Getting Started; Easy Dvd Recording - Sylvania DVR90DG Owner's Manual

The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.
Note:
Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.
Step 1: Choose a disc type.
There are several types of recordable DVD discs to
choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type
based on your playing/recording/editing require-
ments. See "DVD disc types" at the bottom of
this page for more information on the differences
between the different kinds of compatible media.
This unit can record on the following type of
discs.
For example, when you want to record repeat-
edly on the same disc, or when you want to
edit the disc after recording, select the rewrita-
ble DVD-RW type disc.
When you want to save recordings without
any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be
your choice.
DVD disc types
: Most suitable : Can be used
You want to
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution
Play on other DVD equipment
Features
Recording
Rewritable?
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)
Can record 16:9 size pictures
Can record Copy-Once programs
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)
*1
DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on
DVD equipment that is VR compatible.
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Getting started

Easy DVD recording

(or)
: Some functions are limited
DVD-RW
*1
*1
DVD-RW
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Note:
For details of the above functions and implied
restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.
Step 2: Insert a blank disc.
1
To turn on
: Cannot be used
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VR Video
DVD-RW DVD-R
VR Video
Yes No
Yes Yes
No No
Yes Yes
No No
Yes Yes
No No
Remote Control
2
POWER OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
ZOOM
PROG.
A
.@/: ABC DEF
1 2 3
CH
GHI JKL MNO
4 5 6
PQRS TUV WXYZ REPEAT
7 8 9
DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP
3
0
T OP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER
K
{ B
L
REC SPEED REV PL AY
FWD
h B g
SKIP PAUSE SKIP
Bx1.3/0.8
H F G
STOP CM SKIP
REC/OTR
4
POWER OPEN/CLOSE
C
TIMER
ZOOM PROG.
A
.@/: ABC DEF
1 2 3
CH
GHI JKL MNO
4 5 6
PQRS TUV WXYZ REPEAT
7 8 9
DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP
0
Loading
T OP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER
This operation may take a
K
while to be recognized.
{ B
L
REC SPEED REV PL AY
FWD
h B g
SKIP PAUSE SKIP
Bx1.3/0.8
H F G
STOP CM SKIP
REC/OTR
C
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the
recorder. Then, format the
disc from the Setup menu.
Video format (Video mode)
or Video recording format
(VR mode) will be available
depending on the disc type
inserted.
This is necessary to pre-
pare the disc for record-
ing. Details are on pages
26-27.
* When you format, the
entire contents on that
disc will be erased.
* The unit automatically
starts formatting when an
unused DVD-RW disc is
inserted.
To open
To close