Sylvania DVR95DF 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 on 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

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playback/recording/editing needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

	POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE	2 Open the
1		ZOOM	PROG.	A	disc tray
1	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO	CH

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

(or)

For example, when you want to record repeatedly 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.

Turn on the unit

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POWER	ZOOM	PROG.	OPEN/CLOSE	4 Close the
	ZOOM	PROG.	A	4 Close the
		TIMER
.@/:	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

Format the disc

When inserting a disc that has already been recorded on, you can delete those con- tents by formatting that disc.

It is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 26-27.

Features	DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video	DVD-R
Recording
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	Note:
equipment that is VR compatible.	For details of the above functions and implied
	restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

*When you format a disc, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

•The unit automatically starts initializing when a brand new disc is inserted.

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Contents Cable Box or Satellite Box Hit SetupExample of a TV Example of a TV remote control This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discsAfter all recordings, finalize your disc When the unit reaches the specifiedSelect any blank line and hit Enter Is now setMenu Others EspañolBefore you start PrecautionsLaser Safety Make your contribution to the environmentPrecautions cont’d Before youInstallation Location Supplied AccessoryDolby Digital Recording Others EspañolTable of contents Before FeaturesSymbol DescriptionFunctional overview Front PanelFunctional overview cont’d On-screen displays Indicates a disc type and a format modeDisplays Above approx feet 5m within Below approx feet 3m withinDisplays cont’d Front Panel Display Display messagePlug in the AC ConnectionsConnection to a TV After you have completed connectionsConnection to a TV cont’d Connection to a cable box or satellite boxIf your TV is not compatible with Progressive Scan Connection to an Audio System AudioGetting started Easy DVD recordingEasy DVD recording Cont’d Speed ChannelChannel setting Getting channels automaticallyChannel setting cont’d Adding/deleting channelsSelecting the TV stereo or SAP Setting the clock Auto Clock SettingSetting the clock cont’d Manual Clock SettingUsing K / L, select TV Aspect. Hit Enter Using K/ L, select Advanced Setting Menu. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select Using K / L, select Playback. Hit EnterInformation RecordingInformation on DVD recording Recordable discRestrictions on recording What is CPRM?Information on DVD recording cont’d Making discs playable in other DVD player FinalizeFormatting a disc Choosing the recording format of a blank discFormatting a disc cont’d Reformatting a discBasic recording Checking the recording picture and sound qualityTurn on the unit and load a recordable disc One-touch Timer RecordingWhen a DVD-RW disc is loaded Refer to Recording speed onTimer Recording Timer Recording cont’d Hints for Timer Recording Priority of overlapped settingsVideo Settings for an external sourceConnection to an external source Before you start Connections Getting startedUsing K / L, select Disc Protect OFF ON. Hit Enter Settings for an external source cont’dSetting a disc to protect Recording from an external sourceFinalizing the discs Finalizing the discs cont’d Using K / L, select Auto Finalize. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select on Hit Enter Auto finalizeDisc Playback Information on DVD playbackBasic playback PlaybackHit Stop C to stop play- back Basic playback cont’d Playing back MP3 discPlaying back discs using the disc menu Playing back discs using the title menuFast forward / Fast reverse Special playbackResume playback X1.5Step by step playback Special playback cont’dPause Slow forward / Slow reverse playbackMarker Setup ZoomFollow Playback during Recording Simultaneous Playback and RecordingSearch Using Skip H / GUsing Display Title/Chapter searchSearch cont’d Track searchTime search Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat playbackRandom playback Selecting a format of audio and video Switching subtitlesRepeat/Random/Program playback cont’d Program playbackSwitching audio soundtrack Selecting a format of audio and video cont’dReducing block noise Switching camera anglesYour setting will be activated Angle will change each time youEditing Information on disc editingUsing K / L, select Title List. Hit Enter Editing discs in Video modeUsing K / L / / B, select a desired title. Hit Enter Deleting titlesEditing discs in Video mode cont’d Putting names on titlesAfter this operation is com- pleted, hit Setup to exit Setting or clearing chapter markersUsing K / L, select Chapter Mark. Hit Enter Using K / L, select a desired time. Hit EnterEditing discs in VR mode Original Editing discs in VR mode Original cont’d Setting titles to protectReleasing titles from protecting Using K / L, select Title Delete. Hit Enter Editing discs in VR mode PlaylistUsing K / L, select Playlist. Hit Enter Playlist will appearUsing K / L, select Delete. Hit Enter Editing discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dUsing K / L, select Scene Delete. Hit Enter Deleting parts of titlesC a Window for entering a title name will appearYou cannot delete the first chapter of each title AddSetting pictures for thumbnails Picture for thumbnail will be setDividing a title Combining titles Using K / L, select Title Combining. Hit EnterUsing s / B, select Yes Hit Enter Two titles will be combined into a single titleAdding titles to a Playlist Deleting a PlaylistChanging the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menuAudio Language Default Original Language settingUsing K / L, select a lan- guage. Hit Enter Set the Audio languageSubtitle Language Default OFF Language setting cont’dDisplay setting Using K / L, select Display. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select a set- ting. Hit Enter Audio settingOSD Language Default English Set the language for OSD Screen Saver Default 10 minutesAudio setting cont’d Fast Forward with Audio Default OFF Settings for Parental lock levelDynamic Range Control Default on Record the password in case you forget itUsing K / L, change the parental level. Hit Enter Settings for Parental lock level cont’dParental Lock Default All If you select No, proceed to StepTroubleshooting Symptom Remedy PowerOthers Troubleshooting cont’d Symptom RemedyCause Solution OthersError message Cause Solution Language codeGlossary Specifications GeneralEspañol Fácil grabación de DVDOriginal y Playlist modo VR ¿Qué son títulos y capítulos?Puede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulos ¿Qué significa Original o Playlist?Limited Warranty