LCD Monitor+DVD
Operator’s Manual
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Diagnostic Monitor
and Recorder
WARNING!
Read this Operator’s Manual
carefully before using this
tool. Failure to understand
and follow the contents of
this manual may result in
electrical shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents
Recording Form for Machine Serial Number ...............................................................................................................................................1
General Safety Information
Work Area Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Electrical Safety ..........................................................................................................................................................................................2
Personal Safety...........................................................................................................................................................................................2
LCD Monitor+DVD Use and Care ...............................................................................................................................................................2
Service ........................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Specific Safety Information
Important .....................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Specifications and Standard Equipment
Specifications ..............................................................................................................................................................................................4
Default Settings...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
Standard Equipment ...................................................................................................................................................................................4
Media Types................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Icon Legend ................................................................................................................................................................................................4
LCD Monitor+DVD Components ...................................................................................................................................................................5
Introduction to the LCD Monitor+DVD
Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................................................................5
LCD Monitor+DVD Set-Up ..........................................................................................................................................................................5
Tilt Stand ..................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Sunshade/Protective Doors .....................................................................................................................................................................5
Opening the Top Door..............................................................................................................................................................................6
Opening the Lower Door ..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Closing the Doors.....................................................................................................................................................................................6
DVD Control Keypad...................................................................................................................................................................................6
System Setup..............................................................................................................................................................................................7
Video Input Setup........................................................................................................................................................................................8
LCD Monitor+DVD Operation ........................................................................................................................................................................8
Camera Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................................8
Recording....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Recording Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................9
Recording.................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Recording Audio.....................................................................................................................................................................................10
Finalizing a DVD ....................................................................................................................................................................................10
Playback....................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Erasing a Disc ........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Editing Disc Properties..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Naming a File .........................................................................................................................................................................................10
Protecting a File .....................................................................................................................................................................................11
Overwriting a File ...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Erasing a File .........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Monitor Controls........................................................................................................................................................................................11
Locating Faulty Components ....................................................................................................................................................................11
Service and Repair .......................................................................................................................................................................................12
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................................................12-13
Appendix I: DVDR Setup Options ...............................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: Data Source...................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: Video and Time..............................................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: Language.......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: Playback ........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: Recording ......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: Audio..............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Setup: TV Tuner........................................................................................................................................................................................14
Lifetime Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................................................Back Cover
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Diagnostic Monitor
and Recorder
LCD Monitor+DVD
Record Serial Number below and retain product serial number which is located on nameplate.
Serial
No.
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General Safety Information
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Work Area Safety
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benches and dark areas may cause accidents.
• Do not operate electrical devices or power tools in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or heavy dust. Electrical
devices or power tools create sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating tool. Do not let visitors contact the unit or
the extension cord, if any is used with it.
Electrical Safety
• Do not operate the system with electrical components removed. Exposure to internal parts increases
the risk of injury.
• Avoid exposure to rain or wet conditions. Keep unit
out of direct contact with water. Water entering electrical devices increases the risk of electric shock.
• Plug unit into properly grounded outlets only. Do
not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding
prong from the unit’s plug. Grounding is important to
provide a low-resistance path to carry electricity away
from the user in the event of an electrical malfunction.
• Do not abuse cord, plug or cables of unit. Do not
use the power cord to carry the unit or yank the power
cord to unplug the unit. Replace damaged cords immediately.
• Use only three-pronged, grounded extension cords
of the correct minimum wire gauge. The combined
specified amperage for the monitor and the DVDR is 1
A. The following wire gauges are recommended as
minimal:
18-25 feet (6-8 m): 18 AWG
26-50 feet (8.5-16 m): 16 AWG
51-100 feet (17-33 m): 14 AWG
• Use a GFCI receptacle if using an extension cord.
• Connect only to recommended voltage outlets as
shown on the rear of the unit. (110-120 VAC 60 Hz
U.S/220-240 VAC 50 Hz European).
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• Do not use unit with electrical components exposed or with protective covers removed. Do not
expose the LCD Monitor+DVD to moisture or rain.
Only the cable and camera used in pipe inspection systems are water-proof. The LCD Monitor+DVD is not
water-resistant. Water entering the unit housing increases the risk of electrical shock.
• Do not power up the LCD Monitor+DVD with the
cover closed.
• Allow a minimum of 3" (80 mm) clearance on all
sides and on top of the unit during operation.
Personal Safety
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use diagnostic tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications.
A moment of inattention while operating tools may
result in serious personal injury.
• Gloves should always be worn for health and safety reasons. Sewer lines are unsanitary and may contain harmful bacteria and viruses.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
• Use proper accessories. Do not place this product on
any unstable cart or surface. The product may fall
causing serious injury to a child or adult or serious
damage to the product.
• Prevent object and liquid entry. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product. Liquid increases the risk of
electrical shock and damage to the product.
• Avoid Traffic. Pay close attention to moving vehicles when using on or near roadways. Wear visible
clothing or reflector vests. Such precautions may
prevent serious injury.
LCD Monitor+DVD Use and Care
• Use equipment only as directed. Do not operate
the LCD Monitor+DVD unless the owner’s manual
has been read and proper training has been completed.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. Store in a dry
place. Such measures reduce the risk of electric
shock and damage.
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• Do not position the equipment in such a way that
it is difficult to unplug the power cord.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
product;
• Store idle equipment out of the reach of children
and other untrained persons. Equipment is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• If product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions;
• Maintain the instrument with care. Properly maintained diagnostic instruments are less likely to cause
injury.
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in
any way;
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
• Check for breakage of parts, and any other conditions that may affect the LCD Monitor+DVD’s operation. If damaged, have the instrument serviced
before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained tools.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for the LCD Monitor+DVD. Accessories that may be suitable for one instrument may become hazardous when used on another.
• Keep handles dry and clean; free from oil and
grease. Allows for better control of the instrument.
In any correspondence, please give all the information
shown on the nameplate of your monitor including model
number and serial number.
• Protect against excessive heat. The product should
be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Specific Safety Information
Service
• Diagnostic instrument service must be performed
only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified repair personnel
could result in injury.
• When servicing a diagnostic instrument, use only
identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the
Maintenance Section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electrical shock or
injury.
WARNING
Read this operator’s manual carefully before using
the LCD Monitor+DVD. Failure to understand and follow the contents of this manual may result in electrical shock, fire and/or severe personal injury.
Important Notice
• Follow instructions for changing accessories.
Accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
The LCD Monitor+DVD is a diagnostic tool that displays and records images received from a camera to indicate the location and nature of conditions inside a
pipe, duct, or similar passage. Locations of blockages,
etc., may not be correctly interpreted based solely on inspection of such images. It is important to verify the
location of underground objects before excavating.
• Provide proper cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Be sure to follow local guidelines and one call service
procedures.
• Conduct a safety check. Upon completion of any service or repair of this product, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the product
is in proper operating condition.
Exposing the utility is the only way to verify it’s existence, location and depth.
• Damage to the product that requires service. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under any of
the following conditions:
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Specifications and
Standard Equipment
Media Types
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•
•
•
Specifications
Weight ..........................25 lbs. (11.4 kg.)
Dimensions:
Length .........................16.5" (42 cm.)
Width ...........................11" (28 cm.)
Height ..........................16.5" (42 cm.)
DVD-R
DVD+R
DVD-RW
DVD+RW
NOTE! DVD-R discs are the most universally compatible for playing on other machines.
Power Source:
120V 60Hz AC (U.S.)
230V 50Hz (EU)
Power Rating: 120W
Category II, Pollution Degree 3
Icon Legend
Display:
Resolution ...................640 x 480
Video Format...............NTSC
Screen Type ................10.4" TFT-LCD
Icons and Symbols
Record
Play
Operating Environment:
Temperature................36°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Humidity ......................5% to 95% RH
Storage Temperature....-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Altitude...........................6560 Feet (2000 meters)
Stop
Pause
Fast Reverse
Fast Forward Key
Default Settings
Finalize Disc
• Language: English
• Clock Format: M/D/Y-12 hr.
• Auto-Clock: Off
Tools
Setup
• Auto-Sleep: Off
Edit
• Video Output: Component
• Aspect Ratio: 4:3
• Source: AV 2-Rear (U.S.) SCART (EU)
Source
• Record Mode: SP
Display
• Audio: Analog Out
Menu
Standard Equipment
Item
LCD Monitor+DVD
Directional Arrows
Cat #
23668
• High Resolution Color LCD Monitor
• Commercial Grade power supply and audio control unit with built in microphone, audio volume control, LED lighting and transmitter controls and DVDR
record, playback and edit controls.
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LCD Monitor+DVD Components
Sunshade
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor Controls
Dimmer/Transmitter Knob
Power Button
Connector for SeeSnake® System Cable
Video Out Jack
Volume Control/Audio Off
Audio Out Jack
Power Supply Unit
DVD Control Keypad
Hands Free Microphone/Speaker
DVDR Unit
Pen Clip
Figure 1 – LCD Monitor+DVD Components
Introduction to the
LCD Monitor+DVD
Getting Started
The LCD Monitor+DVD includes a color LCD monitor
combined with a DVD recorder (DVDR) and playback
unit. It enables the user to view and record images from
the camera head to DVD during pipe inspection, and
play them back on the unit or on other DVD players.
LCD Monitor+DVD Set-Up
Tilt Stand
Position the LCD Monitor+DVD in the desired location.
You may want to use the tilt stand for better viewing.
1. Place the LCD Monitor+DVD in the desired location.
2. Hold the unit by the top handle and tip the unit back
so the front feet are off the ground.
3. Locate the tilt stand on the underside of the unit.
4. Rotate the tilt stand forward and set the unit in place
(Figure 2).
Figure 2 – Using the Tilt Stand
Sunshade/Protective Doors
The LCD Monitor+DVD doors protect the unit during
transportation and storage. When open, the top door provides a sunshade to reduce glare.
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Opening the Top Door
1. Locate the orange release buttons on each side of the
unit. Depress these buttons while gently pressing in
on the lower corners of the door with your thumbs
(Figure 3).
Opening the Lower Door
NOTE! The top door must be open before the bottom door can be opened.
1. Gently rotate the bottom door forward until it stops to
completely expose the DVDR.
Closing the Doors
1. Close the bottom door by rotating it up until it stops
and completely covers the DVDR.
2. Keeping clear of the top door, gently depress the
orange buttons to drop the door to the lower position.
Press door into place until it locks.
DVD Control Keypad
Tools
Setup
Edit
Enter/Select
Display
Directional
Arrows
Source
Fast
Reverse
Menu
Fast
Forward
Figure 3 – Opening the Top Door
Record
2. Once you depress the orange buttons, you will feel
the door release. Let the door open by taking your
thumbs away from the door (Figure 4).
Play
Stop
Pause
Finalize
Figure 5 – Keypad
Tools — Pressing the Tools Key brings up a
screen of options to erase or finalize the current DVD.
(You can also access the “Finalize” option directly
through the Finalize Key).
Setup — The Setup Key will bring up menus to
set up user preferences for Video, Clock, Time and
Date, an Auto-Sleep feature and a Defaults Restore
option. Setup will also access sub-menus for setting
Playback, Recording, Audio, and tuner preferences.
Edit — The Edit Key brings up options for editing
a currently-playing title on the current DVD. Options include renaming, setting protection ON or OFF, and enabling overwrite of the disc.
Source — The Source Key lets you select from
input choices. The source selection for the LCD
Monitor+DVD should always be set to “AV-2 Rear” (U.S.
models) or “SCART” (European models) for correct operation.
Figure 4 – Top Door Released
3. Raise the top door to its uppermost position. Make
sure the door locks into place on both sides.
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Display — The Display Key toggles a Status Bar at
the top of the screen ON or OFF. The Status Bar shows
the current media, the current status of the unit, and current data source. It will display a circle with a line through
it when a chosen action is not possible (such as when still
processing a previous command).
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Reverse/Forward — These keys set the DVDR
to playing fast-forward or fast-reverse to locate a particular scene.
2. Plug the power cord into an approved outlet. Press
the reset button on the power cords Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).
Menu — This key will bring up the DVD Chapter
Menu of available recordings.
NOTE! The GFCI reset button must be pressed each
time the unit is plugged in.
Record — Press once to start recording input
from the camera on to a DVD.
Play — Press to playback a selected chapter from
the current DVD or to resume playing if paused.
Stop — Press to stop recording, to stop playback
of the current DVD, or to exit the chapter menu.
NOTE! (U.S. models only): The three-prong receptacle
inside the cord wrap is not an active plug. It is
the holder for the GFCI plug.
3. Unwrap the SeeSnake system cable from the
SeeSnake frame. Plug the system cable into the mating connector on the LCD Monitor+DVD (Figure 7).
Pause — Press once to pause playback or to
pause recording. Press a second time to resume.
Finalize — When recording is completed, press the
Finalize Key to complete the disc so that it will be compatible for playback in other DVD players. You can also
access the “Finalize” option through the Tools Key.
Directional Arrows — Use these navigation keys to move among choices on a selection screen.
Select/Enter — Use the Select Key after you have
highlighted a choice from a selection screen to activate
that choice.
System Setup
There are three components to the LCD Monitor+DVD:
the LCD monitor, recorder unit and power supply unit. The
DVDR and Monitor will power on automatically when the
power supply is powered ON. They also have independent
switches allowing them to be powered off separately.
1. To power the system up, locate the power cord on the
back of the unit. Unhook the Velcro strap and remove the plug from its holder (Figure 6).
Figure 7 – Camera System Connector
The pins of both the male and female connectors on the
system connector have the functions illustrated below
(Figure 8).
NOTE! Do not twist the system connector or you may
damage its pins. Twist only the locking sleeve.
Guide Socket
Guide Pin
1
2
3
Male Connector Pins
(Systems Cable)
Female Connector
Sockets (Connector
for Systems Cable)
Pin/Socket
Function
1 ..............................Neutral
2 ..............................+12 VDC
3 ..............................Video Signal
Figure 8 – Camera System Connector Pin-Out
Figure 6 – Power Cord and Power Cord Wrap
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4. Power on the power supply unit (Figure 9) Check
the DVDR unit to see it is powered on (LED will be
green).
view from the camera head while the DVDR captures the video and audio streams and records them
to DVD.
3. Playback Mode. The monitor plays back audio and
video from the DVD unit as it was recorded.
NOTE! Use of the remote may cause feedback squeal
in audio recording or disable audio playback.
Figure 9 – Power Supply Unit
5. The Monitor should power on automatically when
the power supply unit switch is turned ON. If it has
been manually turned OFF, it can be powered back
on by pressing the separate monitor power switch
(Figure 10).
Figure 10 – Monitor Power Switch
Video Input Setup
The Status Bar at the top of the screen shows the DVDR’s
input source. If it not displaying “AV-2 Rear” (U.S. models)
or “SCART” (European models), press the keypad’s
“Source” Key to display options for the DVDR’s input
source. Use the arrow keys to select “AV-2 Rear” or
“SCART”, and press the Select Key to implement your
choice.
If the DVDR is powered down using the DVDR’s own
power switch, before disconnecting the plug, settings will
be saved the next time you start the LCD Monitor+DVD
and will not need to be repeated every time you start
the system.
NOTE! If your system is equipped with a SeeSnake
CountIR distance measuring device and you
want to achieve maximum accuracy, place
the camera head in the reel’s guide hoop before turning the power on, and leave it there
until the CountIR’s start up screen disappears.
NOTE! If the system is not hooked up completely (for
example, systems cable not plugged in or camera head removed) the light on the power supply switch will flash “S-O-S”. If the system was
on for more than 5 minutes without a camera
connected, the DVDR will go into “Screen
Saver” mode, and the camera view will not
display when the camera is then connected.
Press any key on the DVDR keypad (except
Record) to exit the Screen Saver mode.
Camera Operation
Once the set-up is complete, the monitor should show
the view from the camera head.
1. Put the camera head in the line and adjust the LEDs to
the desired brightness by turning the Dimmer/Transmitter Knob (Figure 11).
2. The brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, and sharpness can be adjusted on your monitor to further improve the picture.
LCD Monitor+DVD Operation
The LCD Monitor+DVD operates in three distinct modes.
They are:
1. Monitoring Only mode. The color monitor shows the
view from the camera head in real time, with no recording taking place.
2. Monitor and Record mode. The monitor shows the
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Figure 11 – Dimmer/Transmitter Knob
Proceed with pipe inspection as described in your
SeeSnake manual, adjusting the LEDs and monitor settings as necessary.
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Activating the SeeSnake In-Line Transmitter
When using a SeeSnake In-Line Transmitter with the
LCD Monitor+DVD, the In-Line Transmitter is not always
activated when the system is ON.
1. When you are ready to activate the In-Line Transmitter, rotate the Dimmer/Transmitter Knob counterclockwise
until it snaps into the transmitter position
(red dot) (Figure 12).
Recording
1. Press the Record Key
.
The DVDR will begin recording the display as shown on
the monitor. Pressing the Record Key
twice in succession will limit the recording to 30 minutes. For each
additional key press, another 30 minutes is added to the
record time, up to a maximum of six hours or the limit of
the media and format.
NOTE! Recording cannot be started from within the
playback chapter menu. To exit playback mode,
press the Stop Key
.
2. Press the Pause Key
to suspend recording, press
it again to resume recording.
3. To stop recording, press the Stop Key
Figure 12 – Dimmer/Transmitter Knob — Transmit
Position
.
NOTE! By default, the system is in SP mode and recording will stop automatically when the disc is
full, or after two hours of recording, whichever
happens first.
NOTE! When the Transmitter is activated you will notice lines of interference on the monitor and
the LED on the power supply will flash with a
steady pattern.
4. After the recording is stopped, pressing the Record
Key
again will start a new recording session, creating a separate chapter on the target disc.
2. When you are finished with the locate, turn the Dimmer/Transmitter Knob clockwise
to resume normal
camera operation.
NOTE! For Best Results:
Recording
Recording Setup
Open the disc tray and insert a blank, recordable DVD.
The system will automatically Quick-Prepare discs in
DVD-R, DVD+R or DVD+RW formats.
NOTE! If the tilt stand is used, insert the DVD disc
carefully, as it may slide off the tray if dropped
onto the tray.
IMPORTANT!
1. Use only DVD+R,+R/W, DVD-R or -R/W media. DVDR is the most universally compatible with other DVD
players. Using other media may result in discs which
cannot be played on other systems.
2. Keep media clean and in protective sleeves. Hold
DVDs by edges and do not lay on surfaces unprotected. Avoid scratches.
3. Always remember to finalize the disc if you want it to
be playable on other devices. See Table 1 for types of
discs which require finalization. Failure to finalize the
disc will make it unplayable in other systems.
4. Do not drop or move unit while recording.
NOTE! Use only DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, or
DVD+RW discs to record. DVD-R discs are
the most universally compatible for playing
on other machines.
NOTE! If you have inserted a DVD-RW disc, a window
will appear offering an option to do a Quick
Preparation or a Full Preparation. The Quick
Preparation is faster, but will require finalizing
the disc after recording to it, before it can be
played on other DVD players.
5. Do not use in conditions colder than 36°F (5°C) or
warmer than 104°F (40°C).
6. Do not allow moisture into the unit or the remote control.
7. If power is lost while recording the current recording will
not be saved. If the disc has no prior recordings on it,
the disc will not be able to make new ones after a
power loss.
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Recording Audio
Audio is recorded through the built-in microphone in
front of the LCD Monitor+DVD unit. The microphone is
sensitive enough to record comments made in the vicinity of the unit during recording.
NOTE! If you do not wish to capture audio during recording, turn the volume control to OFF (Figure
13).
ated on the disc will appear. By default, chapters
will be five minutes long. (Thus, a 1-hour recording will
have twelve chapters).
2. Arrow to the desired file and chapter to start the playback. Press the Select Key
or the Play Key .
3. To pause during playback, press the Pause Key
press it again to resume playback.
;
4. To stop playback, press the Stop Key
once; this
will stop the playback and mark the stop position.
Pressing the Play Key
will resume playback from
the marked Stop position.
5. To quit the playback entirely, press the Stop Key
a second time.
Erasing a Disc
Discs of the DVD+RW or DVD-RW types can be written
to, erased and overwritten. DVD-R and DVD+R discs
can be written to once.
Figure 13 – Audio Volume Knob
Finalizing a DVD
To finalize a disc, press the Finalize Key
. This will
bring up a choice screen with the option to Exit or to
Finalize the disc.
1. The “Go!” command should be highlighted; if it is,
press the Select Key
.
2. Finalization will begin. When the process is complete, highlight the Exit option and press the Select
Key
.
NOTE! Finalizing a disc is necessary when you want to
be able to play the discs on other DVD players.
The following table clarifies media capabilities, and shows
which media require finalization.
Disc
Finalization
Recording After
Finalization
DVD-R
Required
No
DVD-RW
Full
Preparation
Quick
Preparation
Not
Required
Required
NA
NOTE! Do not choose the Erase option if you have
not backed up desired files on the disc.
2. To erase the disc, use the arrow keys to highlight the
“Erase” option and press the Select Key
. When
erasure is complete, select the Exit option to exit the
menu.
Editing Disc Properties
A recorded disc is organized into files, each of which may
have multiple chapters.
Press the Edit Key
during playback of a disc to access choices for editing the properties of the disc files
and chapters. These choices include:
• Setting the file name.
• Setting the file’s protected status, which prevents
or allows editing or overwriting.
• Erasing a file.
Yes
DVD+R
Required
No
DVD+RW
Not Required
NA
Table 1: Finalization for Various Media
Playback
1. To playback from a DVD disc you have recorded to,
after recording has stopped, press the Play Key . A
menu of the files and chapters which have been cre-
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1. To erase a disc, press the Tools Key
. A menu will
appear offering two options: Erase or Finalize.
Naming a File
Recorded data on the DVD is organized into sections
called files which files are sub-divided into chapters. You
select a file or a chapter within a file from the playback
menu to start playback of that chapter.
1. While a file is being played, press the Edit Key
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2. Use the arrow keys, to highlight the “Rename” choice.
Press the Select Key
.
3. An on-screen entry pad will be displayed.
4. If the file is already named, arrow down to the “Clear”
option and press the Select Key
.
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired letters of
the new file name one at a time, pressing the Select
Key
to confirm each letter chosen.
6. To delete letters arrow to the “Back” choice and
press the Select Key
.This will delete letters in a
backwards direction. To clear all characters, arrow to
the “Clear” option and press the Select Key
.
7. To complete the process highlight to the “Finish” option press the Select Key
.
Protecting a File
The protection option in the Edit menu turns the file’s protected status on or off. If a file is protected it cannot be
overwritten or erased.
Monitor Controls
The LCD Monitor has six buttons along the front of it:
Power, Menu, Down, Decrease, Increase, and Source
(Figure 14).
Figure 14 – Monitor Controls
Power turns the monitor ON or OFF.
Menu brings up a series of menus which configure the
monitor display.
Picture Menu: Controls the brightness, contrast,
hue saturation, tint, and sharpness of the display
picture.
Source Menu: Cycles through available source settings for the display: Video 1, Video 2, S-Video, or PC.
On-Screen Display Menu: Controls horizontal and
vertical position and display duration.
Overwriting a File
Setting a file to be overwritten means that the file will be
deleted and overwritten by new material the next time
you record to the disc.
Setup Menu: Controls options for auto-power, restoring system defaults, and selecting NTSC or PAL
system displays.
1. While the file is being played back, press the Edit Key
.
The Down button highlights menu choices and goes
down the list of choices in a menu.
2. Use the arrow keys, to highlight the “Overwrite”
choice. Press the Select Key
. If the file is overwriteable, a pencil icon will appear next to the title on
the disc menu.
Decrease will lower the value of a setting (e.g., Brightness) when a menu is displayed.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Exit” option and
press the Select Key
.
Source will cycle through the available Source settings
as listed under the Source menu above. From within a
Menu, pressing the Source button will exit to the normal
display.
Erasing a File
Increase will raise the value of a setting (e.g., Brightness)
when a menu is displayed.
NOTE! Backup any content you may want to keep before erasing that file.
Locating Faulty Components
1. While the file is being played back, press the Edit Key
.
For troubleshooting suggestions, please refer to the
trouble-shooting guide on page 12.
2. Highlight the “Erase” choice. Press the Select Key
. The selected file will be erased.
3. Repeat for any additional files you wish to erase.
4. Highlight the “Exit” choice and press the Select Key
.
NOTE! You cannot erase a protected file.
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LCD Monitor+DVD
Service and Repair
WARNING
Chart 1 Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
DISPLAY:
No image on screen.
PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION
Check that source for the video is set to AV-2 Rear (U.S.) or SCART (EU).
Check that the system is powered on and the GFCI block on the power plug does not need re-setting.
Check that the camera unit is correctly connected and switched on.
Check that Brightness and Contrast settings are not set to zero.
Check that the dimmer is not turned all the way down.
Make sure a compatible disc is in the DVD player.
Check connections between display screen and video jack.
Image shown with
“noise”.
Check that the DVD being played back is not scratched.
Check that power and data cables for the display unit are firmly connected in the correct jacks.
If transmitter is turned on faint, horizontal lines may appear.
“Snow” on screen.
Verify correct video input setting (AV-2 Rear for U.S. models or SCART for European models) is selected.
Camera lights on, but no
video appears.
Make certain Monitor switch is ON.
Make certain Contrast and Brightness are properly set.
Check for possible pin damage in camera system connector (pin/socket #3). (Power Supply LEDs
flash S-O-S.)
May be caused by a fault within camera or monitor/power pack.
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LCD Monitor+DVD
Chart 1 Troubleshooting (Continued)
PROBLEM
No lights or video.
PROBABLE FAULT LOCATION
Check that the LCD Monitor+DVD power is ON.
Make certain the System’s cable is fully plugged in (Power Supply LEDs flash S-O-S).
May be caused by a fault in any sub-assembly (Power Supply LEDs flash S-O-S).
Make certain Dimmer/Transmitter Knob is in correct position.
Video operational but no
camera lights.
May be caused by a fault within camera head.
White screen.
Check that the Brightness and Contrast are properly adjusted.
Camera may be exposed to excessive light.
DVD Screen Saver
displays instead of
camera view.
Press any keypad key (except Record) to exit Screen Saver mode.
RECORDING:
Cannot record.
Check that a recordable disc is in the DVDR disc tray.
Check that the disc has been formatted for recording.
Check that the disc is not full.
Check that the disc has not been finalized, protected or used for recording in another DVD recorder.
Record failures can be caused by damaged or lower quality discs.
Recording does not start
immediately when pressing RECORD.
This may be due to a disc preparation process, which lasts a short time when first recording to DVD+R
and DVD+RW discs.
AUDIO:
No sound in playback.
Check setting of volume control during playback.
Check there is a recordable disc in the disc tray and that it has not been previously finalized or used for
recording on a different DVD recorder.
If volume control was set to OFF rather than low during recording, no audio will have been captured.
Verify the microphone LED is lit during recording.
Check audio cable connections.
Ensure the remote control is not being used to send commands to the DVDR. Use the built-in keypad
instead.
Ensure PAUSE key has not been pressed.
Distorted sound during
playback.
Check audio plugs are well-seated. Clean audio plugs if necessary.
Feedback during
playback.
Ensure the remote control is not being used to send commands to the DVDR. Use the built-in keypad
instead.
PLAYBACK:
Cannot playback a disc
on this recorder.
If the disc has not been finalized it may require finalization.
Ensure audio cables are not damaged.
Check that there is recording on the disc to play back.
Check that the disc in the disc tray is a playable disc.
Check that the disc is right side up.
Check that cables between DVDR and display are well-connected.
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LCD Monitor+DVD
Appendix I:
DVDR Setup Options
The DVDR Setup Key
accesses six catagories for
defining preferences for the system (System, Language,
Playback, Recording, Audio, and TV Tuner).
By arrowing down to one of the categories, and then arrowing right you will see sub-menus and options displayed. You can then select the options by highlighting
them and pressing the Select Key
.
NOTE! The default settings for the system can be
used directly, except for the Data Source setting
described below, which must be changed to
“AV-2 Rear” for U.S. systems and “SCART”
for European systems. The system is shipped
with the correct selection active. However, the
system will revert to TV setting if the System option to Restore Defaults is used.
Setup: Data Source
To ensure the LCD Monitor+DVD is processing data
from the correct source:
1. With the monitor, DVDR and power supply unit powered on, press the Display Key
until the information bar is visible at the top of the Monitor. The source
information at the right end of the information bar
should say “AV-2 Rear” for U.S. systems, or “SCART”
for European systems.
2. If it does not show “AV-2 Rear” or “SCART”, press the
Source Key
and use the arrow keys to cycle
through the choices until the right choice is highlighted. Then press the Select Key
or wait until
the menu automatically exits.
3. The information bar should now display the correct
source. To turn the information bar off, press the
Display Key
again.
Setup: Video and Time
1. Press the Setup Key
for the System Setup menu.
2. The “Video Output” setting does not effect the operation of the DVDR.
3. Arrow down the column of choices on the System
Setup screen. Select the Clock Option. Arrow down
through the clock display choices to change the display style of the clock. Press the Select Key
when
you have highlighted your display preference.
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight “Time”. Pressing
Select
will highlight the first digit in the time display.
Use the arrow keys to adjust the digit up or down, or
to move to the next digit. When the time display
shows the correct time, press the Select Key
.
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5. Arrow down to the Auto-Clock option. It should show
that it is set to OFF. If not, arrow over to the option list
and toggle it to OFF and press the Select Key
.
6. Arrow down to the Auto-Sleep Option. If it is not set to
OFF, arrow over to the option list and toggle this option to OFF and Press Select.
7. Use the left arrow to return to the first column of the
Setup Menu.
Setup: Language
By default, the on-screen display, menus, audio selections
and subtitles (if any) are in English. Subtitles are turned off
by default. Separate language choices are available for
output screen display, menus, audio, and subtitles.
Setup: Playback
The options under the Playback menu include modifying
the aspect ratio during playback, timing settings for slideshow playbacks, and several options that only apply to
using the DVDR component at home, such as Parental
Lock controls. The Aspect Ratio should be set to 4:3, its
default value.
Setup: Recording
The Recording menu provides options for setting recording modes. Using a 4.7GB recordable and writeable DVD
the DVDR will store more data (with lower playback quality) or less data (with higher playback quality) depending
on the mode (Table 2).
Mode
Definition
Record Time
HQ
SP
LP
EP
SLP
High-Quality
Standard Play
Long Play
Extended Play
Super-Long Play
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
6 hours
Table 2 – Record Mode Capacities
The system is set by default to Standard Play.
The Recording menu also lets you set a value for chapter length when recording. The default value is 5 minutes,
and it can be changed to make chapters of 10, 15, 20, 25
or 30 minutes. Chapter marking occurs while recording
but does not interrupt the recording process.
Setup: Audio
The Audio setup options do not apply to the LCD
Monitor+DVD system, which uses analog audio output.
Setup: TV Tuner
The settings for TV Tuner are not used in the LCD
Monitor+DVD system.
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