CHD-PVR1
CHD-PVR80G
High Definition
Video Recorder
Operation Manual
CHD-PVR1/80G
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9. Appendix
9.1 Specifications
Input ports: Component with Audio R/L x 1
S-Video with Audio R/L
x 1
Video with Audio R/L
x 1
HDMI
x 2
Output ports: Component
x 1
S-Video
x 1
Video
x 1
HDMI
x 1
R/L
x 1
Power Supply: High Definition Video Recorder: 5V/3.2A,
High Definition Video Recorder with 80G HDD: 5V/5A DC
(US/EU standards, CE/FCC/UL certified)
Remote Control: Discrete IR remote
Dimensions (mm): 176 (W) x 175 (D) x 45 (H)
Weight(g): High Definition Video Recorder: 1306 g;
High Definition Video Recorder with 80G HDD: 1402g
Chassis Material: Metal with Plastic
Silk Skin Color: White with Black
Operating Temperature: Operating from 0
o
C ~ 40
o
C
2007.7.18 MPM-CHDPVR1
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8.2.4.7 Show Freespace
Press [OK] to enter free space mode and press [OK] again to show the storage
memory space.
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.8 Version
Press [OK] to enter software version mode.
Press [OK] to show the software version.
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.9 Style
Press [OK] to set background style.
Press [
/
] to select the background style (Style 1 and Style 2).
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.10 Load Default
Press [OK] to set load default mode.
Press [
/
] to choose YES/NO to select it's the system return to the factory
mode.
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction.................................................................................
1
2. Main Features.............................................................................
1
3. Package Contents.....................................................................
1
4. Overview of the Remote Control..............................................
2
5. Connections................................................................................
3
Front Panel................................................................................... 3
Rear Panel Connections............................................................ 3
6. Using the High Definition Video Recorder................................
4
7. Turning on power........................................................................
4
8. Using the OSD menu..................................................................
4
8.1 A/V mode.............................................................................. 5
8.2. Menu mode.......................................................................... 5
8.2.1 Play Movie.......................................................................... 5
8.2.1.1 Thumbnail............................................................... 6
8.2.1.2 Delete One............................................................. 6
8.2.1.3 Delete All................................................................ 6
8.2.1.4 Copy (With 80G HDD only)................................... 6
8.2.1.5 Show Information................................................... 7
8.2.1.6 Repeat.................................................................... 7
8.2.1.7 Auto Hide OSD....................................................... 7
8.2.2 Play Photo.......................................................................... 8
8.2.2.1 Photo Menu............................................................ 8
8.2.3 Record Setup..................................................................... 9
8.2.3.1 Set Quality.............................................................. 9
8.2.3.2 Record From........................................................... 9
8.2.3.3 Scheduled Record.............................................. 10
8.2.4 MISC.................................................................................. 11
8.2.4.1 Set Date & Time................................................. 11
8.2.4.2 Set Language..................................................... 11
8.2.4.3 Display On.......................................................... 11
8.2.4.4 Set NTSC/PAL...................................................... 11
8.2.4.5 Storage............................................................... 11
8.2.4.6 Format................................................................. 11
8.2.4.7 Show Freespace................................................ 12
8.2.4.8 Version................................................................ 12
8.2.4.9 Style..................................................................... 12
8.2.4.10 Load Default...................................................... 12
9. Appendix...................................................................................
13
9.1 Specifications...................................................................... 13
10. Troubleshooting........................................................................
14
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Preface
This user manual teaches you about the High Definition Video Recorder and
how to make full use of its features. Information contained in this manual has
been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the
correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to
change without notice.
Safety information
Do not disassemble this unit. Touching the product's internal parts could result
in injury. In the event of a malfunction or if the unit is accidentally broken
open, take the product to an authorized service center for inspection.
1. Introduction
High Definition Video Recorder is the most valuable add-on to any home
theater settings. This is great replacement to traditional VCR or even
DVD-RW recorders, with their compact size and superior support to variable
mobile devices. This product can perfectly serve as the data center of all
incoming multimedia. You won't miss any favorite clip as you can record it
as H.264 MPEG 4 format into Secure Digital Card (SD Card) instant.
The other High Definition Video Recorder can build in 2.5" 80G HDD, it can
record it into SD/HDD with H.264 MPEG4 format, by simply clicking on the
remote controller.
2. Main Features
● Video Recording: H.264 MP/HP (Main Profile/High Profile partial) and
stereo sound, optimized resolution for TV up to 1920x1080i@60fields/s.
● Video Playback: H.264 MP/HP with stereo sound. HD DVD quality up to
1920x1080i@60fields/s.
● Audio Recording: AAC+ compression.
● Photo viewer: JPEG (Only accept JPEG files from digital camera).
● Audio pass through.
● Video pass through.
● Recording live HD/SD TV program as VCR and very easy to use.
● Support video format:
480i/60Hz, 480p/60Hz, 576i/50Hz, 576p/60Hz,
720p/50Hz, 720p/60Hz,1080i/50Hz,1080i/60Hz
● Remote control for easy indoor usage.
3. Package Contents
1. High Definition Video Recorder main body
2. Remote control with Batteries
3. Power Adaptor
4. User manual
5. Converter software CD
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8.2.4 MISC
Press [OK] to enter the Miscellaneous Menu.
Press [
/
] to select the setup list and there are 10 different lists.
8.2.4.1 Set Date & Time
Press [OK] to Set Date & Time.
Press [
/
] to adjust the digits.
Press [OK] to go to the time setup.
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.2 Set Language
Press [OK] to set display language.
Press [
/
] to select the display language (Chinese/English).
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.3 Display On
Press [OK] to set output display.
Press [
/
] to select the output display (Component/Video/HDMI).
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.4 Set NTSC/PAL
Press [OK] to set NTSC/PAL.
Press [
/
] to select the output display system (NTSC/PAL).
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.5 Storage
Only function for the product with 80G HDD.
Press [OK] to set storage system.
Press [
/
] to select the storage system (SD/HDD).
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
8.2.4.6 Format
Press [OK] to enter the format selection.
Press [
/
] to select YES/NO to format the storage system.
Press [OK] to return to the Home menu.
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4. Overview of the Remote Control
1 . Power: Switch unit on or off
2 . Mute: Mute or un-mute the audio
(only for play mode)
3 . Source: Choose Component/
SV/AV/HDMI1/HDMI2 input
source
4 . HDD/SD: Switch between
HDD/SD mode
5 . Repeat: Select "off", "one file",
"all file" repeat in playback mode
6 . VOL+: Press to increase volume
(only for play mode)
7 . Output: Choose HDMI/
Component/AV/SV output
8 . Pause: Pause current process at the
first press
9 . Zoom: Zoom 2x ~ 10x
10. Vol -: Press to decrease volume (Only for
play mode)
11. Record: Record the AV signal to SD/
HDD device
12.
: Stop playing the file or Stop record
the file
13. l
: Jump to the previous page/file
14.
l: Jump to next page/file
15.
l: Simultaneous press it to decrease the slow-backward speed: x1/2,
x1/4, x1/8, x1/16, x1/32, x1/64
16. l
: Simultaneous press it to decrease the slow-forward speed: x1/2, x1/4,
x1/8, x1/16, x1/32, x1/64
17.
: Simultaneous press it to increase the fast-backward speed: x2, x4, x8,
x16, x32, x64
18.
: Simultaneous press it to increase the fast-forward speed: x2, x4, x8,
x16, x32, x64
19. Return: Return to the previous state
20. Menu: Display or switch off the OSD menu or switch between AV source
and SD/HDD device source
21.
/
/
/
: Move the cursor Up/Down/Left/Right or move the zoom area
Up/Down/Left/Right
22. Ok: Confirm the selection
23. Info: Press to display the information
24. Display: Display or switch off the OSD menu or switch between AV
source and SD/HDD device source
1
3
7
11
15
19
23
21
Power
Mute
Output
Record
Pause Zoom
Vol -
Source HDD/SD Repeat Vol +
Return
Menu
Info
Display
OK
4
8
12
16
2
5
9
13
17
20
24
6
10
14
18
22
3
4
5. Connections
Input I/O: Component with Audio R/L x 1
S-Video with Audio R/L
x 1
Video with Audio R/L
x 1
HDMI
x 2
Output I/O: Component x 1
S-Video
x 1
Video
x 1
HDMI
x 1
R/L
x 1
Front Panel
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1. Bypass/Preview indicators: When selected Bypass mode the signal will
bypass without doing any process and the LED will illuminate in Green light.
When selected Preview mode the signal will process before pass out and
the LED will illuminate in Red light.
2. Output port indicators: When the output port been selected the LED will
illuminate to indicate which outpot source is selected.
3. Play/REC indicators: When play the files from SD card, the LED illuminate in
Red color, when play the files from HDD, the LED will illuminate in Blue color
(CHD-PVR80G only). When record the files to SD/HDD card, the LED will
illuminate in Red color.
4. Input source indicators: When the input source been selected the LED will
illuminate to indicate which input source is selected. If video and S-video
connected at the same time the Video input is the first priority from the
system.
5. IR sensor
6. SD card slot
7. HDMI 1 & 2 input: Connect the HDMI input ports to the HDMI or DVI output of
your source equipment such as DVD player or set-top-box.
SD
HDMI 1
VIDEO
SVIDEO
COMP
REC
PLAY
VIDEO/
SVIDEO
COMP
HDMI
G BYPASS
R PREVIEW
CHD-PVR1
HDMI 2
HDMI 1 INPUT
HDMI 2 INPUT
INPUT
SD
OUTPUT
4
3
1
2
5
6
7
The Household AC outlet
(AC 100~ 240V, 50/60Hz)
The description of the component video input
terminals depends on the television or monitor
(e.g. Y/Pb/Pr). Connect to terminals of the same
color.
AV/S-video
Connect to the S-video
and audio output
terminals from other video
equipment
Connect to the video and
audio output terminals from
other video equipment
Connect to the Y/Cb/Cr
and audio output terminals
from other video equipment
HDMI cable
Rear Panel Connections
AUDIO INPUT
OUTPUT
S/R
S/L
COMP/R COMP/L
Pr/Cr
Pb/Cb
Y
V
S
R
L
V/R
V/L
VIDEO OUTPUT
COMPONENT INPUT
DC 5V
HDMI
VIDEO INPUT
COMPONENT OUTPUT
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6. Using the High Definition Video Recorder
After connecting the unit to the TV and Power on, you are ready to start the
product. This chapter describes how to turn on the device and how to control
On-Screen Display (OSD) menu to configure the device settings.
7. Turning on power
Turning on the TV and select the appropriate video input and output to suit
the connections to this unit.
8. Using the OSD menu
Press [Menu/Display] to display Home menu.
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8.1 A/V mode
In AV mode, press [Return/Menu/Display] to return to Home menu.
Press [Record] to save the file to SD card/HDD device.
Press [Stop] to stop playing the file or stop record the file
8.2 Menu mode
Press [
/
] to select the playing file.
Press [OK] to enter the Play Movie mode and to the thumbnail browser.
Active device
me menu iconMode title
Input video source Output video source
Date
Time
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8.2.1 Play Movie
Press [
/
/
/
] to select the playing file or previous/next file.
Press [OK] to play the file.
Press [
] fast-forward the speed.
Press [
] fast-backward the speed.
Press [l
] slow-forward the speed.
Press [
l] slow-backward the speed.
Press [Stop] to stop playing the file and then press [OK] to play the file from
beginning.
Press [Pause/OK] to pause current process, press once to continue playing.
Press [Display] to display or switch off the information menu
During the playing movie, press [Menu] to go to movie menu selection.
Short cut:
When playing the movie, press [
/
] to fast backward/forward for 15minutes
interval. If the movie is shorter then 15minutes press [
/
] the time search will
point to 2 seconds before/beginning the movie files and starts to play the file.
Press [Pause/OK] and then press [Record] to snapshoot the file.
8.2.1.1 Thumbnail
Press [OK] to return to the movie thumbnail.
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8.2.1.2 Delete One
Press [
/
] to select the selection.
Press [OK] to enter the delete selection, and then select Yes/No to delete the
current file.
Press [Return] / [Menu] to return to previous page.
8.2.1.3 Delete All
Press [
/
] to select the selection.
Press [OK] to enter the delete selection, and then select Yes/No to delete all
the movie files.
Press [Return] / [Menu] to return to the previous page.
8.2.1.4 Copy (With 80G HDD only)
Press [
/
] to select the selection.
Press [OK] to enter the copy selection, and then select Yes/No to copy the files
to HDD/SD device.
Press [Return] / [Menu] to return to the previous page.
8.2.1.5 Show Information
Press [
/
] to go to the next page of movie menu or select the selection.
Press [OK] to show the file information.
Press [Return] / [Menu] to return to the previous page.
8.2.1.6 Repeat
Press [
/
] to select the selection.
Press [OK] to select "off", "one file", "all file" repeat in playback mode.
Press [Return] / [Menu] to return to the previous page.
8.2.1.7 Auto Hide OSD
Press [
/
] to select the selection.
Press [OK] to select the Auto Hide OSD for off/1/2/3 seconds.
Press [Return] / [Menu] to return to the previous page.
Press [Return] to go to the Home menu.
8.2.2 Play Photo
Press [
/
] to select the play photo mode.
Press [OK] to enter the play photo mode and to browse the folders.
Press [
/
/
/
] to choose the folder.
Press [OK] to enter the files and play.
Press [ZOOM] to zoom the photo size from 2 to 10 times.
Press [
/
/
/
] to move the photo area.
Press [OK] to return to the files.
Press [Repeat] to repeat JEPG files "off", "one file" or "all file" in playback mode.
Press [OK] to stop the sequence play and display current photo.
8.2.2.1 Photo Menu
During the playing photo, press [Menu] to go to photo menu selection.
All the operation procedures, please refer to section 8.2.1 movie menu.
8.2.3 Record Setup
Press [
/
] to select the Record Setup.
Press [OK] to enter the Record Setup.
8.2.3.1 Set Quality
Press [OK] to enter the Set Quality.
Press [
/
] to select the Record Quality.
Press [Menu/Return] to return to the previous page.
8.2.3.2 Record From
Press [OK] to enter the Record input source.
Press [
/
] to select the input source (Component/Video/S-Video/HDMI1/HDMI2).
Press [Menu/Return] to return to the previous page.
Press [OK] to confirm the record input source and return to the Home menu.
[Note] When input source is HDMI 1 (with HDCP encryption), the record files will
enforce to save in HDD not SD card.
8.2.3.3 Scheduled Record
Press [OK] to enter the Scheduled Record setup.
Press [
/
] to setup the schedule list and user can setup 8 different record
schedules.
Press [OK] to start set date/time/length
Press [
/
] to adjust the digits.
Press [OK] to return the Schedule List.
Press [Menu/Return] to return to the previous page.
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80
GB
Resolution
Bit Rate (Mbps) Record Time (Min) Record Time (Hour)
Extra Fine
HD
10
1,092.3
18.2
Normal
HD
7.5
1,456.4
24.3
Economic
HD
5
2,184.5
36.4
Super Eco
HD
3.5
3,120.8
52.0
80
GB
Mode
Resolution
Bit Rate (Mbps) Record Time (Min) Record Time (Hour)
Extra Fine
SD
4
2,730.7
45.5
Normal
SD
3
3,640.9
60.7
Economic
SD
2
5,461.3
91.0
Super Eco
SD
1.5
7,281.8
121.4
Mode
[Note]:1. When input source is HDMI 1 (with HDCP encryption), the record files will
enforce to save in HDD not SD card.
2. After the record, inside SD/HDD will remain 80~100MB for program use.
Reference for Record Time to 80G HDD:
