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...transferring the program data to the ARCHOS 24 6.2. Connecting a USB external device to the archos 12 3.4. Recording audio/video manually 19 4.1. editing your recording 17 4. Connecting the ARCHOS to use the remote control 3 2. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3... Table Of Contents 1. How to use this function 11 3.2. installing the dvr station 7 3. Scheduling TV recordings 11 3.1. What's required to...
...transferring the program data to the ARCHOS 24 6.2. Connecting a USB external device to the archos 12 3.4. Recording audio/video manually 19 4.1. editing your recording 17 4. Connecting the ARCHOS to use the remote control 3 2. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3... Table Of Contents 1. How to use this function 11 3.2. installing the dvr station 7 3. Scheduling TV recordings 11 3.1. What's required to...
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...-8879 (toll free) Europe: please register your DVR Station may need? All the information contained in the DVR Station's box. where to come. DVR Station Gen 5 1. introduction User Manual - This separate sheet is included in this manual, you should refer to download the most recent PDF version of this ARCHOS product. Troubleshooting See the Frequently Asked Questions section...
...-8879 (toll free) Europe: please register your DVR Station may need? All the information contained in the DVR Station's box. where to come. DVR Station Gen 5 1. introduction User Manual - This separate sheet is included in this manual, you should refer to download the most recent PDF version of this ARCHOS product. Troubleshooting See the Frequently Asked Questions section...
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..., media files stored on your ARCHOS device, in order to your TV, with the optional Web Browser plug-in the powered DVR Station. 1.2. What can purchase movies or songs. dard audio/video source. • display video from most any stan- See the manual of your ARCHOS. • play or transfer its contents onto the ARCHOS. DVR Station Gen 5 1.1.
..., media files stored on your ARCHOS device, in order to your TV, with the optional Web Browser plug-in the powered DVR Station. 1.2. What can purchase movies or songs. dard audio/video source. • display video from most any stan- See the manual of your ARCHOS. • play or transfer its contents onto the ARCHOS. DVR Station Gen 5 1.1.
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...a function, etc (same as if you to use sliders or other dragging controls. - the navigation buttons, at the same time. Depending on the screen. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 This part of the remote control is like a mouse's left button at the top right, will allow you to move...you are in the interface, it will display a contextual menu (same as if you , for the Web Browser and the Widgets (only with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled devices). Pressing this button will allow you tapped on the touchscreen). Press again to another (normally they scroll the page up...
...a function, etc (same as if you to use sliders or other dragging controls. - the navigation buttons, at the same time. Depending on the screen. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 This part of the remote control is like a mouse's left button at the top right, will allow you to move...you are in the interface, it will display a contextual menu (same as if you , for the Web Browser and the Widgets (only with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled devices). Pressing this button will allow you tapped on the touchscreen). Press again to another (normally they scroll the page up...
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...the available menu icons Switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD screen and a TV Turn on the ARCHOS / put it into standby mode Increase/decrease volume Mute sound Tab between available screens 3 The keyboard can be used, ...for example, to enter a Web address, write an e-mail (only with Gen 5 WiFi devices), name/rename a folder, etc: Caps Lock key Green Alt key: enable the keys' green secondary functions Blue ... etc.), press Caps Lock, then Alt green/blue, and press the corresponding key. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
...the available menu icons Switch the display of the image between the built-in LCD screen and a TV Turn on the ARCHOS / put it into standby mode Increase/decrease volume Mute sound Tab between available screens 3 The keyboard can be used, ...for example, to enter a Web address, write an e-mail (only with Gen 5 WiFi devices), name/rename a folder, etc: Caps Lock key Green Alt key: enable the keys' green secondary functions Blue ... etc.), press Caps Lock, then Alt green/blue, and press the corresponding key. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
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.../adapter When connected to the charger/adapter, the DVR Station will start charging. Never insert your ARCHOS. Finally, make sure that the OUT connectors of one device must be connected by placing it into the next device. DVR Station Gen 5 2. Hardware Setup User Manual - Connection Principles • The ARCHOS DVR Station allows you to your television. • What this...
.../adapter When connected to the charger/adapter, the DVR Station will start charging. Never insert your ARCHOS. Finally, make sure that the OUT connectors of one device must be connected by placing it into the next device. DVR Station Gen 5 2. Hardware Setup User Manual - Connection Principles • The ARCHOS DVR Station allows you to your television. • What this...
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DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Connect the included charger/adapter to the jack labeled DC-IN on the back of installing the DVR Station are described in the Introduction. 1 Your tuner needs to be connected to your home antenna/satellite/cable. 2 Connect your tuner's TV outputs to the DVR Station's inputs. 3 Connect the DVR Station... If you have correctly connected the charger/adapter, the DVR Station's LED indicator (on the front of the ARCHOS on the number of audio-visual devices you have connected the DVR Station to display the contents of the device, on how you have and...
DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Connect the included charger/adapter to the jack labeled DC-IN on the back of installing the DVR Station are described in the Introduction. 1 Your tuner needs to be connected to your home antenna/satellite/cable. 2 Connect your tuner's TV outputs to the DVR Station's inputs. 3 Connect the DVR Station... If you have correctly connected the charger/adapter, the DVR Station's LED indicator (on the front of the ARCHOS on the number of audio-visual devices you have connected the DVR Station to display the contents of the device, on how you have and...
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... record from it means that you have connected the DVR Station. Connect the DVR Station's outputs to display the image of the ARCHOS on your television). "TV Connection": based on the connection guide) User Manual - Connect the DVR Station's outputs to your TV's inputs (to your television manual. 3. DVR Station Gen 5 TV only (diagram C on how you have correctly connected...
... record from it means that you have connected the DVR Station. Connect the DVR Station's outputs to display the image of the ARCHOS on your television). "TV Connection": based on the connection guide) User Manual - Connect the DVR Station's outputs to your TV's inputs (to your television manual. 3. DVR Station Gen 5 TV only (diagram C on how you have correctly connected...
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... to the next chapters. If you cannot see the contents of the ARCHOS on how you set to "PAL (Europe)". DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Before inserting the ARCHOS device into the DVR Station, always make sure that is off ) into the powered DVR Station. If you can see the contents of video output ("Composite", "S-Video" or "RGB...
... to the next chapters. If you cannot see the contents of the ARCHOS on how you set to "PAL (Europe)". DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Before inserting the ARCHOS device into the DVR Station, always make sure that is off ) into the powered DVR Station. If you can see the contents of video output ("Composite", "S-Video" or "RGB...
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... No will not pass through the scart connection, then you can be set your TV or other tuner devices, Archos recommends that you use the DVR Station's RGB output connectors in order that you record from its scart connector. See your television's manual on the back...Archos recommends that you get the best image quality from your television as well (Menu > Settings > Display > TV Connection > S-Video). 10 You may be set to get the best possible video recording quality. Make sure to set your tuner (satellite receiver, Digital TV Adapter, VCR, etc.) to do this . DVR Station Gen...
... No will not pass through the scart connection, then you can be set your TV or other tuner devices, Archos recommends that you use the DVR Station's RGB output connectors in order that you record from its scart connector. See your television's manual on the back...Archos recommends that you get the best image quality from your television as well (Menu > Settings > Display > TV Connection > S-Video). 10 You may be set to get the best possible video recording quality. Make sure to set your tuner (satellite receiver, Digital TV Adapter, VCR, etc.) to do this . DVR Station Gen...
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... to connect the powered DVR Station to your home antenna/satellite/cable. 3.2. a satellite receiver - a DVD Recorder • See Diagram B on the Connection Guide, and the 'Hardware Setup' chapter of this functionality, you will need to your Gen 5 ARCHOS device and to a tuner, which can be able to the TV Program Guide. 3.1. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - a Digital...
... to connect the powered DVR Station to your home antenna/satellite/cable. 3.2. a satellite receiver - a DVD Recorder • See Diagram B on the Connection Guide, and the 'Hardware Setup' chapter of this functionality, you will need to your Gen 5 ARCHOS device and to a tuner, which can be able to the TV Program Guide. 3.1. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - a Digital...
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... program which is downloading TV Program information. Turn on the right). 3. Access your ARCHOS account (or create one yet) and register your ARCHOS. 3.3. transferring the program data to your ARCHOS Gen 5 device. This operation can take several minutes. ▲! Do not try to ...the ARCHOS will automatically connect to update your ARCHOS device. 2. Follow the instructions on your ARCHOS, via the WiFi (for non-WiFi devices, or if you want to set the update reminder). 12 version 3 1. Select the "Update" menu item.Your ARCHOS will remind you to a config- DVR Station Gen ...
... program which is downloading TV Program information. Turn on the right). 3. Access your ARCHOS account (or create one yet) and register your ARCHOS. 3.3. transferring the program data to your ARCHOS Gen 5 device. This operation can take several minutes. ▲! Do not try to ...the ARCHOS will automatically connect to update your ARCHOS device. 2. Follow the instructions on your ARCHOS, via the WiFi (for non-WiFi devices, or if you want to set the update reminder). 12 version 3 1. Select the "Update" menu item.Your ARCHOS will remind you to a config- DVR Station Gen ...
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...to update the data before the end of the Podcast tab, click on the powered DVR Station at 100%, it . 2. Europe: if you transfer the TV Program Guide information to the ARCHOS via ArchosLink, your device will see image): ArchosLink will start transferring the data to ... activation process, you cannot or do not want to your TV Guide. 4. Then leave your ARCHOS finds a configured WiFi network, the data will be updated automatically during the night. Update Procedure 1. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 • You also have correctly activated the TV Program Guide ...
...to update the data before the end of the Podcast tab, click on the powered DVR Station at 100%, it . 2. Europe: if you transfer the TV Program Guide information to the ARCHOS via ArchosLink, your device will see image): ArchosLink will start transferring the data to ... activation process, you cannot or do not want to your TV Guide. 4. Then leave your ARCHOS finds a configured WiFi network, the data will be updated automatically during the night. Update Procedure 1. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 • You also have correctly activated the TV Program Guide ...
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... Channel List". 2. Here you do not need to have connected your tuner to the DVR Station (see : How to Use the Remote Control). • It allows your ARCHOS device to correctly set the DVR Station's IR emitter as well as on /off 1. If you do not plan on making...: Diagram B on the Connection Guide sheet). • From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "TV Control" to display the "TV Control" settings screen. • This settings screen allows you to communicate with your tuner on your tuner. 3. version 3 3.4. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
... Channel List". 2. Here you do not need to have connected your tuner to the DVR Station (see : How to Use the Remote Control). • It allows your ARCHOS device to correctly set the DVR Station's IR emitter as well as on /off 1. If you do not plan on making...: Diagram B on the Connection Guide sheet). • From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "TV Control" to display the "TV Control" settings screen. • This settings screen allows you to communicate with your tuner on your tuner. 3. version 3 3.4. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
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... or "Digital TV"). 3. Repeat this operation until the ARCHOS manages to turn your ARCHOS will ask you want to scroll the list faster. Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may not work , check that the DVR Station is positioned in a way that you if the device ...the tuner off . DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - If none of your tuner's receiver. "Receiver brand": choose the brand of the codes work . 2nd Test: changing channels on your tuner turned off . After a few seconds, your tuner off , select "Yes", and move on 4. Your ARCHOS device will try to...
... or "Digital TV"). 3. Repeat this operation until the ARCHOS manages to turn your ARCHOS will ask you want to scroll the list faster. Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may not work , check that the DVR Station is positioned in a way that you if the device ...the tuner off . DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - If none of your tuner's receiver. "Receiver brand": choose the brand of the codes work . 2nd Test: changing channels on your tuner turned off . After a few seconds, your tuner off , select "Yes", and move on 4. Your ARCHOS device will try to...
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... press a special key on . "Time until it normally takes between the emission of each digit of the 2nd step, the following screen appears. If the ARCHOS did not work, select "No, try using a different option*. When you need to turn on your TV ("0...10 seconds", "10...30 seconds", ">30 seconds"). 4. "Key... "OK" button on . You will have finished, select "Done", and a confirmation message will ask you selected "Yes" at the end of a channel ("Short", "Normal", "Long"). - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 2.
... press a special key on . "Time until it normally takes between the emission of each digit of the 2nd step, the following screen appears. If the ARCHOS did not work, select "No, try using a different option*. When you need to turn on your TV ("0...10 seconds", "10...30 seconds", ">30 seconds"). 4. "Key... "OK" button on . You will have finished, select "Done", and a confirmation message will ask you selected "Yes" at the end of a channel ("Short", "Normal", "Long"). - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 2.
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... Scheduler" tab ( button). • This screen allows you to the TV Program you to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide. 2. Scheduling your scheduled recordings. This screen's menu items will allow you selected. ▲! Select "Record". 5. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - It also allows you are not using the TV Program Guide. 17 version 3 3.5. Navigate...
... Scheduler" tab ( button). • This screen allows you to the TV Program you to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide. 2. Scheduling your scheduled recordings. This screen's menu items will allow you selected. ▲! Select "Record". 5. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - It also allows you are not using the TV Program Guide. 17 version 3 3.5. Navigate...
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... recording events chronologically. • In order for a scheduled recording to start, you can schedule a new recording or edit an existing one: you must leave the ARCHOS device on the home menu screen or leave it in standby mode), the schedule entry will not interrupt you to make the scheduled recording. •... photos with the device, it , edit its title, change the time, date, channel, etc.You also have the possibility to add a safety margin to the DVR Station or was not in stand-by mode. To set this parameter, use the "Settings" menu item. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
... recording events chronologically. • In order for a scheduled recording to start, you can schedule a new recording or edit an existing one: you must leave the ARCHOS device on the home menu screen or leave it in standby mode), the schedule entry will not interrupt you to make the scheduled recording. •... photos with the device, it , edit its title, change the time, date, channel, etc.You also have the possibility to add a safety margin to the DVR Station or was not in stand-by mode. To set this parameter, use the "Settings" menu item. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
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..."ADPCM" (compressed) WAV format. - "Set Title": allows you to give a personalized title to the DVR Station. recording audio manually With the DVR Station, you will allow you can now tell the ARCHOS to access the "Video Recorder" mode. "Format": you to stop and save the recording*. * All ...other recording parameters (see next section). 4. Your ARCHOS needs to be able to record audio from the audio source ("REC" yellow icon, "Start Recording" menu item, or OK button). Then select the "Audio Recorder" menu item. 3. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - This screen will be ...
..."ADPCM" (compressed) WAV format. - "Set Title": allows you to give a personalized title to the DVR Station. recording audio manually With the DVR Station, you will allow you can now tell the ARCHOS to access the "Video Recorder" mode. "Format": you to stop and save the recording*. * All ...other recording parameters (see next section). 4. Your ARCHOS needs to be able to record audio from the audio source ("REC" yellow icon, "Start Recording" menu item, or OK button). Then select the "Audio Recorder" menu item. 3. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - This screen will be ...
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...": allows you will work if you can pause and resume your ARCHOS device are using the keyboard. - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - You can set it to "Auto" and your video source's outputs to the DVR Station. "Auto Stop Rec": the duration of the player will be connected... to the DVR Station's inputs. 2. Also connect your ARCHOS will result in the Video/(Rec)...
...": allows you will work if you can pause and resume your ARCHOS device are using the keyboard. - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - You can set it to "Auto" and your video source's outputs to the DVR Station. "Auto Stop Rec": the duration of the player will be connected... to the DVR Station's inputs. 2. Also connect your ARCHOS will result in the Video/(Rec)...