User manual GOVIDEO R6750 - Product Manual

1 Congratulations! Congratulations on your purchase of this R6750 DVD Recorder. We know you will enjoy this product for many years to come. In case service is required, please take a moment to write down your serial number located on the rear panel of the DVD Recorder: ______________________________________________________ FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE COVER AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 525P Progressive Scan Notice 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. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO MOISTURE AND ENSURE THAT OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED AWAY FROM THE APPARATUS. Power Notice Disconnect the AC plug to shut the power off completely. The POWER button in any position does not disconnect the main line. Power can be controlled from the remote. Macrovision Notice U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 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. Laser Product Notice 1 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 2 DANGER: Visible and invisible laser radiation when open and interlock failed or defeated. Avoid direct exposure to beam. 3 CAUTION: Do not open the top cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit; leave all servicing to qualified service personnel. 2 DVD Recorder User's Guide Table of Contents 1 - Welcome Unpacking / 7 Compatible Media / 7 Front Panel / 8 Front Panel Display / 9 Rear Panel / 10 Remote Control / 11 4 - Operations RECORD Basic Recording / 29 Recording from an External Source / 30 Timer Recording / 31 PLAY DVD Playback / 32 Special Playback Options / 33 Other Disc Playback / 34 EDIT Editing Options / 35 Channel Editing / 36 Formatting/Finalizing Discs / 37 2 - Connections BASIC Antenna/Basic Cable Connections / 13 Cable Box Connections / 14 Basic TV Connections / 15 ADVANCED Enhanced Video Options / 16 Enhanced Audio Options / 17 Rear AV Connections / 18 Front AV Connections / 19 5 - Help Customer Support / 39 Troubleshooting / 39 Technical Specifications / 41 Warranty / 42 Index / 43 3 - Setup Setup Menu Overview / 21 About Menu Navigation / 21 System Settings / 22 Language Settings / 23 Playback Settings / 24 Record Settings / 25 Audio Settings / 26 TV Tuner Settings / 27 ©2004 GoVideo. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 3 Important Safety Instructions Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - All operating and using instructions should be followed. 5 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7 Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like. 8 Accessories - Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10 Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings 1 must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating - current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Alternate Warnings - This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the 11 12 13 14 15 4 DVD Recorder User's Guide Important Safety Instructions mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 21 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service. 22 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 23 Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 24 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 25 Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 16 Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 17 Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 18 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 19 Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 5 1 Welcome This Chapter provides a basic introduction to the DVD Recorder, including an overview of the front panel, rear panel, and remote control. 6 DVD Recorder User's Guide Unpacking Check to make sure the following items are included with your DVD Recorder: POWER OPEN/C LOSE 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 CH 6 Y DISPLA 9 DISC MENU SETUP TITLE 0 PREV REW FF NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE/ STEP ENTE R PLAY S OPTION GUIDER RECOR D TIMER EDIT INPUT Compatible Media This DVD Recorder will play the following discs: · DVD · Audio CD · Video CD/Super Video CD · MP3 files on CD-R/RW · JPEG files on CD-R/RW · DVD-R/RW · DVD+R/RW This DVD Recorder will record on the following discs: · DVD+R (Write Once) · DVD+RW (ReWritable) 1 - Welcome 7 Front Panel Front panel overview: R6750 DVD+R/RW RECORDER POWER OPEN/CLOSE INPUT LINE IN 2 DV IN VIDEO L - AUDIO - R 1 2 3 4 5 6 POWER button OPEN/CLOSE button Disc Tray Front Panel Display PREV/NEXT buttons RECORD button 7 8 9 10 11 12 INPUT button* PLAY button STOP button PAUSE button DV Input AV IN 1 jacks · The INPUT button allows you to easily switch among all your input sources, including DVD, TV, AV1-Front, AV2-Rear, S-Video, and DV. 8 DVD Recorder User's Guide Front Panel Display Front panel display overview: DVD SVCD VCD CD MP3 JPEG RW R TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Play indicator DVD indicator SVCD indicator VCD indicator CD indicator MP3 indicator JPEG indicator 8 9 10 11 12 13 DVD+RW indicator DVD+R indicator Record indicator Pause Indicator Status window Timer recording mode 1 - Welcome 9 Rear Panel Rear panel overview: AUDIO IN R L Y R L AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN Pb S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT 1 2 3 4 5 ANTENNA IN jack ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH jack* S-VIDEO IN jack AV IN 2 jacks COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks 6 7 8 9 AV OUT jacks S-VIDEO OUT jack OPTICAL OUT jack COAXIAL OUT jack · The ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH jack outputs the TV signal only, and is NOT for DVD playback. 10 DVD Recorder User's Guide Remote Control Remote control overview: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 OPEN/CLOSE button 0-9 buttons TITLE button PREV/NEXT buttons STOP button PLAY button ARROW buttons GUIDER button INPUT button RECORD button POWER button CH buttons DISPLAY button DISC MENU button SETUP button REW/FF buttons PAUSE/STEP button ENTER button PLAY OPTIONS button EDIT button TIMER RECORD button OPEN/CLOSE POWER 1 2 5 8 TITLE 3 CH 4 7 0 PREV 6 DISPLAY 9 DISC MENU SETUP REW FF NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP ENTER GUIDER PLAY OPTIONS INPUT RECORD TIMER EDIT · The GUIDER button is a fun and easy way to record, play, format, and finalize discs; see pages 29, 30, and 37. 1 - Welcome 11 2 Connections This Chapter shows you how to connect the DVD Recorder to your TV and other home theater components. · · For basic connections, see pages 13-15. For advanced connections, see pages 16-19. 12 DVD Recorder User's Guide Antenna/Basic Cable Connections If you are using an antenna or basic cable TV service to receive TV programs: 1 Connect the RF coaxial cable from the antenna or cable wall outlet to the rear panel of the DVD Recorder as shown. 2 Connect the DVD Recorder to your TV; see page 15. AUDIO IN R L Y R L Pb S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT NOTE: · Do not connect the AC power cord until all other connections have been made. · The DVD Recorder receives broadcast channels 1-69 and cable TV channels 1-125. 2 - Connections 13 Cable Box Connections If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver to receive TV programs: 1 Connect an RF cable from the wall outlet to the cable box. 2 Connect an RF cable from the cable box to the DVD Recorder. 3 Connect the DVD Recorder to your TV; see page 15. AUDIO IN R L Y R L Pb S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT NOTE: · With this connection, you will set the DVD Recorder to channel 2, 3, or 4 and then select channels on the cable box. 14 DVD Recorder User's Guide Basic TV Connections If your TV has standard audio/video inputs (red, white, and yellow RCA jacks): 1 Connect the supplied audio/video cables from the DVD Recorder to your TV as shown. 2 Connect the supplied power cable from the DVD Recorder to a standard wall outlet. 3 Press POWER to turn on the DVD Recorder. 4 Turn on your TV and select the Video input to view the DVD Recorder. · The GoVideo splash screen appears. 5 Continue with Chapter 3 to set up your DVD Recorder. AUDIO IN R L Y R L Pb S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT NOTE: · The ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH cannot be used to view the DVD Recorder. This output only passes the antenna or cable signal through to your TV. · If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, see page 16. 2 - Connections 15 Enhanced Video Options If your TV has S-Video or Component Video inputs, you can enjoy superior picture quality. 1 Connect an S-Video cable OR set of Component Video cables from the DVD Recorder to your TV as shown. 2 Select the S-Video or Component Video input on your TV to view the DVD Recorder. 3 Activate the S-Video or Component/Progressive Scan Video output in the Setup menu; see page 22. AUDIO IN R L Y R L Pb S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT NOTE: · If you use one of these enhanced video connections, you must enable the Video Output in the menu system; see page 22. · Be sure to choose one of the audio connection options on page 17. 16 DVD Recorder User's Guide Enhanced Audio Options If you have a stereo system or digital audio receiver, you can enjoy superior sound quality. 1 Connect stereo audio cables from the DVD Recorder to your stereo system as shown. OR Connect a digital optical OR coaxial cable from the DVD Recorder to your digital audio receiver as shown. 2 Select the appropriate audio input on your stereo or receiver to hear the DVD Recorder. · If you used either of the digital connections, you just activate the digital audio output in the Setup menu; see page 26. AUDIO IN R L Y R L AUDIO OUT COAXIAL ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN Pb S-VIDEO OUT OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT NOTE: · If you use the Optical or Coaxial connection, you must set the DVD Recorder's Audio Output settings to match the capabilities of your receiver; see page 26. · If your receiver is equipped with a Dolby Digital and/or DTS decoder your can enjoy 5.1 surround sound playback while watching DVD movies. 2 - Connections 17 Rear AV Connections You can view and record from an external device, such as a VCR, connected to the rear AV or S-Video inputs. 1 Connect standard audio/video cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD Recorder as shown. OR Connect an S-Video cable and audio cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD Recorder as shown. 2 Press INPUT until AV2-Rear or S-Video appears on the screen. R L Y R L Pb S-VIDEO OUT COAXIAL AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN S-VIDEO IN OPTICAL ANTENNA PASSTHROUGH (NO DVD OUTPUT) VIDEO Pr VIDEO AV IN 2 COMPONENT OUT AV OUT DIGITAL OUT NOTE: · To view the external device, press INPUT on the remote control until AV2-Rear or SVideo appears on screen. · To record from the external device, see page 30. 18 DVD Recorder User's Guide Front AV Connections You can view and record from an external device, such as a camcorder or video game, connected to the front panel AV or DV inputs. 1 Connect standard audio/video cables from the outputs of the external device to the inputs of the DVD Recorder as shown. OR Connect a DV cable from the external device to the front panel of the DVD Recorder as shown. 2 Press INPUT until AV1-Front or DV appears on the screen. R6750 DVD+R/RW RECORDER INPUT LINE IN 1 DV IN VIDEO L - AUDIO - R NOTE: · To view the external device, press INPUT on the remote control until AV1-Front or DV appears on screen. · To record from the external device, see page 30. 2 - Connections 19 3 Setup This Chapter shows you customize the DVD Recorder to meet your personal requirements and preferences. Key settings: · · · To set the date and time, see page 22. To set your TV aspect ratio, see page 24 To search for TV channels, see page 27. 20 DVD Recorder User's Guide Setup Menu Overview The Setup menu allows you to customize your DVD Recorder. Choose from six categories: · System Settings ­ see page 22 SETUP · Language Settings ­ see page 23 · Playback Settings ­ see page 24 · Record Settings ­ see page 25 · Audio Settings ­ see page 26 · TV Tuner Settings ­ see page 27 System Video Output Date S-Video Language Playback 11/14/2004 Time 11:32:55AM Off Auto-sleep Default Record Audio ----------- TV Tuner Exit About Menu Navigation · · · · · · Press POWER to turn on the DVD Recorder. Press SETUP to display the Setup menu. Use the keys to move up and down. Use the keys to move left and right. Press ENTER to confirm your selections. Press SETUP again to exit the Setup menu. OPEN/CLOSE POWER 1 4 7 0 PREV 2 5 8 TITLE 3 CH 6 DISPLAY 9 DISC MENU SETUP REW FF NEXT STOP PLAY PAUSE/STEP ENTER GUIDER PLAY OPTIONS INPUT RECORD TIMER EDIT 3 - Setup 21 System Settings Video Output Activates the S-Video, Component Video, or Progressive Scan output to your TV. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select System > Video Output. 3 Choose from the following: S-Video - Activates the S-Video output. Component - Activates the Component Video output. Progressive - Activates the Progressive Scan output. NOTE: · Do NOT choose Progressive unless you have connected the DVD Recorder to a TV equipped with a 480p Progressive Scan input. · If you select Progressive accidentally and the picture is distorted, press ENTER to cancel, or wait a few seconds for the screen to revert to normal. SETUP System Language Playback Record Audio Video Output Date Time Auto-sleep Default S-Video 11/14/2004 11:32:55AM Off ----------- TV Tuner Exit Sleep Timer Sets the sleep timer. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select System > Auto-sleep. 3 Set the timer from 30 to 120 minutes. · The DVD Recorder will power off automatically after the specified time has elapsed. · To disable the sleep timer, select Off. Factory Settings Restores the DVD Recorder to its original factory settings. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select System > Default > Restore. · The DVD Recorder will restart with all menu settings restored to their factory defaults. Date & Time Sets the date and time. This is necessary if you wish to record TV shows with the timer record feature. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select System > Date 3 Set the month, day, and year. · Use to move the cursor. · Use to change each setting. 4 Select System > Time. 5 Set the hour, minutes, seconds, and AM/PM. · Use to move the cursor. · Use to change each setting. SETUP ENTER 22 DVD Recorder User's Guide Language Settings On-Screen Display Language Sets the default language for On-Screen Displays and the Setup menu. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Select Language > OSD. 3 Select your preferred OSD language (English, Français, or Español). SETUP System Language Playback Record Audio OSD Menu Audio Subtitle English English English English