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Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide
Document Id: SE080325
Written by
Sven Eriksen, Melbourne, Australia
Email:
svencsh@optushome.com.au
Revision 1.3
http://members.optusnet.com.au/democsh/documents/tevion-tsddr40hd-userguide.pdf
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18-Sep-08

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  • Page 1 Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide Document Id: SE080325 Written by Sven Eriksen, Melbourne, Australia Email: svencsh@optushome.com.au Revision 1.3 http://members.optusnet.com.au/democsh/documents/tevion-tsddr40hd-userguide.pdf Last saved: 18-Sep-08...
  • Page 2 Australian Free-to-Air TV Channels 31-08-08 Updated Section 5.4.2 Compiling a DVD by copying from HDD to DVD F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.docTevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide Description of Change Changed By Sven Eriksen...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting Guide... 32 Warranty... 33 Customer Service from Pebble Electronics ... 33 Help Line Queries ... 34 Conclusion ...36 F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.docTevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide Contents 18/9/08 Page iii...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Toshiba 2918DH Television (TV) • Panasonic NV-HV60 Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) • Tevion TSD-DR40HD Digital Video Recorder & DVD/HDD Recorder (DVR) 1.3 Home Entertainment System Remote Controls Our Home Entertainment System includes the following remote control devices: • Bang & Olufsen Beolink 7000 Remote Control (large •...
  • Page 5: Some Technical Terms

    Video Cassette Recorder. tape cassettes. VCR Remote Control F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Disk. A removable storage device for video and data Recorder. A machine that can record video using digital Drive. A storage device for large amounts of data. The Recorder.
  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Unit is in recording mode, meaning the unit is currently recording a program on HDD or DVD. The unit cannot be used for any other purpose (except watching the program being recorded) until the current recording task has been completed. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc VIDEO IN AUDIO IN...
  • Page 7: Display Panel

    When the recording has stopped, the following system status message will be displayed on screen: Sys. State: STOP Record To: Hard Disk Elapsed time: 00:00:00 F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Pause Indicator Chapter Indicator Elapsed Time Indicator Dolby Digital Indicator Surround Sound Indicator TV Indicator Time Shift Indicator...
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    DV devices attached at the front or rear of the unit. REMOTE CONTROL PROG and the TS/BUF support is required to resolve this. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc BUTTON FUNCTION STANDBY/ON Turn DVR OPEN/CLOSE Open or close DVD tray...
  • Page 9: Connections

    RF/Coaxial Out socket 1 on 3-Way Splitter RF/Coaxial Out socket 2 on 3-Way Splitter RCA/DIN Audio Output FR/FL on DVR F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Video/Audio OUT Panasonic RF IN Bang & Olufsen Beomaster 7000 Radio/Amplifier...
  • Page 10: Initial Dvr Set Up Procedure

    Repeat Steps 11-13 renaming CH028 to SBS28. press SETUP button to exit “Setup” menus. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown.
  • Page 11: Searching For Australian Digital Tv Channels

    0018 ABC2 0019 ABC1 0020 ABC3 0021 SBS HD F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown. should be deleted (is experimental) should be deleted (is a duplicate)
  • Page 12: Deleting A Tv Channel From List

    0004 Nine Digital 0005 7 Digital 0006 ABC1 0007 ABC2 F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown. should be reassigned to 0005 CH 10 should be reassigned to 0001 SBS...
  • Page 13: Reassigning Program Numbers For Tv Channels In List

    0007 ABC2 All that remains now is for a few of the channels to be renamed. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown. should be reassigned to 0005 and renamed CH 10...
  • Page 14: Renaming Australian Tv Channels In List

    0004 CH 9 0005 CH 10 0006 SBS NEWS 0007 ABC2 F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown. should be renamed CH 7 should be renamed CH 10...
  • Page 15: Dvr Set Up Menus In Detail

    This menu deals with settings that have an impact on recording of TV programs. Submenu Auto Chapter Marker Record Quality F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Comments Enables a given recording to be divided into time periods or “Chapters” of equal length, so you can skip a certain amount of time forwards or backwards using the NEXT or PREV buttons on the DRC.
  • Page 16: Setup Menu - Video

    TV Type TV Display Video Output Format F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Enables the initiation of a search for analogue TV channels. Press SELECT button to start the SCAN. This makes the unit perform a scan for Analogue TV programs.
  • Page 17: Setup Menu - Audio

    Submenu Date/Time Setting Program Date (mm/dd/yyyy) Time (hh:ss) F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Comments Enables selection of speaker setup (2 channel stereo or 5.1 channel surround sound) 2 Options: 2 CH (default)/5.1 CH Set to 2 CH...
  • Page 18: Setup Menu - Preferences

    Hard Disk Info Space Management Empty Hard Disk Erase Optical Disk F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Comments Enables the setting of appropriate protection against playback of disks which are not suitable for children unless a password is entered.
  • Page 19: Setup Menu - Dvb

    Digital Channel Management Auto Scan Digital Channels Manual Scan Digital Channels Favourite Digital Channels F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Comments Enables access to Digital Channel Management menu. Enables the initiation of a search for digital TV channels.
  • Page 20: Using The Dvr

    This will transfer the entire buffer to hard disk. Question: How do I go into Timeshift mode in the first place? F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 21: Playing Discs

    Up Arrow or Down Arrow to adjust the volume (some adjustment of volume can also be achieved on the To eject the DVD, on F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc press OPEN/CLOSE button. Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 22: Using The Hard Disk Drive

    During the recording it will not be possible to use the DVR for anything else other than watching the program being recorded. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 23: Scheduling The Recording Of A Tv Program On Hdd

    Use the Down Arrow button to move to the first blank line in the Timer Recording menu, then press the SELECT button and wait a few seconds for the Timer Recording Setup menu to appear: F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 24 During the recording it will not be possible to use the DVR for anything else other than watching the program being recorded. Once the recording has been accomplished, the program can be viewed any time from the HDD. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide (mm/dd/yyyy). Don’t forget to put...
  • Page 25: Deleting A Tv Program Recorded On Hdd

    The selected program will have disappeared from the list. To exit, press the HDD button one or more times. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown.
  • Page 26: Changing The Title Of A Tv Program Recorded On Hdd

    Move to OK and press SELECT button to confirm the new title. To exit, press the HDD button one or more times. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 27: Changing The Index Picture Of A Tv Program Recorded On Hdd

    SELECT button to change the Index picture. To exit, press the HDD button one or more times. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on). is shown.
  • Page 28: Hiding Unwanted Segments From A Tv Program Recorded On Hdd

    To do it accurately, however, takes a bit of practice. Accuracy is claimed to be within 0.5 seconds. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 29: Using The Dvd Recorder

    Use the Down Arrow button to move to the first blank line in the Timer Recording menu, then press the SELECT button and wait a few seconds for the Timer Recording Setup menu to appear: F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 30 DVR. If you want the DVD also to be viewable on a computer or another DVD player, the DVD must be finalised. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide (mm/dd/yyyy). Don’t forget to put...
  • Page 31: Compiling A Dvd By Copying From Hdd To Dvd

    HDD button to return to viewing. Consider finalising the DVD (refer section Finalising a DVD for External Use). F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 32: Transferring A Video Tape Cassette Recording To Dvd

    Notice: A timer recording task is preparing to be executed. Please wait…. Only STOP key can terminate this. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on). button until is shown.
  • Page 33 The DVD simply stops after a few minutes. No such problems occurred when playing it back on the DVR. The reason for this is unclear at this point in time. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc handy so that you can start the VCR playing at the...
  • Page 34: Finalising A Dvd For External Use

    To play the DVD on a computer you may need to double-click one of the VOB files, e.g. VIDEO_TS.VOB. To play the DVD on a stand-alone DVD player follow procedures for that device. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Power button to turn on the TV (if not already on).
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting, Warranty And Technical Support

    HDD is loose HELLO 2. HDD is damaged. F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide Remedy 1. Connect to the power supply 2. Try again or replace the cable with a new one 3.
  • Page 36: Warranty

    Sales Support: Hotline: (03) 9757 9188 Fax: (03) 9757 9122 Email: info@pebble-ltd.com.au F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc DETAILS Tevion DVD recorder with 400Gb HDD & Personal Video Recorder TDS-DR40HD TSD-DR40HD030803473 Aldi, Brandon Park, Glen Waverley, Australia...
  • Page 37: Help Line Queries

    Tevion TSD-DR40HD User Guide 6.4 Help Line Queries After purchasing the Tevion TSD-DR40HD I experienced a few problems and for some of them I contacted the After Sales Support Phone Number 1300 726 642 for Technical Assistance. Technical support turned out to be provided by a company called Pebble Electronics (see details in section Customer Service from Pebble Electronics).
  • Page 38 Play Back Control (PBC) Indicator: What will turn the PBC indicator on and off? What is PBC? yyyy-mm-dd: name: text: header: text yyyy-mm-dd: name: text: F:\Our Files\Our Computers\User Guides\Tevion (Wintal)\Tevion TSD-DR40HD DVR User Guide.doc 18/9/08 at 21:49 Page 35...
  • Page 39: Conclusion

    Computer System HyperTools 7. Conclusion On the whole my experience with purchasing, setting up and using the Tevion TSD-DR40HD as part of our home entertainment environment has been a positive one so far. This unit had to be replaced 3 weeks into the warranty period because of a faulty disk drive, but hopefully we...