PhDsolutions PHD-VRX2 User manual

©Copyright 2013, PrimeDTV Technologies, Inc.
Full HD 1080p Dual Tuner Digital
HDTV Recorder, Receiver and
Media Center Box
QUICK START GUIDE
MODEL : PHD-VRX2

Front View
Menu: Display On-screen (OSD) Main Menu.
CH+: Move TV channel number up.
CH-: Move TV channel number down.
V+: Increase audio volume.
V-: Reduce audio volume.
: Switch unit in Standby or Operation mode.
: Green light is in Operation mode. : Red light is in Recording Mode.
No lights are in Standby mode.
Back View
(1) Two Tuners (RF1, RF2): RF1 (Tuner 1), an ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuner to receive digital
and analog channels. RF2 (Tuner 2), an ATSC/QAM tuner to receive only digital
channels. Note: PHD-VRX2 can only record or timeshift on digital channels only, not on
analog channels.
(2) Two USB ports (USB1, USB2): Use any USB ports to connect external USB storage
devices. To record, connect external USB Hard Drive (HDD) or USB Flash stick with
either ext2 or NTFS format. PHD-VRX2 will record TV shows on the first USB device
plugged in (assigned as “usba”). To Playback, connect any USB storage devices
with either ext2, NTFS or FAT32 format. PHD-VRX2 will act as media player to play
video, music and picture files.
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Note: PHD-VRX2 has built-in USB utility menu to test USB speed and partition USB to ext2
format.
(3) VGA (RGB) w/ Audio inputs: Accept video and audio inputs from PC VGA port.
(4) HDMI input: Accept HDMI input from the external devices like Blu-ray player and
etc.
(5) Composite Video and Audio input: Accept composite video (480i) and stereo
audio inputs from the external devices.
(6) Component video input: Accept component (Y-Pb-Pr) video (720p/1080i) input
from the external devices.
(7) 10/100 Ethernet Port: Connect to the external network. Connect NTP (Network
Time Protocol) server to synchronize the time for accuracy. On-line video
streaming capable.
(8) Composite Video and Audio output: Composite video (480i) and audio output to
analog TV or monitor. This video is outputting simultaneously with HDMI output.
Note: This output is providing composite video and audio only, no graphic on-screen menu
on this output.
(9) HDMI output: HDMI output (720p / 1080p). It is outputting simultaneously with
composite video output.
(10) Optical Digital Audio output: Connect to digital (optical) audio equipment.
Supporting 5.1 surround sound.
CONTENT
(1) PHD-VRX2 unit.
(2) Remote Control 3) HDMI Cable (4) AAA Batteries (5) Operation Guide
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Remote Control
POWER
Turn PHD-VRX2 on and off
V.MODE
Toggle Display resolution (720p/1080p)
SLEEP
Select preset timer for auto shut off
FREEZE
Pause video
AUDIO
Sound mode change (Stereo, Mono,
SAP)
NUMBERS
Press to enter numbers or channel
numbers
MENU
Display On-Screen-Display (OSD) menu
EXIT
Terminate menu or OSD
CH+/CH-
Choose the nest and previous channel
Media Player or Action Keys
To play video/audio programs for
recorded TV show, timeshift, media
player, video streaming
Short-cut Keys
4-color keys correspond to different
features and quick access.
In TV mode, press RED key to enable
timeshift function, which can pause live
TV program as well as instantly rewind,
fast forward, slow motion on live TV
program
INPUT
Press to bring up input selection
ASPECT
Screen size change
CC
Turn on and off close caption
PIP
future option
TV
Instant jump to TV input and watch TV
BACK
bring the current menu or function to the
previous state or move to the previous
channel
QUICK
Show full screen Electronics Program
Guide with schedule program recording
capability
Navigation & OK
Direction keys to navigate menu
GUIDE
Show Electronics Program Guide or
current input info
VOL+/VOL-
Increase or decrease the volume
PICTURE
Select preset video picture settings
MUTE
Temporarily turn off the sound
INFO
Show current input status. In TV Mode,
show channel status and quick program
guide
BACK
FAV
Add or delete favorite channels
ON-LINE Keys
On-line video streaming access
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Connections and Setup
Connecting Antenna or Cable Signal Source al
1. Connect an outdoor or indoor antenna directly to either Tuner 1 or Tuner 2 jack
with a coaxial cable. This is to receive over-the-air digital TV signals from TV
broadcasters.
2. Connect Cable signal source using a coaxial RF cable to either Tuner 1 or Tuner 2
jack.
Connecting External USB Storage Devices al
1. To record TV shows, plug USB 2.0 support Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Flash stick with
the size up to 2TB. PHD-VRX2 will record TV shows on the first USB device plugged
in no matter which USB port.
2. To playback TV, Movie, Music and Photo files, connect USB device to any one of
USB ports.
3. To upload firmware, Plug USB flash stick in and follow the firmware upgrade
guideline.
Connecting VGA/PC Inputal
PHD-VRX has one VGA input port, which can be connected to PC or external devices
with RGB, H/V sync signals and audio.
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Connecting HDMI Input al
PHD-VRX2 has one HDMI input port. It can be connected to different HDMI devices
such like Blu-Ray player, DVD player, PS3, HD cable or satellite boxes.
Connecting Component (YPbPr)al
PHD-VRX2 has one Component (Y-Pb-Pr) video input and audio (R/L) input, which can
be connected to external HD devices with YPbPr output.
Connecting Composite Video Inputal
PHD-VRX2 has one Composite video (CVBS) input port with associated audio (R/L)
input, which can be connected to any 480i/ Analog video external devices such like
VCR, DVD players.
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Connecting Networkal
1. Connect PHD-VRX2 Ethernet port to wired network from DSL, Cable modem or
home network router. The network connection will prompt the unit to sync with
NTP (Network Time Protocol) for precise timing reference as well as on-line video
streaming and home network video server connection.
2. Connect to a wireless network by using USB WiFi adapter (optional).
Connecting HDMI, Composite Video and Audio Outputsal
1. For high quality video viewing, connect HDMI output to your HD TVs or HD
Projectors. PHD-VRX2 has capacity to scale and enhance all input video/audio
signals up to 1080p resolution. Output resolution can be adjusted among
720p/1080p by using remote key V.MODE.
2. PHD-VRX2 composite video and audio outputs connect to conventional analog TV
for viewing and monitoring. There is no on-screen menu available in this output
and composite video/audio will be simultaneously outputting with HDMI.
3. To receive highest quality audio sound, connect optical digital audio output port to
your Home Theater A/V receiver.
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Powering Up and Initial Setup
After connecting PHD-VRX2 with proper input/output sources, you need to power up
unit and run initial setup including automatically scanning available channels. This
initial setup is only required once during the first time turning on the unit.
1. Plug the Power cord from back of the unit into AC outlet.
2. The clock will light up “12:00A” on the unit front panel LED display to indicate it is
in standby mode. Press either remote POWER key or front panel button to turn
on the unit.
3. Boot up time usually takes about 30 seconds and the front panel will display
“BOOT”. There will be NO video on TV screen during boot up time. After boot up is
complete, the front panel shows “no ch” and a green light.
4. Follow on-screen initial set up menus to complete the procedures.
Color Shortcut Keys
: In normal operation, press this key to enable Timeshift function. In other
menus, this key may act as delete function.
: In normal operation, press this key to bring up Upcoming Recording Schedule
List screen so user can take a quick glance of the recording schedules.
: In normal operation, press this key to bring up Manual Timer Recording screen
to allow user manually set recording date, time and other information. In
Upcoming Recording Schedule screen, press this key to show the latest three
recording programs.
: In normal operation, press this to bring up “Recordings” playback screen so
user can select pre-recored shows to play and watch.
Please also refer to complete PHD-VRX2 User Manual from
http://www.epvision.com/HDTVSTB/phdvrx2main.htm for more detailed information.
DOC# VRX2-v1.11
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