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Sylvania SRDV495 Owner's Manual

Dvd recorder with video cassette recorder
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DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder
POWER
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
Supplied Accessory
• Remote control (NB118UD)
with two AA batteries
• Owner's Manual (1VMN20233)
Owner's Manual
If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual,
Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections. Refer to
"Connections" on pages 10-12.
To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 54-55
after connections are completed.
(You CANNOT copy any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.)
REW
F.FWD STOP/EJECT
PLAY
VCR RECORD
• RF cable (WPZ0901TM002)
• Quick Use Guide (1VMN20319)
TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429
please call
SRDV495
OPEN/CLOSE
ONE TOUCH
STOP
PLAY
DUBBING
OUTPUT SELECT
DVD RECORD
CHANNEL
VCR
DVD
DVD-RW/-R
• Audio/Video cables
(WPZ0102TM015 or WPZ0102LTE01)
• DVD-R Blank Media (3 discs)
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L - AUDIO - R

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  • Page 1 (You CANNOT copy any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.) OPEN/CLOSE ONE TOUCH PLAY DUBBING VCR RECORD CHANNEL • RF cable (WPZ0901TM002) • Quick Use Guide (1VMN20319) TOLL FREE : 1-800-968-3429 SRDV495 STOP PLAY OUTPUT SELECT DVD RECORD S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R DVD-RW/-R • Audio/Video cables (WPZ0102TM015 or WPZ0102LTE01) •...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    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. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the oper- ating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Moisture Condensation Warning

    Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • 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: Features

    This unit not only plays DVD’s, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Before you start ....2 Precautions ......2 Features .

  • Page 7: Functional Overview

    Front Panel POWER POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR) Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. Press to cancel the timer standby mode and turn the unit on. The light besides the POWER button lights up when power is on.
  • Page 8 Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN CLEAR/C.RESET ZOOM SKIP SKIP SEARCH ONE TOUCH CM SKIP DUBBING MODE 1.

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Note: Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as leakage and bursting. Please observe the following: •...

  • Page 10: Connections

    Antenna (Back of TV) Disconnect Plug in the AC power cord of this unit. Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Audio Connection AUDIO IN Audio cable (supplied) This unit DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT DVD/VCR AUDIO S-VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Connection To A Cable Box Or Satellite Box

    Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection A Cable Signal Select this connection when you want to view or record a scrambled channel.With this connection, channels cannot be changed on this unit.You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the satellite box.

  • Page 12: Connection To An Audio System

    Connection to an Audio System • Before changing the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices. Method 1 (VCR/DVD Sound) Stereo system Analog audio input jacks AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) This unit AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Guide to On Screen Menus The unit uses the following types of on screen menus for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY menu, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play.The DISPLAY menu also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc. SETUP/DISC/CD menu Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either SETUP/DISC/CD by pressing { / B buttons.Then, press ENTER button to display each menu.

  • Page 14: Display Menu

    Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu DVD mode First: Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc. Some operations are available while disc is playing. Details are on page 34. DVD-RW 00:00:00 Video mode...

  • Page 15: Display Message

    Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 1. Current status of the unit : Appears when disc/tape play is paused. : Appears when playing a disc/tape. : Appears when timer pro- gramming has been set. : Appears during recording process. Appears when repeat playback is turned on.

  • Page 16: Channel Settings

    It is recommend that you preset available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu. Presetting channels automatically Press POWER button to turn on the unit. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD/VCR is connected.

  • Page 17: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Adding/deleting channels The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory.You also may add channels into memory. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Set the clock before you try timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Setting below. If not, follow Manual Clock Setting on pages 19-20. Auto Clock Setting Make sure • The antenna/cable TV connec- tions are correct.

  • Page 19: Manual Clock Setting

    Manual Clock Setting Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Setup Playback Setting Select “Clock” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 20 Press K / L buttons to select AM or PM, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated. Setup > Clock VCR DVD Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time When “Auto Clock Setting” is selected to “Auto” or “Manual”, change it to “OFF”...

  • Page 21: Setting The Daylight Saving Time

    Setting the daylight sav- ing time When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the unit clock will automati- cally move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Tv Aspect Ratio

    Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been select- ed as the default.

  • Page 23: Selecting Tv Stereo Or Sap

    Selecting TV stereo or SAP You can select stereo or SAP. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

  • Page 24: Rf Converter Output

    Change from CH3 to CH4 You can watch TV programs through the tuner of the unit. (Usually channel 3 or 4 of the TV is available for the RF converter setting.) Be sure to connect the unit to a TV using the RF cable. Refer to page 10. Select channel 3 on your TV.

  • Page 25: Changing The Setup Menu

    Changing the SETUP menu The following table shows the settings that are available in the SETUP menu and which are the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. SETUP menu Items (highlight is the default) 1.Language setting Disc Menu Language Pages 26-27 Audio Language...

  • Page 26: Language Settings

    Changing the SETUP menu Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Select “Playback” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 27 Changing the SETUP menu Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu. Setup > Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio Audio Language (Default : Original) Set the Audio language.

  • Page 28: Display Settings

    Changing the SETUP menu Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Select “Display” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 29 Changing the SETUP menu OSD Background Transparency (Default : Set the background transparency of OSD screen. You can choose one among 0% through 100%. Setup > Display OSD Background Transparency OSD Background Color OSD Language English Screen Saver 10 minutes OSD Background Color (Default : 1 Green) Set the OSD screen color.

  • Page 30: Audio Settings

    Changing the SETUP menu Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment. It will only affect DVD discs during playback. Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Select “SETUP”...
  • Page 31 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for PCM (Default : Auto) • Select a setting using K / L buttons, then Original press ENTER button. Your setting will be activated. Auto Auto 48kHz 48kHz ontrol Dolby Digital 96kHz Audio 96kHz Settings for Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) •...

  • Page 32: Parental Control Settings

    Changing the SETUP menu Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental control setting. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material.
  • Page 33 Changing the SETUP menu Parental control settings (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental control level. Setup > Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock Disc Menu Language English Audio Language Original Subtitle Language Digital Out Dynamic Range Control Fast Forward with Audio A password has not been set yet Setup >...

  • Page 34: Playing Discs

    Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This unit is compatible with following discs. To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the require- ments for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the unit.

  • Page 35: Basic Playback

    Playback Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Press POWER button, then press DVD button. When you are playing a DVD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD/VCR is connected. Press OPEN/CLOSE A but- ton to open the disc tray.
  • Page 36 DVD-V DVD-V Press POWER button, then press DVD button. When you are playing a DVD or an audio CD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD/VCR is connected. Press OPEN/CLOSE A but- ton to open the disc tray.

  • Page 37: Playing Discs Using The Disc Menu

    Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the play- back. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle lan- guages, special features, or chapter selection.

  • Page 38: Playing Discs Using The Title Menu

    Playing discs using the title menu DVD-V DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available. It allows you to start playback at a specific title. First: Press TOP MENU button. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available on the DVD disc, may appear on the TV screen.

  • Page 39: Special Playback

    Resume play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can resume play from where you stopped playing the disc last. During playback, press STOP C button. The resume message will appear. TV Screen: Resume ON Fast forward / Fast reverse Video DVD-V DVD-V...

  • Page 40: Skipping Tv Commercials During Play

    Skipping TV commercials during play Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can skip TV commercials by pressing CM SKIP button, so that you can enjoy the recorded pro- grams with limited interruption. During playback, press CM SKIP button. Normal playback will resume at 30 seconds ahead from the point when you press CM SKIP button.

  • Page 41: Step By Step Playback

    Step by step playback Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW During playback, press PAUSE F button. Playback will pause and sound will be muted. Slow forward / Slow reverse play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW During playback, press PAUSE k button, then press D or E button.

  • Page 42: Zoom

    Zoom Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW During playback, press ZOOM button. Zoom menu will appear. Screen: DVD-Video 01:23:45 x1.2 x1.5 x2.0 There are four options (x1.0,x1.2,x1.5 and x2.0), these are displayed excluding the cur- rent zoom rate. Marker Setup Video DVD-V...

  • Page 43: Search

    Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Using SKIP H / G buttons During playback, press SKIP G button to skip the cur- rent title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward one at a time.

  • Page 44: Track Search

    Track search Using SKIP H / G buttons During playback, press SKIP G button to skip the cur- rent track and move to the next. The track will move forward one at a time. To go back to the previous track, press SKIP H button.The track will move backward one track at a time.

  • Page 45: Repeat/Random/Program Play

    Repeat/Random/Program play Repeat play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW During playback, press DIS- PLAY button. The display menu will appear. DVD-Video 01:23:45 Select icon using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER button. Repeat menu will appear. Screen: DVD-Video 01:23:45...

  • Page 46: Program Play

    Repeat/Random/Program play (cont’d) Program play You can program the disc to play tracks in your desired order. First: Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/CD menu. SETUP/CD menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “CD” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER but- ton.

  • Page 47: Selecting Audio And Video Formats

    Selecting audio and video formats You can select an audio or video format as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. Switching audio soundtrack DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you can switch between them anytime...

  • Page 48: Switching Subtitles

    Selecting audio and video formats (cont’d) When playing Audio CDs or MP3 files you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. During playback, press DIS- PLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: Audio CD 00:00:00 Switching subtitles DVD-V...

  • Page 49: Switching Camera Angles

    Selecting audio and video formats (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles, check the DVD disc brochure for details: It should be marked with an angle icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.

  • Page 50: Vcr Functions

    Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing a tape, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD/VCR is connected. Press: Insert a prerecorded tape, then press PLAY B button to begin playback.

  • Page 51: One-Touch Timer Recording

    Recording and One-touch timer recording (cont’d) One-touch timer recording This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing REC/OTR button on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. First: During normal recording, press REC/OTR button to begin one-touch timer recording.

  • Page 52: Time Search

    Time search This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a tape by enter- ing the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. First: Press SEARCH MODE button repeatedly so that the Time search menu appears.

  • Page 53: Other Operations

    First: To cue or review picture during playback (Picture Search): Press g/h buttons during playback. Press it again and the unit will search in super high speed. (in the SLP mode only) To freeze the picture on TV screen during playback (Still mode): Press PAUSE F button.

  • Page 54: Recording

    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 to the TV correctly. 1: Choose a disc Step type There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from.

  • Page 55: Finalizing A Disc

    Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) 4: Select the Step desired channel POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: VIDEO/TV PQRS WXYZ SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE CH 1 Playing the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play from the displayed menu and immediately start to play.

  • Page 56: Information On Dvd Recording

    Information on DVD recording Information This unit 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 depend- ing on the disc format.The disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,”...

  • Page 57: Information On Copy Control

    Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Information on copy control Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the fol- lowing. Copy-free Copy-once Copy- Disc type / format ver.1.1 DVD-RW DVD-RW ver.1.1 CPRM compatible ver.1.1 Video DVD-RW DVD-RW ver.1.1 CPRM compatible ver.2.0 DVD-R...

  • Page 58: Formatting A Disc

    Choosing the recording format of a blank disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the unit will initialize the blank disc. After initialization, you can record to the disc with the recording for- mat selected in SETUP menu. You can select at what length the recorder will create chapter mark on the DVD disc recording.
  • Page 59 Select “Auto Chapter” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup > Recording DVD-RW Recording Format VR mode 5 minutes Auto Chapter 10 minutes 10 minutes Timer Programming 15 minutes Dubbing Mode VCR DVD 30 minutes 60 minutes “10 minutes”...

  • Page 60: Reformatting A Disc

    Reformatting a disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW disc, by default it will be Video mode. You can change this to VR mode from SETUP menu. Place DVD-RW disc into the unit. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu.

  • Page 61: Basic Recording

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Follow the steps below to record TV programs. First: Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV is set on the DVD/VCR. This operation may take a few minutes to complete.

  • Page 62: Checking The Recording Picture Quality

    Checking the recording picture quality Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can confirm the recording pic- ture quality with the recording speed you have selected before attempting to record to a DVD disc. First: While the unit is in STOP or REC with a DVD disc insert- ed, press REC MONITOR button.

  • Page 63: One-Touch Timer Recording

    One-touch timer recording Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto has enough space for the time you set. When the recording finishes the recorder automatically goes into standby.

  • Page 64: Timer Recording

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can program the DVD/VCR to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly pro- gram recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before making a timer programming.
  • Page 65 Select the channel number to record using K / L buttons, then press B button. Setup > Recording > Timer Programming Date Start Speed JAN/12 10:00PM 10:30PM CH8 DVD - - - To record from the AV input jacks, L1 or L2. Select a recording media using K / L buttons, then press B button.

  • Page 66: Hints For Timer Recording

    Hints for timer recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a disc is not on the tray, the DVD indicator on the front panel flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable disc.

  • Page 67: Settings For An External Source

    Settings for an external source Connection to an external source Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When you want to record to a tape, use either DVD/VCR VIDEO IN jack (Rear) or VIDEO input jack (Front).

  • Page 68: Recording From An External Source

    Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Before recording from an external source, see the instruction for the connection on page 67. 1. Turn the TV and the DVD/VCR on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the DVD/VCR is connected.

  • Page 69: Dubbing Mode

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Important You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc.This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or the videotape is not copy protect- Before starting this function, pre- pare for the recording on the DVD-R/RW disc or the videotape.
  • Page 70 VCR to DVD Select “VCR ⇒ DVD” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Setup > Recording VCR DVD DVD-RW Recording Format Video mode Auto Chapter Timer Programming Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD VCR DVD Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu.

  • Page 71: Finalizing The Discs

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Important You will need to finalize discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players. Finalizing may take several min- utes up to an hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 15 minutes.

  • Page 72: Setting A Disc To Protect

    DVD-RW DVD-RW Important To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing of titles, you can protect them by going to the DISC menu and following the steps bellow. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “DISC”...

  • Page 73: Editing

    Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Title list allows you to easily check the titles record- ed on the disc.You can choose a title to play from on this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Disc >...

  • Page 74: Editing Discs In Vr Mode

    Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs in VR mode For discs in VR mode, you can edit from “Original” menu or “Playlist” menu, which is created from the original. Editing original titles The following items can be used to edit the original titles.

  • Page 75: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Video Mode

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-RW DVD-RW Important • You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Caution • Be sure to know that titles once deleted, cannot be brought back to the disc. When the last title in the title list in Video mode is deleted, the disc space available for recording will...

  • Page 76: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put title names on titles and change the title names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. First: Press SETUP button.

  • Page 77: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can set chapter markers at a specified time you selected for titles which are longer than 5 minutes.

  • Page 78: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Vr Mode (Original)

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the disc space available for recording will be increased. Important • Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc.

  • Page 79: Deleting Parts Of Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete part of a title, the disc space available for recording will be increased. Important • Be advised that parts, once deleted, cannot be brought back to the disc.

  • Page 80: Naming Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Disc > Edit > Original Title Delete Scene Delete Start Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Preview Index Picture Delete Protect OFF JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12...
  • Page 81 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. Disc > Edit > Original JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

  • Page 82: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can search for it using the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want.

  • Page 83: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) <Delete>: Disc > Edit > Original Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter 2/2 Chapter Mark Delete Index Picture Protect OFF JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 • You cannot delete the first chapter marker of each title.

  • Page 84: Enter Button

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. Disc > Edit > Original JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

  • Page 85: Title Protection

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Title Protection DVD-RW DVD-RW Important • To prevent accidental editing or erasing the titles, you can pro- tect them from the original menu. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.

  • Page 86: Releasing Titles From Protection

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protection DVD-RW DVD-RW You are allowed to release the titles from protection. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear. Disc Edit Format...

  • Page 87: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Vr Mode (Playlist)

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW In VR mode, even when a title is deleted from a Playlist, the original title will remain in the Original list. Note • The disc space available for recording will not be increased. First: Press SETUP button.

  • Page 88: Deleting Parts Of Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete part of a title. Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain. Note • The disc space available for recording will not be increased.

  • Page 89: Naming Titles

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Start Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Preview Index Picture Delete JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25...
  • Page 90 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear. Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12...

  • Page 91: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can search for them by using the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker any- where you want.

  • Page 92: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) <Delete>: Disc > Edit > Playlist Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Chapter 2/2 Delete Index Picture Set JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 • You cannot delete the first chapter of each title.
  • Page 93 Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Select “PlayList” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist will appear. Disc > Edit > Playlist JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM Add New Title Delete Playlist JAN/1 4:00AM JAN/1 5:00AM Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press...

  • Page 94: Adding Titles To A Playlist

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW You can add or delete a title in the playlist as you prefer. You can add titles to a Playlist up to 99. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC”...

  • Page 95: Deleting A Playlist

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW Important • A Playlist can be deleted if no longer needed. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear. Disc Edit Format...

  • Page 96: Editing Dvd-R Discs

    Deleting titles DVD-R DVD-R You can delete titles which you do not need, however the disc space available for recording on the disc will not be changed. Important • Be sure to know that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc.

  • Page 97: Naming Titles

    Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Naming Titles DVD-R DVD-R You can name titles and change the names from this menu. The title names will be displayed on a titlelist. First: Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.

  • Page 98: Others

    Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple corrections may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. Symptom Power The power does not turn on. Picture There is no picture.
  • Page 99 Symptom Playback The disc does not play. The disc does not start playback from the beginning. The unit 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 100 Symptom Remote control The remote control does not function. Others The unit does not operate properly. The disc tray does not open when you press OPEN/CLOSE A button. "Repairing" appears on the display. Repairing Error message Disc Error --- Please eject the disc. --- Playback feature may not be available on this Disc.
  • Page 101 Error message Recording Error Disc is full. (No area for new recording) Recording Error You cannot record more than 99 titles on one disc. (The maximum is 99) Recording Error You cannot record more the 999 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 999) Recording Error You cannot record on this disc...

  • Page 102: 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 103: Specifications

    General System VCR video heads Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Tuner Receivable channels CATV RF Converter Converter output Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice. Language Code 6159...

  • Page 104: Español

    Estas instrucciones le ayudarán a entender fácilmente cómo grabar discos DVD. Nota: Asegúrese que las pilas están en el mando a distancia y que ha conectado correctamente esta unidad y el TV. 1: Elija un tipo de Paso disco Hay varias tipos de discos DVD grabables a su elección.
  • Page 105 Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) 4: Seleccione Paso el canal deseado POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: VIDEO/TV PQRS WXYZ SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE CH 1 Sugerencia 1: Reproduzca el contenido grabado Puede seleccionar el título que desea reproducir de un menú indica- do y empiece a reproducir inmediatamente.
  • Page 106 Reproducción con videograbadora Presione el botón POWER en el mando a distancia o el panel frontal de la unidad. Cuando reproduzca una cinta, conecte el TV y asegúrese de seleccionar la entrada donde se conecta la unidad. Presione: Coloque una cinta pregraba- da y presione el botón PLAY B para empezar la reproduc- ción.
  • Page 107 Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) Grabación Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que: • Se seleccionó el canal deseado presionando los botones numéri- cos en el mando a distancia o botones CHANNEL K/L en el panel frontal de la unidad. •...
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