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Summary of Contents for ared PVR1100
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Page 2: Safety Information
Preface Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of the contents. The information in this doc- ument is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary infor- mation protected by copyright. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Features ....................1 Package contents .................. 2 About the MPEG-4 recorder ..............3 Front view ..................3 Rear view ..................3 About the remote control ............... 4 Getting started Installing the remote control battery ............7 Inserting the Memory Card .............. - Page 4 Recording video .................. 21 Simple record ................21 Recorder menu ................21 Resolution .................. 21 Notice ..................22 Quality ..................22 Quick setup ................22 Timer record ................23 Programs ................23 Start and Stop Times ............23 Frequency ................23 Auto record .................
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Page 5: Overview
1. Overview Congratulations on purchasing the MPEG-4 Personal Video Recorder. Now you can enjoy quality multimedia anywhere you go and record your favorite video programs from a variety of video sources. The MPEG-4 recorder also plays back your favorite audio tracks, displays image files, and provides rich video clips for your Sony PSP with its recording format support. -
Page 6: Package Contents
Package contents MPEG-4 recorder Power Adapter Remote Control NTSC STORAGE DISPLAY Component cables (x2) User Manual... -
Page 7: About The Mpeg-4 Recorder
About the MPEG-4 recorder Refer to the following sections for information about the hardware components of the recorder. Front view Recording LED ( Red) Power LED CF Card Slot Memory Receiver Stick Duo (Green ) Slot Rear view DC 5V AV OUT AV IN DC Power... -
Page 8: About The Remote Control
About the remote control Icon Description NTSC Turns on the power Switches between NTSC and PAL system Increases the volume Enters the setting menu STORAGE DISPLAY Decreases the volume Scrolls left Mutes all sound Zooms out Start to record and stop recording Rewinds playback of video and audio files... - Page 9 Icon Description NTSC Returns to the top menu Repeats playback of selected audio/video file. Returns to the previous menu Scrolls up STORAGE DISPLAY Scrolls right Confirms selection of menu item Zooms in Scrolls down Fast Forwards playback of video and audio files Plays or pauses playback of photo, video and audio Plays the next photo, video and...
- Page 10 Sticker for Recording Setting Before recording for target player (TV, PDA or PSP...), user can refer to the sticker (as picture shows below) for the setting includ- ing resolution and quality. Please refer to pafe 21 to setup the recording format. Suggested Recording Resolutions Quality Economic...
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Page 11: Getting Started
2. Getting started This chapter describes the preliminary steps required to set up the recorder and how to make connections before starting to use the device. Installing the remote control battery Follow these instructions to insert the remote control battery: 1. -
Page 12: Inserting The Memory Card
Inserting the memory Card Notes: Push the CF card or Hitachi 1" Micro Drive into the CF card slot until it is firmly in place. To remove the card, grip the CF card and pull gently. Notes: To utilize the Hitachi 1"Micro Drive with recorder, we suggest the 1"... -
Page 13: Inserting The Ms,Mmc, Sd Series Memory Card
Inserting the MS, MMC,SD series memory card. Push the card into the card slot until it is firmly in place. Ensure the front side of card is face down. To remove the card, grip the card and pull gently. Lock Adapter microSD/TransFlash mobile... -
Page 14: Connecting To A Tv (Viewing Only)
Connecting to a TV (viewing only) Notes: Connect the A/V connectors (red, white, and yellow) of the A/V cable, to the corresponding input connec- tors on the TV. Connect the other end to the AV Out socket at the back of the recorder. Connecting to a TV, DVD player, VCR or cam- corder (recording) Connect the A/V connectors (red, white, and yellow) of the A/V... -
Page 15: Connecting Power
Connecting power Connect the power adaptor to the DC-in socket on the rear panel of the recorder. Plug the other end of the adaptor into a power outlet. Turning the MPEG-4 recorder on Once the recorder is plugged in, the green power LED turns on. Press the button on the remote and the system turns on. -
Page 17: Using The Mpeg-4 Recorder
3. Using the MPEG-4 Recorder Now that you have set up the recorder, you are ready to start using it to view your favorite images, listen to audio tracks, watch videos, and record videos. This chapter provides detailed instruc- tions for these tasks and for using the OSD (On Screen Display) menu. -
Page 18: Photo Menu
Photo menu Slide Show Folder usic MUSIC Delete Files Selected PHOTO To access the Photo Menu press . The following three functions are available: LIDESHOW To set up a photo slide show, follow the procedure below: 1. Press the button to access the photo menu. 2. -
Page 19: Background Music
7. Pressing will show the following: File information, Back- ground Volume, Current Date and Time, and the zoom amount. ACKGROUND MUSIC 1. Use the keys to turn ON or OFF the background music function. 2. While the background music is turned on, the music will be played in the slide show. -
Page 20: Listening To Music
Listening to music < _ _ > MUSIC The recorder is able to play both .WMA and .MP3 audio file for- mats. Playing audio To play an audio file: 1. Highlight the Audio menu and press to access the file list. 2. -
Page 21: Music Menu
Music menu Repeat Folder Delete Files Selected MUSIC MUSIC To access the Music menu press . The following two functions are available: Repeat to choose Off, Single, Folder or All Note: Select Off to turn the repeat function off, All repeats all tracks, Single will repeat only a single track, and Folder will repeat all tracks in the folder. -
Page 22: Watching Videos
Watching videos <MP_ROOT> <MUSIC> <PHOTO> beer can c~ computer_h~ glass_pane~ VIDEO The recorder is able to play.ASF, .AVI and .MP4 image file for- mats. Playing videos 1. Highlight the Video menu and press to access the file list. 2. Use the to go to the required file and press to play the file. - Page 23 Access the specific folder for playing the recorder video clips. please refer to the specification sheet page 38,39.
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Page 24: Video Menu
Video menu Repeat Folder Delete Files Selected MUSIC VIDEO To access the Video Menu, press . The following two functions are available: Repeat to choose between Off, Single, Folder or All. Note: Select Off to turn the repeat function off, Single to repeat just the current selection, Folder to repeat all in the folder, or All to repeat all videos. -
Page 25: Recording Video
Recording video Simple record To start a recording: 1. Highlight the record function on the main menu and press 2. Change the channel on the input device i.e. TV, DVD, VCR or Camcorder. 3. Press the key to record. 4. To finish recording press the key again. -
Page 26: Notice
Notice Resolution (368 x 208) is designed for recording 16:9 video con- tents, which makes it easier to record and playback 16:9 movies. If you find the upper and bottom screen of the video clip is incom- plete, pleases check if the video content is 16:9 and below steps has been followed. -
Page 27: Timer Record
Timer record MUSIC 2000 2000 Save Exit Previous Next RECORDER To access the timer record function, scroll down and press the key. The screen is divided into functional areas: ROGRAMS The recorder has 6 available recording programs. Use the follow- ing settings to setup each program. -
Page 28: Auto Record
1. Use the keys to choose between OFF, Once, Daily or Weekly. 2. Press to save. Auto record Use the keys to turn ON or OFF. If the auto record turns on, it will automatically start to record when there is a video source input and the recording will stop if the source is turned off. -
Page 29: Setup Menu
Setup menu Date M/D/Y 07 / 21 / 2001 Factory Reset Reset Time H:M:S 20 : 57 : 35 v01.03.0022 Language English Format Disk TV Output Upgrade Devic~ Upgrade SETUP SETUP Use the key to access the menu. ATE AND To change the date and time: 1. -
Page 30: Format Disk
ORMAT To format the Compact Flash memory card: 1. To format the memory card, scroll down to the Format disk section and Press 2. Select YES to confirm formatting or NO to cancel. TV O UTPUT To select the TV output: 1. -
Page 31: File Browsing
File browsing <MP_ROOT> < _ _ > <101MNV01> <MUSIC> <PHOTO> <PDA> beer can c~ <TV> computer_h~ glass_pane~ File Browser The file browser allows you to view the contents of both the Com- pact Flash card and the MS Duo card at the same time. By pressing you can select a file. -
Page 32: Copy
The files can be copied from CF card to MS Duo card or vice versa. Also, the files can be copied to a different folder of the same memory card. 1. Files copied to a different memory card In the File Browser, the left column is the source memory card and right column is the destination. -
Page 33: Other Applications
Other applications: Extend your video experience with PVR1000. Through the MPEG-4's recorder applications, you can extend your video experience with PDA, Sony PSP, Video iPOD and Nin- tendo game console. Below is the operation guide to lead you to follow the easy opera- tion steps, then you can enjoy those video content generated from MPEG-4 recorder and play back on Sony PSP, Video iPOD and Game Boy Micro. -
Page 34: Ii.video I-Pod
II.Video i-POD Basically the Video iPOD only supports the MPEG4 video up to 480x480 resolutions. Thus we suggest you to choose the video content encoded in 320x240-30fps or 368x208 resolution from MPEG-4 recorder for playback on Video iPOD. Or the Video iPOD will skip those video files which are not supported by Video iPOD. - Page 35 4. While below window pops up, please click "Video" item, "mark"the selection of "Automatically update all videos", then confirm "OK". 5. Click the "File" segment, execute the item of "Add File to Library".
- Page 36 6. Afterwards, chose those MPEG-4 video files which you want to load into the Video iPOD.
- Page 37 7. The iTunes utility will start to "Adding Files" into the Video iPOD. 8. Now you can find all the video files chose by you listed in the file category of iTunes.
- Page 38 9. Click the "File" item again, and then execute this function of "Update XXX's iPOD". 10. Safely disconnect the Video iPOD from your PC by following below steps.
- Page 39 11. Then enter the Videos mode of iPOD to play back those MPEG-4 content.
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Page 40: Nintendo Game Boy Micro
12. Now you can enjoy the Video programs anywhere, anytime. III.Nintendo Game Boy Micro The Nintendo Game Boy Micro can play back the recorded file from MPEG-4 recorder and support up to 640x 480 MPEG4 for- mat, no problem. Before running this interesting application, the extra adapter for Game Boy Micro is needed (See below photo for reference). - Page 41 1) Play- Yan Micro Media Adapter 2) Nintendo Game Boy Micro...
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Page 42: Mobile Phone
IV.Mobile phone 1.First ,please check the specifications of your mobile phone: Make sure your mobile phone can play the .MP4 video format ( MPEG4 video stream with AAC audio ) or not .If yes ,you can use this recorder to make some videos. Check the memory card which the mobile phone supports. - Page 43 2.Before recording , please check the specifications of your smart phone or PDA : Most Windows equipped smart phone or PDA can not play the .MP4 files ( because no built-in AAC codec ),the PDA and smart phone user are recommended to us the video player named TCPMP.
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Page 45: Appendix
4. Appendix FCC Certification This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lim- its are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 46: Ce Notice (European Union)
CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this recorder to the EMC Directive of the European Union. Such marking indicates that this recorder meets the following technical standards: EN 55013:2002+A1:2003-”Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and asso- ciated equipment”. -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause Possible remedy No video display. Unit has no power. Ensure that unit is plugged in correctly. You should see a green LED on the front panel if it is plugged in correctly. Refer to “Connecting power” on page 10. Cable connecting AV Out Refer to “Connecting to a to video monitor is not... -
Page 48: Specifications
Specifications Video encoder • (320x240); MPEG4+AAC-LC, 30fps *PSP appli- • 368 x 208 (16:9); MPEG4+AAC-LC, cation 30 fps *TV applica- *(640x480); MPEG4+AAC-LC, 30 fps tion *(320x240); MPEG4+AAC-LC, 30 fps *iPod appli- *(320x240); MPEG4+AAC-LC, 30 fps or cation 15fps *PDA/ *(176x120); RS, MMC, T-Flash, Min SD, Smartphone Micro SD, MMC mobile *Mobile... - Page 49 TV system Video Out NTSC, PAL Format Power source External 5V AC/DC adaptor (100 ~ 240V, 1.5A) Dimensions and 118 x 87 x 18 mm, 140g weight Typical Recording Times on a 128MB Card Resolution/ Economic Normal Fine Super fine Quality 640x480 251min...
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Page 50: Firmware Upgrade Guide
Firmware Upgrade Instructions (1) Unpacking the box When unpacking the recorder ensure the following items present. • one recorder • one remote controller • one power adapter • two AV cables (2) Connecting the recorder to TV • Connect the power adapter to the recorder and plug the adapter to an outlet. - Page 51 Note: Depending on your region, you may need to change TV out- put from NTSC to PAL at this point. This is done by accessing the settings menu (figure 2 below) and changing the TV Output mode. (4) Upgrade the firmware •...
- Page 52 • Check out the firmware version and it should differ from the pre- vious. • Use the arrow to scroll to the Factory Reset. • When the Factory Reset is highlighted, press “Enter” on the remote controller to do the system reset. •...
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