Sony DVD Recorder RDR GX350 User Manual

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DVD Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
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RDR-GX350  
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On recording  
Copy guard function  
Make trial recordings before  
making the actual recording.  
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.  
Precautions  
This equipment has been tested  
and found to comply with the  
limits set out in the EMC  
Directive using a connection  
cable shorter than 3 metres.  
On compensation for lost  
recordings  
Sony is not liable and will not  
compensate for any lost  
recordings or relevant losses,  
including when recordings are  
not made due to reasons  
On safety  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Should any solid object or liquid  
fall into the cabinet, unplug the  
recorder and have it checked by  
qualified personnel before  
operating it any further.  
Caution: This recorder is  
capable of holding a still  
video image or on-screen  
display image on your  
including recorder failure, or  
when the contents of a recording  
are lost or damaged as a result of  
recorder failure or repair  
undertaken to the recorder. Sony  
will not restore, recover, or  
replicate the recorded contents  
under any circumstances.  
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.  
On power sources  
• The recorder is not  
disconnected from the AC  
power source (mains) as long  
as it is connected to the wall  
outlet, even if the recorder  
itself has been turned off.  
• If you are not going to use the  
recorder for a long time, be  
sure to disconnect the recorder  
from the wall outlet. To  
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  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your  
recorder, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
copyright laws. Also, use of  
this recorder with cable  
disconnect the AC power cord  
(mains lead), grasp the plug  
itself; never pull the cord.  
television transmission may  
require authorization from the  
cable television transmitter  
and/or programme owner.  
• This product incorporates  
copyright protection  
technology that is protected by  
U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights.  
Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision,  
and is intended for home and  
other limited viewing uses  
only unless otherwise  
About this manual  
• In this manual, “disc” is used  
as a general reference for the  
DVDs or CDs unless  
otherwise specified by the text  
or illustrations.  
On placement  
• Place the recorder in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
recorder.  
• Do not place the recorder on a  
soft surface such as a rug that  
might block the ventilation  
holes.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
confined space such as a  
bookshelf or similar unit.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
location near heat sources, or  
in a place subject to direct  
sunlight, excessive dust, or  
mechanical shock.  
• Icons, such as  
, listed  
DVD  
at the top of each explanation  
indicate what kind of media  
can be used with the function  
being explained.  
• Instructions in this manual  
describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the  
controls on the recorder if they  
have the same or similar  
names as those on the remote.  
• The on-screen display  
authorized by Macrovision.  
Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
• This Product includes  
®
FontAvenue fonts licenced  
• Do not place the recorder in an  
inclined position. It is  
illustrations used in this  
by NEC corporation.  
FontAvenue is a registered  
trademark of NEC  
corporation.  
manual may not match the  
graphics displayed on your TV  
screen.  
• The explanations regarding  
DVDs in this manual refer to  
DVDs created onthis recorder.  
The explanations do not apply  
to DVDs that are created on  
other recorders and played  
back on this recorder.  
designed to be operated in a  
horizontal position only.  
• Keep the recorder and discs  
away from equipment with  
strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
• Do not place heavy objects on  
the recorder.  
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Table of Contents  
About the HDMI Control functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync  
(for HDMI connections only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD  
recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
®
Setting Up the VIDEO Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Setting external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder  
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Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks, JPEG Image Files, and DivX Video  
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
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Quick Guide to Disc Types  
Recordable and playable discs  
Icon used  
Formatting  
(new discs)  
Compatibility with other  
DVD players (finalising)  
Type  
Disc Logo  
in this  
manual  
Automatically  
formatted in +VR  
mode (DVD+RW  
VIDEO)  
Playable on DVD+RW  
compatible players  
(automatically finalised)  
DVD+RW  
+
RW  
Playable only on VR mode  
compatible players  
(finalisation unnecessary)  
VR  
mode  
Format in VR mode  
-
RWVR  
DVD-RW  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalisation  
Video  
mode  
Format in Video  
-
RWVideo  
DVD+R  
Automatically  
formatted in +VR  
mode (DVD+R  
VIDEO)  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalisation  
+
R
DVD+R DL  
Format in VR mode  
*1  
Playable only on DVD-R  
in VR mode compatible  
players (finalisation  
VR  
mode  
Formatting is  
performed in the  
“Format” setup  
DVD-R  
-
RVR  
Automatically  
formatted in Video players (finalisation  
mode necessary) (page 37)  
Playable on most DVD  
DVD-R  
DL  
Video  
mode  
-
RVideo  
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Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs  
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1,  
*2  
Ver.1.2 with CPRM  
)
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs  
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0,  
*2  
Ver.2.1 with CPRM  
)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double  
Layer) discs  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual  
*2  
Layer) discs (Ver.3.0 with CPRM  
)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R  
DL,” “DVD-R,” and “DVD-R DL” are trademarks.  
*1  
When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into  
this recorder, it is automatically formatted in  
Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR  
mode, format in the “Format” setup (page 40).  
*2  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable  
Media) is a coding technology that protects  
copyrights for images.  
Discs that cannot be recorded on  
• DVD-RAMs  
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Playable discs  
Icon used in  
this manual  
Type  
Disc Logo  
Characteristics  
Discs such as movies that can be  
purchased or rented  
DVD VIDEO  
This recorder also recognises DVD-  
RAMs* as DVD Video compatible  
discs.  
DVD  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format  
VIDEO CD  
CD  
VCD  
CD  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
music CD format  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RAMs*  
containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX  
video files  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs  
containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG  
image files or DivX video files  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
containing either MP3 audio tracks,  
JPEG image files or DivX video files  
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.  
• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/  
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain  
DVD Video, DivX video, JPEG image  
files, or MP3 audio tracks.  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under  
license.  
• DVD Audio discs  
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,  
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs.  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code  
developed by DivX, Inc.  
* If the DVD-RAM has a removable cartridge,  
remove the cartridge before playback.  
• DVDs that were recorded on a different  
recorder and not correctly finalised.  
Discs that cannot be played  
• PHOTO CDs  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are  
recorded in a format different from the  
formats mentioned in the table above.  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• BDs  
• HD DVDs  
• Discs recorded with an AVCHD-  
compatible DVD video camera  
Maximum recordable number of titles  
Disc  
Number of titles  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
DVD+RW/DVD+R  
DVD+R DL  
99  
49  
49  
99  
DVD-R DL  
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b Notes  
Note on playback operations of DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs  
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be  
played on this recorder due to the recording  
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the  
characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has  
not been correctly finalised. For more  
information, see the operating instructions for the  
recording device.  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the  
same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format,  
reformat the disc (page 40). 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+Rs,  
DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that  
contain recordings made on other DVD  
equipment.  
• 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.  
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. 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  
on this recorder.  
will also play  
ALL  
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.  
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs,  
DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs  
that are made on other DVD equipment.  
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by  
this recorder, the data may be erased.  
Region code  
• You may not be able to record, edit, or dub on  
some recordable discs, depending on the disc.  
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or  
played on this recorder. This may cause the  
recorder to malfunction.  
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  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side  
with digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does  
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)  
standard, playback on this product is not  
guaranteed.  
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Hookups and Settings  
Hooking Up the Recorder  
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the  
b Notes  
• See “Specifications” (page 100) for a list of supplied accessories.  
• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• Refer to 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.  
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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable  
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below.  
Wall  
to AERIAL IN  
DVD recorder  
TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
to aerial input  
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 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord  
Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV  
monitor, projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable  
you to view pictures.  
B
A
TV  
Audio/video  
cord (not  
supplied)  
TV, projector, or audio  
component  
to LINE 2 OUT  
(VIDEO)  
SCART cord (not supplied)  
(yellow)  
to T LINE 3 – TV  
DVD recorder  
to LINE 2 OUT  
(S VIDEO)  
to HDMI OUT  
(blue)  
(red)  
(green)  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Component video  
cord (not supplied)  
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
HDMI cord  
(not supplied)  
(blue)  
(red)  
(green)  
C
D
E
TV, projector, or audio  
component  
TV, projector, or audio  
component  
TV, projector, or audio  
component  
: Signal flow  
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A SCART input jack  
When connecting to the HDMI jack  
Follow the steps below. Improper handling  
may damage the HDMI jack and the  
connector.  
When setting “LINE 3 Out” to “S-Video” or  
“RGB” in the “Video In/Out” setup  
(page 80), use a SCART cord that conforms  
to the selected signal.  
1
Carefully align the HDMI jack on the  
rear of the recorder and the HDMI  
connector by checking their shapes.  
Make sure the connector is not upside  
down or tilted.  
B Video input jack  
You will enjoy standard quality images.  
C S VIDEO input jack  
You will enjoy high quality images.  
D Component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB,  
PR/CR)  
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction  
and high quality images.  
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p  
format signals, use this connection and set  
“Progressive” to “Compatible” in the “Easy  
Setup” setup (page 20). Then set  
Connector is upside  
down  
Not straight  
2
Insert the HDMI connector straight into  
the HDMI jack.  
“Component Video Out” to “Progressive” in  
the “Video In/Out” setup to send progressive  
video signals. For details, see “Component  
Do not bend or apply pressure to the  
HDMI connector.  
E HDMI input jack  
Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to  
enjoy high quality digital picture and sound  
through the HDMI OUT jack.  
b Notes  
When connecting a Sony TV that is  
compatible with the HDMI control function,  
To see the signals from the connected set top  
box receiver when the set top box receiver is  
connected to the recorder using a SCART  
cord only, turn the recorder on.  
• Be sure to disconnect the HDMI cord when  
moving the recorder.  
• Do not apply too much pressure to the cabinet  
wall, if you place the recorder on the cabinet with  
the HDMI cord connected. It may damage the  
HDMI jack or the HDMI cord.  
• Do not twist the HDMI connector while  
connecting to or disconnecting from the HDMI  
jack to avoid damaging the HDMI jack and  
connector.  
When playing “wide screen” images  
Some recorded images may not fit your TV  
screen. To change the picture size, see  
If you are connecting to a VCR  
Connect your VCR to the LINE 1/  
DECODER jack on the recorder (page 23).  
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b Notes  
b Notes  
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord  
between the recorder and your TV at the same  
time.  
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will  
need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins.  
Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for  
this connection.  
• Do not make connections A and E at the same  
time.  
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.  
• 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 start playback.  
If necessary, press the TV t button on the  
remote to return the input to the TV.  
• If you connect the recorder to a TV with  
SMARTLINK, set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in  
the “Video In/Out” setup.  
*1  
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of  
Grundig Corporation.  
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are  
trademarks of Philips Corporation.  
“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks  
of Panasonic Corporation.  
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba  
*2  
*3  
*4  
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack  
(connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP  
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).  
• Component video and RGB signals are not output  
when using the HDMI connection.  
Corporation.  
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.  
*5  
About the HDMI Control  
functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre  
Sync (for HDMI connections  
only)  
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the HDMI Control function  
with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation  
is simplified as below:  
• One-Touch Play (page 53)  
• System Power-Off  
When you turn the TV off by using the  
power button on the TV’s remote, the  
components compatible with the HDMI  
Control function turn off automatically.  
About the SMARTLINK  
features (for SCART  
connections only)  
If the connected TV (or other connected  
equipment such as a set top box) complies  
*3  
with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link  
,
*1  
*2  
MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK  
,
*2  
*3  
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync  
features  
Set “HDMI Control” to “On” in the “HDMI  
Output” setup (page 91). For details on TV  
settings, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the TV.  
CINEMALINK , Q-Link , EURO VIEW  
*4  
*5  
LINK , or T-V LINK , you can enjoy the  
following SMARTLINK features.  
• One-Touch Play (page 53)  
• Preset Download  
You can download the tuner preset data  
from your TV to this recorder, and tune the  
recorder according to that data in “Easy  
Setup.”  
• NexTView Download  
You can easily set the timer by using the  
NexTView Download function on your TV.  
b Notes  
• Depending on the connected component, the  
HDMI Control function may not work. Refer to  
the operating instructions supplied with the  
component.  
• The recorder supports only the playback option of  
HDMI Control. “Player” appears on the TV  
screen when using the HDMI Control functions.  
To prepare for the SMARTLINK features  
Set “LINE 3 Out” to “Video” in the “Video  
In/Out” setup (page 80) and “SMARTLINK”  
to “This Recorder Only” in the “Options”  
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords/HDMI Cord  
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,  
projector, or audio component such as an AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen  
to sound.  
[Speakers]  
Rear (L)  
[Speakers]  
Rear (R)  
A
Audio component with  
a decoder  
Front (L)  
Front (R)  
Centre  
Subwoofer  
or  
to coaxial/HDMI digital input  
HDMI cord  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
to HDMI OUT  
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)  
to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)  
DVD recorder  
INPUT  
B
VIDEO  
(white)  
(yellow)  
L
(red)  
(white)  
AUDIO  
Audio/video cord  
(not supplied)  
R
(yellow)*  
(red)  
TV, projector, or  
audio component  
: Signal flow  
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 13).  
If you connect a Sony audio component that  
is compatible with the HDMI control  
function, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the audio component.  
A Digital audio input jack  
*1  
If your audio component has a Dolby  
*2  
Digital, DTS , or MPEG audio decoder and  
a digital input jack, use this connection. You  
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS  
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround  
effects.  
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B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks  
This connection will use your TV’s or audio  
component’s two speakers for sound.  
Step 4: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
z Hint  
For correct speaker location, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected  
components.  
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN  
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the  
recorder and TV mains leads (AC 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.  
b Notes  
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to  
the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same  
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come  
from your TV’s speakers.  
• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN  
(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)  
jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same  
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come  
from your TV’s speakers.  
If you connect additional equipment to this  
recorder (page 23), be sure to connect the  
mains lead after all connections are complete.  
• With connection A, after you have completed the  
connection, make the appropriate settings in the  
“Audio Out” setup (page 82). Otherwise, no  
sound or a loud noise will come from your  
speakers.  
• When you connect the recorder to an audio  
component using an HDMI cord, you will need to  
do one of the following:  
to AC IN  
1
– Connect the audio component to the TV with  
the HDMI cord, or  
2
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video  
cord other than HDMI cord (component video  
cord, S-video cord, or audio/video cord).  
to mains  
*1  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered  
*2  
trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
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Controlling TVs with the  
remote  
Step 5: Preparing the  
Remote  
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control  
your TV.  
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  
b Notes  
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be  
able to control your TV with some or all of the  
buttons below.  
remote, point it at the remote sensor  
recorder.  
on the  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number  
previously entered will be erased.  
Number  
buttons  
TV/DVD  
b Notes  
• If the supplied remote interferes with your other  
Sony DVD recorder or player, change the  
command mode number for this recorder  
DISPLAY  
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible  
leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do  
not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the  
following:  
TV [/1  
TV t  
TV 2 +/–  
– 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.  
TV PROG  
+/–  
1 Hold down TV [/1 located at the  
bottom of the remote.  
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of  
the remote.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked  
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct  
on  
2 With TV [/1 pressed down, enter the  
TV’s manufacturer code using the  
number buttons.  
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may  
not respond to the remote.  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the  
code number and Command Mode may be reset  
to the default setting. Set the appropriate code  
number and Command Mode again.  
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then  
“9.” After you enter the last number,  
release the TV [/1 button.  
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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.  
If you have a Sony DVD player  
or more than one Sony DVD  
recorder  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
If the supplied remote interferes with your  
other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the  
command mode number for this recorder and  
the supplied remote to one that differs from  
the other Sony DVD recorder or player after  
you have completed “Step 6: Easy Setup.”  
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.  
You can check the current Command Mode  
in the front panel display. For details, see  
01 (default)  
Hitachi  
24  
JVC  
33  
Panasonic  
Philips  
17, 49  
06, 08  
71  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
25  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
43  
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.  
The remote does not function if different  
command modes are set for the recorder and  
remote. Set the same command mode.  
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The remote performs the following:  
Buttons  
Operations  
TV [/1  
Turns your TV on or  
off.  
Changing programme positions  
of the recorder using the  
remote  
TV 2 (volume) Adjusts the volume  
+/–  
of your TV.  
TV PROG +/–  
Selects the  
programme position  
on your TV.  
You can change programme positions of the  
recorder using the number buttons.  
TV t (input  
select)  
Switches your TV’s  
input source.  
Number  
buttons  
To operate the TV/DVD button  
(for SCART connections only)  
The TV/DVD button switches between TV  
mode and DVD mode. Press the TV/DVD  
button when in stop mode or no menu appears  
on the TV screen. Point your remote at the  
recorder when using this button.  
TV mode: switch to this when you use the  
TV’s tuner mainly. When you start playback,  
the input source for the TV is set to the  
recorder automatically.  
ENTER  
DVD mode: switch to this when you use the  
recorder’s tuner mainly.  
To check the current mode, press DISPLAY  
Example: for channel 50  
Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.  
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Auto Channel Setting  
If you connect a TV to this recorder not  
using SMARTLINK, select “Auto  
Scan.” Then select your country/region  
using </,, and press ENTER. The  
programme position order will be set  
according to the country/region you  
select.  
Step 6: Easy Setup  
Make the basic adjustments by following the  
on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”  
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit  
the “Easy Setup” function during this  
procedure.  
If you connect a TV to this recorder with  
SMARTLINK, select “Download from  
TV.” Then select your country/region  
using </,, and press ENTER. The  
tuner preset data will be downloaded  
from your TV to this recorder. (For  
details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your TV.)  
[/1  
To skip this setting, select “Do not set.”  
To set the programme positions  
manually, see page 77.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O
RETURN  
Clock Setting  
Select “Auto” when a programme  
position in your local area broadcasts a  
time signal. The “Auto Clock Setting”  
display appears.  
TV [/1  
1
Select the programme position of the  
station that carries a time signal  
using </,.  
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.  
Then switch the input selector on your  
TV so that the signal from the recorder  
appears on your TV screen.  
2
Select “Start” using m, and press  
ENTER.  
If a clock signal cannot be found,  
press O RETURN, and set the  
clock manually.  
The “Language” display appears.  
• If the “Language” display does not  
appear, select “Easy Setup” in the  
“Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in  
the System Menu (page 76).  
Select “Manual” to set the clock  
manually. The “Manual Clock Setting”  
display appears.  
2 Select a language for the on-screen  
displaysusing</M/m/,, and press  
ENTER.  
1
Select the time zone for your area  
using </,, and press m.  
2
Select “On” using </, if you are  
now on summer time, and press  
ENTER.  
The initial settings message appears.  
3 Select “Start” using M/m, and press  
3
Set the day, month, year, hour, and  
minutes using </M/m/,, and  
press ENTER to start the clock.  
ENTER.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to  
make the following settings.  
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TV Screen Size (page 87)  
If you have a wide-screen TV, select  
“Wide (16:9).” If you have a standard  
TV, select “Standard (4:3).” This will  
determine how “wide-screen” images are  
displayed on your TV.  
Setting Up the VIDEO  
®
Plus+ System  
Setting up your recorder involves  
Progressive  
coordinating the TV programme position (the  
number you turn to on your TV or recorder to  
watch a programme) with the guide channel  
(the number that’s assigned to that channel in  
your TV programme guide).  
When you connect a progressive format  
TV to this recorder using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,  
select “Compatible.”  
To find the guide channel numbers, look at  
the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the  
programme guide for your area that features  
PlusCode numbers.  
4 Select “Finish Setup” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
“Easy Setup” is completed.  
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate  
the guide channel number with the TV  
programme position.  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
z Hint  
If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy  
Setup” in the “Basic” setup from “Initial Setup” in  
the System Menu (page 76).  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O
RETURN  
.
>
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is stopped.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Set VIDEO Plus+ CH,” and  
press ENTER.  
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5 Select “Next Screen,” and press  
ENTER.  
6 Select the guide channel number  
assigned in the program guide using  
M/m.  
To go to the next/previous page, press  
./>.  
7 Select “Preset” (the TV channel  
number or station name) using </  
,.  
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 for each guide  
channel number that does not match  
the TV channel number.  
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the  
menu.  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
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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.  
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.  
Connecting to the LINE 1/DECODER jack  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 1/DECODER jack of this recorder.  
TV  
VCR  
SCART cord (not supplied)  
to SCART input  
to i LINE 1/DECODER  
to T LINE 3 – TV  
DVD recorder  
b Notes  
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.  
• If you pass the recorder signals through a 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 to 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  
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 1/  
DECODER jack.  
• To watch the connected VCR or similar device’s pictures through the recorder while the recorder is in  
standby mode, set “Power Save” to “Off” (default) in the “Basic” setup (page 76).  
• 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 jacks on the front panel  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the  
equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.  
VCR, etc.  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
L
R
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cord  
(not supplied)  
to LINE 2 IN  
DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
z Hint  
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to only the L(MONO) and VIDEO  
input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.  
b 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. This may cause noise (feedback).  
• 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 1/DECODER jack.  
Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.  
To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.  
Do NOT set “LINE 1 In” to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup (page 80) when making this  
connection.  
Satellite tuner,  
CanalSat, etc.  
TV  
SCART cord (not supplied)  
to SCART input  
to i LINE 1/DECODER  
to T LINE 3 – TV  
DVD recorder  
b Notes  
If the satellite tuner can output RGB  
signals  
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the  
satellite tuner can output RGB signals,  
connect the TV SCART connector on the  
satellite tuner to the LINE 1/DECODER jack,  
and set “LINE 1 In” to “RGB” in the “Video  
In/Out” setup (page 80). See the instructions  
supplied with the set top box receiver.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you  
will not be able to view the signals from the  
connected tuner.  
If you want to use the Synchro Rec  
function  
This connection is necessary to use the  
Synchro-Recording function. See  
Set “LINE 1 In” in the “Video In/Out” setup  
(page 80) according to the specifications of  
your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s  
instructions for more information.  
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Connecting an External Decoder  
You can watch or record external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s  
mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set “LINE 1 In”  
programme positions” (page 27), you will not be able to select “L1” because Line 1 will  
become a dedicated line for the decoder.  
Connecting a decoder  
External decoder (PAY-TV/  
Canal Plus analogue decoder)  
TV  
to AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
to SCART input  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
to T LINE 3 – TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
to i LINE 1/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
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4 Select “LINE 3 Out,” and press  
ENTER.  
Setting external decoder (PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus analogue  
decoder) programme positions  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
analogue programmes, set your recorder to  
receive the programme positions using the  
on-screen display.  
In order to set the programme positions  
correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps  
below.  
5 Press M/m to select “Video” or  
“RGB,” and press ENTER.  
6 Select “LINE 1 In,” and press ENTER.  
Number  
buttons  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O
RETURN  
7 Press M/m to select “Decoder,” and  
.
>
press ENTER.  
8 Press O RETURN to return the cursor  
to the left column.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
9 Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER.  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
10 Select “Manual CH Setting,” and  
press ENTER.  
11 Select “Next Screen,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press  
ENTER.  
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b Notes  
12 Select your country/region, and press  
ENTER.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you  
will not be able to view the signals from the  
connected decoder.  
Programme position  
• To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes  
during recording, press the PROGRAM + button  
on the recorder (“SCART THRU” appears on the  
front panel display). To return to the previous  
display, press the PROGRAM – button on the  
recorder (“SCART NORM” appears on the front  
panel display). The recorder automatically  
switches to the programme tuned by the  
recorder’s tuner after the recording has finished.  
To watch the connected external decoder (PAY-  
TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder) programmes  
while the recorder is in standby mode, set “Power  
Save” to “Off” (default) in the “Basic” setup  
13 Select the desired programme  
position using ./> or number  
buttons.  
14 Select “Channel” using M/m.  
15 Select the external decoder  
programme position using </,.  
16 Select “Sound System” using M/m.  
17 Press </, to select an available TV  
system, B/G, D/K, I, or L.  
To receive broadcasts in France, select  
“L.”  
18 Select “Decoder” using M/m.  
19 Select “On” using </,, and press  
ENTER.  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
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Eight Basic Operations  
2. Recording a  
Programme  
— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder  
1. Inserting a Disc  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
-
+
+
R
RVideo  
-
-
-
RW  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
-
RVideo  
DVD VCD CD  
DATA DVD  
This section introduces the basic operation to  
record a current TV programme to a disc  
(DVD). For an explanation of how to make  
timer recordings, see page 41.  
DATA CD  
Z (open/  
close)  
PROG +/–  
TV/DVD  
1 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
disc on the disc tray.  
DISPLAY  
z REC  
X REC  
PAUSE  
REC MODE  
x REC  
STOP  
TV t  
Recording/playing side facing down  
2 Press Z(open/close) to close the disc  
tray.  
1 Insert a recordable DVD.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the  
front panel display.  
Unused DVDs are formatted  
automatically.  
2 Press PROG +/– to select the  
programme position or input source  
you want to record.  
• For DVD-RW discs  
DVD-RWs are formatted in the  
recording format (VR mode or Video  
mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” of  
“Basic” in the “Disc Setup” setup  
• For DVD-R discs  
DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in  
Video mode. To format an unused  
DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc in  
the “Format” setup (page 40) before  
you make a recording.  
If the disc is recordable on this recorder,  
you can manually re-format the disc to  
make a blank disc (page 40).  
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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select  
the recording mode.  
Checking the disc status while  
recording  
Each time you press the button, the  
display on the TV screen changes as  
follows:  
You can check the recording information  
such as recording time or disc type.  
Press DISPLAY during recording.  
The recording information appears.  
* Available when “Manual Rec. Mode” is set  
to “On (go to setup)” in the “Recording”  
For more details about the recording  
mode, see page 41.  
4 Press z REC.  
Recording starts.  
Recording stops when the DVD is full.  
To stop recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for  
recorder to stop recording.  
A Recording status  
B Current selected recording mode  
(maximum DVD recording time)  
To pause recording  
Press X REC PAUSE.  
To restart recording, press the button again.  
C Title number and recording elapsed  
time  
To watch another TV programme while  
recording  
D Remaining time  
If your TV is connected to the T LINE 3 –  
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 TV t button  
E Station name and programme position  
number  
F Audio setting for the current  
programme  
G Recording restrictions for the current  
programme  
H TV mode or DVD mode (page 19)  
b Notes  
I Disc type/format  
• If you press the [/1 button while recording, the  
recorder stops recording and turns off.  
• After pressing the z REC button, it may take a  
short while to start recording.  
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.  
• You cannot change the recording mode while  
recording.  
• 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.  
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4-Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR  
mode)  
3. Playing the Recorded  
Programme (Title List)  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
-
RVideo  
To play a recorded title, select the title from  
the Title List.  
m
8-Title List  
PLAY  
MODE  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
.
>
x
H
X
A Total number of titles  
B Sub-menu:  
Press , to display the sub-menu.  
The sub-menu displays options  
applicable only to the selected item. The  
displayed options differ depending upon  
the model, situation, and disc type.  
1 Insert a DVD.  
Playback starts automatically depending  
on the disc.  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
To show the 8-Title List, press < to  
select “Title View,” and press ENTER,  
then select “8 Titles” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
Sub-menu  
C Scroll bar:  
Appears when all of the titles do not fit  
on the list. To view the hidden titles,  
press M/m.  
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D Title information:  
To change a title thumbnail picture  
(Thumbnail)  
After recording, the first scene of the  
recording (the title) is automatically set as the  
thumbnail picture.  
Displays the title number, title thumbnail  
picture (playback picture for the selected  
title, still images for the other titles),  
recording date, title name, and title size.  
You can select a favourite scene for the  
thumbnail picture shown in the Title List.  
: Indicates protected title.  
E Remaining time of the current disc in  
the current recording mode (example:  
SP mode)  
1
Press TITLE LIST.  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode),  
switch the Title Lists, if necessary.  
2
3
4
Select a title, and press ,.  
F Detailed information for the selected  
The sub-menu appears.  
title  
Select “Edit” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select a title using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
Select “Set Thumbnail” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
The display for setting the thumbnail  
point appears and the title starts to play.  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
5
6
While watching the playback picture,  
press H, Xor c  
m/M  
C
To scroll the list display by page (Page  
mode)  
Press ./> while the Title List is  
displayed. Each time you press ./>,  
the entire Title List changes to the next/  
previous page of titles.  
to select the scene you want to set for a  
thumbnail picture, and press X.  
Playback pauses.  
You can also select a scene using the  
PLAY MODE button (page 59).  
Select “OK” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail  
picture.  
To return to the Title List, press  
O RETURN.  
About the Title List for DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs  
(VR mode)  
You can switch the Title List to show  
Original or Playlist titles.  
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is  
To turn off the Title List  
displayed.  
Press TITLE LIST.  
Select “Play List” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
z Hint  
You can select “Title List” from the System Menu.  
Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/  
m, and press ENTER.  
b Notes  
• The title names may not appear for DVDs created  
on other DVD recorders.  
• 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).  
• When the Title List does not appear by pressing  
the TITLE LIST button, the DVD has no Title  
List. In this case, try pressing the TOP MENU  
button to display the DVD’s menu.  
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During playback  
Example: DVD-R in Video mode  
4. Displaying the Playing  
Time and Play  
Information  
+
RW  
+
R
-
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
-
RVideo  
DVD VCD  
DATA DVD  
CD  
DATA CD  
You can check the playing time of the current  
title, chapter, track, or disc. Also, you can  
check the disc name recorded on the DVD/  
CD.  
A Playing status  
B Shows that the Resume Play is  
available (page 53).  
C Current selected recording mode  
(maximum DVD recording time)  
D Remaining time  
E Station name and programme position  
number  
F Audio setting for the current  
DISPLAY  
programme  
G Recording restrictions for the current  
programme  
H TV mode or DVD mode (page 19)  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
I Disc information  
The displays differ depending on the disc  
type or playing status.  
J Title type (Original or Playlist) for  
DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR mode  
In stop mode  
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode  
K Disc type/format (page 7)  
Displays the finalised disc in Video  
mode as “DVD-VIDEO.”  
L Title number-Chapter number  
M Playing time  
N Multi-angles indicator (page 52)  
O Copy-protected indicator (page 42)  
P Data transfer bar and rate  
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z Hints  
• When “On Screen Display” is set to “On”  
(default) in the “Options” setup (page 91),  
information automatically appears on the screen  
when the recorder is operated.  
• To increase disc space, see “To open up disc  
5. Changing the Name of  
a Recorded Programme  
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R
RWVR RWVideo  
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RVR  
RW  
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RVideo  
b Note  
Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be  
displayed correctly.  
You can label a DVD, title, or programme by  
entering characters. You can enter up to 64  
characters for a title recorded in the DVD-  
RW/DVD-R (VR mode), 40 characters for a  
title recorded in the DVD+RW/DVD-RW  
(Video mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video  
mode), but the actual number of characters  
displayed in the menus such as the Title List  
will vary. The steps below explain how to  
change the name of the recorded programme.  
CLEAR  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
.
m
>
M
x
X
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Select a title, and press ,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
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4 Select “Title Name,” and press  
ENTER.  
9 Press x (or select “OK,” and press  
ENTER).  
The display for entering characters  
To cancel the setting, press  
O RETURN.  
appears.  
The current name is displayed at the  
input row.  
Input row  
5 Move the cursor to the point where you  
want to insert the character using  
m/M.  
To erase all of the characters, press and  
hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.  
6 Select “Upper case” or “Lower case”  
using ./>.  
The characters for the selected type are  
displayed.  
The type of characters will change  
according to the language you select in  
“Easy Setup.”  
7 Press </M/m/, to select the  
character you want to enter, and press  
ENTER.  
The selected character appears at the  
input row.  
To insert a space, press X (or select  
“Space,” and press ENTER).  
8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to enter the  
remaining characters.  
To erase a character, move the cursor to  
the character at the input row, and press  
CLEAR (or select “Clear,” and press  
ENTER).  
To insert a character, move the cursor to  
the right of the point where you want to  
insert the character. Then select the  
character, and press ENTER.  
To erase all of the characters, press and  
hold CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.  
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3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.  
6. Labelling and  
Protecting a Disc  
You can execute options effective for the  
entire disc in the “Disc Setup” setup.  
4 Select “Input Disc Name,” and press  
ENTER.  
5 Select “Next Screen,” and press  
ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Enter the disc name (page 34).  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
z Hint  
You can also display the Disc Setup display by  
selecting “Disc Setup” from the System Menu.  
b Note  
DISC  
SETUP  
You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD-RW/  
DVD-R (VR mode) disc name, and 40 characters  
for a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD+R/  
DVD-R (Video mode) disc name. The disc name  
may not appear when the disc is played on other  
DVD equipment.  
Labelling a disc  
Protecting a disc  
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RW  
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RWVR RWVideo  
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RVR  
RWVR  
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1 Insert a disc.  
1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press DISC SETUP.  
2 Press DISC SETUP.  
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3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.  
7. Playing the Disc on  
Other DVD Equipment  
(Finalise)  
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RW  
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RWVR RWVideo  
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Finalising is necessary when you play discs  
recorded with this recorder on other DVD  
equipment.  
4 Select “Protect Disc,” and press  
ENTER.  
When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW  
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video  
mode), a DVD menu will be automatically  
created, which can be displayed on other  
DVD equipment.  
Before finalising, check the differences  
between the disc types in the table below.  
Differences between disc types  
5 Select “On,” and press ENTER.  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
Discs are automatically finalised  
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RW  
when removed from the recorder.  
However, you may need to finalise  
the disc for certain DVD  
equipment, or if the recording time  
is short. You can edit or record on  
the disc even after finalising.  
To cancel the protection  
Select “Off” in step 5.  
Finalising is unnecessary when  
playing a disc on VR format  
compatible equipment.  
Even if your other DVD equipment  
is VR format compatible, you may  
need to finalise the disc, especially  
if the recording time is short. You  
can edit or record on the disc even  
after finalising.  
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RWVR  
z Hints  
• You can set protection for individual titles  
• You can also display the Disc Setup display by  
selecting “Disc Setup” from the System Menu.  
Finalising is necessary when  
playing on any equipment other  
than this recorder.  
-
RWVideo  
After finalising, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc. If you want to  
record on it again, unfinalise  
(page 39) or reformat the disc  
(page 40). However, if you  
reformat the disc, all recorded  
contents will be erased.  
Finalising is necessary. The disc  
can be played only on equipment  
that supports DVD-R in VR mode.  
After finalising you cannot edit or  
record on the disc using this  
recorder.  
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RVR  
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5 Select “Next Screen,” and press  
ENTER.  
Finalising is necessary when  
playing on any equipment other  
than this recorder.  
After finalising, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc.  
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For DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), the  
recorder starts finalising the disc. Go to  
step 8.  
6 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/  
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only)  
Select a title menu style, and press  
ENTER.  
The menu appears in the selected title  
menu style when the “top menu” (or  
“menu” for a DVD+RW/DVD+R) is  
selected on the DVD equipment.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
7 (DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/  
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode) only)  
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts finalising the disc.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
8 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
DISC  
SETUP  
z Hints  
• You can check whether the disc has been finalised  
or not. Press DISPLAY after step 1 (page 33).  
• You can also display the Disc Setup display by  
selecting “Disc Setup” from the System Menu.  
1 Insert a disc.  
b Notes  
• Depending on the condition of the disc,  
recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not  
play even if the discs are finalised.  
2 Press DISC SETUP.  
• The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc  
if it was recorded on another recorder.  
• Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD  
equipment may damage the recorded contents.  
• When using a DVD+RW, you can edit or record  
on the disc even after finalising. However, the  
title menu will not be displayed. Finalise the disc  
again to display the title menu.  
3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.  
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4 Select “Unfinalise,” and press  
ENTER.  
Unfinalising a disc  
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RWVR RWVideo  
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)  
DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been  
finalised to prohibit additional recording or  
editing can be unfinalised to allow further  
recording or editing.  
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
5 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.  
Unfinalising may take several minutes.  
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) that has been finalised with other  
DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.  
b Note  
The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs  
(Video mode) that have been finalised on another  
recorder.  
z Hint  
You can also display the Disc Setup display by  
selecting “Disc Setup” from the System Menu.  
1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press DISC SETUP.  
3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.  
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3 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.  
8. Reformatting a Disc  
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RW  
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RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
New discs are automatically formatted when  
inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-  
format a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, or DVD-R  
disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs or  
DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode) according to your  
needs.  
4 Select an item, and press ENTER.  
“VR Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs (VR mode or unrecorded discs) in VR  
mode.  
Video Mode”: Formats DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs in Video mode.  
“Format DVD+RW”: Formats  
DVD+RWs.  
5 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
All contents on the disc are erased.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
z Hints  
• By reformatting, you can change the recording  
format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-  
RWs that have been finalised.  
• You can also display the Disc Setup display by  
selecting “Disc Setup” from the System Menu.  
DISC  
SETUP  
b Note  
You cannot reformat recorded DVD-Rs.  
1 Insert a disc.  
2 Press DISC SETUP.  
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Approx. recording time  
(hours)  
Recording  
mode  
Timer Recording  
*1  
*1  
DVD  
DVD+R DL  
*1  
DVD-R DL  
Before Recording  
HQ (High  
quality)  
1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min.  
Before you start recording…  
HSP  
R
1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 41 min.  
• Check that the disc has enough available  
space for the recording (page 33). For  
DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs, you can free  
up disc space by erasing titles (page 61).  
• Adjust the recording picture quality if  
necessary (page 46).  
SP (Standard  
mode)  
2
3 hr. 35 min.  
LSP  
ESP  
LP  
r
r
r
r
r
2 hr. 30 min. 4 hr. 29 min.  
3
5 hr. 23 min.  
7 hr. 11 min.  
10 hr. 46 min.  
14 hr. 21 min.  
17 hr. 57 min.  
4
b Note  
EP  
6
To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalise the disc (page 37).  
SLP  
8
*2  
SEP (Long  
duration)  
10  
Recording mode  
*1  
The approximate recording time is for 12 cm  
DVD discs.  
When recording to DVD+RW or DVD+R, SLP  
is the longest recording time available. If you  
select SEP, the recording mode will  
automatically revert to SLP.  
Like the standard ×3 recording modes of  
video tapes, you can select the desired  
recording mode using the REC MODE  
button.  
Recording modes with higher quality provide  
a more beautiful recording, but the large data  
volume also results in a shorter recording  
time.  
*2  
z Hint  
To easily select a manual recording mode, press  
REC MODE repeatedly to display “MN,” and  
select a manual recording mode using </,.  
Conversely, a longer duration provides a  
longer recording time, but the lower data  
volume results in a coarser picture quality.  
b Notes  
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies  
with the recording time.  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the  
recording modes.  
To select further options for recording mode  
(manual recording mode), set “Manual Rec.  
Mode” to “On (go to setup)” in the  
“Recording” setup (page 84).  
For timer recording, you can also select  
“AUTO” as recording mode, which  
maximizes the recording quality for the space  
available on the disc.  
– 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.  
• Programmes are recorded in the following aspect  
ratio.  
– In the original aspect ratio, when recording to  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).  
– In 4:3 when recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.  
• When recording to DVD-R DLs (Video mode),  
the title is divided when the layer switches.  
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Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
Unrecordable pictures  
Pictures with copy protection cannot be  
recorded on this recorder.  
The recorder automatically receives and  
records stereo and bilingual programmes  
based on the ZWEITON system or the  
NICAM system.  
A DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR  
mode) can record both main and sub sounds.  
You can switch between main and sub when  
playing the disc.  
A DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW (Video  
mode), or DVD-R (Video mode) can record  
only one sound track (main or sub) at a time.  
Select the sound track in the “Audio In” setup  
before recording starts. Set “Bilingual  
Recording” to “A/L” (default) or “B/R” in the  
“Audio In” setup (page 81).  
Copy control Recordable discs  
signals  
Copy-Free  
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RW  
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RWVR RWVideo  
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R
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RVideo  
RVR  
Copy-Once  
Copy-Never  
(CPRM*)  
(CPRM*)  
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RWVR  
-
RVR  
None  
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM  
compatible equipment (page 7).  
ZWEITON (German stereo) system  
When a stereo-based programme is received,  
“Stereo” appears.  
When a bilingual ZWEITON-based  
programme is received, “L,” “R,” or “L+R”  
appears.  
NICAM system  
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to  
set “NICAM Select” to “NICAM” (default)  
in the “Audio In” setup. If the sound is not  
clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts,  
set “NICAM Select” to “Standard” (page 81).  
z Hint  
You can select the audio (main or sub) while  
recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO  
button. This does not affect the recorded sound.  
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1 Press TIMER.  
The “Timer List” display appears.  
Timer Recording  
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)  
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RWVR RWVideo  
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You can set the timer for a total of 32  
programmes (8 programmes when using the  
VPS/PDC function), up to 30 days in  
advance.  
There are two methods to set the timer: the  
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.  
• Standard: Set the date, time, and  
programme position of the programme  
manually.  
2 Select the “New Input” row, and press  
ENTER.  
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number  
designated for each TV programme  
Setting the timer manually  
(Standard)  
3 Select an item using </, and  
adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.  
The adjustable items are listed below.  
“Pr/CH”: Sets the programme position.  
“Date”: Sets the date (up to 30 days  
later). Select a recording pattern by  
pressing M repeatedly to set the timer for  
the same daily or weekly programmes.  
“Start”: Sets the start time.  
TIMER  
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.  
“Extend”: Sets duration when a timer  
recording is in progress. If the  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
programme set to be recorded daily or  
weekly is extended, the manually  
extended time set here will be added to  
the subsequent timer recording times.  
Note that when “VPS/PDC” is set to  
“On,” you cannot make the “Extend”  
setting.  
x REC  
STOP  
• If you want to make the detailed  
settings, select “Set Details” and press  
ENTER. Select an item using M/m and  
set using </,.  
“Recording Mode”: Sets the recording  
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“VPS/PDC”: Sets the VPS/PDC  
function” below.  
“Bilingual Recording”: Sets the sound  
to be recorded (page 81).  
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer  
recording  
• To enter a title name, select “Set Title  
Name” and press ENTER (page 34).  
• If you make a mistake, select the item  
and change the setting.  
z Hint  
You can also display the Timer display by selecting  
“Timer Recording” from the System Menu.  
b Notes  
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The “Timer List” display appears  
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting  
the timer recording. If not, the timer recording  
cannot be made.  
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the  
satellite tuner and select the satellite programme  
you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner  
turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If  
you connect equipment with a timer function, you  
can use the Synchro Rec function (page 49).  
• 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. “Overlap” will appear next to the  
overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the  
priority order of the settings (page 48).  
• 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 VPS/PDC function  
set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer  
or Synchro Rec.  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be  
made when using the VPS/PDC function.  
• You cannot extend the recording duration time  
when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”  
The timer recording indicator lights up  
on the front panel display and the  
recorder is ready to start recording.  
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off  
the recorder before the timer recording  
starts.  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
On-screen instructions may appear after  
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow  
the on-screen instructions.  
About the VPS/PDC function  
VPS/PDC 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.  
• The recording mode cannot be set to “AUTO”  
when “VPS/PDC” is set to “On.”  
To use the VPS/PDC function  
Set “VPS/PDC” to “On” in step 3 above.  
When you turn on this function, the recorder  
starts scanning the channels before the timer  
recording starts.  
Rec. Mode Adjust  
If there is not enough available disc space for  
the recording, the recorder automatically  
adjusts the recording mode to enable the  
entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec.  
Mode Adjust” to “On” in the “Recording”  
setup (page 86).  
If the timer settings overlap  
The confirmation screen appears.  
To store the setting, select “Yes.”  
To cancel the overlapped setting, select “No.”  
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4 Enter the PlusCode number using </  
M/m/, or the number buttons.  
• If you want to make the detailed  
settings, select “Details” using </M/  
m/,, and press ENTER. The date,  
start and stop times, programme  
Recording TV programmes  
using the VIDEO Plus+ system  
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that  
simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the  
PlusCode number listed in the TV  
programme guide. The date, time, and  
programme position of that programme are  
set automatically.  
position, recording mode, etc., settings  
appear. Press </, to select the item  
and press M/m to change the setting  
(page 43). Then select “OK.”  
Before you start, check that the TV and guide  
channels are correctly set in “Set VIDEO  
Plus+ CH” in the “Tuner” setup (page 21).  
Number  
buttons  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
5 Press ENTER.  
The timer recording indicator lights up  
on the front panel display, and the  
recorder is ready to start recording.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Press x REC STOP.  
z REC  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
On-screen instructions may appear after  
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow  
the on-screen instructions.  
x REC  
STOP  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
If the timer settings overlap  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Timer Recording,” and press  
ENTER.  
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer  
recording  
3 Select “VIDEO Plus+” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
z Hint  
The “Rec. Mode Adjust” function also works with  
this timer method (page 44).  
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Using the Quick Timer function  
Adjusting the recording picture  
quality  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-  
minute increments.  
You can adjust the picture quality by  
selecting a preset setting. You can also adjust  
the picture quality by changing detailed  
settings, and store up to three settings in the  
memory.  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the  
duration.  
Each press advances the time in 30-minute  
increments. The maximum duration is six  
hours.  
(normal recording)  
The time counter decreases minute by minute  
to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the  
power turns off).  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
To cancel the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter  
appears in the front panel display. The  
recorder returns to normal recording mode.  
To stop recording, press x REC STOP.  
DISPLAY  
b Note  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU in stop mode.  
If you turn off the recorder during recording,  
recording is stopped.  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Picture Adjustment,” and  
press ENTER.  
3 Select a preset setting, and press  
ENTER.  
“Tuner”: TV broadcasts  
“VCR”: Video cassettes  
“DTV”: Digital broadcasts  
“Memory1”/“Memory2”/“Memory3”:  
Your own settings. To create your own  
To check the detailed settings for the  
selected preset, press DISPLAY.  
4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
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“Black Level”: Selects the black level  
(setup level) for the NTSC video signals.  
Select “ON” to remove the 7.5 IRE setup  
level.  
Normally, select “OFF” position.  
“Hue”: Adjusts the colour balance.  
“Chroma Level”: Makes the colours  
deeper or lighter.  
To create your own setting  
1
Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or  
“Memory3” in step 3.  
2
Select “Detailed Settings,” and press  
ENTER.  
The display for adjusting detailed  
settings appears.  
3
Select an item using M/m, and adjust  
settings using </,.  
For details about each setting, see the  
explanation of the display.  
4
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
The setting is automatically stored as the  
setting you selected in step 1.  
“Prog. Motion”: Adjusts the progressive  
video signal when “Component Video  
Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 80) or  
when using the HDMI connection.  
Select “Motion” for a picture, including  
subjects that move dynamically.  
Select “Still” for a picture with little  
movement.  
“Cinema”: Converts the progressive  
video signal to match the type of DVD  
software that you are watching when  
“Component Video Out” is set to  
“Progressive” (page 80) or when using  
the HDMI connection.  
Creating chapters in a title  
The recorder can automatically divide a  
recording (a title) into chapters by inserting  
chapter marks. To select chapter mark  
intervals or disable this function, see “Auto  
Chapter (VR),” “Auto Chapter (Video),” or  
“Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW)” in the  
“Recording” setup (page 86).  
When recording to a DVD-R (VR mode) or a  
DVD-RW (VR mode), you can edit chapter  
marks (page 63).  
Select “Auto” to detect the software type  
(Film-based or Video-based)  
automatically and select the appropriate  
conversion mode. Normally select this  
position.  
Select “Off” to fix the conversion mode  
to the mode for Video-based software.  
“3-D Y/C”: Adjusts the brightness/  
colour separation for the video signals.  
Select “Motion” for a picture, including  
subjects that move dynamically.  
Select “Still” for a picture with little  
movement.  
“YNR” (luminance noise reduction):  
Reduces noise contained in the  
luminance element of the video signal.  
“CNR” (chroma noise reduction):  
Reduces noise contained in the chroma  
element of the video signal.  
“Detail”: Adjusts the sharpness of  
images outlines.  
“White AGC”: Turn on for automatic  
white level adjustment.  
“White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity  
of white.  
“Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity  
of black.  
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3 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
“Modify”:  
Checking/Changing/  
Cancelling Timer  
Settings (Timer List)  
Changes the timer setting.  
Select an item using </, and adjust  
using M/m. Select “OK,” and press  
ENTER.  
+
RW  
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-
+
R
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RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
-
RVideo  
You can check, change, or cancel timer  
settings using the “Timer List.”  
“Erase”:  
Erases the timer setting. Select “Yes,”  
and press ENTER.  
“Skip Once”:  
TIMER  
Cancels the daily or weekly recordings  
only once. After cancelling the timer  
setting, “Skip Once” appears next to the  
timer setting in the “Timer List.”  
To change or cancel the setting, repeat  
steps 2 and 3 above.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
.
>
When the timer settings overlap  
• The programme that starts first has priority  
and the entire programme is recorded.  
• After finishing the previous recording, the  
other recording starts with several tens-of-  
second’s delay (when the end-time of one  
recording and the start-time of another are  
the same).  
1 Press TIMER.  
The “Timer List” display appears.  
• When the recordings start at the same time,  
only one of them will be recorded. Cancel  
the timer setting for the programme that you  
are not going to record.  
Timer information displays the recording  
date, time, recording mode, etc.  
z Hint  
You can move to the first row/bottom row of the  
Timer List using ./> while the list is  
displayed.  
When all of the timer settings do not fit  
on the list, the scroll bar appears.  
To view the hidden timer settings, press  
M/m.  
2 Select the timer setting you want to  
check/change/cancel, and press ,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
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• When “VPS/PDC” 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.  
Recording from  
Connected Equipment  
• 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. “Overlap” will appear next to the  
overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the  
priority order of the settings.  
[/1  
INPUT  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
z REC  
REC MODE  
x REC  
STOP  
Recording from connected  
equipment with a timer  
(Synchro Rec.)  
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RW  
-
-
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R
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
-
RVideo  
You can set the recorder to automatically  
record programmes from connected  
equipment that has a timer function (such as  
a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to  
the LINE 1/DECODER jack of the recorder  
When the connected equipment turns on, the  
recorder starts recording a programme from  
the LINE 1/DECODER jack.  
1 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select  
the recording mode.  
For details about recording mode, see  
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b Notes  
2 Select the desired audio signal when  
recording a bilingual programme.  
Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and  
“Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R”  
in the “Audio In” setup (page 81).  
For details about the bilingual recording,  
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting  
a video signal from the connected equipment. The  
beginning of the programme may not be recorded  
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power  
is on or off.  
• The Synchro Rec function does not work when  
“LINE 1 In” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/  
Out” setup (page 80).  
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with  
some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
• The Synchro Rec function does not work when  
the timer is set for the programme from the LINE  
1/DECODER jack and the VPS/PDC function is  
on.  
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-  
Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 75)  
does not work.  
3 Set the timer on the connected  
equipment to the time of the  
programme you want to record, and  
turn it off.  
4 Press down x REC STOP on the  
recorder for more than 3 seconds.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up  
in the front panel display and the recorder  
turns off. The recorder is ready to start  
Synchro-Recording.  
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first  
set the recorder’s clock correctly.  
You can also set the recorder to stand by  
for Synchro-Recording by setting  
“Synchro Rec.” of “Timer Recording” to  
“Yes” from the System Menu.  
• For a bilingual programme, only the audio signal  
selected in step 2 can be played back.  
If the timer settings of a Synchro-  
Recording and another timer recording  
overlap  
Timer recordings always have priority. The  
Synchro-Recording starts only after the timer  
recording has finished.  
To cancel Synchro Rec before recording  
starts  
Press [/1.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator in the front  
panel display turns off.  
Timer  
recording  
To cancel Synchro Rec during recording  
Press down z REC for more than 3 seconds.  
The Synchro Rec is cancelled, and the  
recording continues.  
Synchro-  
Recording  
will be cut off  
To stop recording  
Press x REC STOP. Then select “Yes” in the  
confirmation display, and press ENTER.  
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z Hint  
You can adjust the settings for the recording picture  
Recording from connected  
equipment without a timer  
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R
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
b Notes  
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RVideo  
• When recording a video game image, the screen  
may not be clear.  
You can record from a connected VCR or  
similar device. To connect a VCR or similar  
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy  
guard signal cannot be recorded.  
• When “Bilingual Recording” is set to “A/L” or  
“B/R” in step 3, you cannot select the sound when  
playing in the following cases.  
– When recording in PCM mode.  
– When recording to DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-  
RW/DVD-R (Video mode).  
1 Insert a recordable DVD.  
• You cannot select “L1” in step 2 if “LINE 1 In” is  
set to “Decoder” in the “Video In/Out” setup  
2 Press INPUT to select an input source  
according to the connection you  
made.  
The front panel display changes as  
follows:  
programme position  
3 Select the desired audio signal when  
recording a bilingual programme to  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode).  
Set “External Audio” to “Bilingual” and  
“Bilingual Recording” to “A/L” or “B/R”  
in the “Audio In” setup (page 81).  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select  
the recording mode.  
For details about the recording mode, see  
5 Insert the source tape into the  
connected equipment and set to  
playback pause.  
6 Press z REC.  
This recorder starts recording.  
7 Press the pause (or play) button on the  
connected equipment to cancel the  
playback pause status.  
The connected equipment starts playback  
and the playback image is recorded by  
this recorder.  
To stop recording, press x REC STOP  
on this recorder.  
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3 Select a title using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
Playback  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
Playing the Recorded  
Programme/DVD  
To use the DVD’s Menu  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode),  
DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can  
display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP  
MENU or MENU.  
+
+
R
-
-
-
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
*
*
-
RVideo  
DVD VCD  
DATA DVD DATA CD  
* DivX video file only  
b Note  
The H button is not available in the disc’s menu.  
To play VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs with  
PBC functions  
Number  
buttons  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs  
interactively using the menu on your TV  
screen.  
When you start playing a VIDEO CD/Super  
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).  
CLEAR  
PLAY  
MODE  
AUDIO  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TITLE LIST  
MENU  
TOP MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
/
.
>
H/X/x  
b Note  
Some playback options such as search, repeat play  
or programme play cannot be played with PBC  
function. To play with playback options, start  
playback without PBC functions using the Title  
List.  
1 Insert a disc.  
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO  
CD, DATA DVD or DATA CD, press  
H. Playback starts.  
To change the angles  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene  
are recorded on the disc, “  
” appears on  
the screen. Press ANGLE during playback.  
To switch the angle mark indicator to off, set  
“Angle Indicator” to “Off” in the “Playback”  
setup (page 89).  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
For details about the Title List, see “3.  
Example: DVD-RW in VR mode  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
To playback quickly with sound (Scan  
Audio)  
When you press M during playback, you  
can play quickly with dialogue or sound  
(except for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO  
CDs).  
No sound is output when you press M two  
or more times to change search speed.  
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To display the registration code for this  
recorder  
Select “Registration Code” of “DivX” in the  
“Options” setup (page 92).  
To lock the recorder (Child Lock)  
You can lock all of the buttons on the  
recorder so that the settings are not cancelled  
by mistake.  
When the recorder is turned off, hold down x  
on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in  
the front panel display. The recorder does not  
work except for timer recordings and  
Synchro-Recording while the Child Lock is  
set.  
To resume playback from the point where  
you stopped (Resume Play)  
When you press H again after you stop  
playback, the recorder resumes playback  
from the point where you pressed x.  
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the  
recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the  
front panel display.  
To start from the beginning, press x again,  
and press H. Playback starts from the  
beginning of the title/track/scene.  
One-Touch Play (for SCART/HDMI  
connections only)  
The point where you stopped playing is  
cleared when:  
Press H. With one touch of the H button,  
the recorder and your TV automatically turn  
on and the TV’s input is switched to the  
recorder. Playback starts automatically.  
Set “HDMI Control” to “On” in the “HDMI  
Output” setup (page 91) to use the One-  
Touch Play function.  
– you open the disc tray.  
– you play another title.  
– you start playback using the Title List.  
– you edit the title after stopping playback.  
– you change the settings on the recorder.  
– you make a recording (except DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs in VR mode).  
– you disconnect the mains lead.  
z Hint  
You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 52)  
to start playback.  
b Note  
Resume Play is not available for Super VIDEO  
CDs.  
b Note  
When using the HDMI connection, there may be a  
delay, before the playback picture appears on the  
TV screen, and the beginning portion of the  
playback picture may not be displayed.  
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)  
If you play a restricted DVD, the display for  
entering your password appears on your TV  
screen.  
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons, and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts playback.  
To register or change the password, see  
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Playback options  
To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 52.  
Buttons  
Operations  
AUDIO  
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed  
repeatedly in normal playback mode.  
-
-
RWVR  
RVR  
DVD  
*
*
: Selects the language.  
DVD DATA DVD DATA CD  
*
*
VCD DATA DVD DATA CD  
-
: Selects the main or sub sound.  
-
RWVR  
RVR  
* DivX video file only  
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.  
VCD  
SUBTITLE  
*
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.  
*
DVD DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
* DivX video file only  
/
(instant replay/  
Each time you press  
duration.  
, replays the scene for the following  
instant advance)  
5 seconds t 15 seconds t 30 seconds t 1 minute t  
2 minutes t 3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t  
20 minutes t advances the time in 10-minute increments t  
2 hours  
Each time you press  
, briefly fast forwards the current scene  
for the following duration.  
30 seconds t 1 minute t 1 minute 30 seconds t 2 minutes t  
3 minutes t 5 minutes t 10 minutes t 20 minutes t  
advances the time in 10-minute increments t 2 hours  
. (previous)/  
> (next)  
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/track  
when pressed during playback.  
Goes to the beginning of the first title/track when pressed in stop  
mode.  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback.  
Search speed changes as follows:  
(fast reverse/fast forward)  
fast reverse fast forward  
*1  
*2  
mFR1  
T
t MFF1  
mFR2 T T t t MFF2  
mFR3 T T T t t t MFF3  
mFR4 T T T T t t t t MFF4  
*3  
*3  
*3  
*3  
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse  
continues at the selected speed until you release the button.  
*1  
When you press m once during playback, you can play Reverse  
play (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs/DivX video  
files).  
When you press M once during playback, you can play quickly  
*2  
with sound (not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs).  
Not available for VIDEO CDs/Super VIDEO CDs.  
*3  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
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Buttons  
Operations  
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in  
pause mode.  
(slow, freeze frame)  
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
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-
+
RWVideo  
RWVR  
RW  
-
RVideo  
*1  
+
-
RVR  
R
VCD  
DVD  
*1*2  
*1*2  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
*1  
Playback direction only  
DivX video file only  
*2  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
b Notes  
• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
• JPEG image files made with a DVD camcorder  
can only be played as a slideshow. For video files  
containing JPEG image files and movies, the  
recorder can play movie parts only.  
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound  
track  
DTS audio signals are output only through the  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.  
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set  
“DTS Output” to “On” in the “Audio Out” setup  
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Playing a specific portion  
repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)  
You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/  
files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc.  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press  
ENTER.  
2 Select “Repeat,” and press ENTER.  
“Set point A” is selected.  
3 Select an item to be repeated using M/  
m.  
“Repeat Title” (for DVDs/DATA  
*1  
*1  
DVDs /DATA CDs ): repeats the  
current title.  
“Repeat Chapter” (for DVDs): repeats  
the current chapter.  
*2  
“Repeat Track” (for VIDEO CDs ):  
repeats the current track.  
“Repeat Programme”: repeats the current  
programme (page 57).  
“Repeat Disc” (for VIDEO CDs /DVD-  
3 While monitoring the sound, press  
ENTER at the starting point (point A) of  
the portion to be played repeatedly.  
“Set point B” is selected.  
*2  
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)): repeats all of  
the tracks on a disc.  
*1  
DivX video file only  
Available only when playing without PBC  
4 Continue playing to locate the ending  
point (point B), and press ENTER.  
A-B Repeat starts.  
*2  
functions  
4 Press ENTER.  
Repeat play starts.  
To cancel A-B Repeat  
Press CLEAR. Or, set “A-B Repeat” to “Off”  
in the “Play Mode” menu.  
To cancel Repeat play  
Press CLEAR. Or, set “Repeat” to “Repeat  
Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.  
z Hint  
You can select “A-B Repeat” from “Play Mode” in  
the System Menu.  
z Hint  
You can select “Repeat” from “Play Mode” in the  
System Menu.  
b Note  
When playing a DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW (Video  
mode)/DVD-R (Video mode), set the start and stop  
points within the same title.  
b Note  
You cannot select “Repeat Programme” when no  
programme remains.  
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To cancel Programme play  
Creating your own programme  
(Programme)  
Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set  
“Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play”  
in the “Play Mode” menu.  
*
*
-
-
RVideo  
RWVideo  
VCD  
To erase the programme  
* finalised disc only  
Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set  
“Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in  
the “Play Mode” menu.  
You can play the contents of a disc in the  
order you want by arranging the order of the  
titles/chapters/albums/tracks on the disc to  
create your own programme. You can make a  
programme of up to 24 steps.  
z Hints  
• The program you made remains after Programme  
play finishes. To play the same program again, set  
“Programme” to “Start Programme Play” in the  
“Play Mode” menu. However, the programme is  
cleared after you remove the disc or press [/1.  
• You can repeat Programme play. Set “Repeat” to  
“Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
2 Select “Programme,” and press  
ENTER.  
• You can select “Programme” from “Play Mode”  
in the System Menu.  
3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and  
press ENTER.  
The “Input/Edit Programme” display  
differs depending upon the disc type.  
Example: DVD  
Adjusting the picture quality  
+
RW  
+
R
-
-
-
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
*
*
-
RVideo  
DATA CD  
DVD VCD  
DATA DVD  
* DivX video file only  
You can adjust the picture quality from  
connected equipment, such as a TV or  
projector by selecting a preset setting. You  
can also adjust the picture quality by  
changing detailed settings, and store up to  
three settings in the memory.  
4 Select a title or album (example: Title  
01) using M/m, and press ENTER.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU during playback  
or in pause mode.  
5 Select a chapter or track (example:  
Chapter 001) using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Picture Adjustment,” and  
press ENTER.  
The chapter or track is programmed.  
If you make a mistake, select the step  
number (example: 01.) using </M/m,  
and press CLEAR.  
3 Select a preset setting using </,,  
and press ENTER.  
6 To programme other chapters or  
tracks, press </M/m/, to select a  
step number, and repeat steps 4 and  
5.  
Dynamic: produces a bold dynamic  
picture by increasing the picture contrast  
and the colour intensity.  
Standard: displays a standard picture.  
Professional: displays an original picture.  
Memory1/Memory2/Memory3: Your  
own settings. To create your own  
below.  
7 Press H.  
Programme play starts.  
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To check the detailed settings for the  
selected preset, press DISPLAY.  
“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces  
“block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in  
the picture.  
“MNR” (mosquito noise reduction):  
Reduces the faint noise appearing around  
the outlines of the images. The noise  
reduction effects are automatically  
adjusted within each setting range  
according to the video bit rate and other  
factors.  
4 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
To create your own setting  
1
2
Select “Memory1,” “Memory2,” or  
“Memory3” in step 3.  
Select “Detailed Settings,” and press  
ENTER.  
The display for adjusting detailed  
settings appears.  
“Sharpness”: Sharpens the outlines of the  
images.  
“Detail”: Adjusts the sharpness of  
images outlines.  
“White Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity  
of white.  
“Black Enhancer”: Adjusts the intensity  
of black.  
“Black Level”: Selects the black level  
(setup level) for the video signals.  
Select “ON” to raise the black level.  
Select this when the picture appears too  
dark.  
Select “OFF” to set the black level of the  
input signals to the standard level.  
Normally, select this position.  
“Gamma Correction”: Adjusts how dark  
areas look.  
3
Select an item using M/m, and adjust  
settings using </,.  
For details about each setting, see the  
explanation of the display.  
“Prog. Motion”: Adjusts the progressive  
video signal when “Component Video  
Out” is set to “Progressive” (page 80) or  
when “Screen Resolution” is set to other  
than “720 x 576i” (or “720 x 480i”)  
Select “Motion” for a picture, including  
subjects that move dynamically.  
Select “Still” for a picture with little  
movement.  
“Cinema”: Converts the progressive  
video signal to match the type of DVD  
software that you are watching when  
“Component Video Out” is set to  
“Progressive” (page 80) or when “Screen  
Resolution” is set to other than “720 x  
576i” (or “720 x 480i”) (page 90).  
Select “Auto1” to automatically detect  
the software type (Film-based or Video-  
based) and select the appropriate  
conversion mode. Normally select this  
position.  
“Hue”: Adjusts the colour balance.  
“Chroma Level”: Makes the colours  
deeper or lighter.  
4
Press SYSTEM MENU to exit.  
The setting is automatically stored as the  
setting you selected in step 1.  
b Notes  
• If the outlines of the images on your screen  
become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to  
“Off.”  
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,  
the above BNR or MNR effects may be hard to  
discern. Also, these functions may not work with  
some screen sizes.  
• The following settings are not available for the  
signals output from the HDMI jack.  
– “Sharpness”  
– “White Enhancer”  
– “Black Enhancer”  
– “Black Level”  
– “Gamma Correction”  
If the picture appears unnatural, select  
“Auto2,” “On,” or “Off.”  
– “Hue”  
– “Chroma Level”  
“YNR” (luminance noise reduction):  
Reduces noise contained in the  
luminance element of the video signal.  
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The display for entering the number  
appears.  
Example: Chapter Search  
Searching for a Time/  
Title/Chapter/Track, etc.  
+
RW  
+
R
-
-
-
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
*
*
-
RVideo  
DVD VCD  
DATA CD  
DATA DVD  
* DivX video file only  
You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene  
or track. As titles and tracks are assigned  
individual numbers, select the title or track by  
entering its number. You can also search for  
a scene using the time code.  
4 Press the number buttons to select the  
number of the title, chapter, time  
code, etc., you want.  
For example: Time Search  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes,  
and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”  
If you make a mistake, select another  
number.  
Number  
buttons  
5 Press ENTER.  
PLAY  
MODE  
The recorder starts playback from the  
selected number.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
2 Select “Search Mode,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select a search method, and press  
ENTER.  
“Time Search” (for DVDs/DATA  
*1  
*1  
DVDs /DATA CDs /VIDEO  
CDs  
*2*3  
): Searches for a starting point by  
entering the time code.  
“Title Search” (for DVDs/DATA  
*1  
*1  
DVDs /DATA CDs  
)
“Chapter Search” (for DVDs)  
*3  
“Track Search” (for VIDEO CDs  
)
*1  
DivX video file only  
Except Super VIDEO CDs  
Available only when playing without PBC  
functions  
*2  
*3  
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Erasing and Editing  
Before Editing  
This recorder offers various edit options for  
various disc types.  
b Notes  
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove  
the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.  
• DVD discs created by DVD camcorders cannot  
be edited on this recorder.  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase or edit  
unnecessary titles.  
• The remaining disc space displayed on the screen  
may differ from the actual remaining disc space.  
• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all  
editing before finalising the disc. You cannot edit  
a finalised disc.  
-
RWVR  
+
RW  
-
RVR  
-
RWVideo  
Edit features  
+
R
Original  
title  
Playlist  
title  
-
RVideo  
Title edit  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Title Name (page 61)  
Set Thumbnail (page 61)  
A-B Erase (page 62)  
Protect (page 61)  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Creating a Playlist (page 64)  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Chapter edit  
Yes  
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To open up disc space  
To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or  
DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with  
the largest number in the title list.  
Erasing and Editing a  
Title  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo  
-
RVR  
-
RVideo  
This section explains the basic edit functions.  
Note that editing is irreversible. To edit  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without  
changing the original recordings, create a  
Playlist title (page 64).  
Largest title number  
To open up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode), you can erase any title.  
For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc  
space does not increase even if you erase  
titles.  
TITLE LIST  
To switch between the Playlist and  
Original Title List (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR  
mode only)  
You can display the Playlist titles in the Title  
List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the  
Title List (Original).  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O
RETURN  
.
m
H
M
1
2
3
Press < while the Title List is  
X
displayed.  
Select “Play List” using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
Select “Original” or “Play List” using M/  
m, and press ENTER.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode,  
switch the Title List (Original or  
Playlist), if necessary.  
2 Select a title, and press ,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
You can make the following edits to the  
title.  
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select  
“Yes” when asked for confirmation.  
“Edit”: Allows you to make the  
following edits.  
• “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or  
re-enter a title name (page 34).  
• “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s  
thumbnail picture that appears in the  
Title List (page 32).  
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• “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the  
title (page 62).  
• “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles  
• “Chapter Edit”: Edits chapters in a title  
6 Select point B using m/M or H,  
and press X.  
7 Select “To,” and press ENTER.  
The position of point B is displayed.  
8 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
• “Protect”: Protects the title. “  
The scene is erased.  
appears next to the protected title.  
• “Move”: Changes the title’s playing  
order (page 65).  
• “Combine”: Combines two titles into  
one (page 65).  
To cancel “A-B Erase”  
Press O RETURN. The Title List appears.  
“Create”: Creates a Playlist (page 64).  
“Undo”: Undoes the last edit you made.  
z Hint  
A chapter mark is inserted after the scene is erased.  
The chapter mark divides the title into separate  
chapters on either side of the mark.  
z Hint  
b Notes  
You can label or re-label DVDs (page 36).  
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted  
at the point where you erase a section of a title.  
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be  
erased.  
Erasing a section of a title  
(A-B Erase)  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
You can select a section (scene) in a title and  
erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title  
cannot be undone.  
1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a  
Title,” select “Edit,” and press  
ENTER.  
2 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.  
The display for setting point A appears.  
The title starts to play.  
3 Select point A using m/M or H,  
and press X.  
• To return to the beginning of the title,  
press X and then press ..  
4 Select “From,” and press ENTER.  
The position of point A is displayed.  
5 Press H.  
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5 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
You can make the following edits to the  
chapter.  
Erasing and Editing a  
Chapter  
“Divide”: Divides a chapter into two  
“Erase/Move”  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
• “Erase”: Erases the selected chapter  
You can edit individual chapters within a  
title. To edit DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
without changing the original recordings,  
create a Playlist (page 64).  
• “Move” (for Playlist titles on DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode): Changes  
the chapter’s playing order (page 66).  
“Combine”: Combines two chapters into  
Dividing a chapter (Divide)  
1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a  
Chapter,” select “Divide.”  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
.
m
H
M
X
2 Select a chapter using </,, and  
press ENTER.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
3 Select the dividing point using m/  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode,  
switch the Title List (Original or  
Playlist), if necessary.  
M or H, and press X.  
• To return to the beginning of the  
chapter, press X and then press ..  
2 Select a title containing the chapter  
you want to edit, and press ,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
4 Press ENTER.  
The chapter is divided into two.  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press  
ENTER.  
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Erasing a chapter (Erase)  
Creating and Editing a  
Playlist  
1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a  
Chapter,” select “Erase.”  
-
RWVR  
-
RVR  
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit  
without changing the actual recordings. You  
can create up to 99 Playlist titles.  
2 Select a chapter using </,, and  
press ENTER.  
3 (For a Playlist chapter only)  
Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
.
The chapter is erased.  
m
H
M
X
Combining multiple chapters  
(Combine)  
1 After step 4 of “Erasing and Editing a  
Chapter,” select “Combine.”  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Switch to the Playlist (page 61).  
2 Press ,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “Create,” and press ENTER.  
The original titles in the Title List appear.  
4 Select an original title to add to the  
Playlist, and press ENTER.  
The selected title is added to the Playlist.  
2 Move the combining bar using </  
,, and press ENTER.  
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select all of  
the titles you want to add to the  
Playlist.  
The two adjacent chapters of the  
combining bar are combined.  
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Moving a Playlist title (Move)  
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Switch to the Playlist (page 61).  
You can divide a Playlist title.  
2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
The sub-menu appears.  
Switch to the Playlist (page 61).  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.  
2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the dividing point  
appears.  
The title starts to play.  
5 Select a new location for the title  
using M/m, and press ENTER.  
The title moves to the new location.  
• To move more titles, repeat from step 2.  
Combining multiple Playlist  
titles (Combine)  
5 Select the dividing point using m/  
M or H, and press X.  
• To return to the beginning of the title,  
press X and then press ..  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Switch to the Playlist (page 61).  
6 Press ENTER.  
2 Select a Playlist title, and press ,.  
The title is divided into two.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Combine,” and press ENTER.  
5 Select a title you want to combine,  
and press ENTER.  
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The titles are combined.  
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Moving a chapter (Move)  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Switch to the Playlist (page 61).  
2 Select a Playlist title containing the  
chapter you want to edit, and press  
,.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Chapter Edit,” and press  
ENTER.  
5 Select “Erase/Move.”  
6 Select a chapter using </,, and  
press ENTER.  
7 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.  
8 Select a new location for the chapter  
using </,, and press ENTER.  
The chapter moves to the new location.  
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To lock the recorder (Child Lock)  
You can lock all of the buttons on the  
recorder so that the settings are not cancelled  
by mistake.  
Audio Tracks  
When the recorder is turned off, hold down x  
on the recorder until “LOCKED” appears in  
the front panel display. The recorder does not  
work except for timer recordings and  
Synchro-Recording while the Child Lock is  
set.  
Playing Audio Tracks  
from CD/DVD  
CD DATA DVD DATA CD  
You can play audio tracks on CDs, DATA  
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/DVD-RAMs), or  
DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).  
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the  
recorder until “UNLOCKED” appears in the  
front panel display.  
Playback options  
CD DATA DVD DATA CD  
AUDIO  
CLEAR  
Buttons  
Operations  
PLAY  
MODE  
AUDIO  
Selects stereo or monaural  
audio tracks recorded on the  
disc when pressed repeatedly  
in normal playback mode.  
TITLE LIST  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
./>  
(previous/  
next)  
Goes to the next or previous  
track when pressed during  
playback.  
For MP3 discs, goes to the next  
or previous album when  
pressed repeatedly.  
.
>
M
x
m
H
X
m/M  
(fast  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the  
disc when pressed during  
reverse/fast playback.  
forward)  
Search speed changes as  
follows:  
fast reverse fast forward  
mFR1 T t FF1  
mFR2 T T t t FF2  
When you press and hold the  
button, fast forward/fast  
reverse continues at the  
selected speed until you release  
the button.  
1 Insert a disc.  
M
2 Press H.  
M
Playback starts.  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
To resume normal playback,  
press H.  
z Hint  
You can play audio tracks using the Title List. Press  
TITLE LIST. Then select a track, and press  
ENTER.  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
To resume normal playback,  
press H.  
b Note  
When any video titles are recorded on a DATA  
DVD, the MP3 audio tracks on that DATA DVD  
cannot be played.  
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b Note  
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a  
CD  
“A-B Repeat” is not available for MP3 audio tracks.  
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive  
noise will be heard from the LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/  
DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks.  
To avoid possible damage to the audio system,  
the user should take proper precautions when the  
LINE 3-TV/LINE 1/DECODER/LINE 2 OUT  
(R-AUDIO-L) jacks of the recorder are connected  
to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital  
Surround™ playback, an external DTS decoder  
must be connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of  
the recorder.  
Playing repeatedly (Repeat)  
CD DATA DVD DATA CD  
You can play repeatedly all the tracks or a  
single track on an album or disc.  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO  
button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD  
2 Select “Repeat,” and press ENTER.  
3 Select an item to be repeated using M/  
m.  
“Repeat Disc”: repeats all of the tracks  
on a disc.  
“Repeat Album” (except for CD): repeats  
the current album.  
“Repeat Track”: repeats the current  
track.  
“Repeat Programme”: repeats the current  
programme (page 69).  
Playing a specific portion  
repeatedly (A-B Repeat)  
CD  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
2 Select “A-B Repeat,” and press  
4 Press ENTER.  
ENTER.  
Repeat play starts.  
“Set point A” is selected.  
To cancel Repeat play  
Press CLEAR. Or, set “Repeat” to “Repeat  
Off” in the “Play Mode” menu.  
z Hint  
You can select “Repeat” from “Play Mode” in the  
System Menu.  
3 While monitoring the sound, press  
ENTER at the starting point (point A) of  
the portion to be played repeatedly.  
“Set point B” is selected.  
b Note  
You can select “Repeat Programme” only during  
Programme play.  
4 Continue playing to locate the ending  
point (point B), and press ENTER.  
A-B Repeat starts.  
To cancel A-B Repeat  
Press CLEAR. Or, set “A-B Repeat” to “Off”  
in the “Play Mode” menu.  
z Hint  
You can select “A-B Repeat” from “Play Mode” in  
the System Menu.  
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To cancel Programme play  
Creating your own programme  
(Programme)  
Press CLEAR during playback. Or, set  
“Programme” to “Cancel Programme Play”  
in the “Play Mode” menu.  
CD DATA DVD DATA CD  
To erase the programme  
You can play the contents of an album or disc  
in the order you want by arranging the order  
of the albums/tracks on a disc to create your  
own programme. You can make a  
Press CLEAR in stop mode. Or, set  
“Programme” to “Erase Programme List” in  
the “Play Mode” menu.  
programme of up to 24 steps.  
z Hints  
• The programme you made remains after  
Programme play finishes. To play the same  
programme again, set “Programme” to “Start  
Programme Play” in the “Play Mode” menu.  
However, the programme is cleared after you  
remove the disc or press [/1.  
• You can repeat Programme play. Set “Repeat” to  
“Repeat Programme” in the “Play Mode” menu  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
2 Select “Programme,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Input/Edit Programme,” and  
press ENTER.  
• You can select “Programme” from “Play Mode”  
in the System Menu.  
The “Input/Edit Programme” display  
differs depending upon the disc type.  
Example: DATA DVD  
4 Select an album (example:  
01.BRAHMS) using M/m, and press  
,.  
5 Select a track (example:  
001.SYMPHONY01) using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
The track is programmed.  
If you make a mistake, select the step  
number (example: 01-001) using </M/  
m, and press CLEAR.  
6 To programme other tracks, press </  
M/m/, to select a step number, and  
repeat steps 4 and 5.  
7 Press H.  
Programme play starts.  
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4 Press the number buttons to select the  
number of the album or track you  
want.  
Searching for an Audio  
Track  
If you make a mistake, select another  
number.  
CD DATA DVD DATA CD  
5 Press ENTER.  
The recorder starts playback from the  
selected number.  
You can search a disc by album or track. As  
albums and tracks are assigned individual  
numbers, select the album or track by  
entering its number.  
z Hint  
You can select an album or track using M/m in step  
4.  
Number  
buttons  
PLAY  
MODE  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
1 Press PLAY MODE during playback.  
The “Play Mode” menu appears.  
2 Select “Search Mode,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select a search method, and press  
ENTER.  
“Album Search” (except for CD)  
“Track Search”  
The display for entering the number  
appears.  
Example: Album Search  
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JPEG Image Files  
Using the “Photo Album”  
List  
You can play JPEG image files on DATA  
DVDs/DATA CDs using the “Photo Album”  
list.  
m
4-Photo List  
ANGLE  
ZOOM  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O
RETURN  
.
>
x
H
X
m
1-Photo List  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Photo Album,” and press  
ENTER.  
The “Photo Album” list appears.  
3 Select an album using M/m, and press  
ENTER.  
To show the 4-Photo List or 1-Photo List,  
press < to select “Title View,” and  
press ENTER, then select “4 Photos” or  
“1 Photo” using M/m, and press ENTER.  
A Album name  
B Album size  
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C Sub-menu:  
To reload the files or folders  
Press , to display the sub-menu.  
When a disc contains 1,000 or more files and/  
or 100 or more folders, select “Read next” in  
the “Photo Album” list, and press ENTER to  
view unloaded files or folders.  
It may take a few minutes to load files or  
folders.  
The sub-menu displays options  
applicable only to the selected item. The  
displayed options differ depending upon  
the model, situation, and disc type.  
b Note  
The thumbnail for a file that cannot be playable on  
the recorder is displayed as “ .”  
Viewing a JPEG image file  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the  
Sub-menu  
D Scroll bar:  
The “Photo Album” list appears.  
Switch to the album list, if necessary.  
Appears when all of the JPEG image files  
do not fit on the list. To view the hidden  
JPEG image files, press M/m.  
2 Select a JPEG image file using M/m,  
and press ENTER.  
E Album and JPEG image file  
information:  
The selected JPEG image file is  
displayed on the entire screen.  
Displays the image, JPEG image file  
number, recording date and time, JPEG  
image file name, and JPEG image file  
size.  
To display the detailed information  
1
2
Select a JPEG image file, and press ,.  
Select “Detailed Information,” and press  
ENTER.  
The detailed information for the selected  
JPEG image file appears.  
To scroll the list display by page (Page  
mode)  
Press ./> while the “Photo Album”  
list is displayed. Each time you press ./  
>, the entire “Photo Album” list changes  
to the next/previous page of albums/JPEG  
image files.  
Playing a slideshow  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the  
To switch between the album list and  
JPEG image file list  
The “Photo Album” list appears.  
Switch between the album list and JPEG  
image file list, if necessary.  
1
2
3
Press < while the “Photo Album” list is  
displayed.  
2 Select an album or JPEG image file  
Select “Display Mode” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
using M/m, and press H.  
The slideshow starts.  
Select “File” or “Album” using M/m, and  
press ENTER.  
If you press H while selecting a JPEG  
image file, the slideshow starts from the  
selected JPEG image file.  
To turn off the “Photo Album” list  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
To stop a slideshow  
Press x (stop) or O RETURN.  
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To pause a slideshow  
Press X (pause).  
To view the next/previous image during a  
slideshow  
Press ./>.  
To zoom an image  
Press ZOOM repeatedly during a slideshow.  
Each time you press ZOOM, the  
magnification changes as shown below.  
t t normal magnification  
You can move the area you want to zoom  
using </M/m/,.  
To rotate an image  
Press ANGLE repeatedly during a slideshow.  
Each time you press ANGLE, the image turns  
clockwise by 90°.  
z Hint  
You can start a slideshow by selecting “Start  
Slideshow” from the sub-menu.  
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Format  
You can manually re-format a DVD+RW,  
DVD-RW, or DVD-R disc to make a blank  
disc.  
Settings and Adjustments  
For details, see page 40.  
Disc Settings (Disc  
Setup)  
Finalise  
Finalises a disc to play it on other DVD  
equipment.  
For details, see page 37.  
The “Disc Setup” setup allows you to adjust  
DVD related settings.  
Press DISC SETUP.  
The “Disc Setup” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings are  
underlined.  
z Hint  
You can also display the Disc Setup display by  
selecting “Disc Setup” from the System Menu.  
Basic  
Input Disc Name  
You can label a disc.  
For details, see page 36.  
Protect Disc  
You can protect a disc against erasure.  
For details, see page 36.  
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)  
The recorder automatically starts formatting  
in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is  
selected below, when a new, unformatted  
DVD-RW is inserted.  
VR Mode  
Automatically formats the disc  
in VR mode.  
Video  
Mode  
Automatically formats the disc  
in Video mode.  
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Press m to select “Start,” and press  
ENTER.  
Recorder Settings  
(Basic)  
• If the recorder does not receive a time  
signal from any station, press  
O RETURN and set the clock  
manually.  
• If the Auto Clock Set function did not  
set the clock correctly for your local  
area, try another station for the Auto  
Clock Set function or set the clock  
manually.  
The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock  
and other recorder related settings.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
b Note  
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while  
the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.  
3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.  
The “Basic” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
Manual (Manual Clock Set)  
Set the clock manually.  
To turn off the display, press SYSTEM  
MENU.  
1
Select “Clock Setting” in “Basic,” and  
press ENTER.  
2
Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.  
Clock Setting  
3
4
Press </, to select the time zone for  
your area, and press m.  
Auto (Auto Clock Set)  
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a  
programme position in your local area  
broadcasts a time signal.  
Select “On” using </, if you are now  
on summer time, and press ENTER.  
1
2
Select “Clock Setting” in “Basic,” and  
press ENTER.  
Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.  
3
Press </, repeatedly until the  
programme position of the station that  
carries a time signal appears.  
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5
6
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. The day of the week is set  
automatically.  
HELP Setting  
On  
Displays Help information for  
GUI displays.  
Off  
Does not set to HELP setting  
mode.  
To change the numbers, press < to  
return to the item to be changed, and  
press M/m.  
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)  
Select this to run the “Easy Setup”  
programme.  
Press ENTER to start the clock.  
1
Select “Easy Setup” in “Basic,” and press  
ENTER.  
Input Line System  
Selects the colour system when recording  
from the connected equipment.  
2
3
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”  
(page 20) from step 2.  
NTSC  
Records in NTSC or PAL-60  
colour system.  
PAL/  
SECAM  
Records in PAL or SECAM  
colour system.  
b Note  
When picture noise appears after you change the  
“Input Line System” setting, change the “Input  
Colour System” setting (page 79). If picture noise  
still appears, hold down x (stop) on the recorder,  
and press INPUT on the recorder.  
Power Save  
Selects whether this recorder is in power save  
mode when the power is turned off (standby).  
Mode 1  
Only antenna input signals are  
output to the connected TV  
when the recorder is in standby.  
Mode 2  
Off  
No input signals are output  
when the recorder is in standby.  
Does not set to power save  
mode. Normally, select this  
setting.  
b Note  
Power Save mode does not function in the  
following cases, even when “Power Save” is set to  
“Mode 1” or “Mode 2.”  
– Synchro-Recording is set.  
– There is a timer setting with “VPS/PDC” set to  
“On” in the Timer List.  
– The SMARTLINK features are not available  
when “Power Save” is set to “Mode 1” or “Mode  
2.”  
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Download from TV  
If you connect a TV to this recorder with  
SMARTLINK, you can preset programme  
positions by downloading from your TV.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your TV.  
Aerial Reception  
Settings (Tuner)  
The “Tuner” setup helps you to make tuner  
and programme position settings for the  
recorder.  
1
Select “Download from TV,” and press  
ENTER.  
2
Select your country/region using </,,  
and press ENTER.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
The tuner preset data will be downloaded  
from your TV to this recorder.  
If any programme positions are unused  
or contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them (page 78).  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Tuner,” and press ENTER.  
The “Tuner” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
Manual CH Setting  
To turn off the display, press SYSTEM  
MENU.  
Presets programme positions manually.  
If some programme positions could not be set  
using the “Easy Setup” 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 “Easy Setup.” Set the  
correct tuner system manually in the steps  
below.  
1
Select “Manual CH Setting” in “Tuner,”  
and press ENTER.  
2
3
Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER.  
Auto Channel Setting  
Select your country/region using </,,  
and press ENTER.  
Auto Scan  
If you connect a TV to this recorder not using  
SMARTLINK, you can preset programme  
positions automatically using “Auto Scan.”  
Programme position  
1
Select “Auto Channel Setting” in  
“Tuner,” and press ENTER.  
2
3
Select “Auto Scan,” and press ENTER.  
Select your country/region using </,,  
and press ENTER.  
The programme position order will be set  
according to the country/region you set.  
If any programme positions are unused  
or contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them (page 78).  
4
5
Press ./> to select the programme  
position.  
Select the item you want to change using  
M/m, and change the settings using </  
,, then press ENTER.  
• To preset another programme position,  
repeat from step 4.  
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Name  
Changes or enters a new station name (up to  
5 characters). The recorder must receive  
programme position information (e.g.,  
SMARTLINK information) for station  
names to appear automatically.  
Press ,, then press </, repeatedly to  
select a character.  
On  
Select this when the  
programme position is unused  
or contains unwanted channels.  
The selected position will be  
skipped when you press PROG  
+/–.  
Off  
Does not skip the selected  
programme position.  
To change the characters, press M/m to move  
the cursor, and press </,.  
Decoder  
CH System  
Sets the external decoder (PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus analogue decoder) channels.  
For details, see page 27.  
Select the region to get the best broadcast  
reception.  
FR  
Select this when in France.  
Channel  
Western  
Euro  
Select this when in West  
European countries.  
Press </, repeatedly until the programme  
position you want is displayed.  
• To select a cable or satellite programme  
position, press </, until the programme  
position you want is displayed.  
UK & IE  
Select this when in Great  
Britain/Ireland.  
Eastern  
Euro  
Select this when in East  
European countries.  
Receivable channels  
TV system  
Channel coverage  
AFT  
BG (West European E2 – E12 VHF  
Countries, except  
Italia A – H VHF  
those listed below)  
On  
Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning  
function.  
Normally select this position.  
E21 – E69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
Off  
Allows you to adjust the  
picture manually.  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not  
work effectively, select “Off” and press m.  
Press </, to obtain a clearer picture, and  
press ENTER.  
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF  
Countries)  
R21 – R69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
Sound System  
Select an available TV system (page 78).  
B/G  
Select this when in West  
European countries, except  
those listed in “Receivable  
I (Great Britain/  
Ireland)  
Ireland A – J VHF  
South Africa 4 – 11, 13  
VHF  
B21 – B69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
D/K  
Select this when in East  
European countries.  
I
Select this when in Great  
Britain/Ireland.  
L
Select this when in France.  
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TV system  
Channel coverage  
F2 – F10 VHF  
Video Settings (Video In/  
Out)  
L* (France)  
F21 – F69 UHF  
B – Q CATV  
The “Video In/Out” settings will adjust items  
related to the image, such as size and colour.  
Select the settings according to the type of  
TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD  
recorder.  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
* To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”  
Channel Swapping  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
After the programme positions have been set,  
you can change the order of each programme  
position in the display list.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
1
2
Select “Channel Swapping” in “Tuner,”  
and press ENTER.  
3 Select “Video In/Out,” and press  
ENTER.  
Select “Next Screen,” and press ENTER.  
The “Video In/Out” setup appears with  
the following options. The default  
settings are underlined.  
3
4
Press M/m to select the programme  
position number you want to swap, and  
press ,.  
• To display other pages, press ./  
> repeatedly.  
Input Colour System  
Press M/m to select the programme  
position number to swap for the one  
selected in step 3, and press ENTER.  
The programme position numbers are  
swapped.  
• To swap the programme position  
number of another station, repeat from  
step 3.  
Selects the colour system when picture noise  
appears after you change the “Input Line  
System” setting (page 76).  
Auto  
Recorder automatically  
detects signals of colour  
systems and selects the  
appropriate colour system.  
PAL  
Selects the PAL colour  
system when “Input Line  
System” is set to “PAL/  
SECAM.”  
Set VIDEO Plus+ CH  
Sets the guide channel number assigned to  
each channel.  
You need to set this correctly to make timer  
recordings with the VIDEO Plus+ function.  
For details, see page 21.  
SECAM  
Selects the SECAM colour  
system when “Input Line  
System” is set to “PAL/  
SECAM.”  
z Hint  
When “Input Line System” is set to “NTSC,” you  
can select “Auto,” “3.58NTSC,” or “PAL-60.”  
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Component Video Out  
LINE 1 In  
Selects the signal format in which the  
recorder outputs video signals: interlace or  
progressive, from the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Selects a method of inputting video signals  
for the LINE 1/DECODER jack. The picture  
will not be clear if this setting does not match  
the type of video input signal.  
Normal(Inter- Outputs signals in the  
Video  
Inputs video signals.  
Inputs S-video signals.  
Inputs RGB signals.  
lace)  
interlace format.  
S-Video  
RGB  
Progressive  
Outputs signals in the  
progressive format. Select  
this when you want to view  
progressive signals.  
Decoder  
Select this when connecting  
to an external decoder  
(PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
analogue decoder). If you  
connect to a cable box/  
satellite receiver such as  
CanalSat, do not select this  
option.  
b Notes  
• When you set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB,” you  
cannot set “Component Video Out.”  
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or  
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks, do not set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB.” If  
you set “LINE 3 Out” to “RGB,” in this case, the  
picture may not appear.  
NTSC on PAL TV  
• When picture noise appears after you set the  
recorder to progressive format, hold down x  
(stop) on the recorder, and press Z (open/close)  
on the recorder.  
• No video signals are output when using the  
HDMI connection.  
Sets the recorder to convert signals of the  
NTSC colour system to the PAL colour  
system to play NTSC discs on PAL-only  
TVs. Refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with your TV.  
On  
Plays NTSC discs on PAL-  
only TVs.  
LINE 3 Out  
Selects a method of outputting video signals  
for the LINE 3 – TV jack.  
Off  
Select this if the connected  
TV is a multi-system  
(NTSC-compatible) TV.  
Video  
S-Video  
RGB  
Outputs video signals.  
Outputs S-video signals.  
Outputs RGB signals.  
b Notes  
• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB  
signals, the image will not be displayed in the  
selected method on the TV screen even if you  
select “S-Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions  
supplied with your TV.  
• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is  
selected.  
• RGB signals are not output when using the HDMI  
connection.  
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External Audio  
Audio Input Settings  
(Audio In)  
Stereo  
Select this when receiving  
stereo programmes from  
connected equipment.  
Bilingual  
Select this when receiving  
bilingual programmes  
from connected  
The “Audio In” setup allows you to adjust the  
sound according to the playback and  
connection conditions.  
equipment.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
Bilingual Recording  
Selects the sound to be recorded.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
A/L  
Records the main sound  
for the bilingual  
programme.  
3 Select “Audio In,” and press ENTER.  
The “Audio In” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
B/R  
Records the sub sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
b Note  
When recording a bilingual audio signal to a DVD-  
RW/DVD-R in VR mode (except in PCM mode),  
both audio channels are recorded and you can select  
the sound when playing.  
NICAM Select (page 42)  
NICAM  
Normally select this  
position.  
Standard  
Select this if the sound from  
NICAM broadcasts is not  
clear.  
Tuner Level  
If the playback sound is distorted, set this  
item to “Compression.” The recorder reduces  
the audio output level.  
This function affects the output of the  
following jacks:  
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks  
– LINE 3 – TV jack  
– LINE 1/DECODER jack  
Normal  
Normally select this  
position.  
Compression Select this when the  
playback sound from the  
speakers is distorted.  
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DTS Output (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
Audio Output Settings  
(Audio Out)  
On  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component with a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
The “Audio Out” setup allows you to switch  
the method of outputting audio signals when  
you connect a component such as an  
amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack.  
If you connect a component that does not  
accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise  
(or no sound) will come from the speakers,  
and may affect your ears or cause speaker  
damage.  
Off  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component without a  
built-in DTS decoder.  
b Note  
When HDMI output is performed to equipment not  
compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not be  
output regardless of the “DTS Output” setting.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
96 kHz PCM Output (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio  
signal.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
96 kHz ->  
48 kHz  
The audio signals of DVD  
VIDEOs are converted to  
48 kHz and output.  
3 Select “Audio Out,” and press ENTER.  
The “Audio Out” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
96 kHz  
All signals containing  
96 kHz are output without  
conversion. However, the  
signals are output at 48 kHz  
if copyright-protected  
signals are contained.  
b Notes  
• “96 kHz PCM Output” setting has no effect when  
audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT  
(R-AUDIO-L) jacks or LINE 3 – TV/LINE 1/  
DECODER jack. If the sampling frequency is  
96 kHz, signals are simply converted to analogue  
signals and output.  
Dolby Digital Output (DVDs only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with 96 kHz signals, 48 kHz PCM  
will be automatically output even when you select  
“96 kHz.”  
Dolby Digital Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component with a  
built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
Dolby Digital Select this when the  
-> PCM  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component lacking a  
built-in Dolby Digital  
decoder.  
b Note  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, the  
PCM signals will be automatically output even  
when you select “Dolby Digital.”  
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MPEG Output (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
Language Settings  
(Language)  
MPEG  
Select this when the  
recorder is connected to an  
audio component with a  
built-in MPEG decoder.  
The “Language” setup allows you to adjust  
language settings.  
MPEG ->  
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  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Language,” and press ENTER.  
The “Language” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
(COAXIAL) jack.  
b Note  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment  
not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the PCM  
signals will be automatically output even when you  
select “MPEG.”  
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)  
(DVDs only)  
Selects the dynamic range (difference  
between soft and loud sounds) setting when  
playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio  
DRC.” This affects the output from the  
following jacks:  
OSD Language  
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks  
– LINE 3 – TV jack  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
Audio Language (DVD VIDEO only)  
– LINE 1/DECODER jack  
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT  
jack only when “Dolby Digital Output” is  
set to “Dolby Digital -> PCM” (page 82).  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
Subtitle Language (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitles  
recorded on the disc.  
On  
Makes low sounds clear  
even if you turn the volume  
down.  
Off  
Normally select this  
position.  
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Auto Language  
The “Auto Language” function is available  
when “Audio Language” and “Subtitle  
Language” are set to the same language, and  
“Subtitle Display” is set to “On.”  
Recording Settings  
(Recording)  
The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust  
recording settings.  
On  
For DVD VIDEOs whose  
main audio track is the  
language you set in “Audio  
Language” and “Subtitle  
Language,” the recorder  
plays the main audio track  
without subtitles.  
For DVD VIDEOs whose  
main audio track is not the  
language you set in “Audio  
Language” and “Subtitle  
Language,” the recorder  
plays the main audio track  
with subtitles in the  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Recording,” and press  
ENTER.  
The “Recording” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
language you set.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
DVD Menu Language (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language for the DVD menu.  
Select “w/Subtitle Language” to set the same  
language as the language you set in “Subtitle  
Language.”  
Subtitle Display  
Manual Rec. Mode  
On  
Off  
Displays subtitles.  
On (go to  
setup)  
Allows you to select all  
recording modes.  
Select this, and press  
ENTER.  
Does not display subtitles.  
Assist Subtitle Displays special assistive  
subtitles, where available.  
Then, select a recording  
mode using </,, and  
press ENTER.  
z Hint  
If you select “Others” in “Audio Language,”  
“Subtitle Language,” or “DVD Menu Language,”  
press m, and enter a language code from “Language  
Off  
Allows you to select  
standard recording modes  
only.  
b Note  
If you select a language in “DVD Menu Language,”  
“Subtitle Language,” or “Audio Language” that is  
not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the  
recorded languages will be automatically selected.  
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Manual recording mode  
Approx. recording time  
(hours)  
The table below shows the approximate  
recording times for the different DVD types  
in each manual recording mode, as well as the  
standard recording mode equivalents.  
Recording  
mode  
DVD+RW/  
DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/  
DVD+R/  
DVD-R  
DVD-R DL  
The recording time for DVDs  
MN4 (SLP)  
8
14 hr. 21 min.  
17 hr. 57 min.  
21 hr. 32 min.  
24  
Approx. recording time  
(hours)  
*2  
*2  
MN3 (SEP  
)
10  
12  
Recording  
mode  
*2  
DVD+RW/  
DVD-RW/ DVD+R DL/  
MN2  
*2  
MN1  
13 hr.  
DVD+R/  
DVD-R  
DVD-R DL  
22 min.  
*1  
*1  
Audio signals are recorded in 48kHz PCM  
format, and video signals are recorded in HQ  
mode. When recording a bilingual programme,  
select the sound to be recorded (page 81).  
SEP, MN1, MN2, or MN3 mode is not available  
for DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+R DLs. When  
recording to DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the  
recording mode automatically switches to SLP  
mode even if you set to SEP, MN1, MN2, or  
MN3 mode.  
PCM  
1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min.  
1 hr. 1 min. 1 hr. 51 min.  
1 hr. 5 min. 1 hr. 57 min.  
1 hr. 10 min. 2 hr. 6 min.  
1 hr. 15 min. 2 hr. 15 min.  
1 hr. 20 min. 2 hr. 24 min.  
1 hr. 25 min. 2 hr. 33 min.  
1 hr. 30 min. 2 hr. 41 min.  
1 hr. 35 min. 2 hr. 50 min.  
1 hr. 40 min. 2 hr. 59 min.  
1 hr. 45 min. 3 hr. 8 min.  
1 hr. 50 min. 3 hr. 17 min.  
MN32 (HQ)  
MN31  
*2  
MN30  
MN29  
MN28  
MN27  
z Hint  
MN26 (HSP)  
MN25  
Audio signals are recorded in Dolby Digital 2 ch  
format (except for PCM mode).  
MN24  
Resolution  
MN23  
The first figure refers to when “Input Line  
System” is set to “NTSC”; the second when  
set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup  
MN22  
MN21 (SP)  
MN20  
2
3 hr. 35 min.  
2 hr. 10 min. 3 hr. 53 min.  
2 hr. 20 min. 4 hr. 11 min.  
2 hr. 30 min. 4 hr. 29 min.  
2 hr. 40 min. 4 hr. 47 min.  
2 hr. 50 min. 5 hr. 5 min.  
For DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode)  
PCM, MN32 to MN16: 720 × 480 / 720 × 576  
MN15 to MN12: 544 × 480 / 544 × 576  
MN11 to MN9: 480 × 480 / 544 × 576  
MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576  
MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288  
MN19  
MN18 (LSP)  
MN17  
MN16  
MN15 (ESP)  
MN14  
3
5 hr. 23 min.  
For DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video mode)/  
DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode)  
PCM, MN32 to MN9: 720 × 480 / 720 × 576  
MN8 and MN7: 352 × 480 / 352 × 576  
MN6 to MN1: 352 × 240 / 352 × 288  
3 hr. 10 min. 5 hr. 41 min.  
3 hr. 20 min. 5 hr. 59 min.  
3 hr. 30 min. 6 hr. 17 min.  
3 hr. 40 min. 6 hr. 35 min.  
3 hr. 50 min. 6 hr. 53 min.  
MN13  
MN12  
MN11  
MN10  
MN9 (LP)  
MN8  
4
7 hr. 11 min.  
4 hr. 30 min. 8 hr. 4 min.  
MN7  
5
6
7
8 hr. 58 min.  
10 hr. 46 min.  
12 hr. 34 min.  
MN6 (EP)  
MN5  
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Rec. Mode Adjust  
Auto Chapter (DVD+R/+RW) (DVD+RW/  
DVD+R only)  
On  
Automatically adjusts the  
recording mode to enable  
the entire programme to be  
recorded (page 44).  
No  
Separation  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
10 minutes  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 10-minute  
intervals.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Set Thumbnail  
Selects a scene for the thumbnail picture  
shown in the Title List.  
15 minutes  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 15-minute  
intervals.  
0 seconds  
30 seconds  
3 minutes  
The first frame of the title is  
set for the thumbnail  
picture.  
The frame at 30 seconds  
from the first frame is set for  
the thumbnail picture.  
The frame at 3 minutes from  
the first frame is set for the  
thumbnail picture.  
Auto Chapter (VR) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR  
mode only)  
On  
The recorder detects  
changes in the picture and  
sound and automatically  
inserts chapter marks.  
Off  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
b Note  
The actual chapter mark interval may vary  
depending on the amount of information contained  
in the video to be recorded.  
Auto Chapter (Video) (DVD-RW/DVD-R in  
Video mode only)  
No  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
Separation  
10 minutes  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 10-minute  
intervals.  
15 minutes  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 15-minute  
intervals.  
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4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan Scan  
16:9  
Playback Settings  
(Playback)  
The “Playback” setup allows you to adjust  
the playback settings.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Playback,” and press ENTER.  
The “Playback” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
b Note  
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be  
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or  
vice-versa.  
Pause Mode  
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.  
Field  
Frame  
Auto  
Outputs a stable, generally  
shake-free image.  
Outputs a sharp image, but  
may be prone to shake.  
Outputs a generally less  
sharp but more stable still  
image.  
TV Type  
Select the playback picture size according to  
the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide  
mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).  
Seamless Playback (DVD-RW/DVD-R in  
VR mode only)  
4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting  
to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays  
a wide picture with bands  
On  
Playback is smooth, but  
with a trade-off against the  
accuracy of the edit points.  
on the upper and lower  
portions of the screen.  
Off  
You may notice momentary  
interruption at edited points  
during playback of a VR  
mode Playlist.  
4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting  
to a 4:3 screen TV.  
Automatically displays a  
wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
16:9  
Select this when connecting  
to a wide-screen TV or TV  
with a wide mode function.  
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7
Select “Code” (geographic area) as the  
playback limitation level, and press  
ENTER.  
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be  
limited according to a predetermined level,  
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be  
blocked or replaced with different scenes.  
The area is selected.  
• When you select “Number,” press the  
number buttons to select and enter a  
country/area code in the table  
(page 107), and press ENTER.  
1
Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,”  
and press ENTER.  
When you have already registered a  
password, go to step 4.  
Select “Change Level,” and press  
ENTER.  
The “Parental Control : Change Level”  
display appears.  
2
Select “Set Password,” and press  
ENTER.  
The display for registering a new  
password appears.  
8
9
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons, and press ENTER.  
3
4
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons, and press ENTER.  
Select the level.  
The lower the value, the stricter the  
limitation.  
Discs rated higher than the selected level  
will be restricted.  
10 Press ENTER.  
The Parental Control setting is complete.  
To cancel the Parental Control setting for  
the disc, select “Off” in step 9.  
Change Password  
Select “Standard,” and press ENTER.  
The “Parental Control : Standard”  
display appears.  
1
2
3
Select “Parental Control” in “Playback,”  
and press ENTER.  
Select “Change Password,” and press  
ENTER.  
Enter your four-digit password in the  
“Current Password” row using the  
number buttons, and press ENTER.  
4
Enter a new password in the “New  
Password” row using the number  
buttons, and press ENTER.  
5
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons, and press ENTER.  
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b Notes  
• If you forget your password, reset the recorder  
• When you play discs which do not have the  
Parental Control function, playback cannot be  
limited on this recorder.  
HDMI Settings (HDMI  
Output)  
• 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.  
The “HDMI Output” setup allows you to  
adjust items related to the HDMI connection.  
You can select “HDMI Output” only when  
connecting equipment to the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
Angle Indicator (DVD VIDEOs only)  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
On  
Displays “  
” on the TV  
screen if various angles  
(multi-angles) for a scene  
are recorded on the disc.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
Off  
Does not display “  
the TV screen.  
” on  
3 Select “HDMI Output,” and press  
ENTER.  
The “HDMI Output” setup appears with  
the following options. The default  
settings are underlined.  
After connecting equipment to the HDMI  
OUT jack, “Screen Resolution,” “4:3  
Video Output,” and “Colour” are  
automatically set to the appropriate  
settings.  
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Screen Resolution  
4:3 Video Output  
Selects the type of video signals output from  
the HDMI OUT jack. If the picture is not  
clear, natural or to your satisfaction, try  
another option that suits the disc and your  
TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the  
instruction manual supplied with the TV/  
projector, etc.  
This setting is effective only when you set  
“TV Type” to “16:9” in the “Playback” setup.  
Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio  
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on  
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not  
this recorder.  
Note that this setting is effective only for  
HDMI connection.  
1920 x 1080p Sends 1920×1080p video  
signals.  
Full  
Select this when you can  
change the aspect ratio on  
your TV.  
1920 x 1080i Sends 1920×1080i video  
signals.  
Normal  
Select this when you cannot  
change the aspect ratio on  
your TV. Shows a 4:3 size  
video with the aspect ratio  
as it is.  
1280 x 720p  
Sends 1280×720p video  
signals.  
*1  
720 x 576p  
720 x 480p  
Sends 720×576p video  
signals.  
*2  
Sends 720×480p video  
signals.  
*1  
720 x 576i  
720 x 480i  
Sends 720×576i video  
signals.  
16:9 aspect ratio TV  
*2  
Sends 720×480i video  
signals.  
Colour  
Selects the method of outputting video  
signals for the HDMI jack.  
*1  
*2  
Can be selected only when “Input Line System”  
is set to “PAL/SECAM” in the “Basic” setup  
Can be selected only when “Input Line System”  
is set to “NTSC” in the “Basic” setup (page 76).  
RGB (0-255)  
Outputs RGB (0-255)  
signals. Select this when  
connecting to an RGB (0-  
255) device.  
b Notes  
RGB (16-235)  
Outputs RGB (16-235)  
signals. Select this if  
colours appear overly rich  
and the black appears too  
deep.  
• When picture noise appears after you change the  
“Screen Resolution” setting, hold down x (stop)  
on the recorder, and press Z (open/close) on the  
recorder.  
• When “Colour” is set to “YCbCr 4:2:2” in the  
“HDMI Output” setup, you cannot select “720 x  
576i” (or “720 x 480i”).  
YCbCr 4:2:2  
YCbCr 4:4:4  
Outputs 10-bit YCbCr  
4:2:2 component signals.  
Outputs 8-bit YCbCr  
4:4:4 component signals.  
b Notes  
• Some settings may not be available depending on  
the connected device.  
• When a DVI device is connected, you cannot  
select “YCbCr 4:2:2” or “YCbCr 4:4:4.”  
• When “Screen Resolution” is set to “720 x 576i”  
(or “720 x 480i”) in the “HDMI Output” setup,  
you cannot select “YCbCr 4:2:2.”  
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Audio Output  
Selects the type of audio signal output from  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
Other Settings (Options)  
The “Options” setup allows you to set up  
other operational settings.  
Auto  
Outputs Dolby Digital,  
MPEG and DTS audio  
signals as a bitstream  
signal. Normally select  
this position.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the  
recorder is in stop mode.  
PCM  
Converts all audio signals  
except for DTS signals to  
PCM.  
2 Select “Initial Setup,” and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.  
The “Options” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings  
are underlined.  
Bitstream  
Priority  
Select this if the  
connected device is  
compatible with bitstream  
audio.  
b Notes  
• The PCM signals may not be output even when  
you select “Auto” depending on the “Audio Out”  
settings, number of audio channels, and the  
HDMI-connected device.  
• The “Audio Output” function is not available  
when a DVI device is connected.  
HDMI Control  
On Screen Display  
On  
Allows you to use the  
HDMI control features  
On  
Automatically displays  
information on the screen  
when the recorder is turned  
on, etc.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Off  
Displays information only  
when DISPLAY is pressed.  
Front Panel Display  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
On  
Off  
Bright lighting.  
Turns off the lighting when  
the power is off.  
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Command Mode  
SMARTLINK  
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder  
to avoid interference with your other Sony  
DVD recorder or player.  
ThisRecorder Allows you to use the  
Only  
SMARTLINK function  
with the recorder when the  
recorder is in standby mode.  
1
2
Select “Command Mode” in “Options,”  
and press ENTER.  
Pass Through Allows you to use the  
SMARTLINK function  
Select a Command Mode (DVD1,  
DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.  
with the connected  
equipment when the  
recorder is in standby mode.  
b Note  
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.  
The remote does not function if different  
command modes are set for the recorder and  
remote. Set the same command mode.  
b Note  
Set “Power Save” to “Off” in the “Basic” setup  
(page 76) to set “SMARTLINK” to “Pass  
Through.”  
3
Set the Command Mode for the remote  
so it matches the Command Mode for the  
recorder you set above.  
Follow the steps below to set the  
Command Mode on the remote.  
1 Hold down ENTER.  
2 While holding down ENTER, enter  
the Command Mode code number  
using the number buttons.  
DivX  
Registration Code  
Displays the registration code of DivX video  
files for this recorder.  
For more information, go to http://  
www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.  
Command Mode Code number  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
number button 1  
number button 2  
number button 3  
3 Hold down both the number and  
ENTER buttons at the same time for  
more than three seconds.  
z Hint  
You can check the Command Mode for the recorder  
in the front panel display.  
Command  
Mode  
In the front panel  
display  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
“1” appears.  
“2” appears.  
Either “1” or “2” does not  
appear.  
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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.  
, You have set the recorder to progressive  
format even though your TV cannot accept  
the progressive signal. In this case, hold  
down x (stop) on the recorder, and press  
Z (open/close) on the recorder.  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following  
difficulties while using the recorder, use this  
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the  
problem before requesting repairs. Should  
any problem persist, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
Power  
, Even if your TV is compatible with  
progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the  
image may be affected when you set the  
recorder to progressive format. In this case,  
hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and  
press Z (open/close) on the unit and the  
recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.  
, You are playing a title recorded in a colour  
system that is different from your TV.  
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the  
video and audio may be momentarily  
interrupted at the point where the layers  
switch.  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected  
securely.  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.  
, The connecting cords are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 12).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such  
as to “VCR” and “AV 1”) so that the signal  
from the recorder appears on the TV screen.  
, Check that the “Video In/Out” setup is set  
to the appropriate item that conforms to  
your system (page 79).  
There is no picture or picture noise appears  
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off  
and on again. 2Turn the connected  
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via  
only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks, set “Component Video Out” in the  
“Video In/Out” setup to “Progressive”  
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the  
video and audio may be momentarily  
interrupted at the point where the layers  
switch.  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then connect the HDMI cord again.  
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video  
output, changing the “Screen Resolution”  
setting in the “HDMI Output” setup may  
solve the problem (page 90). Connect the  
TV and the recorder using a video jack  
other than HDMI OUT, and switch the  
TV’s input to the connected video input so  
that you can see the on-screen displays.  
Change the “Screen Resolution” setting in  
the “HDMI Output” setup, and switch the  
TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still  
does not appear, repeat the steps and try  
other options.  
, The recorder is connected to an input device  
that is not HDCP compliant (page 13).  
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, When picture noise appears after you  
change the “Screen Resolution” setting,  
hold down x (stop) on the recorder, and  
press Z (open/close) on the recorder.  
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  
TV programme reception does not fill the  
screen.  
, Set the channel manually in “Manual CH  
Setting” in the “Tuner” setup (page 77).  
, Select the correct source using the INPUT  
button, or select a channel of any TV  
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.  
programmes could affect picture quality.  
Disconnect the playback equipment in  
question and connect it directly to your TV.  
The picture does not fill the screen.  
, Set “TV Type” in the “Playback” setup in  
accordance with the screen size of your TV  
TV programme pictures are distorted.  
, Reorient the TV aerial.  
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction  
manual).  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the picture size is set in “TV Type”  
in the “Playback” setup.  
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.  
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables  
farther apart.  
, The aerial cable is connected to the  
AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.  
Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.  
, The recorder’s colour system is different  
from your TV. Hold down x (stop) on the  
recorder, and press INPUT on the recorder  
to change the recorder’s colour system.  
, The picture size of the title is fixed.  
The picture is black and white.  
, Check that “LINE 3 Out” in the “Video In/  
Out” setup is set to the appropriate item that  
conforms to your system (page 80).  
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to  
use one that is fully wired (21 pins).  
TV channels cannot be changed.  
, The channel is skipped (page 78).  
, A timer recording started, which changed  
the channels.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
, Re-connect all connections securely.  
, The connecting cord is damaged.  
, The input source setting on the audio  
component or the connection to the audio  
component is incorrect.  
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-  
forward, slow motion, or pause mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through  
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jacks, check the “Audio Out” setup  
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/DECODER jack, select “L1” in the front  
panel display by pressing INPUT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2  
IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel  
display by pressing INPUT.  
, The recorder supports only MP3 audio,  
Dolby Digital and MPEG audio for DivX  
video files. Press AUDIO and select MP3  
audio or MPEG audio.  
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, If you have connected an audio component  
to the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
and want to change the audio track for  
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) during  
playback, set “Dolby Digital Output” in the  
“Audio Out” setup to “Dolby Digital ->  
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off  
and on again. 2Turn the connected  
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect  
and then connect the HDMI cord again.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio  
signals).  
, The equipment connected to the HDMI  
OUT jack does not conform to the audio  
signal format. In this case, set “Audio  
Output” to “PCM” in the “HDMI Output”  
setup (page 91).  
Playback  
The recorder does not play any type of  
disc.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with  
the labelled side facing up.  
, The disc is not correctly inserted.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on  
(if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour  
until the moisture evaporates.  
Sound distortion occurs.  
, Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup  
to “Compression” (page 81).  
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder  
and was not finalised (page 37), the  
recorder cannot play the disc.  
Sound is noisy.  
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,  
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R-  
AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 3 – TV jack, or  
LINE 1/DECODER jack (page 68).  
The recorder does not start playback from  
the beginning.  
, Resume play was activated (page 53).  
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu  
or DVD menu automatically appears on the  
TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the  
menu to start playback.  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio Out” setup to  
“On” (page 83).  
, Set “Tuner Level” in the “Audio In” setup  
to “Normal” (page 81).  
The recorder starts playing automatically.  
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto  
playback function.  
An alternate audio track cannot be  
recorded or played.  
, When recording from connected  
equipment, set “External Audio” to  
“Bilingual” in the “Audio In” setup  
Playback stops automatically.  
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the  
recorder stops playback at the auto pause  
signal.  
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot  
be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs  
(Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs  
(Video mode). To record the language, set  
“Bilingual Recording” in the “Audio In”  
setup to “A/L” or “B/R” before recording  
(page 81). To record both the main and sub  
sounds on a disc, record on DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs (VR mode).  
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or  
Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.  
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be  
able to do some of the operations above. See  
the instruction manual supplied with the  
disc.  
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The language for the sound track cannot  
be changed.  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the  
DVD being played.  
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.  
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a  
format that the recorder can play  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of  
the language for the sound track.  
, Try changing the language using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
The JPEG image files do not play.  
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a  
format that the recorder can play  
, Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.  
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.  
Recording/Timer recording/  
Editing  
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the  
titles recorded on this recorder.  
The programme position cannot be  
changed from the programme position you  
are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO being played.  
Recording does not start immediately  
after you press z REC.  
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”  
“FORMAT,” or “INFO WRITE”  
, You are trying to change the angles when  
” does not appear on the TV screen  
disappears from the front panel display.  
(page 52). To display “ ” if various  
angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on the disc, set “Angle Indicator”  
to “On” in the “Playback” setup (page 89).  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing  
angles.  
Nothing was recorded even though you set  
the timer setting correctly.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to  
a power failure that lasted for more than 1  
hour. Reset the clock (page 75).  
, Try changing the angle using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
, The channel was disabled after the timer  
recording was set. See “Manual CH  
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains,  
and connect it again.  
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
, The angles cannot be changed during slow  
motion playback or when playback is  
paused.  
, The programme contains copy protection  
signals that restrict copying.  
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer  
setting (page 48).  
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.  
, There is not enough disc space for the  
recording.  
The DivX video files do not play.  
, The file is not created in DivX format.  
, The file has an extension other than “.avi”  
or “.divx.”  
, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD  
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX  
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or UDF (Universal  
Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50, 2.00, or 2.01.  
, The DivX video file format is larger than  
720 (width) × 576 (height).  
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Recording does not stop immediately  
after you press x REC STOP.  
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to  
input disc data before recording can stop.  
On-screen instructions may appear after  
pressing x REC STOP. In this case, follow  
the on-screen instructions.  
Recording from the connected  
equipment with a timer  
Nothing was recorded even though you set  
the Synchro-Recording setting correctly.  
, You forgot to turn off the connected  
equipment. Turn off the connected  
equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-  
Recording standby mode (page 49).  
Recording does not stop after you press  
x.  
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-  
Recording standby mode. Set the recorder  
to stand by for Synchro-Recording. Make  
sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights  
up in the front panel display (page 49).  
, The equipment is not connected to the LINE  
1/DECODER jack of the recorder.  
, The recorder is connected to the TV output  
jack of the connected equipment.  
, The Synchro-Recording and another timer  
recording overlap (page 50).  
, Press x REC STOP.  
Timer recording is not complete or did not  
start from the beginning.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
If the power recovers when there is a timer  
recording, the recorder resumes recording.  
Should the power failure continue for more  
than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 75).  
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer  
setting (page 48).  
, Disc space was not sufficient.  
, The VPS/PDC function is working.  
Synchro-Recording does not complete.  
, The timer setting for the connected  
equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer  
setting (page 50).  
, There was a power failure during the  
recording.  
Contents previously recorded were  
erased.  
, Data that is not playable on this recorder but  
was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be  
erased from the disc when the disc is  
inserted.  
, The [/1 button was pressed before  
Synchro-recording started.  
Therecorderautomaticallystarts recording  
when the satellite receiver is turned on.  
, The Synchro Rec function was activated.  
Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the  
Synchro Rec function (page 49).  
The VPS/PDC function does not operate.  
, Check that the clock and date are set  
correctly.  
, Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is  
correct (there might be a mistake in the TV  
programme guide). If the broadcast you  
wanted to record did not send the correct  
VPS/PDC information, the recorder will not  
start recording.  
Display  
The clock has stopped.  
, If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal  
might be altered and the recorder might not  
start recording.  
, Set the clock again (page 75).  
, The clock stopped due to a power failure  
that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the  
The timer indicator is flashing.  
, The disc does not have enough space.  
, Insert a recordable disc into the recorder.  
, The inserted DVD is protected (page 36).  
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The clock does not appear in the front panel  
display when the recorder is turned off.  
, “Front Panel Display” is set to “Off” in the  
“Options” setup (page 91).  
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  
DVD. This is because the recorder is adding  
disc data to the disc.  
Remote control  
Any buttons do not function and “LOCKED”  
appears in the front panel display.  
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child  
Lock (page 53, 67).  
The remote does not function.  
, Different command modes are set for the  
recorder and remote. Set the same  
command mode (page 92). The default  
command mode setting for this recorder and  
the supplied remote is DVD3. You can  
check the current command mode in the  
front panel display (page 92).  
The disc tray does not open and  
“TRAYLOCKED” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
, The 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 18).  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote  
sensor on the recorder.  
“REPAIR” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, The recorder’s repair function is activated  
to repair the disc. Leave the recorder on  
until “REPAIR” disappears from the front  
panel display. Some data may be lost even  
if the repair function is activated.  
Others  
Display language on the screen switches  
automatically.  
, When “HDMI Control” is set to “On” in the  
“HDMI Output” setup (page 91), the  
display language on the screen  
“HDCP_ERR” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, The recorder is connected to an input device  
that is not HDCP compliant. Connect the  
equipment that is HDCP compliant  
automatically switches, according to the  
language setting of the connected TV, if  
you change the language settings on your  
TV, etc.  
Disregard this error message if the output  
picture is displayed correctly.  
The recorder does not operate properly.  
, Press down [/1 on the recorder for more  
than five seconds until the recorder turns  
off. Then, press [/1 again to turn on the  
recorder.  
, 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.  
Mechanical sounds are heard when the  
recorder is off.  
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for  
the Auto Clock Set function, operational  
noises may be heard, even when the power  
is off. This is not a malfunction.  
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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.  
Resetting the Recorder  
You can reset the recorder to all its factory  
settings.  
1 Make sure that the recorder is turned  
on and remove the disc.  
2 Hold down x (stop) on the recorder  
and press [/1 on the recorder.  
All settings are reset and the recorder  
turns off.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or  
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave  
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the  
temperature may rise considerably inside  
the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe  
the disc from the centre out.  
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, if the recorder is on,  
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about  
an hour until the moisture evaporates.  
• When you move the recorder, take out any  
discs to avoid damaging the disc.  
• 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).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
On adjusting volume  
On replacement of parts  
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.  
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired  
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling  
purposes.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a  
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of  
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens  
cleaners (including wet or spray types).  
These may cause the recorder to  
malfunction.  
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Inputs and outputs  
LINE 2 OUT  
Specifications  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 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 2 IN  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than  
22 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)  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Channel coverage:  
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)  
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10,  
Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South  
Africa 4 to 11, 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  
LINE 3 – TV: 21-pin  
CVBS OUT  
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)  
LINE 1/DECODER: 21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
S-Video/RGB IN  
Decoder  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/  
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms  
The above channel coverage merely ensures  
the channel reception within these ranges. It  
does not guarantee the ability to receive  
signals in all circumstances. For details, see  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):  
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer  
system  
Audio reception: Split carrier system  
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial  
socket  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,  
P
B/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
HDMI OUT: HDMI 19-pin-Standard  
Connector  
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer  
indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/  
Power back-up duration: 1 hour  
Video recording format: MPEG-2,  
MPEG-1  
Audio recording format/applicable  
bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch  
256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP, SLP, and  
SEP mode), PCM  
General  
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
Power consumption: 22 W  
Dimensions (approx.):  
430 × 66.5 × 286 mm (width/height/  
depth) incl. projecting parts  
Mass (approx.): 3.6 kg  
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC  
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%  
Supplied accessories:  
Mains lead (1)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
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MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image  
files, or DivX video files that  
the recorder can play  
Notes on MP3 Audio  
Tracks, JPEG Image  
Files, and DivX Video  
Files  
The recorder can play the following tracks  
and files:  
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension  
“.mp3.”  
– JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg”  
or “.jpg.”  
About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG  
image files, and DivX video  
files  
– Baseline JPEG image files that conform to  
the Exif 2.2* image files format, and  
Y:CB:CR is 4:4:4, 4:2:2, or 4:2:0.  
– DivX video files with the extension “.avi”  
or “.divx.”  
MP3 is an audio compression technology that  
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.  
JPEG is an image compression technology.  
You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)  
format audio tracks and JPEG image files on  
DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)  
or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-  
ROMs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).  
* “Exchangeable Image File Format”: The file  
format used by digital still cameras.  
z Hint  
Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
®
DivX is a video file compression  
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This  
product is an official DivX Certified  
b Notes  
®
• The recorder will play any data with the extension  
“.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or “.divx” even if  
they are not in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format.  
Playing these data may generate a loud noise  
which could damage your speaker system.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not  
be possible. For example, the picture may be  
unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the  
sound may skip, and so on.  
product. You can play DATA CDs (CD-  
ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) and DATA DVDs  
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs) that contain DivX video files.  
DATA DVDs must be recorded according to  
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, Joliet, or  
UDF (Universal Disk Format) 1.02, 1.50,  
2.00*, or 2.01 format for the recorder to  
recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG image files,  
and DivX video files.  
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some  
time to start.  
• Some files cannot be played.  
DATA CDs must be recorded according to  
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Romeo, or Joliet  
format for the recorder to recognise the MP3  
tracks, JPEG image files, and DivX video  
files.  
You can also play discs recorded in  
MultiSession/Border.  
See the instructions supplied with the disc  
drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
• For MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files, the  
recorder can play up to 99 albums each on a  
DATA CD or DATA DVD. Up to 99 tracks and  
files under an album can be played.  
• For JPEG image files, the recorder can load up to  
99 albums and/or up to 999 files under an album  
on a DATA CD/DATA DVD at a time. To view  
unloaded albums, reload them.  
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take  
some time.  
• The image size that can be displayed is limited.  
The following image sizes can be displayed:  
width 160–5,120 pixels by height 120–3,840  
pixels.  
* Not available for MP3 audio tracks.  
• This recorder supports MP3 audio tracks  
recorded with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz.  
• No more than a 1 GB MP3 audio track can be  
played.  
Note on MultiSession/Border discs  
If audio tracks and images in Music CD  
format or Video CD format are recorded in  
the first session/border, only the first session/  
border will be played back.  
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in  
mp3PRO format.  
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• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of a  
size larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB.  
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file  
when the file has been combined from two or  
more DivX video files.  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Remote  
K PLAY MODE button (56, 59, 68, 70)  
L ZOOM button (73)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
M SYSTEM MENU button (45, 46, 57,  
74)  
TITLE LIST button (31, 52, 61)  
TIMER button (43)  
N MENU button (52)  
O TOP MENU button (52)  
P </M/m/,/ENTER button (20)  
Q O RETURN button (20)  
R DISPLAY button (33)  
S
/
(instant replay/instant  
advance) buttons (54)  
T ./>(previous/next) buttons (54,  
67)  
U mc  
/
CM (search/slow/  
freeze frame) buttons (54, 67)  
V H (play) button (52, 67, 72)  
X (pause) button (54, 67, 72)  
x (stop) button (52, 67, 72)  
The H button has a tactile dot*.  
W DISC SETUP button (36, 37, 40, 74)  
A [/1 (on/standby) button (20)  
X z REC button (29)  
X REC PAUSE button (29)  
x REC STOP button (29)  
REC MODE button (29)  
B Z (open/close) button (29)  
C PROG (programme) +/– buttons (29)  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
Y TV 2(volume) +/– buttons (18)  
Z TV [/1 (on/standby) button (18)  
D Number buttons (45, 59)  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.  
E INPUT (input select) button (49)  
wj TV PROG (programme) +/– buttons  
F AUDIO button (54, 67)  
The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
G CLEAR button (34, 56, 68, 69)  
H ANGLE button (52, 73)  
I TV/DVD button (18)  
wk TV t (input select) button (18)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the recorder.  
J SUBTITLE button (54)  
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Front panel  
A [/1 (on/standby) button (20)  
H z REC button (29)  
B
(remote sensor) (18)  
I x REC STOP button (29)  
C Disc tray (29)  
J PROGRAM +/– buttons (29)  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
D Front panel display (104)  
E Z (open/close) button (29)  
K INPUT (input select) button (49)  
L LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/  
F N (play) button (52, 67, 72)  
L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (24)  
The N button has a tactile dot*.  
G x (stop) button (52, 67, 72)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating  
the recorder.  
Front panel display  
A SYNCHRO REC indicator (49)  
F Disc type  
Lights when a recordable DVD-R or  
DVD-RW disc is loaded.  
B Displays the following:  
• Playing time  
G Command Mode indicator (92)  
Displays the Command Mode of the  
remote.  
• Current title/chapter/track/index  
number  
• Recording time/recording mode  
• Clock  
When the Command Mode for the  
recorder is set to DVD3 (default), either  
“1” or “2” does not appear.  
• Programme position  
C NTSC indicator (76, 80)  
D VPS/PDC indicator (44)  
E Timer indicator (43)  
H Recording status  
I Playing status  
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Rear panel  
A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (12)  
E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack (16)  
F AC IN terminal (17)  
B LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)  
jacks (13, 16)  
G LINE 3 – TV jack (13)  
C LINE 1/DECODER jack (23)  
H LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (13)  
D HDMI OUT (high-definition  
I COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
multimedia interface out) jack (13, 16)  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR) jacks (13)  
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Language Code List  
For details, see page 83.  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Number Language  
(code)  
Number Language  
(code)  
Number Language  
(code)  
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Country/Area Code  
For details, see page 88.  
Number  
Area (Code)  
Number  
Area (Code)  
0118  
0121  
0120  
0205  
0218  
0301  
0312  
0314  
0411  
0609  
0618  
0405  
0811  
0914  
0904  
0920  
1016  
1118  
Argentina (ar)  
Australia (au)  
Austria (at)  
Belgium (be)  
Brazil (br)  
Canada (ca)  
Chile (cl)  
1325  
1324  
1412  
1426  
1415  
1611  
1608  
1620  
1821  
1907  
0519  
1905  
0308  
2023  
2008  
0702  
2119  
Malaysia (my)  
Mexico (mx)  
Netherlands (nl)  
New Zealand (nz)  
Norway (no)  
Pakistan (pk)  
Philippines (ph)  
Portugal (pt)  
Russia (ru)  
Singapore (sg)  
Spain (es)  
Sweden (se)  
Switzerland (ch)  
Taiwan (tw)  
Thailand (th)  
United Kingdom (gb)  
USA (us)  
China (cn)  
Denmark (dk)  
Finland (fi)  
France (fr)  
Germany (de)  
Hong Kong (hk)  
India (in)  
Indonesia (id)  
Italy (it)  
Japan (jp)  
Korea (kr)  
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B
D
Index  
“Basic” 74, 75  
DATA CD 9  
Batteries 18  
DATA DVD 9  
“Decoder” 27, 78, 80  
DIGITAL OUT  
(COAXIAL) 16  
Disc settings 36, 37, 40,  
“Bilingual Recording” 81  
Bilingual recording 42  
‘BRAVIA’ Theatre Sync  
Words in quotations appear  
in the on-screen displays.  
Numerics  
“16:9” 87  
“Disc Setup” 36, 37, 40,  
“4:3 Letter Box” 87  
“4:3 Pan Scan” 87  
“96 kHz PCM Output” 82  
C
Canal Plus 26  
Disc space 61  
Disc types 7, 60  
“Divide” 63, 65  
DivX video files 52  
Dolby Digital 16, 82  
“Download from TV” 20,  
CD 9  
“CH System” 78  
“Channel” 78  
A
“Channel Swapping” 79  
Chapter 33, 47  
Chapter number 33  
“Chapter Search” 59  
Checking/changing/  
cancelling timer settings  
(Timer List) 48  
Child Lock 53, 67  
“Clock Setting” 20, 75  
“Combine” 64, 65  
“Command Mode” 19, 92  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT 14  
“A-B Erase” 62  
“A-B Repeat” 56, 68  
Adjusting  
playback picture 57  
recording picture 46  
Aerial 12  
DTS 16, 82  
“DVD Menu Language”  
“AFT” 78  
DVD VIDEO 9  
DVD+R 7, 60  
DVD+RW 7, 60  
DVD-R 7, 60  
DVD-RAM 9  
DVD-RW 7, 60  
“Album Search” 70  
ANGLE 52, 73  
“Angle Indicator” 52, 89  
AUDIO 54, 67  
Audio cord 16  
“Audio DRC” 83  
“Audio In” 81  
“Component Video Out”  
Connecting  
E
Audio input 17  
Easy Setup 20, 76  
“Audio Language” 83  
“Audio Out” 82  
“Auto” 75  
the aerial cable 12  
the audio cords 16  
the HDMI cord 13,  
“Edit” 61  
Editing 60, 64  
chapters 63  
“Auto Channel Setting”  
Playlist 64  
titles 61  
Enter characters 34  
“Erase” 48, 61, 64  
“External Audio” 81  
the video cords 13  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote 18  
Copy control signals 42  
Copy-Free 42  
Copy-Never 42  
Copy-Once 42  
Country/Area code 107  
CPRM 8  
“Auto Chapter (DVD+R/  
+RW)” 86  
“Auto Chapter (Video)” 86  
“Auto Chapter (VR)” 86  
Auto Clock Set 20, 75  
“Auto Language” 84  
“Auto Scan” 20, 77  
Creating a Playlist 64  
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L
P
“Finalise” 37  
Labelling 36  
Page mode 32, 72  
Parental Control 53, 88  
Parts and controls 103  
“Pause Mode” 87  
PAY-TV 26  
Finalising 37  
“Format” 40  
“Language” 83  
“LINE 1 In” 80  
LINE 1/DECODER 23  
LINE 2 IN 24  
“LINE 3 Out” 80  
“Format DVD-RW” 74  
Formatting 40  
Freeze Frame 55  
Front panel 104  
“Front Panel Display” 91  
Front panel display 104  
PBC 52  
PDC 44  
“Photo Album” list 71  
“Picture Adjustment” 46,  
M
Main sound 42, 81  
Mains lead 17  
Picture quality 46, 57  
PLAY MODE 56, 57, 68,  
H
“Manual” 75  
Handling discs 99  
HDMI  
“Manual CH Setting” 77  
Manual Clock Set 20, 75  
“Manual Rec. Mode” 84  
Manual recording mode 85  
MENU 52  
Play mode  
“4:3 Video Output”  
“Audio Output” 91  
“Colour” 90  
“HDMI Control” 91  
“Screen Resolution”  
“A-B Repeat” 56, 68  
“Programme” 57, 69  
“Repeat” 56, 68  
Playable discs 7, 9  
“Playback” 87  
Menu  
DVD’s Menu 52  
Top menu 52  
“Modify” 48  
“Move” 65, 66  
MP3 audio tracks 67  
MPEG 16, 83  
Playback 7, 52, 67, 71  
“A-B Repeat” 56, 68  
DivX video files 52  
fast forward 54, 67  
fast reverse 54, 67  
freeze frame 55  
instant advance 54  
instant replay 54  
JPEG image files 71  
MP3 audio tracks 67  
“Programme” 57, 69  
“Repeat” 56, 68  
resume play 53  
rotate 73  
HDMI cord 13, 16  
HDMI OUT 14, 16  
“HDMI Output” 89  
“HELP Setting” 76  
N
I
“Name” 78  
INPUT 51  
NICAM 42, 81  
“NICAM Select” 81  
“NTSC on PAL TV” 80  
Number buttons 45, 59  
“Input Colour System” 79  
“Input Line System” 76  
J
O
JPEG image files 71  
“On Screen Display” 91  
One-Touch Play 15, 53  
“Options” 91  
scan audio 52  
slow-motion play 55  
zoom 73  
Original 32, 60  
Playlist 32, 60  
“Power Save” 76  
“Programme” 57, 69  
“Progressive” 21  
“Protect” 62  
“OSD Language” 83  
“Protect Disc” 36  
Protection  
disc 36  
title 62  
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S
T
Quick guide to disc types 7  
Quick Timer 46  
S VIDEO 14  
Thumbnail picture 32  
“Time Search” 59  
TIMER 43  
Satellite tuner 25  
Scan Audio 52  
“Seamless Playback” 87  
Searching  
Timer List 48  
Timer recording  
check/change/cancel  
R
Rear panel 105  
REC 29  
audio track 67  
fast reverse/fast  
forward 54, 67  
REC MODE 41  
REC STOP 29  
“Rec. Mode Adjust” 44,  
Recordable discs 7  
“Recording” 84  
Recording 41  
manual setting 43  
“Rec. Mode Adjust”  
JPEG image file 73  
locatingthebeginning  
of the title/  
Synchro Rec 49  
VIDEO Plus+ 45  
Title 33  
chapter/track  
scan audio 52  
Title List 31  
picture adjustment 46  
recording format 7  
recording mode 30,  
recording time 30, 41  
while watching  
another  
“Set Thumbnail” 61, 86  
“Set VIDEO Plus+ CH” 21  
Setting the VIDEO Plus+  
programme positions 21  
“Skip” 78  
Thumbnail 32  
“Title Name” 61  
Title number 33  
“Title Search” 59  
TOP MENU 52  
“Track Search” 59, 70  
Troubleshooting 93  
“Tuner” 77  
“Tuner Level” 81  
“TV Screen Size” 21  
TV system 78  
TV t 18, 30  
“TV Type” 87  
TV/DVD 19, 30  
“Skip Once” 48  
Slideshow 72  
programme 30  
Recording mode 30, 41  
Recording time 30, 41  
Region code 10  
“Registration Code” 92  
Remaining time 30, 33  
Remote 18, 103  
“Repeat” 56, 68  
“Repeat Album” 68  
“Repeat Chapter” 56  
“Repeat Disc” 56, 68  
“Repeat Programme” 56,  
Slow-motion play 55  
SMARTLINK 15, 92  
“Sound System” 78  
“Standard (4:3)” 21  
Sub sound 42, 81  
SUBTITLE 54  
“Subtitle Display” 84  
“Subtitle Language” 83  
Super VIDEO CD 9  
“S-Video” 80  
U
“Undo” 62  
Synchro Rec 49  
“Unfinalise” 39  
Unfinalising 39  
Usable discs 7, 9  
“Repeat Title” 56  
“Repeat Track” 56, 68  
Resetting the recorder 76,  
Resume Play 53  
“RGB” 80  
Rotate 73  
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V
“Video” 80  
VIDEO CD 9  
Video cord 13  
“Video In/Out” 79  
Video input 14  
Video mode 7  
VIDEO Plus+ 21, 45  
VPS 44  
VR mode 7  
W
“Wide (16:9)” 21  
Z
Zoom 73  
ZWEITON 42  
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