Frequently Asked Questions | Sylvania ZV450SL8 manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

–Can I record to CD-RW/-R?

–Can I play back DVD-video that is bought in another country?

–Can I connect the unit to my PC?

–Can I program a timer recording with cable/satellite box?

–Can I record one channel while watching another channel using a cable / satellite box?

–Can I connect this unit directly to a TV which only has an antenna in jack using an RF coaxial cable?

–Can I change the channels on the cable / satellite box using the remote control of this unit?

No, this unit records only DVD.

Possible when the region code of the disc is 1 and All.

No, you cannot control the unit by PC.

Yes, you can. Select “L1” or “L2” as your recording channel, and leave the cable/satellite box on (pages 17, 46-49).

It depends on your connection configurations. For more details, please kindly contact your cable / satellite provider.

No. You need an RF modulator (commercially available) to connect this unit to a TV which only has an antenna in jack (page 16). This unit does not have an RF modulator.

No. Changing the channels on the cable / satellite box using this unit’s remote control is not possible. You need to use the remote control supplied with the cable / satellite box to change the channels on the cable / satellite box.

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Sylvania ZV450SL8 owner manual Frequently Asked Questions

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ZV450SL8 Precautions Laser SafetyMake your contribution to the environment RADIO-TV Interference Precautions Introduction Installation Location Supplied AccessoriesAvoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock and Fire Moisture Condensation Warning Maintenance Servicing Cleaning the cabinetCleaning discs Cleaning the disc lens Contents Features Features DVD-R Unplayable Discs Color SystemsRegion Codes Logo Icon Files for playing back Front Panel Functional Overview21 2019 18 17 13 12 11 10 Rear Panel Functional Overview11 10 Remote Control Installing the Batteries in the Remote ControlUsing a Remote Control Open the cover Insert batteries DTV/TV button DVD/VCR Front Panel Display Display MessageDB HDD Current status of the unit Disconnect the power cord of your TV from the AC outlet Antenna Cable Connection RF Modulator Connection Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outletSupplied cables used in this connection are as follows With this setup Introduction Connection to a TV This unitVideo OUT Audio OUT DVD Video OUT Component Video Output Setting Connection to AN Audio SystemAudio Audio OUT Thevcr / DVD Recorder Switching VCR mode Setup VCR Functions Others Español On-Screen Display / MenuOFF File Name Information DVD mode Disc Information / Menu Guide to ON-SCREEN Displays and Menus Main Menu Connections Basic SetupDisc Management Recording Playback Initial Setting Press PowerPress Enter to activate Clock Air Channel Setting Use K / L to select Auto Preset, then press EnterWhen scanning is over, press Setup to exit Auto Channel Scan Use K / L to select Manual Preset, then press Enter Channel SettingAdding / Deleting Channels Press Setup to exit Delete Setting the Clock Auto Clock SettingUse K / L to select Auto Clock Setting, then press Enter Press Setup to exit and turn off the unit Manual Clock Setting Setting the ClockDaylight Saving Time Switching Analog Mode Digital Mode Tuner SettingsChannel Selection Tuner Settings Function Editing Setup VCR Functions Others EspañolSelecting TV Audio Press Audio to cycle through available audio languages Selecting TV Audio cont’d Use K / L to select TV Audio Select, then press EnterSAP, then press Enter Use K / L to select Stereo or DTV Closed Caption Use K / L to select Display, then press EnterUse K / L to select CC Style, then Use K / L to select DTV CC, then Closed Caption Style Then press Enter Use K / L to select the item Switch the setting for each item youWant to set, then press Enter Formatting a Disc Choosing the Recording Format of a Brand-New DVD-RWFormatting is completed.100% is indicated Insert a brand-new disc. Formatting will start Formatting a Disc Reformatting a Disc ManuallyUse K / L to select Format, then press Enter Use K / L to select Yes, then press Enter Setting for Auto Chapter Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode RecordingPress Setup to exit Preparing a Disc Setting a Disc to Protect OFF ON, then press ENTER. e.g. VR mode DVD-RWTo cancel the disc protect Disc will be protected General Setting menu will appear Auto Finalizing Press Setup Use K / L to select DVD Menu, then press Enter Playing the Discs in Other DVD PlayersFinalizing a Disc Use K / L to select Finalize, then press Enter 42 EN Information on DVD Recording Recording SpeedRestrictions on Recording Video Press OPEN/CLOSE a to close the disc tray Press REC Speed to select a recording speedNumber buttons to select a desired Channel to record It may take awhile to load Disc completely Disc Connections Basic Setup Management Recording Press Stop C to stop recordingPress REC/OTR to start recording Playback Editing Timer Recording Use K / L to enter the date, then press B Timer Recording Press T-SET To stop the timer recording in processWill disappear on the front panel display Priority of Overlapped Settings Hints for Timer RecordingVCR Functions Others Español Settings for AN External Device Connection to an External DeviceExternal device If you want to use S-VIDEO in jack, select Video Settings for AN External Device Recording from an External DevicePress Stop C / Stop C/EJECT a on the unit to stop recording It takes a while to load Disc Dubbing Mode Use K / L to select Dubbing Mode, then press EnterUse K / L to select Recording, then press Enter Make sure that the disc is recordable. Refer to Dubbing Mode Press DVDPress Dubbing Press Stop C to stop the recording Structure of Disc Contents Information on Playback Direct Playback Some discs may start playback automatically Basic Playback Playback from the Title ListPress Stop C once to stop playback Use K / L to select Play From Follow steps 1 to 2 in Direct Playback onOr track/file, then press Enter Press OPEN/CLOSE a to close Pause Using the Title / Disc MenuKodak Picture CD Special Playback Resume PlaybackFast Forward / Fast Reverse Playback Skipping TV Commercials During Playback Special Playback Rapid PlaybackStep by Step Playback Slow Forward / Slow Reverse Playback Zoom Marker SettingDVD-video Using Skip j / Skip Using DisplaySearch Title/Chapter Search Time Search SearchAudio CD Random Playback Repeat PlaybackEnter Slide Show Program Playback5Press Play B Switching Subtitles Switching Audio Soundtrack Switching Camera Angles Switching Virtual Surround SystemReducing Block Noise Information on Disc Editing Guide to a Title List After the disc is fully recorded Deleting TitlesDisc Management Recording Deleting Titles Press DVD firstUse K / L/ s / B to select a desired Title, then press Enter CREATING/DELETING Playlist Adding Titles to a PlaylistUse K / L to select Add To Playlist, then press Enter Press DVD first. Press Setup CREATING/DELETING PlaylistErasing All Playlist Use K / L to select Yes, then press ENTER.DVD Menu Editing Discs Putting Names on Titles Mode automatically Previous input mode automaticallyEditing Discs Putting Names on Titles cont’d Setting or Clearing Chapter Marks Disc Connections Basic Setup Management Recording PlaybackUse Skip H / G Press Return VR mode DVD-RW playlist Deleting a Part of a TitleUse K / L to select Scene Delete, then press Enter Cursor will move to Preview Then press Enter Use K / L to select Delete then press EnterPart of the title is deleted Press DVD first Stop mode, press TOP Menu Dividing a TitlePress Return or Stop C to exit Combining, then press Enter Combining TitlesOthers Setting or Releasing the Title Protection To protect a whole disc VR mode DVD-RW onlyConfirm the indication OFF ON. Press Enter again Press Return and then Return or Stop C to exit Setting or Clearing All Chapter Marks at Once Use K / L to select Chapter MarkUse K / L to select the desired interval, then press Enter If you select OFF at , all the chapter marks are erased List of Settings Contents List of Settings Español Setups PlaybackUse K / L to select a desired item, then press Enter Press Stop C if you are playing back a disc Setups Parental Lock Default AllPlayback cont’d Function Disc Menu Language Default English Audio Language Default OriginalAudio Out PCM Angle Icon Default on Subtitle Language Default OFFStill Mode Default Auto When you finish with setting, press Setup to exit DisplayRefer to 1 to 5 on page 89 and set the selected item For OSD Language Default English Screen Saver Default 10 minutesFL Dimmer Default Bright Display cont’d Video Selected itemRefer 1 to 2 on page 91 and set For 3 , refer to Connection to an External TV Aspect Default 43 Letter Box Progressive Default OFFVideo cont’d Reset All Select Yes using K / L , then press EnterSelect Yes again using K / L , then press Enter Reset the setting to default VCR Functions Press VCR first Before recording, make sureRecording speed Press REC/OTR to begin the recording One-touch Timer Recording OTR You cannot pause the one-touch timer recordingUsing REC/OTR or Stop C VCR Functions Other Operations Troubleshooting SymptomRemedy SET Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingPress OPEN/CLOSE a Repairing process MAY not work OPEN/CLOSE a to take out the disc. The disc canceled duringREC/OTR Error message Cause Solution Frequently Asked Questions Language Code Language Code Glossary Specifications GeneralRecording Tuner Español Discos no ReproduciblesCódigos de Región Disco simple de video VSD Español Introduction Connections Presione Power Presione Enter para activar Ajste Manual de RelojPresione DVD Con el rótulo aupntando hacia arriba Presione Timer Prog Configure una programación delTemporizador Presione Enter Customer Service TelE9H10UD 1VMN23497 Plug in the power cords of the devices to the AC outlet Make the basic connection as illustrated belowMake the connection as illustrated below DVD-VIDEO CD-DA CD-RW 6Press Stop C to stop recording Open the disc tray Start playing back3Press REC Speed to select a recording speed 5Press REC/OTR to start recording