Sylvania DVR90VF Owner's Manual

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Page 1 [Cable Box or Satellite Box] Connect Connect DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Video Audio From Cable or cable cable Satellite Company (supplied) (supplied) DVR90VF Indoor or Connect Outdoor Antenna DVD/VCR DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA...
Page 2: Dvd Recording
DVD Recording Timer Recording – 2 • You can set up to 8 programs (once, daily or weekly). Easy Recording • Be sure to set the clock before starting a timer programming. – 1 Hit [DVD] on the remote control first. Display the Timer Timer Programming display appears.
Page 3 Owner’s Manual DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder DVR90VF INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS. Supplied Accessory • Remote control • RF cable • Audio/Video cables • Owner’s Manual • Quick Use Guide (NB121UD) (WPZ0901TM002) (WPZ0102TM015 or (1VMN20392) (1VMN20397) with two AA batteries WPZ0102LTE01) Owner’s Manual...
Page 4: Before You Start
Before you start Precautions WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK “dangerous voltage”...
Page 5: Important Safeguards
Before you start Precautions (cont’d) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna should be read before the appliance is operated. discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of anten- na-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and 2.
Page 6 Before you start Precautions (cont’d) 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 7 Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Maintenance SERVICING • Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 78-81 before returning the product. • If this unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself.There are no user-serviceable parts inside.Turn off, unplug the power plug and please call our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized Service Center.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
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Page 9: Features
Before you start Features This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record on DVD discs and edit them after that.The following features are offered with this unit. Recording Editing DVD mode VCR mode DVD mode...
Page 10: Functional Overview
Before you start Functional overview Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE POWER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY DUBBING STOP PLAY ( * ) The unit can also OUTPUT SELECT S-VIDEO VIDEO L- AUDIO- R CHANNEL REPEAT TRK. be turned on by RECORD RECORD pressing these 13 11 buttons.
Page 11 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control 23. CLEAR button (DVD/VCR) 10. E button (DVD/VCR) • DVD mode • DVD mode Hit to clear the password During playback, hit to play POWER OPEN/CLOSE entered, to cancel the program- back in fast reverse. T-SET TIMER PROG.
Page 12: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied), matching Keep in mind the following when using the remote their polarity to those indicated inside battery com- control: partment of the remote control.
Page 13: Setting/Disc/Cd Menus
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to Displays on-screen menu This unit uses the following on-screen menu for most operations: Easy Setting Menu, Advanced Setting Menu, Title list, Playlist, Original and DISPLAY menu.They allow you to change the playback status of the disc during playback.
Page 14: Display Menu
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu 1. Indicates a disc type and a 5. Each icon means: DVD mode format mode. : Search First: Note: In some descriptions on : Audio this manual, only one disc type Hit [DISPLAY] to call up the is indicated as an example.
Page 15 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 1. Current status of the unit 2. Disc type and Current 3. Recording speed : Appears when a disc or a status of the unit Indicates the recording speed of videotape play is paused.
Page 16: Connections
Connections Connection to a TV Antenna Antenna (Back of TV) Cable Cable TV signal TV signal (Back of TV) Connect RF cable Plug in the AC power (supplied) cord of this unit. DVD/VCR Disconnect S-VIDEO COMPONENT DIGITAL AUDIO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA VIDEO OUT...
Page 17: Connection To A Cable Box Or Satellite Box
Connections After you have completed connections • Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.
Page 18: Connection To An Audio System
Connections Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information. Method Method 2 Stereo system Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck Analog audio input jacks AUDIO...
Page 19: Getting Started
Getting started Easy DVD 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 and the TV correctly. Step 1: Choose a disc type Step 2: Insert a blank disc There are several types of recordable DVD discs Remote Control...
Page 20: Dvd Discs
Getting started Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 3: Select the Step 4: Select the Step 5: Record to Recording desired DVD discs speed channel PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. REC/OTR REC/OTR .@/:...
Page 21: Channel Setting
Getting started Channel setting Right after the purchase of the unit and whenever you move to a new area, we recommend to pro- OPEN/CLOSE POWER T-SET TIMER PROG. Using [K / L], select “Auto gram available channels in your .@/: Preset”.
Page 22: Adding/Deleting Channels
Getting started Channel setting (cont’d) Adding/deleting channels Using [K / L], select “Add” The channels you no longer POWER OPEN/CLOSE or “Delete”. Hit [ENTER]. T-SET TIMER PROG. receive or seldom watch can be The channel number will be .@/: deleted from the memory.You can added or deleted from the chan- also add channels manually into nel memory.Then, the next chan-...
Page 23: Selecting The Tv Stereo Or Sap
Getting started Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select an audio channel to output from TV. Using [K / L], select “TV POWER OPEN/CLOSE Audio Select”. Hit [ENTER]. T-SET TIMER PROG. Hit [SETUP]. Option window will appear. .@/: Easy Setting Menu or Advanced TV Audio Select VCR DVD...
Page 24: Setting The Clock
Getting started Setting the clock Set the clock before you try the Timer Recording. If Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is available in your area, follow the • If you do not know the PBS Auto Clock Setting below. If not, POWER OPEN/CLOSE channel number in your...
Page 25: Manual Clock Setting
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting Using [K / L], enter the time POWER OPEN/CLOSE (hour / minute). T-SET TIMER PROG. Hit [SETUP]. Press [{ / B] to move the cur- Easy Setting Menu or Advanced .@/: sor.
Page 26: Setting The Daylight Saving Time
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the daylight saving time Using [K / L], select When Daylight Saving Time is ON, POWER OPEN/CLOSE “Daylight Saving Time”. Hit the clock will automatically move T-SET TIMER PROG. [ENTER]. forward one hour on the first .@/: Option window will appear..
Page 27: Recording
Recording Information on DVD recording Information Recording speed You can select a recording speed among 6 options, This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only and the recording time will depend on the record- once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased.
Page 28: Restrictions On Recording
Recording Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Restrictions on recording Making discs playable on other DVD player (Finalize) You cannot record copy-protected materials using this unit. Copy-protected material includes DVD- After recording, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units. (Refer to page 36.) Video discs and some satellite broadcasts.
Page 29: Formatting A Disc
Recording 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 POWER OPEN/CLOSE Using [K / L], select “Video T-SET TIMER PROG. unit starts to initialize it automati- mode”...
Page 30: Reformatting A Disc
Recording Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Video mode is the default record- POWER OPEN/CLOSE ing format for DVD-RW. T-SET TIMER PROG. Using [K / L], select “Yes”. You can change it to VR mode .@/: Hit [ENTER].
Page 31: Basic Recording
Recording Basic recording T-SET TIMER PROG. .@/: “Video mode” has been selected Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW as the default. Refer to “Choosing Follow steps below to record TV PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV the recording format of a blank programs.
Page 32: One-Touch Timer Recording
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 POWER OPEN/CLOSE recording time in blocks of 30 Using [CH K / L] or the T-SET TIMER PROG. minutes. Check that the disc has Number buttons, select a .@/: enough recordable space for the...
Page 33: Timer Recording
Recording Timer Recording When hitting [L] at the current Video You can choose the timer DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW date,Timer Recording mode will programming menu by hitting change as follows. [TIMER PROG.]. In this case, continue with step 4. You can program the unit to record e.g.
Page 34 Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. Hit [ENTER] when informa- Hit [T -SET]. tion is entered. .@/: The unit will be set in the timer Your program setting will be stored. standby mode. • To set another program, repeat indicator will appear on the PQRS WXYZ...
Page 35: Hints For Timer Recording
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) 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 recordable disc is not on the tray or an unrecordable disc is on the tray, the DVD indicator on the front panel flashes and Timer recording cannot be performed.
Page 36: Settings For An External Source
Recording Settings for an external source Connection to an external source Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE 1 (Rear) or LINE 2 (Front).
Page 37: Recording From An External Source
Recording 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 instructions for the connection on page 34. 1. Turn on the TV and the unit and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.
Page 38: Finalizing The Discs
Recording Finalizing the discs Video To cancel finalizing... DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW POWER OPEN/CLOSE (DVD-RW only) T-SET TIMER PROG. You will need to finalize discs recorded in Video mode to play .@/: • To cancel finalizing at step 4, them back on other DVD players.
Page 39: Auto Finalize
Recording Finalizing the discs (cont’d) Auto finalize Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. You can finalize discs automatically .@/: using Auto Finalize function.This Using [K / L], select “Disc function automatically finalizes Full” or “End of Timer Rec”. discs after all Timer Recordings PQRS WXYZ...
Page 40: Dubbing Mode
Recording Dubbing Mode Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Using [K / L], select You can copy a DVD disc to a “Recording”. Hit [ENTER]. POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. videotape or copy a videotape to a Recording menu will appear. .@/: DVD disc.This function will be pos- Recording...
Page 41 Recording Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR Using [K / L], select “VCR Using [K / L], select “DVD POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. DVD”. Hit [ENTER]. VCR”. Hit [ENTER]. .@/: Recording-Dubbing Mode VCR DVD Recording-Dubbing Mode VCR DVD PQRS WXYZ...
Page 42: Disc Playback
Disc Playback Information on DVD playback Before you play back DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs Region codes This unit is compatible with the following discs. This unit has been designed to play back DVD discs To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the with Region One (1).
Page 43: Basic Playback
Disc Playback Basic playback Playback Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW POWER OPEN/CLOSE Hit [TOP MENU] to display T-SET TIMER PROG. the title menu. .@/: You can change “Original” or “Playlist” of VR mode using Hit [POWER]. Hit [DVD]. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
Page 44: Playing Back Mp3 Disc
Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) DVD-V DVD-V Hit [PLAY B] to start play- POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. back. .@/: Hit [POWER]. Hit [DVD]. Playback will start. When you are playing back a DVD or an audio CD, turn on the TV If you are playing back a DVD-Video PQRS WXYZ...
Page 45: Playing Back Discs Using The Disc Menu
Disc Playback Basic playback (cont’d) Playing back discs using the disc menu DVD-V DVD-V Continue this step to set up all A DVD disc contains a disc menu the features you want or to start that describes the contents or POWER OPEN/CLOSE playing back the disc from the...
Page 46: Special Playback
Disc Playback Special playback Resume playback Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R REC/OTR REC/OTR Hit [PLAY B]. You can resume playback from PLAY REC SPEED Within a few seconds, playback where you stopped it last time. REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP...
Page 47: Pause
Disc Playback Special playback (cont’d) Pause Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R DVD-R Hit [PLAY B] to resume play. REC/OTR REC/OTR REC SPEED PLAY During playback, hit [PAUSE F]. REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP Playback will pause and sound will SLOW CM SKIP STOP...
Page 48: Zoom
Disc Playback Special playback (cont’d) Zoom DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER DVD-R DVD-R Using [K / L], select a desired zoom factor to zoom. Hit [ENTER]. REC/OTR REC/OTR During playback, hit The zoom area will be displayed.
Page 49: Search
Disc Playback Search Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. Using [SKIP H / G .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV During playback, hit [SKIP G] to skip the current title or DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP...
Page 50: Track Search
Disc Playback Search (cont’d) Track search Using [SKIP H / G ] REC/OTR REC/OTR During playback, hit [SKIP G] to skip the current track and REC SPEED PLAY move to the next. REC MONITOR SKIP PAUSE SKIP To go back to the beginning of the current track, hit [SKIP H]. Hit it SLOW CM SKIP STOP...
Page 51: Repeat/Random/Program Playback
Disc Playback Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat playback POWER OPEN/CLOSE Video T-SET TIMER PROG. DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Using [K / L], select a desired .@/: option for repeat playback. DVD-R DVD-R Hit [ENTER]. The selected repeat playback will PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV start.
Page 52: Program Playback
Disc Playback Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d) Program playback POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. You can program a playback .@/: sequence in your desired order. Using [K / L] or the Number First: buttons, select a desired PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV track. Press [ENTER] or [B]. DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR...
Page 53: Switching Audio Soundtrack
Disc Playback Selecting a format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching audio soundtrack DVD-V DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. When playing back a DVD-Video disc .@/: recorded with two or more sound- Using [K / L], select a desired tracks (these are often in different lan- audio soundtrack or audio PQRS...
Page 54: Switching Camera Angles
Disc Playback Selecting a format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V DVD-V Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. Using [{ / B], select angles.The disc package should be .@/: icon.
Page 55: Editing
Editing Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Editing discs in Video mode Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on You can edit discs in Video mode for the following items. the disc easily.You can choose a title to play it back Be sure that once you edit titles, you cannot change from this screen and easily edit the titles as you pre- them back to the original ones.
Page 56: Editing Discs In Video Mode
Editing Editing discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete titles which you POWER OPEN/CLOSE do not need anymore. Using [K / L / { / B], select a T-SET TIMER PROG. Be advised that the titles once desired title.
Page 57: Putting Names On Titles
Editing Editing discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW You can name titles and change POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. the names from this menu. Using [K / L], select “Yes”. The names you put on the titles .@/: Hit [ENTER].
Page 58: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers
Editing Editing discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can put chapter markers on POWER OPEN/CLOSE each title and use them for the Using [K / L], select “Yes”. T-SET TIMER PROG. chapter search feature. Hit [ENTER].
Page 59: Editing Discs In Vr Mode (Original)
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW When a title is deleted from an POWER OPEN/CLOSE original list in VR mode, the Using [K / L], select “Title T-SET TIMER PROG. recordable disc space will Delete”. Hit [ENTER]. .@/: increase.
Page 60: Setting Titles To Protect
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing or POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. title erasing, you can protect the After this operation is com- .@/: contents in the original menu. pleted, hit [SETUP] to exit.
Page 61: Releasing Titles From Protecting
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting DVD-RW DVD-RW You can cancel the title-protecting POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. feature. After this operation is com- pleted, hit [SETUP] to exit. .@/: First: Writing the data on the disc will start momentarily.
Page 62: Editing Discs In Vr Mode (Playlist)
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW In VR mode, even if a title is POWER OPEN/CLOSE Using [K / L], select “Title T-SET TIMER PROG. deleted from a Playlist, the Delete”. Hit [ENTER]. .@/: original title will remain on Confirmation window will appear.
Page 63: Deleting Parts Of Titles
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete a specific part of a POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. title. Using [K / L], select .@/: Even if a part of a title is deleted “Delete”.
Page 64: Putting Names On Titles
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can name titles and change POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. the names in this menu. Using [K / L], select “Yes”. .@/: The names you put on the titles Hit [ENTER].
Page 65: Setting Or Clearing Chapter Markers
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers <Delete>: DVD-RW DVD-RW Playlist - Chapter Mark - Delete You can put chapter markers on POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. each title and can use them for .@/: the chapter search feature.
Page 66: Setting Pictures For Thumbnails
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails DVD-RW DVD-RW You can set an image picture for each POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. title as a thumbnail. It helps you After this operation is com- .@/: remember the contents of the title pleted, hit [SETUP] to exit.
Page 67: Dividing A Title
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Dividing a title DVD-RW DVD-RW You can divide a title into two POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. new titles. After this operation is com- .@/: pleted, hit [SETUP] to exit. First: Writing the data on the disc will PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
Page 68: Combining Titles
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Combining titles DVD-RW DVD-RW You can combine two titles into a POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. single title. Using [K / L], select “Yes”. .@/: Hit [ENTER]. First: Playlist - Title Combining PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
Page 69: Adding Titles To A Playlist
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW You can add or delete a title on POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. Using [K / L / { / B], select a the playlist as you prefer. desired title.
Page 70: Changing The Setting Menu
Changing the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menu The following table shows the items which you can change the setting and their default settings. Refer to the following table for your convenience. Setting menu Items (highlight is the default) Contents 1.Language setting English...
Page 71: Language Setting
Changing the Setting menu Language setting Hit [STOP C] if you are playing back a disc. OPEN/CLOSE POWER T-SET TIMER PROG. .@/: Hit [SETUP]. Easy Setting Menu or Advanced Setting Menu will appear. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV If Advanced Setting Menu is displayed, proceed to step 3. DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR...
Page 72: Display Setting
Changing the Setting menu Language setting (cont’d) Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) Set the Subtitle language. • Using [K / L], select a lan- Playback Subtitle Language guage. Hit [ENTER]. TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Your setting will be activated. Parental Lock English Disc Menu Language...
Page 73: Audio Setting
Changing the Setting menu Display setting (cont’d) OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for OSD. • Using [K / L], select a lan- Display VCR DVD OSD Language VCR DVD guage. Hit [ENTER]. OSD Language English English Your setting will be activated. FL Dimmer Bright Français...
Page 74 Changing the Setting menu Audio setting (cont’d) POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. Using [K / L], select “Advanced Setting Menu”. Hit .@/: [ENTER]. Advanced Setting Menu will appear. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER Using [K / L], select “Playback”.
Page 75: Settings For Parental Lock Level
Changing the Setting menu Audio setting (cont’d) Dynamic Range Control (Default : ON) Set to ON to compress the range between soft and loud sounds. Playback Dynamic Range Control • Using [K / L], select a set- TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box ting.
Page 76 Changing the Setting menu Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level. • Using [K / L], change the Playback Parental Lock parental level. Hit TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock [ENTER].
Page 77: Vcr Functions
VCR functions Playback POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. .@/: During playback, hit Hit [POWER] on the remote [PAUSE F]. control or the front panel of Playback will pause and sound will the unit. be muted. REC/OTR REC/OTR When you are playing a video- tape, turn the TV on and be sure PLAY REC SPEED...
Page 78: One-Touch Timer Recording
VCR functions Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) One-touch Timer Recording TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER This feature allows you to set the To change the recording length recording length simply by pressing during the one-touch Timer REC/OTR REC/OTR [REC/OTR] (VCR) on the remote Recording, hit [REC/OTR] repeat- PLAY control or [VCR RECORD] on...
Page 79: Time Search
VCR functions Search (cont’d) Time search POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. TIME SEARCH 2:50 .@/: This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a videotape by PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR...
Page 80: Others
Others 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 performance. Symptom Remedy The power does not turn on.
Page 81 Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy There is no picture. • The Setup Display appears. Hit [RETURN ] (or [SETUP]) to turn off the display. • Check if the INTERLACE/PROGRESSIVE mode is set correctly according to your TV. See page 14. Picture noise appears.
Page 82 Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy "Repairing" appears on the display. • If there is a power failure or unplugging during recording, finalizing, formatting or editing (even after "wait for a moment." message is disappeared), a Repairing process will begin Repairing automatically soon after turning the unit on again.
Page 83: Rf Output Switch
Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Cause Solution Recording Error You are trying to record onto the Delete unnecessary titles disc on which the number of (pages 54, 57). You cannot record more recording titles already reached the than 99 titles on one disc. maximum (99).
Page 84: Glossary
Others Glossary Analog audio Dolby Digital Regions code An electrical signal that directly represents The system developed by Dolby Regions associate discs and players with sound. In contrast, digital audio which can Laboratories to compress digital sound. particular areas of the world.This unit be an electrical signal, but is an indirect rep- It offers you sound of stereo(2ch) or will only play back discs that have com-...
Page 85: Frequently Asked Questions
Others Frequently Asked Questions –– Can I record on CD-R/RW? No, this unit records only DVDs. –– Can I play back DVD-Video that is bought in another country? Possible only if the region code of the disc is 1 and ALL. ––...
Page 86: Español
Español Fácil grabación de DVD 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. Paso 1: Elija un tipo de disco Paso 2:Coloque un disco en blanco Puede elegir entre distintos tipos de discos DVD Mando a distancia...
Page 87 Español Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 3: Seleccione la Paso 4: Seleccione Paso 5: Grabe en velocidad de el canal discos grabación deseado PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER POWER OPEN/CLOSE...
Page 88 Español Reproducción con videograbadora Presione [POWER] en el POWER OPEN/CLOSE T-SET TIMER PROG. mando a distancia o el panel .@/: frontal de la unidad. Cuando reproduzca una cinta, PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV conecte el TV y asegúrese de DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP seleccionar la entrada donde se TOP MENU...
Page 89 Español Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) Grabación TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que: • Se seleccionó el canal deseado Presione [REC/OTR] (VCR) REC/OTR REC/OTR presionando los botones numéri- para empezar la grabación. PLAY REC SPEED cos en el mando a distancia o...
Page 90: Limited Warranty
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.

Sylvania DVR90VF Owner's Manual

Before You Start

Precautions

Table of Contents

Features

Functional Overview

Connections

Connection to a TV

Connection to a Cable Box or Satellite Box

Connection to an Audio System

Getting Started

Easy DVD Recording

Channel Setting

Selecting the TV Stereo or SAP

Setting the Clock

Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio

Recording

Information on DVD Recording

Formatting a Disc

Basic Recording

One-Touch Timer Recording

Timer Recording

Settings for an External Source

Setting a Disc to Protect

Finalizing the Discs

Dubbing Mode

Disc Playback

Information on DVD Playback

Basic Playback

Special Playback

Search

Repeat/Random/Program Playback

Selecting a Format of Audio and Video

Editing

Information on Disc Editing

Editing Discs in Video Mode

Editing Discs in VR Mode (Original)

Editing Discs in VR Mode (Playlist)

Changing the Setting Menu

Tour of the Setting Menu

Language Setting

Display Setting

Audio Setting

Settings for Parental Lock Level

VCR Functions

Playback

Recording and One-Touch Timer Recording

Search

Other Operations

Others

Troubleshooting

RF Output Switch

Glossary

Language Code

Frequently Asked Questions

Specifications

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