TECHWOOD DVDR R-520 BLACK 80GB User Manual

USER MANUAL

DVDR R-520 BLACK 80GB

DVD Recorder

TABLE OF CONTENT

ABOUT THIS MANUAL.......................................................................................................................................................................2

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................................................................3

WARNING.............................................................................................................................................................................................3

GENERAL PROPERTIES....................................................................................................................................................................4

NOTES ON CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW AND DVD+R/RW DISCS...........................................................................................................5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................6

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................................................................7

NOTES ON DISCS...............................................................................................................................................................................8

CONNECTION......................................................................................................................................................................................9

Antenna Connection..........................................................................................................................................................................9

Video & Audio Output Sockets.........................................................................................................................................................9

Analog Audio Connection...............................................................................................................................................................10

Digital Audio Connection................................................................................................................................................................10

Scart Connection..............................................................................................................................................................................11

Connect Camcorder to the Front Sockets of DVD Recorder......................................................................................................11

SUPPORTED DISCS.........................................................................................................................................................................12

1.1 THE REMOTE CONTROL...........................................................................................................................................................13

1.1.1 Preparı ng the Remote Control for OperatIon......................................................................................................................15

1.2 FRONT PANEL FUNCTIONS......................................................................................................................................................16

1.3 FRONT PANEL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................................16

1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................17

1.5 VFD ICONS..................................................................................................................................................................................18

1.6 MESSAGES IN THE DVD RECORDER DISPLAY....................................................................................................................18

2. INSTALLING YOUR DVD RECORDER........................................................................................................................................19

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................19

2.1 INSTALLATION MENU...............................................................................................................................................................19

2.1.1 Initial Setup..............................................................................................................................................................................19

2.2 FUNCTIONS MENU.....................................................................................................................................................................20

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................20

2.3 SETUP MENU..............................................................................................................................................................................20

2.3.1 RECORDING.............................................................................................................................................................................20

2.3.1.1 Auto Chapter Marker............................................................................................................................................................20

2.3.1.2 Record Quality......................................................................................................................................................................20

2.3.1.3 APS.........................................................................................................................................................................................20

2.3.1.5 Program Table......................................................................................................................................................................21

2.3.1.6 Timer Setting Menu..............................................................................................................................................................21

2.3.1.7 Country Selection.................................................................................................................................................................21

2.3.2 VIDEO........................................................................................................................................................................................22

2.3.2.1 TV Type..................................................................................................................................................................................22

2.3.2.2 TV Display.............................................................................................................................................................................22

2.3.2.3 Video Output Format...........................................................................................................................................................22

2.3.3 AUDIO.......................................................................................................................................................................................22

2.3.3.1 Downmix................................................................................................................................................................................22

2.3.3.2 SPDIF Output........................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.3.3 LPCM Output.........................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.3.4 Dynamic Range.....................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.4 LANGUAGE..............................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.4.1 OSD Language......................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.4.2 Audio Language...................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.4.3 Subtitle Language................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.4.4 Disc Menu Language...........................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.5 DATE / TIME.............................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.5.1 Date-Time Setting.................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.5.2 Program.................................................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.5.3 Date (dd / mm/ yyyy)............................................................................................................................................................23

2.3.5.4 Time (hh : mm)......................................................................................................................................................................24

2.3.6 PREFERENCES........................................................................................................................................................................24

2.3.6.1 Edit Disc................................................................................................................................................................................24

2.3.6.2 Parental Level.......................................................................................................................................................................24

2.3.6.3 Factory Defaults...................................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.6.4 Power Saving........................................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.6.5 AV-2........................................................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.6.6 DIVX (R) VOD........................................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.7 HDD...........................................................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.7.1 Time Shift Buffer Mode........................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.7.2 Harddisk Info.........................................................................................................................................................................25

2.3.7.3 Erase Harddisk.....................................................................................................................................................................26

3. RECORDING..................................................................................................................................................................................26

3.1 RECORDING SETUP..................................................................................................................................................................26

3.1.1 Record Quality.........................................................................................................................................................................26

3.1.2 Source Selection.....................................................................................................................................................................26

3.1.3 OTR (One Touch Recording).................................................................................................................................................26

3.1.4 How To Watch Another Channel At TV During Recording?..............................................................................................26

3.2 RECORDING TO DVD.................................................................................................................................................................27

3.2.1 General Information................................................................................................................................................................27

3.2.2 Recording.................................................................................................................................................................................27

3.2.3 Inserting chapter.....................................................................................................................................................................27

3.2.4 Disc Edit Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................28

3.2.5 Title Edit Menu.........................................................................................................................................................................29

3.2.6 Editing Title..............................................................................................................................................................................29

3.3 RECORDING TO HARDDISK.....................................................................................................................................................29

3.3.1 Time Shifting............................................................................................................................................................................29

3.3.2 Save Operation........................................................................................................................................................................30

3.3.3 Manual Record.........................................................................................................................................................................30

3.3.4 Harddisk Title List...................................................................................................................................................................31

3.3.5 Title List Sorting......................................................................................................................................................................31

3.3.6 Harddisk Title Edit Menu........................................................................................................................................................31

3.4 DUBBING.....................................................................................................................................................................................32

3.5 TIMER RECORDING...................................................................................................................................................................32

3.5.1 General Information................................................................................................................................................................32

3.5.2 How To Create Recording Item?...........................................................................................................................................32

3.5.3 How To Check, Change or Delete A Programmed Recording (Timer)?...........................................................................33

4. PLAYBACK....................................................................................................................................................................................33

4.1 DISC PLAYBACK........................................................................................................................................................................33

4.1.1 Preparing For Playback (All Discs).......................................................................................................................................33

4.1.2 Inserting a Disc In The Tray...................................................................................................................................................33

4.1.3 Basic Playback (DVD, (S)VCD, CD-DA, MP3/WMA, JPEG, MPEG, DivX).........................................................................33

4.1.4 Stopping Playback (DVD, (S)VCD, CD-DA, MP3/WMA, JPEG, MPEG, DivX)...................................................................34

4.1.5 Pausing Playback (ALL DISCS).............................................................................................................................................34

4.1.6 Removing a Disc (ALL DISCS)...............................................................................................................................................34

4.1.7 Repeat Play..............................................................................................................................................................................34

4.1.8 Repeating a Specific Segment A to B (DVD, (S)VCD, CD-DA, MP3/WMA, JPEG,MPEG)...............................................34

4.1.9 Displaying a Scene With a Larger and Closer View...........................................................................................................35

4.1.10 Selecting Subtitle Language (DVD, DivX ) (Displaying / Changing Subtitle Language)..............................................35

4.1.11 Changing Audio Soundtrack Language (DVD, DivX , MPEG).........................................................................................35

4.1.12 Changing the Camera Angle (DVD)....................................................................................................................................35

4.1.13 Fast Forward / Backward......................................................................................................................................................36

4.1.14 Slow Forward Playback (DVD, (S)VCD)..............................................................................................................................36

4.1.15 Skipping Ahead or Back (DVD, (S)VCD, CD-DA, MP3/WMA, JPEG, MPEG, DivX).......................................................36

4.1.15.1 Skipping Ahead..................................................................................................................................................................36

4.1.15.2 Skipping Back.....................................................................................................................................................................36

4.1.16 Step Forward (DVD)..............................................................................................................................................................37

4.1.17 Locating A Specific Title or Chapter, Using The MENU or TITLE Button (DVD)..........................................................37

4.1.18 Browsing For A Specific Chapter/Title (DVD)....................................................................................................................37

4.1.19 Moving To A Specific Elapsed Time (DVD, (S)VCD).........................................................................................................37

4.1.20 Browsing For A Specific Track/Time (CD-DA, MP3/WMA, MPEG, JPEG)......................................................................38

4.1.21 Checking Elapsed/Remaining Time (except JPEG)..........................................................................................................38

4.1.22 Playback Control ((S)VCD)...................................................................................................................................................38

4.1.23 Playback Modes (CD-DA, MP3/WMA, JPEG, MPEG)........................................................................................................38

4.1.24 Simultaneous Playback (JPEG, MP3/WMA).......................................................................................................................38

4.1.25 DISPLAY MENUS...................................................................................................................................................................39

4.2 HARDDISK PLAYBACK.............................................................................................................................................................39

5. LIMITATIONS AND SOME OTHER FEATURES.........................................................................................................................40

5. 1 Recorder Features And Limitations........................................................................................................................................40

6. SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................................................41

SUPPORTED DivX AUDIO & VIDEO FORMATS...........................................................................................................................42

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE..........................................................................................................................................................43

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Instructions on this manual describe the controls of the DVD Recorder. You can also use the remote controller controls with the same name as those on the unit.

Dear Customers We would like to thank you for purchasing this DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW Recorder. We strongly recommend that you carefully study the operating instructions before attempting to operate the

unit and that you NOTE the listed safety precautions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION

LASER CLASS 1

Wave Lenght: 650 nm ±15nm (DVD)

790 nm ±15nm (CD)

Maximum output of accessible laser radiation: < 0,39 mW (continuous wave) Classified according to IEC 60825-1: 1993 + A1 : 1997

This unit is a class 1 laser product. However this product uses a visible laser beam which could cause hazardous radiation exposure.

Be sure to operate the recorder correctly as instructed. While this recorder is plugged to the wall outlet, do not place your eyes close to the opening of the disc tray

or other openings to look inside the recorder for your own safety. Use of performance control or adjustment procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous

radiation exposure. Do not open the covers and do not attempt to repair any damaged parts. Please refer to a service technician or qualified personnel for any necessary repairs.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, and any interference, use the recommended accessories only.

Do not move your device for 20 seconds after removing DC power to ensure that the actuator is

completely locked. This helps prevent the media and the heads from accidental damage due to

vibration, moving or shipping.

The device shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as

vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

The mains plug or the appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device

shall remain readily operable.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

WARNING

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories,

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other

intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision,

and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.”

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

GENERAL PROPERTIES

1) DVD+R/RW, DVD Video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, (S)VCD, CD-R/RW, MP3/WMA, JPEG, DivX playback, DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW Dual Media recording.

2) 60 minutes long time shifting

3) 80 GB harddisk

4) Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

5) User-friendly OSD menu control

6) Recording onto harddisk and playback from harddisk (another title) simultaneously

7) Recording onto harddisk and playback an optical disc simultaneously

8) Title copying from HDD onto DVD (Dubbing)

9) Dubbing to DVD and Time shifting simultaneously

10) NTSC/PAL playback (according to disc content) and recording

11) Recording in different qualities (HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP)

12) One Touch Recording

13) Auto title menu with thumbnail index pictures

14) Finalize for DVD+R and DVD-R/ DVD-RW disc

15) Adding chapter markers, appending, overwriting, deleting titles (For DVD)

16) Hide/unhide chapters (For DVD)

17) Rename, delete, split, segment, lock and protect titles on harddisk

18) Recording with timer

19) Dolby Digital, LPCM audio via coaxial & optical digital audio outputs

20) Multiple Aspect Ratio support (16:9 Widescreen, 4:3 Letterbox, 4:3 PAN&SCAN)

21) Multi-Audio (up to 8) support (According to disc content) (For DVD)

22) Multi-Subtitle (up to 32) support (According to disc content) (For DVD)

23) Multi-Angle (up to 9) support (According to disc content) (For DVD)

24) 8 level parental control

25) Fast forward and rewind in 5 different speeds (2x, 4x, 8x, 16x, 32x Fast Forward/Backward)

26) For DVD; frame by frame forward playback

27) For DVD / (S)VCD; slow forward playback (1/2x, 1/4 x, 1/8x Slow Forward)

28) Maximum 5K*5K resolution for baseline, 1280*1024 resolution for progressive JPEG playback

29) 32-320 kbit bit rate for MP3/WMA playback

30) Repeat modes (Disc, Chapter, Title, Track, Folder)

31) A → B repeat

32) Program function for Audio CD, MP3/WMA, JPEG and MPEG

33) Simultaneous playback of audio and pictures

34) External subtitle support for “smi”, “srt”, “sub”, “txt” extensions with European special character support

in DivX playback.

35) DivX 3.x, 4.x and 5.x support

36) Pause recording

37) Low power standby mode support

38) Antenna input / output (loop through)

39) 2 SCART socket

40) Composite Video input/output

41) S-Video input

42) Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio outputs

NOTES ON CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW AND DVD+R/RW DISCS

• CD-R, DVD-R, DVD+R (Recordable) and CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD+RW (Rewritable) discs, recorded by the users, may only be used after finalization process.

• CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs may not be usable, depending on the disc features, recording conditions and damage or dirt on disc. The disc configuration and features are determined by the tool and device used for recording. Therefore, users may face with the following undesired consequences:

§ Some discs may not be read at all

§ Some discs may cause system crash after laying for a while

§ Some parts of the disc may be skipped or worked abnormally

• Compare with the original discs, the time passed for reading a CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs may be longer.

• This DVD player may not support some MP3/WMA recordings due to differences in recording formats or disc type.

• Please read the user’s manual MP3/WMA playback.

• CD-R/CD-RW discs recorded by CD-DA method can be played. Some CD-R/CD-RW disc may be

incompatible due to laser pick-up and disc design.

• DVD-R discs recorded by DVD-Video method can be played. Some DVD-R discs may be incompatible due to laser pick-up and disc design.

• Some discs may be incompatible with JPEG Viewer function due to different recording format or condition of the disc.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Power Source

The unit should be operated only from a 220-240V~ 50 Hz outlet. Please do not open the cover by yourself. There is high voltage in the set, which will endanger your life. Please contact local service agent for help and advice. Repairs to be carried out by a qualified technician only.

• The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the apparatus for a long time, be sure to disconnect the apparatus from the wall outlet.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The voltage markings and other safety markings are found on the under or rear side of the appliance.

Power Cord

Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord (mains lead), or pinch the cord. Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed in such a way that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask closest service agent for help. When the AC power cord need to be changed, it should be done at a qualified service shop only.

Choice of Location

• Please do not place the set in a place subject to direct sun light, excessive dust or mechanical shock or in a location near heat sources.

• The set should be placed on a solid and safe base. Do not place the apparatus on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom.

• A location should not be selected such as a room with high humidity, as the condensation, arising in the kitchen for example, may cause malfunction or damage the set.

• Heating or other thermal radiation under the set also may cause malfunction or damage the set.

• The hot air, which arises during the operation, should be ventilated with sufficient air circulation. Please do

not put the set into closed areas and do not cover it.

• Please avoid the contact of the set with water or humidity. Do not put into operation near bath, swimming pools.

• Take care to provide a good air circulation. Place the apparatus in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the apparatus.

• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the apparatus and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PROPER VENTILATION

CAUTION

•Do not block the ventilation openings or holes. (If the ventilation openings or holes are blocked by a newspaper or cloth, etc., the heat may not be able to

get out.)

•Do not place any naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.

•When discarding batteries, environmental problems must be consid-ered and local rules or laws governing the disposal of these batteries must be followed strictly.

•Do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

•Use this apparatus in moderate climates.

Caution: To avoide risk of electric shock and fire and to protect from damage.

Locate the apparatus as follows: Front: No obstructions and open spacing. Sides: No obstructions in 3 cm from the sides. Top: No obstructions in 5 cm from the top. Back: No obstructions in 15 cm from the back

Bottom: No obstructions, place on the level surface.

Spacing 15 cm or more

Wall or obstructions

Stand height

5 cm or more

Front

Floor

Dvd Player

DVD RECORDER

NOTES ON DISCS

Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature can rise quickly and damage the disc.

On handling discs:

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface.

• Do not stick paper or tape on the disc.

• If the disc is contaminated with any substance, like glue remove before using it.

On cleaning:

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the inside to the outside.

• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended

for vinyl LPs.

Discs that should not be used: Only the discs including the marks ( see 1.7)can be played.

Note, however, that discs with special shapes (heart-shaped discs, hexagonal discs, etc.) cannot be played. Do not attempt to play such discs, as they may damage the unit..

NOTE: Do not use record spray or antistatic. Also do not use volatile chemicals such as benzene or thinner.

RECORD

SPREY

THINNER

BENZENE

CONNECTION Antenna Connection

Antenna Socket

Video & Audio Output Sockets

Analog Audio Connection

Digital Audio Connection

Scart Connection

Connect Camcorder to the Front Sockets of DVD Recorder

CVBS Input

Right / Left Audio

& Video Socket

Camcorder

S-Video Socket

Audio

Input

S-Video

Input

SUPPORTED DISCS

Playback and Recording

DVD+RW (Digital Versatile Disc+ Rewritable) DVD+R (Digital Versatile Disc+ Recordable) DVD-RW (Digital Versatile Disc- Rewritable) DVD-R (Digital Versatile Disc- Recordable)

Playback only

Disc Types

(Logos)

Recording

Types

Disc Size

Max.

Playing

Time

Characteristics

DVD

Audio

Video

12 cm

Single - sided;

240 min.

Double - sided;

480 min.

• DVD contains excellent sound and

video due to Dolby Digital and MPEG2 System.

• Various screen and audio functions

can be easily selected through the on-screen menu.

8 cm

Single - sided;

80 min.

Double - sided;

160 min.

VIDEO-CD

Audio

Video

12 cm 74 min.

• Video with CD sound, VHS quality and

MPEG-1 compression technology.

8 cm 20 min.

AUDIO-CD

Audio

12 cm 74 min.

• An LP is recorded as an analogue

signal with more distortion. CD is recorded as a digital signal with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time. 8 cm 20 min.

MP3-CD

Audio

(xxxx.mp3)

12 cm

It depends

on MP3 quality.

• MP3 is recorded as a digital signal

with better audio quality, less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time.

8 cm

PICTURE-CD

Video

(still picture)

12 cm

It depends

on JPEG

quality.

• JPEG is recorded as a digital signal

with better picture quality over time.

8 cm

DivX

Audio

Video

12 cm

It depends

on DivX

quality.

• DivX media ﬁ les contain highly com-

pressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small ﬁle size.

8 cm

1.INTRODUCTION

1.1 THE REMOTE CONTROL

EDIT INSERT

CHP.

REC MODE TIMER

PLAY

MODE

REPEAT ZOOM

SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE

A-B

TITLE MENU DISPLAY

OPEN/CLOSE

SELECT

PROGRAM

PLAYLIST

RETURN

SETUP TV/DVD

PLAY/PAUSE STOP

SKIP SEARCH

1 2

4 5 6

7 8 9

SEARCHCLEAR

VIDEO SOURCE WATCH TV

STANDBY

HDD/DVD

RECORD/DUB

FUNCTION

6 7

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18 19

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25 26

27 28

29 30

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