Mustek DVD-R580 User Manual
Mustek DVD-R580 User Manual

Mustek DVD-R580 User Manual

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* Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please save
and read the User Guide completely.
* The style of the HDD+DVD Recorder shown in the User Guide may be
different from the actual unit due to various models.
Playable Format:
HDD/DVD/DVD R/DVD RW/Audio CD/Kodak Picture CD/JPEG Picture CD
* The HDD+DVD Recorder is intended to record DVD+R or DVD+RW disc only.
* The capacity of Hard Disk Drive varies due to different models.
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82-169-00110

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  • Page 1 HDD+DVD Recorder * Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please save and read the User Guide completely. * The style of the HDD+DVD Recorder shown in the User Guide may be different from the actual unit due to various models. User Guide Playable Format: HDD/DVD/DVD R/DVD RW/Audio CD/Kodak Picture CD/JPEG Picture CD...
  • Page 2 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents etting Started 1-5 DISC Setup ........ 27 Initialize DVD Setting ........... 27 Finalize DVD Setting ..........28 FCC and Safety In for ma tion ....1 Format HDD Setting ..........29 Important Safety Instructions ....2 Scandisc HDD Setting ..........30 Precautions ..........
  • Page 4 Contents laying Back ecording 3-1 Before Recording ......52 Repeating Viewing in HDD Mode ....... 39 Recording Option ........52 Repeating Viewing in DVD Mode ....... 39 Basic Recording Troubleshooting ....52 Zooming a Scene During Playback ....40 Schedule Recording Troubleshooting ..52 Changing Audio Soundtrack Langauage ..
  • Page 5: Fcc And Safety Information

    FCC and Safety Information Since it is usual for DVD movies to be released at dif fer ent CAUTION: times in different regions of the world, all players have region This unit employs a laser. Due to possible eye codes and disc can have an op tion al region code. If you load injury, only qualifi ed service personnel should re- a disc of a different region code to your player, you will see move the cover or attempt to service this de vice.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. Pay attention to all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a damp cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the man u fac tur er’s instructions. 8.
  • Page 7: Precautions

    Precautions Please read these precautions before op er at ing the unit. Power cord protection To avoid any malfunctions of the unit, and to protect against electric shock, fi re or personal injury, please observe the fol low ing. Hold the plug fi rmly when con nect ing or dis con nect ing the AC power cord. Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances.
  • Page 8: Defi Nition Of Terms

    Defi nition of Terms Angle Recorded onto some DVD discs are scenes which have been si mul ta neous ly shot from a number of different angles (the same scene is shot from the front, from the left side, from the right side, etc.). With such discs, the ANGLE button can be used to view the scene from different angles.
  • Page 9: About This User Guide

    About This User Guide Note: Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please save and read this User Guide completely. Thank you for buying the HDD+DVD Recorder. We sincerely hope you can enjoy the pleasure of recording and playing back pictures through this quality unit with only certain simple operations to follow. By using the HDD+DVD Recorder, you can enjoy the programs recorded in the HDD, DVDs, audio CDs, or watch TV shows through external devices.
  • Page 10: Feature Reference

    Feature Reference About the Internal HDD: Please use the recorder following the guidelines below to protect against possible HDD failure. It is recommended to always back up important recordings onto DVD+R/RW discs in order to protect against accidental loss. Install and operate the recorder on a stable and level surface Do not move the recorder while it is on Do not block the rear vent/cooling fan Do not move the recorder immediately after switching it off...
  • Page 11: Before Operation

    Before Operation This section covers signifi cant information about the unit’s general behavior. Please read the below information carefully. As turning on the HDD+DVD Recorder, the unit directly enters to DVD mode. If a disc is already placed on the disc tray, the reocrder will start to load the disc right after power is turned on.
  • Page 12: Quick Disc Playback

    Quick Disc Playback HDD Quick Playback Press STANDBY/ON button on the HDD+DVD Recorder Power on the remote control to turn on the HDD+DVD Recorder. Turn on the TV set, and switch it to the correct Video Input source (Video 1, etc.). POWER If intending to play the programs recorded in HDD, press HDD/DVD on the remote control to select HDD mode.
  • Page 13 Quick Disc Playback - continued Quick Playback of Other Discs Press STANDBY/ON button on the HDD+DVD recorder Power on the remote control to turn on the HDD+DVD Recorder. Turn on the TV set, and switch it to the correct Video Input source (Video 1, etc.).
  • Page 14: Quick Recording

    Quick Recording HDD Quick Recording Press STANDBY/ON button on the HDD+DVD Recorder Power on the remote control to turn on the HDD+DVD Recorder. If intending to record programs in HDD, press HDD/DVD on the remote control to select HDD mode. Turn on the TV. To Record from External Sources Press Source on the remote control repeatedly to toggle to...
  • Page 15 Quick Recording - continued DVD+R and DVD+RW Quick Recording Press STANDBY/ON button on the HDD+DVD Recorder Power on the remote control to turn on the HDD+DVD Recorder. Press Eject to open the disc tray. Place a DVD+R/DVD+RW disc onto the tray, and press Eject to close it.
  • Page 16: Initial Settings

    Initial Setting This chapter covers all the OSD settings for your HDD+DVD Recorder. There are six major functions in the Setup menu, including LANGUAGE, TV CHANNEL, AUDIO & VIDEO, RECORD, DISC and SYSTEM. By proceeding these OSD settings, you can select options that suit best to your equipment.
  • Page 17 Initial Settings - continued In Advance: Press STANDBY/ON button on the HDD+DVD Recorder Power on the remote control to turn on the HDD+DVD Recorder. Turn on the TV set, and switch it to the correct Video Input Source (Video 1,etc.). POWER Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu.
  • Page 18: Language Setup

    Language Setup Guide Language Setting Guide Language is a function for selecting Setup menu and on- screen language displays. SETUP > LANGUAGE Guide Language Audio Language Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Subtitle Language Menu Language As LANGUAGE SETUP icon is highlighted, a primary option window appears on the right.
  • Page 19: Subtitle Language Setting

    Language Setup - continued Subtitle Language Setting Subtitle Language is a function for selecting DVD subtitle language outputs of discs. SETUP > LANGUAGE Guide Language Audio Language Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Subtitle Language Menu Language As LANGUAGE SETUP icon is highlighted, a primary option Move (Enter) Select (Setup)Exit window appears on the right.
  • Page 20: Tv Channel Setup

    TV Channel Setup TV Signal Setting TV Signal is a function for setting the source of TV signal receiver. SETUP > TV CHANNEL Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. TV Signal Channel Scan Channel Setup Press to highlight TV CHANNEL SETUP icon, and a primary option window appears on the right.
  • Page 21: Channel Setup Setting

    TV Channel Setup Channel Scan Setting Channel Scan is a function of searching available TV channels which can be viewed through the HDD+DVD Recorder. SETUP > TV CHANNEL TV Signal Channel Scan Press Setup display the main Setup Menu. Channel Setup Press to highlight TV CHANNEL SETUP icon, and a Move (Enter) Select...
  • Page 22: Channel Setup Setting

    TV Channel Setup - continued Channel Setup Setting Channel Setup is a function for selecting channels that can be watced through the recorder. SETUP > TV CHANNEL TV Signal Channel Scan Channel Setup Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Press to highlight TV CHANNEL SETUP icon, and a Move (Enter) Select...
  • Page 23: Video & Audio Setup

    Audio & Video Setup Speaker Setup Setting (Optional) Speaker Setup is a function of setting the applied amplifers. SETUP > AUDIO &VIDEO Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Speaker Setup SPDIF Equalizer Press to highlight AUDIO & VIDEO SETUP icon, and a TV Aspect Video Output primary option window appears on the right.
  • Page 24: Drc Setting

    Audio & Video Setup - continued DRC Setting DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) provides a function for compressing dynamic range of the audio output. SETUP > AUDIO &VIDEO Speaker Setup SPDIF Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Equalizer TV Aspect Video Output Press to highlight AUDIO &...
  • Page 25: Tv Aspect Setting

    Audio & Video Setup - continued Equalizer Setting - continued Press to highlight each event, and then press SETUP > AUDIO &VIDEO to adjust the dB values. Speaker Setup ��������� �� SPDIF ��� Press to highlight Save to save the setting, or press Equalizer �...
  • Page 26: Video Output Setting

    Audio & Video Setup - continued TV Aspect Setting - continued 4:3 Pan Scan Select “4:3 PanScan” for a conventional size TV set. • Video material formatted in the pan & scan style is played in that style (the left and right edges are cut off). 16:9 Wide Select “16:9 Wide”...
  • Page 27: Record Setup

    Record Setup Record Quality Setting Record Quality is a function of setting various recording qualities according to the user’s needs. SETUP > RECORD Set Time Record Quality DVD Auto Chap. Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Schedule Record Press to highlight RECORD SETUP icon, and a primary Move (Enter) Select...
  • Page 28: Set Time Setting

    Record Setup - continued DVD Auto Chapter Setting - continued Press again and then to highlight a preferred option. SETUP > RECORD Press and a tick appears in front of the selected option. Set Time Record Quality 5 Min DVD Auto Chap. 10 Min To return to the main Setup Menu, press twice.
  • Page 29: Schedule Record Setting

    Record Setup - continued Set Time Setting - continued to highlight Save to save the setup, or highlight • Press Cancel to cancel the setup. Press SETUP > RECORD Set Time Automatic Record Quality Manual DVD Auto Chap. D / M / Y H : M To return to the main Setup Menu, press twice.
  • Page 30 Record Setup - continued Schedule Record Setting - continued Manual Setup VCR+ Code X X X X X X X X • Ignore the part of VCR+ Code setting and press ID Freq Start Length Source Mode Dest. 1 28 / 09 / 04 16 : 01 02:15 CVBS 1 highlight the other events.
  • Page 31: Disc Setup

    Disc Setup Initialize DVD Setting Initialize DVD provides the function of formatting DVD+RW discs. SETUP > DISC Initialize DVD Finalize DVD Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Format HDD Scandisk HDD Press to highlight DISC SETUP icon, and a primary option window appears on the right.
  • Page 32: Finalize Dvd Setting

    Disc Setup - continued Finalize DVD Setting Finalize DVD is a function for fi nalizing DVD+R discs. SETUP > DISC Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Initialize DVD Finalize DVD Format HDD Scandisk HDD Press to highlight DISC SETUP icon, and a primary option window appears on the right.
  • Page 33: Format Hdd Setting

    Disc Setup - continued Format HDD Setting Format HDD is a function for formatting HDD. SETUP > DISC Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Initialize DVD Finalize DVD Format HDD Scandisk HDD Press to highlight DISC SETUP icon, and a primary option window appears on the right.
  • Page 34: Scandisc Hdd Setting

    Disc Setup - continued Scandisk HDD Setting Scandisk HDD is a function of scanning HDD to check if any defect occurs in the hard disc. SETUP > DISC Initialize DVD Finalize DVD Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Format HDD Scandisk HDD Press...
  • Page 35: System Setup

    System Setup Auto Play Setting Auto Play is a function of setting automatic playback for DVD discs as the discs are loaded. SETUP > SYSTEM Auto Play Rating Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Set Password System Info. Factory Reset Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP icon.
  • Page 36: Set Password Setting

    System Setup - continued Rating Setting - continued SETUP > SYSTEM If the entered password is wrong, an option window will appear. Auto Play Unlock Level 8 (Adult) Rating Press to highlight Yes or No, and then press to re- Level 7 Set Password Level 6...
  • Page 37: System Information Setting

    System Setup - continued System Information Setting System Information is the function of providing system information of the recorder. SETUP > SYSTEM Auto Play Rating Press Setup to display the main Setup Menu. Set Password System Info. Factory Reset Press to highlight SYSTEM SETUP icon, and a primary Move (Enter) Select (Setup)Exit...
  • Page 38: Operation With Hdd And Dvd

    Operation with HDD and DVD Preparations: Press on the Power button of the TV set, and select “Video” as the TV input. • Press on the Power button of the stereo system if the recorder has been connected to a stereo system. •...
  • Page 39: Stopping Dvd Playback And Returning To The Menu Screen

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Stopping DVD Playback and Returning to the Menu Screen (If a Menu Screen Is Available on the Disc) Menu during DVD playback to display the title Press menu. Stopping HDD Playback To stop HDD playback and to operate the inputs of external sources (TV, CVBS1, Video1 and DV etc.) in pass-through mode, press Stop.
  • Page 40: Pausing Playback

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Pausing Playback Press Pause to pause the playback. Play to return to normal playback. Press Frame Advance (Step) Press Pause to pause the playback. The disc is advanced by one frame each time you press the button. Press Play to return to normal playback.
  • Page 41: Selecting Scenes By Chapter Number

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number Press Goto during playback. A menu box appears on the screen. to select Chapter. Press Press the Number Button(s) or to edit chpater number. New title will be played right after the reset. Goto again to leave the menu box.
  • Page 42: Selecting Subtitle System During Playback

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Selecting Subtitle During Playback Press Goto during playback. A menu box appears on the screen. Press to select Subtitle. Press to edit subtitle setting. Press Goto again to leave the menu box. Note: This function is not avaliable in HDD mode. Selecting Angle During Playback Press Goto during playback.
  • Page 43: Repeating A Sequence Between Two Specifi C Points (A-B Repeat)

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Repeating a Seuence Between Two Specifi c Points (A-B Repeat) Press Repeat A-B during playback. appears on the right corner of the screen. Press Repeat A-B again during the playback at the point where repeat play is to start (A).
  • Page 44: Zooming A Scene During Playback

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Zooming a Scene During Playback Press Zoom during playback, a zoom window will appear on the right buttom side of the screen. Press Zoom a number of times to watch the scene with different enlargements.
  • Page 45: Viewing From Different Angles

    Operation with HDD and DVD - continued Viewing from Different Angles Press Angle repeatedly during playback to select a preferred viewing angle. Note: • This operation works only with discs that have been recorded with various angles. The viewing angle are shown on the player’s display and you can select one from them for viewing •...
  • Page 46: Audio Cd Operation

    Audio CD Operation Preparations: • Press on the Power button of the TV set, and select “Video” as the TV input. • Power on the stereo system if the recorder has been connected to a stereo system. Basic Playback Press Power on.
  • Page 47: Adding Parts Of Audio Cd Tracks Into Play List

    Audio CD Operation - continued Adding Parts of Audio CD Tracks into Play List Press to highlight a preferred music track which is going to be programmed into the Play List and then press . A tick appears in front of the selected track. Repeat the above step to select other music tracks for Play List programming.
  • Page 48: Adding All Audio Cd Tracks Into Play List

    Audio CD Operation - continued Adding All Audio CD Tracks into Play List - continued To play the music in the Play List, press to highlight a music track in the menu. Press to start playback the Play List from the highlighted track. To return to the File List, highlight File List and press Note: The Programming of Play List can be proceeded both in the stop mode and during playback..
  • Page 49: Deleting All Music Tracks From Play List

    Audio CD Operation - continued Deleting All Music Tracks from Play List Press to highlight Delete All and then press All music tracks on the Play List are removed. To return to the File List, highlight File List and press Note: The Programming of Play List can be proceeded both in the stop mode and during playback..
  • Page 50: Pausing Playback

    Audio CD Operation - continued Pausing Playback Press Pause to pause the playback. Play to return to normal playback. Press Repeating a Music Sequence Between Two Specifi c Times (A-B Repeat) Press Repeat A-B during the playback at the time where repeat play is to start (A).
  • Page 51: Kodak And Jpeg Picture Cds Operation

    Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs Operation Playing Picture CDs Back Press Power on. Press HDD/DVD to set the recorder to DVD mode. Press Eject to open the disc tray. Place a picture disc onto the tray. Press Eject to close the disc tray. The recorder starts to play the picture CD back. Photos will be presented in a slide show automatically.
  • Page 52: Adding Parts Of Picture Files Into Play List

    Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs Operation - continued Adding Parts of Picture Files into Play List Press to highlight a preferred picture which is going to be programmed into the Play List and then press . A tick appears in front of the selected picture. Repeat the above step to select other pictures for Play List programming.
  • Page 53: Deleteing Parts Of Picture Files From Play List

    Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs Operation - continued Adding All Picture Files into Play List - continued To play the pictures on the Play List, press to start playback, or press to highlight Slide and press To return to the File List, highlight File List and press Deleting Parts of Picture Files from Play List Press to highlight a music track which is going to be removed from the Play...
  • Page 54: Viewing Pictures Through Other Functions

    Kodak and JPEG Picture CDs Operation - continued Viewing Picutres through Other Functions Zoom Press Zoom repeatedly to view photos with different sizes Zoom x2, Zoom x4, Zoom x1/2, Zoom x1/4 and normal. Press to view different parts of the photo in close-up mode.
  • Page 55: Dv Operation

    DV Operation DV Control Function Connect the recorder to DV. Turn on Power of the recorder and DV. Press Source on the remote control repeatedly until DV source is set. Press DV Control on the remote control. A DV controller menu appears on the top of the screen.
  • Page 56: Before Recording

    Before Recording This chapter shows you how to record HDD or DVD discs from external sources by using the remote control. Some of the functions may require readdressing your OSD Settings. Please refer to Chapter 1-4: RECORD Setup for details. Recording Option (1) One touch recording from any video source (2) AV/DV/Tuner/Hard drive to DVD+R/DVD+RW.
  • Page 57: Recording Overview

    Recording Overview Recording Quality Setting Press Quality in the stop mode, a quality box appears on the middle button of the screen. The box indicates the current quality setting and the remain recording time of the disc. To change the quality setting, press Quality repeatedly to select a preferred recording quality and check the remain time for recording.
  • Page 58: Recording External Sources To Dvd

    Recording Overview - continued Recording External Sources to DVD Connect the recorder to TV. Turn on Power of the recorder and external equipment. Press HDD/DVD to set the recorder to DVD mode. Press Eject to open the disc tray. Place a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R disc onto the tray. Eject to close the disc tray.
  • Page 59: Recording Tv Programs To Hdd

    Recording Overview - continued Recording TV Programs to HDD Connect the recorder to the TV set. Turn on Power of the recorder and the TV set. Press HDD/DVD to set the recorder to HDD mode. Press Source on the remote control to view TV channels throught the HDD+DVD Recorder.
  • Page 60: Recording Tv Programs To Dvd

    Recording Overview - continued Recording TV Programs to DVD Connect the recorder to the TV set. Turn on Power of the recorder and the TV set. Press HDD/DVD to set the recorder to DVD mode. Eject to open the disc tray. Press Place a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R disc onto the tray.
  • Page 61: Timeshift Operation

    Timeshift Operation Timeshift Operation in HDD Timeshift is a convenient function for temporally storing TV programs in the HDD for later viewing. Connect the recorder to the TV set. Turn on Power of the recorder and the TV set. Press Source on the remote control to view TV channels throught the HDD+DVD Recorder.
  • Page 62: Schedule Recording

    Schedule Reocrding Using Schedule Recording Schedule recording of this HDD+ DVD recorder provides 8 events of recording settings which allow users to record preferred programs in the most convenient ways. Please refer to Chapter1-4 Record Setup: Schedule Recording Setting on page 25 for details.
  • Page 63: Editing Hdd

    Editing HDD Deleting HDD Recording Titles Press HDD/DVD to set the recorder to HDD mode. Press Play, a title menu appears on the screen, and Date Time QA Program the lastest recorded program starts playback behind the title 05/10/04 06:09:52 01:34:29 SP-N TUNER 50 HDD Clip Edit 12/10/04 11:32:16 00:58:37 EP-N TUNER 8 Delete...
  • Page 64: Dubbing Hdd Recording Titles

    Editing HDD - continued Dubbing HDD Recording Titles Eject to open the disc tray. Press Place a recordable DVD+RW or DVD+R disc onto the tray. Date Time QA Program 05/10/04 06:09:52 01:34:29 SP-N TUNER 50 HDD Clip Edit 12/10/04 11:32:16 00:58:37 EP-N TUNER 8 Delete Press Eject to close the disc tray.
  • Page 65: Editing Title Names In Hdd

    Editing HDD - continued Editing Title Names in HDD Press HDD/DVD to set the recorder to HDD mode. Press Play to display the title menu. The recording is directly playing the lasted recorded title. Date Time QA Program 05/10/04 06:09:52 01:34:29 SP-N TUNER 50 HDD Clip Edit 12/10/04 11:32:16 00:58:37 EP-N TUNER 8 Delete...
  • Page 66: Editing Dvd

    Editing DVD Editing Titles in the Title Menu Erase Title Press to highlight a title that is intended to be edited +VR Disc Edit Erase Title in the Title Menu. Protect Title Protect Disc Close Disc Play Full Title Press Edit, an edit menu appears.
  • Page 67 Editing DVD - continued Editing Titles in the Title Menu - continued Close Disc (only for DVD+R discs) Press Edit, an edit menu appears. +VR Disc Edit Erase Title Protect Title Protect Disc Press to highlight Close Disc and press Close Disc Play Full Title start the process.
  • Page 68 Editing DVD - continued Editing Titles in the Title Menu - continued Edit Title Name +VR Disc Edit Press to highlight a title that is intended to be edited Erase Title Protect Title in the Title Menu. Protect Disc Close Disc Play Full Title Edit Title Name Press...
  • Page 69: Editing Titles During Playback

    Editing DVD - continued Editing Titles During Playback Insert Chapter Press to highlight a title and press Play. +VR Title Edit Insert Chapter Delete Chapter Hide Chapter Press Edit during playback, an edit menu appears. Show Chapter Change Thumbnail Move Select Press to highlight Insert Chapter.
  • Page 70 Editing DVD - continued Editing Titles During Playback - continued Note: • After proceeding Hide Chapter, those hidden chapters will not be shown up during the normal playback. • To play those hidden chapters, press Goto and refer to Chapter 2-1 Operations with HDD, DVD and VCD: Selecting Scenes by Chapter Number on page 37 for operation.
  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before requesting service for the HDD+DVD Recorder, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are ex pe ri enc ing. Some simple checkups or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper op er a tion. SYMPTOM (COMMON) REMEDY No power.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting - continued SYMPTOM (COMMON) REMEDY PLAY does not start playback even when • This may be a result of the parental lock function that has been set. Confi rm the title is selected. “PARENTAL” setup. Audio soundtrack and/or subtitle language •...
  • Page 73: Disc Handling And Maintenance

    Disc Handling and Maintenance Handling Precautions • Hold the disc by the edges so the surface will not be soiled with fi ngerprints. (A) Fingerprints, dirt and scratches can cause skipping and distortion. • Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing utensils.

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