User manual CYBERHOME DVR 1600ZU

TM DVR 1600 Wit h DVD Recorder & Player Progressive Scan Video Playback EN RECORD STAND BY VIDEO DVD R W DV IN L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 2 TM DVR 1600 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK ES 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 Display Panel ............. ...........................................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 - 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, Title or Chapter - 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 - Controlling a DV Camcorder Making a Recording ............ .........................................18 Contents - Recording TV Programs - Stopping a Recording - Pausing (CM SKIP) and Resume Recording - Specifying the Recording Time - Finished Recording - 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 - Timer Recordings - Schedule a Recording - TImer Recording Settings - 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 - TV Signal - Add / Delete Channel - 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 EN 2 Important Safety Instructions Explanation of Warning Symbols Safety ! 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 (Standby mode). ! 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. ! 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 defect 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. ! 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. EN SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 Features The DVR 1600 DVD Recorder with Progressive Scan Video Out Recording Features ! Live and Timer Recording Functions. ! Multiple Recording Modes, HQ, SP, LP, EP, SLP. ! Up to 6 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. ! DV Input and Camcorder control. ! 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 & WMA 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 EN 3 4 5 TM With Pro DVD gressi DVR 1 600 Reco rder ve & Scan Vid eo Pla Play er yback DVR POWER 1600 DISPLAY DVD SETUP RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK VIDEO TITLE OPEN/CLOSE MENU DVD RW 000 ANGLE PBC SUBTITLE GOTO BOOKMARK AUDIO :00: 00 RECORD DV IN L AUDIO R VIDEO 7 ZOOM VOL CH ENTER CH VOL PLAY/PAUSE STOP STAND SLOW BY 4 1 2 3 5 6 1/ALL MUTE IN 2 RETURN 8 9 0 C SOURCE REPEAT A-B REC CM SKIP SCHEDULE EDIT TM Opera tion Guide Notes on Copyright Legal Notices Regarding Macrovision's Property Rights "U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; 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 ALL DVD+R 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. TM TM TM TM DVD-R/RW: These discs can be played back when recorded in standard DVD Video format. 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 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. Caring for Optical Discs ! Hold a disc by the rim or with an index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface. EN 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, WMA & MP3 audio. Tapes Labeling Side Surface ! 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 POWER - Turns the unit on Functions 16 SETUP - Accesses the onand sends the unit to Standby screen Setup Menu for mode. settings adjustment. 17 BOOKMARK - Press to DISPLAY - Brings up the onaccess the Bookmark menu, screen display showing a current point on the disc can information for the playback be accessed quickly without session and recording searching. session. 18 GOTO Press to jump to a TITLE - Accesses the title user specified Time on the screen on DVD+R/RW discs, disc. displaying a graphical 19 ZOOM - Press to magnify the representation of the recordings and providing screen with DVD and JPG easy navigation. discs. 20 AUDIO - Selects an audio MENU / PBC - Accesses Menus on DVD titles or DVD track on DVD or VCD discs. Recorder Discs. With VCD 21 PLAY/PAUSE - Plays a disc, discs, turns the PBC function chapter or track. Press to On/Off. pause playback, press one ANGLE/DIGEST - Selects more time to return to normal between multiple angles with playback. DVD Discs that support this 22 FAST FORWARD - Scan in feature. While Digest displays fast forward on DVD and thumbnail page of images. other discs. SUBTITLE - Selects available 23 STOP - Press once to stop subtitles on DVD discs. playback and hold the last FAST REVERSE - Scan in position in memory. Playback fast reverse on DVD and can be resumed where it was other discs. left off by pressing PLAY. Press twice to clear the last ARROW KEYS (VOL and playback position. CH+/-) - Use to navigate disc menus, on-screen setup 24 SLOW - Slow motion menu, etc. In TV tuner mode, playback mode. Press PLAY use UP/DOWN to select a to resume normal playback. channel and 25 NEXT - Advanced to the next increase/decrease the track on DVD and other disc. volume output level. 26 MUTE - Temporarily cancels ENTER - Selects options in audio playback. menus. Plays a disc, chapter 27 A-B REPEAT - Sets the or track with some discs. For beginning and end points of a other discs, press PLAY. section to repeat. PREVIOUS - Plays previous REPEAT 1/ALL - Selects a track on DVD and other disc. repeat option - Chapter, Title NUMBER KEYS - Use to or Disc. enter numeric values while 28 CM SKIP - During playback or setting options. recording, use to advance 30 RETURN - When navigating seconds. disc menus, press to return to 29 CLEAR - When entering the previous menu accessed. input, use to delete REC - Press to begin a live characters. recording or resume 30 EDIT - Enables the on-screen recording from PAUSE. edit menu. During recording, you can 31 SOURCE - Selects between press the REC button for available Input Sources when OTR (30, 60.... Minutes) the Recorder is in Live SCHEDULE - Accesses the Record mode - TV Tuner, timer menu for scheduled VIDEO IN 1 / 2, S-VIDEO IN recording setup. or DV IN. OPEN/CLOSE - Press to open or close the disc tray. 2 3 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 3 5 DIGEST 5 7 VOL CH ENTER CH SLOW VOL STOP 21 6 7 8 9 10 1 23 24 MUTE 25 26 8 2 5 8 3 6 9 11 4 7 RETURN 1/ALL REPEAT 27 EN A-B CM SKIP 12 REC 0 SCHEDULE C SOURCE EDIT 28 30 29 30 30 31 13 14 TM 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 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 Display Panel 1 2 3 4 EN 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 Functions 4 5 6 / RECORD STANDBY/ON DV IN L AUDIO IN R VIDEO IN 2 DVR 1600 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 DISC TRAY - Loads DVD+R/RW, DVD, CD-ROM, VCD/SVCD, MP3, JPG and other optical discs. DISPLAY PANEL - The front display panel 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. ON / STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the unit to standby mode. In standby mode, the unit 7 8 9 will use a minute amount of power to enable power-on by the remote control. DV IN - Front DV Input for recording. To select, use the SOURCE key and select DV IN 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 9 6 EN ~100-230V AC IN IN OUT AUDIO AUDIO Pr Cr INPUT 1 AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT 4 5 10 7 11 8 1 POWER CORD SOCKET - Plug the matching end 6 COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT - Standard video 2 3 4 5 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. 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. output supported by most TVs. 7 S-VIDEO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs with S- VIDEO in for better picture quality than standard composite video. 8 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. 9 STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs or other audio equipment supporting Stereo Audio in. 10 COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT - Use a special Coaxial Digital Cable to send the raw coded digital signal to devices supporting digital audio decoding. 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 EN 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 / Audio 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 ) EN 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 First, obtain a special audio cable. 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 EN 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 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. Note: The SETUP - General - Tuner options can only be accessed / changed when you have selected TUNER from the SOURCE options. Restore Defaults Choose this option to reset factory settings such as chapter marker, however it will not reset the password nor channels found with the Automatic Search feature. Note: remove any discs inside the disc tray and select the SOURCE as DVD to be able to select User Defaults. EN 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. Note: When entering the Date and Time setting, you can use the Number buttons to input the date or time information. Select Time Format from the menu and press the4 key. Use the 5/6 keys to select the; ! Time Format - 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. 1 2 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. EN 1 Slow Motion Playback This unit supports slow motion playback in the forward direction at various speeds. 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. 1 Duringaplayback, press the SLOW key repeatedly to select slow motion speed or to resume normal play. 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 button on the remote 1 Press the MUTE signal at any time. to temporarily cancel 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. SKIP PREVIOUS - Press 9 on the remote control to skip back to the previous chapter or 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 In/Out key repeatedly to choose a magnification level (2X, 3X, 4X,1/2,1/3 and 1/4) When the ZOOM In 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 SUBTITLE key repeatedly to select 2 Press thelanguage. The corresponding subtitlean available language will appear on-screen. SUBTITLE key 3 To turn off Subtitles, press theMenu "Off" icon as repeatedly to find the Subtitle displayed below. 3 CM (Commercial) Skip The CM SKIP key lets you "jump" forward 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. 1 During playback, press the CM SKIP key to "jump" forward at 30 second intervals. 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 ? EN 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