Page 2 - Important Information; CAUTION; CLASS 1
Important Information Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this card allows usto contact you if needed.Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it hereand record the serial and mo...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to consider before you connect ..................................................................2 Choose your connection ..........................................................................................3 Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR ...
Page 4 - Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 2 VIDEO CD Things to consider before you connect Protect components from overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components sothat air can circulate freely. • Don’t stack components. • When you place components in a stand, ma...
Page 5 - Components; • Coaxial
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Digital Media TV VCR (optional) Recorder Digital Media TV Cable Box Recorder Digital Media TV Satellite ReceiverRecorder Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your Digital Media Recorder. Please use the following chart to determine which connection...
Page 6 - Choose
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 4 OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGI TAL AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr ON OFF OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO AUDIO RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT G-LINK IR SAT L R L R PROG.SCAN VIDEO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 S-VIDEO YP B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA TV Digital Media Recor...
Page 7 - OR
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 5 Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + VCR (optional) 1. Connect the signal (cable or antenna) Note: Depending upon how you currently have your TV and/or a VCR connected, you’ll have to disconnect the cable from your TV’s Antenna Input jack (sometimes labelled C...
Page 10 - If you want to add
8 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr ON OFF OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDE O COMPOSITE VIDEO AUDIO RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT G-LINK IR SAT L R L R PROG. SCAN VIDEOL R INPUT1 INPUT2 S-VIDEO Y P B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT CABLE/ANTENNA TV SATELLITE DISH AN...
Page 11 - Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver
9 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connection: Digital Media Recorder + TV + Satellite Receiver The following instructions enable you to record the programs from your satellite receiver to the Digital MediaRecorder’s hard disk drive. Keep in mind that the author of these instructions doesn’t know ex...
Page 12 - Advanced Audio Connection Information
10 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENTVIDEO OUTPUT Y Pb Pr ON OFF OUTPUT INPUT S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO AUDIO RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT G-LINK IR SAT L R L R PROG.SCAN Advanced Audio Connection Information Both Dolby Digital® and DTS® are audio formats used to record...
Page 13 - Satellite receiver
11 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Connect the cables to the G-LINK and/or IR SAT jacks on the back of the Recorder If you connected a cable box or satellite receiver to the recorder, you must connect the G-LINK cable (provided) in order for all of the DigitalMedia Recorder’s features to work corre...
Page 14 - Chapter 1: Setup and Connections; Install Batteries in the Remote; Point the Remote in the Right Direction and Put it in DVD Mode; OK button; Complete the Interactive Setup
12 Chapter 1: Setup and Connections Install Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and –) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Imp...
Page 16 - d. Confirming Your Settings; If you didn’t connect a satellite receiver, go to step; ) Satellite Receiver; Watch TV
14 Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 3d. Confirming Your Settings Once you’ve finished the GUIDE Plus+ Setup, a screen appears listing the pertinentinformation you’ve given. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. Note: If the cable box test failed, you should see INCOMPLETE next to...
Page 17 - The Main Menu Appears; Slower Channel Change; The GUIDE Plus+ Program Guide
What to Expect Since this technology integrates a hard disk drive into a DVD Player, and it is connected to your TV, you might experience some things thatyou’re not used to. Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV In order to use the features of the Digital Media Recorder (i.e., pausing live ...
Page 18 - Video Input Channel Variations; Chapter 3: Using the Digital Media Recorder’s Features (page 23)
Video Input Channel Variations Button/Switch Button on the Channel on the TV TV remote Number VIDEO VID1 S-VID 00 93 SIGNAL LINE INPUT 90 VID 1 VID 1 VID SOURCE 91 VID 2 VID 2 VIDEO AUX 92 INPUT Chapter 1: Connections and Setup 16 Next Steps This chapter is dedicated to connecting your Digital Media...
Page 19 - Chapter 2; The Remote Control; Explanation of the buttons
page 17 Chapter 2 The Remote Control • Explanation of the buttons • Find out if the remote can operate your TV • Programming the remote to operate your TV • Programming the remote to operate other components Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the menu sc...
Page 20 - Explanation of Buttons; Chapter 2: The Remote Control
18 Explanation of Buttons You can use this remote to operate the Digital Media Recorder, and to access thefeatures available. The remote is also designed to operate most RCA, GE, andProscan components (TVs, VCRs, and satellite receivers). If you have another brand,you can program the remote control ...
Page 21 - Find out if the remote can operate your TV
19 Chapter 2: The Remote Control MENU When you’re not playing a disc, accesses the Digital Media Recorder’s menu. When you’re playing a disc, accesses the disc’s menu (disc guide) if one is available. MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. OPEN Opens and closes t...
Page 22 - Television Codes
20 Chapter 2: The Remote Control Television Codes Abex . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1172Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . .1001, 1173, 1211Adventura . . . . . . . . . .1174Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016Akai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1002Alleron . . . . . . . . . . . . .1046Amtron . . . . . . . ...
Page 23 - Chapter 2: Remote Control; VCR Codes
Chapter 2: Remote Control 21 Technics . . . . . . . . . . . .1054Techwood . . . . . . . . . . .1004, 1006, 1054Teknika . . . . . . . . . . . .1004, 1005, 1006, 1008, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1016, 1038, 1046,1076, 1082, 1083, 1105, 1170, 1171Telecaption . . . . . . . . .1117TMK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 25 - Chapter 3; Using the Recorder’s Features
Chapter 3 Using the Recorder’s Features • Watching TV • Pausing TV • Recording • Playing content you’ve recorded • The GUIDE Plus+ System • Playback • GUIDE Plus+ System Extra Info The following list is provided to give you an idea of what you can do with the Digital Media Recorder, and when. What y...
Page 26 - Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features
24 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features Watching TV Turn on the Digital Media Recorder to Watch TV In order to use the Digital Media Recorder’s features such as pausing live TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system’s on-screenprogramming guide, and recording, you must watch TV with the Digital Media Recorder ...
Page 27 - Recording from the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen programming guide; Setting up timer recordings to record programs automatically
25 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features Watching one channel while you record another channel to the Digital Media Recorder If you want to watch another channel while you’re recording, you need to make sure you’ve connected a 2 Way Splitter (go to page 4 fordetails), and do the following: 1. Mak...
Page 28 - Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media Recorder; Renaming picture and/or music files
26 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features Copying music or pictures to the Digital Media Recorder 1. Place the disc in the Digital Media Recorder’s disc tray. Note: Make sure the disc contains the JPEG and mp3 files you want to save to thehard disk drive because you can’t select individual files o...
Page 29 - Playing programs you’ve recorded
27 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features Playback: Watch and/or listen to content that’s stored on the Recorder’s hard disk drive Once you’ve recorded programs to your Digital Media Recorder, they will be saved on the Digital Media Recorder’shard disk drive. Playing programs you’ve recorded To pl...
Page 30 - About GUIDE Plus+ System Program Guide; Using the GUIDE Plus+ System; GUIDE Plus+ System menu bar
28 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features About GUIDE Plus+ System Program Guide The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen, program guide that lists TVschedules for your area and allows your Digital Media Recorder direct control of acable box. The GUIDE Plus+ system doesn’t list satellite prog...
Page 31 - Action buttons; Grid Guide Action Buttons; Sort; Locking the Video Window
Action buttons 29 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features Grid Guide Action Buttons The Action buttons change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system.Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing any of the command numbers. When a program is highlighted, the following Action button...
Page 32 - News
30 Chapter 3: Using the Recorder’s Features News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. After you’ve highlighted the News menu from the Menu Bar, use the up and down arrow buttons to browse the list one story at a time. To scroll through the stories apage at a time, press th...
Page 33 - Chapter 4; Playing Discs
page 31 Chapter 4 Playing Discs • Regional Coding • Using Different Menus • Loading and Playing a Disc • Search Options • Playback Options • Using the On-screen Info Display • Playing MP3 discs • Viewing JPEG files Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. Some of the ...
Page 34 - Chapter 4: Playing Discs; Regional Coding; To Load and Play Discs
32 Chapter 4: Playing Discs Regional Coding Both the Digital Media Recorder and the discs are coded by region. These regionalcodes must match in order for the disc to play. This player’s code is region 1. Using Different Menus Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate...
Page 35 - Search Options; Playback options
Search Options Picture Scan To search a disc, use the FORWARD or REVERSE button. Each time you pressFORWARD or REVERSE, your Digital Media Recorder scans the disc faster until youreach the fastest scan speed. To resume normal playback, press PLAY. Freeze Frame and Frame Advance While a disc is playi...
Page 36 - Using the On-Screen Info Display; This is the Info Display you’ll see when you’re playing a DVD disc.
34 Using the On-Screen Info Display The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote while a disc is playing(the Info Display appears across the top of the screen). Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use the left and righ...
Page 41 - Playing mp3 Discs; For more help and recommendations about MP3 files, go to page 52.
39 The mp3 Display MP3 discs contain individual songs that can be organized into folders — similar tohow you use your computer to put documents (files) into different folders when youburn them onto the CD. The contents of a folder can either be songs or more folders(subdirectories). Selecting Folder...
Page 42 - Viewing JPEG files
40 Chapter 4: Playing Discs (JPEG files) Viewing JPEG files The Digital Media Recorder can play discs with JPEG files on them. 1. After you put the disc in the Digital Media Recorder, choose Disc from the main menu. 2. Since Start is highlighted, press the OK button on the remote. 3. If Music/Pictur...
Page 43 - Chapter 5; The Menu System
page 41 Chapter 5 The Menu System • Overview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System • Channels Menu • Disc Menu • Video Menu • Music Menu • Pictures Menu • Recordings Menu • Setup Menu • Using the Parental Control Feature Graphics contained within this User’s Guide are for representation only. ...
Page 44 - Overview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System; Chapter 5: The Menu System
42 Overview of the Digital Media Recorder’s Menu System Since this product has many features, it has a wealth of menus and options. To access the main menu during playback, press the STOP button onthe remote. To access the main menu when you’re not playing a disc or a program that you recorded to th...
Page 49 - Using Parental Controls
Password You can change your password. 1. From the Digital Media Recorder’s main menu, select Setup and press OK (the Setup menu items appear). 2. Since Parental Control is highlighted, just press the OK button (the Parental Control menu items appear). 3. Highlight Password , and press OK. 4. Use th...
Page 51 - Chapter 1: Getting Started; Chapter 6; Additional Information
Chapter 1: Getting Started page 49 Chapter 6 Additional Information • Troubleshooting • Back of the Digital Media Recorder • Front of the Digital Media Recorder • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Limited Warranty • Accessory Information • Saving Digital Media Recorder Content to a VCR Graphic...
Page 52 - Chapter 6: Additional Information; Troubleshooting
50 Chapter 6: Additional Information Troubleshooting G ENERAL P ROBLEMS Player won’t work (locks up) •Try unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in. • Reset the Digital Media Recorder: on the front of the unit, press and hold the STANDBY/ON button while you press and hold STOP and OPEN/CL...
Page 55 - Handling Cautions; Maintenance of Cabinet
53 Chapter 6: Additional Information Handling Cautions • Before connecting other components to this Digital Media Recorder, be sure to turn all components off. • Don’t move the player while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the player’s internal parts may be damaged. ...
Page 56 - Back of the Digital Media Recorder
54 DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL and COAXIAL) Use one of these jacks to connect your Digital Media Recorder to a Dolby Digital or DTS receiver or decoder. Some receivers have either theCOAXIAL or OPTICAL type of Digital Audio Input jack, and some have both. Under most conditions, optical and coaxial connec...
Page 57 - Front Panel Controls
55 Chapter 6: Additional Information OPTICAL - connect an optical cable (SPDIF) to the OPTICAL jack on the Digital Media Recorder and Digital Audio Optical Input jack on your receiver. COAXIAL - connect a digital coaxial cable to this jack and to the Digital Audio Coaxial Input jack on your receiver...
Page 58 - Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables; VIDEO OU
56 Chapter 6: Additional Information S-Video Jacks and Cables The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than a composite video jack(sometimes labeled VIDEO and color-coded yellow on TVs) because S-Video keeps the color(chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal separ...
Page 59 - Limited Warranty; Continued on next page
57 Chapter 6: Additional Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for parts and labor. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of sh...
Page 61 - Accessory Information; How to Order
59 Chapter 6: Additional Information Accessory Information There are various accessories available to complement your Digital Media Recorder. Prices are subject to change without notice. Allaccessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are...
Page 62 - To cable or antenna
OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT Y Pr ON OF F OUTPU T INPU T S-VIDEO COMPOSITE VIDEO AUDIO RF ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT G-LINK IR SAT L R L R PROG. SCAN VIDEOL R INPUT OUTPUT IN FROM ANTENNA VCR Digital Media Recorder OUT TO TV Pb TV IN FROM CABLE/ANTENNA Chapter 6: Additional Informat...
Page 64 - Printed in Thailand
©2003 Thomson Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in Thailand TOCOM 16166240 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in servicefor your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street In...
