Magnavox ZV450MW8 Owners Manual - Page 7

Introduction Connections Basic Setup FEATURES Recording Playback This unit not only plays back DVD, CD and VCR but also offers features for you to record on DVD and edit them after that. The following features are offered with this unit. Recording DVD mode VCR mode This unit is compatible with DVD+RW/DVD-RW, which is rewritable repeatedly and DVD+R/DVD-R, which is available for recording once. Even if you choose DVD-RW/DVD-R, these discs will automatically be recorded in the DVD+VR mode. Also, this unit allows you to record to the cassette tape. You can choose either one for your convenience. 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. One-touch timer recording (OTR): You can easily set a recording time as you prefer. Every time [RECORD I] or [REC I] 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 recording automatically stops when the recording time you set is reached or the disc is full. Setting pictures for thumbnails: You can change pictures for thumbnails. Dividing titles (DVD+RW/DVD-RW only): You can divide a title into 2 or more. Putting name on disc: You can put your favorite disc name. Compatibility DVD mode Available for playing back discs on a regular DVD player: Recorded discs can be played back on regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives compatible with DVD-video playback. Although DVD+R are playable on other units without finalization in most cases, it is recommended to finalize in order to stabilize the performance. For DVD-RW/ DVD-R, you need to finalize the recorded discs to play on other DVD players. Others Dubbing mode: You can copy a DVD disc to a cassette tape or copy a cassette tape to a DVD disc. This function will be possible only if the DVD disc or a cassette tape is not copy protected. You cannot record on a cassette tape when its erase-protection tab is removed. Automatic chapter mark setting: DVD mode Chapter marks will be put on recordings as you set before attempting to record. Automatic title list making: The unit makes a title list with the index automatically. Left channel stereo recording: This unit can record the sound of the left channel monaural input as left and right channels automatically. Playback Theater surround sound in your home: DVD mode When connecting the unit to an amplifier or a decoder which is compatible with Dolby Digital, you can experience the theat- er surround sound from discs with surround sound system. Quick search for what you want to watch: You can easily find the part you want to watch using the search function. Search for a desired point on a disc by title, chapter or time. Virtual surround system: You can enjoy stereophonic space through your existing 2 channel stereo system. Playing back on MP3 files: You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-RW/-R. Quick search for what you want to watch: VCR mode You can easily find the part you want to watch using the index search/time search functions. An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make. For time search function, you can go to a specific point on a cassette tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to skip. Progressive scan system Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the progressive scan system provides less flickering and images in higher resolution than that of traditional television signals. Symbols Used in this Owner's Manual To specify for what disc type each function is, we put the following symbols at the beginning of each item to operate. * DVD-RW/-R recorded in VR mode or non compatible recording format are not playable. * DVD-RW recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit unless you erase all contents in the disc (see page 77). * DVD-R recorded in the mode other than +VR is not recordable on this unit. Symbol Description For Recording, Playing, and Editing Description refers to DVD+RW Description refers to DVD+R Description refers to DVD-RW Description refers to DVD-R Description refers to VHS tapes Use only cassettes marked VHS ( ). For Playback only Description refers to DVD-video Description refers to audio CD Editing Deleting titles: DVD mode You can delete titles which you do not need anymore. Putting names on titles: You can put your favorite names on titles. Description refers to video CD with PBC function Description refers to video CD without PBC function Description refers to CD-RW/-R with MP3 files Setting / clearing chapter marks: You can set / clear chapter marks on titles. Hiding chapters: To keep others from playing back some chapters without permission, you can hide chapters. If you do not find any of the symbols listed above under the function heading, the operation is applicable to all media. EN 7 Editing Function Setup VCR Functions Others Español