User manual NEUROS MPEG4 RECORDER 1

iii Preface Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the company. Copyright Copyright© 2005, All Rights Reserved. Trademarks All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Conventions The following conventions are used throughout this manual. NOTICE Text set off in this manner indicates key information that you should pay attention to. CAUTION Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow these directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. WARNING Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow these directions could result in bodily harm or loss of life. i Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Safety Information Please read the following safety instructions and keep the user manual for later reference. · · · Use only the power adapter supplied with the product. Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunshine. Do not attempt to connect any computer accessory or electronic product without instruction from qualified service personnel. It may result in risk of electric shock. Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product. Do not place the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder where the temperature is less than -10° C (14° F) or greater than 60° C (140° F). Preface · · Routine care Wipe the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or solvents, such as benzene or thinners. When you leave the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder unused for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet. ii Contents 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.5 1.5.1 1.5.2 2 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.1.6 2.1.7 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 3 3.1 3.1.1 3.1.2 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4 3.2.5 3.3 Overview........................................................................................... Features.......................................................................................... System Requirements .................................................................... Unpacking...................................................................................... The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder ..................................................... Front View ................................................................................. Rear View .................................................................................. The Remote Control ...................................................................... Top View ................................................................................... Bottom View.............................................................................. 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 Getting Started ................................................................................ 5 Making Connections...................................................................... 5 Connecting the Power................................................................ 5 Connecting to a Television ........................................................ 6 Connecting to a Television for Recording................................. 7 Connecting to a DVD, VCR or Camcorder ............................... 8 Connecting to a Computer ......................................................... 9 Inserting and Removing a Compact Flash (CF) Card.............. 10 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card .............. 11 Viewing Media Files ................................................................... 12 Viewing still pictures ............................................................... 12 Viewing Videos ....................................................................... 13 Listening to Audio Files .......................................................... 15 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder .......................................... Accessing the On Screen Interface.............................................. Selecting files........................................................................... Changing the storage media..................................................... Main Player Setup Menu ............................................................. TV Out ..................................................................................... Date and Time.......................................................................... Disk Copy ................................................................................ Upgrade.................................................................................... Format...................................................................................... Playing Videos............................................................................. 17 17 19 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 24 iii Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.3.1 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.4 3.4.1 3.4.2 3.4.3 3.4.4 3.4.5 3.4.6 3.5 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.6 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 3.6.4 3.7 3.8 Video Player Setup Menu ........................................................ 25 Repeat....................................................................................... 25 Lock and Unlock ...................................................................... 26 Delete ....................................................................................... 26 Copy File.................................................................................. 27 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play MPEG-4 Video 27 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Display Images ............ 28 Special Effects.......................................................................... 29 Image Browser Setup Menu..................................................... 30 Slide ......................................................................................... 31 Lock and Unlock. ..................................................................... 31 Delete ....................................................................................... 32 Copy File.................................................................................. 32 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play Audio ................... 34 Music Player Setup Menu ........................................................ 35 Repeat....................................................................................... 36 Lock and Unlock ...................................................................... 37 Delete ....................................................................................... 37 Copy File.................................................................................. 38 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Record Video ............... 39 Video Record Setup ................................................................. 40 Quality...................................................................................... 41 Auto Record ............................................................................. 42 Resolution ................................................................................ 43 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record TV programs..... 44 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder as a Card Reader .............. 46 Contents Appendix ..................................................................................................... 47 Specifications............................................................................... 47 Upgrading the Firmware .............................................................. 49 FCC Certification......................................................................... 50 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 51 Warranty ...................................................................................... 52 iv Chapter 1: Overview The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder - Mini Video Recorder is an MPEG-4 recorder and player that enables anyone to make home movies. Record your favorite TV shows, personal home video, or videos (VHS, VCD, DVD, Hi8, or DV) onto a flash memory card 1" MicroDrive or SD card. Play your prerecorded full-motion, full-color videos on a PC, TV, or Pocket PC based PDA. In addition, the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is a super high fidelity MP3 player. The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder's elegant design makes it look great on your desk and easy to use. 1.1 Features · · Image Browser - View digital images on your television with the built-in Image Browser. Video Recorder - Record video from your video camera, VCR or DVD player. Videos are stored in the Advanced Systems Format (ASF). ASF movie files can also be played with Windows Media Player 7 or above. Windows Media Player is included free with Microsoft Windows. Video Player - The video player is MPEG-4 compatible and will also play AVI and ASF files. Music Player - The audio player is MP3 compatible. USB Card Reader - The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder simultaneously supports Compact Flash (CF) and Secure Digital (SD) cards. Each card appears as a separate removable disk in Windows Explorer. Compact and Portable Design - The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is small enough to fit in your pocket. Flexible - The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can be used with a PC, Stereo System, Television, VCR, DVD player or Video Camera. 1 · · · · · Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 1.2 System Requirements Ensure that the following requirements are met: · · · · USB 2.0 interface on your PC Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, or 98 (drivers are required for Windows ME and 98) Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) card (one or more) Audio video system with RCA compatible input and output Overview 1.3 Unpacking Contact your supplier if any of the following items are damaged or missing. · · · · · · · Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Remote Control with Battery RCA to Mini-plug Cables (x2) USB Cable AC Power Adapter User Manual CD-ROM 2 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 1.4 The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 1.4.1 Front View CF Card Slot Overview SD Card Slot Power Light / IR Sensor 1.4.2 Rear View DC 5V IN Audio/Video IN DC 5V AV OUT AV IN TV PC USB 2.0 USB Port TV/PC Selector Audio/Video OUT 3 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 1.5 The Remote Control 1.5.1 Top View Select Menu Overview Select FR FF Menu Fast Forward Enter Up/Prev. Rewind Enter/Pause/Play Return/Stop Down/Next Up/Previous Down/Next Rec Storage Return/Stop Record Decrease Volume Vol Storage Increase Volume 1.5.2 Bottom View Lithium Battery (3V) Battery Compartment 4 Chapter 2: Getting Started This chapter covers how to connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to other equipment and view media files for the first time. 2.1 Making Connections Read this chapter to learn how to: · · · · · Connect the power to your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a DVD, VCR or camcorder Insert or remove a memory card Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a computer 2.1.1 Connecting the Power A B 1. 2. Insert the connector (A) of the supplied DC power adapter into the DC 5V connector on the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Insert the power adapter (B) into a wall socket. NOTICE When connecting the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a personal computer or notebook computer, it is not necessary to connect the power adapter. 5 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.1.2 Connecting to a Television Getting Started 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. I N O U T The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder supports NTSC and PAL standards. See Section 3.2.1, "TV Out" on page 20 for a detailed explanation of the PAL and NTSC standards. To connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television to view still images or video: Connect the power adapter to the DC 5V socket on the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Connect the AV cable to the AV OUT socket on the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Connect the corresponding Video (Yellow) connector of the AV cable into the video input on your television. Connect the Audio Right (Red), and Audio Left (White) connectors to the corresponding inputs on your stereo system. Set the TV/PC switch to TV. 6 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.1.3 Connecting to a Television for Recording using TV itself Getting Started I N O U T To connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television for recording: 1. Connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television as described in Section 2.1.2, "Connecting to a Television" on page 6 Connect a second AV cable from the AV IN socket on the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Connect the corresponding Video (Yellow), Audio Right (Red) and Audio Left (White) connectors, on the other end of the AV cable, to the AV OUTs of your television. 2. 3. NOTICE This requires your television to have a set of AV OUTs. Please refer Section 3.7 "Usingthe Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record TV programs using TV itself" on page 44 7 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.1.4 Connecting to a DVD, VCR or Camcorder Getting Started 1. 2. 3. 4. I N S-VIDEO I N ANTENNA IN O U T CHANNEL 3 4 To connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record video from a VCR, DVD or camcorder: Connect the power as described in Section 2.1.1, "Connecting the Power" on page 5. Insert the AV cable to the AV IN socket of the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Insert the corresponding Video (Yellow), Audio Right (Red), and Audio Left (White) connectors at the other end of the AV cable, to the video and audio outputs on your DVD, VCR or camcorder equipment. Set the TV/PC switch to TV. Connecting to a camcorder: EJECT REW PLAY FF STOP PAUSE VIDEO RFU DC EDIT OUT AUDIO AV OUT AV IN Connecting to a camcorder allows you to record movies directly to your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. 8 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.1.5 Connecting to a Computer Getting Started 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert a Compact Flash (CF) card or Secure Digital (SD) card into the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder USB 2.0 port. Insert the large end of the USB cable into the USB 2.0 port on your computer. Set the TV/PC switch to PC. NOTICE When connecting the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a computer or notebook computer, it is not necessary to connect the power adapter. When the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a PC or notebook PC, each memory card inserted into the device appears as a removable disk in Windows Explorer. Files stored on the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can be accessed in the same way as files on any other available disk. 9 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.1.6 Inserting and Removing a Compact Flash (CF) Card Getting Started To insert a CF card: 1. Position the Compact Flash Card so that the pin-hole connections are facing the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Place the card label side up. Slide the card gently into the CF card slot and press it firmly into place. 2. To remove a CF card: To remove a CF card, gently pull the card out of the slot. 10 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.1.7 Inserting and Removing a Secure Digital (SD) Card Getting Started To insert an SD card: 1. Position the Secure Digital Card so that the angled corner is on the right and facing the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Place the card label side up. Slide the card gently into the Secure Digital card slot until it clicks. Lightly press on the card until it clicks. Release the card and it will spring out. Gently pull the card straight out of the slot. 2. To remove an SD card: 1. 2. 3. 11 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2.2 Viewing Media Files This section describes how to play videos, audio files and view still pictures on a television. 2.2.1 Viewing still pictures 1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a television and/or audio system and is powered up as described in Section 2.1, "Making Connections" on page 5. 2. Switch the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PC/TV switch to TV. Getting Started Splash Screen A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds. When the splash screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear. Player Menu 12 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3. Use the , , and buttons on the remote control to highlight the Image Browser icon and use the button to confirm your selection. The Image Browser will be displayed. Getting Started Image Browser The Image Browser will display thumbnails of all the displayable images and any subdirectories that exist. 4. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to highlight an image or a subdirectory. Use the button to confirm your selection. If an image is selected it will be displayed. If a subdirectory is selected, its contents will be displayed. To return to a parent directory, select the previous directory icon, "..", as shown above and press the button on the remote control to confirm your selection. 5. 2.2.2 Viewing Videos 1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a television and/or stereo system and is powered up as described in Section 2.1, "Making Connections" on page 5. 2. Switch the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PC/TV switch to TV. A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds as shown in Section 2.2.1, "Viewing still pictures" on page 12. When the splash screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear. 13 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Getting Started Player Menu 3. Use the , , and buttons on the remote control to highlight the Video Player icon and use the button to confirm your selection. The Video Player will be displayed. Video Player 4. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to highlight a video to play or a subdirectory. Use the button to confirm your selection. If a video file is selected it will play. If a subdirectory is selected, its contents will be displayed. 14 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 5. 6. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to fast forward, rewind, stop, play or pause the video. To return to a parent directory, highlight the .. directory icon and press the button on the remote control to confirm your selection. Getting Started 2.2.3 Listening to Audio Files 1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a television and/or stereo system and is powered up as described in Section 2.1, "Making Connections" on page 5. 2. Switch the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PC/TV switch to TV. A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds as shown in Section 2.2.1, "Viewing still pictures" on page 12. When the splash screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear. Player Menu 3. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to highlight the Music Player icon and use the button to confirm your selection. The Music Player will be displayed. 15 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Getting Started Music Player 4. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to highlight an audio file to play or a subdirectory. Use the button to confirm your selection. If an audio file is selected, it will play. If a subdirectory is selected, its contents will be displayed. Use the , , , and buttons on the remote control to fast forward, rewind, stop, play or pause the audio playback. To return to a parent directory, highlight the .. directory icon and press the button on the remote control to confirm your selection. 5. 6. 16 Chapter 3: Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder On Screen Interface provides a convenient way to create, manage, and view your image, audio, and video files. Read this chapter for more details. 3.1 Accessing the On Screen Interface 1. Make sure that your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is connected to a television and/or stereo system and is powered up as described in Section 2.1, "Making Connections" on page 5. Switch your TV to receive Video input. Set the TV/PC switch to TV. 2. 3. Splash Screen A splash screen will be displayed for about 10 seconds. When the splash screen has disappeared, the Player menu will appear. 17 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Player Menu 4. Use , , , and buttons on the remote control to move the yellow cursor to one of the four options: Video Player, Video Record, Image Browser, or Music Player. To confirm your selection, press . 5. Image Browser 18 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder If Video Player, Image Browser, or Music Player is chosen from the Player menu, you will be presented with a display representing the file system on the currently selected media (CF/SD). Only the files that can be played or displayed will be visible along with subdirectories. 6. 7. 8. 9. Use the and buttons on the remote control to move the red cursor around the page. Use the of files. Press and buttons to move through pages or full screens Using the Neuros MPEG-4 to display or play the selected file. Press when a directory is selected to display the contents of that directory. to return to a 10. Select the previous directory icon, "..", and press parent directory. 11. Press to exit the directory view and return to the Player menu. 3.1.1 Selecting files Sometimes you may want to select multiple files, for example when copying a large number of files from one memory card to another. Pressing the Select button on the remote control will mark the current file with a pink border indicating that the file is part of a multiple selection. Pressing the Select button again will deselect it. 3.1.2 Changing the storage media Pressing the Storage button on the remote control while in Image Browser, Video Player or Music Player will toggle the active memory card between SD and CF. If one card is not available, you will see the message "Device doesn't exist!" in place of a directory. If the media is available, but contains no files or directories, you will see the message "No Related File!" in place of a directory. 19 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.2 Main Player Setup Menu Press the Menu button on the remote control while the Player menu is displayed to display the Setup menu. You can also press the Menu button from the splash screen. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Firmware Version Setup menu Use the and buttons on the remote control to navigate around and buttons to toggle the selection and button to return to the Setup Menu. Use the the button to confirm a selection. Press the the Player menu. The current version of firmware for the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is displayed in the lower left corner of the Setup Menu. New versions of firmware may become available and this information will help you to determine when to update the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. 3.2.1 TV Out Use the TV Out menu item to toggle the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder between NTSC and PAL television standards. NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) is a color TV standard developed in the U.S.A. An NTSC signal consists of 30 interlaced frames per second with 525 lines per frame. NTSC is used in Canada, the U.S.A, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and several Central and South American countries. 20 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder PAL (Phase Alternating Line) is a color TV standard that was developed in Germany. A PAL picture consists of 25 interlaced frames per second with 625 lines per frame. PAL is used throughout Europe and China, and in some African, South American and Middle Eastern countries. To switch between PAL and NTSC: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Setup menu as described above. Use the Use the and PAL. Press the and and buttons to highlight the TV Out option. buttons to toggle the selection between NTSC Using the Neuros MPEG-4 button to confirm your selection. 3.2.2 Date and Time 1. Enter the Setup menu as described above. 2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Date & Time option and press to confirm your selection. The Date & Time menu is displayed. Date & Time 21 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Use the and buttons to navigate to each option in the Date and buttons to toggle the & Time menu, and use the selection. 4. Press the button to confirm the selection or the button to return to the Setup Menu without saving any changes. 3.2.3 Disk Copy Use Disk Copy to move the entire contents of one memory card to a folder on the other memory card. You can copy from CF to SD or from SD to CF. 1. 2. 3. Enter the Setup menu as described above. Use the and buttons to highlight the Disk Copy option. Use the and buttons to toggle between SD to CF Storage and CF to SD Storage options. Disk Copy 4. 5. Press the button to confirm the selection. A wait screen is displayed while the operation is carried out. 3.2.4 Upgrade See the section "Upgrading the Firmware" in the Appendix for details on how to use the upgrade option. 22 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.2.5 Format Use Format to format the memory card in either the CF or SD card slot. Formatting will delete all information on the card. Once formatted, the data can not be recovered. Make sure all data is backed up before formatting. 1. 2. 3. Enter the Setup menu as described above. Use the and buttons to highlight the Format option. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Use the and buttons to toggle between SD and CF. Make sure that you choose the right memory card to format. Choosing the wrong card will result in the wrong memory card being formatted and therefore a possible loss of data. Press the button to confirm the selection. 4. 5. Use and to toggle between Yes and No to confirm that you want to format the card. Format CF Card 6. Press to confirm your choice. A wait screen is displayed while the operation is carried out. 23 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.3 Playing Videos Your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can play full motion video on your television. Video files must be ASF or AVI type. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 NOTICE ASF: ASF files are created by your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder when you record video from a camcorder or other device. AVI: AVI files are MPEG4 SP (simple profile) format, with resolution of up to 320 x 240 pixels. Audio on AVI files is MP3. 1. Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, "Accessing the On Screen Interface" on page 17. Use the and buttons to highlight the Video Player option and use the button to confirm your choice. The Video Player will be displayed. 3. Use the and buttons to highlight the file that you wish to play or a subdirectory. 2. Video Player 4. Use the button to confirm your selection. If a video file is selected, it will be played. If a directory is selected, it's contents will be displayed. 24 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder While a video is playing, the following functions are available: Pause and and and Rewind and Fast Forward Play previous or next file in directory Volume control Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Return to parent directory 3.3.1 Video Player Setup Menu The Setup Menu for the Video Player provides standard functions such as repeat play, lock, unlock, delete, and copy video files. Video Setup Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Video Setup menu using the control from the Video Player. Use the Use the Use the Use the and and button on the remote buttons to highlight the required option. buttons to toggle settings for each option. button to confirm your selection. button to return to the directory view. 3.3.2 Repeat Use the Repeat function to repeat play all video files or a selection. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to 25 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder select files. You can also play a random selection with the shuffle option. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above. Use the Use the options. Use the and and buttons to highlight the Repeat option. buttons to toggle between All, Select and Using the Neuros MPEG-4 button to confirm your choice 3.3.3 Lock and Unlock The Lock function is used to protect files from accidental deletion. The Unlock function is used to remove this protection. 1. 2. 3. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above. Use the option. Use the settings. and and buttons to highlight the Lock or Unlock buttons to toggle between All and Select Choosing the All setting locks or unlocks all video files. Using the Select option will lock or unlock just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 4. Use the button to confirm your choice. 3.3.4 Delete The Delete option allows you to delete all files or just selected files from the Video Player. When files have been deleted they cannot be recovered. 1. 2. 3. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above. Use the Use the options. and and buttons to highlight the Delete option. buttons to toggle between All and Select 26 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Choosing the All option deletes all video files. Using the Select option deletes just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 4. Use the button to confirm your selection. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 3.3.5 Copy File Use the Copy File option to copy video files to either the CF or SD card. This option is used to copy either all files or a predefined selection. 1. 2. Enter the Video Setup menu as described above. Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy File option. Use the button to confirm your choice and enter the Copy File submenu. 3. 4. In the Copy File submenu, use the light the Copy option. Use the options. and and buttons to high- buttons to toggle between All and Select Use the All option to copy all video files and use the Select option to copy a predefined selection of files. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 5. 6. 7. 8. Use the Use the Use the Use the button to confirm your choice. and and buttons to highlight the Copy to option. buttons to toggle between CF and SD options. button to confirm your choice. The selected files will be copied to the chosen destination. 3.3.6 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play MPEG-4 Video The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can be used to play MPEG-4 format video. MPEG-4 files can be placed on either SD card or CF card. See Section 3.8, "Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder as a Card Reader" on page 46. The MPEG-4 file can then be played as described in Section 3.3, "Playing Videos" on page 24. 27 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.4 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Display Images The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can display images, such as those captured with a digital camera, on your television. 1. Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, "Accessing the On Screen Interface" on page 17. Use the and buttons to highlight the Image Browser option and use the button to confirm your choice. A list of displayable files and subdirectories will be displayed. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 2. Image Browser 3. Use the and buttons to highlight the image you want to button to confirm your choice. display and use the While a file is being viewed, the following functions are available using buttons on the remote control: · · · and and Zoom out and Zoom In Display the previous or next file in directory Return to directory 28 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.4.1 Special Effects Pressing the button on the remote control while an image is on screen, displays the Image menu along the bottom of the display. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Mirror LR Mirror UD Rotate Image Menu When the Image menu is displayed, the following functions are available using buttons on the remote control: · · · · Scroll backwards through Image menu Scroll forwards through Image menu Choose the currently selected item on the Image menu Close the Image menu The Image menu enables you to modify your images and provides the following features: File: Displays the File Setup menu. See Section 3.4.2, "Image Browser Setup Menu" on page 30, for details on how to use the functions in this submenu. Scroll: Allows scrolling of a zoomed image. Use left and right. Use and off the scrolling feature. and to scroll to turn to scroll up and down. Press Mirror LR: Creates a vertically-mirrored image. 29 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Mirror UD: Creates a horizontally-mirrored image. Rotate: Rotates the image 90 degrees clockwise. Invert: Inverts the colors of the image. This effect is similar to creating a photo negative of the image. Grayscale: Renders the image with no color information. This effect is similar to a black and white photograph. Mono: Renders the image using only black or white. This feature is useful for adding an artistic touch to simple images. Edge: Enhances the edges of the image. This feature is useful for enhancing the detail of an image. Exposure: Adjusts the image to a more natural exposure. Spectrum: Displays a spectrum analysis of the image. Press again to dismiss the analysis and return to a full screen display of the image. 3.4.2 Image Browser Setup Menu Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Image Browser The Setup Menu for the Image Browser provides functions including slide, lock, unlock, delete, DPOF and copy selected or all images in a directory. 1. 2. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the remote control from the Image Browser. Use the and button on the buttons to highlight the required option. 30 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3. 4. 5. Use the Use the Use the and buttons to toggle options for each selection. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 button to confirm your setup choice. button to return to the directory view. 3.4.3 Slide Use the slide function to start a slide show of all still images or a predefined selection. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the remote control from the Image Browser. Use the Use the options. Use the and and button on the buttons to highlight the Slide option. buttons to toggle between Select and All button to confirm your setup choice. A slide show of the selected still images is displayed. 3.4.4 Lock and Unlock. The Lock function is used to protect files from accidental deletion. The Unlock function is used to remove this protection. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the remote control from the Image Browser. Use the option. Use the option. and and button on the Enter the Image Browser Setup menu as described above. buttons to highlight the Lock or Unlock buttons to toggle between All and Select Choosing the All option locks or unlocks all still image files. Using the Select option will lock or unlock just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 5. Use the button to confirm your choice. 31 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.4.5 Delete The Delete option is used to delete all files or just selected files from the Image Browser. When files have been deleted they can not be recovered. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the remote control from the Image Browser. Use the Use the options. and and button on the Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Enter the Image Browser Setup menu as described above. buttons to highlight the Delete option. buttons to toggle between All and Select Choosing the All option deletes all still image files. Using the Select option deletes just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 5. Use the button to confirm your choice. 3.4.6 Copy File Use the Copy File option to copy still image files to either the CF or SD card. This option is used to copy either all files or a predefined selection. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Image Browser Setup menu using the remote control from the Image Browser. button on the Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy File option to enter the Copy File submenu. In the Copy File submenu, use the light the Copy option. Use the options. and and buttons to high- buttons to toggle between All and Select Use the All option to copy all video files and use the Select option to copy a predefined selection of files. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 5. Use the button to confirm your choice. 32 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 6. 7. 8. Use the Use the Use the and and buttons to highlight the Copy to option. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 buttons to toggle between CF and SD options. button to confirm your choice. The selected files will be copied to the chosen destination. 33 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.5 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Play Audio The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can playback audio MP3 files. The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder is used to play MP3 audio files through headphones or a stereo system. 1. Connect your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, "Accessing the On Screen Interface" on page 17. Use the and buttons to highlight the Music Player option and use the button to confirm your choice. A list of playable files and subdirectories will be displayed. 3. Use the and buttons to highlight the file that you wish to play or subdirectory. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 2. Music Player 4. Use the button to play the selected file. 34 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Using the Neuros MPEG-4 MP3 When playing an MP3 audio file, the following functions are available from the remote control. · · · · · Pause and and and Fast Rewind and Fast Forward Play previous and play next file in directory Volume control Return to directory 3.5.1 Music Player Setup Menu The Setup Menu for the Music Player provides functions including repeat play, lock, unlock, delete, and copy selected or all audio files. 35 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Music Player Setup Menu 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the remote control from the Music Player. Use the Use the Use the Use the and and button on the buttons to highlight the required option. buttons to toggle options for each selection. button to confirm your setup choice. button to return to the directory view. 3.5.2 Repeat Use the Repeat function to repeat play all audio files or a selection. See Section 3.1, "Accessing the On Screen Interface" on page 17 for details on how to select files. You can also play a random selection with the shuffle option. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the remote control from the Music Player. Use the Use the options. Use the and and button on the buttons to highlight the Repeat option. buttons to toggle between All, Select and button to confirm your choice 36 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.5.3 Lock and Unlock The Lock function is used to protect files from accidental deletion. The Unlock function is used to remove this protection. 1. 2. 3. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the remote control from the Music Player. Use the option. Use the options. and and button on the Using the Neuros MPEG-4 buttons to highlight the Lock or Unlock buttons to toggle between All and Select Choosing the All option will lock or unlock all audio files. Using the Select option will lock or unlock just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 4. Use the button to confirm your choice. 3.5.4 Delete The Delete option is used to delete all files or just selected files from the Music Player. When files have been deleted they can not be recovered. 1. 2. 3. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the remote control from the Music Player. Use the Use the options. and and button on the buttons to highlight the Delete option. buttons to toggle between All and Select Choosing the All option deletes all audio files. Using the Select option deletes just those files you have selected. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 4. Use the button to confirm your choice. 37 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.5.5 Copy File Use the Copy File option to copy video files to either the CF or SD card. This option is used to copy either all files or a predefined selection. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the Music Player Setup menu using the remote control from the Music Player. button on the Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Use the and buttons to highlight the Copy File option to enter the Copy File submenu. In the Copy File submenu, use the highlight the Copy option. Use the options. and and buttons to buttons to toggle between All and Select Use the All option to copy all video files and use the Select option to copy a predefined selection of files. See Section 3.1.1, "Selecting files" on page 19 for details on how to select files. 5. 6. 7. 8. Use the Use the Use the Use the button to confirm your choice. and and buttons to highlight the Copy to option. buttons to toggle between CF and SD options. button to confirm your choice. The selected files will be copied to the chosen destination. 38 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.6 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to Record Video Your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder can record full screen video to either an SD card or a CF card. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 NOTICE When you record a movie, a folder called movie is created on your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder. Recorded movies are automatically stored in this folder. If files other than recorded movies are put in this folder, they will not be accessible. 1. Connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to your TV and/or stereo and enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, "Accessing the On Screen Interface" on page 17. You will also need to connect a video input to your Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder using the AV IN socket. This could be a video camera, VCR or DVD player. See Section 2.1, "Making Connections" on page 5 for details on how to do this. From the Player Menu, use the and buttons to highlight button to confirm your the Video Record option and use the selection. 2. 3. The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder will check memory availability before recording. If there is insufficient memory available, a "Device full" message will be displayed in the bottom left corner. 39 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recording From Video Camera or VCR. You can view the video input before starting to record. Video Record Monitor 4. 5. 6. Adjust the volume using the and buttons before recording. Use the button on the remote control to begin recording. The red icon appears on the top right corner of TV. Use the or buttons to stop recording. The red icon disappears automatically. 3.6.1 Video Record Setup The Video Record Setup menu allows you to set the quality of your recorded video and the Auto Record duration. 40 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Video Record Setup Menu. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the Video Record Setup menu using the remote control from the Video Recorder. Use the Use the Use the Use the and and button on the buttons to highlight the required option. buttons to toggle options for each selection. button to confirm your setup choice. button to return to the directory view. 3.6.2 Quality The Economic quality setting will use the least amount of memory but the quality of the recording will be low. The Fine setting will use more memory but provide a better quality recording. The Superfine setting provides the best quality video but uses up a lot of memory. The Normal setting provides a balance between quality and memory usage that will be adequate most of the time. 41 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Recording times Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Card Size 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the Duration, Superfine Quality (1536 bit rate) 5 min 41 sec 11 min 22 sec 22 min 44 sec 45 min 32 sec 90 min 56 sec Duration, fine quality (1152 bit rate) 7 min 35 sec 15 min 10 sec 30 min 20 sec 59 min 36 sec 121 min 20 sec Duration, normal quality (576 bit rate) 15 min 10 sec 30 min 20 sec 60 min 40 sec 118 min 32 sec 242 min 40 sec Duration, economic quality (384 bit rate) 22 min 45 sec 45 min 30 sec 91 min 177 min 48s 364 min and buttons to highlight the Quality option. Use the and buttons to toggle between Normal, Economic, Superfine and Fine options. Use the Press the button to confirm your choice. button to return to the Player menu. 3.6.3 Auto Record The Auto record function allows you to set the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record unattended for a preset length of time. 1. 2. 3. Use the and buttons to highlight the Auto Record option. buttons to toggle between OFF, 30 min, 1 hr, Use the and 2 hr, or 4hr. Use the button to confirm your choice. When recording starts, the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder will record for the preset length of time, or until it is stopped manually if the Auto Record setting is set to OFF. 42 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.6.4 Resolution The Resolution function allows you to set two different screen sizes. 1. 2. Use the and buttons to highlight the Resolution option. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Use the and buttons to toggle between SIF (352 X 240) (Standard Input Format) and QCIF (176 X 144) (Quarter Common Intermediate Format). Use the button to confirm your choice. 3. 43 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 3.7 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to record TV programs using TV itself 1. Connect the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder to a television for recording TV programs as described in Section 2.1.3, "Connecting to a Television for Recording using TV itself" on page 7. Enter the Player menu as described in Section 3.1, "Accessing the On Screen Interface" on page 17. Use TV remote control to set "TV/VIDEO" options of TV to TV mode. The TV screen will switch the player menu to the broadcast TV program. Then, select a TV channel program you'd like to record. Use TV remote control to set the "TV/VIDEO" options of TV to VIDEO mode. The TV screen will switch the broadcast TV program back to player menu again. From the Player Menu, use the and buttons to highlight the Video Record option and use the button to confirm your selection. The TV screen can't be displayed normally as shown in below two figures depending on different record resolution setting. Using the Neuros MPEG-4 2. 3. 4. 5. SIF Mode 44 Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder Using the Neuros MPEG-4 QSIF Mode 6. 7. 8. Adjust the volume using the and buttons before recording. Use the button on the remote control to begin recording. The red icon appears on the top right corner of TV. Use TV remote control to set the "TV/VIDEO" options of TV to TV mode, so that you can enjoy the broadcast TV program and record it simultaneously. To stop recording, go back to video mode of TV by following step 4 in above. Then, use the or buttons to stop recording and the RED icon disappers automatically. 9. 45