Sylvania DVR90DEA Installation Location, Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

Page 4

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.

• Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from

sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places.

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.

Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat

dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the

sides of the unit. Avoid locations subject to strong vibra-

tion or strong magnetic fields.

Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.

• Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it

from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug.

Symbol

DVD-V

Video

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-R

CD

MP3

Description

Available to DVD Video discs

Avaialble to DVD-RW in Video mode

Avaialble to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files

• If, by accident, water is spilled on this unit, unplug the

power cord immediately and take the unit to our

Authorized Service Center for servicing.

Moisture Condensation Warning

Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heat- ing a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use this unit at least for 2 hours until its inside gets dry.

Maintenance

SERVICING

Please refer to relevant topics on the Troubleshooting Guide on pages 92-94 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.

About Copyright

Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public performance and lending of discs are prohibited.

This product incorporates copyright protection technolo- gy that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise autho- rized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Notice for progressive scan outputs

Consumers should note that not all high definition televi- sion sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In case of 525 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard defin-

ition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p DVD recorder, please

contact our customer service center.

CLEANING THE CABINET

Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.

CLEANING DISCS

When a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commer- cially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for analogue records.

CLEANING THE DISC LENS

If this unit still does not perform properly although you refer to the relevant sections and to “TROUBLESHOOT- ING GUIDE” in this Owner’s Manual, the laser optical pick- up unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser opti- cal pickup unit.

DISC HANDLING

Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

4

Image 4
Contents Editing Changing Supplied AccessoryEspañol Precautions Laser SafetyPrecautions cont’d Before youInstallation Location MaintenanceAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Moisture Condensation WarningTable of contents Features Remote control sensor Stop C button AC Power Cord TV Antenna OUT jackFunctional overview Disc tray Ment with an S-Video cableFunctional overview cont’d Start Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs SETUP/DISC/CD menu Details are on Indicates a disc type and a format mode Display menuRepeat MarkerDisplay message Disc typeRecording speed Title/Track and Chapter markTo enjoy that high quality picture Connection to a TVIf your TV is not compatible with progressive scanning Connection to a cable box or satellite box Connection to an Audio System AudioRemote Control Easy DVD recordingThis DVD recorder can record on the following type of discs To CloseEasy DVD recording Cont’d Speed ChannelChannel setting Getting channels auto- maticallyChannel setting cont’d Select Manual Preset using Buttons, then press Enter buttonSelect Channel using K / L Buttons, then press Enter button Adding/deleting chan NelsSelecting the TV stereo or SAP Option window will appearOutputs main-audio Secondary Audio ProgramClock setting Auto Clock SettingClock 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 / LButtons, then press Enter ButtonSelect on or OFF using Buttons, then press Enter button Setting the daylight sav- ing timeDaylight Saving Time options will appear SETUP/DISC menu will appear Screen Select TV Aspect using K Buttons, then press EnterSelecting the TV aspect ratio Playback menu will appearInformation on DVD recording InformationRecording speed Restrictions on recordingYou will need to finalize discs when in the following Information on DVD recording cont’dInformation on copy control Making discs playable in other DVD player FinalizeSettings for the recording format to a blank disc Formatting a discSelect Auto Chapter using Press Setup button to exit Setup menuFormatting a disc cont’d Enter button Option window will appearReformatting a disc Select a recording speed using REC Speed button When a DVD-RW disc is loadedWhen a DVD-R disc is loaded Basic recordingBasic recording cont’d Checking the recording picture qualityXP SP LP Press REC Monitor button Again to exitOne-touch timer recording Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L butTurn on the DVD recorder Tons or number buttons Load a recordable discTimer recording Not set up using K / L butEnter the date using K / L Buttons, then press B button Select the program which isTimer recording cont’d Hints for timer recording Priority of overlapped settingsWhen the recording time is partially overlapped Prog will start after Prog is complete to be recordedSettings for an external source Connection to an external sourceSelect L2 Front, then press Enter button Select L1 Rear, then press Enter buttonSettings for an external source cont’d Select a recording speed using REC Speed button. Refer toRecording from an external source Recording speed onSelect Yes, then press Enter button Finalizing the discsFinalizing is complete Setting a disc to protect On using K / L buttonsSelect Disc Protect OFF Disc will be protectedInformation on DVD play Basic playback PlaybackPress OPEN/CLOSE a but- ton to open the disc tray Menu / List buttonBasic playback cont’d For MP3 playbackPlaying discs using the disc menu Press Menu / List buttonB buttons Press Menu / List button to exit the menuPress TOP Menu button Playing discs using the title menuPress TOP Menu button to exit the title menu Resume play Special playbackFast forward / Fast reverse Special playback cont’d Skipping TV commercials during playPause During play, press CM Skip buttonStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playMarker Setup Select icon using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonZoom During play, press Zoom but- tonUsing 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 playbackRandom playback Select Program Play using Select a desired track using KRepeat/Random/Program playback cont’d Program playSelecting the format of audio and video Switching audio soundtrackDVD-Video Switching subtitles Select Icon using / BSelecting the format of audio and video cont’d Audio menu will appearSwitching camera angles Reducing block noiseEditing discs with Video mode Information on disc editingGuide to a title list Playback status of the current discEditing discs with VR mode Information on disc editing cont’dEditing original titles Editing playlistsEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titlesTitlelist will appear Screen Edit menu will appearEditing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’d Putting names on titlesName you entered will be activated for the title Recording Playing discs EditingSetting or clearing chapter markers Chapter marker will be addedEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original Deleting titlesEditing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’d Select Scene Delete using Buttons, then press Enter buttonDeleting parts of titles Original menu will appearSelect Delete using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Abc 123 @ ! ? Select Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter button Disc using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonOption window will appear. Add Setting pictures for thumbnails DeleteChapter marker will be added. Add This operation may take aPicture for thumbnail will be SetSetting titles to protect To prevent accidental editing, orErasing the titles, you can protect Them from the original menuReleasing titles from protecting Select PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter button Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode PlaylistPlaylist will appear Playlist menu will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dCursor will move to Preview You can check a preview Pleted, press Setup button After writing to disc is comTo exit Disc menu Disc menu will appear ScreenWhen you finish entering a title Name, press Enter button Disc Edit Playlist Edit Title NamePlaylist menu will appear You cannot delete the first chapter of each title Chapter marker which you selected will be deleted DeleteTons, then press Enter button If a selected picture for aREC Pqrs TUV Wxyz Adding titles to a Playlist To delete a title from Playlist, refer to Deleting titles onPlaylist can be deleted if no longer needed Deleting a PlaylistPlaylist will be erased Editing DVD-R discs You cannot select Chapter MarkSelect Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but Ton Select Edit Title Name using K / L buttons, thenEditing DVD-R discs cont’d Changing the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menuPress Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menu Settings for LanguageSETUP/DISC menu will appear 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 EnglishSettings for Audio Settings for Audio cont’d Digital Out Select a setting using K / LSelect a setting using K / L buttons, then Dynamic Range Control Default onSettings for Parental lock level Settings for Parental lock level cont’d Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyPower PictureRecording/Timer recording/Editing Troubleshooting cont’dPlayback Remote control Error messageCause Solution OthersLanguage code Language CodeGlossary Specifications 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?Limited Warranty