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Sylvania ZV420SL8 Owner's Manual

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Digital Video Disc Recorder with
Video Cassette Recorder
Owner's Manual
ZV420SL8
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS
THIS UNIT HAS NO TUNER SYSTEM, YOU MUST CONNECT TO EXTERNAL TUNER.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SETUP OR OPERATING AFTER
READING OWNER'S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-968-3429, OR
VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com
© 2007 Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 THIS UNIT HAS NO TUNER SYSTEM, YOU MUST CONNECT TO EXTERNAL TUNER. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SETUP OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-968-3429, OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com © 2007 Funai Electric Co., Ltd.

  • Page 2: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an CAUTION equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    PRECAUTIONS Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating 12. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be instructions should be read before the appliance is routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or operated.
  • Page 4 PRECAUTIONS Installation Location Supplied Accessories For safety and optimum performance of this unit: remote control (NB664UD) with batteries (AAx2) • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
  • Page 5 Funai Electric Co., Ltd and may not be used in any way without the express written consent of Funai. All other trademarks used herein remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction SEARCH ......... . . 52 Title/Chapter Search .

  • Page 7: Features

    FEATURES This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording Editing DVD mode VCR mode DVD mode Deleting titles: You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.
  • Page 8 FEATURES Discs for Recording, Playing back Disc type DVD-RW DVD-R Logo Automatically Format Can be formatted in VR or video mode formatted in video mode Video Mode VR Mode Icon Maximum record 480 min (12cm) 480 min (12cm) 480 min (12cm) time 144 min (8cm) 144 min (8cm)
  • Page 9 FEATURES Discs for playing back Disc Type DVD-VIDEO CD-DA CD-RW CD-R Logo Icon Files for playing back Type of title JPEG Icon Media CD-RW/-R CD-RW/-R is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation. Color Systems DVD players with are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.

  • Page 10: Functional Overview

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel 20 19 18 17 11 10 9 8* 7 ( * ) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons or insert a cassette tape. 1. Cassette compartment (VCR) 14. TRACKING L / K buttons (VCR) Insert a cassette tape here.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Rear Panel DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL IN --- VIDEO --- OUT 1. AC Power Cord (DVD/VCR) 7. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD only) Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to this Use to connect a TV monitor with component video unit.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using a Remote Control Install the batteries (AAx2) matching the polarity Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: indicated inside battery compartment of the remote • Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control.
  • Page 13 FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW 1. INPUT SELECT button (DVD/VCR) 20. ENTER button (DVD/VCR) Press to select the appropriate input. Press to confirm or select menu items. 2. POWER button (DVD/VCR) 21. RETURN button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn the unit on and off. Press to return to the previously displayed menu screen.

  • Page 14: Front Panel Display

    FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW Front Panel Display BS CS 3. Current status of the unit : Appears when this unit is in DVD output mode. : Appears in the afternoon with : Appears when playback is : Appears when the timer the clock display. paused.

  • Page 15: Connection To An External Tuner

    CONNECTION TO AN EXTERNAL TUNER This section describes how to connect this unit to an external tuner such as cable/satellite box. rear of your TV • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Disconnect the power cords of the devices from the AC outlet.

  • Page 16: Settings For The Video Input

    SETTINGS FOR THE VIDEO INPUT You must let the unit know which video input jack you are using before making a recording. Press [SETUP]. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE SELECT Use [K / L] to select “General .@/: Setting”, then press [ENTER]. TRACKING PQRS WXYZ...

  • Page 17: Connection To A Tv

    CONNECTION TO A TV Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing device. VCR and basic DVD connection RCA audio cable RCA video VIDEO cable AUDIO IN DVD/VCR this unit S-VIDEO IN --- AUDIO --- OUT DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO...

  • Page 18: Connection To An Audio System

    CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM Digital Audio Connection 2 Channel Analog Audio Connection stereo system Dolby Digital decoder audio COAXIAL digital audio coaxial input AUDIO IN jack analog audio input jacks RCA audio cable digital audio DVD/VCR coaxial cable DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT...

  • Page 19: The Vcr / Dvd Recorder Switching

    THE VCR / DVD RECORDER SWITCHING Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a DVD recorder, you must select first which component you wish to operate with [OUTPUT SELECT]. DVD mode VCR mode Press [DVD ] on the remote control. Press [VCR ] on the remote control.

  • Page 20: Guide To On-Screen Displays And Menus

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS This unit uses the following on-screen displays and menus to guide you to the easy operations. The on-screen displays give you the information on the loaded disc, the disc/file in playback, etc. The menus allow you to change the various kinds of settings for playing back, recording, or editing to suite your preference. On-Screen Display / Menu The on-screen display changes in the following order VCR mode...

  • Page 21: Main Menu

    GUIDE TO ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS AND MENUS Main Menu Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use 1. General Setting: [K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to display the To go to general setting menu. menu. These menus provide entries to all main functions 2.

  • Page 22: Initial Setting

    INITIAL SETTING You need to follow these steps when you turn on this unit for the first time. Press [POWER]. Turn on the TV. Select the input to which the unit is connected. INPUT POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE SELECT Use [K / L] to select your desired .@/: language, then press [ENTER] to set TRACKING...

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock before you try the timer programming. Clock Setting Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. “General Setting” menu will appear. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE SELECT Use [K / L] to select “Clock”, then .@/: .@/: press [ENTER].

  • Page 24: Formatting A Disc

    FORMATTING A DISC Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RW Press [SETUP]. When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW, the unit automatically starts to initialize the disc. DVD-RW will be formatted either video or VR mode according to the recording format mode setting of the Use [K / L] to select “DVD Menu”, unit.

  • Page 25: Reformatting A Disc Manually

    FORMATTING A DISC Reformatting a Disc Manually Insert a recordable disc. If you are using a DVD-RW, you can format the disc by performing “Format”. You can format DVD-RW for either Press [SETUP]. video mode recording or VR mode recording. Use [K / L] to select “DVD Menu”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 26: Preparing A Disc

    PREPARING A DISC Setting for Auto Chapter Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode Recording You can set a specified time for chapter marks. 1) Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording. Setting”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 27: Setting A Disc To Protect

    SETTING A DISC TO PROTECT Press [SETUP]. To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from “DVD Menu”. Use [K / ] to select “DVD Menu”, then press [ENTER]. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE SELECT Use [K / L] to select “Disc Protect .@/: OFF ON”, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 28: Playing The Discs In Other Dvd Players

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Auto Finalizing Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press You can finalize discs automatically using this function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing [ENTER].

  • Page 29: Finalizing A Disc

    PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS Finalizing a Disc You will need to finalize discs to play back on other DVD Press [SETUP]. players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. Since the process of the finalization fills empty space of the disc, a shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization.
  • Page 30 PLAYING THE DISCS IN OTHER DVD PLAYERS To cancel finalizing... Note (DVD-RW only) • Finalizing a disc in video mode automatically creates Press [STOP C] during the finalizing is in progress. Use a DVD menu. [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [ENTER]. Finalizing is •...

  • Page 31: Information On Dvd Recording

    INFORMATION ON DVD RECORDING Recording Speed Restrictions on Recording You can select a recording speed among 5 options, and You cannot record copy-protected program using this the recording time will depend on the recording speed unit. Copy-protected signal is included in DVD-videos and you select as follows.

  • Page 32: Basic Recording & One-Touch Timer Recording

    BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Follow the steps to record TV programs from an external Press [POWER]. tuner. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to This unit has no tuner system so cannot receive TV which the unit is connected.
  • Page 33 BASIC RECORDING & ONE-TOUCH TIMER RECORDING Press [REC/OTR] to start recording. Press [STOP C] to stop recording. “I” will be displayed for 5 seconds. The recorded title will be included in the title list. (Refer to “Guide to a Title List” on page 58.) Wait for a moment.

  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs Guide to Timer Programming Display within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. Before recording, make sure Timer Programming • Connect the external tuner to either L1 or L2 and set it JAN/ 2/07 12:00 AM L1 SP 2H (1:00) MON JAN/01 10:00AM...
  • Page 35 TIMER RECORDING Use [K / L / { / B] or [the Number Press [ENTER] when all items are buttons] to enter the start and end entered. Your program setting will be stored. time, then press [B]. • To set another program, repeat steps 2 to 8. Date Start •...
  • Page 36 TIMER RECORDING Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer If the timer program did not complete correctly, programming information the error number appears in the timer pro- gramming list. 1) Press [T-SET]. will disappear on the front panel display. Timer Programming 2) Press [TIMER PROG.].

  • Page 37: Hints For Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been timer recording. If you want to use functions other than unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting recording under such condition, cancel timer recording and all timer programming will be lost.

  • Page 38: Satellite Link

    SATELLITE LINK You can set the unit to start recording whenever it detects the video signal from the external tuner. Press [SETUP]. Preparing for the satellite link timer recording: Preparation on the tuner • Satellite link accepts only the connection from L1 (rear) with the external tuner.
  • Page 39 SATELLITE LINK Press [ENTER]. “To Standby Mode” is highlighted. Press [ENTER] again. Satellite Link Start Speed 5:00PM To Standby Mode In a second, the unit will be turned off automatically as it goes into the satellite link standby mode. To cancel the satellite link function while in the satellite link standby mode: Press [POWER] to turn on the unit.

  • Page 40: Settings For An External Device

    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Connection to an External Device Connect the external device properly to either L2 (front) or L1 (rear) input jacks of this unit by using S-video or RCA audio / video cables. S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 41: Recording From An External Device

    SETTINGS FOR AN EXTERNAL DEVICE Recording from an External Device Before recording from an external device, refer to the instructions for the connection on page 40. Turn on the TV and press [POWER], and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.

  • Page 42: Dubbing Mode

    DUBBING MODE Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the [ENTER].

  • Page 43: Start Recording

    DUBBING MODE VCR to DVD DVD to VCR Use [K / L] to select “VCR DVD”, Use [K / L] to select “DVD VCR”, then press [ENTER]. then press [ENTER]. General Setting General Setting Playback Playback Display Auto Chapter Display Auto Chapter Video Auto Finalize...

  • Page 44: Information On Playback

    INFORMATION ON PLAYBACK Structure of Disc Contents The contents of DVD are generally divided into titles, and the titles are subdivided into chapters. Audio CDs are divided into tracks. Data disc contains MP3/JPEG are divided into folders, and the folders are subdivided into files. DVD video Title: Divided contents of a DVD video.

  • Page 45: Basic Playback

    BASIC PLAYBACK Direct Playback Press [POWER]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD ]. INPUT POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the SELECT disc tray and insert your disc with its .@/: label facing up.

  • Page 46: Playback From The Title List

    BASIC PLAYBACK Playback from the Title List Press [POWER]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [DVD ]. INPUT POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the SELECT disc tray and insert your disc with its .@/:...

  • Page 47: Playing Back An Audio Cd And A Cd-Rw/-R With Mp3 / Jpeg Files

    BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD-RW/-R with MP3 / JPEG Files Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Direct Playback” on page 45. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE disc tray. SELECT It may take awhile to load .@/: .@/: the disc completely.

  • Page 48: Using The Title / Disc Menu

    BASIC PLAYBACK Playing Back an Audio CD and a CD- Using the Title / Disc Menu RW/-R with MP3 JPEG Files (cont’d) Kodak Picture CD DVD may contain a title list, which describes the contents The Picture CD is a service to convert photographs taken of the disc, or a disc menu, which guides you through the by a conventional film camera into digital data and write available functions in the disc.

  • Page 49: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Resume Playback Skipping TV Commercials During Playback You can play back from where you stopped playing back the disc last. Press [DVD ] first. 1) During playback, press [STOP C]. You can skip TV commercials to enjoy the recorded programs without interrupting.

  • Page 50: Rapid Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Rapid Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Rapid playback function is available only during Press [DVD ] first. playback. 1) During playback, press [PAUSE F]. Then press This function is available only on discs recorded in the [FWD D] or [REV E].

  • Page 51: Zoom

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Zoom Marker Setting This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc Press [DVD ] first. to be called back later. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Press [DVD ] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to display the...

  • Page 52: Search

    SEARCH Title/Chapter Search Track Search Using [SKIP j ] / [SKIP i ] Using [SKIP ] / [SKIP Press [DVD ] first. Press [DVD ] first. 1) During playback, press [SKIP i] to skip the 1) During playback, press [SKIP i ] to skip the current track/file and move to the next.

  • Page 53: Time Search

    SEARCH Time Search Press [DVD ] first. 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY]. 2) Use [{ / B] to select , then press [ENTER]. e.g.) DVD-video 1/ 5 1/ 5 0:01:00 / 1:23:45 DVD Video e.g.) audio CD 1/ 5 0:00:15 / 0:05:00 The number next to will be highlighted.

  • Page 54: Repeat/Random/Program Playback/Slide Show

    REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Repeat Playback Note • Point B for the repeat A-B playback should be set Available repeat function may vary depending the discs. within the same chapter or track of point A. Press [DVD ] first. • To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” at step 3. The repeat setting will also be canceled when you 1) During playback, press [DISPLAY].

  • Page 55: Program Playback

    REPEAT/RANDOM/PROGRAM PLAYBACK/SLIDE SHOW Program Playback Slide Show You can program the disc to play back in your desired You can select the display time between 5 seconds and order. 10 seconds. Press [DVD ] first. Press [DVD ] first. 1) Press [SETUP] in stop mode. 1) Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Program Playback”...

  • Page 56: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO You can select the format of audio and video as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing back. Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack DVD-video may have subtitles in one or more languages. When playing back a DVD-video recorded with 2 or more Available subtitle languages can be found on the disc soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you...

  • Page 57: Switching Virtual Surround System

    SELECTING THE FORMAT OF AUDIO AND VIDEO Switching Virtual Surround System Switching Camera Angles Some DVD-video have scenes shot from 2 or more You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through your angles. Angle information should be on the disc case if existing 2 channel stereo system.

  • Page 58: Information On Disc Editing

    INFORMATION ON DISC EDITING Guide to a Title List Editing Discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the Edit the recorded disc disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You will find editing discs is easy.

  • Page 59: Deleting Titles

    DELETING TITLES Notes for deleting titles After the disc is fully recorded: DVD-RW DVD-R • When a title is deleted from • When the last title is deleted from • When a title is deleted from DVD-RW in VR mode, the DVD-RW in video mode, the recordable DVD-R, the recordable space recordable disc space will...
  • Page 60 DELETING TITLES You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Please be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be Press [DVD ] first. brought back to the disc. In stop mode, press [TOP MENU]. Be sure to read “Notes for deleting titles” on page 59 Title list, original or playlist will appear.

  • Page 61: Creating/Deleting Playlist

    CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST Adding Titles to a Playlist Follow the step 1 in “DELETING Playlist TITLES” on page 60 to display the For VR mode DVD-RW, you can create the playlist as you wish. original. You can add up to 99 titles to a playlist (as long as the total number of the playlist does not exceed 999 Use [K / L/ s / B] to select the chapters).

  • Page 62: Erasing All Playlist

    CREATING/DELETING PLAYLIST Erasing All Playlist Press [DVD ] first. Playlist A playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed. Press [SETUP]. Main menu will appear. Use [K / L] to select “DVD Menu”, then press [ENTER]. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE SELECT .@/:...

  • Page 63: Editing Discs

    EDITING DISCS Putting Names on Titles You can put a name on the disc and change it from this menu. Use [K / L] to select “Edit Title Name”, then press [ENTER]. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE Edit SELECT Scene Delete .@/: Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Protect...
  • Page 64 EDITING DISCS Putting Names on Titles (cont’d) Guide to Edit Title Name 1) Use [K / L] to select a desired character set, then press [ENTER]. 2) Follow the list below, use [the Number buttons] INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE repeatedly until the desired letter appears. SELECT Select .@/:...

  • Page 65: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Marks

    EDITING DISCS Setting or Clearing Chapter Marks Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Putting Names Original Playlist on Titles” on page 63 to display “Edit” You can put chapter marks in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. menu.

  • Page 66: Deleting A Part Of A Title

    EDITING DISCS Deleting a Part of a Title Use [SKIP H / G], Original Playlist You can delete a specific part of a title. [REV E], [FWD D], [PLAY B] and Even when parts of title are deleted from the playlist, the [PAUSE F] to find the start point, original title will remain as it is.
  • Page 67 EDITING DISCS Use [K / L] to select “Delete” then press [ENTER]. Edit - Scene Delete Start Preview Delete JAN/ 1/07 12:00AM L1 LP 1 : 40 : 00 Use [K / L] to select “Yes” then press [ENTER]. “Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using [K / L] and then press [ENTER].

  • Page 68: Dividing A Title

    EDITING DISCS Dividing a Title Press [DVD ] first. Playlist In stop mode, press [TOP MENU]. You can divide one title into 2 new titles. • For VR mode DVD-RW, press [MENU/LIST] to select “Playlist”. Use [K / L/ s / B] to select a desired INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 69: Combining Titles

    EDITING DISCS Combining Titles Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Dividing a Playlist Title” on page 68 to display “Edit” You can combine 2 titles into a single title. menu. Use [K / L] to select “Title Combining”, then press [ENTER]. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE...

  • Page 70: Setting Or Releasing The Title Protection

    EDITING DISCS Setting or Releasing the Title Protection Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Putting Original Names on Titles” on page 63 to To prevent the accidental editing, or erasing of the titles, display “Edit” menu. you can protect them in “Edit” menu. You can cancel the title protection feature after it is applied.

  • Page 71: Setting Or Clearing All Chapter Marks At Once

    EDITING DISCS Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Putting For titles in video mode DVD-RW, you can set or edit Names on Titles” on page 63 to chapter at every time interval. You can clear the chapter display “Edit”...

  • Page 72: List Of Settings

    LIST OF SETTINGS • The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. • Your change to each settings stays on even when the power is off. •...
  • Page 73 LIST OF SETTINGS Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents Video Progressive Set to the progressive scan mode (set to "ON") or to → page 80 the interlace scan mode(set to "OFF"). TV Aspect Set a picture size according to aspect ratio of your 4:3 Letter Box →...

  • Page 74: Setups

    SETUPS Playback Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to select “General Setting“, then press INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE SELECT [ENTER]. .@/: .@/: Use [K / L] to select “Playback”, then TRACKING press [ENTER].
  • Page 75 SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default: All) A password has not been set yet. Some DVD-video feature a parental lock level. Playback Use [K / L] to select “Yes”, then press [ENTER]. Use will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will [the Number buttons] to enter a new password except require you to enter a password before the disc will play for 4737, then press [ENTER].

  • Page 76: Audio Out

    SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Audio Out Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) Choose the appropriate audio setting for your external device. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. It will only affect a disc playback. General Setting Use [K / L] to select a desired item, then press [ENTER]. Playback Display Parental Lock...
  • Page 77 SETUPS Playback (cont’d) Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) Angle Icon (Default : ON) Set the subtitle language. Set to “ON” to show the angle icon during the playback. Use [K / L] to select a language, then press [ENTER]. Use [K / L] to select a setting, then press [ENTER]. General Setting General Setting Playback...

  • Page 78: Display

    SETUPS Display Refer to 1 to 3 on this page and set INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE the selected item. SELECT .@/: When you finish with setting, press TRACKING [SETUP] to exit. PQRS WXYZ DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP SETUP OSD Language (Default : English) TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN...

  • Page 79: Video

    SETUPS Video Press [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. Press [SETUP] and use [K / L] to INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE select “General Setting”, then press SELECT [ENTER]. .@/: Use [K / L] to select “Video”, then TRACKING press [ENTER].
  • Page 80 SETUPS Video (cont’d) Progressive (Default : OFF) TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box) This unit is compatible with the progressive scan system. You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of The feature provides you with the higher definition what you are playing back with the unit and your TV images than the traditional output system does.

  • Page 81: Reset Settings

    SETUPS Reset All Reset the setting to default. Press [SETUP] in stop mode and use [K / L] to select “General Setting”, then press [ENTER]. INPUT POWER OPEN/CLOSE Use [K / L] to select “Reset All”, then SELECT press [ENTER]. .@/: General Setting TRACKING...

  • Page 82: Vcr Functions

    VCR FUNCTIONS Playback Recording 1) Press [POWER] on the remote control or the front Press [VCR ] first. panel of the unit. Before recording, make sure: When you are playing back a cassette tape, turn the TV • The appropriate external input position (L1/L2) to which on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is your external tuner is connected is selected by pressing connected.

  • Page 83: One-Touch Timer Recording (Otr)

    VCR FUNCTIONS One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) Index Search This feature allows you to set the recording length simply An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each by pressing [REC/OTR] on the remote control. recording you make. You may skip to a specific marked point by following the steps below.

  • Page 84: Time Search

    VCR FUNCTIONS Time Search Other Operations This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a Press [VCR ] first. cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. Fast forward: When the unit is in stop mode, press [D] to fast forward Press [VCR...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Remedy The power does not turn on.
  • Page 86 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • If the main menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN ] to exit. • Check if the progressive scan mode is set correctly according to your TV (page 80). Picture noise appears. •...

  • Page 87: Frequently Asked Questions

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. • If there is a power failure or unplugging during recording, finalizing, formatting or editing (even after “Repairing” disappears), a repairing process will begin automatically just after turning the unit on again. Repairing It may take several minutes up to about several hours.
  • Page 88 TROUBLESHOOTING Error message Cause Solution Disc Error • Unplayable disc is inserted in the unit. • Insert the standardized disc which have — Please eject the disc. — • The disc is upside down. the marks on pages 8-9. Playback feature may not be available on this disc. •...

  • Page 89: Language Code

    LANGUAGE CODE Language Code Language Code Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Hungarian 5467 Russian 6467 Afar 4747 Icelandic 5565 Samoan 6559 Afrikaans 4752 Indonesian 5560 Sangho 6553 Albanian 6563 Interlingua 5547 Sanskrit 6547 Amharic 4759 Interlingue 5551 Scots Gaelic 5350 Arabic 4764 Inupiak 5557...

  • Page 90: Glossary

    GLOSSARY Analog Audio PCM (pulse code modulation) An electrical signal that directly represents sound. The most common system of encoding digital audio, Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical found on CD and DAT. Excellent quality, but requires a signal, but is an indirect representation of sound.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS • This model complies with the below specifications. • Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. • This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifications that may be added in the future. General DVD-RW/-R, DVD-video, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R System VHS cassette tape VCR video heads...

  • Page 92: Español

    ESPAÑOL Discos grabables y reproducibles Tipo de disco DVD-RW DVD-R Logotipo Puede formatearse en modo VR o modo de Formateado Formato video automáticamente en modo de video Modo de video Modo VR 480 minutos 480 minutos 480 minutos Tiempo máximo de (12 centímetros) (12 centímetros) (12 centímetros)
  • Page 93 ESPAÑOL Conexión a un Sintonizador Externo 1) Desconecte el cable de alimentación de su televisor del tomacorriente de CA. 2) Efectúe la conexión como se ilustra abajo. ej.) parte trasera de su televisor AUDIO IN VIDEO IN cable coaxial de RF señal de TV DVD/VCR ANT.
  • Page 94 ESPAÑOL Grabación Básica Configuración Inicial Cuando usted encienda este aparato por primera vez Presione [DVD ]. necesita seguir estos pasos. Presione [OPEN/CLOSE A] para abrir la bandeja de discos e insertar su disco Presione [POWER]. con el rótulo aupntando hacia arriba. * Este aparato puede grabar a DVD-RW y Encienda el televisor.
  • Page 95 ESPAÑOL Grabación con Temporizador Usted puede programar el equipo para que grabe hasta 12 Presione [TIMER PROG.]. programas, con un mes de anticipación. También hay disponibles grabaciones de programas diarias o semanales. Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que • Cuando llegue el momento en que desea empezar a grabar, conecte el sintonizador externo a ya sea L1 o L2 y Utilice [K / L] para seleccionar “Prog.

  • Page 96: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.

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