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DVr s t Aoit N
U res MANUAL
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 Table Of COT n enTs 1. inTrO duCTiOn ...................................................................................................................................................3 1.1. an introdUctory note froM archos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.2. What can the dVr station do? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3. description
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 1. inTrO C du TiOn While reading this manual, you should refer to the Connection Guide Sheet, included in the DVR Station’s box. 1.1. an inTrO C du TO y nr OTe frOm aC r hOs Dear Customer, Thank you for choosing this ARCHOS product. We hope that you will enjoy using it and that it will give you satisfac- tion forman yyear s to come. Please make sure that your ARCHOS Internet Media Tablet has been registered (www.archos.
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 1.. whaT Can The dVr T s aTiOn dO? When connected to your ARCHOS tablet and to your home entertainment system, the DVR Station will allow youto: • schedule TV recordingsman ually or via the TV Program Guide. • record audio/video manually, directly on your ARCHOS tablet, fr ommost an y standard audio/video source. • use all the functions of the ARCHOS tablet directly on your TV (see theman ualo f your ARCHOS tablet) : - a
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 the reMo reMo te te control control • If you are using the DVR Station to display the contents of the ARCHOS onyour TV, you will need to use the DVR Station’s included remote control to navigate through the ARCHOS interface. • The DVR Station’s infrared receiver is located on the front right side. • Point the supplied remote control towards the infrared receiver tocontr ol your ARCHOS device. Navigational controls 1. Use the direction pad (left
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 Increases/decreases volume Switchesthe display ofthe imag e between the built-in LCD screen and a TV Mutes sound High-speed fast forward, list scrolling orz oomin High-speed fastr ewind, list scrolling or zoomout Enter/Accept orPla y/Pause/Resume Keyboardbuttons 3. Deletes character Tab key: to advance from one field to another (on a web page for example). Shiftke y. Hold the key to activate Caps Lock. Green Alt key: enablesthe
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 . s TarTing up In this chapter, you should refer to side A of the Connection Guide Sheet. .1. inserTing The V d r adapTer Never insert your ARCHOS tablet in the DVR Station without the corresponding plastic DVR adapter as this could easily damagethe connectors. ! ▲ • See Diagram A.1 on the Connection Guide. • Take the DVR adapter that came with your ARCHOS Internet Media Tablet. The plastic DVR Adapter does notcome with the
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 configUring the “tV oUt” paraMeters The wizard will help you configure the following settings. If you ever need to change these settings again, you can always select “Tools”> “Settings” > “TV out”. “TV Connection” - select the type of videooutput (“ Composite”, “S-Video”, “Component”, “RGB”or “HDMI”), based on how you have connected the DVR Station to your TV. If you use the supplied cables, select “RGB” (for Europe) or “S-Vid
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 controlling yoUr archos Use the remote control to control your ARCHOS while it is connected to the DVR Station (see section 1.3. Descriptiono f the DVRS tation to learn how to use the remote control). If you don’t have your remote control handy, you can also use the ARCHOS touchscreen to control your ARCHOS. When you switch the display to the TV screen, your ARCHOS LCD screen will turno ff, but you w
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 3. TV reCO rding: hardware seTup When connected to your home tuner (cable box, satellite receiver, digital tuner, DSL box or VCR), the DVR Station will allow you to schedule recordings manually or via the ARCHOS TV Program Guide. In this chapter, you should refer to side B of the Connection Guide Sheet. 3.1. COnneCTO i n pC rin iples • The ARCHOS DVR Station allows you to record video from mostan y standard videos ourc
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 3.3. COnneCTing wiTh a TV Oy (n nl O exTernal Tuner) • If your television has outputconnector s in addition tothe inputs, you will beable to recordfr om your television. Connectthe TV’s audio/video outputs to the inputs of the DVR Station. • However,you will only beable to record the channelthat is currently displayed on the screen. Youwill also not be able to use the TVPr ogram Guideor the scheduler. 3.4. manual
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 - “Bitrate”: 500kb/s, 1000kb/s, 1500kb/s, 2000kb/s, 2500kb/s. Use this to set the encoding quality. The higher the encoding rate, thehigher the image qualitybut als o more hard drive space willbe used. - “Sampling”: 32kHz, 48kHz. This is the sound sampling rate. The higher value gives ahigher quality sound but will takeup more space on the hard drive. - “Brightness”: adjusts ther ecorded image brightness. - “Contrast”:
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 4. The TV prOgram guide With the ARCHOS TV Program Guide configured, you will be able to schedule recordings easily. The TV program guide service is free for the first year. More details and country eligibility at www.archos.com. 4.1. whaT’s required TO use This funCTO i n? Yourtuner will need tobe connected to your home antenna/satellite/cable. • In order to use this functionality, you willneed to connect the powered DVR Station to a tuner, w
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 4.. seTTing up The TV prOgram guide In order to get the TV Program Guide on your ARCHOS Internet Media Tablet, you will need to have access to a WiFi network. first time procedure The first time you connect your ARCHOS to the DVR Station, or when your select “TV” > “TV Program Guide”, you are requested toactiv ateand download the TV Program Guide. Follow the instructions on the ARCHOS tablet. The transfer of the
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 Verifying the channel list 1. From the “TV Control”scr een, select “Set TV Channel List”. 2. Thislist w as created from the channel line-up you selected during the TV Program Guide activation. Verify that the channel list on the ARCHOS is thesame as on yourtuner . 3. Here you candeselect /select a channel or change the number of a channel. setting the infrared eMitter • The DVRS tation has a high-powered infrared LED, located on
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 nd 2 test: changing channels on your tuner st After you select “Yes” at the end of the 1 test, the following screen appears. It allows you to correctly set the parameterss o that the ARCHOS can changec hannels on your tuner (for a scheduled recording). 1. For the “Channel” parameter, select the highest channel that is currently memorized on your tuner. 2. Selectthe “Test channel select” button. Make sure that your tuner
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 - “Switches on with”: this depends on what key you normally press, on your tuner’s remote control, to turn it on. Ifyou normally press the “Power” key, select “Power”.If you can press anyc hannel key, then select “Any channel”. If you can press anyke y, select “Any key”. - “Time until video”: select the amount of timeit normallytakes between the moment you turn on yourtuner , and the moment theimag eappear s on you
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 5. using The usb COnneCTiOns 5.1. COnneCTing a exusb Ternal deViC e TO The aC r O h s • The DVR Station allows you to connect a USB external device (USB Flash keys, digital cameras, other portable players, etc.) to your ARCHOS, so that you can transfer files or play content directly on the ARCHOS. • These devices canbe Mass Storage Class (MSC) or Picture Transport Protocol (PTP)devices. • Check your manufacturer’s information to
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 to disconnect 1. When your file transfers are over, go to the Home Screen, and select “Remove safely” in the “DVR Station” menu. 2. Youcan now pull out the USB cable oneither end. Note: some external devices such as digital cameras may not allow you to copy files onto them. ! ▲ 5.. COnneCTing The arChOs TO a COmpuTer 1. Insert the ARCHOS tabletinto theD VR Station. 2. Plug a standard mini USBB to USB A cable into theD VRS tation’s us
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DVr st AtioN User Man Ual - version 1 6. OTher funCTiOnaliTies 6.1. reCO rding audiO manuy all With the DVR Station, you will be able to record audio from most any standard audio source (hi- fi, turntable, boombox, etc). recording procedUre 1. Your ARCHOS needs tobe connected to the DVR Station. Also connect youraudio source’s outputs to the DVRS tation’saudio inputs. 2. In theHome screen, select the “DVR Station”, then “Audio Recorder”. 3. This screen wi
