FUNAI ZV457MG9 owner manual Features

FEATURES

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

Recording

VCR mode

This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which are rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which are available for recording once. Even if you choose DVD- RW/DVD-R, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode. Also, this unit allows you to record to the cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience.

DVD mode VCR mode

Up to 12 program recording:

You can program the unit to record up to 12 programs within a one-month period. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available.

One-touch timer recording (OTR):

You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 6 hours for DVD, and 8 hours for VCR. The recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached or the disc is full.

Dubbing mode:

You can copy a DVD to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD. This function will be possible only if the DVD or a cassette tape is not copy protected.

You cannot record on a cassette tape when its erase-pro- tection tab is removed.

Left channel stereo recording:

This unit can record the sound of the left channel monau- ral input as left and right channels automatically.

DVD mode

Automatic chapter mark setting:

Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record.

Automatic title list making:

The unit makes a title list with the index automatically.

Playback

DVD mode

Theater surround sound in your home:

When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experi- ence the theater surround sound from discs with sur- round sound system.

Quick search for what you want to watch:

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.

Virtual surround system:

You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing 2 channel stereo system.

Playing back MP3 files:

You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R.

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 cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip.

Editing

DVD mode

Deleting titles:

You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.

Putting names on titles:

You can put your favorite names on titles.

Setting / clearing chapter marks:

You can set / clear chapter marks on titles.

Hiding chapters:

To keep others from playing back some chapters without permission, you can hide chapters.

Setting pictures for thumbnails:

You can change pictures for thumbnails.

Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):

You can divide a title into 2 or more.

Putting name on disc:

You can put your favorite disc name.

Compatibility

DVD mode

Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player:

Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it

is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance. For DVD-RW/-R, you need to finalize the recorded discs to play back on other DVD players.

Others

DVD mode

Progressive scan system

Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

You can enjoy clearer audio/video output when connecting this unit to a display device with an HDMI-compatible port.

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