2-637-391-11(1)GB
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-VX410
PAL
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
• When you move the recorder, take
out any discs. If you do not, the
disc may be damaged.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes received
through an external tuner (not
supplied) may contain copy
protection signals (copy guard
function) and as such may not be
recordable, depending on the type of
signal.
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About this manual
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if
they have the same or similar names as those on the
remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual
may not match the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to
discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not
apply to discs that are created on other recorders and
played back on this recorder.
Icon
Meaning
Functions available for DVD+RWs
+
RW
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode
-
RWVR
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in video mode
-
RWVideo
Functions available for DVD+Rs
Functions available for DVD-Rs
+
R
-
R
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs
DVD
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in video CD format or Super
VCD format
VCD
CD
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3*
audio tracks or JPEG image files)
DATA CD
DATA DVD
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing
MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image
files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DVD Operation
DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
VCR Operation
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and
VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.
Recording and timer recording
Easy dubbing
Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape,
either manually or using the timer.
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.
DVD
VIDEO
* Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.
Easy selection between DVD and
VCR
Quick access to recorded titles -
Title List
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select
the media format you want to use.
Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc
and select a title for playback or editing.
Title List (Original)
10:10
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
DVD
VIDEO
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 Prog. 3
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Prog. 1
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VIDEO
DVD
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Creating your own programme -
Playlist
Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode),
then erase, move, or add scenes as you like
without changing the original contents.
One Touch Dubbing - DV Dubbing
Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN
jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING
button to dub a DV format tape over to a disc.
Control
Original
Dubbing
Playlist
Operation restrictions
Possible Simultaneous Operations
Current Operation
VCR
VCR
Recording
DVD
Playback
DVD
Recording
Playback
Playing a VHS tape*1
Recording on a VHS tape
Playing a DVD*2
—
No
No
Yes
—
Yes
Yes*3
No
No
No
Yes
—
Yes
Yes*3
Recording on a DVD
No
—
*1
*2
*3
When DVD is pressed, VCR playback stops.
When VIDEO is pressed, DVD playback stops.
Only the same programme can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.
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A
“Title List”
Displays the list of the disc contents,
including the recording information and
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to
select a title to play or edit.
How to Use the On-Screen
Menus
The following three displays are mainly used to
operate this recorder. Once you become familiar
with the basic operations, you will find the
recorder easy to use.
Title List (Original)
10:10
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
Prog. 3
04
T
Prog. 1
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08:00
B
“Timer”
Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the
timer recordings you set.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
C
D
“Edit”
O RETURN
TOOLS
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized
DVD-RWs (VR mode) only).
“Dubbing”
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV format
tape to a disc.
System Menu
E
F
“Disc Setting”
Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.
The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer
recording and setup.
“Setup”
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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Selectable options
Sub-menu
Selectable options on the System Menu differ
depending on the media type, disc condition, and
operating status.
The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.
Type
Selectable option
+
RW
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
*1
-
RWVR
Example: The Title List menu
*1
*1
*1
Title List (Original)
10:10
-
RWVideo
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
*1
*1
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
Play
+
R
Title Erase
Chapter Erase
-
R
Prog. 3
04
Protect
Title Name
A·B Erase
Divide Title
T
Prog. 1
DVD
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VCD
CD
Options for the selected item
TOOLS
DATA CD
DATA DVD
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track,
check the playing and remaining time, or change
audio and repeat settings. The displayed options
differ depending on the media type.
*2
*1
*2
Unfinalized disc only
With a disc inserted
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Example: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
Notes
• The TOOLS menu may not appear during DVD
recording.
• The System Menu does not appear during recording or
dubbing.
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.
Title 1/4
T
Chapter 1/1
C
Time 00:00:25
ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)
Audio
Repeat Off
00:01:30
Remain
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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each
component before connecting.
Step 1: Unpacking
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
• Aerial cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step
VCR-DVD recorder
to AERIAL IN
TV
to AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the
recorder.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial
cable.
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Connecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacks
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.
To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
INPUT
INPUT
TV or projector
AUDIO
S VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
(red)
(white) (yellow)
S video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
to S VIDEO OUT
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 101.
Notes
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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Connecting to the SCART jack
Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections
firmly to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.
When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy
SCART INPUT
TV or projector
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to i LINE 1-TV
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
Note
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder
automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press t TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the
TV.
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If your TV has component video input jacks
Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and
high quality images.
When you use this connection, select “On” for the component out setting in step 10 of Easy Setup
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
recorder outputs progressive signals.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
INPUT
AUDIO
TV or projector
L
R
Y
PB/CB
PR/CR
(green) (blue) (red)
(white)
(red)
Audio/video cord (supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
(green)
(white)
(blue)
(red)
(red)
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will output DVD video signals only.
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).
When you use this connection, select “Yes” for the component out setting in step 16 of Easy Setup
A
Audio cord
INPUT
(white)
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
L
AUDIO
(red)
R
AV amplifier
(receiver)
to AUDIO OUT L/R
VCR-DVD recorder
toDIGITALAUDIOOUT
(OPTICAL)
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL)
or
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)
to optical
[Speakers]
to coaxial
[Speakers]
digital input
digital input
B
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Rear (R)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Centre
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
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*1
*2
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
A Connecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3”
of the surround effects (page 35).
z Hints
• For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.
• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a
VHS tape.
Surround 1
Notes
• During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound
by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks will output DVD audio signals only.
• After you have completed the connection, make the
AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder
function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
a loud noise will come from your speakers.
Surround 2
• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot
use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.
• This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback
with 3 channels or more.
• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
Surround 3
DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing
(audio).
Virtual speaker
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier
*1
*2
(receiver) has a Dolby Digital, DTS , or MPEG
audio decoder and a digital input jack. You can
enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch),
DTS (5.1ch), or MPEG audio (5.1ch).
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Step 5: Connecting the
Mains Lead
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
Plug the recorder and TV mains leads into the
mains. After you connect the mains lead, you
must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the
recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.
If you connect additional equipment to this
recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the mains
lead only after all connections are complete.
to mains
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to
six months.
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
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2 (volume) +/–
PROG +/–
Adjust the volume of
your TV
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
Select the programme
position on your TV
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
t TV/VIDEO
Switch your TV’s input
source
Number buttons,
-*
Select the programme
position on a Sony TV
Notes
(wide mode)
Switch to or from the
wide mode of a Sony
wide-screen TV
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with
some or all of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s
programme position, press -/-- followed by the number
buttons for two-digit numbers.
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
"/1
To operate the t TV/VIDEO button
(for SCART connections only)
The t TV/VIDEO button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on the
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using
this button. The button works even if the TV/
DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO.
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder
on. To watch another source, press the t TV/
VIDEO button to switch the TV’s input source.
“TV” appears in the front panel display.
PROG +/–
Number
buttons,
2 +/–
-/--
t TV/VIDEO
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.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
01 (default)
11
1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Aiwa
2 Hold down "/1.
Grundig
Hitachi
Loewe
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
23, 24, 72
below) using the number buttons.
06, 45
4 Release "/1.
Nokia
15, 16, 69, 73
17, 49
When the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to
TV, the remote performs the following:
Panasonic
Philips
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
06, 22, 23, 71, 72
25
Press
To
Saba
"/1
Turn your TV on or off
Samsung
Sanyo
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Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
Manufacturer
Sharp
Code number
29
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
LG
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
12, 13, 43, 74, 75
38
06
33
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
78, 79, 80, 91
84, 85, 86
92, 93
JVC
Denon
Kenwood
Onkyo
Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
81, 82, 83
99
Pioneer
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
"/1
Sansui
87
Technics
Yamaha
97, 98
94, 95, 96
Number
buttons
2 +/–
1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO.
2 Hold down "/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
3 Release "/1.
The 2 +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
z Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat
the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).
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“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using setup.” appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
Setup (page 108).
Step 7: Easy Setup
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
4 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
OSD Language Setup
Easy Setup
No Disc
m
Select the screen language.
Tuner and Channel Setup
English
m
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
Clock Setup
m
Nederlands
TV Type Setup
m
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically
starts.
Video Connection Setup
m
Easy Setup
No Disc
Audio Connection Setup
Searching for receivable channels.
25%
m
Scanning... Please wait.
Finished!
"/1
To set the channels manually, see page 98.
6 After the download or search is complete,
the Clock function automatically starts.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Searching for clock data.
Please wait.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.
If the current date and time is not set, set the
clock manually.
The recorder turns on.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
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11Press ENTER.
Easy Setup
12:00
No Disc
The setup display for the i LINE 3/
DECODER jack appears.
Set the time and date.
Day Month Year
01 01 2005
12Select whether or not to use the i LINE
Sat
3/DECODER jack.
Select “Yes” if you will use the i LINE 3/
DECODER jack.
Hour Min
Auto Adjust
On
12
:
00
Otherwise, select “No.”
13Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
video signal output from the i LINE 1-TV
jack appears.
Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the
month, year, hour, minutes in the same way.
Set “Auto Adjust” to “On” to activate the
Auto Clock Set function. The recorder adjusts
the clock automatically whenever the recorder
is turned off.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Select the Line1 Output Signal.
7 Press ENTER.
Video
RGB
The setup display for selecting the picture size
of the connected TV appears.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Select your TV screen type.
14Select the type of signal you want to output
from the i LINE 1-TV jack.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
“Video”: Outputs video signals.
“RGB”: Outputs RGB signals.
Note that if you select “On” in step 10, you
cannot select “RGB.”
15Press ENTER.
8 Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
The setup display for selecting the type of jack
used to connect to your amplifier (receiver)
appears.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : DIGITAL OUT
No
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
9 Press ENTER.
The setup display for the component out jacks
appears.
10Select whether or not to use the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Select “On” if you are using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Otherwise, select “Off.”
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16Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 21.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks,
select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),”
then go to step 21.
21Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
17Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Dolby Digital
z Hints
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 108).
Note
To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set
the clock accurately.
18Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
want to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
19Press ENTER.
The setup display for the DTS signal appears.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
DTS
On
Off
20Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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Options
Title List
10:10
No Disc
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player.
Language
Parental
Timer
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
DVD 3
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
4 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Options
10:10
No Disc
Title List
Language
Parental
Timer
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
DVD 1
Edit
DVD 2
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
DVD 3
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”
“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.
O RETURN
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
COMMAND
MODE switch
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Note
The System Menu appears.
If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s
command mode appears on the front panel display when
you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode
to one that matches the recorder’s.
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Setup
10:10
No Disc
Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Timer
Edit
Audio
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Features
Options
Easy Setup
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
When you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all
connections are complete (page 19).
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on pages 57
Note that this recorder has a copy guard function. Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment
has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the
audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.
Other VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
L
R
S video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE
2
IN
S
VIDEO
L
R
DV IN
to LINE 2 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN o (audio) L
(MONO) jack.
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN t (video) jack when using an S video cord.
• Turn on the recorder to view pictures from the connected equipment.
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Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord
(not supplied).
When you turn on the connected equipment, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the
equipment to the TV without turning itself on.
TV
VCR
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to SCART input
to i LINE
3/DECODER
VCR-DVD recorder
to i LINE1-TV
Notes
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• If you pass the recorder signals via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
VCR-DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR
VCR-DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.
When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without
turning itself on.
To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.
TV
to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
to i
LINE1-TV
to i LINE 3/
DECODER
VCR-DVD recorder
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
Notes
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• The recorder cannot record original RGB signals from
the tuner, but records them in the composite video
format.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on.
When you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the
Synchronized Recording function. See
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE
3/DECODER jack.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and Playable Discs
Icon used
Disc
Logo
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)
Disc Type
in this
manual
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Automatically
formatted
DVD+RW
VR
+
RW
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 91)
Format in VR mode*2
-
RWVR
mode
DVD-
RW
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Video
mode
Format in Video
mode*2 (page 69)
-
RWVideo
DVD+R
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
+
R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.
Usable disc versions (as of May 2005)
• 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
*1
with CPRM
)
• 4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2
with CPRM)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
• 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs
*5
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Change
Title
Erase
Title/
Auto
Rewrite
Manual
Chapter
A-B
Divide
Title
Playlist
Chapter
Erase
Name
Chapter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes*3/No
Yes/Yes
Yes*3/No
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes*4/No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes*4/No
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD” in
“Features” setup (page 105).
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see
the instructions supplied with the disc.
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible
• 8 cm discs
*2
*3
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs
• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video
Recording format)
*1
*4
*5
• DVD-Rs with CPRM
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12 cm/8 cm discs
DVD-RW
VR mode Video mode
12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm
DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
Operation
Playback
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
—
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Recording
Playable Discs
Icon Used
In this
Manual
Disc Type
Disc Logo
Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CD
CD
DVD
VCD
CD
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/
Super VIDEO CD format (with PBC function)
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased
CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2
DATA CD
DATA CD
DATA DVD
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in
MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF.
DATA DVD
—
—
8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs
recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images
recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be
played.)
8 cm DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
—
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,
defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).
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Discs that cannot be played
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or
Video CD format
RDR-VX410
NO.
X
• Data part of CD-Extras
• CD-ROMs
• DVD-ROMs
Region code
• DVD Audio discs
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs
• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video
Recording format)
• DVD-Rs with CPRM
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Notes
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
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.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video
mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
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.
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
recorder.
will also play on this
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
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z Hints
• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and
DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List
DVD Playback
Playing
• To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs containing MP3
• If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,
playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
DVD
VCD
CD DATA CD DATA DVD
Notes
• To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this
recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment
first.
Z
DVD
Using the DVD’s Menu
+
RW
-
+
R
-
R
RWVideo
DVD
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
MENU
TOP MENU
H
x
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on
the disc tray.
Playback side facing down
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
4 Press H (play).
Playback starts.
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
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Playback Options
Z
Number buttons
SUR
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
/
>
H
.
x
X
ZOOM
REPEAT
Button
Operation
Stops playing and opens the disc tray.
Disc
Z (open/close)
(audio)
All discs
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when
pressed repeatedly.
DVD VCD
: Selects the audio source.
DVD
VCD
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
.
(subtitle)
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
DVD
DVD
(angle)
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on
the disc, “
” appears in the front panel display.
ZOOM
Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode when
pressed repeatedly.
Magnification changes as follows:
normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
DVD
VCD
The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD.
To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 44.
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Button
Operation
Disc
SUR
(surround)
Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using
sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo
Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.
“Off”: No surround effect
All discs
“Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers.
“Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround
speakers.
“Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround
speakers.
This feature is effective when you use two separate front
speakers.
/
• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed
during playback.
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during
pause mode.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(replay/advance)
+
-
R
R
DVD
./>
(previous/next)
• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/chapter/
scene/track and starts playback when pressed during
playback.
All discs
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/scene/
track when . is pressed within three seconds after
starting a title/chapter/scene/track.
Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed during
playback.
Search speed changes with each press:
All discs
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
*1
FF1 with sound
(Scan Audio) is
available for DVDs
with Dolby Digital
soundtracks.
FR2 and FF2 are not
available for MP3.
FR3 and FF3 are only
available for DVDs
and VIDEO CDs.
fast reverse fast forward
FR1 T t FF1*1
FR2*2 T T t t FF2*2
FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3*3
*2
*3
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
Playback speed changes with each press:
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(slow)
+
-
R
R
DVD
reverse slow motion forward slow motion
*
VCD
T
t
T T t t
* Playback direction
only
T T T t t t
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
All discs
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback
starts automatically.
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Button
Operation
Disc
REPEAT
Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER.
Press O RETURN to turn off the display.
When playing a DVD
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
DVD
*
VCD
“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.
“Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc.
“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion
* With PBC function off
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
“Track”: Repeats the current track.
“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.
“A-B (Repeat A-B Play)”: Repeats a specific portion
Selects the item to be repeated when pressed repeatedly.
To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”
CD DATA CD DATA DVD
When playing a CD
“Track”: Repeats the current track.
“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.
When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
“File”: Repeats the current track.
“Folder”: Repeats the current album.
To resume normal playback, press H.
z Hints
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,
audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS menu
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise
will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the
consumer should take proper precautions when
the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external
5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to
the digital jack of the recorder.
• During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/
M buttons and the remote’s ./> buttons work
playback to fast reverse or fast forward. In pause mode,
you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are
available, depending on the duration of the press.
the meaning of the language abbreviation.
Notes
• You cannot use the repeat play function with VIDEO
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not
start until you press H or X.
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio”
setup (page 103).
• Make sure that your listening position is between and
at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
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– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you make a recording.
Playing quickly with sound (Scan
Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks
only)
Repeating a specific portion
(Repeat A-B Play)
You can play quickly with dialogue or sound
during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby
Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during
playback.
+
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
DVD
*
VCD
1
2
3
During playback, press REPEAT.
z Hint
Select “A” using M/m.
To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” to
“Off” in the “Audio” setup (page 104).
Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of
the portion to be played repeatedly.
“A-” appears.
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
4
Continue playing or press m/M to locate
the ending point (point B), and press ENTER.
Repeat A-B Play starts.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
To return to normal playback, press REPEAT to
select “Off” and press ENTER. Press O
RETURN to turn off the display.
VCD
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your
TV screen.
* Only with PBC function off
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, a menu appears.
Playing restricted DVDs (Parental
Control)
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).
Operations differ depending on the disc. See the
instructions supplied with the disc.
DVD
If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears
asking whether you want to override the
restriction.
To cancel PBC Playback
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the
PBC functions, press MENU again to display
“Menu:On.”
2
Enter your four digit password using the
number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.
Resuming playback from the point
where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play)
Press H again after stopping a disc to resume
playback from the same point.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
To start from the beginning, press x twice, and
press H.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to original or
Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode) only).
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Locking the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so
that the settings are not cancelled by mistake.
Playing a Title From the
Title List
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
The Title List menu displays the program titles on
the disc.
"/1
x
DVD
With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on
the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD
LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The
indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The
recorder will not work except for timer recordings.
ORIGINAL/
TITLE LIST
PLAYLIST
MENU
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked
and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the recorder is
locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the
recorder is unlocked.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Place a disc on the disc tray.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
Note
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
The recorder will be unlocked when:
– you stop timer recording by pressing x.
– you insert a tape.
1
Title List (Original)
10:10
4
3
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
2
3
Prog. 3
04
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2005
08:00
A Title type (DVD-RWs (VR mode)
only):
Displays the title type, “Title List
(Original)” or “Playlist.”
B Movie thumbnail image
C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name,
recording date, and recording mode.
“
“
” indicates a protected title, while
” indicates unprotected.
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D Clock
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
4 Select the title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
DVD
VCD
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select
the title or track by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select
either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”
Number
buttons
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
Notes
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized.
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
TOOLS
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ .”
*
1 Press TOOLS during playback.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select a search method.
“Title” (for DVDs)
“Chapter” (for DVDs)
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
off)
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs): Searches
for a starting point by entering the time code.
3
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select the number of
the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or
press the number buttons to enter the time
code.
For example: “Time”
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake, wait a moment until
the display returns to the elapsed playing time
display, then select another number.
4 Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
point.
To turn off the display, press TOOLS.
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2
3
Press </, to select the bookmark to be
Note
erased.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the
TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter
the time code for a playback point.
Press CLEAR.
Note
When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is
cleared.
Bookmarking a favourite scene
(Bookmark)
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
DVD
You can have the recorder store specific portions
of a disc in memory and play them immediately
whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to ten
bookmarks per disc can be set.
CLEAR
M/m/</,,
ENTER
MARKER
SEARCH
During playback, press MARKER at a favourite
scene.
The bookmark is set.
To play from bookmarks
1
During playback, press SEARCH.
Search 01 02 03 04 05 -- -- -- -- -- N:5
2
Press </, to select a bookmark, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected bookmark.
To erase bookmarks
During playback, press SEARCH.
1
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4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
DATA CD DATA DVD
Music
10:10
Repeat:Off
Surround:Off
Stop 00:00:00
MP3_001
0/9
Prev Directory
01-Track1.mp3
02-Track2.mp3
03-Track3.mp3
04-Track4.mp3
05-Track5.mp3
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).
DVD
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
When a track or album is being played, the
title is shown in a box.
To stop playback
Press x.
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To pause playback
Press X.
O RETURN
H
To restart playback, press H or X.
x
X
To play repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback.
“Off”: Does not play repeatedly.
“File”: Repeats the current track.
“Folder”: Repeats the current album.
REPEAT
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
tray.
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
Press x, and press TOP MENU.
When you inserted a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears.
About MP3 audio tracks
10:10
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1
Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal
Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize
the tracks (or files).
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording
software (not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music menu for this CD
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only MP3 audio files, the “Music”
display appears. Go to step 4.
3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
The “Music” display appears.
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z Hints
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Playing JPEG Image Files
• When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the
album finishes, the recorder stops.
DATA CD DATA DVD
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).
Notes
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs
or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing
such data may generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
DVD
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA-DVD can
be played back.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks
within a single album. The recorder may not recognize
some discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
TOOLS
./>
x
O RETURN
H
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
tray.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears.
10:10
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music menu for this CD
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only JPEG files, the “Photo”
display appears. Go to step 4.
3 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
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4 Select a folder, and press ENTER.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Directory information
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
Press x, and press TOP MENU.
Photo
10:10
Slide Show
\\abc\defg
z Hint
You can also start the slide show by pressing H in step
5 above.
Page 1 / 2
Notes
• You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within
the screen while zooming.
• Slide show can play in only one direction.
• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.
To display the previous/next page, press
./>.
5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.
The selected image is displayed over the
entire screen.
• If you select “
” in the rotated image display,
the images in the “Photo” display will not be
rotated.
To display the previous/next image, press
./>.
About JPEG image files
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format.
However, the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and
DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF)
for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files).
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording
software (not supplied) for details on the recording
format.
The following menu icons appear in the upper
part of the screen.
: Returns to the “Photo” display.
: Rotates the image (page 44).
Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.
To play the slide show
1
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” and press
z Hint
The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears.
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
file names, the files will be played in that order.
“
“
“
”: Slow
”: Normal
”: Fast
Notes
• The recorder can only play the files with the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
2
Press </, to select the desired play speed,
and press ENTER.
Slide show starts from the selected image. To
stop playing, press x.
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played
on this recorder depending on file format.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not
in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the
format is not supported.
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA-DVD can
be played back.
• Depending on the disc or the size of image files,
playback may take some time to start.
To rotate the selected image
Press </, to select “
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns
clockwise by 90°.
,” and press ENTER.
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files
within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize
some discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files
are not supported.
To zoom in an image
Press </, to select “
Each time you press ENTER, the magnification
changes as follows:
2× t 4× t 2× t normal
,” and press ENTER.
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• The image size that the recorder can display is limited
to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.
Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
DVD
VCD
DATA CD DATA DVD
CD
You can check disc information, such as playing
time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
Press DISPLAY.
The information display appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Disc and tape information/date and time
m
Disc information only
m
No display
Play
Stop
1:23:45
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 16:15
Original
Rem 01:30
Prog.1
Mon 02 May. 2005
10:10
◆ DVD
A Playing status
B Playing time
C Recording mode
D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)
Remaining time of the current title (during
playback)
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*
E Programme position or input source
F Date and time
* Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR
mode).
Viewing information on the front
panel display
You can view the information on the front panel
display.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time of the current title
Current title number and current chapter
number
Clock
Example: When a DVD is stopped
Clock
m
Current title and chapter number
m
Remaining disc space
m
Programme position or input source
Example: When playing a CD
Playing time of the current track
m
Current track number
m
Clock
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Recording mode
Recording time
(minute)
DVD Recording
HQ (High quality)
60
HSP
R
90
Before Recording
SP (Standard mode)
120
150
180
240
360
480
Before you start recording…
LSP
LP
r
r
r
r
• This recorder can record on various discs types.
Select the disc type according to your needs
• Check that the disc has enough available space
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
EP
SLP
SEP (Long duration)
Note
z Hint
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– 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
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is
off after a recording has finished.
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system.
• This recorder records at ×1 speed.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programmes to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same
time.
A DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and
Recording mode
sub sounds. Press the
(audio) button to
switch between main and sub when playing the
disc.
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a
possible choice. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,
or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main
or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the
“Setup” display before recording starts. Set “DVD
Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in
the “Features” setup (page 106).
NICAM system
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based
programme is received, “STEREO” and
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM”
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 98). If
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM
broadcasts, select “Standard.”
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
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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Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy
guard signal is detected.
DVD Recording Without the
Timer
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
Z
Copy-Free
+
RW
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
DVD
VIDEO
+
R
-
R
PROG +/–
Copy-Once
-
RWVR
INPUT
SELECT
t TV/VIDEO
Ver.1.1 with CPRM*
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
DISPLAY
Copy-Never
None
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
H
x
X
z REC
REC MODE
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording side facing down
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically. To format in Video mode, see
4 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT
repeatedly to select the programme
position or input source you want to
record.
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• If there is a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot change the programme position or input
source during recording.
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
HQ
HSP
SLP
SP
EP
LSP
LP
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
SEP
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
For details about the recording mode, see
1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.
6 Press z REC.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
duration.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,
up to eight hours (12 hours for DVD+R DL
(Double Layer) discs).
To stop recording
Press x.
(Normal
recording)
0:30
1:00
7:30 8:00
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder
stops recording and turns off.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
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.
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Press t TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV
input.
3
Select another programme position on the TV.
To stop recording.
Press x twice.
To watch a VHS tape while recording
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,
then press H.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Checking the disc status while
recording
You can check the recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
z Hints
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
• To select a programme position, you can use the
number buttons. Enter the programme position
number, and press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE jacks
using the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
Record
0:00:03
HQ
Notes
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is
pressed.
• You cannot change the recording mode during
recording or recording pause.
Rem 02:28
Prog. 1
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A Disc type
DVD Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
B Recording status
C Recording time
D Recording mode
+
-
-
+
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
R
E Remaining disc space
F Programme position or input source
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Note that the maximum continuous recording time
for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this
time will not be recorded.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
z Hint
You can view the information also in the front panel
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during
One-touch Timer Recording.
Creating chapters in a title
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
The recorder will automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select
the interval, “5 min” (default) or “15 min” in
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup
Note
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
z Hint
You can create chapters manually when playing
DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 62).
Z
)/1
DVD
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER
x
1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.
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2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode
recordable disc on the disc tray.
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
(page 52), select “AUTO.”
G “PDC”: Sets the PDC function. See
“About the PDC function” (page 52).
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
Recording side facing down
6 Press ENTER.
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 55).
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically. To format in Video mode, see
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
4 Press TIMER.
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
Timer – Standard
10:10
recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a recordable disc is
inserted and that there is enough disc space for
the recording.
No Rec To Date
Start
End
Source Mode PDC Edit
No.1
0
0
Media
Date
Start
Stop
Prog.
Mode PDC
0
DVD
Prog. 1
Today
10 10 10 : 15
SP
Off
:
0
0
0VIDEOPlus+
To stop recording
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)
menu appears, press < to switch the
display to “Standard.”
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
5 Select an item using </, and adjust
If timer settings overlap
using M/m.
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished.
If the programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority. If
the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the programme that starts later will be cut.
A “Media”: Select “DVD.”
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same programme every day
or the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
Today ySun~Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon~Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon~Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y … y Today
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “Stop”: Sets the stop time.
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme
position or input source.
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Notes
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
• 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
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC function.
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remainning disc space is not enough for the
current recording, the recorder automatically
adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for
“Mode” when setting the timer.
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.
About the PDC function
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.
Check that the channels are correctly set in the
“Tuner Preset” setup (page 98).
)/1
DVD
Number
buttons
◆To use the PDC function
Set “PDC” to “On” in step 5 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before
the timer recording starts.
CLEAR
z Hints
TIMER
SYSTEM MENU
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
x
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
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The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a recordable disc is
inserted and that there is enough disc space for
the recording.
1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press TIMER.
Timer – VIDEO Plus+
10:10
Title List
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]
Timer
Edit
To stop recording
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Press x twice.
Standard
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
If the timer settings overlap
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VIDEO Plus+.”
To change or cancel timer recording
4 Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
z Hints
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List menu.
5 Press ENTER.
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
The date, start and stop times, programme
position, recording mode, PDC setting
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
Timer – Standard
10:10
No Rec To Date
Start
End
Source Mode PDC Edit
No.1
0
0
Media
Date
Start
Stop
Prog.
Mode PDC
0
DVD
Prog. 1
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
SP
Off
:
0
0
0VIDEOPlus+
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
• If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to
change the setting.
6 Select “DVD” for “Media” and press
ENTER.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 55).
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC function.
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
recorder.
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
HQ
HSP
SLP
SP
EP
LSP
LP
SEP
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
For details about the recording mode, see
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programmes from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on
the rear of the recorder (page 28).
5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
6 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
7 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
DVD
9 Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.
10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
11 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time you want to record, and turn it
off.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
12 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is
received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the
recording stops and the recorder turns off.
x
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
To stop recording
Press x twice.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
3 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 104).
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If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
ChangingorCancellingDVD
Timer Settings (Timer List)
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a
Synchro-Rec programme, the programme that
starts first has priority. The recorder starts
recording the second programme about ten
seconds after the first programme has finished. If
the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the programme that starts later will be cut.
+
-
-
+
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
R
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List
10:10
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off.
No Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
01 DVD
02 DVD
15/04
30/04
10:00
09:45
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
SP
SP
---
---
---
---
Off
Off
--
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
--
--
--
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press
m to display the next page.
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prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.
4 Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
Timer List
10:10
No Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
Edit
01 DVD
02 DVD
15/04
30/04
10:00
09:45
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
SP
SP
---
---
---
---
Del
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
--
--
--
--
5 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard
10:10
No Media Date
Start
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
No.1
01
02
Media
Date
Start
Stop
Prog.
Mode PDC
03
DVD
Prog. 1
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
SP
Off
:
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
“Del”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked
for confirmation.
Timer List
10:10
No
Date
Start
Mode PDC Edit
Media
Stop Prog.
01
02
Do you want to erase ‘No.1’?
03
04
05
06
OK
Cancel
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to
return it to recording standby.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LSP
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
SEP
SLP
EP
LP
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).
To record from a digital video camera connected
to the DV IN jack, see page 93.
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 104).
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
DVD
7 Press z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
INPUT
SELECT
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot
change the recording mode.
x
• You cannot change the programme position or input
source during recording.
z REC
REC MODE
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
an input source according to the
connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
Programme position
LINE1
DV
LINE2
LINE3
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create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
– Renaming a title (page 63).
DVD Editing
– Erasing a chapter (page 60).
Before Editing
– Setting protection against erasure (page 59).
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc
type in the front panel display, and select the
option available for your disc (page 30).
To create and edit Playlist titles
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from
the original title for editing purposes. When you
create a Playlist, only the control information
necessary for playback, such as the playback
order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles
are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
Note
You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
Example: You have recorded the final few
matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want
to keep the original recording.
+
+
-
R
-
RW
RWVideo
R
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot
undo any edits you make. The edit functions
available for Video mode titles are:
– Renaming a title (page 63).
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs
– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 61).
Notes
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
– Renaming a title (page 63).
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
-
RWVR
– Erasing a chapter (page 60).
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode):
editing either the original recording (called the
“original”), or the playback information created
from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each
is different in nature and offers different merits,
read the following and select the one that better
suits your needs.
– Editing a Playlist scene (page 65).
– Combining titles (page 66).
z Hint
You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST repeatedly.
To edit original titles
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,
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Notes
Editing a Title
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
+
RW
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
R
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) without changing the original
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 64).
DVD
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
H
x
X
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
Title List (Original)
10:10
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
Prog. 3
04
T
Prog. 1
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08:00
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can select from the following:
Chapter Erase (Original)
Chapter 1 / 3
10:10
Title No.01
Check
Erase
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“OK” when asked for confirmation.
*1
“Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Modify
Move
chapter in the title and erase it (see below).
*2
“Protect” : Protects the title. Select “On”
Add
when the Protection display appears. “
”
appears for the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to
“
.”
4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and
press ENTER.
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
“A-B Erase” : Erases a section of the title
*1
“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,
press ENTER. When playback finishes or
when you press O RETURN, the display
returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”
*2
“Divide Title” : Divides a title into two
5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
*1
DVD-RWs (VR mode) only
DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode) only
The display asks for confirmation.
*2
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected chapter is erased from the title.
To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.
z Hints
• For a DVD+R or DVD-R, erasing titles does not free up
disc space. For a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video
mode), you can free up space only by erasing the last
title.
z Hint
You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title
Notes
Note
• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc.
You cannot edit a finalized disc.
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist
is also erased.
• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from
a protected title.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
-
RWVR
Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)
You can select a section (scene) within a title and
erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original
titles cannot be undone.
-
RWVR
You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.
Note that erasing chapters from original titles
cannot be undone.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The display for setting point A and B appears.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for erasing chapters appears.
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• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
“Start” is selected.
A-B Erase
10:10
Title No.01
Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)
Start
End
+
RW
-
RWVR
Start 00:00:00
You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing
original titles cannot be undone.
Erase
Finish
00:00:07
T
Title No.1
End 00:00:00
02.May.2005 08:00
1 Press TITLE LIST.
4 Press ENTER at the start point of the
section to be erased (point A).
When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode), press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
You can use H,
, ./
>, x, and X to find the point.
“End” is selected.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
A-B Erase
10:10
3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears.
Title No.01
Start
End
“Point” is selected.
Start 00:00:10
Erase
Finish
00:00:10
Divide Title (Original)
10:10
T
Title No.1
02.May.2005 08:00
Title No.01
End 00:00:00
Point
5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section
(point B).
Divide
Start 00:00:00
00:00:07
“Erase” is selected.
T
Title No. 1
02.May.2005 08:00
End 00:00:00
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.
6 Press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to
divide the title.
The display asks for confirmation.
You can use H,
, ./
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
>, x, and X to find the point.
“Divide” is selected.
The scene is erased.
To continue, repeat from step 4. To finish,
select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
Divide Title (Original)
10:10
Title No.01
z Hints
Point
• A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased.
The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters
on either side of the mark.
Divide
Start 00:00:00
00:00:10
T
Title No. 1
02.May.2005 08:00
End 00:00:10
Notes
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from
what you have set.
5 Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To reset the dividing point, select “No” and
press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.
• The total playing time of the title does not change even
if a scene was erased.
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6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to use the same title
name as before.
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you
want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, “Marking...”
appears on the screen and the scenes before and
after the mark become separate chapters.
To use the same name, select “Yes” and press
ENTER to finish.
7 Select “No,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
VR
Marking...
8 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
renaming.
To erase chapter marks
The divided title appears in the Title List with
the new name.
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
During playback, press CHAPTER MARK
ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.
z Hint
Creating chapters manually
Notes
-
• If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or
edit.
• You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected
titles or discs.
+
RW
RWVR
You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback.
CHAPTER
MARK ERASE
CHAPTER
MARK
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The selected character appears in the input
row.
You can only enter characters and symbols
that are displayed.
Changing the Name of a
Title
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
• To change the cursor position, select the
input row using M, and press </,.
• To erase a character, select either of the
following setting buttons and press ENTER.
“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left
of the cursor.
You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters.
Since the displayed number of characters is
limited, their appearance in menus such as Title
List may be different. When the display for
entering characters appears, follow the steps
below.
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor
position.
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input
row.
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the
desired position, select “Space,” and press
ENTER.
DVD
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the
desired position, select the character and
press ENTER.
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
6 Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining
TITLE LIST
characters.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To return to the Title List without renaming
the title, press O RETURN.
O RETURN
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
z Hint
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode), press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
Cursor
Input row
Title Name
10:10
K
_
A
F
K
P
U
Z
B
G
L
C
H
D
I
E
J
a
f
b
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c
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6
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7
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8
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5
0
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M
R
N
S
X
O
T
Y
k
p
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Q
V
q
v
@
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$
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W
w
y
Backspace
Space
Delete
Clear
Finish
Setting buttons
Character palette
5 Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</, and press ENTER.
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Edit
Title List
10:10
Creating a Playlist
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Timer
-
RWVR
Edit
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing
the original recordings (see “Edit options for
DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 58). You can
create a Playlist title by combining up to 99
sections (scenes) from original titles.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for creating a Playlist appears.
“Start” is selected.
Note
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist
is also erased.
Create Playlist
10:10
Scene No.01
Start
End
DVD
Start 00:00:00
Make
Finish
00:00:07
T
Playlist No. 1
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
SYSTEM
MENU
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
5 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
, ./
>, x, and X to find the point.
“End” is selected.
./>
H
x
Create Playlist
10:10
Scene No.01
X
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Make
Finish
00:00:10
T
Playlist No. 1
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
6 Press ENTER at the end point.
in stop mode.
“Make” is selected.
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.
Press ENTER :
Timer
7 Press ENTER.
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
The selected section is captured as a scene. To
continue, repeat from step 5.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
8 When you finish capturing scenes, select
“Finish” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
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Playing a Playlist title
Editing a Playlist
1 Press TITLE LIST.
-
RWVR
2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them,
without changing the actual recordings.
“Playlist” Title List.
3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
DVD
z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
SYSTEM
MENU
Notes
M/m/</,,
ENTER
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.
• The start and end points in a title may be different from
what you have set.
O RETURN
./>
H
x
X
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
Title List
10:10
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
end point of a scene (page 67).
“Move”: Allows you to change scene order
4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The “Playlist” Title List appears.
Playlist
10:10
1/2
No. Title
Length Edit
“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2005
03:25
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
z Hint
The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select from the following options. For details,
see the pages in parentheses.
Combining two titles into one
(Combine Titles)
“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
-
RWVR
“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select
chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 60).
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
“A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in
the title to erase (page 60).
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in
the Playlist title. Go to step 7.
“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a
desired point (page 61).
You can select a Playlist title and combine it with
another Playlist title.
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”
(page 65) to select a Playlist title.
The sub-menu appears.
2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press
ENTER.
The next title below is also selected.
“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine
two titles into one (page 66).
Playlist
10:10
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 3
03 Prog. 2
00:05:04
00:00:51
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.
The display for editing scenes appears.
Edit Scene
Scene No.1 / 3
10:10
Playlist No.01
Check
Prog. 4
04
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2005
03:25
Erase
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Modify
Move
3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.
Add
Playlist
10:10
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 3
03 Prog. 2
00:05:04
00:00:51
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.
Starts playback of the selected scene when
you press ENTER. The display returns to the
“Edit Scene” display when the playback
finishes or when you press O RETURN.
“Erase”: Erases a scene (page 67).
Prog. 4
04
T
Prog. 2
02.May.2005
11:30
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“Start” is selected.
4 Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Modify
10:10
5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to use the same title
name as before.
Scene No.01
Start
End
To use the same name, select “Yes” and press
ENTER to finish.
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
Change
Cancel
00:00:07
6 Select “No,” and press ENTER.
The display appears to confirm to rename the
title.
T
Playlist No. 1
02.May.2005 03:25
7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
The “Title Name” display appears.
, ./
>, x, and X to find the point.
“End” is selected.
of a Title” (page 63) to complete
renaming.
Modify
10:10
The two Playlist titles become one Playlist
title with the new name.
Scene No.01
Start
End
Erasing a scene (Erase)
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Change
Cancel
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RWVR
00:00:10
T
Playlist No. 1
02.May.2005 03:25
You can erase a selected scene.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
5 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Change” is selected.
2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display
and press ENTER.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
6 Press ENTER.
3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”
display.
The display asks for confirmation.
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.
To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.
The selected scene is erased.
To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Modifying a scene (Modify)
To cancel modifying
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
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RWVR
Note
You can change the start and end point of the
selected scene.
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Moving a scene (Move)
2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display
and press ENTER.
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RWVR
You can change the scene order within the Playlist
title.
3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.
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“Start” is selected.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Add
10:10
Scene No.01
2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display
and press ENTER.
Start
End
Add
3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
Edit Scene
10:10
Playlist No.01
Check
00:00:07
T
Playlist No. 1
Scene No. 2 / 3
Cancel
02.May.2005 03:25
Erase
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Modify
4 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
Move
, ./
Add
>, x, and X to find the point.
“End” is selected.
Add
10:10
Scene No.01
4 Select a new location using </,, and
press ENTER.
Start
End
Add
The selected scene moves to the new location.
To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
00:00:10
Edit Scene
Scene No. 3 / 3
10:10
T
Playlist No. 1
Cancel
Playlist No.01
Check
02.May.2005 03:25
Erase
5 Press ENTER at the end point.
01
00:00:34
02
00:04:20
03
00:00:10
Modify
Move
“Add” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
Add
6 Press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”
display.
The selected section is added before the
selected scene.
Adding a scene (Add)
-
RWVR
To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.
You can add a scene before the selected scene.
To cancel adding
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Note
2 Select a scene in the “Edit Scene” display,
and press ENTER.
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.
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C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs only): Erases all contents of the
disc, including protected titles, and
makes a blank disc.
Formatting/Renaming/
Protecting a Disc
For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)
according to your needs.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the
disc information or change the disc name.
Depending on the disc type, you can also format or
set protection.
D “Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See
E “Disc Information”: Displays the
following information.
• Disc name
DVD
• Disc type (and recording format for a
DVD-RW)
• Total number of titles
• Protect setting
• The oldest and most recent recording
date
• The total available recording time in
each recording mode.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Disc Information
10:10
O RETURN
Disc Name
Disc 1
Media
DVD-RW
Format
VR Mode
Title No.
Protected
Date
Original 6 / Playlist 1
Not Protected
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
5.04.2005 ~ 30.04.2005
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
Remainder
HQ : 0H 57M HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M
LSP : 2H 23M LP : 2H 52M EP : 3H 50M
SLP : 5H 46M SEP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB
in stop mode.
3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs only): Erases all titles on the disc
(except protected titles). Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
Disc Setting
10:10
Title List
Timer
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect
Not Protected
VR Mode
Disc Format
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), Playlists
created with protected titles are also
erased.
Edit
Disc Finalize
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Unfinalized
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
z Hints
A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a
disc. For details on how to enter
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
B “Disc Protect” (DVD-RWs (VR mode)
only): Protects all titles on the disc
Note
when “Protected” is selected. To cancel
the protection, select “Not Protected.”
You can label a disc using up to 32 characters; however,
the name may not display on other DVD equipment.
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To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind
Shut Off)
Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power
will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until
it reaches the end.
VCR Playback
Playing
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find
later. The counter in the front panel display resets
to “0:00:00.”
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see
Z
"/1
VIDEO
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
TRACKING +/–
CLEAR
Notes
• During playback, the VCR automatically detects the
recording system and the recording mode, SP
(Standard Play) or LP (Long Play), from the tape. EP
(Extended Play) mode recordings made on other
equipment will play, but picture quality is not
guaranteed.
DISPLAY
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is
reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion
with no recording.
H
x
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –
“Auto Play” to “On” in the “Features” setup
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD
playback stops.
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the
NTSC system, the sound becomes monaural.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape.
Playback starts automatically if you insert a
tape with its safety tab removed.
3 Press H (play).
The front panel display shows the playing
time.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind
automatically.
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To eject the tape
Press Z (eject).
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
You can manually adjust tracking if the recording
quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s
automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears
during the automatic tracking).
Press TRACKING +/–.
The tracking meter appears.
Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the
distortion disappears.
Tracking
Tracking meter
To resume automatic tracking
Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the
recorder at the same time for more than ten
seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.
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Playback Options
/
>
H
.
X
Button
Operation
• Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode.
When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.
When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until
you release the button.
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
(slow)
(advance)
• Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.*1
(replay)
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.*2
./>
Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:
(previous/next)
–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.
*1
*2
Can be pressed up to four times to forward about
two minutes.
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in
Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse
play.
EP mode.
To resume normal playback, press H.
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Searching Using Various
Functions
Go to Zero
0:00:00
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each recording
begins.
You can easily find a specific point using various
search functions.
“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a
blank space. If no blank space is found, the
tape will reach the end.
End search
0:00:13
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search
functions.
“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:
Searches for an index mark and plays back for
about five seconds at that point.
VIDEO
Press H (play) to view that programme. If
you do not press H, the VCR automatically
searches for the next index mark, or until it
reaches the end of the tape.
CLEAR
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Scan and play
–0:00:01
TOOLS
H
Notes
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press TOOLS.
• The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank space
depending on its length.
• No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and
then keep recording the same programme. To mark an
index, press x or change the programme position once
during recording pause.
3 Select a search method from the TOOLS
menu, and press ENTER.
Go To Zero
End Search
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move ENTER Enter
“Go To Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point
on the tape counter.
To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.
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Viewing information on the front
panel display
You can view the information on the front panel
display.
Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information
You can check playback information, such as
elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc.,
on the TV screen.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the status.
Example: When playing a tape
Elapsed time
Remaining tape length
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
Clock
Press DISPLAY during playback.
Example: When a tape is in stop mode
The information display appears.
Clock
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
m
Elapsed time
m
Tape and disc information/Date and time
Remaining tape length
m
m
Tape information only
Programme position or input source
m
No display
Stop
Play
1:23:45
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 16:15
Original
Rem 01:30
Prog. 1
Mon 02 May. 2005
10:10
A Playing status
B Time counter (elapsed time)
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Programme position or input source
F Date and time
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How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.
Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along
with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Selecting the Sound During
Playback
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V
connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound
Press
playback.
(audio) repeatedly during
is heard in monaural regardless of the
setting.
(audio)
To listen to
On-screen
display
Front panel
display
Stereo
Hi-Fi
Left
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
Right channel
Right
Mix
Left and right
channels
mixed
Monaural
sound on the
normal audio
track
Mono
STEREO*
* No indicator appears on the front panel display when
you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.
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Notes
• Tapes recorded in LP (×2) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
LP mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS
video decks with LP mode.
VCR Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This VCR records in VHS format.
• Check that the tape is longer than the recording
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system.
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is
off after a recording has finished.
You can switch between main and sub sounds
while playing a tape (page 75).
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programmes
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be
correctly recorded on the VCR.
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based
programme is received, “STEREO” and
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM”
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 98). If
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM
broadcasts, select “Standard.”
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
z Hint
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording
bilingual programmes using the
(audio) button.
This does not affect the recorded sound.
Safety tab
Recording mode
“LP” (Long Play) or “SP” (Standard Play) is
available for recording mode (tape speed). “LP”
provides recording time two times as long as “SP.”
However, “SP” produces better picture and audio
quality.
Maximum recording time
Tape Length
E180
SP
LP
3 hrs
6 hrs
E240
4 hrs
8 hrs
E260
4 hrs 20 mins
5 hrs
8 hrs 40 mins
10 hrs
E300
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To stop recording
Press x.
VCR Recording Without the
Timer
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
To watch another TV programme while
recording
DVD
VIDEO
PROG +/–
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Press t TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV
input.
INPUT
SELECT
t TV/VIDEO
DISPLAY
3
Select another programme position on the TV.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H.
z Hints
H
• To select a programme position, you can use the
number buttons. Enter the programme position
number, and press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE jack using
the INPUT SELECT button.
x
X
z REC
REC MODE
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme
position, or input source while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT
repeatedly to select the programme
position or input source you want to
record.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
For details about the recording mode, see
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
5 Press z REC.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up
to six hours.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
(Normal
recording)
0:30
1:00
5:30 6:00
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“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder
stops recording and turns off.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated
accurately for short tapes such as E-20 or E-30, or tapes
recorded in EP mode.
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for
the remaining tape length to appear.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Checking the remaining tape length
You can check the recording information, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
Record
0:30:00
SP
Rem 01:30
Prog. 1
A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Current programme position
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
correctly (page 105).
z Hint
You can view the information also in the front panel
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during
One-touch Timer Recording.
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2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
VCR Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
3 Press TIMER.
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Timer – Standard
10:10
No Rec To Date
Start
End
Source Mode PDC Edit
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV programme (page 81).
No.1
0
0
Media
Date
Start
Stop
Prog.
Mode PDC
0
DVD
Prog. 1
Today
10 10 10 : 15
SP
Off
:
0
0
0VIDEOPlus+
Note
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)
menu appears, press < to switch the
display to “Standard.”
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
4 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A “Media”: Select “VCR.”
)/1
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same programme every day
or the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
VIDEO
Today y Sun~Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon~Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon~Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y … y Today
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “Stop”: Sets the stop time.
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme
x
position or input source.
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;
“SP” or “LP.” To use the Rec Mode
“AUTO.”
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
5 Press ENTER.
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If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 84).
“Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
Note that some noise will appear on the image
when the recording mode is changed. If you want
to keep the recording mode, select “SP” or “LP”
for “Mode.”
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
7 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
About the PDC function
recorder
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 c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in
place is inserted.
◆To use the PDC function
Set “PDC” to “On” in step 4 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before
the timer recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
z Hints
If timer settings overlap
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in
the menu has priority. If the end time of one
setting and the start time of another timer setting is
the same, the beginning of the programme that
starts later will be cut.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
will be cut off
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
will be cut off
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC function.
To change or cancel timer recording
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining tape length is too short for the
current recording, the VCR automatically changes
the recording mode from SP to LP.
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -
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The date, start and stop times, programme
position, recording mode, PDC setting
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.
Timer – Standard
10:10
No
t
at
ddit
No.1
0
0
Media
Date
Start
Stop
Prog.
Mode PDC
0
VCR
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
Prog. 1
SP
Off
:
0
0
Check that the channels are correctly set in the
0VIDEOPlus+
)/1
• If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to
change the setting.
VIDEO
Number
buttons
CLEAR
To re-enter the PlusCode number, press
CLEAR.
SYSTEM
TIMER
6 Select “VCR” for “Media,” and press
MENU
ENTER.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
If timer settings overlap, the message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 84).
x
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
recorder.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press TIMER.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in
place is inserted.
Timer – VIDEO Plus+
10:10
Title List
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]
Timer
To stop recording
Edit
Press x twice.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
If timer settings overlap
To change or cancel timer recording
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VIDEO Plus+.”
4 Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
5 Press ENTER.
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z Hints
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programmes from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on
the rear of the recorder (page 28).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
Notes
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
function.
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
VIDEO
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
x
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
5 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
6 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
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8 Select “to Video,” and press ENTER.
Notes
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
10 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the programme you want to
record, and turn it off.
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is
received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the
recording stops and the recorder turns off.
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Rec and
another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a
Synchro-Rec programme, the programme that
starts first has priority. The recorder starts
recording the second programme about ten
seconds after the first programme has finished. If
the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the programme that starts later will be cut.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
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The sub-menu appears.
ChangingorCancellingVCR
Timer Settings (Timer List)
Timer List
10:10
No Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
Edit
01 VCR
02 VCR
15/04
30/04
10:00
09:45
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
SP
SP
---
---
---
---
Del
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
--
--
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
--
--
5 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard
10:10
SYSTEM
MENU
No Media Date
Start
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
No.1
01
M/m/</,,
ENTER
02
Media
Date
Start
Stop
Prog.
Mode PDC
03
VCR
Prog. 1
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
SP
Off
:
O RETURN
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
“Del”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked
for confirmation.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
Timer List
10:10
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
No Media Date
Start
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
Timer List
10:10
01
02
No Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
Stop Prog.
Mode PDC Edit
Do you want to erase ‘No.1’?
03
04
05
06
01 VCR
02 VCR
15/04
30/04
10:00
09:45
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
SP
SP
---
---
---
---
Off
Off
--
OK
Cancel
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
--
--
--
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press
m to display the next page.
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to
return it to recording standby.
4 Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see
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• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
VIDEO
INPUT
SELECT
x
z REC
REC MODE
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
an input source according to the
connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
Programme
position
LINE1
LINE3
LINE2
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
5 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
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6 Press z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot
change the recording mode.
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme
position, or input source while recording.
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2 Insert a source VHS tape.
3 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)
4 Start playing the VHS tape, and then press
x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where
you want to start dubbing.
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to
a DVD
To select VCR sound, press
(audio)
during playback (see page 75).
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the VCR.
Dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
◆How titles and chapters are created
Press x.
The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape
and automatically divides them into titles as they
are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further
divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute
intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”
setting in the “Features” setup (page 105).
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
To play discs recorded with this recorder on
other DVD equipment
To dub using the on-screen menu
DVD
VIDEO
1
2
After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10
SYSTEM
MENU
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
VIDEO --> DVD
M/m/</,,
ENTER
DVD --> VIDEO
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
H
x
X
4
5
Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
REC MODE
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
z Hints
T VIDEO
• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc
is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time
discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the
recording is stopped.
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD
recording time.
• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.
1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.
To select the recording mode, press REC
MODE repeatedly (see page 47).
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Notes
Dubbing From a DVD to a
VHS Tape
• Dubbing cannot be made when:
– using a non-recordable DVD.
– using VHS software with copy guard functions.
• Dubbing stops when:
– the VHS tape reaches the end and stops.
– the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.
– the disc remaining time runs out.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
DVD
RWVR RWVideo
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other
copyrighted material are solely for individual
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited
under copyright law.
You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.
Note that when you record copy-protected
software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted
when you play back the tape.
You can also select titles or scenes and dub them
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the DVD recorder.
DVD
VIDEO
SYSTEM
TITLE LIST
MENU
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
H
x
X
REC MODE
DVD t
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press
REC MODE repeatedly.
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2 Insert a source disc.
Notes
3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to
“On” in the “Video” setup (page 102).
• Dubbing stops when:
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a
title.
5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x
(stop) or X (pause) at the point where you
want to start dubbing.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,
press
(audio) or
(subtitle) during
6 Press DVD t on the recorder.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
Dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
Dubbing selected titles and scenes
(Programme Dubbing)
You can select titles or scenes from a DVD, and
dub the contents to a VHS tape all at once.
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
To dub using the on-screen menu
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
1
2
After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press
REC MODE repeatedly.
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
2 Press DVD and insert a source disc.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,
Dubbing
10:10
press
(audio) or
(subtitle) during
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
VIDEO --> DVD
DVD --> VIDEO
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Edit
The System Menu appears.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10
4
5
Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
The display asks for confirmation.
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
If the disc’s menu appears when DVD
playback finishes, press x to stop dubbing.
Otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until
the tape reaches its end.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
z Hints
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from
normal DVD playback picture.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the
dubbed sound.
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Dubbing
10:10
Scene Dubbing
10:10
Title List
Timer
Scene No.01
Create Dubbing List
Program Dubbing List
Start
End
Edit
Start 00:00:10
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Make
Finish
00:00:10
T
Dubbing List No. 1
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press
ENTER.
10Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.
If you have performed Programme Dubbing
before, the display asks for confirmation. To
continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
11Press ENTER.
To continue, repeat from step 9.
Create Dubbing List
1/2 No. Title
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12Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The Program Dubbing List appears with the
selected scene.
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
Program Dubbing List
10:10
No. Title
Length Edit
00:05:04
T
Prog. 1
01 Prog. 1
>
02.May.2005
08:00
Addition
Erase
Check
7 Select the title you want to dub, and press
ENTER.
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2005
03:25
Dubbing
The sub-menu appears.
To dub the entire title, select “Title Dubbing”
and press ENTER. The Program Dubbing List
appears with the selected title. Go to step 13.
To select a scene to dub, go to step 8.
13Select an option and press ENTER, if
necessary.
“Addition”: Adds other titles or scenes.
Repeat from step 7.
“Erase”: Cancels the selected title or scene.
When asked for confirmation, select “OK”
and press ENTER.
“Check”: Plays back the selected title or
scene. When playback finishes or when you
press O RETURN, the display returns to
“Program Dubbing List.”
8 Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
The display for setting a scene appears.
“Start” is selected.
Scene Dubbing
10:10
Scene No.01
Start
End
To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.
Start 00:00:00
14Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Make
Finish
00:00:07
Dubbing starts.
T
Dubbing List No. 1
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
To stop dubbing
9 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
Press x.
, ./
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
>, x, and X to find the point.
“End” is selected.
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z Hints
• The brightness of the playback video may differ from
that during normal DVD playback.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the
dubbed sound.
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
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Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to
“On” in the “Video” setup.
• Dubbing stops when:
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R, a DVD menu will be
automatically created, which can be displayed on
other DVD equipment.
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
Discs are automatically finalized when
removed from the recorder. If you want
to record on it again, reformat the disc
(page 69). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
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– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is
erased.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
-
RWVR
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 69).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
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RWVideo
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
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Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ?
DVD
OK
Cancel
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc
by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 6 above.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or
not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 6 above, the
disc has already been finalized.
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
• To check the disc information, select “Disc
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press
4 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
Disc Setting
10:10
Title List
Timer
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
Notes
Disc Protect
Not Protected
VR Mode
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
Disc Format
Edit
Disc Finalize
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Unfinalized
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Finalize
Unfinalize
6 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display for confirmation appears again.
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Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)
Before DV Dubbing
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV
format tape.
Operation is straightforward because the DVD
recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for
you – you do not need to operate your digital video
camera. Do the following to start using the “DV
Edit” functions of this recorder.
This section explains dubbing with a digital video
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If
you want to dub by way of the LINE 2 IN jacks,
To record from the DV IN jack
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Notes
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack” and then move
on to the section on dubbing.
For more information about i.LINK, see “About
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE 2 IN jacks
and follow the instructions of “Recording From
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode).
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
Hookups
VCR-DVD recorder
DV IN
to DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
to DV output
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
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2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Dubbing From a DV Format
Tape to a DVD
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You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The
recorder controls the digital video camera. You
can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and
stop the tape to select the scenes using the on-
screen menu.
Recording side facing down
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV format
tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 96.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically. To format in Video mode, see
◆How titles and chapters are created
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,
and the title is then divided into chapters at either
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD
Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup
4 Insert the source DV format tape into your
digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital
video camera must be set to video playback
mode.
Z
5 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
“DV.”
DVD
PROG +/–
6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
INPUT
SELECT
SYSTEM
MENU
7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
The System Menu appears.
O RETURN
8 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
The “Setup” display appears.
9 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title List
10:10
Digital Out
:
:
:
:
:
:
On
REC MODE
Downmix
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Timer
Audio DRC
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Stereo 1
Stereo
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
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If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed
instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the
digital video camera is correctly connected
and its power turned on, and that its mode is
set for dubbing.
10 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title List
10:10
Digital Out
:
:
:
:
:
:
On
Downmix
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Timer
Audio DRC
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Edit
16 Find the dubbing start point on the tape,
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Stereo 1
and stop or pause playback.
Stereo 2
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to
find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.
Mix
17 Press , to select zon the TV screen, and
“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.
“Mix”: Records original and additional
sounds.
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added
a second audio channel when recording with
your digital video camera.
To stop recording
Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
For the details, see page 104.
To turn off the display for DV dubbing
11 Select an option, and press ENTER.
12 Press O RETURN twice.
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–.
z Hint
If “DV Camera Mode” appears on the TV screen, you can
use z on the TV screen to record the camera image
directly on the recorder.
13 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
Notes
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital
video equipment to the recorder.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV
format tape onto the disc.
14 Select “DV Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
• If you record from a DV format tape with a soundtrack
that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound, or an
unnatural sound will be output when playing back the
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there
is nothing recorded on the tape.
DV Dubbing
10:10
Title List
Timer
DV Simple Dubbing
DV One Touch Dubbing
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
15 Select “DV Simple Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
The following display appears.
DV Tape Mode
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Dubbing an entire DV format tape to
a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)
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You can record the entire contents of a DV format
tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE
TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls
the digital video camera for the whole process, and
completes the recording.
x
ONE TOUCH
DUBBING
Follow steps 1 to 11 of “Dubbing From a DV
ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote.
The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video
camera and then starts recording the tape contents
from the beginning.
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch
Dubbing ends automatically.
To stop recording
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
z Hint
You can also perform One Touch Dubbing using the
System Menu. Select “Dubbing,” and select “DV One
Touch Dubbing.” Follow the instructions appearing on
the TV screen.
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2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Setup
Title List
10:10
Settings and Adjustments
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Timer
Using the Setup Displays
Edit
Audio
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Features
Options
By using the setup displays, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as
well as select a language for the subtitles.
Easy Setup
The setup displays are used in the following way.
3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”
“Video,”“Audio,” “Features,” “Options,”
or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
The selected setup display appears.
Example: “Video” setup
Note
Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the
setup display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.
Video
10:10
Title List
TV Type
:
:
:
:
:
4:3 Letter Box
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Standard
Video
Off
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
4 Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
O RETURN
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”
Video
10:10
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Title List
TV Type
:
:
:
:
:
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Timer
Title List (Original)
10:10
4:3 Pan Scan
Edit
Title List
Off
Off
Press ENTER :
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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Some items display a dialogue box that
requires additional settings.
Example: When “Parental” in “Options”
setup is selected.
Aerial Reception Setting
(Tuner Preset)
Create the password.
10:10
Title List
The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make
tuner settings for the recorder.
Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.
Timer
Create the password.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Tuner Preset
10:10
Title List
Timer
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Channel List
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
The currently selected option is displayed
next to the setup item.
Example: When “16:9” is set.
Video
10:10
Note
Title List
TV Type
:
:
:
:
:
16:9
You cannot preset channels for a connected satellite or
digital tuner.
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Standard
Video
Off
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical
sequence.
Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset
Title List
10:10
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Searching for receivable channels.
Timer
35%
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Edit
Scanning... Please wait.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Stop
Manual Set
Presets or disables channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the “Auto
Preset” or “Easy Setup” function, you can set them
manually.
1
Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.
The display for manual setting appears.
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programme positions will be skipped when you
press PROG +/–.
Manual Set
1
Select “Channel List” and press ENTER.
The list of all the preset channels appears.
Program
Channel
AFT
01
002
On
Tuner Audio
NICAM
AAC
Channel List
10:10
Station Name
Prog.
1
CH
Name
AAC
002
2
3
4
5
6
005
011
012
061
128
AAB
DDE
FGH
PQR
QQR
2
Select an option and press ENTER.
“Program”: Press M/mrepeatedly to select the
programme position (1 to 80) for the channel
and press ENTER.
“Channel”: Press M/m to select the channel
number (002 to 255) and press ENTER.
“AFT”: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a
clearer picture. If the picture is not clear,
select “Off” and press ENTER. See “To adjust
“Tuner Audio”: Sets the channels for the
NICAM broadcast. Normally, select
“NICAM.” If the sound from the NICAM
broadcast is not clear, select “Standard” and
press ENTER.
2
3
Press M/m to select the row containing the
programme position you want to change or
disable.
To change, press ENTER and go to step 3.
To disable, press CLEAR and go to step 5.
If there are more than six programme
positions, press M/m repeatedly to display the
next page.
Press M/m until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme position.
Channel List
10:10
“Station Name”: Changes a station name. See
Prog.
1
CH
Name
AAC
102
◆To adjust pictures manually
2
3
4
5
6
005
011
002
061
128
AAB
DDE
AAC
PQR
QQR
Select “Off” for “AFT” in the display for manual
setting. When the fine tuning bar appears, press
</, to obtain a clearer picture, then press
ENTER.
Fine Tuning
4
5
Press ENTER.
The selected channel is inserted at the new
programme position.
◆To rename the station
To change or disable the programme position
of another station, repeat from step 2.
You can set up to four characters for the station
name. Select “Station Name” in the display for
manual setting.
Note
Press M/m to select a character.
Be sure to correctly select the programme position you
want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme
position by mistake, you need to reset that channel
manually.
Each time you press M, the character changes as
follows: A t B... t Z t 0 t 1... t 9 t - t
A
Press , to set the next character. To correct a
character, press < and reset it. After setting all
characters, press ENTER.
Channel List
You can change or disable the programme
positions after setting the channels. The disabled
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2
3
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes, in
sequence. Press </, to select the item to be
set, then press M/m to set the item. The day of
the week is set automatically.
Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock
settings for the recorder.
Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.
Press ENTER to start the clock.
Clock Set
10:10
Title List
Timer
Auto Adjust
Present Time
:
:
On
Sat 21. 5. 2005 10:10
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Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Auto Adjust
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
The Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever
the recorder is turned off.
If the recorder does not receive a time signal from
any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off”
automatically and the display for setting the clock
manually appears. See “Present Time” below.
Note
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while
recording.
Present Time
If the Auto Clock Set function does not set the
clock correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
1
Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.
Clock Set
10:10
Title List
Timer
Set the time and date.
Day Month Year
21 05 2005
Sat
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Hour Min
10
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10
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Video Settings (Video)
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items
related to the image, such as size and colour.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV or
tuner connected to the recorder.
Picture Control
You can adjust the video signal from the recorder
to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the
setting that best suits the programme you are
watching.
Select “Video” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Dynamic 1
Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
Video
Title List
10:10
4:3 Letter Box
TV Type
:
:
:
:
:
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Standard
Video
Off
Timer
Dynamic 2
Produces a more dynamic picture
than Dynamic 1 by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the colour intensity.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
Standard
Cinema 1
Displays a standard picture
(function turned off).
White colours become brighter
and black colours become richer,
and the colour contrast is
increased.
TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
Cinema 2
Personal
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
16:9
Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or TV with a
wide mode function.
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Colour,” and “Hue” using M/m/
</,.
4:3 Letter
Box
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.
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.
Line 1 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals for
the i LINE 1-TV jack.
Video
RGB
Outputs video signals
Outputs RGB signals.
16:9
Note
4:3 Letter Box
You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out” below
is set to “On.”
4:3 Pan Scan
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z Hint
Component Out
To cancel the “Progressive” setting, press X PAUSE on
the recorder continuously for five seconds or more, or
select “Off” in step 2 above.
Selects whether or not to output video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
On
Outputs the component video
signals. Select this when you want
to view progressive signals.
Note
If you select progressive signals when you connect the
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”
Off
Outputs no signals.
Notes
• When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot
set “Component Out” to “On.”
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks, do not select “Off,” as the picture will not appear.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)
format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality image.
1
2
Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER.
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
Video
10:10
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Timer
Edit
P
rogressive Scan Output
1) Ensure your TV is progressive scan capable.
2) Connect with component video output jacks.
(red/guecnnections)
n/b
r
e
e
l
o
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4) If video signal appears OK,
Dubbi
Disc Se
Setup
video connection is complete.
OK
Cancel
3
4
Follow the instructions appearing on the TV
screen.
1)Ensure your TV is progressive scan
capable.
2)Connect with component video output
jacks (red/green/blue connections).
3)Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4)If video signal appears OK, video
connection is complete.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the
recorder lights up.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Check the connection (page 16).
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Note
Audio Settings (Audio)
If you connect a component that does not accept the
selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will
come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or
cause speaker damage.
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
◆Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Select “Audio” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making
adjustments to the
Audio
Title List
10:10
Digital Out
:
:
:
:
:
:
On
Downmix
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Timer
Audio DRC
Edit
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Inout
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Stereo 1
Stereo
“Downmix” item in “Audio”
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output from the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
◆DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
On
Normally select this. Press
ENTER, and select “Dolby
Digital,” “DTS,” or
“MPEG” for further settings
(see below).
Off
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
Off
The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analogue
circuit is minimum.
◆MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)
The following setup items switches the method of
outputting audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting to
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
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
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack.
Digital Out
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Dolby Digital
:
:
:
D-PCM
Off
DTS
Timer
MPEG
PCM
Edit
MPEG
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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Downmix (DVDs only)
Note
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R
jacks” on page 18. This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
DV Audio Input
Stereo 1
Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Stereo 2
Mix
Records additional audio
only.
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is
set to “D-PCM.”
Records both original and
additional sounds.
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this
position.
Note
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your digital video
camera.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
Line Audio Input (for DVD-RWs in VR mode)
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE input jack to a DVD-RW (VR mode) disc in
this recorder, select line input audio.
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
Stereo
Records stereo sound only.
Bilingual
Records the two different
soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode). You can select
either soundtrack when
playing back the disc.
z Hint
Audio selected with the connected equipment is recorded
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is
set to “D-PCM.”
on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode).
Standard
Normally select this.
Wide
Range
Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
On
Off
Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks. For details, see
Turns off the function.
No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
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VCR Function
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” “Auto Repeat” or “Colour System.”
RecordingandVCRSettings
(Features)
◆Tape Length
E180
E240
E260
E300
For E180 or shorter length tapes.
For E240 length tapes.
The “Features” setup allows you to change the
tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings.
Select “Features” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
For E260 length tapes.
For E300 or longer length tapes.
Features
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Timer
DVD Auto Chapter
:
:
5 min
VR
◆Auto Play
Format DVD
VCR Function
Edit
On
Starts playback automatically,
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
Synchro Recording
DVD Bilingual Rec.
:
:
to DVD
Main
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
Turns off the function. You need
to press H (play) to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.
◆Auto Repeat
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at
specified intervals. The markings are inserted
while the recording is being made.
On
Plays back a tape repeatedly. The
VCR rewinds a tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
Off
Turns off the function.
5 min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
◆Colour System
Auto
Selects the colour system
automatically. Normally select
this. If streaks appear during
playback, select the system that
the tape was recorded in (below).
15 min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
PAL
For a tape recorded in the PAL
colour system.
Note
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an
approximate chapter interval.
B/W
For a tape recorded in black and
white.
Format DVD (DVD-RWs only)
Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when
first inserted.
NT4.43
NTPB
When playing an NTSC-recorded
tape on a multi-system TV.
When playing an NTSC-recorded
tape on a PAL TV.
VR
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
Video
Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
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Synchro Recording
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
to DVD
Sets the recorder to record
programmes from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a DVD disc.
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
to Video
Sets the recorder to record
programmes from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a VHS tape.
Select “Options” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Options
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DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs
except DVD-RWs in VR mode)
Selects the sound to be recorded on the disc. This
setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-
RWs (VR mode) that record both the main and sub
sounds.
Title List
Timer
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
DVD 3
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Main
Sub
Records the main sound for
bilingual programmes.
Records the sub sound for
bilingual programmes.
Language
◆OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language
changes according to the language you selected
explanation of the language abbreviations.
z Hint
If you select “Others” for “Disc Menu,” “Audio,” or
“Subtitle,” you can select from the additional 18
languages. Press M/m to select the desired language and
press ENTER.
Note
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
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The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set
“Rating Level” to “Off” in step 2.
1
Select “Parental,” and press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
To change the password, select “Change
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When the
display for registering a password appears, enter a
new four-digit password using the number
buttons.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Create the password.
Title List
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Notes
• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” in
the “Options” setup.
• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function
cannot be limited on this recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this
case, enter your password, then change the level.
Timer
Create the password.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Front Display
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
Auto
Adjusts to low lighting when
power is off.
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Bright
Dimmer
Maintains bright lighting
when power is off.
Maintains low lighting
regardless of whether the
power is on or off.
Enter the password.
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Off
Turns off the lighting when
power is off. Maintains the
lighting when power is on.
Timer
Enter the password.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Command Mode
Changes the command mode of this recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the
COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the
2
Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Rating Level” are
displayed.
Parental
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DVD 1
DVD 2
Select the setting that does
not conflict with other DVD
equipment.
Title List
Timer
Rating Level
Change Password
:
Off
Level 8 (Adults)
Level 7
Edit
Level 6
DVD 3
The default command mode
of this recorder.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
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Factory Setting
Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
1
2
Select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER.
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.
1 Select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup”
display.
3
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
The power automatically turns off and then on
again, and the recorder is reset to the factory
settings.
Easy Setup
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Follow the guide to make initial settings.
Before you start,
check that you have made all necessary connections.
When the “Easy Setup” display appears,
follow the instructions for Easy Setup
Start
Cancel
2 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
3 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 22) from step 4.
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format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
the “Video” setup (page 102).
Additional Information
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
Troubleshooting
TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a programme position
of any TV programme using the PROG +/–
buttons.
If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables
farther apart.
Picture
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set
“Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On”
TV programme positions cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, which cause the
programme position to change.
The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT SELECT.
Picture noise appears.
switch the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “LINE3” in the front
panel display by pressing INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack
(this is usually for a digital video camera
connection), select “DV” in the front panel
display by pressing INPUT SELECT.
, 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
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
the “Video” setup (page 102).
The playback picture or TV programme from
the equipment connected through the recorder
is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programmes could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set the recorder to progressive
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equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) during
playback, set “Digital Out” – “Dolby Digital” to
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the
aspect ratio of your TV (page 101).
DVD Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labelled side facing up.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
the “Video” setup.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup
settings (page 103).
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
Sound is noisy.
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
jacks, AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, or LINE 1-TV
jack (page 37).
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
playback operations will not work.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in the “Audio” setup to
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs.
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the soundtrack.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub”
of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup
before recording (page 106).
To record both the main and sub sounds, record
on a DVD-RW (VR mode).
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
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The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
DVD Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
The programme position cannot be changed
from the channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately after
z REC is pressed.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from
the front panel display.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when “
does not appear in the front panel display
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
menu.
Nothing was recorded even though the timer
setting is set correctly.
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer
recording start time. Set the recorder to standby
mode before timer recording starts.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and
connect it again.
, The programme contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, The programme that starts first has priority and
the second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished. If the
programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority
”
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
Recording does not stop immediately after
x (stop) is pressed.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
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.
, The programme that starts first has priority and
the second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished. If the
programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
, The length or width of the image is more than
4,720 dots.
The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG
image folder/file is not correctly displayed.
, The recorder can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
asterisks.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
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The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
VCR Recording
The programme position cannot be changed
from the one you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
No TV programme appears on the TV screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a programme
position number when recording TV programmes;
select “LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when
recording from other equipment.
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
,
VCR Playback
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV aerial.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on
this tape, cover the tab hole.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–
buttons.
, Set “Colour System” in the “Features” setup
correctly to match the colour system that the tape
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
, Check that the clock is set.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
, The tape is defective.
, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future
time.
, Check that the satellite or digital tuner is turned
on.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
monitor.
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the
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recorder is disconnected from the mains for more
than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
, Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer
recording start time. Set the recorder to standby
mode before timer recording starts.
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command
, The programme that starts first has priority and
the second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished. If the
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY
DVD” appears in the front panel display.
programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Display
Menus or displays do not appear on the
screen.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
the System Menu, TOOLS menu, or information
display will not appear.
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.
“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.”
appears in the front panel display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the mains lead. Leave the
The c indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety
tab in place inside the recorder.
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
mains lead, and press "/1 on the recorder.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Reset the code (page 20).
“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
, Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO (page 20).
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– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
Notes About This Recorder
Symptoms caused by contaminated video
heads
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
initial
terminal
On cleaning
contamination
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.
When the video heads are dirty, clean the video
heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette.
If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do
not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
heads.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc or disc/lens cleaner (liquid or spray type).
These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the centre out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/lens 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.
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Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Specifications
[Timer section]
Clock
System
Quartz locked
Timer indication
24-hour cycle
Timer setting
12 programmes in total (max.)
[DVD recorder section]
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Audio recording format
Dolby Digital
Video recording format
MPEG Video
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
[VCR section]
Format
VHS PAL standard
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack (1)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
LINE 1 -TV
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Tape speed
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s,
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min (with E180 tape)
[Tuner section]
Channel coverage
PAL (I)
21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3/DECODER
VHF: Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13
UHF: B21 to B69
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER: S21 to S41
21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
RGB IN (downstream)
Decoder
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
DV IN
4-pin/i.LINK S100
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
OPTICAL, Optical output jack
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
COAXIAL, phono jack
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/
CR)
Phono jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
ohms
S VIDEO OUT
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
General
Power requirements
220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
40 W
Power back-up
Back-up duration: 0 min
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
Dimensions including projecting parts
and controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 430 × 85 × 334 mm
Mass
Approx. 4.9 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Compatible colour systems
[DVD recorder section]
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL
colour system and play back using the PAL or
NTSC colour systems.
The signals of the SECAM colour system can be
received or recorded but played back in the PAL
colour system only.
[VCR section]
This recorder is designed to record and play back
using the PAL colour system.
Recording of video sources based on other colour
systems cannot be guaranteed.
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i.LINK baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to
the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are
defined:
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
About i.LINK
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling
digital video, digital audio and other data in two
directions between equipment having the i.LINK
jack, and for controlling other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions
with various digital AV equipment. When two or
more i.LINK-compatible equipment are
connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible with
not only the equipment that this recorder is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the characteristics
and specifications of the equipment to be
connected, and that operations and data
transactions are sometimes not possible on some
connected equipment.
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some
equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”
When units are connected to equipment having a
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of
data that can be sent or received in one second. For
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
i.LINK functions on this recorder
For details on how to dub when this recorder is
connected to other video equipment having DV
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack
will not accept MICRO MV signals from
equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For further precautions, see the notes on page 93.
For details on precautions when connecting this
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the
equipment to be connected.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment
to be connected.
About the name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
Required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during
DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or
similar names.
Open the
cover
K
(remote sensor) (19)
O PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons
Q LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/t (video)/o
(audio) L/R) jacks (26)
* H and PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference.
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Remote
Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be
used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch is set to TV.
For DVD functions
D Number buttons*1(20, 52)
SET button*2
F
(subtitle) button (35)
L . (previous)/> (next)
M m
/
R
(angle) button (35)
Slide the cover
*1
Number 5 and
buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference.
SET button does not work for this model.
*2
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TIMER button (50)
ea
(replay)/
(advance) buttons (35)
eg CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK
ERASE buttons (62)
eh
(wide mode) button (20)
ek COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)
* PROG + and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference.
Slide the cover
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For VCR functions
SET button*2
E
(audio) button*1 (75)
I . (previous)/> (next)
J
P PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
W
(replay)/
(advance) buttons (72)
X H (play) button*1 (70)
Slide the cover
wj
(wide mode) button (20)
wk COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)
Number 5,
*1
, PROG +, and H buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
SET button does not work for this model.
*2
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Front panel display
VR
RW
VCD
TV STEREO
DVD
VIDEO
A DVD playing/recording status
B Disc type/recording format
C Audio signal indicators
I Timer indicator
• Playing time/remaining time
• Current title/chapter/track/index number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
G VIDEO playing/recording status
H Tape indicator
• Programme position
K
L Disc indicator
Rear panel
F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
H DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
D LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,
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Glossary
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the
contents to be programmed or edited.
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.
Copy protection signals (page 48)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV
programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
Digital audio compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality digital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data is recorded
discretely, and little deterioration occurs because
all channel data processing is digital.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
DVD VIDEO (page 32)
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which
is a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD
also uses a variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the
status of the picture. Audio information is
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Digital audio compression technology by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.
DVD+RW (page 30)
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
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Interlace format
DVD Audio/Subtitle
Language
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television. The
even number field shows the even numbered lines
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.
When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of
the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated
or subtitle.
Original (page 58)
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.
ARA Arabic
ITA
IWR
JPN
Italian
BUL
CHI
Bulgarian
Chinese
Hebrew
Japanese
Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist
leaves the original titles as they are, and contains
only the information needed to control playback.
A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.
CRO Croatian
CZE Czech
KOR Korean
MAL Malay
NLD Dutch
DAN Danish
DEU German
ENG English
NOR Norwegian
POL
POR
RUS
SVE
Polish
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
shows every other line of an image (field) to create
one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60
fields in one second, the Progressive format can
show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture
quality increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper.
ESP
FIN
Spanish
Finish
French
Greek
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
FRA
GRE
THA Thai
HUN Hungarian
TUR
VIE
Turkish
IDN
IND
ISL
Indonesian
Hindi
Vietnamese
Afrikaans
ZAF
Icelandic
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of
a song).
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“Component Out” 102
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Index
Connecting
E
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
the aerial cable 13
the audio cords 17
to your TV 14
“Edit Playlist” 66
“Edit Scene” 66
Enter characters 63
EP mode 70
“Erase All Titles” 69
Erasing
Numerics
Controlling TVs with the
remote 20
Copy-Free 48
Copy-Never 48
Copy-Once 48
Counter 70
CPRM 30
“Create Playlist” 64
A
“A-B Erase” 60
“Add” 68
A-B Erase 60
all titles 69
chapters 60
Aerial 13
Album 42
Angle 35
titles 60
“Audio” 106
Audio 35
D
F
“Factory Setting” 108
“Features” setup 105
“Format DVD” 105
“Front Display” 107
Front panel 118
“Audio DRC” 104
“Audio” setup 103
“Auto Adjust” 100
Auto Clock Set 100
“Auto Play” 105
“Auto Preset” 98
“Auto Repeat” 105
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 17
“Digital Out” 103
Digital video camera 93
“Disc Format” 69
“Disc Information” 69
“Disc Menu” 106
“Disc Name” 69
Front panel display 122
B
H
Batteries 19
Handling discs 114
“Disc Protect” 69
Disc types 30
Display
Bookmark 41
I
Interlace format 124
C
front panel display 122
Setup Display 97
“Divide Title” 61
“Downmix” 104
“DV Dubbing” 95
DV IN 93
Changing/cancelling timer
Channel List 99
J
JPEG image files 43
CHAPTER MARK 62
CHAPTER MARK ERASE
L
Child Lock 39
“Language” 106
Language abbreviation 124
“Line 1 Output” 101
LINE 1-TV 15
Cleaning discs 114
Cleaning the video heads 114
Clock 22
“Clock Set” setup 100
“Combine Titles” 66
“DVD Auto Chapter” 105
“DVD Bilingual Rec.” 106
LINE 2 IN 26
LINE 3/DECODER 28
DVD+R DL 30
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LP mode 76
“Progressive” 102
Progressive format 124
“Protect” 60
System Menu 10
M
T
Mains lead 19
Manual clock set 100
“Manual Set” 98
MARKER 41
MENU 34
Q
“Tape Length” 105
Tape speed 76
TIME/TEXT 46
R
Menu
Rear panel 122
Top menu 34
“Modify” 67
“Move” 68
MP3 audio tracks 42
MPEG 103
REC MODE 49
recordable discs 30
recording format 30
recording mode 47
tape speed 76
TOOLS 11
N
while watching another
programme
TOP MENU 34
Tracking 71
Recording mode 47
Region code 33
Remaining time 78
REPEAT 37
Troubleshooting 109
Tuner Preset 22
“Tuner Preset” setup 98
“TV Type” 101
TV/DVD·VIDEO switch 20
O
One Touch Dubbing 96
On-screen display
Setup Display 97
Sub-menu 11
Repeat A-B Play 38
Resetting 108
Resume Play 38
Rotate 44
System Menu 10
TOOLS menu 11
“Options” setup 106
U
“Unfinalize” 92
Unrecordable pictures 48
S
V
S VIDEO 14
Safety tab 76
Searching
“VCR Function” 105
VIDEO CD 32
Video mode 30
“Video” setup 101
VR mode 30
P
“Parental” 107
Parental Control 38
PBC 38
“Chapter” 40
“End Search” 73
“Go To Zero” 73
Inrto Scan 73
Time Search 40
“Title” 40
“Picture Control” 101
Playable discs 32
MP3 audio tracks 42
Repeat play 37
Z
ZOOM 35
Zoom 44
“Track” 40
Settings 97
Setup Display 97
SP mode 76
Sub-menu 11
Surround 36
Resume Play 38
Slow-motion play 36
“Present Time” 100
Programme Dubbing 89
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