Akura AMTDR3101X DVD Recorder Quick Start Guide

Akura AMTDR3101 Quick Start Guide.

Dear Customer

. Thank you for purchasing this state of the art DVD Recorder. Please read the Main Instruction book for all safety and operational information.

Unpacking.

Open the carton carefully and remove the DVD recorder. If the recorder has been kept in a cold place, please allow one hour for the recorder to acclimatise to the room temperature. Keep the packaging until you are sure the DVD recorder is operation satisfactorily.

Placing the Recorder

. Place the recorder on a firm stable surface. Do not place on fabric or anything that will impede the ventilation of the recorder.

Basic Connections to your recorder.

This DVD recorder is designed to operate on a standard UK mains supply 230-240V AC 50Hz, do NOT connect to a different source. Do not connect the supply until all other connections have been made If you are recording from a RF source (aerial or cable), connect the aerial lead as shown to Aerial Input. To connect to your Tv “Basic Option”. Connect your Tv scart lead to the upper scart socket firmly. If your Tv does not have a scart socket, please refer to the main instruction book.

Remote Control.

Open the battery compartment and place the batteries inside observing the battery polarities. Close the battery compartment.

First Time Operation

. After making the connections above. Connect to the mains supply and switch on. Press the Power ON button. The display will show “Hello” for appro- ximately 10 seconds. The recorder will now display “No Disc” and the Tv should display a Blue “Splash Screen” also stating no disc. If your Tv does not display the “Splash Screen” Select the correct scart input on your Tv.

DVD Controls DVD Operation.

Please note the Remote Control buttons duplicate the buttons on the DVD recorder. Press the Open Close (11) button to open the DVD disc tray. Do not restrict the area in front of the disc tray. Place a DVD disc into the tray and press the Open Close button. Do not force or press the DVD disc tray. Keep small children and pets away from the DVD disc tray. The DVD disc will now be scanned and it will either “Auto Start” or display a menu, from which your selection should be made.

DVD Recorder Setup (Tuning

Select TV. Select Scan. Use the b button to select SCAN and press ENTER ). “Remote control only” Ensure either an Aerial or Cable connection is made. The recorder will now search For Tv signals in your area. When search is completed The recorder will display How many stations have been found and display the first one. The stations are stored in “Found Order” and will need to be sorted into the correct order. See page 25.

Recording to disc. (Instant/ OTR)

Place a blank, or disc with space into the disc tray. TV. Select the program you wish to record. Press REC/OTR and the disc will start to enable then record. A further press of the REC/OTR button will add 30 minutes to the recording time. SCART/AV/DV/CVBS/S-VIDEO. Ensure the source is turned on and connected. Press the REC/OTR button. To STOP recording press the STOP button. The recorder will not immediately stop, but display a message, warning you it is stopping the recording process.

Timer Recording

. See page 27. For all other functions please refer to the Main User Manual. Should you suspect a malfunction. Please refer to the Main User Manual User Help Guide Page 32. Should you still experience difficulties, please call the “Help Desk” 01422 263313