Emerson EWR20V5 owner manual Features, Recording, Editing, Compatibility, Playback

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VCR mode

Before you start

Features

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

Before you

Recording

DVD mode VCR mode

This unit is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly, and DVD-R, which is available for one-time recording only. Also, this unit allows you to record to the videotape. You can choose either one for your conve- nience.

Recording up to 8 programs:

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

One-touch Timer Recording:

You can easily set recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC/OTR] is hit during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8 hours.The recording automati- cally stops when it reached to the recording time you set.

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 or a videotape is not copy protected.

You cannot record on a videotape when its record tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the Left channel monaural sound as Left and Right channel sound automatically.

DVD mode

[REC MONITOR]:

You can confirm the picture and sound quality for recording of the current recording speed which you set.

If you want to change the recording speed, hit [REC SPEED] to set the desired recording mode.

Automatic Chapter marker setting:

You can mark each title of recording with chapter markers as you set in the Setting menu before recording.

Automatic Title menu making (Video mode): The unit makes title menus automatically when finalizing the disc.

Automatic PLAYLIST making (VR mode):

Editing

DVD mode

 

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Making your own Playlist (VR mode):

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. Dividing / Combining titles. Deleting parts of titles, etc.

Protecting titles (VR mode):

You can prevent accidental editing or title erasing, with this function.

Compatibility

DVD mode

 

Playback of discs recorded in Video mode on a reg- ular DVD player (Video mode):

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 finalize the discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on other DVD players.

*DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for record- ing 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 or other DVD playback devices that do not play back DVD-RW/R discs recorded in the DVD-Video Format.

Symbol in this Owner’s Manual

The available functions depend on the type of disc or the recording mode.

To specify disc type or recording mode for each function, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each

start Connections Getting started Recording Disc Playback

A Playlist will be prepared from an Original list, so that you can edit titles on a Playlist as you prefer. An Original list is kept as it is.

Automatic finalizing (Video mode):

The unit can finalize discs automatically after finishing all Timer Recordings or when the disc runs out recordable space.

Playback

DVD mode

Theater quality sound at your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the the- ater-quality sound environment.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

You can easily find the part you want to watch using title,

function.

Symbol

DVD-V

Video

DVD-RW

VR

DVD-RW

DVD-R

CD

MP3

VCR

Description

Available to DVD Video discs

Available to DVD-RW in Video mode

Available to DVD-RW in VR mode

Available to DVD-R discs

Available to Audio CDs

Available to CD-RW/R discs with MP3 files

Available to VHS tapes

Use only

tapes marked with

this unit.

 

Editing Changing the Setting menu

chapter or time search functions.

Start Playback from Original and Playlist (VR mode):

You can play back titles from either the Original list or the Playlist.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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

First:

DVD

Indicates that you need to select the DVD

 

mode by hitting [DVD] on the remote

(Press:)

 

 

control before proceeding next step.

 

 

Indicates that you need to select the VCR

First: VCRmode by hitting [VCR] on the remote

(Press:)

control before proceeding next step.

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Contents Example of a TV Example of a TV remote control Hit SetupEnd Select any blank line and hit EnterAfter all recordings, finalize your disc Hints for DVD RecordingSupplied Accessory Changing the Setting menu VCR functions Others EspañolEditing Laser Safety PrecautionsBefore you start Model No Serial NoBefore you Precautions cont’dReverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Installation LocationDolby Digital Recording MaintenanceTable of contents Recording FeaturesEditing Compatibility12 11 Functional overviewFunctional overview cont’d VCR/DVD recorder Switching Setting/DISC/CD menu First DVD Display menuFirst VCR Hit Display to display the onscreen displayStatus of the unit Display messageTitle/Track and Chapter MarkConnections Plug in the AC powerConnection to a TV MethodConnection to a cable box or satellite box After you have completed connectionsTo select channels of the cable box or satellite box Method Stereo system Analog audio Input jacks Connection to an Audio SystemMethod Dolby Digital decoder MD deck or DAT deck Digital audioEasy DVD recording Getting startedThis operation may take a while to be recognized Connections Getting started Recording DiscSpeed Channel Easy DVD recording Cont’dGetting channels automatically Channel settingAdding/deleting channels Channel setting cont’dUsing K / L, select TV Audio Select. Hit Enter Using K / L, select Advanced Setting Menu. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select Stereo or SAP. Hit Enter Selecting the TV stereo or SAPAuto Clock Setting Setting the clockManual Clock Setting Setting the clock cont’dSelecting the TV aspect ratio Setting the daylight saving timeInformation on DVD recording RecordingInformation Recordable discInformation on DVD recording cont’d What is CPRM?Restrictions on recording Making discs playable on other DVD player FinalizeChoosing the recording format of a blank disc Formatting a discReformatting a disc Checking the recording picture and sound quality Basic recordingWhen a DVD-RW disc is loaded One-touch Timer RecordingUsing REC/OTR and Stop C First DVD Turn on the unit and load a recordable discStart Timer RecordingTimer Recording cont’d Hints for Timer Recording Priority of overlapped settingsBefore you start Connections Getting started Recording Disc Settings for an external source Connection to an external sourceIf you want to use Video input Composite Settings for an external source cont’d Setting a disc to protectRecording from an external source Using K / L, select Finalize. Hit Enter Finalizing the discsFinalizing will start Using K / L, select on Hit Enter Using K / L, select Auto Finalize. Hit EnterFinalizing the discs cont’d Auto finalizeUsing K / L, select Dubbing Mode. Hit Enter Dubbing ModeMake sure Insert a recordable disc and a videotape with a record tabUsing K / L, select VCR DVD. Hit Enter Dubbing Mode cont’dHit Setup to exit Hit DVD Using K / L, select DVD VCR. Hit EnterInformation on DVD playback Disc PlaybackPlayback Basic playbackPlaying back MP3 disc Basic playback cont’dHit Play B to start play- back Hints for MP3 filesPlaying back discs using the title menu Playing back discs using the disc menuResume playback Special playbackFast forward / Fast reverse Skipping TV commercials during playbackPause Special playback cont’dStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playbackUsing / B, select icon. Hit Enter Marker SetupZoom During playback, hit ZoomUsing Display Using Skip H/ GSearch Title/Chapter searchSearch cont’d Track searchTime search Random playback Repeat playbackRepeat/Random/Program playback cont’d Switching subtitlesSelecting a format of audio and video Program playbackUsing K / L, select a desired audio channel. Hit Enter Switching audio soundtrackSelecting a format of audio and video cont’d During playback, hit AudioSome DVD-Video discs feature Scenes shot from two or more Switching camera anglesVisual Noise Reduction Noise Reduction menu will appearInformation on disc editing EditingDeleting titles Editing discs in Video modePutting names on titles Setting or clearing chapter markers Editing discs in Video mode cont’dFirst DVD Using K / L, select Yes Hit Enter Using K / L, select Chapter Mark. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select Original. Hit Enter Editing discs in VR mode OriginalBe advised that the titles once deleted cannot be recovered Original list will appearSetting titles to protect Editing discs in VR mode Original cont’dUsing K / L, select Protect. Hit Enter Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 57 to display the Original menuReleasing titles from protecting You can cancel the title-protectingConfirm the indication On OFF. Hit Enter Key icon will disappear from the title in the original listEditing discs in VR mode Playlist First DVD Hit SETUP. Using / B, select Disc. Hit EnterUsing K / L, select Playlist. Hit Enter Deleting parts of titles Using K / L, select Edit Title Name. Hit Enter Editing discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dDelete When you select Add at , aYou cannot delete the first chapter of each title New chapter marker will be addedPicture for thumbnail will be set Setting pictures for thumbnailsDividing a title Using K / L, select Yes. Hit EnterYou can divide a title into two New titles After this operation is comCombining titles Using K / L, select Title Combining. Hit EnterYou can combine two titles into a single title Two titles will be combined into a single titleDeleting a Playlist Adding titles to a PlaylistTour of the Setting menu Changing the Setting menuLanguage setting Display setting Language setting cont’dSubtitle Language Default OFF Using K / L, select a lan Guage. Hit EnterAudio setting Display setting cont’dUsing K / L, select a set- ting. Hit Enter Audio setting cont’dUsing K / L, select a setting. Hit Enter When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR modeHit Stop C if you are playing a disc Settings for Parental lock levelParental Lock Default All Settings for Parental lock level cont’dUsing K / L, change the parental level. Hit Enter If you select No, proceed to stepVCR functions Recording and One-touch Timer RecordingPlayback RecordingOne-touch Timer Recording Recording and One-touch Timer Recording cont’dUsing REC/OTR or Stop C Index searchOther operations Troubleshooting Symptom RemedyOthers Or Setup Troubleshooting cont’d SymptomCause Solution Error message Cause Solution RF output switchFor more than 3 seconds Before you start Connections Getting startedLanguage code GlossaryFrequently Asked Questions SpecificationsCan I record on CD-R/RW? No, this unit records only DVDs Fácil grabación de DVD EspañolNota Esta operación puede demorar en reconocerseGrabación Paso 6 Pare laNota Reproducción con videograbadoraGrabación con temporizador de un toque OTR GrabaciónLimited Warranty