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Preface
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy;
however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of the contents.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
This document contains proprietary information protected by
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form,
without prior written permission of the company.
Copyright
Copyright© 2005, All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual.
NOTICE
that you should pay attention to.
CAUTION
to follow these directions could result in damage to equipment
or loss of information.
WARNING
to follow these directions could result in bodily harm or loss of
life.
Text set off in this manner indicates key information
Text set off in this manner indicates that failure
Text set off in this manner indicates that failure
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Safety Information
Preface
Please read the following safety instructions and keep the user manual
for later reference.
• Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.
• Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to
• Do not attempt to connect any computer accessory or electronic
• Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on
• Do not place the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder where the temperature
direct sunshine.
product without instruction from qualified service personnel. It
may result in risk of electric shock.
the product.
is less than -10° C (14° F) or greater than 60° C (140° F).
Routine care
Wipe the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or solvents, such as benzene or thinners. When you leave
the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder unused for a long time, unplug the AC
adapter from the outlet.
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Contents
1 Overview........................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features.......................................................................................... 1
1.2 System Requirements .................................................................... 2
1.3 Unpacking...................................................................................... 2
1.4 The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder ..................................................... 3
1.4.1 Front View ................................................................................. 3
1.4.2 Rear View .................................................................................. 3
1.5 The Remote Control ...................................................................... 4
1.5.1 Top View ................................................................................... 4
1.5.2 Bottom View.............................................................................. 4
2 Getting Started ................................................................................ 5
2.1 Making Connections...................................................................... 5
2.1.1 Connecting the Power................................................................ 5
2.1.2 Connecting to a Television ........................................................ 6
2.1.3 Connecting to a Television for Recording................................. 7
2.1.4 Connecting to a DVD, VCR or Camcorder............................... 8
2.1.5 Connecting to a Computer......................................................... 9
2.1.6 Inserting and Removing a Compact Flash (CF) Card.............. 10
2.1.7 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card .............. 11
2.2 Viewing Media Files ................................................................... 12
2.2.1 Viewing still pictures ............................................................... 12
2.2.2 Viewing Videos ....................................................................... 13
2.2.3 Listening to Audio Files .......................................................... 15
3 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder .......................................... 17
3.1 Accessing the On Screen Interface .............................................. 17
3.1.1 Selecting files........................................................................... 19
3.1.2 Changing the storage media..................................................... 19
3.2 Main Player Setup Menu ............................................................. 20
3.2.1 TV Out ..................................................................................... 20
3.2.2 Date and Time.......................................................................... 21
3.2.3 Disk Copy ................................................................................ 22
3.2.4 Upgrade.................................................................................... 22
3.2.5 Format...................................................................................... 23
3.3 Playing Videos............................................................................. 24
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3.3.1 Video Player Setup Menu ........................................................ 25
3.3.2 Repeat....................................................................................... 25
3.3.3 Lock and Unlock ...................................................................... 26
3.3.4 Delete ....................................................................................... 26
3.3.5 Copy File.................................................................................. 27
3.3.6 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play MPEG-4 Video 27
3.4 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Display Images ............ 28
3.4.1 Special Effects.......................................................................... 29
3.4.2 Image Browser Setup Menu..................................................... 30
3.4.3 Slide ......................................................................................... 31
3.4.4 Lock and Unlock. ..................................................................... 31
3.4.5 Delete ....................................................................................... 32
3.4.6 Copy File.................................................................................. 32
3.5 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play Audio ................... 34
3.5.1 Music Player Setup Menu ........................................................ 35
3.5.2 Repeat....................................................................................... 36
3.5.3 Lock and Unlock ...................................................................... 37
3.5.4 Delete ....................................................................................... 37
3.5.5 Copy File.................................................................................. 38
3.6 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Record Video ............... 39
3.6.1 Video Record Setup ................................................................. 40
3.6.2 Quality...................................................................................... 41
3.6.3 Auto Record ............................................................................. 42
3.6.4 Resolution ................................................................................ 43
3.7 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record TV programs..... 44
3.8 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder as a Card Reader .............. 46
Appendix ..................................................................................................... 47
Specifications............................................................................... 47
Upgrading the Firmware .............................................................. 49
FCC Certification......................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 51
Warranty ...................................................................................... 52
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Chapter 1: Overview
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
- Mini Video Recorder is an
MPEG-4 recorder and player
that enables anyone to make
home movies. Record your
favorite TV shows, personal
home video, or videos (VHS,
VCD, DVD, Hi8, or DV) onto
a flash memory card 1" MicroDrive or SD card. Play your prerecorded
full-motion, full-color videos on a PC, TV, or Pocket PC based PDA.
In addition, the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is a super high fidelity MP3
player. The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder’s elegant design makes it look
great on your desk and easy to use.
1.1 Features
• Image Browser - View digital images on your television with the
built-in Image Browser.
• Video Recorder - Record video from your video camera, VCR or
DVD player. Videos are stored in the Advanced Systems Format
(ASF). ASF movie files can also be played with Windows Media
Player 7 or above. Windows Media Player is included free with
Microsoft Windows.
• Video Player - The video player is MPEG-4 compatible and will
also play AVI and ASF files.
• Music Player - The audio player is MP3 compatible.
• USB Card Reader - The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder simultaneously supports Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD)
cards. Each card appears as a separate removable disk in Windows
Explorer.
• Compact and Portable Design - The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
is small enough to fit in your pocket.
• Flexible - The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can be used with a PC,
Stereo System, Television, VCR, DVD player or Video Camera.
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1.2 System Requirements
Ensure that the following requirements are met:
• USB 2.0 interface on your PC
• Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98 (drivers are required for
Windows ME and 98)
• Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) card (one or more)
• Audio video system with RCA compatible input and output
1.3 Unpacking
Contact your supplier if any of the following items are damaged or
missing.
• Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
• Remote Control with Battery
• RCA to Mini-plug Cables (x2)
• USB Cable
• AC Power Adapter
• User Manual
•CD-ROM
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1.4 The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
1.4.1 Front View
CF Card Slot
SD Card Slot
Power Light / IR Sensor
1.4.2 Rear View
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Overview
Audio/Video INDC 5V IN
DC 5V
AV OUT AV IN
Audio/Video OUT
TV
PC
TV/PC Selector
USB Port
USB 2.0
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1.5 The Remote Control
1.5.1 Top View
Select
Rewind
Enter/Pause/Play
Return/Stop
Record
Decrease Volume
1.5.2 Bottom View
Select
Enter
Return/Stop
Rec
Down/Next
Vol
Menu
Menu
FFFR
Fast Forward
Up/Prev.
Up/Previous
Down/Next
Storage
Storage
Increase Volume
Lithium Battery (3V)
Battery Compartment
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
This chapter covers how to connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to
other equipment and view media files for the first time.
2.1 Making Connections
Read this chapter to learn how to:
• Connect the power to your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
• Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television
• Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a DVD, VCR or camcorder
• Insert or remove a memory card
• Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a computer
2.1.1 Connecting the Power
A
1. Insert the connector (A) of the supplied DC power adapter into the
DC 5V connector on the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder.
2. Insert the power adapter (B) into a wall socket.
NOTICE
personal computer or notebook computer, it is not necessary to
connect the power adapter.
When connecting the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a
B
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2.1.2 Connecting to a Television
Getting Started
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder supports NTSC and PAL standards.
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See Section 3.2.1, “TV Out” on page 20 for a detailed explanation of
the PAL and NTSC standards.
To connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television to view still
images or video:
1. Connect the power adapter to the DC 5V socket on the
Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder.
2. Connect the AV cable to the AV O U T socket on the Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder.
3. Connect the corresponding Video (Yellow) connector of the AV
cable into the video input on your television.
4. Connect the Audio Right (Red), and Audio Left (White)
connectors to the corresponding inputs on your stereo system.
5. Set the TV/PC switch to TV.
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2.1.3 Connecting to a Television for Recording using TV itself
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To connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television for recording:
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1. Connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television as
described in Section 2.1.2, “Connecting to a Television” on
page 6
2. Connect a second AV cable from the AV IN socket on the
Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder.
3. Connect the corresponding Video (Yellow), Audio Right (Red)
and Audio Left (White) connectors, on the other end of the AV
cable, to the AV OUTs of your television.
NOTICE
This requires your television to have a set of AV
OUTs.
Please refer
Section 3.7 “Usingthe Neuros MPEG-4
Recorder to record TV programs using TV itself” on page
44
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2.1.4 Connecting to a DVD, VCR or Camcorder
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To connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record video from a VCR,
DVD or camcorder:
1. Connect the power as described in Section 2.1.1, “Connecting
the Power” on page 5.
2. Insert the AV cable to the AV I N socket of the Neuros MPEG-4
Recorder.
3. Insert the corresponding Video (Yellow), Audio Right (Red), and
Audio Left (White) connectors at the other end of the AV cable, to
the video and audio outputs on your DVD, VCR or camcorder
equipment.
4. Set the TV/PC switch to TV.
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Connecting to a camcorder allows you to record movies directly to
your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder.
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2.1.5 Connecting to a Computer
1. Insert a Compact Flash (CF) card or Secure Digital (SD) card into
the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder.
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2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the Neuros MPEG-4
Recorder USB 2.0 port.
3. Insert the large end of the USB cable into the USB 2.0 port on
your computer.
4. Set the TV/PC switch to PC.
NOTICE
When connecting the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a
computer or notebook computer, it is not necessary to connect
the power adapter.
When the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a PC or notebook
PC, each memory card inserted into the device appears as a removable
disk in Windows Explorer. Files stored on the Neuros MPEG-4
Recorder can be accessed in the same way as files on any other available disk.
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2.1.6 Inserting and Removing a Compact Flash (CF) Card
Getting Started
To insert a CF card:
1. Position the Compact Flash Card so that the pin-hole connections
are facing the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Place the card label side
up.
2. Slide the card gently into the CF card slot and press it firmly into
place.
To remove a CF card:
To remove a CF card, gently pull the card out of the slot.
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2.1.7 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card
To insert an SD card:
1. Position the Secure Digital Card so that the angled corner is on the
right and facing the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Place the card
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label side up.
2. Slide the card gently into the Secure Digital card slot until it
clicks.
To remove an SD card:
1. Lightly press on the card until it clicks.
2. Release the card and it will spring out.
3. Gently pull the card straight out of the slot.
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2.2 Viewing Media Files
Getting Started
This section describes how to play videos, audio files and view still
pictures on a television.
2.2.1 Viewing still pictures
1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a
2. Switch the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PC/TV switch to TV.
television and/or audio system and is powered up as described in
Section 2.1, “Making Connections” on page 5.
Splash Screen
A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds. When the
splash screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear.
Player Menu
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3. Use the , , and buttons on the remote control to high-
light the Image Browser icon and use the button to confirm
your selection. The Image Browser will be displayed.
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Image Browser
The Image Browser will display thumbnails of all the displayable
images and any subdirectories that exist.
4. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to
highlight an image or a subdirectory. Use the button to
confirm your selection. If an image is selected it will be displayed.
If a subdirectory is selected, its contents will be displayed.
5. To return to a parent directory, select the previous directory icon,
“..”, as shown above and press the button on the remote
control to confirm your selection.
2.2.2 Viewing Videos
1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a
television and/or stereo system and is powered up as described in
Section 2.1, “Making Connections” on page 5.
2. Switch the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PC/TV switch to TV.
A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds as shown in
Section 2.2.1, “Viewing still pictures” on page 12. When the splash
screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear.
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Player Menu
3. Use the , , and buttons on the remote control to high-
light the Video Player icon and use the button to confirm your
selection. The Video Player will be displayed.
4. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to
highlight a video to play or a subdirectory. Use the button to
confirm your selection. If a video file is selected it will play. If a
subdirectory is selected, its contents will be displayed.
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5. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to fast
forward, rewind, stop, play or pause the video.
6. To return to a parent directory, highlight the .. directory icon and
press the button on the remote control to confirm your
selection.
2.2.3 Listening to Audio Files
1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a
television and/or stereo system and is powered up as described in
Section 2.1, “Making Connections” on page 5.
2. Switch the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PC/TV switch to TV.
A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds as shown in
Section 2.2.1, “Viewing still pictures” on page 12. When the splash
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screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear.
Player Menu
3. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to
highlight the Music Player icon and use the button to confirm
your selection. The Music Player will be displayed.
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4. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to
Music Player
highlight an audio file to play or a subdirectory. Use the button
to confirm your selection. If an audio file is selected, it will play.
If a subdirectory is selected, its contents will be displayed.
5. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to fast
forward, rewind, stop, play or pause the audio playback.
6. To return to a parent directory, highlight the .. directory icon and
press the button on the remote control to confirm your
selection.
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Recorder
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder On Screen Interface provides a convenient way to create, manage, and view your image, audio, and video
files. Read this chapter for more details.
3.1 Accessing the On Screen Interface
1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a
television and/or stereo system and is powered up as described in
Section 2.1, “Making Connections” on page 5.
2. Switch your TV to receive Video input.
3. Set the TV/PC switch to TV.
A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds. When the
splash screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear.
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Player Menu
4. Use , , , and buttons on the remote control to move
the yellow cursor to one of the four options: Video Player, Video
Record, Image Browser, or Music Player.
5. To confirm your selection, press .
Image Browser
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If Video Player, Image Browser, or Music Player is chosen from the
Player menu, you will be presented with a display representing the file
system on the currently selected media (CF/SD). Only the files that can
be played or displayed will be visible along with subdirectories.
6. Use the and buttons on the remote control to move the red
cursor around the page.
7. Use the and buttons to move through pages or full screens
of files.
8. Press to display or play the selected file.
9. Press when a directory is selected to display the contents of
that directory.
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10. Select the previous directory icon, “..”, and press to return to a
parent directory.
11. Press to exit the directory view and return to the Player menu.
3.1.1 Selecting files
Sometimes you may want to select multiple files, for example when
copying a large number of files from one memory card to another.
Pressing the Select button on the remote control will mark the
current file with a pink border indicating that the file is part of a
multiple selection. Pressing the Select button again will deselect it.
3.1.2 Changing the storage media
Pressing the Storage button on the remote control while in Image
Browser, Video Player or Music Player will toggle the active
memory card between SD and CF. If one card is not available, you will
see the message “Device doesn’t exist!” in place of a directory. If the
media is available, but contains no files or directories, you will see the
message “No Related File!” in place of a directory.
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3.2 Main Player Setup Menu
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Press the Menu button on the remote control while the Player
menu is displayed to display the Setup menu. You can also press the
Menu button from the splash screen.
Firmware
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Setup menu
Use the and buttons on the remote control to navigate around
the Setup Menu. Use the and buttons to toggle the selection and
the button to confirm a selection. Press the button to return to
the Player menu.
The current version of firmware for the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is
displayed in the lower left corner of the Setup Menu. New versions of
firmware may become available and this information will help you to
determine when to update the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder.
3.2.1 TV Out
Use the TV Out menu item to toggle the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
between NTSC and PAL television standards.
NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) is a color TV standard
developed in the U.S.A. An NTSC signal consists of 30 interlaced
frames per second with 525 lines per frame. NTSC is used in Canada,
the U.S.A, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and several Central and South
American countries.
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PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is a color TV standard that was
developed in Germany. A PAL picture consists of 25 interlaced frames
per second with 625 lines per frame. PAL is used throughout Europe
and China, and in some African, South American and Middle Eastern
countries.
To switch between PAL and NTSC:
1. Enter the Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the TV Out option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle the selection between NTSC
and PAL.
4. Press the button to confirm your selection.
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3.2.2 Date and Time
1. Enter the Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Date & Time option
and press to confirm your selection. The Date & Time menu is
displayed.
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3. Use the and buttons to navigate to each option in the Date
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& Time menu, and use the and buttons to toggle the
selection.
4. Press the button to confirm the selection or the button to
return to the Setup Menu without saving any changes.
3.2.3 Disk Copy
Use Disk Copy to move the entire contents of one memory card to a
folder on the other memory card. You can copy from CF to SD or from
SD to CF.
1. Enter the Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Disk Copy option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between SD to CF Storage
and CF to SD Storage options.
Disk Copy
4. Press the button to confirm the selection.
5. A wait screen is displayed while the operation is carried out.
3.2.4 Upgrade
See the section “Upgrading the Firmware” in the Appendix for
details on how to use the upgrade option.
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3.2.5 Format
Use Format to format the memory card in either the CF or SD card
slot. Formatting will delete all information on the card. Once
formatted, the data can not be recovered. Make sure all data is backed
up before formatting.
1. Enter the Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Format option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between SD and CF. Make
sure that you choose the right memory card to format. Choosing
the wrong card will result in the wrong memory card being
formatted and therefore a possible loss of data.
4. Press the button to confirm the selection.
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5. Use and to toggle between Ye s and No to confirm that you
want to format the card.
Format CF Card
6. Press to confirm your choice. A wait screen is displayed while
the operation is carried out.
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3.3 Playing Videos
Using the Neuros MPEG-4
Your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can play full motion video on your
television. Video files must be ASF or AVI type.
NOTICE
ASF: ASF files are created by your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder
when you record video from a camcorder or other device.
AVI: AVI files are MPEG4 SP (simple profile) format, with
resolution of up to 320 x 240 pixels. Audio on AVI files is MP3.
1. Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo
and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, “Access-
ing the On Screen Interface” on page 17.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Video Player option
and use the button to confirm your choice. The Video Player
will be displayed.
3. Use the and buttons to highlight the file that you wish to
play or a subdirectory.
4. Use the button to confirm your selection. If a video file is
selected, it will be played. If a directory is selected, it’s contents
will be displayed.
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While a video is playing, the following functions are available:
Pause
and Rewind and Fast Forward
and Play previous or next file in directory
and Volume control
Return to parent directory
3.3.1 Video Player Setup Menu
The Setup Menu for the Video Player provides standard functions
such as repeat play, lock, unlock, delete, and copy video files.
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1. Enter the Video Setup menu using the button on the remote
control from the Video Player.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the required option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle settings for each option.
4. Use the button to confirm your selection.
5. Use the button to return to the directory view.
3.3.2 Repeat
Use the Repeat function to repeat play all video files or a selection.
See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting files” on page 19 for details on how to
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select files. You can also play a random selection with the shuffle
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option.
1. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Repeat option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between All, Select and
options.
4. Use the button to confirm your choice
3.3.3 Lock and Unlock
The Lock function is used to protect files from accidental deletion. The
Unlock function is used to remove this protection.
1. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Lock or Unlock
option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
settings.
Choosing the All setting locks or unlocks all video files. Using the
Select option will lock or unlock just those files you have selected. See
Section 3.1.1, “Selecting files” on page 19 for details on how to select
files.
4. Use the button to confirm your choice.
3.3.4 Delete
The Delete option allows you to delete all files or just selected files
from the Video Player. When files have been deleted they cannot be
recovered.
1. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Delete option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
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Choosing the All option deletes all video files. Using the Select option
deletes just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting
files” on page 19 for details on how to select files.
4. Use the button to confirm your selection.
3.3.5 Copy File
Use the Copy File option to copy video files to either the CF or SD
card. This option is used to copy either all files or a predefined
selection.
1. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy File option. Use
the button to confirm your choice and enter the Copy File
submenu.
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3. In the Copy File submenu, use the and buttons to highlight the Copy option.
4. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
Use the All option to copy all video files and use the Select option to
copy a predefined selection of files. See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting
files” on page 19 for details on how to select files.
5. Use the button to confirm your choice.
6. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy to option.
7. Use the and buttons to toggle between CF and SD options.
8. Use the button to confirm your choice.
The selected files will be copied to the chosen destination.
3.3.6 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play MPEG-4 Video
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can be used to play MPEG-4 format
video. MPEG-4 files can be placed on either SD card or CF card. See
Section 3.8, “Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder as a Card
Reader” on page 46. The MPEG-4 file can then be played as
described in Section 3.3, “Playing Videos” on page 24.
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3.4 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Display
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Images
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can display images, such as those captured with a digital camera, on your television.
1. Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo
and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, “Access-
ing the On Screen Interface” on page 17.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Image Browser
option and use the button to confirm your choice. A list of
displayable files and subdirectories will be displayed.
3. Use the and buttons to highlight the image you want to
display and use the button to confirm your choice.
While a file is being viewed, the following functions are available
using buttons on the remote control:
• and Zoom out and Zoom In
• and Display the previous or next file in directory
• Return to directory
Image Browser
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3.4.1 Special Effects
Pressing the button on the remote control while an image is on
screen, displays the Image menu along the bottom of the display.
Mirror
Mirror
LR
UD
Rotate
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Image Menu
When the Image menu is displayed, the following functions are
available using buttons on the remote control:
• Scroll backwards through Image menu
• Scroll forwards through Image menu
• Choose the currently selected item on the Image menu
• Close the Image menu
The Image menu enables you to modify your images and provides the
following features:
File: Displays the File Setup menu. See Section 3.4.2, “Image
Browser Setup Menu” on page 30, for details on how to use the func-
tions in this submenu.
Scroll: Allows scrolling of a zoomed image. Use and to scroll
left and right. Use and to scroll up and down. Press to turn
off the scrolling feature.
Mirror LR: Creates a vertically-mirrored image.
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Mirror UD: Creates a horizontally-mirrored image.
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Rotate: Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise.
Invert: Inverts the colors of the image. This effect is similar to creating
a photo negative of the image.
Grayscale: Renders the image with no color information. This effect is
similar to a black and white photograph.
Mono: Renders the image using only black or white. This feature is
useful for adding an artistic touch to simple images.
Edge: Enhances the edges of the image. This feature is useful for
enhancing the detail of an image.
Exposure: Adjusts the image to a more natural exposure.
Spectrum: Displays a spectrum analysis of the image. Press again
to dismiss the analysis and return to a full screen display of the image.
3.4.2 Image Browser Setup Menu
Image Browser
The Setup Menu for the Image Browser provides functions including
slide, lock, unlock, delete, DPOF and copy selected or all images in a
directory.
1. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Image Browser.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the required option.
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3. Use the and buttons to toggle options for each selection.
4. Use the button to confirm your setup choice.
5. Use the button to return to the directory view.
3.4.3 Slide
Use the slide function to start a slide show of all still images or a
predefined selection. See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting files” on page 19
for details on how to select files.
1. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Image Browser.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Slide option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between Select and All
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options.
4. Use the button to confirm your setup choice.
A slide show of the selected still images is displayed.
3.4.4 Lock and Unlock.
The Lock function is used to protect files from accidental deletion. The
Unlock function is used to remove this protection.
1. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Image Browser.
2. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu as described above.
3. Use the and buttons to highlight the Lock or Unlock
option.
4. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
option.
Choosing the All option locks or unlocks all still image files. Using the
Select option will lock or unlock just those files you have selected. See
Section 3.1.1, “Selecting files” on page 19 for details on how to select
files.
5. Use the button to confirm your choice.
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The Delete option is used to delete all files or just selected files from
the Image Browser. When files have been deleted they can not be
recovered.
1. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Image Browser.
2. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu as described above.
3. Use the and buttons to highlight the Delete option.
4. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
Choosing the All option deletes all still image files. Using the Select
option deletes just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1,
“Selecting files” on page 19 for details on how to select files.
5. Use the button to confirm your choice.
3.4.6 Copy File
Use the Copy File option to copy still image files to either the CF or
SD card. This option is used to copy either all files or a predefined
selection.
1. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Image Browser.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy File option to
enter the Copy File submenu.
3. In the Copy File submenu, use the and buttons to highlight the Copy option.
4. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
Use the All option to copy all video files and use the Select option to
copy a predefined selection of files. See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting
files” on page 19 for details on how to select files.
5. Use the button to confirm your choice.
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6. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy to option.
7. Use the and buttons to toggle between CF and SD options.
8. Use the button to confirm your choice.
The selected files will be copied to the chosen destination.
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3.5 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play Audio
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The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can playback audio MP3 files. The
Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is used to play MP3 audio files through
headphones or a stereo system.
1. Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo
and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, “Access-
ing the On Screen Interface” on page 17.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Music Player option
and use the button to confirm your choice. A list of playable
files and subdirectories will be displayed.
3. Use the and buttons to highlight the file that you wish to
play or subdirectory.
4. Use the button to play the selected file.
Music Player
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MP3
When playing an MP3 audio file, the following functions are available
from the remote control.
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• Pause
• and Fast Rewind and Fast Forward
• and Play previous and play next file in directory
• and Volume control
• Return to directory
3.5.1 Music Player Setup Menu
The Setup Menu for the Music Player provides functions including
repeat play, lock, unlock, delete, and copy selected or all audio files.
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Music Player Setup Menu
1. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Music Player.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the required option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle options for each selection.
4. Use the button to confirm your setup choice.
5. Use the button to return to the directory view.
3.5.2 Repeat
Use the Repeat function to repeat play all audio files or a selection.
See Section 3.1, “Accessing the On Screen Interface” on page 17
for details on how to select files. You can also play a random selection
with the shuffle option.
1. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Music Player.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Repeat option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between All, Select and
options.
4. Use the button to confirm your choice
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3.5.3 Lock and Unlock
The Lock function is used to protect files from accidental deletion. The
Unlock function is used to remove this protection.
1. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Music Player.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Lock or Unlock
option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
Choosing the All option will lock or unlock all audio files. Using the
Select option will lock or unlock just those files you have selected. See
Section 3.1.1, “Selecting files” on page 19 for details on how to select
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files.
4. Use the button to confirm your choice.
3.5.4 Delete
The Delete option is used to delete all files or just selected files from
the Music Player. When files have been deleted they can not be
recovered.
1. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Music Player.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Delete option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
Choosing the All option deletes all audio files. Using the Select option
deletes just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting
files” on page 19 for details on how to select files.
4. Use the button to confirm your choice.
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3.5.5 Copy File
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Use the Copy File option to copy video files to either the CF or SD
card. This option is used to copy either all files or a predefined
selection.
1. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Music Player.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy File option to
enter the Copy File submenu.
3. In the Copy File submenu, use the and buttons to
highlight the Copy option.
4. Use the and buttons to toggle between All and Select
options.
Use the All option to copy all video files and use the Select option to
copy a predefined selection of files. See Section 3.1.1, “Selecting
files” on page 19 for details on how to select files.
5. Use the button to confirm your choice.
6. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy to option.
7. Use the and buttons to toggle between CF and SD options.
8. Use the button to confirm your choice.
The selected files will be copied to the chosen destination.
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3.6 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Record
Video
Your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can record full screen video to either
an SD card or a CF card.
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NOTICE
When you record a movie, a folder called movie is
created on your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Recorded movies
are automatically stored in this folder. If files other than
recorded movies are put in this folder, they will not be
accessible.
1. Connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo
and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, “Access-
ing the On Screen Interface” on page 17.
2. You will also need to connect a video input to your Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder using the AV I N socket. This could be a video
camera, VCR or DVD player. See Section 2.1, “Making Connec-
tions” on page 5 for details on how to do this.
3. From the Player Menu, use the and buttons to highlight
the Video Record option and use the button to confirm your
selection.
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder will check memory availability before
recording. If there is insufficient memory available, a “Device full”
message will be displayed in the bottom left corner.
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Recording From Video Camera or VCR.
You can view the video input before starting to record.
4. Adjust the volume using the and buttons before recording.
5. Use the button on the remote control to begin recording. The
red icon appears on the top right corner of TV.
6. Use the or buttons to stop recording. The red icon
disappears automatically.
3.6.1 Video Record Setup
The Video Record Setup menu allows you to set the quality of your
recorded video and the Auto Record duration.
Video Record Monitor
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Video Record Setup Menu.
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1. Enter the Video Record Setup menu using the button on the
remote control from the Video Recorder.
2. Use the and buttons to highlight the required option.
3. Use the and buttons to toggle options for each selection.
4. Use the button to confirm your setup choice.
5. Use the button to return to the directory view.
3.6.2 Quality
The Economic quality setting will use the least amount of memory but
the quality of the recording will be low. The Fine setting will use more
memory but provide a better quality recording. The Superfine setting
provides the best quality video but uses up a lot of memory. The
Normal setting provides a balance between quality and memory usage
that will be adequate most of the time.
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Recording times
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Duration,
economic
quality (384
bit rate)
177 min 48s
364 min
Card
Size
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
Duration,
Superfine
Quality (1536
bit rate)
5 min 41 sec 7 min 35 sec 15 min 10 sec 22 min 45 sec
11 min 22 sec 15 min 10 sec 30 min 20 sec 45 min 30 sec
22 min 44 sec 30 min 20 sec 60 min 40 sec 91 min
45 min 32 sec 59 min 36 sec 118 min 32
90 min 56 sec 121 min 20
Duration,
fine quality
(1152 bit
rate)
sec
Duration,
normal
quality (576
bit rate)
sec
242 min 40
sec
1. Use the and buttons to highlight the Quality option.
2. Use the and buttons to toggle between Normal,
Economic, Superfine and Fine options.
3. Use the button to confirm your choice.
4. Press the button to return to the Player menu.
3.6.3 Auto Record
The Auto record function allows you to set the Neuros MPEG-4
Recorder to record unattended for a preset length of time.
1. Use the and buttons to highlight the Auto Record option.
2. Use the and buttons to toggle between OFF, 30 min, 1 hr,
2 hr, or 4hr.
3. Use the button to confirm your choice.
When recording starts, the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder will record for
the preset length of time, or until it is stopped manually if the Auto
Record setting is set to OFF.
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3.6.4 Resolution
The Resolution function allows you to set two different screen sizes.
1. Use the and buttons to highlight the Resolution option.
2. Use the and buttons to toggle between SIF (352 X 240)
(Standard Input Format) and QCIF (176 X 144) (Quarter
Common Intermediate Format).
3. Use the button to confirm your choice.
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3.7 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record TV
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programs using TV itself
1. Connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television for recording TV programs as described in Section 2.1.3, “Connecting to
a Television for Recording using TV itself” on page 7.
2. Enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, “Accessing
the On Screen Interface” on page 17.
3. Use TV remote control to set “TV/VIDEO“ options of TV to TV
mode. The TV screen will switch the player menu to the broadcast
TV program. Then, select a TV channel program you’d like to
record.
4. Use TV remote control to set the “TV/VIDEO“ options of TV to
VIDEO mode. The TV screen will switch the broadcast TV
program back to player menu again.
5. From the Player Menu, use the and buttons to highlight
the Video Record option and use the button to confirm your
selection.
The TV screen can’t be displayed normally as shown in below
two figures depending on different record resolution setting.
SIF Mode
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QSIF Mode
6. Adjust the volume using the and buttons before recording.
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7. Use the button on the remote control to begin recording. The
red icon appears on the top right corner of TV.
8. Use TV remote control to set the “TV/VIDEO“ options of TV to
TV mode, so that you can enjoy the broadcast TV program and
record it simultaneously.
9. To stop recording, go back to video mode of TV by following step
4 in above. Then, use the or buttons to stop recording and
the RED icon disappers automatically.
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3.8 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder as a Card
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Reader
The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can be used as a Compact Flash or
Secure Digital card reader. Use the supplied USB cable to attach the
Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a PC as described in Section 2.1, “Mak-
ing Connections” on page 5. On a Windows 2000/XP PC, the Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder will add two removable drives to your computer,
one for media in the CF slot and one for media in the SD slot.
You can browse and manipulate the contents of the media as you
would with the contents of any other drive on your PC.
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Appendix
Specifications
Support Base-line JPEG
Thumbnail picture display
for EXIF file
Rotation 90 degree x 4
Pan function to see the
exact resolution of picture
Digital Zoom 15 step from 1x to 2x
Photo Viewer
Slide show Slide Selected files or All
Image Processing Horizontal Mirror
Video Recording
The video file format is ASF
format
Video Player
MPEG4 decoding with
G.726 audio.
The video file format is ASF
files
Vertical Mirror
Inverse
Monochrome
25 fps@ 352x240 pixel
video resolutionVideo
30 fps @ 352x240 pixel
video resolution.
format
MPEG4(SP) with MP3 30 fps @ 320x240 pixel
video resolution.
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Appendix
USB Pen Drive to CF or SD Connect to USB pen driver
Audio Player
MP3 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHz
AAC 32KHz, 44.1KHz, 48KHzu
(option)
Storage
Storage interface: Compact Flash card and
SD.
File Copy
CF to/from SD Connect to USB pen driver
or USB HDD
or USB HDD
Others
USB2.0 slave mode Support mass storage class
Remote Control 12 keys
Audio/Video Input
Audio/Video Output
Power Adaptor DC Input 5Volt/1.5Amp
Dimension
Dimensions 118mm x 87mm x 18mm
(4.65” x 3.43” x 0.71”)
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Upgrading the Firmware
1. Copy “main.hex” to the CF card.
2. Press to show the setup menu.
3. Use and to select “Upgrade” then press to confirm
your selection.
4. Select “Yes” to begin the firmware upgrade.
The upgrade will take about 4 minutes to complete and a message will
be displayed to indicate that the process has been successful. Turn the
Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder off, remove the power adapter and restart.
Appendix
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FCC Certification
Appendix
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void your authority to operate such equipment.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Remedy
No video display. Unit has no power. Refer to Chapter 2 to
ensure that unit is
plugged in correctly.
You should see a
green LED on the
front panel.
Appendix
Remote control not
functioning.
Media not recog-
TV/PC switch set to
Switch to TV.
PC.
Cable connecting AV
OUT to video monitor is not properly
configured.
Remote control sensor on Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder is
obscured.
Refer to Chapter 2 for
how to properly
attach video output
cable.
Ensure that a line of
sight exists between
the remote control
and the sensor on the
Neuros MPEG-4
Recorder
Low battery power. Replace battery in
remote control.
Media not inserted
Refer to Chapter 2 for
nized by Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder
properly.
proper handling of
Compact Flash and
Secure Digital mem-
ory. Never force
media into the Neuros
MPEG-4 Recorder.
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Warranty
Neuros Limited Warranty - Parts and Labor
Neuros Audio, LLC (“NA“) warrants your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder and accessories to be free from
defects in material and workmanship within the following warranty period, starting from the date of
sale to the original consumer purchaser.
1 Year - Parts and Labor
If this product should prove defective within the one year warranty period, NA will repair or replace
the product (at its sole discretion) free of charge. Said product must be returned to NA at the consumer's expense and must include dated proof of purchase. NA warrants replacement products or
parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the
replacement or repair for ninety (90) days or for the remaining portion of the original product's warranty, whichever provides longer coverage for you.
This warranty does not apply to any Neuros digital audio computer and accessories that are used for
commercial, rental, or industrial purposes, are damaged by accident, misuse, abuse, improper line
voltage, water, lightning, or any acts of God. This warranty is void if product is altered, modified, or
if any parts or service covered by this warranty are furnished by anyone other than NA or its Authorized Warranty Station. This warranty does not cover carrying cases, batteries, cosmetic parts, or any
other accessories used in connection with the product or consequential damages due to a defect in the
product.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
THIS IS THE COMPLETE WARRANTY BY NA AND NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, IS VALID AGAINST NA. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS
ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR AN EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR
EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
If your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder or accessories should prove defective during the warranty period,
contact NA, and on request NA will give you information on where to send your unit for warranty
service. Your dated sales receipt or other proof of purchase will establish your eligibility for warranty
service. NA will be responsible only for labor or parts, as applicable, rendered under this warranty
and not the loss of any unit, or stored data or programs, delivered to NA or its Authorized Warranty
Station.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which may vary from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Neuros Audio, LLC
650 W Lake St Suite 330
Chicago, IL 60661
PHONE 866-5-NEUROS (866-563-8767)
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