BD-X201M DVD RECORDER DVD RECORDER INSTRUCTIONS BD-X201M BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV DVD RECORDER BD-X201M AUDIO CH1 TITLE CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU SET MENU Thank you for purchasing this product. Before operating this unit, please read the instructions carefully to ensure the best possible performance. For Customer Use : Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the bottom of the unit.
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Thank you for purchasing this DVD Recorder. These instructions are for the BD-X201ME and BD-X201MU. Main Features Settings & Controls for Recording Trademarks & Copyrights ● , Dolby and the Double “D” symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. ● The copying, broadcasting, screening, or rental of copyrighted material without the authorization of the copyright holder is prohibited by law. ● Recording of DVD-R and DVD-RW (video mode only) .
Introduction Overview of Functions Video and audio signals from this DVD recorder’s input terminals can be recorded to DVD-R or DVD-RW (video mode only). (☞ Page 29) The types of signals that can be used are as follows. Video: Composite video, YC separate, or DV signals (including audio) Audio: Analog audio or DV signals (including video) A wide range of recording methods are supported. The appropriate method is to be selected in accordance with the intended mode of use.
Introduction Precautions for Disc Usage Details Regarding Discs Care of Discs to Ensure High-Quality Playback Discs for Recording & Playback Fingerprints, dust, or any other similar contamination of the surface of a disc can lead to distortion in the playback of recorded video and audio. For this reason, it is good practice to wipe each disc with a soft cloth before use. Looking After Discs ● Using a soft cloth, wipe the disc gently from the inside to the outside.
Component Names & Functions Introduction Details Regarding Discs (continued) DVD Data Configuration Region Codes Generally speaking, the content recorded on a DVD is separated into large units referred to as “titles”. A unique number called a “title number” is assigned to each of these titles, and as a result, any title can be immediately accessed using its title number. In addition, each title can be divided into smaller units referred to as “chapters”.
Component Names & Functions Front Panel (continued) & SET UP button BUSY OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE OPTION DV Y/C LINE DVD RECORDER BD-X201M AUDIO CH1 TITLE SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU SET MENU 9 0 ! @ # $ % ^ 9 REV button and indicator ● Press this button during playback or fast-forward mode to start fast-reverse play.
Component Names & Functions Rear Panel 0 DV IN/OUT terminal 2 1 MAIN 3 45 6 7 VIDEO LINE POWER AUDIO IN OUT +4dB -8dB ^ IN Y/C Y/C OUT % CH2 REMOTE FOOT SW 2 1 $ # @ 1 VIDEO LINE IN terminal (BNC) This terminal allows composite video signals to be input to the DVD recorder. In order to select these signals for input, set INPUT SELECT from the INPUT SELECT MENU screen to LINE.
LCD Display and On-Screen Content LCD Display The following information and data is presented on the DVD recorder’s LCD display. BUSY BUSY OPTION DV AUDIO TITLE CH1 OPTION DV Y/C LINE AUDIO SET UP CHAPTER CH1 DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG PHONES REV STOP PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TOP MENU TITLE SET PHONES Y/C LINE SET UP CHAPTER PLAY FWD PAUSE REC TITLE TOP MENU SET MENU CHAP DOLBYDIGITAL LPCM MPEG 2 No.
LCD Display and On-Screen Content On-Screen Content In addition to E-E and playback screens, the monitor connected to the DVD recorder’s VIDEO LINE OUT terminal can display the following. ● Status messages ● Event messages ● Alarm messages ● The Setup Menu (☞ Page 58) ● Recording-operation control screens: REC CONTROL panel (☞ Page 40) No.
LCD Display and On-Screen Content Event Messages Alarm Messages Event messages are displayed on the DVD recorder’s LCD display and on the monitor when incorrect operations are attempted. These messages will remain on-screen for approximately 3 seconds. Alarm messages are displayed on the DVD recorder’s LCD display and on the monitor when the recorder cannot obey a command. These messages will remain on-screen until the next operation is carried out.
Preparation Signal Connections Power Connections Audio and video signals Connect the Power cord (included) to the DVD recorder. MAIN POWER MAIN POWER switch electrical outlet. Note 1 3. Set the MAIN POWER switch to ON. Power cord (included) Composite DV Audio output Monitor TV YC separate ● Power will be supplied to the DVD recorder and the OPERATE indicator will be lit up in green.
Preparation Inserting & Removing Discs Using a Keyboard Menu settings, the title and chapter settings, and other DVD recorder settings are carried out from setting screens displayed on the TV or monitor. In addition, recording operations can also be carried out from similar screens. Although the DVD recorder’s buttons are used in setting and operation screens, a keyboard can be used as an alternative.
Preparation Setting & Displaying the Date & Time Setting & Displaying the Date & Time (continued) Use the following procedure to set the internal clock’s date and time. Even when the DVD recorder’s power is turned off, the clock’s date and time settings are stored using the internal battery. Note that these settings are used to write the current date and time to a disc being recorded. The DISPLAY screen can be used to indicate whether or not the date and time are to be displayed on-screen.
Settings & Controls for Recording DVD Recording Preparing a Disc for Recording DVD recording is carried out using the following procedure. Pre-Recording Settings Preparation of the DVD-R or DVDRW (video mode only). ● Insert a new DVD-R or DVD-RW (video mode) or alternatively, a similar disc that has been recorded on using the DVD recorder. ● If the recording on a DVD-RW is to be performed once again from the beginning, erase the disc’s data using ERASE from the DISC MENU screen.
Settings & Controls for Recording Erasing All Data From a DVD-RW Disc DISC menu screen DISC MENU Pre-Recording Settings 1. Insert the DVD-RW from which data is to be erased. Recorder switch settings 2. Press the SET UP button to display the Setup Menu. Use the AUDIO INPUT LEVEL switch on the DVD recorder’s rear panel to select the reference input level for analog audio (i.e., +4 dB or –8 dB). MENU FINALIZE CANCEL DISC FINALIZATION AUTO FINALIZE AUTO CANCEL DISC FINALIZ.
Settings & Controls for Recording Specifying the Disc Status Created when the Disc was Finalized It is possible to specify the action when a finalized disc is inserted into this machine or a DVD player, or the operation when playback of a title is finished. Also, it is possible to select whether to create a title menu (TOP MENU) or chapter menu (MENU) when finalizing or closing a title. It is necessary to carry out the setting before recording to a blank disc.
Settings & Controls for Recording Adjusting of Audio Recording Levels Checking the Video Input This DVD recorder’s audio recording levels can be adjusted using two different methods, and AUDIO REC VOLUME MODE from the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen indicates the method to be used. In addition, it is also possible to return the audio recording levels to their default settings (i.e., unity gain).
Settings & Controls for Recording Selecting Styles for Title & Chapter Menu Title & Chapter Menus This DVD recorder can automatically create title and chapter menus in response to recording operations and can save these to the disc being recorded. When the disc is subsequently played, these title and chapter menus can be used to access specific sections of stored video and audio. ● When recording is stopped using the STOP button or a similar action (i.e.
Settings & Controls for Recording Recording Recording Sequence Changing Styles for Title & Chapter Menus The DVD MENU screen can be used to change the styles used for displaying title and chapter menus. One of eight different types of style can be selected for each of the title and chapter menus. This DVD recorder can also store a total of six different display patterns for title and chapter menus. At the time of purchase, this DVD recorder will contain five different template files.
Recording Recording with the Front Panel Recording with the Front Panel (continued) This DVD recorder recording operations can be carried out in two different ways — namely, using the buttons provided on the front panel and using the on-screen REC CONTROL panel. In the latter case, furthermore, recording operations can be performed using a keyboard. The following section, however, will provide a description of recording using the front panel buttons.
Recording Using a Keyboard to Control Recording Recording operations of this DVD recorder can be carried out using the REC CONTROL panel displayed on the monitor. In addition, a keyboard can also be used when working with this panel. MAIN VIDEO POWER AUDIO LINE IN OUT +4dB -8dB Y/C IN Connect a keyboard to the USB terminals on the back of the DVD recorder.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Recording Finalizing (for Playback on Other DVD Players) Changing Chapter Menus (THUMBNAIL EDIT Screen) Finalize a disc recorded using this DVD recorder as described below in order to ensure that it can be played on other DVD players. In the case of DVD-RWs, playback will be possible on DVD players that support video mode. After finalizing a disc; ● No additional recording will be possible. ● The title menu cannot be changed.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Naming Thumbnails for Chapter Menus The modification of chapter menu thumbnails and the entry of names and comments are carried out as described below using the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen. Changing & Naming Thumbnails for Chapter Menus (continued) Entering Names and Comments for Chapter Menus Changing Thumbnails THUMBNAIL EDIT THUMBNAIL EDIT screen THUMBNAIL EDIT TITLE CLOSE AAA 1.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Chapter Menu Styles Although display styles for chapter menus are created using settings from the STYLE item of the DVD MENU screen as described above, the following procedure can be used to modify these styles at the end of title recording. In addition, it will also be possible at this time to confirm that chapter menus are as required. These actions are carried out by selecting and confirming CHAPTER MENU from the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Ending the Editing of Chapter Menus Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names Once all of the necessary changes and checks have been made using the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen, title closing must be carried out. Please ensure that title closing is performed as the last stage of chapter menu editing. Even if the chapter menu is to be left unchanged, title closing must be carried out to leave the THUMBNAIL EDIT screen.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names (continued) Checking the Title Menu Screen TITLE MENU EDIT screen Changing Names for the Title Menu 1. Select TITLE MENU PREVIEW from the TITLE MENU EDIT screen TITLE MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button. TITLE MENU ● The TITLE MENU EDIT screen will appear. FINALIZE TITLE MENU FINALIZE PRESET STYLE 1. 2. Confirm that the other pages are as required.
Title & Chapter Menu Settings Changing & Checking Title Menu Styles & Names (continued) TITLE MENU 1. 1. Select FINALIZE from the TITLE MENU EDIT screen and press the SET button. ● A confirmation window will appear. FINALIZE PRESET STYLE Playing Back a Disc It is possible to playback a disc recorded on this DVD recorder. Playback operation may vary according to whether finalization has been performed. Finalizing Discs TITLE MENU EDIT screen Playback Playing Back a Disc before Finalizing 2.
Playback Fast & Slow Playback DISC IN ACTION setting made during recording BUSY MENU TITLE The title menu (TOP MENU) will appear OPEN/CLOSE OPERATE Playback starts automatically from the first title. 2. Select the number of the title to be played. Use the t, 8, 7, and 6 buttons to select the title number for playback. OPTION DV Y/C LINE AUDIO CH1 TITLE SET UP CHAPTER DOLBY DIGITAL LPCM MPEG CH2 3. Press the SET button to begin playback.
Playback Index Writing and Index Search Index Writing and Index Search (continued) Indexes are used to locate the beginning of specific positions when in the Playback mode. (Index search) Viewing of index information (index no. and counter data) and index search can be performed on the INDEX MANAGER screen. Writing Index Chapter points registered during the Recording mode are used as index values.
Setup Menu Setting the Setup Menu Setup Menu Configuration Settings made in the setup menus are stored in this DVD recorder’s internal memory and will be retained even when the power is turned off. It is also possible to return to default settings whenever so required. In addition to the buttons on the front panel, a keyboard can also be used to perform operations on these menus. The following section, however, will describe operations performed using the front panel buttons.
Setup Menu Setup Menus DISC MENU Screen The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the Setup Menus. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display Option DISC The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the DISC MENU screen.
Setup Menu INPUT SELECT MENU Screen SYSTEM MENU Screen (continued) The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the INPUT SELECT MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter INPUT SELECT INPUT Possible settings Description [LINE] Y/C DV This parameter is used to select the audio and video input signals.
Setup Menu DVD MENU Screen SYSTEM MENU (2/2) screen Parameter AC IN MODE AC SYNC SYSTEM Possible settings Description [POWER ON] POWER OFF For selecting whether to start up in the Operate ON or OFF mode when the MAIN POWER switch at the rear of this unit is turned ON.
Setup Menu RECORDER MENU Screen Parameter DVD MENU TYPE MENU T Possible settings Description TOP+MENU [TOP] NONE Select whether to create a TOP MENU or MENU in a completed disc (finalized disc). This is set before inserting a disc or when a blank disc is inserted. TOP+MENU : When finalizing a TOP MENU is created. When closing a title a MENU is created. TOP : When finalizing a TOP MENU is created. When closing a title a MENU is not created. NONE : Neither a TOP MENU nor a MENU is created.
Setup Menu REMOTE MENU Screen Parameter Possible settings ∆ Description This button is used to display the RECORDER MENU (2/2) screen. The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the REMOTE MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting REC2 This button is used to return to the Setup MENU screen.
Setup Menu DISPLAY MENU Screen Parameter Possible settings Description 232C PROTOCOL TYPE [TYPE1] TYPE2 TYPE3 TYPE4 TYPE5 TYPE6 TYPE7 TYPE8 Set this item according to the type of controller connected when performing remote control using the RS-232C terminal. TYPE1 : Standard operation mode TYPE2 : For customized use TYPE3 ~ TYPE8 : Spare 232C MENU MENU [T1 ] T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8 The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the DISPLAY screen.
Others Setup Menu CLOCK ADJUST MENU Screen Easymenu: Freeware for Editing Menu Templates The following table identifies and describes the parameters that may be set using the CLOCK ADJUST MENU screen. Top half : Appearance on monitor screen Bottom half : Appearance on LCD display [ ] : Default setting Parameter Possible settings Description The freeware application Easymenu can be used to create original DVD menus on your PC.
Others Changing the Signal System (NTSC / PAL) This DVD recorder supports both the NTSC and PAL signal systems. The signal system can be altered at the TV TYPE item on the SYSTEM(2/2) menu screen, or via the following procedure. The signal system can be changed even when the monitor is not connected. Operation Procedure 1. Set this unit to the Stop mode. 2. Press and hold the SETUP and STOP buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds. ● This changes the signal system.
For Model BD-X201ME Supplement for medical Use MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT needs special precautions regarding EMC and needs to be installed and put into service according to the EMC information provided in the Accompanying documents. Guidance or Manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The Model BD-X201ME is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Model BD-X201ME should assure that it is used in such an environment.
Guidance or Manufacturer’s declaration-electromagnetic immunity The Model BD-X201ME is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Model BD-X201ME should assure that it is used in such an environment.