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Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-VX450
PAL
© 2007 Sony Corporation
3-213-480-12(1)GB
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear exterior.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
DANGER
CAUTION
VORSICHT
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARNING
VARO!
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Install this system so that the mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Precautions
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
On power sources
• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder and cause damage to the video head, tape, and the optical block. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. When you first install the recorder, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on for about three hours before operating the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs. If you do not, the disc may be damaged.
On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if the recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc.
• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.
• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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About this manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.
• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.
• Icons, such as DVD or , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained. For details about playable discs, see “Quick Guide to Disc Types”
Icon
Icon
DATA DVD
Meaning
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3
*1
audio tracks,
JPEG image files, or DivX
*2
video files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
*1
*2
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
DivX
®
is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under license.
+ RW
Meaning
Functions available for DVD+RWs
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R
Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode
Functions available for DVD+Rs
-R
VR
-R
Video
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
Functions available for DVD-Rs in
VR (Video Recording) mode
Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3
*1 audio tracks,
JPEG image files, or DivX
*2
video files)
Table of Contents
Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DVD Operation
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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VCR Operation
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Finalising a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 93
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
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What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and
VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.
Recording and timer recording
Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer.
One Touch Dubbing - DVD y VHS
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.
Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.
VIDEO
DVD
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Easy selection between DVD and
VCR
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use.
Quick access to recorded titles -
Title List
Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing.
DVD VIDEO
Title List (Original)
1/4 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
04 Prog. 3
T Prog. 1
16.May.2007
08:00
10:10
Length
01:29:03
Edit
>
00:31:23 >
01:59:00 >
00:58:56 >
DVD
VIDEO
Creating your own programme -
Playlist
Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents.
Original
One Touch Dubbing - DV Dubbing
Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV format tape over to a disc.
Control
Dubbing
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
Playlist
Operation restrictions
Current Operation
Playing a VHS tape *1
Recording on a VHS tape
Playing a DVD
*2
Recording on a DVD
VCR
Playback
Possible Simultaneous Operations
VCR
Recording
DVD
Playback
DVD
Recording
—
No
No
Yes
No
—
Yes
Yes *3
*1
*2
*3
When DVD is pressed, VCR playback stops.
When VIDEO is pressed, DVD playback stops.
Only the same programme can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.
No
Yes
—
No
Yes
Yes *3
No
—
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How to Use the On-Screen
Menus
The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find the recorder easy to use.
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
System Menu
The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer recording and setup.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Title List (Original)
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
A
“Title List”
Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you to select a title to play or edit.
Title List (Original)
1/4 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03
04
Prog. 4
Prog. 3
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2007
08:00
10:10
Length Edit
01:29:03 >
00:31:23 >
01:59:00 >
00:58:56 >
B
“Timer”
Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the timer recordings you set.
C
“Edit”
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalised
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only).
D
“Dubbing”
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and vice versa, and also dub from a DV format tape to a disc.
E
“Disc Setting”
Used to rename, protect, format, or finalise a disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also, displays the disc information.
F
“Setup”
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.
Sub-menu
The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
T
Prog. 1
Title List (Original)
1/4
02.May.2007
08:00
10:10
No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03
04
Prog. 4
Prog. 3
Length Edit
Play
01:29:03 >
>
>
Protect
00:58:56 >
Title Name
A·B Erase
Divide Title
Options for the selected item
OPTIONS
The OPTIONS menu appears when you press
OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The displayed options differ depending on the media type.
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to select the desired item, and press ENTER.
Example: When you press OPTIONS while a
DVD VIDEO is playing.
T
DVD
VIDEO
Title 1/4
C Chapter 1/1
Time 00:00:25
Audio ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)
Remain 00:01:30
Subtitle 2/2 ENG
Angle 1/1
Selectable options
Selectable options on the System Menu differ depending on the media type, disc condition, and operating status.
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.
Type Selectable option
+ RW
*1
-RW
VR
*1
-RW
Video
*1 *1
+ R
*1
-R
VR
*1
*1 *1
-R
Video
DVD
VCD
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
*2
*1
*2
Unfinalised disc only
With a disc inserted
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD recording.
• The System Menu does not appear during recording or dubbing.
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.
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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(phono plug
× 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 20).
VCR-DVD recorder to AERIAL IN
TV to AERIAL OUT
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable.
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Connecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacks
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.
To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
INPUT INPUT
S VIDEO
TV or projector
R
(red)
AUDIO
L VIDEO
(white) (yellow)
S video cord
(not supplied) to S VIDEO OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
(yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(white)
(red) to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
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: Signal flow
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 102.
Notes
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time.
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
Connecting to the SCART jack
Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy
SCART INPUT
TV or projector
SCART cord
(not supplied) to i LINE 1-TV
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
Note
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack
Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack.
Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.
HDMI IN
TV or projector to HDMI input
HDMI cord (not supplied) to HDMI OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Notes
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
If your TV has component video input jacks
Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.
When you use this connection, select “On” for the component out setting in step 10 of Easy Setup
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
“Progressive” to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 104).
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y P
B
/C
B
P
R
/C
R
(green) (blue) (red)
INPUT
TV or projector
L
AUDIO
R
(white) (red)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(green)
(blue)
(red) to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(white)
(red) to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will output DVD video signals only.
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).
A
INPUT
L
AUDIO
R
AV amplifier
(receiver)
(white)
(red)
Audio cord
(not supplied) (white)
(red) to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL) to HDMI OUT
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Center
Optical digital cord
(not supplied) or to HDMI input or
AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied) to coaxial or optical digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
B
Front (R)
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
A Connecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in
“Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 106).
Surround 1
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier
(receiver) has a Dolby *1 Digital, DTS *2 , or MPEG audio decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch),
DTS (5.1ch), or MPEG audio (5.1ch).
Surround 2
Surround 3
Virtual speaker
Note
Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.
*1 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
*2
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS,
Inc.
z Hints
• For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a
VHS tape.
Notes
• During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks or HDMI OUT jack will output DVD audio signals only.
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings in Easy Setup (page 23). If your
AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
the “Audio” setup (page 105). Otherwise, no sound or
a loud noise will come from your speakers.
• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.
• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.
• When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with an HDMI cord.
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord other than HDMI cord (component video cord,
S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).
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Step 5: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Plug the recorder and TV mains leads into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the mains
lead only after all connections are complete.
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close the battery cover property. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.
to mains
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV.
Notes
• Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may not work for the TV.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.
Number buttons
TV/VIDEO
To operate the TV/VIDEO button
(for SCART connections only)
The TV/VIDEO button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button.
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on. To switch the TV’s input source to the TV, press the TV/VIDEO button. “TV” appears in the front panel display.
Note that when you connect a device such as a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the
LINE 3/DECODER jack, the signal input from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack may have output priority to the TV.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
TV 2 +/–
TV "/1
TV t
TV PROG +/–
1
Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of the remote.
Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.
2
With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your
TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using the number buttons.
3
Release TV "/1.
The following buttons are for TV.
Press
TV "/1
To
Turn your TV on or off
TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of your TV
TV PROG +/– Select the programme position on your TV
TV t (input select) Switch your TV’s input source
Manufacturer
Sony
Aiwa
Grundig
Hitachi
Loewe
Nokia
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
LG
JVC
Code number
01 (default)
01 (default)
11
23, 24, 72
06, 45
15, 16, 69, 73
17, 49
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
06, 22, 23, 71, 72
25
29
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
12, 13, 43, 74, 75
38
06
33
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If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player after you have completed
“Step 7: Easy Setup.”
The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
4
Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
10:10
No Disc
Options
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup
: Auto
: DVD 3
SYSTEM
MENU
5
Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
10:10 No Disc Options
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup
: Auto
DVD 2
DVD 3
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1
Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been
finished. If Easy Setup has not been finished, first perform Easy Setup.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
10:10 No Disc Setup
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
6
Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”
“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.
7
Set the command mode for the remote so it matches the command mode for the recorder you set above.
Follow the steps below to set the command mode on the remote.
A Hold down ENTER.
B While holding down ENTER, enter the command mode code number using the number buttons.
Command Mode Code number
DVD1 number button 1
DVD2 number button 2
DVD3 number button 3
C Hold down both the number buttons and
ENTER at the same time for more than three seconds.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To check the command mode for the recorder
Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The command mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display.
If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the command mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the command mode for the remote is changed to
DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate this recorder.
Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote
You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.
Number buttons
SET
Step 7: Easy Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
OSD Language Setup m
Tuner and Channel Setup m
Clock Setup m
TV Type Setup m
Video Connection Setup m
Audio Connection Setup m
Finished!
Example: for programme position 50
Press “5,” “0,” then press SET.
z Hint
The programme position automatically changes three seconds after you enter the numbers without pressing
SET.
"/1
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1
Turn on the TV.
2
Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
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3
Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
4
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language used in the on-screen display appears.
No Disc Easy Setup
Select the screen language.
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Nederlands
5
Select a language, and press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts.
No Disc Easy Setup
Searching for receivable channels.
25%
Scanning... Please wait.
If the current date and time is not set, set the clock manually.
No Disc
Easy Setup 12:00
Set the time and date manually.
Day Month Year
01 01 2007
Mon
Hour Min
12 : 00
Auto Adjust
On
Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, minutes in the same way.
Set “Auto Adjust” to “On” to activate the
Auto Clock Set function. The recorder adjusts the clock automatically whenever the recorder is turned off.
7
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears.
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
To set the channels manually, see page 100.
6
After the download or search is complete, the Clock function automatically starts.
No Disc Easy Setup
Searching for clock data.
Please wait.
8
Select the setting that matches your TV type.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For 4:3 screen TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For 4:3 screen TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen” pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a wide screen mode.
For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 102.
9
Press ENTER.
The setup display for the component out jacks appears.
10
Select whether or not to use the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Select “On” if you are using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Otherwise, select “Off.”
11
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of video signal output from the i LINE 1-TV jack appears.
10:10 No Disc Easy Setup
Select the Line1 Output signal.
Video
RGB
14
Select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
15
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
12
Select the type of signal you want to output
from the i LINE 1-TV jack.
“Video”: Outputs video signals.
“RGB”: Outputs RGB signals.
Note that if you select “On” in step 10, you cannot select “RGB.”
13
Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of jack used to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears.
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : DIGITAL OUT
No
16
Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you want to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
17
Press ENTER.
The setup display for the DTS signal appears.
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup
DTS
On
Off
18
Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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19
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.
10:10 No Disc Easy Setup
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 111).
Note
To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
When you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all
connections are complete (page 20).
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, select an input source (LINE 2 or LINE 3) to match the jack you connected to.
See “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on pages 58 and 88. Connect the equipment
signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.
Other VCR, etc.
S VIDEO
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
S video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S VIDEO
LINE 2 IN
L
(MONO)
R DV IN to LINE 2 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN o
(audio) L (MONO) jack.
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN t (video) jack when using an S video cord.
• Turn on the recorder to view pictures from the connected equipment.
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Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord
(not supplied).
When you turn on the connected equipment, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the equipment to the TV without turning itself on.
TV
VCR
SCART cord
(not supplied) to SCART input
VCR-DVD recorder to i LINE1-TV to i LINE 3/
DECODER
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• If you pass the recorder signals via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
VCR-DVD recorder VCR TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
VCR VCR-DVD recorder
Line input 1
TV
Line input 2
Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without turning itself on.
To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.
TV to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
VCR-DVD recorder to i
LINE1-TV to i LINE 3/
DECODER
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
When you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the
Synchronized Recording function. See
“Recording From Connected Equipment With a
Timer (Synchro Rec)” (pages 55 and 85).
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE
3/DECODER jack.
Notes
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• The recorder cannot record original RGB signals from the tuner, but records them in the composite video format.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and Playable Discs
30
Disc Type
Disc
Logo
Icon used in this manual
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalising)
DVD+RW
DVD-
RW
VR mode
Video mode
+ RW
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
Automatically formatted
Format in VR mode *2
Playable on DVD+RW compatible players
(automatically finalised)
Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation
Format in Video mode *2
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
DVD+R
+ R
Automatically formatted
Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalisation necessary)
DVD+R DL
DVD-
R
VR mode
Video mode
-R
VR
-R
Video
Format in VR mode using the “Disc Setting”
Playable only on DVD-R VR mode compatible players
(finalisation necessary) (page 93)
Automatically formatted in Video mode
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM *1 )
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs *6
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.
Recording Features Editing Features
Rewrite
Auto
Chapter
Change
Title
Name
Erase
Title/
Chapter
A-B
Erase
Divide
Title
Playlist
Yes Yes Yes Yes/No *3 Yes Yes No
Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes *4 Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes/No *3 No No No
No Yes Yes Yes/No *5 No No No
No Yes Yes Yes/Yes *5 Yes
No Yes Yes Yes/No *5
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for
*2 images.
Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
*3 according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title.
*4
*5
Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.
Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.
*6
When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the disc.
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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12 cm/8 cm discs
Disc Type
DVD+RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VR mode
Video mode
VR mode
Video mode
DVD+R
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-RAMs
12 cm 8 cm
Playback Recording Playback Recording
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
Yes
—
No
No
No
—
No
—
Playable Discs
Disc Type
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
8 cm DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
Disc Logo
Icon Used
In this
Manual
DVD
—
—
VCD
CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
—
Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/
Super VIDEO CD format (with PBC function)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3, JPEG, or
DivX format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/
Level 2
DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format conforming to Universal Disk Format (UDF).
8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
z Hint
This recorder plays 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMs that contain
DVD Video, MP3, JPEG, or DivX files. Only discs without (or removed from) the cartridge can be played.
Discs that cannot be played
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD
Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
• DVD Audio discs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs and/or DVD-
RAMs that are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled recorder.
ALL
will also play on this
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.
Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalised.
For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s
format, reformat the disc (page 71). Note that the disc’s
contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased.
NO.
RDR-VX450
X
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
DVD Playback
Playing Discs
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
DVD VCD CD
+ R
DATA CD
-R
VR
DATA DVD
-R
Video
Z
DVD
TOP MENU
MENU
H x z Hints
• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and
DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List
menu. See “Playing a Title From the Title List”
• To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs containing MP3
tracks, JPEG files, or DivX video files, see pages 41
• If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
Notes
• To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalise the disc on the recording equipment first.
• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.
Using the DVD’s Menu
+ RW -RW
Video
+ R -R
Video
DVD
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.
Playback side facing down
3
Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.
4
Press H (play).
Playback starts.
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
35
Playback Options
Z
Number buttons
ANGLE
MENU
/
.
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
M/m/</,,
ENTER
>
H x
X
36
Button
Z (open/close)
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
/
(replay/advance)
Operation
Stops playing and opens the disc tray.
Disc
All discs
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
-RW
VR
-R
VR
: Selects the main or sub sound.
DVD DATA CD * DATA DVD language.
*: Selects the audio format or
VCD : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
.
-RW
VR
-R
VR
DVD VCD
*
* DivX video files only
*
* DivX video files only
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display.
• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed during playback.
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during pause mode.
DVD
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
DVD *
* DivX video files only
Button
./>
(previous/next)
(fast reverse/fast forward)
(slow)
X (pause)
Operation
• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/chapter/ scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback.
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/scene/ track when . is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.
Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback.
Search speed changes with each press:
FR2
*2
FR3
*3 fast reverse fast forward
FR1 T t FF1 *1
T T
T T T t t FF2
*2 t t t FF3 *3
Disc
All discs
All discs
*1
FF1 with sound (Scan
Audio) is available for
DVDs with Dolby
*2
Digital soundtracks.
FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3 tracks.
*3
FR3 and FF3 are not available for CDs and
MP3 tracks.
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
Playback speed changes with each press: reverse slow motion forward slow motion
T t
T T t t
T T T t t t
Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.
+ RW -RW VR -RW
Video
+ R
DVD
DATA CD
-R
VR
-R
Video
VCD
*
1
*
1
*
2
DATA DVD *
1
*
2
*1
Playback direction
*2 only
DivX video files only
All discs
To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H.
z Hints
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu
• During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/
M buttons and the remote’s ./> buttons work
the same way (page 37). Hold the buttons down during
playback to fast reverse or fast forward. In pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.
• See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 128 for
the meaning of the language abbreviation.
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external
5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.
Notes
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files, playback will not start until you press H or X.
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio
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Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio”
If you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers.
Playing quickly with sound (Scan
Audio)
(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks only)
You can play quickly with dialogue or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby
Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.
z Hint
To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” to
“Off” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
VCD
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, a menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).
Operations differ depending on the disc. See the instructions supplied with the disc.
To cancel PBC Playback
Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the
PBC functions, press MENU again to display
“Menu: On.”
Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play)
+ RW
DVD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
VCD
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
Press H again after stopping a disc to resume playback from the same point.
To start from the beginning, press x twice, and press H.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to original or
Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) only).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you make a recording.
Playing restricted DVDs (Parental
Control)
DVD
If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears asking whether you want to override the restriction.
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password appears.
2
Enter your four digit password using the number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
(DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 109.
Locking the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not cancelled by mistake.
Playing a Title From the
Title List
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc.
DVD
With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold down x (stop) on the recorder for more than ten seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD
LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work except for timer recordings.
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the recorder is locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked.
Note
The recorder will be unlocked when:
– you stop timer recording by pressing x.
– you insert a tape.
TOP MENU
MENU
TITLE LIST
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Place a disc on the disc tray.
3
Press TITLE LIST.
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
1
2
3
Title List (Original)
1/4 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03
04
Prog. 4
Prog. 3
T Prog. 1
02.May.2007
08:00
10:10
Length Edit
01:29:03 >
00:31:23 >
01:59:00 >
00:58:56 >
4
3
A Disc type:
Displays a disc type.
Also displays the title type (original or
Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and
DVD-Rs (VR mode).
B Movie thumbnail image
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40
C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode.
“ ” indicates a protected title, while
“ ” indicates unprotected.
D Clock
4
Select the title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
5
Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
+ RW
DVD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
VCD
+ R
DATA CD
*
DATA DVD
*
-R
VR
-R
Video
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.
* DivX video files only
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 60.
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
Notes
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalised. To view a title, press TOP MENU or
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”
Number buttons
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
1
Press OPTIONS during playback.
The OPTIONS menu appears.
2
Select a search method.
“Title” (for DVDs)
“Chapter” (for DVDs)
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off)
“Album,” “File” (for DivX video files on a
DATA CD/DATA DVD)
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC function off): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code.
3
Press M/m/</, to select the number of the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or press the number buttons to enter the time code.
For example: “Time”
To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “20520.”
If you make a mistake, wait a moment until the display returns to the elapsed playing time display, then select another number.
4
Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback from the selected point.
To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.
Notes
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the
OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point.
• When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to search for a scene using the time code.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files
DATA CD DATA DVD
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.
z Hint
To play a disc containing DivX video files, see “Playing
DVD
TOP MENU
O RETURN
H
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
./> x
X
Playing MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs.
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select “Mix,” you can
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).
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42
Music
Photo
Mix
10:10
Press ENTER :
Music menu for this disc.
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the
“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.
3
Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
The “Music” display appears.
4
Select an album, and press ENTER.
Music
MP3_001
0/9
10:10
Surround:Off
Stop 00:00:00
Prev Directory
01-Track1.mp3
02-Track2.mp3
03-Track3.mp3
04-Track4.mp3
05-Track5.mp3
5
Select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
When a track or album is being played, the title is shown in a box.
To stop playback
Press x.
To pause playback
Press X.
To restart playback, press H or X.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
Press x, and press TOP MENU.
z Hint
When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops.
Playing JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs.
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select “Mix,” you can
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).
10:10
Music
Photo
Press ENTER :
Mix
Music menu for this disc.
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only JPEG image files, the
“Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.
3
Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
4
Select a folder, and press ENTER.
Directory information
Photo 10:10
Slideshow
\\abc\defg
Page 1 / 2
To display the previous or next page, press
./>.
5
Select an image file, and press ENTER.
The selected image is displayed over the entire screen.
To display the previous or next image, press
./>.
The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen.
: Returns to the “Photo” display.
: Starts the slide show (page 43).
: Rotates the image (page 43).
Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.
To play the slide show
1
Press </, to select “ ,” and press
ENTER.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
“ ”: Slow
“
“
”: Normal
”: Fast
2
Press </, to select the desired play speed, and press ENTER.
The slide show starts from the selected image.
To stop playing, press x.
To rotate the selected image
Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns clockwise by 90°.
To zoom in an image
Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as follows:
2
× t 4× t 2× t normal
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
Press x, and press TOP MENU.
z Hint
You can also start the slide show by pressing H in step
5 above.
Notes
• You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within the screen while zooming.
• Slide show can play in only one direction.
• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.
• If you select “ ” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.
Enjoying a slide show with sound
When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.
The display for selecting a media type appears.
3
Music
Photo
Mix
10:10
Press ENTER :
Music menu for this disc.
Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.
The “Music” display appears.
4
Select an album, and press ENTER.
5
Select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track, and the display asks for confirmation.
6
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
7
Select the folder you want to view, and press ENTER.
8
Press H to start the slide show.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
9
Press </, to select the slide show speed, and press ENTER.
The slide show starts with sound.
To stop the slide show
Press x.
z Hints
• When playing JPEG images, you can also use the on-
screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image files” (page 42).
• The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3 playback stops.
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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files
MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and
JPEG format.
However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
Note
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play
The recorder can play the following tracks and files:
– MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks.
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or
“.JPG.” z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format.
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing such data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single album. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the format is not supported.
• Depending on the disc, or the size or total number of files, playback may take some time to start.
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format are not supported.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
Playing DivX
®
Video Files
DATA CD DATA DVD
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs).
z Hint
To play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
DVD
3
Select “DivX,” and press ENTER.
The “DivX” display appears.
4
Select an album, and press ENTER.
10:10 DivX
Album File
Stop 00:00:00
DivX_001
0/15
Prev Directory
DivX file01.avi
DivX file02.avi
DivX file03.avi
DivX file04.avi
DivX file05.avi
5
Select a file, and press ENTER.
Playback starts.
For details about playback options, see page 36.
TOP MENU
O RETURN
H
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
X
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray.
When you inserted a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files, the display for selecting a media type appears.
10:10
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
DivX
To stop playback
Press x.
The display returns to the DivX video file list.
To pause playback
Press X.
To restart playback, press H or X.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To return to the display for selecting a media type
Press x twice, and press TOP MENU.
z Hints
• Some DivX video files include a menu function that allows you to search for a chapter, change audio and subtitle settings, etc. When a menu appears on the TV screen, follow the instructions in the menu. Menu options and operations differ depending on the video file.
• You can also change playback options such as subtitle, audio format, etc., using the OPTIONS menu
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only DivX video files, the “DivX” display appears. Go to step 4.
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About DivX video files
DivX
®
is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
This product is an official DivX
®
Certified product.
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) that contain DivX video files. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal
Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the files.
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.
To check the registration code for the recorder
Select “DivX Registration Code” of the
For more information, go to http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format.
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or file names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
• The recorder can play DivX video files with the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The recorder will not play files that do not contain a DivX video, even if they have the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file when the file has been combined from two or more DivX video files.
• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of size more than 720 (width)
× 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not be possible. For example, the picture may be unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the sound may skip, and so on.
• Playback of DivX video files that are longer than ten hours is not guaranteed.
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs/
DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some time to start.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note, however, this recorder does not conform to
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not match the pictures on the screen.
• The recorder recognize up to 1499 files within a disc.
Note that the playback order may not be applicable, depending on the software used for creating the DivX video file, or if there are more than 500 albums and 499
DivX video files in each album.
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
DVD VCD CD
+ R -R
VR
DATA CD DATA DVD
-R
Video
You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.
F Date and time
*1
*2
Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play
Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode).
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY.
The information display appears.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
Disc and tape information/date and time m
Disc information only m
No display
Play
0:05:30
HQ
Rem 00:25
Original
Stop
0:30:00
SP
Rem 01:30
Prog.1
Wed 02 May. 2007 10:10
◆ DVD
A Playing status
B Playing time
C Recording mode
D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)
Remaining time of the current title (during playback
*1
)
E Programme position or input source *2
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DVD Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs types.
Select the disc type according to your needs
• Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 47). For DVD+RWs or
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
z Hint
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
equipment, finalise the disc (page 93).
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is
turned on (page 52). The recorder automatically turns
off after a recording has finished.
• This recorder records at ×1 speed.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programmes to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP” can be a possible choice.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.
I want to record with the best possible picture quality, so I’ll select HQ.
Recording mode and recording time
The following table is an approximate guide for the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).
Recording mode
HQ (High quality)
HSP R
SP (Standard mode)
LSP
ESP
LP
EP r r r r
SLP (Long duration)
120
150
180
240
Approximate recording time
(minute)
60
90
360
480 z Hint
The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL
(Double Layer) discs is as follows:
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes
HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes
SP: 3 hours 37 minutes
LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes
ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes
LP: 7 hours 14 minutes
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes
Notes
• When in a recording mode other than HQ, the recorder compresses the audio/video data before recording.
Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fastmoving images or if picture noise is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a recording mode offering longer recording time is recommended.
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.
– Recording fast-moving or images containing picture noise.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
• Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. However, the actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected mode.
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system.
A DVD-RW (VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. Press the
AUDIO button to switch between main and sub when playing the disc.
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the “Setup” display before recording starts. Set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to
“Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Features” setup
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “STEREO” and
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM”
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, select “Standard.” z Hint
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This does not affect the recorded sound.
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.
Copy control signals
Copy-Free
Recordable discs
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
Copy-Once
-RW
VR
Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
-R
VR
Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*
None Copy-Never
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment (page 30).
Formatting a new disc
New, unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode)
according to your needs (page 30).
• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”
in “Features” setup (page 107).
• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the recording format using the “Disc Setting”
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode.
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DVD Recording Without the
Timer
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
Z
DVD VIDEO
PROG +/–
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
DISPLAY
5
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as follows:
HQ HSP SP LSP
SLP EP LP ESP
For details about the recording mode, see page 48.
6
Press z REC.
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.
1 z REC
H x
X
REC MODE
TV t
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording side facing down
3
Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 49.
4
Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.
To stop recording
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
To watch a VHS tape while recording
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H.
To watch another TV programme while recording
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
z Hints
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
equipment, finalise the disc (page 93).
• To select a programme position, you can use the
• You can select a video source from the LINE jacks using the INPUT button.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is pressed.
• You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.
• You cannot change the programme position or input source during recording.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours*.
0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00
(Normal recording)
Checking the disc status while recording
You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
Record
0:00:03
HQ
Rem 00:59
Prog. 1
“ c ” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display.
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off.
* 14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
A Disc type
B Recording status
C Recording time
D Recording mode
E Remaining disc space
F Programme position or input source
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder will automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “5 min” (default) or “15 min” in
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”
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DVD Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
+ RW -RW VR -RW
Video
+ R -R VR -R
Video
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance.
Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded.
There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV programme (page 54).
Note
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
2
Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording side facing down
3
Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 49.
4
Press TIMER.
Timer – Standard 10:10
No Rec To Date
04/15 01 DVD
02
Media
03
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00
: 10
--:--
End
10:00
: 15
--:--
Source Mode
PR 1
----
PDC
/VPS
Edit
SP Off
SP Mode
PDC
/VPS
---
SP
---
Off
-----
--:---:---------
--:---:---------
Z
DVD
)/1
1
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”
5
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A “Media”: Select “DVD.”
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Sun~Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Mon~Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon~Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday) y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y … y Today
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “End”: Sets the stop time.
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme position or input source.
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See “About the PDC/VPS
• If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.
6
Press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 57) appears.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).
7
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8
Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
If timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the programme that starts later will be cut.
Programme 1
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 2
Programme 1
7:00 will be cut off
8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 2 will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for
“Mode” when setting the timer.
About the PDC/VPS function
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
◆To use the PDC/VPS function
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 5 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts.
z Hints
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List menu (page 39).
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
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Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the
PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
Check that the channels are correctly set in the
“Tuner Preset” setup (page 100).
DVD
)/1
Number buttons
1
Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a recordable disc.
3
Press TIMER.
Timer – VIDEO Plus+
Title List
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]
Timer
10:10
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to
“VIDEO Plus+.”
4
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.
5
Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC/VPS setting
Timer – Standard 10:10
No Rec To Date
04/15 01 DVD
02 Media
03
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00
: 00
--:--
End
10:00
: 00
--:--
Source Mode
PR 1
----
PDC
/VPS
Edit
Off SP
SP Mode
PDC
/VPS
---
SP
---
Off
-----
--:---:---------
--:---:---------
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER
CLEAR x
• If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting.
6
Select “DVD” for “Media” and press
ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 57) appears.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).
7
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8
Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
If the timer settings overlap
To change or cancel timer recording
See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings
z Hints
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List menu.
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on
the rear of the recorder (page 29).
When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a recordable disc.
3
Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).
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4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as follows:
HQ HSP SP LSP
SLP EP LP ESP
For details about the recording mode, see page 48.
5
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
6
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
7
Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
8
Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
9
Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.
10
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
11
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record, and turn it off.
12
Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off.
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
function does not work (page 102).
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a
Synchro-Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority. The recorder starts recording the second programme about ten seconds after the first programme has finished. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the programme that starts later will be cut.
Programme 1
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 2 will be cut off
Changing or Cancelling DVD
Timer Settings (Timer List)
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
4
Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Timer List 10:10
No.
Media Date
01 DVD
02 DVD
15/04
30/04
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00
09:15
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
End
10:00
09:45
Prog.
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Mode
PDC
/VPS
Edit
SP
SP
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
--
--
--
--
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
5
Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard 10:10
Media Date
04/15 01 DVD
02
Media
03
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00
Stop
10:00
: 00 : 00
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
Prog.
Prog. 1
----
----
Mode
PDC
/VPS
Edit
SP Off
SP Mode
PDC
/VPS
---
SP
---
Off
-----
-----
--:---:---------
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List 10:10
No. Media Date
01 DVD
02 DVD
15/04
30/04
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
Start End
09:00
09:15
10:00
09:45
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
Prog.
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Mode
SP
PDC
/VPS
Edit
Off
SP Off
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
--
--
--
--
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked for confirmation.
Timer List 10:10
No Media
01 DVD
Date
04/15
02 DVD
03 ---
Start
09:00
Stop
10:00
Prog.
Mode
PDC
/VPS
Edit
SP Off Prog. 1
04/30
--/--
09:15 09:45 Prog. 2 SP
Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?
--:---:-------
Off
---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
OK
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
Cancel
----
----
---
---
---
---
---
---
Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press m to display the next page.
6
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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Notes
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 53.
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway.
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).
To record from a digital video camera connected
to the DV IN jack, see page 95.
DVD
INPUT z REC x
REC MODE
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a recordable disc.
3
Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
Programme position LINE1 LINE2
DV LINE3
4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as follows:
HQ HSP SP LSP
SLP EP LP ESP
For details about the recording mode, see page 48.
5
Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).
6
Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.
7
Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.
• You cannot change the programme position or input source during recording.
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60
DVD Editing
Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the
option available for your disc (page 30).
Notes
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD equipment.
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
(Video mode)
+ RW -RW
Video
+ R -R
Video
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are:
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 63).
Notes
• Once the disc is finalised, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for DVD+RWs).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/
DVD-Rs (VR mode)
-RW
VR
-R
VR
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and
DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a
“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.
To edit original titles
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are:
– Erasing a chapter (page 62).
– Setting protection against erasure (page 61).
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63).
To create and edit Playlist titles
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording.
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are:
– Erasing a chapter (page 62).
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63).
– Editing a Playlist scene (page 67).
z Hint
You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST repeatedly.
Notes
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW
(VR mode) again, unfinalise the disc (page 93).
Editing a Title
+ RW -RW VR -RW
Video
+ R -R VR -R
Video
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist
DVD
TITLE LIST
O RETURN
./>
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
H x
X
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
Title List (Original)
1/4 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02
03
Prog. 2
Prog. 4
04 Prog. 3
T Prog. 1
02.May.2007
08:00
10:10
Length Edit
01:29:03 >
00:31:23 >
01:59:00 >
00:58:56 >
3
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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62
4
Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can select from the following:
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“OK” when asked for confirmation.
“Chapter Erase”
*1
: Allows you to select a chapter in the title and erase it (see below).
“Protect”
*2
: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears for the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to
“ .”
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
“A-B Erase”
*2
: Erases a section of the title
“Divide Title”
*2
: Divides a title into two
*1
DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)
*2 only
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-
Rs (VR mode) only
Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)
-RW
VR
-R
VR
You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.
Note that erasing chapters from original titles cannot be undone.
1
Press TITLE LIST.
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
2
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3
Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for erasing chapters appears.
Chapter Erase (Original) 10:10
Chapter No. 1/3
01 00:00:34 02 00:00:10 03 00:04:20
Title No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Copy
About freeing up disc space
Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes:
– frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode).
– frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW
(Video mode) only when you erase the last title or chapter.
– cannot free up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R
DL/DVD-R.
z Hint
You can also rename a disc (page 71).
Notes
• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc.
You cannot edit a finalised disc.
• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from a protected title.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
4
Select the chapter you want to erase, and press ENTER.
“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter, press ENTER. When playback finishes or when you press O RETURN, the display returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”
5
Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
6
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected chapter is erased from the title.
To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.
z Hint
You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title
Note
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
+ RW -RW VR -R VR
You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original titles cannot be undone.
1
Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
2
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3
Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting point A and B appears.
“Start” is selected.
A-B Erase
Title No.01
10:10
Start 00:00:00
T
Title No.01
02.May.2007
08:00
00:00:07
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Erase
Finish
4
Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A).
> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
A-B Erase
Title No.01
10:10
Start 00:00:10
T
Title No.01
02.May.2007 08:00
00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Erase
Finish
5
Press ENTER at the end point of the section
(point B).
“Erase” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.
6
Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
7
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased.
To continue, repeat from step 4. To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
z Hints
• A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased.
The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.
• You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 67).
Notes
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set.
• The total playing time of the title does not change even if a scene was erased.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)
+ RW -RW
VR
-R
VR
You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing original titles cannot be undone.
1
Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
2
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3
Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point appears.
“Point” is selected.
Divide Title (Original)
Start 00:00:00
T
Title No.01
02.May.2007 08:00
00:00:07
End 00:00:00
Title No.01
10:10
Point
Divide
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64
4
Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title.
> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“Divide” is selected.
Divide Title (Original)
Start 00:00:00
T
Title No.01
02.May.2007 08:00
00:00:10
End 00:00:10
Title No.01
10:10
Point
Divide
Changing the Name of a
Title
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters.
Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their appearance in menus such as Title
List may be different. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.
DVD
5
Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To reset the dividing point, select “No” and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.
6
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
To use the same name as before, select “No” and press ENTER to finish.
7
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
8
Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name of a Title” (page 64) to complete
renaming.
The divided title appears in the Title List with the new name.
z Hints
• You can also divide a Playlist title (page 67).
• If the dividing point is set too close to the beginning of the title, the title cannot be divided.
TITLE LIST
O RETURN
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
3
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4
Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
Cursor Input row
Title Name
K _
A B C D E
F G H I J
K L M N O
P Q R S T
U V W X Y
Z
Backspace
10:10 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x z y
Space Delete
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 0
_ + = .
~ !
@ # $
%
^
& ( )
Clear Finish
Setting buttons Character palette
5
Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input row.
You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed.
• To change the cursor position, select the input row using M, and press </,.
• To erase a character, select either of the following setting buttons and press ENTER.
“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left of the cursor.
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor position.
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input row.
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the desired position, select “Space,” and press
ENTER.
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the desired position, select the character and press ENTER.
6
Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining characters.
To return to the Title List without renaming the title, press O RETURN.
7
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
Creating a Playlist
-RW VR -R VR
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing
the original recordings (see “Edit options for
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 60). You can create a Playlist title by
combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles.
Notes
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW
(VR mode) again, unfinalise the disc (page 93).
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
TITLE LIST
./>
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
H x
X z Hint
You can also rename a disc (page 71). Follow steps 5 to
7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
10:10 Title List (Original)
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
,continued 65
66
3
Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
Timer
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
Playing a Playlist title
1
Press TITLE LIST.
2
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Playlist” Title List.
3
Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4
Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
4
Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for creating a Playlist appears.
“Start” is selected.
Create Playlist
Scene No.01
10:10
T
Playlist No.01
--.---.---- --:--
00:00:07
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Make
Finish z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.
Notes
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.
• The start and end points in a title may be different from what you have set.
5
Press ENTER at the start point.
> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
Create Playlist
Scene No.01
10:10
T
Playlist No.01
--.---.---- --:--
00:00:10
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Make
Finish
6
Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.
7
Press ENTER.
The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat from step 5.
8
When you finish capturing scenes, select
“Finish” and press ENTER.
Editing a Playlist
-RW VR -R VR
You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings.
4
Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The “Playlist” Title List appears.
Playlist 10:10
1/2 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
Length Edit
00:05:04 >
00:00:51 >
DVD
T Prog. 1
02.May.2007
03:25
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
./>
Edit
Title List
Timer
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
M/m/</,,
ENTER
H x
X
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
10:10 Title List (Original)
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
3
Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
10:10
5
Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
6
Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select from the following options. For details, see the pages in parentheses.
“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation.
“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select
chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 63).
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
“A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title. Go to step 7.
“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a
“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine
two titles into one (page 68).
7
Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.
The display for editing scenes appears.
Edit Scene 10:10
Scene No.01/03
01 00:00:34 02 00:00:10 03 00:04:20
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Copy
“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.
Starts playback of the selected scene when you press ENTER. The display returns to the
“Edit Scene” display when the playback finishes or when you press O RETURN.
“Erase”: Erases a scene (page 68).
,continued 67
“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
end point of a scene (page 68).
“Move”: Allows you to change scene order
“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before
“Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene
Playlist
3/4 No. Title
01
02
Prog. 1
Prog. 3
03
04
Prog. 2
Prog. 4
10:10
Length Edit
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
01:59:00 >
00:58:56 >
T
Prog. 2
02.May.2007
11:30
68
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
z Hint
The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.
Note
You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised disc.
When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR
mode) again, unfinalise the disc (page 93).
Combining two titles into one
(Combine Titles)
-RW
VR
-R
VR
You can select a Playlist title and combine it with another Playlist title.
1
Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”
(page 67) to select a Playlist title.
The sub-menu appears.
2
Select “Combine Titles,” and press
ENTER.
The next title below is also selected.
Playlist
1/4 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 3
03 Prog. 2
04 Prog. 4
10:10
Length Edit
00:05:04 >
00:00:51 >
01:59:00 >
00:58:56 >
T Prog. 1
02.May.2007
03:25
3
Select a Playlist title to be combined.
4
Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
To use the same name as before, select “No” and press ENTER to finish.
6
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
7
Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name of a Title” (page 64) to complete
renaming.
The two Playlist titles become one Playlist title with the new name.
Erasing a scene (Erase)
-RW VR -R
VR
You can erase a selected scene.
1
Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2
Select the scene you want to erase, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
4
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected scene is erased.
To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Modifying a scene (Modify)
-RW
VR -R
VR
You can change the start and end point of the selected scene.
1
Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2
Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
Modify
Scene No.01
10:10
T
Playlist No.01
02.May.2007 03:25
00:00:07
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Change
Cancel
4
Press ENTER at the start point.
> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
Modify
Scene No.01
10:10
T
Playlist No.01
02.May.2007
03:25
00:00:10
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Change
Cancel
5
Press ENTER at the end point.
“Change” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
6
Press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display.
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.
To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.
To cancel modifying
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
Note
The start and end point of a scene may be different from what you have set.
Moving a scene (Move)
-RW VR -R
VR
You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.
1
Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2
Select the scene you want to move, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
Edit Scene 10:10
Scene No.02/03
01 00:00:34 02 00:00:10 03 00:04:20
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Copy
4
Select a new location using </,, and press ENTER.
The selected scene moves to the new location.
To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Edit Scene 10:10
Scene No.03/03
01 00:00:34 02 00:04:20 03 00:00:10
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Copy
Adding a scene (Add)
-RW
VR -R VR
You can add a scene before the selected scene.
1
Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2
Select the location where you want to add, and press ENTER.
A new scene will be added before the selected scene.
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70
3
Select “Add,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
Add
Scene No.01
10:10
Start 00:00:00
T
Playlist No.01
02.May.2007
03:25
00:00:07
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Add
Cancel
4
Press ENTER at the start point.
> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
Add
Scene No.01
10:10
Start 00:00:10
T Playlist No.01
02.May.2007
03:25
00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Start
End
Add
Cancel
5
Press ENTER at the end point.
“Add” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
6
Press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display.
The selected section is added before the scene selected in step 2.
To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Copying a scene (Copy)
-RW VR -R VR
You can copy and add a selected scene.
1
Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2
Select the scene you want to copy, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.
Edit Scene 10:10
Scene No.02/03
01 00:00:34 02 00:00:10 03 00:04:20
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Copy
4
Select a location to copy to using </, and press ENTER.
The scene is copied to the selected location.
To copy other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Edit Scene 10:10
Scene No.01/04
01 00:00:10 02 00:00:34 03 00:00:10
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Copy
04 00:04:20
To cancel adding
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
Note
The start and end point of a scene may be different from what you have set.
Formatting/Renaming/
Protecting a Disc
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name.
Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection.
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
3
Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
Disc Setting
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Disc Name
Disc Protect
Disc Format
Disc Finalise
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Setup
:
: Not Protected
: VR Mode
: Unfinalised
10:10
4
Select an option, and press ENTER.
A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a disc. For details on how to enter
B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Protects all titles on the disc when
“Protected” is selected. To cancel the protection, select “Not Protected.”
C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc (except
DVD-Rs).
For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”) according to your needs.
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR mode, select “VR Mode” and then
“OK.”
D “Disc Finalise”: Finalises a disc. See
E “Disc Information”: Displays the following information.
• Disc name
• Disc type (and recording format for a
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode))
• Total number of titles
• Protect setting
• The oldest and most recent recording date
• The total available recording time in each recording mode.
Disc Information
Disc Name Disc 1
Media
Title No.
Protected
Date
Remainder
10:10
DVD-RW
Original 6 / Playlist 1
Format
Not Protected
5.04.2007 - 30.04.2007
VR Mode
HQ : 0H 57M
LSP : 2H 23M
EP : 5H 46M
HSP : 1H 26M
ESP : 2H 52M
SLP : 7H 40M
SP : 1H 55M
LP : 3H 50M
4.4/4.7GB
F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except protected titles). Select “OK” when asked for confirmation.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode), Playlists created with protected titles are also erased.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
,continued 71
72 z Hints
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 61).
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised.
Notes
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters; however, the name may not display on other DVD equipment.
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode) disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 49).
VCR Playback
Playing a VHS Tape
1
Z
DISPLAY
CLEAR
"/1
VIDEO
TRACKING +/–
H x
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape.
Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind
Shut Off)
Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find later. The counter in the front panel display resets to “0:00:00.”
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see page 76.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Notes
• During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system and the recording mode, SP
(Standard Play) or LP (Long Play), from the tape. EP
(Extended Play) mode recordings made on other equipment will play, but picture quality is not guaranteed.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –
“Auto Play” to “On” in the “Features” setup
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops.
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the
NTSC system, the sound becomes monaural.
• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.
3
Press H (play).
The front panel display shows the playing time.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To eject the tape
Press Z (eject).
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74
Adjusting the picture (tracking)
You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking).
Press TRACKING +/–.
The tracking meter appears.
Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the distortion disappears.
Tracking
Tracking meter
To resume automatic tracking
Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.
Playback Options
/
.
>
H
X
Button
(fast reverse/fast forward)
Operation
• Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode.
When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.
When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until you release the button.
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
(slow)
(advance)
(replay)
./>
(previous/next)
• Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.
*1
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.
*2
Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:
–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y PAUSE y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y
×7
X (pause) Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.
*1
*2
Can be pressed up to four times to forward about two minutes.
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in
EP mode.
Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse play.
To resume normal playback, press H.
75
Searching Using Various
Functions
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.
Go to Zero
0:00:00
“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is found, the tape will reach the end.
End search
0:00:13
H
CLEAR
VIDEO
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:
Searches for an index mark and plays back for about five seconds at that point.
Press H (play) to view that programme. If you do not press H, the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
Scan and play
–0:00:01
76
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Press OPTIONS.
3
Select a search method from the OPTIONS menu, and press ENTER.
Notes
• The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank space depending on its length.
• No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and then keep recording the same programme. To mark an index, press x or change the programme position once during recording pause.
Go to Zero
End Search
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move ENTER Enter
“Go to Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter.
To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information
Selecting the Sound During
Playback
You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen.
AUDIO
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The information display appears.
Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:
Tape and disc information/Date and time m
Tape information only m
No display
Stop
0:05:30
HQ
Rem 00:25
Prog. 1
Play
0:30:00
SP
Rem 01:30
Prog. 1
Wed 02 May. 2007 10:10
A Playing status
B Time counter (elapsed time)
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Programme position or input source
F Date and time
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.
To listen to
Stereo
Left channel
On-screen display
Hi-Fi
Left
Right channel Right
Mix Left and right channels mixed
Monaural sound on the normal audio track
Mono
Front panel display
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO*
* No indicator appears on the front panel display when you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.
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78
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.
Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the audio setting.
VCR Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This VCR records in VHS format.
• Check that the tape is longer than the recording
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is
turned on (page 81). The recorder automatically turns
off after a recording has finished.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programmes that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be correctly recorded on the VCR.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in LP (×2) mode by this VCR cannot be played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
LP mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS video decks with LP mode.
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system.
You can switch between main and sub sounds
while playing a tape (page 77).
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “STEREO” and
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM”
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, select “Standard.” z Hint
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This does not affect the recorded sound.
Safety tab
Recording mode
“LP” (Long Play) or “SP” (Standard Play) is available for recording mode (tape speed). “LP” provides recording time twice as long as “SP.”
However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.
Maximum recording time
Tape Length
E180
E240
E260
E300
SP
3 hrs
LP
6 hrs
4 hrs 8 hrs
4 hrs 20 mins 8 hrs 40 mins
5 hrs 10 hrs
79
80
VCR Recording Without the
Timer
1
2
DVD
DISPLAY z REC
VIDEO
PROG +/–
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
H x
X
REC MODE
TV t
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.
4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
For details about the recording mode, see page 79.
5
Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H.
To watch another TV programme while recording
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
z Hints
• To select a programme position, you can use the
• You can select a video source from the LINE jack using the INPUT button.
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme position, or input source while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape is ejected when you press z REC.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up to six hours.
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
(Normal recording)
“ c ” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display.
When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off.
VCR Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Checking the remaining tape length
You can check the recording information, such as remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV programme (page 83).
Note
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Record
0:30:00
SP
Rem 01:30
Prog. 1
)/1
VIDEO
A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Current programme position
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as E-20 or E-30, or tapes recorded in EP mode.
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for the remaining tape length to appear.
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
,continued 81
3
Press TIMER.
Timer – Standard 10:10
No Rec To Date
01 DVD 04/15
02 Media
03 ---
VCR
04 ---
--/--
Today
--/--
--/-05 ---
06 ---
Start
09:00
End
10:00
10 : 10 10 : 15
--:---:--
Source Mode
PR 1 SP
PDC
/VPS
Edit
Off
SP Mode
PDC
/VPS
----
Prog. 1
---
SP
---
Off
--------
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
---
---
---
---
7
Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is inserted.
82
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”
4
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A “Media”: Select “VCR.”
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Sun~Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Mon~Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon~Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday) y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y … y Today
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “End”: Sets the stop time.
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme position or input source.
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;
“SP” or “LP.” To use the Rec Mode
Adjust function (page 82), select
“AUTO.”
G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS
function. See “About the PDC/VPS function” (page 83).
• If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.
5
Press ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 86) appears.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 86).
6
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
If timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the programme that starts later will be cut.
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2 will be cut off
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2 will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
See “Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining tape length is too short for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to LP.
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -
“Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
Note that some noise will appear on the image when the recording mode is changed. If you want to keep the recording mode, select “SP” or “LP” for “Mode.”
About the PDC/VPS function
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.
◆To use the PDC/VPS function
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 4 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts.
z Hints
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the
PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
Check that the channels are correctly set in the
“Tuner Preset” setup (page 100).
1
2
3
VIDEO
Number buttons
SYSTEM
MENU
CLEAR
)/1
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Press TIMER.
Timer – VIDEO Plus+
Title List
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]
Timer
10:10
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to
“VIDEO Plus+.”
4
Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.
,continued 83
84
5
Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC/VPS setting
Timer – Standard 10:10
Media Date
01 VCR 04/15
02 Media Date
03
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00
Stop
10:00
: 00 : 00
--:---:--
Prog.
Prog. 1
----
Mode
PDC
/VPS
Edit
SP Off
SP Mode
PDC
/VPS
---
SP
---
Off
-----
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
---
---
---
---
• If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to change the setting.
To re-enter the PlusCode number, press
CLEAR.
6
Select “VCR” for “Media,” and press
ENTER.
The Timer List menu (page 86) appears.
If timer settings overlap, the message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 86).
7
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8
Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is inserted.
z Hints
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function.
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
If timer settings overlap
To change or cancel timer recording
See “Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
10
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.
11
Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off.
You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on
the rear of the recorder (page 29).
When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
SYSTEM
MENU
VIDEO
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
4
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
5
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
6
Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
7
Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
8
Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
9
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Rec and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a
Synchro-Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority. The recorder starts recording the second programme about ten seconds after the first programme has finished. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the programme that starts later will be cut.
Programme 1
7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00
Programme 2 will be cut off
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
,continued 85
86
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
function (page 102) does not work.
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
Changing or Cancelling VCR
Timer Settings (Timer List)
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2
Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List 10:10
No.
Media Date
01 VCR
02 VCR
15/04
30/04
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
Start End
09:00
09:15
10:00
09:45
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
Prog.
Prog. 1
Mode
SP
PDC
/VPS
Edit
Off
Prog. 2 SP Off
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
--
--
--
--
Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press m to display the next page.
4
Select the timer setting you want to change or cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Timer List 10:10
No.
Media Date
01 VCR
02 VCR
15/04
30/04
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
Start End
09:00
09:15
10:00
09:45
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
Prog.
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Mode
PDC
/VPS
Edit
SP
SP
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
--
--
--
--
Notes
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 82.
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway.
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
5
Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard 10:10
Media
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
Date
01 VCR 04/15
02
Media
03
--/--
--/--
Start
09:00
Stop
10:00
: 00 : 00
--:---:--
--:---:--
Prog.
Prog. 1
----
----
Mode
PDC
/VPS
Edit
Off SP
SP Mode
PDC
/VPS
---
SP
---
Off
-----
-----
--:---:---------
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked for confirmation.
Timer List 10:10
No Media
02 VCR
03 ---
Date
01 VCR 04/15
Start
09:00
Stop
10:00
Prog.
Prog. 1
Mode
SP
PDC
/VPS
Edit
Off
04/30
--/--
09:15 09:45 Prog. 2 SP
Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?
--:---:-------
Off
---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
OK
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
Cancel
----
----
---
---
---
---
---
---
6
Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
87
88
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
6
Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 27.
VIDEO
INPUT
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme position, or input source while recording.
z REC x
REC MODE
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
Programme position LINE1 LINE2
LINE3
4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
5
Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD
+ RW -RW VR -RW
Video
+ R -R VR -R
Video
1
Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.
To select the recording mode, press REC
MODE repeatedly (see page 48).
2
Insert a source VHS tape.
3
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
4
Start playing the VHS tape, and then press x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where you want to start dubbing.
To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during
5
Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR.
◆How titles and chapters are created
The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles as they are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”
setting in the “Features” setup (page 107).
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
H
X
TVIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
M/m/</,,
ENTER x
REC MODE
To stop dubbing
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.
To play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment
Finalise the disc (see page 93).
To dub using the on-screen menu
1
After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
Title List
Timer
Edit
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Dubbing
Disc Setting
10:10
VIDEO --> DVD
DVD --> VIDEO
4
Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
z Hints
• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the recording is stopped.
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape counter value may differ slightly from the DVD recording time.
• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.
,continued 89
90
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when:
– using a non-recordable DVD.
– using VHS software with copy guard functions.
• Dubbing stops when:
– the VHS tape reaches the end and stops.
– the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.
– the disc remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other copyrighted material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is prohibited under copyright law.
Dubbing From a DVD to a
VHS Tape
+ RW
DVD
-RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.
Note that when you record copy-protected software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted when you play back the tape.
You can also select titles or scenes and dub them
all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes
(Programme Dubbing)” on page 91.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the DVD recorder.
DVD
TOP MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
./>
VIDEO
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
H x
X
REC MODE
DVD t
1
Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press
REC MODE repeatedly.
2
Insert a source disc.
3
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
4
Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a title.
5
Start playing the DVD, and then press x
(stop) or X (pause) at the point where you want to start dubbing.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback
6
Press DVD t on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.
To dub using the on-screen menu
1
After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and press ENTER.
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
Title List
Timer
Edit
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Dubbing
Disc Setting
10:10
VIDEO --> DVD
DVD --> VIDEO
4
Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
5
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
If the disc’s menu appears when DVD playback finishes, press x to stop dubbing.
Otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until the tape reaches its end.
z Hints
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the dubbed sound.
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to
“On” in the “Video” setup (page 104).
• Dubbing stops when:
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is prohibited under copyright law.
Dubbing selected titles and scenes
(Programme Dubbing)
You can select titles or scenes from a DVD, and dub the contents to a VHS tape all at once.
1
Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press
REC MODE repeatedly.
2
Press DVD and insert a source disc.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback
3
Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
Title List
Timer
Edit
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
5
Select “Program Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
10:10 Program Dubbing
Title List
Timer
Create Dubbing List
Program Dubbing List
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
,continued 91
92
6
Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press
ENTER.
If you have performed Programme Dubbing before, the display asks for confirmation. To continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
Scene Dubbing
Start 00:00:10
T
Dubbing List No.01
--.---.---- --:--
00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Scene No.01
10:10
Start
End
Make
Finish
Create Dubbing List
1/2 No. Title
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
T Prog. 1
02.May.2007
08:00
10:10
Length Edit
00:05:04 >
00:00:51 >
7
Select the title you want to dub, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
To dub the entire title, select “Title Dubbing” and press ENTER. The Program Dubbing List appears with the selected title. Go to step 13.
To select a scene to dub, go to step 8.
8
Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
The display for setting a scene appears.
“Start” is selected.
10
Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.
11
Press ENTER.
To continue, repeat from step 9.
12
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The Program Dubbing List appears with the selected scene.
T
Program Dubbing List
No. Title
01 Prog. 1
10:10
Length Edit
00:05:04 >
Addition
Prog. 1
02.May.2007
03:25
Erase
Check
Dubbing
9
Scene Dubbing
Start 00:00:00
T
Dubbing List No.01
--.---.---- --:--
00:00:07
End 00:00:00
Scene No.01
10:10
Start
End
Make
Finish
Press ENTER at the start point.
> and X to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
13
Select an option and press ENTER, if necessary.
“Addition”: Adds other titles or scenes.
Repeat from step 7.
“Erase”: Cancels the selected title or scene.
When asked for confirmation, select “OK” and press ENTER.
“Check”: Plays back the selected title or scene. When playback finishes or when you press O RETURN, the display returns to
“Program Dubbing List.”
To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.
14
Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop dubbing.
z Hints
• The brightness of the playback video may differ from that during normal DVD playback.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the dubbed sound.
Notes
• Dubbing stops when:
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is prohibited under copyright law.
• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is erased.
Finalising a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
+ RW -RW VR -RW
Video
+ R -R VR -R
Video
Finalising is necessary in order to play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment.
When you finalise a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalising, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
+ RW
-RW VR
-RW
Video
-R
VR
+ R
-R
Video
Discs are automatically finalised when removed from the recorder. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.
Finalising is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalise or reformat the disc (page 71).
Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.
Finalising is necessary in order to play on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalise or reformat
the disc (page 71). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its contents.
Finalising is necessary in order to play on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalised discs can be played on other VR mode compatible players.
After finalising, you cannot further edit or record on the disc.
Finalising is necessary in order to play on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot further edit or record on the disc.
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7
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalising the disc.
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Insert a disc.
3
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
4
Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
10:10 Disc Setting
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Disc Name
Disc Protect
Disc Format
Disc Finalise
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Setup
:
: Not Protected
: VR Mode
: Unfinalised
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To unfinalise a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised, unfinalise the disc by selecting “Unfinalise” in step 6 above.
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalised or not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 6 above, the disc has already been finalised.
• To check the disc information, select “Disc
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press
ENTER. See page 71 for details.
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalised.
• The recorder may not be able to finalise a disc if it was recorded on another recorder.
5
Select “Disc Finalise,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
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Do you want to finalise this disc ?
Finalise Unfinalise
6
Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.
The display for confirmation appears again.
Disc will be finalised.
Do you want to continue ?
OK Cancel
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)
Before DV Dubbing
Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE 2 IN jacks,
see “Recording From Connected Equipment
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack” and then move
on to the section on dubbing.
For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 120.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE 2 IN jacks
and follow the instructions of “Recording From
Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on page 58.
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection signals, which limit recording.
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV format tape.
Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV
Edit” functions of this recorder.
See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.
Hookups
VCR-DVD recorder
DV IN to DV IN
: Signal flow i.LINK cable
(not supplied) to DV output
Digital video camera
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96
Dubbing From a DV Format
Tape to a DVD
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV format
tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 98.
◆How titles and chapters are created
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD
Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup
1
Z
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
O RETURN
PROG +/–
INPUT
M/m/</,,
ENTER
REC MODE
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2
Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
3
Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 49.
4
Insert the source DV format tape into your digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode.
5
Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.”
6
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see page 48.
7
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
8
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
The “Setup” display appears.
9
Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Digital Out
Downmix
Audio DRC
Audio(HDMI)
Scan Audio
Surround
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
10:10
: On
: Dolby Surround
: Standard
: Auto
: On
: Off
: Stereo 1
: Stereo
10
Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Digital Out
Downmix
Audio DRC
Audio(HDMI)
Scan Audio
Surround
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
10:10
: On
: Dolby Surround
: Standard
: Auto
: On
: Off
Stereo 1
Recording side facing down
“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.
“Mix”: Records original and additional sounds.
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.
For the details, see page 106.
11
Select an option, and press ENTER.
12
Press O RETURN twice.
13
Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
10:10 Dubbing
Title List
Timer
Edit
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Dubbing
Disc Setting
14
Select “DV Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
10:10 DV Dubbing
Title List
Timer
DV Simple Dubbing
DV One Touch Dubbing
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
15
Select “DV Simple Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
The following display appears.
DV Tape Mode
To stop recording
Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
To turn off the display for DV dubbing
Press INPUT.
z Hint
If “DV Camera Mode” appears on the TV screen, you can use z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly on the recorder.
Notes
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV format tape onto the disc.
• If you record from a DV format tape with a soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound, or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape.
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the digital video camera is correctly connected and its power turned on, and that its mode is set for dubbing.
16
Find the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop or pause playback.
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.
17
Press , to select z on the TV screen, and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
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Dubbing an entire DV format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)
+ RW -RW
VR
-RW
Video
+ R -R
VR
-R
Video
You can record the entire contents of a DV format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-
TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING x
1
Follow steps 1 to 11 of “Dubbing From a DV
Format Tape to a DVD” (page 96), and
press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display.
2
Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning.
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch
Dubbing ends automatically.
To stop recording
Press x (stop).
Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.
z Hint
You can also perform One Touch Dubbing using the
System Menu. Select “Dubbing,” and select “DV One
Touch Dubbing.” Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen.
Settings and Adjustments
Using the Setup Displays
By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles.
The setup displays are used in the following way.
Note
Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work.
SYSTEM
MENU
2
Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
10:10 Setup
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
3
Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”
“Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
The selected setup display appears.
Example: “Video” setup
10:10 Video
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
: 4:3 Letter Box
: Auto
: Y Cb Cr
: Standard
: Video
: Off
: Off
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
Title List (Original)
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
4
Select the item you want to set up, and press ENTER.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”
Video
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
: Standard
: Video
: Off
: Off
10:10
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Some items display a dialogue box that requires additional settings.
Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.
Create the password
Title List
Timer
Edit
Create the password.
10:10
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5
Select an option, and press ENTER.
The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item.
Example: When “16:9” is set.
10:10 Video
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
: 16:9
: Auto
: Y Cb Cr
: Standard
: Video
: Off
: Off
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Aerial Reception Setting
(Tuner Preset)
The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make tuner settings for the recorder.
Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.
10:10 Tuner Preset
Title List
Timer
Edit
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Channel List
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Note
You cannot preset channels for a connected satellite or digital tuner.
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.
Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset
Title List
Searching for receivable channels.
10:10
Timer
35%
Edit
Scanning... Please wait.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Stop
Manual Set
Presets or disables channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the “Auto
Preset” or “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually.
1
Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.
The display for manual setting appears.
Example
Manual Set
Program
Channel
AFT
Tuner Audio
Station Name
01
002
On
NICAM
AAC
Channel List
You can change or disable the programme positions after setting the channels. The disabled programme positions will be skipped when you press PROG +/–.
1
Select “Channel List” and press ENTER.
The list of all the preset channels appears.
2
Select an option and press ENTER.
“Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the programme position (1 to 99) for the channel and press ENTER.
“Channel”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the channel number you want to preset and press
ENTER.
“AFT”: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a clearer picture. If the picture is not clear,
select “Off” and press ENTER. See “To adjust pictures manually” (page 101).
“Tuner Audio”: Sets the channels for the
NICAM broadcast. Normally, select
“NICAM.” If the sound from the NICAM broadcast is not clear, select “Standard” and press ENTER.
“Station Name”: Changes a station name. See
“To rename the station” (page 101).
◆To adjust pictures manually
Select “Off” for “AFT” in the display for manual setting. When the fine tuning bar appears, press
</, to obtain a clearer picture, then press
ENTER.
Fine Tuning
1
2
3
4
5
6
Prog.
Channel List
Ch
002
005
011
012
061
128
1
2
3
4
5
6
Prog.
Channel List
Ch
102
005
011
002
061
128
Name
AAC
AAB
DDE
AAC
PQR
QQR
Name
AAC
AAB
DDE
FGH
PQR
QQR
10:10
2
Press M/m to select the row containing the programme position you want to change or disable.
To change, press ENTER and go to step 3.
To disable, press CLEAR and go to step 5.
If there are more than six programme positions, press M/m repeatedly to display the next page.
3
Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.
10:10
◆To rename the station
You can set up to four characters for the station name. Select “Station Name” in the display for manual setting.
Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the character changes as follows: A t B... t Z t 0 t 1... t 9 t - t
A
Press , to set the next character. To correct a character, press < and reset it. After setting all characters, press ENTER.
4
Press ENTER.
The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position.
5
To change or disable the programme position of another station, repeat from step 2.
Note
Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
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102
Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder.
Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.
Clock Set
Title List
Timer
Auto Adjust
Present Time
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
: On
: Mon 21. 5. 2007 10:10
Video Settings (Video)
The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV or tuner connected to the recorder.
Select “Video” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
10:10 Video
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
: 4:3 Letter Box
: Auto
: Y Cb Cr
: Standard
: Video
: Off
: Off
Auto Adjust
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
The Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.
Note
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while recording.
Present Time
If the Auto Clock Set function does not set the clock correctly for your local area, set the clock manually.
1
Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.
Clock Set
Title List
Timer
Edit
Set the time and date manually.
Day Month Year
21 05 2007 Mon
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Hour Min
10 : 10
10:10
TV Type
Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode
TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.
4:3 Letter
Box
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.
4:3 Pan
Scan
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.
16:9
2
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes, in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day of the week is set automatically.
3
Press ENTER to start the clock.
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
HDMI Resolution
Selects the type of video signals output from the
HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”
(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/ projector, etc.
The setting is effective only when you connect a
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto Normally, select this.
1920×1080i Sends 1920×1080i video signals.
1280×720P Sends 1280×720p video signals.
720×
480/576P
Sends 720×480/576p video signals.
Video (HDMI)
Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack.
The setting is effective only when you connect a
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.
Y Cb Cr
RGB
Normally, select this when connecting to an HDMI device.
Gives brighter colors and deeper black. Select this if colors are weak.
Picture Control
Selects the picture control for the video signals
output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 14).
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the programme you are watching.
Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture by increasing the picture contrast and the colour.
Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture than “Dynamic 1” by further increasing the picture contrast and the colour.
Standard Displays a standard picture
(function turned off).
Cinema 1
Cinema 2
Personal
White colours become brighter and black colours become richer, and the colour contrast is increased.
Enhances details in dark areas by increasing the black level.
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Colour,” and “Hue” using M/m/
</,.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.
Line 1 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals for the i LINE 1-TV jack.
Video Outputs video signals
RGB Outputs RGB signals.
Notes
• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out” below is set to “On.”
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Line 1 Output” setting is set to “Video.” In this case, you cannot select “RGB.”
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Component Out
Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
On Outputs the component video signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.
Off Outputs no signals.
Notes
• When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off,” as the picture will not appear.
• When you set “Progressive” to “On,” you cannot set
“Component Out” to “Off.”
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Component Out” setting is set to “On.”
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality image.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks (page 17), and set “Component Out” to
“On.”
On Sets the recorder to output progressive signals.
Off Outputs video signals in interlace format.
Notes
• When you set “Component Out” to “Off,” you cannot set “Progressive” to “On.”
• If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, press DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder, and then hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or more.
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”
Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.
Select “Audio” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Audio
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Digital Out
Downmix
Audio DRC
Audio (HDMI)
Scan Audio
Surround
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
10:10
: On
: Dolby Surround
: Standard
: Auto
: On
: Off
: Stereo 1
: Stereo
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output from the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
On Normally select this. Press
ENTER, and select “Dolby
Digital,” “DTS,” or
“MPEG” for further settings
(see below).
Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimum.
The following setup items switches the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting to
Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)” on page 18.
Digital Out
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dolby Digital
DTS
MPEG
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
: D-PCM
: Off
: PCM
10:10
Note
If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
◆Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making adjustments to the
“Downmix” item in “Audio”
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals will be automatically output, even when “Dolby Digital” is selected.
◆DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Off Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output, regardless of the “DTS” setting.
◆MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
PCM
MPEG
Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals.
Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with MPEG audio signals, PCM signals will be automatically output even when “MPEG” is selected.
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 19. This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.
Normal Multi-channel audio signals are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.
To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn off the surround settings of this recorder
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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
Standard Normally select this.
TV Mode
Wide
Range
Makes low sounds clear even if you turn the volume down.
Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT jack.
Auto Normally, select this.
Outputs audio signals according to the “Dolby
PCM Converts Dolby Digital to
PCM.
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
On Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks. For details, see page 38.
Off Turns off the function.
No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Surround
Turns on the surround function to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate
Off No surround effect
Surround1 Creates one set of virtual surround speakers
Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers
Surround3 Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers
Notes
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
DV Audio Input
Stereo 1
Stereo 2
Mix
Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.
Records additional audio only.
Records both original and additional sounds.
Note
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE input jacks to a DVD disc in this recorder, select line input audio.
For details about bilingual recording, see page 49.
Stereo
Bilingual
Records stereo sound only.
Records the two different soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode). You can select either soundtrack when playing back the disc.
z Hint
When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track with the connected equipment before recording.
Recording and VCR Settings
(Features)
The “Features” setup allows you to make various settings for recording and playback.
Select “Features” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Features
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
DVD Auto Chapter
Format DVD-RW
VCR Function
Synchro Recording
DVD Bilingual Rec.
: 5 Min
: VR
: to DVD
: Main
DivX Registration Code
Setup
10:10
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at specified intervals. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.
Off No chapter mark is inserted.
5 Min
15 Min
Inserts chapter marks at approximately 5 minute intervals.
Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15 minute intervals.
Note
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an approximate chapter interval.
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)
Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when first inserted.
VR
Video
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
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VCR Function
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” “Auto Repeat” or “Colour System.”
◆Tape Length
E180 For E180 or shorter length tapes.
E240
E260
For E240 length tapes.
For E260 length tapes.
E300
◆Auto Play
On
For E300 or longer length tapes.
Starts playback automatically, when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Off Turns off the function. You need to press H (play) to start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
◆Auto Repeat
On Plays back a tape repeatedly. The
VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically.
Off
PAL
Turns off the function.
◆Colour System
Auto Selects the colour system automatically. Normally select this. If streaks appear during playback, select the system that the tape was recorded in (below).
For a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
B/W
NT4.43
NTPB
For a tape recorded in black and white.
When playing an NTSC-recorded tape on a multi-system TV.
When playing an NTSC-recorded tape on a PAL TV.
Synchro Recording to DVD Sets the recorder to record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a DVD disc.
to VIDEO Sets the recorder to record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape.
DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode)
Selects the sound to be recorded on the disc. This setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-
RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) that record both the main and sub sounds.
Main
Sub
Records the main sound for bilingual programmes.
Records the sub sound for bilingual programmes.
DivX Registration Code
Displays the DivX registration code for this recorder.
For more information, go to http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.
Select “Options” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Options
Title List
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
Disc Setting
Setup
: Auto
: DVD 3
10:10
Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
Select “Parental,” and press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.
Create the password
Title List
Timer
Edit
Create the password.
10:10
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Language
◆OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.
◆Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc.
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected
for the soundtrack. See page 128 for an
explanation of the language abbreviations.
z Hint
If you select “Others” for “Disc Menu,” “Audio,” or
“Subtitle,” you can select from the additional 18 languages. Press M/m to select the desired language and press ENTER.
Note
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
The display for confirming the password appears.
Re-enter the password.
• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.
Enter your password
Title List
Timer
Edit
Enter your password.
10:10
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
2
Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Rating Level” are displayed.
Parental
Title List
Timer
Rating Level
Change Password
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
10:10
Level 8 (Adults)
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
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The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set
“Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.
• To change the password, select “Change
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons.
z Hint
If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and reenter.
Notes
• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” in the “Options” setup.
• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.
Front Display
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Auto
Bright
Dimmer
Off
Adjusts to low lighting when power is off.
Maintains bright lighting when power is off.
Maintains low lighting regardless of whether the power is on or off.
Turns off the lighting when power is off. Maintains the lighting when power is on.
Command Mode
Changes the command mode of this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made
DVD 1
DVD 2
DVD 3
Select the setting that does not conflict with other DVD equipment.
The default command mode of this recorder.
Factory Setting
Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.
1
Select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER.
2
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default settings.
3
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
The power automatically turns off and then on again, and the recorder is reset to the factory settings.
When the “Easy Setup” display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup
Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.
1
Select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display.
Easy Setup 10:10
Follow the guide to make initial settings.
Before you start, check that you have made all necessary connections.
Start Cancel
2
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
3
Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 13).
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set
“Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On”
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
Picture noise appears.
, Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and
switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s
S VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”
to “Off” in the “Video” setup (page 104), or
press DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder and then hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or more.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
the “Video” setup (page 104), or press DVD in
stop mode to operate the DVD recorder and then hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or more.
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system that is different from your TV.
There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the DV IN jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the i.LINK cable again.
There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output, changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the
“Video” setup may solve the problem
(page 103). Connect the TV and the recorder
using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays.
Change the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the
“Video” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to
HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.
, The recorder is connected to an input device that
is not HDCP compliant (page 16).
TV programme reception does not fill the screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup
, Select the correct source using the INPUT button, or select a programme position of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart.
TV programme positions cannot be changed.
, The programme position is disabled (page 101).
, A timer recording started, which cause the programme position to change.
The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “LINE3” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack
(this is usually for a digital video camera connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT.
The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the
aspect ratio of your TV (page 102).
The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in the “Video” setup.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward, slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT jack does not conform to the audio signal format.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks, AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, or LINE 1-TV
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in the “Audio” setup to
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup
To record both the main and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode).
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) / DVD-Rs (VR mode) during playback, set “Digital Out” –
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in the “Audio”
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DVD Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
The disc does not start playback from the beginning.
, Resume play was activated (page 38).
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.
The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.
, While the recorder is reading disc information, playback operations will not work.
The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for the soundtrack.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
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The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when “ does not appear in the front panel display
”
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, When playing a disc containing JPEG or DivX
files, “Music” is not selected (page 41).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
, The length or width of the image is more than
4,720 dots.
, When playing a disc containing MP3 tracks or
DivX files, “Photo” is not selected (page 42).
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or
“.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a
DivX format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
, The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ×
576 (height)/2 GB.
, The DivX video file is longer than ten hours.
, The data is not formatted in DivX format even though it has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX,” or is in DivX format but does not conform to a
DivX Certified profile.
, When playing a disc containing MP3 tracks or
JPEG files, “DivX” is not selected (page 45).
The title/track/file names are not correctly displayed.
, For some discs, the recorder can only display numbers and alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.
DVD Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
The programme position cannot be changed from the channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately after z REC is pressed.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from the front panel display.
Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly.
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer recording start time. Set the recorder to standby mode before timer recording starts.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and connect it again.
, The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.
, The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
Recording does not stop immediately after x (stop) is pressed.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data before recording can stop.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure. The clock is automatically set by
PDC/VPS (page 102), but it is displayed as
“--:--” or is not correctly reset in the case of PDC/
VPS signal not being received. Reset the clock
, The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).
, Insert a disc with any space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording.
, The disc is protected (page 71).
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents further recording.
, The disc is protected (page 71).
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.
VCR Playback
The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.
, Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/– button.
, Set “Colour System” in the “Features” setup correctly to match the colour system that the tape
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, The video heads are dirty (see page 118). Clean
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
, The tape is defective.
The picture rolls vertically during picture search.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
VCR Recording
The programme position cannot be changed from the one you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV programme appears on the TV screen.
, Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
, Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or
INPUT buttons. Select a programme position number when recording TV programmes; select
“LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when recording from other equipment.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
, Check that the clock is correctly set.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.
, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future time.
, Check that the satellite or digital tuner is turned on.
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the recorder is disconnected from the mains for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
, Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer recording start time. Set the recorder to standby mode before timer recording starts.
, The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Display
Menus or displays do not appear on the screen.
, While the recorder is reading disc information, the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear.
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.
, Set the clock again (page 102).
The c indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety
tab in place inside the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording.
However, the actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected mode.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default setting when you replaced the batteries.
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the recorder and remote. Set the same command
“Cannot record because of high temperature.” appears on the TV screen.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the mains lead. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the mains lead, and press "/1 on the recorder.
“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command
mode for the recorder (page 22).
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.
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Notes About This Recorder
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker adhesive on it.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads initial contamination terminal
When the video heads are dirty, the picture is distorted or the tape cannot be played.
Clean the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.
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• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
Specifications
System
[DVD recorder section]
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Audio recording format
Dolby Digital
Video recording format
MPEG Video
[VCR section]
Format
VHS PAL standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Tape speed
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s, playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 2 min 30 sec (with E180 tape)
[Tuner section]
Channel coverage
PAL (I)
VHF: Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13
UHF: B21 to B69
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S41
HYPER: S21 to S41
The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
[Timer section]
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
24-hour cycle
Timer setting
12 programmes in total (max.)
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack (1)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), load impedance
75 ohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
LINE 1 -TV
21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3/DECODER
21-pin
CVBS IN
RGB IN (downstream)
Decoder
DV IN
4-pin/i.LINK S100
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL, Optical output jack
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
COAXIAL, phono jack
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P B /C B , P R /
C
R
)
Phono jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P
B
/C
B
, P
R
/C
R
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), load impedance
75 ohms
HDMI
HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector
General
Power requirements
220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
33 W
Power back-up
Back-up duration: 0 min
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm
Mass
Approx. 4.8 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Compatible colour systems
[DVD recorder section]
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or
NTSC colour systems.
[VCR section]
This recorder is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system.
Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
About i.LINK
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.
About the name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
i.LINK baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”
When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.
i.LINK functions on this recorder
For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICROMV signals from equipment such as a MICROMV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack.
For further precautions, see the notes on page 95.
For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.
Required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during
DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names.
A A (open/close) button (36, 50)
B "/1 (on/standby) button (23)
G z REC (record) button (50, 80)
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons
X (pause) button (36, 50, 75, 80) x (stop) button (35, 50, 73, 80)
Open the cover
J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 50, 73,
K
L Front panel display (58, 88)
N SYNCHRO REC indicator (55, 85)
O PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*
P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (98)
R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/t (video)/o
* The PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
Remote
For DVD functions
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
A Z (open/close) button (35, 50)
C Number buttons *
I . (previous)/> (next)
J
(replay)/
K m /
O ?/1 (on/standby) button (23)
P PROG (programme) +/– button* (50)
U ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (39, 61)
Z
wj TV buttons
• ?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)
• t
• PROG (programme) +/– button* (21)
*
Number 5, PROG+, AUDIO, and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
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For VCR functions
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8
*
F . (previous)/> (next)
G
K ?/1 (on/standby) button (23)
M PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/– button
*
P AUDIO button *
T
(replay)/
U H (play) button *
X
Y TV buttons
• ?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)
• t
• PROG (programme) +/– button* (21)
*
Number 5, PROG +, AUDIO, and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
Front panel display
DVD
RW VR VCD TV STEREO
VIDEO
A DVD playing/recording status
B Disc type/recording format
C Audio signal indicators
G VIDEO playing/recording status
H Tape indicator
Rear panel
J Displays the following (58, 88):
• Playing time
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
• Programme position
K
L Disc indicator
E LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P
B
/C
B
,
P
R
/C
R
G DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
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Glossary
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.
Copy protection signals (page 49)
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
DivX
®
Digital video technology created by
DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size.
Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.
Digital audio compression technology by DTS,
Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R. The DVD-R has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is an interface that supports both video and audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI connection carries standard to high definition video signals and multi-channel audio signals to
AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in digital form without degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP (Highbandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy protection technology that incorporates coding technology for digital video signals.
Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the even numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space on DVD-RWs.
Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R
(VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means that while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture quality increases and still images, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.
The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of a song).
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DVD Audio/Subtitle
Language
ARA Arabic
BUL Bulgarian
CHI Chinese
CRO Croatian
CZE Czech
DAN Danish
DEU German
ENG English
ESP
FIN
Spanish
Finnish
FRA French
GRE Greek
HUN Hungarian
IDN Indonesian
IND
ISL
Hindi
Icelandic
When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated
as follows. See page 109 to change the audio track
or subtitle.
ITA Italian
IWR Hebrew
JPN Japanese
KOR Korean
MAL Malay
NLD Dutch
NOR Norwegian
POL Polish
POR Portuguese
RUS Russian
SVE Swedish
THA Thai
TUR Turkish
VIE Vietnamese
ZAF Afrikaans
Index
Words in quotations appear in the on-screen displays.
Numerics
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
A
“A-B Erase”
“Add”
Aerial
Album
ANGLE
AUDIO
“Audio”
“Audio (HDMI)”
“Audio DRC”
“Audio” setup
“Auto Adjust”
Auto Clock Set
“Auto Play”
“Auto Preset”
“Auto Repeat”
B
Batteries
Bilingual recording
C
Changing/cancelling timer settings (Timer List)
Channel List
Chapter
Child Lock
Cleaning discs
Cleaning the video heads
Clock
“Clock Set” setup
Colour systems
“Combine Titles”
“Command Mode”
“Component Out”
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Connecting the aerial cable
the audio cords
to your TV
Controlling TVs with the remote
“Copy”
Copy protection
Copy-Free
Copy-Never
Copy-Once
Counter
CPRM
“Create Playlist”
Creating chapters
D
DATA CD
DATA DVD
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
“Digital Out”
Digital video camera
“Disc Finalise”
“Disc Format”
“Disc Information”
“Disc Menu”
“Disc Name”
“Disc Protect”
“Disc Setting”
Disc types
Display front panel display
Setup Display
“Divide Title”
DivX
,
DivX Registration Code
Dolby Digital
“Downmix”
DTS
“Dubbing”
“DV Audio Input”
“DV Dubbing”
DV IN
“DVD Auto Chapter”
“DVD Bilingual Rec.”
DVD VIDEO
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
DVD-R
DVD-RW
E
Easy Setup
“Edit”
“Edit Playlist”
“Edit Scene”
Enter characters
EP mode
“Erase”
“Erase All Titles”
Erasing
A-B Erase
all titles
chapters
titles
F
“Factory Setting”
Fast forward
Fast reverse
“Features” setup
Finalising
“Format DVD-RW”
Formatting
“Front Display”
Front panel
Front panel display
H
Handling discs
HDMI
“HDMI Resolution”
I i.LINK
INPUT
Interlace format
J
JPEG image files
L
“Language”
Language abbreviation
“Line 1 Output”
LINE 1-TV
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LINE 2 IN
LINE 3/DECODER
“Line Audio Input”
,
LP mode
M
Mains lead
Manual clock set
“Manual Set”
MENU
Menu
Top menu
“Modify”
“Move”
MP3 audio tracks
MPEG
N
NICAM
Number buttons
,
O
One Touch Dubbing
On-screen display
OPTIONS menu
Setup Display
Sub-menu
System Menu
OPTIONS
“Options” setup
Original
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST
“OSD” language
P
“Parental”
Parental Control
PBC
PDC
“Picture Control”
Playable discs
Playback
DivX video files
JPEG image files
MP3 audio tracks
Resume Play
Slow-motion play
Playlist
“Present Time”
Programme Dubbing
“Progressive”
Progressive format
“Protect”
Q
Quick Timer
R
Rear panel
REC
REC MODE
Recording
recordable discs
recording format
recording mode
tape speed
Recording mode
Recording time
Region code
Remaining disc space
Remaining tape length
Remote
Resetting
Resume Play
“RGB”
Rotate
S
S VIDEO
Safety tab
“Scan Audio”
Searching
“Chapter”
“End Search”
“Go to Zero”
Intro Scan
Time Search
“Title”
“Track”
Settings
Setup Display
Slide show
SP mode
Sub-menu
Subtitle
Surround
Synchro Rec
System Menu
T
“Tape Length”
Tape speed
TIMER
Timer List
Timer recording
change/cancel
Manual setting
VIDEO Plus+
Title
Title List
“Title Name”
TOP MENU
Track
Tracking
Troubleshooting
Tuner Preset
“Tuner Preset” setup
“TV Type”
TV/VIDEO
U
“Unfinalise”
Unrecordable pictures
V
“VCR Function”
“Video”
“Video (HDMI)”
VIDEO CD
Video mode
VIDEO Plus+
“Video” setup
VPS
VR mode
Z
Zoom
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Key Features
- Records and plays back both VHS tapes and DVDs
- Built-in digital tuner for recording live TV
- Editing functions for trimming, merging, and chaptering recordings
- Progressive scan DVD playback for enhanced picture quality
- HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV
- USB port for connecting to a USB storage device
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