Sylvania DVR90DE Owner's Manual

Sylvania DVR90DE Owner's Manual

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DVR90DE
Please read before using this equipment.
If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner's manual,
please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429 or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    DVD Recorder DVR90DE Please read before using this equipment. If you need additional assistance for set-up or operating after reading owner’s manual, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429 or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..3 PRECAUTIONS ....4 LASER SAFETY ......4 About Copyright .
  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
  • Page 4: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS LASER SAFETY This player employs a laser. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Features Not only playing the discs of DVD or CD, but this DVD recorder features for you recording to DVD discs and editing them after that. Followings are what you can do with this DVD recorder. Recording This DVD recorder is compatible for you with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeately, and DVD- R, which is available for recording once.
  • Page 6: Easy Understanding For Dvd Recording

    Before you start Easy understanding for DVD recording You may have some simple questions about DVD recording. The followings will help you to understand eas- ily how to prepare for DVD recording and to attempt to record. To DVD discs in steps. Step 1: Choose a disc type There are several types of DVD disc recordable for the intension of use.
  • Page 7: Title List

    Step 3: Record to DVD discs Record a program by pressing REC button. When using the timer, one-touch timer record- ing, manual timer recording are available. Refer to each page describing the operation for details. Step 4: Play the recorded con- tents You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start to play.
  • Page 8: Guide To Displays

    Before you start Guide to Displays The DVD recorder uses the following types of display for most opertions. SETUP/DISC/CD menu, Title list, and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc.
  • Page 9 Edit Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play from this screen and can easily edit the titles as you prefer. DISPLAY DISPLAY appears by pressing DIS- PLAY button, then gives you the information on the disc playing.
  • Page 10: Accessories

    Before you start Accessories You will find the following accessories when unpacking the carton box. • Remote control with two AA batteries (NB001UD) • RF cable (WPZ0901TM002) • Audio/Video cables • Owner’s Manual (0VMN03892) Owner's Manual Installing batteries in the remote control You will need to install batteries in the remote con- trol to be ready to use.
  • Page 11: Using A Remote Control

    Note: Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: • Do not mix new and old batteries together. • Do not use different kinds of battery together, although they may look similer, different batteries may have different voltages.
  • Page 12: Location Of Controls

    Before you start Location of controls Front Panel 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 1. POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. 2. STOP C button Press to stop play or record- ing. 3. REW H button Press to skip to the previous chapter or track.
  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 1. AC IN – Power inlet 2. AUDIO OUTPUT 1, 2 Use to connect a TV moni- tor, AV receiver or other equipment with standard audio cables. 3. VIDEO OUTPUT Use to connect a TV moni- tor, AV receiver or other equipment with a standard video cable.
  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Before you start Remote Control POWER MONITOR REC SPEED CLEAR SETUP REPEAT ZOOM 1. POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. 2. DISPLAY button Press to display or change the on-screen display. 3. CH K / L button Press to change the channel up and down.
  • Page 15: Front Display

    Front display 1. Current status of the DVD recorder : Appears when a disc play is paused. : Appears during playing a disc. : Appears when the timer programming has been made and is proceeding. : Appears during record- ing is in proceed. :Appears during repeat play.
  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Use a standard antenna cable to connect the wall jack to the TV ANTENNA IN jack on the DVD recorder. Connection to antenna Note: Antenna and antenna cable are not included. VHF/UHF DVD Recorder RF cable (supplied) : signal flow When connecting to a cable box with only a few scrambled channels If you are using a cable box or satellite receiver with only a few...
  • Page 17: When Connecting To A Cable Box With Many Scrambled Channels

    When connecting to a cable box with many scram- bled channels If many or all the channels you receive by cable or satellite are scram- bled, we recommend using this setup. Note: Antenna and antenna cable are not included. A piece of RF cable is included. VHF/UHF Cable DVD Recorder...
  • Page 18: Connection To Other Devices

    Connections Connection to other devices There will be various ways of connecting the DVD recorder to other devices. Make your connection according to your choice of devices, screen format, and sound format. You will find some sample connections in the following pages. Note: •...
  • Page 19: Connection To Tv With A S-Video Cable

    Connection to TV with a S-Video cable Note: S-video cable is not included. S-VIDEO INPUT IN 1 cable (supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT DVD Recorder : signal flow Connection to TV with a component video cable Note: Component video cable is not included. COMPONENT VIDEO IN IN 1...
  • Page 20: Connection To Tv And Vcr

    Connections Connection to TV and VCR Note: Antenna and antenna cable are not included. A piece of Audio/Video cable and RF cable are included. VHF/UHF IN 2 cable cable VHF/UHF VHF/UHF AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT DVD Recorder RF cable (supplied) : signal flow Antenna IN 1 cable...
  • Page 21: Connection To Av Amplifier With A Coaxial Digital Audio Cable

    Connection to AV amplifier with a coaxial digital audio cable To enjoy multichannel surround sound you need to connect this recorder to an AV amplifier/receiver using the coaxial output. In addition to a digital connection, we recommend also connecting using the stereo analog connection. You'll probably also want to connect a video output to your AV amplifier/receiver.
  • Page 22: Getting Started

    Getting started POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Switching on Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 23: Getting Channels Automatically

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Getting channels auto- matically Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select SETUP using { / B...
  • Page 24: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Getting started POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Adding/deleting chan- nels Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select SETUP using { / B...
  • Page 25: Initial Setting: Clock

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Initial setting: Clock You will need to set the clock before you try the timer record- ing features.
  • Page 26 Getting started POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM Enter the date (month / day / year) using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Clock Automatically

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Adjusting the clock automatically Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select SETUP using { / B...
  • Page 28: Setting The Daylight Savings Time

    Getting started POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM Setting the daylight sav- ings time Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
  • Page 29: Initial Setting: Selecting The Tv Aspect Ratio

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Initial setting: Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the DVD recorder and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9...
  • Page 30: Initial Setting: Rf Converter Output (Watching The Tv Programs Received By The Tuner Of The Dvd Recorder)

    Getting started POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM Initial setting: RF converter output (Watching the TV programs received by the tuner of the DVD recorder) You can watch the TV programs from the tuner of the DVD...
  • Page 31 Getting started...
  • Page 32: Recording

    Recording Information on DVD recording This DVD recorder can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depending on the disc format. The disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” then a recording format will be “Video mode,”...
  • Page 33: Settings For Recording To A Blank Disc

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Settings for record- ing to a blank disc DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the DVD recorder starts to initialize the blank disc.
  • Page 34: Formatting A Disc

    Recording POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Select “Video” or “VR” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. The recording mode will be set.
  • Page 35: Video Mode

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN <Video mode> Disc Edit Format Finalize <VR mode> Disc Edit Format Finalize Disc Protect OFF Select “Format”...
  • Page 36: Recording From The Tv

    Recording POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Recording from the DVD-RW DVD-R Follow the steps below to record TV programs. Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording.
  • Page 37: One-Touch Timer Recording

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN One-touch timer recording This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes.
  • Page 38: Finalizing The Discs

    Recording POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN If you want to change thte recording speed, press REC SPEED button repeatedly. The recording speed will be change as you press the button as shown.
  • Page 39 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Select “Finalize” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Disc Edit Format...
  • Page 40 Recording POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM VR mode: Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “DISC”...
  • Page 41: Timer Recording

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Finalizing is complete. 100% Finalizing Press SETUP button to exit DISC menu. Recording Timer recording DVD-RW DVD-R You can program the unit to...
  • Page 42 Recording POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN K / L buttons: change the setting at the current cursor position. { / B buttons: move the cursor to the left and the right.
  • Page 43: Checking The Imformation On The Timer Programming During The Timer Recording

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Checking the imfor- mation on the timer programming during the timer recording DVD-RW DVD-R You are allowed to know the imformation on the timer pro- gramming during the timer...
  • Page 44: The Priority Of Overlapped Setings

    Recording The priority of overlapped setings The recorder records the programs according to priority if the timer settings overlap. The timer setting set previously has priority. If the timer settings overlap, the program that has priority will be recorded. A timer recording of lower pri- ority will be canceled, start from the middle, or stop on the way.
  • Page 45: Setting A Disc To Protect

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Setting a disc to pro- tect DVD-RW To prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them from DISC menu.
  • Page 46: Recording From An External Component

    Recording Recording from an external component You can record from an external component, such as a camcorder or VCR, connected to either LINE1 or LINE2 for external inputs. Before attempting to record from an external component: Connect the component from which you want to record properly to the DVD recorder.
  • Page 47 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Connect the component from which you want to record properly to the DVD recorder. Turn the TV and the DVD recorder on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to...
  • Page 48: Playing Discs

    Playing discs Information on DVD play Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This DVD recorder is compatible to play the fol- lowing discs. To play a DVD, make it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below.
  • Page 49: Basic Play

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Basic Play DVD-RW DVD-R Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the DVD recorder.
  • Page 50 Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Press STOP C button to stop play. Note: You can resume play from where you stopped playing the disc.
  • Page 51: Playing Discs Using The Disc Menu

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the play- back.
  • Page 52: Playing Discs Using The Title Menu

    Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Playing discs using the title menu DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on them.
  • Page 53: Resume Play

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Resume play You can resume play from where you stopped playing the disc last. During play, press STOP C button.
  • Page 54: Repeat Play

    Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Pause During play, press PAUSE F button. Play will pause and sound will be muted.
  • Page 55: Zoom

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM A-B: When pressing ENTER button while A-B is highlighted, the start- ing point (A) will be decided. Press ENTER button to select the ending point (B).
  • Page 56: Title/Chapter Search

    Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM Title/Chapter search Using SKIP H / G buttons During play, press SKIP G button to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next.
  • Page 57: Track Search

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Track search Using SKIP H / G buttons During play, press SKIP G button to skip the current track and move to the next.
  • Page 58: Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Search

    Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Fast forward / Fast reverse search During play, press FWD D button to search in fast for- ward.
  • Page 59: Skipping Tv Commercials During Play

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Skipping TV com- mercials during play You can skip TV commercials by pressing CM SKIP button, so that you can enjoy the recorded pro- grams without interrupting.
  • Page 60 Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Select a desired audio sound- track using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Audio soundtrack will switch.
  • Page 61: Switching Subtitles

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN When playing Audio CDs you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel.
  • Page 62: Switching Camera Angles

    Playing discs POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Note: Some discs will only allow you to change the subtitle from the disc menu.
  • Page 63 Playing discs...
  • Page 64: Editing

    Editing Information on disc editing You can make the discs with editing functions following of the DVD recorder as you prefer. Editing discs with Video mode You can edit discs with Video mode for the follow- ing items. Be sure that once you edit titles, they will not remain as original.
  • Page 65: Editing Discs

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Editing discs Be sure that once you edit origi- nal titles, they will not be remained as recorded originally.
  • Page 66: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Putting names on titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu.
  • Page 67 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Select “abc” using K / L but- tons, the press Enter button. Disc > Edit > Edit Title Name A B C a b c 1 2 3...
  • Page 68: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Setting or clearing chap- ter markers You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature.
  • Page 69 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN DVD-RW Original Deleting titles When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the disc space to record will be increased.
  • Page 70: Deleting Parts Of Titles

    Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM Deleting parts of titles You can delete a specified part of a title, then the disc space to record will be increased.
  • Page 71 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Part of a title will be deleted. Disc >...
  • Page 72 Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 73 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Setting or clearing chap- ter markers You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature.
  • Page 74: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. A chapter marker will be added. Disc >...
  • Page 75: Setting Titles To Protect

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 76: Releasing Titles From Protecting

    Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Original menu will appear. Disc > Original Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Protect OFF...
  • Page 77 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Original menu will appear. Disc > Original Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Protect ON...
  • Page 78 Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 79 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Disc > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 Select “Scene Delete”...
  • Page 80 Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Putting names on titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu.
  • Page 81 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Option window will appear. Disc > Playlist > Edit Title Name A B C a b c 1 2 3 @ ! ?
  • Page 82 Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 83: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Setting pictures for thumbnails You can set a picture to each title for a thumbnail. It helps you to remember the contents of the title you are playing.
  • Page 84: Adding Titles To A Playlist

    Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Adding titles to a playlist You can add or delete a title in the playlist as you prefer.
  • Page 85: Deleting A Playlist

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Deleting a playlist A playlist can be deleted when becoming not needed. Note: Deleting a playlist will not increase the available recording time.
  • Page 86 Editing POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN DVD-R Deleting titles You can delete titles which you do not need anymorer, however the disc space to record will not in crease.
  • Page 87 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Putting names on titles You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu.
  • Page 88: Using Setup Menu

    Using SETUP menu SETUP/DISC Menu Setup Menu SETUP menu Setup Playback Setting Play Back Setup > Play Back Page XX TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Page XX Parental Lock Page XX Disc Menu Language English Page XX Audio Language Original Page XX Subtitle Language Page XX...
  • Page 89: Other Settings: Parental Lock

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Other settings: Parental Lock Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. If the DVD recorder is set to a lower level than the disc, it will require you to enter a password before the...
  • Page 90: Setup Menu

    Using SETUP menu POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Select “Parental Lock” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. When you first change the parental lock level: Option window will appear.
  • Page 91: Setup Menu

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup > Play Back TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Change Password? Parental Lock Disc Menu Language...
  • Page 92: Other Settings: Language Settings

    Using SETUP menu POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Other settings: Language settings Various languages may be avail- able for the discs you play. You can choose the language you pre- fer for each.
  • Page 93: Choosing The Audio Language

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Setup > Play Back TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock English Disc Menu Language English French Audio Language...
  • Page 94: Choosing The Subtitle Language

    Using SETUP menu POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT RETURN ZOOM When you want a language other than those in the option: Choose “Other,”...
  • Page 95 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER RETURN ZOOM Select “Subtitle Language” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup >...
  • Page 96: Other Settings: Audio Settings

    Using SETUP menu POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Other settings: Audio settings Setting digital audio out- When you are connecting the DVD recorder to an amplifier/decoder, which is com- patible with digital audio output,...
  • Page 97 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN When your amplifier/decoder is compatible with Dolby Digital: Select “Dolby Digital” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 98: Compressing The Range Of Sound Volume

    Using SETUP menu POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Compressing the range of sound volume Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu.
  • Page 99: Outputting The Sound During Play In Fast Forward

    POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN Outputting the sound during play in fast for- ward Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu.
  • Page 100: Other Settings: Display

    Using SETUP menu POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL REPEAT ENTER ZOOM RETURN Other settings: Display Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
  • Page 101 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER DISPLAY PROG. MONITOR CM SKIP REC MODE CLEAR PAUSE SKIP PLAY STOP MENU TOP MENU/ SETUP PLAY LIST ORIGINAL ENTER REPEAT ZOOM RETURN OSD Language: English, French, and Spanish are available for the OSD language. You can choose the language as your convenience.
  • Page 102: Others

    Others Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this DVD recorder, 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 Power The power does not turn on.
  • Page 103 Symptom Playback The disc does not play. The disc does not start playback from the beginning. The DVD recorder starts playing from the disc automatically. Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-motion Play cannot be performed. The language for the sound track cannot be changed.
  • Page 104: Quick Guide To Dvd Disc Types

    Others Symptom Remote control The remote does not function. Others The DVD recorder does not operate properly. The disc tray does not open when you press OPEN/CLOSE A button. Quick Guide to DVD disc types Refer to the following when selecting a disc (DVD-RW or DVD-R) and a recording format (VR mode or Video mode for DVD-RW discs).
  • Page 105: Language Code

    Language code Language Code Abkhazian 4748 Afar 4747 Afrikaans 4752 Albanian 6563 Amharic 4759 Arabic 4764 Armenian 5471 Assamese 4765 Aymara 4771 Azerbaijani 4772 Bashkir 4847 Basque 5167 Bengali;Bangla 4860 Bhutani 5072 Bihari 4854 Bislama 4855 Breton 4864 Bulgarian 4853 Burmese 5971 Byelorussian...
  • Page 106: Notes About Discs

    Others Notes about discs • To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
  • Page 107: Glossary

    Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height.
  • Page 108: Limited Warranty

    FUNAI CORP. will repair this SYLVANIA product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in mate- rials 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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