Connections (Back of TV) VIDEO AUDIO IN [Cable Box or Satellite Box] Connect Audio cable (supplied) Connect Video cable (supplied) DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder DVR90VG OUT 4 3 IN From Cable or Satellite Company OR 2 1 Connect RF cable (supplied) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DVD S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO Y L OUT PB /CB COAXIAL R IN DVD/VCR IN - AUDIO - OUT L L R R ANTENNA IN Indoor or Outdoor Antenna Connect OR IN - VIDEO - OUT From Cable Company (No
3 POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. T-SET .@/: 1 ABC DEF 2 3 GHI JKL MNO CH PQRS TUV WXYZ VIDEO/TV 5 6 3 – 1 4 Easy Recording 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP Select the recording speed. 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST REC/OTR RETURN DVD VCR ENTER DVD PAUSE SKIP SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO Select the desired channel. T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .
Before you start Owner’s Manual Connections Recordable disc • We strongly recommend using any DVD-R 8x, MAXELL DVD-R 16x and DVD-RW 4x disc to assure good recording quality. • Discs that tested and proven to be compatible with this recorder: VERBATIM DVD-R 8x VERBATIM DVD-RW x MAXELL DVD-R 16x JVC DVD-RW 4x DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder Getting started DVR90VG Recording Playing discs INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS.
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 E9A10UD_DVR90VG.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 Connection to a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Connection to a cable box or satellite box . . . . . 15 Connection to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Marker Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Title / Chapter search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Track search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before you start Recording DVD mode VCR mode Others Progressive Scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and higher resolution images than the traditional scanning system does. Symbol in this Owner’s Manual The availability of many functions of this unit depends on the disc type or the recording mode. To specify disc type or recording mode for each function, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each function.
Before you start Functional overview 2 Front Panel 3* 4 OPEN/CLOSE A POWER REW E (*)The unit can also be turned on by pressing these buttons. F.FWD STOP/EJECT D C A PLAY DUBBING VCR PLAY C B OUTPUT SELECT L CHANNEL K VCR s 1 20 18 22 21 19 17 S-VIDEO DVD VIDEO L-AUDIO-R B DVD RECORD 1. POWER button / indicator (DVD/VCR) Press to turn on and off the unit. Red LED lights up when power is on. 2. Cassette compartment (VCR) Insert a videotape here. 3.
Before you start Playing discs Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español E9A10UD_DVR90VG.indd 9 9 Recording EN Getting started 23. CLEAR button (DVD/VCR) • DVD mode Press to clear the password entered, to cancel the programming for CD, to clear the highlighted marker number in the marker setup mode or to clear the program once entered in the Timer Programming list, etc. • VCR mode Press to reset the tape counter. 24. ENTER button (DVD/VCR) Press to confirm or select menu items. 25.
Before you start 1 Functional overview (cont’d) Installing batteries in the remote control 2 1 Install two “AA” size batteries (supplied), matching their polarity to those indicated inside battery compartment of the remote control. 1 2 2 Note: 3 3 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 of the unit.
Before you start Guide to Displays the On Screen menu This unit uses the following the On Screen menu for most operations: Setup Menu, Title list, Playlist, Original and Display menu. They allow you to change the playback status of the disc during playback. The Display menu also gives you information on the playback status of the disc or a videotape. Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press [ENTER] to display each menu, using [K / L].
Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Display menu DVD mode First: DVD 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. 4 1 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-RW Video mode CH 8 Stereo 5 1. Indicates a disc type and a format mode. Note: In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc type is indicated as an example. 2. Indicates a current channel number and an audio status of the program. 3.
Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Front Panel Display Guide 4 2 Connections 1 3 7 6 :Appears when a disc or a videotape play is paused. :Appears when playing back a disc or a videotape. :Appears when a videotape is in the unit. 2. Disc type and Current status of the unit :Appears during VCR to DVD duplication process. :Appears when indicating a title/track number. :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) After you have completed connections • Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate external input channel (usually near channel 0). Press a button on the TV’s original remote control that selects an external input channel until the DVD recorder’s picture appears. Check your TV owner’s manual for details.
Connections Connection toXXXX 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. Step 2: Insert a blank disc. POWER There are several types of recordable DVD discs to choose from. Choose a recordable DVD disc type based on your playing/recording/editing requirements.
Getting started POWER T-SET Easy DVD recording (cont’d) OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR DEF Step 3: Select the recording speed. CH VIDEO/TV SETUP 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST RETURN ENTER Step 4: Select the desired channel. Step 5: Record on DVD disc. POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. T-SET .
Getting started Before you start Initial setting Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow these steps. 1 Press [POWER]. Press [ENTER] 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. “Initial Setting” will automatically appear. Using [K / L], select your desired language for the OSD. Then press [ENTER] to go to next step. T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .
Getting started Channel setting (cont’d) Adding / deleting channels 4 The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. You also may add channels into memory. 1 Press [SETUP]. 2 Using [K / L], select “Channel”. Press [ENTER]. Channel menu will appear. Select the channel number to add or delete. Press [{] or [CH L] to move to a smaller channel number. Press [B] or [CH K] to move to a larger channel number.
Getting started Before you start Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select an audio channel to output from TV. 3 Using [K / L], select “TV Audio Select”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear. 1 Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Required Setting”. Press [ENTER]. Required Setting menu will appear. Stereo SAP OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .
Getting started Setting the clock Set the clock before you try the Timer Programming. If Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is available in your area, follow the “Auto Clock Setting” below. If not, follow the “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]. Using [K / L], select “Clock”. Press [ENTER]. VCR DVD JAN/ 01 / 2006(SUN) 12: 00 AM 3 T-SET .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 0 REC/OTR 5 VCR Using [K / L], enter the time (hour / minute). Press [{ / B].
Getting started Setting the clock (cont’d) XXXX Setting the Daylight Saving Time 3 When “Daylight Saving Time” is “ON”, the clock will automatically move forward one hour at 2:00a. m. on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour at 2:00a.m. on the last Sunday in October. “ON” is selected as a default. Using [K / L], select “Daylight Saving Time”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear. Daylight Saving Time POWER VCR DVD ON OFF T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .
Recording Before you start Information on(cont’d) DVD recording XXXX Recording speed This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. DVD-R discs allow you to record programs only once, and the recorded contents cannot be erased. DVD-RW discs allow you to record programs repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased. You can record programs on DVD-R discs only in Video mode, while recording format for DVD-RW discs can be either Video mode or VR mode.
Recording Information on DVD recording (cont’d) XXXX Restrictions on recording You cannot record copy-protected materials using this unit. Copy-protected material includes DVDVideo discs and some satellite broadcasts. If copy-protected material is encountered during a recording, recording will be paused or stop automatically and an error message will be displayed on the screen. Material that is “copy-once only” can only be recorded using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with CPRM (see below).
Recording Before you start Formatting a disc XXXX (cont’d) Choosing the recording format of a blank disc Video DVD-RW VR DVD-RW POWER Using [K / L], select “Video mode” or “VR mode”. Press [ENTER]. The recording format will be set. 2 7 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV DEF WXYZ CH 1 6 VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST 2 3 4 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Disc”.
Recording Reformatting a disc Video DVD-RW FormattingXXXX a disc (cont’d) 4 VR DVD-RW Video mode is the default recording format for DVD-RW. You can change it to VR mode from the Setup Menu. POWER Using [K / L], select “Start”. Press [ENTER]. Final confirmation window will appear. Format .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 JKL MNO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER 0 Format mode Press [SETUP]. OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.
Recording DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R Follow steps below to record TV programs. Press [POWER]. Press [DVD ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] . The disc tray will open. I Insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. .@/: 1 GHI T-SET DEF 2 3 JKL Press [PAUSE F] to resume. Press [PAUSE F] or [REC/OTR] (DVD) again to start recording again. 2 4 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG.
Recording One-touch XXXX Timer Recording Video DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc has enough space for the time you set. After finishing the recording, the recorder automatically goes into standby. DVD First: 4 POWER Press [REC/OTR] (DVD) repeatedly to select desired recording time. Recording times appear on the TV screen (30 minutes to 8 hours). Recording will start. .
Recording Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R VCR Timer Programming Date 1. JAN/01 5 --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- Start End CH 12:57AM --:-- L1 DVD Speed .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 JKL MNO Timer Programming Date 4 5 6 TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE --- 2. --- 3. --- 4. --- 5. --- 6. --- 7. --- Start End CH 2. --- VCR DVD 3. --- Speed 4. --- 7. --- 8. --- DVD VCR CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.
Recording Timer Recording XXXX (cont’d) 8 Press [ENTER] when information is entered. Your program setting will be stored. • To set another program, repeat steps 2 to 8. • To exit, press [TIMER PROG.] or [SETUP]. • When programs are overlapped, “Overlap” and the overlapped program numbers will appear on the TV screen. 9 Press [T-SET] to set a Timer Programming. Press [T-SET]. disappears from the front panel display. 2 Press [TIMER PROG.]. Timer Programming list will appear.
Recording Recording Playing discs A programming with a lower program number has priority When the starting time is same: A program with a lower program number (PROG. 1) has priority. Getting started The priority of overlapped settings This unit prioritize recording as follows if the timer programmings are overlapped. A Timer Recording of lower priority will be canceled, start from the middle or stop on the way. Check the overlapped timer programmings and change the priority if necessary.
Recording Settings for an external source XXXX Connection to an external source Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW VCR DVD-R Connect the external source properly to the unit by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). When connecting an external equipment of monaural output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of LINE 1 (Rear) or LINE 2 (Front). Use commercially available S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this type of connection. Another source (VCR camcorder etc.
Recording Before you start Settings for an external source (cont’d) XXXX (cont’d) Recording from an external source Video DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R VCR POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 4 3 CH 6 VIDEO/TV 9 Getting started This operation may take a while to be recognized. T-SET 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST VCR REC/OTR VCR PLAY REC SPEED 5 x1.3/0.
Recording Finalizing the discs XXXX Video DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R You will need to finalize discs recorded in Video mode to play them back on other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. (It can take up to 15 minutes for a disc recorded in Video mode and 60 minutes for a disc recorded in VR mode.) A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Do not unplug the power cord during finalization. Details are on pages 25-26.
Recording Before you start Finalizing the discs (cont’d) Auto finalize Video DVD-RW DVD-R 4 POWER Using [K / L], select “Disc Full” or “End of Timer Rec”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear. T-SET .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ CH 7 8 9 SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.8 SKIP PAUSE SKIP SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO 0 DVD ON 1 OFF Press [SETUP].
Recording Dubbing XXXXMode Video DVD-RW VR DVD-RW DVD-R VCR You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or the videotape is not copy protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the recording on the DVD-RW/ R disc or the videotape. Refer to pages 29 and 75. 3 Using [K / L], select “Dubbing Mode”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear.
Recording Before you start Dubbing (cont’d) XXXXMode (cont’d) VCR to DVD DVD to VCR 4 Using [K / L], select DVD”. Press [ENTER]. Dubbing Mode VCR DVD “DVD POWER VCR”. Press [ENTER]. Dubbing Mode VCR DVD VCR DVD DVD VCR DVD VCR VCR DVD T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ CH VIDEO/TV 8 9 SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 5 4 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST REC/OTR 5 Press [SETUP] to exit.
Playing discs Information on DVD playback Before you play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs Color systems This unit is compatible with the following discs. To play back a DVD, make sure that it meets the requirements for Region Codes and Color Systems as described below. Discs with the following logos can be played back on the unit. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to be played back. DVDs are recorded in different color systems throughout the world.
Playing discs Playback Video DVD-RW Before you start Basic XXXXplayback (cont’d) VR DVD-RW DVD-R 1 Original 1 2 3 GHI 4 5 6 T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. ABC DEF 2 3 JKL CH MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 2 4 8 VIDEO/TV 8 9 SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR TOP MENU MENU/LIST 6 7 [MENU / LIST] 3 REC/OTR Playlist Insert your disc with its label facing up. Align the disc to the disc tray guide. 1 This operation may take a while to be recognized.
Playing discs Basic playback xxxx (cont’d) DVD-V 4 CD 1 Press [POWER]. Press [DVD ]. Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected. 2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. 3 Press [PLAY B] to start playback. Playback will start. If you are playing back a DVD-Video disc, a menu may appear. Refer to page 43 for details about the Disc menu.
Playing discs Before you start Basic playback xxxx (cont’d) Playing discs using the Disc menu 1 3 Press [MENU / LIST] to exit the Disc menu. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.8 SKIP PAUSE SKIP SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO 0 1 2 3 TOP MENU MENU/LIST 2 REC/OTR PLAY REC SPEED Note • Menus vary among discs.
POWER Playing discs Specialxxxx playback Resume playback Video OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. T-SET .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST VR DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R CD MP3 2 Press [PLAY B]. Within a few seconds, playback will resume from the point at which it stopped last. You can resume playback at the same point even if you turn off the unit.
POWER Playing discs Rapid Play DVD-V Video DVD-RW VR DVD-R 1 During playback, press [Bx1.3/0.8]. B : Press [Bx1.3/0.8] twice during playback. Plays back approximately at 1.3 times of normal playback. B : Press [Bx1.3/0.8] three times to play back in normal speed. No effects. 2 Press [PLAY B] to continue the normal playback. ABC 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 7 8 9 SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST REC/OTR VCR PLAY REC SPEED 1 x1.3/0.
Playing discs POWER Special playback xxxx (cont’d) Zoom Video DVD-RW DVD-V VR DVD-RW DVD-R 1 During playback, press [ZOOM]. Zoom menu will appear. 1 1 0:00:00 T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.8 SKIP PAUSE SKIP SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO 0 2 TOP MENU MENU/LIST Using [K / L], select a desired zoom factor to zoom.
POWER Playing discs Title / Chapter search Video DVD-RW DVD-V VR DVD-RW OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH Before you start Search xxxx T-SET VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST DVD-R Using [SKIP H / G] REC/OTR PLAY During playback, press [SKIP 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.
POWER Playing discs Search (cont’d) xxxx OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR TOP MENU MENU/LIST MP3 WMA Using [SKIP H / G] REC/OTR VCR PLAY REC SPEED 1 During playback, press [SKIP G] to skip the current track and move to the next. To go back to the beginning of the current track, press [SKIP H]. Press it repeatedly to go to the previous tracks. x1.3/0.
Playing discs Before you start Repeat/Random/Program playback xxxx Repeat playback Video VR DVD-V DVD-RW DVD-RW DVD-R CD MP3 1 During playback, press [DISPLAY]. The display menu will appear. 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video 2 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video OFF Title Chapter A-B 1 0:00:00 Audio CD OFF Track All A-B 1 0:00:00 MP3 OFF Track All Group Group: The current group will be played repeatedly.
Playing discs Program play Repeat/Random/Program xxxx playback (cont’d) POWER CD You can program a playback sequence in your desired order. First: DVD 1 4 Using [K / L] or the Number buttons, select a desired track. Press [ENTER] or [B]. A cursor will move to next. 4 T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 2 Using [K / L], select “CD Playback Mode”. Press [ENTER]. CD Playback Mode menu will appear. 3 Using [K / L], select “Program Play”.
Playing discs Before you start Selecting a format of xxxx audio and video (cont’d) Switching audio soundtrack VR DVD-V DVD-RW CD The Display menu will appear. 1 1 0:00:00 DVD-Video 1 POWER 0:00:00 DVD-RW VR Playlist 1.Dolby Digital Dual L/R
POWER Playing discs T-SET .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ Selecting a format of xxxx audio and video (cont’d) 3 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER 0 Using [K / L], select “OFF”, “Type1” or “Type2”. Press [ENTER]. TOP MENU MENU/LIST • OFF: no effect • Type1: Natural effect • Type2: Emphasised effect 3 REC/OTR Switching camera angles DVD-V Some DVD-Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles.
Editing Editing discs in Video mode Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily. You can choose a title to play it back from this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You can edit discs in Video mode for the following items. Be sure that once you edit titles, you cannot change them back to the original ones.
Editing Editing discsxxxx in Video mode Deleting titles DVD-R Video DVD-RW You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Be advised that the titles once deleted cannot be recovered. In Video mode, recordable disc space of DVD-RW disc will increase when the last title on the title list is deleted. However, deleting the last title will not change recordable disc space of DVD-R discs. For DVD-R or DVD-RW (in Video mode) discs once finalized, the title list cannot be selected for editing.
Editing Before you start Editing discs in Video xxxx mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-R Video DVD-RW 3 Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. The name you entered will be activated for the title. POWER 2 Title List - Edit Title Name 1 6 Title List - Edit Title Name 6 A B C 1 2 3 @ ! ? JAN/ 1/06 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:00:59 2 .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.
Editing Editing discs in Video xxxx mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers 3 Video DVD-RW You can put chapter markers on each title and use them for the chapter search feature. You can specify time interval for chapter markers for titles last more than 5 minutes. DVD First: 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 54 to display the Edit menu. Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear. Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER].
Editing Before you start Editing discs in xxxx VR mode (Original) Deleting titles VR DVD-RW 4 Using [K / L], select “Title Delete”. Press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. Original - Title Delete 3 Yes No 2 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .
Editing Editing discs in VR mode xxxx (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect VR DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing or title erasing, you can protect the contents in the original menu. DVD First: 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 57 to display the Original menu. Using [K / L]], select “Protect”. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear. Original - Protect 3 OFF ON 3 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN ] and then [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit.
Editing Before you start Editing discs in VR mode xxxx (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting VR DVD-RW 1 Original - Protect 3 ON After this operation is completed, press [RETURN ] and then [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. POWER T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.
Editing Editing discs inxxxx VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles VR DVD-RW In VR mode, even if a title is deleted from a Playlist, the original title will remain on the Original list, and recordable disc space will not increase. DVD First: 4 Using [K / L], select “Title Delete”. Press [ENTER]. Confirmation window will appear. Playlist - Title Delete 3 Yes No 1 Press [TOP MENU] , and then press [MENU / LIST] to change “Original” to “Playlist”. Playlist will appear.
Editing Before you start Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Dividing a title VR DVD-RW 1 After this operation is completed, press [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. POWER OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 0 3 TOP MENU MENU/LIST REC/OTR VCR 1 2 PLAY REC SPEED Playlist - Title Dividing x1.3/0.
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Combining titles VR DVD-RW You can combine two titles into a single title. DVD First: 1 3 Using [s / B], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. Two titles will combine into a single title. Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 60 to display the Playlist menu. Using [K / L], select “Title Combining”. Press [ENTER]. Title Combining setting window will appear. Selected title grays out, and the frame of the next title becomes yellow.
Editing POWER Editing discs in VR xxxx mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS VR DVD-RW Using [K / L / s / B], select a desired title. Press [ENTER]. The added title will appear as the final title. 1 1 3 2 3 4 SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.8 SKIP PAUSE SKIP SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO TOP MENU MENU/LIST 1 2 PLAY 5 Note This operation may take a while to be completed.
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Original / Playlist) Deleting parts of titles VR DVD-RW You can delete a specific part of a title. Even if parts of title are deleted from the Playlist, the original title will remain as it was, and recordable disc space will not increase. DVD First: 1 Press [TOP MENU], and then press [MENU / LIST] to select “Original” or “Playlist”. 2 Using [K / L / { / B], select the desired title. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear.
Editing Before you start Editing discs in VR mode (Original / Playlist) (cont’d) Putting names on titles 4 VR DVD-RW Using [K / L], select “Yes”. Press [ENTER]. The name you entered will be activated for the title. POWER 3 Playlist - Edit Title Name 1 T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO Connections You can name titles and change the names in this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a Title List.
Editing Editing discs in VR mode (Original / Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers VR DVD-RW Palylist - Chapter Mark - Delete You can put chapter markers on each title and can use them for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want until the total number of the markers reaches 999. DVD First: POWER 3 No Chapter 2/ 2 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display Original or Playlist menu. 2 Using [K / L], select “Chapter Mark”.
Editing Before you start Editing discs in VR mode (Original / Playlist) (cont’d) Setting pictures for thumbnails VR DVD-RW POWER After this operation is completed, press [RETURN ] and then [RETURN ] or [STOP C] to exit. Data will be written onto the disc momentarily. T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO DEF 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER 0 4 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 64 to display Original or Playlist menu.
Changing the Setup menu Tour of the Setup menu xxxx The following table shows the items which you can change the setting and their default settings. Refer to the following table for your convenience. Setup Items (highlight is the default) Contents 1.Language setting Pages 69-70 Disc Menu Language English French Spanish Set the language for the Disc menu. Audio Language Original English French Set the language for audio. Subtitle Language OFF English French Set the language for subtitle.
Changing the Setup menu Before you start Language xxxxsetting Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. 1 POWER Press [SETUP]. Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Playback menu will appear. OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV DEF WXYZ CH VIDEO/TV 8 9 SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 1 2 3 4 0 3 TOP MENU MENU/LIST Using [K / L], select “Language”. Press [ENTER]. Language menu will appear.
Changing the Setup menu Language setting xxxx (cont’d) Subtitle Language (Default : OFF) Set the Subtitle language. DVD Language Language - Subtitle Disc Menu English OFF Audio Original English Subtitle OFF French • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. DVD Spanish Other If “Other” is selected, press 4-digit code using the Number buttons. Note Language - Subtitle DVD Code Input - - - - • When you finish entering the code, press [ENTER].
Changing the Setup menu OSD Language (Default : English) Set the language for OSD. VCR DVD Display OSD Language OSD Language English ON Français 10 minutes Español FL Dimmer Bright • Using [K / L], select a language. Press [ENTER]. Your setting will be activated. Connections English Angle Icon Screen Saver VCR DVD DVD Angle Icon English ON Angle Icon ON OFF Screen Saver 10 minutes FL Dimmer Bright OSD Language DVD • Using [K / L], select a setting. Press [ENTER].
POWER Changing the Setup menu Audio setting xxxx (cont’d) 2 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. T-SET .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST Using [K / L], select “Playback”. Press [ENTER]. Playback menu will appear. 3 REC/OTR Using [K / L], select “Audio”. Press [ENTER]. VCR REC/OTR PLAY REC SPEED Note DVD 2 3 x1.3/0.
Changing the Setup menu Before you start Video setting Still Mode (Default : Auto) Set the type of still image in pausing playback. Press [STOP C] if you are playing a disc. POWER Press [SETUP]. 2 .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 1 2 3 4 5 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST 3 Using [K / L], select “Video”. Press [ENTER]. REC/OTR 4 VCR PLAY REC SPEED Using [K / L], select “Still Mode”.
Changing the Setup menu Settings for Parental xxxxlock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level. Playback DVD Parental Lock Audio All Video 8 DVD 7 Language Parental Lock 6 All 5 4 • Using [K / L], change the parental level. Press [ENTER]. Option window will appear Proceed to step A or B. 3 2 1 A A password has not been set yet Parental Lock DVD Parental Lock DVD Change Password? Yes Yes No Password Input - • Using [K / L], select “Yes”.
VCR functions Before you start Playback xxxx Playback POWER VCR VCR 5 Press [STOP C] to stop 2 JKL T-SET 4 5 6 TUV ABC WXYZ DEF DISPLAY GHI SPACE JKL CLEAR MNO 7 1 8 2 0 5 4 6 Press [STOP C / EJECT A] on the front panel of the unit to eject the videotape. ENTER VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR REC/OTR VCR 3 Note x1.3/0.
POWER VCR functions .@/: 1 T-SET ABC 2 OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. DEF 3 Recording and One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d) xxxx GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS One-touch Timer Recording TUV This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing [REC/OTR] (VCR) on the remote control or [VCR RECORD] on the front panel of the unit. 1 During normal recording, press [REC/OTR] to begin One-touch Timer Recording. You can select a fixed recording time by pressing [REC/OTR] (VCR) repeatedly.
VCR functions Before you start Search (cont’d) xxxx Time search VCR TIME SEARCH 2:50 POWER 2 .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ 2 CH VIDEO/TV 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER VCR DVD REC/OTR x1.3/0.8 SKIP PAUSE SKIP SLOW CM SKIP STOP SEARCH DUBBING ZOOM AUDIO 0 3 Press [E], [D] to start time search. If you want to go in the forward direction, press [D]. If you want to go in the reverse direction, press [E].
Others Troubleshooting xxxx 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. There is no picture. TV program reception does not fill the screen. TV program pictures are distorted. TV channels cannot be changed. Playback picture is distorted.
Others Symptom There is no picture. Playing discs Editing Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Español E9A10UD_DVR90VG.indd 79 79 Recording EN Getting started Recording does not start immediately • An unused DVD-R or DVD-RW was inserted. It takes a while for after you press [REC/OTR] (DVD). the unit to automatically format a DVD-RW. The disc tray does not open when • It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
Others Troubleshooting xxxx (cont’d) 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 Repairing process.
Others Before you start Troubleshooting xxxx (cont’d) Error message Cause Solution You are trying to record onto the disc Delete unnecessary titles Recording Error on which the number of recording (pages 54, 57). You cannot record more than 99 titles comes up to the maximum (99). titles on one disc. (The maximum is 99) This unit cannot delete the original chapter. Delete unnecessary chapter marker using other DVD recorders. Delete unnecessary chapter markers (page 56).
Others Glossary xxxx Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. In contrast, digital audio which can be an electrical signal, but is an indirect representation of sound. See also Digital audio. Aspect ratio 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).
Others Before you start 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. Connections –– Is this unit JPEG compatible? No. –– Can I connect the unit to my PC? No, you cannot control the unit by PCs.
Español Fácil grabación xxxx 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 2: Coloque un disco en blanco. Paso 1: Elija un tipo de disco. POWER Puede elegir entre distintos tipos de discos DVD grabables. Elija un tipo de disco DVD grabable de acuerdo con sus necesidades de reproducción/ grabación.
Español T-SET Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) xxxx OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. Paso 3: Seleccione la velocidad de grabación. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR CH VIDEO/TV SETUP Paso 4: Seleccione el canal deseado. Paso 5: Grabe en discos DVD.
Español Reproducción con videograbadora xxxx VCR 1 Presione [POWER] 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. Presione: 1 POWER T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .
POWER Español T-SET OPEN/CLOSE TIMER PROG. .@/: 1 ABC 2 3 GHI JKL MNO 4 5 6 PQRS TUV WXYZ DEF CH Before you start Grabación y grabación con temporizador de un toque (VCR) xxxx Grabación 7 8 9 DISPLAY SPACE CLEAR SETUP RETURN ENTER DVD REC/OTR 0 TOP MENU MENU/LIST VCR 2 Presione [STOP C] cuando se complete la grabación. Prevención contra borrado accidental REC/OTR x1.3/0.
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.
