Sylvania DVR95DF owner manual Getting started, Easy DVD recording

Getting started

Easy DVD recording

The following will help you to understand easily how to record on 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 playback/recording/editing needs. See “DVD disc types” at the bottom of this page for more information on the differences among various compatible media.

Step 2: Insert a blank disc

Remote Control

	POWER		TIMER	OPEN/CLOSE	2 Open the
1		ZOOM	PROG.	A	disc tray
	.@/:	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.

Turn on the unit

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POWER	ZOOM	PROG.	OPEN/CLOSE	4 Close the
			A
		TIMER
.@/:	ABC	DEF		disc tray
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

When inserting a disc that has already been recorded on, you can delete those con- tents by formatting that disc.

It is necessary to prepare the disc for recording. Details are on pages 26-27.

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
*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD	Note:
equipment that is VR compatible.	For details of the above functions and implied
	restrictions, see the explanations inside the manual.

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

•The unit automatically starts initializing when a brand new disc is inserted.

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