Summary of Contents for ARISTONA 645
- Page 1 Make your own DVD Model 645 DVD RECORDER User Manual 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 11/07/2005, 01:01 PM...
- Page 2 See Copyright Act 1956 and the bottom or rear of your DVD Recorder The Performer’s Protection Acts 1958 to 1972. and enter below the Serial No. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DVD RECORDER 645 Serial No. _______________ 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 11/07/2005, 01:01 PM...
- Page 3 LASER Type Semiconductor laser InGaAlP (DVD) AIGaAs (CD) Wave length 658 nm (DVD) 790 nm (CD) Output Power 30 mW (DVD+RW write) 1.0 mW (DVD read) 1.0 mW (CD read) Beam divergence 84 degrees (DVD) 61 degrees (CD) This product complies with the radio interference requirements of the European...
- Page 4 Notes 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 11/07/2005, 01:01 PM...
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Page 5: Special Functions
Special Functions Your DVD recorder has a number of special functions that will make day-to-day use of your new DVD recorder easier for you. Using the ‘Digital Photo This product incorporates Manager’, you can view and copyright protection technology modify JPEG pictures from a that is protected by method Picture CD, DVD, or a CD ROM. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Special Functions Installing the DVD Recorder ........First Installation ........21-22 Care and Safety Information TV channel programming ......23 Automatic TV channel search ....23 Setup .............. 8 Sorting TV channels according to Cleaning discs ..........8 TV sequence .......... - Page 7 Table of Contents Recording Using the Browser Discs for recording ........36 Browsing the disc ........49 Colour coded buttons functions ....49 Recording settings ........36 Browsing the picture disc ....Recording mode ........... 37 Recording language ........37 Adding pictures to an album ......
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Page 8: Care And Safety Information
Care and Safety Information CAUTION! Cleaning discs High voltage! Do not open. Some problems occur because the disc You run the risk of getting an inside the recorder is dirty (frozen electric shock. picture, sound disruptions, picture The machine does not contain any distortions). -
Page 9: General Information
General Information Introduction Accessories supplied Your DVD recorder allows you to record – Remote control and batteries the TV programmes or duplicate – Scart cable camcorder recordings to a DVD+RW or – Antenna cable DVD+R and play pre-recorded DVDs. – Quick Use Guide The recordings you make on the Recorder will play on some DVD players and DVD-ROM drives. -
Page 10: Connecting To Tv
Connecting to TV General Setting the TV to the correct video in channel The necessary cable connections must be made before you can record or playback Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD TV programmes using your DVD recorder to turn it on. recorder. -
Page 11: Option 1: Using Scart Socket
Connecting to TV (cont’d) Option 1: Using SCART socket Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN SCART IN The scart or Euro AV cable serves as the Press STANDBY-ON 2 on the DVD universal connector for picture, sound recorder to turn it on. -
Page 12: Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C) Socket
Connecting to TV (cont’d) Option 2: Using S-Video (Y/C) socket Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN SCART IN This connecting cable, also known as the Use an audio cable (red/white) to SVHS cable, is used to transmit the connect the DVD recorder’s brightness signal (Y signal) and colour... -
Page 13: Option 3 : Using Video (Cvbs) Socket
Connecting to TV (cont’d) Option 3 : Using Video (CVBS) socket Antenna or Satellite/Cable TV signal S-V ID E O AU D IO O U T V ID E O IN SCART IN This cable, usually featuring yellow cinch Use an audio cable (red/white) to plugs, is used for transmitting the connect the DVD recorder’s Composite Video signal (FBAS, CVBS). -
Page 14: Connecting To Additional Devices
Connecting to Additional Devices Using second SCART socket Connecting a Cable Box/Decorder (EXT2-AUX-I/O) If your Cable Box/Decorder has a scart socket, you can choose to connect it to the second scart socket. Cable Box/Decoder/ Use a scart cable to connected the VCD/DVD player Cable Box/Decoder scart socket (usually labelled as ‘TV’... -
Page 15: Connecting A Camcorder To The Front Sockets
Connecting Additional Devices (cont’d) Connecting a camcorder to the front sockets You can use the front sockets to copy Use an audio cable (red/white) to camcorder recordings. These sockets are connect the DVD recorder’s located behind the flap on the right hand AUDIO L/R input socket to the audio side. -
Page 16: Using Analogue Audio Output Sockets
Connecting to Additional Devices (cont’d) Using analogue audio output Using digital audio output sockets socket STEREO AUDIO IN DIGITAL IN You can connect the DVD recorder to a You can connect the DVD recorder to a two channel stereo system or receiver in A/V receiver or amplifier in order to order to enjoy the stereo sound system. -
Page 17: Front Panel
Front Panel STANDBY-ON 2 Sockets behind the flap – Turn on or off the DVD recorder. Flip down the door as indicated by the OPEN 2 label at the right hand corner. Disc tray S-VIDEO OPEN/CLOSE ç – S-video input for SVHS/Hi8 camcorders –... -
Page 18: Remote Control
Remote Control Alphanumeric keypad – Enter numbers or letters in appropriate entry fields. – Select a chapter/track number to play. – Select a TV channel while in internal tuner mode. TIMER – Access or exit the timer recording menu. ∞ § –... -
Page 19: Remote Control
Remote Control (cont’d) TV/DVD – Switch between the DVD recorder and the antenna signal. This function operates when the DVD recorder is connected to the TV with only an antenna cable. T/C (Title/Chapter) – Select a 'T'(title)/'C'(chapter) directly on the menu bar. STOP 9 –... -
Page 20: Inserting Batteries
Remote Control (cont’d) Inserting Batteries Using the remote control to operate the system Aim the remote control directly at the remote sensor (iR) on the front panel. Select the source you wish to control by Open the battery compartment. pressing one of the source select buttons Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA, on the remote control... -
Page 21: Installing The Dvd Recorder
Installing the DVD Recorder First Installation Press 4 to select { Done } and press OK to confirm. The First Installation menu will appear ➜ The { TV Format } menu appears on the very first time you turn on the DVD the TV. - Page 22 Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) Note: Make sure you have successfully Helpful Hints: made all the required connections to the – If the DVD recorder cannot find any TV DVD recorder, the TV and Satellite stations, select programme number {1} on Receiver/Cable Box (if any) and switched the TV set or check the cable connection them on.
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Page 23: Tv Channel Programming
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) TV channel programming Sorting TV channels according to TV sequence Although the DVD recorder selects This feature is only available if you available TV channels during first have connected the DVD recorder installation, you may want to repeat the to your TV using the scart socket process later if more channels become (EXT 1 TO TV-I/O socket,) see page... -
Page 24: Sorting The Tv Channels
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) Use the TV’s remote control to select Sorting the TV channels programme number {2} on the TV set. You may not agree with the sequence in Then, press OK on the DVD recorder’s which the individual TV channels have remote control. -
Page 25: Setting Favourite Tv Channels
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) Setting favourite TV channels Manual TV channel search You can set your favourite TV channels In some cases, not all of the available TV for quick access by using the channel up/ channels may have been found and stored down button on the remote control. -
Page 26: Allocating A Decoder
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) Press 4 to select { Preset } and press 2 Allocating a decoder to confirm. Some TV channels send coded TV signals Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to that can only be viewed properly with a enter the preset number for the channel purchased or rented decoder. -
Page 27: Fine Tuning The Tv Channels
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) Setting the time and date Fine tuning the TV channels If the DVD recorder does not set the time and date correctly, you can set the clock manually by following the steps below. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. -
Page 28: Setting The Language
Installing the DVD Recorder (cont’d) Setting the language You can select the language for subtitles and audio for DVD playback. For some DVDs, the subtitle/audio language can only be changed via the DVD disc menu. If the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s default setting language will be used instead. -
Page 29: Playback
Playback IMPORTANT! Playable discs – If the inhibit icon (Error) appears Using this DVD Recorder, you can play on the TV screen when a button is and record on the following discs: pressed, it means the function is not available on the current disc or at Recording and Playback the current time. -
Page 30: Starting Disc Playback
Playback (cont’d) Starting disc playback Playing a (Super) Video CDs (Super) Video CDs may feature 'PBC' If a dialogue appears on the TV showing : (Play Back Control). This allows you to { Do you want to access the disc play the video CDs interactively, following content ?}. -
Page 31: Playing A Dvd+R(W)
Playback (cont’d) Playing a DVD+R(W) disc Playing a picture disc (slide show) You can display JPEG pictures in the Insert a DVD+RW or DVD+R disc. selected roll automatically one after the other at adjustable intervals. If the disc content menu appears on the TV Insert a JPEG picture disc (CD, DVD+RW, Use 1 2 3 4 to navigate within the... -
Page 32: Additional Playback Features
Additional Playback Features Using Toolbar options Changing subtitle language This operation works only on DVDs with Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote multiple subtitle languages, you can control. change the language you want while ➜ The system menu appears on the TV. playing DVD. -
Page 33: Changing Audio Soundtrack Language
Additional Playback Features (cont’d) Changing audio soundtrack Zooming in language This option allows you to enlarge the This operation works only on DVDs with picture on the TV screen and to pan multiple soundtrack language or VCDs through the enlarged picture. with multiple audio channel. -
Page 34: Changing To Another Title/Chapter/Track34
Additional Playback Features (cont’d) Changing to another title/ Searching forwards/ chapter/track backwards When a disc contains more than one You can fast forward or fast reverse a track, title or chapter, you can change to a disc at four, eight or thirty two times different track, title or chapter as follows. -
Page 35: Selecting Various Play Mode
Additional Playback Features (cont’d) Selecting various play mode Shuffle play Select shuffle play mode to allow the Repeat play DVD recorder to randomly select and play tracks on the disc (MP3 and audio You can select a Chapter, Track, Title or CDs only). -
Page 36: Discs For Recording
Recording IMPORTANT! Discs for recording Unrecordable pictures Two different formats of DVD recordable Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs can be used with this DVD discs, and other materials may be recorder: copyrighted and therefore cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording settings DVD+RW (DVD ‘plus’... -
Page 37: Recording Mode
Recording (cont’d) Recording mode Recording language The recording mode defines the picture Some TV programmes broadcast quality of recordings and the maximum additional audio language (2-channel recording time for a disc. During sound). For example, if a programme is playback, the correct picture quality will available in English and Spanish, with automatically be selected. -
Page 38: Direct Record Function
Recording (cont’d) Manual recording Direct record function Use the 'Manual recording' function to To enable direct recording from your TV start recording immediately (e.g., to set, make sure that the direct record record a TV show already in progress). mode is turned on. See page 40 “Direct Recording”... -
Page 39: Manual Recording With Automatic Turn-Off (One Touch Recording)
Recording (cont’d) Manual recording with To stop the recording, press STOP 9. automatic turn-off (One ➜ ‘MENU UPDATE’ or ‘CREATE MENU’ Touch Recording) appears on the display panel to indicate that the DVD recorder is writing the list of contents. Wait until the message Follow the steps of “Manual disappears before removing the... -
Page 40: Direct Recording
Recording (cont’d) Direct recording Deleting a recording The Direct Record function allows you to You can delete a specific recording from record the TV programme which you are the DVD+R(W). currently watching when the DVD Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an recorder is turned off. -
Page 41: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Introduction Programming recordings Use 'Timer Recording’ to automatically Turn on the TV power. Select the correct start and stop a recording at a later date/ Video In channel at the TV. time. The DVD recorder will tune to the right programme number and begin Press TIMER on the remote control. -
Page 42: Programming Recording From A Cable Box
Timer Recording (cont’d) { Repeat } Helpful Hint: – Select {Weekly}, {Once} or {Mon-Fri} – Set the timer recording one minute ahead (Monday to Friday) recordings and press of the programme’s start time. This helps OK to confirm. ensure the entire programme is recorded as the disc requires about 30 seconds to { Record mode } prepare for recording. -
Page 43: Changing A Programmed Recording
Timer Recording (cont’d) Changing a programmed Deleting a programmed recording recording Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Turn on the TV power. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Video In channel at the TV. Press TIMER on the remote control. Press TIMER on the remote control. -
Page 44: Editing/Finalising Recording
Editing/Finalising Recording About editing Index Picture screens The Index Picture screen shows your You can change disc contents and settings recordings on a DVD+RW or DVD+R. for a recorded DVD+RW or unfinalised DVD+R from the edit menu screen. Photo editing is limited to edit the STOP +RW | MY MOVIES 00:22:08... -
Page 45: Changing The Disc/Title Name
Editing/Finalising Recording (cont’d) Changing the disc/title name Playing your recording on other DVD players (DVD+R) Insert a recorded DVD+RW or an This function is necessary for a DVD+R unfinalised DVD+R. in order to be played back on a DVD ➜ The Index Picture screen or disc player. -
Page 46: Video Editing
Editing/Finalising Recording (cont’d) Video editing Hiding unwanted chapter You can choose to hide certain scene for In the edit video mode, the entire playback (e.g. commercial skipping) or recording will be played back regardless make them visible again. of whether they are hidden or not. Follow the steps of “Video editing”... -
Page 47: Editing Chapter (Merge/Split/Hide)
Editing/Finalising Recording (cont’d) Editing chapter (merge/split/hide) Editing title (divide/append/Index picture) Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalised DVD+R. Start playback a recorded DVD+RW or an unfinalised DVD+R. Press EDIT on the remote control. Press EDIT on the remote control. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to select Press the matching colour coded button... -
Page 48: Deleting Chapter Markers
Editing/Finalising Recording (cont’d) { Append } - for DVD+RW only Photo editing – Select this to append record to the The Photo (JPEG picture) recordings on a existing recording from the position of DVD+R(W) are limited to edit the the playback. Continue steps 5~7. information. -
Page 49: Using The Browser
Using the Browser Browsing the disc Colour coded buttons functions In the Media Browser mode, a number of You can view and manage possible functions are available via the colour contents within your discs by using an coded buttons on the remote control. on-screen console called the Media Browser. -
Page 50: Browsing The Picture Disc
Using the Browser (cont’d) Browsing the picture disc Press OK to display the picture overview. ➜ The 12 roll thumbnails picture screen The Media Browser allows you to view appears. the JPEG pictures discs or playback as a slide show or store them in an album. JPEG Photo can handle up to a maximum of 100 photos in one album on a DVD+RW or DVD+R from this DVD... -
Page 51: Changing The Picture Order Within An Album
Using the Browser (cont’d) Press the matching colour button on the Changing the picture order within an album remote control to select { Move }. ➜ A ‘navigator’ will appear on the menu You can re-arrange the picture position in enable you to select the position between the album in order to create the desired the photos. -
Page 52: Changing The Slide Show Settings
Using the Browser (cont’d) Protecting the recorded title Changing the slide show settings (DVD+RW) You can adjust the various slide show settings to your individual needs. You can choose to protect the recorded title on an DVD+RW in order to prevent Press BROWSER on the remote accidental loss of recordings. -
Page 53: System Menu - Preferences
System Menu - Preferences Accessing to the Preferences Recording options For more information on this menu, please see pages 36~38 “Recording Switch on the TV set. Select the correct settings”. Video In channel at the TV. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote Sound control. -
Page 54: Disc
System Menu - Preferences (cont’d) Disc Features { Adapt menu } { Auto resume } If a DVD+RW has been recorded in a Auto resume affects the last 20 DVDs computer drive or in another DVD and Video CDs you played. recorder, the Picture Index screen may –... -
Page 55: System Menu - Setup
System Menu - Setup Accessing to the Setup System options Turn on the TV set. Select the correct Video In channel at the TV. Press SYSTEM-MENU on the remote control. ➜ The system menu appears on TV. Press 4 repeatedly to select { Set-up }. ➜... -
Page 56: Time-Date
System Menu - Setup (cont’d) { OSD } Video output Select the level of On-screen display information. – { Full } : Complete information always display during use. – { Reduced } : The help text and colour button bar will remove from the display. –... -
Page 57: Video Output
System Menu - Setup (cont’d) { Video output } Language Choose the type of video output that For more information on this menu, matches the video connection between please see page 28 “Setting the language”. the DVD recorder and your TV. –... -
Page 58: Setting Access Control
Setting Access Control About Access Control Use the alphanumeric keypad 0-9 to enter your new four-digit pin code. You Access Control limits viewing of discs must enter the same pin code a second that exceed the limits you set. We cannot time to confirm it. -
Page 59: Authorising Discs
Setting Access Control (cont’d) Alternatively, we can lock the disc while in browser mode; Press the BROWSER on the remote control. ➜ The disc content menu appears. Press the matching colour coded button on the remote control to select { ChildLock }. ➜... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electric shock. If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer for help. - Page 61 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Solution Disc will not play. – Insert the disc with the label facing up. – The child lock is on. Read chapter “Setting Access Control - Activating/Deactivating the child lock” for details. – Wrong region code. The DVD must be coded for ALL regions or Region 2 in order to play on this DVD recorder.
- Page 62 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Solution Recordings are not – The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you selected occurring as scheduled. the wrong programme number. Check TV channels stored. New recordings cannot be – If you adjust the clock after you set a timer recording, reset the made.
- Page 63 Troubleshooting (cont’d) Problem Solution The index screen flickers – You can finalise the disc using the following function: when a DVD+R is inserted. 1) Press OPEN/CLOSE on the DVD recorder to open the disc tray. 2) Insert the disc but do not close the tray. 3) Hold down button number {4} on the remote control until the tray closes.
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Page 64: Display Panel Symbols/Messages
Display panel symbols/messages COMPATIBLE The following symbols/messages may appear on your DVD recorder display: The DVD Recorder is busy making changes to make the disc DVD-compatible. CLOSING Disc tray is closing. COPY PROT 00:00 The DVD/video cassette you are trying to copy is copy-protected. -
Page 65: Messages
Display panel symbols/messages (cont’d) IS THE TV ON? POST FORMAT The DVD Recorder is currently in the first The disc is being prepared after the menu installation mode. Turn on your TV and read structure has been created. the section, 'First installation', in the chapter PROTECTED 'Installing the DVD Recorder'. -
Page 66: Glossary
Glossary Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into MPEG: Motion Picture Experts Group. numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital A collection of compression systems for digital sound has specific numerical values. These jacks audio and video. send audio through two channels, the left and Multichannel: DVDs are formatted to have each right. -
Page 67: Specifications
Specifications Disc types Front Connections Recording: DVD+RW/+R – S-video in Playing: DVD-Video, Video CD, – Video in SuperVCD,Audio CD, MP3 CD, Picture CD, – Audio left/right in CD-R/RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW Timer Recording Record modes – 1-month timer programming, 6 events recording time / picture quality –... - Page 68 001-070_xRV645_Eng02 11/07/2005, 01:04 PM...
- Page 69 Bortskaffelse af dit gamle produkt (Dansk) Dit produkt er designet og produceret med materialer af høj kvalitet, som kan blive genbrugt. Når du ser symbolet med en skraldespand, der er kryds over, betyder det, at produktet er dækket af EU direktiv nr. 2002/96/EC. Venligst sæt dig ind i de danske regler om indsamling af elektriske og elektroniske produkter.
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Page 70: Tv System Guide
TV System Guide COUNTRY DVD REGIONS AFGHANISTAN PAL/SECAM B ALBANIA PAL B PAL G ALGERIA PAL B PAL G ANGOLA PAL I ARGENTINA PAL N PAL N AUSTRALIA PAL B PAL H AUSTRIA PAL B PAL G AZORES PAL B BAHAMAS NTSC M BAHRAIN... - Page 71 TV System Guide (cont’d) COUNTRY DVD REGIONS LIBYA SECAM B SECAM G LITHUANIA PAL D (was SECAM) PAL K LUXEMBOURG PAL B/SECAM L PAL G/SEC L MADAGASCAR SECAM K1 MADEIRA PAL B MALAGASY SECAM K1 MALAWI PAL B PAL G MALAYSIA PAL B MALI...
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Page 72: Dvd Recorder
DVD RECORDER 645 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 3139 246 15522 SgpJP-0528-01-1 001-072_xRV645_Eng_15522 11/07/2005, 02:53 PM...
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