Sylvania SSR90V4 Connection to a cable box or satellite box, To playback a DVD disc or a tape

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Connections

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

Connection A

Cable

Signal

(Cable box or Satellite box)

IN

OUT

 

DVD/VCR

ANTENNA

IN

OUT

(Back of this unit)

RF Cable

E

 

(supplied)

 

(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.

While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1) Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. The power indicator on the front panel will appear. Then, press the CHANNEL buttons to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box).

• If noise appears on the TV screen, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

If you use the channel 4, you will need to change this unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF converter output” on page 100.

2)At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1).

3)At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record.

Connection B

Cable

Signal

(Back of this unit)

DVD/VCR

 

 

 

ANTENNA

(Cable

box or

IN

 

 

 

Satellite box)

OUT

 

 

E

 

IN

OUT

 

 

 

 

RF Cable (supplied)

 

 

(Back of TV)

 

 

RF Cable

Select this connection when you want to change channels on this unit.With this connection, you may watch one channel while recording another.

• You may not view or record a scrambled channel.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1)At the cable box or satellite box, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as this unit’s RF output chan- nel.)

• Refer to “RF converter output” on page 100.

2)At the TV, select the same channel as the output channel (3 or 4) of the cable box or satellite box.

3)Turn on this unit by pressing POWER button. The power indicator on the front panel will appear. Then select the channel you want to view or record.

If noise appears on the TV screen, press VIDEO/TV button on the remote control.

To playback a DVD disc or a tape

Before trying to playback DVD or tape, you MUST follow steps 1) to 2) above.

Refer to “Playback” on pages 44-45, 94.

To view one channel while recording another

1)While you are recording on this unit, press VIDEO/TV button.

2)At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer :

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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Contents Supplied Accessory Menu VCR functions Others EspañolBefore you start PrecautionsLaser Safety Model No Serial NoPrecautions cont’d Before youMoisture Condensation Warning Installation LocationMaintenance About CopyrightTable of contents Features 1211 Functional overview22 2120 Getting started Recording Playing discsFunctional overview cont’d Start Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs VCR/DVD recorder SwitchingChanging the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español EditingSETUP/DISC/CD menu First VCR Display menuFirst DVD Press Display button to call up the display menuRecording speed Display messageDisc type and Current status of the unit Title/Track and Chapter markConnections Plug in the AC power cord of this unitMethod 2 and method 3 are only useful in DVD mode Connection to a TVTo playback a DVD disc or a tape Connection to a cable box or satellite boxTo select channels of the cable box or satellite box To view one channel while recording anotherDigital 5.1 channel surround sound as heard Connection to an Audio SystemDigital decoder, you can enjoy high-quality Dolby Movie theatersGetting started Easy DVD recordingEasy DVD recording Cont’d Channel DiscsChannel setting Getting channels auto- maticallyManual Preset menu will appear Channel setting cont’dSelect Manual Preset using Buttons, then press Enter button Select Channel using K / L Buttons, then press Enter buttonSecondary Audio Program Selecting the TV stereo or SAPStereo Select Setup using / B but Clock settingAuto Clock Setting Clock setting cont’d Manual Clock SettingClock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated Select OFF using K / L buttons, then press Enter buttonDaylight Saving Time options will appear Setting the daylight sav- ing timeSelect on or OFF using Buttons, then press Enter button Selecting the TV aspect ratio Information RecordingInformation on DVD recording Recording speedInformation on copy control Disc type ModeInformation on DVD recording cont’d Making discs playable in other DVD player FinalizeFormatting a disc Settings for the recording format to a blank discSETUP/DISC menu will appear Screen ButtonFormatting a disc cont’d Select Auto Chapter usingDefault Option window will appearReformatting a disc Select Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but- tonSelect Format using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Formatting is completeBasic recording XP SP LP Basic recording cont’dChecking the recording picture quality First DVD Press REC Monitor button again to exitRecording will start One-touch timer recordingEditing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others You startTimer recording Press Enter button when all information required is entered Timer recording cont’dSelect a recording speed using K / L buttons Press Power button to turn offHints for timer recording Priority of overlapped settingsConnection to an external source Settings for an external sourceSelect the input jack type to connect using Recording from an external source Settings for an external source cont’dSelect a recording speed using REC Speed button. Refer to Recording speed on page 26 for DVD or page 94 for VCRDubbing Mode Instructions continue onDVD to VCR duplication will start Press Setup button to exit Setup menuVCR to DVD duplication will start Finalizing the discs → OFF at , then select Yes Setting a disc to protectDisc will be protected Playing discs Information on DVD playBasic playback PlaybackFor MP3 playback When selecting trackBasic playback cont’d Press Play B button to start playingPlaying discs using the disc menu TOP Menu button Playing discs using the title menuFirst DVD Press TOP Menu button Press TOP Menu button to exit the title menuFast forward / Fast reverse Special playbackResume play Pause Special playback cont’dSkipping TV commercials during play During playback, press CM Skip buttonPress Skip G button repeatedly Step by step playbackSlow forward / Slow reverse play To play step by step back- wardMarker Setup ZoomSearch Using Skip H / G buttonsUsing Display button Title/Chapter searchTime search Search cont’dTrack search Able only in the same track orRandom play Repeat/Random/Program playRepeat play Program play Select Program Play using Buttons, then press Enter buttonRepeat/Random/Program play cont’d Press Play B button to start program playbackSwitching audio soundtrack Selecting the format of audio and videoSwitching subtitles Selecting the format of audio and video cont’dSwitching camera angles Reducing block noiseInformation on disc editing Editing discs in Video modeEditing Guide to a title listEditing original titles Editing discs in VR modeInformation on disc editing cont’d Editing playlistsFirst DVD Press Setup button. Select Editing DVD-RW discs in Video modeSelect a desired title using K Deleting titlesEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’d Putting names on titlesName you entered will be activated for the title This operation may take aChapter markers will be added at a specified time Setting or clearing chapter markersSelect Chapter Mark using Original list will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode OriginalOriginal menu will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’d Deleting parts of titlesButtons, then press Enter Tons, then press Enter but Select Delete using K / L Select Yes using / B butDisc using / B buttons Button TonActivated for the title Name you entered will beWindow for entering a title name will appear Any more chapter markers First DVD Select a desired title using KSelect Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter button Option window will appear. AddAdd Chapter marker will be added Setting pictures for thumbnailsDelete Delete Chapter marker which you selected will be deletedPicture for thumbnail will be SetSetting titles to protect You are allowed to release Titles protecting feature once pro- tectedReleasing titles from protecting Playlist menu will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode PlaylistSelect PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter button Playlist will appearCursor will move to Preview You can check a preview Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dBe increased Instructions continue onOriginal/PlayList menu will appear Screen Select Delete using K / L buttons, then press Enter buttonPart of a title will be deleted Playlist will appearSelect Edit Title Name using K / L buttons, then When the number of chapter markers in the playlist comes to Total, you cannot add any more chapter markersWhile to be completed Pleted, press Setup button to exit Disc menuIng a part of a title, a default Original/PlayList menu will appear ScreenPlaylist will appear Picture for thumbnail will be You can add or delete a title Playlist as you prefer Select Add New Title usingAdding titles to a Playlist B buttons, thenPlaylist will be erased Deleting a PlaylistPlaylist can be deleted if no longer needed Ing time on discYou cannot select Chapter Mark Select Title Delete using KEditing DVD-R discs Select Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but Ton Editing DVD-R discs cont’dChanging the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menuSettings for Language Press Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menuSettings for Language cont’d Settings for Display Setup DisplayOSD Background Color Default 1 Green Settings for Display cont’dOSD Background Transparency Default 35% OSD Language Default English Set the language for OSDIt will only affect DVD discs during playback Settings for AudioChoose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment Settings for Audio cont’d Settings for Parental lock level Settings for Parental lock level cont’d VCR functions Recording and One-touch timer recordingPress Stop button when the recording is completed PlaybackIndex search One-touch timer recordingBegin one-touch timer During normal recordingOther operations Counter ResetWhen you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereo Press g/h buttons to start time searchOthers TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy Troubleshooting cont’d PlaybackRemote control Cause SolutionSelect channel 3 on your TV Press VIDEO/TV button on the remote controlRF converter output For more thanLanguage Code Language code101 Glossary Specifications Before you start Connections Getting startedEspañol Fácil grabación de DVDPuede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulos Grabe en discos¿Qué son títulos y capítulos? Original y Playlist modo VRPresione el botón Play B para continuar la reproduc- ción Reproducción con videograbadoraPresione VCR Grabación Grabación con temporizador de un toque OTRLimited Warranty