Digital TM Video Recorder PROGRESSIVE SCAN TM TM BOOKMARK DISPLAY CH+ ENTER CH- PLAY DVD/TV LIVE 1 2 4 5 3 7 8 9 C-SKIP +10 0 C 6 RECORD TM SOURCE DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE REC SETUP DOWN UP ENTER RETURN S-VIDEO L - AUDIO - R REC MODE TIMER EDIT VIDEO ON / STANDBY Operation Guide CH-DVR 1500 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optical disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Caring for optical discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS The EDIT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Erasing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Play Full Title . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION CH-DVR 1500 Personal DVD+R/RW Recorder and Progressive Scan Player TM TM JPG BOOKMARK DISPLAY TM CH+ ENTER PROGRESSIVE SCAN CH- PLAY DVD/TV LIVE 1 2 4 5 7 8 3 9 C-SKIP +10 0 C 6 RECORD TM SOURCE DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE REC SETUP DOWN UP ENTER RETURN S-VIDEO L - AUDIO - R REC MODE two-way TIMER EDIT VIDEO ON / STANDBY compatible TWINWAY The CH-DVR 1500 is a DVD Recorder/Player with Progressive Scan Video Output.
INTRODUCTION CD-Audio: An on-screen navigator is provided to select and play tracks when using CD-Audio discs. Optical disc compatibility This unit is compatible with a wide range of available optical discs for recording and playback. Discs suitable for Recording and Playback Video CD - VCD/SVCD: On VCD/SVCD discs, advanced features such as PBC (Playback Control) are available. You must us DVD+R or DVD+RW discs to record on this unit. DVD+R: These discs can only be written to once.
INTRODUCTION Make sure the package contents are complete In addition to the DVD/Receiver, your package should contain the following accessories. Check the contents of the package carefully, as some items may be located under the packing foam.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control 1 STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the unit to Standby mode. 2 TM 1 18 3 2 3 19 DISPLAY DIGEST BOOKMARK 4 HIDE AUDIO SUBTITLE 20 DISPLAY - Brings up the onscreen display showing information for the playback session. 5 AUDIO - Selects an audio track on DVD or VCD discs. 6 SUBTITLE - Selects available subtitles on DVD discs. 7 ARROW KEYS (CH+/-) - Use to navigate disc menus, on-screen setup menu, etc.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 9 7 1 2 3 CH-DVR 1500 DVD PLAYER - RECORDER 4 11 8 6 5 10 PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO DVD / TV LIVE TM RECORD SOURCE DOWN UP ENTER RETURN ON / STANDBY S-VIDEO IN 2 12 1 ON / STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the unit to standby mode. The main power switch on the back of the unit must be turned on before using the standby button. In standby mode, the unit will use a minute amount of power to enable power-on by the remote control.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front VFD Display 1 2 3 4 6 7 5 PROCESSOR INDICATORS These indicators display the status of the surround sound processors and type of sound track currently active. The Dolby Digital processor is active. The DTS Digital processor is active. The PCM Digital Stereo processor is active. Indicates 5.1 Channel or Stereo audio source. The L/R option is active.
FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON I AC IN ~100-230V O OFF 10 1 2 11 12 ANTENNA IN / OUT - For Antenna or Cable TV connection. Passthrough connection to TV does not transfer the output signal from the DVD Recorder. *Some units do not have a Passthrough connector. In this case, use the included splitter (See page 13). VIDEO INPUT 1 - Composite Video input for recording. To select this input, use the SOURCE button and choose VIDEO IN 1.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the video output to your TV In order to use the DVD Recorder, you’ll need to make a video connection to your TV. The capabilities of your TV and the cables you have on hand will determine the connections you can use. There are 3 possible connection types: Composite Video - The most widely used connection. This unit includes an A/V cable for Composite Video. S-Video - A higher quality connection that requires a special S-Video cable and an S-Video capable TV.
CONNECTIONS S-Video This is a higher quality connection than standard composite video, and requires a special S-Video cable not included. The S-Video connector is distinguishable by its 4 pins, as shown below. If your TV has an S-Video input, it’s recommended that you use this type of connection for better picture quality. 1 First, obtain a special S-Video cable. Connect the SVideo output from the unit to the corresponding input on your TV.
CONNECTIONS Audio Output Connections This unit features a variety of audio line outputs for connection to a receiver or other audio equipment. Use the included A/V cable to connect the stereo audio outputs for connection to a TV or stereo receiver. Optical and Coaxial digital audio outputs send an encoded digital bitstream, suitable for receivers with Dolby or DTS decoding capability. These outputs require special cables not included.
CONNECTIONS Connecting Audio/Video recording sources to the A/V Inputs Audio/Video inputs are provided on the front and back of the unit for connection of outside audio/video sources such as VCRs, camcorders, DVD Players, etc. External Video Sources must support S-Video, Composite Video and/or Stereo Audio to be suitable for recording.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION Powering on the unit Initial Setup Procedure Only after all connections are complete, connect the power cord and power on the unit. When the unit is first powered on, you'll be prompted to set the time and date as well as TV Tuner options. You can always change any of the settings you choose during the Initial Setup later in the DVD Recorder's SETUP MENU.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION Select the DVD Playback Mode Using Disc Menus 1 Playing a Disc from the “ROOT” Menu Press the DVD/TV LIVE button on the remote control or the receiver’s front panel to select the DVD mode. Most DVDs will automatically display a menu after the disc is inserted. This first menu is the first of possibly many layers, and is therefore known as the “root” menu.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION Skipping to the Next or Previous Chapter / Track Basic Disc Playback You can advance or skip back through the chapters or tracks on DVD discs, Audio CDs and other discs with the NEXT and PREVIOUS buttons on the remote or front panel.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION 4 Advanced Playback To jump to a Time on the disc, use the NUMBER keys to enter the time value, then press ENTER. Slow Motion Playback 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C-SKIP 0 C This unit supports slow motion playback to 1/8 normal speed. PLAY T 1 Press the SLOW MOTION button repeatedly to step through all options for slow playback. With DVDs, you can choose from ½,1/4 or 1/8 speed.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION Repeating a Segment You Define Using the Zoom Function Unlike the REPEAT 1/ALL key, which allows you to repeat segments already defined on a disc, such as tracks and chapters, the REPEAT A-B key lets you define your own segments to repeat. Use the zoom function to zoom in or out during disc playback or when a frame is paused on-screen. ZOOM also works when viewing JPG images.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION Subtitles Muting the sound 1 Most DVD discs include at least one subtitle track in one language. Subtitles are useful viewing movies in a foreign language or for hearing-impaired viewers. Press the MUTE button on the remote to temporarily cancel the audio signal at any time. Press MUTE again to resume normal audio.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION 2 Viewing JPG Files Slide Shows Press the ZOOM key repeatedly to zoom in or out. You can zoom in up to 400%, and out to 25% of the original image size. You can view JPG picture files stored on CD-R/RW discs individually or in slide show mode on your TV. JPG is the standard format for pictures stored on digital cameras, the Internet and many other applications. When you insert a disc with JPG files, a Slide Show will automatically begin.
DVD PLAYER OPERATION Playing MP3 Files The MP3 Player When you insert a disc containing MP3 files, the player will launch the MP3 Player - an on-screen interface for playing MP3 music files. Track List 1 > 001 A FILE1.MP3 002 A FILE2.MP3 003 A FILE3.MP3 2 FILE1.MP3 3 T: 001/003 E: 00:00:25 1 TRACK LIST - A list of the tracks and folders on the disc. 2 CURRENT FILE - The current file begin played.
RECORDING Although DVD+RW discs are more expensive than DVD+Rs, they can actually be more economical and convenient for certain situations. For example, if you are recording TV programs you may want to "recycle" discs - recording over episodes you have already watched. In this situation, DVD+RW discs are the best choice because a single disc can be used over and over again - there's fewer discs to buy and keep track of.
RECORDING Setting the Auto Chapter Option Setting Recording Options You can set the recorder to automatically add a "chapter marker" every 5 minutes during your recordings. During playback, this will allow you to skip forward or back in 5 minute intervals by using the NEXT/PREVIOUS keys on the remote. These chapter markers are compatible with most standard DVD Players as well. There are several recording options and other settings that should be understood and checked before you begin recording.
RECORDING Adding and Deleting Channels TV Tuner Setup After scanning for channels, the TV Tuner holds a list of available channels that are accessible with the CH+ and CHkeys. You can manually edit this list by adding or deleting channels in the DVD Recorder's SETUP MENU. Choose Cable or Antenna It's important that this option is set correctly before scanning for available channels. 1 2 1 Press SETUP and navigate with the DOWN key to the VIDEO SETUP menu. Press ENTER.
RECORDING Automatically Adding Chapter Markers The Title Screen You can set the recorder to automatically add a CHAPTER MARKER every 5 minutes during your recordings. During playback, this will allow you to skip forward or back in 5 minute intervals by using the NEXT/PREVIOUS keys on the remote. These chapter markers are compatible with most standard DVD Players as well. When you insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc, the Title Screen will appear.
RECORDING 3 Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to select an Input Source, and press ENTER. 2 You may pause the DVD Recorder during a Live Recording. Simply press PAUSE and the recording will stop temporarily. Press PAUSE again to resume recording. 3 To end recording, press STOP. Keep in mind that the recording will end automatically if the disc runs out of space. There will be a pause while the player updates the disc contents. 4 To return to the Title Screen, press TITLE.
RECORDING Selecting Titles to Overwrite Timer Recordings You can select titles to overwrite by pressing REC from the Title Screen. In the example below, the recorder is in DVD mode with the Title Screen displayed and TITLE 2 selected. When the recording is started from this location by pressing REC twice, a new title will replace TITLE 2 - and TITLE 3 if the recording is of sufficient length. TITLE 1 will be preserved because of it’s position in front of the title that was selected when REC was pressed.
RECORDING 2 ! Timer Recording Messages Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to select an entry and press ENTER. SWITCH OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING 3 Entry Freq Start Length Source Speed 01 08/15/05 20:00 1:00 Ch 002 HP For a scheduled Timer Recording to begin, the system must be in STANDBY MODE. You cannot use the recorder for another purpose, for instance to watch TV, and make a Timer Recording at the same time.
EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS 3 Editing Overview Your DVD Recorder’s capabilities go far beyond simply recording in Live and Timer modes. A vast array of editing options are also available, allowing you to tailor your recordings to your own personal requirements. To perform any of the above functions in the EDIT MENU, use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to select a function and press ENTER to confirm.
EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS Edit Title 2 By default, your recordings are named according to the Input Source used. You can change the name of a title using the EDIT TITLE function. 1 Use the UP/DOWN ARROW keys to select the EDIT TITLE option and press ENTER. CHAPTER 1 CHAPTER 2 EDIT Erase Title Play full title Finalize Edit Title Soccer Game EDIT Erase Title Play full title Finalize Edit Title VIDEO IN 1 2 In the example shown below, the title already contains 2 chapters.
EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS Remove Chapter Hide Chapter You can delete chapter markers, making one longer chapter out of two. Removing a Chapter Marker is basically like adding a chapter, but in reverse. In the example below, the title contains 3 chapters. If you wish to “edit out” a chapter from a recording, use the HIDE CHAPTER function.
EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS Hiding Video Segments with the HIDE Button Show Chapter You can hide video segments “on the fly” with the HIDE button. Recall that the HIDE CHAPTER function requires that a video segment be defined as a chapter first before it can be hidden. The HIDE button provides a shortcut to this method, by automatically creating chapters as you define the BEGINNING and END points of a video segment you wish to hide.
EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS New Picture Erasing a DVD+RW Disc The Index Screen shows a thumbnail image representing each title on the disc. By default, this image is taken from the first frame of the recording. However, you may change this image to that of any frame contained in the title using the NEW PICTURE function. INDEX PICTURE 99 99 DVD+RW discs can be erased, deleting all content on the disc and freeing up all space for new recordings. You must enter the SETUP MENU to erase a DVD+RW disc.
THE DVD RECORDER SETUP MENU Using the SETUP MENU Language Settings The DVD Recorder’s SETUP MENU is where various settings are configured, including Recording Options, Playback Options, Languages, Parental Control Settings and more. CH+ DISPLAY SUBTITLE MUTE CH- 1 2 3 4 SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Channel Search Add/Del Channel Cable/Antenna Date and Time Version Parental Level Password Factory Reset Screen Saver Auto Shutdown Default setting: ENGLISH Sets the default language used by DVD Menus.
THE DVD RECORDER SETUP MENU Most TVs scan only half the lines of an image in one pass. This scanning method is known as “interlaced” mode, as the odd and even lines are interlaced together in alternate scans, and is the default setting with the NTSC and PAL options. Progressive scan, set with the PROGRESSIVE option, is a scanning method offered on high-end TVs. Progressive scan TVs scan all the lines of an image in one pass, creating a more film-like quality to DVD movies.
THE DVD RECORDER SETUP MENU PASSWORD System Setup SETUP SYSTEM SETUP Language Video Setup Audio Setup System Setup Disc Media Record Mode Timer Record Channel Search Add/Del Channel Cable/Antenna Date and Time Version Parental Level Password Factory Reset Screen Saver Auto Shutdown You must setup a PASSWORD to use the Parental Level options. When you FIRST attempt to use the Parental Control, you are prompted to create a NEW PASSWORD. Choose any 5Digit number for your password and press ENTER.
THE DVD RECORDER SETUP MENU Disc Media Options SETUP DISC MEDIA Language Video Setup Audio Setup System Setup Disc Media Record Mode Timer Record Finalize Erase Timer Record Entry 01 02 03 SETUP 04 05 Language 06 Video Setup07 Audio Setup08 System Setup Disc Media Record Mode Timer Record FINALIZE Default setting: CONFIRM This option is only available when a DVD+R disc is being used. DVD+R discs must be FINALIZED before they will be playable in standard DVD Players.
TROUBLESHOOTING The Disc Doesn’t Eject Common Problems & Solutions If the player is in Standby Mode with the glowing LED to the left of the disc tray, the disc will not eject. Turn the player on with the Remote Control and then eject the disc. Playback Distorted Picture when Connected to a VCR The DVD Recorder Does Not Power On This DVD Player is built with Macrovision copyprotection. This will distort the signal when used with VCRs. Connect the player directly to the TV.
SPECIFICATIONS DISC TYPES SUPPORTED DVD+RW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback, Recording DVD+R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback, Recording DVD-RW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback DVD-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Playback VCD/SVCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX a-b repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 angles (multi-angle playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 audio button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 audio outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 audio settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .