FUNAI FDRV90E owner manual Features

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Before you start

Features

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

Recording

DVD mode VCR mode

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly 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.

The VCR Plus+ system:

You can program the automatic timer recording using the PlusCode programming numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide magazine.

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 in the current recording speed 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

Spatializer:

You can enjoy stereophonic virtual sound of spatializer® N-2-2 ultra™ method provided by Desper Products, Inc.

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 allowed to experience the theater surround sound from discs with surround sound system.

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 recording you make. For Time search function, 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 remains 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*.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 images in higher resolu- tion than that of traditional television signals.

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.

Certain audio features of this product manufac- tured under a license from Desper Products, Inc. Spatializer® N-2-2 Ultra™ and the circle-in-square device are trademarks owned by Desper Products, Inc.

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Contents NA817UD WPZ0901TM002 Supplied AccessoryRemote control RF cable With two AA batteriesBefore you start PrecautionsLaser Safety Model No Serial NoImportant Safeguards Precautions cont’dMoisture Condensation Warning Installation LocationMaintenance About CopyrightTable of contents Features Functional overview 2221201918 1211Search Mode button VCR Setup button DVD/VCRPower button DVD/VCR Skip H button DVD CLEAR/C.RESET buttonFunctional overview cont’d VCR/DVD recorder Switching60˚ Remote control Select buttonSETUP/DISC/CD menu Display menu First DVDFirst VCR Recording 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 anotherConnection to an Audio System Getting 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 buttonGuide channel setting RememberTo continue assigning, repeat the steps Guide Channel Setting list will AppearAssign channel numbers to the guide channels as neces- sary To erase a TV channel, press button at stepOutputs main-audio Selecting the TV stereo or SAPOption window will appear Secondary Audio ProgramClock setting Auto Clock SettingClock setting cont’d Manual Clock SettingClock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated Choose on when currently observing the daylight saving time Setting the daylight sav- ing timeSelect on or OFF using Buttons, then press Enter button Daylight Saving Time options will appearSelecting the TV aspect ratio Letter Box has been select- ed as the defaultSelect TV Aspect using K Buttons, then press Enter Playback menu will appearInformation RecordingInformation on DVD recording Recording speedMaking discs playable in other DVD player Finalize Information on DVD recording cont’dInformation on copy control This unit cannot record CD-R or CD-RW discsSelect Setup using / B Settings for the recording format to a blank discSETUP/DISC menu will appear Screen Formatting a discFormatting a disc cont’d Select Auto Chapter usingPress Setup button to exit Setup menu 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 Press REC Monitor button again to exitOne-touch timer recording Timer recording Press Power button to turn off Timer recording cont’dPress Enter button when all information required is entered To stop the timer recording in processHints for timer recording Priority of overlapped settingsBefore setting timer recording Using VCR Plus+ system, read When the Guide channel hasRecord using K / L buttons Guide channel setting on pages 20-21Connection to an external source Settings for an external sourceSelect L1 Rear using K / L buttons, then press Enter button If you want to use Video input Composite, select VideoRecording from an external source Settings for an external source cont’dSelect a recording speed using REC Speed button. Refer to Recording speed on page 28 for DVD or page 98 for VCRDubbing Mode Select Dubbing Mode using Buttons, then press Enter buttonMake sure Mode to When you turn off the unitAfter setting the Dubbing Setting will be set toSelect Disc using / B buttons, then press Enter button Finalizing the discsFinalizing is complete Setting a disc to protect Playing discs Information on DVD playBasic playback PlaybackBasic playback cont’d For MP3 playbackPlaying 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 menuSpecial playback Resume playFast forward / Fast reverse Special playback cont’d Skipping TV commercials during playPause Step by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playZoom Spatializer setting Virtual surroundSelect icon using / B buttons, then press Enter button During playback, press Zoom buttonScreen for CD Marker setup menu will appear. Screen for DVDThen press CLEAR/C.RESET Recording to a recordableSearch Using Skip H / G buttonsUsing Display button Title/Chapter searchTrack search Enter a desired time to search using K / L buttons orSearch cont’d Time searchRepeat/Random/Program play Repeat playRandom play Repeat/Random/Program play cont’d Program playAudio channel will switch Switching audio soundtrackDVD-RW VR mode Selecting the format of audio and videoSwitching subtitles Selecting the format of audio and video cont’dReducing block noise Switching camera anglesAngle will switch each time you press Enter button NR menu will appearInformation 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 playlistsTitlelist will appear Screen Editing DVD-RW discs in Video modeDeleting titles Edit menu will appearPutting names on titles Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode cont’dSelect Edit using K / L but Tons, then press Enter buttonSelect Yes using / B but Tons, then press Enter but Name you entered will beActivated for the title Setting or clearing chapter markers Select Chapter Mark using Buttons, then press Enter buttonChapter markers will be added at the specified time Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original Select Original using / B buttons, then press Enter button Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Original cont’dSelect Scene Delete using Buttons, then press Enter button Deleting parts of titlesOption window will appear Part of a title will be deleted Delete when the numberButton Ton You cannot select SceneName you entered will be activated for the title Option window will appear. Add Yes JAN/ 1 100AM CH12Delete Chapter marker which you Setting pictures for thumbnailsDelete Selected will be deletedPicture for thumbnail will be set Them from the original menu Buttons, then press Setting titles to protectTo prevent accidental editing or First Original menu will appearReleasing titles from protecting Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist Select PlayList using / B buttons, then press Enter buttonPlaylist will appear Playlist menu will appear Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dInstructions continue to the next Before editing EditedSelect Delete using K / L buttons, then press Enter button Part of a title will be deletedEnter button Ton Select a desired title using K Select Yes using / B butButtons, then press Tons, then press Enter but Playlist menu will appear Name you entered will beDisc Setting Chapter marker will be added. Add Open Powerclose Select Edit using K / L but- tons, then press Enter but Ton Adding titles to a PlaylistOriginal/PlayList menu will appear Screen Playlist will be erased Deleting a PlaylistPlaylist can be deleted if no longer needed Ing time on discEditing DVD-R discs You cannot select Chapter MarkSelect Yes using / B but- tons, then press Enter but Ton Editing DVD-R discs cont’dChanging the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menuSETUP/DISC menu will appear Settings for LanguagePress Setup button to display SETUP/DISC menu Only the languages supported by the disc can be selectedSettings for Language cont’d Settings for Display Setup DisplayOSD Language Default English Settings for Display cont’dOSD Background Transparency Default 35% Screen Saver Default 10 minutesSelect Playback using K / L / / B buttons, then press Settings for AudioChoose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment It will only affect DVD discs during playbackDynamic Range Control Default on Settings for Audio cont’dSelect a setting using K / L buttons, then Fast Forward with Audio Default OFFSettings 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 Recording and One-touch timer recording cont’dOne-touch timer recording You cannot pause an OTROther operations Counter ResetWhen you playback a tape recorded in Hi-Fi stereo VCR FirstTroubleshooting Others101 Troubleshooting cont’d 102103 Select channel 3 on your TV Press VIDEO/TV button on the remote controlRF converter output For more thanLanguage code 105Glossary Specifications 107Nota EspañolFácil grabación de DVD Mando a distanciaPuede editar lo siguiente de la lista de títulos Grabe en discos¿Qué son títulos y capítulos? Original y Playlist modo VRReproducción con videograbadora Presione VCRGrabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque VCR GrabaciónGrabación con temporizador de un toque OTR Enregistrement simple de DVD TélécommandeFrançais Sélectionner la vitesseEnregistrement simple de DVD suite Lecture avec magnétoscope 114Enregistrement Limited Warranty