Insignia NS-FSDVDR DVD recorder

5Press or to select Dynamic Range Control, then press ENTER. The Audio - Dynamic Range Control screen opens.

Audio - Dynamic Range Control

ON

OFF

6Press or to select ON or OFF.

7Press SETUP to close the menu.

Using progressive scan

If your TV is compatible with progressive scan, you can turn on progressive scan for higher definition video images than you get with a standard TV.

Note

Your TV must be connected the component jacks on your recorder.

To use progressive scan:

1If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

2Press SETUP. The Setup menu opens.

3Press or to select Playback, then press ENTER. The Playback menu opens.

4Press or to select Video, then press ENTER. The Video screen opens.

5Press or to select Progressive, then press ENTER.

6Press or to select ON or OFF. A confirmation screen opens.

7Press or to select Yes or No.

8If you selected Yes, within 15 seconds select Yes again, then press ENTER.

9Press SETUP to close the menu.

Note

If your TV is compatible with progressive scan (525p/480p), you must connect your TV to the component jacks on your recorder.

If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, connect your TV to the A/V jacks on your recorder and turn cable off and set progressive scan off or press and hold SETUP for more than three seconds during DVD playback.

Selecting the still mode

You can select the video quality of still images (when your recorder is paused).

To select the still mode:

1If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

2Press SETUP. The Setup menu opens.

3Press or to select Playback, then press ENTER. The Playback menu opens.

4Press or to select Video, then press ENTER. The Video menu opens.

5Press or to select Still Mode, then press

ENTER.

6Press or to select a still mode, then press ENTER. You can select:

Auto—Your recorder automatically selects the best still mode.

Field—Provides flicker-free images.

Frame—Provides higher resolution images.

7Press SETUP to close the menu.

Note

A “frame” is one complete video image made up of two fields. NTSC video has 30 frames per second.

Setting parental controls

You can set parental controls to prevent specific types of DVD movies from playing.

Rating levels

Level

Description

 

 

All

Parental controls are not turned on. All discs will

 

play.

 

 

8

[Adult] All discs will play.

 

 

7

[NC-17]Not suitable for anyone under 17.

6[R] Not suitable for anyone under 17 unless supervised by a parent or adult guardian.

5

[PGR] Parental guidance recommended.

4

[PG13] Not suitable for anyone under 13.

 

 

3

[PG] Parental guidance suggested.

 

 

2

[G] General audiences.

 

 

1

[Kid Safe] Suitable for all children.

To set parental controls:

1If a DVD is playing, press STOP .

2Press SETUP. The Setup menu opens.

3Press or to select Playback, then press ENTER. The Playback menu opens.

4Press or to select Parental Lock, then press ENTER. The Parental Lock screen opens.

Parental Lock

All

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

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NS-FSDVDR specifications

The Insignia NS-FSDVDR is a versatile and user-friendly device designed to enhance your home entertainment experience. This feature-rich DVD player is perfect for those who appreciate the charm of physical media while also seeking modern technological conveniences. With its sleek design and robust performance, it's an excellent addition to any home media setup.

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