Sylvania DVR90VG manual Connection to a TV cont’d, Connection to a cable box or satellite box

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Connections

Connection to a TV (cont’d)

After you have completed connections

Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.

Input Mode Names for Common TV Brands (Example)

Admiral

AUX

Panasonic

TV/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

Curtis Mathis

LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

RCA

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

 

 

 

 

GE

INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93

Samsung

TV/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

Hitachi

INPUT, AUX

Sanyo

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

JVC

VIDEO, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3

Sharp

00

 

 

 

 

Kenwood

AUX

Sony

VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3

 

 

 

 

LXI-Series

00

Toshiba

TV/GAME

 

 

 

 

Magnavox

AUX CHANNEL

Zenith

00

 

 

 

 

This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video - Progressive

 

 

 

 

higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you

 

 

 

 

DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

must set Progressive Scan mode to “ON” in the Setup menu by following the steps below.

 

 

OFF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Press [SETUP] to call up the Setup menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Select “Playback” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Select “Video” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Select “Progressive” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].

 

 

Video - Progressive

 

 

DVD

 

5. Select “ON” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Activating progressive scan:

 

 

 

 

 

Check your TV has progressive scan

 

 

6. Select “Yes” using [{ / B], then press [ENTER].

 

and connect with component video cable.

 

 

NOTE: If there is no picture or picture is

 

 

7. Confirmation window will appear in Progressive mode. Select “Yes”, using [K / L],

 

 

 

 

 

distorted after selecting “Yes”,

 

 

 

 

Wait about 15 seconds for auto recovery.

 

then press [ENTER] within 15 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• If there is no picture or picture is distorted after selecting “Yes” at step 6, wait about

 

 

Activate?

Yes

 

No

 

15 seconds. It will go back to Video-Progressive menu automatically.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan (525p / 480p), you must use the Component Video cable (commercially available) to connect this unit to the TV. (See Method 3 on page 14.) Make sure the “P.SCAN” appears on the front panel display.

If not, use the video cable and set the Progressive mode to “OFF” or press and hold [SETUP] for more than 3 seconds during playback DVD disc, so that the “P.SCAN” on the front panel display disappears.

Connection to a cable box or satellite box

Before you start Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs

(Cable box or

Satellite box)

DVD/VCR

 

Cable TV signal

 

 

IN

OUT

 

(Back of this unit)

ANTENNA

IN

 

RF cable

E

OUT

(supplied)

 

(Back of TV)

Editing

This connection allows you to view or record a scrambled channel. With this connection, channels cannot be changed on this unit. You can view or record ONLY the channels you have selected on the cable box or the

satellite box.

While you are recording, only the recorded channel can be viewed.

To select channels of the cable box or satellite box

1)Turn on this unit by pressing [POWER]. The “POWER” indicator on the front panel will appear. Then, press [CHANNEL L / K] to select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box).

If noise appears on the TV screen, press [VIDEO/TV] on the remote control.

If you use the channel 4, you will need to change this unit’s RF output to channel 4. Refer to “RF output switch” on page 81.

2)At the TV, select channel 3 or 4 (the same channel as you have selected at step 1).

3)At the cable box or satellite box, select the channel you want to view or record.

Note to the Cable TV System Installer :

This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

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Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español

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Contents Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español Supplied AccessoryRecordable disc EditingNumber inside the globe refers to region of the world IDVD+R/+RW discs can be played back only on this unitAfter you have completed connections Functions AttributesSelect any blank line with K / L and press Enter After all recordings, finalize your discHints for DVD Recording Play Back DVD-R or DVD-RWLaser Safety PrecautionsBefore you start Make your contribution to the environmentBefore you Precautions cont’dAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Installation LocationMoisture Condensation Warning About CopyrightDolby Digital Recording MaintenanceWith an AM radio Table of contents Recording FeaturesEditing CompatibilityRear Panel Front PanelFunctional overview cont’d Remote ControlUsing a remote control Installing batteries in the remote controlVCR / DVD recorder switching Either side of the center approx feet 5m withinSetup menus Display menu DVD mode First DVDFunctions Others Español Front Panel Display GuideDisplay message Connections Plug in the AC power cord of this unitConnection to a TV Audio OUT Video OUTSelect Yes using / B , then press Enter Select on using K / L , then press EnterConnection to a TV cont’d Connection to a cable box or satellite boxDigital Audio OUT Connection to an Audio SystemAudio OUT Easy DVD recording Getting startedInstructions continue on the next page. EN Before you startSelect Record Recording Desired On DVD Speed Channel Disc Easy DVD recording cont’dGetting channels automatically Initial settingChannel setting Press Setup Using K / L, select Channel. Press Enter Channel setting cont’dUsing K / L, select Manual Preset. Press Enter Adding / deleting channelsUsing K / L, select Stereo or SAP. Press Enter Using K / L, select TV Audio Select. Press EnterSelecting the TV stereo or SAP SAP Secondary Audio ProgramAuto Clock Setting Setting the clockPress Setup Using K / L, select Clock. Press Enter Press Setup to exit Press Power to turn off the unitManual Clock Setting Setting the clock cont’dChanging the Setup menu Playing discsUsing K / L, select Daylight Saving Time. Press Enter Setting the Daylight Saving TimeUsing K / L, select TV Aspect. Press Enter Selecting the TV aspect ratioInformation on DVD recording RecordingInformation Recordable discRestrictions on recording Information on DVD recording cont’dMaking discs playable on other DVD player Finalize Information on copy controlChoosing the recording format of a blank disc Formatting a discReformatting a disc Setting for Auto ChapterFormatting a disc cont’d Disc tray guide Basic recordingMake sure that the TV input is set on the unit One-touch Timer RecordingFirst DVD Turn on the unit and load a recordable disc Timer Recording Timer Recording cont’d Changing the Setup menu VCR Hints for Timer RecordingPriority of overlapped settings Connection to an external source Settings for an external sourceSetting a disc to protect Settings for an external source cont’dChanging the Editing Setup menu VCR functions Recording from an external sourceFinalizing the discs Using K / L, select Finalize. Press EnterDVD-RW only 36 ENUsing K / L, select ON. Press Enter Press Setup Using K / L, select Recording. Press EnterFinalizing the discs cont’d Auto finalizeMake sure Dubbing ModeDiscs Dubbing Mode cont’dInformation on DVD playback Playing discsPlayback Basic playbackMenu / List Start Connections Getting started Recording Playing discsPress Play B to start play- back Basic playback cont’dPlaying MP3 / WMA disc Pause Playing discs using the Disc menuPlaying back discs using the Title menu Resume playback Special playbackSkipping TV commercials during playback X40Rapid Play Special playback cont’dStep by step playback Slow forward / Slow reverse playUsing / B, select . Press Enter Marker SetupZoom During playback, press ZoomUsing Display Using Skip H / GSearch Title / Chapter searchTime search Search cont’dTrack search Repeat playback Repeat/Random/Program playbackRandom play DisplayRepeat/Random/Program playback cont’d Switching subtitlesSelecting the format of audio and video Program playSwitching virtual surround system Switching audio soundtrackDVD-RW VR mode Selecting a format of audio and video cont’dUsing K / L, select OFF Type1 Natural effect Type1 or Type2 Switching camera anglesUsing / B, select Visual Noise ReductionInformation on disc editing EditingUsing K / L / / B, select the desired title. Press Enter Editing discs in Video modeUsing K / L, select Edit. Press Enter Deleting titlesChanging the Setup menu VCR functions Editing discs in Video mode cont’dPutting names on titles Start Connections GettingMarker will be added or deleting Setting or clearing chapter markersEditing discs in VR mode Original Setting titles to protect Editing discs in VR mode Original cont’dUsing K / L, select Protect. Press Enter To exitReleasing titles from protecting You can cancel the title-protecting featureStart Connections Getting started Recording Confirm the indication On OFF. Press EnterEditing discs in VR mode Playlist Dividing a title Editing discs in VR mode Playlist cont’dCombining titles Using K / L, select Title Combining. Press EnterUsing s / B, select Yes. Press Enter Others Adding titles to a PlaylistDeleting a Playlist Using K /L, select Edit. Press Enter Editing discs in VR mode Original / PlaylistUsing K / L, select Delete. Press Enter Deleting parts of titlesReturn Editing discs in VR mode Original / Playlist cont’dYou Start Confirmation window will appear. Playlist Add When you select Add at , aPlaylist Delete You cannot delete the first Chapter of each titleChanging the Editing Setup menu VCR functions Others Setting pictures for thumbnailsRecording Playing discs Picture for thumbnail will be set. PlaylistSetup Items highlight is the default Contents Changing the Setup menuTour of the Setup menu Language setting Display setting Language setting cont’dSubtitle Language Default OFF Press Setup Using K / L, select Display. Press EnterChanging Display setting cont’dAudio setting Settings for PCM Default 48kHz Audio setting cont’dSettings for Dolby Digital Default Stream Press Setup to exitSettings for Parental lock level Video settingStill Mode Default Auto Using K / L, select the desired level. Press EnterPassword has not been set yet Settings for Parental lock level cont’dPassword has been set already YesVCR functions Recording and One-touch Timer RecordingPlayback RecordingIndex search Recording and One-touch Timer Recording cont’dOne-touch Timer Recording Other operations Symptom TroubleshootingOthers RemedyYou press OPEN/CLOSE a Symptom RemedyOr Setup to Error message Cause Solution Troubleshooting cont’d80 EN Disc MAY not workBefore you start Connections Getting started RF output switchEach time the RF output Panel displayLanguage code GlossarySpecifications Frequently Asked QuestionsGeneral TunerFácil grabación de DVD EspañolSugerencia 2 Edite el disco grabado Sugerencia 1 Reproduzca el contenido grabado86 ES Reproducción con videograbadoraSe hará una pausa de reproducción y se silenciará el sonido Stop C GrabaciónGrabación con temporizador de un toque OTR Tel Customer ServiceLimits and Exclusions Funai Corporation