HDMI IN of your HDMI
display.

• Connect the HDMI, Component, Composite or S-Video input, on the Ge­fen HD-PVR to the output of the source device you wish to record from.

• Plug the 5V power supply into the HD-PVR.

• Turn on the display (TV).

• Turn on the HD-PVR by pressing the POWER button on the supplied
remote control.

The fi rst time you turn on the power, you will be asked to set the Date and
Time on the unit (see page 9 for instructions on how to do this). Once the
Date and Time have been set, the HOME menu should be displayed.

If you are not receiving a picture on your display:

- Check that the power supply is plugged in and connected to the Gefen
HD-PVR.

- Check that the unit is turned on. If there are lights on the front panel, then
the HD-PVR is receiving power.

- If your display has more than one HDMI IN, make sure that your display is
set up to receive signals from that input.

When the HOME menu is displayed, you can press the HOME button on
the remote control, again, to view the input source.

If the HD-PVR is unable to fi nd a source signal, you will receive the mes-
sage: “No Signal”. If this is the case, check the following:

- Make sure that you select the correct input source on the remote control.

- Verify the connection from the input sourcce to the HD-PVR is correct.

- Verify that your display can handle the input resolution. For example,
some displays do not support 480i. Try varying the resolution on the input
source.

- The HD-PVR will not accept 1080p signals. The highest resolution sup­ported by the HD-PVR is 1080i.

HD-PVR HOME MENU AND NAVIGATION

HOME MENU

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This is the HOME menu. From here, you can view recorded content, view photos,
set up preferences or view the input source by selecting EXIT or pressing HOME
on the remote control.

Navigation

To navigate through the menu system, use the and directional keys on the
remote. The key accepts the current selection.

Confi rmation

Left

&

Right

Up

&

Down

HD-PVR HOME MENU AND NAVIGATION

HOME MENU - Panel Description

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Exit

Exits the HOME menu, allowing you to view the input source.

Setup Utilities

All confi gurable options are located in this menu. Please see the next section for
individual descriptions and setup of each option.

Record Setup

All scheduled recordings can be set, edited or viewed from this menu

View Photo

Slide shows, snapshots, viewing, copying and deleting of photos are done from
this menu.

Play Movie

All recorded movies are accessible in this menu. Playback, copying and deletion
of movie content are also done from this menu.

Current Menu

Mute

Status

Current Media

Drive (HDD or SD)

Date Time

Output

Currently Selected

Input

SETUP UTILITIES

The SETUP UTILITIES menu allows you to confi gure the HD-PVR for use. There
are three pages of settings. Use to highlight the selection and press to accept
the current selection.

Set Date & Time

Set the current date and time.

Set Language

Choose the language option that will be used for all menus. At this time, the available languages are
English or Chinese.

Format

Provides you the option of formatting the internal hard disk drive (HDD) or SD Card.

OSD Time-out

Controls the time that the information overlay is displayed when viewing movies or photos.

Default Record Quality

Sets the default quality that all recording will use. Please see the specifi c settings and bit rates that
are described in the following section.

Background

This sets the background design that will be used for all menus. At this time, there are two background
styles to choose from.

Information

This menu displays the used and remaining storage space for both the internal hard disk drive and
the SD fl ash card, if inserted. It will also display the current fi rmware and our technical support e-mail
address.

Learn Remote

This option allows the HD-PVR remote to learn keys from another remote. Use the supplied IR Blaster
to send the commands to the device. See the Learn Remote section on page 32 for more details

SETTING UP THE HD-PVR

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SETTING UP THE HD-PVR

SETUP UTILITIES - Set Date

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Use to move between each digit in the date and to change the numbers.
Pressing will set the date and proceed to the SET TIME screen

SETUP UTILITIES - Set Time

Use to move between each digit in the time and to change the numbers.
Pressing will set the time.

SETTING UP THE HD-PVR

SETUP UTILITIES - Format

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This provides you the option of formatting the internal hard disk drive (HDD) or
SD Card.

Warning: Formatting the internal HDD or SD Card will erase ALL data on
the media!

SETUP UTILITIES - Set Language

To set the language, use to select the language and press to accept the
selection. You will be asked if you are sure you want to change the language.
Press Yes to accept or press No to keep the current language setting. You can
choose between English or Chinese. The default language is English.

SETTING UP THE HD-PVR

SETUP UTILITIES - OSD Time-out

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This controls the time that the information panel is displayed when viewing movies
or photos. You can choose between 1, 3 or 5 seconds. Use to choose your
desired setting and press to accept it. The default setting is 3 seconds.

SETUP UTILITIES - Default Record Quality

The default recording quality is set here. The table on the next page shows each
recording option and its corresponding bit rate.

SETTING UP THE HD-PVR

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SETUP UTILITIES - Background

The background menu lets you choose between two images that will serve as
the backdrop for all menu screens. Use to choose either background and
press select it.

Quality HD Bit Rate HD Record

Time

SD Bit Rate SD Record

Time

Extra Fine (EX) 10Mb 17 Hours 4Mb 44 Hours

Normal (NOR) 7.5Mb 23 Hours 3Mb 59 Hours

Economic (ECO) 5Mb 35 Hours 2Mb 88 Hours

SuperEco (S.E.) 3.5Mb 50 Hours 1Mb 133 Hours

Select your desired recording rate with and press to accept your selection.

SETUP UTILITIES - Default Record Quality