A-Star DVR-2100 User manual

DVR-2100
DVD RECORDER
DVD + ReWritable
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories."Dolby",
"Pro Logic"and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.Confidential Unpublished Works. 1992-1997
Dolby Laboratories,Inc.all rights reserved.
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DVD + ReWritable

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TechnicalSpecifications
Audio Specifications
Technical Specifications
Output
Input
Audio level:1.0~2.0 Vrms (10k ohm load)
Frequency response: 4Hz~44KHz (2dB)
S /N ratio 90dB
Audio distortion+noise -65dB(1KHz)
Audio Level 2.0 Vrms (10k ohm Load)
General specifications
Power supply
AC 90V~240V 50~60Hz
Power consumption: 35W
Standby power consumption: 3W
Size: 430mmX48mmX308mm
Weight
Net: 4.0kg
Gross: 4.5kg
Working humidity Relative humidity: 15~75%(without water condensate)
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Safety Instructions
Danger Symbol
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of dangerous voltage in the unit
Warning Symbol
The exclamatory point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operation and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the manual accompanying
the unit.
WARNING
To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never attempt to open the cabinet,
dangerous high voltages are presented in the unit. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel when necessary.
Do not put the unit: near strong magnetic field, somewhere exposed to direct sun or near heat radiation
equipment (such as a heater), at top of other heat radiation objects, in a place with bad ventilation and much
dirt, somewhere subject to vibration and instability, somewhere exposed to moisture or rain. The unit shall be
installed in a smooth and dry place with good ventilation.
When the unit is moved from a cold place to a warm one, the laser head might get dewed and the unit might
not work normally. In this case, keep the power on for an hour or two (with no disk loaded) before playing
normally.
Clean the surface of the unit with some neutral detergent. Do not use organic impregnant such as alcohol and
gasoline. Never polish the unit with sand paper.
If the unit has not been used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Note: do not
pull by the power cord.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit to avoid the influence on normal playing.
Caution
Maintenance Notice
The unit employs a laser system. To prevent direct exposure to the laser radiation, do not attempt to open the
cabinet. Visible laser may radiate when the cabinet is opened or the interlocks are defeated. Do not stare into
the laser beams.
To ensure the proper use of the unit, read this manual carefully.
Keep this manual properly for future reference. If the unit requires servicing, contact the seller or our service
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
Supported disc
formats DVD,DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW,SVCD, VCD,CD-DA, MP3, JPEG
Supported recordable
disc formats DVD+R DVD+RW
Recording format DVD MPEG-II
Recording quality SP(Standard Play), SLP(Standard Long Play), EP(Extend Play),
HQ(Perfect Quality)
Input
Composite Video Input
S-Video Input (Y+C)
DV Input(1394)
RF Input
Analog AudioInput
Output
Composite Video Output
S-Video Output(Y+C)
Component Video Output
Analog 5.1-Channel Audio Output
Digital Audio Coaxial Output
Digital Audio Optical Output
Input RF Features System: PAL SECAM
Impedance: 75 imbalance coaxial cable
Video
Features
Output
Input
Composite Video
System: NTSC/PAL
Video Level: 1.00.2Vp-p 75
S-Video
Y OutputLevel: 1.0 Vp-p 75
C Output Level: 0.3 Vp-p 75
Video Horizontal resolution: 500 lines
Y S/N65dB
Composite Video
System: NTSC/PAL
Video Level: 1.00.2Vp-p 75
S-Video
Y InputLevel: 1.0 Vp-p 75
C Input Level: 0.3 Vp-p 75
Table of Contents
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Basic Information
Features the machine
Terms
Front and Rear Panels
Remote Control
Installation and Use of Remote Control
System Connections
Connected to a TV
Connected to an ordinary stereo system
Connected to an device with digital decoder
System connection for recording external signals
Monitoring Mode
Introduction
Selection of monitor signals
Navigation Mode
Recording Mode
Introduction
Entering the Recording Mode and menu description
General Steps
Manual Recording
Start Recording
Recording Process Control
One Touch Record (OTR)
DV Controlled Recording
Timer Record
Chapter Editing
Introduction
Enter the Chapter Editing mode
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Menu Description
Operation Steps
Select the title to be edited
Split title
Chapter Marker
Hide/Unhide title
Index Picture
Play
Exit the Chapter Editing
Disc Operations
Introduction
Enter the Disc Operation mode
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Before contacting service personnel, please check possible causes according to the following instructions.
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
No Power
1.Power supply notconnected;
2.Bad contact betweenthe power plug
and the receptacle;
3. The power of thereceptacle is off.
1. Connect tothe power supply.
2. Plug againor replace areceptacle.
3. Switch onthe receptacle.
No sound
1.Incorrect signal connection;
2.The disc isdeformed or getdirty;
3. The system is inthe mute status.
1. Connect thesignals properly.
2. Clean orfix the disc.
3. Press the Mute button again.
No picture 1. Incorrect signalconnection;
2. Incorrect TV status.
3.TV system out mode isProgressive.
But your TV system is Interlace mode.
1. Connect thesignals properly.
2. Adjustthe TV/AV status.
3.Press PS/IS change to Interlace.
No color
1. Wrongselection ofTV system;
2. Improper coloradjustment;
3. Incorrect videooutput settings
1. Set up the system by pressing the System
button of the remote controller.
2. Readjust the color.
3. Check if the video output settings are correct.
Disc cannot
be played
1. No discin the drive;
2. Disc placedwrongly;
3. Moisture hascondensed in theunit;
4. Not ina playing status;
5. Wrongdisk format;
6. Disc isdirty.
1. Insert adisc;
2. Put thedisc on thedisc tray properly
with the labelside up.
3. Leave theunit on forabout an hour
(without disc) andbefore using itagain.
4. Press the Play button to switchto
Playing status.
5. Replace itwith a supporteddisc.
6. Clean thedisc with asoft cloth fromthe
centre to theedge.
Remote controller
malfunction
1. The remote controller is not directed at the
censor;
2. The receiving distance is more than 8 meters;
3. Low voltage of the RC batteries;
4. There is an obstacle between the unit and RC.
1. Direct theremote controller atthe
censor.
2. Reduce thereceiving distance.
3. Replace allthe batteries.
4. Remove theobstacle.
Sudden malfunction
1. Bad discquality;
2. Press otherbuttons by mistake;
3. Static fromthe outside.
1. Wait for 5~10 seconds and theplaying
will be restored.
2. Operate again.
3. Shut off the unitfor 1-2 minutesand
open it again.
Picture dividing 1. The selected system isincompatible
with the disc; 1. Set upthe correct system.
External signals
cannot be recorded
1. Incorrect systemconnection;
2. No discor non-recordable disc;
3. The disc has beenfinished;
4. There is no freespace in the disc.
1. Connect properly.
2. Insert arecordable disc.
3. Replace adisc.
4. Replace adisc.
No monitoring signal
1. Input sourcenot prepared;
2. Wrongvideo output system;
3. The actual input sourceis not
correspondence with theselected one.
1. Prepare theinput source.
2. Switch thevideo output system.
3. Select aproper input source.
Timer recording
cannot be done
1.The disc doesnot meet therequirement;
2. Wrongtime settings (System Clock or
Recording Time);
3. The inputsource doesn't work properly
at the recordingtime;
4. System powerfailure.
1. Replace itwith a new DVD+R or
DVD+RW disc.
2. Set upthe time again.
3. Ensure theinputs source work properly
at the recordingtime.
4. Set thesystem to standby status.
Recording
aborted halfway
1. There is no freespace in the disc;
2. Bad discquality. 1. Replace itwith a blank disc.
2. Replace itwith a high quality disc.
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Table of Contents
Track Selection
Track Selection play for Audio Discs
Time Selection
The Use of GOTO Button
Audio Selection
Audio Channel Selection
Subtitle Selection
Multi-angle Switch
PBC On/Off
Picture ZOOM Function
Play a USB DISC
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Erase Disc
Lock Disc
Rename Disc
Record a New Title
Overwrite Disc
Finalize Disc
Exit
Title Edit
Introduction
Enter the Title Editing mode
Play Mode
Enter the Play Mode
Menu Description
Operation
Direct Play
Enter the title before playing
Enter Menu before playing
End Play
Play Mode Control
Normal Play
Repeat Play
Program Play
Random Play
Play Process Control
Menu Control
Forward Play
Back Play
Pause/Step Play
Volume Control
Selected Play Mode
Title Selection
Chapter Selection
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Date (mm/dd/yy) 01/01/00
Time (HH: MM: SS) 14:06:11
System Setup Time
System Clock Settings
1.Enter the System Setup mode.
2.In the system setup control bar menu, use the or button to move the cursor to the CLOCK item and
press the SELECT button. OSD will display the Time Settings dialog box, as shown in the following chart.
3.Press the SELECT button to select the Date (MM/DD/YY) item and highlight the input field. Use the
number buttons to enter the date as MM/DD/YY and press the SELECT button to confirm.
4.Press the and SELECT buttons to select the Time (HH: MM: SS) item and highlight the input field.
Use the number buttons to enter the time as HH: MM: SS and press the SELECT button to confirm
5.Press the Return button to return to the upper level menu and setup other items. Or, press the Setup
button to finish the settings and exit.
* The correct setup of system clock is the prerequisite for timer recording.
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System Setup Time
Date (MM/DD/YY) 01/01/00
Time (HH: MM: SS) 14:06:11
Standby
1.In the normal working status, press the red button STANDBY/ON of the remote controller to enter
the Standby status.
In the Standby status, the VFD will display current time as a clock. For the clock adjustment, please see
System Setup: System Clock Settings
In the Standby status, the red Standby LED on the front panel is ON.
To prevent damage, the operation is disabled when the unit is writing or erasing a disc.
2.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the remote controller again, the system will
resume working.
In the normal status, the red Standby LED is OFF.
Other Operations
System Setup
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Table of Contents
System Setup
Operation Interface and General Steps
GENERAL Settings
Screen Save
Progressive/Interlase
Video Output Format
Restore Factory Settings
PLAYBACK Settings
TV aspect ratio resttings
Rating level
Digital Audio Output
Analog Audio Output
RECORD Settings
Automatic Chapter Marker
Recording Quality
LANGUAGE Settings
OSD Language
Menu Language
Subtitle Language
Audio Language
CHANNEL SCAN
SYSTEM CLOCK Settings
Other Operations
Standby
Appendix
Troubleshooting Guide
Technical Specifications
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