Unpack Your DVD Recorder • • • • • • • • • R6530 DVD recorder (1) Remote control (1) 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries (2) Audio/video cable (1) RF (Antenna) cable (1) User’s guide (1) Quick reference guide (1) Warranty registration card (1) DVD+RW disc (1) Insert Remote Control Batteries 1 Remove battery cover on back of remote control. 2 Insert two 1.5V AAA batteries, paying attention to the correct polarities (+/-). 3 Replace cover.
Table of Contents 1 - Getting Started Welcome ............................................................................. 5 • Features.................................................................................. 5 • Playable Discs ....................................................................... 5 • Recordable Discs ................................................................... 5 • Region Code .......................................................................... 5 DVD Recording FAQ ..
R6530 DVD Recorder Language Settings...................................................... 40 • On-Screen/Menu Language................................................. 40 • Disc Menu Language........................................................... 40 • Audio Language/Format...................................................... 40 • Subtitle Language................................................................ 40 Tuner/Video Settings ...............................................
Getting Started Getting Started Chapter 1 :: Welcome Basic Setup Congratulations on your purchase of this R6530 DVD Recorder, an advanced DVD player and recorder in one.
:: DVD Recording FAQ Before you start using the R6530, please take a few moments to review these Frequently Asked Questions.
Most disc manufacturers specify that you can record up to 1,000 times. What is the basic DVD recording process? The basic recording process is to load a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc, switch the DVD Recorder to Live mode, choose the input source you wish to record, set the record quality, and press RECORD. What does the Auto Chapter feature do? The Auto Chapter feature creates Chapters automatically every 5 minutes while you are recording.
:: Player Overview Front Panel Controls 1 Power button Press to power on the DVD Recorder. • When the power is on, use the On/Standby button on the remote control to turn the unit on and off. • When the power is off, the unit is effectively disconnected from the wall outlet. 2 Line In 1 (S-Video Input) R6530 DVD Recorder Connect to the S-Video output of your camcorder or other playback device.
2 Repeat Status Indicator Lights when a disc is in Repeat or AB Repeat mode. 3 Channel Indicator Lights when a TV channel is selected. 4 Dolby Digital Indicator Lights when a DVD with a Dolby Digital soundtrack is loaded. 5 Timer Recording Indicator Lights when a Timer Recording has been scheduled. 6 Record Indicator Lights when a DVD recording is in progress. 7 Angle Indicator Lights when an alternative angle is available during DVD playback.
Remote Control 1 On/Standby Press to switch the DVD Recorder between On and Standby (low power) modes. The Power button on the front panel must be pressed in for this button to work. 2 Prog. Scan Press to switch the video output between Progressive Scan and Interlace Scan. Only use when the DVD Recorder is connected to a Progressive Scan television with the Component Video Output. 3 Setup While a disc is in Stop mode, press to display the DVD Recorder Setup menu.
Press to switch between Disc mode (for playback of discs) and Live mode (for watching and recording TV or external sources). 24 Stop Press to stop and hold disc playback (press Play /Enter to resume). Press Stop twice to stop playback completely and reset the disc. Also press to stop DVD recording. 25 Rev Press repeatedly to scan backward at variable speeds. 26 Fwd Press repeatedly to scan forward at variable speeds. 27 Pause/Step Press to pause playback and recording.
Rear Panel 1 Antenna In Connect to your antenna, cable TV, or cable box with a coaxial cable. 2 Out to TV Connect to the Antenna Input on older televisions with a coaxial cable. 3 Line In 2 (Composite Video/Stereo Audio Inputs) Connect to the audio/video outputs of an external source (such as a cable box or VCR) with RCA cables. 4 Line In 2 (S-Video Input) R6530 DVD Recorder Connect to the S-Video output of an external source (such as a satellite receiver) with an S-Video cable.
Basic Setup Getting Started Chapter 2 :: Basic Connections Basic Setup Connecting the R6530 is virtually the same as connecting a standard VCR. Follow these steps to connect the DVD Recorder to your TV and antenna/basic cable. For advanced connections, please refer to pages 15-20. 1 Connect Antenna/Cable DVD Recording Connect the RF cable from your antenna or basic cable TV jack to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder. 2 Connect TV Choose either Antenna Out or Line Out: a.
:: Initial Setup Once you have completed “Basic Connections” on page 13, the language selection menu will appear on your TV screen. Follow these steps to complete Initial Setup. 3 Select Antenna or Cable: 1 Set the DVD Recorder’s on-screen menu language: • • • • Use the / buttons to select English (default), Spanish, or French. Press Play /Enter to continue. Use the / buttons to select Antenna (default), or Cable. Press Play /Enter to continue.
:: Advanced Connections Getting Started S-Video Connections Use for improved picture quality when watching DVD movies. Your television must be equipped with an S-Video input. 1 Connect S-Video to TV Basic Setup Connect an S-Video cable from the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the S-Video input on your television.
Component Video/Progressive Scan Connections Use for superior picture quality when watching DVD movies. Your television must be equipped with Component Video or Progressive Scan inputs. 1 Connect Component Video to TV Connect a component video cable from the PROG. SCAN jacks on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the component video inputs on your television. Be sure to correctly match each of the cables (Y, Pr, Pb) to the corresponding jacks on the DVD Recorder and TV.
Audio/Video Receiver Connections Getting Started Follow these steps to connect the DVD Recorder to a digital audio/video receiver. 1 Connect DVD Recorder to Digital Audio Receiver Help Advanced Settings DVD Playback DVD Recording Basic Setup Connect a coaxial OR optical digital audio cable from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks on the back panel of the DVD Recorder to the matching digital audio inputs on your audio/video receiver. • Use whichever connection is available on your audio/video receiver.
Cable Box Connections Follow these steps to connect a cable box or satellite receiver to your DVD Recorder: 1 Connect Incoming Cable to Cable Box Connect a coaxial cable from your cable TV wall outlet to the input jack on your cable box. 2 Connect Cable Box to DVD Recorder Connect a second coaxial cable from the output jack on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder. 3 Connect DVD Recorder to TV Choose either Antenna Out or Line Out: a.
Alternative Cable Box Connections Getting Started This connection method allows you to record from basic cable while watching scrambled channels simultaneously. However, with this method you will not be able to record scrambled channels. 1 Connect Incoming Cable to DVD Recorder Basic Setup Connect the coaxial cable from your cable TV wall outlet to the ANTENNA IN jack on the back panel of the DVD Recorder.
Other Audio/Video Connections Follow these steps to connect an external audio/video source, such as a camcorder, satellite receiver, VCR, or video game, to your DVD Recorder. 1 Connect Source to DVD Recorder Connect your source to the line inputs on the front (Line 1) or rear (Line 2) of the DVD Recorder. 2 Choose from the following options: To View Device • Press Disc/Live on the remote control to switch to Live mode.
DVD Recording Getting Started Chapter 3 Basic Setup :: Basic Recording Advanced Settings Follow these steps to record a television program using the built-in TV tuner. Before you begin: • Turn on the DVD Recorder using the front panel Power button. If the unit is in Standby mode, press On/Standby on the remote control to power on the unit. The green Power indicator will glow on the front panel display. • Turn on your TV, and set it to the video input connected to the DVD Recorder.
R6530 DVD Recorder 4 Press Disc/Live to switch to Live mode. • LIVE appears on your TV. • You can also press Record to switch to Live mode from Disc mode. 5 Press Input on the remote control until the channel input is selected. 6 Select the desired channel using the Channel +/- or 0-9 buttons. 7 Press Quality to set the record quality to the desired level: • HQ - Select for High Quality mode (1 hr. max per disc, comparable to DVD quality) • SP - Select for Standard Play mode (2 hrs.
Follow these steps to record from an external device, such as a VCR, camcorder, satellite receiver, etc. Before you begin: • Turn on the DVD Recorder, TV and audio system (if applicable). • Make sure your external device is powered on and connected to the front or rear line in jacks. • Make sure your external device is cued up so it is ready to play at the desired counter position. For example, play your camcorder or VCR to the start of the scene you wish to record.
R6530 DVD Recorder • HQ - Select for High Quality mode (1 hr. max per disc, comparable to DVD quality) • SP - Select for Standard Play mode (2 hrs. max per disc) • LP - Select for Long Play mode (3 hrs. max per disc, comparable to S-VHS quality) • EP - Select for Extended Play mode (4 hrs. max per disc) • SLP - Select for Super Long Play mode (6 hrs. max per disc, comparable to standard VHS quality). 7 Press Record to start recording. • Whichever input source you selected (i.e.
:: Editing during DVD Playback Getting Started Certain types of edits can only be done during DVD playback. These edits include Insert/Remove Chapter, Hide/Show Chapter and New Thumbnail. Inserting a Chapter Basic Setup 1 Insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc into the DVD Recorder. 2 Press Disc/Live to switch to Disc mode. • The DVD+R/+RW disc menu appears on the screen. 3 Use the / buttons to select the desired Title. 4 Press Play /Enter to begin playing the Title.
Showing a Chapter The Show Chapter feature allows you to restore hidden Chapters. In order to view hidden Chapters you must first select Play Full Title from the disc menu; see page 27. This will cause hidden Chapters to play and will mark them with the label HIDDEN on the on-screen display. • Cue to the hidden Chapter you want to restore. • The word HIDDEN appears on screen when a selected Chapter is hidden. • Use the / buttons to select Show Chapter and press Play /Enter.
:: Editing from the Disc Menu DVD+R Disc Menu Edits Basic Setup Playing a Full Title Getting Started Certain types of edits can only be done from the DVD+R/+RW disc menu. These edits include Play Full Title, Finalize, Erase Title and Make Compatible: 1 Insert a DVD+R or DVD+RW disc into the DVD Recorder. 2 Press Disc/Live to switch to Disc mode. • The DVD+R/+RW disc menu appears on the screen. 3 Use the / buttons to select the desired Title.
:: Timer Recording You can program up to 8 Timer Recording events up to 1 year in advance. Before you begin: • Turn on the DVD Recorder using the front panel Power button. If the unit is in Standby mode, press On/Standby on the remote control to power on the unit. The green Power indicator will glow on the front panel display. • Turn on your TV, and set it to the video input connected to the DVD Recorder.
Set Date of Recording Getting Started Set a one-time event: • Use the 0-9 buttons to set the month and press (e.g., for June, press “6”) • Use the 0-9 buttons to set the day and press (e.g., for the 10th, press “1-0”) • Use the 0-9 buttons to set the year and press (e.g., for 2003, press “0-3”) • The event must occur within 1 year of the current time or you will receive an input error.
Enable Timer Recording • Use the / buttons to turn the selected event On or Off. • This allows you to save unused Timer Recording settings for future use. R6530 DVD Recorder 9 Press Setup to save your settings and exit the Setup menu. • The unit will alert you if you have entered any invalid data in your Timer Recording settings. • The unit will also alert you if you have entered overlapping events. • To edit an event, simply select it and press Play /Enter. • To delete an entry, press Clear.
DVD Playback Getting Started Chapter 4 DVD Recording Basic Setup :: Basic Disc Playback 31 Advanced Settings 1 Press Open/Close on the remote control or front panel to open the disc drawer. 2 Place the disc in the drawer with the label side facing up and playback side facing down. If the disc has two sides, place the disc with the desired playback side facing down. 3 Press Open/Close again to close the disc drawer. 4 Press Play /Enter on the remote control or front panel.
Additional DVD Playback Options • • • • • • • • • • • Press Volume +/- to adjust the playback volume. Press Pause/Step to freeze playback. Press Pause/Step again to advance one frame at a time (DVD only). Press Play /Enter to resume normal playback. or Prev to skip to the next or previous Chapter/Track. Press Next Press Fwd or Rev repeatedly to scan forward or backward at variable speeds during playback. Press Slow repeatedly to play in slow motion at variable speeds.
Disc menus allow you to select Titles and Chapters for playback, change a disc’s default playback settings (such as Audio formats and Subtitle languages), and access any special features on the disc. Use the following buttons to navigate DVD disc menus: Disc Menu Getting Started Disc Menu Navigation Press to display the disc menu for the currently loaded disc. Play Basic Setup Press to move the cursor left, right, up, and down in the disc menu.
• • • • Use the / buttons to select Tracks for your playlist, pressing Play /Enter after each. Use the / buttons to move the cursor to Play and press Play /Enter. To clear your playlist, stop playback and press Program again. Use the / buttons to move the cursor to Clear All and press Play /Enter. R6530 DVD Recorder :: MP3 Playback To play MP3 files burned onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc: 1 Press Open/Close on the remote control or front panel to open the disc drawer.
Basic Setup DVD Recording Advanced Settings DVD Playback Photo CD Thumbnail View Photo CD Directory View Help Photo CDs, including Kodak Picture CDs, contain JPEG images that you can view and manipulate on your television screen. 1 Insert a Photo CD into the DVD disc tray. 2 A slideshow will begin automatically starting with the first image on the disc. 3 To browse images manually: • To advance to the previous or next image manually, press Prev or Next .
:: Special Disc Features Display/Go To 1 Press Display or Go To during playback to view and/or change the current disc status: • DVD - Shows the current Title number, Chapter number, elapsed time, and audio status. • CD - Shows the current Track number, elapsed time, Play mode (Normal or Random), and Repeat mode (Off, Track, or Disc). 2 To go to a specific Title, Chapter or Track or to change the status of any item: • Use the / buttons to select the desired item and press Play /Enter.
Subtitle Basic Setup Getting Started Many DVDs contain subtitles in multiple languages. To select among all available subtitle languages: 1 Press Subtitle during DVD playback, then press Play /Enter. 2 Use the / buttons to select among all available subtitle languages (or Off). 3 Press Play /Enter again. 4 Press Subtitle to exit. Subtitle Screen Audio DVD Recording Many DVDs contain multiple audio formats, such as Dolby Digital 5.1, 2-channel stereo, or soundtracks in multiple languages.
A-B Repeat The A-B Repeat feature allows you to repeat a segment of a DVD or CD in a continuous loop. 1 Press A-B during DVD or CD playback to select point A. 2 Press A-B again to select point B. 3 The selected segment will repeat in a continuous loop. 4 Press A-B again to cancel A-B Repeat. A-B Repeat Screen Repeat To repeat a disc, Title, Chapter, or Track during DVD or CD playback: 1 Press Repeat 1/ALL, then press Play /Enter.
Advanced Settings Getting Started Chapter 5 Setup Menu Categories Setup Menu Navigation The Setup Menu includes advanced options for your R6530 DVD Recorder. The factory default settings are appropriate for the majority of users. The following buttons are used to display and navigate within the Setup menu: Basic Setup :: Setup Menu Overview Setup / Press to select and change menu items. / Press to select and change menu items. the previous menu.
:: Language Settings Audio Language/Format Use to set your preferred language for on-screen menus, DVD disc menus, audio soundtracks and subtitles: • • 1 Press Setup. 2 Use the / buttons to select Language and press Play • Sets your preferred language for DVD audio soundtracks: /Enter. Use the / buttons to select Audio and press Play /Enter. Use the / buttons to select English, Spanish, French, or Default (the disc’s default language) and press Play /Enter. Languages vary from disc to disc.
:: Tuner/Video Settings Add/Delete Channels Use to search for channels and set your video output settings. • • Getting Started / Use the / buttons to select Add/Del CH and press Play / Enter. Use the / buttons to select the channel you wish to add or delete and press Play /Enter. TV Aspect Ratio Sets your preferred aspect ratio for DVD movies: • • Use the Use the / / buttons to select TV Aspect and press Play buttons to select from the following: /Enter. Basic Setup 1 Press Setup.
Component • Select if you connected the DVD player to your TV using the Component Video output. If you select Component, you also have the option of selecting Interlaced or Progressive Scan (see “Output Format” on page 42). Press Play /Enter to confirm your selection. Output Format :: Clock/System Settings Use to set the clock, parental controls and other system settings. 1 Press Setup. 2 Use the / buttons to select Clock/System and press Play Enter.
Password Sets or changes the password for the Ratings feature: • • • 1 Press Setup. 2 Use the / buttons to select Disc Media and press Play Enter. / Use the / buttons to select Password and press Play /Enter. Enter a 5-digit password and press Play /Enter. Store the password in a safe place so you can recall it later. You will be prompted to enter the password again to confirm.
:: Recording Settings Use to set the default recording quality and Auto Chapter setting. 1 Press Setup. 2 Use the / buttons to select Recording. Auto Chapter Enables Auto Chapter mode, where the DVD Recorder will automatically create new Chapters on your DVD+R/+RW every 5 minutes during recording.
:: Customer Service Information The Troubleshooting section below will help you solve common issues with your DVD Recorder. If you don’t find the answers you need here, you can contact our Customer Service Department as follows: Phone (800) 736-7679 E-Mail Basic Setup Getting Started Help Chapter 6 customersupport@govideo.com DVD Recording Web www.govideo.com Problem Solution No power. • Make sure the AC power cord is securely connected. • Make sure the front panel Power button is pressed in.
R6530 DVD Recorder No sound. • • • • Securely connect all audio cables. Repair or replace any damaged audio or speaker cables. Make sure the volume is turned up using the Volume +/- button. The player is in Pause, Slow Motion, or Forward/Reverse Scan. Press Play return to normal playback mode. /Enter on the remote control to No surround effect during playback of Dolby Digital soundtrack. • Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not use all 5.
Technical Specifications S-Video Out (1) (Separate Y and C signal output connector) • Y: 1.0Vp-p 75Ω, sync • C: 0.286Vp-p 75Ω Video Out (1) • 1.0Vp-p 75Ω, sync, RCA jack x 1 RF Out (1) Analog Out (1) • 1.85V(rms)/10kΩ, RCA jack (L,R) x 1 Coaxial Digital Audio Out General Power Requirements • 100-240VAC, 60Hz Power Consumption • 20W • 0.
:: Warranty Who Provides the Limited Warranty During the warranty period, the Go-Video Warranty Administrator will honor DVD Recorder service for 90 days parts and labor from the original date of consumer purchase. See below for Commercial, Industrial or Educational use coverage. The DVD Recorder remote control is warrantied for 90 days from the date of purchase. Who is Protected This warranty protects the original consumer owner of this Go-Video product.
:: Safety Getting Started Important Safety Instructions 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions Basic Setup The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed.
This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating–current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
21 Replacement Parts Getting Started • If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
User/Installer Caution Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, who is responsible for compliance with Part 15 FCC rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Notes about Discs On handling discs Basic Setup Getting Started • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car. • After playing, store the disc in its case.
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Index 0-9 0-9 Buttons 10, 33 1/ALL Button 11, 38 A A-B Button 11, 38 AM/PM Indicator 9 Angle Button 11, 37 Indicator 9 Antenna In 12 Antenna/Cable Setting 14, 41 Arrow Buttons 10 Audio Button 10, 37 Format 40 Input 8, 12 Language 40 Output 12 Audio/Video Receiver Connections Auto Channel Search 14 Auto Chapter 7, 44 B Batteries, Remote Control 2 C Cable Box Alternative Connections 20 Standard Connections 18 CD-R 5 CD-RW 5 17 Channel Add 41 Buttons 8, 10 Delete 41 Indicator 9 Search 41 Chapter Defined 6
DVD+R 6, 21, 23 DVD+RW 6, 21, 23 DVD-R 6 DVD-RW 6 Invalid Symbol E Edit L L/R Indicator 9 Language Settings 40 Letterbox 41 Line In 1 8, 23 Line In 2 12, 23 Line Out 13, 18 LP 22, 24 Button 11 During DVD Playback From Disc Menu 27 EP 22, 24 Erase DVD+RW Erase Title 27 K Kodak Picture CD Playback 25 43 R6530 DVD Recorder F Factory Reset 43 FAQ 6 Features 5 Finalize DVD+R 6, 27, 43 Front Panel Controls 8 Front Panel Display 8, 9 Fullscreen 41 Fwd Button 11 G Go To Button 11, H Hide Chapter HQ 22, 24
External Device 23 Quality 44 Settings 44 TV Program 21 Region Code 5 Remote Control 8 Remove Chapter 7, 25 Repeat Buttons 11 Repeat Status Indicator 9 Return Button 10 Rev Button 11 RF Output 13, 18, 42 S Safety 49 SAP (Second Audio Program) 37 Satellite Receiver Connections 18 Screen Saver 43 Set Clock 42 Setup Button 10 Setup Menu Categories 39 Navigation 39 Overview 39 Setup, Initial 14 Show Chapter 7, 26 Skip Button 11 Slow Button 11 SLP 22, 24 SP 22, 24 Stop Button 8, 11 Subtitle Button 10, 37 Subtit
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