CyberHome Entertainment CH-DVR 1500 manual Component Video, Resetting the video output

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CONNECTIONS

S-Video

This is a higher quality connection than standard composite video, and requires a special S-Video cable not included. The S-Video connector is distinguishable by its 4 pins, as shown below. If your TV has an S-Video input, it’s recommended that you use this type of connection for better picture quality.

1 First, obtain a special S-Video cable. Connect the S- Video output from the unit to the corresponding input on your TV.

S-Video

S-Video Cable

Input Jack

 

 

2

Turn on the unit and select the DVD mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

On your TV, select the S-Video input. This is normally

 

 

 

done by selecting “Video 2” or “AV2” with the remote

 

 

 

control. On some TVs, this is done by selecting a

 

 

 

particular channel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

You should now see the DVD player’s splash screen on

 

 

 

the TV.

 

AC IN ~100-230V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV with

 

S

Y Pb Pr

 

 

TV with

 

 

S-Video Input

 

 

 

 

 

Component

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Input /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Progressive Scan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

capability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INPUT

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

I

O

OFF

Component Video

The highest quality video connection, component video requires separate cables for the Y, Pb, Pr signals. To use the progressive scan option on this unit, you’ll need to use the component video output. Using the component video output requires these steps:

1

First, use the supplied A/V cable to connect to the

 

composite video input on your TV. Select this input.

2

Enter the player’s Setup Menu by pressing SETUP on the

 

remote control.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETUP

 

 

 

 

Language

 

 

 

 

Video Setup

 

 

 

 

Audio Setup

 

 

 

 

System Setup

 

DISPLAY

DIGEST

BOOKMARK

Disc Media

 

 

 

HIDE

Record Mode

 

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

MUTE

Timer Record

 

 

3

Change the VIDEO OUTPUT setting under VIDEO SETUP

 

to COMPONENT. If you are using a Progressive Scan TV,

 

change the OUTPUT FORMAT to PROGRESSIVE.

 

SETUP

 

VIDEO SETUP

VIDEO OUTPUT

 

Language

 

Aspect Ratio

Composite

 

Video Setup

Video Output

S-Video

 

Audio Setup

Output Format

Component

 

System Setup

 

 

 

Disc Media

 

 

 

Record Mode

 

 

 

Timer Record

 

 

4 Press SETUP to exit the SETUP MENU and connect the Component Video cables. Select the correct video input on your TV.

Y Pb Pr

Component

Component Video

Video Cable

Input Jacks

!Resetting the video output

If you inadvertently switch the OUTPUT FORMAT setting to PROGRESSIVE while using a standard TV not capable of P- SCAN, you will loose video. If this happens, reset the recorder to its default video settings by following these steps:

1)Power the unit Off, then On again with the main power switch on the back.

2)Eject the disc and close the disc tray.

3)Press and hold the STOP button on the front panel for 3 full seconds.

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Contents Video Safety Instructions Explanation of warning symbolsRead the following instructions carefully Contents Introduction DVD+R/RW RecorderProgressive Scan DVD Player Optical disc compatibility Caring for Optical DiscsMake sure the package contents are complete Remote Control Functional OverviewFront Panel Front VFD Display Displays the number of the current Title on a DVD discSetup Menu Back PanelConnecting the video output to your TV ConnectionsComposite Video Typical connection Important note for older TV modelsResetting the video output VideoComponent Video Audio Output Connections Antenna & TV ConnectionsConnecting Audio/Video recording sources to the A/V Inputs Back AV Inputs Video in 1, S-VIDEOFront AV Inputs Video in 2, S-VIDEO Powering on the unit Initial Setup ProcedureUsing the Menus Setup LanguageSelect the DVD Playback Mode Using Disc MenusDVD Player Operation Inserting a DiscBasic Disc Playback About the Screen SaverAdvanced Playback Slow Motion PlaybackJumping to a Specific Title, Chapter or Time Repeating a Disc, Chapter, Title or TrackUsing the Zoom Function Repeating a Segment You DefineMulti-Angle Function Muting the sound Changing the audio trackSubtitles Displaying Playback InformationUsing the zoom function with JPGs Viewing JPG FilesSlide Shows Viewing thumbnails of your JPG picturesPlaying MP3 Files MP3 PlayerRecording Introduction to RecordingDiscs you can Record To What you can Record FromSetting Recording Options Setting the Record SpeedSetting the Auto Chapter Option Checking the Time and DateTV Tuner Setup Choose Cable or AntennaScanning for Available Channels Adding and Deleting ChannelsTitle Screen Types of RecordingsMaking a Live Recording Automatically Adding Chapter MarkersRecording Over Existing Titles RecordingOverwriting from a Playback Point Timer Recordings DVD+R Discs must be FinalizedTitle Limit Selecting Titles to OverwriteTimer Recording Messages To exit the Timer Menu, press TimerEditing Your Recordings Editing OverviewEdit Menu Functions Title Screen Edit Menu Functions Playback Chapter Markers Only are AddedChapter Limit Edit TitleChapter Markers Only are Removed Remove ChapterHide Chapter Use the Play Full Title Option Hiding Video Segments with the Hide ButtonShow Chapter Press Setup to enter the Setup Menu Erasing a DVD+RW DiscNew Picture DVD Recorder Setup Menu Using the Setup MenuLanguage Settings Video Setup Audio Setup OptionsSystem Setup Record Mode Options Timer RecordDisc Media Options Troubleshooting Common Problems & SolutionsIf the disc is a DVD+R, make sure it has been DVD Player may not support DVD+R/RW discsSpecifications Index