MediaStation HD DVR

Network Multimedia Recorder / Wireless Network Multimedia Recorder English

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the new Verbatim MediaStation HD DVR Network Multimedia Recorder. This device is an all round home entertainment system enabling you to record, store, and play directly from the TV, cable/satellite set top box, DVD player or VHS player. This Quick Start Guide aims to provide you with a brief overview of the functionality of the device. Enclosed youll also find instructions on how to connect and set up your MediaStation. A more detailed User Manual is available on the CD enclosed.

Functionality

Listed below are just some of the functions the Verbatim MediaStation HD DVR has to offer: Digital Analogue Tuner built in for TV (DVB-T) High Definition video playback up to 1080i One Touch Recording Scheduled Recording Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Time Shift record/play/pause/fast forward/rewind live TV One Touch Copy button for photo back up from the memory card slot SD/SDHC/MS Memory Card slot Movie play back Music play back Photo Playback Network and Wireless (*) Network functions Data storage External data storage via the USB Host connections
* Wireless LAN available with Verbatim model numbers 47541/47543

Pack contents

MediaStation HD DVR Remote control (+ batteries) HDMI cable Component video cable Composite video/stereo audio cable Scart adaptor switchable IN/OUT USB Mini type B to USB type A cable TV cable F type to Belling Lee type connector F connector belling lee adaptor Power adaptor Power cord Quick Start Guide Nero MOVE IT software (CD ROM)
User Manuals (CD ROM) Wireless USB Dongle *
*Contained with Verbatim model numbers 47541/47543
Nero Move it Essentials Software
The MediaStation HD DVR comes with Nero Move it Essentials software providing automatic file conversion. Transfer media files from one device to another using Move It and get instant playback compatibility.

HDD Format

The hard drive inside the MediaStation comes preformatted in NTFS format.

Connecting the Device

This section gives a short summary of the main menu options once youve connected the MediaStation to your television. Please also refer to the enclosed drawing on how to connect the MediaStation. When you first connect the MediaStation to the TV and switch it on the initial start up page will appear on screen:
Within a few seconds the main menu of the User Interface will appear. There are 5 options to select from on the main menu as follows: 1. TV In 2. File Copy 3. Browser 4. Setup 5. Timer
These are highlighted below. TV In To select an input source (e.g. DTV, ATV or AV-In), select TV in from the main menu from where you will enter the AV-in Page. Press Source on the Remote Control for selecting DTV, ATV Or AV-in.
File Copy y File copy lets you copy and paste files and folders between USB/Card/HDD/NET. For example you can copy data between a storage device plugged into the USB port and a memory card thats been added into the memory cards slot.

Browser Select Browser from the main menu page to browse the content on the hard drive, or any other r storage device connected to the MediaStation. You can browse by Movie, Photo, Music or All files stored on a USB Device, Card Reader, HDD, and NET.
Setup To enter the setup menu, press Setup on the remote control or select Setup from the main menu. Enter the Setup menu for setting TV, Audio, Video, REC, Network, System and MISC settings.
Time REC To enter the Time Recording function select Time REC from the main menu or select Timer on the r remote control. The Time REC menu allows you to create, edit, and delete recording schedules and view all schedule status and history.
More information on these menu options can be found in more detail in the User Manual.

Precautions

It is important to regularly backup the content of any hard drive to an alternative storage medium. Verbatim is not responsible for any loss of data.

Technical Support

If you are experiencing difficulty installing or using your Verbatim product, please visit the main Verbatim Technical Support website at www.verbatim-europe.com. From this page you can access our library of user documentation, read answers to frequently asked questions, and download available software updates. Although most of our customers find this content sufficient to put them back on the right track, this page also lists ways in which you can contact the Verbatim Technical Support Team directly. Europe: For technical support in Europe e-mail drivesupport@verbatim-europe.com or call in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. All other countries call +226586.

Limited Warranty Terms

Verbatim Limited warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim. In the following European countries, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland,

Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom call 3883 2222. All other European countries call +226586. You can email drivesupport@verbatim-europe.com. Product replacement is your sole remedy under this warranty, and this warranty does not apply to normal wear or to damage resulting from abnormal use, misuse, abuse, neglect or accident, or to any incompatibility or poor performance due to the specific computer software or hardware used. VERBATIM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, FOR BREACH OF WARRANTIES OR OTHERWISE. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.

WEEE Notice

The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. For more information about electronic and electrical waste equipment disposal, recovery, and collection points, please contact your local municipal household waste disposal service or shop from where you purchased the equipment.

MediaStation HD DVR

Network Multimedia Recorder / Wireless Network Multimedia Recorder

User Guide

English

Contents

Introduction
MediaStation Features Pack Contents Precautions Hard Disk Precautions

MediaStation Details

Front Panel Rear Panel Remote Control Connecting the Device Getting Started TV In File Copy Browser Setup Time REC

Setup Menu p

Setting up your System Setting the Video Settings Setting the Audio Settings TV Tuning and Setup (DTV / CTV / Video In)
TV Region TV Input Channel Scan Manual Scan
Channel Set Record Settings Network Settings Wired LAN Setup
DHCP (Auto) Fixed IP (Manual)
Wireless LAN Setup MISC Setup
Recording and Playback g y

RECORDED Media List

Timer Record Menu
Creating a New Schedule EPG Recording (Electronic Program Guide Editing Schedules Deleting Schedules Viewing Schedule Status Viewing Recorded History One Touch Record Time Shift Recording

Browser Menu

Creating a Playlist Browsing ALL Browsing Music Browsing Photos

One Touch Copy button

Browsing Movies Browsing content via the Network (NET)

My Short Cuts

Connecting to a Network Device File Edit Menu
File Copy Menu py Utilities

Transcode Server

Step 1: Step 2: Next Step 3: Browser folder Step 4: Install Step 5: Copying new les Step 6: Finish. You can start use the software.

Run the software

Step 1: Double click to run the program. Step 2: Transcode Status: Transcode information Step 3: Net Share Dialog. Setting: Auto Run System Start-up Yes or No
Nero Move it Essentials Software
Specication / Video Recording Time and Capacity p g p y Formatting the hard disk g
Step 1: Adjust the capacity for time shift buffer accordingly Step 2: hard disk format Step 3: Congratulation page
Technical Support pp Limited Warranty Terms y WEEE Notice CE Declaration - EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY RoHS Compliance p
Thank you for choosing the new Verbatim MediaStation HD DVR Network Multimedia Recorder. This device is an all round home entertainment system enabling you to record, store, and play directly from the TV, cable/satellite set top box, DVD player or VHS player. Enjoy your videos, music, and photographs directly from the built in hard drive, or connect any external storage device that contains youre media collection via one of the two USB Host ports. The MediaStation has network streaming functionality provided by the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the device, or alternatively make it a true wireless home theatre system via the USB Wireless Dongle * and connect wirelessly to your home network.
* Wireless LAN (USB Dongle) available with Verbatim model numbers 47541/47543

MediaStation Features

Listed below are just some of the functions the Verbatim MediaStation HD DVR has to offer: Digital Analogue Tuner built in for TV (DVB-T) High Denition video playback up to 1080i Digitally record TV and upscale to HD during playback One Touch Recording Scheduled Recording Electronic Program Guide (EPG) Time Shift record/play/pause/fast forward/rewind live TV One Touch Copy button for photo back up from the memory card slot SD/SDHC/MS Memory Card slot Movie play back Music play back Photo Playback slide show options with or without music H.264 le playback via network or wireless network in conjunction with Transcode Server Play back media from external storage devices (via USB Host ports) Supports multilingual subtitles Network and Wireless Network functions Stream media playback via Ethernet and Wireless LAN Data storage External data storage via the USB Host connections

Pack Contents

MediaStation HD DVR Remote control (+ batteries) HDMI cable Component video cable Composite video/stereo audio cable Scart adaptor switchable IN/OUT USB Mini type B to USB type A cable TV cable F type to Belling Lee type connector
*Contained with Verbatim model numbers 47541/47543
F connector belling lee adaptor Power adaptor Power cord Quick Start Guide Quick Installation Guide Nero MOVE IT software (CD ROM) User Manuals (CD ROM) Wireless USB Dongle *

Precautions

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. We recommend you use all the cables and accessories that are supplied in the pack We recommend you use the power adaptor and power cord supplied with is device. Using a different power adaptor and cord may damage the device and make void the warranty on this product. Keep this equipment away from high humidity or any type of moisture. Do not let water or any other liquid come into contact with the device. If liquid is accidentally spilled on the product use a dry cloth to soak up the liquid. Do not drop or shake the device. Do not press or put any weight on the device. Do not clean the device with alcohol, thinner or benzene. Do not power off the device while a le is playing. Do not use the device if your hands are wet

10. Do not disassemble as the users own accord.

Hard Disk Precautions

It is important to regularly backup the content of any hard drive to an alternative storage medium. Verbatim is not responsible for any loss of data. If you encounter problems with the hard drive please contact technical support.

Front Panel

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. LCD Display IrDA Receiver SD/SDHC/MS Card Reader slot USB host port (USB 1) Standby button Play / Pause Left 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Right Up Down Stop One touch copy Record Return / Home

Rear Panel

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TV out TV In Co-axial Output Optical output LAN USB Host (USB 2) HDMI 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Mini B USB YPbPr DC-In AV Out AV In Cooling Fan Power ON/OFF

Remote Control

All procedures in this manual can be carried out using the remote control buttons. Certain functions can also be carried out using the control panel on the front of the MediaStation. See the following for details on each button and its function:
1. POWER 2. Display 3. Audio 4. Number Buttons 5. GOTO 6. Setup 7. Enter 8. Browser 9. STOP 10. PLAY 11. PREV 12. SLOW 13. Timeshift 14. REPEAT 15. ZOOM 16. SOURCE 17. EPG 18. HOME 19. REC 20. SUBTITLE 21. TIMER 22. VOL + / 23. MUTE 24. EDIT 25. Navigation 26. RETURN 27. PAUSE 28. NEXT 29. FF / FR 30. REPLAY 31. CM SKIP 32. TV SYSTEM 33. COPY

Button

Function
POWER button: Press to POWER on or off.
DISPLAY button: Press to display current status. Press during playback and an on screen display appears showing track number and time elapsed. Press during recording and an on screen display appears showing the recording quality setting and time elapsed.
AUDIO button: Press to select an audio track on a HDD or USB le.
Numeric buttons: Press to enter channel numbers or numeric input when changing settings.
GOTO button: Press to jump to a specic point on the disc or title. Specify the point using Title, Chapter and Time.
SETUP button: Press to access the Setup Menu directly to change system settings.
ENTER button: Press to select conrm in the menus.
BROWSER button: Press to browse music, photo, and movie les on the HDD and external devices
STOP button: Press to stop playback.
PLAY button: Press to begin playback of movie les or start a slide show.
PREVIOUS button: Press to page up the File list under the Browser menu SLOW MOTION button: Press to play back in slow motion. Three motion settings are available. Five slow motion levels (3/4, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16x) are available. Press to resume regular playback.

TIME SHIFT button: Press to activate the timeshift function, which allows you to pause live TV and resume the program from the point you left it. While paused, the program is recorded to the HDD, as long as the space is available. Press to activate TIME SHIFT function and wait for the PLAY arrow to appear on the screen. 13 Press Press and the program is paused. to resume viewing the program. button.
Timeshift mode remains active until you press the
REPEAT buttons: Press REPEAT 1 / ALL to set repeat option: Chapter, Title or Off
ZOOM button: Press to zoom in/out when playing back photos or Video programs. Photo zoom levels: 2X,4X,8X,16X; Video zoom levels: 2X, 3X, 4X, 8X.
SOURCE button: Press Source to switch the TV source between AV-In / Digital TV / Analog TV EPG button: Press EPG to show the Electronic Program Guide. Press PREV or NEXT for switching channels, and press PLAY to conrm HOME button: Press to view the main menu
RECORD button: Press to begin recording or to resume when recording has been paused. Press repeatedly to set OTR length (30 minutes / 60 minutes / 90 minutes / 120 minutes / 180 minutes / 240 minutes / Off).
SUBTITLE button: Press to activate available subtitles when play the DIVX le. DivX subtitle supported: SRT,SMI ,SUB,SSA format le.
TIMER button: Press to enter the Timer Menu directly to add, edit and delete recording schedules
VOL + / - buttons: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
MUTE button: Press to mute audio output, and press again to resume.
EDIT button: Press to edit le name or delete the le. In EPG mode, press EDIT button to add a program to the scheduled record list
Navigational buttons: Press the arrow buttons to navigate the menus.
RETURN button: Press to return to the previous screen when navigating the menus.
PAUSE button: Press to pause current playback. Press again to step to the next frame. Press to resume playback.
NEXT button: Press to page down the File list under the Browser menu.
FAST REWIND / FAST FORWARD buttons: Press to fast rewind or fast forward the current playback. Press repeatedly to select faster rewind or fast forward speeds.
INSTANT REPLAY button. Press to rewind 10 seconds of the current playback. Suitable for sport programs.
CM SKIP button: Press to advance 30 seconds when in playback or record mode.
TV SYSTEM button: Press to switch between NTSC Interlaced, NTSC Progressive, PAL Interlaced, and PAL Progressive.
COPY button: Press to enter the Copy File menu

Connecting the Device

To switch on the MediaStation press the rocker switch on the back of the device to On. Inside the box you will nd an Installation Guide that will help you connect the MediaStation to your television, other AV devices, and your PC or Notebook.

Getting Started

This section gives a short summary of the main menu options once youve connected the MediaStation to your television. When you rst connect the MediaStation to the TV and switch it on the initial start up page will appear on screen:
Within a few seconds the main menu of the User Interface will appear. There are 5 options to select from on the main menu as follows: 1. TV In 2. File Copy 3. Browser 4. Setup 5. Timer REC These are highlighted below.
To select an input source (e.g. DTV, ATV or AV-In), select TV in from the main menu from where you will enter the AV-in Page. Press Source on Remote Control for selecting DTV, ATV or AV-in.

File Copy

File copy lets you copy and paste les and folders between USB/Card/HDD/NET. For example you can copy data between a storage device plugged into the USB port and a memory card thats been added into the memory card slot.

Browser

Select Browser from the main menu page to browse the content on the hard drive, or any other storage device connected to the MediaStation. You can browse by Movie, Photo, Music or All les stored on either a USB Device, Card Reader, HDD, or NET.
To enter the setup menu, press Setup on the remote control or select Setup from the main menu. Enter the Setup menu for setting TV, Audio, Video, REC, Network, System and MISC settings

Timer REC

To enter the Time Recording functions select Timer REC from the main menu or select Timer on the remote control. The Time REC menu allows you to create, edit, and delete recording schedules and view all schedule status and history.

Setup Menu

The Setup Menu allows you to set up the system to your local requirements and tune in the TV channels that available in your region. Select Setup from the main menu or press the Setup button on the remote control.

Setting up your System

1. Select the System tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons)
2. Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub menus, as listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted The sub menu details are as follows Menu Language Text Encoding Select your OSD (On Screen Display) language. There are 12 languages for you to choose from: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Russian, Czech, and Hungarian Select to choose the text encoding languages between Unicode (UTF8), Western, Turkish, Central Europe, Greek, Cyrillic, Hebrew, SE Europe Select to set the system time between manual, Auto (via TV) or Auto (DTV) Manual: Press the Left and Right buttons to select each eld and then Up and Down to adjust each setting. Auto (via TV): Select the time adjustment by TV Auto (via DTV): Select the time adjustment by DTV. Press Enter when nish the setting. Select to set the parental control between Lock system, Region, Password, Block Unrated TV and TV Rating. This function is for DTV only. The default password is 0000 Select to Format HDD. The hard drive is preformatted NTFS. Note: Please back up your HDD content before re-formatting Press to upgrade rmware. Please store the *.img le in root directory rst. (Firmware upgrades may be available from time to time from Verbatim Technical Support) Select to restore to factory defaults. Only the Time & Date, Language and Parental Control in the System setup page will not be restored

Parental Control

HDD Format

SW Upgrade from HDD

Restore Default
Setting the Video Settings
1. Select the Video tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons). Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub menus, as listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted Select to set aspect ratio. Pan Scan 4:3: Display a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the redundant portions. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. Letter Box 4:3: Display a wide picture with two black borders on the top and bottom of 4:3 screen. Select when a standard 4:3 TV is connected. 16:9: Compress the image to convert the whole image. Select when a 16:9 TV is connected. Select to set brightness levels. 1. Press and to adjust brightness. Press ENTER to conrm. Select to set contrast levels. 1. Press and to adjust contrast. Press ENTER to conrm. Select DNR and press Enter. Select OFF or Auto and press Enter Select to adjust TV system. With an HDMI cable connected the TV System will only choose HDMI Auto There are other options for 480P, 576P, 720P 50HZ, 720P 60HZ, 1080i 50Hz, 1080i 60HZ. Select to turn on/off for 1080P 24Hz output. Please note that if your TV system doesnt support 1080P 24Hz, you will not be able to see anything when you turn on the device.

Aspect Ratio

Brightness
Contrast DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) TV System

1080P 24HZ

Setting the Audio Settings
1. Select the Audio tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons). Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub menus, as listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted Select to choose Night Mode on or off. This function reduces the maximum dynamic audio range. Select ON/OFF/Comfort. Press Enter to conrm. Select to set Digital output types of HDMI LPCM, HDMI RAW, SPDIF LPAM, and SPDIF RAW. RAW data is the original bit stream and will provide a better audio output quality. LPCM is the default setting, and provides 2 channels audio output.

Night Mode

Digital Output
TV Tuning and Setup (DTV/CTV/Video In)
Before tuning in the device, make sure you have followed the procedure in the Setting up Your System section earlier in the User Manual. Select Setup from the main menu or press the Setup button on the remote control. Select the TV tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons). Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub menus, as V listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted
TV Region Select TV Region using the navigation buttons on the remote control and press enter. Select your TV region from the list and press Enter
TV Input Select TV Input using the navigation buttons on the remote control and press enter. There are two types of TV input in the list, Antenna (Digital TV), and CATV (Analog TV). Choose Antenna to tune in DTV (Digital TV) and ATV (Analogue TV).

Channel Scan After setting up the TV region and the TV input type you are now ready to tune in the TV channels Select Channel Scan using the navigation buttons on the remote control and press enter. You can activate either an Auto Scan or a Manual Scan.
Selecting Auto Scan will scan the ATV and DTV channels. The ATV channels were scan rst followed by the DTV channels
Once scanning has nished the screen will show how many TV and DTV channels were found. The OK option on the screen will be highlighted, press Enter to complete the process.
Manual Scanning This function is generally for advanced users only who have access to the frequency data for certain channels. Select the channel number you want to scan using the arrow buttons on the remote control. (The Bandwidth and Frequency will be selected automatically once the channel number is entered. You can manually adjust both elds if required) The system will scan for the frequency for the channel.

Channel Set

The MediaStation lets you rename all TV program names as your wish. Please note that you can only rename in English. Select Channel Set and press Enter. Using the arrow buttons select Cancel, TV, or DTV and press Enter Press or to choose the channel and then press Enter. This will take you the Channel Edit window. Use the the options. Name: Highlight Name and press Enter. Use the remote control to key in the characters or numerals. Move to OK and press Enter to complete. The program name will have K changed. Delete: Press or to choose Yes or No to hide the channel when you are switching different channels. Please note that it will not actually delete the channel. Swap With: Press or to change the channel sequence. buttons to tab between

Record Settings

1. Select the REC tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons). Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub menus, as listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted Select to set the default recording quality between HQ/SP/LP/EP/SLP. HQ: High Quality with 720x480 resolution SP: Stand Play 640x470 resolution LP: Long Play 352x480 resolution EP: Extended Play: 352x480 resolution SLP: Super Long Play: 352x240 resolution Select to set the permanent time shift On or Off. This function is only for Video-In/DTV/CTV. The length of Time Shift function has been preset to 1 hour. Select to choose the device to store the recorded les to: HDD, USB, and Memory Card

Quality

Permanent Time shift Record Device

Network Settings

Select the NETWORK tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons). Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub K menus to select either Wired LAN Setup or Wireless Setup as listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted

Wired LAN Setup

1. Select Wired Lan Setup and press Enter 2. Select either DHCP (AUTO) or Fixed IP (Manual) and press Enter DHCP (AUTO) 3. Press OK to get the IP from your AP automatically. Please leave the DNS IP address as default if you have no alternative K
Fixed IP (Manual) 4. If using a Fixed IP you need to enter the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway. For further assistant to the above settings you may need to contact your network administrator

Wireless LAN Setup

Note: Wireless LAN is only available with Verbatim model Nos 47541/47543
1. Plug-in the Wi-Fi USB Dongle into either of the 2 USB ports. The player will detect the dongle automatically 2. Select Wireless Setup and press Enter 3. Choose a prole name. For example: Connection 1, press Enter 4. Connection mode: select either Infrastructure (AP) or Peer to Peer (Ad Hoc) and press Enter. Infrastructure (AP) will detect any wireless networks available. 5. The available networks will appear in a list. Select your network and press Enter to proceed. 6. Enter the WEP key or WPA key for the network
7. Press OK to nish the setting. The Wi-Fi signal strength is shown on the right hand side.
Note: The player with Wi-Fi dongle will only be able to recognise the WEP with Open system, and only the Key 1 will be recognisable. Also, only WPA-Personal, WPA2-Personal and WPAAUTO Personal are recognisable for the player.

MISC Settings

1. Select the MISCE tab from the menu using the arrow buttons (Navigation buttons). Use the arrow buttons to move between the sub menus, as listed below. Press the Enter button once the sub menu is highlighted Slide Show Timing Select to set the frequency of changes between photos for a slide show between 2, 5, 10, 30 seconds or 1 or 2 minutes. Select to set the transition effect of photos. 1. Cross Fade - fade in and fade out 2. Left to Right- from left to right 3. Top to Bottom- from top to bottom 4. Waterfall - like a steep descent of water from a height 5. Snake like snake motion 6. Dissolve like water dissolve 7. Strip Left Down like strip cover from top of left to bottom of right All Effect Shufe shufe in and out To play a slide show with music the music les have to be located in either the same folder as the photo les, or as a playlist. The following options are available for Background music Off: Music will not be played during a slide show. Folder: Select if your photos and music les are in the same folder. Playlist: Select if you want to play the music from the Playlist. (To create a Playlist please refer to the Browser Menu section) Select to enable or disable the Screen Saver. Screen Saver will activate if there is no action for 5 minutes. Select to turn ON/OFF Movie Preview. Select to turn ON/OFF to resume playback of the video once you STOP the movie

Note: If you switch the MediaStation off via the rocker switch on the back of the device programmed recordings will not work

Editing Schedules

1. Select Edit from the menu bar and then select the schedule from the list which you want to change. Press ENTER on the remote control
2. Modify the schedule as described in Creating a New Schedule in the section above.

Deleting Schedules

1. Select the Delete tab from the menu bar 2. Select the schedule which you want to delete and press Enter on remote control. A conrmation message appears
3. Select CANCEL or Delete the selected schedule or Delete all schedules 4. Press Enter to conrm

Viewing Schedule Status

1. Select the Status tab from the menu bar. The schedule list is displayed 2. Select a schedule from the list and press Enter
3. Select Enable the selected schedule or Pause the selected schedule 4. Press Enter to conrm.

Viewing Recorded History

1. Select the History tab from the menu bar. You can view your recorded history in this menu

One Touch Record

You can start recording a program at any time by using the RECORD button on the remote control or the front of the MediaStation. Press to begin recording or to resume when recording has been paused. Press repeatedly to set OTR (One Touch Record) length (30 minutes / 60 minutes / 90 minutes / 120 minutes / 180 minutes / 240 minutes / Off)

Time Shift Recording

Press the TIME SHIFT button on the remote control to activate the Time Shift function. This allows you to pause live TV and resume the program from the point you left it. While paused, the program is recorded to the HDD, as long as the space is available. Press to activate TIME SHIFT function and wait for the PLAY arrow to appear on the screen. Press Press and the program will be paused. to resume viewing the program. button.
Time Shift mode remains active until you press the
Select Browser from the main menu or press the Browser button on the remote control to browse the content on the hard drive, or any other storage device connected to the MediaStation. You can browse by Movie, Photo, Music or All les stored on a USB Device, Card Reader, HDD, and NET. There are 2 USB host connections on the MediaStation; one on the front of the device and one on the back. Plug in any USB Drive directly into the port, or external storage device (Verbatim Portable Hard Drive) using a USB2.0 cable.

Connecting to a Network Device
The devices that are connected to the network will appear in a range of folders under the NET menu option. See the example below. The names of the folders will depend on the network(s) you are connected to. Please note: Depending on the network environment you are working in, the location of the devices that you have access to may vary. For example your PC/Notebook may be located in My Neighbors or in WORKGROUP Select the folder and press enter
Select the path (Device name) for the device and press Enter. Following this you will be prompted for the Net User ID and Net Password
Enter the User ID and the Net Password by highlighting each eld and pressing enter. This will bring up keypad menu. The Net User ID and password are typically your OS (Operating System) login name and password. If youre shared PC doesnt have a password please leave it blank.
After typing in Net User ID press OK on the key pad. Follow the same procedure for the Net Password. Finally, scroll to OK and press Enter to nish the setting.
You can save to My Shortcuts by selecting OK & Save to My Shortcuts, and pressing Enter
You will now be able to see all the folders les on the device. Select the le you want to play and press Enter

File Edit Menu

You can delete and change the name of folders and les under the Browser Menu to suit your requirements. When navigating folders and les highlight the folder or le and press the Edit button on the remote control. A sub menu will pop up with three options: Return, Rename, and Delete. Return Select to return to the main screen. To rename a le do the following: 1. Press and on the remote control to select the Rename tab and press Enter. This will bring up key pad menu.

Rename

2. Use the navigation buttons and type in the name you require. Press Enter after each letter or number is selected. 3. Once you have entered the new name, select OK and press Enter to conrm all changes. If you want to cancel during the process press the Return button on the remote control
To delete a title, do the following: 1. Press and on the remote control to select the Delete tab and press Enter. 2. Select OK and press Enter to conrm deletion.

Delete

File Copy Menu
You can copy or move les from different storage locations (USB / CARD / HDD / NET) to each other. For example you can copy a le that is located on your USB device to the hard drive of the MediaStation. Select File Copy from the main menu or press the Copy button on the remote control Follow the procedure below to copy or move a le from one location to another. 1. Select the Source device: Press 2. Press and to select the device from which you want to copy from to return)

to select Destination Device. (Press
3. Select the Destination device: Press
to select the device you want to copy too

4. Press

to next step. (press
to return) and to highlight the folder or les that you want to copy. Then press the record button on the remote
5. At the Source sector, press control. The following symbol
will appear at the side of your selection. (see example below)

6. Then press

to return)
7. At the Destination sector, press
to select the folder of destination.
Note: If you are copying or moving a le to a location other than the internal hard drive you will need to press Enter at the route to enter the folder structure

8. Then press

to return) The following popup menu will appear:
9. Select Copy or Move to copy/move the le. Select Cancel to exit The screen will show the le being copied or moved. Once completed the system will display; File Copy Completed. If the le did not copy successfully the system will display File Copy failed Once the le copy has been completed select OK to browse les or select No

Utilities

Hi denition les such as H.264 les can be played back using Transcode Server on your PC or Notebook via your network or wireless network Other le types can also be played in the same way including RM, RMVB, and WMV Please follow the instructions to install the software.
Step 1: Insert the CD and copy the Transcode Server to the designated directory. Double click to run the program. Transcode Server will then automatically install.

Step 2: Next

Step 3: Browser folder

Step 4: Install

Step 5: Copying new les
Step 6: Finish. You can start use the software.
Step 1: Double click to run the program.
Step 2: Transcode Status: Transcoding information.
Step 3: Net Share Dialog: Add your les on your PC or Notebook (RM, RMVB, WMV, H.264.) to enable real-time streaming playback via the network or wireless network. To add les you will need to set the Sharing Properties of the folder that contains your les to Share this Folder.Once this is completed you can add the les to the Transcode Server. The les will now be visable on the MediaStation via the Net option under the Browser menu
Setting: Auto Run System Starup Yes or No
The MediaStation HD DVR comes with Nero Move it Essentials software providing automatic le conversion. Transfer media les from one device to another using Move It and get instant playback compatibility.
Specication / Video Recording Time and Capacity
HDD Type Capacity HDD Format Product Dimensions 3.5 SATA Available: 500GB / 640GB / 1TB NTFS 210 x 64.5 x 162mm (WxHxD) HDMI Component Video Output Composite (AV) Optical Coaxial Digital Audio DVB-T/Analogue (TV Out) Composite (AV) DVB-T/Analogue (TV In) SD/SDHC/MS Memory Card Slot USB Host (Type A) x 2 LAN x 1 (Ethernet) USB Device (Type C) 60 x 32.6mm. White text on blue background 12V DC On/Off Rocker Switch. Stand by button English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, Croatian, Russian, Danish, Swedish Standard: NTSC & PAL Resolution: up to 1080i Audio MP3, WMA, WAV7/8, OGG, AAC MPEG-1 (.dat.mpg.mpeg.iso.vob), MPEG-2 (.mpg.mpeg.ifo.vob.iso. ts), MPEG-4 (.avi.mkv.XviD.) DIVX 3/4/5/6/ (.avi.mkv) MP 4 AVC (H.264) via supplied Transcode Server JPG. JPEG, BMP Record to HDD only HDD/USB Host/Memory Card HDD only Create, Edit, Delete recording schedules HQ / SP / LP / EP / SLP

Output

Product Specication

Interfaces

LCD Display Power User Interface Language Set TV System

File Format

Media Play Back Support
Photo One Touch Record Recording Recording Features Time Shift Schedule Recording Recording Quality

Network Feature

Ethernet Wireless LAN
10/100Mbps IEEE 802.11 b/g, up to 54Mbps VIDEO RECORDING MODE

Mode HQ SP LP EP SLP

DVD 1hr 2hrs 3hrs 4hrs 6hrs
80 GB HDD 16hrs 32hrs 48hrs 64hrs 96hrs
120 GB HDD 24hrs 48hrs 72hrs 96hrs 144hrs
160 GB HDD 33hrs 66hrs 99hrs 132hrs 198hrs

Formatting the hard disk

The hard drive inside the MediaStation comes preformatted NTFS format. You can re-format the hard drive by selecting Setup from the main menu, or pressing the Setup button on the remote control. Select System from the sub menu and then scroll down to HDD Format. The following Warning window will appear.
Highlight the OK tab and press Enter to go to the next step. Alternatively select Cancel to return. K If you have selected OK please follow the format procedure accordingly.
Step 1: Adjust the capacity for time shift buffer accordingly

1. Press

to increase or decrease the size of buffer. The maximum buffer is 4 hours.
2. Select Next for the next step or Back to return.

Step 2: Hard disk format

1. Select Format to format the hard drive or Back to return. 2. Press Enter to conrm
Step 3: Congratulation page Once formatting is completed the system will display the congratulation page. Select OK to conrm and exit K

Technical Support

If you are experiencing difculty installing or using your Verbatim product, please visit the main Verbatim Technical Support website at www. verbatim-europe.com. From this page you can access our library of user documentation, read answers to frequently asked questions, and download available software updates. Although most of our customers nd this content sufcient to put them back on the right track, this page also lists ways in which you can contact the Verbatim Technical Support Team directly. Europe: For technical support in Europe e-mail drivesupport@verbatim-europe.com or call in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic

of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. All other countries call +226586.

Limited Warranty Terms

Verbatim Limited warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. This warranty excludes batteries. If this product is found to be defective within the warranty period, it will be replaced at no cost to you. You may return it with your original cash register receipt to the place of purchase or contact Verbatim. In the following European countries, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom call 3883 2222. All other European countries call +226586. You can email drivesupport@verbatim-europe.com. Product replacement is your sole remedy under this warranty, and this warranty does not apply to normal wear or to damage resulting from abnormal use, misuse, abuse, neglect or accident, or to any incompatibility or poor performance due to the specic computer software or hardware used. VERBATIM WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DATA LOSS OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, FOR BREACH OF WARRANTIES OR OTHERWISE. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country

WEEE Notice

The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The WEEE logo (shown at the left) on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste. For more information about electronic and electrical waste equipment disposal, recovery, and collection points, please contact your local municipal household waste disposal service or shop from where you purchased the equipment.
CE Declaration EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
It is hereby declared that this product complied with the essential protection requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and its amendments on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This declaration applies to all specimens manufactured identical to the model submitted for testing/evaluation. EN 55022: 1998 + A1: 2000 +A2: 2003 EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1: 2001 EN 55024: 1998 + A1: 2001 + A2: 2003 IEC 61000-4-2: 1995 + A1: 1998 + A2: 2000 IEC 61000-4-3: 2002 + A1: 2002 IEC 61000-4-4: 1995 + A1: 2000 + A2: 2001 IEC 61000-4-5: 1995 + A1: 2000 IEC 61000-4-6: 1996 + A1: 2000 IEC 61000-4-8: 1993 + A1: 2000 IEC 61000-4-11: 1994 + A1: 2000