Gateway DVD Recorder user'sguide AR-230 Setting up Configuring
Contents 1 Checking Out Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Compatible discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overwriting a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Erasing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Using Disc Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Setting parental controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Setting a password . . . . . .
Checking Out Your DVD Recorder 1 Read this chapter to learn about: ■ DVD recorder features and accessories ■ Safety information ■ Ports, jacks, and connectors ■ Display panel ■ Remote control 1
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Features 2 ■ 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 www.gateway.
Features Compatible discs Your DVD recorder can play 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 Your DVD recorder can record on the following types of discs: ■ 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 fo
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: ■ Cable kits.
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.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder 6 ■ Never place your DVD recorder near or over a radiator or heat source. ■ Do not install your DVD recorder in an enclosed area unless correct ventilation is provided. ■ 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. ■ Do not rest objects on the power cord and avoid placing the power cord near high traffic areas.
Front Front Record Play Source Stop Open/Close Power Display panel Disc tray DV-Link jack Line in jacks 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 Plug a composite video device, such as a VCR, into these ports.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Display panel DVD Play VCD SVCD DVD SVCD MP3 DVD+RW Record JPEG DVD+R MP3 JPEG CD VCD CD +RW +R TIMER Pause 8 Disc status TIMER 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.
Display panel Icon Description 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 progress. www.gateway.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Back Component Coaxial Digital Video Out Audio Out S-Video S-Video In Out TV In/ TV Out 10 A/V In Optical Digital A/V Out Audio Out Power connector Connector Description S-Video In Plug an external S-Video device, such as a VCR, into this jack. Component Video Out 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.
Back Connector Description A/V Out 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. Optical Digital Audio Out Plug an optical digital audio device into this jack.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Remote Control Open/Close Power Channel up/down Number pad Display Setup Top Menu Menu Enter/Arrows Disc Tools Disc Tools Disc Nav. Pause/Step Play Fast-forward/ reverse Next/Previous Source Stop Edit Record Timer AR-230r 12 Disc Navigation www.gateway.
Remote Control Button Description Open/Close Opens and closes the disc tray. Channel up/down Changes the TV channel. Display Displays status information about the disc, such as display time, chapter, and video quality. Setup Open the Setup menu. For more information, see “Using the Setup menu” on page 45. Top Menu Displays a disc menu with a list of titles or files on the disc. Disc Tools Opens the Disc Tools menu. For more information, see “Using Disc Tools” on page 42.
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your DVD Recorder Button Description Edit Displays the Title Edit menu for editing a disc title, adding 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. To install batteries in the remote control: ■ Remove the battery compartment cover, insert batteries into the compartment, then replace the cover.
Connecting Your DVD Recorder 2 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Connect a TV ■ Connect a sound system ■ Connect a VCR or camcorder 15
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 Quality Cable and Connector Description Good Composite. The video signal is carried through a single “pin.
Connecting a TV Connecting a TV You can connect a TV using one of the following connection types: ■ Composite video (good video quality) ■ S-Video (better video quality) ■ Component best video quality) Using composite video TV Audio/Video cable IN Antenna VIDE RIG F / UH VHF IN RF O HT IO AU D LEFT C TV able oor ante na nten or a Indo Outd nna CO AXI AL R L OPT Y S- R Cb L VI DE O OU VI DE IC AL O T Cr VI S- VI DE DE O IN O RF (coaxial) cable To connect a
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.
Connecting a TV Using component video ENT PON COM IN IN PR PB Y IDEO S-V O VIDE T RIGH IO AU D LEFT AV CO AX IA L R L OP Y S -V R Pb L EO OU TIC AL EO T Pr IN V ID OU V ID ID T S -V ID EO IN EO To connect a TV using component video: 1 Connect the green component Y jack on the back of your DVD recorder to the green component Y1 jack on the back of your TV.
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: ■ Analog audio output (good audio quality) ■ Coaxial digital output (better audio quality) ■ Optical digital output (best audio quality) Using analog audio output IN HT RIG DVD T LEF CO AX IA L R L OP Y S -V R Pb L V ID EO OU ID TIC AL EO T Pr V ID S -V ID EO Audio/Video cable IN EO To an analog a
Connecting audio components Using coaxial digital output ITAL IN DIG ICAL OPT XIAL COA CO AX IAL R L OP Y S -V R Pb L V ID EO OU ID TIC Coaxial digital cable AL EO T Pr V ID S -V ID EO IN EO To a coaxial digital audio 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. www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Connecting Your DVD Recorder Using optical digital output ITAL IN DIG ICAL OPT XIAL COA CO AX IAL R L OP Y S -V R Pb L V ID EO OU ID TIC AL Optical audio cable EO T Pr V ID S -V ID EO IN EO To connect an optical digital audio device: ■ 22 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. www.gateway.
Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR You can connect a VCR to record content from the VCR to a DVD+R disc. Composite audio/video cable S-Video cable Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, do not connect the yellow composite (video) plug on the composite audio/video cable. S - VIDEO OUT R L AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VCR www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Connecting Your DVD Recorder To connect a VCR: ■ 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.
Connecting a camcorder Connecting a camcorder DV Link (IEEE 1394) cable OR DV OUT Composite Audio/Video cable R VIDEO L OUT AUDIO OUT www.gateway.
Chapter 2: Connecting Your DVD Recorder To connect a camcorder: ■ 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 to the yellow video jack and the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks on your camcorder. 26 www.gateway.
Using Your DVD Recorder 3 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 27
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. To set the date and time: 28 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder. 6 7 8 Press the Enter button to confirm the date. 9 10 Press the Enter button to confirm the time. Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu.
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. 2 3 4 5 6 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. Press the (play) button.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder Controlling DVD, VCD, and SVCD playback While playing a DVD, VCD, or SVCD, you can: ■ Select a title or chapter (for more information, see “Selecting a title or chapter” on page 30) ■ Use the Navigation menu to: ■ Control playback speed ■ Create a playback loop.
Playing a disc To select a title on a VCD or SVCD: 1 2 Press the Top Menu button to open a list of titles on the disc. Press a number button to select a title. Using the Navigation menu To use the Navigation menu: 1 2 Press Disc Nav to open the Navigation menu. Press the button. or button to select a navigation option, then press the Enter You can select: ■ SLOW to select a slow motion playback speed. ■ SEARCH to search for a chapter by title or time.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder Searching for a section or chapter To search for a section or chapter on a DVD: 1 2 Open the Navigation menu, then select SEARCH. 3 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 a digit, press the to go back. 4 When you have finished, press the Enter button to start playback at the time or chapter you specified. Press the button.
Playing a disc Controlling audio CD and MP3 playback To control audio CD and MP3 playback: ■ While the disc is playing, you can: ■ Press the (next) or track or file. (previous) button to go to the next or previous ■ Press the Pause button to pause playback. Press the to start playback again. (play) button ■ Press the (stop) button to stop playback. Press the to start playback again.
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. To control slideshow playback: ■ 34 While the disc is playing, you can: ■ Press the or button to skip an MP3 file. ■ Press the or button to rotate the picture file. ■ Press the Pause button to pause the slideshow.
Recording a disc Recording a disc Recording a TV channel To record a TV channel: 1 2 3 Turn on your TV. 4 5 Press the Source button one or more times to select TV. Make sure that your 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 CH (channel) up or down button to select the channel you want to record.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder Recording from a VCR or camcorder To record from a VCR or camcorder: 1 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. 2 Turn on your VCR or camcorder. If you are recording from a VCR, insert a video cassette. 3 4 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on. 5 6 Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray.
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. To set up a timed recording: 1 2 3 Turn on your TV. 4 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. 5 6 Press the Source button one or more times to select TV. Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on. Make sure that you have set the recorder date and time.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder 15 Press a number button to enter a digit, then press the button to go to the next digit. If you need to change a digit, press the button to go back. 16 17 18 Press the Enter button to confirm the start time. 19 20 21 22 23 24 Press the Enter button to confirm the end time. Press the or button to select End, then press the Enter button. Press a number button to enter a digit, then press the button to go to the next digit.
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 To rename a title: 1 2 3 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder. 4 5 6 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu. 7 After you enter the title, press the then press the Enter button. 8 Press the Edit button to close the Title Edit menu.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder Protecting a title You can protect a title to prevent it from accidently being erased. To protect a title: 1 2 3 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder. 4 5 6 7 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu. Place the disc, label-side up, into the disc tray. Press the (play) or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu, then select the title you want to protect. Press the or button to select Protection, then press the Enter button.
Editing a disc 5 6 Press the or button to select Overwrite, then press the Enter button. Press the or button to select On, then press the Enter button. You can now record over the title. Erasing a title To erase a title: 1 2 3 Press the Power button to turn on your DVD recorder. 4 5 6 Press the Edit button to open the Title Edit menu. Place the disc, label-side up, into the disc tray. Press the (play) or Disc Tools button to open the DVD Menu, then select the title you want to erase.
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. To use Disc Tools: 42 1 2 3 4 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Place a disc, label-side up, into the disc tray. Press the Disc Tool button to open the Disc Tool menu. Press the button. or button to select a Disc Tools option, then press the Enter www.gateway.
Setting parental controls Setting parental controls To set up parental controls: 1 2 3 4 5 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on. 6 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. Press the Setup button to open the Setup menu. Press the button to select Playback, then press the Enter button.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder Setting a password To set a password: 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 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.
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 Make sure that your DVD recorder is turned on. 5 6 Press the 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 then press the Enter button.
Chapter 3: Using Your DVD Recorder Setup submenu Options System 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.
Using the Setup menu Setup submenu Options Playback 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.
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.
Troubleshooting 4 Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Troubleshoot common problems ■ Contact Gateway Technical Support 49
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Disc The disc does not play. ■ Make sure that there is a disc in the tray. ■ 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. ■ The disc may be warped and unplayable. ■ The region code on the DVD may not be Region 1 (North America).
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 Motion, or Fast Forward/Fast Reverse mode. Press the button on the remote control to return to normal playback mode.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting The picture on my TV has a lot of static, or “noise” ■ Make sure that the disc is not dirty or flawed. ■ Make sure that the video cable is connected correctly and securely. ■ Make sure that the TV system type is set correctly in the Setup menu. NTSC is usually used in the United States. For more information, see “System” on page 46.
Specifications A Read this chapter to learn about specifications for your DVD recorder. The specifications are subject to change without notice.
Appendix A: Supported media types (read only) DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-R/RW, CD-ROM CONTENT FORMAT SUPPORTED: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Supported recordable discs ■ ■ Video recording quality ■ ■ ■ 54 DVD+R (DVD+VR format) DVD+RW (DVD+VR format) Modes: ■ Video format DVD-Video DVD+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.
TV Standard and video resolution 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/
Appendix A: Tuner format Signal: UHF/VHF/CATV System: NTSC Connections 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, Pb, Pr (Green/Blue/Red) Digital audio output: Coaxial and Optical Power s
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information B Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications 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. 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.
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.
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.
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