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  • Page 1: Operation Guide

    CH-DVD 1530 DVD Recorder With Progressive Scan Video Playback ANGLE AUDIO GOTO SUBTITLE ENTER PLAY DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE CHAP MARK ON / STANDBY DISPLAY MUTE CH DVR 1530 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK REC MODE CHANNEL TIMER DOWN Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety

    Important Safety Instructions Explanation of Warning Symbols The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of not isolated dangerous voltage within the inside of the...

  • Page 3: Copyrights

    Notes on Copyright Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. Patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The CH-DVR 1530 DVD Recorder with Progressive Scan Video Out The CH-DVR 1530 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 compatibility of DVD+R/RW discs, the discs you create will be suitable for playback in most DVD players.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Common Problems and Solutions ....55 Specifications CH-DVR 1530 Specifications ....56 Index .

  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Remote Control ANGLE AUDIO DISPLAY GOTO SUBTITLE MUTE ENTER PLAY DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE REC MODE CHAP MARK TIMER STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the unit to Standby mode. MENU / PBC - Accesses Menus on DVD Discs. With VCD discs, turns the PBC function On/Off.

  • Page 7: Front Panel

    Press and HOLD to scan in reverse mode at 2X (twice normal speed). Press and hold again repeatedly to scan at 4X, 8X, 16X, 30X or 60X speed. CH DVR 1530 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK CHANNEL DOWN LEFT...

  • Page 8: Front Vfd Display

    Front VFD Display REPEAT ALL A-B SVCD REPEAT PLAYBACK - Displays the repeat status: REPEAT (Chapter/Track/Title), REPEAT ALL or REPEAT A-B. CHANNEL - Displays the current TV channel. DTS - Glows if the currently selected audio track is in DTS format. DOLBY DIGITAL - Glows if the currently selected audio track is in Dolby Digital format.

  • Page 9: Back Panel

    Back Panel STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT - Connect to TVs or other audio equipment supporting Stereo Audio in. COMPONENT/PROGRESSIVE SCAN VIDEO OUTPUT - Use this output with TVs supporting Component Video or Progressive Scan input for best video quality. Select the PROGRESSIVE SCAN MODE in the Recorder's SETUP MENU for P-SCAN TVs.

  • Page 10: Connections

    Typical Connection to TV This unit ships with a composite video (A/V) cable for connection to TVs with a standard video input as shown below. This is the most widely used type of connection. On most TVs, this connector is colored yellow, and is normally accompanied by stereo audio inputs, colored red and white for stereo channels right and left, respectively.

  • Page 11: S-Video & Component Video

    S-Video & Component Video Connections S-VIDEO 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.

  • Page 12: Digital Audio & Antenna

    Audio Output & Antenna 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.

  • Page 13: Recording Source Inputs

    Composite Video Out COMPOSITE VIDEO / STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO IN 1 S-VIDEO IN 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO IN CH DVR 1530 DVD RECORDER WITH PROGRESSIVE SCAN PLAYBACK CHANNEL DOWN DV OUTPUT S-VIDEO / STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT STEREO AUDIO OUTPUT...

  • Page 14: Disc Compatibility And Care

    Disc Compatibility & Care Discs Suitable for Playback DVD Video: This unit plays DVDs recorded for a particular region. The region mark on the back of the player must correspond to that on any DVD discs you wish to play. Units sold in North America are coded for Region 1, and are compatible with discs marked accordingly.

  • Page 15: Quick Start Guide

    Checking the Package Contents In addition to the DVD Recorder, your package should contain the following accessories. Check the contents of the package carefully, as some items may be located under the packing foam. Remote control Batteries (2) AAA A/V cable (Video, Stereo Audio) Power cord RF Cable for TV This operation manual and warranty card...

  • Page 16: Remote Control Preparation & Use

    Remote Control Preparation & Use Installing Batteries This unit comes complete with batteries for the remote control. When installing batteries, be sure to take note of the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment and match them up with those on the batteries.

  • Page 17: Quick Connections

    RF Modulator to connect the recorder to your TV's antenna/cable input as shown below. RF Modulators are available at major electronics retailers. DVD Recorder Composite Video Out CH-DVR 1530 AUDIO IN A/V Cable VIDEO R - AUDIO - L ANTENNA / CABLE IN...

  • Page 18: Powering Up

    Powering Up Plugging In and Power On Plug the DVD player's electrical plug into a wall socket or power strip. Turn the POWER SWITCH on the back of the DVD recorder ON. Press the ON / STANDBY button on the front panel, or the STANDBY button on the remote control to turn the DVD recorder on.

  • Page 19: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date 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 change any of the settings you choose during the Initial Setup later in the recorder's SETUP MENU. AUDIO DISPLAY ANGLE...

  • Page 20: Tv Tuner Setup

    TV Tuner Setup Channel Setup Once your Antenna or Cable TV input is connected to the connector on the back of the unit, you can setup the recorder's built-in TV Tuner by auto-scanning for available channels and then adding or deleting the channels you choose.

  • Page 21: Switching To Tv Mode

    Watching TV / Picture-In-Picture Function Switching to TV Mode Once you have configured your channels, you can begin using the recorder's built-in TV TUNER for Recording or simply watching your favorite programs. DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE REC MODE CHAP MARK TIMER When the unit is first turned on, the DVD PLAYBACK mode is selected by default.

  • Page 22: Inserting A Disc

    Getting Started Playing Discs Inserting a Disc SVCD ANGLE AUDIO DISPLAY GOTO SUBTITLE MUTE Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote or front panel to open the disc tray. Insert the disc, being careful not to touch the playing surface. Hold the disc by the sides and with your fore finger through the hold in the middle and insert gently into the tray.

  • Page 23: Fast Forward/Reverse Scanning

    Advanced Playback Functions Fast Forward / Reverse Scanning SVCD You can scan through DVDs, VCDs and other discs in forward or reverse direction at speeds up to 2X. Fast forward/reverse scanning will only work during disc playback, not when the disc is stopped. REMOTE CONTROL - To use the Fast Forward/Reverse function with the remote control, press the...

  • Page 24: Jumping To A Chapter Or Time Point

    Jumping and Repeat Playback Jumping to a Chapter or Time Point SVCD The GOTO function provides a convenient way to navigate DVD, Audio CD and other discs by allowing you to select the Title, Chapter/Track or Time to jump to. ANGLE AUDIO DISPLAY...

  • Page 25: Displaying Playback Session Information

    Display Functions Displaying Playback Session Information SVCD When playing a DVD or Video CD you can display the current title, chapter/track, elapsed playback time and other useful information with the DISPLAY key. ANGLE AUDIO DISPLAY GOTO SUBTITLE MUTE During playback, press the DISPLAY key to view available information.

  • Page 26: Zoom Playback

    ZOOM Playback & Audio Functions ZOOM Playback SVCD Use the ZOOM function to magnify or shrink the image on screen during playback or when paused. You can use the ZOOM function with DVDs, VCDs, and even JPG images. DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE REC MODE CHAP MARK TIMER Press the ZOOM key repeatedly to choose a...

  • Page 27: Displaying Jpg Images And Slideshows

    Displaying JPG Images & Slideshows Inserting a JPG Disc This unit supports CD-R/RW discs recorded with JPG (JPEG) Image files so you can view pictures from your digital camera and other sources on your TV! When you insert a disc containing JPG image files, you will be prompted to select which types of files to use.

  • Page 28: Music Playback Interface

    Music Playback Interface When you insert a Music CD or a CD-R/RW disc containing MP3 files, the on screen Music Navigator launches. This interface provides special playback options for music files, including: A choice of Playback Modes such as Shuffle and Repeat. Folder and Split file viewing modes.

  • Page 29: Inserting A Mp3 Or Cd Audio Disc

    Creating Custom Playlists Inserting a MP3 or CD Audio Disc When a disc containing MP3 files is inserted, you will be prompted to select which files to play. Use keys to select BROWSE DISC AS MUSIC and press ENTER. This step is skipped with Audio CDs. Browse disc Browse disc as music Playback begins automatically on the first track on...

  • Page 30: Skipping / Showing Songs

    Choosing Playback Content & Mode Skipping Songs During Playback Another way to customize your music file playback list is to choose certain files to SKIP. This "hides" any files you choose so that they are not included in the playback list. Use the keys to select the file you wish to skip.

  • Page 31: Choosing A File Display Mode

    Changing How Files Are Listed and Played Choosing a File Display Mode You can choose to display your music files in two ways: SPLIT MODE (Default) - Shows all the music files on the disc in one list. FOLDER MODE - Displays the files organized by the folders on the disc.

  • Page 32: Recording

    Introduction to Recording Recording to DVD Discs You already know that DVD discs provide the highest quality video playback available. Now, with DVD+R/RW recording, you can create your own DVDs from your home movies, favorite TV shows or virtually any other video source.

  • Page 33: Recording Sources And Types

    Recording Sources and Types What You Can Record From You can record your own DVDs from the following sources: TV Tuner - This unit features a built-in TV Tuner that can be connected to a Cable TV hookup or standard Antenna to record your favorite TV shows.

  • Page 34: Recording Quality Setting

    Setting Recording Options There are several recording options and other settings that should be understood and checked before you begin recording. Recording Quality Setting The Quality setting determines the quality of your recordings as well as the maximum amount of video you can record on a disc.

  • Page 35: Recording Audio Volume

    Recording Volume / Formatting / Input Select Recording Audio Volume You can set the Audio Volume for your recordings according to your preference. ANGLE AUDIO DISPLAY GOTO SUBTITLE MUTE Press SETUP to enter the SETUP MENU. Select the RECORDING menu with the and press ENTER.

  • Page 36: Making A Live Recording

    Making a Live Recording Starting the Recording Once your Input Source is selected and viewed on screen, you can begin a Live Recording. DVD/TV LIVE SOURCE REC MODE CHAP MARK TIMER To begin recording, press the REC button. The RECORDING icon appears at the upper-right corner of the screen, indicating the recording has begun.

  • Page 37: Using The Display Function

    Recording Functions Using DISPLAY to View or Change Recording Options While a Live Recording is in process, you can view useful information about your recording session and change the Length of the recording using DISPLAY. ANGLE AUDIO DISPLAY GOTO SUBTITLE MUTE Press DISPLAY while recording.

  • Page 38: Scheduled Timer Recordings

    Scheduling Timer Recordings About Timer Recordings You can use the Timer function to schedule recordings to begin and end at specific times. Timer Recordings are designed for unattended operation, and will work when the recorder is in Standby Mode. During a Timer Recording, the recorder may not be used for any other operations.

  • Page 39: Saving And Editing Schedules

    Saving / Editing Schedules Selecting the Recurrence Option The Recurrence setting indicates when the scheduled recording will take place or repeat. The following options are available: ONCE (No Repeat) - The recording takes place at the specified Time and Date and is not repeated. The schedule is automatically deleted after the recording completes.

  • Page 40: Editing And Deleting Schedules

    Suspending & Deleting Schedules Suspending / Activating a Schedule You can temporarily suspend a recording schedule and then enable it again with the Schedule Screen's Action Menu. This allows you to use schedules on a one-by- one basis that would conflict each other if they were all enabled at the same time.

  • Page 41: Playing Back Your Recordings

    Playing Back Your Recordings The Title Screen When you insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc, the Title Screen will appear. The Title Screen displays thumbnail previews and information for each Title (recording) on the disc, as well as the amount of free space available for recordings.

  • Page 42: Deleting And Renaming Titles

    Deleting and Renaming Titles Editing Overview Your DVD Recorder's capabilities go far beyond simply recording in Live and Timer modes. Several editing options are also available, allowing you to tailor your recordings to your own personal requirements. You can choose to delete the last chapter of any title, or the last title on the disc.

  • Page 43: Using The On-Screen Keyboard

    Using the On-Screen Keyboard About the On-Screen Keyboard The On-Screen Keyboard makes it easy to enter Text, Numbers and Various Symbols using only your remote control. Use the On-Screen Keyboard for naming and renaming titles and disc labels. When you select an edit option, the On-Screen Keyboard is displayed as shown below.

  • Page 44: Finalize And Make Compatible

    Finalize & Make Compatible Finalizing DVD+R Discs DVD+R discs must be FINALIZED before being used in a standard DVD player. Unlike DVD+RW discs, DVD+R discs cannot be moved back and forth between the recorder and standard players as recordings are made. With DVD+R discs, you must finish all recordings first and then finalize the disc before it will be usable on any standard DVD player.

  • Page 45: Settings Overview

    Changing Setup Options About the SETUP MENU The DVD Recorder's SETUP MENU is where various settings are configured, including setting the Clock, Recording Options, Playback Options, Languages, Parental Control Settings and more. Settings Overview Language OSD, DVD Menu, DVD Audio / Subtitle Settings..46 Parental Control Rating and Password Settings.

  • Page 46: Using The Setup Menu

    Language Settings Setup Language General Rating A/V Output Recording Clock Version Tuner Restore Disc Maintain Timer Language Default DVD Menu Default DVD Audio Default DVD Subtitles Press SETUP to exit Default setting: ENGLISH Sets the language used by the SETUP MENU and ON- SCREEN DISPLAY.
  • Page 47 Parental Control & Password Setup Language General A/V Output Rating Recording Clock Version Tuner Restore Disc Maintain Timer Parental Options Default setting: 8. ADULT Your DVD Player features a Parental Control option that can be used to prohibit playback of DVD discs that exceed the rating you specify.

  • Page 48: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Setup Language General Rating A/V Output Recording Clock Tuner Version Disc Maintain Restore Timer Clock Clock Settings Date Settings Hour Mode: Press SETUP to exit The recorder uses the Time and Date values to determine when to begin and end Scheduled Recordings.

  • Page 49: Video Settings

    Video Settings Setup General Video A/V Output Video Enhance Recording Audio Tuner Disc Maintain Timer Video TV Shape Standard Output Scan Mode Press SETUP to exit TV Shape (Aspect Ratio) Default setting: 4:3 Pan Scan You can setup your DVD Player to work with normal and wide screen televisions.

  • Page 50: Dynamic Range Control

    Audio Settings Setup General Video A/V Output Video Enhance Recording Audio Tuner Disc Maintain Timer Audio Digital output mode Dynamic range control Press SETUP to exit Digital Output Mode Default setting: RAW Determines the audio format output by the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Output.

  • Page 51: Recording Settings

    Recording Settings Setup General A/V Output Recording Tuner Disc Maintain Timer Recording Quality Auto chapter mark Audio Format Audio Volume Press SETUP to exit Recording Quality Mode Default setting: HQ (High Quality) The Quality setting determines the quality of your recordings as well as the maximum amount of video you can record on a disc.

  • Page 52: Auto Scan

    TV Tuner Settings Setup General A/V Output Recording Tuner Disc Maintain Press SETUP to exit Timer Auto Scan AUTO SCAN automatically scans for available channels. The unit saves those channels received at sufficient signal strength. Use the keys to choose CABLE or ANTENNA and press ENTER to begin Auto Scan.
  • Page 53 Disc Maintenance Setup General DVD VIDEO Format A/V Output Recording Tuner Rename Disc Label Disc Maintain Press SETUP to exit Timer DVD Disc Format You must format any new DVD+R or DVD+RW disc that you wish to use for recordings. You can also use this function to quickly wipe out all of the data on DVD+RW discs so that they can be re-recorded to.

  • Page 54: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory Defaults Setup Language General Rating A/V Output Recording Clock Version Tuner Restore Disc Maintain Timer Restore Defaults Use this option to RESET the unit to FACTORY DEFAULTS. All settings will be reset, excluding the DATE, TIME, PARENTAL CONTROL settings and the PASSWORD.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Common Problems and Solutions The DVD Recorder Does Not Power On A Specific Disc Does Not Play The Remote Control Does Not Function There is No Picture on the TV Screen The Picture Appears Stretched or Squeezed Live Recording Will Not Start The Disc Cannot be Erased...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Specifications are subject to change without notice. While due caution has been exercised in the production of this document, inadvertent technical inaccuracies or typographical errors are possible and unintentional. While all efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, CyberHome Entertainment will not be held liable for any inaccuracies or errors in the information contained herein.

  • Page 57: Index

    Index a-b repeat ....... 24 angles (multi-angle playback) ....25 antenna.

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