Sylvania DVR90DF owner manual Getting started, Easy DVD recording

Getting started

Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record to DVD discs.

Note:

Make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected this unit and the TV correctly.

Step 1: Choose a disc type

There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playing/recording/editing require- ments. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences between the different kinds of compatible media.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

	POWER		OPEN/CLOSE	2
		ZOOM	TIMER	To open
			A
1			PROG.
	.@/:	ABC	DEF
	1	2	3
	GHI	JKL	MNO CH

This unit can record on the following type of discs.

(or)

For example, when you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select the rewritable DVD-RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

To turn on

3

POWER	ZOOM	PROG.	OPEN/CLOSE	4 To Close
			A
		TIMER
.@/:	ABC	DEF
1	2	3
GHI	JKL	MNO	CH

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This operation may take a while to be recognized.

DVD disc types

: Most suitable.	: Can be used.	: Some functions are limited.	: Cannot be used.
You want to		DVD-RW VR DVD-RW Video		DVD-R
Record TV programs
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents
Edit recorded contents
Edit/Record from connected equipment
Copy discs for distribution		*1
Play on other DVD equipment		*1

Format the disc

Insert the disc in the recorder.Then, format the disc from the Setting menu. Video format (Video mode) or Video recording format (VR mode) will be available depending on the disc type inserted.

Features		DVD-RW VR	DVD-RW Video	DVD-R
Recording
	Rewritable?	Yes	Yes	No
	Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)	Yes	No	No
	Can record 16:9 size pictures	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Can record Copy-Once programs	Yes	No	No
Editing
	Can perform basic edit functions	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)	Yes	No	No
		Note:
	*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD
	equipment that is VR compatible.	For details of the above functions and implied
		restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

This is necessary to pre- pare the disc for record- ing. Details are on pages 26-27.

*When you format, the entire contents on that disc will be erased.

•The unit automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted.

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