FUNAI DRV-B2734, DRV-B2737 owner manual Features, Recording, Playback, Editing, Compatibility

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Before you start

Features

This unit not only plays back 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

The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are recordable only once.

Also, this unit allows you to record to the video cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

DVD mode VCR mode

Recording up to 8 programme:

You can programme the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme recordings are also possible.

One-touch timer recording:

You can set your required recording time easily. Every time [REC / OTR] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is finished.

Dubbing mode:

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

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the Left channel monaural input as Left and Right channels automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front panel).

DVD mode

REC MONITOR:

You can confirm the picture and sound recording quality for the recording speed you have currently set.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you set them in the Setting menu before starting to record.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode): The unit creates title menus automatically when finalising discs.

Automatic Playlist making (VR mode): The unit creates a Playlist automatically after recording.

Automatic finalising (Video mode):

You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.

Playback

DVD mode

Theatre surround sound:

When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs recorded with the surround sound system.

Quick search:

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

Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode): You can play back titles using either the Original list or a Playlist.

VCR mode

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using the Index or 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

Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):

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

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

While the Original list remains unchanged, you can edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist. Edit title names

Set thumbnail pictures

Set / clear chapter markers Divide / combine titles Delete parts of titles

Protecting titles (VR mode):

To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the original list.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on any regular DVD player:

Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back in other DVD players.

*DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for recording on DVD-RW / R 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 and other DVD playback devices available that cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the DVD- Video Format.

PDC:

This system assures that the TV programme you wish to record using timer recording will be recorded exactly from beginning to end even if the actual broadcasting time differs.

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Contents Accessories Supplied Quick Setup GuidePower Supply PrecautionsLaser Safety Before you startAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Installation LocationConnection to Power Moisture Condensation WarningMaintenance Cleaning the UnitAbout Copyright Table of contents Playback FeaturesRecording EditingSymbol Description Button names describedThere may be a disc which cannot be used or played back Functional overview Front panelVideo OUT jack DVD Rear PanelMains cable Audio OUT jacks DVD Digital Audio OUT DVD Optical DRV-B2737 only, Coaxial jacksRemote Control Repeat button DVD Timer PROG. button DVD / VCRSetup button DVD / VCR Clear button DVD / VCRAbout the remote control Installing batteries in the remote controlVCR / DVD recorder Switching VCR Select DVD DVD Select indicator VCR Select indicatorGuide to On Screen Displays Setting menusEasy Setting Menu Display menuAdvanced Setting Menu Front Panel Display Guide Display messagesGetting Started Connecting to a TVConnecting to external equipment ConnectionsAfter you have completed connections Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deckDigital audio for better sound quality only for DVD Connections illustrated above are optional for better soundManual tuning Channel settingAuto tuning Press Setup to exitTo select a channel To skip a Preset channelAfter completion, press Setup to exit MoveSetting the clock Auto Clock SettingManual Clock Setting Selecting the TV aspect ratio If you have a standard TVType of discs RecordingInformation on DVD recording Recording speedMaking discs playable in other DVD players Finalise FeaturesInformation on copy control Usable discsChoosing the recording format of a blank DVD-RW disc Setting Auto ChapterFormatting a disc You cannot set or clear chapter markers on DVD-R discs. SeeInsert a recordable disc Stop mode, press Setup Selecting the Sound modeSetting External input audio Reformatting a disc manuallyTurn on the unit and insert a recordable disc Setting Bilingual Recording AudioBasic recording Press DVDPress REC Monitor again to exit One-touch timer recording OTRChecking the recording picture and sound quality 030 Normal Recording 800Timer Programming list will appear Timer recordingEnter the date using Cursor U / D, then press Cursor P 1st JanuaryCheck the information on the list you will need To exit, press Setup or Timer ProgPress T-SET If PDC is onHints for timer recording To stop the timer recording in progressIf the timer programming did not complete correctly PDC Programme Delivery ControlIf the recording time is partially overlapped Priority of overlapped settingsIf the starting time is same If the recording time entirely overlapsSettings for external equipment Connection to external equipmentRecording from external equipment Press Setup to exit the setting menu Press DVD Dubbing ModeSelect VCR→DVD using Cursor U / D, then press Enter Select DVD→VCR using Cursor U / D, then press EnterFinalising discs Setting a disc to protectTo cancel the disc protect DVD to VCR duplication will startAuto finalise Finalising is completePlaying back discs Information on playing back DVDsPlaying back a DVD-V / CD / Video CD Basic playbackPlaying back a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW / DVD+R disc Playing back an MP3 / JpegPress DVD first Playing back discs using the disc menuKodak Picture CD Press Stop S to stop playbackPlaying back a disc using the title menu Insert a Video CD Stop mode, press Setup Playing back a Video CD using the title menuCancelling and Recalling the PBC function PBC function for Video CDsSpecial playback Marker Setup Slow forward / Slow reverse playbackZoom Searching for a Title SearchTitle / Chapter search Searching for a ChapterTrack search Direct SearchRandom playback Repeat / Random / Program playback / Slide ShowRepeat playback Program playbackSelect the icon using Cursor L / P, then press Enter Switching subtitlesSwitching audio soundtrack Selecting the format of audio and videoSwitching camera angles Angle will switch each time you press EnterReducing block noise Disc editing Editing discs in Video modeEditing Guide to a title listPress Setup Guide to editing title namesEditing titles Setting or clearing chapter markers Then press EnterOriginal Deleting titles Editing discs in VR modeOriginal Editing Original titles in VR mode Editing original titles OriginalOriginal Releasing titles from protecting To protect a whole disc DVD-RW VR mode onlyOriginal Protecting titles Key icon will disappear from the title in the original listPlaylist Deleting titles Playlist Editing the Playlist in VR modeSelect Yes using Cursor U / D Playlist Deleting parts of titles Scene DeleteAdding a chapter marker Playlist Setting or clearing chapter markersPlaylist Editing titles Deleting a chapter markerPlaylist Setting pictures as thumbnails Playlist Dividing a titlePlaylist Combining titles Playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed Playlist Adding titles to a PlaylistPlaylist Deleting a Playlist Playlist is deletedChanging the Setting menu Tour of the Setting menuAudio Language Default Original Language settingDisc Menu Language Default English Subtitle Language Default OFFFL Dimmer Default Bright Display settingAudio setting Screen Saver Default 10 minutesDolby Digital conversion Default Stream Dynamic Range Control Default onFast Forward with Audio Default OFF Settings for Mpeg Default PCMPassword is not yet set Parental Lock Default AllEnter the current password using the Number buttons Password is already setSetting TV system Changing Video Out systemPlayback Recording and one-touch timer recording OTRVCR functions Basic RecordingTime search One-touch timer recordingIndex search Accidental erasure preventionMode Audio output Display on Other operationsHi-Fi Stereo Sound System Others TroubleshootingSymptom Remedy DVD VCRDVD Open / Close / Eject OVCR Pressing REC / OTRError message Cause Solution ALLLanguage code Language CodeGlossary Recording SpecificationsGeneral TunerDRVB2737B2734.book Page 73 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1004 PM DRVB2737B2734.book Page 74 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1004 PM DRVB2737B2734.book Page 75 Thursday, March 31, 2005 1004 PM Declaration of Conformity EEC
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