Teac HDR2700T User manual

User’s Manual
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Please read this warranty card.
Keep your purchase receipt to enable you to proceed quickly in the event of a Warranty Ser-
vice.
Warranty Terms & Conditions
1. TEAC warrants to the original retail purchaser only, that this product is free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal domestic use and authorises
free service during the warranty period at any TEAC Authorised Service Centre
only. TEAC warranty only applies to products purchased, used and serviced in
Australia.
2. Subject to the terms herein, this warranty effectively covers the equipment as
specified in the Warranty Periods Table below from the date of purchase.
TEAC PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD
LED/LCD TV 106 cm and above 3 Years(1st year In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
LCD Televisions 80 cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service/Pick up Available)*
Televisions – 59cm and above 1 Year (In-Home Service/ Pick up Available)*
All Televisions under 59 cm 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
Digital Set Top Boxes & Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
VCR 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
DVD & Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
DVD Recorder & PVR Module 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
Audio Systems 1 Year (No In-Home Service)
3. In Home Service/Pick up* will only be provided as part of this warranty if all the
following conditions are met;
a) The product as indicated in the Warranty Period Table.
b) The product is within the warranty period.
c) The product is located within the normal service area of the local TEAC
Authorised Service Centre.
In any other situation or circumstance, where an In Home Service/Pick up* call is
made, a service fee will be charged by the Service Provider including a travel fee if
outside normal service area.
If TEAC determines that the product is not repairable on site, TEAC can complete the
repair by taking the product to a TEAC Authorised Service Centre.
Where In-Home service/Pick up* is not available, the purchaser is required to send
the product to the nearest TEAC Authorised Service Centre for repair. In this event, a
copy of this warranty card and a copy of your receipt of purchase must be enclosed
to be a valid warranty. Such equipment or part must be sent freight prepaid to your

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nearest TEAC Authorised Service Centre. After the repair, the product will be avail-
able for collection by or return to the purchaser at purchaser’s cost. The warranty
does not cover freight or insurance. In all cases of transit damage or lost, a claim
must be filed against the carrier by the purchaser, even if shipment is arranged by
TEAC. TEAC in-home service may also be available at a fee upon request.
4. Accessories, Remote, including power adaptors, AV box, TV tuners, etc, are war-
ranted to be defect free for 1 year.
5. Replacement of spare parts under normal usage; except cabinet, front panel, knob,
removable accessories, battery, consumable, AC cord, connecting cord and other
accessories, are warranted as specified in Warranty Periods Table, and will be
repaired or replaced at the sole judgement of TEAC.
6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any cost associ-
ated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a product (be it in-home
or otherwise), including costs related to the mounting, demounting or remounting of
any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting,
transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and
do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during,
associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or
transit.
7. Normal customer maintenance as described in the owner’s manual is not covered
by this warranty (such as cleaning VCR heads etc.)
8. Service will be provided only during normal business hours and under safety con-
ditions and circumstances.
9. This warranty does not apply to equipment showing abuse, damage or that it may
have been tampered with, altered or repaired outside any TEACAuthorised Ser-
vice Centre. If so, the warranty will be void.
*Please refer to TEAC website for your nearest Authorised TEAC service centre.
10. No one is authorised to assume any liability on behalf of TEAC or impose any ob-
ligation on it, in connection with the sale of any equipment other than as stated in
this warranty and outlined above.
11. In no event will TEAC be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential dam-
ages from interrupted operations or other causes.
12. Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent purchaser if the product is sold
during the warranty period.
13. LCD dead pixel policy, please contact TEAC Customer Care Centre on 1800 656
700 for assistance.
* Extended promotional warranty may apply to certain products (for more info please
contact: [email protected]u)
In home service administration fee is applied after 1st year of warranty.

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WARRANTY PROCEDURES
Please keep this information for your own records.
Please refer to the owner’s manual to ensure that you have followed the correct installa-
tion and operating procedures.
1. Read owner’s manual carefully
2. If you require Warranty Service, please contact the TEACAuthorised Service
Centre
3. Please have your purchase receipt as your proof of purchase and the following
details completed for a valid Warranty.
Owner’s Name
Owner’s Address
Postcode
Model Name/No. Serial No.
Dealer’s Name
Dealer’s Address
Postcode
4. Please ensure that your product is packed appropriately upon return to the service
centre.
If you have any other queries regarding service or warranty please contact the TEAC
Customer Care Centre below:
[email protected]
www.teac.com.au
1800 656 700

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Thank you for purchasing HDR2700T High Definition Digital video recorder.
This manual will help you to install, use and maintain the receiver. Please read this manual
carefully before operating your unit and keep it for future reference.
Warning & Note
In this manual, pay special attention to the following marks that indicate hazardous situations.
vWarning: Alert user to the operation which could result in device damage or data loss, and
the presence of a hazardous situation which could result in serious injury.
vNote: Remind user of presence of possible problems and information of any importance to
help understand, use and maintain the installation.
Note: The information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice. The
photos and function explanations in the manual are for reference. If any discrepancy
exists, please refer to the entity.

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Safety Instruction
Read following items carefully before operating this unit.
Installation
vPlace the unit on a firm and level surface.
vThe mains socket should be near the equipment. Do not run an extension lead to the unit.
vInstall the unit in a place with:
good ventilation (leave no less than 10cm around this unit)
no heat source (burning candle, radiator, heater, fireplace, amplifier, etc)
suitable temperature
against humidity (especially bathroom, kitchen, etc)
no direct sunlight
low vibration
Maintenance
vUnplug this unit from wall outlet before changing connections between this unit and other
related equipment.
vDonot unplug or insert signal, audio and video cables when this unit is turned on.
vTo avoid the risk of lightning strike, unplug power adapter of the unit from wall outlet in
lightning storm.
vUnplug power adapter from wall outlet when the unit is not used for a long time or damaged
accidentally.
vIf the unit is moved from a cold environment to a hot environment (and vice versa), leave
the power off from 1 to 2hours.
vTo avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain, splashing and do
not place objects filled with liquid on this unit.
vDo not cover vents of this unit with newspaper, table cloth, curtain, etc.
vDonot put heavy objects on this unit.
vUnplug power adapter of this unit from wall outlet before cleaning. To reduce damage,
clean this unit with dry cloth. Do not let liquid and spray flow into this device to avoid seri-
ous damage.
vThere is dangerous voltage in product enclosure. Do not remove the cover (or back) to
avoid the risk of fire or electric shock.
Power Socket and Power Adapter
vPower socket should be available near the unit and well grounded.
vDo not insert or pull out power adapter with wet hands to avoid electric shock or fire.
vDo not use damaged power adapter. If power adapter is damaged, contact your local op-
erator for replacement to avoid risk of fire or electric shock.
vDo not excessively bend power adapter, and do not place heavy objects on it, which could
cause damage, electric shock or fire.
RCU Battery
vBatteries should be installed in accordance with the (+/-) markings on battery compartment.
vRemove batteries if RCU is not be used for a long time.
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environmental protection.
Others
vThe all-pole power switch of this receiver is on rear panel. Switch it to “I”, related equipment
will connect with power supply. Switch it to “o”, related equipment will disconnect with
power supply completely.
vOnly use accessories specified by the manufacturer, as other unsupported accessories
may cause damage to the unit.
vNever open the digital unit casing under any circumstances, otherwise the warranty will be
void.
vRefer all servicing to a qualified service technician.

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Contents
1. Before Using the unit...............................................................................................................3
1.1 Main Feature.....................................................................................................................3
1.2 Accessories.......................................................................................................................3
1.3 Front Panel .......................................................................................................................4
1.4 Remote Control Unit (RCU) .............................................................................................5
1.5 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................8
2. Setup..........................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Connecting up your unit ...................................................................................................9
2.2 Inserting batteries in RCU..............................................................................................11
2.3 Power on.........................................................................................................................12
2.4 Power on and check picture...........................................................................................12
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby ................................................................................12
3. Basic Operation......................................................................................................................13
3.1 Channel Switch...............................................................................................................13
3.2 Volume Control ...............................................................................................................13
3.3 Program Information.......................................................................................................13
3.4 Channel List....................................................................................................................14
3.5 Audio Selection...............................................................................................................14
3.6 Teletext............................................................................................................................14
3.7 Closed Caption ...............................................................................................................14
3.8Picture in Picture (PIP)...................................................................................................15
4. Electronic Program Guide (EPG).........................................................................................15
4.1 View EPG Information....................................................................................................16
4.2 Schedule Program using EPG.......................................................................................16
4.3 View Detailed Program Information ...............................................................................17
5. Personal Video Recording (PVR).........................................................................................17
5.1 Set Storage Device.........................................................................................................17
5.2 Set Recording Parameter...............................................................................................18
5.3 Quick Recording.............................................................................................................18
5.4 Schedule Recording.......................................................................................................20
5.5 Playback File ..................................................................................................................21
5.6 Edit Recorded File..........................................................................................................23
5.7 Time Shift........................................................................................................................25
5.8 Shortcut Key of PVR.......................................................................................................25
5.9 Storage Device Management.........................................................................................25
6. Multimedia...............................................................................................................................27
6.1 MP3.................................................................................................................................27
6.2 Digital Photo....................................................................................................................27
7. Channel Search......................................................................................................................27
7.1 Advance Frequency Edit ................................................................................................27
7.2 Search Type....................................................................................................................28
8. Channel Edit ...........................................................................................................................29
8.1 Set Favorite Channel......................................................................................................29
8.2 Lock Channel..................................................................................................................29
8.3 Move Channel.................................................................................................................29
8.4 Delete Channel...............................................................................................................30
9. System Setting.......................................................................................................................30

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9.1 Common Set...................................................................................................................30
9.2 Modify Password ............................................................................................................31
9.3 PG (parental) Lock..........................................................................................................31
9.4 Resume Default..............................................................................................................31
10. Software Upgrade................................................................................................................32
11. Information............................................................................................................................32
11.1 Channel Information .....................................................................................................32
11.2 System Information.......................................................................................................32
12. Appendix...............................................................................................................................33
12.1 Trouble Shooting ..........................................................................................................33
12.2 Specification..................................................................................................................34
12.3 Acronym........................................................................................................................35

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1. Before Using the unit
1.1Main Feature
ØPVR functions and twin tuner function
ØTime shift supported
ØUpgradeable up to 1TB HDD
ØRecording time: up to 100 hours (depend on HDD)
ØVariable forward play speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32，1/2, 1/4, 1/8
ØVariable reverse play speed: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8
ØDolby 5.1 supported
ØMP3 playing and photo browsing
ØTeletext and closed caption supported
ØEPG supported
ØMemory space up to 5000 channels
ØSupport automatic, manual search
ØPowerful channel edit function
ØFavorite channel group
ØPAL/ NTSC supported
ØSoftware upgrade supported
ØHDMI output: support 1080i/1080P/720p
ØYPbPr output: support 1080i/1080P/720p
ØS/P DIF audio supported
ØUSB 2.0 interface supported
1.2Accessories
Check and make sure all the following items are included in the package.
User’s manual (1) Remote control unit (1) Battery (2)

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1.3Front Panel
Name Function
1. DISPLAY Display status
2/6. VOL-/+ Decrease or increase the volume, change values for menu options
or
move cursor left/right
3/7. CH /Switch to next or previous channel, or move cursor down/up
4. USB Connect USB devices like a memory stick or an external hard disk drive.
5. OK Display channel list or confirm operation
RCA cable (1) RF male to RF female loop
c
able

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1.4Remote Control Unit (RCU)
Learning keys
1. TV POWER,,TV/AV,SET：
These keys
(except SET key) can be programmed
to learn the
corresponding TV function. After that, you can
control basic TV functions using the unit’s R
CU.
Refer to page 7
Learning Key
for more details
.
The keys of the STB
2. STB POWER: Switch the unit between opera
tion
and standby modes
. In standby mode, the unit will
still record if there is a scheduled recording. Refer
to 2.5 Active Standby and Passive Standby
for
more details.
3. AUDIO: Display audio selection window.
4. MUTE: Mute/restore sound.
5. 0-9: Number keys
are used to enter a channel
number for changing channels or to specify val
ues
for menu options.
6. TEXT (P+): Display teletext information or down
pages.
7. CC (P-): Switch on/off closed caption or up
pages.
8. LAST: Switche
s between the current channel
and the previously viewed channel.
9. INFO: Press once to display current and follow-
ing program. Press twice for detailed informa
tion on
current program.
10/14. CH: Switch to previous or next channel,
or
move cursor
up/dow
n.
11/12. VOL: Decrease or increase the volume
,
change values for menu options
or move cursor
left/right
.
13. OK: Display channel list (See 3.4 Chan
nel
List
),
or confirm operation
.
15. MENU: Display main menu.
16. EXIT: Back to previous menu or exit from op-
eration
.
17. EPG: Display Electronic Program Guide (EPG).
18. FAV: Display favorite channel list.
20. ASPECT: Display AV setting window

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22. SWAP:
Swap focus between main screen and
PIP wi
n
dow
34. PIP: Display PIP window.
The keys of PVR
19. LIST: Display recorded file list (see 5.5 Play-
back File
).
21. PVR: Display shortcut key window (see
5.8
Shortcut Key of PVR
).
23. FIRST: Skip backwards while playing back.
24. END:Skip forward while playing back.
25. SET MARK: Set bookmark on playback proc-
ess bar
.
26. PLAY MARK: Jump to next bookmark on play-
back
pro
c
ess bar
.
27. PLAY: Return to play at normal speed.
28. RECORD: Record current program or dis
play
recording information.
29. PAUSE: Pause live television or playback o
f a
recorded
file
.
30. STOP: Stop playback or recording and re
turn to
live television
.
31. REW:
Start reverse playback in fast motion.
Sub
sequent presses increase the rewind speed
(x2, x4, x8, x16, x32).
32. TIMER RECORD:
Display schedule window
(see 5.4 Schedule Recording).
33. FF: Start forward playback in fast motion.
Subsequent presses increase the playback
speed
(x2, x4, x8, x16, x32).
34. SLOW: Start slow motion forward
playback.
Sub
sequent presses change the playback speed
(
x
1/2,
x
1/4,
x
1/
8)
.
The color coded keys are used for t
eletext and
some menu functions with on the screen descrip-
tion.
Notes:
•The keys mentioned in the manual refer to that on RCU except for special explana-
tions.
•Please operate according to key instructions on screen.

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Learning Key
The HDR2700T RCU has some learning keysat the upper left side. The keys (exceptSET key)
can be used to memorise corresponding key values of TV RCU. After learning, the HDR2700T
RCU can be used in correspondence with the TV.
The recommended keys for the HDR2700T RCU to learn from your TV RCU are as follows:
POWER, TV/AV, VOL+ and VOL-. The TV/AV identifiers vary with different types of TV RCU.
Instructions:
1. Hold down the SET key on the HDR2700T RCU
for about 2 seconds, the indicator status changes
from low light to high light, and then release the
SET key.
2. Press a learning key on the HDR2700T RCU
(such as TV POWER key), the indicator light be-
gins to flash slowly.
3. Aim the TV RCU at “receiving window” of the
HDR2700T RCU and press the corresponding key
on the TV RCU (such as POWER key) to be learnt.
The indicator light will begin to flash quickly, then
remain brightly illuminated indicating the learning
process has been successful.
4. Repeat step 2and 3to set other learning keys in
the same way.
5. After setting, press SET key to exit, and indicator
is off.
If the operation fails, please try again according to
above steps.
Notes:
•During setting, put the two RCUs on same horizontal surface and the space between
them should be within 5cm.
•If there is no operation in 10 seconds, the unit’s RCU will exit from learning mode
automatically.
•You can operate the learning function many times, but only the last one will be
saved.
•Some TV RCUs may not support this function.

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1.5Rear Panel
Name Function
1. LOOP OUT1Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the first tuner.
2. LOOP OUT2
Terrestrial broadcasting signal output socket through the second
tuner.
3. YPbPr Component video output socket, output YPbPr video signal to
TV(supporting high definition output).
4. L/R-AUDIO Output left, rightor stereo audio signal to TV or amplifier.
5. USB Connect to specific USB device
6. HDMI Output high definition video and audio signal to TV.
7. S/P DIF Optical output socket for Dolby digital, output digital audio signal
to
amplifier.
8. DC power supply
9. ANT IN1Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the first tuner.
10. ANT IN2 Terrestrial broadcasting signal input socket for the second tuner.
11. CVBS Composite video signal output socket for TV.
12. RS-232 Serial port used for software upgrade (authorized for qualified per-
sonnel).
13. ON/OFF Power switch.

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2. Setup
2.1 Connecting up your unit
There are several ways to connect up your unit as following. If you have any problem with your
setup or need help, contact your dealer.
2.1.1Connecting the antenna
vConnect the antenna cable to ANTIN 1 connector on the rear panel.
vIf there are two twin tunersbuilt-in to your unit, you must ensure that there is a connection
to both LOOP OUT 1and ANT IN 2 connector with a loop cable,otherwise the unit will not
work at its full capacity.
vIf you have another unit, connect it from LOOP OUT 2 connector.
vIf you want to receive analogue channels on your TV, connect the antenna cable from the
TV to LOOP OUT 2connector.
2.1.2Connecting to your TV set
Between all the following connectors of the digital unit, we recommend you to use the HDMI
connection to get best picture quality. If your TV does not have the matching connector, then
use the next connection in the following order for better picture quality.
1. To use HDMI connector
Plug one end of the HDMI cable into HDMI socket on the unit, and plug the other end into the
matching socket on your TV.
Note: You do not have to make audio connection because HDMI connector can output
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2. To use YPbPr (component video) and audio connectors
1. Plug one end of the component video cable into the Y(green), Pb (blue) and Pr (red) sock-
ets on the unit, and plug the other ends into the matching sockets on your TV.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
unit, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on yourTV or audio system.
3. To use CVBS (composite video) and audio connectors
Note: You cannot view high definition video with the composite video connector.
1. Plug one end of the composite video cable into CVBS (yellow) socket on the unit, and plug
the other end into the matching socket on your TV.
2. Plug one end of the audio cable into the AUDIO L (white) and AUDIO R (red) sockets on the
unit, and plug the other end into the matching sockets on yourTV or audio system.

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4. To use S/P DIF connection
If you want to enjoy Dolby digital audio, your TV or audio system must be able to decode Dolby
digital audio. Plug one end of the optical S/P DIF cable into the S/P DIF socket on the unit, and
plug the other end into the matching socket on your audio system.
2.2Inserting batteries in RCU
Remove the battery cover from the remote control. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries inside the
battery compartment. Please take note of the battery’s polarity which is indicated inside the
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Note: Batteries,including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed of
with household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound
manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
2.3Power on
1. Connect one end of power adaptor to the receiver.
2. Connect the other end of power adaptor to wall outlet.
3. Turn on the unit, system initializes and start-up OSD is shown on TV screen.
Note: Please turn on your TV and switch it to AV mode.
2.4Power on and check picture
1. If there are some channels stored in the unit, after initialization, program will be played
automatically, and the channel number is shown on front panel DISPLAY.
2. If there is no channel stored in the unit, after initialization, system will search channels
automatically. Refer to 7.2 Search Type for more search details.
2.5 Active Standby & Passive Standby
The unit supports two standby modes:
vACTIVE Standby
vPASSIVE Standby
To turn off unit, press STB POWER key on the
remote control or front panel, there will be a win-
dow pop up with 2 selections. You can press
keys to select Active Standby or Passive Standby
and press OK key to confirm. If you don’t make a
selection, then the highlighted option will take
effect and the unit will turn off after 10 seconds.
In Active Standby Mode:
1. Antenna LOOP OUT connector on the rear panel will still output antenna signal.
2. The current time will be showed on the front panel VFD display, as show below.