Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder
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1. Gateway DVD Recorder user sguide AR 230 Setting up Configuring Gateway Contents 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder 2 0 2000 1 FO atures sid Ail nthe A Se IE Bit AS Sie O At eee 2 Compatible discs sasan irai aa e a tees 3 Package contents iin oscars ta he we Re SS ee E A ER 4 ACCOSSOMGS oer ek dee e ceed wad et Pe Bee 4 Safety information 0 0 006 ccc teens 5 RN 7 Display panel xi A A ROMs eae dios 8 Bak A tied dott buat 4 heey a o hu 10 Remote Control 0 0000 cee teas 12 Installing batteries cereus aeiu eee 14 2 Connecting Your DVD Recorder 2 eeeee eee 15 Understanding video connections 0 0 00 ee 16 Connecting A TW ansia cea eae a Ta ee eae we ede ee 17 Using composite video 0 ce eee 17 USING S VideO si ieia eee ae ha edhe Ver wig aed Myler nated reine igi doe batt 18 Using component video 0 eae 19 Connecting audio components 06 ccc eet tees 20 Using analog audio output 0 eee 20 Using coaxial digital output 2 2 ee 21 Using optical digital output eee 22 Connecting a VOR irese tetas 23 Connecting a camcorder 0 0 0 c eect eee 25 3 Using Your DVD Recorder 0 00 cece eee ee 27 Setting the date and time 0 c cect 28 Playing a dis s 020 Gade neg hd nde de A a od dees ha 29 Controlling DVD VCD and SVCD playback 0022 cee ae 30 Controlling aud2. If you are using the remote control make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly If the batteries are inserted correctly they may not have a charge Replace the batteries If the disc has two playable sides make sure that the side you want to play is facing down in the tray m The disc may be warped and unplayable The region code on the DVD may not be Region 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 power Make sure that the AC power cord is plugged securely into the wall outlet Make sure that the Power button on the front of the recorder is pressed in Remote control The remote control does not work 50 Point the remote control directly at the sensor on the front of the recorder Remove any obstacles between the remote control and the recorder Move closer to the recorder when using the remote control Make sure that the batteries are inserted correctly Replace the batteries Sound Sound No sound plays while playing media through the recorder Make sure that all audio cables are securely plugged in If any audio or speaker cables are damaged replace them Make sure that the volume is turned up on your TV Make sure that the recorder s audio settings match your TV and audio system settings The recorder may be in Pause Slow Moti
3. For more information see TV Tuner on page 48 Press the Timer button to open the Timer Record menu Press the A or V button to select TV then press the gt button Press the lt or gt button to select Mode then press the Enter button Press the A or Y button to select the mode you want You can select ONCE to record the program one time only You can select WEEKLY to record the program once a week You can select DAILY to record the program every day Press the lt or button to select MM DD then press the Enter button Press a number button to enter a digit then press the gt button to go to the next digit If you need to change a digit press the lt button to go back Press the Enter button to confirm the date Press the lt or button to select Start then press the Enter button 37 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Press a number button to enter a digit then press the gt button to go to the next digit If you need to change a digit press the lt button to go back Press the Enter button to confirm the start time Press the lt or gt button to select End then press the Enter button Press a number button to enter a digit then press the gt button to go to the next digit If you need to change a digit press the lt button to go back Press the Enter button to confirm the end time Press the lt or gt button to select Source then press the
4. If you are changing your password press the number buttons to enter your old password in the Old Password field Press the number buttons to enter your new password in the New Password field If you need to change a digit press the lt to go back Press the number buttons to enter your new password in the Confirm field If you need to change a digit press the lt to go back n Resetting the password To reset the password 44 1 dd A ON Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu Press the gt button to select Playback then press the Enter button Press the gt button to select Password then press the Enter button Press the number buttons to enter 8008 You can now use the default password 0000 to set up a new password n Using the Setup menu Using the Setup menu The Setup menu lets you adjust settings and select options for your DVD recorder For example you can specify your TV type set parental controls and specify your audio type To use the Setup menu 1 2 3 4 al Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu Press the button to select an option then press the Enter button If an option has sub options press the gt button to select a sub option then press the Enter button Press the A or Y button to adjust the option then press the Enter button Press the Setup button to
5. If you are recording from a VCR insert a video cassette Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on 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 see Using the Setup menu on page 45 Place a disc label side up into the disc tray Press the Source button one or more times to select the video connection for your VCR or camcorder Press the play button on your VCR or camcorder Press the Record button on your DVD remote control to start the recording Press the M stop button on your DVD remote control to stop the recording n Recording a disc Setting up a timed recording You can set up your DVD recorder to record a TV program that will be broadcast at a later time gt To set up a timed recording 1 2 3 oO 11 12 13 14 Turn on your TV Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on Make sure that you have set the recorder date and time For more information see Setting the date and time on page 28 Place a disc label side up into the disc tray If you are using a new DVD RW disc your DVD recorder will format the disc Press the Source button one or more times to select TV Press the CH channel up or down button to select the channel on the TV that you want to record Important To use your remote control to change TV channels you must scan for channels
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7. VR DVD VR format is compatible with DVD Video in most cases Video CD Super VCD Audio CD MP3 CD Maximum number of files recognizable is 5000 files with a compression rate between 32 kbps and 320 kbps JPEG CD Maximum number of pictures recognizable is 5000 files with a resolution between 320x240 and 5760x3840 pixels Sub sampling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 DVD R DVD VR format DVD RW DVD VR format Modes HQ 1 hour with 9 5 Mpbs bit rate MPEG2 encoding NTSC 720 x 480 PAL SECAM 720 x 576 SP 2 hours with 5 1 Mpbs bit rate MPEG2 encoding NTSC 720 x 480 PAL SECAM 720 x 576 EP 4 hours with 2 5 Mpbs bit rate MPEG2 encoding NTSC 352 x 480 PAL SECAM 352 x 576 SLP 6 hours with 1 7 Mpbs bit rate MPEG1 encoding NTSC 352 x 240 PAL SECAM 352 x 288 MPEG1 for DVD VR DVD Video SVCD MPEG2 for DVD R VCD TV Standard and video resolution Video performance Audio format Audio performance Scan frequency 60 Hz NTSC 50 Hz PAL SECAM Number of lines 525 NTSC 625 PAL SECAM DVD Video Horizontal resolution 720 pixels NTSC 720 pixels PAL SECAM Vertical resolution 480 lines NTSC 576 lines PAL SECAM SVCD Horizontal resolution 480 pixels NTSC 480 pixels PAL SECAM Vertical resolution 480 lines NTSC 576 lines PAL SECAM VCD Horizontal resolution 352 pixels NTSC 352 pixels PAL SECAM Vertical resolution 240 lines NTSC 288 lines PAL SECAM DA conve
8. about the disc 3 If the option you selected has sub options use the A V or gt button to select a sub option then press the Enter button 4 Press the Disc Nav or the lt button to close the Navigation menu n 31 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Searching for a section or chapter To search for a section or chapter on a DVD 1 Open the Navigation menu then select SEARCH 2 Press the A or V button to select Title Chapter or Time then press the Enter button 3 Press a number button or the A or V button to enter a digit then press the D button to go to the next digit If you need to change a digit press the lt l to go back 4 When you have finished press the Enter button to start playback at the time or chapter you specified n Creating a playback loop P To create a playback loop 1 Start playing a disc 2 Open the Navigation menu then select A B Repeat 3 When disc playback reaches the point where you want to start the loop press the button to select Set Point A then press the Enter button 4 When disc playback reaches the point where you want to end the loop press the V button to select Set Point B then press the Enter button Your DVD recorder starts playing the loop 5 To cancel a playback loop open the Navigation menu select A B Repeat select Cancel then press the Enter button n 32 Playing a disc Controlling audio CD and MP3 playback gt To control audio CD and MP3 playbac
9. close the Setup menu n 45 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Setup submenu System 46 Options Language Changes the language of the Setup menu Choose English French Spanish German Italian Simplified Chinese or Traditional Chinese TV Type Specifies 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 output from your DVD recorder Choose S Video Component Progressive Auto sleep Specifies the amount of time you want your DVD recorder to wait before turning off automatically Choose Off 30 minutes 60 minutes 90 minutes 120 minutes Setup submenu Playback Record Audio Using the Setup menu Options Aspect ratio Adjusts the screen width Choose 16 9 Wide 4 3 Pan 4 4 L Box Menu Selects the language for on screen DVD menus The disc must have multiple languages for this option to work Audio Selects the audio language for disc playback The disc must have multiple languages for this option to work Subtitle Selects the subtitle language for disc playback The disc must have subtitles for this option to work Parental Sets rating restrictions for the type of content you can view on a DVD if the DVD is rated You can select 8 Adult 7 NC 17 6 R 5 PG R 4 PG 13 3 PG 2 G 1 Kid Safe and Off
10. into the disc tray Press the gt play or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu then select the title you want to overwrite Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu Editing a disc 5 Press the A or V button to select Overwrite then press the Enter button 6 Press the lt or gt button to select On then press the Enter button You can now record over the title n Erasing a title P To erase a title 1 2 3 al Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder Place the disc label side up into the disc tray Press the gt play or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu then select the title you want to erase Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu Press the A or Y button to select Erase then press the Enter button Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu Tips Tricks You can erase titles from both a DVD RW and a DVD R disc However you cannot reuse the erased space on a ey DVD R disc 41 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Using Disc Tools Disc Tools is an easy to use online tool you can use to Play discs Record discs Format discs Finalize discs BD 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 Disc Tool menu 4 Press the A or V button to select a Disc Tools option then press the Enter button 5 Follow the on screen in
11. 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 to the yellow video jack and the red R and white L audio jacks on your camcorder n 26 www gateway com 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 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Setting the date and time If you plan to use the Timed Recording feature to schedule the recording of a TV program you need to set your DVD recorder s date and time gt To set the date and time 28 1 oF ON 9 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu Press the A or V button to select System then press the Enter button Press the A or V button to select Date then press the Enter button Press a number button or the A or V button to enter a digit then press the gt button to go to the next digit If you need to change a digit press the lt button to go back Press the Enter button to confirm the date Press the A or V button to select Time then press the Enter button Press a number button or the A or Y button to enter a digit then press the gt button to go to the next digit If you need to change a digit press the lt button to g
12. D Recorder Using optical digital output Optical audio cable P To connect an optical digital audio device m 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 n 22 www gateway com Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR to record content from the VCR to a DVD R disc RF OUT Composite audio video cable Note If you connect an S Video cable do not connect the yellow composite video plug on the composite audio video cable 23 Chapter 2 Connecting Your DVD Recorder gt To connect a VCR m Connect the S Video In jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the S Video Out jack 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 and the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your DVD recorder to the yellow video jack and the red R and white L audio jacks on the back of your VCR n 24 Connecting a camcorder Connecting a camcorder im DV Link IEEE 1394 Composite cable Audio Video 25 Chapter 2 Connecting Your DVD Recorder gt To connect a camcorder m Connect the DV Link jack on
13. Enter button Press the A or V to select TV then press the Enter button Press the lt or gt button to select Quality then press the Enter button Press the A or V to select a quality setting then press the Enter button Press the Power button to turn off your DVD recorder Your DVD recorder will turn on and record at the date and time you specified n Tips amp Tricks If you want to stop a timed recording in process press the E button Canceling a timed recording To cancel a timed recording 1 2 3 4 38 Press the Timer button to open the Timer Record menu Press the A or V button to select TV then press the gt button Press the A or V button to select the recording you want to cancel Press the lt or button to select Reset then press the Enter button The recording is canceled n Editing a disc Editing a disc After you record a disc you can Edit the name of any of the titles on the disc Protect the title from being erased Overwrite a title on the disc Erase a title from the disc Renaming a title P To rename a title 1 2 3 al Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder Place the disc label side up into the disc tray Press the gt play or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu then select the title you want to rename Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu Press the A or Y button to select Title Name then press the Enter button Pres
14. 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 Choose from 3 to 99 seconds VCD PBC Turns Play Back Control PBC for SCD and SVCD on and off Record Quality Specifies the compression ratio which affects the playback quality Choose HQ 1 HR SP 2 HR EP 4 HR SLP 6 HR Chapter Mark Sets the interval of chapter auto insertion while recording Choose from 2 to 15 minutes Digital Output Specifies the type of digital output Choose PCM enables digital audio output with PCM data Bitstream enables digital audio output with encoded data DTS Out Turns Digital Theater System DTS output on and off Choose On Off 47 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Setup submenu Options TV Tuner TV Signal Specifies the type of 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 recorder remote control to change channels Fine Fine tunes the TV signal 48 www gateway com Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to m Troubleshoot common problems m Contact Gateway Technical Support hid Miesa 8 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Disc The disc does not play Make sure that there is a disc in the tray
15. ay Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product AR 230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES 003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada 58 Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards including IEC 825 The laser devices in these components are classified as Class 1 Laser Products under a US Department of Health and Human Services DHHS Radiation Performance Standard Should the unit ever need servicing contact an authorized service location Warning Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure To prevent ex
16. ble m RCA composite video cable m S Video cable Contact Gateway for these and other accessories Safety information Safety information Warning Risk of electric shock Do not open To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open the case There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the case voids the warranty Have your DVD recorder repaired by qualified service personnel only Warnings and precautions Do not place your hands face or objects close to the ventilation openings of your DVD recorder Burns or personal injuries may occur if you are too close to the DVD recorder Disconnect all cables before moving your DVD recorder Moving your DVD recorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger Do not expose your DVD recorder to rain or moisture Keep your DVD recorder away from excessive dust high temperatures moisture or direct sunlight Use your DVD recorder in a well ventilated area and do not cover the ventilation openings Do not modify your DVD recorder or use an unshielded power cord or video input source cable or you may experience excessive 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 disconnect it from the electrical outlet Make sure that your video input source cable is connected correctly then reco
17. ctors Display panel Remote control Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Features Composite video S Video and component 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 TV VCR and camcorder Disc Tools providing easy to follow instructions for playing and recording discs Compatible discs Your DVD recorder can play the following types of discs Your DVD recorder can record on the following types of discs DVD Video with the regional code 1 North America DVD R RW recorded in DVD Video format and finalized DVD R RW recorded in DVD Video format and finalized VCD Audio CD CD R RW DVD R DVD RW Your DVD recorder cannot play Unfinalized discs DVDs with a regional code other than 1 North America DVD RW discs recorded in VR format DVD ROM DVD AUDIO CD ROM PHOTO CD SACD Features Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Package contents In addition to your DVD recorder the shipping package contains Remote control AC power cord Composite audio video cable RF coaxial cable 2 AAA batteries User s guide Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your DVD player m Cable kits Gateway cable kits contain high quality gold cables of various lengths including m RCA audio cable m RCA component video ca
18. der is recording to a disc Pause This icon appears when playback is paused Icon Disc status TIMER Display panel Description This area displays information about the status of your DVD recorder such as No Disc Disc loaded Open the disc tray is opened This icon appears when a timed recording is in progress www gateway com 9 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Back 10 Component Coaxial Digital Video Out Audio Out S Video S Video In Out e p i ERE Optical Digital Power TV In AN In A V Out Audio Out connector TV Out Connector Description S Video In Plug an external S Video device such as a VCR into Component Video Out S Video Out Coaxial Digital Audio Out TV In TV Out AN In this jack Plug a component video TV into these jacks This is the best video connection available For more information see Understanding video connections on page 16 Plug an S Video TV into these jacks An S Video connection is better than a composite video connection but not as good as a component video connection For more information see Understanding video connections on page 16 Plug a coaxial digital audio device into this jack This audio connection is better than an analog audio connection Plug your antenna or cable TV into this jack Plug an external composite video device such as a VCR into these jacks The yellow jac
19. disc tray Changes the TV channel Displays status information about the disc such as display time chapter and video quality Open the Setup menu For more information see Using the Setup menu on page 45 Displays a disc menu with a list of titles or files on the disc Opens the Disc Tools menu For more information see Using Disc Tools on page 42 Pauses playback After playback is paused press this button repeatedly to advance frame by frame on a DVD or video CD Press the gt button to return to normal playback mode Starts disc playback Fast forwards or fast reverses through the disc Pressing this button repeatedly changes the speed from 2x to 4x to 8x to 16x then back to normal Changes the video source Starts a recording Turns your DVD recorder on and off Selects titles on DVDs VCDs and SVCDs selects chapters on DVDs and selects tracks on CDs Displays the DVD menu or chapter menu Enter selects Setup options and sub options and selects disc titles chapters and tracks The A V lt or button highlights Setup options and sub options and adjusts options Opens a navigation menu for the current disc MI Next goes to the next chapter or track on the disc M4 Previous goes to the last chapter or track on the disc Stops disc playback 13 Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Button Description Edit Displays the Title Edit menu for editing a disc title addi
20. e green component Y jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the green component Y1 jack on the back of your TV Connect the red component Cp jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the red Pr1 Cp1 jack on the back of your TV Connect the blue component Cp jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the blue component Pg1 Cg1 jack on the back of your TV Connect the audio For more information see Connecting audio components on page 20 n Chapter 2 Connecting Your DVD Recorder Connecting audio components You can connect audio components such as a stereo system or receiver using one of the following connections m Analog audio output good audio quality m Coaxial digital output better audio quality m Optical digital output best audio quality Using analog audio output ee 5 ha po vo a Audio Video gt cable ba To an analog audio device m Connect the red R and white L A V jacks on the back of your external amplifier or receiver to the red R and white L A V Out jacks on the back of your DVD recorder n 20 Connecting audio components Using coaxial digital output Coaxial digital cable yor gt To a coaxial digital audio device m 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 n www gateway com 21 Chapter 2 Connecting Your DV
21. e unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode 59 Appendix B Lightning protection For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the product from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system Power lines Do not locate the antenna near overhead light or power circuits 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 circuits Contact with them could be fatal Antenna and satellite grounding Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment Power service grounding electrode system NEC Art 250 Part H Ground clamps Grounding conductors NEC Section 810 21 Antenna discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Ground clamp N O QO A WO N Antenna lead in wire 60 Notices Copyright 2003 Gateway Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form without prior consent in writing from Gateway The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However changes are made periodically These chang
22. es are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway Web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments 1 800 GATEWAY ActiveCPR 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 Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and black and white spotted box logo GATEWAY Gateway Astro Gateway Work Gateway Connected touch pad Gateway Connected music player Gateway Cyber Ware Gateway Education Ware Gateway Flex Case Gateway Gaming Ware Gateway GoBack Gateway Gold Gateway Learning Ware Gateway Magazine Gateway Micro Server Gateway Money Ware Gateway Music
23. has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Appendix B This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories The accessories associated with this equipment are shielded video cable These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your A authority to operate the product FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gatew
24. io CD and MP3 playback 00 00 cee eee 33 Controlling JPEG playback 0 00 0 33 Controlling slideshow playback 00000 ccc eee 34 Recording a USE neern thee rr a ii ss 35 Recording a TV channel 2 0 ei a e tees 35 Recording from a VCR or camcorder 20 000 ccc teenies 36 Setting up a timed recording 0 cece eee 37 Editing ASC ici ees bette a a owed oe hae ara 39 Renaming a tithe ivi eyes ed A eel E ee ed 39 Protecting attie cutis cede Shaheed eager Ma Macher ake gas ote 40 A Overwriting a title 0 0 tees 40 Erasingca ttle 2 ba ee te Rh gt te hel gli Nate ce ene el Mad te 41 Using Disc Tools eese ier a a e 42 Setting parental controls s a uuaa auaa 43 Setting a Password 44 Resetting the password 0 0 cece ete 44 Using the Setup menu 0 0 tees 45 TFOUDIGSHOOUNAG hick perenne oes ee ae ine eee eae eee eee baddate 49 DISC seat aise warrant via o asa 50 POWER ona eho are td Baked why Seah aha een BEA We ad 50 Remote control 2 nee nce yee ha ee eed ees bree ee bee Obed eh e ee 50 SOU rata Gates ae ae 51 IN A O II SNE ey Od Sed oD ROSAS cage esa yaad ay 51 Getting help its ir A da hehe aa Get a 52 Specifications italia 53 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 57 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Read this chapter to learn about DVD recorder features and accessories Safety information Ports jacks and conne
25. k m While the disc is playing you can m Press the next or M previous button to go to the next or previous track or file m Press the Pause button to pause playback Press the gt play button to start playback again m Press the M stop button to stop playback Press the gt play button to start playback again m Press a number button on the Number Pad then press the Enter button to select a specific track audio CD only a Controlling JPEG playback BD To control JPEG playback m While the disc is playing you can m Press the lt or gt button to select the JPEG file you want to view m Press the A or V button to rotate the picture m Press the M stop button to stop playback Press the gt play button to start playback again 33 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Controlling slideshow playback A slideshow consists of JPEG JPG files and MPEG MP3 files When the JPEG and MPEG files are on the same CD or CD RW disc you can use you DVD recorder to playback the slideshow BD To control slideshow playback m While the disc is playing you can m Press the lt or gt button to skip an MP3 file m Press the A or V button to rotate the picture file m Press the Pause button to pause the slideshow Press the play button to start playback again 34 Recording a disc Recording a disc Recording a TV channel be To record a TV channel 1 2 3 Turn on your TV Make sure that yo
26. k carries the video signal The white RCA jack carries the left audio signal and the red RCA jack carries the right audio signal Connector A V Out Optical Digital Audio Out Power connector Description Plug a composite TV into these jacks The yellow jack carries the video signal The white RCA jack carries the left audio signal and the red RCA jack carries the 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 Plug an optical digital audio device into this jack This audio connection is better than an analog audio connection Plug the power cord into this connector 11 Back Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Remote Control Open Close Channel up down Display Setup Top Menu Disc Tools Pause Step Play Fast forward reverse Source Record 12 Disc Tools Pause Step Disc Nav a li gt e ER aa Gateway AR 230r Power Number pad Menu Enter Arrows Disc Navigation Next Previous Edit Timer Button Open Close Channel up down Display Setup Top Menu Disc Tools Pause Step Play gt Fast forward reverse Source Record Power Number pad Menu Enter Arrows Disc Navigation Next Previous Stop E Remote Control Description Opens and closes the
27. ng protection to a disc and erasing titles from the disc Timer Displays the Timer menu for setting up timed recordings Installing batteries Important The remote control uses AAA triple A batteries gt To install batteries in the remote control m Remove the battery compartment cover insert batteries into the compartment then replace the cover Make sure that you match the and on the batteries with the and inside the compartment 14 www gateway com Connecting Your DVD Recorder Read this chapter to learn how to m Connect a TV m Connect a sound system m Connect a VCR or camcorder Chapter 2 Connecting Your DVD Recorder Understanding video connections Your DVD recorder has three types of standard video connections You should use the best connection available to get the best display For example if your TV supports a component video connection connect the DVD recorder to your TV using component video instead of composite video or S Video Connection Cable and Connector Description Quality 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 The video signal is split into two signals black and white and color Text displayed on screen through this connection will be noticeably sharper then composite or coaxial RF Best Component The video signal is split i
28. nnect your DVD recorder to the electrical outlet Disconnect your DVD recorder from the electrical outlet before cleaning or performing maintenance Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning Do not place your DVD recorder on an unstable cart stand or table Your DVD recorder may fall causing serious damage Do not place your DVD recorder on a bed sofa rug or other similar surfaces Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder m Never place your DVD recorder near or over a radiator or heat source m Do not install your DVD recorder in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided m Your DVD recorder should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label If the type of available power is unknown consult your electrician or local power company m Do not rest objects on the power cord and avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas m Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords because this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock m Unplug your DVD recorder and contact qualified service personnel if m The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed m Liquid has been spilled into your DVD recorder m Your DVD recorder has been exposed to water or moisture m Your DVD recorder does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions m Your DVD recorde
29. nto three signals two color and one black and white Use component video to take advantage of the superior picture provided by signal sources as HDTV and progressive DVD 16 Connecting a TV Connecting a TV You can connect a TV using one of the following connection types m Composite video good video quality m S Video better video quality m Component best video quality Using composite video Audio Video Antenna RF coaxial cable pi To connect 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 In jack on the back of your TV Chapter 2 Connecting Your DVD Recorder 3 Connect the yellow A V In jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the yellow VIDEO 1 jack on the back of your TV 4 Connect the red R and white L A V In jacks on the back of your DVD recorder to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of your TV a Using S Video A oe e A T vol gt 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 on the back of your TV 2 Connect the audio For more information see Connecting audio components on page 20 n 18 www gateway com Connecting a TV Using component video BY To connect a TV using component video 1 2 Connect th
30. o back Press the Enter button to confirm the time 10 Press the Setup button to close the Setup menu n Playing a disc Playing a disc Use these basic instructions for playing a disc To play a disc 1 Make sure that you have connected your TV For more information see Connecting a TV on page 17 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on Press the Open Close button to open the disc tray Place the disc in the tray with the label side facing up Press the Open Close button to close the tray oo fk W NY Press the gt play button n For information about additional disc controls see m Controlling DVD VCD and SVCD playback on page 30 m Controlling audio CD and MP3 playback on page 33 m Controlling JPEG playback on page 33 29 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Controlling DVD VCD and SVCD playback While playing a DVD VCD or SVCD you can m Select a title or chapter for more information see Selecting a title or chapter on page 30 m Use the Navigation menu to m Control playback speed m Create a playback loop For more information see Creating a playback loop on page 32 m Display subtitle if the disc has subtitles m Select an audio language or sound track if the disc has different languages or sound tracks m Change the viewing angle if the disc has different angles m View information about a disc For more information about the Navigati
31. on or Fast Forward Fast Reverse mode Press the gt button on the remote control to return to normal playback mode keep hearing a loud hum or noise TV Make sure that all components in your audio system are securely plugged in Make sure that you keep your 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 with a cloth slightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol Clean the DVD No picture appears on my TV Make sure that the video cables are securely plugged into the recorder and the TV Make sure that you have made only one video connection If you are using S Video or component video make sure that you have not plugged in the yellow video connector on the composite audio video cable m If the video cables are damaged replace them m Make sure that the TV System option in the Setup menu is set correctly Make sure that video is set to the correct mode Press the Source button on the remote control until a picture is visible 51 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The picture on my TV has a lot of static or noise m Make sure that the disc is not dirty or flawed m Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly and securely m Make sure that the TV system type is set correctly in the Setup menu NTSC is usually used in the United States For more informati
32. on see System on page 46 m Ifthe picture output from your recorder goes through your VCR to get to your TV the copy protection signal used on some DVDs could diminish the picture quality Try connecting the recorder directly to the TV If you still experience problems try connecting your recorder to your TV s S Video input m If your TV has more than one type of video connection try a different type connection The DVD picture does not fill the screen on my standard television m Change the aspect ratio For more information see Playback on page 47 m If the picture does not change the disc s aspect ratio may be fixed and cannot be adjusted Getting help If the troubleshooting information in this chapter does not solve your problem contact Gateway Technical Support at 800 846 2301 Monday through Friday from 7 00 a m to 9 00 p m Central Time TDD technical support for the hearing impaired is available weekdays from 6 00 a m to 8 00 p m Central Time and weekends from 6 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Time 52 Specifications Read this chapter to learn about specifications for your DVD recorder The specifications are subject to change without notice hid Miesa 8 Appendix A Supported media types read only Supported recordable discs Video recording quality Video format 54 DVD R RW DVD R RW DVD ROM CD R RW CD ROM CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED DVD Video DVD
33. on menu see Using the Navigation menu on page 31 Selecting a title or chapter To select a title on a DVD 1 Press the Top Menu button to open the list of titles on the disc 2 Press the A V lt or button to select a title then press the Enter button n BD To select a chapter on a DVD 1 while the DVD is playing press the Menu button to open the chapter list on a DVD 2 Press the A V lt or button to select a chapter then press the Enter button n 30 Playing a disc Le To select a title on a VCD or SVCD 1 Press the Top Menu button to open a list of titles on the disc 2 Press a number button to select a title n Using the Navigation menu To use the Navigation menu 1 Press Disc Nav to open the Navigation menu 2 Press the A or V button to select a navigation option then press the Enter button You can select m SLOW to select a slow motion playback speed m SEARCH to search for a chapter by 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 display subtitles if the disc has subtitles m AUDIO to select a different audio language or sound track if the disc has different languages or sound tracks m ANGLE to change the viewing angle if the disc has different angles m INFORMATION to display information
34. posure to laser beams do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive Macrovision statement If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product 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 protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited California Proposition 65 Warning Warning This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or reproductive harm Television antenna connectors protection for systems fitted with TV cable TV tuner cards External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPSA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharg
35. r has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged Front Front Record Play Source t Display Open Close atop panel NOD E E CO PIEDE a DV Link Line in jack jacks Plug a composite video device such as a VCR into Plug a digital device such as a camcorder to this IEEE Holds the disc Place the disc into the tray with the Fiesta ma E Power Disc tray Component Description Open Close Opens and closes the disc tray Source Changes the video source Record Starts a recording Play Starts disc playback Stop Stops playback or recording Display panel Displays current status information Line in jacks these ports DV Line jack 1394 port Disc tray label side up Power Turns your DVD recorder on and off Chapter 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Display panel DVD VCD MP3 DVD RW Record Play SVCD CD JPEG DVD R A Pause Disc status TIM Icon Description Play This icon appears when a disc is playing DVD This icon appears when a DVD is playing SVCD This icon appears when an SVCD is playing VCD This icon appears when a VCD is playing CD This icon appears when 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 disc is playing DVD R This icon appears when a DVD R disc is playing Record This icon appears when your DVD recor
36. rter 10 bit 54 MHz Composite output 1 Vpp 75 Ohm S Video output Y 1 Vpp 75 Ohm C 0 3 Vpp 75 Ohm Component video output Y 1 Vpp 75 Ohm P2 0 7 Vpp 75 Ohm P 0 7 Vpp 75 Ohm Dolby Digital AC3 Multi channel DTS Multi channel MPEG1 2 channel MPEG2 Multichannel PCM 2 channel DA converter 24 bit 192 KHz AD converter 24 bit Signal Noise 1 kHz 90 dB Dynamic range 1 kHz 60 dB Channel Separation 1 kHz 60 dB Total harmonic distortion 1 kHz 65 dB 55 Appendix A Tuner format Connections Power supply Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Dimensions Weight 56 Signal UHF VHF CATV System NTSC Front panel Video input RCA jack yellow Audio L R input RCA jacks white red IEEE 1394 input Mini jack Back panel Video input RCA jack yellow Audio L R input RCA 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 P P Green Blue Red Digital audio output Coaxial and Optical AC 100 240V 50 Hz 60 Hz 36 W 35 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C 5 to 80 RH 16 5 x 2 6 x 10 6 inches 42 x 66 x 269 mm 8 8 lbs 4 0 kg Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device
37. s a number button one or more times to enter a character then press the button to go to the next character Each number button on the remote control is associated with a set of letters Use the on screen display to determine which number button to press After you enter the title press the A V lt or gt button to select Finish then press the Enter button Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu n 39 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Protecting a title You can protect a title to prevent it from accidently being erased gt To protect a title 1 2 3 N Ol E Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder Place the disc label side up into the disc tray Press the gt play or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu then select the title you want to protect Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu Press the A or Y button to select Protection then press the Enter button Press the A or Y button to select On then press the Enter button Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu OR Press the A V lt or gt buttons to select Exit then press the Enter button n Overwriting a title If you want to record over a title on a disc you need to turn on the Overwrite option You can record over a title on DVD RW discs only gt To turn on Overwrite 1 2 3 40 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder Place a disc label side up
38. structions n 42 Setting parental controls Setting parental controls BD To set up parental controls 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu Press the button to select Playback then press the Enter button Press the gt button to select Parental then press the Enter button Press the A or V to 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 For a list of the ratings see Playback on page 47 Press the number buttons to enter your password If you have not set a password enter 0000 default password For more information about passwords see Setting a password on page 44 n Tips amp Tricks When you try to play a disc with a rating you have blocked gt you will be prompted to enter your password 43 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Setting a password To set a password 1 oF ON Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu Press the gt button to select Playback then press the Enter button Press the gt button to select Password then press the Enter button If this is the first time you are setting up a password press the number buttons to enter 0000 default password in the Old Password field OR
39. ur DVD recorder is turned on Place a disc label side up into the disc tray If you are using a new DVD RW disc your DVD recorder will format the disc Press the Source button one or more times to select TV Press the CH channel up or down button to select the channel you want to record 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 see Using the Setup menu on page 45 Press the Record button to start the recording Press the M stop button to stop the recording n When you are recording a TV channel you can also Press the Pause button to pause the recording Press the Pause button again to continue the recording Press the Display button to view recording information such as the recording quality and time After you finish recording you can edit disc information For more information see Editing a disc on page 39 You can add additional recordings to a DVD RW disc You can also add recordings to a DVD R as long as you have not finalized the disc 35 Chapter 3 Using Your DVD Recorder Recording from a VCR or camcorder by To record from a VCR or camcorder 36 1 00 Make sure that your VCR or camcorder is connected to your DVD recorder For more information see Connecting a VCR on page 23 or Connecting a camcorder on page 25 Turn on your VCR or camcorder
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