Alba RDVD1002 User manual

User Guide

RDVD1002

DVD Recorder

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this DVD Recorder which has been designed

and manufactured to give you many years of trouble-free service.

You may already be familiar with using a similar product but please take

time to read these instructions which have been written to ensure you

get the very best from your purchase.

Safety is Important

To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety

precautions before

you operate this DVD Recorder.

Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.

Region Code

If you load a disc which has a different region code to your DVD

Recorder you will see the region code notice on the screen. The disc will

not playback and should be unloaded. The region code for this DVD

Recorder is 2 (refer to the symbols below).

WARNING! THIS DVD RECORDER UTILISES A CLASS 1

LASER. USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR

PROCEDURES NOT LISTED IN THIS USER GUIDE MAY

RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

NOTE: This DVD Recorder incorporates copyright

protection technology that is protected by method claims of

certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights

owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.

Use of this copyright technology must be authorised by

Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and

other limited viewing uses only, unless otherwise

authorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse

engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................. 2

Safety is Important ......................................................................................2

Region Code ...............................................................................................2

Contents................................................................................................... 3

Safety Information................................................................................... 5

Electrical Information ............................................................................. 6

Wiring Instructions.......................................................................................6

Location of the Controls......................................................................... 7

Remote Control ...........................................................................................8

Getting Started ........................................................................................ 9

In the Box ....................................................................................................9

Compatible Discs ........................................................................................9

Remote Control .........................................................................................10

Connecting External Equipment.......................................................... 11

Using the DVD Recorder ...................................................................... 13

Turning the Unit On/Off .............................................................................13

Initial Setup............................................................................................ 14

Basic Operation..................................................................................... 17

Changing the TV Channel .........................................................................17

Muting the Volume ....................................................................................17

Selecting a Source ....................................................................................17

Getting Help ..............................................................................................18

Playing Discs.............................................................................................18

To Stop Play..............................................................................................19

To Pause Play...........................................................................................19

Fast Forward and Rewind .........................................................................19

Next/Previous Chapter ..............................................................................20

Slow-motion Play ......................................................................................20

Repeat Play...............................................................................................20

Zoom .........................................................................................................22

Subtitle ......................................................................................................22

Audio .........................................................................................................23

Angle .........................................................................................................23

GOTO Function.........................................................................................23

Viewing the On Screen Display (TV).........................................................26

Viewing the On Screen Display (DVD)......................................................26

Viewing the Disc Information Display (DVD Only).....................................26

The Title Function (DVD Only) ..................................................................26

The Program Function (Audio CD Only) ...................................................27

Manual Recording ................................................................................. 29

Setting the Recording Quality ...................................................................29

Setting the Auto Chapter Marker...............................................................30

OTR Recording .........................................................................................31

Timer Recording.................................................................................... 33

Setting the Correct Date and Time............................................................33

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Setting a Timer Event................................................................................34

To Check/change a Timer Recording .......................................................37

To Delete a Timer Recording ....................................................................38

The Disc Menu....................................................................................... 39

To Play a Title ...........................................................................................39

To Erase a Title (DVD-RW Only) ..............................................................39

To Select a Title ........................................................................................40

To Select an Input Mode ...........................................................................40

To Label a Title .........................................................................................40

To Edit Chapters .......................................................................................41

To Add a Chapter......................................................................................42

To Play a Chapter .....................................................................................43

To Delete a Chapter..................................................................................43

To Hide a Chapter.....................................................................................44

To Unhide a Chapter.................................................................................44

To Change the Chapter Index Picture....................................................... 45

The Channel Menu ................................................................................ 46

Auto Tuning System..................................................................................46

Fine Tune ..................................................................................................47

Programme Swap .....................................................................................48

Erase Programme .....................................................................................49

Country Setup ...........................................................................................49

The Record/Disc Menu .............................................................................50

Record Quality ..........................................................................................51

Auto Chapter .............................................................................................51

Disc Info ....................................................................................................51

Make Compatible ......................................................................................51

Protect Disc...............................................................................................52

Unprotect Disc...........................................................................................52

Erase / Format ..........................................................................................52

Finalise Disc..............................................................................................52

The Video Menu..................................................................................... 54

TV Type.....................................................................................................54

TV System.................................................................................................55

Video Output .............................................................................................55

DVD Subtitle..............................................................................................55

The System Menu.................................................................................. 56

Rating........................................................................................................57

Password ..................................................................................................57

Version ......................................................................................................58

Factory Reset............................................................................................58

Help and Advice .................................................................................... 59

Product Support ........................................................................................60

How Do I Dispose of this Product? ...........................................................60

Technical Specification ........................................................................ 61

Guarantee .............................................................................................. 62

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Safety Information

Power Source

This DVD Recorder requires a 230-240V AC, 50Hz mains supply. Do

not use any other supply.

Safety Considerations

Position the power cable and other connected cables so that they are

not likely to be walked on, pinched or where items can be placed on or

against them.

Do not use this DVD Recorder in humid or damp conditions. Do not

allow the DVD Recorder to get wet, i.e. dripping or splashing. Do not

place water filled items, such as a vase, on top of the DVD Recorder.

Do not place naked flame sources, such as candles on top of the DVD

Recorder.

Cleaning

Disconnect the DVD Recorder from the mains supply before cleaning.

Do not use any liquids or aerosol cleaners, as this may damage the

DVD Recorder. Use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth.

Ventilation

Do not cover any of the ventilation slots on the unit, as this may cause

the DVD Recorder to overheat.

Never allow children to insert foreign objects into holes or slots on the

DVD Recorder.

Battery Disposal

Please ensure that used batteries are disposed of safely.

Servicing

There are no user serviceable parts in your DVD Recorder. When

servicing, refer to qualified service personnel.

Consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation,

operation, or safety of your DVD Recorder.

WARNING! ENSURE THAT YOU READ ALL OF THE SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR DVD RECORDER.

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Electrical Information

This appliance is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 amp plug. If it is not suitable for

your supply sockets it must be removed and replaced with an appropriate plug.

If the plug becomes damaged and/or needs to be replaced please follow the

wiring instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed of immediately.

It must not be plugged into a supply socket as this will be an electrical hazard.

If the fuse needs to be replaced it must be of the same rating and ASTA

approved to BS1362. If the plug is changed, a fuse of the appropriate rating

must be fitted in the plug, adapter or at the distribution board. If the fuse in a

moulded plug is replaced, the fuse cover must be refitted before the appliance

can be used.

Wiring Instructions

The supply cable will be either a BS1362. Follow the appropriate wiring

instructions given below. In both cases ensure that the outer sheath of the

cable is firmly held by the cable clamp

.

2 - CORE

3 - CORE

BLUE

(Neutral)

BROWN

(Live)

GREEN and

(Earth)

This symbol indicates that this 2-core

appliance is Class ll and does not

require an earth connection.

Fuse

Cable

clamp

Fuse

Cable

clamp

!

WARNING! Do not connect either

wire to the earth terminal.

!

WARNING! This appliance must

be earthed.

BROWN

(Live)

BLUE

(Neutral)

YELLOW

The wire coloured green and yellow must

be connected to the terminal marked with

the letter E, or by the earth symbol, , or

coloured green or green and yellow.

The wire coloured blue must be connected

to the terminal marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected

to the terminal marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

The wire coloured blue must be connected

to the terminal marked with the letter N or

coloured black.

The wire coloured brown must be connected

to the terminal marked with the letter L or

coloured red.

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Location of the Controls

Record LED

CVBS Input

Audio Input Left

Audio Input Right

S-Video Input

Record

Stop

Aerial Input

Coaxial Output

Audio Output Right

CVBS Output

S-Video Output

RGB Component Video Output

Power Cable

Aerial Output (To TV)

SCART Socket 2

Standby

Play

Source

Disc Drawer

Eject

Standby LED

Audio Output Left

(Connection to

External Device)

SCART Socket 1

(Connection to TV)

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Remote Control

Video

PR+

PR-

System

Play/Enter

Return

Disc Info

Edit

Slow

Stop

F.BW D

1/All Repeat

Program

Title

Angle

Zoom

Pause

Rec. Quality

Display

Disc Menu

Arrow Buttons

Channel

Standby

Help

Eject

Record/Disc

Mute

Clear

Timer

Record/OTR

Numeric Buttons

Source AV

Subtitle

Audio

TV/DVDR

F.F W D

A-B Repeat

Goto

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Getting Started

Remove your DVD Recorder carefully from the box. You may wish to

store the packaging for future use.

In the Box

Included in this package should be:

• Alba DVD Recorder

• Remote Control (including batteries)

• Blank DVD-RW Disc

• RF Aerial Cable

• Scart Lead

• RCA audio/video cable

• RGB Component video cable

• User Guide

Should any of these items be missing, please contact Product Support:

Telephone: 0870 873 0078

Internet: www.alba-radio.co.uk

Compatible Discs

Your DVD Recorder can play discs that are marked with the following

logos:

8cm/12cm DVD Video Discs including DVD-R/RW and

DVD+R/RW.

8cm/12cm Compact Disc Audio Discs including CD-R and

CD-RW.

8cm/12cm Photo Compact Discs including JPEG and Kodak

picture CDs.

Your DVD Recorder can record onto discs that are marked with the

following logos:

12cm DVD+RW rewritable DVD discs.

12cm DVD+R write once DVD discs.

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Remote Control

Remove the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote

control. Insert 2 x AAA batteries (supplied), ensuring you follow the

polarity diagram inside the compartment.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Using the Remote Control

To use the remote control, point it at the front of the DVD Recorder.

The remote control has a range of up to 6 metres from the DVD

Recorder and at an angle of up to 60 degrees.

Do not block the path of the beam from the remote control to the DVD

Recorder.

NOTE: Remove the batteries from the remote control if not in use

for a long period of time. Do not mix normal batteries with

rechargeable batteries. When batteries become weak the remote

control may not work properly.

We recommend the

of Ever Ready

Energizer batteries

use

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Connecting External Equipment

You can connect a wide range of audio and video equipment to and

from your DVD Recorder.

The following table lists a range of the available connectors on the DVD

Recorder.

NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer’s guide for further instructions on

how to connect the equipment.

Connector Purpose

Antenna In Receives TV signals from an external

aerial.

TV Out Transmits TV signals to the television.

Scart In Receives a complete AV (Audio Visual)

signal from external devices.

Scart Out Transmits a complete AV (Audio Visual)

signal to the television.

S-Video In Receives high quality video signal only (no

audio) from external devices.

S-Video Out Transmits high quality video signal only (no

audio) to the television.

Video In Receives video signal only (no audio) from

external devices.

Video Out Transmits video signal only (no audio) to

the television.

Coaxial Out Transmits video signal only (no audio) to an

external device.

Cr Output Transmits the Cr component video signal

only (no audio) to the television.

Y Output Transmits the Y component video signal

only (no audio) to the television.

Cb Output Transmits the Cb component video signal

only (no audio) to the television.

(Yellow)

(Orange)

(Red)

(Green)

(Blue)

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Audio Input (L) Receives audio signals to the left audio

channel only.

Audio Input (R) Receives audio signals to the right audio

channel only.

Audio Output (L) Transmits audio signals for the left audio

channel to an external device.

Audio Output (R) Transmits audio signals for the right audio

channel to an external device.

Connector Purpose

(White)

(Red)

(White)

(Red)

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Using the DVD Recorder

Turning the Unit On/Off

Your DVD Recorder requires a mains supply of 230-240 Volts AC at

50Hz. Please ensure that your mains supply is compatible.

Insert the mains plug into a mains socket and switch on.

Initially the DVD Recorder will be in standby (Off) mode and the standby

indicator will glow red.

Press the STANDBY button (on the front of the DVD Recorder). The

standby indicator will glow green, indicating that the DVD Recorder is

on.

To switch the DVD Recorder to standby, press the STANDBY button on

remote control or on the DVD Recorder.

If the DVD Recorder is not going to be used for a long period disconnect

from the mains supply.

NOTE: The DVD Recorder is not disconnected from the mains

power supply while in the standby mode.

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Initial Setup

Starting the Initial Setup Wizard

When you switch on your DVD Recorder for the first time, you will need

to complete the initial setup wizard.

Press the STANDBY button to turn the DVD Recorder on. The Initial

Setup Wizard will appear as shown below.

Press the PLAY/ENTER button to begin the Initial Setup Wizard.

Entering the Date Time Settings

The DVD Recorder requires the correct date and time to be set for timer

recordings to be performed. The Date Time Settings screen will appear

as shown below.

Use the LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select the Day (D), Month

(M), Year (Y), Hours (H) and Minutes (M). To adjust the selection, use

the UP or DOWN ARROW buttons or alternatively enter a value using

the NUMERIC buttons.

Once the correct date and time have been set, press the PLAY/ENTER

button.

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Country Setting

To ensure the DVD Recorder operates correctly, you must select an

appropriate country. The Country Setting screen will appear as shown

below.

Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to select the appropriate

country.

Once the correct Country is selected, press the PLAY/ENTER button.

Auto Scanning for Channels

The Initial Setup Wizard allows the user to select between using the

DVD Recorder to receive terrestrial channels or to use a decoder. The

Auto Scan screen will appear as shown below.

If you DO NOT

want to use the DVD Recorder as a receiver, use the

LEFT and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select Do Not Tune. Press the

PLAY/ENTER button to confirm your selection. You will be presented

with the Complete screen as described below.

NOTE: It is possible to tune the DVD Recorder into all available

channels at a later date if required. See page 46.

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If you DO

want to use the DVD Recorder as a receiver, use the LEFT

and RIGHT ARROW buttons to select Start. The DVD Recorder will

begin to scan for all available channels and automatically save them to

memory.

Initial Setup Wizard Completion

Once the Initial Setup Wizard has been successfully completed, the

Complete screen will appear as shown below.

Press the PLAY/ENTER button to finish the Initial Setup Wizard and

start using the DVD Recorder.

If the order in which the channels are stored is incorrect and you wish

to rearrange them, please perform the Programme Swap as described

on page 48.

NOTE: The search may take a few minutes to complete, please be

patient.

NOTE: If the order in which the channels are stored is incorrect and

you wish to rearrange them, please perform the Programme Swap

as described on page 48. Press the CHANNEL button to access

the Channel Menu and press the DOWN ARROW button to

highlight programme swap. Press the PLAY/ENTER button to

show the Program Swap Menu.

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Basic Operation

Changing the TV Channel

Press the PR+ button to change the channel up.

Press the PR- button to change the channel down.

Muting the Volume

Press the MUTE button to turn the volume off.

Press the MUTE button again to turn the volume on.

Selecting a Source

To select a source, press the SOURCE button to cycle through the

available sources. The available sources are listed below.

Source Description

PR Records from the selected TV channel.

F AV Records from the front RCA component

video connectors.

F SV Records from the front S-Video

connectors.

SCART Records from the rear Scart In

connector.

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Getting Help

To view helpful information on using the DVD Recorder, press the

HELP button at any time. The following screen will appear.

Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight an option.

Press the PLAY/ENTER button to select an option.

Press the RETURN button to return to the main Help menu screen.

Press the HELP button to exit the Help menu screen.

Playing Discs

Press the STANDBY button to turn the DVD Recorder on.

Press the EJECT button to open the disc drawer and insert a disc.

Insert inside the disc drawer guides.

Insert one disc only.

Press the EJECT button to close the disc drawer.

Press the PLAY/ENTER button.

The disc drawer must be closed before playback begins.

The DVD Recorder takes some time to read the disc before playback

starts.

NOTE: If the disc is inserted upside down, the DVD Recorder will

not recognise that any disc has been inserted.

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If a DVD is Inserted

The film may start automatically or you may be presented with a menu

screen, this is dependent on the way the DVD disc has been created by

the movie company.

Some functions such as skip or search may be disabled during some

sections of the disc (usually the legal notices).

If a CD is Inserted

The ALBA screen will appear with the track number, elapsed track time

and the currently selected repeat mode in the top left hand corner of the

screen. Playback will automatically begin from the first track.

If a JPEG/Picture CD is Inserted

A menu will appear on screen displaying the files and folders on the

disc.

To Stop Play

Press the STOP button.

The DVD Recorder will enter Pre-Stop mode. The display will show

‘Press PLAY key to continue’. If the PLAY/ENTER button is pressed,

playback will start from the last played position of the disc.

If the disc is removed or the STOP button is pressed a second time the

pre-stop function will be cleared and playback will start from the start of

the disc.

To Pause Play

Press the PAUSE button.

A ‘freeze frame’ is shown on the screen until you resume playback.

Press the PAUSE button again to restart play.

Fast Forward and Rewind

During playback, press the F.FWD or the F.BWD button.

There are five search speeds (up to 32x when playing DVDs). Each

press increases the search speed.

Press the PLAY/ENTER button to restart play.

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Next/Previous Chapter

During playback,

To jump to the next chapter, press the NEXT button.

To jump to the beginning of the previous chapter, press the PREV

button twice.

Slow-motion Play

During playback, press the SLOW button.

There are four slow-motion speeds (1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/16). Each press

increases the slow-motion speed.

Press the PLAY button to restart play.

Repeat Play

The repeat function allows you to repeat different sections of a DVD, CD

or KODAK Picture CD. The choices of repeat available depend on the

type of disc inserted.

Chapter Repeat (DVD Only)

To repeat a chapter, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button once. The DVD

Information bar will appear as shown below with CH displayed under the

repeat icon.

The current chapter is repeated when the end of the chapter is reached.

Title Repeat (DVD Only)

To repeat a title, press the REPEAT 1/ALL button twice. The DVD

Information bar will appear as shown above with TT displayed under the

repeat icon.

The current title is repeated when the end of the chapter is reached.

NOTE: Repeated presses of the SLOW button will cycle through

forward and reverse slow motion play modes.

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