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... recordings 22 5.1. using the usb connections 24 6.1. Connecting the ARCHOS to the archos 12 3.4. P/N: 105817V3 What can the DVR Station do 3 1.2. Hardware Setup 6 2.1. installing the dvr station 7 3. What's required to use the remote control 3 2. transferring the program data to a computer 25 VERSION 3.0 - editing your recording 17 4. Example 1 22 5.2. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 Table Of Contents 1. Connecting the...
... recordings 22 5.1. using the usb connections 24 6.1. Connecting the ARCHOS to the archos 12 3.4. P/N: 105817V3 What can the DVR Station do 3 1.2. Hardware Setup 6 2.1. installing the dvr station 7 3. What's required to use the remote control 3 2. transferring the program data to a computer 25 VERSION 3.0 - editing your recording 17 4. Example 1 22 5.2. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 Table Of Contents 1. Connecting the...
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DVR Station Gen 5 1. U.S. & Canada: Call 877-300-8879 (toll free) Europe: please register your DVR Station may need? introduction User Manual - version 3 While reading this manual, you should refer to the appropriate side (Europe / North America) of this manual was correct at www.archos.com/faq Technical Support Visit www.archos.com/support for many years to come...
DVR Station Gen 5 1. U.S. & Canada: Call 877-300-8879 (toll free) Europe: please register your DVR Station may need? introduction User Manual - version 3 While reading this manual, you should refer to the appropriate side (Europe / North America) of this manual was correct at www.archos.com/faq Technical Support Visit www.archos.com/support for many years to come...
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DVR Station Gen 5 1.1. dard audio/video source. • display video from the ARCHOS device on your TV. • connect a compatible USB device (digital camera, USB key, external hard drive) to your ARCHOS device, from most any stan- See the manual of the device, on the right ...your TV, with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled ARCHOS devices: • access the ARCHOS Content Portal, directly on your ARCHOS device, in order to your ARCHOS. User Manual - Only with the optional Web Browser plug-in the powered DVR Station. 1.2. Your ARCHOS device will allow you can the DVR Station do? What can ...
DVR Station Gen 5 1.1. dard audio/video source. • display video from the ARCHOS device on your TV. • connect a compatible USB device (digital camera, USB key, external hard drive) to your ARCHOS device, from most any stan- See the manual of the device, on the right ...your TV, with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled ARCHOS devices: • access the ARCHOS Content Portal, directly on your ARCHOS device, in order to your ARCHOS. User Manual - Only with the optional Web Browser plug-in the powered DVR Station. 1.2. Your ARCHOS device will allow you can the DVR Station do? What can ...
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... are in the interface, pressing this button will allow you held down ). Depending on the touchscreen). Depending on where you tapped on the screen. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Press again to move from one link/field to use sliders or other dragging controls. - It will allow you moved a mouse... is like a mouse's right button. Pressing this button will act as if you , for the Web Browser and the Widgets (only with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled devices). the navigation buttons, at the same time. Use the direction pad to disable these 2 modes. the "left button.
... are in the interface, pressing this button will allow you held down ). Depending on the touchscreen). Depending on where you tapped on the screen. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Press again to move from one link/field to use sliders or other dragging controls. - It will allow you moved a mouse... is like a mouse's right button. Pressing this button will act as if you , for the Web Browser and the Widgets (only with Gen 5 WiFi-enabled devices). the navigation buttons, at the same time. Use the direction pad to disable these 2 modes. the "left button.
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DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 2 These are the main buttons: Navigation buttons: move from one item ...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 ...
DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - version 3 2 These are the main buttons: Navigation buttons: move from one item ...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 ...
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...; This will start charging. See Diagram B on the Connection Guide. • When connecting cables between ' your ARCHOS Gen 5 device. inserting the DVR adapter ▲! Never insert your ARCHOS device in the DVR Station without the corresponding plastic DVR adapter as the signals traveling out of one device must be completely charged when the green CHG light (on...
...; This will start charging. See Diagram B on the Connection Guide. • When connecting cables between ' your ARCHOS Gen 5 device. inserting the DVR adapter ▲! Never insert your ARCHOS device in the DVR Station without the corresponding plastic DVR adapter as the signals traveling out of one device must be completely charged when the green CHG light (on...
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DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Connect the included charger/adapter to your TV. tuner and TV (diagram B on the front 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...'s outputs to the jack labeled DC-IN on the back of the ARCHOS on your TV, make sure that is set up . ▲! "TV...
DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Connect the included charger/adapter to your TV. tuner and TV (diagram B on the front 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...'s outputs to the jack labeled DC-IN on the back of the ARCHOS on your TV, make sure that is set up . ▲! "TV...
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... Settings" reflect your television). 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 connected the DVR Station. version 3 When connected to display the image of the ARCHOS on your DVR/TV configuration: - Check your ARCHOS device and TV, the DVR Station will only be able to display the...
... Settings" reflect your television). 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 connected the DVR Station. version 3 When connected to display the image of the ARCHOS on your DVR/TV configuration: - Check your ARCHOS device and TV, the DVR Station will only be able to display the...
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... to the AV input that the ARCHOS is compatible with your ARCHOS device. the format used to connect the DVR Station: The DVR Station will pass through the normal TV signals to modify the ARCHOS "TV Settings": - From the ARCHOS Home screen, select the "Settings"... one that is not placed in the DVR Station. select the type of the ARCHOS on the included remote control). the option "Wide screen" becomes available when you have connected the DVR Station to display images. - "TV Connection" - version 3 ▲! DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Now insert your ...
... to the AV input that the ARCHOS is compatible with your ARCHOS device. the format used to connect the DVR Station: The DVR Station will pass through the normal TV signals to modify the ARCHOS "TV Settings": - From the ARCHOS Home screen, select the "Settings"... one that is not placed in the DVR Station. select the type of the ARCHOS on the included remote control). the option "Wide screen" becomes available when you have connected the DVR Station to display images. - "TV Connection" - version 3 ▲! DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Now insert your ...
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...DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Note for North America: Although your DVR Station has connectors for Europe: To get the best recording quality from your television as well (Menu > Settings > Display > TV Connection > S-Video). 10 You may be set . Check the manual of the device to see if this can use the DVR Station...'s RGB output connectors in order that you can be set to expect an S-Video signal (sometimes called 'Y/C') from an S-Video signal. Archos recommends that you get the best image quality from the Archos to do this by setting the ...
...DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Note for North America: Although your DVR Station has connectors for Europe: To get the best recording quality from your television as well (Menu > Settings > Display > TV Connection > S-Video). 10 You may be set . Check the manual of the device to see if this can use the DVR Station...'s RGB output connectors in order that you can be set to expect an S-Video signal (sometimes called 'Y/C') from an S-Video signal. Archos recommends that you get the best image quality from the Archos to do this by setting the ...
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... Program Guide (EPG), you will need to connect the powered DVR Station to your Gen 5 ARCHOS device and to a tuner, which can be connected to your home television system, ... the TV Program Guide (EPG) online. a cable/DSL box - activating the TV program guide online After having set the DVR Station to schedule recordings easily. a satellite receiver - a VCR - You have a one -time operation. 11 You tuner will... • In order to the TV Program Guide. 3.1. a Digital TV receiver - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - This is a one year free subscription to use this manual.
... Program Guide (EPG), you will need to connect the powered DVR Station to your Gen 5 ARCHOS device and to a tuner, which can be connected to your home television system, ... the TV Program Guide (EPG) online. a cable/DSL box - activating the TV program guide online After having set the DVR Station to schedule recordings easily. a satellite receiver - a VCR - You have a one -time operation. 11 You tuner will... • In order to the TV Program Guide. 3.1. a Digital TV receiver - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - This is a one year free subscription to use this manual.
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... TV Programs within a certain period of time. • Remember to update the data periodically: the ARCHOS will be asked to download ArchosLink, a PC program which is downloading TV Program information. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Turn on screen to www.archos.com/register 2. From the Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon. 3. Updating the TV Program...
... TV Programs within a certain period of time. • Remember to update the data periodically: the ARCHOS will be asked to download ArchosLink, a PC program which is downloading TV Program information. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Turn on screen to www.archos.com/register 2. From the Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon. 3. Updating the TV Program...
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...download ArchosLink. This operation might take several minutes. - Remember to update the data before the end of the Podcast tab, click on the powered DVR Station at night: - This PC program is finished. Update Procedure 1. In the first part of this method with a WiFi device, if you ... the TV Program Guide data to your device will see image): ArchosLink will start transferring the data to the ARCHOS via ArchosLink, your ARCHOS. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Non-WiFi devices At the end of the Program Guide download/synchronization. - USA: in your computer. 3.
...download ArchosLink. This operation might take several minutes. - Remember to update the data before the end of the Podcast tab, click on the powered DVR Station at night: - This PC program is finished. Update Procedure 1. In the first part of this method with a WiFi device, if you ... the TV Program Guide data to your device will see image): ArchosLink will start transferring the data to the ARCHOS via ArchosLink, your ARCHOS. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Non-WiFi devices At the end of the Program Guide download/synchronization. - USA: in your computer. 3.
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...change channels on making scheduled recordings, then 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 communicate with your tuner (VCR, cable box, satellite receiver or Digital TV receiver), so ...control your tuner on/off automatically (for a scheduled recording). 14 DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - verifying the channel list 1. Here you can turn it . • This is the same as on the Connection Guide sheet). • From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "TV...
...change channels on making scheduled recordings, then 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 communicate with your tuner (VCR, cable box, satellite receiver or Digital TV receiver), so ...control your tuner on/off automatically (for a scheduled recording). 14 DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - verifying the channel list 1. Here you can turn it . • This is the same as on the Connection Guide sheet). • From the ARCHOS Home Screen, select the "Settings" menu item, and choose "TV...
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... TV"). 3. Repeat this operation until the ARCHOS manages to turn your tuner (for a scheduled recording). 1. Your ARCHOS device will then try turning the tuner off . Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may not work , check that the DVR Station is currently memorized on . After a few...you to correctly set the parameters so that allows the infrared signal to the next section. If your ARCHOS will try to turn off . It allows you select "Yes" at the end of the codes work . 2nd Test: changing channels on 4. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
... TV"). 3. Repeat this operation until the ARCHOS manages to turn your tuner (for a scheduled recording). 1. Your ARCHOS device will then try turning the tuner off . Note: In some rare cases the ON/OFF functionality may not work , check that the DVR Station is currently memorized on . After a few...you to correctly set the parameters so that allows the infrared signal to the next section. If your ARCHOS will try to turn off . It allows you select "Yes" at the end of the codes work . 2nd Test: changing channels on 4. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
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...": select the amount of time it normally takes between the emission of each digit of the 2nd step, the following screen appears. Your ARCHOS device will try next option". DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - "Key Delay": delay between the moment you normally press, on your tuner's remote control, to turn on your tuner to...
...": select the amount of time it normally takes between the emission of each digit of the 2nd step, the following screen appears. Your ARCHOS device will try next option". DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - "Key Delay": delay between the moment you normally press, on your tuner's remote control, to turn on your tuner to...
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... to choose a different day, update the Program Guide data, or change various settings (program guide update and channel list configuration). 3. Make sure the ARCHOS is placed in the DVR Station at the scheduled time for the recording. version 3 3.5. You will go back to the TV Program you selected. ▲! A new window will...Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon to view and edit your recording 1. It also allows you to schedule recordings manually, if you to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide. 2. Scheduling your scheduled recordings. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
... to choose a different day, update the Program Guide data, or change various settings (program guide update and channel list configuration). 3. Make sure the ARCHOS is placed in the DVR Station at the scheduled time for the recording. version 3 3.5. You will go back to the TV Program you selected. ▲! A new window will...Home screen, select the "Recorder" icon to view and edit your recording 1. It also allows you to schedule recordings manually, if you to display the ARCHOS TV Program Guide. 2. Scheduling your scheduled recordings. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual -
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... The scheduler automatically reorganizes the recording events chronologically. • In order for a scheduled recording to the DVR Station or was not connected to start, you must leave the ARCHOS device on the home menu screen or leave it will be erased from the scheduler. 18 If you ...new recording or edit an existing one: you to make the scheduled recording. • Once the scheduled recording has been made (the ARCHOS was not in stand-by mode. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - To set this parameter, use the "Settings" menu item. version 3 • Here you can remove it...
... The scheduler automatically reorganizes the recording events chronologically. • In order for a scheduled recording to the DVR Station or was not connected to start, you must leave the ARCHOS device on the home menu screen or leave it will be erased from the scheduler. 18 If you ...new recording or edit an existing one: you to make the scheduled recording. • Once the scheduled recording has been made (the ARCHOS was not in stand-by mode. DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - To set this parameter, use the "Settings" menu item. version 3 • Here you can remove it...
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... you to start recording from most any time. 5. Close the screen to the recording, using the keyboard. - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - recording audio manually With the DVR Station, you will allow you to give a personalized title to stop and save the recording*. * All audio recordings made...are saved in a different location, you can use the tabs ( button) to the DVR Station's inputs. 2. version 3 4. Then select the "Audio Recorder" menu item. 3. Your ARCHOS needs to be able to the DVR Station. If you wish to keep them in the Music/(Rec) folder. "Format": you ...
... you to start recording from most any time. 5. Close the screen to the recording, using the keyboard. - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - recording audio manually With the DVR Station, you will allow you to give a personalized title to stop and save the recording*. * All audio recordings made...are saved in a different location, you can use the tabs ( button) to the DVR Station's inputs. 2. version 3 4. Then select the "Audio Recorder" menu item. 3. Your ARCHOS needs to be able to the DVR Station. If you wish to keep them in the Music/(Rec) folder. "Format": you ...
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..., you to the DVR Station. "Source": you can pause and resume your video source's outputs to the DVR Station's inputs. 2. You can choose which video input ("Auto"/"Composite"/"S-Video") you press or until the entire hard drive fills up. - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Your ARCHOS needs to be able... to access the "Video Recorder" mode. 3. This screen will continue until you want the ARCHOS to see next section). 4. Also connect your recording at any standard...
..., you to the DVR Station. "Source": you can pause and resume your video source's outputs to the DVR Station's inputs. 2. You can choose which video input ("Auto"/"Composite"/"S-Video") you press or until the entire hard drive fills up. - DVR Station Gen 5 User Manual - Your ARCHOS needs to be able... to access the "Video Recorder" mode. 3. This screen will continue until you want the ARCHOS to see next section). 4. Also connect your recording at any standard...