User manual CYBERHOME DVR 1200MU1

TM DVR 1200 DVD Recorder & Player h Wit Progressive Scan Video Playback PLAY PAUSE RECORD STAND BY VIDEO DVD R W L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 2 DVR 1200 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK TM Operation Guide TM JPG Table of Contents Safety Information............. ...........................................3 Introduction Features .............................. ...........................................4 -Recording Features -Playback Features Accessories ....................... ...........................................4 -Checking Package Contents Copyrights Notes on Copyrights............ ...........................................4 Discs Disc Compatibility & Care ... ...........................................5 -Discs Suitable for Playback -Discs Suitable for Recording Caring for Optical Discs ...... ...........................................5 Functions Remote Control ................... ...........................................6 Remote Control Preparation & Use ................................7 Front VFD Display ............... ...........................................7 Front Panel .......................... ...........................................8 Back Panel .......................... ...........................................8 Connections Typical Connection to TV .... ...........................................9 S-Video & Component Video Connections ..................10 Audio Output ....................... .........................................11 Quick-Start Guide Powering Up ........................ .........................................12 - Plugging In and Power On - Time & Date Settings - Auto-Scanning Channels - Channel Setup - Restore Defaults - Switching to TV Mode Playback Disc Playback...................... .........................................13 - Inserting a Disc - Starting, Stopping & Pausing Playback - Fast Forward / Reverse Scanning - Skipping to the Next / Previous Chapter - Using Disc Menus - Slow Motion Playback - Muting the Sound Advanced Playback Functions .....................................14 - ZOOM Playback - CM (Commercial) Skip - Multi-Angle Function - Changing the Audio Track - Subtitles - Displaying Payback Session Information Jumping, Repeat Playback & Bookmark ......................15 - Jumping to a Time Point - Repeating a Disc - Repeating a Segment You Define - Bookmark On-Screen Player Viewing JPEG / Play MP3 & WMA ...............................16 - JPEG Images & Slideshows - MP3 & WMA Playback Recording Rear Input Connections ...... .........................................17 - Selecting and Input Source Front Input Connections...... .........................................18 Contents Making a Recording ............ .........................................18 - Recording TV Programs - Stopping a Recording - Pausing (CM SKIP) and Resume Recording - Specifying the Recording Time - Finalizing - Using DISPLAY to View Recording Options Playing & Editing Playing and Editing Your Recordings ...........................19 - The Title Screen - Playing a Title - Using the Edit Screen - Renaming a Title - Delete a Title - Protect / Unprotect a Title - Format / Erase a Disc - A - B Erase - Finalize Disc Setup Menu Using the Setup Menu......... .........................................20 Recording ............................ .........................................20 - Recording Quality - Chapter Marker - Scheduled Recordings - Schedule a Recording - Setting Beginning and Ending Times - Setting the Quality Mode - Saving the Schedule - Editing or Deleting a Saved Schedule Audio / Video ....................... .........................................21 - Downmix - Dynamic Range - SPDIF (Digital) Output - TV Shape (Aspect Ratio) - Scan Mode - Brightness, Contrast & Saturation Disc...................................... .........................................22 - Password - Change Password - Parental Control - Angle Mark - Memory - Closed Caption (CC) General................................ .........................................24 - Add / Delete Channel - TV Signal - Automatic Search - OSD Language - Menu Language - Audio Language - Subtitle Language - Clock Setting - Daylight Saving - Time Format - Screen Saver - Version - User Default Help ..................................... .........................................25 Common Problems & Solutions................................26 Specifications .................... .........................................27 2 Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of Warning Symbols ! ! ! Safety Do not put foreign objects in the disc tray. Keep away from water and magnets. Keep the unit away from flower vases, tubs, sinks, etc. If liquids are spilled into the unit, serious damage could occur.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or when the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Power cord protection - To avoid any malfunctions of the unit and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord to this unit. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet hands. Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way. Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals. If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord. If smoke, odors or noises are emitted from the unit, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord. Placement - Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight, heating radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over 35 C (95 F)), high humidity (over 90%), excessive dust, vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged. Non-use periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off. When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet. No fingers or other objects inside - Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, distant from the player. Stacking - Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it. Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. Condensation - Moisture may form on the lens in the following cases: a) Immediately after a heater has been turned on. b) In a steamy or very humid room c) the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm one. If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn off the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate. Noise interference while a broadcast is being received depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast, if the unit is switched on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off this unit. Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. ! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of the product that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. ! ! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR SERVICING. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND ONLY USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. LASER WARNING ­ DANGER VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS LASER LIGHT EXPOSURE. Safety Instructions ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Read these instructions - When using this unit, basic precautions outlined in this section should always be followed. Keep these instructions - Retain this user manual for future reference. Heed all warnings - Follow all warning labels on the product, and the safety instructions in this manual. Follow all instructions - Adhere to the instructions outlined in this manual and on the unit. Clean only with a dry cloth - Unplug the unit before cleaning. Do not use any liquid or detergents for cleaning. Do not block any ventilation opening. Install in accordance with the manufacture's instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. The wide blade is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 3 Features The DVR 1200 DVD Recorder with Progressive Scan Video Out Recording Features ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Live and Timer Recording Functions. Multiple Recording Modes, HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP, SEP. Up to 8 Hours Recording on one DVD+R/RW Disc. On-Screen Disc Title Navigator gives you quick, easy access to your Recordings. Built-In TV Tuner. Front and Rear A/V Inputs. Delete/Rename Titles. Auto-Insert Chapter Markers. Your recordings are playable on most DVD Players. Introduction Playback Features ! Plays DVD, SVCD / VCD, MPG, JPG, Audio CD Formats. ! Fast Forward / Reverse. ! Slow Motion Playback ! Repeat Playback (Chapter/Title/Disc & A-B). ! Restrict playback by Ratings, User Defined Password, Password Change. ! MP3 & Windows Media-Formatted audio Player ! JPG Slideshows with Thumbnail preview. ! Zoom to x4 with Panning. Checking the Package Contents In addition to the DVD Recorder, your package should contain the following accessories. Check the contents of the package carefully, as some items may be located under the packing foam. 1 2 3 4 5 Accessories 1 2 Remote control with battery A/V cable (Video, Stereo Audio) Power cord TM RF Cable for TV This operation manual and warranty information TM 3 4 5 TM With P DVD Reco rogre rd ssive Scan er & P Vide layer oP layb ack DVR 1200 DVD R POW ER DISP LAY ECO SETUP RDE R TITL E OP E WITH MEN U PBC SUB TITL E GOTO BOO K N/CL O SE PRO GRES SIVE SCA N PL AYBAC K VIDE O DV D RW 000: ANG LE MAR K 00:0 0 REC ORD DV IN L AUD IO STAN D BY 4 1 AUD IO ZOO M VOL CH ENTER CH VOL PLAY /PAU S E STOP SLOW 2 3 5 MUT E R VIDE O 7 6 1/ALL IN 2 RETU RN 8 9 0 C SOU RCE REPEAT A-B REC CM SK SCHE DULE IP EDIT TM TM Oper ation Guid e Notes on Copyright Legal Notices Regarding Macrovision's Property Rights "U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; and 6,516,132." " 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." Copyrights Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the 'Standard Definition' output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD player, please contact our customer service center. 4 Disc Compatibility & Care Discs Suitable for Playback Discs Suitable for Recording Discs TM TM 1 DVD+R ALL DVD+R: These discs can only be written to once. Existing recordings can be hidden but not deleted. So, any disc space already used by a recording cannot be regained. DVD+R discs are required to be "Finalized" before they will be compatible with standard DVD Players. Once a disc is finalized, no further recordings can be made. DVD Video: This unit plays DVDs recorded for a particular region. The region mark on the back of the player must correspond to that on any DVD discs you wish to play. Units sold in North America are coded for Region 1, and are compatible with discs marked accordingly. DVD+RW DVD+RW: DVD+RW discs can be written to and erased multiple times. Existing recordings can be deleted and disc space regained. These discs do not require a finalization procedure. As soon as a recording is made, the disc will be compatible with standard DVD Players. TM TM TM TM DVD-R/RW: These discs can be played back when recorded in standard DVD Video format. Recordable Media Compatibility TM TM DVD-Audio: This unit will playback only the 5.1CH sound track on DVD-Audio discs. CD-Audio: An on-screen navigator is provided to select and play tracks when using CD-Audio discs. Video CD (VCD/SVCD): On VCD/SVCD discs, advanced features such as PBC (Playback Control) are available. We have heavily invested countless hours in compatibility testing to ensure we deliver a product that is compatible with most recordable media brands. However, 100-percent compatibility with all DVD+R or DVD+RW recordable media is not guaranteed. Therefore, it is recommended to try different brands and stay with one that works best. Caring for Optical Discs ! Hold a disc by the rim or with an index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface. Labels JPG CD-R/RW: This unit features an on-screen navigator for easy access to playable files stored on CD-R/RW discs, such as JPG images, Windows Mediaformatted files & MP3 audio. Labeling Side Surface Tapes ! Finger prints or stains on the surface of the disc may cause signal loss. ! Use a soft cloth and wipe in a radiating manner from the center of the disc to the outer rims when cleaning the disc surface. ! Never add labels or adhesive tapes on the discs and be careful not to scratch or damage the disc surface. ! To prevent discs from becoming bent or deformed, they should be vertically kept in the disc storage case. To prevent damage, avoid leaving discs in your car, where they may be subject to direct sunlight and high temperature. ! Do not use any disc accessory to improve the audio quality, disc protective solutions or lens cleaner. These products may damage the disc surface. 5 Remote Control 1 Functions POWER - Turns the unit on and sends the unit to Standby mode. DISPLAY - Brings up the onscreen display showing information for the playback session. TITLE - Accesses the title screen on DVD+R/RW discs, displaying a graphical representation of the recordings and providing easy navigation. MENU / PBC - Accesses Menus on DVD Discs. With VCD discs, turns the PBC function On/Off. ANGLE/DIGEST - Selects between multiple angles with DVD Discs that support this feature. While Digest displays thumbnail page of images. SUBTITLE - Selects available subtitles on DVD discs. FAST REVERSE - Scan in fast reverse on DVD and other discs. ARROW KEYS (VOL and CH+/-) - Use to navigate disc menus, on-screen setup menu, etc. In TV tuner mode, use UP/DOWN to select a channel and increase/decrease the volume output level. ENTER - Selects options in menus. Plays a disc, chapter or track with some discs. For other discs, press PLAY. PREVIOUS - Plays previous track on DVD and other disc. NUMBER KEYS - Use to enter numeric values while setting options. RETURN - When navigating disc menus, press to return to the previous menu accessed. REC - Press to begin a live recording or resume recording from PAUSE. SCHEDULE - Accesses the timer menu for scheduled recording setup. OPEN/CLOSE - Press to open or close the disc tray. SETUP - Accesses the onscreen Setup Menu for settings adjustment. 17 2 18 3 19 20 21 4 POWER DISPLAY SETUP OPEN/CLOSE 2 4 6 1 TITLE MENU PBC ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO ZOOM GOTO BOOKMARK 15 17 19 PLAY/PAUSE 16 18 20 22 5 3 5 DIGEST 22 23 7 VOL CH ENTER CH SLOW VOL STOP 21 23 24 MUTE 6 7 8 9 10 1 25 2 5 8 3 6 9 26 1/ALL REPEAT 8 11 4 7 RETURN 24 27 A-B CM SKIP 12 REC 0 SCHEDULE C SOURCE EDIT 28 30 29 30 30 31 9 25 13 14 TM 26 27 10 11 12 28 29 13 14 30 31 15 16 BOOKMARK - Press to access the Bookmark menu, a current point on the disc can be accessed quickly without searching. GOTO Press to jump to a user specified Time on the disc. ZOOM - Press to magnify the screen with DVD and JPG discs. AUDIO - Selects an audio track on DVD or VCD discs. PLAY/PAUSE - Plays a disc, chapter or track. Press to pause playback, press one more time to return to normal playback. FAST FORWARD - Scan in fast forward on DVD and other discs. STOP - Press once to stop playback and hold the last position in memory. Playback can be resumed where it was left off by pressing PLAY. Press twice to clear the last playback position. SLOW - Slow motion playback mode. Press PLAY to resume normal playback. NEXT - Advanced to the next track on DVD and other disc. MUTE - Temporarily cancels audio playback. A-B REPEAT - Sets the beginning and end points of a section to repeat. REPEAT 1/ALL - Selects a repeat option - Chapter, Title or Disc. CM SKIP - During playback, use to advance 30 seconds. CLEAR - When entering input, use to delete characters. EDIT - Enables the onscreen edit menu. SOURCE - Selects between available Input Sources when the Recorder is in Live Record mode - TV Tuner, VIDEO IN 1 / 2, or SVIDEO IN. 6 Remote Control Preparation & Use Remote Control Use The battery is already installed into the remote control. Functions 3 To replace the battery in the remote, depress the release clip while pulling the handle of the battery holder to access the battery. Remote Control Battery Holder 1 Turn over the remote to the back cover. Pull the plastic tab to enable the battery in the remote. Your remote is now ready for use. Remote Control Plastic Tab Pull Release Clip Handle 2 Replace theinbattery, check for the correct polarity of the battery the battery holder. Slide the battery holder back into the remote. Using the Remote Control 6 The remote control works best when pointed directly at the unit. Stay within 300 angle of the unit. Battery 15 + + 30 30 Front VFD Display 1 2 3 4 AUDIO VIDEO DVD RW TIMER RECORD PHOTO 5 1 2 3 6 5 7 8 4 AUDIO - Displays during playback of an Audio CD, MP3, etc. PLAY / PAUSE - Displays playback status. TITLE / CLOCK - Displays Chapter, Elapsed Playback Time, and system clock is displayed in Standby Mode. TIMER - Glows when a schedule recording is set. VIDEO - Glows during playback of a DVD Video. 6 DVD R / W - Displays the respective recordable disc format, +R or +RW. 7 PHOTO - Glows during display of JPG files. 8 RECORD - Displays when actively recording . 7 Front Panel 1 2 3 4 Functions 5 6 PLAY PAUSE RECORD STAND BY VIDEO DVD R W L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 2 DVR 1200 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 DISC TRAY - Loads DVD+R/RW, DVD, CD-ROM, VCD/SVCD, MP3, JPG and other optical discs. FRONT DISPLAY - The front Vacuum Flourescent Display shows information about the unit's operation, such as current chapter and elapsed time during playback. OPEN/CLOSE - Press to open or close the disc tray. PLAY/PAUSE - Begins playback of a disc, chapter or track. Press again during playback to pause, and again to resume playback. RECORD - Begins a Live Recording. 6 7 8 ON / STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the unit to standby mode. In standby mode, the unit will use a minute amount of power to enable power-on by the remote control. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO IN 2 - Front Stereo Audio Inputs for recording. These inputs are shared with the VIDEO IN 2 input. COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 2 - Front Composite Video Input for recording. To select, use the SOURCE key and select VIDEO IN 2. Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 Made in China 6 7 8 9 11 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER CORD SOCKET - Plug the matching end of the power cord into the unit before connecting the other end to the wall socket. ANTENNA IN / OUT - For Antenna or Cable TV connection. This is Passthrough connection to TV, this means it does NOT transfer the output signal from the DVD Recorder to your TV (i.e., CH 3). VIDEO INPUT 1 - Composite Video input for recording. To select this input, use the SOURCE button and choose VIDEO1. STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs or other audio equipment supporting Stereo Audio in. COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT - Standard video output supported by most TVs. S-VIDEO INPUT - S-VIDEO input for recording. To select this input, press SOURCE and choose SVIDEO. STEREO AUDIO INPUTS - Use with S-VIDEO INPUT or VIDEO INPUT 1 for recording. 8 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT - Use a special Coaxial Digital Cable to send the raw coded digital signal to devices supporting digital audio decoding. 9 S-VIDEO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs with SVIDEO in for better picture quality than standard composite video. 10 COMPONENT / PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUTPUT (Y Pb/Cr Pr/Cr)- Use this output with TVs supporting Component Video or Progressive Scan input for best video quality. Select the PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE in the Recorder's SETUP MENU for P-SCAN TVs. 7 8 Typical Connection to TV Connections Your recorder comes with composite video (A/V) cable for connection to TVs with a standard video input as shown below. On most TVs, this connector is colored yellow, and is normally accompanied by stereo audio inputs, colored red and white for stereo channels right and left, respectively. 1 First, use the supplied A/V cable to connect to the composite video input on your TV. This is normally a yellow-colored connector that matches the Video output on the back of this unit. To hear sound through the TV, connect the red and white stereo audio connections as well. Turn on the DVD Recorder. Press STANDBY/ON on the remote control or front panel. 3 On your TV, select the video input. This is normally done by selecting "Video 1" or "Video Input" with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by using the channel selector. Refer to your TV manual for details. 2 BACK OF YOUR TV SET FROM AERIAL ANTENNA or CABLE SERVICE YELLOW RED WHITE ANALOG AV CABLE TO TV YELLOW RED WHITE i Your TV must be equipped with AV inputs like those pictured to the right in order to connect this unit. If your TV does not have AV inputs, you will need a RF Modulator to connect the recorder to your TV's antenna/cable input as shown below. RF Modulators are available at major electronics retailers. VIDEO R - AUDIO - L Older TV with coaxial antenna/cable connector DVD Recorder Composite Video Out RF Modulator 9 S-Video & Component Video Connections Connections S-VIDEO is a higher quality connection than standard composite video, and requires a special S-Video cable (not included). The S-Video connector is distinguishable by its 4 pins, as shown below. If your TV has an S-Video input, it's recommended that you use this type of connection for better picture quality. 1 2 First, obtain a special S-Video cable. Connect the S-Video output from the unit to the corresponding input on your TV. On your TV, select the S-Video input. This is normally done by selecting "Video 2" or "AV2" with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by using the channel selector. Refer to your TV manual for details. The Recorder S-VIDEO CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED ) COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED ) 1 You can enjoy high quality picture reproduction by using the component video output instead of S-Video or Composite video output. Connect the cables according to the illustration. select the 2 On your TV, scan input.component or progressive This is normally done by selecting "Video 2" or "AV2" with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by using the channel selector. Refer to your TV manual for details. RED GREEN BLUE 3 Change the Setup Menu - to P-SCAN Audio/Video - Scan Mode if your TV supports Progressive Scan or Interlace if it supports component. See Pages 20 - 25 for general setup instructions, Page 22 for Scan Mode information. The Recorder 10 Audio Output Connections This unit features a variety of audio line outputs for connection to a receiver or other audio equipment. Use the included A/V cable to connect the stereo audio outputs for connection to a TV or stereo receiver. A COAXIAL digital audio output is able to send an encoded digital bitstream, suitable for receivers with Dolby or DTS decoding capability. These outputs require special cables (not included). 1 Connect the analog stereo output from the unit to the corresponding input on your stereo amplifier or receiver. Stereo audio amplifier or receiver WHITE RED AUDIO CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED ) The Recorder 1 You can connect the coaxial output from the recorder to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver. Digital Input - Coaxial COAXIAL CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED ) The Recorder 11 Powering Up Plugging In and Power On + Quick Start Guide Auto Scanning Channels Once your Antenna or Cable TV input is connected to the connector on the back of the unit, you can setup the recorder's built-in TV Tuner by auto-scanning for available channels and then adding or deleting the channels you choose. This is the easiest way to fill your channel list with those channels available in your area. The unit scans for channels automatically. When complete, press SETUP to exit. 1 2 3 Plug the DVD player's electrical plug into a wall socket or power strip. Press the STANDBY / ON button on the front panel, or the POWER button on the remote control to turn the DVD recorder on. When the DVD player's splash screen appears on your TV, you're ready to go! TM 1 2 3 Press the SOURCE key and use the 3/4 keys to select TUNER as the SOURCE. Press ENTER. Press SETUP use the 5/6 keys to select General, press ENTER. Select TV Signal, press ENTER. Choose the signal type available to you unit (Air or Cable). Press ENTER. Select Automatic Search. Press ENTER. The unit scans for channels automatically. When complete, press SETUP to exit the Setup menu. Time and Date Settings The recorder uses the Time and Date values to determine when to begin and end Scheduled Recordings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Restore Defaults Choose this option to clear the channel list of all your previous changes. Note: remove any discs inside the disc tray and select the SOURCE as DVD to be able to select User Defaults. Press SETUP to enter the SETUP MENU. Use the 5/6 keys to select GENERAL, press ENTER. Use the 5/6 keys to select Clock Setting, press ENTER. Move to the field to be edited using the 3/4 keys. Use the 5/6 keys to increase or decrease the value of the field. To exit a field using the 3/4 keys Press RETURN to exit the CLOCK SETTINGS MENU. Switching to TV Mode Once you have configured your channels, you can begin using the recorder's built-in TV Tuner for Recording or simply watching your favorite programs. 1 2 Select Time Format from the menu and press the4 key. Use the 5/6 keys to select the; ! Hour Mode - 12HR or 24HR. 12HR mode is the normal time system used in the USA, relying on the use of AM /PM to indicate night or day. In 24HR mode, the AM/PM designation is not used, with 12:00 indicating noon time and 24:00 indicating midnight. When the unit is first turned on, the DVD Playback mode is selected by default. Press SOURCE and use the ARROW and ENTER keys to switch to TV Tuner mode. Use the 5/6 keys to change channels while watching TV. Alternatively, you can enter a channel number directly with NUMBER keys, and press ENTER. To return to DVD Playback mode, press the SOURCE key and select DVD. 12 Disc Playback Inserting a Disc Using Disc Menus PLAY MOVIE Playback 1 2 3 1 2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote or front panel to open the disc tray. Insert the disc, being careful not to touch the playing surface. Hold the disc by the sides and with your fore finger through the hold in the middle and insert gently into the tray. Close the disc tray by pressing OPEN / CLOSE on the remote or front panel. SPECIAL FEATURES SCENE SELECTION AUDIO SETUP Most DVDs will automatically display a menu after the disc is inserted. This menu is known as the "root" menu. Starting, Stopping and Pausing Playback PLAY - To begin playback of a disc, press the PLAY key or PLAY/PAUSE button. STOP - To stop playback, press STOP. The first time STOP is pressed the location where disc play was halted is saved, and you can begin playback where you left off by pressing PLAY. If STOP is pressed twice, the playback location is reset to the beginning of the disc. PAUSE - To freeze the video on a single frame or pause music, press the PLAY/PAUSE (Front Panel) or PAUSE (Remote Control) key during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (Front Panel) or PLAY (Remote Control). 1 2 3 4 Use the 5/6 and 3/4 keys on the remote control to navigate the menu to make a selection. Press ENTER to begin playing the movie. To return to previous layers of the menu, use the RETURN key. To return to the menu after disc play has started, use the MENU key. PLAY MOVIE 1. Chapter One 2. Chapter Two 3. Chapter Three 4. Chapter Four 3 5 Fast Forward / Reverse Scanning You can scan in forward or reverse on DVDs and VCDs at various speeds during playback. With SVCD discs, press PBC (Playback Control), to enable or disable the PBC function. The PBC function enables a MENU on SVCD discs that support this feature. Select the corresponding number for the Chapter you wish to play with the NUMBER keys. 1 Slow Motion Playback This unit supports slow motion playback in the forward direction at various speeds. During 1 select aplayback, press the SLOW key repeatedly to slow motion speed or to resume normal play. To use the Fast Forward/Reverse function with the remote control, press the 8 or 7 key repeatedly to cycle through all speeds in the desired direction. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY key. Skipping to the Next / Previous Chapter You can advance or skip back through the chapters or tracks on DVD discs, Audio CDs and other discs with the : NEXT and 9 PREVIOUS buttons on the remote. Muting the Sound Press button on the remote 1 cancelthe MUTE signal at any time. to temporarily the audio 2 Press MUTE again to resume normal audio. 1 2 SKIP NEXT - To advance to the next chapter or track, press : on the remote control or front panel. SKIP PREVIOUS - Press 9 on the remote control to skip back to the previous track. 13 Advanced Playback Functions ZOOM Playback Use the ZOOM function to magnify or shrink the image on screen during playback or when paused. Playback Subtitles Most DVD discs include at least one subtitle track in one language. Subtitles are useful viewing movies in a foreign language or for hearing-impaired viewers. the SUBTITLE key to 1 During playback, pressMENU. access the SUBTITLE 1 2 Press the ZOOM key repeatedly to choose a magnification level. When the ZOOM function is first activated, directional arrows will appear on screen. During this time, you can use the 5/6 and 3/4 keys on the remote control to move around the image in order to view the area that is currently off screen. When the arrows disappear from the screen, this function will no longer work. Press the ZOOM key repeatedly to choose ZOOM OFF to return to normal viewing. 1/2 Press the SUBTITLE key repeatedly to select 2 available language. The corresponding subtitlean language will appear on-screen. To turn off SUBTITLE key 3 repeatedlySubtitles, press theMenu "Off" icon as to find the Subtitle displayed below. 3 CM (Commercial) Skip The CM SKIP key lets you "jump" forward at 30 second intervals. During 1 forwardplayback, press the CM SKIP key to "jump" at 30 second intervals. Off Displaying Playback Session Information When playing a DVD, Video CDs or Audio CDs you can display the current title, chapter/track, elapsed playback time and other useful information with the DISPLAY key. During playback, press the DISPLAY key to view available information. Use the ARROW keys to navigate and make selections within this menu. Press DISPLAY to close this menu at anytime. Multi-Angle Function Some DVD discs are recorded with multiple viewing angles for certain scenes. When you are viewing a disc that supports this feature, you can choose among the available angles on the disc with the ANGLE key. multi-angle will display an indicator, 1 Most discs withthat alerts the viewer that multiple or angle mark, angles are available for the current scene. When this mark appears on-screen, press the ANGLE button to select an angle to view. 1 1 TT 6 01 / 18 012 / 28 1 : 18 : 28 English English Press ENTER to select the title Title Title Title Title 01 02 03 04 ? 2 CH 3 TT 7 Changing the Audio Track Most DVD discs are recorded with multiple audio tracks. These can contain multiple languages and different audio formats, such as 5.1Channel, 2 Channel and other languages.. 4 5 8 1 During playback, press the AUDIO button to access the AUDIO MENU. 9 1/3 2 Press the audio key repeatedly to select an audio track. 2/3 1 2 3 Displays the current title and total titles of disc. Displays the current chapter and total chapters. Displays the elapsed time of title or chapter that is currently being played. 4 Audio Track selected. 5 Subtitle language selected. To access the Help menu, press the 4 key. Preview and Help menu screen. Description of below information List of options to select for each section.