Getting Started; Easy Dvd Recording - Sylvania DVR90DEA 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 DVD disc recordable
to choose from. Choose an applicable type by
"DVD disc types" on this page.
This DVD recorder can record on the following
type of discs.
For example, when you want to record repeated-
ly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the
disc after recording, select the rewritable 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

: Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.
DVD-RW DVD-RW
VR Video
*1
*1
DVD-RW DVD-RW
VR Video
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes No
Yes Yes
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Note:
For details of the above functions and implied
restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.
Step 2: Insert a blank disc
Remote Control
POWER
TIMER
DISPLAY PROG.
1
.@/: ABC
1 2
CH GHI JKL
To turn on
POWER OPEN/CLOSE
TIMER
DISPLAY PROG.
A
.@/: ABC DEF
1 2 3
CH
GHI JKL MNO
Loading
This operation may take a
while to be recognized.
Format the disc
Insert the disc in the
recorder.Then, format the
DVD-R
disc from 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
prepare the disc for record-
DVD-R
ing. Details are on pages 28-
No
30.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
2
OPEN/CLOSE
To open
A
DEF
3
MNO
3
To Close