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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder

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Features

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Composite video, S-Video, and component video outputs

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Composite video, S-Video, and DV Link (IEEE 1394) inputs

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Optical and coaxial digital audio jacks

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Playback of most discs, including CD, DVD, VCD, and SVCD

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Record DVD+R and DVD+RW discs for TV, VCR, and camcorder

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Disc Tools providing easy to follow instructions for playing and recording
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Summary of Contents for AR-230

Page 1: ...Setting up Configuring Gateway DVD Recorder user sguide AR 230...

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Page 3: ...necting audio components 20 Using analog audio output 20 Using coaxial digital output 21 Using optical digital output 22 Connecting a VCR 23 Connecting a camcorder 25 3 Using Your DVD Recorder 27 Sett...

Page 4: ...ls 42 Setting parental controls 43 Setting a password 44 Resetting the password 44 Using the Setup menu 45 4 Troubleshooting 49 Disc 50 Power 50 Remote control 50 Sound 51 TV 51 Getting help 52 A Spec...

Page 5: ...1 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Read this chapter to learn about DVD recorder features and accessories Safety information Ports jacks and connectors Display panel Remote control...

Page 6: ...nent video outputs Composite video S Video and DV Link IEEE 1394 inputs Optical and coaxial digital audio jacks Playback of most discs including CD DVD VCD and SVCD Record DVD R and DVD RW discs for T...

Page 7: ...orded in DVD Video format and finalized DVD R RW recorded in DVD Video format and finalized VCD Audio CD CD R RW Your DVD recorder can record on the following types of discs DVD R DVD RW Your DVD reco...

Page 8: ...mposite audio video cable RF coaxial cable 2 AAA batteries User s guide Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your DVD player Cable kits Gateway cable kits contain high quality g...

Page 9: ...ve interference Disconnect your DVD recorder and unplug the power cord when not used for a long period of time If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal turn off your DVD recorder then disconnec...

Page 10: ...he power cord and avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Unplug your DVD reco...

Page 11: ...isplay panel Displays current status information Line in jacks Plug a composite video device such as a VCR into these ports DV Line jack Plug a digital device such as a camcorder to this IEEE 1394 por...

Page 12: ...n a CD is playing MP3 This icon appears when a disc that contains MP3 files is playing JPEG This icon appears when a disc that contains JPEG files is playing DVD RW This icon appears when a DVD RW dis...

Page 13: ...way com Disc status This area displays information about the status of your DVD recorder such as No Disc Disc loaded Open the disc tray is opened TIMER This icon appears when a timed recording is in p...

Page 14: ...od as a component video connection For more information see Understanding video connections on page 16 Coaxial Digital Audio Out Plug a coaxial digital audio device into this jack This audio connectio...

Page 15: ...right audio signal While this video connection is good S Video is better and component video is best Also digital audio connections are better than analog audio connections Optical Digital Audio Out P...

Page 16: ...gateway com Remote Control AR 230r Disc Tools Disc Nav Open Close Channel up down Display Setup Top Menu Disc Tools Pause Step Play Fast forward reverse Source Record Power Number pad Menu Enter Arrow...

Page 17: ...normal playback mode Play Starts disc playback Fast forward reverse Fast forwards or fast reverses through the disc Pressing this button repeatedly changes the speed from 2x to 4x to 8x to 16x then ba...

Page 18: ...the compartment then replace the cover Make sure that you match the and on the batteries with the and inside the compartment Edit Displays the Title Edit menu for editing a disc title adding protectio...

Page 19: ...2 15 Connecting Your DVD Recorder Read this chapter to learn how to Connect a TV Connect a sound system Connect a VCR or camcorder...

Page 20: ...ection Quality Cable and Connector Description Good Composite The video signal is carried through a single pin This connection method is the one that is most commonly found on devices Better S Video T...

Page 21: ...onnect a TV using composite video 1 Connect the TV In jack on the back of your DVD recorder to your antenna or cable TV outlet 2 Connect the TV Out jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the VHF UHF...

Page 22: ...of your DVD recorder to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your TV Using S Video To connect a TV using S Video 1 Connect the S Video Out jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the S Video In jack o...

Page 23: ...ent CR jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the red PR1 CR1 jack on the back of your TV 3 Connect the blue component CB jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the blue component PB1 CB1 jack on...

Page 24: ...io quality Coaxial digital output better audio quality Optical digital output best audio quality Using analog audio output To an analog audio device Connect the red R and white L A V jacks on the back...

Page 25: ...udio device Connect the Coaxial Digital Audio Out jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the Coaxial Digital Audio In jack on the back of your external amplifier or receiver OPTIC AL COAXIAL Pb Y Pr...

Page 26: ...optical digital audio device Connect the Optical Digital Audio Out jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the Optical Digital Audio In jack on your external amplifier or receiver OPTIC AL COAXIAL Pb...

Page 27: ...connect a VCR to record content from the VCR to a DVD R disc VCR VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R S VIDEO OUT S Video cable Composite audio video cable Note If you connect an S Video cable do not connect the y...

Page 28: ...ck on the back of your VCR and connect the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD recorder to the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your VCR OR Connect the yellow video jack...

Page 29: ...25 Connecting a camcorder www gateway com Connecting a camcorder DV OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L R Composite Audio Video cable DV Link IEEE 1394 cable OR...

Page 30: ...Connect the DV Link jack on the front of your DVD recorder to the DV out jack on your camcorder OR Connect the yellow video jack and the red R and white L audio jacks on the front of your DVD recorder...

Page 31: ...3 27 Using Your DVD Recorder Read this chapter to learn how to Set your DVD recorder s date and time Play discs Record discs Edit discs Use Disc Tools Use the Setup menu...

Page 32: ...r button 4 Press the or button to select Date then press the Enter button 5 Press a number button or the or button to enter a digit then press the button to go to the next digit If you need to change...

Page 33: ...ke sure that your DVD recorder is turned on 3 Press the Open Close button to open the disc tray 4 Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up 5 Press the Open Close button to close the tr...

Page 34: ...age or sound track if the disc has different languages or sound tracks Change the viewing angle if the disc has different angles View information about a disc For more information about the Navigation...

Page 35: ...y title or time For more information see Searching for a section or chapter on page 32 A B REPEAT to create a playback loop For more information see Creating a playback loop on page 32 SUBTITLE to dis...

Page 36: ...hed press the Enter button to start playback at the time or chapter you specified Creating a playback loop To create a playback loop 1 Start playing a disc 2 Open the Navigation menu then select A B R...

Page 37: ...start playback again Press the stop button to stop playback Press the play button to start playback again Press a number button on the Number Pad then press the Enter button to select a specific track...

Page 38: ...JPEG and MPEG files are on the same CD or CD RW disc you can use you DVD recorder to playback the slideshow To control slideshow playback While the disc is playing you can Press the or button to skip...

Page 39: ...select Quality from the Record option For more information about using the Setup menu see Using the Setup menu on page 45 7 Press the Record button to start the recording 8 Press the stop button to s...

Page 40: ...that your DVD recorder is turned on 4 If you want to change the quality of the recording open the Setup menu and select Quality from the Record option For more information about using the Setup menu...

Page 41: ...7 Press the Timer button to open the Timer Record menu 8 Press the or button to select TV then press the button 9 Press the or button to select Mode then press the Enter button 10 Press the or button...

Page 42: ...press the Enter button 21 Press the or to select TV then press the Enter button 22 Press the or button to select Quality then press the Enter button 23 Press the or to select a quality setting then pr...

Page 43: ...tton to open the DVD Menu then select the title you want to rename 4 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu 5 Press the or button to select Title Name then press the Enter button 6 Press a...

Page 44: ...ection then press the Enter button 6 Press the or button to select On then press the Enter button 7 Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu OR Press the or buttons to select Exit then press...

Page 45: ...on your DVD recorder 2 Place the disc label side up into the disc tray 3 Press the play or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu then select the title you want to erase 4 Press the Edit button to ope...

Page 46: ...iscs Record discs Format discs Finalize discs To use Disc Tools 1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on 2 Place a disc label side up into the disc tray 3 Press the Disc Tool button to open the...

Page 47: ...o select the rating you want Any DVD with the rating you choose and all ratings above that rating will be blocked For example if you choose 4 PG13 discs with a rating of 4 through 8 will be blocked Fo...

Page 48: ...number buttons to enter your old password in the Old Password field 6 Press the number buttons to enter your new password in the New Password field If you need to change a digit press the to go back 7...

Page 49: ...our audio type To use the Setup menu 1 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on 2 Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu 3 Press the button to select an option then press the Enter button...

Page 50: ...fies your TV type Choose NTSC or PAL Date Sets the date The date format is MM DD YYY Month Day Year Time Sets the time The time format is HH MM SS Hour Minute Second Video Output Specifies the video o...

Page 51: ...17 6 R 5 PG R 4 PG 13 3 PG 2 G 1 Kid Safe and Off You must enter a password to change this option Password Sets a password Slide Time Sets the time interval for displaying JPEG files in a slideshow C...

Page 52: ...f TV signal Choose Antenna Cable Country Specifies the country where your TV signal originates Scan Scans your TV signal for available channels You must scan for channels if you want to use the DVD re...

Page 53: ...4 49 Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to Troubleshoot common problems Contact Gateway Technical Support...

Page 54: ...n 1 North America Moisture may have condensed inside the recorder Remove the DVD and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour to eliminate the condensation Power The recorder does not have...

Page 55: ...r audio system s cables away from a transformer or motor and that you keep them at least 10 feet away from a TV or fluorescent lights The plugs and jacks may be dirty Unplug them then wipe them clean...

Page 56: ...TV If you still experience problems try connecting your recorder to your TV s S Video input If your TV has more than one type of video connection try a different type connection The DVD picture does n...

Page 57: ...A 53 Specifications Read this chapter to learn about specifications for your DVD recorder The specifications are subject to change without notice...

Page 58: ...le is 5000 files with a resolution between 320x240 and 5760x3840 pixels Sub sampling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Supported recordable discs DVD R DVD VR format DVD RW DVD VR format Video recording quality Modes...

Page 59: ...olution 352 pixels NTSC 352 pixels PAL SECAM Vertical resolution 240 lines NTSC 288 lines PAL SECAM Video performance DA converter 10 bit 54 MHz Composite output 1 Vpp 75 Ohm S Video output Y 1 Vpp 75...

Page 60: ...A jacks white red S Video input 4 pin Mini DIN Video output RCA jack yellow Audio L R output RCA jacks white red S Video output 4 pin Mini DIN Component Progressive Scan output Y Pb Pr Green Blue Red...

Page 61: ...mmunications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules Thes...

Page 62: ...cessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232...

Page 63: ...ing or disassembly is prohibited California Proposition 65 Warning Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards External television antenna grounding If an...

Page 64: ...s or where it could fall into such power lines or circuits Warning When installing or realigning an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circui...

Page 65: ...veCPR ALR AnyKey black and white spot design CrystalScan Destination DestiVu EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 Gateway Country gateway net Gateway stylized logo Perfect Scholar Solo TelePath Vi...

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