FUNAI FDR-90E Owner's Manual

FUNAI FDR-90E Owner's Manual

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Supplied Accessory
• Remote control
• RF cable
(NA816UD)
with two AA batteries
If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner's manual or to
Before you use this unit, you need to complete connections.
Refer to "Connections" on pages 13-15.
To record a program easily, refer to "Easy DVD recording" on pages 16-17
after connections are completed.
(You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this DVD recorder.)
INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS
INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES
• Audio/Video cables
(WPZ0901TM002 or
(WPZ0102TM015 or
WPZ0901CAB01)
WPZ0102LTE01)
Please read before using this equipment.
order replacement accessories, please call
TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453
or visit our web site at http://www.funai.us
FDR-90E
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
• Owner's Manual
(1VMN20268)
Owner's Manual
• Quick Use Guide
(1VMN20269)

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  • Page 1: Dvd Recorder

    To record a program easily, refer to “Easy DVD recording” on pages 16-17 after connections are completed. (You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this DVD recorder.) VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
  • Page 2: Before You Start

    : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI- WARNING ANCE 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).
  • 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: Installation Location

    Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Symbol in this owner's manual Many functions of this DVD recorder are depending on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify for what disc type or recording mode each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Before you start ....2 Precautions ......2 Table of contents .
  • Page 6: Features

    Up to 8 program recording: You can program the DVD recorder to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly pro- gram recordings are also available.
  • Page 7: Functional Overview

    STOP POWER S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. STOP C button Press to stop play or recording. REV H button Press to skip to the previous chapter or track.
  • Page 8 Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control POWER VCR Plus + CLEAR REPEAT CM SKIP MENU/LIST RETURN MONITOR SKIP 1. POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode.
  • Page 9: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the DVD recorder. • Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other. Avoid using remote control for other equipment located close to the DVD recorder.
  • Page 10: Setup/Disc/Cd Menu

    Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to On Screen Menu The DVD recorder uses the following types of display for most operations. 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 11: Display Menu

    Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu 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 44. DVD-RW 00:00:00 Video mode SP 1:25 Rem.
  • Page 12 Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to Displays on the front panel 1. Current status of the DVD recorder : Appears when a disc play is paused. : Appears when playing a disc. : Appears when the timer programming has been set and is proceeding.
  • Page 13: Connections

    Antenna Cable Signal (Back of TV) Disconnect Plug in the AC power cord of the DVD recorder. Make one of the following connections, depending on the capabilities of your existing equipment. Basic Audio AUDIO IN Audio cable (supplied) DVD Recorder...
  • Page 14: Connection To A Cable Box Or Satellite Box

    If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. With this setup: • You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the DVD recorder. • You cannot record scrambled channels that require a cable box or satellite box.
  • Page 15: Connection To An Audio System

    Stereo system AUDIO Audio cable (supplied) DVD Recorder AUDIO OUT Optical cable (not supplied) • Optical cable (not supplied) may be damaged when bent at sharp angles. Ensure cables are coiled in loops with a diameter of 15 cm or more when storing them.
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    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. 1: Choose a disc type Step There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from.
  • Page 17: Finalizing A Disc

    Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 4: Select the desired channel OPEN/ POWER CLOSE .@/ : VCR Plus + PQRS WXYZ CLEAR SPACE REPEAT CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY SKIP STOP PLAY CH 1 Hint 1: Play the recorded contents You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu and immediately start to play.
  • Page 18: Channel Setting

    Guide Channel Setting TV Audio Select Stereo Select “Auto Preset” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. The DVD recorder will start get- ting channels available in your area. CH 18 Auto Presetting Now Press SETUP button to exit.
  • Page 19: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Adding/deleting chan- nels 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 20: Guide Channel Setting

    Guide channel setting First, fill in the boxes on this page: Write your local channel numbers in “TV Channel” column, which you can receive in your area by channel preset. Write local TV stations corresponding TV Channel in “Call letters” column, and write guide channel numbers corresponding call letters in “Guide Channel”...
  • Page 21 Select “Guide Channel Setting” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Guide Channel Setting list will appear. Setup> Channel Preset> Guide Channel Setting Guide Channel TV Channel CH--- CH--- CH--- CH--- CH--- Assign channel numbers to the guide channels as neces- sary.
  • Page 22: Selecting The Tv Stereo Or Sap

    Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “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 23: Clock Setting

    / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Press SETUP button to exit. Press POWER button to turn off the DVD recorder. This unit will search for the time only when the power is off. Leave it off for several minutes to give this unit time to set the clock on the front display of the front panel.
  • Page 24: 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 25 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 Clock Setting Auto Clock Setting Auto Daylight Saving Time When “Auto Clock Setting” is selected to “Auto” or “Manual”, change it to “OFF”...
  • Page 26: Setting The Daylight Saving Time

    Setting the daylight sav- ing time When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the DVD recorder clock will automatically 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 27: 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 DVD recorder and your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV). “4:3 Letter Box” has been select- ed as the default.
  • Page 28: Recording

    Information on DVD recording Information 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,” so a recording format will be “Video mode”.
  • Page 29: Information On Copy Control

    • When DVD-R/RW (Video mode) is finalized, title menu will be created automatically. To play in other DVD players, finalize discs recorded on this DVD recorder with the following condition. Disc type DVD-R ver.2.0 DVD-RW ver.1.1...
  • Page 30: Formatting A Disc

    DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the DVD recorder starts to initialize the blank disc. After that, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu. You are allowed to set a specified time for chapter marks.
  • Page 31 Select “Auto Chapter” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Setup > Recording DVD-RW Recording Format VR mode Auto Chapter 10 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes Timer Programming 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes “10 minutes”...
  • Page 32: 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. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
  • Page 33: Basic Recording

    DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Follow the steps below to record TV programs. Turn on the DVD recorder and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the DVD recorder. This operation may take a while to be recognized.
  • Page 34: Checking The Recording Picture Quality

    You can confirm the recording pic- ture quality with the recording speed you have selected before attempting to record to a DVD disc. While the DVD recorder is in STOP or REC with a DVD disc to record inserted, press REC MONITOR button.
  • Page 35: One-Touch Timer Recording

    When the recording finishes the recorder automatically goes into standby. Turn on the DVD recorder and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the DVD recorder. This operation may take a while to be recognized.
  • Page 36: Timer Recording

    Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also avail- able. • Be sure to set the clock before making a timer programming.
  • Page 37 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 2. - - - To record from external input, L1 or L2. Select a recording speed using K / L buttons.
  • Page 38: Hints For Timer Recording

    • When the Start and the End time are the same, the length of the recording will be set for 24 hours.When the disc reaches at the end during the recording, the DVD recorder turns itself off. • When the programmed Start and End time are earlier than the current time, the recording will be set on the same date in the next year.
  • Page 39: Timer Recording Using Vcr Plus+ System

    Timer recording using VCR Plus+ Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW The VCR Plus+ system lets you set timer recordings very simply. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel for the TV program to record will set automatically.
  • Page 40: Settings For An External Source

    DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Connect the external source properly to the DVD recorder by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). Use commercially available S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this connection. OUTPUT S- VIDEO...
  • Page 41: Recording From An External Source

    Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 40. 1. Turn the TV and the DVD recorder on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the DVD recorder is connected.
  • Page 42: Finalizing The Discs

    Do you want to cancel? Finalizing Select “Yes” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER but- ton. Finalizing is cancelled, then the DVD recorder will be in stop mode. Finalizing is complete. 100% Finalizing This operation may take a while to be completed.
  • Page 43: Setting A Disc To Protect

    DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental recording, editing or erasing the titles, you can protect them from DISC menu. Press SETUP button to dis- play SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Setup Menu Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 44: Playing Discs

    Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This DVD recorder is compatible to play the follow- ing discs. To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the require- ments for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below.
  • Page 45: Basic Playback

    DVD-RW DVD-RW Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the DVD recorder. When you are playing a DVD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD recorder is connected.
  • Page 46 DVD-V DVD-V Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the DVD recorder. When you are playing a DVD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD recorder is connected.
  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 on them. It helps you to start play at a specific title. Press TOP MENU button. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen.
  • Page 49: Special Playback

    DVD recorder. To cancel the resume play and start playing the disc from the beginning, press STOP C button the second time while the play is stopped.
  • Page 50: 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 without interrupting. During play, press CM SKIP button. Normal play will start at 30 sec- onds ahead from the point you press CM SKIP button.
  • Page 51: 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 play, press PAUSE F button. Play 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 play, press PAUSE k button, then press FWD D or REV E button.
  • Page 52: Zoom

    Zoom Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW During play, press ZOOM but- ton. 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. Spatializer setting (Virtual surround) Video DVD-V...
  • Page 53: Marker Setup

    Marker Setup Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: DVD-Video 01:23:45 Select icon using { / B...
  • Page 54: 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 play, press SKIP G button to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time.
  • Page 55: Track Search

    Track search Using SKIP H / G buttons During play, press SKIP G button to skip the current 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 at a time.
  • Page 56: Repeat/Random/Program Playback

    Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW During play, press REPEAT button. Repeat menu will appear. Screen: DVD-Video 01:23:45 Title Chapter Select a desired option to repeat using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. The selected repeat play will start.
  • Page 57: Program Play

    Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d) Program play You can program the disc to play in your desired order. 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 58: Selecting The Format Of Audio And Video

    Selecting the format of audio and video 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...
  • Page 59: Switching Subtitles

    Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) When playing Audio CDs or MP3 files you can switch between stereo, just the left channel or just the right channel. During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: Audio CD 00:00:00 Switching subtitles...
  • Page 60: Switching Camera Angles

    Selecting the 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 angles, check the case for details: it should be marked with a angle icon if it contains multi-angle scenes.
  • Page 61: Editing

    Guide to a title list Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily.You can choose a title to edit from this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. Disc > Edit > Original JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM...
  • Page 62: Editing Discs With Vr Mode

    Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs with VR mode For discs with 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 63: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Video Mode

    Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be advised that the 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 to record will be increased.
  • Page 64: 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 the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. Press SETUP button.
  • Page 65 Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Select “Yes” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER but- ton. The name you entered will be activated for the title. Disc > Edit > Edit Title Name A B C a b c 1 2 3 @ ! ?
  • Page 66: 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 with more than 5 minutes.
  • Page 67: Editing Dvd-Rw Discs In Vr Mode (Original)

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) Deleting titles Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW When a title is deleted from an original list in VR mode, the disc space to record will be increased. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc.
  • Page 68: 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 to record will be increased. Be advised that the parts once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc.
  • Page 69: Putting Names On 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 70 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 71: 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 use it for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want.
  • Page 72: 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 73 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 74: Setting Titles To Protect

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them from the original menu. Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
  • Page 75: Releasing Titles From Protecting

    Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting DVD-RW DVD-RW You are allowed to release the titles protecting feature once pro- tected. Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
  • Page 76: 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 an Original list. The disc space to record will not be increased. Press SETUP button.
  • Page 77: 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 a specific part of a title. Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the original title will remain. The disc space to record will not be increased.
  • Page 78: Putting Names On 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 79 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 80: 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 use it for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want.
  • Page 81: 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 2/2 Chapter Mark Delete Index Picture Set JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 0:01:25 • You cannot delete the first chapter of each title.
  • Page 82 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 83: 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. Press SETUP button. Select “DISC”...
  • Page 84: Deleting A Playlist

    JAN/1 5:00AM Select “Yes” using { / B but- tons, then press ENTER but- ton. Playlist will be erased. After writing to disc is completed, the DVD recorder will be in stop mode. OPEN/ POWER CLOSE .@/: VCR Plus +...
  • Page 85: Editing Dvd-R Discs

    Deleting titles DVD-R DVD-R You can delete titles which you do not need, however the disc space to record will not be changed. Be sure to know that the titles once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. Press SETUP button. Select “DISC”...
  • Page 86: Putting Names On Titles

    Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-R DVD-R You can put names on the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. Press SETUP button. Select “DISC”...
  • Page 87: Changing The Setup Menu

    Changing the SETUP menu The following table is the contents which you can set and 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 88-89 Audio Language Subtitle Language OSD Background...
  • Page 88: Settings For Language

    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 89 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Language (cont’d) 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)
  • Page 90: Settings For Display

    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 91 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Display (cont’d) OSD Background Transparency (Default : 35%) 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 FL Dimmer Bright...
  • Page 92: Settings For Audio

    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 93 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for PCM (Default : Auto) Original • Your setting will be activated. Auto Auto 48kHz Dolby Digital 48kHz ntrol 96kHz udio 96kHz Settings for Dolby Digital (Default : Stream) Original • Your setting will be activated. Dolby Digital ntrol Stream...
  • Page 94: Settings For Parental Lock Level

    Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Parental lock level Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. 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 fea- ture prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materi- Press STOP button if you are playing a disc.
  • Page 95 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock 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...
  • Page 96: Others

    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 97 • The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority. • It will take a few seconds for the DVD recorder to input disc data before recording can stop. • The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has priority (page 38).
  • Page 98 • It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc. • This is because the DVD recorder is adding disc data to the disc. • If there is a power failure or unplugging during recording, finalizing, formatting or editing, a Repairing process will begin automatically just after turning the DVD recorder on again.
  • Page 99 This disc is already finalized. * If you are still having trouble with the DVD recorder after checking Troubleshooting, write down the error code and the error description for calling our help line mentioned on the front page to locate an Authorized service center.
  • Page 100: 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 101: Specifications

    General System Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Recording Recording format Recordable discs Video recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format Tuner Receivable channels CATV Note: The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 102: 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. Paso 1: Elija un tipo de disco Hay varias tipos de discos DVD grabables a su elección.
  • Page 103 Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 4: Seleccione el canal deseado OPEN/ POWER CLOSE .@/ : VCR Plus + PQRS WXYZ CLEAR SPACE REPEAT CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY SKIP STOP PLAY 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 104: Françaisl

    Enregistrement simple de DVD Ce qui suit permettra de comprendre facilement comment enregistrer sur des disques DVD. Remarque : Vérifier la présence de piles dans la télécommande et le raccordement correct de cet appareil et du téléviseur. Étape Choisir un type de disque Il y a plusieurs types de disques DVD enregistrables.
  • Page 105 Enregistrement simple de DVD Étape 4 : Sélectionner la chaîne souhaitée OPEN/ POWER CLOSE .@/: VCR Plus + PQRS WXYZ CLEAR SPACE REPEAT CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY SKIP STOP PLAY CH 1 1: Lire le contenu enregistré Conseil Le titre à lire peut être sélectionné au menu affiché, et la lecture peut commencer immédiatement.
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  • Page 108: Limited Warranty

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

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