Sylvania SRDV495 owner manual Features

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Before you start

Features

This unit not only plays DVD’s, CDs and VHS tapes but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them.The following features are offered with this unit.

Before you start

Recording

DVD mode VCR mode

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable, and DVD-R, which is available for recording once. Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

Up to 8 programs recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording:

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time the REC/OTR button on the remote control or the RECORD button on the front panel pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 min- utes up to 8 hours.The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a video- tape to a DVD disc.This function will be possible only if the DVD disc and the videotape are not copy protected.

DVD mode

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture quality for recording which you set.

If you want to change the recording speed, press REC SPEED button to set the desired recording mode.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be put on recordings as you set in SETUP menu before attempting to record.

Automatic Title menu making:

The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc which are recorded in Video mode.

Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):

A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles in a Playlist as you prefer.

An Original list is kept as it is.

Play

DVD mode

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you are able to experi- ence the theater surround sound from discs which contain tracks recorded in Dolby Digital format.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search func- tion. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time.

Start to play from Original and Playlist (VR mode):

Title playing is available from either an Original list or Playlist.

VCR mode

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index search/Time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make. For Time search func- tion, you can go to a specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD mode

Setting/Clearing chapter markers:

You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your recordings for easy editing. (VR mode)

Making your own Playlist:

With the original remaing as it is, you can edit titles on various playlist as you prefer.

Putting names on titles. Setting pictures for thumbnails. Setting/clearing chapter markers. Deleting parts of titles, etc.

Protecting titles:

To avoid editing or erasing titles, the protect function is useful when it is ON in the original list.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Available for playing discs recorded in Video mode on a regular DVD player (Video mode):

Discs recorded in the Video mode can be played on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback*.

Note:

You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players.

*DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for record- ing on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives or other DVD playback devices that do not play DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Others

Progressive Scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and a smoother appearance without visible scan lines.

Note:

You will need to finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Connections Getting started Changing the SETUP menu Playing discs VCR functions Recording

Editing Others Español

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Contents SRDV495 Supplied AccessoryLaser Safety PrecautionsBefore you start Model No Serial NoS2898A Precautions cont’dMaintenance Installation LocationMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightFeatures Table of contents 1211 Functional overview22 2120 1918 Functional overview cont’d DVD Mode VCR/DVD recorder SwitchingConnections Plug in the AC power cord of this unitConnection to a TV If your TV is not compatible with progressive scanningTo select channels on the cable box or satellite box Connection to a cable box or satellite boxTo playback a DVD disc or a tape To view one channel while recording anotherConnection to an Audio System Getting started SETUP/DISC/CD menuFirst VCR Display menuFirst DVD Display message Channel settings Select Manual Preset using Buttons, then press Enter button Channel settings cont’dSelect Channel using K / L Buttons, then press Enter button Adding/deleting channelsSelect Setup using / B but Setting the clockAuto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated Setting the clock cont’dSelect Auto Clock Setting Select OFF using K / L Using K / L buttons, then Buttons, then press EnterDaylight 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 Select TV Aspect using K Buttons, then press EnterOption window will appear Refer to the Note on thisOutputs main-audio Selecting TV stereo or SAPSelect TV Audio Select RF converter output Press VIDEO/TV button on the remote controlChange from CH3 to CH4 Select channel 3 on your TVTour of the Setup menu Changing the Setup menuSETUP/DISC menu will appear Language settingsPress Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menu Language settings cont’d Setup Display Display settingsOSD Background Transparency Default 35% Display settings cont’dOSD Background Color Default 1 Green OSD Language Default English Set the OSD languageChoose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment Audio settingsIt will only affect DVD discs during playback Option window will appear. Proceed to steps a or BAudio settings cont’d Parental control settings Parental control settings cont’d Information on DVD play Playing discsPlayback Basic playbackFor MP3 playback Basic playback cont’dFirst DVD Press MENU/LIST button Playing discs using the disc menuB buttons Press MENU/LIST button to exit the menuPress TOP Menu button Playing discs using the title menuTOP Menu button Press TOP Menu button to exit the title menuFast forward / Fast reverse Special playbackResume play Skipping TV commercials during play Special playback cont’dPause During playback, press CM Skip buttonSlow forward / Slow reverse play Step by step playbackPress Skip G button repeatedly To play step by step back- wardSelect icon using / B buttons, then press Enter button Marker SetupZoom During playback, press Zoom buttonUsing Display button Using Skip H / G buttonsSearch Title/Chapter searchTime search Search cont’dTrack search Random play Repeat/Random/Program playRepeat play Repeat/Random/Program play cont’d Select Program Play using Buttons, then press Enter buttonProgram play Press Play B button to start program playbackSwitch between them anytime Contents of the disc you are playingVR mode, you can switch to main Track using K / L buttonsSelecting audio and video formats cont’d Switching subtitlesAngle will switch each you press Switching camera anglesReducing block noise During playback, press DIS Play buttonPress Stop button when Recording is completed Recording and One-touch timer recordingVCR functions PlaybackBegin one-touch timer One-touch timer recordingIndex search During normal recordingStart time search Press g/h buttons toIf you want to go in the forward Direction, press g buttonPress CLEAR/C.RESET button Counter ResetWhen you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereo Other operationsEasy DVD recording RecordingChannel Easy DVD recording Cont’dInformation Information on DVD recordingRecording speed Restrictions on recordingInformation on copy control Information on DVD recording cont’dMaking discs playable in other DVD player Finalize This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discsSelect Setup using / B SETUP/DISC menu will appear ScreenSetup Menu Setup Recording Formatting a discDefault Select Auto Chapter usingFormatting a disc cont’d Minutes has been selected asReformatting a disc Select Format using K / L buttons, then press Enter buttonFormatting is complete This operation may take a few minutes to completeBasic recording Checking the recording picture quality Basic recording cont’dXP SP LP First DVD Press REC Monitor button again to exitRecording will start One-touch timer recordingMake sure that the TV input is set on the DVD/VCR Timer recording Select a recording speed using K / L buttons Timer recording cont’dPress Power button to turn off To stop the timer recording in processPriority of overlapped settings Hints for timer recordingSelect L1 Rear using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Settings for an external sourceSetup Select Video Connection to an external sourceRecording from an external source Settings for an external source cont’dDubbing Mode DVD to VCR duplication will start VCR to DVD duplication will startFinalizing is complete Select Disc using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonFinalizing the discs Disc will be protected Setting a disc to protect→ OFF at , then select Yes 58% Writing to DiscEditing Editing discs in Video modeInformation on disc editing Guide to a title listInformation on disc editing cont’d Editing discs in VR modeEditing original titles Editing playlistsWhen the last title in the title list Editing DVD-RW discs in Video modeDeleting titles Titlelist will appear ScreenPutting names on titles Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’dChapter markers will be added at a specified time Setting or clearing chapter markersSelect Chapter Mark using Select a desired title using K Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode OriginalSelect Original using / B buttons, then press Enter button Original menu will appearDeleting parts of titles Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’dNaming Titles Select Delete using K / L Select Yes using / B butButtons, then press Enter Tons, then press Enter but Button TonTitle name on this Select Original using / B To enter a title name, followButtons, then press Enter Steps of Guide to edit Option window will appear. Add Select Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter buttonEnter button Original menu will appear Setting pictures for thumbnails Picture for thumbnail will be Pleted, press Setup buttonSet To exit Disc menuTitle Protection Releasing titles from protection Titles from protection Select a desired title using KYou are allowed to release Protect on OFF is selectedSelect Title Delete using K Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode PlaylistPlaylist menu will appear Playlist will appearSelect PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter button Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dEnter button Option window will appear DVD will begin to play in a win- dowSelect Yes using / B but Tons, then press Enter but Select Delete using K / LSelect PlayList using / B After writing to disc is com To exit Disc menuDisc Edit Playlist Edit Title Name Where you want Using the chapter search featureYou can put chapter markers Each title. Once a chapter isDisc Disc Edit Original Chapter marker will be added. AddDVD will begin to play in a window Playlist will appear Picture for thumbnail will beAdding titles to a Playlist Select Edit using K / L but Tons, then press Enter butYou can add or delete a title First Original list will appearDeleting a Playlist Select Delete Playlist usingEditing Playlist will be erasedYou cannot select Chapter Mark Editing DVD-R discsTo enter a title name, follow Title name on this Select Edit Title NameOthers TroubleshootingDisc is not correctly inserted Troubleshooting cont’d100 RepairingError message Cause Solution Glossary 103 SpecificationsLanguage code Fácil grabación de DVD EspañolNota Mando a distanciaPuede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulos ¿Qué son títulos y capítulos?Original y Playlist modo VR ¿Qué significa Original o Playlist?Presione el botón Play B para continuar la reproduc- ción Reproducción con videograbadoraPresione VCR Grabación con temporizador de un toque GrabaciónGet it fixed, at your home or ours
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