E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 1 Before you start Connections Owner’s Manual DVD Recorder Getting started FDR-90E Recording Editing INSTRUCCIONES EN ESPAÑOL INCLUIDAS INSTRUCTIONS EN FRANÇAIS INCLUSES Playing discs VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 2 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.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 3 Before you start Important Safeguards porting 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.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 4 Before you start Precautions (cont’d) Installation Location Symbol in this owner's manual 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.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 5 Before you start Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Changing the SETUP menu . . . . . . . . .87 Tour of the SETUP menu . . . . Settings for Language . . . . . . . Settings for Display . . . . . . . . . Settings for Audio . . . . . . . . . . Settings for Parental lock level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 6 Before you start Features This DVD unit not only plays DVDs and CDs but also offers features for you to record to DVD discs and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this DVD recorder. Recording This DVD recorder is compatible with both DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD-R, which is available for recording once.You can choose either one for your convenience.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 7 Before you start Before you start Functional overview Front Panel 1 2 345 6 7 STOP REV PLAY FWD CHANNEL 8 9 OPEN/CLOSE POWER VIDEO L - AUDIO - R REC REC SPEED 15 14 13 12 11 POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off. If timer programmings have been set, press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. 2. 3. 5. 7. 8. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 8 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Remote Control OPEN/ CLOSE POWER 14 1 VCR Plus+ .@/: ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM 2 15 3 REPEAT 5 DISPLAY 4 MENU/LIST 16 TOP MENU 18 6 17 19 7 RETURN SETUP 20 8 REC MONITOR 21 REC SPEED REC/OTR 9 22 SKIP 10 CH STOP 11 23 PLAY REV FWD PAUSE 24 25 12 13 1. POWER button Press to turn the DVD recorder on and off.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 9 Before you start 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 DVD recorder. • Use within the operating range and angle as shown. • Remote operation may become unreliable if strong sunlight or fluorescent light is shining on the remote sensor of the DVD recorder. • Remote control for different devices can interfere with each other.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 10 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to On Screen Menu The DVD recorder uses the following types of display for most operations. SETUP/DISC/CD menu,Title list, and DISPLAY, which allows you to change the playing status of disc during play. DISPLAY also gives you some disc information for checking the status of the disc. SETUP/DISC/CD menu Press SETUP button to display the setup main menu, then choose either of SETUP/DISC/CD by { / B button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 11 Before you start Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) DISPLAY menu 3 1 1 1 00:00:00 DVD-RW Video mode SP 1:25 Rem. : Audio : Subtitle : Angle (except VR mode) : Repeat : Marker : Noise Reduction : Zoom : Spatializer Recording 4 : Search Getting started Details are on page 44. 4. Each icon means: Connections Press DISPLAY button to call up the display menu.This menu will give you the information on the playing disc.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 12 Before you start Functional overview (cont’d) Guide to Displays on the front panel 4 2 1 3 7 6 5 1. Current status of the DVD recorder 2. Disc type : Appears when an audio CD or a disc with MP3 files is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when a disc play is paused. : Appears when playing a disc. : Appears when a DVD disc is inserted in the disc tray. : Appears when the timer programming has been set and is proceeding.
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E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 14 Connections Connection to a cable box or satellite box A When connecting to a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels If you are using a cable box or satellite box with only a few scrambled channels, follow the setup on this page. If many or all the channels are scrambled, we recommend using the setup on the following page. With this setup: • You can record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the DVD recorder.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 15 Connections Before you start Connection to an Audio System • When you change the connections, all devices should be turned off. • Refer to each owner’s manual for further information on other devices.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 16 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 requirements. See “DVD disc type” below.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 17 Getting started Before you start Easy DVD recording (Cont’d) Step 4: Select the desired channel Step 5: Record to DVD discs Step 6: Stop the Record REC SPEED REC/OTR TOP MENU SKIP CH OPEN/ CLOSE POWER STOP VCR Plus+ Connections REC MONITOR MENU/LIST .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 18 Getting started Channel setting All channels are stored in the DVD recorder when purchased. We recommend that you program available channels in your area using “Auto Preset” in the Channel Preset of the SETUP menu. 4 Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. Getting channels automatically Setup 4 5 6 Press POWER button to turn on the DVD recorder.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 19 Getting started Before you start Channel setting (cont’d) Adding/deleting channels Select “Manual Preset” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Manual Preset menu will appear. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .@/ : ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM Connections The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory.You also may add channels into memory.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 20 Getting started Channel setting (cont’d) Guide channel setting Channel Line-Up Chart First, fill in the boxes on this page: 1. Write your local channel numbers in “TV Channel” column, which you can receive in your area by channel preset. 2.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 21 Getting started Before you start Channel setting (cont’d) 6 Select “Guide Channel Setting” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Guide Channel Setting list will appear. Press SETUP button to exit SETUP menu. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 22 Getting started Selecting the TV stereo or SAP You can select a sound channel to output from TV. “Stereo” has been selected as the default. 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: 4 Select “TV Audio Select” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 23 Getting started Before you start Clock setting Auto Clock Setting 4 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. 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. VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 24 Getting started Clock setting (cont’d) Manual Clock Setting 4 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: Select “Clock Setting” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. A clock setting window will appear. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 25 Getting started Before you start Clock setting (cont’d) 8 Press K / L buttons to select AM or PM, then press ENTER button. Clock menu will appear, then the settings will be activated. Press SETUP button to exit. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from zero. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 26 Getting started Clock setting (cont’d) Setting the daylight saving time When Daylight Saving Time is ON, the DVD recorder clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October. 4 Select “Daylight Saving Time” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Daylight Saving Time options will appear. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 27 Getting started Before you start Selecting the TV aspect ratio Playback menu will appear. Setup > Playback TV Aspect Parental Lock Disc Menu Language Audio Language Subtitle Language 4:3 Letter Box All English Original OFF VCR Plus+ .@/ : ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ Digital Out Dynamic Range Control ON Fast Forward with Audio OFF REPEAT 4 Select “TV Aspect” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 28 Recording Information on DVD recording Information Recording speed This DVD recorder can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW discs.When recording, you will need to select a recording format between Video mode and VR mode depending on the disc format.The disc format for DVD-R is always “Video format,” so a recording format will be “Video mode”.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 29 Recording Information on copy control Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. For recording these, refer to the following. VR DVD-RW Copy-free Copy-once Copyprohibited ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible ver.1.1 ver.1.1 CPRM compatible DVD-R ver.2.0 Recordable Not Recordable DVD player Not Playable After finalizing: • Once DVD-R/RW (Video mode) is finalized, you cannot record additionally or edit.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 30 Recording Formatting a disc Settings for the recording format to a blank disc Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW When inserting a blank disc, the DVD recorder starts to initialize the blank disc. After that, you can record to the disc with the recording format selected in SETUP menu. You are allowed to set a specified time for chapter marks. 3 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER Select “Recording” using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Recording menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 31 Recording Before you start Formatting a disc (cont’d) 6 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ DVD-RW Recording Format Auto Chapter Timer Programming REPEAT VR mode OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM Getting started Setup > Recording .@/ : Connections Select “Auto Chapter” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 32 Recording Formatting a disc (cont’d) Reformatting a disc Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW If you are using a DVD-RW disc, by default it will be Video mode. You can change this to VR mode from SETUP menu.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 33 Recording Before you start Basic recording DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW 1 4 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER Select a desired channel to record using CH K / L buttons or number buttons. Turn on the DVD recorder and load a recordable disc. Make sure that the TV input is set on the DVD recorder. VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 34 Recording Basic recording (cont’d) Checking the recording picture quality DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW You can confirm the recording picture quality with the recording speed you have selected before attempting to record to a DVD disc. 2 VCR Plus+ 1 While the DVD recorder is in STOP or REC with a DVD disc to record inserted, press REC MONITOR button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 35 Recording Before you start One-touch timer recording DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW This operation may take a while to be recognized. VCR Plus+ 5 Press REC/OTR button on the remote control or REC button on the front panel, then press REC/OTR or REC button repeatedly until a desired recording time (30 minutes to 4 hours) appears on the TV screen. Recording will start. REPEAT 2 .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 36 Recording Timer recording DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW You can program the unit to record up to 8 programs, up to a year in advance. Daily or weekly program recordings are also available. • Be sure to set the clock before making a timer programming. • Insert a recordable disc. 4 Select “Timer Programming” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Timer Programming list will appear. VCR Plus+ Date 1. - - 2. - - 3. - - 4 Start End CH .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 37 Recording Before you start Timer recording (cont’d) Select the channel number to record using K / L buttons, then press B button. Press ENTER button when all information required is entered. Your program setting will be stored. • To set another program, repeat steps 5 to 10. • To exit, press SETUP button. Setup > Recording > Timer Programming Date Start 1. JAN/12 10:00PM 2. - - - End CH 10:30PM CH8 Speed To record from external input, L1 or L2.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 38 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 disc is not on the tray, the indicator flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable disc. • When all the timer recording is completed, the indicator flashes.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.20 11:03 Page 39 Recording Before you start Timer recording using VCR Plus+® system DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW When the Guide channel has not been assigned: The CH area has been selected, then enter the channel number to record using K / L buttons. Setup > Recording > Timer Programming MNO WXYZ CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN SETUP REC SPEED 2 3 4 REC/OTR SKIP CH STOP PLAY REV FWD PAUSE Date Start 1. JAN/12 10:00PM 2.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 40 Recording Settings for an external source Connection to an external source DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW Connect the external source properly to the DVD recorder by using input jacks either LINE2 (Front) or LINE1 (Rear). Use commercially available S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this connection. Another source (VCR camcorder etc.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 41 Recording Before you start Settings for an external source (cont’d) Recording from an external source DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW Before recording from an external source, see the instructions for the connection on page 40. 1 VCR Plus+ This operation may take a while to be recognized.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 42 Recording Finalizing the discs DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW You will need to finalize discs recorded in Video mode to play in other DVD players. Finalizing may take several minutes up to an hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to15 minutes.A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 60 minutes.) A shorter recording period on the disc will require a longer time period for finalization. Do not unplug the power cord during finalization.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 43 Recording Before you start Setting a disc to protect VR DVD-RW 3 Select “Disc Protect OFF ➔ ON” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. 1 VCR Plus+ Disc Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. Screen: .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 44 Playing discs Information on DVD play Before you attempt to play DVD discs, read the following information. Playable discs This DVD recorder 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 DVD recorder. Other Disc types are not guaranteed to play.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 45 Playing discs Before you start Basic playback Playback DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW VR mode: 1 1 4 JAN/1 3:00AM 3 JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM REPEAT JAN/1 4:00AM Playlist JAN/1 12:00AM Press OPEN/CLOSE A button to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 46 Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) DVD-V CD MP3 1 Press POWER button on the remote control or the front panel of the DVD recorder. When you are playing a DVD, turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the DVD recorder is connected. 2 Press OPEN/CLOSE A button to open the disc tray. The disc tray will open. 3 1 VCR Plus+ Place the disc onto the disc tray with its label facing up and make sure to align the disc to the disc tray guide.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 47 Playing discs Before you start Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the disc menu DVD-V REPEAT 1 2 3 K / L / { / B buttons: Moves the cursor around screen. .@/ : ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM TOP MENU RETURN SETUP REC SPEED REC/OTR SKIP Enter button: Selects the currently highlighted menu option.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 48 Playing discs Basic playback (cont’d) Playing discs using the title menu DVD-V Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles available on them. It helps you to start play at a specific title. 1 Press TOP MENU button. The title menu will appear. If the feature is not available, may appear on the TV screen. 2 VCR Plus+ REPEAT TOP MENU button: Displays the ‘Title menu’ of a DVD disc which varies with the disc.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 49 Playing discs Before you start Special playback Resume play Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW 2 VR MP3 You can resume play from where you stopped playing the disc last. 1 During play, press STOP C button. The resume message will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 50 Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Skipping TV commercials during play DVD-R Video VR DVD-RW DVD-RW e.g. Press CM SKIP button once You can skip TV commercials by pressing CM SKIP button, so that you can enjoy the recorded programs without interrupting. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ CM Skip 30 sec. 1 During play, press CM SKIP button. Normal play will start at 30 seconds ahead from the point you press CM SKIP button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 51 Playing discs Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Step by step playback Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VCR Plus+ 2 VR 1 During play, press PAUSE F button. Play will pause and sound will be muted. MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM TOP MENU RETURN SETUP REC MONITOR 2 DISPLAY MENU/LIST REC SPEED REC/OTR SKIP CH STOP PLAY REV FWD PAUSE 1 3 3 Playing discs Press PLAY B button to resume play.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 52 Playing discs Special playback (cont’d) Zoom OPEN/ CLOSE POWER Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VR DVD-RW 1 During play, press ZOOM button. Zoom menu will appear. Screen: 1 1 x1.2 01:23:45 x1.5 VCR Plus+ 2 Select a desired zoom factor to zoom using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. The zoom area will be displayed. REPEAT 2 3 DVD-Video .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 53 Playing discs Before you start Special playback (cont’d) Marker Setup Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW CD This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later. During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: 1 1 DVD-Video 01:23:45 Select a desired marker number using { / B buttons. When it reaches the desired point, press ENTER button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 54 Playing discs Search Title/Chapter search Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VR Using SKIP H / G buttons Using DISPLAY button 1 1 During play, press SKIP G button to skip the current title or chapter and move to the next. The title or chapter will move forward by one at a time. During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: To go back to the previous title or chapter, press SKIP H button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 55 Playing discs Before you start Search (cont’d) Track search CD MP3 Using DISPLAY button 1 1 VCR Plus+ During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: 1 01:23:45 REPEAT .@/ : ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN SETUP 1 Audio CD To go back to the previous track, press SKIP H button.The track will move backward one at a time.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 56 Playing discs Repeat/Random/Program playback Repeat play Video DVD-V DVD-R DVD-RW VR CD DVD-RW MP3 1 During play, press REPEAT button. Repeat menu will appear. Screen: 1 1 01:23:45 DVD-Video OFF Title Chapter A-B 2 Select a desired option to repeat using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. The selected repeat play will start. Title: The current title will be played repeatedly. (DVD only) Chapter: The current chapter will be played repeatedly.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 57 Playing discs Before you start Repeat/Random/Program playback (cont’d) Program play CD 1 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER Select “Program Play” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Program play list will appear. VCR Plus+ CD Playback Mode > Program Play REPEAT -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- .@/ : ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM Getting started Press SETUP button to display SETUP/CD menu. SETUP/CD menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 58 Playing discs Selecting the format of audio and video You can select an audio or video format as you prefer depending on the contents of the disc you are playing. Switching audio soundtrack VR DVD-V DVD-RW When playing a DVD-Video disc recorded with two or more soundtracks (these are often in different languages), you can switch them during play.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 59 Playing discs Before you start Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) CD MP3 During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear. Screen: Select icon using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Audio menu will appear. VCR Plus+ 3 REPEAT Select a desired audio channel using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Audio channel will switch. 2 3 .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 60 Playing discs Selecting the format of audio and video (cont’d) Switching camera angles DVD-V Some DVD Video discs feature scenes shot from two or more angles, check the case for details: it should be marked with a angle icon if it contains multi-angle scenes. 2 Select icon using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Angle will switch each time you press ENTER button. VCR Plus+ 1 REPEAT During play, press DISPLAY button. The display menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 61 Editing Editing discs with Video mode Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the disc easily.You can choose a title to edit from this screen and easily edit the titles as you prefer. You can edit discs with Video mode for the following items. Be sure that once you edit titles, they will not remain as original.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 62 Editing Information on disc editing (cont’d) Editing discs with VR mode For discs with VR mode, you can edit from “Original” menu or “Playlist” menu, which is created from the original. Editing original titles Editing playlists The following items can be used to edit the original titles.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 63 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode Deleting titles Video DVD-RW 3 REPEAT 1 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 XP 0:01:25 Format Finalize DEF JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM DISPLAY MENU/LIST TOP MENU RETURN SETUP REC MONITOR REC SPEED REC/OTR SKIP 1 6 CH STOP PLAY REV FWD PAUSE Playing discs Select “Title Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 64 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Putting names on titles Video DVD-RW 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 titlelist. 4 1 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER Select “Edit Title Name” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. A window for entering a title name will appear. VCR Plus+ REPEAT .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 65 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) 6 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM Getting started REPEAT .@/ : Connections Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. The name you entered will be activated for the title.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 66 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in Video mode (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers Video DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can set chapter markers at a specified time you selected for titles with more than 5 minutes. Disc > Edit OPEN/ CLOSE POWER 1 JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 Title Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark VCR Plus+ XP .
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E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 68 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Deleting parts of titles VR DVD-RW You can delete part of a title, the disc space to record will be increased. Be advised that the parts once deleted cannot be brought back to the disc. 4 VCR Plus+ Disc > Edit > Original 1 1 Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 69 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) 8 Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Part of a title will be deleted.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 70 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) 3 6 Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. To enter a title name, follow the steps of “Guide to edit title name” on this page. character set 1 2 1 JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM 4 JAN/1 3:00AM 5 JAN/1 5:00AM 0:01:25 area for entering title names When you finish entering a title name, press ENTER button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 71 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers VR DVD-RW 1 2 3 JAN/1 1:00AM JAN/1 2:00AM JAN/1 3:00AM VCR Plus+ JAN/1 4:00AM 5 ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM JAN/1 5:00AM REPEAT 4 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 72 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) : : The chapter marker which you selected will be deleted. Disc > Edit > Original 1 Chapter 2/2 Disc > Edit > Original 1 F Yes JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 No Chapter 2/2 XP 0:01:25 VCR Plus+ Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name ChapterAdd Mark Delete Index Picture Protect OFF ON Yes JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 • You cannot delete the first chapter marker of each title.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:34 Page 73 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) 6 Select “Original” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Original list will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. A picture for thumbnail will be set.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 74 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Setting titles to protect VR DVD-RW To prevent accidental editing, or erasing the titles, you can protect them from the original menu. 1 4 Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 75 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Original) (cont’d) Releasing titles from protecting VR DVD-RW 1 4 Disc Edit > Original 2 Disc JAN/ 1 2:00AM CH12 REPEAT Title Delete Scene Delete Edit Title Name Chapter Mark Index Picture Set Protect ON OFF XP 0:01:25 Edit “Protect ON → OFF” is selected.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 76 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) Deleting titles VR DVD-RW In VR mode, even when a title is deleted from a Playlist, the original title will remain in an Original list. The disc space to record will not be increased.
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E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 78 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Part of a title will be deleted. 7 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER Disc > Edit > Playlist Select “Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear. VCR Plus+ Title Delete Scene Delete Start Edit Title Name End Chapter Mark Preview Index Picture Delete 1 Yes JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 No XP REPEAT .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 79 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) 7 Select a desired title using K / L / { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist menu will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. The name you entered will be activated for the title.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 80 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Setting or clearing chapter markers VR DVD-RW You can put chapter markers in each title. Once a chapter is marked, you can use it for the chapter search feature. You can put a chapter marker anywhere you want. When the number of chapter markers in the playlist comes to 999 in total, you cannot add any more chapter markers. 1 Press SETUP button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 81 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) : The chapter marker which you selected will be deleted.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 82 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) 3 6 Select “PlayList” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. Playlist will appear. Select “Yes” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. A picture for thumbnail will be set.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 83 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Adding titles to a Playlist VR DVD-RW 4 VCR Plus+ Disc > Edit > Playlist > Add New Title Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 84 Editing Editing DVD-RW discs in VR mode (Playlist) (cont’d) Deleting a Playlist VR DVD-RW A Playlist can be deleted if no longer needed. 1 Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. DISC menu will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 85 Editing Before you start Editing DVD-R discs Deleting titles DVD-R Disc > Edit VCR Plus+ JAN/ 1 1:00AM CH12 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER XP .@/ : ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM 0:01:25 You cannot select “Chapter Mark”. 4 Select “Title Delete” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. Option window will appear.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 86 Editing Editing DVD-R discs (cont’d) Putting names on titles DVD-R You can put names on the titles and change the names from this menu. The names you put on the titles will be displayed on a titlelist. 4 Select “Edit Title Name” using K / L buttons, then press ENTER button. A window for entering a title name will appear. 1 VCR Plus+ Disc > Edit > Edit Title Name 1 Press SETUP button. Select “DISC” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 87 Changing the SETUP menu Before you start 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 menu Original English French Set the language for audio. Subtitle Language OFF English French Set the language for subtitle. OSD Background Transparency 100% Set the background transparency of OSD screen.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 88 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Language Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. 1 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. REPEAT Setup Menu 2 Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 2 3 4 .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 89 Changing the SETUP menu Before you start Settings for Language (cont’d) Disc Menu Language (Default : English) Set the language for Disc Menu.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 90 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Display Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. 1 OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. REPEAT Setup Menu 2 Select “SETUP” using { / B buttons, then press ENTER button. SETUP menu will appear. 2 3 4 .
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E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 92 Changing the SETUP menu Settings for Audio Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your equipment. It will only affect DVD discs during playback. Press STOP button if you are playing a disc. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ 1 Press SETUP button to display SETUP/DISC menu. SETUP/DISC menu will appear. REPEAT 2 3 4 Setup Menu 2 .
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E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 94 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. OPEN/ CLOSE POWER VCR Plus+ .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 95 Changing the SETUP menu Before you start Settings for Parental lock level (cont’d) Parental Lock (Default : All) Set the Parental Lock level.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 96 Others Troubleshooting Before requesting service for this DVD recorder, 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 operation. Symptom Remedy Power The power does not turn on. • Check that the AC power cord is connected securely. There is no picture. • Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 97 Others Symptom Playback The disc does not play. The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played. • You are trying to change the angles when icon does not appear on the TV screen (page 60). • The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. • Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO's menu. •There was a power failure during recording.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 98 Others Troubleshooting (cont’d) Symptom Remedy Remote control The remote contorl does not function. • Batteries are weak. • There are obstacles between the remote contorl and the DVD recorder. • The remote contorl is far from the DVD recorder. • There are no batteries in the remote contorl. • Turn on the DVD recorder. • The remote contorl is not pointed at the remote sensor on the DVD recorder. Others The DVD recorder does not operate properly.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 99 Others Before you start Troubleshooting (cont’d) Error message Solution You are trying to record onto the disc on which the number of recording titles comes up to the maximum (99). Delete unnecessary titles (pages 63, 67, 76). Recording Error You cannot record more the 999 chapters on one disc. (The maximum is 999) You are trying to record onto the VR mode DVD-RW disc on which the number of recording chapters comes up to the maximum (999).
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 100 Others Glossary Analog audio An electrical signal that directly represents sound. Compare this to 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).
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 101 Others Before you start Specifications General System Power requirements Power consumption Weight Dimensions (width x height x depth) Operating temperature Operating humidity TV format Connections DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, CD-DA, CD-R/RW AC120 V, 60 Hz 23 W (standby: 4.0 W) 6.0 lbs ( 2.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 102 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 Paso 2: Coloque un disco en blanco Hay varias tipos de discos DVD grabables a su elección. Elija un tipo de disco DVD que se pueda grabar según sus necesidades de reproducción/ grabación/edición.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 103 Español Before you start Fácil grabación de DVD (cont.) Paso 4: Seleccione el canal deseado Paso 5: Grabe en discos DVD Paso 6: Pare la grabación REC SPEED REC/OTR TOP MENU SKIP OPEN/ CLOSE POWER CH STOP PLAY REV VCR Plus+ ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM FWD PAUSE RETURN SETUP REC MONITOR REC SPEED REC/OTR SKIP DISPLAY Getting started REPEAT .
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.19 15:11 Page 104 Français Enregistrement simple de DVD Ce qui suit permettra de comprendre facilement comment enregistrer sur des disques DVD. Remarque : Vérifier la présence de piles dans la télécommande et le raccordement correct de cet appareil et du téléviseur. Étape 1 : Choisir un type de disque Il y a plusieurs types de disques DVD enregistrables. Choisir un type de disque DVD enregistrable sur la base de ses propres besoins de lecture/enregistrement/montage.
E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 105 Français Before you start Enregistrement simple de DVD Étape 5 : Enregistrer sur des disques DVD MENU/LIST Étape 6 : Arrêter l’enreistrement. REC MONITOR TOP MENU CH STOP VCR Plus+ ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO WXYZ PLAY REV REPEAT PQRS TUV CLEAR SPACE CM SKIP ZOOM RETURN REC MONITOR REC SPEED REC/OTR SKIP DISPLAY FWD PAUSE SETUP Getting started .
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E6550UD(EN_SP_FR).qx3 04.8.10 11:35 Page 108 LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this FUNAI 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. Two (2) years for Picture Tube. Certain parts are excluded from this warranty. LABOR: FUNAI CORP.