Operating Instructions

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

[HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R]

You can select from a variety of methods to transfer (dub) on this unit.

When transferring (dubbing) MPEG4 motion pictures or video titles by converting them to MPEG4 format (

➡ page 54).

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Transferring (dubbing) direction

You can transfer (dub) your favorite titles and play lists to an archive disc.

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Transferring (dubbing) a play list will create a title.

When you want to re-edit finalized content on a DVD-R, etc.

High speed mode High speed mode

§

HDD RAM

HDD DVD-R

HDD DVD-V

§

Normal speed mode

Normal speed mode

Normal speed mode

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When you want to play a transferred

(dubbed) disc on other equipment, you must finalize the disc after transferring (dubbing)

(

➡ page 60, 68).

§

Before recording to HDD, set “DVD-R High-

Speed Recording” to “On” (

➡ page 62).

§

Finalized DVD-R or DVD-Video on sale that is not copy-protected, etc.

Normal speed mode: Select XP, SP, LP, EP or FR as the recording mode for transferring (dubbing) (

➡ page 23).

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Transferring (dubbing) mode

Transferring (dubbing) a title or a play list Transferring (dubbing) multiple titles and play lists together

One Touch Transfer (dubbing) (

➡

page 48) Transferring (dubbing) using the transferring (dubbing) list (

➡

page 48)

You can select transferring (dubbing) speed mode and picture quality (

➡

below)

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Transferring (dubbing) speed mode types and features

Features

High speed

You can transfer (dub) in a very short amount of time. You can transfer (dub) even faster if you use a high speed recording compatible disc.

You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring (dubbing).

Normal speed (XP, SP, LP, EP, FR)

You can record for a long period of time on 1 disc.

For example, using LP mode, you can record approximately 4 hours on 1 (4.7 GB) disc (

➡ page 23).

e.g., 1 hour TV drama

XP

Only one episode using XP mode

LP LP LP LP

4 episodes using LP mode

Transferring (dubbing) times

Picture quality

Are chapters/thumbnails maintained?

➡ below, Approximate transferring (dubbing) times

Original picture quality

Yes

§

2

The same amount of time it takes to record the source

Can change

§

1

No (One title is recorded as one chapter. Thumbnails return to the default position.)

Other operations while transferring (dubbing)

You can record/play using the HDD.

No

§

1 If you select a recording mode with better picture quality than the original, the picture quality does not improve. (However, it does prevent

§

2 against degradation of picture quality.)

When transferring (dubbing) play lists to DVD-R, the thumbnails may not reflect changes made to them.

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Approximate transferring (dubbing) times

(Max. speed)

(excludes time required to write data management information)

HDD 5

k

high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM 8

k

high speed recording compatible DVD-R

Recording mode Recording time

XP

SP

LP 1 hour

1

Required time

Approx. 12 min.

Approx. 6 min.

Approx. 3 min.

Speed

5 k

10 k

20 k

30 k

Required time

Approx. 8.7 min.

Approx. 3.8 min.

Approx. 1.9 min.

EP (6H) Approx. 2 min.

Approx. 1.3 min.

EP (8H) Approx. 1.5 min.

40 k

Approx. 56 sec.

[Note]

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When recording or playing while transferring (dubbing), the unit may not use the maximum recording speed.

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Depending on the condition of the disc, the unit may not transfer (dub) using the maximum speed.

Speed

Max. 8 k

Max. 16 k

Max. 32 k

Max. 48 k

Max. 64 k

Regarding high speed transfer (dubbing) to DVD-R

To high speed transfer (dub) titles (or play lists created from those titles), set “DVD-R High-Speed Recording” to “On” before recording to the HDD (

➡ page 62).

However, in the following cases, transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using the high speed mode does not work.

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Play lists created from titles using a variety of recording modes

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Play lists created from multiple titles using FR recording mode

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Play lists mixed with a variety of audio types (Dolby Digital and

LPCM, etc.)

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Titles that contain many erased segments.

Regarding transferring (dubbing) of digital broadcasts that allow “One time only recording”

You can transfer (dub) a recorded title to a CPRM (

➡ page 68) compatible DVD-RAM; however, the title is erased from the HDD.

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You cannot use one touch transfer (dubbing). Use the transferring

(dubbing) list (

➡ page 48).

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Titles will not be transferred (dubbed) if they are protected

(

➡ page 41).

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You cannot transfer (dub) play lists created from “One time only recording” titles.

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Titles with recording limitations and play lists cannot be registered on the same transferring (dubbing) list.

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Titles or play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) from DVD-RAM to the HDD.

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

[HDD]

,-. [RAM]

[HDD]

> [DVD-R]

You can order titles and play lists for transfer (dubbing) as desired as well as select the speed and picture quality.

Preparation

Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcasts from “Select

MTS” (

➡ page 63) when:

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Transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.

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When “Audio for XP Recording” is set to “LPCM” (

➡ page 63) and you are transferring (dubbing) in XP mode.

1

While stopped

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2

Press [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select

“DUBBING” and press [ENTER].

One Touch Transfer (dubbing)

[HDD]

> [RAM]

[HDD]

> [DVD-R]

Preparation

Select the audio type for recording MTS broadcast from “Select

MTS” (

➡ page 63) when transferring (dubbing) to a DVD-R.

1

Play the title or play list you want to transfer (dub).

2

Press [DUBBING].

When transferring (dubbing) to 8

k

high speed recording compatible DVD-R or 5

k

high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM in High speed mode

1 Press [

3

] to highlight “DVD drive speed”.

2 Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Top speed mode” or “Silent mode” and press [

4

].

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Selecting “Silent mode” means the noise generated by this unit is less than “Top speed mode”, however the time required for transferring (dubbing) will increase

(approximately) double.

3

Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

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The transfer (dubbing) speed and picture quality are set as follows.

The recording mode changes to FR mode if the remaining disc space is exceeded using one of the recording modes indicated below.

[HDD]

> [RAM]

: High speed mode

[HDD]

> [DVD-R]

:

DVD-R High-Speed Recording setting

On Off

High speed mode Same recording mode used as when recording the source title (XP–EP, FR).

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Play lists are transferred (dubbed) in FR mode.

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[Note]

Titles and play lists cannot be transferred (dubbed) if they contain a broadcast that allows “One time only recording”.

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If you are not going to change the registered list press [

4

] several times (

➡

step 7).

3

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Dubbing direction” and press [

1

].

1

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Source” and press [ENTER].

2

Press [

3

,

4

] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

3

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Destination” and press

[ENTER].

The same drive as the transfer (dubbing) source cannot be selected.

4

Press [

3

,

4

] to select the drive and press [ENTER].

5

Press [

2

] to confirm.

4

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Mode” and press [

1

].

1

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Format” and press [ENTER].

2

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Video” and press [ENTER].

3

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Recording mode” and press

[ENTER].

4

Press [

3

,

4

] to select the mode and press [ENTER].

5

Press [

2

] to confirm.

5

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Create list” and press [

1

].

Select the transferring (dubbing) items and register on the list.

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When transferring (dubbing) to DVD-R using high speed mode, only items indicated with “ ” can be registered.

1

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “New entry” and press [ENTER].

2

Press [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select “Video” or “Play List” tab and press [ENTER].

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3

Press [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select the titles or play lists and press [ENTER].

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To select a multiple number of items together, press [

;

]

to add the check mark and press [ENTER] (

➡

below,

Multiple editing).

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To show other pages (

➡

below)

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To edit the transferring (dubbing) list (

➡

below)

6

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “SET” and press [ENTER].

The transferring (dubbing) list is registered.

7

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Start dubbing” and press [ENTER].

When transferring (dubbing) to 8

k

high speed recording compatible DVD-R or 5

k

high speed recording compatible DVD-RAM in High speed mode

1 Press [

3

] to highlight “DVD drive speed”.

2 Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Top speed mode” or “Silent mode” and press [

4

].

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Selecting “Silent mode” means the noise generated by this unit is less than “Top speed mode”, however the time required for transferring (dubbing) will increase

(approximately) double.

Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing).

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To edit the transferring (dubbing) list

Select the item in step 5 (

➡ page 48, right column)

1 Press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [

3

,

4

] to select the operation and press

[ENTER].

§

Multiple editing is possible (

➡ below).

Erase all

Add

Erase

§

Move

To cancel all registered transferring (dubbing) setting and lists

In step 3 (

➡ page 48, right column)

1 Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Cancel all” and press [ENTER].

2 Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

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The settings and lists may be cancelled in the following situations.

–When a title, still picture, etc. has been recorded or erased at the transfer (dubbing) source

–When steps have been taken, for instance, to turn off the unit, open the tray, change the transfer (dubbing) direction, etc.

To show other pages

Press [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select “Previous” or “Next” and press

[ENTER].

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You can also press [

:

,

9

] to show other pages.

Multiple editing

Select with [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] and press [

;

]. (Repeat.)

Press [ENTER] to register to the list.

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A check mark appears. Press [

;

] again to cancel.

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When you switch between the “Video” and “Play List” tab, the check mark is cancelled.

Transferring (dubbing) list icons

Titles and play lists that can be transferred (dubbed) in high speed mode to DVD-R (

➡ page 62)

Title with “One time only recording” restriction

Titles erased from the HDD by “One time only recording” restriction after transferring (dubbing).

Title or play list contains still picture(s)

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Still picture(s) cannot be transferred (dubbed).

Data size of each registered item

Dubbing list 0MB

Current capacity 4343MB

No. Size Name

New entry

Previous

SET

Next

01/01

Data size recorded to the transfer

(dubbing) destination

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When transferring (dubbing) at normal speed, the total data size will change according to the recording mode.

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When transferring (dubbing) to the HDD using high speed mode, data management information is automatically added so the total data size becomes larger than the sum of the data size for all registered items.

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To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds.

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If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point. However, in high speed mode, only titles that have completed transferring (dubbing) at the point stopped are transferred (dubbed). [Even if the title was not transferred

(dubbed) to the DVD-R, the amount of remaining writable disc space becomes less.]

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Recording and playing while transferring

(dubbing)

You can record and play using the HDD while high speed transferring (dubbing).

Press [ENTER] to cancel the screen display.

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To confirm the current progress

Press [STATUS].

[Note]

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You cannot perform chasing play or edit, etc. while transferring

(dubbing).

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Timer recordings executed while transferring (dubbing) are recorded to the HDD regardless of the recording drive settings.

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You cannot play a play list while transferring (dubbing) titles with “One time only recording” restriction (

➡ page 47).

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Transferring (dubbing) titles or play lists

Refer to the control reference on page 48.

Transferring (dubbing) a finalized

DVD-R

[DVD-V]

> [HDD]

While playing a disc, the content being played is transferred

(dubbed) to the HDD according to the set time.

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Operations and on screen displays during transfer

(dubbing) are also recorded.

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Almost all DVD-Video on sale have been treated to prevent illegal copying, and cannot be transferred (dubbed).

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The following cannot be transferred (dubbed): DVD-Audio,

Video CD, Audio CD and so on.

After performing steps 1–4 (“Format” is automatically set to “DVD-

Video”.) (

➡ page 48, right column)

5

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Time to end” and press [

1

].

6

Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Hour” and

“Min.” and press [

3

,

4

] to set the recording time.

Dubbing

Cancel all

1

Dubbing direction

DVD

>

HDD

2

Mode

DVD-Video XP

3

Time to end

Set the time to the end.

2 Hour 00 Min.

Set the time with the numbered buttons or up/down arrow buttons.

Start dubbing

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You can also set the recording time with the numbered buttons.

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Set a few minutes longer than the source title, in order to include the operation time before play begins.

7

Press [

2

] to select “Time to end”.

8

Press [

3

,

4

] to select “Start dubbing” and press [ENTER].

Press [

2

,

1

] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER] to start transferring (dubbing).

The disc top menu is displayed.

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Disc play automatically begins from title 1 when “Title 1” is selected from the “Select First play” menu when finalizing the disc (

➡ page 60).

9

When the top menu is displayed

Press [

3

,

4

,

2

,

1

] to select the title you want to start transferring

(dubbing), and press [ENTER].

My favorite

01

Chapter 1

03

Chapter 3

02

Chapter 2

01/02

04

Chapter 4

05 06

While playing in order, all the titles after the selected title are recorded until the set time. (After the last title on the disc has finished playing the top menu is recorded until the set time is reached.)

To stop transferring (dubbing)

Press [

∫

].

You can also press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds to stop transferring (dubbing).

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If stopped partway, transferring (dubbing) will be up to that point.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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[Note]

≥

The screen on the right (screen saver) is recorded at the beginning.

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Recorded as 1 title from the start of transfer

(dubbing) to the end.

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If play does not begin automatically or if the top menu does not display automatically, press [

1

] (PLAY) to start.

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Even if you transfer (dub) a high quality video/audio DVD, the original picture and audio quality cannot be exactly replicated.