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CyberHome DVR 1600

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I MP3 playback I Five quality levels I Analogue tuner I RGB Scart output I JPEG viewing

Details

FEATURES
Recording formats: DVD+R/RW Recording modes: 5 Max. recording time: 5.5 hour Non-linear editing: No TV tuner: Analogue Timer: 16-event/one month Guide Plus/Video Plus: No/No Set-top box control: No Dimensions: 350(w) x 55(h) x 230(d)mm Weight: 2.9kg Other features: JPEG & MP3 playback

DISC PLAYBACK

DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, DVD+R (Dual Layer), DVD+RW, Dual Disc (CD & DVD sides), CD, CD-R, CD-RW, VCD, SVCD, MP3

SOCKETS

Front: DV input; stereo analogue input; composite video input Rear: RGB Scart output; Scart input; electrical digital output: stereo analogue output; S-video output; composite video output

CONTACT

www.cyberhome-europe.de

TEST DATA

For a full explanation of test data, please see page 118
Recording Test Reading Chroma AM 57.6dB Chroma PM -56.3dB Frequency response: HQ @ 4MHz 0dB SP @ 4MHz 0dB LP @ 2MHz -2.6dB EP @ 2MHz -2.6dB SLP @ 2MHz -3.4dB
Rating Very good Good Excellent Excellent Average Average Poor
erman electronics company CyberHome has built a solid reputation for itself in the UK for producing very affordable DVD players that also have a touch of flair about them.Its no real surprise then that at under 100 the DVR 1600 is not only one of the cheapest DVD recorders on the market,but its also one of the smallest. The DVR 1600 is of the +R/RW school of DVD recording, although it can also playback -R/RW discs as well as CD-R/RWs loaded with MP3 or WMA files, JPEGs for image viewing, and Kodak Picture CDs. Theres no sign of high-resolution audio, but what can you expect for this price? Useful though the exposed connections on the front are particularly the DV input for connecting a camcorder theres no real reason why they should constantly be on display. Around the back connections are pretty basic.With a brace of Scarts, S-video, composite video, an electrical digital audio output and a pair of stereo jacks.The main issue here is that theres no sign of an RGB Scart input.This is a real drag if you are planning on recording directly off your Sky box, as you are limited to the quality of S-video for the transfer.This isnt something that bodes well for the recording part of this test later rubbish in, rubbish out is the maxim for recording. The menu system is pretty good. The first time you turn the DVR 1600 on and connect it you are walked through a series of steps to get you up and running as soon as possible, including setting up the internal analogue TV tuner.

performance

Recording on this machine is just as it should be a doddle. Its easy to
make your first recording, but then there are lots of more advanced options should you need them. For starters there are five levels of recording available, the lowest of which allows you up to 5.5 hours on a single DVD-R.Theres also a useful automatic switch off recording mode, which allows you to record for a set number of minutes by simply pressing the record button repeatedly. Unfortunately, this only allows you to record for 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Not enough for most films and certainly not very useful if you want to record a live football match while you pop down the pub. The trouble is that recording on this machine is a double-edged sword. Using the internal tuner you are rewarded with impressive reproductions of the original footage.At least you are at the three highest recording levels where results have good colour reproduction and plenty of detail although if you are recording fast moving sport such as football, then wed only really recommend the top two levels. However, taking a source from somewhere else such as Sky produces less impressive results.The drop down in quality caused by having to enter the 1600 at a poorer quality level degrades programs such as 24 to an incredible degree, and induces lots of digital blocking and loss of contrast and detail.This is a real shame, as the inclusion of an RGB Scart could have made the DVR 1600 a nice little recorder. With playback of pre-recorded discs, the DVR 1600 does pretty well considering that its a very cheap recorder.The Californian backdrop to Sideways is delivered with plenty of detail, and sonically the electrical digital output has no problems feeding a surround sound receiver.Also, as this budget

Also Consider >>

PANASONIC DMR-ES10 The DVD-RAM party comes to town in this affordable product. Reviewed: Mar 05
PHILIPS DVD615 Philips latest and the most affordable DVD recorder weve seen. Reviewed: Mar 05 recorder is likely to be used just plugged directly into a TV, the stereo analogue outputs also performed pretty well, although it has to be said its no CD player! If a budget recorder is top of your shopping list then the DVR 1600 is worth having a look at,but if you are a Sky fanatic that values image quality, then youre better off looking elsewhere I Shaun Marin

Ratings

WHATS GOOD

Price; size; convenience

WHATS BAD
No RGB Scart input; average recording performance
Picture Sound Features Ease of use Value
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OVERALL VERDICT

A decent budget recorder with limitations that will annoy once the honeymoon periods over
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DVR 1600

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Operation Guide

1. WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER? This warranty covers any defects or malfunctions in your new CyberHome DVD player / recorder / writer or accessories.
2. HOW LONG IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE? This warranty is valid for service as follows: Three (3) months no charge for labor and up to one (1) year for parts from the date of purchase. 3. WHAT WILL CYBERHOME DO?
LABOR: If the product is determined to be defective within three (3) months of the date of purchase, CyberHome will repair or replace it at no charge. After the three (3) months has expired, you will be responsible for any labor charges. PARTS: If service is being performed by a CyberHome technician, the cost of parts is covered for up to one (1) year from the date of purchase. CyberHome will not repair or replace defective parts unless the work is performed by a CyberHome technician. Proof of purchase that is evidence in the form of a bill of sale or a receipted invoice must be provided at the time service is requested in order to receive warranty service. 4. WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY NOT COVER? Any damage or problem that results from misuse, abuse, or an act of God (such as flood) are not covered. This warranty does not permit recovery of consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. 5. HOW DO YOU GET SERVICE? You must be issued a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number by CyberHome's Customer Service Center. To receive an RMA, contact customer service at 1-888-302-2727 or email customer service at support@cyberhome.com. Upon receipt of an RMA number, you must send the product back, postage prepaid to: CyberHome Service Center 48350 Fremont Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 RMA # The RMA# must be visible on the outside of the package in order for CyberHome to accept delivery of the returned product. 6. HOW DOES STATE LAW APPLY? This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. CYBERHOME DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS. WARRANTY IS INVALID IF PRODUCT IS MODIFIED, ALTERED OR OPENED. CYBERHOME RECOMMENDS PUTTING UNIT IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA. Periodic changes are made to our warranty. Please contact customer service or visit our website at: www.cyberhome.com for the latest information regarding your product or warranty.
Important Safety Instructions
Explanation of Warning Symbols

Safety

! Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ! Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. ! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, or when the unit does not operate normally, or has been dropped. ! Power cord protection - To avoid any malfunctions of the unit and to protect against electric shock, fire or personal injury, please observe the following: ! Hold the plug firmly when connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord to this unit. ! Keep the AC power cord away from heating appliances. ! Do not connect or disconnect the AC power cord with wet hands. ! Never put any heavy object on the AC power cord. ! Do not attempt to repair or reconstruct the AC power cord in any way. ! Remove dust, dirt, etc. on the plug at regular intervals. ! If the unit has been dropped or otherwise damaged, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord. ! If smoke, odors or noises are emitted from the unit, turn off the power and disconnect the AC power cord. ! Placement - Avoid placing the unit in areas of direct sunlight, heating radiators, closed automobiles, high temperature (over 35 C (95 F)), high humidity (over 90%), excessive dust, vibration, impact or where the surface is tilted, as the internal parts may be seriously damaged. ! Non-use periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off. ! When the unit is unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the household AC outlet. ! No fingers or other objects inside - Touching internal parts of this unit is dangerous and may cause serious damage to the unit. Do not attempt to disassemble the unit. ! Keep magnetic objects, such as speakers, distant from the player. ! Stacking - Place the unit in a horizontal position and do not place anything heavy on it. ! Do not place the unit on amplifiers or other equipment which may become hot. ! Condensation - Moisture may form on the lens in the following cases: a) Immediately after a heater has been turned on. b) In a steamy or very humid room. c) the unit is moved from a cold environment to a warm one. ! If moisture forms inside this unit, it may not operate properly. In this case, turn off the power and wait about one hour for the moisture to evaporate. ! Noise interference while a broadcast is being received depending on the reception condition of the TV, interference may appear on the TV screen while you are watching a TV broadcast, if the unit is switched on. This is not a malfunction of the unit or the TV. To watch a TV broadcast, turn off this unit. ! Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Recording & Playback Features. 3
Disc Compatibility and Care
Discs Suitable for Recording and Playback. 5 Caring for Optical Discs. 5

Functional Overview

Remote Control. 6 Remote Control Preparation & Use. 7 Front VFD Display. 7 Front Panel. 8 Back Panel. 8

Connections

Typical Connection to TV. 9 S-Video & Component Video. 10 Audio & Antenna. 11

Quick Start Guide

Powering Up. 12 Setting the Time and Date. 12 Channel Setup. 12 Switching to TV Mode. 12

Changing Setup Options

Using the Setup Menu. 22

Troubleshooting

Common Problems and Solutions. 27

Specifications

DVR 1600 Specifications. 28

Disc Playback

Inserting a Disc. 13 Starting, Stopping and Pausing Playback. 13 Fast Forward/Reverse Scanning. 13 Skipping to the Next / Previous Chapter. 13 Using Disc Menus. 13 Slow Motion Playback. 13 Frame-By-Frame Playback. 13 Muting the Sound. 13 ZOOM Playback. 14 Commercial Skip(CM Skip). 14 Multi-Angle Function. 14 Changing the Audio Track. 14 Subtitles. 14 Displaying Playback Session Information. 14 Jumping to a Chapter or Time Point. 15 Repeat Playback. 15 Repeat Playback - user defined segment. 15 Bookmark. 15 Screen Saver. 15
Disc Compatibility & Care
Discs Suitable for Playback Discs Suitable for Recording
DVD+R: These discs can only be written to once. Existing recordings can be hidden but not deleted. So, any disc space already used by a recording cannot be regained. DVD+R discs are required to be "Finalized" before they will be compatible with standard DVD Players. Once a disc is finalized, no further recordings can be made.
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.
DVD-R/RW: These discs can be played back when recorded in standard DVD Video format.

DVD+RW

DVD+RW: DVD+RW discs can be written to and erased multiple times. Existing recordings can be deleted and disc space regained. These discs do not require a finalization procedure. As soon as a recording is made, the disc will be compatible with standard DVD Players.
DVD-Audio: This unit will playback only the 5.1CH sound track on DVD-Audio discs. CD-Audio: An on-screen navigator is provided to select and play tracks when using CD-Audio discs. Video CD (VCD/SVCD): On VCD/SVCD discs, advanced features such as PBC (Playback Control) are available.

Caring for Optical Discs

! Hold a disc by the rim or with an index finger in the central hole. Never touch the signal surface.

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Remote Control Preparation & Use

Remote Control Use

The battery is already installed into the remote control.
To replace the battery in the remote, depress the release clip while pulling the handle of the battery holder to access the battery.

Battery Holder

Turn over the remote to the back cover. Pull the plastic tab to enable the battery in the remote. Your remote is now ready for use.

Plastic Tab Pull

Release Clip

Handle

Replace the battery, check for the correct polarity of the battery in the battery holder. Slide the battery holder back into the remote.

Using the Remote Control

The remote control works best when pointed directly at the unit. Stay within 300 angle of the unit.

Battery

Front Display

AUDIO VIDEO DVD R W

TIMER RECORD PHOTO
AUDIO - Displays during playback of an Audio CD, MP3, etc. PLAY / PAUSE - Displays playback status. TITLE / CLOCK / TV Channel Displays Chapter, Elapsed Playback Time, System Clock, and TV Channel. TIMER - Glows when a schedule recording is set.
VIDEO - Glows during playback of a DVD Video. 6 DVD R W - Displays the respective recordable disc format, +R or +RW. 7 PHOTO - Glows during display of JPG files. 8 RECORD - Displays when actively recording.

Front Panel

STANDBY/ON

AUDIO IN

DISC TRAY - Loads DVD+R/RW, DVD, CD-R/RW, VCD/SVCD, MP3, JPG and other optical discs. FRONT DISPLAY - The front Vacuum Flourescent Display shows information about the unit's operation, such as current chapter and elapsed time during playback. OPEN/CLOSE - Press to open or close the disc tray. PLAY/PAUSE - Begins playback of a disc, chapter or track. Press again during playback to pause, and again to resume playback. RECORD - Begins a Live Recording. ON / STANDBY - Turns the unit on and sends the
unit to standby mode. In standby mode, the unit will use a minute amount of power to enable power-on by the remote control. DV IN - Front DV Input for recording. To select, use the SOURCE key and select DV IN. LEFT/RIGHT AUDIO IN 2 - Front Stereo Audio Inputs for recording. These inputs are shared with the VIDEO IN 2 input. COMPOSITE VIDEO IN 2 - Front Composite Video Input for recording. To select, use the SOURCE key and select VIDEO IN 2. AV Inputs.

Back Panel

R - AUDIO - L

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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. S-Video 1 First, obtain a specialthe unit tocable. Connect the S-Video output from the corresponding input on your TV.
On your TV, select the S-Video input. This is normally done by selecting "Video 2" or "AV2" with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by selecting a particular channel.

The Recorder

S-VIDEO CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED )
COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED )
1 You can enjoy high quality picture reproduction by using the component video output instead of S-Video
or Composite video output. Connect the cables per the illustration. select the 2 On your TV, scan input.component or progressive This is normally done by selecting "Video 2" or "AV2" with the remote control. On some TVs, this is done by selecting a particular channel.

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Change the Setup Menu/A/V Output/Scan Mode to Progressive if your TV supports P-SCAN or Interlace if it supports component.

Audio Output

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. A COAXIAL digital audio output is able to send an encoded digital bitstream, suitable for receivers with Dolby or DTS decoding capability. These outputs require special cables (not included).
First, obtain a special audio cable. Connect the analog stereo output from the unit to the corresponding input on your stereo amplifier or receiver.
Stereo audio amplifier or receiver
AUDIO CABLE ( NOT INCLUDED )
You can connect the coaxial output from the recorder to the coaxial digital input on an AV amplifier or receiver.

When the unit is first turned on, the DVD PLAYBACK mode is selected by default. Press SOURCE and use the ARROW and ENTER keys to switch to TV TUNER mode. Use the 5 /6 keys to change channels while watching TV. Alternatively, you can enter a channel number directly with NUMBER keys, and press ENTER. To return to DVD Playback mode, press the SOURCE key at any time.
Inserting a Disc Using Disc Menus

PLAY MOVIE

Playback
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. Close the disc tray by pressing OPEN / CLOSE on the remote or front panel.
SPECIAL FEATURES SCENE SELECTION AUDIO SETUP
Most DVDs will automatically display a menu after the disc is inserted. This menu is known as the "root" menu.
Starting, Stopping and Pausing Playback
PLAY - To begin playback of a disc, press PLAY (Remote Control) or PLAY/PAUSE (Front Panel). STOP - To stop playback of a disc, press STOP. The first time STOP is pressed the location where disc play was halted is saved, and you can begin playback where you left off by pressing PLAY. If STOP is pressed twice, the playback location is reset to the beginning of the disc. PAUSE - To freeze the video on a single frame or pause music, press the PLAY/PAUSE (Front Panel) or PAUSE (Remote Control) key during playback. To resume normal playback, press PLAY/PAUSE (Front Panel) or PLAY (Remote Control).
Use the 5 /6 and 3 /4 keys on the remote control to navigate the menu to make a selection. Press ENTER to begin playing the movie. To return to previous layers of the menu, use the RETURN key. To return to the menu after disc play has started, use the MENU key.
PLAY MOVIE 1. Chapter One 2. Chapter Two 3. Chapter Three 4. Chapter Four
Fast Forward / Reverse Scanning
You can scan through DVDs, VCDs and other discs in forward or reverse direction. Fast forward/reverse scanning will only work during disc playback. Forward/Reverse 1 To use the Fast press the or function with the remote control, key repeatedly to cycle through all speeds in the desired direction. To resume normal playback, press the PLAY key.
With SVCD discs, press PBC (Playback Control), to enable or disable the PBC function. The PBC function enables a MENU on SVCD discs that support this feature. Select the corresponding number for the Chapter you wish to play with the NUMBER keys.

English French Spanish Off
/6 keys 2 Use the 5language to select an available and press ENTER. In this example, we have chosen Spanish subtitles. the 3 To turn off Subtitles, pressthe SUBTITLE key to access

CM (Commercial) Skip

The CM SKIP key lets you jump forward at 30-second intervals.
Subtitle Menu. Use the 6 key to select OFF, then press ENTER.
1 During playback, press the CM SKIP key to jump forward at 30-second intervals.

Multi-Angle Function

Some DVD discs are recorded with multiple viewing angles for certain scenes. When you are viewing a disc that supports this feature, you can choose among the available angles on the disc with the ANGLE key. multi-angle will display an indicator, 1 Most discs withthat alerts the viewer that multiple or angle mark, angles are available for the current scene. When this mark appears on-screen, press the ANGLE button to select an angle to view.
Displaying Playback Session Information
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.
During playback, press the DISPLAY key to view available information.
DVD Feb 12, 2004 - 01:30PM
3 Title : 01/Chap : 03/28 8
Title : 00: 21:38 / 01:48:08

4 Dolby 2 ch English 6 7

Changing the Audio Track
Most DVD discs are recorded with multiple audio tracks. These can contain multiple languages and different audio formats, such as 5.1Channel, 2 Channel and other languages.

English

Dolby 6CH Eng Dolby 2CH Eng Dolby 2CH Span
The type of video or file format displayed. Also displays the Date and Time of the unit. Playback action icon designating current status: Play, Pause, Fast Forward, etc. Title Number or File Name currently being displayed. Also displays total number of Titles on the disc. Audio Track selected. Chapter currently being played. Also displays chapters available. Subtitle Language currently selected. Angle selected and available angles on the disc. Current playback and time remaining on the Title. Press DISPLAY again to exit the menu.
1 During playback, press the AUDIO button to access the AUDIO MENU. 2 Use the 5 /6 keys to select an audio track and press ENTER to confirm. 3 Press AUDIO to exit the AUDIO MENU.
Jumping, Repeat Playback and Bookmark
Jumping to a Chapter or Time Point
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.

Bookmark

The BOOKMARK feature is used to mark a point on the disc to come back to later. Press the PAUSE key to pause playback point in which you wish to add a bookmark before accessing the Bookmark Menu.

Disc Type - Disc format: DVD+R or DVD+RW Date and Time - The system date and time. Title - Displays Current Title, and Total Titles. Audio Mode - Type of audio track being recorded. Chapter - Displays the Current and Total Chapters. Input Source - Displays selected input source. Record Mode - Displays recording quality setting. Title - Displays the length of the Title currently being recorded and time remaining on the disc.
Playing and Editing 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 and information for each Title (recording) on the disc. In the Title Screen, you can perform the following functions with your Recordings: ! Play Titles or Chapters. ! Delete a Title of your recordings. ! Rename Titles and Disc Label. ! Erase a DVD+RW disc.
4 To return to the Title Screen, press MENU.

Playing a Chapter

Use the 5 keys to select 1 Enter the Title Menu. the chapter/6you wish to play. the title that contains /4 select 2 Use the 3then keys toENTER.the CHAPTER VIEWER icon and press

Rename

T01-Thu 03/11
DVD disc [My Party] 4 titles 34 minutes left

T01-Fri 03/12

Title: 01 Total Time: 20m Mode: SP Source: CVBS 00:10:24 / 00:20:33
/Use the 5presskeys to select the chapter you wish to play and PLAY. 4 Or use the 3 /4 keys to select the PLAY icon and then press ENTER.

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5 To return to the Title Screen, press MENU.

Renaming a Title

Title Menu. Use the 1 Enter theyou wish to rename. 5 /6 keys to select the Title /4 select 2 Use the 3then keys toENTER.the RENAME TITLE icon and press Use the on-screen keyboard to rename the title.
Thumbnail Images - Displays an image of the title. 2 Disc Information - Shows the Disc Label name, total number of titles on the disc and recording time remaining. 3 Progress Bar - Shows the current playback point and total length of the current title. 4 Title Preview - The current title is played in this window. 5 Play Title - Begins playback of selected title. 6 Chapter Viewer - See Chapter Previews and Play Chapters. 7 Rename Title - Rename the Title with the OnScreen Keyboard. 8 Delete Title - Delete the current title. 9 Erase Disc - Erase a DVD+RW disc. 10 Rename Disc Label - Rename the Disc Label.

Delete a Title

1 Enter the Title Menu. Use the 5 /6 keys to select the title you wish to erase. the /Use then3presskeys to select the DELETE TITLE icon and ENTER.

Setup Menu General - Language Settings
The DVD Recorder's language setup options including OSD, menu, audio and subtitles.
Language OSD Default DVD Menu Default DVD Audio Default DVD Subtitle English English English Off

Using the SETUP MENU

It's easy to change the recorder's settings with the SETUP MENU. To demonstrate, let's change the TV SHAPE setting to 16:9, as you would if you were using the recorder with a WIDESCREEN TV.
Press SETUP to enter the SETUP MENU.

Press RETURN to exit

General A/V Output TV Channel Schedule
Default setting: ENGLISH Sets the language used by the SETUP MENU and ONSCREEN DISPLAY. ENGLISH (Default) and SPANISH are supported.

Default DVD Menu

Default setting: ENGLISH Sets the default language used by DVD Menus. As an example, if a DVD disc contains multiple menu languages, such as Spanish and English, and this setting is set to SPANISH, then the Spanish menu will be used. The DVD must support multiple menu languages for this setting to work. Choices are: ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH.
Use the 5 /6 keys and press ENTER on the desired feature. A sub-menu appears. (At this point, you could return to the main menu with the 3 key.)
Language Rating Clock Recording Version Restore

Default DVD Audio

Default DVD AUDIO Default setting: ENGLISH Sets the default audio track used by DVDs. For example, if a DVD disc contains multiple audio tracks, such as Spanish and English, and this setting is set to SPANISH, then the Spanish audio track will play as the default. The DVD must support multiple menu languages for this setting to work. Choices are: ENGLISH, SPANISH and FRENCH.
3 Select the desired sub features with the 5 /6 keys and use the4 to navigate. change or select features, and To/4 keys to select an option.use thethe/6 key to Press 3 3
return to a previous level and the SETUP key to exit altogether.

Default DVD Subtitles

SUBTITLES Default setting: OFF Sets the default subtitle language used by DVDs. For example, if a DVD disc supports multiple subtitle languages, such as Spanish and English, and this setting is set to SPANISH, then Spanish subtitles will be displayed by default. The DVD must support the language selected for this setting to work. Choices are: ENGLISH, SPANISH, FRENCH and OFF.
Depending upon the disc, some Setup Menu selections are not available.
Setup Menu General - Rating
Parental Rating Password : Level : Change Password : Press RETURN to exit

8. Adult

Move to the Rating field with the 6 key. Use the 3 /4 keys to select a Rating Level. Use the 6 key to move to OK and press ENTER.

Quality

Highest Excellent Very Good

Max Time

1 HR 2 HRs 3 HRs 4 HRs 7 HRs 8 Hrs
Selecting Yes will restore factory defaults to your unit.

A/V Output - Video

Video TV Shape Standard Output Scan Mode Output 4:3 Pan Scan

NTSC Interlace S-Video

Better than VHS Equal to VHS
SLP (Super-Long Play) Lower than VHS
Setup Menu TV Shape (Aspect Ratio)
Default setting: 4:3 Pan Scan By default, this option is set for normal TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio. Unless you're sure you have a WIDESCREEN TV, do not change this setting. The 4:3 Letter Box setting is meant to enable the Letterbox view on DVDs that contain both Letterbox and Pan/Scan versions.If you are using a wide screen TV, set this option to 16:9 to match the aspect ratio of your TV. Use the 3 /4 keys to select an option.

A/V Output - Picture

Picture Brightness Contrast Press RETURN to exit

Press SETUP to exit.

Use the 5 /6 keys to select Brightness or Contrast and the 3 /4 keys to decrease or increase the value.

Standard Output

Default setting: NTSC Your DVD Player will work with TVs based on the NTSC. NTSC is the standard TV system in the USA and others.

A/V Output - Audio

Audio Digital output mode Dynamic range control PCM OFF

Scan Mode

Default setting: Interlace Normal TVs scan only in "interlaced" mode, because the odd and even lines are interlaced together in alternate scans. Progressive Scan is a scanning method offered on high-end Tvs.

Digital Output Mode

Default setting: RAW Determines the audio format output by the Optical and Coaxial Digital Audio Output. When playing a Dolby 5.1 soundtrack, leave the setting on RAW to output the encoded digital signal to a Digital Receiver with a Dolby 5.1 Decoder. If your receiver is not capable of decoding a Dolby signal, use the PCM setting. When playing CDs, leave this setting at PCM to output a stereo signal on the Digital Output.

Caution

Do not change the Scan Mode setting unless you are sure that your TV supports Progressive Scan.
If you have a P-SCAN TV, use the4 key to change the scan mode to Progressive. A notification will appear, if you do not have P-SCAN TV, the picture will be restored to your previous setting.

Notification Changing the scan mode can result in loss of picture. If the picture is not correct the setting will be restored automatically after 10 seconds. Yes No
Use the 3 /4 keys to select an option. Press SETUP to exit the AUDIO MENU.

Dynamic Range Control

Default setting: OFF Dynamic Range Control, also called Midnight Mode reduces the variations between loud and soft sounds in DVD movies. This lets you turn the volume up to hear softer sounds and dialog, and not worry about extremely loud scenes disturbing others.
Press SETUP to exit the VIDEO MENU.

Output

Default setting: S-Video Your DVD Player will work with televisions supporting various video inputs including composite, S-Video, component and Progressive Scan.
When using the composite or S-Video connection, select S-Video. If you plan to use the component connection, use the4 key to change the output to Component. Press SETUP to exit the VIDEO MENU.
Use the 3 /4 keys to select OFF or ON. Press SETUP to exit the AUDIO MENU.
Setup Menu TV Channel Setup
AUTO SCAN automatically scans for available channels. The unit saves those channels received at sufficient signal strength. This subject was discussed earlier. Further topics include skipping/showing channels.

HELP Menu

Set Channels
Here is where you can customize your channel list by SKIPPING or SHOWING any channel you choose.

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1) Connect your Antenna or Cable TV.
Select the TV CHANNEL option from the SETUP MENU and press ENTER. You will see a list of all possible channels. The SKIPPED icon to the right of a channel means it was not detected during the AUTO SCAN.
Channel 34 Channel 35 Channel 36 Channel 37 Channel 38
Use channel up/down to select different keyboard

Help Topic

You can use this friendly feature to easily access stepby-step instructions and other helpful information on various subjects related to your unit.
Use the 5 /6 keys to select a channel you wish to SKIP and press ENTER. The SKIPPED icon appears to the right of the channel, letting you know that it will no longer be accessible when you scan through the channels with the 5 /6 keys while watching TV. You can, however, select any channel directly with the NUMBER keys.
Press SETUP, and use the 5 /6 keys to select HELP and press ENTER. Use the 5 /6 keys to select a HELP topic. Use the 3 /4 keys to navigate between the windows and the 5 /6 keys to scroll through content.

Press ENTER to exit the HELP menu and SETUP to exit.
To show any channel again after it has been skipped, simply select the channel and press the4 key to select the SKIP ITEM icon and press ENTER. The SKIPPED icon is removed.
Press SETUP to exit the SETUP MENU.
Common Problems and Solutions
The DVD Recorder Does Not Power On
! The AC Power cord may be loose or not plugged in. Make sure the power cord is secure in the AC socket and the connector on the back of the player. ! The unit may be in Standby Mode. Turn the player on with the remote POWER button, or if you are using a power strip, make sure the switch is switched ON. ! There must be a pause between powering the unit down and back on of a few seconds. ! The disc may be dirty. Try cleaning the disc. ! Make sure the disc is not in upside-down ! The REGION CODE of the disc may not match that of the player. In this case, the disc cannot be used. ! Make sure you're aiming the remote directly at the player's remote sensor, located in the front display. ! Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the player. ! The batteries may be drained. Try changing the batteries in the remote. ! You could be using the remote too far away. Try within 4 meters of the player. ! Make sure the connections from the player to the TV are secure. ! Verify that the TV's channel is set to match the video input you're using. Refer to the TV's documentation. On most TVs the "Aux In", "Video In" or "A/V In" channel should match the video input connector. ! If you're using the S-Video connector, the TV may have a separate input channel for this type. ! The Video Aspect Ratio may be set wrong for your Television type. ! Enter the SETUP MENU and select the A/V OUTPUT 4 VIDEO menu. Try changing the TV SHAPE setting to 4:3 PanScan (Pan & Scan) if you are using a standard TV, or 16:9 Wide if your TV is a widescreen type. ! The Video Input Source may be protected with MacroVision Copy Protection. ! The disc may already contain recordings of a different TV System type - PAL or NTSC. If the disc already contains a PAL recording, you cannot record from an NTSC source, and vice versa. ! The maximum number of titles or chapters may have been reached. ! If the disc is a DVD+R, it may already be FINALIZED. ! The disc is not a DVD+RW disc. ! The disc may be dirty. Try cleaning the disc. ! If the disc is a DVD+R, make sure it has been FINALIZED. ! The DVD Player may not support DVD+R/RW discs. ! The Time/Date is invalid or conflicts with another schedule. ! The Time/Date settings of the Recorder are incorrect. Set the Time/Date in SETUP. ! The specified Video Input Source is unavailable. ! The disc is out of space. ! If the player is in Standby Mode with the glowing LED to the left of the disc tray, the disc will not eject. Turn the player on with the Remote Control and then eject the disc. ! This DVD Recorder is built with Macrovision copy-protection. This will distort the signal when used with VCRs. Connect the player directly to the TV. Some VCR/TV combos may be incompatible with DVD players.

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 Recordings Do Not Play on Other DVD Players Timer Recording Does Not Begin as Scheduled

The Disc Doesn't Eject

Distorted Picture when Connected to a VCR or VCR/Combo TV

Disc Types Supported

Playback Recording Media
DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-Video, VCD/SVCD, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW DVD+RW and DVD+R DVD+RW and DVD+R 12cm / 4.7GB, 8cm/1.4 GB Maximum 8 Hours (SLP Mode) NTSC 720x480 NTSC Pause Record, Auto-Insert Chapter, Index Screen Navigator, Multiple Quality Modes Erase Disc, Finalize DVD+R, Delete Title, Edit Volume Label, Rename Title Fast Forward / Reverse, Slow Motion Playback, Repeat Playback (Chapter/Title/Disc & A-B) MP3 Player with custom play list, repeat & shuffle modes JPG Slideshow with Thumbnail preview 10-bit / 9-bit Composite, S-Video, Component (Y, Pb, Pr) 650nm 24-bit / 24-bit 48kHz Sampling - 4Hz to 22kHz / 96kHz Sampling - 4Hz to 44kHz 4Hz to 20kHz >90dB >90dB < 0.001% (W.PEAK)
Diameter / Capacity Recording Time TV Systems Resolution Recording Features Editing Features Playback Modes

DVD Playback

Images & Music DA / AD Converter

Video Performance

Video Outputs Laser DA / AD Converter DVD Linear Sound Audio CD Signal to Noise Ratio Audio Dynamic Range Harmonic Distortion

Audio Performance

Input Connections
S-Video Composite Video Analog Audio (Stereo) DV (Digital Video) Component Video
Mini DIN 4-Pin (75 Ohm) (Rear) One Pin Jack, 1Vp-p (75 Ohm) (Front/Rear) 2.0VRMS (470 Ohm) x2 (Front/Rear) DV IN 1394 Standard Connector (Front) Y - 1.0Vp-p (75 Ohm), Negative Sync / Pb/Pr -.7Vp-p (75 Ohm) Mini DIN 4-Pin (75 Ohm) One Pin Jack, 1Vp-p (75 Ohm) One Pin Jack,.5Vp-p (75 Ohm) 2.0VRMS (470 Ohm) 5 C to 35 C AC 100V~230V, 50/60Hz 45mm x 350mm x 230mm (H x L x D) 4lb 9 oz / 2.07kg

Output Connections

S-Video Composite Video Coaxial Digital Analog Audio (Stereo) Operating Conditions

Physical

Power Supply Dimensions Weight
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. Part# DVR 1600 G - ENGLISH