Sony DVD Recorder RDR GX210 User Manual

2-548-697-E3(1)  
DVD Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
RDR-GX210  
© 2005 Sony Corporation  
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If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your recorder,  
please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
On recording  
• Note that the contents of the  
recording cannot be compensated  
for under any and all conditions,  
including conditions that may  
arise due to a malfunction of this  
unit.  
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.  
• 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.  
• The option names and messages  
that appear on the screen are  
enclosed in brackets.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
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Table of Contents  
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder  
Quick access to recorded titles – Title List  
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles  
on the disc, including recording date, title  
length, and thumbnail image (page 29).  
Title List  
1/7  
Title List  
Original  
DVD-RW  
Title  
07/12  
1
Title  
0:45:00 09/12  
2
Title  
1:00:00 10/12  
3
SLP  
2:45:00  
Free  
0:15:00  
Title  
13/12  
4
Title  
0:10:00 16/12  
5
Title  
0:10:00 19/12  
6
0:25:00  
Creating your own programme – Playlist  
, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at  
will to create your own, original  
Original  
programme (page 59).  
Playlist  
Control  
Dubbing of DV/Digital8 tapes – DV Dubbing  
, Connect your digital video camera to the  
DV IN jack and dub the entire contents or  
just selected scenes to a DVD disc  
Dubbing  
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Progressive PAL playback  
, If your TV is compatible with progressive  
signals, you can enjoy accurate colour  
reproduction and high quality images in  
Progressive mode.  
Playing JPEG image files  
, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on  
your TV screen. First, take pictures with a  
digital camera and save them in JPEG  
format to a CD-RW/CD-R on a PC. Then  
play the CD-RW/CD-R on this recorder  
Save  
Shoot  
Play!  
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.  
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Quick Guide to Disc Types  
Recordable and playable discs  
Icon  
used in  
this  
Compatibility with  
other DVD players  
(finalizing)  
Disc  
Logo  
Formatting  
(new discs)  
Type  
manual  
Playable on DVD+RW  
compatible players  
(automatically finalized)  
Automatically  
formatted  
DVD+RW  
+
RW  
Playable only on VR mode  
compatible players  
(finalization unnecessary)  
VR  
mode  
Automatically  
formatted in VR mode  
-
RWVR  
DVD-  
RW  
Playable on most DVD players  
(finalization necessary)  
Video  
mode  
Manually reformat in  
Video mode (page 27)  
-
RWVideo  
Playable on most DVD+R  
compatible players (finalization  
necessary) (page 35)  
Automatically  
formatted  
DVD+R  
DVD-R  
+
R
Playable on most DVD players  
(finalization necessary)  
Automatically  
formatted  
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”  
are trademarks.  
Usable disc versions (as of February 2005)  
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs  
• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2  
with CPRM* )  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)  
*1  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is  
a coding technology that protects copyrights for  
images.  
To free up disc space, erase the last title on the disc.  
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.  
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*2  
*3  
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Recording Features  
Editing Features  
Erase  
chapter/  
Hide  
Record  
Rewrite  
Auto  
Manual  
chapter  
Erase title A-B Erase  
Playlist  
16:9 sizes chapter  
(page 64) chapter  
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Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes *  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No/Yes  
Yes/No  
No/No  
No/Yes  
No/No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
2
3
3
Yes *  
Yes *  
Yes *  
Yes  
No  
No  
Discs that cannot be recorded on  
• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)  
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible  
• Double layer discs  
• 8 cm discs  
,continued  
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Playable discs  
Icon  
Disc  
Logo  
used in  
this  
Type  
Characteristics  
manual  
DVD VIDEO  
VIDEO CD  
CD  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented  
DVD  
VCD  
CD  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super  
VIDEO CD format  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can  
be purchased  
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks  
and JPEG image files  
DATA CD  
DATA CD  
Note about CDs  
Discs that cannot be played  
The recorder can play CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs recorded in the following formats:  
• music CD format  
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in  
the format, listed above  
• video CD format  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files of  
format conforming to ISO9660* Level 1/Level  
2, or its extended format, Joliet  
• DVD-ROMs  
• DVD Audio discs  
• DVD-RAMs  
* A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs,  
defined by ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
• DVD+R DL (double layer) discs  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code  
z Hint  
This recorder can play 8 cm CDs and finalized 8 cm  
DVDs.  
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs  
Notes  
• 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 finalized. For more information, see the  
operating instructions for the recording device.  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the  
disc (page 27). Note that the disc’s contents will be  
erased after reformatting.  
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording  
even with high-speed discs.  
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”  
printed on their packaging.  
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video  
mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on  
other DVD equipment.  
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.  
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 labelled  
recorder.  
will also play on this  
ALL  
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new  
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made  
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new  
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD  
menu.  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message [Playback prohibited by region code]  
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the  
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be  
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is  
prohibited by area restrictions.  
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this  
recorder, the data may be erased.  
RDR–XXXX  
X
Region code  
XXV XXHz XXW  
Music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to play back 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.  
Note on DualDiscs  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. A  
DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates  
DVD recorded material on one side with digital  
audio material on the other side. Please be aware  
that the audio side of a DualDisc may not play on  
this product because these discs do not conform to  
the CD standard.  
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording  
Industry Association of America (RIAA).  
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Hookups and Settings  
Hooking Up the Recorder  
Follow steps 1 to 6 to hook up the recorder, and step 7 to make the initial settings for 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 cord (pinplug × 2 y pinplug × 2) (1)  
• Video cord (pinplug × 1 y pinplug × 1) (1)  
• Aerial cable (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable  
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step  
to AERIAL IN  
DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
2
O
U
T
L
I
N
E
4
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
AERIAL  
IN  
OUT  
TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
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 the Video Cords  
Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,  
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are  
COMPONENT  
C
D
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
VIDEO IN  
Y
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
Component video  
cord (not supplied)  
INPUT  
S VIDEO  
P
B
R
P
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
to LINE 2 OUT  
(S VIDEO)  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT LINE  
4
IN  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
P
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
to i  
LINE1-TV  
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT switch  
B
INPUT  
SCART  
cord (not  
supplied)  
VIDEO  
Video  
cord (supplied)  
L
A
AUDIO  
R
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
TV  
: Signal flow  
Note  
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
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When playing “wide screen” images  
Some recorded images may not fit your TV  
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 73.  
A Connecting to a SCART input jack  
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the  
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the  
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
See the operating instructions supplied with the  
TV to be connected. Set the VIDEO OUT  
SELECT switch on the rear panel to “RGB.”  
If you are connecting to a VCR  
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER  
jack on the recorder (page 23).  
Notes  
• Consumers should note that not all high definition  
television sets are fully compatible with this product  
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.  
In the case of 625 progressive scan picture problems, it  
is recommended that the user switch the connection to  
the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions  
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model  
625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer  
service centre.  
• 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/DVD on the remote to return the  
input to the TV.  
B Connecting to a video input jack  
Connect using the video cord (supplied) to the  
yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will  
enjoy standard quality images.  
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input  
jack  
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to  
the LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy  
high quality images.  
D Connecting to component video  
input jacks (PB/CB, PR/CR,Y)  
Connect 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.  
Set the VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear  
panel to “COMPONENT.”  
If your TV accepts progressive 625p format  
signals, you must use this connection and set  
[Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]  
(see page 73). The PROGRESSIVE indicator  
lights up on the recorder.  
Green  
Blue  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Red  
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,  
or AV amplifier (receiver).  
This will enable you to listen to sound.  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
A
Audio cord  
(supplied)  
(white)  
(red)  
LINE 2 OUT  
(white)  
(red)  
L
L
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
R
R
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
VIDEO  
to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)  
DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
2
OUT LINE  
4
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
L
AUDIO  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
P
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
to DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL)  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL OUT  
to DIGITAL  
OUT  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
(OPTICAL)  
OPTICAL  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
or  
to coaxial  
digital input  
to optical  
digital input  
[Speakers]  
Rear (L)  
[Speakers]  
B
Rear (R)  
Front (R)  
Subwoofer  
Front (L)  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
with a decoder  
Centre  
: Signal flow  
z Hint  
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.  
Note  
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause  
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.  
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A Connecting to audio L/R input  
jacks  
B Connecting to a digital audio  
input jack  
1
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo  
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.  
Connect using the audio cord (supplied).  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*  
2
Digital, DTS* , or MPEG audio decoder and a  
digital input jack, use this connection.  
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not  
supplied).  
White  
(L)  
White  
(L)  
Coaxial cord  
Optical cord  
Red  
(R)  
Red  
(R)  
• Surround effect (page 49)  
• Surround effect  
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio  
(5.1ch)  
or  
Note  
Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE  
2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio output  
jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to  
come from your TV’s speakers.  
*1  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
*2  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Notes  
• After you have completed connection B, make the  
appropriate settings under [Audio] Setup (page 75). If  
your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio  
decoder function, set [MPEG] to [Bitstream] in  
[Audio] Setup (page 75). Otherwise, no sound or a loud  
noise will come from your speakers.  
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be  
used with connection B.  
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Step 5: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
Step 6: Preparing the  
Remote  
Plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power  
cords) 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 once the front panel display lights up and  
the recorder enters standby mode.  
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. When  
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the recorder.  
If you connect additional equipment to this  
recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the mains  
lead after all connections are complete.  
to mains  
Notes  
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD  
recorder or player, change the command mode number  
for this recorder (page 20).  
• 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.  
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Number buttons and  
-/--*  
Selects the programme  
position on your TV  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your  
TV.  
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier  
(receiver), you can use the supplied remote to  
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.  
* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s  
programme position, press -/-- followed by the number  
buttons for two-digit numbers.  
To operate the TV/DVD button  
(for SCART connections only)  
Notes  
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able  
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with  
some or all of the buttons below.  
• 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.  
The TV/DVD button switches between the  
recorder and the last input source selected on the  
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using  
this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD  
switch is set to DVD.  
When you connect the recorder to the TV via the  
SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to  
the recorder automatically when you turn the  
power on. To watch another source, press the TV/  
DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.  
TV/DVD  
switch  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.  
PROG +/–  
Number buttons,  
-/--  
2 +/–  
t, TV/DVD  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
Aiwa  
01 (default)  
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Loewe  
11  
2 Hold down [/1.  
23, 24, 72  
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see  
“Code numbers of controllable TVs”  
below) using the number buttons.  
06, 45  
Nokia  
15, 16, 69, 73  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Saba  
17, 49  
4 Release [/1.  
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72  
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the  
remote performs the following:  
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06, 22, 23, 71, 72  
[/1  
Turns your TV on or off  
25  
2 (volume) +/–  
Adjusts the volume of your  
TV  
Sharp  
29  
PROG +/–  
Selects the programme  
position on your TV  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
LG  
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75  
12, 13, 43, 74, 75  
(wide mode)  
Switches to or from the  
wide mode of a Sony wide-  
screen TV  
38  
06  
33  
t (TV/video)  
Switches your TV’s input  
source  
JVC  
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Controlling the volume of your AV  
If you have a Sony DVD player or  
amplifier (receiver) with the remote 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.  
TV/DVD  
switch  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is “MODE3.”  
Number  
buttons  
2 +/–  
x
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.  
./>  
2 Hold down [/1, and enter the  
manufacturer code (see the table below)  
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the  
number buttons.  
COMMAND  
MODE switch  
3 Release [/1.  
The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV  
amplifier’s volume.  
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide  
the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
z Hint  
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the  
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above  
and enter the code number 90 (default).  
1 Turn off the recorder.  
2 Press down x (stop) on the recorder until  
“MODE” appears in the front panel  
display.  
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers  
(receivers)  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).  
3 While keeping x (stop) pressed,  
repeatedly press ./> on the  
recorder to select the command mode  
(MODE1, 2, or 3).  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
78, 79, 80, 91  
84, 85, 86  
92, 93  
Front panel display  
Denon  
Kenwood  
Onkyo  
81, 82, 83  
99  
Pioneer  
4 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the  
remote so it matches the mode you  
selected above.  
Sansui  
87  
Technics  
Yamaha  
97, 98  
94, 95, 96  
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4 Press SET UP.  
The Setup Display appears, which allows you  
to make adjustments to the recorder. For  
details about the Setup Display, see page 69.  
Step 7: Initial Setup  
Use the Setup Displays to make the initial settings  
for using the recorder. Complete the initial setup  
in the following order.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
France  
Start  
Tuner and Channel Setup  
TV Aspect  
m
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
OSD Language Setup  
m
Factory Setup  
Clock Setup  
m
5 Press M/m to select your country, and  
press ,.  
TV Type Setup  
m
If your country is not listed, select [Other].  
Note that if you select [Other], you cannot  
select [Auto Adjust On] in [Clock] Setup  
Audio and Video connection Setup (if necessary)  
Follow the steps from “Presetting channels” to  
6 Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.  
The recorder automatically starts searching  
"/1  
for all of the receivable channels and presets  
them.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Sweden  
Stop  
TV Aspect  
Searching  
11%  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Factory Setup  
To manually set, disable, or fine-tune the  
channels, see “[Channel Settings]” in  
[Settings] Setup (page 70). For customers in  
France, set each channel to [SECAM] in the  
[Channel Settings] menu if the reception is  
poor (page 70).  
SET UP  
7 Press < to return to the Setup Display,  
language for the on-screen display” (see  
below).  
Presetting channels  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Press [/1.  
If you do not want to change the on-screen  
display language, go to “Setting the clock”  
(page 22).  
3 Switchtheinput selector on your TV so that  
the signal from the recorder appears on  
your TV screen.  
Selecting a language for the on-  
screen display  
1 Press M/m to select  
[Language]  
(language), and press ,.  
[Language] Setup appears.  
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2 Press M/m to select [OSD] (on-screen  
Setting the aspect ratio for the  
connected TV  
display), and press ,.  
Language  
1 Press M/mto select [TV Aspect], and press  
OSD  
English  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
,.  
Español  
Português  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
TV Aspect  
4:3  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
16:9  
3 Press M/m to select a language, and press  
ENTER.  
Factory Setup  
The on-screen language changes to the  
selected language.  
2 Press M/m to select the aspect ratio of the  
connected TV, and press ENTER.  
[4:3]: For a standard 4:3 screen TV without a  
wide screen mode. Select [Display Mode] in  
[Settings] Setup.  
4 Press < to return to the Setup Display,  
and follow the steps of “Setting the clock”  
(see below).  
[16:9]: For a wide-screen TV or standard TV  
with a wide screen mode.  
Setting the clock  
1 Press M/m to select  
[Settings], and  
3 Press SET UP to turn off the Setup Display.  
See “Additional settings” below and make  
other adjustments accordingly.  
press ,.  
[Settings] Setup appears.  
2 Press M/m to select [Clock], and check  
Additional settings  
that the clock is correctly set.  
Depending on the connected equipment, the  
following adjustments may be necessary.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
If you connect a TV that accepts progressive  
625p format signals to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks  
Set [Progressive Mode] in [Settings] Setup to [On]  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Auto Adjust On  
Auto Adjust Off  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Date 12  
/
04  
Year 2005  
Time 12  
:
00  
If you connect an AV amplifier (receiver) with a  
Dolby Digital, DTS, or MPEG audio decoder  
Make necessary settings in [Audio] Setup  
Factory Setup  
If incorrect, set the clock manually (page 72).  
Or, the timer recording does not work  
properly.  
You can make other adjustments using the Setup  
Displays, such as picture, sound, and subtitle  
3 Follow the steps of “Setting the aspect  
ratio for the connected TV” (see below).  
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device  
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device  
to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.  
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 66).  
See also the operating instructions supplied with the connected equipment.  
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 45).  
Connecting to the LINE 3 jack  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.  
TV  
VCR  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
to SCART input  
to i  
LINE1-TV  
to i LINE  
3/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
AER
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
GITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
2
OUT LINE  
4
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
P
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
Notes  
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.  
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.  
DVD recorder  
VCR  
TV  
Be sure to connect your VCR to the 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.  
Line input 1  
VCR  
DVD recorder  
TV  
Line input 2  
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD  
button on the remote.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.  
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you  
are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video  
cord instead of a video cord.  
VCR, etc.  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
L
R
Audio cord  
(not  
supplied)  
Video cord  
(not supplied)  
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
to LINE 2 IN  
DVD recorder (front)  
(rear)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
O
U
T
L
I
N
E
4
IN  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
P
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
to LINE 4 IN  
VCR, etc.  
: Signal flow  
z Hint  
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cords that distribute monaural sounds to left/  
right channels (not supplied).  
Notes  
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.  
• 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.  
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
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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.  
TV  
to SCART input  
SCART cord (not  
supplied)  
Satellite tuner, etc.  
to i  
to i LINE  
LINE1-TV  
3/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AER
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
TAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
2
OUT LINE  
4
IN  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
z Hint  
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the  
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.  
Notes  
• 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.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will  
not be able to view the signals from the connected  
tuner.  
• When the recorder is turned off, the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack does not accept 16:9 screen size  
signals.  
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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder  
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the  
recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your recorder to receive the channels using the  
Setup Display. See “[Channel Settings]” in [Settings] Setup (page 70).  
TV  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
to AERIAL IN  
to SCART input  
SCART cord (not  
PAY-TV/Canal  
supplied)  
Plus decoder  
SCART cord (not  
supplied)  
to i  
LINE1-  
TV  
to AERIAL  
OUT  
to i LINE  
3/DECODER  
COMPONENT  
DVD recorder  
AERI
IN  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
ITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
2
OUT LINE  
4
IN  
VIDEO OUT  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
P
B/CB  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
R/CR  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
z Hint  
You do not need to turn on the recorder to view the  
signals from the connected tuner on your TV.  
Notes  
• To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes  
from the LINE 1-TV jack, set [Line1 Decoder] in  
[Settings] Setup to [On] (page 73).  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will  
not be able to view the signals from the connected  
decoder.  
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6 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc  
tray.  
Basic Operation  
After “LOADING” disappears from the front  
panel display, the display asks for  
confirmation.  
Inserting and Formatting a  
Disc  
7 Press < to select [OK] and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts formatting the disc.  
The display shows the approximate time  
required.  
+
RW  
+
R
-
R
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
When you first insert a new disc, the recorder will  
ask you to format the disc. Follow the steps below  
to format the disc. You can also reformat a  
DVD+RW or DVD-RW to create a blank disc.  
8 Press ENTER when [OK] appears.  
• For a DVD-RW, the recorder automatically  
formats in VR mode. To format in Video  
mode, see “Reformatting a disc” below.  
TV/DVD switch  
Z
"/1  
z Hint  
For a formatted disc, you can use the disc after  
“LOADING” disappears from the front panel display in  
step 6 above.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Reformatting a disc  
+
RW  
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
You can erase all contents of a disc to create a  
blank disc. To format a new DVD-RW in Video  
mode, reformat the disc.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.  
3 Select  
[Disc Info] and press ,.  
SET UP  
4 Select [Format DVD] and press ,.  
1 Turn on the TV.  
Disc Info  
Format DVD  
Finalize  
Start  
2 Press &/1.  
The recorder turns on.  
Disc Name  
Protect  
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that  
the signal from the recorder appears on the  
TV screen.  
4 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.  
5 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on  
the disc tray.  
5 While [Start] is selected, press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
• For DVD-RWs, select a recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode) and press  
ENTER.  
6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
Formatting starts.  
Labelled side facing up  
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To stop recording  
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for  
recording to stop.  
Recording a Programme to  
a Disc  
z Hint  
This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc  
type according to your needs (page 8).  
+
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
This section introduces the basic operation to  
record the current TV programme to a disc.  
For details about recording, see page 37.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–  
x
z REC  
REC MODE  
1 Insert a disc.  
For details on how to insert and format a new  
2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position you want to record.  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes on the TV screen as follows:  
HQ  
SP  
EP  
SLP  
For details about the recording mode, see  
4 Press z REC.  
Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the  
front panel display.  
Recording continues until you stop the  
recording or the disc is full.  
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B Disc name (page 34):  
Displays the disc type. If it is a VR mode disc,  
“VR” appears in the front panel display.  
Viewing the Recorded  
Programme (Title List)  
C Disc space bar/remaining time:  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to show the  
remaining time in each of the recording  
modes.  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
The titles of programmes recorded on a disc are  
displayed in the Title List, which also displays  
disc information, such as disc name, remaining  
time, etc. Follow the steps below to play the  
recorded programme.  
D Title’s thumbnail picture  
Press </, to select the previous/next title.  
If more than six titles are listed, press M/m to  
display titles on the previous/next pages row  
by row.  
You can also edit individual titles from the Title  
List (page 60).  
E Title information:  
Displays the title name, recording date, and  
recording time.  
Press DISPLAY to show detailed information  
for the selected title (not available for a  
Playlist title).  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Select a title and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears with options  
applicable to the selected title. The options  
displayed differ depending on the situation  
and disc type.  
TITLE LIST  
DISPLAY  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
1/7  
Title List  
Original  
DVD-RW  
x
Title 1  
07/12  
Title 2  
0:45:00 09/12  
Title 3  
1:00:00 10/12  
SLP  
2:45:00  
Free  
0:15:00  
0:25:00  
PICTURE  
MARK  
REC MODE  
Play  
Chapter List  
Erase  
Title 4  
13/12  
Title 5  
0:10:00 16/12  
Title 6  
0:10:00 19/12  
Edit  
Playlist  
1 Insert a disc.  
Options for the selected title  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
• If you want to turn off the sub-menu and  
re-select other title, press O RETURN.  
The Title List menu appears with the contents  
of the disc.  
4 Select [Play] and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title on the  
disc.  
Example: Title List (Original) on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode)  
1/7  
Title List  
Original  
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
Each time you press TITLE LIST, you can switch  
the Title List to show original or Playlist.  
“PLAYLIST” appears in the front panel display  
when “Playlist” is selected.  
DVD-RW  
Title 1  
07/12  
Title 2  
0:45:00 09/12  
Title 3  
1:00:00 10/12  
SLP  
2:45:00  
Free  
0:15:00  
0:25:00  
Title 4  
13/12  
Title 5  
0:10:00 16/12  
Title 6  
0:10:00 19/12  
A Title type (DVD-RW (VR mode) only):  
Displays the title type, original or Playlist.  
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z Hint  
To change a title thumbnail picture  
You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail  
picture shown in the Title List menu.  
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)  
is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.  
1
Play a title whose thumbnail picture you want  
to change.  
Notes  
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other  
DVD recorders.  
• Letters that cannot be displayed appear as corrupt  
characters.  
• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this  
recorder.  
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to  
be displayed.  
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to  
the first scene of the recording (title).  
• Title thumbnails are set at a point approximate to where  
the PICTURE MARK button is pressed, and the result  
may be slightly different from the intended one.  
2
Press PICTURE MARK at the scene you want  
to set for a thumbnail picture.  
A thumbnail mark appears on the screen and  
the scene is set for the title’s thumbnail  
picture.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
To turn off the Title List  
Press O RETURN.  
Chapter List  
+
RW  
-
+
R
RWVR  
When you select [Chapter List] from the sub-  
menu for a title, the Chapter List menu appears  
with the title contents displayed as chapters.  
You can play or edit individual chapters from the  
sub-menu, which appears when you select a  
chapter and press ENTER.  
Title 1  
07/12 Tue  
Chapter List  
Original  
0:45:00  
1/5  
A Title information  
B Chapter’s thumbnail picture  
Press </, to select the previous/next  
chapter. If more than six chapters are listed,  
press M/m to display chapters on the previous/  
next pages row by row.  
To return to the Title List  
Select a chapter and press ENTER. Select [Title  
List] from the sub-menu and press ENTER.  
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[Time]: Elapsed playing time (52) (also displays  
remaining time when TIME is pressed)  
[Audio]: Selected audio language (DVD VIDEO  
only) or audio channel (49)  
[Subtitle]: Selected subtitle (49)  
[Angle]: Selected angle/total number of angles  
Checking the Playback  
Information and Playing  
Time  
[Sound]: Selected sound mode (49)  
You can check the playback information and  
remaining time displayed on the TV screen or the  
front panel display.  
Note  
If no button is pressed for ten seconds, the playback  
information display will turn off.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Checking the playing time and  
remaining time  
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
R
DVD  
TIME  
VCD CD DATA CD  
DISPLAY  
You can view the playing or remaining time  
information displayed on the TV screen and the  
front panel display. The same information  
displayed in the front panel display is shown on  
the TV screen.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Using the on-screen display  
Press TIME repeatedly.  
The items displayed differ depending on the disc  
type or playing status.  
+
-
-
+
-
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
R
R
DVD  
VCD  
Press DISPLAY to show various playback  
information on the TV screen.  
The items displayed differ depending on the disc  
type or playing status. To turn off the on-screen  
display, press DISPLAY again.  
Front panel display  
Example: When playing a DVD  
Playing time and number of the current title  
TITLE  
CHP  
You can select an item by pressing M/m and  
change or select the setting by pressing </,.  
For details about each item, see the pages in  
parentheses.  
Remaining time of the current title  
TITLE  
CHP  
1/7  
1/23  
Example: When playing a CD  
00:00:30  
Track playing time and the current track  
number  
1 ENG  
D
5.1CH  
1 ENG  
m
1/1  
Remaining time of the current track  
SUR OFF  
m
Playing time of the disc  
Title  
m
Remaining time of the disc  
[Title]: Current title (or track) number/total  
number of titles (or tracks) (52)  
[Chapter]: Current chapter number/total number  
of chapters (52)  
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Notes  
Changing the Name of a  
Recorded Programme (Title  
Input)  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed  
correctly.  
• If you create a Playlist title longer than “13:15:21,” the  
display is reset to “0:00:00” and restarts counting.  
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The titles recorded on a disc are named  
sequentially ([Title 1], [Title 2], …) by default.  
You can rename titles using the display for  
entering characters, which also appears for  
renaming a disc or station.  
Up to 21 characters can be entered for a title or  
disc name and 5 characters for a station name, but  
the actual number of characters displayed in  
menus such as the Title List will vary.  
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Number  
buttons  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.  
For details about the Title List, see page 29.  
2 Select a title and press ENTER.  
3 Select [Edit] from the sub-menu and press  
ENTER.  
Edit options for the selected title appear.  
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• To insert a space, select [Space] and press  
ENTER.  
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the  
right of the position where you want to insert  
the character. Select the character from the  
character palette and press ENTER.  
4 Select [Title Name] and press ENTER.  
The display for entering characters appears.  
The default title name is displayed in the input  
row.  
Input row  
Character type box  
Title  
1
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to enter the  
remaining characters.  
Upper Case  
1
A
K
U
2
3
C
4
D
N
X
5
E
O
Y
6
F
P
Z
7
8
H
R
9
I
0
J
T
B
L
V
G
Q
ABC  
M
W
S
Upper Case  
1
A
K
U
2
B
L
V
3
C
4
D
N
X
5
E
O
Y
6
F
P
Z
7
8
H
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9
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0
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G
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Finish Cancel Space Erase  
M
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Setting buttons  
Character palette  
• Press </, to move between the setting  
buttons. To move between the setting  
buttons, character palette, and character type  
box on the display, press M/m.  
• To move the cursor to the left or right within  
the input row, select [b] or [B] and press  
ENTER.  
• To erase a character, move the cursor to the  
right of the character in the input row. Select  
[Erase] and press ENTER.  
Finish Cancel Space Erase  
• If you want to return to the Title List without  
renaming the title, select [Cancel] and press  
ENTER.  
8 Select [Finish] and press ENTER.  
To use the number buttons  
You can also use the number buttons to enter  
characters.  
5 Move to the character type box and press  
</, to select a character type.  
You can select [Upper Case], [Lower Case],  
or [Symbol].  
1
Select the row containing the character to be  
input and press a number button.  
Example: To input “MT”  
The character palette switches according to  
the character type you select.  
Select the “K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T” row.  
Press the number 3 button, followed by the  
number 0 button.  
6 Move to the character palette, press </  
M/m/, to select the character, and press  
ENTER.  
2
Select [Finish] and press ENTER.  
The selected character appears in the input  
row.  
A
Upper Case  
1
A
K
U
2
B
L
V
3
C
4
D
N
X
5
E
O
Y
6
F
P
Z
7
8
H
R
9
I
0
J
T
G
Q
M
W
S
Finish Cancel Space Erase  
• To enter a letter with an accent mark, select  
the letter followed by an accent.  
Example: Select “a” and then “ ` ” to enter  
“à.”  
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Labelling and Protecting a  
Disc  
Label the disc before you finalize it. Once a disc is  
finalized, you cannot change the disc name.  
Protecting a Disc  
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You can protect all titles on the disc to prevent  
accidental recording, editing, or erasing.  
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1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.  
3 Select  
[Disc Info] and press ,.  
4 Select [Protect] and press ,.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Disc Info  
Format DVD  
Finalize  
Disc Name  
Protect  
Off  
On  
SET UP  
5 Select [On] and press ENTER.  
Labelling a disc  
To cancel the protection  
Repeat the steps above, and select [Off] and press  
ENTER in step 5.  
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RW  
A disc is automatically labelled as its disc type.  
You can change the disc name (up to 21 characters).  
z Hint  
For DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs, you can set protection for  
individual titles (page 62).  
1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.  
3 Select  
[Disc Info] and press ,.  
4 Select [Disc Name] and press ,.  
Disc Info  
Format DVD  
Finalize  
Disc Name  
Protect  
Edit  
5 While [Edit] is selected, press ENTER.  
The display for entering characters appears.  
To enter characters, see page 32.  
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Equipment (Finalize)  
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Finalizing is necessary when you play discs  
recorded with this recorder on other DVD  
equipment.  
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW  
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu  
will be automatically created, which can be  
displayed on other DVD equipment.  
Before finalizing, check the differences between  
the disc types in the table below.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Differences between the disc types  
Discs are automatically finalized when  
removed from the recorder. However,  
you may need to finalize the disc for  
certain DVD equipment, or if the  
recording time is short. You can edit or  
record on the disc even after finalizing.  
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SET UP  
1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.  
3 Select [Disc Info] and press ,.  
Finalizing 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  
finalize the disc, especially if the  
recording time is short. After finalizing,  
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If  
you want to edit or record on it again,  
unfinalize the disc.  
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4 Select [Finalize] and press ,.  
Disc Info  
Format DVD  
Finalize  
Finalize  
Disc Name  
Protect  
Finalizing is necessary when playing on  
any equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalizing, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc. If you want to edit or  
record on it again, unfinalize the disc.  
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5 Select [Finalize] and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Finalizing is necessary when playing on  
any equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalizing, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc.  
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6 Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.  
Approximate remaining time for finalizing  
appears on the screen. Some discs may require  
more time than is indicated.  
7 Press ENTER when [OK] appears.  
To unfinalize a DVD-RW  
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that  
has been finalized (a message appears), unfinalize  
the disc by selecting [Unfinalize] in step 5 above.  
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z Hint  
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.  
If you cannot select [Finalize] in step 5 above, the disc  
has already been finalized.  
Notes  
• The time required for finalizing depends on the disc  
type, recording time, or the number of titles recorded  
on the disc.  
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or  
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the  
discs are finalized.  
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it  
was recorded on another recorder.  
• If the recording time is short, the disc may not be  
playable on some DVD players.  
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Notes  
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with  
the recording time.  
Recording  
– 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.  
• The available remaining recording time displayed is an  
estimate and the actual time may differ.  
Before Recording  
Before you start recording…  
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select  
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).  
• Use the Title List to check the available  
recording time for the disc (page 29). For  
DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can erase titles  
to free up disc space (page 59).  
Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
This recorder can receive and record stereo and  
bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON  
system or the NICAM system.  
z Hints  
• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on a DVD+RW or  
DVD+R. For other recordable discs, 99 titles.  
• When using a DVD+RW, you can overwrite a  
previously recorded title (page 45).  
• You can select the picture size to be recorded on DVD-  
RWs (VR mode). Select [4:3] or [16:9] for [Rec Aspect  
Ratio] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).  
Before you start recording bilingual programmes,  
press the  
(audio) button repeatedly to select  
the audio channel (Main+Sub, Main, or Sub). The  
selected channel is displayed on the TV screen and  
applied to the recording. For timer recordings,  
“Main+Sub” is automatically selected. Note that  
you cannot switch the audio channel while  
recording.  
Recording mode  
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this  
recorder has four 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 the High Quality  
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,  
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible  
choice.  
ZWEITON (German stereo) system  
When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based  
programme is received, “ST” or “BIL” appears in  
the front panel display.  
NICAM system  
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based  
programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the  
front panel display.  
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set  
[NICAM/Standard] of [Channel Settings] in  
[Settings] Setup to on (default). If the sound is not  
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set  
[NICAM/Standard] to off (see “[Channel  
Settings]” on page 70).  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the  
recording modes.  
Note that the recording time in the following table  
is an approximate guide.  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
(minute)  
z Hint  
HQ (High quality)  
SP (Standard mode)  
EP  
60  
When playing on other DVD equipment, you may not be  
able to switch between the main and sub sounds for  
bilingual programmes. Select either “Main” or “Sub”  
before you start recording if you plan to play the disc on  
other DVD equipment.  
R
r
120  
240  
360  
SLP (Long duration)  
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Unrecordable pictures  
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded  
on this recorder.  
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,  
the recorder stops recording.  
Timer Recording (Standard/  
ShowView)  
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You can set the timer for a total of seven  
programmes, up to one month in advance.  
There are two methods to set the timer: the  
standard method and ShowView method.  
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme  
position of the programme manually.  
Copy control  
signals  
Recordable discs  
Copy-Free  
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• ShowView: Enter the ShowView number  
designated for each TV programme (page 40).  
Copy-Once  
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Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with  
CPRM*  
Notes  
Copy-Never  
None  
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is  
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM  
compatible equipment.  
turned on.  
• While recording, you cannot set additional timer  
recordings.  
Setting the timer manually  
(Standard)  
Z
'/1  
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ENTER  
O RETURN  
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1 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
5 Press ENTER.  
The Timer List appears with the timer setting  
you made.  
recordable disc on the disc tray.  
: PDC/VPS  
Timer List  
PR  
Date  
Start  
Length  
30  
Mode  
SP  
Check  
12  
12/4 Tue  
19:20  
Rec. OK  
Labelled side facing up  
2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc  
tray.  
To make another timer setting, press TIMER  
to return to the [Timer Standard] menu and  
repeat steps 4 and 5.  
Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the  
front panel display.  
For details on how to insert and format a new  
6 Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer  
List.  
7 Press '/1 to set your recorder to standby  
3 Press TIMER.  
mode.  
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the  
front panel and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
SP  
Timer Standard  
100 Min Free  
PDC/VPS  
Off  
PR  
Date  
Start  
Stop  
Mode  
SP  
Repeat  
Today  
12  
12/4 Tue  
19:20  
19:50  
• If the Timer List or [ShowView] menu  
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch  
the display to [Timer Standard].  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for  
the recorder to stop recording.  
4 Press </, to select an item and press  
About the PDC/VPS function  
M/m to adjust the setting.  
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.  
[PR]: Selects the programme position or input  
source.  
[Date]: Sets the date up to one month in  
advance.  
[Start]: Sets the start time.  
[Stop]: Sets the stop time.  
[Mode]: Selects the recording mode  
(page 37). If you select [AT], you can use the  
Rec Mode Adjust function. See “Rec Mode  
Adjust” on page 40.  
To use the PDC/VPS function  
Set [PDC/VPS] to [On] in step 4 above. [*]  
appears next to the [Start] time of the timer setting  
in the Timer List.  
[Repeat]: Selects a repeat option from  
[Today], [Mon-Fri], and [Weekly].  
[PDC/VPS]: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See  
“About the PDC/VPS function” below.  
• If you make a mistake, select the item and  
change the setting.  
When you turn on this function, the recorder starts  
scanning the channel before the timer recording  
starts. If you are watching TV when scanning  
starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If  
you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner.  
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Rec Mode Adjust  
Recording TV programmes using the  
ShowView system  
The ShowView system is a feature that simplifies  
setting the timer. Just enter the ShowView number  
listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time,  
and channel of that programme are set  
automatically.  
If there is not enough available disc space for the  
recording, the recorder automatically selects the  
recording mode that will record the entire  
programme. To use this function, select [AT] for  
the recording mode and set [PDC/VPS] to [Off].  
If the timer settings overlap  
If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will  
appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When  
the timer settings overlap” (page 42).  
Check that the channels are correctly set in  
[Channel Settings] in [Settings] Setup (page 70).  
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording  
See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer  
Settings (Timer List)” (page 42).  
'/1  
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3
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Number  
buttons  
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. Press '/1 again to  
set the recorder to standby mode before the timer  
recording starts.  
CLEAR  
TIMER  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Notes  
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the  
timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be  
made.  
x
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.  
• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer  
recording to be made.  
1 Insert a recordable disc.  
2 Press TIMER twice.  
ShowView  
Number  
Repeat  
Today  
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly  
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it  
overlaps with a programme that has priority. [Dup.  
Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the  
Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings  
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be  
made while recording a programme that has priority.  
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer  
recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does  
not function with Quick Timer (page 44).  
• If the Timer List or [Timer Standard] menu  
appears, press TIMER repeatedly to switch  
the display to [ShowView].  
3 Press the number buttons to enter the  
ShowView number.  
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-  
enter the correct number.  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made  
when using the PDC/VPS function.  
• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel,  
check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and  
available recording time on the disc is enough.  
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4 Press , to move to [Repeat], and press  
M/m to select a repeat option.  
You can select [Today], [Mon-Fri], or  
[Weekly].  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for  
the recorder to stop recording.  
If the timer settings overlap  
5 Press ENTER.  
If the timer settings overlap, [Dup. Date] will  
appear in the Timer List. For details, see “When  
The programme position, date, start and stop  
times, recording mode, repeat option, and  
PDC/VPS setting (page 39) appear.  
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording  
SP  
Timer Standard  
100 Min Free  
PDC/VPS  
Off  
PR  
Date  
Start  
Stop  
Mode  
SP  
Repeat  
Today  
12  
12/4 Tue  
19:20  
19:50  
z Hints  
• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this  
timer method (page 40).  
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just  
press '/1 to turn on the recorder. Press '/1 again to  
set the recorder to standby mode before the timer  
recording starts.  
Press </, to select an item and press M/m  
to change the setting, if necessary.  
6 Press ENTER.  
The Timer List appears with the timer setting  
you made.  
Notes  
: PDC/VPS  
Timer List  
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the  
timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be  
made.  
PR  
Date  
Start  
Length  
30  
Mode  
SP  
Check  
12  
12/4 Tue  
19:20  
Rec. OK  
• The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer  
recording to be made.  
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly  
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it  
overlaps with a programme that has priority. [Dup.  
Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the  
Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings  
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be  
made while recording a programme that has priority.  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made  
when using the PDC/VPS function.  
To make another timer setting, press TIMER  
to return to the [ShowView] menu and repeat  
from step 3 to 6.  
7 Press O RETURN to turn off the Timer  
List.  
• If the TIMER REC indicator flashes on the front panel,  
check that a recordable disc is inserted correctly and  
available recording time on the disc is enough.  
8 Press '/1 to set your recorder to standby  
mode.  
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the  
front panel and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
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2 Select a timer setting and press ENTER.  
The programme position, date, start and stop  
times, recording mode, repeat option, and  
PDC/VPS setting for the selected timer setting  
appear.  
Checking/Changing/  
Cancelling Timer Settings  
(Timer List)  
3 Press </, to select an item and press  
M/m to change the setting.  
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• If you want to return to the Timer List  
without changing, press TIMER.  
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings  
using the Timer List menu.  
4 Press ENTER.  
The information for the selected timer setting  
is updated.  
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Cancelling the timer settings  
1 After step 1 above, select a timer setting  
CLEAR  
and press CLEAR.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
TIMER  
2 Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
The selected timer setting is deleted from the  
Timer List.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
• If you want to cancel the deletion, select  
[Cancel] and press ENTER in step 2.  
To turn off the Timer List  
Press O RETURN.  
Changing the timer settings  
The Timer List can contain up to seven timer  
settings. You can select a timer setting and modify  
it before the recording starts.  
When the timer settings overlap  
If a timer setting overlaps with another timer  
setting (i.e., [Dup. Date] appears in the Timer  
List), the programme that starts first has priority  
and the second programme starts recording only  
after the first programme has finished.  
1 Press TIMER repeatedly to turn on the  
Timer List.  
All the timer settings are listed. You can check  
information such as the recording date, time,  
recording mode, etc.  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
A
: PDC/VPS  
Timer List  
will be cut off  
B
PR  
Date  
Start  
Length  
Mode  
Check  
12  
12  
10  
12/4 Tue  
13/4 Wed  
13/4 Wed  
19:20  
20:00  
20:15  
30  
30  
15  
SP  
SP  
SP  
Rec. OK  
Dup. Date  
Dup. Date  
When the recordings start at the same time  
The programme that is set first has priority. In this  
example, timer setting A is set after B, so the first  
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A
9:00  
10:00  
• [Rec. OK] indicates that the timer recording  
will be made as you set. If the timer settings  
overlap, [Dup. Date] will appear.  
B
• [*] next to the [Start] time indicates that  
[PDC/VPS] is set to [On] (page 39).  
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When the end time of one recording and the  
start time of another are the same  
After finishing the previous recording, the other  
recording may be delayed.  
Recording Without the  
Timer  
7:00  
8:00  
A
9:00  
10:00  
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Notes  
PROG +/–  
• While recording, you cannot change the timer setting  
for the current recording.  
• When [PDC/VPS] is set to [On] for one or more timer  
recordings, the start times may change in the event of a  
broadcast delay or early start.  
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be  
made while recording a programme that has priority.  
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly  
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it  
overlaps with a programme that has priority. [Dup.  
Date] will appear for the overlapped setting in the  
Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.  
t (TV/video),  
TV/DVD  
TITLE LIST  
DISPLAY  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
X
x
REC MODE  
z REC  
INPUT  
SELECT  
1 Insert a recordable disc.  
2 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select  
the programme position or input source  
you want to record.  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes on the TV screen as follows:  
HQ  
SP  
EP  
SLP  
For details about the recording mode, see  
4 Press z REC.  
Recording starts and “z” (red) appears in the  
front panel display.  
Recording continues until you stop the  
recording or the disc is full.  
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To stop recording  
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for  
recording to stop.  
To check the Quick Timer  
Press z REC once while recording. The  
remaining recording time and other recording  
information (programme position, recording  
mode, etc.) appear momentarily on the TV screen.  
To pause recording  
Press X. To restart recording, press the button  
To cancel or stop the Quick Timer  
again.  
To return the recorder to normal recording mode,  
press z REC twice while recording. [Continue]  
appears momentarily on the TV screen.  
To stop recording, press x. Note that it may take  
a few seconds for recording to stop.  
To watch another TV programme while  
recording  
If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set  
your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD  
button and select the programme you want to  
watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT  
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV  
to TV input using the t (TV/video) button  
To extend the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly while recording. After  
the recorder returns to normal recording mode, the  
recording time extends by 10 minutes (up to the  
capacity of the disc).  
z Hint  
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can  
turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to  
leave it on.  
Checking status while recording  
You can check recording information such as  
recording time or recording mode, etc.  
Notes  
Press DISPLAY during recording.  
Recording information appears on the TV screen.  
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start  
recording.  
• You cannot change the recording mode while  
recording or during recording pause.  
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are  
recording may be erased.  
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme  
while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
programme.  
0:19:55  
Input : Pr. 8  
MONO  
SP 1H 40M Free  
Using the Quick Timer function  
You can set the recorder to record in 10-minute  
increments.  
A Elapsed recording time  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
Recording starts after the first press. The Quick  
Timer starts from the second press, and then each  
additional press increases the recording time by 10  
minutes within the available free space on the disc.  
B Programme position or input source  
C Recording status bar  
D Audio channel  
E Recording mode  
Continue  
10M  
20M  
30M  
F Available recording time for the disc  
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Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.  
The remaining recording time appears  
momentarily on the TV screen.  
z Hint  
The time counter in the front panel display  
decreases to 0:00 (or when the disc is full), then  
the recorder stops recording (power turns off).  
While recording, you can check the recording time and  
other information, such as disc type/format, title/chapter  
number, etc., shown in the front panel display (page 88).  
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Creating chapters in a title  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment  
The recorder automatically divides a recording (a  
title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5,  
10, or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select  
the interval, [5Min], [10Min], or [15Min] for  
[Auto Chapter] in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77).  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
You can record from a connected VCR or similar  
device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see  
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the  
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).  
z Hint  
You can create chapters manually when playing a  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), or DVD+R  
Overwriting a recorded title  
+
RW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
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You can use the Title List to make a new recording  
over a title previously recorded on the disc. For  
details about the Title List, see page 29.  
1 Insert a DVD+RW.  
2 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT to select  
a programme position or input source.  
3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.  
4 Press </M/m/, to select the title you  
x
want to overwrite.  
5 Press z REC.  
REC MODE  
z REC  
Recording starts.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
To stop recording  
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for  
recording to stop.  
1 Insert a recordable disc.  
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input  
source according to the connection you  
made.  
z Hint  
If you erase a title from a DVD+RW, it appears as  
[Erased title] in the Title List. However, this will not  
increase the remaining time on the disc. You can select  
[Erased title] from the Title List and make a new  
recording on top of it (page 61).  
The front panel display changes as follows:  
programme  
position  
LINE1  
LINE4  
LINE2  
LINE3  
DV  
Notes  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
• A protected title cannot be overwritten (page 62).  
• If the selected title is shorter than the new recording, or  
less than ten seconds, the recorder automatically  
overwrites the next title in the Title List. If you do not  
want a title to be overwritten, protect the title (page 62).  
recording mode.  
The recording mode changes as follows:  
HQ  
SP  
EP  
SLP  
4 Insert the source tape into the connected  
equipment and set to playback pause.  
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5 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.  
If you connect a digital video camera with a DV  
IN jack  
See “DV Dubbing(page 66) for an explanation  
of how to record from the DV IN jack.  
Notes  
• When recording a video game image, the screen may  
not be clear.  
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy  
guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder  
automatically stops recording after a few seconds.  
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For details about the Title List, see “Viewing  
Playback  
Playing DVDs and VIDEO  
CDs  
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)  
1/7  
Title List  
Original  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
DVD  
DVD-RW  
VCD  
Title 1  
07/12  
Title 2  
0:45:00 09/12  
Title 3  
1:00:00 10/12  
SLP  
2:45:00  
Free  
0:15:00  
0:25:00  
Z
Title 4  
13/12  
Title 5  
0:10:00 16/12  
Title 6  
0:10:00 19/12  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
4 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
5 Select [Play], and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title on the  
disc.  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
To select a chapter from the Chapter List  
(DVD+RW, DVD-RW (VR mode), and DVD+R  
only)  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
H
x
1
Select [Chapter List] from the sub-menu in  
step 5 above.  
The Chapter List of the selected title appears.  
For details about the Chapter List, see  
1 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on  
the disc tray.  
2
3
Select the chapter and press ENTER.  
Select [Play] from the sub-menu, and press  
ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected chapter.  
To use the DVD’s Menu  
Playback side facing down  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or  
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by  
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.  
2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc  
tray.  
If you inserted a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD,  
press H. Playback starts automatically  
depending on the disc.  
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your  
TV screen.  
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions, the 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).  
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To stop playback  
Press x.  
To resume playback from the point where you  
stopped the disc (Resume Play)  
The recorder stores the point where you stopped  
the disc even if the disc is removed or the recorder  
turns off.  
Press x once to stop playback. When you play the  
disc next time, the recorder resumes playback  
from the point where you stopped the disc.  
To start from the beginning, press x twice.  
Playback starts from the beginning of the title/  
track/scene.  
The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
when:  
– you play another title.  
– you edit the title after stopping playback.  
– you change the settings on the recorder.  
– you make a recording.  
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)  
If you play a restricted DVD, the message  
[Playback limited by Parental Control.] and the  
display for entering your password appear on the  
TV screen.  
1
2
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
Press ENTER to select [OK].  
The recorder starts playback.  
To register or change the password, see “Parental  
z Hints  
• To play without PBC functions, set [PBC] to [Off] in  
[Settings] Setup (page 74). VIDEO CDs are played in  
continuous play mode only.  
• You can also use the H button in step 4 (page 47) to  
start playback.  
• To play a title including hidden chapters on a  
DVD+RW or DVD+R, select [Full Play] in step 5  
(page 47). For details about hidden chapters, see  
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Playback options  
Z
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2
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8
0
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6
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CLEAR  
SUR  
ZOOM  
/
m
X
/
M
./>  
H
RANDOM  
REPEAT  
A-B  
Buttons  
Operations  
Discs  
Z (open/close)  
X (pause)  
Stops playing and opens the disc tray.  
Pauses playback.  
All discs  
All discs  
All discs  
. (previous)/  
> (next)  
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/  
chapter/scene/track.  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when repeatedly  
pressed during playback.  
Search speed changes as follows:  
All discs  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
* FR4 and FF4 are not  
available for VIDEO  
CDs.  
fast reverse fast forward  
FR1 T t FF1  
FR2 T T t t FF2  
FR3 T T T t t t FF3  
FR4* T T T T t t t t FF4*  
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Buttons  
Operations  
Discs  
Plays in slow motion when pressed repeatedly in  
pause mode.  
Playback speed changes as follows:  
All discs  
(slow)  
**SR1-SR4 and SF4  
are not available for  
VIDEO CDs.  
reverse slow** forward slow  
SR1 T t SF1  
SR2 T T t t SF2  
SR3 T T T t t t SF3  
SR4 T T T T t t t t SF4**  
/
(instant  
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.  
will advance the image frame by frame in pause  
mode.  
-
-
+
RWVideo  
RWVR  
RW  
replay/instant  
advance)  
+
-
R
R
DVD  
(audio)  
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc  
when pressed repeatedly.  
All discs  
: Selects the language.  
DVD  
:
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
VCD  
Selects one of the recorded audio tracks.  
SUR (Surround)  
Switches the Surround effect on ([SUR ON]) or off  
([SUR OFF]) when pressed during playback.  
All discs  
Surround lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects  
created from the front left and right speakers.  
(subtitle)  
(angle)  
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.  
DVD  
DVD  
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.  
” appears briefly at the scene where the angle to  
be changed.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on the disc, “  
display.  
” appears in the front panel  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
Notes  
• If  
appears, the operation is not available on the disc.  
• When playing the discs recorded on this recorder,  
angles and subtitles cannot be changed.  
• For a Super VCD, you cannot select audio track 2 if one  
is recorded on the disc.  
2
To enlarge a video image (Zoom)  
Press ZOOM repeatedly while viewing the picture  
as follows:  
You can move the image using </M/m/,.  
To resume normal playback, press CLEAR.  
×2 size t ×4 size t normal size  
Note  
The zoom function may not work depending on the disc.  
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To play repeatedly  
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select an item to be  
repeated.  
[Chapter]: repeats the current chapter. (DVD only)  
[Title]: repeats the current title. (DVD only)  
[Track]: repeats the current track. (VIDEO CD  
only)  
To watch TV in the sub picture during playback  
(Picture-in-Picture)  
You can view a TV programme in the sub picture  
while playing a disc.  
Press  
(Picture-in-Picture) during playback to  
turn on the sub picture on the TV screen.  
[All]: repeats all the tracks on the disc. (VIDEO  
CD only)  
[Off]: does not play repeatedly.  
Notes  
• For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to  
[Off] in [Settings] Setup (page 74).  
• If you press ./> (previous/next), x (stop), or  
(instant replay) during Repeat Play, Repeat Play  
is cancelled.  
To change the programme position or input source  
for the sub picture, press PROG +/– or INPUT  
SELECT.  
To change the sub picture position, press </,.  
Each press moves the sub picture clockwise or  
counterclockwise.  
To repeat a specific portion (A-B)  
You can play a specific portion of a title, chapter,  
or track repeatedly.  
1
During playback, when you find the starting  
point (point A) of the portion to be repeated,  
press A-B.  
To turn off the sub picture, press  
again.  
z Hint  
[A-] appears on the TV screen.  
If you watch TV in full screen, press x to stop playback.  
2
When you reach the ending point (point B),  
press A-B again.  
Notes on Surround effect  
[A-B] appears and the recorder starts  
repeating this specific portion.  
To return to normal playback, press A-B to  
select [Off].  
• The function may not work with some discs.  
• When you turn on this function, turn off the surround  
settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).  
• 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.  
• The function does not work if you connect to an  
amplifier using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL) jack.  
Note  
A-B Repeat Play may not work properly with some  
Super VCDs.  
To play in random order (VIDEO CD or Karaoke  
DVD only)  
Press RANDOM during playback. [RANDOM]  
appears on the TV screen.  
To return to normal playback, press RANDOM  
again.  
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD  
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will  
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid  
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer  
should take proper precautions when the analogue 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.  
z Hint  
To play another title in random order, press ./>.  
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track  
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL  
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.  
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set [DTS]  
to [On] in [Audio] Setup (page 75).  
Note  
For a VIDEO CD with PBC function, set [PBC] to [Off]  
in [Settings] Setup (page 74).  
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3 Press the number buttons to select the  
number of the title, chapter, time code,  
etc., you want.  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track, etc.  
For example: Time search  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20  
seconds, enter “21020” and press SET.  
If you enter the wrong number, press CLEAR  
to cancel the number, then select another  
number.  
+
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
DVD  
VCD  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
VIDEO CD by track. 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.  
The recorder starts playback from the selected  
number or scene.  
z Hint  
You can also search for the item using </, in step 3  
above. Press ENTER to start playback.  
Number  
buttons,  
SET  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Bookmarking a favourite scene  
CLEAR  
You can have the recorder store specific portions  
of the disc in memory and play immediately  
whenever you want. Up to nine bookmarks can be  
set.  
DISPLAY  
BOOKMARK  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
To set a bookmark  
During playback, press BOOKMARK when you  
find a scene to be bookmarked.  
SEARCH  
MODE  
The bookmark number appears on the TV screen.  
To search for a bookmarked scene  
1 Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The on-screen display appears.  
1
Press SEARCH MODE.  
The bookmark search display appears.  
1/7  
1/23  
00:00:30  
1 2  
-------  
1 ENG  
D
5.1CH  
1 ENG  
1/1  
SUR OFF  
2
3
Press </, or the number buttons to select  
the bookmark number.  
Playback starts from the bookmarked scene  
you selected.  
Title  
2 Select a search item, and press ENTER.  
• Title (for DVDs)  
Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.  
• Chapter (for DVDs)  
• Track (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function  
off)  
• Time (searches for the starting point of  
entered time code)  
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To erase the bookmark  
Playing Music CDs and MP3  
Audio Tracks  
1
Press SEARCH MODE to turn on the  
bookmark search display.  
2
Press </, or the number buttons to select  
the bookmark number you want to erase, and  
press CLEAR.  
CD DATA CD  
The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA  
CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details  
about MP3 audio tracks, see “About MP3 audio  
3
Press SEARCH MODE to turn off the display.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
H
x
1 Insert a disc.  
The list menu appears on the TV screen.  
Example: DATA CDs  
00:00:00  
MP3  
List  
Program  
ROCK BEST HIT  
KARAOKE  
MY FAVOURITE SONG  
R&B  
JAZZ  
CLASSIC  
SALSA OF CUBA  
BOSSA NOVA  
Some CDs automatically start playing from  
the beginning. When selecting a track, go to  
step 3.  
2 Select an album and press ENTER.  
The list of tracks within the album appears.  
To return to the album list, select [  
press ENTER.  
] and  
3 Select a track and press H or ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected track.  
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To stop playback  
Press x.  
Playback options  
When you start playback the next time, the  
recorder resumes playback from the point where  
you stopped the track.  
Z
Press x twice to play from the beginning of the  
disc/track.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
z Hints  
• For CDs, you can also select the track number by  
pressing the number buttons in step 3 above.  
• Press M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.  
• If you press O RETURN, playback stops and the list  
menu disappears. To turn on the list menu again, press  
MENU.  
SUR  
• When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and  
JPEG image files, you can switch between lists. Press  
TOP MENU, then press </, to select [MP3] or  
[JPEG] on the top of the menu, and press ENTER.  
m/M  
./>  
H
X
Note on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD  
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will  
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid  
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer  
should take proper precautions when the analogue 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.  
REPEAT  
A-B  
RANDOM  
Buttons  
Operations  
Z (open/  
close)  
Stops playing and opens the  
disc tray.  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
./>  
(previous/  
next)  
Goes to the beginning of the  
previous/next track.  
m/M  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the  
disc when repeatedly pressed  
during playback.  
Search speed changes as  
follows:  
Fast reverse fast forward  
FR1 T t FF1  
FR2 T T t t FF2  
FR3 T T T t t t FF3  
(fast reverse/  
fast forward)  
(not available  
for DATA  
CDs)  
SUR  
(Surround)  
Switches the Surround effect on  
([SUR ON]) or off when  
pressed during playback.  
Surround lets you enjoy virtual  
surround sound effects created  
from the front left and right  
speakers. (See the notes on  
Surround effect on page 51.)  
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Buttons  
Operations  
Creating your own programme  
(Programme Play)  
You can play the contents of a disc in the order  
you want by arranging the order of the tracks on  
the disc. Up to 99 tracks for CDs and 256 tracks  
for DATA CDs can be programmed. The  
RANDOM  
Plays tracks in random order  
when pressed. [Random]  
appears.  
REPEAT  
Selects the item to be repeated  
when pressed repeatedly during  
playback.  
programme is cleared when the disc is removed.  
[TRACK]: repeats the current  
track.  
[ALL]: repeats all the tracks on  
the disc (CD) or album (DATA  
CD).  
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4
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A-B  
(A-B Repeat)  
Selects a specific portion to be  
repeated when pressed during  
playback.  
CLEAR  
Press the button to find the  
starting point (point A) of the  
portion. [A] appears.  
Press the button again to reach  
the ending point (point B). [A-  
B] appears.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
H
x
To resume normal playback, press H.  
To cancel the Surround, Random, Repeat, or A-B  
Repeat function, press the button again to turn off  
the indicator.  
REPEAT  
PROGRAM  
1 Insert a disc.  
The list menu appears.  
Example: DATA CDs  
00:00:00  
MP3  
List  
Program  
ROCK BEST HIT  
KARAOKE  
MY FAVOURITE SONG  
R&B  
JAZZ  
CLASSIC  
SALSA OF CUBA  
BOSSA NOVA  
When selecting a track on a music CD, go to  
step 3.  
2 Select an album and press ENTER.  
3 Select the track you want to programme.  
4 Press PROGRAM, or press , to select  
[
] (programme) and press ENTER.  
The selected track is displayed on [Program]  
list.  
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About MP3 audio tracks  
00:00:00 003/009  
MP3  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio  
Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be  
recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2,  
or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the  
tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi  
Session.  
List  
Program  
2-My Romance.mp3  
1-Waltz for Debby.mp3  
2-My Romance.mp3  
3-Milestones.mp3  
4-My Funny Valentine.mp3  
5-Autumn Leaves.mp3  
6-All Blues.mp3  
7-In  
A
Silent Way.mp3  
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to add more tracks to  
the list.  
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-  
RW drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
To add all the tracks on the disc, select [  
(programme all) and press ENTER.  
]
6 Select the track you want to start playing in  
[Program] list.  
z Hints  
• Playback stops when all the MP3 audio tracks within  
7 Press H or ENTER to start Programme  
the album are played.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
Play.  
The tracks in the list are played in the  
programmed order.  
Playback stops after all the tracks in the list  
are played.  
Notes  
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs  
created in the Packet Write format.  
• The recorder will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing  
this 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 a total number of 999  
albums and tracks in a DATA CD. 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.  
To erase a track from [Program] list  
1
2
Select the track from [Program] list.  
Press CLEAR, or select [ ] (erase) and press  
ENTER.  
To erase all the tracks in the list, select [  
(erase all) and press ENTER.  
]
To repeat the programme  
During Programme Play, press REPEAT to select  
the item to be repeated.  
[TRACK]: repeats the current track.  
[ALL]: repeats all the tracks on the list.  
No display: does not play repeatedly.  
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be  
used for album or track names.  
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.  
To stop playback during Programme Play  
Press x.  
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3 Select the file you want to view.  
The selected image is displayed in the preview  
window.  
Playing JPEG Image Files  
DATA CD  
• If you set a slide show speed mode (  
)
other than [X] (off), the slide show starts  
from the selected file. See “Enjoying a slide  
show” below.  
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs  
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs). For details about JPEG image  
4 Press H or ENTER.  
The selected image is displayed in full screen.  
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5
8
0
3
6
9
To rotate a image  
Press M/m while viewing the image. Each press  
rotates the image clockwise or counterclockwise  
by 90 degrees.  
To view the previous or next image  
Press ./> or </,.  
</M/m/,,  
O RETURN  
ENTER  
To return to the list menu  
Press x.  
TOP MENU  
./>  
H
x
X
z Hints  
• Press M/m to go to the next/previous page of the list.  
• Press O RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list menu.  
To turn on the list menu, press MENU.  
1 Insert a DATA CD.  
The list menu appears on the TV screen.  
Enjoying a slide show  
You can play JPEG image files on a DATA CD  
successively as a slide show.  
JPEG  
List  
Preview  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
JPEG Folder  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 Select the folder you want to view, and  
press ENTER.  
2 Press , to select [ ] (slide show).  
Folder : JPEG Folder 1/  
3 Press m to select [ ] (play speed).  
4 Press </, to select a playing speed,  
>>> (fast), >> (normal), or > (slow), and  
press ENTER.  
When the disc contains both MP3 audio tracks  
and JPEG image files, you can switch  
between lists. Press TOP MENU. Press </  
, to select [JPEG] on the top of the menu  
and press ENTER.  
JPEG  
List  
Preview  
2 Select a folder, and press ENTER.  
JPEG Folder  
1
1-Image file1.jpg  
2-Image file2.jpg  
3-Image file3.jpg  
4-Image file4.jpg  
5-Image file5.jpg  
6-Image file6.jpg  
7-Image file7.jpg  
The list of files within the folder appears.  
To return to the folder list, select [  
press ENTER.  
] and  
Folder :  
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5 Select a file and press H or ENTER.  
Slide show starts from the selected image file.  
To pause playback, press X.  
To stop the slide show and return to the list  
menu, press x or O RETURN.  
About JPEG image files  
JPEG is image compression technology.  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in JPEG format. However,  
the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660  
Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet format for the recorder  
to recognize the files.  
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.  
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/  
CD-RW drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
z Hints  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
files, 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 folders  
with no more than two trees.  
Notes  
• The recorder can only play files with the extension  
“.JPG.”  
• The recorder can recognize up to a total number of 999  
folders and files in a disc. The recorder may not  
recognize some discs depending on the recording  
device used for recording or the disc condition.  
• Depending on the disc or the size of image files,  
playback may take some time to start.  
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited  
to 8192 × 7680 pixels.  
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files  
are not supported.  
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To free up disc space (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (VR  
mode)/DVD-RW (Video mode) only)  
You can utilize disc capacity by erasing Video  
mode or original titles. The effect differs  
depending on the disc type and location of the title,  
as follows.  
Erasing and Editing  
Before Editing  
This recorder offers various edit options for  
various disc and title types. Before you edit, check  
these types and select an available option.  
Disc type  
To open up disc space  
DVD+RW  
Erase the last title on the disc. You  
can erase and overwrite titles other  
than the last one; however, the  
display will not show the resulting  
capacity increase. Erased titles are  
shown as deleted in the Title List  
menu.  
Notes  
• You may lose edited contents if you remove the disc  
while editing.  
• Finish editing and recording before finalizing. No more  
editing or recording can be made on a finalized disc.  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
DVD-RW  
(VR mode)  
Erase original titles anywhere on  
the disc.  
DVD-RW  
Erase the last title on the disc.  
(Video mode)  
Edits for Video mode titles/original  
titles  
DVD+R/  
DVD-R  
You cannot increase the disc  
capacity, as they are non-  
rewritable.  
+
RW  
+
R
-
R
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
Note  
For Video mode titles on DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs  
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs, and original  
titles on DVD-RWs (VR mode), the recorder edits  
actual recordings on the disc. You cannot undo  
any edits you make, and the original contents will  
be consequently lost.  
For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode), the disc’s  
available capacity may not display correctly. The  
recorder displays only the available capacity after the last  
title on the disc.  
Edits for Playlist titles  
z Hint  
-
RWVR  
When using a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can keep the  
original contents by editing a Playlist (see “Edits for  
Playlist titles” below).  
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can edit a Playlist  
while retaining original titles (actual recordings on  
the disc). 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.  
Example: You have recorded the final few  
matches of a football 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.  
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In this case, you can select a title or chapter and  
create a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the  
scene order within the Playlist title (page 65).  
Erasing and Editing Titles  
This section explains the basic edit functions  
common to Video mode titles, original titles, and  
Playlist titles.  
Note that editing on Video mode and original titles  
is irreversible as they are the actual recordings on  
the disc. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR  
mode) while retaining the original contents, create  
and edit a Playlist (page 64).  
z Hint  
For DVD-RW (VR mode), you can display the  
disc’s Playlist titles in Title List (Playlist), or the  
original titles in Title List (Original). Press TITLE  
LIST repeatedly to switch the two Title List  
menus.  
List of edit options  
Select from the following options and refer to the  
pages in parentheses. Title type and disc type that  
the option can be applied are indicated in each  
section.  
– Labelling a title (page 61).  
– Erasing a title (page 61).  
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– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 61).  
– Protecting a title (page 62).  
– Dividing a title (page 62).  
TITLE LIST  
– Erasing a chapter (page 63).  
– Combining chapters (page 63).  
– Hiding a chapter (page 64).  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
– Creating chapters manually (page 64).  
– Creating a Playlist title (page 64).  
– Adding contents to an existing Playlist title  
m/M  
H
x
X
– Rearranging chapters within a Playlist title  
Note  
Note  
If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title,  
the edits may affect the derived Playlist title.  
When selecting a title for editing, always note the above  
differences between the Video mode/original title edit  
and Playlist title edit.  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.  
The Title List menu appears and displays the  
disc contents.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press  
TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title  
List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if  
necessary.  
Example: Title List (Original)  
1/7  
Title List  
Original  
DVD-RW  
Title 1  
07/12  
Title 2  
0:45:00 09/12  
Title 3  
1:00:00 10/12  
SLP  
2:45:00  
Free  
0:15:00  
0:25:00  
Title 4  
13/12  
Title 5  
0:10:00 16/12  
Title 6  
0:10:00 19/12  
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2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears with options available  
for the selected title.  
Erasing a title  
+
RW  
+
R
-
R
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List  
menu, which displays the title contents by  
chapter (see “Editing a Title by Chapter” on  
1 Select [Erase] in step 3 of “Erasing and  
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
[Erase]: Erases the title (page 61). For effects  
on disc capacity, see page 59.  
[Protect]: Protects the title from erasure or  
alteration (page 62).  
2 Select [OK], and press ENTER.  
The title is erased.  
[Edit]: Displays the following options.  
[Title Name]: Allows you to label the  
title (page 61).  
z Hints  
• When you want to erase all titles, reformat the disc  
• After deleting a title on a DVD+RW, the title name is  
displayed as deleted in the Title List menu. You can  
select it to record over.  
[Divide]: Divides the title in two  
[A-B Erase]: Erases a section of the title  
[Playlist]: Allows you to create a new Playlist  
title, or add contents to an existing Playlist  
Erasing a section of a title (A-B  
Erase)  
-
RWVR  
3 Select an edit option, and press ENTER.  
The selected option is applied to the title. See  
the pages in parentheses for the procedure.  
1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and  
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.  
2 Select [A-B Erase], and press ENTER.  
Labelling a title  
The following display appears.  
+
RW  
+
R
-
R
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of “Erasing and  
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.  
Title Edit  
A-B Erase  
Title  
1
07/12 0:45:00  
2 Select [Title Name], and press ENTER.  
The display for entering characters appears.  
You can enter up to 21 characters. Follow the  
Set Point A  
Set Point B  
Cancel  
00:00:00  
OK  
Current playback point  
z Hint  
3 Press H, and search for the scene you  
want to erase by pressing x, X, and m/  
M.  
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4 Press ENTER at the start of the scene to be  
erased (point A).  
Protecting a title from erasure or  
alteration  
Thumbnail of point A  
+
+
R
RW  
Title Edit  
A-B Erase  
Select [Protect] in step 3 of “ Erasing and  
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.  
The title is protected and [ ] (locked) appears in  
the Title List menu.  
Title  
1
07/12 0:45:00  
Point  
A
00:15:00  
To cancel the protection, select [Protect] again.  
Set Point A  
Set Point B  
Cancel  
00:15:00  
OK  
Dividing a title  
+
RW  
5 Press ENTER at the end of the scene  
(point B).  
1 Select [Edit] in step 3 of Erasing and  
Editing Titles,” and press ENTER.  
2 Select [Divide], and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the dividing point  
appears.  
Title Edit  
A-B Erase  
Title  
1
07/12 0:45:00  
Point  
A
00:15:00  
Title Edit  
Divide  
Title  
2
Set Point A  
Set Point B  
Cancel  
07/12 0:45:00  
00:15:20  
Point  
B
00:15:20  
OK  
#01  
00:00:04  
Thumbnail of point B  
Divide  
Cancel  
OK  
00:00:00  
To reset either point A or B, select [Cancel]  
and repeat from step 3.  
Current playback point  
6 Select [OK], and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
If you do not want to erase the scene, select  
[Cancel] and press ENTER.  
3 Press H, and search for the point you  
want to divide by pressing x, X, and m/  
M.  
7 Select [OK], and press ENTER.  
4 Press ENTER at the dividing point.  
To reset the point, select [Cancel] and repeat  
from step 3.  
The scene is erased.  
5 Select [OK], and press ENTER.  
The title is divided in two. If you want to  
rename the title, see page 61.  
Notes  
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the  
point where you erase the scene.  
If you do not want to divide the title, select  
[Cancel] and press ENTER.  
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.  
• The erased section may be slightly different from the  
points you selected.  
• A chapter mark will not be made at the A–B erase point.  
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4 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears with options available  
for the selected chapter.  
Editing a Title by Chapter  
[Title List]: Displays the Title List menu (see  
[Erase]: Erases the chapter (page 63).  
[Edit]: Displays the following options.  
[Combine]: Combines two chapters into  
You can make detailed editing to a title by using  
the Chapter List menu that displays title contents  
by chapter.  
[Hide/Show]: Hides the chapter/Shows  
the hidden chapter (page 64).  
[Move]: Allows you to change the  
chapter order within the title. Follow the  
same instructions in step 6 of  
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TITLE LIST  
5 Select an edit option, and press ENTER.  
The selected option is applied to the chapter.  
See the pages in parentheses for the procedure.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Erasing a chapter  
CHAPTER  
MARK  
-
RWVR  
1 Select [Erase] in step 5 of “Editing a Title  
by Chapter,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
2 Select [OK], and press ENTER.  
The chapter is erased.  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press  
TITLE LIST repeatedly to switch the Title  
List (Original) and Title List (Playlist), if  
necessary.  
Combining chapters  
+
RW  
+
R
-
RWVR  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
1 Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by  
Chapter,” and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.  
The Chapter List menu appears with contents  
of the selected title (displayed as chapters).  
2 Select [Combine] and press ENTER.  
The selected chapter is combined with the  
next chapter in the Title List.  
Example: Chapter List (Original)  
Title 1  
07/12 Tue  
Chapter List  
Original  
Note  
0:45:00  
If the next chapter on the DVD+RW or DVD+R is  
hidden, show the chapter in the Title List before  
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Hiding a chapter  
Editing a Playlist  
+
+
R
RW  
-
RWVR  
You can skip playing chapters without deleting  
from the disc.  
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without  
changing the actual recordings.  
This section explains edit options available only  
for Playlist titles. Edits explained in the previous  
sections are also applicable if so indicated.  
1 Select [Edit] in step 5 of “Editing a Title by  
Chapter,” and press ENTER.  
2 Select [Hide], and press ENTER.  
The chapter is displayed shaded in the Chapter  
List menu.  
Notes  
• If you edit an original title after creating a Playlist title,  
the results may affect the derived Playlist title.  
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.  
To play a title including hidden chapters  
Select [Full Play] in step 3 of “Editing a Title by  
Chapter,” and press ENTER.  
To show the chapter  
Repeat the steps above and select [Show] in step 2.  
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5
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6
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Notes  
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the  
point where you hide the chapter.  
• On other Sony DVD equipment, hidden chapters will  
play without being skipped.  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Creating chapters manually  
+
+
R
-
RW  
RWVR  
You can create chapters within a title by inserting  
chapter marks at the desired points.  
During playback, press CHAPTER MARK where  
you want to divide the title into chapters.  
The following display appears at the dividing  
point. Title contents before and after this scene  
become separate chapters.  
Creating a Playlist Title  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
(Original).  
Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List  
(Playlist) appears.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
CHAPTER MARK  
The sub-menu appears.  
[Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the  
Title List (Playlist) menu.  
[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List  
(Original) menu. When you want to add an  
original chapter as a Playlist title, select this  
and press ENTER. After the Chapter List  
(Original) menu appears, select the chapter  
and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.  
z Hint  
You can combine two chapters into one (page 63).  
Note  
If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter  
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.  
3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.  
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4 Select [New Playlist], and press ENTER.  
The title or chapter is added to the Playlist as  
a new Playlist title.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select [Chapter List], and press ENTER.  
The Chapter List menu appears with the title  
contents.  
To create more Playlist titles, press TITLE  
LIST and repeat the steps above.  
Adding contents to an existing  
Playlist title  
Title 1  
07/12 Tue  
Chapter List  
0:45:00  
Playlist  
1/5  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
(Original).  
Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List  
(Playlist) appears.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
4 Select a chapter, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears with options available  
for the selected chapter. For details, see  
[Playlist]: Displays Playlist title names in the  
Title List (Playlist) menu.  
[Chapter List]: Displays the Chapter List  
(Original) menu. When you want to add an  
original chapter to a Playlist title, select this  
and press ENTER. After the Chapter List  
(Original) menu appears, select the chapter  
and press ENTER, and then go to step 3.  
5 Select [Edit] and press ENTER.  
6 Select [Move], and press ENTER.  
7 Select a new location in the Chapter List,  
3 Select [Playlist], and press ENTER.  
and press ENTER.  
The disc’s Playlist title names appear (if any).  
The chapter moves to the new location.  
To change the scene order more, repeat the  
steps above.  
Select a Playlist  
If you want to rename the title, see page 61.  
New Playlist  
Title 1  
.
Title 2  
Note  
Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the  
point where the chapters change.  
4 Select a Playlist title name, and press  
ENTER.  
The contents of original title selected in step 2  
are added to the Playlist title. If you want to  
rename the title, see page 61. You can enter up  
to 21 characters.  
Rearranging chapters within a  
Playlist title  
You can move chapters in a Playlist title to create  
a different playback order.  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
(Playlist).  
Press TITLE LIST again if the Title List  
(Original) appears.  
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Connecting a Digital Video  
Camera to the DV IN Jack  
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV  
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a  
DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is  
straightforward because the 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.  
DV Dubbing  
Before DV Dubbing  
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 IN jacks, see  
To record from the DV IN jack  
See also the instruction manual supplied with the  
digital video camera before connecting.  
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”  
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 IN jack  
and follow the instructions of “Recording From  
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not  
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera  
even if it has an i.LINK jack.  
– the images on the tape contain copy protection  
signals, which limit recording.  
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).  
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalize the disc (page 35).  
Hookups  
DVD recorder  
to DV IN  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
DV output  
Digital video camera  
: Signal flow  
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2 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc  
tray.  
Dubbing From a DV/Digital8  
Format Tape to a DVD  
Wait until “LOADING” disappears from the  
front panel display.  
For details on how to insert and format a new  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo  
You can record a DV/Digital8 format tape onto a  
disc. The recorder controls the digital video  
camera. You can fast forward, rewind, and stop  
the tape to select a scene using the recorder’s  
remote control.  
3 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape  
into your digital video camera.  
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital  
video camera must be turned on and set to  
video playback mode.  
How chapters are created  
The dubbed contents become one title, and the title  
is divided into chapters. The recorder divides the  
title into chapters according to the setting in [Rec  
Setting] Setup (5, 10, or 15-minute intervals, or  
does not divide at all) (page 77).  
4 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote  
repeatedly to select “DV.”  
The selected input changes as follows:  
Programme  
position  
LINE1  
LINE4  
LINE2  
LINE3  
DV  
Z
5 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly  
to select the recording mode.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The recording mode changes as follows:  
HQ  
SP  
EP  
SLP  
For details about the recording modes, see  
</M/m/,,  
O RETURN  
ENTER  
6 Press SET UP on the remote.  
m/M  
The Setup Display appears.  
H
X
7 Select  
[Rec Setting], and press ,.  
x
z REC  
REC MODE  
8 Select [DV Audio Input], and press ,.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SET UP  
Rec Setting  
Rec Mode Set  
Rec Aspect Ratio  
DV Audio Input  
Auto Chapter  
Stereo 1  
Stereo 2  
1 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
recordable disc on the tray.  
Make sure that the disc has enough free space  
to record the contents of your tape.  
[Stereo 1] (default): Records original sound  
only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV  
format tape.  
[Stereo 2]: Records additional sound only.  
Select this only if you have added a second  
audio channel when recording with your  
digital video camera.  
Labelled side facing up  
9 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
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10Press O RETURN to turn off the Setup  
Display.  
11Press H to start playing the DV/Digital8  
format tape.  
The playback picture appears on the screen.  
12While watching the screen, search for the  
point you want to start recording by  
pressing m/M.  
13When you find the point you want, press  
X.  
14Press z REC.  
Playback starts from the selected point, and  
the recorder starts recording.  
To stop recording  
Press x. Note that it may take a few seconds for  
the recorder to stop recording.  
Notes  
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalize the disc (page 35).  
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital  
video equipment to the recorder.  
• You cannot control the recorder using another device  
or another recorder of the same model.  
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the  
cassette memory onto the disc.  
• When dubbing from a DV/Digital8 format tape by way  
of the DV IN jack, the recorder starts recording about  
five seconds after the tape starts playing.  
• If you dub a DV/Digial8 format tape that has been  
edited on a PC using the DV IN jack, any audio  
recorded on the Stereo 2 track may only be recorded as  
noise.  
• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape with a  
sound track 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.  
• When dubbing from the DV IN jack, pictures are  
recorded only in 4:3 size regardless of the [Rec Aspect  
Ratio] setting in [Rec Setting] Setup (page 77). You  
can select the picture size for DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
only.  
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling  
mode (e.g.48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).  
• The video or sound may drop out during the recording  
of start/stop points on the tape.  
• If there is a blank space for one second or more on the  
tape, DV dubbing ends automatically.  
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1 Press SET UP while the recorder is in stop  
mode.  
Settings and Adjustments  
The Setup Display appears.  
Settings  
Using the Setup Displays  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
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.  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
The Setup Display consists of several levels to set  
up options. To select the next level, press ,. To  
select a previous level, press <.  
Factory Setup  
Setup options:  
[Settings], [Language], [Audio], [Parental  
Control], [Rec Setting], [Disc Info]  
Note  
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the  
Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions  
described may work.  
For details about [Disc Info] Setup, see “Basic  
2 Press M/m to select the option you want to  
set up, and press ,.  
Settings  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Sweden  
Start  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Factory Setup  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
3 Press M/m to select the item you want to  
set up, and press ,.  
Available options for the item appear.  
Example: [TV Aspect]  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
SET UP  
TV Aspect  
4:3  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
16:9  
Factory Setup  
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4 Press M/m to select the item you want to  
set up, and press ENTER to conform.  
Some items require additional settings.  
Channel and Clock Settings  
The [Settings] Setup helps you to make tuner,  
clock, and channel settings for the recorder.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Select  
[Settings] in the Setup Display. To use  
TV Aspect  
4:3  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
16:9  
Settings  
Factory Setup  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Sweden  
Start  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
To turn off the Setup Display  
Press SET UP.  
Factory Setup  
[Auto Preset]  
Presets all receivable channels automatically.  
Select your country. Then select [Start] and press  
ENTER.  
[Channel Settings]  
Presets channels manually.  
If some channels could not be set using the Auto  
Preset function, you can set them manually.  
If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the  
wrong tuner system may have been preset during  
[Auto Preset]. Set the correct tuner system  
manually in the steps below.  
1
Select [Channel Settings] and press ,.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Setting  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Factory Setup  
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3
4
Press ENTER while [Setting] is selected.  
The Channel List menu appears.  
To set the channels manually  
When you select [Channel Settings] in step 4  
above, the display for setting channels appears.  
PR  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
Ch.  
C 12  
C 23  
C 7  
Fine  
0
Station  
AWB1  
AWB2  
DTV  
1
Press </, to select the item and press M/m  
to change the setting.  
0
0
C 27  
C 17  
C 33  
C 34  
C 47  
C 10  
0
CH2  
[PR] indicates the selected programme  
position.  
0
LHTV  
CSN  
NICAM  
PR-01  
0
0
PTGLE  
PSG  
0
0
TV2  
PR Seek  
1
Ch.  
C 2  
Fine  
0
OK  
Press M/m to select the programme position  
you want to set, and press ENTER.  
[Seek]: Searches for a channel automatically.  
Searching stops when the recorder tunes in a  
channel.  
[Ch.]: Changes the channel number.  
[Fine]: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a  
clearer picture.  
[PAL/SECAM]: This appears only for  
selected models. For customers in France,  
switch channels from PAL to SECAM if the  
reception is poor.  
PR  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
11  
Ch.  
C 12  
C 23  
C 7  
Fine  
0
Station  
AWB1  
AWB2  
DTV  
0
0
C 27  
C 17  
C 33  
C 34  
C 47  
C 10  
0
CH2  
0
LHTV  
CSN  
NICAM  
PR-01  
0
Channel Settings  
Station Name  
Move  
0
PTGLE  
PSG  
0
0
TV2  
Erase  
Decoder On/Off  
NICAM/Standard  
Select an option from the sub-menu, and press  
ENTER.  
2
Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
The setting is stored and the display returns to  
the Channel List.  
[Channel Settings]: Sets the channel  
manually. See “To set the channels manually”  
below.  
[Station Name]: Changes the station name.  
The display for entering characters appears.  
To enter characters, see page 32.  
To preset other channels, follow from step 3  
of the Channel List setting (page 70).  
Receivable channels  
[Move]: Sorts the programme positions on the  
Channel List. Press M/m to move the selected  
programme position to a new location.  
[Erase]: Disables a programme position you  
do not need.  
[Decoder On/Off]: Sets the channels for the  
decoder. You need this setting to watch or  
record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes.  
Press ENTER so [Decoder] appears on the  
display. Press ENTER again to turn off the  
setting.  
TV system  
Channel coverage  
BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF  
Countries, except  
Italia A – H VHF  
those listed below)  
Colour system: PAL  
E21 – E69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF  
[NICAM/Standard]: Sets the channels for the  
NICAM broadcast. Normally, [NICAM] is lit  
on the display. If the sound from NICAM  
broadcast is not clear, press ENTER so  
[NICAM] disappears.  
Countries)  
Colour system: PAL  
R21 – R69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
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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4
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 numbers.  
TV system  
Channel coverage  
Ireland A – J VHF  
South Africa 4 – 13 VHF  
B21 – B69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
F2 – F10 VHF  
I (Great Britain/  
Ireland)  
Colour system: PAL  
To change the numbers, press < to return to  
the item to be changed, and press M/m.  
Press ENTER to start the clock.  
L (France)  
Colour system:  
SECAM  
F21 – F69 UHF  
B – Q CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
[Clock]  
[Auto Adjust]  
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel  
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.  
1
Select [Clock] and press ,.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Auto Adjust On  
Auto Adjust Off  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Date 12  
/
04  
Year 2005  
Time 12  
:
00  
Factory Setup  
2
Select [Auto Adjust On] and press ENTER.  
z Hint  
If you select [Auto Adjust On], the Auto Clock Set  
function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.  
To set the clock manually  
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock  
correctly for your local area, set the clock  
manually.  
1
2
Select [Clock] and press ,.  
Press ,.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Auto Adjust On  
Auto Adjust Off  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Date 12  
04  
Year 2005  
Time 12  
:
00  
Factory Setup  
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[16:9]  
TV and Video Settings  
These settings will adjust items related to the  
image, such as size.  
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,  
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.  
[4:3 Letter Box]  
[4:3 Pan Scan]  
Select  
[Settings] in the Setup Display. To use  
69). The default settings are underlined.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
Sweden  
Start  
Note  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Depending on the disc, [Letter Box] may be selected  
automatically instead of [Pan Scan] or vice versa.  
[Line1 Decoder]  
Factory Setup  
Sets the LINE 1-TV jack for inputting encoded  
video signals.  
[TV Aspect]  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3  
standard or wide).  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Inputs the signals from the LINE  
1-TV jack. Normally select this.  
The signal input from the LINE 1-  
TV jack is output to the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack for decoding.  
The decoded signal is then input  
back through the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack so you can  
record or view PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus programmes. In this case,  
select “LINE 1” by pressing  
INPUT SELECT.  
[ 4:3 ]  
Select this when connecting to a  
4:3 screen TV. When you select  
[4:3], set [Display Mode] below.  
[ 16:9 ]  
Select this when connecting to a  
wide-screen TV or TV with a  
wide mode function.  
[Display Mode]  
Selects how to display a wide picture on the screen  
when [4:3] is selected in [TV Aspect].  
[Progressive Mode] (Viewing in Progressive  
format)  
Selects whether the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks output progressive signals.  
[ Letter  
Box ]  
Displays a wide picture with  
bands on the upper and lower  
portions of the screen.  
[ Pan  
Scan ]  
Automatically displays a wide  
picture on the entire screen and  
cuts off the portions that do not  
fit.  
[ Off ]  
Select this when your TV is not  
compatible with progressive  
signals, or, the TV is connected to  
jacks other than the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks.  
[ On ]  
Select this when your TV accepts  
progressive 625p format signals,  
and, the TV is connected to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks. You will enjoy accurate  
colour reproduction and high  
quality image.  
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Notes  
Language Settings  
• You cannot select [On] if the VIDEO OUT SELECT  
switch on the rear panel is set to “RGB” (page 15).  
Make sure that it is set to “COMPONENT.”  
• When set to [On], pictures appear on a progressive  
compatible TV or monitor. Signals are only sent to the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks in progressive  
mode. To cancel the setting, remove the disc and close  
the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the  
recorder for five seconds.  
The [Language] Setup allows you to select a  
language for the recorder’s display and discs.  
Select  
[Language] in the Setup Display. To use  
the display, see “Using the Setup Displays”  
The default settings are underlined.  
• If your TV does not accept progressive signals,  
[Progressive Mode] will be set to [Off] automatically  
after a few seconds.  
Language  
OSD  
English  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
Menu  
Audio  
Subtitle  
[PBC] (Playback Control)  
Turns the PBC function on or off when playing  
VIDEO CDs.  
Español  
Português  
[ Off ]  
The PBC function is not  
activated. VIDEO CDs with PBC  
will be played the same way as  
audio CDs.  
[OSD] (On-Screen Display)  
[ On ]  
The PBC function is activated  
when playing VIDEO CDs with  
PBC.  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
[Menu] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language for the DVD menu.  
[Audio] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
[Subtitle] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on  
the disc.  
[ Original ]  
[ Other ]  
Selects the language given  
priority in the disc.  
The display for entering a  
language code appears. Press the  
number buttons to enter a four-  
digit code number from  
and press ENTER.  
Note  
If you select a language in [Menu], [Subtitle], or [Audio]  
that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the  
recorded languages will be automatically selected.  
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[MPEG] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal when using  
the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jack.  
Audio Settings  
The [Audio] Setup allows you to adjust the sound  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
[ PCM ]  
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 via the DIGITAL OUT  
(OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.  
Select  
[Audio] in the Setup Display. To use the  
The default settings are underlined.  
Audio  
[ Bitstream ]  
Select this when the recorder is  
connected to an audio component  
with a built-in MPEG decoder.  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
D-PCM  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
Sampling Freq.  
Audio DRC  
Vocal  
[Sampling Freq.] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio  
signal.  
[ 48kHz ]  
The audio signals of DVD  
VIDEOs are always converted to  
48 kHz/16 bit.  
[Dolby Digital] (DVDs only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal when  
using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack.  
[ 96kHz ]  
All types of signals, including  
96 kHz/24 bit, are output in their  
original format.  
[ D-PCM ]  
Select this when the recorder is  
connected to an audio component  
without a built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
[ Dolby  
Digital ]  
Select this when the recorder is  
connected to an audio component  
with a built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
[DTS] (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals when  
using the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack.  
[ Off ]  
Select this when the recorder is  
connected to an audio component  
without a built-in DTS decoder.  
[ On ]  
Select this when the recorder is  
connected to an audio component  
with a built-in DTS decoder.  
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[Audio DRC] (Dynamic Range Control) (Dolby  
Digital 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:  
Parental Control Settings  
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.  
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks  
– LINE 1-TV jack  
– LINE 3/DECODER jack  
Select  
[Parental Control] in the Setup Display.  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack  
only when [Dolby Digital] is set to [D-PCM]  
[Set Password]  
Sets or changes the password for [Parental  
Control].  
[ Off ]  
[ On ]  
Normally select this.  
Makes low sounds clear even if  
you turn the volume down.  
1
Select [Set Password] and press ,.  
If you have not entered a password, the  
display for entering a new password appears.  
[Vocal] (Karaoke DVD only)  
Mixes karaoke channels into normal stereo.  
This function is effective for multi-channel  
karaoke DVDs only.  
Parental Control  
Set Password  
Parental Control  
Area Code  
Change  
New Password  
OK  
[ Off ]  
Does not mix karaoke channels  
into normal stereo. You can turn  
off the guide vocal on a multi-  
channel DVD.  
[ On ]  
Normally select this.  
Enter a four-digit password using the number  
buttons and press ENTER. Enter the password  
again to confirm, and press ENTER while  
[OK] is selected.  
The password is stored.  
• If you make a mistake, press < repeatedly  
to delete numbers one by one, then re-enter  
it.  
2
To change the password, press ENTER while  
[Change] is selected.  
[Erase]: Erases the password. Enter the  
registered password and press ENTER.  
3
4
5
Enter the registered password and press  
ENTER.  
Enter a new four-digit password and press  
ENTER.  
Enter the password again to confirm and press  
ENTER.  
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If you forget your password, clear the password and  
registered a new password.  
Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display. Enter the six-  
digit number 210499 using the number buttons. Select  
[OK] and press ENTER. The registered password is  
cleared.  
Recording Settings  
The [Rec Setting] Setup allows you to adjust the  
recording picture quality and size.  
Select  
[Rec Setting] in the Setup Display. To  
[Parental Control]  
Selects the limitation level.  
(page 69). The default settings are underlined.  
1
Select [Parental Control] and press ,.  
Rec Setting  
Rec Mode Set  
Rec Aspect Ratio  
DV Audio Input  
Auto Chapter  
HQ  
SP  
Parental Control  
Set Password  
Parental Control  
Area Code  
No Limit  
Level 8 (Adult)  
Level 7  
EP  
SLP  
Level 6  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
Level 2  
Level 1 (Kids)  
[Rec Mode Set]  
Selects one of the following recording modes: HQ  
(High Quality), SP (Standard Play), EP (Extended  
Play), SLP (Super Long Play).  
The display asks for the password.  
2
3
Enter the four-digit password using the  
number buttons and press ENTER.  
Select the level and press ENTER.  
The lower the level, the stricter the limitation.  
If you select [No Limit], the Parental Control  
function does not activate.  
[Rec Aspect Ratio] (DVD-RW (VR mode) only)  
Selects the picture size of the programme to be  
recorded.  
When recording on discs other than DVD-RWs  
(VR mode), the screen size is fixed to 4:3.  
[Area Code]  
Selects a code for a geographic area as the  
playback limitation level. See “Area Code List”  
[ 4:3 ]  
Sets the picture size to 4:3.  
[ 16:9 ]  
Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide  
mode).  
1
2
Select [Area Code] and press ,.  
[DV Audio Input]  
Enter the four-digit password using the  
number buttons and press ENTER.  
Selects the stereo track when recording from a  
digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack  
on the front panel.  
3
4
Press M/m to enter the first character of the  
area and press ,.  
Press M/m to enter the second character and  
press ENTER.  
[ Stereo 1 ]  
Records original sound at the time  
of shooting. Normally select this  
when dubbing a DV/Digital8  
format tape.  
Notes  
[ Stereo 2 ]  
Records only additional sound  
over-dubbed after shooting.  
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental  
Control function, playback 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.  
[Auto Chapter]  
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into  
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a  
specified interval. The markings are inserted while  
the recording is being made.  
[ Off ]  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
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[ 5Min ]  
Sets the interval to 5 minutes.  
Sets the interval to 10 minutes.  
Sets the interval to 15 minutes.  
Resetting the Recorder  
(Factory Setup)  
[ 10Min ]  
[ 15Min ]  
Select this to reset the recorder to all its default  
settings. The [Parental Control], [Auto Preset],  
[Clock], and [OSD] settings remain as stored.  
Note  
Depending on the size of the recording being made, the  
actual interval may vary from the interval selected in  
[Auto Chapter]. The selected interval should only be  
used as an approximation to create chapters.  
1 Press SET UP to turn on the Setup Display.  
2 Select  
[Settings] and press ,.  
3 Select [Factory Setup] and press ,.  
Settings  
Auto Preset  
Channel Settings  
Clock  
TV Aspect  
Display Mode  
Line1 Decoder  
Progressive Mode  
PBC  
Factory Setup  
Start  
4 Press ENTER while [Start] is selected.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
5 Select [OK] and press ENTER.  
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, You have set the recorder to progressive format  
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even  
though your TV cannot accept the progressive  
signals. In this case, remove the disc and close  
the disc tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the  
recorder for five seconds.  
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive  
format (625p) signals, the image may be affected  
when you set the recorder to progressive format.  
In this case, remove the disc and close the disc  
tray. Then press and hold x (stop) on the  
recorder for five seconds.  
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.  
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour  
system that is different from your TV.  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.  
TV programme reception does not fill the  
screen.  
, Set the channel manually in [Channel Settings]  
in [Settings] Setup (page 70).  
, Select the correct source using the INPUT  
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV  
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.  
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  
“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder  
appears on the TV screen.  
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via the  
LINE 1-TV jack, set the VIDEO OUT SELECT  
switch on the rear panel to “RGB” (page 14).  
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the  
VIDEO OUT SELECT switch on the rear panel  
to “COMPONENT” (page 14).  
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.  
, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT  
jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the  
AERIAL IN jack.  
, When [Progressive Mode] is set to [On] (page  
73), signals are only sent to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
TV channels cannot be changed.  
, The channel is disabled (page 70).  
, A timer recording started, which changed the  
channels.  
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.  
Picture noise appears.  
, 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.  
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, The recorder is in reverse play, fast forward,  
slow motion, or pause mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jacks, check the [Audio] Setup settings  
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 “LINE 1” in the front panel display  
by pressing INPUT SELECT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN  
jacks, select “LINE 2” in the front panel display  
by pressing INPUT SELECT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN  
jacks, select “LINE 4” in the front panel display  
by pressing INPUT SELECT.  
Sound is noisy.  
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,  
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO  
L/R) jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/  
DECODER jack (page 51).  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack, select “LINE 3” in the front  
panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.  
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 SELECT.  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
[Audio DRC] in [Audio] Setup to [On]  
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or  
played.  
, If an audio channel other than “Main+Sub” is  
selected, you cannot record both main and sub  
sounds. Check the selected audio channel before  
you start recording.  
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack  
and want to change the audio track during  
playback, set [Dolby Digital] in [Audio] Setup to  
[D-PCM] (page 75).  
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.  
Playback  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the  
playback side facing down.  
The picture does not fill the screen.  
, Set [TV Aspect] in [Settings] Setup in  
accordance with the aspect ratio of your TV  
, 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  
finalized (page 35).  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the aspect ratio is set in [TV Aspect] in  
[Settings] Setup.  
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.  
The picture is black and white.  
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use  
one that is fully wired (21 pins).  
The disc does not start playback from the  
beginning.  
, Resume play was activated (page 48).  
, 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.  
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.  
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The recorder starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback  
function.  
The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files do  
not play.  
, The MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are  
not recorded in a format that the recorder can  
play (page 10).  
Playback stops automatically.  
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder  
stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
Recording/Timer recording/Editing  
The programme position cannot be changed  
from the channel you are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-  
motion Play cannot be performed.  
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do  
some of the operations above. See the  
Recording does not start immediately after you  
press z REC.  
, Operate the recorder only after “LOADING,”  
“INITIALIZE,” or “WRITE DISC” disappears  
from the front panel display.  
instructions supplied with the disc.  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc  
being played.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the  
language for the sound track.  
, Try changing the language using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
Nothing was recorded even though you set the  
timer setting correctly.  
, The recorder was turned on when the timer  
recording start time came. Set the recorder to  
standby mode before timer recording starts.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a  
power failure. Reset the clock (page 72).  
, The channel was disabled after the timer  
recording was set. See [Channel Settings] on  
page 70.  
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.  
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and  
connect it again.  
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
, The programme contains copy protection signals  
that restrict copying.  
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting  
, There is no recordable disc inserted in the  
recorder.  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
, The disc is protected (DVD+RW, DVD-RW,  
DVD+R) (page 34).  
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 recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.  
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s  
Recording does not stop immediately after you  
press x.  
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input  
disc data before recording can stop.  
menu.  
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
Timer recording is not complete or did not start  
from the beginning.  
, There was a power failure before or during  
recording. Reset the clock (page 72).  
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, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting  
, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 19).  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
, The PDC/VPS function is working (page 39).  
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.  
, The same command mode is set for both the  
equipment and recorder. Set a different  
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.  
command mode for the recorder (page 20).  
Others  
The recorder does not operate properly.  
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the  
recorder for more than ten seconds to turn off the  
recorder. If a disc is still in the recorder, press Z  
(open/close) and remove the disc.  
, 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 PDC/VPS function does not operate.  
, Check that the clock and date are set correctly.  
, Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the  
correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV  
programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted  
to record did not send the good PDC/VPS  
information, the recorder will not start recording.  
, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal  
might be altered and the recorder might not start  
recording.  
, [PDC/VPS] is set to [Off] (page 39).  
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.  
Display  
The clock has stopped.  
, Set the clock again (page 72).  
, The clock stopped due to a power failure. Reset  
the clock (page 72).  
Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder  
is off.  
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.  
, The disc does not have enough space.  
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.  
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the  
Auto Clock Set function or scanning the  
channels for the PDC/VPS function, operational  
noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard,  
even when the power is off. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The recording mode indication is incorrect.  
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three  
minutes, the recording mode indication may be  
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself  
is correctly made in the selected recording 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.  
Reset the code (page 19).  
, 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  
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• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the  
disc from the centre out.  
Notes About This Recorder  
On operation  
• 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. Should this occur, the  
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,  
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on  
for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• Do not use the following discs.  
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.  
If you do not, the disc may be damaged.  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
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  
Do not use a commercially available cleaning  
disc. It may cause a malfunction.  
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 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.  
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):  
Specifications  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,  
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Channel coverage:  
General  
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption: 30W  
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 75 × 293 mm  
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 4.0 kg  
Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC  
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %  
Supplied accessories:  
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)  
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian  
A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/  
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69,  
F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,  
France B to Q/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.  
Audio cord (1)  
Video cord (1)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system  
Audio reception: Split carrier system  
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:  
24-hour cycle (digital)  
Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
Compatible colour systems  
This recorder is designed to record and play using  
the PAL colour system.  
Video recording format: MPEG Video  
Audio recording format: Dolby Digital/2 ch  
The signals of the SECAM colour system can be  
received or recorded but played back in the PAL  
colour system only. Recording of video sources  
based on other colour systems cannot be  
guaranteed.  
Inputs and outputs  
LINE 2 OUT  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/600 ohms  
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p  
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3  
Vp-p (PAL)  
LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 47  
kilohms  
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p  
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3  
Vp-p (PAL)  
LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
RGB OUT (upstream)  
LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
Decoder  
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output  
jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5  
Vp-p/75 ohms  
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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)  
About i.LINK  
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-  
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the  
i.LINK standard and its features.  
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)  
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.  
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  
jacks, see page 66.  
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-  
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack  
will not accept MICRO MV signals from  
equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video  
camera with an i.LINK jack.  
For further precautions, see the notes on page 66.  
For details on precautions when connecting this  
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the  
equipment to be connected.  
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.LINK-  
compatible 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.  
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 @/1 (on/standby) button (21, 27, 38, 40)  
B Front panel display (31, 88)  
H z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67)  
(remote sensor) (18)  
I
J ./> (previous/next) buttons (20, 49,  
54)  
D TIMER REC indicator (38, 40)  
E A (open/close) button (27, 49, 54)  
F PROGRESSIVE indicator (15)  
G H (play) button (47, 53)  
K PROGRAM +/– buttons (28, 43)  
L
DV IN jack (66)  
M LINE 2 IN (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R, S  
VIDEO) jacks (24)  
X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57)  
x (stop) button (20, 28, 29, 73)  
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Remote  
Buttons on the remote have the same function as  
the buttons on the recorder if they have the same  
or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next  
to them can be used with your TV when the TV/  
DVD switch is set to TV.  
A TV/DVD switch (19, 20, 27)  
B Z (open/close) button (27, 49, 54)  
C Number buttons* (33, 40, 52)  
SET button (52)  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.  
D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (40, 42, 52)  
E
(audio) button* (49)  
The button has a tactile dot.  
(subtitle) button (49)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
(angle) button (49)  
F TIME button (31)  
G DISPLAY button (31, 44, 52)  
H
(Picture-in-Picture) button (51)  
I </M/m/,/ENTER button (21, 29, 32)  
J O RETURN button (29, 38, 42, 53, 57)  
K TOP MENU button (47, 53, 57)  
L . (previous)/> (next)  
buttons (49, 54, 57)  
M z REC button (28, 43, 45, 67)  
N INPUT SELECT button (45, 67)  
O REC MODE button (28, 37, 45, 67)  
P REPEAT button (51, 54)  
Q SET UP button (21, 27, 69)  
R A-B button (51, 54)  
S [/1 (on/standby) button (19, 21, 27, 38, 40)  
T PROG (programme) +/– buttons* (28, 43)  
The + button has a tactile dot.  
U 2(volume) +/– buttons (19)  
V t (TV/video), TV/DVD button (19, 44)  
W SUR (surround) button (49, 54)  
ZOOM button (50)  
X
(wide mode) button (19)  
Y TIMER button (38, 40, 42)  
Z TITLE LIST button (29, 47, 60)  
wj BOOKMARK button (52)  
SEARCH MODE button (52)  
wk  
(instant replay)/  
buttons (49)  
(instant advance)  
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wl MENU button (47, 53)  
e; m M (search) buttons (49, 54)  
ed RANDOM button (51, 54)  
/
ef PROGRAM button (55)  
ea H (play) button* (47, 53)  
The button has a tactile dot.  
X (pause) button (43, 49, 54, 57)  
x (stop) button (28, 29)  
eg COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the  
recorder.  
es CHAPTER MARK button (64)  
PICTURE MARK button (30)  
Front panel display  
VR TITLE TV TRK CHP NICAM ST  
BIL  
HQ SP EP SLP  
DVD RW  
VCD  
PLAYLIST  
D
A Playing/recording status (31, 44)  
B Disc type*/recording format (8)  
C TV indicator (19)  
I Audio signal indicators (31, 49, 53)  
J PLAYLIST indicator (29, 59)  
D NICAM indicator (37)  
E ST (stereo)/BIL (bilingual) indicators (37)  
F Recording mode indicators (28, 37, 45, 67)  
G Displays the following (31, 44, 52):  
• Playing time/remaining time  
• Current title/chapter/track number  
• Recording time/remaining time  
• Clock  
• Programme position  
H
(angle) indicator (49)  
*Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”  
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Rear panel  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE  
L
2
OUT LINE  
4
IN  
AERIAL  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
IN  
PCM/DTS/  
MPEG/  
L
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO OUT  
SELECT  
RGB  
LINE  
2
OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
R
R
P
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OUT  
OPTICAL  
COMPO-  
NENT  
Y
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)  
B LINE 3/DECODER jack (23, 25, 26)  
C DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16)  
F LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks  
G Mains lead (18)  
H DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack (16)  
I LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14)  
J VIDEO OUT SELECT switch (14)  
K LINE 1 – TV jack (14)  
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PB/CB, PR/  
CR, Y) jacks (14)  
E LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R, VIDEO) jacks  
(14, 16)  
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Glossary  
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 unit in which to store MP3 audio tracks on a  
DATA CD. (Album is an exclusive definition for  
this recorder.)  
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, and will have the same format  
as a DVD VIDEO.  
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.  
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.  
Copy protection signals (page 38)  
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.  
These signals are included in some software or TV  
programmes and restrict recording on this  
recorder.  
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.  
Dolby Digital (page 75)  
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.  
DVD VIDEO (page 10)  
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 single-  
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7  
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-  
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-  
layer 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.  
Digital audio compression technology by Digital  
Theater Systems, 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.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as  
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental  
Control functions are provided on the DVD.  
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A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is  
an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single  
file consist of a single image.  
Sections of a picture or a music feature on a  
VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD (the length of a  
song). (Track is an exclusive definition for this  
recorder.)  
A unit in which to store JPEG image files on a  
DATA CD. (Folder is an exclusive definition for  
this recorder.)  
Interlace format (page 73)  
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.  
MPEG Audio (page 75)  
International standard coding system used to  
compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/  
IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to  
7.1-channel surround.  
Original (page 59)  
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.  
Playback information created from the actual  
recordings on a DVD-RW (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.  
Progressive format (page 73)  
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 25-30 frames/  
50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format  
can show 50/60 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.  
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Language Code List  
For details, see page 74.  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Language  
Code  
Language  
Code  
Language  
Code  
Language  
Code  
Abkhazian  
Afar  
Afrikaans  
Albanian  
Amharic  
Arabic  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Basque  
Bengali; Bangla 6678  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
Breton  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian 6669  
Cambodian  
Catalan  
Chinese  
Corsican  
Croatian  
Czech  
Danish  
Dutch  
English  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Fiji  
Finnish  
French  
Frisian  
6566  
6565  
6570  
8381  
6577  
6582  
7289  
6583  
6588  
6590  
6665  
6985  
Galician  
Georgian  
German  
Greek  
Greenlandic  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Hebrew  
Hindi  
Hungarian  
Icelandic  
Indonesian  
Interlingua  
Irish  
7176  
7565  
6869  
6976  
7576  
7178  
7185  
7265  
7387  
7273  
7285  
7383  
7378  
7365  
7165  
7384  
7465  
7487  
7578  
7583  
7575  
7589  
7579  
7585  
7679  
7665  
Marathi  
Moldavian  
Mongolian  
Nauru  
Nepali  
Norwegian  
Oriya  
Punjabi  
Pashto; Pushto 8083  
Persian  
Polish  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
8277  
Romanian  
Russian  
Samoan  
Sanskrit  
Scots Gaelic  
Serbian  
Serbo-Croatian 8372  
Shona  
Sindhi  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Slovenian  
Somali  
Spanish  
Sundanese  
Swahili  
Swedish  
Tagalog  
Tajik  
7782  
7779  
7778  
7865  
7869  
7879  
7982  
8065  
Tatar  
Telugu  
Thai  
Tibetan  
Tigrinya  
Tonga  
Turkish  
Turkmen  
Twi  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Uzbek  
Vietnamese  
Volapük  
Welsh  
Wolof  
Xhosa  
Yiddish  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
8484  
8469  
8472  
6679  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
7065  
8076  
8084  
8185  
6890  
6672  
6682  
6671  
7789  
Italian  
8279  
8285  
8377  
8365  
7168  
8382  
Japanese  
Javanese  
Kannada  
Kashmiri  
Kazakh  
Kirghiz  
7577  
6765  
9072  
6779  
7282  
6783  
6865  
7876  
6978  
6979  
6984  
7079  
7074  
7073  
7082  
7089  
Korean  
8378  
8368  
8373  
8375  
8376  
8379  
6983  
8385  
8387  
8386  
8476  
8471  
8465  
Kurdish  
Laothian  
Latin  
Latvian; Lettish 7686  
Lingala  
Lithuanian  
Macedonian  
Malagasy  
Malay  
Malayalam  
Maltese  
7678  
7684  
7775  
7771  
7783  
7776  
7784  
7773  
Maori  
Tamil  
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Area Code List  
For details, see page 77.  
Code Area  
Code Area  
Code Area  
LY Libya  
Code Area  
AF  
Afghanistan  
FI  
Finland  
SG Singapore  
AN Netherlands  
Antilles  
AR Argentina  
FJ  
FR  
Fiji  
France  
SI  
SK  
Slovenia  
Slovak  
Republic  
GB Great Britain  
GL Greenland  
GR Greece  
HK Hong Kong  
HM Heard and  
McDonald  
AT  
AU Australia  
BE Belgium  
Austria  
SN Senegal  
SV  
TH  
TR  
El Salvador  
Thailand  
Turkey  
BO Bolivia  
BR Brazil  
TW Taiwan  
BT  
Bhutan  
Islands  
HR Croatia  
HU Hungary  
UA Ukraine  
UG Uganda  
US United States  
UY Uruguay  
CA Canada  
CG Congo  
CH Switzerland  
ID  
IL  
Indonesia  
Israel  
CL  
Chile  
UZ  
Uzbekistan  
CN China  
CO Colombia  
CR Costa Rica  
IN  
IT  
JM  
JP  
KE  
India  
Italy  
Jamaica  
Japan  
Kenya  
PH Philippines  
VN Vietnam  
PK  
PL  
PT  
PY  
Pakistan  
Poland  
Portugal  
Paraguay  
ZA  
South Africa  
ZW Zimbabwe  
CZ  
Czech Republic  
DE Germany  
DK Denmark  
EC Ecuador  
EG Egypt  
KH Cambodia  
KR South Korea  
KW Kuwait  
RO Romania  
RU Russian  
Federation  
ES  
ET  
Spain  
Ethiopia  
LK  
LU  
Sri Lanka  
Luxembourg  
SA  
SE  
Saudi Arabia  
Sweden  
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the aerial cable 13  
the audio cords 16  
the video cords 14  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote 19  
Copy control signals 38  
Copy protection 90  
Copy-Free 38  
Copy-Never 38  
Copy-Once 38  
CPRM 8  
Creating chapters 64  
F
Index  
[Factory Setup] 78  
File 57, 91  
[Finalize] 35  
[Fine] 71  
Words in brackets appear in  
the on-screen displays.  
Folder 57, 91  
[Format DVD] 27  
Front panel 86  
Front panel display 31, 88  
[Full Play] 48, 64  
Numerics  
[16:9] 22, 73, 77  
[4:3] 22, 73, 77  
[48kHz] 75  
[96kHz] 75  
H
Handling discs 83  
[Hide] 64  
A
[A-B Erase] 61  
A-B Repeat 51, 55  
Aerial 13  
D
DATA CD 10  
I
[Decoder On/Off] 71  
DIGITAL OUT 16  
Digital video camera 66  
[Disc Info] 27  
[Disc Name] 34  
Disc space 59  
i.LINK 85  
Album 53, 90  
INPUT SELECT 45, 67  
Angle 50  
Interlace format 91  
Area Code 77, 93  
Audio 74, 75  
Audio cord 16  
[Audio DRC] 76  
[Auto Adjust] 72  
[Auto Chapter] 45, 77  
Auto Clock Set 22, 72  
[Auto Preset] 21, 70  
J
JPEG image files 57  
Disc types 8  
Display  
L
Front panel display 31,  
[Letter Box] 73  
LINE 1 – TV 14  
LINE 2 IN 24  
LINE 2 OUT 14, 16  
LINE 3/DECODER 23, 25,  
On-screen display 31  
Setup Display 69  
[Display Mode] 73  
[Divide] 62  
B
Batteries 18  
Bilingual recordings 37  
[Bitstream] 75  
Bookmark 52  
Dolby Digital 17, 75, 90  
LINE 4 IN 24  
[Line1 Decoder] 73  
[D-PCM] 75  
DTS 75, 90  
[DV Audio Input] 67, 77  
DV Dubbing 66  
DV IN 66  
C
M
Canal Plus 26  
Mains lead 18  
Manual Clock Set 72  
MENU 47  
DVD VIDEO 10, 90  
DVD+R 8, 90  
DVD+RW 8, 90  
DVD-R 8, 90  
Channel List 71  
[Channel Settings] 70  
Chapter 45, 64, 90  
Chapter List 30, 47, 63, 65  
Cleaning discs 83  
[Clock] 22, 72  
Colour systems 84  
[Combine] 63  
Menu 74  
DVD’s Menu 47  
Top menu 47  
[Move] 65, 71  
MP3 audio tracks 53  
MPEG 75, 91  
DVD-RW 8, 59, 90  
E
[Edit] 34, 61, 63  
Editing 59  
Command mode 20  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
N
Enter characters 32  
[Erase] 61, 63, 71  
NICAM 37, 71  
Number buttons 33, 40, 52  
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Recording 28, 37, 43, 45, 77  
Overwriting a recorded  
title 45  
Timer recording  
check/change/cancel 42  
O
On-screen display 31  
Setup Display 69  
Sub-menu 29  
manual setting 38  
Rec Mode Adjust 40  
ShowView 40  
Recording format 8  
Recording mode 37, 77  
Recording time 37  
while watching another  
programme 44  
Original 29, 59, 91  
Timer List 42  
OSD language 21, 74  
Title 29, 47, 91  
TITLE LIST 29, 47  
Title List 29, 47, 60  
[Title Name] 33, 61  
TOP MENU 47  
P
Region code 11  
[Pan Scan] 73  
Remaining time 31  
Remote 18, 87  
Parental Control 48, 76, 77  
PAY-TV 26  
Repeat Play 51, 55  
Resetting the recorder 78  
Resume Play 48  
Track 53, 91  
PBC (Playback Control) 47,  
[PCM] 75  
Troubleshooting 79  
[TV Aspect] 22, 73  
TV/DVD 44  
PDC 39  
TV/DVD switch 19, 27  
S
Picture-in-Picture 51  
Playable discs 10  
Playback 47, 49, 53  
A-B Repeat 51, 55  
fast forward 49, 54  
fast reverse 49, 54  
instant advance 50  
instant replay 50  
Random Play 51, 55  
Repeat Play 51, 55  
Resume Play 48  
Slow-motion play 50  
Playing time 31  
S VIDEO 14, 15  
[Sampling Freq.] 75  
Searching  
U
[Unfinalize] 35  
Usable discs 8, 10  
fast forward 49, 54  
fast reverse 49, 54  
locating the beginning of  
the title/chapter/  
track 49, 54  
V
VIDEO CD 10, 47  
Video cord 14  
Video input 15  
Video mode 8  
VIDEOOUTSELECTswitch  
Search mode 52  
SET 52  
[Set Password] 76  
Setup Display 69  
[Show] 64  
ShowView 40  
Slide show 57  
[Station Name] 71  
[Stereo 1] 77  
[Stereo 2] 77  
Sub-menu 29  
Subtitle 50, 74  
Super VIDEO CD 10  
[SUR ON] 50, 54  
Surround 17, 50, 51, 54  
[Vocal] 76  
VPS 39  
VR mode 8  
Playlist 29, 59, 64, 91  
Programme Play 55  
Progressive mode 15, 73, 91  
[Protect] 34, 62  
Z
Q
Zoom 50  
ZWEITON 37  
Quick guide to disc types 8  
Quick Timer 44  
R
Random Play 51, 55  
Rear panel 89  
T
REC 28, 43  
Thumbnail picture 30  
TIME 31  
[Rec Aspect Ratio] 77  
Rec Mode Adjust 40  
[Rec Mode Set] 77  
[Rec Setting] 67, 77  
Recordable discs 8  
TIMER 38, 40  
Timer List 42  
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