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Recording

Playing 

discs

Editing

Before 

you 

start

Connections

Getting 

started

Changing 

the 

Setup 

menu

VCR 

functions

Others

Please read before using this equipment.

If you need additional operating assistance after reading this owner’s manual or 

to order replacement accessories, please call

 

TOLL FREE : 1-800-605-8453

or visit our web site at http://www.funai-corp.com

Owner’s Manual

CMWR20V6

DVD Recorder with Video Cassette Recorder

POWER ON

STANDBY-ON

REW

F.FWD

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

RECORD

CHANNEL

D.DUBBING

OPEN/CLOSE

VCR SOURCE DVD

STOP

PLAY

RECORD

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L       AUDIO      R

IR

Before you use this unit , you need to complete connections. Refer to 

“Connections” on pages 14-16.
To record a program easily, refer to “Easy DVD recording” on pages 17-18 after 

connections are completed.

(You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit.)

Note

•  Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due 

to the copy protection system.

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 x 

VERBATIM DVD-R 8x 

JVC DVD-RW 4x 

MAXELL DVD-R 16x

•  Remote control 

(NB550UD) with 
two AAA batteries

•  RF cable 

(WPZ0901TM00)

•  Audio/Video cables 

(WPZ010TM015 
or WPZ010LTE01)

•  Owner’s Manual 

(1VMN458)

•  Quick Guide 

(1VMN459)

Owner's Manual

Supplied Accessory

Summary of Contents for cmwR20v6

Page 1: ...ecord a program easily refer to Easy DVD recording on pages 17 18 after connections are completed You CANNOT record on any copyright protected DVD disc with this unit Note Connect this unit directly t...

Page 2: ...er there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tur...

Page 3: ...nvenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable syste...

Page 4: ...in the picture In case of picture problems with 5 5 progressive scan output it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the standard definition output If there are questions regarding you...

Page 5: ...see a clear picture Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a long period of use or the usage of rental or...

Page 6: ...ited Warranty 84 Before you start 2 Precautions 2 Table of contents 6 Features 7 Symbol in this Owner s Manual 7 Functional overview 8 Installing batteries in the remote control 10 Using a remote cont...

Page 7: ...ex search Time search functions An index mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recordings you make For Time search function you can go to a specific point on a videotape by entering the exact...

Page 8: ...CT A button VCR EJECT A button Press to remove the videotape from the cassette compartment when the power is on or off STOP C button Press to stop videotape playback or recording Press to stop the pro...

Page 9: ...ack 12 REW E button DVD VCR DVD mode During playback press to play back in fast reverse Or when playback is paused press to play back in slow reverse VCR mode Press to rewind the videotape or to view...

Page 10: ...a month or more When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules that apply in your country or area Do not recharge short circui...

Page 11: ...ase Disc DVD RW DVD RW only Allows you to erase all contents in the disc and format it 4 Make Edits compatible DVD RW only Allows you to make edits possible to play discs in other units after editing...

Page 12: ...e First VCR Press DISPLAY to display the On Screen display 1 Indicates current video status 2 Indicates the current time 3 Indicates a current channel number and an audio status of the program 4 Indic...

Page 13: ...disc tray Appears when a DVD disc is on the disc tray Appears when the Timer Recording is proceeding in DVD Appears when DVD is in the Timer Recording standby mode Flashes when a program cannot be per...

Page 14: ...connection Method 1 and 2 while Progressive Scan is activated they are in Interlace mode ANTENNA IN IN AUDIO OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL COMPONENT VIDEO OUT IN VIDEO OUT L...

Page 15: ...up Then press CHANNEL to select channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the output channel of the cable box or satellite box If noise appears on the TV screen press VIDEO TV on the remote control If you us...

Page 16: ...oder you can enjoy high quality Dolby Digital Multi channel surround sound as heard in the movie theaters The audio source on a disc in a Dolby Digital Multi channel surround format cannot be recorded...

Page 17: ...CLEAR C RESET TITLE SPACE Remote Control Step 4 Select the recording mode STANDBY ON OPEN CLOSE VIDEO TV VCR GHI PQRS TUV WXYZ JKL MNO ABC DEF DVD DISPLAY SETUP OK 0 2 1 4 6 5 3 9 7 8 CHANNEL TIMER T...

Page 18: ...c DVD RW discs is not required to finalize but to Make Edits Compatible to play on other units You can edit the disc after Make Edits Compatible Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Start Rec Stop...

Page 19: ...en menu Then press OK to set language Channel Preset will automatically appear 4 Press OK to start Channel Preset The unit will start getting channels available in your area After channel setting is f...

Page 20: ...L select Manual Channel Preset Press OK Manual Channel Preset menu will appear Manual Channel Preset CH 2 Add Delete VCR DVD 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Manual Channel Preset CH 7 Add Delete VCR DVD Note CHANNEL w...

Page 21: ...select TV Audio Select Press OK Option window will appear 4 Using K L select Stereo or SAP Press OK Stereo Outputs main audio SAP Secondary Audio Program Outputs sub audio 5 Press SETUP to exit 1 2 3...

Page 22: ...annel number Using K L select Auto Press OK The setting will be activated If you know your PBS channel number Using K L select Manual Press OK Using the Number buttons or K L enter your PBS channel nu...

Page 23: ...ck Setting menu will appear Clock Setting VCR DVD Press OK again Default date will appear 4 Using K L enter the date month day year Press B to move the cursor Clock Setting JAN 01 2006 SUN 12 00 AM VC...

Page 24: ...t you are playing with the unit and your TV screen 4 3 standard or 16 9 widescreen TV 4 3 Letter Box has been selected as the default 1 Press SETUP 2 Using K L select Required Settings Press OK Requir...

Page 25: ...mation on DVD recording Note This recorder cannot record CD RW or CD R discs DVD RW R DVD RW R and CD RW R discs recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may not play if the disc is dam...

Page 26: ...This Unit DVD player Not Playable Playable DVD R DVD RW DVD R DVD RW Editing titles Not finalized Not performing Make Edits Compatible after editing titles POWER ON STANDBY ON REW F FWD STOP EJECT PLA...

Page 27: ...nt type of title list recorded by other units OFF has been selected as the default 1 Press SETUP 2 Using K L select Recording Press OK Recording menu will appear 3 Using K L select Replace Disc Menu P...

Page 28: ...to record TV programs 1 Press STANDBY ON Turn the TV on and be sure to select the input to which the unit is connected Press DVD 2 Press OPEN CLOSE A The disc tray will open 3 Insert your disc with i...

Page 29: ...ndby mode automatically if a Timer Recording has been programmed Press TIMER SET to cancel the standby mode for using the unit continuously DVD RW DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD RW DVD RW VR DVD R DVD R VR Th...

Page 30: ...as a recording mode the unit determines how much time is available on the disc and record in the appropriate recording mode to complete recording the program 8 Press OK when information is entered You...

Page 31: ...l be cleared disappears from the front panel display Timer Recording cont d E1 22 E37 39 Recording error other than below E41 Power failed E42 No disc when recording E24 Unrecordable disc E25 26 Copy...

Page 32: ...Timer starting time as the unit attempts to record Please insert a recordable disc If a videotape with a record tab is not in the cassette compartment or there is no videotape in the compartment the...

Page 33: ...ording starts The elapsed time counter starts running 7 Press STOP C to stop recording Title name is also overwritten 2 4 5 7 6 Overwriting an existing title 1 This operation may take a while to be re...

Page 34: ...the title Title name A Title name B Title name A Title name B 30 180 seconds will be cut off Overwriting Title A Existing Title B After overwriting PROG A When overwriting title is longer than the ex...

Page 35: ...eo In If you want to use VIDEO IN Composite jack select Video In 6 Press SETUP to exit 1 Press SETUP 2 Using K L select Required Settings Press OK 3 Using K L select Video Input Press OK or Video Inpu...

Page 36: ...or the disc select Disc Protect ON OFF at step 3 then select Yes No Yes Disc Protect ON OFF Settings for an external source cont d 6 This operation may take a while to be completed 2 3 5 6 8 4 8 8 6 1...

Page 37: ...eral minutes up to an hour 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 1 Press...

Page 38: ...ion to finalize discs after finishing all Timer Recordings and at the end of the disc space 1 Press SETUP 2 Using K L select Recording Press OK Recording menu will appear 3 Using K L select Auto Final...

Page 39: ...e Refer to pages 25 26 1 Press SETUP 2 Using K L select Recording Press OK Recording menu will appear 3 Using K L select Dubbing Mode Press OK Option window will appear Dubbing Mode Note For VCR to DV...

Page 40: ...the recording Dubbing Mode DVD VCR VCR DVD VCR DVD Note When you turn off the unit after setting the Dubbing Mode to DVD VCR the setting will be set to VCR DVD automatically Dubbing Mode is available...

Page 41: ...in this unit The number inside the globe refers to region of the world A DVD labeled for a specific region can only play on the unit with the same region code PBC Playback Control for Video CD This u...

Page 42: ...tect OFF Finalize Finalized 42 EN STANDBY ON OPEN CLOSE VIDEO TV VCR GHI PQRS TUV WXYZ JKL MNO ABC DEF DVD DISPLAY SETUP OK 0 2 1 4 6 5 3 9 7 8 CHANNEL TIMER TIMER SET SEARCH AUDIO DUBBING SLOW CM SKI...

Page 43: ...screen by activating PBC Playback control function page 73 Note The audio source of MP3 files cannot be recorded as digital sound by an MD or DAT deck Files whose extension is other than mp3 MP3 will...

Page 44: ...ursor around screen OK button Selects the currently highlighted menu option Number buttons Selects a numbered menu option some discs only Press OK after 3 Press DISC MENU to exit the disc menu Some DV...

Page 45: ...forward or fast reverse playback across titles for DVD discs or tracks for MP3 is not possible For Video CDs approximate forward reverse speeds are x2 x8 x16 For Audio CDs and MP3 files approximate s...

Page 46: ...in muted To return to the normal play press PLAY B 1 3 2 1 F x1 8 Pause x1 16 x1 8 x1 16 x1 3 x1 4 Note Forward reverse speed will be indicated with icons as follows Forward Approx Speed x1 16 x1 8 x1...

Page 47: ...B select a desired zoom position Press OK The zoom play will start 1 2 3 Marker Setup This feature allows you to assign a specific point on a disc to be called back later 1 During playback press DISP...

Page 48: ...eginning of the current title or chapter press SKIP H Press it repeatedly to go to the previous title or chapter The title or chapter will move backward one title at a time 1 2 2 1 Using DISPLAY 1 Dur...

Page 49: ...During playback press DISPLAY Display menu will appear DVD Video Audio CD 2 Using B select Press OK The number next to will be highlighted To move to the number next to press B When time search is no...

Page 50: ...d repeatedly DVD only Chapter The current chapter will be played repeatedly DVD only All The current disc will be played repeatedly Audio CD MP3 Video CD A B The A B point will be played repeatedly Wh...

Page 51: ...Press SETUP 2 Using K L select CD Playback Mode Press OK CD Playback Mode menu will appear 3 Using K L select Program Play Press OK Program play list will appear 4 Using K L select a desired track Pr...

Page 52: ...u will appear 2 Using B select Press OK Audio menu will appear DVD Video Audio CD 3 Using K L select a desired audio soundtrack or audio chan nel Press OK DVD Video Audio soundtrack will switch Audio...

Page 53: ...ck press DISPLAY Display menu will appear Angle icon appears when a switching camera angle is available 2 Using B select Press OK Angle will switch each time you press OK Reducing block noise 1 During...

Page 54: ...ou edit titles they will not remain as original Deleting titles Refer to page 55 Putting names on titles Refer to page 56 Setting Clearing chapter marks Refer to pages 57 58 Hiding chapters Refer to p...

Page 55: ...Press OK Edit menu will appear 4 Using K L select Title Delete Press OK Confirmation window will appear 5 Using K L select Yes Press OK After that Are you sure will appear select Yes and then press O...

Page 56: ...Data will be written onto the disc momentarily Putting names on titles 3 2 5 3 This operation may take a while to be completed Edit Title Name a b c A B C 1 2 3 NOV 22 05 11 00AM CH12 EP 0 00 59 6 Ed...

Page 57: ...will create a new chapter mark It is convenient to use SKIP H G REW E and F FWD D for finding the point to be added a new chapter mark 4 Using K L select Add Press OK Confirmation window will appear 5...

Page 58: ...L select Chapter Mark Press OK Option window will appear as illustrated step 2 on page 57 3 Using K L select Delete All Press OK Confirmation window will appear 4 Using K L select Yes Press OK Final c...

Page 59: ...ress OK Hidden is displayed in the middle of the preview screen on Current chapter window Hidden is also displayed on the lower right corner of the preview screen on Edit menu option window other than...

Page 60: ...ail It helps you to remember the contents of the title you are playing The beginning picture has been selected as the default First DVD 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 55 to display the Edit menu 2 Usin...

Page 61: ...menu 2 Using K L select Title Dividing 3 Press PLAY B and then PAUSE F to decide the point at which you will divide the title It is convenient to use SKIP H G REW E and F FWD D for finding the point t...

Page 62: ...ter a disc name follow the steps of Guide to edit title name on page 56 When you finish entering a title name press OK Confirmation window will appear 5 Using K L select Yes Press OK The name you ente...

Page 63: ...tles you can protect them Setting disc to protect First DVD 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 62 to display the Disc Edit menu DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD RW 2 Using K L select Disc Protect OFF ON Press OK Con...

Page 64: ...he Disc Edit menu DVD RW DVD R DVD R DVD RW 2 Using K L select Disc Protect Press OK Confirmation window will appear 3 Using K L select Yes Press OK Data will be written onto the disc momentarily Sett...

Page 65: ...he disc and format it First DVD 1 Follow steps 1 to 2 on page 62 to display the Disc Edit menu 2 Using K L select Erase Disc Press OK Confirmation window will appear 3 Using K L select Yes Press OK Da...

Page 66: ...multi angle icon in a case the DVD in playback mode contains multi angle scene Screen Saver OFF 5 minutes 10 minutes Set the time to work the screen saver on the screen FL Dimmer Auto Bright Dark Set...

Page 67: ...guage Default English Set the language for Disc Menu Using K L select a setting Press OK Your setting will be activated Using K L select a setting Press OK Your setting will be activated When Original...

Page 68: ...upported 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 Press...

Page 69: ...l equipment It will only affect a disc playback Audio setting Display setting cont d 4 1 Instructions continue on the next page FL Dimmer Bright Dark Auto VCR DVD Display Angle Icon ON Screen Saver FL...

Page 70: ...CM 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 B A Note When playing disc with copyright prote...

Page 71: ...or remote control within 15 seconds at step 7 Progressive Scan remains to be OFF interlace scan Progressive Scan Default OFF This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan System The feature provid...

Page 72: ...nge the parental level Press OK Option window will appear Proceed to step A or B Using the Number buttons enter a new password Press OK Your setting will be activated Using K L select Yes Press OK If...

Page 73: ...PLAY SETUP OK 0 2 1 4 6 5 3 9 7 8 CHANNEL TIMER TIMER SET SEARCH AUDIO DUBBING SLOW CM SKIP RAPID PLAY VCR REC DVD REC REC MODE DISC MENU RETURN CLEAR C RESET TITLE SPACE 1 4 3 2 1 Press SETUP 2 Using...

Page 74: ...th a record tab in the unit The desired recording mode is selected in SP standard play or SLP super long play mode by pressing REC MODE on the remote control Recording mode Stereo or SAP is selected R...

Page 75: ...x mark will be assigned at the beginning of each recording you make You may skip to a specific marked point by following the steps below First 1 Press SEARCH so that the INDEX SEARCH menu appears 2 Us...

Page 76: ...GHI PQRS TUV WXYZ JKL MNO ABC DEF DVD DISPLAY SETUP OK 0 2 1 4 6 5 3 9 7 8 CHANNEL TIMER TIMER SET SEARCH AUDIO DUBBING SLOW CM SKIP RAPID PLAY VCR REC DVD REC REC MODE DISC MENU RETURN CLEAR C RESET...

Page 77: ...VD player VCR or tuner goes through the unit before reaching your TV the copy protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality Disconnect the playback equipment in question and...

Page 78: ...from the beginning Resume play was activated page 45 Press STOP C twice You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first insert The unit s...

Page 79: ...to record on to the protected disc which is set in the Disc Edit menu Release the disc protect setting in the Disc Edit menu pages 36 64 Recording Error Disc is full No area for new recording You are...

Page 80: ...ore than 254 chapters on one disc The maximum is 254 You are trying to record onto the VR mode DVD RW disc on which the number of recording chapters comes up to the maximum 254 This unit cannot delete...

Page 81: ...gion code of your unit by looking at the rear panel Some discs are com patible with more than one region or all regions Sampling frequency The rate which sound is measured by a specified interval to t...

Page 82: ...dable discs DVD Rewritable DVD Recordable DVD Rewritable DVD Recordable Audio recording format Sampling frequency Compression format 48kHz Dolby Digital Tuner Receivable channels RF Converter Built in...

Page 83: ...83 Recording Playing discs Editing Getting started Changing the Setup menu VCR functions Others Before you start Connections EN MEMO...

Page 84: ...s from accident misuse abuse mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation improper maintenance commercial use such as hotel rental or office use of this product or damage which results fr...

Page 85: ...Y RECORD S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R IR 3 2 Timer Recording Press TIMER You can set up to 8 programs once daily or weekly Be sure to set the clock before starting a timer programming Timer Programming lis...

Page 86: ...ABC DEF DVD DISPLAY SETUP OK 0 2 1 4 6 5 3 9 7 8 CHANNEL TIMER TIMER SET SEARCH AUDIO DUBBING SLOW CM SKIP RAPID PLAY VCR REC DVD REC REC MODE DISC MENU RETURN CLEAR C RESET TITLE SPACE STANDBY ON OPE...

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