Sylvania DVR90VE owner manual Getting started, Easy DVD recording

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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 DVD disc recordable to choose from. Choose an applicable type by “DVD disc types” on this page.

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

For example, when you want to record repeated- ly on the same disc or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD- RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

Remote Control

					2 Open the
	POWER	REC SPEED AUDIO		OPEN/CLOSE	disc tray
1	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO	CH

Turn on the unit

POWER	REC SPEED AUDIO		OPEN/CLOSE	3 Close the
.@/:	ABC	DEF		disc tray
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH

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This operation may take a while to be recognized.

DVD disc types

.	: Most suitable.	: Can be used.	: Some functions are limited.		: Cannot be used.
	You want to		DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video		DVD-R
	Record TV programs
	Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
	Edit recorded contents
	Edit/Record from connected equipment
	Copy discs for distribution		*1
	Play on other DVD equipment		*1
	Features		DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video		DVD-R
	Recording

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the unit. Then, format the disc from SETUP menu.Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the disc type inserted.This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 28-30.

Rewritable?	Yes	Yes	No
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)	Yes	No	No
Can record 16:9 size pictures	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can record Copy-Once programs	Yes	No	No
Editing
Can perform basic edit functions	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)	Yes	No	No

*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR compatible.

Note:

For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

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Contents Supplied Accessory Remote control RF cableNB108UD WPZ0901TM002 WPZ0102TM015 or With two AA batteriesPrecautions Laser SafetyBefore you start Model No Serial NoPrecautions cont’d S2898AInstallation Location MaintenanceMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightTable of contents Features 22 2120 Functional overview1211 Functional overview cont’d VCR/DVD recorder Switching IndicatorVCR button DVD buttonSETUP/DISC/CD menu Details are on Indicates a disc type and a format mode Display menuFirst DVD First VCRDisplay message Disc type and Current status of the unitRecording speed Title/Track and Chapter mark Plug in the AC power cord of this unit Connections Connection to a TV If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanningConnection to a cable box or satellite box SuppliedTo select channels of the cable box or satellite box To playback a DVD disc or a tapeConnection to an Audio System Getting started Easy DVD recordingEasy DVD recording Cont’d ChannelChannel setting Getting channels auto- maticallyChannel setting cont’d Select Manual Preset using Buttons, then press Enter buttonManual Preset menu will appear Select Channel using K / L Buttons, then press Enter buttonSelecting the TV stereo or SAP Option window will appearOutputs main-audio Secondary Audio ProgramAuto Clock Setting Clock settingSelect Setup using / B but Clock setting cont’d Manual Clock SettingSelect Clock Setting using Buttons, then press Enter button Press Enter button againClock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated Select OFF using K / L buttons, then press Enter buttonSelect on or OFF using Buttons, then press Enter button Setting the daylight sav- ing timeDaylight Saving Time options will appear Selecting the TV aspect ratio Refer to the Note on thisIf you have a standard TV If you have a widescreen TVRecording Information on DVD recordingInformation Recording speedVR mode Video modeInformation on DVD recording cont’d Information on copy controlSettings for the recording format to a blank disc SETUP/DISC menu will appear ScreenSelect Setup using / B Setup Menu Setup RecordingSelect Auto Chapter using DefaultPress Setup button to exit Setup menu Formatting a disc cont’dSelect Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but- ton Select Format using K / L buttons, then press Enter buttonReformatting a disc Formatting is completeBasic recording Basic recording cont’d Checking the recording picture qualityXP SP LP First DVD Press REC Monitor button again to exitOne-touch timer recording Timer recording Timer recording cont’d Press Enter button when all information required is enteredPress Power button to turn off To stop the timer recording in processHints for timer recording Priority of overlapped settingsDuring timer recording or timer standby To cancel the timer standby mode, press Power buttonConnection to an external source Settings for an external sourceSelect the input jack type to connect, then Settings for an external source cont’d Select a recording speed using REC Speed button. Refer toRecording from an external source Recording speed on page 26 for DVD or page 94 for VCRDubbing Mode Instructions continue onSpeed using REC Speed button Make sure to select a recordingPress VCR VCR to DVD duplication will startSelect Disc using / B buttons, then press Enter button Finalizing the discsSelect Yes, then press Enter button Finalizing is completeDisc will be protected Setting a disc to protect58% Writing to Disc Playing discs Information on DVD playBasic playback PlaybackWhen selecting track Basic playback cont’dFor MP3 playback Press Play B button to start playingPlaying discs using the disc menu Playing discs using the title menu First DVD Press TOP Menu buttonTOP Menu button Press TOP Menu button to exit the title menuResume play Special playbackFast forward / Fast reverse Special playback cont’d Skipping TV commercials during playPause During playback, press CM Skip buttonStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playPress Skip G button repeatedly To play step by step back- wardMarker Setup ZoomUsing Skip H / G buttons Using Display buttonSearch Title/Chapter searchSearch cont’d Track searchTime search Able only in the same track orRepeat play Repeat/Random/Program playRandom play Repeat/Random/Program play cont’d Program playSwitching audio soundtrack Audio soundtrack will switch. DVD-RW VR modeSelecting the format of audio and video DVD-VideoSwitching subtitles Selecting the format of audio and video cont’dDuring playback, press DIS Play buttonSwitching camera angles Reducing block noiseEditing discs in Video mode EditingInformation on disc editing Guide to a title listEditing discs in VR mode Information on disc editing cont’dEditing original titles Editing playlistsEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode First DVD Press Setup button. SelectDeleting titles Titlelist will appear ScreenEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’d Putting names on titlesName you entered will be activated for the title This operation may take aSelect Chapter Mark using Setting or clearing chapter markersChapter marker will be added Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original Original list will appearEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’d Deleting parts of titlesSelect Delete using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Window for entering a title name will appear Name you entered will beActivated for the title Select a desired title using K Select Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter buttonEnter button Original menu will appear Option window will appear. AddSetting pictures for thumbnails Selected will be deletedDelete While to be completedPleted, press Setup button Button TonPicture for thumbnail will be SetSetting titles to protect Titles protecting feature once pro- tected First DVD Select a desired title using KReleasing titles from protecting You are allowed to releaseEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist Select PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonPlaylist menu will appear Playlist will appearEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’d Be increasedThen press Enter button Cursor will move to Preview You can check a previewOriginal/PlayList menu will appear Screen Select PlayList using / BPlaylist will appear When you finish entering a title name, press Enter button Select Edit Title Name using K / L buttons, thenDisc Edit Playlist Edit Title Name Disc Setting Select Edit using K / L but- tons, then press Enter but Playlist will appear Picture for thumbnail will be Playlist as you prefer Select Add New Title using Adding titles to a PlaylistYou can add or delete a title B buttons, thenPlaylist can be deleted if no longer needed Deleting a PlaylistPlaylist will be erased Editing DVD-R discs Select Title Delete using KYou cannot select Chapter Mark Select Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but Ton Editing DVD-R discs cont’dChanging the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menuPress Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menu Settings for LanguageOnly the languages supported by the disc can be selected Settings for Language cont’d Settings for Display Setup DisplaySettings for Display cont’d OSD Background Transparency Default 35%OSD Background Color Default 1 Green OSD Language Default English Set the language for OSDSettings for Audio Settings for Audio cont’d Settings for Parental lock level Settings for Parental lock level cont’d Recording and One-touch timer recording Press Stop button when the recording is completedVCR functions PlaybackOne-touch timer recording Index searchTape Every time a tape is recordedCounter Reset When you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereoOther operations Press g/h buttons to start time searchTroubleshooting PowerOthers PictureRecording/Timer recording/Editing Troubleshooting cont’dPlayback Remote control OthersSelect channel 3 on your TV RF converter outputPress VIDEO/TV button on the remote con- trol Language code 101Glossary Specifications Receivable channelsRF Converter Converter outputEspañol Fácil grabación de DVD¿Qué son títulos y capítulos? Puede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulosOriginal y Playlist modo VR ¿Qué significa Original o Playlist?Reproducción con videograbadora Presione VCRColoque una cinta pregraba- da y presione el botón Play Presione el botón Stop C para detener la reproducciónGrabación Grabación con temporizador de un toqueLimited Warranty