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Digital
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Recorder
PROGRESSIVE
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DISPLAY BOOKMARK
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ENTER
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DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE TIMER
REC REC MODE EDIT
Operation Guide
CH-DVR 1500
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DVD/TV LIVE
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SOURCE
SETUP DOWN UP ENTER RETURN
S-VIDEO L - AUDIO - R VIDEO
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with CAUTION the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to R RI IS SK K O OF F E EL LE EC CT TR RI IC C S SH HO OC CK K avoid injury from tip-over. D DO O N NO OT T O OP PE EN N Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified se
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Timer Recording .........................28 F e a t ur e s .................................4 EDITING YOUR RECORDINGS Optical disc compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The EDIT menu ..........................30 Caring for optical discs .....................5 Erasing a Title ...........................30 GETTING STARTED Play Full Title ...........................30 Make Compatible ........................30 Checking the package contents . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION CH-DVR 1500 Personal DVD+R/RW Recorder and Progressive Scan Player TMTM DISPLAY BOOKMARK TM JPG CH+ ENTER PROGRESSIVE SCAN CH- PLAY 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 C+ -S1 K0 IP 00 CC DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE TIMER two-way REC REC MODE EDIT compatible TWINWAY The CH-DVR 1500 is a DVD Recorder/Player with Progressive Scan Video Output. DVD+R/RW Recording gives you the ability to create your own DVD discs from your home movies, favorite TV programs and more. Because of the outstanding
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INTRODUCTION CD-Audio: An on-screen navigator is provided to select and Optical disc compatibility play tracks when using CD-Audio discs. 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. Existin
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+ - - 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. Batteries (2) AAA Remote control Power cord RF Cable for TV TMTM DISPLAY BOOKMARK CH+ ENTER CH- PLAY Blank DVD+RW Discs (3) A/V cable (Composite This operation manual & Disc Holder Video, Stereo Audio) and warranty card 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control 1 STANDBY - Turns the unit on and OPEN / CLOSE - Opens and 18 closes the disc tray. sends the unit to Standby mode. TITLE - Accesses the title screen MENU / PBC - Accesses Menus 19 TM 2 on DVD Discs. With VCD discs, on DVD+R/RW discs, displaying a graphical representation of the turns the PBC function On/Off. 1 recordings and providing easy 18 SETUP - Accesses the on-screen 3 navigation. 2 Setup Menu for settings BOOKMARK / HIDE - In DVD 3 adjustm
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 7 9 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 CH-DVR 1500 DVD PLAYER -RECORDER PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO DVD / TV LIVE TM RECORD SOURCE DOWN UP ENTER RETURN ON / STANDBY S-VIDEO IN 2 L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ON / STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the STOP - Press once to stop playback of a disc and save 1 10 unit to standby mode. The main power switch on the the location of the stop point. The disc can be played back of the unit must be turned on before usi
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front VFD Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 1 PLAYBACK INDICATORS PROCESSOR INDICATORS These indicators show the playback status of a DVD, CD or These indicators display the status of the surround sound other optical disc - Currently Playing: , Paused: , processors and type of sound track currently active. Stopped: The Dolby Digital processor is active. 2 TITLE INDICATOR The DTS Digital processor is active. Displays the number of the current Title on a DVD disc. The PCM D
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FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Back Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ON I AC IN O ~100-230V OFF 10 11 12 1 7 ANTENNA IN / OUT - For Antenna or Cable TV OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT - Use to connection. Passthrough connection to TV does not connect to a receiver or other device with 5.1 channel transfer the output signal from the DVD Recorder. decoders. This output is the coded digital signal. *Some units do not have a Passthrough connector. In this 8 POWER CORD SOCKET - Plug the matching end case, use the incl
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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. Componen
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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. First, obtain a special S-Video cable. Connect the S- Turn on the unit and select the DVD mode. 1 2 Video output from the unit to the corresponding input on your TV. On
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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. STEREO AUDIO IN TV or receiver with stereo audio in L
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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. Back AV Inputs (VIDEO IN 1, S-VIDEO IN 1) COMPOSITE VIDEO / Audio/Video source such as STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT DVD player or VCR with Composite Video Out VIDEO I
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DVD PLAYER OPERATION Powering on the unit Initial Setup Procedure Only after all connections are complete, connect the power When the unit is first powered on, you'll be prompted to set the cord and power on the unit. 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. Using the Menus CH+ AC outlet ENTER 100~230V Plug the appropriate end of the power cord into the unit 1 first, then p
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DVD PLAYER OPERATION Select the DVD Playback Mode Using Disc Menus Playing a Disc from the “ROOT” Menu Press the DVD/TV LIVE button on the remote control or 1 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. FRONT PANEL CH+ DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE TIMER OR DVD / TV LIVE PLAY MOVIE SOURCE REC REC MODE EDIT SPECIAL FEATURES SCENE
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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 Starting, Pausing and Stopping Disc Play PREVIOUS buttons on the remote or front panel. FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL PLAY DVD / TV LIVE OR DVD / TV LIVE PLAY 3 SOURCE 1 1 SOURCE 2 1 2 1 2 2 3 SKIP NEXT - To advance to the next chapter or track, 1 press the NEXT button on the remote control or
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DVD PLAYER OPERATION To jump to a Time on the disc, use the NUMBER keys to 4 Advanced Playback enter the time value, then press ENTER. Slow Motion Playback 1 2 3 This unit supports slow motion playback to 1/8 normal speed. 4 5 6 7 8 9 PLAY C-SKIP 0 C 001 001 __:_9:34 T C Press the SLOW MOTION button repeatedly to step 1 Repeating a Disc, Chapter, Title or Track through all options for slow playback. With DVDs, you can choose from ½,1/4 or 1/8 speed. To repeat a segment of a disc, use the RE
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DVD PLAYER OPERATION Repeating a Segment You Define Using the Zoom Function Unlike the REPEAT 1/ALL key, which allows you to repeat Use the zoom function to zoom in or out during disc playback segments already defined on a disc, such as tracks and chapters, or when a frame is paused on-screen. ZOOM also works when the REPEAT A-B key lets you define your own segments to viewing JPG images. repeat. CH+ DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE TIMER DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE TIMER ENTER REC REC MODE EDIT REC REC MODE E
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DVD PLAYER OPERATION Muting the sound Subtitles Most DVD discs include at least one subtitle track in one Press the MUTE button on the remote to temporarily 1 language. Subtitles are useful viewing movies in a foreign cancel the audio signal at any time. Press MUTE again to resume normal audio. language or for hearing-impaired viewers. CH+ DIGEST BOOKMARK DISPLAY ENTER HIDE DISPLAY DIGEST BOOKMARK HIDE AUDIO SUBTITLE MUTE AUDIO SUBTITLE MUTE CH- Changing the audio track 1 During playback, p
