Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR User manual

User Guide
Evolution - Ideas to Solutions for a Digital World
Advanced High-Denition Personal Video Recorder
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© 2009 Evolution Digital, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Information to the user
NOTE:
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 reason-
able 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 :
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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Read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future refer-
ence to optimizeyour view-
ing pleasure. The Evolution
Advanced HD PVR is full of
features to expand your HDTV
capabilities. Enjoy awall
mounted install with your
flatscreen or the standard
tabletop install.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR
Advanced High-Denition Personal Video Recorder (PVR).The
Evolution DMS-2042-HD-PVR will allow you to enjoy viewing
HDTVwith easy-to-use on-screen menus and navigation. The
PVR functionality makes sure you never miss your favorite
shows with record, pause and rewind functionality.
This User Guide includes the following sections to get you
started using Evolution’sAdvanced HD PVR:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOURREMOTECONTROL4
QUICK TIPS 6
PROGRAM GUIDE 12
PARENTAL CONTROL13
FAVORITES 14
ADDITIONAL CHANNEL EDITING FEATURES 15
PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER 16
SYSTEM SETTINGS 20
CABLE CONNECTIONS 22
GETTING TO KNOW YOURHD PVR 25
FAQs28
GLOSSARY OFTERMS 30
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Read this manual carefully
before using the product.
Use onlyas instructed. The
cautions described contain
important information about
safety, and are categorized
into: Danger,Warning and
Notice.The company will
not takeany responsibility for
accidents or damage result-
ing from careless handling by
the user.
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Danger
If the user mishandles the product, there is arisk of loss of life
or critical injury.
tConnect the power cord onlyto A/C outlets as specied by
the user manual or product specication. If the power cord
is connected to anon-specied A/C outlet, it couldresultin
re or electric shock.
tThe product must not be exposed to water or liquid of any
sort, or be exposed to drips or splashes. It couldresultin re
or electric shock.
tDo not place heavy objects, including the product itself, on
top of the power cord. If it is damaged, it couldresultin re
or electric shock.
tDo not place metal objects on top of the apparatus. If metal
objects fall into the apparatus, it couldresultin re or
electric shock.
tDo not repair, disassembleor modify this apparatus your
self. It might cause re or electric shock.If internal checking
or maintenance is needed, please contact your service
center or agency.
tDo not block or cover any ventilation opening. Are might
resultfrom overheating.
tTurn o and unplug the power as quicklyas possibleduring
electric storms. Failure to do so couldresultin re or electric
shock.
tRemove the antenna’spower plug from the outlet as quickly
as possibleduring electric storms. Failure to do so could
resultin re or electric shock.
tDo not drop the apparatus (for exampleby putting it in a
place where it may fall) or subject it to impact. The product
might be damaged. If it is damaged, please turn o the
power and remove the plug from the power outlet, or re or
electric shock may result.
tNever touch the power cord with wet hands. It couldresult
in an electric shock.
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Warning
If the product is mishandled, the user might receive aserious
or minor injury. Damage or loss to the user’sproperty might
also result.
tThe product must not be exposed to water or liquid. If the
apparatus is exposed to drips or splashes, it might cause a
problem that cannot be repaired.
tDo not repair, disassembleor modify this apparatus
yourself. It might be seriouslydamaged, possiblybeyond
repair.
tTurn o the power and unplug the power cord as quickly
as possibleduring electric storms. They might damage the
apparatus.
tRemove the antenna’spower plug from the outlet as quickly
as possibleduring electric storms, or the apparatus might be
damaged.
Notice
If the product is mishandled, it might cause minor damage.
tIf the apparatus becomes marked, clean it gentlywith asoft
cloth or towel.Never use chemical solvents such as
benzene, thinner, acetone or other solvents. The surface of
the apparatus might become discolored and the paint
might peel.
tDo not place or keep the apparatus in the following
situations. Doing so might cause problems.
-where it is too hot or cold.
-where there is high humidity.
-where there are excessive temperatures, for examplein
front of airconditioners or heating vents.
-where there is dust or soot.
-in conned areas where the heat cannot be released.
-where it is exposed to direct sunlight.
tTurn the apparatus o or unplug the power cord if it is
to remain unused for along period of time.
tDo not place heavy objects on top of this apparatus. It
might cause malfunction or damage.
tIf the apparatus is so seriouslydamaged that it cannot be
repaired, or has stopped working altogether, dispose of it
properlyin accordance with the local laws or regulations in
your area.
The DMS-2042-HD-PVR is
provided with aDC 14VIN
AC Power Supply. It has been
designed to meet the require-
ments of the DMS-2042-HD-
PVR. Noother power supply
shouldbe used with this set-
top box unless provided by
your cableprovider.
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1.Press and holdOK + MENU
buttons for 3 seconds until
red LED button on remote
turns on.
2. Enter 3 digit code using
number pad.*
3.Press OK.Remote LED
blinksindicating code
accepted.
Note: If the code is not ac-
cepted return to step 2and
enter the next 3 digit code
listed for the TV.
*Refer to separate Code Sheet
supplied with the remote control.
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Chapter 3 - Getting to Know Your Remote Control
Power
Turn on or o the HD Set-Top Box
TV Standby
Turn your TV on or off
C.C.
Closed Captioning
TV/STB
Press to switch between TV and Set-Top Box mode
P-Rate
To set or view Parental Rating Locks
TV/Radio
Toggle between TV & Audio channels
Note:Audio channels may not be available in all areas
Guide
Press to enter or exit the electronic program guide
Arrows
Navigation through various menus and screens
Menu
Enter or exit the main menu
Red Button
Multifunction Key
Green “Sort” Button
To sort the channel listings
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Jump back and
replay ascene.
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Jump forward and
skip commercials.
Record Pause Stop
Rewind Play
Fast-
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Chapter 3 - Getting to Know Your Remote Control
t When inserting batteries,
makesure that the polarity
(+/-) is correct.
t The Red LED on the top
right of the remote is avisual
Indicator that conrms the re-
mote has power when abut-
ton is pressed.
t Your remote may vary
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here. However, basic functions
shouldremain the same.
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LED Indicator
TV Input
This selects available inputs
Audio
Press to select the sound mode (Mono, Left, Right, Stereo)
Last
Return to the previous channel or screen
Sleep
Select a time interval (10 Min., 30 Min. etc.) for automatic shut off
Mute
To turn sound on/off
OK
Press to quickly view the Channel Listing by channel number.To confirm your choice of
channel selection through the guide or direct entry.
Exit
Press at any time to return to watching TV
Blue Button
Multifunction Keys
• Info Button -View the description of the current or highlighted Program while
watching TV, if available.
• Scroll while in Program Guide
• Rename Favorite List while editing Channel List.
Yellow Button
Multifunction Keys
Rename Channels while browsing Channel Listings
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Use the arrow keys to
navigate through the menu,
program guide and channel
listings.
Press to select
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Press the MENU button on your remote to access all your favorite digital cablefeatures.
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tPress the OK button to view aquick list of channelsin numerical
order with the ability to sort the channel line-up.
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EDIT CHANNEL LIST
Create Favorites, Parental Lock,
Skip and Delete channels
SYSTEM SETTINGS
Language, AV Settings (HDTV),
On-screen display (OSD) and more.
INSTALLATION
For authorized technicians only.
CA SYSTEM
For authorized technicians only.
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Press TV/Standby to turn
on your TV.
Press Power to turn
on the HD Set-Top Box.
PROGRAM GUIDE
View current program listings
PVR
Personal Video Recorder
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You can also use the info bar
to browse what’son other
channelswithout missing any
of your current program.
tArrow to view
dierent channels.
tArrow to see what
programs are on next.
tPress OK to select anew
browsed programs.
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tPress the INFO button to view on-screen program information.
tThe Info bar will display the channel,title, rating, brief
description and aprogress bar, if available.
tPress the INFO button asecond time to view the full program
description.
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tPress the GUIDE button to view the current program listings.
tUse your arrow buttons to navigate throughout the Guide.
tSelect the highlighted program of your choice by pressing OK.
The selected program will display in the viewing box within the
program guide.
tPress EXIT to watch the selected TVprogram.
INFO
GUIDE
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Makesure to confirm the
Parental Control option is
enabled:
tPress the MENU button on
your remote. Select System
Settings, Enter your PIN
code (default0000)*.
tLock Control:Press OK,
Select Channel Lock “ON”
and press OK.
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Torestrict viewing based on the TVProgram Rating
tPress the P-RATEbutton on your remote.
tEnter the PIN code (default0000)*.
tChoose the minimum parental rating you wouldlikeviewing restrictions
on. For instance, if you choose TV-14,that rating and anything above will
be locked. Parental Rating Lock will takeeect immediately.
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Tolock individual channels
tPress the MENU button, select the Edit Channel List icon.
tEnter your PIN code (default0000)*.
tSelect LOCK.
tArrow to the right to identify which channel you wouldliketo lock
select OK to add that channel to the lock list.
tPress EXIT and conrm your settings.
MENU
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Whilesetting up your
Favorite List,
tPress the BLUEbutton
tKeyboard displays,
arrows to navigate
and OK to select
tPress the RED Save
button.
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tPress MENU button.
tSelect the Edit Channel List icon on the main menu.
tEnter the PIN code (default0000)*.
tScroll to favorites, select OK to expand the list of customizablefavorites.
tSelect afavorite list.
tArrow to the right and individuallyadd channelsby pressing OK.
tPress EXIT and Save your new favorite list.
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tPress the Green SORT button.
tUse Arrow buttons to highlight favorites.
tArrow to the right to select the Favorite list.
tPress OK.
tThe selected Favorite channel list will display.
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CHECK YOURPROGRESS
tPress the PROGRESS BAR
button on your remote.
tThe progress bar displays
the current play status, the
total recorded time and
elapsed time.
tThe hour and minute of
the total duration (top) and
cursor duration (bottom)
will display on the right.
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TimeShift Functionality
tPress the PAUSEbutton on your remote to pause live TV.
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least 5seconds before the pause functionality will start to work.
tLive TVwill pause for approximately30minutes before resuming live TV.
tPress PLAY at any time to resume. Press the Progress Bar button to view
the progress bar at the bottom of the screen.
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You can rewind live TVon the channel you are currentlywatching
tPress the REWINDbutton on your remote to rewind live TV.
tThe rewind function onlyapplies to the current channel you are viewing.
You must be on the channel for at least 5seconds for the rewind
functionality to start to work.You will onlybe ableto rewind for the
time you have been on the channel.
Please note: Whileyou are in rewind mode, if you switch to another channel,then
switch back to the program you have rewinded, the former channel will not save your
rewind location but rather return to live TV. Werecommend pressing the Record
button if you wouldliketo re-access this program later.
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tPress the RECORD button.
tAnotice will appear on the top right side of your screen to indicate
the recording has started, this includes the recording time remaining.
tPress the RECORD button asecond time to edit the settings.
Whilein the Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
tScroll to the channel,date and time of the program you wouldliketo record.
tPress the RECORD button, ared icon will appear on the program title.
tPress the RECORD button asecond time to edit the settings.
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tPress the RECORDED LIST button to view alist of recorded programs.
tScroll to the recorded program of your choice and press OK.
Note:
tThe Movie Clip image will display for programs not yet watched, recorded
programs that have been view will display ascreen shot of the program.
tChoose to #FHJO from the start of the program or Continue the program
from where it was last stopped watching.
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ToSTOP arecording
tPress the stop button at any
time whilerecording.
tThe stop list will display.
tPress the up/down buttons
to select the program you
wouldliketo stop recording,
press OK to select.
tPress the STOP button
to conrm the end of
recording.
Quick Tip
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Select aprogram by pressing the OK button
on your remote.
tThe selected program will display in the “Viewing
Window”.
tThe Program Information will display the program
title, time, rating, and abrief description.
tPress EXIT to watch the selected program.
View Future Dates
tPress the RED date button on your remote to view
program listings for future dates.
tHighlight the date you wouldliketo view.
tPress the RED button on your remote asecond
time to return to today’sdate or press EXIT to
return to watching TV.
Time
Scroll to the right to view future program information.
Channel
Use the arrow buttons to navigate the program guide
by channels.
Premium or Pay Per View
channelsmay have a“$” sign
next to the channel and may
not be availablefor viewing
without upgrading your ser-
vice. Please contact your Ser-
vice Provider to discuss your
premium channel options.
Not all guide information may
be availableat all times.
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The channel list displayed
is the currentlysorted list
(i.e. favorites)
Viewing Window
displays currently
selected program
Scheduled
Program Listings
Program
Information
Scroll Program Information
Press the BLUEbutton on your remote to scroll and view the complete
program description of the selected program.
View Additional Channel Lists and Sort Guide
Press the GREEN button to sort the program guide alphabetically
(A-Z or Z-A),with favorite lists, locked channelsor numerically.
Record Programs listed in the Program Guide
tScroll to the channel,date and time of the program you would
liketo record.
tPress the Record button on your remote, ared record icon will appear.
Available
Guide
Controls
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With Parental Controls you can restrict
your children from seeing specics
channels or shows with certain ratings.
Channel and Rating restrictions will take
eect immediately. The user will be
prompted to enter aPIN code for any
channel that has been restricted.
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Toset Parental Controlsby restricting TVProgram Rating levels
tPress the button on your remote.
tEnter the PIN code (default0000)*.
tChoose the minimum parental rating you wouldlikeviewing
restrictions on, for instance, if you choose TV-14,that rating and
anything above will be locked. Parental Rating Lock will take
eect immediately.
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Conrm the Parental Control
option is enabled
tPress the MENU button
on your remote. Select
System Settings, Enter
your PIN code.
(default0000)*
tLock Control:Press OK,
Select Channel Lock “ON”
and press OK.
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Toset Parental Controlsby restricting individual
channels, you must have the Parental Lock function
enabled; refer to the side panel to learn how to enable
your Parental Lock function.
tPress the button, select the Edit Channel List.
tEnter your PIN code (default0000)*.
tSelect LOCK.
tArrow to the right to identify which channel you
wouldliketo lock,select OK to add the channel
to the lock list.
tPress EXIT and conrm your settings.
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1.Press MENU button.
2. Select Edit Channel List icon on the
Main Menu.
3.Enter the PIN code (default0000)*,if
prompted.
4.Highlight favorites, select OK to expand
favorite list to display favorite lists.
5. Select afavorite list and press the
BLUEbutton to rename.
a. Keyboard displays, use arrows to
navigate and OK to select.
b. Press the RED Save button.
6.Arrow to the right and individually
add channelsby pressing OK.
7.Press EXIT and OK to save your new
favorite list.
tPress the Green SORT
button.
tUse Arrow buttons to
highlight favorites.
tArrow to the right to
select the Favorite list of
your choice.
tPress OK.
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Chapter 7 - Favorites
Select
Edit Channel List
icon
Expand
Favorites
Main Menu Press OK
to select
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Closed Captioning.
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captioning language.
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Captioning settings.
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will need to contact your cableprovider.
tTodelete specicchannels, press the MENU button, select the Edit Channel
List icon.
tEnter your PIN code (default0000)* if prompted.
tHighlight and select DELETE, Arrow to the right and individuallyselect
channelsto delete by pressing OK.
tPress EXIT and it will prompt you to save your selection.
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Channel skipping onlyapplies if you are currentlyviewing all channels.
The skipped channel will not appear whilebrowsing Channel Listing or
viewing the Program Guide.
tToskip specicchannels, press the MENU button, select Edit Channel List.
tEnter your PIN code (default0000)*,if prompted.
tHighlight and select SKIP,Arrow to the right to identify which channel you
wouldliketo skip, select OK.
tPress EXIT and it will prompt you to save your selection.
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Press Record within the
program guide or while
watching TVto start record-
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tWhilein the Program Guide scroll to the channel,date and time of the program
you wouldliketo record.
tPress the RECORD button, ared icon will appear on the program title.
tPress the RECORD button asecond time to edit the settings.
tScroll to the right to select the Reservation mode: Once, Dailyor Weekly.
tPress the Green RESERVE button to set the reservation.
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tPress the MENU button on your remote, select the PVR icon.
tScroll to 3FTFSWBUJPOand press OK.
tYour program Reservation list will display including the channel,date, time,
duration and frequency.
= DailyRecording
= WeeklyRecording
Toadjust any of your reserved recordings, press the Yellow Edit button. This will
allow you to update the duration, frequency, etc.
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Evolution’s DMS-2042-HD-PVR allows
you to record on the spot or set fu-
ture Reservations for programs you’d
like to record. The PVR will record up
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17
Chapter 9 - Personal Video Recorder
Press the Recorded List
button to view available
recorded programs for your
viewing pleasure.
To%FMFUF arecorded pro-
gram from the Recorded
List, press the Yellow Edit
button. Scroll to Delete and
press OK.
CAUTION:Once you press
OK,the program will be per-
manentlydeleted.
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Set up Directories to easilynavigate through your recorded
programs. Create personal folders for favorite recordings
(i.e. Sitcoms, Movies, Kids programs, etc.).
tWhilein the 3FDPSEFE-JTU screen, press the Yellow EDIT
button to create a“New Folder”.
tPress the Yellow EDIT button a2nd time to rename.
tType the name of your choice using the arrow buttons.
Press OK to select the letters and symbols.
tPress the RED button to Save your new directory title.
Helpful Tips: Whilerenaming, use the Green Delete button
to backspace. Select any blank square to add aspace.
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CategorizeYour Recordings into Folders.
tPress the button on your remote. Once folders
are created, highlight arecorded program you would
liketo move.
tPress the Yellow EDIT button, use the arrow buttons
to scroll to “MOVE”,press OK to select.
tSelect the directories from the list by scrolling
up/down, press OK on the directory of your choice.
Note: The recorded list will bring up the last directory
(folder) viewed. If you are in asubdirectory (i.e. AV:/
Movies/Dad’s) press the OK button to change directo-
ries. You must be on the top folder icon to return back
to the main directory screen.
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The image in the bottom left
of the screen
will display how much space
is left on your HDD (Hard
drive for storage)in percentage.
Quick Tip
18
Press the button to jump backand replay a scene.
To change the Instant Replay from 30 seconds, press MENU, PVR, PVR
Settings, Press OK, scroll to Instant Replay, press OK and scroll to select
the preferred time settings: 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 30 seconds, etc.
Press the button to jump forward and skip
commercials.
To change the Commercial Skip default time from 30 seconds, press
MENU, PVR, PVR Settings, Press OK, scroll to Commercial Skip, Press OK
and scroll to select the preferred time settings.
Press the button on your remote while watching a
recorded program to display the progress bar.
Progress bar displays the current play status, the total
recorded time and elapsed time (Hour:Minute).
Each time your press the or button,
the speed increases (x2, x4, x8, x16, x32, etc.).
Press the play button at the desired spot to play.
Chapter 9 - Personal Video Recorder
Press the button on the currently playing screen.
The progress bar will appear at the bottom.
Press and hold the / button to move the location icon to
a time point and release the / to play the program from
Press the button while watching a recorded program,
and press the or button to play back/forward
in slow motion.
Each time you press the button, the program plays at 2x,
4x, 8x, 16x or 32x speed.
Press PLAYto resume at the normal speed.
Use BOOKMARKS to search positions quickly and conveniently
Press the button on the currently playing screen.
Press the RED button at a certain position to set a
bookmark
Press the GREENbutton to display the bookmarklist and
press the / buttons to select the location you want
to view.
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