Dvd recorder with video cassette recorder (108 pages)
Summary of Contents for Symphonic Symphonic SR90VE
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If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or to order replacement accessories, please call TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453 or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to “Connections” on pages 13-15.
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, within an equilat- CAUTION eral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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.
Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Installation Location Maintenance For safety and optimum performance of this unit: SERVICING • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not • Please refer to relevant topics on the “TROU- place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place BLESHOOTING GUIDE”...
Before you start Features Followings are what you can do with this unit. Recording Play DVD mode VCR mode DVD mode This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is Theater surround sound in your home: rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is recording once.
Before you start Functional overview Front Panel OPEN/CLOSE POWER F.FWD STOP/EJECT PLAY DUBBING STOP PLAY OUTPUT SELECT S-VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R CHANNEL RECORD RECORD 15 14 12. DVD SELECT indicator POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR) This indicator appears when the DVD output mode is selected. Press to turn the unit on and off.
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Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control a One-Touch Recording. 19. SLOW button (VCR) 7. SETUP button (DVD/VCR) During playback, press to Press to display the setup menu. view the video tape in slow POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO 8.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control Install two AA batteries (supplied) matching the Keep in mind the following when using the remote polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the control: remote control.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to On Screen Menus The unit uses the following types of on screen menu for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAYmenu, 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.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu 1. Indicates a disc type and a : Search DVD mode format mode. : Audio First: Note: In some descriptions on this : Subtitle Press DISPLAY button to call up manual, only one disc type is : Angle (except VR mode) the display menu.This menu will indicated as an example.
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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 disc play is status of the unit Indicates the recording speed of paused. : Appears when an audio CD the disc.
Connections Connection to a TV Antenna Antenna (Back of TV) Cable Cable Signal Signal (Back of TV) Connect RF Cable (supplied) DVD/VCR Disconnect S-VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT ANTENNA VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Connect (Back of this unit) Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.
Connections Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection A (Back of this unit) (Cable box or DVD/VCR ANTENNA Satellite box) O U T RF Cable Cable (supplied) Signal (Back of TV) 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.
Connections 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 Method 2 Stereo system Dolby Digital decoder, MD deck or DAT deck Analog audio input jacks AUDIO...
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 Step 2: Insert Step 3: Select the type...
Getting started Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 4: Select the Step 5: Record Step 6: Stop the desired to DVD Record channel discs SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV PLAY SPACE SLOW STOP DISPLAY PAUSE REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO...
Getting started Channel settings All channels are stored in the unit when purchased.We recommend that you get available channels in POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC SPEED AUDIO Select SETUP using { / B your area stored using “Auto .@/: buttons, then press ENTER Preset”...
Getting started Channel settings (cont’d) Adding/deleting channels The channels you no longer Select “Manual Preset” using receive or seldom watch can be OPEN/CLOSE K / L buttons, then press POWER REC SPEED AUDIO deleted from the memory.You also ENTER button. may add channels into memory.
Getting started Selecting TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. Select “TV Audio Select” OPEN/CLOSE using K / L buttons, then POWER REC SPEED AUDIO press ENTER button. .@/: Press SETUP button to dis- Option window will appear.
Getting started Setting the clock Set the clock before you try the timer recording. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow Auto Clock Select “Auto Clock Setting” Setting below. If not, follow Manual OPEN/CLOSE using K / L buttons, then POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Clock Setting on pages 22-23.
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting Select “Clock Setting” using OPEN/CLOSE K / L buttons, then press POWER Press SETUP button to dis- REC SPEED AUDIO ENTER button. play SETUP/DISC menu. .@/: A clock setting window will SETUP/DISC menu will appear.
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Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Press SETUP button to exit. Press K / L buttons to select Although seconds are not displayed, AM or PM, then press ENTER OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO they begin counting from zero. button. .@/: Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated.
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the daylight sav- ing time When Daylight Saving Time is Select “Daylight Saving ON, the unit clock will automati- OPEN/CLOSE Time” using K / L buttons, POWER REC SPEED AUDIO cally move forward one hour on then press ENTER button.
Getting started Selecting the TV aspect ratio You can select the TV aspect ratio Playback menu will appear. to match the formats of what you are playing with the unit and your Setup > Playback TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Parental Lock...
Recording Information on DVD recording Information Recording speed You can select a recording speed among 6 options, This unit can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. and the recording time will depend on the record- When recording, you will need to select a recording ing speed you select as follows.
Recording Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Information on copy control Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize) Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the fol- After recording you must finalize disc in order to lowing.
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 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO unit starts to initialize the blank Select “Recording” using K / disc. .@/: L / { / B buttons, then press After that,You can record to the...
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Recording Formatting a disc (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE Select “Auto Chapter” using POWER REC SPEED AUDIO K / L buttons, then press .@/: ENTER button. Option window will appear. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW Setup > Recording DISPLAY PAUSE DVD-RW Recording Format VR mode Auto Chapter 10 minutes...
Recording Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Video DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW disc, OPEN/CLOSE POWER by default it will be Video mode. REC SPEED AUDIO Select “Yes” using { / B but- You can change this to VR mode tons, then press ENTER but- .@/: from SETUP menu.
Recording Basic recording Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Follow the steps below to record TV programs. OPEN/CLOSE Select a desired channel to POWER REC SPEED AUDIO record using CH K / L but- First: .@/: tons or number buttons. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
Recording Basic recording (cont’d) Checking the recording picture quality Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO You can confirm the recording pic- .@/: ture quality with the recording Press REC MONITOR button speed you have selected before again to exit.
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 OPEN/CLOSE Select a desired channel to POWER REC SPEED AUDIO minutes. Check that the disc you record using CH K / L but- .@/: are recording onto has enough...
Recording Timer recording Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You can choose the timer programming menu by press- Select “Timer Programming” ing TIMER PROG. button. In You can program the unit to record using K / L buttons, then this case, continue with step 5.
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Recording Timer recording (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Select the channel number to Select a recording speed .@/: record using K / L buttons, using K / L buttons. then press B button. Setup > Recording > Timer Programming PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
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 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.
Recording 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). S-VIDEO input is useful only in DVD mode. OUTPUT OUTPUT Another source S -VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO...
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 instruction for the connection on page 37. 1. Turn the TV and the unit on, and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected.
Recording Dubbing Mode Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW Select SETUP using { / B You can copy a DVD disc to a buttons, then press ENTER OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO videotape or copy a videotape to button. .@/: a DVD disc.This function will be SETUP menu will appear.
Recording Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: Select “VCR ⇒ DVD” using K Select “VCR ⇐ DVD” using K / L buttons, then press / L buttons, then press PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV ENTER button.
Recording Finalizing the discs Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW You will need to finalize discs Disc recorded in Video mode to play in OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Edit other DVD players. Format .@/: Finalize Details are on pages 26-27. Disc Protect OFF ON PQRS WXYZ...
Recording Setting a disc to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental recording, editing, or erasing the titles, you OPEN/CLOSE Select “Disc Protect OFF POWER REC SPEED AUDIO can protect them from DISC ON” using K / L buttons, .@/: menu. then press ENTER button.
Playing discs Information on DVD play Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs Region codes This unit is compatible to play the following discs. This unit has been designed to play DVD discs with To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the require- Region One (1).
Playing discs Basic playback Playback VR mode: Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Original .@/: Press POWER button, then JAN/1 12:00AM JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV press DVD button. SPACE SLOW When you are playing a DVD, turn JAN/1 3:00AM JAN/1 4:00AM DISPLAY...
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Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) DVD-V DVD-V Press PLAY B button to start OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO playing. Press POWER button, then .@/: Playback will start. press DVD button. When you are playing a DVD or If you are playing a DVD-Video PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or OPEN/CLOSE POWER Select an item using K / L / REC SPEED AUDIO allows you to customize the play- { / B buttons, then press .@/: back.
Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the title menu DVD-V DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on OPEN/CLOSE Select a title to play using the POWER REC SPEED AUDIO them. It helps you to start play- K / L / { / B buttons, then .@/: back at a specific title.
Playing discs Special playback Resume play Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO DVD-RW DVD-RW Press PLAY B button. .@/: You can resume play from where In a few seconds, playback will you stopped playing the disc last. resume from the point at which it PQRS WXYZ...
Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Skipping TV commercials during play e.g. Press CM SKIP button once Video DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW SPACE SLOW You can skip TV commercials by DISPLAY PAUSE pressing CM SKIP button, so that you can enjoy the recorded pro- PLAY grams without interruption.
Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Step by step playback Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE DVD-RW DVD-RW Press SKIP G button repeatedly. PLAY The playback will advance one STOP During playback, press frame (or step) at a time when REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG.
Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Zoom STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW ENTER REC MONITOR MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN Select a desired zoom factor DVD-RW DVD-RW using { / B buttons, then CLEAR/C-RESET ZOOM SKIP SKIP press ENTER button.
Playing discs Search Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-RW OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Using SKIP H / G buttons Using DISPLAY button .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV During playback, press SKIP During playback, press DIS- SPACE SLOW G button to skip the cur-...
Playing discs Search (cont’d) Track search Using SKIP H / G buttons Using DISPLAY button OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: During playback, press SKIP During playback, press DIS- G button to skip the cur- PLAY button. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV rent track and move to the The display menu will appear.
Playing discs Repeat/Random/Program play Repeat play Title: Video OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO DVD-V DVD-V DVD-R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RW The current title will be played .@/: repeatedly. (DVD only) DVD-RW DVD-RW Chapter: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV During playback, press DIS- The current chapter will be played SPACE SLOW PLAY button.
Playing discs Repeat/Random/Program play (cont’d) Program play You can program the disc to play in your desired order. OPEN/CLOSE Select “Program Play” using POWER REC SPEED AUDIO K / L buttons, then press First: .@/: ENTER button. Program play list will appear. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
Playing discs Selecting the format of audio and video You can select an audio and 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 <DVD-RW VR mode> When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with two or more DVD-RW...
Playing discs Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) When playing Audio CDs or MP3 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO files you can switch between Select icon using { / B stereo, just the left channel or .@/: buttons, then press ENTER just the right channel.
Playing discs 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 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Select icon using { / B angles–check the case for details: .@/: buttons, then press ENTER it should be marked with an angle...
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 from this Note that once you edit titles, they will not remain as screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer.
Editing 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 Editing playlists The following items can be used to edit the original You can create a playlist from original titles, so that titles.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-RW DVD-RW You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. OPEN/CLOSE POWER Select a desired title using K / REC SPEED AUDIO Be sure to know that titles once L / { / B buttons, then press .@/: deleted, cannot be brought back...
Editing 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 OPEN/CLOSE Select “Edit Title Name” POWER REC SPEED AUDIO this menu. using K / L buttons, then .@/: The names you put on the titles press ENTER button.
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Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE POWER Select “Yes” using { / B but- REC SPEED AUDIO tons, then press ENTER but- .@/: ton. The name you entered will be PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV activated for the title. SPACE SLOW DISPLAY...
Editing 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 Disc > Edit each title. Once a chapter is OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Title Delete Edit Title Name marked, you can use it for the Chapter Mark .@/:...
Editing 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 OPEN/CLOSE POWER Select a desired title using K / REC SPEED AUDIO space available for recording will L / { / B buttons, then press .@/: be increased.
Editing 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 OPEN/CLOSE POWER Select a desired title using K / REC SPEED AUDIO will be increased.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: Select “Delete” using K / L Select “Yes” using { / B but- buttons, then press ENTER tons, then press ENTER but- button. ton. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV Option window will appear.
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Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE To enter a title name, follow POWER Select “Original” using { / B REC SPEED AUDIO buttons, then press ENTER the steps of "Guide to edit .@/: button. title name" on this page. Original list will appear.
Editing 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 Disc > Edit > Original each title. Once a chapter is OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO marked, you can use it for the .@/: chapter search feature.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) <Delete>: The chapter marker which you selected will be deleted. Disc > Edit > Original OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Title Delete <Delete>: Scene Delete .@/: Edit Title Name Chapter 2/2 Chapter Mark Delete Index Picture...
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Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Select “Original” using { / B Select “Yes” using { / B but- .@/: buttons, then press ENTER tons, then press ENTER but- button. ton. Original list will appear. A picture for thumbnail will be PQRS WXYZ...
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect DVD-RW DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing or OPEN/CLOSE POWER Select a desired title using K / REC SPEED AUDIO erasing the titles, you can protect L / { / B buttons, then press them from the original menu.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting DVD-RW DVD-RW You are allowed to release the OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO titles protecting feature once pro- Select a desired title using K / tected. .@/: L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles DVD-RW DVD-RW In VR mode, even when a title is OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO deleted from a Playlist, the original Select a desired title using K / title will remain in an Original list. .@/: L / { / B buttons, then press The disc space available for...
Editing 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. OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Even when a title is deleted from Select a desired title using K / the playlist, the original title will .@/: L / { / B buttons, then press...
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) .@/: Part of a title will be deleted. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV Disc > Edit > Playlist Select “Delete” using K / L Title Delete SPACE SLOW Scene Delete Start buttons, then press ENTER Edit Title Name DISPLAY PAUSE...
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Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Select a desired title using K / Select “Yes” using { / B but- .@/: tons, then press ENTER but- L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
Editing 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 Disc > Edit > Playlist OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the .@/: chapter search feature.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) <Delete>: The chapter marker which you selected will be deleted. Disc > Edit > Playlist <Delete>: Title Delete OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter 2/2 Chapter Mark .@/: Delete Index Picture Set...
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Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Select “PlayList” using { / B Select “Yes” using { / B but- buttons, then press ENTER tons, then press ENTER but- .@/: button. ton. Playlist will appear. A picture for thumbnail will be VIDEO/TV PQRS...
Editing 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 OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO the playlist as you prefer. Select “Add New Title” using You can add titles to a Playlist up .@/: K / L / { / B buttons, then to 99.
Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting a Playlist DVD-RW DVD-RW A Playlist can be deleted if no OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO longer needed. Select “Delete Playlist” using .@/: K / L / { / B buttons, then First: press ENTER button.
Editing Editing DVD-R discs Deleting titles DVD-R DVD-R Disc > Edit You can delete titles which you Title Delete OPEN/CLOSE Edit Title Name POWER REC SPEED AUDIO do not need, however the disc Chapter Mark space available for recording on .@/: the disc will not be changed.
Editing Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-R DVD-R You can put names on the titles Select “Edit Title Name” OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO and change the names from this using K / L buttons, then menu. .@/: press ENTER button.
Changing the SETUP menu Tour of 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) Contents 1.Language setting English...
Changing the SETUP menu Language settings Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR SETUP...
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Changing the SETUP menu Language settings (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu. • Select a setting using K / L Setup > Playback Setup > Playback buttons, then press ENTER TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box button.
Changing the SETUP menu Display settings Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PLAY STOP REC/OTR SETUP...
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Changing the SETUP menu Display settings (cont’d) OSD Background Transparency (Default : 35%) Set the background transparency of OSD screen. You can choose one among 0% through 100%. • Select a setting using K / L Setup > Display Setup > Display buttons, then press ENTER OSD Background Transparency OSD Background Transparency...
Changing the SETUP menu Audio settings 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. OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu.
Changing the SETUP menu Audio settings (cont’d) Digital Out Set the digital audio output. • Select a setting using K / L buttons, then press ENTER Setup > Playback Setup > Playback button. TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box Option window will appear.
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- OPEN/CLOSE ture prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materi- POWER...
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Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level. • Change the parental level Setup > Playback using K / L buttons, then Setup > Playback TV Aspect 4:3 Letter Box TV Aspect press ENTER button.
VCR functions Playback OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO .@/: During playback, press Press POWER button on the PAUSE F button. remote control or the front Playback will pause and sound will PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV panel of the unit. be muted. SPACE SLOW When you are playing a tape, turn...
VCR functions Recording and One-touch timer recording (cont’d) One-touch timer recording OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO This feature allows you to set the (0:30) (1:00) (Normal recording) recording length simply by pressing .@/: (8:00) (7:30) REC/OTR button on the remote control or the front panel of the unit.
VCR functions Search (cont’d) Time search TIME SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE POWER 2:50 REC SPEED AUDIO This feature allows you to go to a .@/: specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV...
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 operation. Symptom Remedy Power...
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Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy Playback The disc does not play. • No disc is inserted. • A blank disc is inserted. • No cassette tape is inserted. • The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labeled side facing up. •...
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Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy Remote control The remote does not function. • Batteries are weak. • There are obstacles between the remote and the unit. • The remote is far from the unit. • There are no batteries in the remote. •...
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Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Cause Solution Recording Error You are trying to record onto the Insert a recordable disc with Disc is full. disc which has no space for enough recording space. recording. Recording Error You are trying to record onto the Delete unnecessary titles disc on which the number of (pages 61, 65, 74).
Others RF converter output You can watch the TV programs with the tuner of the unit. (Usually channel 3 or 4 of the TV is available for OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO the RF converter setting.) Be sure to connect the .@/: unit to a TV using the RF cable.
Others Glossary Analog audio Dolby Digital Regions code An electrical signal that directly The system to compress digital Regions associate discs and play- represents sound. Compare this sound developed by Dolby ers with particular areas of the to digital audio which can be an Laboratories.
Others Specifications General System DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, MP3, Video Cassette Tape VCR video heads Four heads Power requirements AC120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption 37 W (standby: 4.3 W) Weight 9.5 lbs ( 4.3 kg ) Dimensions (width x height x depth) 17 1/8"...
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 Paso 2:Coloque Paso 3:Seleccione la disco...
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Español Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 4: Seleccione Paso 5: Grabe en Paso 6: Pare la el canal discos grabación deseado SPACE SLOW DISPLAY PAUSE PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV PLAY SPACE SLOW STOP REC/OTR SETUP TIMER PROG. DISPLAY PAUSE POWER OPEN/CLOSE REC MONITOR ENTER...
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Español Reproducción con videograbadora OPEN/CLOSE POWER REC SPEED AUDIO Durante la reproducción, pre- Presione el botón POWER en .@/: sione el botón PAUSE F. el mando a distancia o el Se hará una pausa de reproduc- panel frontal de la unidad. ción y se silenciará...
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Español Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) Grabación Primero: PQRS WXYZ VIDEO/TV SPACE SLOW Antes de grabar, asegúrese de que: • Se seleccionó el canal deseado DISPLAY PAUSE presionando los botones numéri- Presione el botón REC/OTR PLAY cos en el mando a distancia o para empezar la grabación.
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FUNAI CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workman- ship 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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