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故障排除 ..............42 Safety Warnings............43 Understanding VD-R..........44 2.1 Features of VD-R ............44 2.2 Using the Remote Control ........45 Rear Panel..............47 Front Panel Display ..........49 Connection and Installation........50 Antenna Connections ..........50 HDMI Television Connection ........51 Composite Video Connection ........
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3.10 Power Connection ..........56 Initialization and Configuration ........ 57 4.1 Language Setting ............57 Channel Scanning ............. 57 Features of VD-R ............58 Viewing TV .............. 58 Recording ..............61 Channel ..............68 Programmes transfer..........69 Files editing.............. 71 Picture in picutre(PIP)........
與大廈管理聯絡及查詢大廈天線質量 遙控器不能使用: a) 檢查電池是否正確裝上 b) 更換電池 c) 在 7 米範圍內使用遙控器 d) 檢查遙控器與 VD-R 前面板上有沒有障礙物 註: 如果問題持續或有其他問題, 請聯絡 VDigi (28611109)或與零售商聯絡 Safety Warnings Please read the user manual before operating and pay attention to the following items: Make sure the power adaptor is disconnected before cleaning the ...
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic and electric field. Understanding VD-R Features of VD-R VD-R is capable of processing and recording various audio and video signals. It is also equipped with comprehensive recording functions: ● processes Digital Multimedia Broadcast – Terrestrial (DMB-T) signals and...
Using the Remote Control The VD-R remote control enables you to enjoy smart and prompt operation. 3 units of the buttons on the remote control can enhance full use of the device by learning to control your TV set. Inserting the Batteries into the Remote Control ●...
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Programming the Remote Control Step 1: Place the VD-R Remote Control and the TV remote control on the same surface, 3cm apart and with the emitters facing each other. Step 2: Press and hold the button for 2 seconds until the LED Indicator will...
Step 6: When finish programming the VD-R Remote Control, press the button once to exit Learning Mode. 2.3 Rear Panel Antenna In Connect this input with a coaxial RF cable to allow VD-R to receive DTT and 47 / 81...
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This allows VD-R to receive, play and record analogue signals. Ethernet Network This connection links VD-R to your home network (reserve for future’s use) This supports exporting recordings on an external USB hard disk and can update VD-R to the latest software.
This output provides an excellent quality analogue video connection (connect to the TV has no HDMI interface) Analogue Stereo Audio Output Connect the left/right audio cables to this output for analogue stereo sound. Composite Video Output This output is the most basic video connections and is Standard Definition only. S-Video Output This output offers a higher quality signal than composite for Compatible equipment but is Standard Definition only.
3. Connection and Installation 3.1 Antenna Connections 3.1.1 Direct Antenna Connection Connect VD-R to your antenna using the Ant. In connector. A roof-mounted antenna is recommended for best reception. 3.1.2 Antenna Loopthrough Connection VD-R supports antenna loopthrough connection. To retain analogue...
TV reception on TV or on any other devices with a TV tuner (VCR or DVD recorder for example), connect the extension cable to the loop out connector of VD-R and to the Antenna In on your other device. VD-R is recommended as the first component on the chain and TV as the last component.
TV’s Audio/L/R Input. 3.5 Component Video Connection To obtain a very high quality High Definition image from VD-R without HDMI, Component is needed. Simply connect the YPbPr Output from VD-R to one of the TV’s Component or YPbPr Inputs. As Component does not convey audio signal, a separate connection is needed to connect the Audio/L/R Output from VD-R to the TV’s Audio/L/R Input.
3.6 Audio Connection Simply connect the Stereo Audio Output from VD-R directly to one of the TV’s Audio Inputs. 3.7 Amplifier Connection VD-R provides both Coaxial and Optical Digital Audio Outputs. Use whichever is more convenient. 3.7.1 Connecting to Amplifier – Coaxial Audio Output Connect the Coaxial Output from VD-R to the Coaxial Input of the amplifier with the Coaxial Audio Cable.
Digital Audio Input of the amplifier with the Optical Digital Audio Cable. 3.8 Other Options for Audio & Video Input Source YPbPr, Audio IN and Video IN on the rear panel are for VD-R’s Audio/Video Input. They are separated into 2 groups.
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(HDTV decoder for example): 3.8.1 S-Video Connection (Input 2) Connect S-Video Output of other external device to S-V Input of VD-R. As S-video does not convey audio signal, a separate connection is needed to connect the Audio/L/R Input from VD-R to the external device’s Audio/L/R Output.
Network Port of VD-R to the network router or hub. 3.10 Power Connection Connect the power cable to the suitable A.C. power socket and plug 12V D.C. power into VD-R. Do not unplug or cut off power supply or before all the connections are made. 56 / 81...
4. Initialization and Configuration Simple configuration is required upon VD-R’s startup to ensure smooth operation. Configuration sequences are shown below. Language Setting Select the preferred language and the interface language will change immediately according to the setting. 4.2 Channel Scanning Channel scanning starts right after language setting.
Manual analogue channel scan starts at frequency 101. Enter the channels after the channel scan. Note: Select “list” to display all the scanned channels. Adjustments can be made. 5. Features of VD-R 5.1 Viewing TV 5.1.1 Simple Operations ●...
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Use the built-in Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to browse and select a channel. ● Press the list button to select different channel. 5.1.2 EPG The EPG provides an easily understandable guide to what’s showing on VD-R over the next few days. 59 / 81...
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On the EPG Menu, various functions can be performed by the Remote Control. ● Open/Close EPG interface ● Channel Switch ● Browsing channel information on the previous and the coming days ● Channel up/down on the EPG Menu ● Confirm Channel Switch ●...
5.1.3 Channel Information To view the current programme information, press 5.2 Recording With VD-R, you can easily record a programme by Instant recording, adding Scheduled Recording task on Main Menu or EPG Menu. 5.2.1 Instant Recording To record the programme currently being viewed, simply press .
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5.2.2 Scheduling Recording on the EPG Menu To record a future programme, the easiest way is to select the preferred programme on the EPG Menu and press . A Recording Sign will be displayed next to the selected programme. To cancel a Scheduled Recording, simply press 62 / 81...
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5.2.3 Scheduling Recording on the Main Menu Main Menu>REC Management >Add REC Prog. Scheduled Recording can be applied to both DTT and analogue TV programmes. Programmes input from other external devices can also be recorded. On different interfaces, you can decide the channel, recording date and time, length of recording, storing options, image quality, recording mode and video format.
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Note: 1) Press to cancel recording while recording . 2) On the “Info” interface, press (Red button) for Recording details. 5.2.4 Editing Recording Settings Main Menu> REC Management> Amend Pre-REC Prog The settings of the Scheduled Recordings can be modified. Selected Scheduled Recordings can be modified.
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5.2.5 Recording Priorities and Conflicts VD-R can process limited number of recording tasks at a time. The Recording Conflicts Manager will check if any new recordings or changes to a Scheduled Recording cause an overlap. If an overlap or conflict is detected, a message will appear asking you to set the priority for that programme.
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Recording. Remove HDD To prevent any damages to VD-R or the HDD itself, unload the HDD before removing the internal or external HDD. Format HDD ...
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Length of Recording can be set on this interface. VD-R is equipped with an internal HDD for recording storage and is the default storage driver. There are two USB terminals for external HDD. If you want to record programmes on an external HDD, please select the related storage device in the REC Setting ...
If Auto Standby is switched on, VD-R will automatically turn to stand-by after a recording has been made. REC Key Management The REC button can either be set as a shortcut to Instant Recording or Recording Manager. If it is a shortcut to Instant Recording, Recording starts immediately when it is pressed.
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Press to Start the Scanning Quit the Scan Interface, Jump to Live TV. 5.3.4 Channel List Select the Channel List Setup and enter the Channel List Interface. Manage the channels with reference to the following tips: Main Functions on Channel List Interface ...
programmes to transfer. 5.4.2 Export programmes When users select to export programmes, the menu will show all the recorded programmes of the internal hard disk. Then users can select to copy or move the programmes to external USB hard disk1 (i n the front) or 2(in the back).
5.4.3 Transfer manager This menu will show all the files which will b e transferred. Press red button to delete the mission of transferring. 5.4.4 Mode There are sche dule and right now transfer mode. 5.4.5 Schedule time Select when users would like to transfer the files. 5.5 Files editing Users are able to edi t the programmes after recording, such as delete the...
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Press blue key to delete the edit setting. In the playlist (press file button or press stop button when playing back the recorded programmes), press green button and confirm to start editing. 73 / 81...
5.6 Picture in picutre(PIP) Press key to open or close PIP function In the PIP status: Press red button to adjust the size of PIP screen. Press green button to adjust the transparency of PIP screen. 74 / 81...
Press yellow to exchange between main screen and PIP screen. Press left and right button to adjust the location of PIP screen. Press up and down button to adjust the location of PIP screen. 5.7 TIMESHIFT When users are not able to keep watching a programme for a while, user can use this function to pause the programme.
On the Main Menu > Setting, and enter the configuration interface. Most of the function config can be made on this interface. You can also browse the product information including including user setting and details of VD-R. On the Configuration interface, the Remote Control performs these functions: ...
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6.1.1 Video Output Resolution The DTT frequency in Hong Kong is 50Hz and is recommended as the default setting. However, some TV sets (maybe imported from Japan or the United States) cannot support 50Hz broadcast. 50Hz broadcast frequency is widely used among HongKong.We recommend user to set its frequency at 50 Hz.
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(Bitstream off) for maximum compatibility with TVs. 6.1.3 Interface Language This menu allows you to choose the language for the VD-R Menu. There are options include English and Traditional Chinese.. Transparency The level of transparency of the Menu can be set here.
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You can decide whether the backlight of the Front Panel is AlwaysOn, AlwaysOff or only On when VD-R is operating. Backlight Standby You can decide whether the backlight is On or Off when the VD-R is standing-by. Time Display You can decide whether the time display are displayed on VFD when VD-R is standing by.
Then, move the .xml and .bin files onto the roof of the USB flash drive. Insert the USB flash drive to one of the USB ports of VD-R when it is in standby mode. The system will be auto update when users turn on VD-R.
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Check whether the antenna is connected correctly and firmly to Antenna In port of the receiver. c) Check whether the antenna cable to VD-R is too long. d) Change an antenna cable with better quality. e) Check with building service agent if needed Remote Control does not work: a) Check whether batteries are mounted correctly.
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