SONIQ DVR200 User Manual

DVR200

Table of Contents

Contents

Safety Precautions Getting to Know Your Recorder Recorder Overview Quick Start Guide Connection for Playback Normal Disc Playback Program and Shuffle Playback Parental Control Data Disc Playback (KODAK Picture CD/JPEG) Recording Signal from TV Tuner Recording Signal from AV/DV in Manual Recording

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22 Programming a recording Editing a Title Recorded Editing a Disc of a DVD+RW or DVD+R Menu Index for Initial Setup Trouble shooting Guide Attachment

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of 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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

AVIS

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PART INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOTOPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE

PAS OUVRIR

WARNING: DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, DUE TO THE HIGH RISK OF FIRE

OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. ONLYQUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELSHOULD ATTEMPT THIS.

C A U T I O N : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND

F U L LYI N S E R T.

ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUE, INTRODUIRE LALAME LAPLUS LARGE DE LA

FICHE DANS LABORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LAPRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU' AU FOUD.

C A U T I O N :

This Digital Video Disc Player employs a Laser System. To prevent direct exposure to the laser beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

Visible laser radiation emits when open and interlocks are defeated.

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

DO NOTS TA R EI N TO B E A M .

To ensure proper use of this product, please read this owner’s manual carefully and retain for future reference. Should the unit require maintenance, contact an authorized service location, or contact us.Only qualified service personnel should remove the cover.

WA R N I N G: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by us or parties authorized by us will void all the

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

manufacture warranties.

Note:

Playback of individual DVDs and CDs on your DVD Player and Recorder: DVD R/RW in DVD video format and CD R/RW in CD-DAor in MP3 format can be played. Due to quality differences of

the media as well as peculiarities of the recording it can occur, nevertheless, that individual DVDs or CDs cannot be read. In such cases, it is not due to a malfunction of the playing equipment.

Since it is very usual for DVD movies to be released at different times in different regions of the world, all players have region codes and disks can have an optional region code. If you load a disk of a different region code to your player, you

will see the region code notice on the screen. The disk will not play, and should be unloaded.

THE REGION CODE FOR THE UNIT REFERS TO THE SILKSCREEN ON THE REAR PA N E L .

Safety Precautions

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

Please carefully study this manual and always keep it available. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be aware of.

1.Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet

basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8.Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.Aproduct and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

1 0. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the m a n u f a c t u r e r’s instructions have been adhered to.

11.Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

1 2.Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature, If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

13.Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14.Protective Attachment Plug - The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

15.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size or grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

16.Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges.

17.Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

EXAMPLE OF A N T E N N AG R O U N D I N G AS PER NAT I O N A LE L E C T R I C A LC O D E

N E C - N AT I O N A LE L E C T R I C A LC O D E S 2 8 9 8 A

1 8.Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

19.Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

20.Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

2 1.Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

22.Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same charateristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23.Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform saftey checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

24.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

25. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

FIGURE A

E L E C T R I C S E RV I C E E Q U I P M E N T

G R O U N D C L A M P

A N T E N N A L E A D W I R E

A N T E N N A DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTO R S (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUD CLAMP

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

Getting to Know Your Recorder

FEATURES

Thank you for your purchase of this recorder which combines the functionalities of a DVD player and a DVD recorder.As a player, it can playback most of the media format, e.g. DVD, photo CD, CD, or just a data disc recorded by yourself! What’s more, as a DVD recorder, it’s complete jacks allow you to record signal from many ways, e.g. TV tuner, an audio/video system, or a digital camcorder; to edit a pre-recorded DVD+RW.

CHECKING YOUR PACKAGE

First check and identify the contents of your player package, as listed below:

- DVD recorder

- Remote control

- Audio cable

- Video cable

- Scart cable

- Owner’s Manual

- Size AAA batteries (2) If any item should be damaged or missing, please inform your supplier without delay.

Keep the packaging materials as you may need them to transport your player in the future.

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

It is forbidden by law to copy, broadcast, show, broadcast on cable, play in public, and rent copyrighted material without permission. DVD video discs are copy protected, and any recordings made from these discs will be distorted.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works.

Recorder Overview

FRONT PANEL

1 STANDBY 2 PREVIOUS 3 NEXT 4 RECORD/OTR 5 STOP 6 PLAY/PAUSE

REAR PANEL

4 5 6

7 AUDIO INPUT (FRONT LEFT) 8 AUDIO INPUT (FRONT RIGHT)

9 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT (FRONT) 10 S-VIDEO INPUT (FRONT) 11 OPEN/CLOSE 12 I.LINK DV

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1 AUDIO OUTPUT (FRONT LEFT, RIGHT) 2 AUDIO OUTPUT (SURROUND LEFT, RIGHT) 3 ANALOG AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT, RIGHT 4 DIGITALAUDIO-OPTICAL OUTPUT 5 SUBWOOFER 6 AUDIO OUTPUT (CENTER) 7 DIGITALAUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT 8 COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT (Y, Pb, Pr)

9 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT 10 S-VIDEO OUTPUT 11 COMPOSITE AUDIO INPUT (LEFT, RIGHT) 12 COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT 13 S-VIDEO INPUT 14 21-PIN SCART SOCKET (AV-IN, AV-OUT) 15 RF SIGNAL INPUT 16 RF SIGNAL OUTPUT

14 15

Recorder Overview

REMOTE CONTROL

1. S TA N D B Y 2 . I/P*

( I N T E R L A C E / P R O G R E S S I V E )

3 . P / N *

( PA L / N T S C )

4 . DISC OPERA T I O N 5 . E D I T 6 . I N P U T 7 . C U R S O R

( U P / D O W N / L E F T / R I G H T )

8 . S E L E C T 9 . C H A N N E L + 1 0 . CHANNEL- 1 1 . REC/OTR

( R E C O R D / O N E - TOUCH RECORD)

1 2 . S E T U P 1 3 . T I T L E 1 4 . A N G L E 1 5 . A U D I O 1 6 . R E P E AT 1 7 . R A N D O M

2 0 . P R E V I O U S

2 1 . N E X T

2 2 . O P E N / C L O S E

2 3 . NUMBERS

2 4 . G O TO

2 5 . P R O G R A M

2 6 . T I M E R

2 7 . VOLUME +

2 8 . VOLUME -

2 9 . M E N U

3 0 . D I S P L AY

3 1 . M U T E

3 2 . S U B T I T L E

3 3 . Z O O M

3 4 . S T E P

3 5 . P L AY / PA U S E

3 6 . S TO P

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1 8 . REVERSE

3 7 . S L O W

1 9 . F O RWA R D

• P / N: This switch changes the playback system PAL, or NTSC. Check your TV user guide for supported formats. If a non-compatible television or disc is played you may experience interference or picture scrolling, press this button for the mode switch.

• I/P: This is for the switch between Interlaced Scan and Progressive Scan. Video output should be through the Y, Pb, Pr.

Quick Start Guide

CONNECTING TO TV TUNER

TV signal in

TVsignal input from the antenna or CATV to the jack RF IN on your recorder.

Audio output from your recorder to RCAphono left/right audio inputs (white/red) on TV.

Video output from your recorder to RCAphono video input (yellow) on TV.

TV signal out

To transfer TV signal through your recorder:

1. Remove the aerial cable plug from your TV set. Insert it into the RF IN socket on the rear panel of your recorder.

2. Insert one end of an aerial cable into the RF OUT socket on the rear panel of your recorder and the other end into the aerial input socket on the TV set.

There are several connection options for audio/video output (details see the chapter “Connection for Playback”) to a TV set or audio system, the connection mode illustrated above is for analogue AV:

3. Insert one end of the supplied video cable into the VIDEO socket in the frame VIDEO OUT on the rear panel of the recorder and the other end into video socket on the TV set.

4. Insert one end of the red/write audio cable into the socket L(left) / R (right) respectively, and the other end into the corresponding socket on the TV set.

Then, insert the power plug of the recorder to the mains socket, and power on both your recorder and TV set.

Note

• Refer to the manual of the connected system.

• Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up any connections.

Quick Start Guide

INITIAL SETUP

When you switch the recorder on for the first time, on the screen will come out dialog boxes opposite which will guide you to make several basic settings step by step.

1. Press SELECT to go to next page.

2. Clock Setting is necessary for the future recording.

Use the numeric keys on the remote to input the date and

time of the local, for example,

3:21 morning on Feb 1st in 2004: input 1 in the first blank, then 2, 2004, 3, 21 in the following blank respectively, press < or > to cursor through the items, with the last blank highlighted

press / to select, am or pm.

Besides inputing numbers, you can also press / to increase or decrease the number of the year, month, day, time, etc.

3. Use / to highlight your suitable OSD language, i.e. English, French or German, and press SELECT to confirm it.

If the Back is selected, it will return to the previous step.

It’s same in all of the other menus.

Clock Setting

Select OK

Back

Select OK

Auto Scan

SELECT

4. After finishing all of the above setting, the recording starts auto scan then.

The bar and the number besides indicate the proceeding of the scan. With the Cancel highlighted, press SELECT to cancel the auto scan for TV channels.

5. With the channels found, on the screen appears the menu “CH List”, you can edit each channel by it,e.g.

rename, sort, skip, delete, details refer to the chapter “Recording Siginal fromTV Tuner”.

6. At last the dialog box will display “ Setup has been completed, Enjoy using your recorder”.

With the Finish highlighted, press SELECT to remove the menu. All of the channels the unit searched will be stored into memory orderly.

Select OK

CH List

NO. NAME SKIP CH 1 -- Off CH 2 -- Off CH 3 -- Off CH 4 -- Off

SELECT

Exit with save Skip

Complete

Setup has been completed Enjoy using your recorder

SELECT

Cancel

Highlight

Quick Start Guide

After the initial setup, you can enjoy your recorder now.

TO PLAYBACK A DISC

1. Press INPUT to switch over to the power-on logo.

2. Press OPEN/CLOSE on the front panel or on the remote to open the disc loader.

3. Place your disc into the loader, and then press OPEN/CLOSE to close it.

The disc will automatically start to play and may pause at the start menu, to enable you to make any appropriate selections

TO WATCH TV OR RECORD SOME TV PROGRAM

1. Press INPUT to switch over to “Tuner”.

On the top right corner of the screen it appears “Input: Tuner”.

2. Press CH+ or CH- to skip forward or backward the channel which you’ve searched.

You can also use the numeric keys on the remote to input the number of a specific channel to select it.

3. Insert a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R into the recorder.

4. Press REC/OTR to record when you find some scenes exciting.

Your recorder starts to record current playing program onto the disc your inserted. For some regular TV programs you want to record, this unit allows you to schedule a recording, details see the chapter “ Scheduling a recording”.

5. The record time will extend for another 30 minutes with each press.

The length of recording time is determined by disc capacity and record quality. With your setting, if it will exceed the capacity of the disc, the recording will be canceled till the limit is reached.

TO PAUSE OR RESUME A RECORDING

Press PLAY/PAUSE on the remote if you want to pause the current recording. And press REC/OTR to resume the recording.

The recorded contents still belong to the same title.

TO STOP THE CURRENT RECORDING

Press STOP on the remote or the front panel to stop the current recording.

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