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. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright© 2005. All Rights Reserved. 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 sunlight. · 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 liquids on the product. · Do not place the product in regions with extreme temperatures. Routine care Wipe the product with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive powders or solvents, such as benzene or thinner. When you leave the product unused for a long time, unplug the AC adapter from the outlet. For the most up-to-date copy of the guide in English or a copy in German, French, Italian or Spanish please visit: http://www.neurostechnology.com/support Pour un exemplaire du guide d'utilisation en francais, consultez la page : http://www.neurostechnology.com/support Per ottenere una copia del manuale utente in italiano, visitare: http://www.neurostechnology.com/support Para obtener una copia de la guia del usuario en "Espanol" visite: http://www.neurostechnology.com/support Ein Exemplar der deutschen Bedienungsanleitung finden Sie auf folgender Website: http://www.neurostechnology.com/support ii Table of Contents 1 Overview Features ................................................................................................ 1 Package contents .................................................................................. 2 About the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 ................................................. 3 Front view ..................................................................................... 3 Rear view ..................................................................................... 3 About the remote control ....................................................................... 4 2 Getting started Installing the remote control battery ...................................................... 7 Connecting power ................................................................................. 8 Turning on the Recorder 2 .................................................................... 8 Inserting the Compact Flash (CF) or 1"Micro Drive Card ...................... 9 Inserting the MS Duo/Pro Duo, MMC or SD Series Card..................... 10 Connecting to a TV (viewing only)........................................................ 11 Connecting to a TV, DVD player, VCR or camcorder (recording) ....... 12 Confirming / Selecting the correct TV output........................................ 13 3 Using the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Viewing pictures .................................................................................. 15 Displaying images ...................................................................... 15 Photo Settings menu .................................................................. 16 Slideshow ............................................................................. 16 Background music ................................................................ 17 Delete Files ........................................................................... 17 Listening to music ................................................................................ 18 Playing audio .............................................................................. 18 Setting menu for Music .............................................................. 19 Repeat .................................................................................. 19 Delete Files .......................................................................... 19 Watching videos .................................................................................. 21 Playing videos ............................................................................ 21 Setting menu for Video ............................................................... 22 Repeat .................................................................................. 22 Delete Files ........................................................................... 22 Recording video .................................................................... 24 Record menu .............................................................................. 24 Resolution .................................................................................. 24 Quality ........................................................................................ 24 iii Quick setup .................................................................................24 Timer record ............................................................................... 25 Programs .............................................................................. 25 Start and Stop Times ............................................................ 25 Frequency ............................................................................. 26 Auto record ................................................................................. 26 Storage ....................................................................................... 26 Selecting the right recording resolution setting ................................... 27 Simple Record ...................................................................... 28 Setup menu ......................................................................................... 29 Date and Time ...................................................................... 29 Language .............................................................................. 29 Format Disk .......................................................................... 30 TV Output ............................................................................. 30 Factory Reset ....................................................................... 30 File browsing ....................................................................................... 31 Data management settings menu .............................................. 31 Copy ..................................................................................... 32 Delete ................................................................................... 32 Playing back recorded files ................................................................. 33 Playing back files recorded with the Recorder 2 ........................ 33 I. Sony PSP ......................................................................... 33 II. Neuros 442 Protable Media player / Recorder ................. 34 III. i-Pod Video ...................................................................... 35 IV. Nintendo Game Boy Micro .............................................. 42 V. Other Handhelds .............................................................. 43 4 Firmware Upgrade Instructions Firmware Upgrade Instructions ........................................................... 45 5 Contact US Contact Us............................................................................................ 47 6 Appendix FCC Certification ................................................................................. 49 CE Notice (European Union) ............................................................... 50 Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 51 Specifications ...................................................................................... 52 iv 1. Overview Congratulations on purchasing the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2. Now you can enjoy quality multimedia anywhere you go and record your favorite video programs from a variety of video sources. The Recorder 2 also plays back your favorite audio tracks, and displays photos and video on your TV. Refer to this user manual for detailed descriptions about the product and instructions for using it. Features The Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 allows you to: · record video from a TV, DVD, VCR or camcorder · display images (jpg, gif, and bmp formats) · play audio files (mp3 and wma formats) · play videos (ASF, AVI, MP4 formats) Package contents Package contents Recorder 2 Power Adapter Remote Control NTSC PAL AB STORAGE DISPLAY RCA Video cables (x2) User Manual Use r Ma nua l 2 About the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Refer to the following sections for information about the hardware components of the Recorder 2. About the Neuros MPEG-4 Recorder 2 Front view Recording LED (Red) CF Power LED IR CF Card Slot (Green ) Receiver Memory Stick Pro SD, MMC, Slot Rear view DC 5V AV OUT AV IN DC Power AV Out AV In 3 About the remote control About the remote control Icon Description 1. 2. 3. Turns on the power Switches between NTSC and PAL system Increases the volume Enters the setting menu (Note:settings menu options vary depending on when selected) Decreases the volume Scrolls left Mutes all sound Zooms out Start and stop recording Rewinds playback of video and audio files Switches between CF and Memory Stick/SD/MMC. Turn on and off the on screen display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 STORAGE DISPLAY NTSC PAL AB 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 4 About the remote control Icon Description NTSC PAL AB 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Returns to the top menu Repeats playback of selected audio/video file. Returns to the previous menu Scrolls up Scrolls right Confirms selection of menu item Zooms in Scrolls down Fast Forwards playback of video and audio files Plays or pauses playback of photo, video and audio Plays the next photo, video and audio files Plays the previous photo, video and audio files STORAGE DISPLAY 5 Sticker for Recording Setting Before recording for target player (TV, PDA or PSP...), user can refer to the sticker (as picture shows below) for the setting including resolution and quality. Please refer to page 21 to setup the recording format. Suggested Recording Resolutions Economic 640X480 TV Normal Fine Super fine Legend 320X240 30fps 368X208 320X240 15fps PSP --- --- iPod PDA 176X120 S/Phone 320X240 3GP 176X144 3GP Mobile Please see www.neurostechnology.com / supporteddevices.asp and the manual of your playback device for details. 2. Getting started This chapter describes the preliminary steps required to set up the Recorder 2 and how to make connections before starting to use the device. Installing the remote control battery Follow these instructions to insert the remote control battery: 1. Push in the clip at the side of the battery holder. 2. Pull battery holder out. 3. Insert the battery as shown, while noting the correct polarity. 4. Push battery holder and snap it in place. Connecting power Connecting power Connect the power adaptor to the DCin socket on the rear panel of the Recorder 2. Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet. Turning on the Recorder 2 Once the Recorder 2 is plugged in, the green power LED turns on. Press the button on the remote and the system turns on. Press the button again to turn off the Recorder 2. Note: the green light will remain on even if the Recorder 2 is turned off, as long as the unit is connected to a power outlet. 8 Inserting the Compact Flash (CF) or 1"Micro Drive Card Push the CF card or Hitachi 1" Micro Drive into the CF card slot until it is firmly in place. Inserting the Compact Flash (CF) or 1"Micro Drive Card To remove the card, grip the CF card and gently pull. Note1: The Hitachi 1"Micro Drive should be formatted using the Recorder 2 before using (See Page 22). This is to ensure that the 1" Micro Drive has been formatted in the FAT16 format and can therefore be recognized by the Recorder 2. Note2: File size is limited to 2 GB for the Hitachi 1" Micro Drive. This is an inherent limitation of the FAT16 format. If you attempt to record a file larger than 2 GB, the Recorder 2 will begin a second file once the 2 GB limit is reached. A small amount of data may be lost while the Recorder 2 is transitioning to the second file. 9 Inserting the MS Duo/Pro Duo, MMC or SD Series Card Inserting the MS Duo/Pro Duo, MMC or SD Series Card Insert the card into the card slot with the metal contacts going in first and facing up, until the card is fir ...