Teac HDR3500T User Manual
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before returning the product to the store where you purchased it.
Please read the own er ’s m anu al careful l y and ensure that you have followed the correct installation and operating
procedures.
1. Please read this warranty card.
2. Keep your purchase rec eip t to en abl e you t o pr oc eed quickly in th e event of a Warr ant y S ervice.
3. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEAC Customer Support Hotline at 1300 553 315 for
assistance. Please ens u re that you have th e m odel number , s er i al nu mb er an d purc hase rec eipt ready when
you call.
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Owner’s Name
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WARRANTY PROCEDURE
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Homebush West, NSW 2140
11 McInnes Street
Ridleyt on, SA 50 08
Unit 1, 320 Curtin Ave West
Eagle Farm, QLD 4009
282 Normanby Road
South Melbourne, VIC 32 05
Unit 2, 50 Pilbara Street
Welshpool, WA 6106
If you should require assistance with your product regarding its setup
or operation, or if you believe it is faulty, please first call us at the
teacservicesupport@awa.com.au
In many cases, our Hotline has been able to solve
suspected f a ul ts over the phone.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
TEAC PRODUCT
WARRANTY PERIOD
LED/LCD TV 42” (106 cm) and above
1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
LED/LCD TV 32” (80 cm) and above
1 Year (Carry-in Servic e)
All other TEAC products
1 Year (Carry-in Servic e)
Our goods com e with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entit led to a r eplacement or ref und for a major failure and for compensatio n for any other reasonably
for eseeab le l o ss or d am age. Yo u are al s o entit l ed t o hav e th e go o ds r ep air ed o r r ep lac ed if t he go o d s f ai l
to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Warranty Terms & Conditions
1. TEAC warr ants th at thi s produc t is fr ee f r om def ects in m ater ial and wor kmans hi p und er norm al d omes tic us e with
reasonabl e care and s kill. Maintenanc e and cl eaning (i. e. laser h ead) is n ot covered by this w arranty. T he TEAC
warranty only applies to TEAC products purchased, used and serviced in Australia.
2. The benefits to t he cons umer gi ven by t his W arrant y are in additi on t o other ri ghts an d rem edies of the cons umer
under a law in rel at i on t o goods or s ervices to which t h e war ranty relates, being the Australian Consumer Law.
3. Refund or repl acem ent via your retai l er is avai labl e for a per iod of 1 4 da ys aft er purc has e for goods that have b een
inspected and determined to have a major failure. Refund and exchange is not applicable for chan g e of mi nd.
4. Subject t o the terms herein, th is warran ty effectivel y covers t he equip ment as sp ecified in t he Warrant y Periods
Table below from the date of purchase.
5.
In Home Service/Pick up* Service
This s ervice will only b e provi d ed as part of this war ranty if all the f ollow i ng c onditions ar e met;
a) The product is in dicated in the W arr ant y Period Tabl e.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the repair by taking the product to
a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
Carry-in Service
Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send the product to the nearest TEAC
Authoris ed S er vic e Centr e f or rep air. In t his e vent, pr oof of p urc has e is requ ir ed t o su ppor t a w arr anty c lai m. Af t er
the repair, th e produc t will be avail abl e for collecti on by or r eturn t o the p urch aser at a fee u p on req uest . T EAC i nhome service can be made available at a fee upon request.
6. A 12-month replacement warranty is applicable to all Accessories such as Remote, Power Adaptors and Cables.
7. TEAC will ensure to the best of its abilities that all required parts are made available for any required service/repair.
8. TEAC Aust ralia Pty Ltd and its Au thorised S ervice Centr es will use th eir best en deavours t o complete p roduct
repairs with in a reasonable peri od based on availabl e res ources and workload du ring the time when servic e is
requested an d performed .
9. Refurbis hed part s may b e used t o rep air th e produc t. In t he cas e of a r eplacem ent, th e prod uct m ay be r eplac ed,
with a refurb ished unit of the sam e type or , if one is un availab le, a simil ar refurbis hed mod el with equ al or bett er
features & specifications.
10. Please b e advised th at if th e produc t pr esented for repair is capab l e of retain in g user-g en er at ed data, th e d ata may
be lost during servicing. Cust omers are strong ly encouraged to back up all important inf ormation/data before
sending the product in for service/repair.
11. Service wi ll be provi ded on ly durin g normal busin ess hours and und er safet y condi tions an d circums tanc es. TEAC
and its aut h or ised service agents can refus e an y repair if safety, in relation t o OH & S , becomes a c oncern to its s taff
or authorised service agents’ personnel.
12. The warranty is void and warranty claims may be refused, subject to the Australian Consumer Law, if:
a) The product was not transported, ins t al led, operat ed or maintained according t o m an uf acturer instruc tion, or
b) The product w as abused, damag ed , t am p ered, altered or r ep ai red by any unaut h orised persons , or
c) Product failure is due to accidents during use, installation or transit, power surges, use of defective or
incompat ibl e exter nal de vic es, expos ur e to abnor mal c onditi ons suc h as excessi ve t emp eratur es or hu midit y, or
entry of liqui ds , ob j ects or cr eatures int o the product.
13. No one is authorised t o ass u m e an y li ab i l it y on behalf of TEA C or impos e any obligation on it, in c on n ect ion with the
sale of any equi p m ent other than as st at ed i n th is w arr an t y and ou t l in ed ab ove.
14. TEAC reser ves the ri ght to inspect and verif y whether the produ ct is exhibiting a major failure as claimed by
customers/retailers.
15. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Support Hotline on 1300 553 315 for assistance.
User’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing HDR3500T High Definition Digital Video Recorder.
This manual will help you to install, use and maintain the unit. Please read this manual carefully
before operating your unit and keep it for future reference.
Warning & Note
In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.
Warning: Alert user to the operation which could result in device damage or data loss, and
the presence of a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
Note: Remind user of presence of possible problems and information of any importance to
help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Note: The information in this user ’s manual is subject to change without notice. The
photos and function explanations in the man ual are for reference. If any discrepancy
exists, please refer to the entity.
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Safety Instruction
Read following items carefully before operating this unit.
Installation
Place the unit on a firm and level surface.
The mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit.
Install the unit in a place with:
good ventilation (leave no less than 10cm around this unit)
no heat source (burning candle, radiator, heater, fireplace, amplifier, etc)
suitable temperature
against humidity (especially bathroom, kitchen, etc)
no direct sunlight
low vibration
Maintenance
Unplug this unit from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and other
related equipment.
Do not unplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this unit is turned on.
To avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power adapter of the unit from wall outlet in
lightning storm.
Unplug power adapter from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged
accidentally.
If the unit is moved from a cold environment to a hot environment (and vice versa), leave
the power off from 1 to 2hours.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain, splashing and do
not place objects filled with liquid on this unit.
Do not cover vents of this unit with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc.
Do not put heavy objects on this unit.
Unplug power adapter of this unit from wall outlet before cleaning. To reduce d amage,
clean this unit with dry cloth. Do not let liquid and spray flow into this device to avoid serious damage.
There is dangerous voltage in product enclosure. Do not remove the cover (or back) to
avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Power Socket and Power Adapter
Power socket should be available near the unit and well grounded.
Do not insert or pull out power adapter with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire.
Do not use damaged power adapter. If power adapter is damaged, contact your local op-
erator for replacement to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
Do not excessively bend power adapter, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could
cause damage, electric shock or fire.
RCU Battery
Batteries should be installed in accordance with the (+/-) markings on battery compartment.
Remove batteries if RCU is not be used for a long time.
Replace batteries if there is not enough po wer and dispose of battery waste properly for
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environmental protection.
Others
The all-pole power switch of this receiver is on rear panel. Switch it to “I”, related equipment
will connect with power supply. Switch it to “o”, related equipment will disconnect with
power supply completely.
Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories
may cause damage to the unit.
Never open the digital unit casing under any circumstances, otherwise the warranty will be
void.
Refer all servicing to a qualified service technician.
Warning Mark
This mark appears on rear panel of this receiver, painted prominently in contrasting color to
background. It consists of two graphical symbols and warning messages. The detailed specifications are as follows:
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, don’t remove the cover (or
back). Equipment service and maintenance should be undertaken by
qualified personnel.
This symbol alerts user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
in product enclosure that sufficient magnitude will constitute risk to person.
This symbol reminds user of presence of important operation and maintenance instructions in literature accompanying this receiver.
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Contents
1. Before Using the unit...........................................................................................................3
1.1 Main Feature.................................................................................................................3
1.2 Accessories...................................................................................................................3
1.3 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................4
1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU) ..........................................................................................5
1.5 Rear Panel.................................................................................................................... 7
2. Setup .....................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Setting up the unit......................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Inserting batteries into the Remote Control Unit (RCU)..............................................10
2.3 Power on.....................................................................................................................10
2.4 Power on and check picture........................................................................................ 11
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby ............................................................................. 11
3. Basic Operation.................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Channel Switch........................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Volume Control ...........................................................................................................12
3.3 Program Information ...................................................................................................12
3.4 Channel List................................................................................................................ 12
3.5 Audio Selection ........................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Teletext........................................................................................................................ 13
3.7 Subtitle........................................................................................................................ 13
3.8 Picture in Picture (PIP)................................................................................................ 13
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG)...................................................................................... 14
4.1 View EPG Information................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Schedule Program using EPG.................................................................................... 15
4.3 View Detailed Program Information ............................................................................15
5. Personal Video Recording (PVR)...................................................................................... 15
5.1 Set Storage Device..................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Set Recording Parameter ...........................................................................................16
5.3 Quick Recording ......................................................................................................... 17
5.4 Schedule Recording....................................................................................................18
5.5 Playback File...............................................................................................................20
5.6 Edit Recorded File ...................................................................................................... 22
5.7 Time Shift....................................................................................................................24
5.8 Storage Device Management......................................................................................24
5.9 Shortcut Key of PVR................................................................................................... 26
6. Multimedia...........................................................................................................................26
6.1 MP3.............................................................................................................................26
6.2 Digital Photo................................................................................................................26
7. Channel Search..................................................................................................................27
7.1 Advance Frequency Edit.............................................................................................27
7.2 Auto Search ................................................................................................................27
7.3 Manual Search............................................................................................................28
8. Channel Edit ....................................................................................................................... 28
8.1 Set Favourite Channel ................................................................................................28
8.2 Lock Channel.............................................................................................................. 28
8.3 Move Channel.............................................................................................................29
8.4 Delete Channel ...........................................................................................................29
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9. System Setting ...................................................................................................................29
9.1 General Settings .........................................................................................................29
9.2 Change Password.......................................................................................................30
9.3 PG (parental guide) Lock............................................................................................ 30
9.4 Network.......................................................................................................................31
9.5 Factory Reset.............................................................................................................. 31
10. Software Upgrade.............................................................................................................31
11. Information........................................................................................................................32
11.1 Channel Information.................................................................................................. 32
11.2 System Information................................................................................................... 32
12. Appendix...........................................................................................................................33
12.1 Trouble Shooting.......................................................................................................33
12.2 Specification..............................................................................................................34
12.3 Acronym.................................................................................................................... 35
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1. Before Using the unit
1.1 Main Feature
PVR and twin tuner function
Time shift supported
Upgradeable up to 1TB HDD
Recording time up to 100 hours (depend on HDD)
Variable forward playing speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32，1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Variable reverse playing speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Dolby 5.1 supported
MP3 playing and photo browsing
Teletext and Subtitle supported
EPG supported
Memory space up to 5000 channels
Support automatic and manual search
Powerful channel edit function
Favourite channel group
PAL supported
Software upgrade supported
Timer function supported
Standby with low power consumption
HDMI output: support 1080p/1080i/720p/576p
YPbPr output: support 1080p/1080i/720p/576p
S/P DIF audio supported
USB 2.0 interface supported
Built in 500GB internal memory capacity
1.2 Accessories
Check and make sure all the following items are included in the package.
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User’s manual (1)
RCA cable (1)
Remote control unit (1)
RF male to RF female loop
1.3 Front Panel
Name Function
Battery (2)
1. DISPLAY Display status
2/6. VOL-/+
3/7. CH /
4. USB
5. OK Display channel list or confirm operation
Decrease or increase the volume, change values for menu options or
move cursor left/right
Switch to previous/next channel, or move cursor down/up
Connect to USB devices like a memory stick or an external hard disk
drive.
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1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU)
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1. POWER: Commands unit to be on standby or
operational mode. In standby mode, the unit will still
be able to record a scheduled recording. Refer to
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby for more
details.
2. SUBT: Switch on/off Subtitle.
3. FORMAT: Display AV setting window.
4. PIP: Display/hide PIP window.
5. 0-9: Number keys are used to enter a channel
number for changing channels or to specify values
for menu options.
6. : Switches between the current channel and
the previously viewed channel.
7. EPG: Display Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
8. OK: Display channel list (See 3.4 Channel List),
or confirm operation.
9/28. VOL-/+: Decrease or increase the volume,
change values for menu options or move cursor
left/right.
10/27. CH-/+: Switch to previous or next channel,
or move cursor down/up.
11. MENU: Display main menu.
13. VOL+/-: Increase or decrease the volume.
20. MUTE: Mute/restore sound.
The keys of the STB
21. TEXT: Display Teletext information.
22. MOVE: Change position of PIP window.
23. SWAP: Swap focus between main screen and
PIP window.
24. INFO: Press once to display current and fol-
lowing program. Press twice for detailed information on current program.
25. FAV: Display favourite channel list.
29. EXIT: Back to previous menu or exit from op-
eration.
30. AUDIO: Display audio selection window.
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12. PVR: Display shortcut key window (see 5.9
Shortcut Ke
14. : Pause live television or playback of a recorded file.
15. : Return to play at normal speed.
16. : Start forward playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the playback speed
x2, x4, x8, x16, x32).
17. : Start reverse playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the rewind speed
x2, x4, x8, x16, x32).
18. FIRST: Skip backwards while playing back.
19. SET MARK: Set bookmark on playback proc-
ess ba
26. HDD: Display recorded file list (see 5.5 Play-
back File
32. : Stop playback or recording and return to
live television.
33. : Start slow motion forward playback. Subsequent presses change the playback speed (x1/2,
x1/4, x1/8
34. REC: Record current program or display recordin
35. TIMER: Display schedule window (see 5.4
Schedule Recordin
36. END: Skip forward while playing back.
37. PLAY MARK: Jump to next bookmark on
backprocess bar.
The color coded keys are used for some menu
functions with on the screen description.
of PV
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information.
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Notes:
The keys mentioned in the manual refer to that on RCU exce pt for special explana-
tions.
Please operate according to key instructions on screen.
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