Before you start Owner’s Manual Connections Recordable disc • We strongly recommend for good recording quality: SONY DVD+RW 4x, MAXELL DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, SONY DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, TDK DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, MAXELL DVD-RW 4x, MAXELL DVD-R 8x/16x • Discs that have been tested and are proven to be compatible with this recorder: VERBATIM DVD+RW 4x VERBATIM DVD+R 8x VERBATIM DVD-RW 2x VERBATIM DVD-R 8x JVC DVD-RW 4x MAXELL DVD-R 16x DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Getting started PY90VG OPEN/CLOSE REW F.
Before you start Precautions WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Before you start IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig.
Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Installation Location For safety and optimum performance of this unit: • Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not place anything directly on top of the unit. Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV. • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.
Before you start Maintenance Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español E9A12UD_PY90VG_p01-40.indd 5 5 Playing discs EN Recording Dolby Digital Recording “Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space, allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD.
Before you start Table of contents Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Symbols used in this Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . 7 Functional overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing batteries in the remote control. . . . . . .
Before you start Recording DVD mode VCR mode Up to 8 program recording: You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, with in a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [RECORD], [DVD REC] or [VCR REC] 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 unit will automatically turn off when the recording time you set is reached.
Before you start Functional overview Front Panel 2 3 4* 5 OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON REW F.FWD STOP/EJECT D.DUBBING PLAY VCR (*) The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. STOP PLAY SOURCE CHANNEL 1 23 21 19 22 20 18 1. STANDBY-ON button (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. 2. POWER ON indicator (DVD/VCR) Red LED lights up when power is on. 3. Cassette compartment (VCR) Insert a videotape here. 4. OPEN/CLOSE A button (DVD)* Press to open or close the disc tray. 5.
Before you start Remote Control STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET 18* 19 .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR 3 CH 21 SETUP 0 TITLE DISC MENU RETURN 20 VIDEO/TV OK 4 6 REC 8 VCR DVD REC 7 PLAY REC MODE 9 RAPID PLAY PREV PAUSE NEXT SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO (*) In DVD mode, the unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control Using a remote control Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied) matching the polarity indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. Keep in mind the following when using the remote control: • Make sure that there is no obstacle between the remote control and the remote sensor on the unit.
Before you start Guide to Displays On Screen menu This unit uses the following On Screen menu for most operations: Setup menu and Title list, and Display menu. They allow you to change the playing status of the disc during play. The Display menu also gives you information on the status of the disc or a videotape. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [OK] to display each menu, using [K / L]. These menus provide entries to all main functions of the unit.
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Display menu DVD mode DVD First: Press [DISPLAY] to call up the Display menu. This menu will give you the information on the disc. Some operations are available while disc is inserted in the unit. 1 4 1 1 0:00:00 DVD+RW CH 8 Stereo 5 2 1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode. (Format mode is displayed with DVD-RW/DVD-R (Video mode) discs inserted.) NOTE: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 2.
Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 4 2 1 Connections 3 7 6 5 1. Current Status of the unit :Appears when playing back a disc or a videotape. :Appears during repeat playback (disc playback only). 2. Disc type and Current status of the unit :Appears when indicating a chapter number. 5.
Connections Connection to a TV Antenna (Back of TV) Cable TV signal (Back of TV) Antenna Cable TV signal 3 or or Connect RF cable (supplied) 4 Plug in the AC power cord of this unit.
Connections Before you start Connection to a TV (cont’d) AUX Panasonic TV/VIDEO Curtis Mathis LINE1, LINE2, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 RCA INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 GE INPUT, TV/VCR, 00, 90, 91, 92, 93 Samsung TV/VIDEO Hitachi INPUT, AUX Sanyo VIDEO JVC VIDEO, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3 Sharp 00 Kenwood AUX Sony VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3 LXI-Series 00 Toshiba TV/GAME Magnavox AUX CHANNEL Zenith 00 Getting started Admiral Connections After you have completed connections • Swit
Connections Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to the operation manual accompanying external devices for more information.
Getting started 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. There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. This unit can record on the following type of discs. Step 2: Turn on the unit. Connections Step 1: Choose a disc type. Before you start Easy DVD recording Remote Control Getting started STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Getting started Easy DVD recording (cont’d) Step 5: Select the desired channel. STANDBY-ON Step 6: Record on DVD disc. Step 7: Stop the recording. PLAY REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER RAPID PLAY PREV PAUSE NEXT .
Getting started Before you start Initial setting Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. 1 Press [STANDBY-ON]. 4 Press [OK] to start Channel Preset. The unit will start getting channels available in your area. Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the unit is connected. Refer to the table on page 15. CH 1 STANDBY-ON TIMER .
Getting started Channel setting (cont’d) To select a channel You can select a channel by directly entering channel using the Number buttons on the remote control. Notes for using the Number buttons: • When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, enter channel numbers as a three-digit number. (For example: 117, press [1], [1], [7]) • You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). • You can select the line input mode (“E1” or “E2”).
Getting started Before you start Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. 1 3 Using [K / L], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear. TV Audio Select 2 VCR DVD Stereo 4 SAP TIMER .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV DEF WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR CH VIDEO/TV SETUP 0 TITLE 2 3 4 4 Using [K / L], select “Stereo” or “SAP”. Press [OK].
Getting started Setting the clock Set the clock before you try the Timer Programming. If a Public Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow “Manual Clock Setting” on page 23. Auto Clock Setting Make sure • The antenna/Cable TV connections are correct. • If this unit is connected to a Cable Box or Satellite Box, select the local PBS station on them to set the clock automatically.
Getting started Before you start Setting the clock (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting 4 Using [K / L], enter the date (month / day / year). Press [{ / B] to move the cursor. 1 Press [SETUP]. Clock Setting VCR DVD .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 8 9 SPACE CLEAR TITLE Using [K / L], select “Clock Setting”. Press [OK]. Clock Setting menu will appear. VIDEO/TV SETUP 5 Using [K / L], enter the time (hour / minute). Press [{ / B]. A cursor will move on AM.
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) Setting the Daylight Saving Time 3 When “Daylight Saving Time” is “ON”, the unit clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. “ON” has been selected as the default. Using [K / L], select “Daylight Saving Time”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear. Daylight Saving Time VCR DVD ON TIMER .
Recording Recording mode This unit can record to DVD+RW/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD-R discs. DVD+R/DVD-R discs can only be recorded to once. DVD+RW/DVD-RW discs can be recorded to and erased many times. This unit will record DVD+VR mode automatically. DVD-RW/DVD-R disc will be recorded in the DVD+VR mode automatically in this unit. You can select a recording mode among 6 options, and the recording time will depend on the recording mode you select as follows.
Recording Information on DVD recording (cont’d) Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalize/Make Edits Compatible) After recording on DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD-R, you must finalize the disc in order to play on other units. (Refer to page 37.) There is no need to finalize DVD+RW discs but to “Make Edits Compatible” (refer to page 65) for playing on other units after editing. Make Edits Compatible* DVD+RW Editing titles DVD+R DVD-RW/DVD-R Finalizing* Playable OPEN/CLOSE STANDBY-ON REW F.
Recording Before you start Before recording Replacing disc menu +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R STANDBY-ON Using [K / L], select “Replace Disc Menu”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
Recording Basic recording +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R Follow the steps below to record TV programs. 6 Using [CH K / L] or the Number buttons, select a desired channel to record. CH 12 6 1 Press [STANDBY-ON]. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. DVD Press: 1 7 STANDBY-ON .@/: 1 GHI DEF 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR REC 5 I Insert your disc with its label facing up.
Recording Before you start One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R Press [DVD REC] repeatedly to select desired recording time. Recording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 6 hours). Recording will start. 1 3 STANDBY-ON .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR Using [CH K / L] or the Number buttons, select a desired channel to record.
Recording Timer Recording +VR DVD+R DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- VCR DVD-R You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs within a month in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before setting a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc or a videotape with a record tab. 1 Press [TIMER]. Timer Programming list will appear. Timer Programming Date 1. --- 2. --- 3. --- Start 5 Timer Programming Date CH DVD VCR Start 1. JAN/01 12:57AM 2.
Recording Before you start Timer Recording (cont’d) Checking, canceling, or correcting the timer programming information 4 1 2 Press [TIMER]. Timer Programming list will appear. Start 1. JAN/01 12:57AM 2. --- 3. --- VCR DVD End 1:57AM CH 8 DVD VCR Mode DVD HQ STANDBY-ON 1 6 4 TIMER .
Recording Timer Recording (cont’d) Hints for Timer Recording • If there is a power failure or this unit has been unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost. • If a recordable disc is not on the tray or an unrecordable disc is on the tray, “DVD” on the front panel display flashes and Timer Recording cannot be performed. In some cases, “DVD” flashes momentarily around the Timer starting time as the unit attempts to record. Please insert a recordable disc.
Recording Before you start Overwriting an existing title Overwriting from the beginning of the title +VR DVD-RW DVD- DVD+ DVD+RW Play Edit Overwrite You can overwrite the existing title from the beginning. 1 SP (2Hr) NOV/21/06 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/06 0:20:44 STANDBY-ON NOV/22/06 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/06 0:10:33 1 3 Press [STANDBY-ON] Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit. DVD Press: Load the disc that includes a title to be overwritten. Title list will appear.
Recording Overwriting an existing title (cont’d) Hints for Overwriting When an existing title is overwritten, the title name may be changed according to the overwriting situations. Before overwriting, read the following cases and Note. When overwriting title is shorter than the existing title: (Overwriting from the beginning of the title) Overwriting Title (A) Title name: A Existing Title (B) Title name: B After overwriting PROG. A Title name: A Title name: B 30 - 180 seconds will be cut off.
Recording Before you start Settings for an external source Connection to an external source +VR DVD+R DVD+ DVD+RW +VR DVD-RW DVD- VCR DVD-R OUTPUT S- VIDEO L OUTPUT Another source (VCR camcorder etc.) VIDEO AUDIO R S- VIDEO R Getting started or Video cable S-Video cable Audio cable or S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L or S-Video cable Connections Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either EXT2 (Front) or EXT1 (Rear).
Recording Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R VCR Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 35. 1. Turn on the TV and press [STANDBY-ON] and be sure to select the input of the TV to which the unit is connected. Refer to the table on page 15. DVD 2. When you want to record to the disc: Press: Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. Place the disc to record properly. 3.
Recording Before you start Playing the discs in other DVD players Finalizing a disc +VR DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R • To cancel finalizing at step 4, press [STOP C], select “Yes” with [{ / B], then press [OK]. Finalizing is canceled and the unit will be in stop mode. STANDBY-ON TIMER .
Recording Playing the discs in other DVD players (cont’d) Auto finalizing +VR DVD+R +VR DVD-RW DVD- DVD-R You can finalize discs automatically using Auto Finalize function. You can use this function to finalize discs after finishing all Timer Recordings and at the end of the disc space. 4 Using [K / L], select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear. Auto Finalize - Disc Full STANDBY-ON DVD ON 1 TIMER .
Recording Before you start Dubbing Mode +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R VCR Dubbing Mode STANDBY-ON VCR DVD OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER DEF DVD .
Recording XXXX (cont’d) Dubbing Mode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR 4 Using [K / L], select 4 Using [K / L], select “VCR “DVD DVD”. Press [OK]. Dubbing Mode VCR DVD STANDBY-ON VCR”. Press [OK]. Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD DVD VCR DVD VCR VCR DVD OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR CH VIDEO/TV SETUP 0 TITLE REC 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit.
Playing discs Before you play DVD discs, read the following information. Region codes This unit is compatible to play the following discs. To play a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs that have the following logos will play on the unit. Other disc types are not guaranteed to play. This unit has been designed to play DVD discs with Region One (1). DVDs must be labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1 in order to play on the unit.
Playing discs Basic playback Playback +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- 5 Using [K / L], select a desired title. Press [OK]. Pop-up window will appear. +VR DVD-R 1 Press [STANDBY-ON]. Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. DVD Press: 1 SP (2Hr) NOV/21/06 11:00AM CH12 SP NOV/21/06 0:20:44 2 NOV/22/06 11:35AM CH13 EP NOV/22/06 0:10:33 EMPTY TITLE 1:37:52 SP(2Hr) Insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide.
Playing discs DVD-V CD DVD-RW DVD- Video DVD-R 4 STANDBY-ON Press [PLAY B] to start playback. Playback will start. Video CD 1 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. 3 If you are playing a DVD-Video disc or Video CD with PBC function, a menu may appear. Refer to page 42 for details about a disc menu. If you are playing a finalized DVDR/DVD-RW disc, a title list will appear.
Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the disc menu 2 DVD-V A DVD disc contains a disc menu that describes the contents or allows you to customize the playback. For example, the menu may offer choices for subtitle languages, special features, or chapter selection. Sometimes these are displayed automatically when you start playback, otherwise only appear when you press [DISC MENU]. DVD First: 1 Press [DISC MENU]. Disc menu will appear.
Playing discs Resume play REC +VR DL DVD-V Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR Video CD DVD-R MP3 WMA Video CD 1 During playback, press [STOP C]. The resume message will appear. Resume ON 2 Press [PLAY B].
Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Rapid play +VR DL DVD-V Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R +VR DVD-RW DVD- DVD+R DVD-R Video DVD-R Rapid play function is available only during playback. Available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format, Rapid play plays back in a slightly faster/slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as normal playback. B B : Press [RAPID PLAY] twice during playback. Plays back approximately at 1.3 times of normal playback.
Playing discs Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Zoom +VR DL DVD-V DVD+ DVD+RW Video Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD+R DVD-R DVD-RW DVD- DVD+R +VR DVD-R 1 Video CD 3 During playback, press [DISPLAY] or [ZOOM]. Display menu will appear. Using [K / L], select a desired zoom factor to zoom. Press [OK]. The zoom area will be displayed.
Playing discs Search Title/Chapter search +VR DL DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-V Video DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-R REC Using [PREV H / NEXT G] VCR During playback, press [NEXT G] to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. • If there is no chapter in one title, the current title will be skipped.
Playing discs Before you start Search (cont’d) Track search CD MP3 WMA Video CD Using [PREV H / NEXT G] REC REC PLAY REC MODE RAPID PLAY PREV PAUSE NEXT SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO TIMER SET TIMER 1 Getting started During playback, press [NEXT G] to skip the current track and move to the next. The track will move forward one at a time. To go back to the beginning of the current track, press [PREV H]. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous track.
Playing discs Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat playback DL DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-V Video +VR DVD+R DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- CD MP3 WMA +VR DVD-R Video DVD-RW DVD- DVD-R Video CD 1 3 During playback, press [DISPLAY]. Display menu will appear. Using [K / L], select a desired option to repeat. Press [OK]. The selected repeat play will start. 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video 2 Using [{ / B], select . Press [OK]. Repeat menu will appear. When inserting disc.
Playing discs Program playback CD Video CD DISPLAY 1 Program Play -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Using [K / L], select “CD Playback Mode”. Press [OK]. CD Playback Mode menu will appear. -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Total 0:06:11 5 Press [PLAY B]. Program playback will start.
Playing discs Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching audio soundtrack DVD-V CD Video CD When inserting
Playing discs Before you start Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V 2 Using [{ / B], select . Press [OK]. Angle will switch each time you press [OK]. 1 1 1 0:00:00 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Editing Information on disc editing Guide to a title list Editing discs Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play from this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You can edit discs for the following items. Be sure that once you edit titles, they will not remain as original.
Editing Before you start Editing discs Deleting titles +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R When inserting disc. SP (2Hr) 1 Title Delete 1 Yes No OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR CH VIDEO/TV SETUP 0 TITLE DISC MENU RETURN OK 1 NOV/22/05 11:00AM CH12 EP 0:00:59 REC 5 VCR REC MODE Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [OK].
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Putting names on titles +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a title list. DVD First: 4 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [OK]. The name you entered will be activated for the title. STANDBY-ON 3 Edit Title Name 6 Yes OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Setting chapter marks +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD+R +VR DVD-R Using [K / L], select “Add”. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear. STANDBY-ON Chapter Mark - Add 3 Yes No TIMER .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR 2 Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”. Press [OK]. Option window will appear.
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Clearing chapter marks +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD+R Confirmation window will appear. Chapter Mark - Delete +VR DVD-R 3 First: STANDBY-ON Yes OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 No DVD Chapter 1 2/ 2 F Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting titles” on page 55 to display the Edit menu. PQRS NOV/22/05 11:00AM CH12 EP 0:00:59 9 CLEAR VIDEO/TV SETUP 0 DISC MENU RETURN OK 6 2 5 Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Hiding chapters +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting titles” on page 55 to display the Edit menu. 2 STANDBY-ON This operation may take a while to be completed. If you want to return “Visible”, select the chapter to be shown. Then using [K / L],, select “Visible” at the step 4 on this page. OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Editing Editing discs (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- DVD+R +VR DVD-R You can set a picture to each title for a thumbnail. It helps you to remember the contents of the title you are playing. The beginning picture has been selected as the default. DVD First: 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting titles” on page 55 to display the Edit menu. 4 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [OK]. A picture for thumbnail will be set. STANDBY-ON 5 Press [RETURN ] to exit.
Editing Before you start Editing discs (cont’d) Dividing a title +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Deleting titles” on page 55 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Title Dividing”. Press [OK]. 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [OK]. The title will be divided into two new titles. Both title names are identical, and index pictures are reset to the first scene at this point. STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Editing Editing discs (Setup menu) Putting name on disc +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R You can put title names on the titles and change the names from this menu. 3 Using [K / L], select “Edit Disc Name”. Press [OK]. A window for entering a title name will appear. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. Edit Disc Name A B C DVD Disc Total Titles Disc Space Used Disc Protect Make Edits Compatible 1 DVD+RW 3 0:30:48 OFF Needed 0:00:00 Using [K / L], select “Disc Edit”. Press [OK].
Editing Before you start Editing discs (Setup menu) (cont’d) Setting or releasing disc protect +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD+R DVD-RW DVD- +VR DVD-R Using [K / L]], select “Disc Protect OFF ON”. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear. Disc Protect OFF Setting disc to protect First: ON Yes No DVD STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Editing Editing discs (Setup menu) (cont’d) Setting or releasing disc protect (cont'd) Releasing disc from protect First: 2 DVD 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 in “Putting name on disc” on page 62 to display the Disc Edit menu. Using [K / L]], select “Disc Protect”. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear. Disc Protect ON When inserting disc. OFF STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Editing Before you start Editing discs (Setup menu) (cont’d) Erasing disc +VR DVD+ DVD+RW DVD-RW DVD- Video DVD-RW DVD- 2 Using [K / L]], select “Erase Disc”. Press [OK]. Confirmation window will appear. STANDBY-ON Erase Disc Yes No Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. TIMER .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP 0 TITLE DISC MENU RETURN OK When you press “Yes”, all the contents in the disc will be erased.
Changing the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menu The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings. Refer to the following table for useful operation. Setup 1.Language setting Pages 67-68 2.Display setting Pages 68-69 3.Audio setting Pages 69-70 Items (highlight is the default) Disc Menu Language English French Spanish Contents Set the language for disc menu. Audio Language Original English French Set the language for audio.
Changing the Setup menu Before you start Language setting Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. 1 Press [SETUP]. STANDBY-ON Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [OK]. Playback menu will appear. 3 TIMER .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR CH VIDEO/TV SETUP 0 TITLE 2 3 4 4 Using [K / L], desired item. Press [OK]. REC DVD VCR OK 1 Getting started Using [K / L], select “Language”. Press [OK]. Language menu will appear.
Changing the Setup menu Language setting (cont’d) If “Other” is selected, press 4-digit code using the Number buttons. Language - Subtitle DVD Code Input - - - - Note • When you finish entering the code, press [OK]. Refer to the language code table on page 81. • Only the languages supported by the disc can be selected. • Audio Language setting may not be available to some discs. • You can change or switch off the subtitles on a DVD disc also from the disc menu if it is available.
Changing the Setup menu Screen Saver (Default : 10 minutes) Set the time to work the screen saver function on the screen. DVD Display OSD Language DVD Screen Saver English OFF ON 5 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes FL Dimmer Bright 15 minutes Connections Angle Icon Screen Saver • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [OK]. Your setting will be activated.
Changing the Setup menu Audio setting (cont’d) A Settings for PCM (Default : 48kHz) • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [OK]. Your setting will be activated. 48kHz :If your amplifier/decoder is NOT compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “48kHz”. 96kHz sound will be output in 48kHz. 96kHz :If your amplifier/decoder is compatible with 96kHz PCM, select “96kHz”. 96kHz sound will be output.
Changing the Setup menu Progressive Scan (Default : OFF) This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System. The feature provides you with the higher definition images than the traditional output system does. To utilize this feature, you must set Progressive Scan mode to “ON”. 1 DISPLAY TITLE SETUP 3 Using [K / L], select “Video”. Press [OK]. 4 Using [K / L], select “Progressive Scan”. Press [OK].
Changing the Setup menu Settings for Parental lock level Some DVD-Video discs feature a Parental Lock level. Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set, it will require you to enter a password before the disc will playback. This feature prevents your children from viewing inappropriate material. DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP 1 0 Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. 2 3 4 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 TITLE DISC MENU RETURN OK Note Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [OK].
Changing the Setup menu 5 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP 5 0 TITLE Press [SETUP] to exit. DISC MENU RETURN OK Connections Note Getting started • Press [CLEAR] to erase numbers entered incorrectly. • When you forget the password or you want to clear all settings in Parental lock, enter 4,7,3,7 using the Number buttons in Password Input window. Password will be cleared and parental levels will be set to “All”.
VCR functions Playback xxxx Playback VCR 1 Press [STANDBY-ON] on the remote control or the front panel of the unit. When you are playing a videotape, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. VCR Press: 4 Press [PLAY B] to resume play. playback. OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
VCR functions Before you start Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) xxxx One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) VCR 1 During normal recording, press (Normal recording) (0:30) (8:00) (1:00) (7:30) To cancel the One-touch Timer Recording within the specified time, press [STOP C]. Note • The remaining recording time will appear on the display panel during an One-touch Timer Recording. Press [DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen. • You cannot pause a Onetouch Timer Recording.
VCR functions Search (cont’d) xxxx Time search VCR STANDBY-ON This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip in order to reach the point. VCR First: 1 Press [SEARCH] repeatedly so that the TIME SEARCH menu appears. 2 Using the Number buttons, enter your desired time to skip within 30 seconds. You can set the time up to 9:59. TIME SEARCH 2:50 2 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Others Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper performance. Symptom The power does not turn on. TV program pictures are distorted. Playback picture is distorted. There is no sound. VCR functions Others Español E9A12UD_PY90VG_p41-88.
Others Troubleshooting xxxx (cont’d) Symptom There is no picture. D V D 78 Remedy • If Setup menu appears on the TV screen, press [RETURN ] (or [SETUP]) to exit. Picture noise appears. • The disc is dirty or flawed. • If the picture output signal from the unit passes through your VCR before reaching your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality.
Others Connections Symptom Remedy “Repairing” appears on the TV screen. • If there is a power failure or unplugging during recording, finalizing, formatting or editing (even after “Wait for a moment.” message is disappeared), a Repairing process will begin automatically just after Repairing turning the unit on again. It may take several minutes up to about four hours. D In a case you intend to cancel the • If you intend to cancel the Repairing process, press V Repairing process.
Others Troubleshooting xxxx (cont’d) Error message Cause Solution Recording Error You cannot record more than 49 titles on one disc. (The maximum is 49) •You are trying to record onto the disc on which the number of recording titles comes up to the maximum (49). •Delete unnecessary titles (page 55). Recording Error You cannot record more than 254 chapters on one disc.
Others Regions code The system developed by Dolby Laboratories to compress digital sound. It offers you sound of stereo(2ch) or multi-channel audio (up to 5.1ch). Aspect ratio Finalize The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as it is high). To make recorded contents on DVD discs possible to be played back on DVD players.
Others Frequently Asked Questions –– Can I record on CD-RW/R? No, this unit records only DVDs. –– Can I play back DVD-Video that is bought in another country? Possible only if the region code of the disc is 1 and ALL. –– Is this unit JPEG compatible? No. –– Can I connect the unit to my PC? No, you cannot control the unit by PCs.
MEMO Before you start Connections Getting started Recording Playing discs Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español 2006/04/26 18:27:33 E9A12UD_PY90VG_p41-88.
Español Fácil grabación de DVD Estas instrucciones le ayudarán a entender fácilmente cómo grabar discos DVD. Nota: Asegúrese que las pilas están en el mando a distancia y que ha conectado correctamente esta unidad y el TV. Paso 1: Elija un tipo de disco. Puede elegir entre distintos tipos de discos DVD grabables. Este grabador de DVD puede grabar los siguientes tipos de discos. Paso 2: Encienda la unidad. Mando a distanci STANDBY-ON OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Español Paso 5: Eleccione el canal des eado. STANDBY-ON Paso 7: Pare la grabación. RAPID PLAY PREV PAUSE NEXT DEF SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO ABC 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR CH VIDEO/TV REC VCR REC PLAY REC MODE SETUP DVD Connections TIMER .@/: 1 TUV PLAY REC MODE OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET GHI PQRS Paso 6: Grabe en discos DVD.
Español Reproducción con videograbadora xxxx VCR 1 Presione [STANDBY-ON] en el mando a distancia o el panel frontal de la unidad. Cuando reproduzca una cinta, conecte el TV y asegúrese de seleccionar la entrada donde se conecta la unidad. VCR Presione: STANDBY-ON 1 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER SET TIMER .
Español Before you start Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) xxxx Grabación VCR Primero: VCR Tiempo de grabación/reproducción T60 T120 T160 1 hora 2 horas 2-2/3 horas 8 horas 3 horas 6 horas Presione [STOP C] cuando se complete la grabación. Prevención contra borrado accidental Para evitar una grabación por accidente en un casete grabado, rompa la lengüeta de grabación. Para volver a grabar posteriormente, cubra el orificio con cinta adhesiva.
LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Certain parts are excluded from this warranty. LABOR: FUNAI CORP. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase.
Video CD CD-RW (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3/WMA files) CD-R (CD-DA FORMAT, MP3/WMA files) DVD+R DVD+R Double Layer DVD-RW (VIDEO mode, Finalized) The number inside the globe refers to region of the world. This unit can play DVDs that are labeled for ALL regions or for Region 1. Logo E9A12UD_QG_EN.indd 1 DVD+R DVD+RW Logo 8cm/12cm, single-sided, single layer disc Approx. max. recording time (SLP mode): 360 minutes (4.7GB) (for 12cm) 108 minutes (1.
Easy Recording STOP AUDIO CM SKIP ZOOM SLOW DUBBING SEARCH NEXT REC 5 TUV 8 SPACE 4 PQRS 7 DISPLAY PAUSE NEXT REC SETUP VIDEO/TV CH OPEN/CLOSE STOP AUDIO CM SKIP ZOOM SLOW DUBBING E9A12UD_QG_EN.indd 2 PAUSE PREV RAPID PLAY DVD PLAY VCR REC MODE REC SEARCH NEXT REC Stop the recording. PREV RAPID PLAY DVD PLAY VCR CLEAR 9 WXYZ 6 REC MODE REC Record! JKL GHI 0 3 2 MNO DEF TIMER ABC TIMER SET .@/: 1 STANDBY-ON Select the desired channel.