VisionQuest PVR-5000-250G User manual

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PVR5000
HDD DVD RECORDER

TechnicalSpecifications
Audio 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
AC110-230V 50/60Hz
Power consumption: 40W
Standby power consumption: 3W
Size: 430mmX48mmX308mm
Weight
Net: 4.65kg
Gross: 5.3kg
Working humidity Relative humidity: 15~75%(without water condensation)
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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 exclamation 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 sunlight 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 solvent such as alcohol or
gasoline. Never polish the unit with sand paper.
If the unit is not to be used for a long time, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Note: Do not pull
the power cord. When disconnect the unit from the wall outlet.
For optimum performance, do not place heavy objects on the unit.
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, please contact the seller or our
service center
Technical Specifications
Supported disc
formats DVD, DVD+R/RW,DVD-R/RW, SVCD,VCD, CD-DA, JPEG
Supported
recordable disc DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW
Recording format DVD MPEG-II
Recording quality HQ(Perfect Quality), SP(Standard Play), SP+, EP(Extend Play), LP,
SLP(Standard Long Play) .
Input
Composite Video Input
S-Video Input (Y+C)
DV Input(1394)
RF Input
Analog AudioInput
USB Input
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
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Table of Contents
Terms
Identification of Controls
Front and Rear Panels
Remote Control
Installation and Remote Control Usage
System Connections
Connect to a TV
Connect to 5.1 channel amplifier
Connect to an amplifier with digital decoder
System connection for recording external signals
NAVIGATION Mode
Recording Mode
Introduction
Entering the recording mode and menu description
Manual Record
Recording to DVD or HDD
Recording Quality
One Touch Record (OTR)
DV Controlled Recording
Copy from HDD to Optical disc
Copy from Optical to HDD
PIP (Picture in Picture)
File manager
Timer Recording
Chapter Editing
Introduction
Entering the Chapter Editing mode
Menu description
Operation steps
Selecting the title to be edited
Split title
Chapter Marker
Hide/Unhide the title
Index Picture
Play
Exiting the Chapter Editing
Features of the recorder
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Basic Information
Before contacting service personnel, please check possible causes according to the following
instructions.
Appendix (Troubleshooting Guide)
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
No Power
1.Power supply disconnected;
2.Bad contact between the power plug
and the receptacle;
3. The powerof the receptacleis switched off.
1. Connect to the power supply.
2. Plug again or replace thereceptacle with a new one.
3. Switch on the receptacle.
No sound
1.Incorrect signal connection;
2.The disc isdeformed or dirty;
3. The system is inthe mute status.
1. Connect thesignals properly.
2. Clean orfix the disc.
3. Press the Mute button.
No picture 1. Incorrect signalconnection;
2. Incorrect TV status.
3. TVsystem out modeis Progressive,
but your TV system is Interlace mode
1. Connect thesignals properly.
2. Adjustthe TV/AV status.
3. Press PS/IS to angle to mode.
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) beforeusing it again.
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
sensor;
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
sensor.
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. Change adisc.
4. Change adisc.
No monitoring signal
1. Input sourcenot prepared;
2. Wrongvideo output system;
3. The actual input sourceis not
consistent 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
during the recordingtime;
4. System powerfailure.
1. Replace itwith a new DVD+R or
DVD+RW disc.
2. Set upthe time again.
3. Ensure theinput source work properly
during 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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HDD EDITING
HDD Editing
Delete
Split
Segment
Change Index Picture
Rename
Lock
Protect
Disc Operation
Introduction
Entering the Disc Operation mode
Menu Description
Operation Steps
Erase Optical Disc
Lock Disc
Rename Disc
Record a New Title
Overwrite Disc
Finalize Disc
EXIT
Title Editing
Introduction
Entering the Title Editing Mode
Play Mode
Entering the Play Mode
Menu Description
Operation
Direct Play
Entering the Title before Playing
Entering Menu before Playing
End Play
Play Mode Control
Normal Play
Repeat Play
Program Play
Random Play
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SETUP MENU -TimeShift
Tuner(ON)
Refresh
Preserve
Automatica
Go!
OK
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SETUP MENU -TimeShift
Tuner(ON)
Tuner(OFF)
F-CVBS(ON)
F-CVBS(OFF)
Automatica
Go!
OK
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SETUP MENU -TimeShift
Tuner(ON)
Refresh
Show
Automatica
Manually
OK
Basic Information
SETUP MENU -Time shift
Timeshift bufferlength
In this “Timeshift buffer length”option, you canselect 60 minutes,
180 minutes and 360 minutes differenceoption.
Timeshift default source:
Tuner(ON): When the systemis turn on,it will enterthe tuner
and timeshift onstate automatically.
FCVBS(OFF): It willenter FCVBS and timeshift OFF state
automatically.
Timeshift buffermode:
Use the arrow button to highlight the Time Shift butter mode
row,press select buttonto select Refreshor Preserve.
Refresh (or flush) mode refreshes thebuffer upon changing the
TV channel.
Preserve maintains the content of thebuffer upon changing
the TVchannel.
NOTE: Refer toTime Shiftintroduction page fordetailed
explanation.
Space Management
Automatic: WhenSpace Management is 'Automatic'and the
HDD is full,the system should overwrite un-protected titles
in FIFO scheme(the exception is when the titleis selected to
be dubbed - in which case,the title shall bekept until dubbing
is over)
When Space Managementis 'Manual' and the HDD isfull.
System will showthe Popup message: The hard disk drive isfull.
Please erase some programs to performfurther recording.
Empty hard disk
Erase all programson HDD. A message will beshown: All
video programs onthe hard disk drive will belost, the system
must be restartedcontinue? GO, No (default)
Erase optical disc
Erase all programs on optical disc.Amessage will be shown:
All video programson the optical disc will belost, continue?
OK, No (default)
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Timeshift buffer Length
Timeshift default source
Timeshift buffer mode:
Hard disk Info
Space Management
Empty hard disk
Erase optical disc
180 minutes
Timeshift buffer Length
Timeshift default source
Timeshift buffer mode:
Hard disk Info
Space Management
Empty hard disk
Erase optical disc
180 minutes
Timeshift buffer Length
Timeshift default source
Timeshift buffer mode:
Hard disk Info
Space Management
Empty hard disk
Erase optical disc
180 minutes
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SETUP MENU -TimeShift
Tuner(ON)
Refresh
Show
Automatica
GO!
OK
Timeshift buffer Length
Timeshift default source
Timeshift buffer mode:
Hard disk Info
Space Management
Empty hard disk
Erase optical disc
180 minutes
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SETUP MENU -TimeShift
Refresh
Show
Automatica
GO!
OK
Timeshift buffer Length
Timeshift default source
Timeshift buffer mode:
Hard disk Info
Space Management
Empty hard disk
Erase optical disc
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Table of Contents
Play Process Control
Menu Operation
Forward Play
Back Play
Pause/Step Play
Volume Control
Selection Play Mode
Selection Play
Usage of the GO TO Button
Audio Selection
Audio Channel Selection
Subtitle Selection
Multi-angle Switch
PBC ON/OFF(Available only for VCD 2.0 or above versions)
Picture Zoom Function
Play a USB DISC
HDD Play mode
HDD Playback
Time shifting introduction
System Setup
Operation Interface and General Steps
Auto Chapter Marker
Record Quality
APS (Auto program scan)
Modify Channel
Program Table
Country Selection
SETUP MENU-VIDEO
SETUP MENU-AUDIO
SETUP MENU-LANGUAGE
SETUP MENU-DATE/TIME
SETUP MENU-PREFERENCES
SETUP MENU-Time shift
Appendix(Troubleshooting Guide)
Technical Specifications
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System Setup
HDD To Disk Copy Option
In setup menu: with remote control arrow button, highlight the” HDD to Disk Copy Option” option, you may select
fit to Disk. High speed and Hightest speed mode.
Fit to Disk: If the select title do not fit on the DVD with the current bit-rate, the system should calculate if a lower
bit rate will allow the recording to ‘fit’ on the available disk space. If so, there shall be a message:“The system has
to process the video to enable recording on the current optical disk. During the copy operation, no other operation is
allowed “Copying in progress....XX% has been completed. Press Stop to Abort”.
High speed: Copy from the HDD program content to optical disc, if the titles fit then copying is possible, if not put
a message: “ Disk is full” . Combination fits on the disk, copying is possible. No further bit rate change is needed.
Highest speed: During ‘highest speed’ dubbing, if there is a timer recording, the following message should appear 3
minutes prior to the scheduled timer recording. “ Apreviously scheduled recording is about to start. This may reduce
the dubbing speed. Press OK to accept the scheduled recording, press Cancel to ignore the scheduled recording and
continue with highest speed dubbing”. Default value is OK and should be assumed if there is no response from the
user up to 1 minute before the timer recording is due to start. If Ok is pressed or assumed, the system should continue
dubbing and graciously reduce the speed to the maximum possible while timer recording is underway.
Change Password
1. To modify a password, use arrow buttons to select the Change
password display chart. Press the SELECT button and a dialog
box will pop up as shown in the right chart.
2. Use arrow buttons to select the Enter password here editor
box, enter the password with the number buttons.
3. Use arrow buttons to select the Input new password editor box, input the new password with the number buttons.
Then input the new password again with the number buttons in the Input new again edit box.
4. Use the arrow buttons to select the OK button.
After the setting of authorization level has been done, each time when the unit play a disc of such level, a password
is required. If you forget the password, you can enter the super password.
Reset to Factory Default
1. In the General Settings menu, use the or button to select the Reset to Factory Default item and press the
SELECT button. The OSD will display as follows.
2. Use the or button to select OK .
3. Press the SELECT button to restore all default settings.
When your unit doesn't work properly, it is possibly due to
some wrong settings. Please try the Reset to Factory Default
function to see if the unit can restore to its normal working status.
Screen Saver
The Screen Saver function means that when the unit is idle (or without monitored output) for some time, some
interesting pictures will appear automatically on the screen as a screen saver.
1. In the General Settings menu, use the or button to move the cursor and select the Screen Saver item.
2. Press the SELECT button and the Screen Saver item will drop down a list as shown in the chart.
3. Use the or button to move the cursor, and select ON or OFF .
4. Press the SELECT button to activate or inactivate the Screen Saver function. When the screen saver appears,
press any button to exit .
5. Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level menu and set up other items.
Reset to Factory Defaults
System will reset all setup items to the
defaull valoes. OK to confirm, Cancel to
exit.
OK Cancel
New Password
Enter password here.
Input new password.
Input new again.
OK Cancel

Basic Information
The machine is capable of processing and recording various video signals into high quality DVD disks and HDD,
such as the input signals of TV, ordinary disk player and DV.
In addition, the machine can be used as a DVD player of excellent performance. It has all the functions of an
ordinary DVD player. The two-in-one function of the machine will increase your life quality and enhance your
enjoyment of entertainment.
Permit multiple-signal input Supply multiple-signal output
Features of the recorder
1 Composite Video input
2 S-Video input
3 TVTUNER input
4 DV input
5 Analog audio input
6.USB input
1 Composite Video output
2 S-video output
3 Component Video output
4 5.1 CH output
5 Optical / Coaxial output
The machine provides users with 6 recording qualities. And the resolution and recording time
varies according to different recording qualities. You can balance between the high resolution against
long recording time.
Multiple DVD recording quality
Multiple recording modes
The machine permits 3 modes of recording such as normal manual recording, timer recording and OTR,
so as to facilitate your use.
Simple menu operation
The machine employs interface-friendly menu operation. You do not have to memorize the complicated
functional keys and can finish most of operations using only several arrow keys and the select key.
Stand-by Function
Remote control stand-by function will make you use the machine more easily and freely. And it can help
you finish timer recording in a power conserving manner.
Suitable for the following disks:
It can play DVD, DVD+R/RW, VCD, SVCD, CD-DA, Mixed CD-DA, MPEG 4(3.xx,4.xx,5.02,5.05),
JPEG and so on multi format discs. It can record DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW disks.
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Date(dd/mm/yy)
·Press the SETUP button on the remote control to display
the SYSTEM SET-UP MENU.
·Use the CURSOR buttons of the remotecontrol to select
the Date(dd/mm/yy) and press
the SELECT button to confirm.
·Enter the correct date in mm/dd/yy format (Month/Day/Year) using the 0...9 keys.
Time(hh/mm)
·Use the CURSOR button of the remotecontrol to select TIME and press SELECT to confirm.
Enter the correct time in hh:mm:ss format (Hour: Minute: Seconds) using the 0...9 keys..
·After the date and time have been entered, press the SETUP button on the remote control to exit.
SETUP MENU - PREFERENCES
Parental Level
Setting authorization level and password of the unit renders some discs which contain restricted
content playable only after the input of password. This function enables you to impose restrictions
on the playing of some discs which arenot suitable for children.
System Setup
1. In the Play Settings menu, use the or button to move
the cursor, select the Parental Level item, and press the
SELECT button. Then the OSD displays:
2. Enter the password, and press the SELECT button. The
TV screen will display the dialog box as shown in the right chart.
The super password is 3308.
3. Select the Parental Level list box, and press the Factory
button to drop down a menu as shown in the right chart.
4. Use the or button to select an authorization level (Off, 8: Adult...Safe) and press the SELECT button to
confirm.
5. If the original password is not to be modified, use arrow buttons to select the OK button and press the
SELECT button.
Preview Type
In the“Preview Type” option, with the remote control you may select the Static and Dynamic option. In set up menu
select the “Static” option, the program title on the HDD title list is repose, select the “Dynamic” option the picture
is sport.
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SETUP MENU -PREFERENCES
NO PARENTAL
1.kid Safe
2.G
3.PG
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Parental Level
Change Password
Reset to Factory Default
Screen saver
Preview Type Static
HDD to Disk Copy Option Fit to Disk
SETUP MENU-DATE/TIME
Date(dd/mm/yy)
Time(hh/mm)
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Basic Information
Terms
HDD/DVD disk
HDD/DVD disk is a highly compact device for storing. The high quality audio and video information is
stored in it after being compiled in MPEG-II format. There are 4 types of DVD disks such as bosseyed single
-layer DVD-5 with the capacity of 4.7 GB, bosseyed bi-layer DVD-9 with the capacity of 8.5GB, double-faced
singled-layer DVD-10 with the capacity of 9.46GB and double-faced bi-layer DVD-18with the capacity of 17GB.
DVD+RW disk
DVD+RW disk is also called DVD + Rewritable disk. It can be recorded for about 1000 times.
DVD+R disk
DVD+R disk is also called Write-one DVD disk. It can be recorded for only one time. The recorded disk can be
played on other DVD player after being closed and then it can not be recorded again.
Erasing the disk
Erasing the disk means removing information stored on the optical disc or hard disc.
Compatibility (Finalize)
Compatibility (Finalize) means to process the information stored in the disk so as to make it compatible with
other DVD players. Without this process, the disk can only be played on this machine. This function is relevant
to DVD+R disks only.
Preparation for recording
Formal preparation for recording includes examining the eligibility of the disk and the recording format, doing
necessary optical adaptation and prewriting the content area.
Recording quality
For DVD±R/RW disk with the capacity of 4.7 GB, there are 6 different recording quality in accordance with the
compressing program.
SLP: Ordinary resolution, a bosseyed recordable DVD disk can record 6-hour programs
LP: Ordinary resolution, a bosseyed recordable DVD disk can record 4-hour programs
EP: Good resolution, a bosseyed recordable DVD disk can record 3-hour programs
SP+: Ordinary resolution, a bosseyed recordable DVD disk can record 2.5-hour programs
SP: Better resolution, a bosseyed recordable DVD disk can record 2-hour programs
HQ: Best resolution, a bosseyed recordable DVD disk can record 1-hour programs
Title
The images and music in the DVD disk are divided into several parts and the biggest unit for each part is title.
For ordinary image of video software, it is film. And for ordinary music of audio software, it is music. Each
title corresponds with a serial number so that it can be easily searched.
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Note
Disc Menu Language
1. In the Language Setti ngs men u, use the or button toselect the Disc Menu Language item, and
press the SELECT button to drop down a menu, as shown in the following chart.
2. Use the or button to select the language you want
and press the SELECT button.
* The system will give priority to this setting as the
DVD audio output language. If the DVD played does
not support the selected language, the setting will be
invalid.
You can change the audio language at any time duringplaying.
See Play Mode for details.
3. Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level menu and set up other items.
For the DVD language settings in this section, some discs might not contain the language you set. In this case.
your settings will be invalid. The language played will be the one that is provided by the disc.
Some discs may contain a language selection menu, your selection in this menu rather than the corresponding
settings of the unit will be effective.
System Language
Audio Language
Sublille Language
Disc Menu Language
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Chapter
It refers to the subtitle of the title of each division of the DVD image or music. Normally one title contains
several chapters. And each chapter has its own mark number so that it can be searched easily.
Progressive and Interlace
Interlace means a frame picture be scanned to two field, first scan odd field, then scan even field, the Images
of resolution is ordinary. Progressive means a frame picture be scanned at one field, the images of resolution
is higher, The machine provides both Progressive and Interlace modes.
Region code
In order to protect intellectual property, the relevant organization has devided the world into 6 regions. And each
region can only use DVD players and DVD disks with certain region code. The illustration on the right
introduces the symbols of the six regions. The DVD players of one region cannot play the DVD disks of
another one. The six regions are:
1 Canada, USA and its possessions.
2 Japan, Europe, South Africa, Middle East ( including Egypt)
3 Southeast Asia, East Asia (including Hong Kong)
4 Australia, New Zealand, Central America, Mexico, South America, Caribbean Sea
5 Former USSR region, India, Africa (including South Korea and Mongolia)
6 Mainland China
Multiple Subtitle function
Some DVDs record the picture description in multiple languages. Press the SUBTITLE key while
watching, and record of subtitle in different languages will appear.
Multiple languages function
Some DVDs record sound in several different languages.And the different languages can be released
according to the corresponding function on the menu.
Multiple angles function
Some DVDs record different images of one view taken from different angles.
Track
Music or image in CD-DA or VCD is divided into several areas. Each area is a track. Each track has its own
mark number so that it can be searched easily.
Basic Information
Terms(continued)
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System Setup
System Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Disc Menu Language
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SETUP MENU -LANGUAGE
English
English
English
English
SETUP MENU -LANGUAGE
1. To satisfy the needs of consumers in different regions, the unit providesvarious interface languages.
2. Enter the system setup mode.
In the System Setup control bar menu, use the or button to move the cursor, select the Language
item, and press the SELECT button to enter the Language Settings menu, which contains four items,
as shown in the chart.
System Language
Audio Language
1. In the Language Settings menu, use the or button to
select the System Language item, and press the
SELECT button to drop down a menu.
2. Use the or button to select the language you want and
press the SELECT button to confirm. The interface
language will change immediately according to the settings.
1. In the Language Settings menu, use the or button
to select the Audio Language item, and press the
SELECT button to drop down a menu.
2. Use the or button to select the language you want
and press the Select button.
* If you play a DVD disc supporting the selected language,
the system will adopt that language as the DVD menu
language.
* If the disc doesn't support the selected language, the system will adopt the language provided by the disc.
Some DVD discs may contain various subtitle languages. This setting is to determine the default DVD subtitle
language.
1. In the Language Settings menu, use the or button to select the Subtitle Language item, and press the
SELECT button to drop down a menu.
2. Use the or button to select the language you want and press the SELECT button.
* Off means the subtitle output is off.
* The system will give priority to this setting as the DVD subtitle language. If the DVD played does not support
the selected language, the setting shall be invalid.
* You can change the subtitle language at any time during playing. See Play Mode for details.
Subtitle Language
System Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Disc Menu Language
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English
English
French
German
Italian
LPCM Output
The unit can set the LPCM96K and LPCM48K difference Audio Sampling frequency.
Dynamic Range
The unit can set the full 3/ 4 1/ 2 1/ 4 off value, You can select different value to compress Audio
output range. You can feel the difference of Audio output effect under different values.
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ANTENNA
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Cb Cb/Pb Cr Cr/Pr
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L
SRSW
SL
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RR S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALOUTPUT
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
5.1 CH
USB DV VIDEO L---AUDIO--- R
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Identification of Controls
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TV Type
TV Display
Video Output Format
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PAL
4:3 LB
Interlaced
Progressive
Video Output Format
1. In the General Settings menu, use the or button to move
the cursor, select the Video Output Format item and press
the SELECT button.
2. Select the Progressive or Interlace option for video scan
output mode, and press the SELECT button to confirm.
* This function can do by pressing PS/IS button on the
remote controller.
System Setup
SETUP MENU- AUDIO
1. Enter the System Setup control menu.
2. Use the or button to select the AUDIO item.
3. Press the SELECT button to enter the Play Setting
mode. The following chart is the Play Setting main menu.
Analog Audio output
The unit can set the analog audio output at 2-CH or 5.1-CH. The output of 2-CH comes from L and R channels.
1.Enter the play settings menu, use the or button to select SPDIF Output item, and press the SELECT
button.
2.Use the or button to select 2-CH or 5.1-CH, and press the SELECT button to confirm.
SPDIF Output
This unit has a digital audio output. You can enjoy music of better quality through an amplifier with a digital audio
decoder.
1.Enter the play settings menu, use the or button to select SPDIF Output item, and press the SELECT
button to drop down a menu.
2.Use the arrow buttons to select a proper value (RAW, LPCM), and press the SELECT button.
3.Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level menu and set up other items.
Analog Audio output
SPDIF Output
LPCM Output
Dynamic Range
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SETUP MENU -AUDIO
2CH
RAW
LPCM 96K
Off
REAR PANEL
1. RF SIGNAL INPUT
2. RF SIGNAL OUTPUT
3. COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT(REAR)
4.S-VIDEO INPUT
5. AUDIO INPUT (REAR LEFT/RIGHT)
6. 5.1CH AUDIO OUTPUT
(L, R, SL, SR, C, SW)
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8. S-VIDEO OUTPUT(REAR)
9. DIGITAL AUDIO- OPTICAL OUTPUT
10. DIGITAL AUDIO-COAXIAL OUTPUT
11. COMPONENTVIDEOS INPUT
(Y, Cr, Cb)
12. COMPONENT VIDEOS OUTPUT
(Y, Cr/Pr, Cb/Pb)
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OPENSTANDBY/ON PLAY STOP HDD DVD SOURCE REC
FRONT PANEL
1.STANDBY/ON BUTTON
2.STANDBYLED
3.IR(REMOTE SENSOR)
4.DVD DOOR
5.VFD DISPLAY
6. OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON
7.PLAYBUTTON
8.STOP BUTTON
9.HDD BUTTON
10.DVD BUTTON
.SOURCE BUTTON
12.RECORD BUTTON
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14.DIGITALVIDICON INPUT
15. VIDEO INPUT
16.AUDIO INPUT (FRONT RIGHT)
17.AUDIO INPUT (FRONT LEFT)
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FILE PLAYFILE PLAY
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STOPSTOP PAUSE/STEPPAUSE/STEP
ADD/CLEAR GOTOADD/CLEAR GOTO
SELECTSELECT
SOURCESOURCE
SETUPSETUP
NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION
TIMESHIFTTIMESHIFT
REC/OTRREC/OTR REC TOREC TO
DVDDVDHDDHDD
DV/USBDV/USB
RETURNRETURN
TIMERTIMER
REPLAYREPLAY
SKIPSKIP
REV PREVREV PREV
FWD NEXTFWD NEXT
CH+CH+
CH-CH-
VOL+VOL+
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SUBTITLESUBTITLE
ZOOMZOOM
DISPLAYDISPLAY MUTEMUTE
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1. EJECT button
2. DV/USB button
3. HDD button
4. NUMBERS(0-9) button
5. SETUPbutton
6. LEFT DIRECTION /REPLAY button
(UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT)
7. SELECT button
8. TIMER button
9. TIME SHIFT button
10.REC/OTR button
(RECORD/ONE-TOUCH RECORD)
11.PLAY button
12.STOP button
13.REVERSE button
14.PREVIOUS button
15.FWD button
16. NEXT button
17.AUDIO button
18.MENU button
19.SUBTITLE button
20.ZOOM button
21.POWER button
22.MONITOR button
23.DVD button
24.GOTO button
25.ADD/CLEAR button
26.NAVIGATION button
27.RETURN button
28.REC TObutton
29.SLOW/SORT button
30.PAUSE/STEPbutton
31. CHANNEL+ button
32.VOLUME+ button
33.CHANNEL- button
34.VOLUME- button
35.PS/IS (PROGRESSIVE/ INTERLACE SCAN)
36. REPEAT button
37.DISPLAYbutton
38.MUTE button
39.FILE PLAY button
40.PIP button
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System Setup
1. In the General Settings menu, select the TV Type item
and press the SELECT button to drop down a menu.
2. Select PAL or NTSC.
3. Press the SELECT button to confirm. This setting must be in accordance with the TV system, otherwise the
video output might not work properly.
TV Type
The product supports two different television systems that are
incompatible with each other. NTSC is the television system
that is adopted in the North America region, PAL is the television
system that is adopted typically in the rest of the world especially
in Europe and Asia.
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SETUP MENU -VIDEO
PAL
4:3 LB
Interlaced
1
SETUP MENU -VIDEO
PAL
NTSC
Interlaced
TV Display
1.In the Play Settings menu, press the SELECT button to
select the TV aspect ratio item and drop down a menu, as
shown in the down chart.
2.Use the or button to select a proper setting value, and
press the SELECT button to confirm.. The values to be
selected in this setting are explained as follows.16:9WS
is suitable for a wide screen TV.
Pan Scan is suitable for a TV with ordinary screen size.
When a wide screen picture is played, the left and right margin
will be cut and the picture will occupy the entire screen.
4:3 is use this for ordinary TV. When a wide screen picture is
played, a black frame will appear at the top and bottom of the
TV screen. The default value is Letter Box.
3.Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level
menu and set up other items.
TV Type
TV Display
Video Output Format
1
SETUP MENU -VIDEO
PAL
4:3 LB
4:3 PS
16:9 WS
SETUP MENU-VIDEO
Note
The playing effect depends on the recorded picture size. Some picture might not be played under the
screen format you select.
For those discs recorded as 4:3, no matter how the screen format is set, the screen format played is always 4:3.
The selection of screen format shall be in accordance with the TV screen.
TV Type
TV Display
Video Output Format
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How to install and use the remote control
Notes:
Do not drop the remote controller or leave it in places of high humidity.
Do not leave the infrared ray receiver exposed to direct sunlight or bright light.
Please change the batteries of low power in time. And do not use new and old batteries together. Try
not to use rechargeable batteries.
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System Setup
If you want to edit channels, select the Modify Channel item, press SELECT button to confirm. In the
pop up channel edit dialog box, use the or button and the SELECT button to select and confirm.
Then follow these steps:
Program Number: Current TV program number.
Name: Ch031. You can change the name using the or button and SELECT button. Press
the or button to move the cursor.
Frequency: 144.27 MHz. When the search type is selected as Frequency, this item will be shown as the frequency.
Press the or button to scan channels manually by frequency.
Fine Tuning: Use the or and SELECT buttons to select this item and press the or button to tune
the frequency slightly.
Skip: Yes or No, use the or and SELECT buttons to select this item, you can select Yes or No to
decide whether to skip this channel.
After the channel to information is modified, select OK and press the SELECT button to confirm. Then return
to the Channel Scan menu
Modify channel information
P013
C h 0 10
144.27 Mhz
NO
Cancel
Program Number
Name
Frequency
Fine Tuning
Skip
OK
Modify Channel
Use the or button to Select the Modify Channel item, in dialog chart select OK.
USB DV VIDEO L---AUDIO--- R
PIPPIP
FILEPLAYFILEPLAY
SLOWSLOW
PLAYPLAY
STOPSTOP PAUSE/STEPPAUSE/STEP
ADD/CLEAR GOTOADD/CLEAR GOTO
SELECTSELECT
SOURCESOURCE
SETUPSETUP
NAVIGATIONNAVIGATION
TIMESHIFTTIMESHIFT
REC/OTRREC/OTR RECTOREC TO
DVDDVDHDDHDD
DV/USBDV/USB
RETURNRETURN
TIMERTIMER
REPLAYREPLAY
SKIPSKIP
REV PREVREV PREV
FWD NEXTFWD NEXT
CH+CH+
CH-CH-
VOL+VOL+
VOL-VOL-
AUDIOAUDIO MENUMENU REPEATREPEAT PS/ISPS/IS
SUBTITLESUBTITLE
ZOOMZOOM
DISPLAYDISPLAY MUTEMUTE
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IN
OUT
TV75
ANTENNA
Y Y
Cb Cb/Pb Cr Cr/Pr
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L
SRSW
SL
C
L
RR S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITALOUTPUT
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
5.1 CH
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System Connection
Cr Cb Y
Component video output
S-video
Video output
Audio input
Connect to a TV
Before the system connection, be sure to switch off the power source of this unit and other devices.
Rear Panel ofthe Unit
S-Video Input
TV
lThere arethree kinds of video outputs in the unit, namely component video, S-Video and composite video.
You can select one of the available video outputs of the TV and then make the connection.
lIn terms of picture quality, the component video is the best; S-Videocomes next, while thecomposite
video is less satisfying.
lWhen connecting the audio output of the unit to the TV, connect the left and right audio outputs to the TV
audio inputs of the same group as the connected video inputs.
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System Setup
Record Quality
1. In the Recording Settings menu, use the or button to
select the Default Quality item, and press the SELECT
button to drop down a menu.
2. Use the or button to select a desired value and press
the Select button.
3. Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level
menu and set up other items.
* For the differences of the six quality levels, SP, SP+, LP,
SLP, EP and HQ, see the glossary for reference.
Autoscan (Auto program scan)
The unit has a channel tuner. You can receive TV signals directly from the unit. Before the tuning, you must
conduct a channel scan to enable the unit to tune in various channels automatically and determine their frequencies.
The tuned channels will be saved automatically. Even if the power is off, the saved channel information will not
be lost. Press the SETUP button to enter the System Setup mode. Use or button, highlight Autoscan,
select it, and the following chart will show.
The meanings of the icons:
1)press the or button to Select the Autoscan item, as shown in the left top chart (if in TV channel state) .
2) Press OK button, shows the right top chart. The tuner will start searching through various channel frequencies
and add available channels to the system memory. This procedure may take several minutes.
3)When the scan is complete, TOTAL CHANNELS FOUND will appear on the screen with the number
of channels that have been stored to memory. Press the SETUP button on the remote control to exit.
Auto Chapter Marker
Record Quality
Autoscan
Modify Channel
Timer Setting Menu
1
SETUP MENU -RECORDING
Off
SP
SP+
LP
EP
OK
Confirm
Need stop current TimeShift before
AutoScan, and channel will be deleted.
OK to start auto scan, Cancel to exit.
CANCEL
OK
Scan channels
STOP
2% 63.80MHz
0 channel (s) found.

IN
OUT
TV75
ANTENNA
Y Y
Cb Cb/Pb Cr Cr/Pr
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L
SRSW
SL
C
L
RR S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUTPUT
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
5.1 CH
IN
OUT
TV75
ANTENNA
Y Y
Cb Cb/Pb Cr Cr/Pr
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L
SRSW
SL
C
L
RR S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUTPUT
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
5.1 CH
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System Connection
In Audio Setup, set the Digital Output Mode to LPCM Output (For details, see System Setup-Digital
Audio Output for reference).
When using a digital signal output (coaxial or optical), the Analog Output cable is not needed for connection.
The Rear Panel of the Unit
Amplifier 1
5.1 Channel
Ordinary Cable
(Analog Output)
Connected to an amplifier with digital decoder
Connected to 5.1 channel Amplifier
The Rear Panel of the Unit
or
Audio Source Cable
Amplifier
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To satisfy customers with different characteristics and suit related devices of different qualities, the unit provides
various functions. You can setup the system of the unit and regulate its operations to cater for your taste and suit well
with other related devices of yours. But if you think it's too complex, you may also use the default settings, which
can meet your basic demand.
Operation Interface and General Steps
This section will introduce the menu interface of the System Setup and general operation steps.
1.Press the SETUP button to enter the System Setup mode. Now the system setup control bar menu will appear
on the top of the OSD, as shown in the following chart.
The meanings of the icons are as follows.
1)Auto Chapter Marker
2)Record Quality
3)Autoscan
4)Modify Channel
5)Timer Setting Menu
2.Use the or button to select items to be setup in the control bar and press the SELECT button to enter the
setup menu of the item. In the setup menu of a certain item, press the arrow buttons and the SELECT button
to operate some control units, and the corresponding settings will be done.
3.Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level menu. Press the SETUP button to exit the System
setup mode.
Note
The steps above are general and typical operations. Some settings might not need a certain step, or requiremore
steps.
Please set up the system in the Eject Disc mode or No Disc mode, otherwise some settings cannot be done.
1.In the Recording Settings menu, use arrow buttons to select Automatic Chapter Marker , and press the
SELECT button to drop down a menu.
2. Use the or button to select a proper value ( 5min, 10min,
20min, 30min or off ), and press the SELECT button to
confirm.
3. Press the RETURN button to return to the upper level
menu and set up other items.
* Use different time option to insert chapter markers at
x-minute intervals during recording.
Auto Chapter Marker
System Setup
Auto Chapter Marker
Record Quality
Autoscan
Modify Channel
Timer Setting Menu
1
SETUP MENU -RECORDING
Off
SP
SCAN
EDIT
OK
Auto Chapter Marker
Record Quality
Autoscan
Modify Channel
Timer Setting Menu
1
SETUP MENU -RECORDING
Off
SP
SCAN
EDIT
OK

IN
OUT
TV75
ANTENNA
Y Y
Cb Cb/Pb Cr Cr/Pr
INPUT
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L
SRSW
SL
C
L
RR S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL OUTPUT
VIDEO INPUT VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO
OUTPUT
5.1 CH
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System connection for recording external signals (front panel signal )
When connecting with external signals, be sure to switch off the power source of the unit and other devices.
The connection with front panel inputs
System Connection
RECORDER FRONT
NOTE
Refer to themanual of the connected system.
Turn off the power and unplug both units before setting up
any connections.
DIGITAL
Vidicon
The thick side
is downward
System connection for recording external signals (rear panel signal input)
From the video input terminals, select one as desired. In terms of picture quality, CVBS stands for good,
S-VIDEO for better and Y/CB/CR for best.
Connection using rear panel inputs
DVD Player
or
Video lnput
RF Input
Audio lnput
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HDD Play Mode
The Saved program will be removed from the Time shifting buffer when Stop is pressed. The productwill
carry out the Save immediately if the system is powered down.
While in Time shifting mode, you can use the following keys for other operations:
NOTE: (option: SETUP, HDD, SPACEMANAGEMENT, AUTOMATIC). If the STOP is not pressed and
the recording takes all the available space on the hard disk drive, the product overwrites un-protected titles
in the FIFO (First In First Out) scheme. This rule will not affect titlesthat are selected tobe copied to DVD
The selected tiles will be kept until copying operation is over. Even after this procedure, there is no space
on the HDD to record, the product will provide thesame message as ifit was in MANUALmode (see next)
Note: (option: SETUP, HDD, SPACEMANAGEMENT, MANUAL). If the STOPis not pressed and the
recording takes all the available space on the hard disk drive, the product will stop recording and repuest
the user to erase some titles and create more room on the HDD.
Note: When the source is DV, the recording will not be in Time shifting buffer. Press Source(repeatedly)
to select DV as your video source. The product s remote control will be able to send Play, Pause, Fast/Slow
Forward/Reverse commands to the camera and start a Recording (Rec), Pause (a recording) and Stop (a
recording).
You can use theSETUP, HDD, option to erase the entire content of the HDD. Please proceed with caution,
as this process is irreversible. The product will ask you: All video programs on the hard disk drive will be
lost, continue? Yes, No (default)
HDD
DV/USB
Display
Eject Key
Power Key
Setup
Timer
Source
I/P
DVD
Display information list
Open/close the tray
Power off
Bring up Setup menu
Bring up Timer menu
Changes the video source
Key Result Note
HDD title list
Play disc
USB
Change the video output
mode to
Interlaced/Progressive Scan
(recording continues)
(recording continues unless you want
to record to DVD)
To play slide show from USB device or
copy from USB to DVD. (recording
continues)
(recording continues)
(recording continues)
(recording continues)
(recording continues)
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NAVIGATION Mode
The NAVIGATION Mode can realize all functions of the unit.
Press the NAVIGATION button of the remote
control to display the screen on the left.
1.Switch to DVD Playback Mode;
2.Switch to TIMESHIFT Mode;
3.Switch to SYSTEM SETUP Mode;
4.Switch to TIMER RECORD Mode;
5.Switch to Pictures, Music, Video Playback Mode;
6.Switch to HDD Playback Mode;
Recording Mode
Introduction
There are various external signal inputs in the unit, including S-Video, composite video, TV tuning , DV
input and stereo audio input. You can select any group of audio and video signals from these inputs for recording.
The recording discs of the unit include DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and HDD. There are six available recording
modes of different qualities, including SLP (6 hours), LP (4 hours), EP(3 hours), SP+ (2.5hours),SP (2 hours) and
HQ (1 hour).
The unit has a function of timer recording. You can set up a recording schedule in advance. The unit will record
the programs that you select automatically.
Entering the recording mode and menu description
To enter the recording mode, take the following steps:
1. In the Non-rewritable Disc mode, press the SOURCE button to enter the Monitoring Mode.
The Monitoring Mode can be regarded as a sub-mode of the Recording Mode.
2.The system will automatically enter the Recording Mode when the setup time is reached.
For details about timer recording, see Timer Recording for reference.
3.In the Recording Mode, press the DISPLAY button to show or hide the recording control bar menu.
FunctionsFunctions
DVD
Timeshift
Setup
Timer Recording
Pictures, Music, Video
HDD
DVD
Timeshift
Setup
Timer Recording
Pictures, Music, Video
HDD
Play diskPlay disk
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Timeshift buffer lengh
Timeshift default source
Time shift buffer mode:
Hard disk info
Space Management:
Empty hard disk
Erase optical disc
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SETUP MENU -TimeShift
HDD Play Mode
If you areusing the default value of setup->Timeshift->Timeshift default source-> Tuner(ON). When the product
is turn on, the system will enter into Tunerstate. Timeshift turn on mode automatically, when select FCVBS(OFF)
item. Enter intoFCVBS state, Timeshift turn off mode.
If you are using the default value of Setup-> HDD->TimeshiftBuffer->Refresh, and change Channels, the
Time shiftingbuffer data will be lost. No message willbe provided priorto doing so.However, if you set
Setup-> HDD->Time shift Buffer->PRESERVE, and change Channels,the Time shifting buffer data will be
maintained.
Note: If youchange the input source of video and the video
standard is different (NTSC vs.PAL), the Time shifting buffer
will be erased.
Note: During Time shifting, a Timer recording (programmed
recording) may comeup. As you can not watch oneprogram in
Time shiftingand record anotherchannel, the productwill ask
you to confirmif you wantto keep the current channel or proceed
with Timer recording. Ifthere is noresponse, the product assumes
Timer recordingshould be started.The message will appear 2
minutes before theTimer recording is due.
Time shiftingis stored in a buffer that contains 60 minutes of recording. After 60 minutes, the buffer will be
progressively overwritten. Ifyou need tokeep the video contained in this buffer for future use, you can
Save all orpart of the buffer.
Save
In order toSave from withinTime shifting buffer, two options are available:
Save Option 1. While viewing aprogram, press Rec. This will start saving the segment you are watching. You
can navigate forward. During the saving operation, by pressing Rec, you will increase the length of the
program you are saving by 30 minutes up to a maximum of 3 hours. Press STOPto indicate the end of the
saving operation. The saved part of the time shifting buffer will be tagged in red color.
Save in Time shifting buffer
Save Option 2.While viewing a program, pressRec and hold down for 3 seconds. This will save the entire
Time shifting buffer. If Stop is pressed, the saving will terminate at thatpoint in the buffer. During the saving
operation, by pressing Rec, you will increase the length of the program you are savingby 30 minutesup to a
maximum of 3hours. Press Stop and hold for 3 seconds if you want to cancelthe entire saving operation.
Note: You cannot change the channel or the source ifsaving is on-going(the end ofthe recording segment is
either not entered,or in caseof long recording, it has not been reached). Savinghas to bemanually stopped
first (by pressing STOP). The product will request you to Stop saving first. The segment will be Saved on HDD
and then channel or source change can be performed.
Note: Only one segment in the Time shifting buffer can be identified for Saving. It is not possible to identify
multiple segments. Once the segment has been Saved and registered on Title list, this segment(and its preceding
video part) willbe removed fromthe Time shifting buffer.
Time shifting: Record, Stop, Pause, Play keys.
Other options: DVD, Timeshift, USB, Setup, Timer, Source Keys
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Tuner (ON)
Refresh
Preserve
Automatica
GO!
OK

(pressed once)
Display
CH+/-
0-9
FF
Slow
Replay
Skip
Mute
VOL+/-
Display
Display
(pressed twice)
(pressed three times)
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Recording Mode
Manual Recording
Recording Source
Youcan select which video input the machine should recordfrom. The following options are available:
Rear CVBS (Composite) Rear S-Video Tuner Front CVBS (Composite) DV Input
Press the SOURCE button (repeatedly) to change the video source and select one of theabove.
Note: If youare recording from a rear source, make sure your audio connections areconnected to therear audio inputs.
If you arerecording from a front source, make sure your audio connections are connectedto the frontaudio inputs.
One Touch Recording (OTR)
This function enables you to set up the timer during the recording process. Once the scheduled time is reached, the
system will stop recording automatically.
1. Enter the Recording Mode and start recording.
2. For desired timer recording, press the REC/OTR button once or several times.
The recording time will increase by 30 minutes with every pressing of the REC/OTR button. If the
scheduled time exceeds the recordable time of the disc, normal recording mode will restore.
If the timer recording is paused or stopped, the system will cancel the timer recording process.
Recording to DVD or HDD
Select Recorder to HDD or optical disc:
Press Timeshift button once to switch to manual recording mode, and press REC TO button to switch difference HDD or
DVD Record source.
If you have a recordable media in the tray, you can press Rec and start recording (OTR) to DVD. Press Stop to
finish recording.
Note: The product will continue to record until the disc is full. To set the product to record for 30 minutes only, press
the REC/OTR button after recording has started. A message will be displayed on the screen indicating that the product
will record for 30 minutes. Each time the REC/OTR button is pressed, an additional 30 minutes will be added to the
record time. To pause the recording, press the PAUSE button on the remote control . Press the PAUSE button or the
REC/OTR button to resume recording. Recording will continue until the STOP button on the remote control or the
product front panel is pressed.
Press the remote control Timeshift button once, turn on Timeshift mode, press the button twice, switch to manual
recording mode display the chart below.
Note: In the display chart, you may press REC
TO button to switch difference HDD or DVD
Record source.
Sys state: STOP
Record To Optical Disc As SP(25 min/GB)
Elapsed Time: 00:02:38 Remain Space: 02:05: 02
Recording Quality
You can select from up to six record quality settings to define the picture quality of the recordings and the amount of
space you want to use on the DVD/HDD. Higher quality recordings will consume more space and low quality recordings
will consume less space on the DVD/HDD.
NOTE: Use the ADD/CLEAR button to switch between different record quality options.
Very Good
Good
Moderate
53 Hours
106 Hours
132 Hours
159 Hours
212Hours
319 Hours
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HDD Play Mode
Time shifting
Time shifting introduction
Time shifting: Record,Stop, Pause, Play keys.
Other options: DVD, Timeshift, USB, Setup, Timer, Source Keys
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+30 min
When the productis turned on, if the setup menu setup->Timeshift->Timeshift default source->Tuner(ON) or
you press Timeshift button from other menus, the last viewedTV channelwill be tunedin and Time shifting
starts automatically. Time shifting allows'PAUSE’ the live TV broadcastfor up to 60 minutes. At any time,the
viewing can resume.Press PAUSE to pausethe broadcast, pressPLAYto resume TV viewing. If the system is
paused for 60minutes, it will automatically resume TV viewing.
On-Screen Display
Time shifting buffer information. Current playback
time, time of recording, time of recording minus 1
hour, trick mode status, Saving status,
Channel/Source information, Dubbing indicator (if
Dubbing is on-going) - see Time shifting figure
Hot keys and navigation information
Removes all On-screen Display
You can navigate in Time shifting mode and control the audio output by using the following remote control
keys:
Key Result Note
Change the channel
Change the channel
Fast Forward. Press to
cycle through 4, 8, 32x
speeds.
Slow forward. Press to
cycle through 1/2, 1/4 or
1/8x speeds
Jump back 10 seconds
Jump forward 30 seconds
Mute audio on/off
Decrease/increase volume
Note: By default, changing the channel
will erase all Time shifting required for
the current channel. This option can be
reset in the Setup-> HDD-> Time shift
Buffer-> Preserve
Hold the left key for 2 seconds, it will
jump back 60 seconds.
Hold the right key for 2 seconds, it will
jump forword 60 seconds.
(250GB,HDD)
Record Quality Recording Time
(4.7GB,DVD)
Recording Time Video Quality
Best
Normal
Low
1 Hour
2 Hours
2.5 Hours
3 Hours
4Hours
6 Hours
HQ (High Quality)
SP (Standard Play)
SP+(Standard Play)
EP(Extended Play)
LP (Long Play)
SLP (Super Long Play)
Remote contro

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Recording Mode
DV Controlled Recording
1. This unit can perform real-time monitoring and recording for a DV through the IEEE 1394 serial port (DV).
Connect the DV to the unit (for details, see System Connection: System Connection for Recording
External Signals ) by the front panel inputs.
Switch on the power of the unit.
Press the DV/USB button.
Switch on the Power button of the DV, set it to the CAMERA mode, and start monitoring.
Press the REC/OTR button to start recording. (Other operations is the same as in the Recording Mode)
2. This unit can also record the VCR content of the DV.
The connection method is the same as stated in the first 3 steps of 1.
Switch on the Power button of the DV to enter the VCR status, and the VCR status is Stop .
Use the remote controller of the unit to complete the operations of the DV, including STOP, PLAY, PAUSE,
FB, FF, etc.
Press the REC/OTR button and then press the PLAY button to start recording.
During the recording process, press the PAUSE button to suspend reco rding of the unit, and press the
butt on a gain to susp end the DV. To restore play of the DV, press the PLAY button; if you press the
REC/OTR button, the play of the DV and the recording of the unit will resume at the same time; press
the FWD , REV button to complete forward or rewind operation for the DV, while it reports Pause
status to the unit; If you press the STOP button, the recording of the unit will stop first, and press again
to stop the play of the DV.
Note: Do not move the unit or switch off the power during the recording process.
The finalized DVD+R disc could not be recorded.
Be sure to switch off the power of the unit and the DV before connecting the DV cables.
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Play Mode
HDD Play Mode
HDD Playback
Press the remotecontroller HDD buttonor in the NAVIGATION mode, switchto HDD/Playback state.
During HDD playback, the following remote control keys are valid:
Insert the USB disc, the unit will detect it automatically and display a symbol in the lower right corner
of the TV screen for a second.
In the DV Mode, press the DV/USB button, or in the NAVIGATION Mode, to switch to USB Play Mode.
The unit will automatically identify the files in the USB DISC. The playable formats of the unit include:
*.WMA, *.JPG.
Press the , and SELECT buttons to select an
item to play.
Play a USB DISC
ZOOM
The zoom featureallows you toenlarge an image that iscurrently displayed onthe screen andpan through to
specific areas onthe zoomed image.There are two zoom optionsavailable (1.5x, 2.0x) which will beindicated
on the screen.
·During pause, press the ZOOM button to zoom the image on the screen to 1.5x.
·Use the CURSOR buttons to pan (select the part of the image you want to zoom in on)
·Press the ZOOM button again to zoom the image on the screen to 2.0x.
·Press the ZOOM button again toreturn the image on the screen to normal.
Timeshift
Goto. Num(0-9) Time search Press Goto buttonand Num(0-9)button to
select the GotoTime.
Key Result Note
Play
Pause
Stop
Return
FF
Slow
Next
Previous
Display
Play (resume)
Pause/Step
Stop
Return
Fast Forward x 4, 8, 32
Slow forward x1/2, 1/4, 1/8
Skip Next chapter
Skip Previous chapter
Display OSD info and online help
Repeat
Right
Left
HDD
DVD
Timer
USB
ZOOM
Repeat Title
Skip
Replay
HDD title list
Optical disk manipulation
Time shifting
Timer recording setup
USB mode
ZOOM
Follows Pause
Will return to the Title list. Same as Return
Will return to the Title list. Same as Stop
When pressed repeatedly, toggles between:
progress bar -> add helper text (and dynamic
compass) -> add title info (on the top) -> no
overlay
Slide show view, or USB to DVD archiving
See details below
Jump forward by 30 seconds
Jump backward by 10 seconds
Also can press Monitor to record from sources
other than TV
HDD
No. CH Date Time Title
002 R-COMP 12/01/04 13:20 Title 2
003 R-COMP 12/01/04 13:24 Title 3
001 R-COMP 12/01/04 13:17 Title 1
For other options PressDVD,
Timeshift, DV/USB, SETUPor TIMER
keys
Press Add/Clear keyto
select program(s)
Press Rec key tocopy
selected program(s) to
DVD
Press Sort key tosort
programs by name, date
or time
Press the remote controller HDD button, enter into the HDD
display state . Show as follow, in this state, pressADD/
CLEAR key to select the five titles you desire to copy to
DVD, then press REC key to copy selected file to DVD.
Note1: In DVD tray ,there should be a blank Rewritable
DVD disc ,or the disc was previously used only for archiving from HDD.
Note2: When copying from HDD to DVD+RW disc, there will be a flashing icon on the upper left corner
of the screen to indicate the recording process.
Note3: You can press the STOP button to finish copying from HDD to optical disc ONLY in HDD mode.
Copy from HDD to Optical disc
File Manager PIC
1. FOE/
2. 042.mp3
3. 046.mp3
4. 048.mp3
Play the current file
Play
Copy
Delete
Move
Rename
Create Dir
Select all
UnSelect all
Add to favorite list
Favorite list

Timer Recording
Recording Mode
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Subtitle Selection
Some DVD discs may have more than one kind of subtitle. You can select one of them as the output.
1. In the play control bar menu, select the Subtitle item.
There are some digits under the icon. The number on the
right is the total number of subtitle languages provided
by the disc; the one on the left is the current selection.
The default value can be set in the System Setup .
If there is a word Off under the icon, it indicates that
the subtitle is off. This value can be set in the System
Setup .
2. Press the SELECT button to make the Subtitle item
available for selection.
3. Press the or button of the remote controller to select
the subtitle language, and press the SELECT button to
confirm.
4. this function enables you to switch between subtitles by
pressing the SUBTITLE button directly.
For some DVD discs, the pictures are shot from different
angles at the same time. While playing, you can view from
different angles.
1.In the play control bar menu, select the Angle item.
2.Press the SELECT button to make the Angle item available for selection. Enter a number and press the
SELECT button to confirm. Then the angle will be changed.
There are some digits under the icon. The number on the right is different angles of pictures provided by the
disc; the one on the left is the current selection.
1.In the play control bar menu, select the PBC ON/OFF item.
2.Select the On or Off value and press the SELECT button to activate or inactivate PBC function.
Press the MENU button to activate or inactivate PBC function
directly.
The so-called PBC function indicates the menu play
mode of VCD 2.0. When the PBC is on, the system will
provide a list of all tracks. You can select to play any of
these tracks using the number buttons of the remote
control. When the PBC is off, the system will play the
disc in the normal order.
Not all VCD discs support PBC play.
In the playing status, the unit has the function to zoom in pictures. (Available for DVD, VCD and JPEG)
1.In the playing status, press the ZOOM button,to enlarge the picture by 150% or 200%.
2.After the picture is enlarged, use the arrow buttons , , or to move the picture so that you can view
different parts of the enlarged picture.
Play Mode
PBC ON/OFF (Available only for VCD 2.0 or above versions)
Multi-angle Switch
Picture Zoom Function
DVD
MODE
Trick mode:
TITLE
CHAPTER
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
T- TIME
Normal
01/01
02/14
01/03-OTH
01/01-OTH
01/01
00:02:48-00:51:25
DVD
MODE
Trick mode:
TITLE
CHAPTER
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
T- TIME
Normal
01/01
02/14
01/03-OTH
01/01-OTH
01/01
00:02:48-00:51:25
VCD
MODE:
Trick mode:
TRACK:
AUDIO:
PBC:
TIME:
Normal
01/01
Stereo
ON
00:02:48-00:51:25
Note
PIP ( Picture in Picture)
PIP: View live video during time shifting, this is a feature that can
allow to claim PIP without the extra cost associated with multiple
tuners. It allows watching the live video broadcast while in the time
shift buffer. One benefit is as follows: Video can be paused, and
channel on the live video changed to a more interesting content,
then unpause time shifting to watch the remaining of the previous
program. Live broadcast shall be available in PIP ( ON/OFF) View
live video in PIP during optical playback. While playing DVD, see
what is being recorded onto HDD. When playback the HDD or
DVD content, press the remote controller PIP button, pup up a
live video menu on the top right of the screen. Press PIP button
again, the Live Video menu disappear.
File manager
Press the remote controller FILE PLAYbutton twice. Enter the file
manager list, select one of the file, press the remote controller
arrow button, pop up a menu, display the chart on the right. In the
file list. Ten operations are possible, the option are: play, copy,
delete, move, rename, create dir, select all, unselect all, add to
favorite list, favorite list.
In file list area to select drive(USB, HDD or DVD) directory and file place in program list. This operation can be
repeated many times by the user. You may select the file to copy in difference file direction list.
File Manager PIC
1. FOE/
2. 042.mp3
3. 046.mp3
4. 048.mp3
Play the currentfile
Play
Copy
Delete
Move
Rename
Create Dir
Select all
UnSelect all
Add to favorite list
Favorite list
Copy from Optical Disc to HDD
File Manager AUDIO 00:00:00 - 00:00 : 26
1. JPEG/
2. Mp3
3. MPEG4/
6. 2533 X1200.JPG
7. 900 X 1320.jpg
8. TOURT1412. JPG
9. TOUR1413.JPG
4. WMA/
. /
File Size: N/A
Modify Date: N/A
Right OK
Program Add
Operation menu play hilighted file
Show favorite list Select/Unselect file
Chart 1 Chart 2
File Manager AUDIO 00:00:00- 00: 00: 36
1. MPG006.MPG
2. MPG007.MPG
3. MPG008.MPG
4. MOG009.MPG
Prepare to copy selected file(s) to
another directory.
Play
Copy
Delete
Move
Rename
Create Dir
Select all
UnSelect all
Add to favorite list
Favorite list
MPG006.MPG
../../
Chart 3
Copy To... AUDIO 00:00:00- 00: 00: 38
HDD DRIVER(C:)
Copy selected file(s) to current directory.
Start copying
Rename
Create Dir
MPG006.MPG
Chart 4
Play title
Edit title
Rename title
Erase title
Overwrite title
Overwrite disc
Copy
5. My Title0
01/01/2005
02:05:00
SP 00:14:01
1.The unit plays Divx,MP3,WMA,JPEG formatted disc. Chart 1. pops up automatically when disc is inserted.
Then use the arrow buttons to select the file you want. Using the Add/Clear button you can choose what to do.i.e
Add or Clear. After selecting the required file press the right arrow which will make chart 2 pop up. Select copy,
the HDD will show you a list of options. Then press right arrow which will make chart 3 pop up. Select start
copying. Disc will now transfer files to the HDD. If you want to play the file that copied from optical, press
File Play button, you can find file from HDD list.
2.If the unit playing the video disc has more than one file, arrow
down and highlight the required file and right arrow. Chart 4 pops
up with a list of options as shown. Select copy. Disc will now
transfer files to the HDD.
NOTE: Only disc,DVD+RW, unfinalized DVD+R which have
recorded by the unit can be copied on to the HDD.
3.When is playbacking DVD or VCD disc content, press the remote
control REC/OTR button. The disc content star record direct from optical disc to HDD.
NOTE: Before record, you must press the remote control TIMESHIFT button to shut off timeshift state.

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Timer Recording
Select a TV channel assource
Timer Recording Setup
Record executes only on the date set
Timer Recording Setup
Source
Record To
Quality
Mode
Date
Start
End
Title
VPS
OK Cancel
0 6 / 0 1 / 0 5
0 0 : 2 4
0 0 : 5 4
Ch029
My Title
OFF
0 6 / 0 1 / 0 5
0 0 : 2 4
0 0 : 5 4
HDD
SP
SP+
LP
EP
Timer Recording
You can set-up the product to schedule recordings to begin and end at a specific time. The recording can be onto
HDD or DVD. This feature is useful if the specific quality, time, date and channel of a program you want to
record is known in advance.
1. Press the TIMER button to enter the timer recording schedule setup menu, as shown in the chart to the
right. There are 8 records in this menu. Each
record represents a recording schedule.
2. In the timer recording setup menu, use
the or button to select a record, and
press the Select button.
3. Set up the input source
In the Item Editor dialog box, use the , and
Select buttons to select the value of SOURCE .
4. Set up the recording quality
In the Item Editor dialog box, use the , and SELECT
buttons to select the quality value. For more in formation about
recording quality, for reference: HQ, SP, SP+, EP, LP, SLP.
5. Set up the recording mode
This setting is done with the third control unit in Item Editor
dialog box. Move the cursor, select the row, and press the
SELECT button to initiate the drop-down menu.
The setting may arrange a timer recording everyday, or on
some day of every week, or on a certain day of the year.
There are three options in the list. Their meanings are as
follows.
Weekly: recording every week.
Daily: recording everyday
Once: recording on a certain date
Source
Record To
Quality
Mode
Date
Start
End
Title
VPS
Ch029
HDD
SP
Once
Once
Daily
Weekly
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DVD
VCD
Play Mode
The Use of the GOTO Button
1. In the playing status, press the GOTO button to cycle through various options in the play control bar menu.
With the above-mentioned operations, you can use the remote control to enter the corresponding value and skip
to the corresponding location directly.
The following is an example of DVD playing. The operation of VCD playing is similar to this case.
For CD discs, it is no use pressing the GOTO button.
CHAPTER:--
TITLE:-- TIME:--:--:--
TR-TIME:--:--:--
Audio Selection
Some DVD discs may have more than one OSD language. You may select one of them as the output.
1. In the play control bar menu, select the Audio item.
There are some digits under the icon. The number on the
right is the total number of OSD languages; the one on the
left is the number of the current mode.
2.Press the SELECT button, use the or button
to select the Audio item, and press the SELECT
button of the remote control to confirm.
3.This function enables you to switch between different
languages by pressing the AUDIO button directly.
DVD
MODE Normal
Trick mode:
CHAPTER 02/14
AUDIO 01/03-OTH
SUBTITLE 01/01-OTH
ANGLE 01/01
T- TIME 00:02:48-00:51:25
This function is available for CD, VCD discs.
1.In the play control bar menu, press the or button
to select the Audio item, press the SELECT
button to confirm and enter the input mode.
2.Use the or button to select Stereo , Right
or Left , and press the SELECT button to confirm.
3.This function enables you to switch between different
channels by pressing the AUDIO button directly.
Audio Channel Selection
VCD
MODE: Normal
Trick mode:
AUDIO: Stereo
PBC: ON
TIME: 00:02:48-00:51:25
D-TIME:--
OK Cancel
My Title
OFF
Source Quality Date Start End
1
2
3
4
5
6
Timer Recording
Record VPS
Press Select to review a scheduled recording or
create a new one. Press functions for other options