3-213-480-12(1)GB
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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RDR-VX450
PAL
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If the plug supplied with this
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,
be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the
plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please
contact your nearest Sony service
station.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The mains lead must only be
changed at a qualified service
shop.
Batteries or batteries installed
apparatus shall not be exposed
to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
This symbol on the
battery or on the
packaging indicates
that the battery
provided with this
product shall not be
treated as household
waste.
Precautions
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V
AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s
operating voltage is identical with
your local power supply.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, on the apparatus.
• Install this system so that the mains
lead can be unplugged from the wall
socket immediately in the event of
trouble.
By ensuring these
batteries are disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potentially negative
consequences for the environment and
human health which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of the battery. The recycling
of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources.
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are
registered trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. The
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service
staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product
at end-of-life to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
Development Corporation.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery
from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste
batteries.
This symbol on the
product or on its
packaging indicates
that this product shall
not be treated as
household waste.
Instead it shall be
handed over to the
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
DANGER
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery,
please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service
or the shop where you purchased the
product.
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
CAUTION
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM
VORSICHT
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
I
ADVARSEL
VARNING
applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. The recycling
of materials will help to conserve
natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
VARO!
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
The manufacturer of this product
is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075
Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and
product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to
the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Notice for customers in the
United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland
A moulded plug complying with
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied
need to be replaced, same rating fuse
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with
must be used.
or
mark)
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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
Precautions
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 safety
Should any solid object or liquid fall
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder
and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any
further.
On recording
On power sources
• 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.
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
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.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or
is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the recorder and
cause damage to the video head,
tape, and the optical block. Should
this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. When you first
install the recorder, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, remove the disc and tape
and leave the recorder turned on
for about three hours before
operating the recorder.
• 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.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
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.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
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About this manual
Icon
Meaning
• 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.
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files, or DivX video
DATA DVD
• 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.
*1
*2
files)
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
• Icons, such as
or
, listed at the top of
DVD
*1
*2
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
DivX is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under
license.
each explanation indicate what kind of media can be
used with the function being explained. For details
about playable discs, see “Quick Guide to Disc Types”
on page 30.
®
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
+
R
Functions available for DVD-Rs in
VR (Video Recording) mode
-
RVR
Functions available for DVD-Rs in
video mode
-
RVideo
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-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3*1 audio tracks,
JPEG image files, or DivX*2 video
files)
DATA CD
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 1: Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DVD Operation
DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Playing DivX Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
VCR Operation
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
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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
One Touch Dubbing - DVD y VHS
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.
Note that copy-protected signals will not be
recorded.
VIDEO
DVD
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
DVD
VIDEO
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 Prog. 3
T
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)
or DVD-R (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
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
Playlist
Operation restrictions
Possible Simultaneous Operations
Current Operation
VCR
VCR
Recording
DVD
Playback
DVD
Recording
Playback
*1
Playing a VHS tape
—
No
—
No
Yes
—
Yes
*3
Recording on a VHS tape
No
No
Yes
Yes
*2
Playing a DVD
Yes
No
—
*3
Recording on a DVD
Yes
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
T
Prog. 1
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08:00
SYSTEM
MENU
B
C
D
E
F
“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.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
O RETURN
“Edit”
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalised
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
only).
“Dubbing”
System Menu
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV format
tape to 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.
“Disc Setting”
Used to rename, protect, format, or finalise a
disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also,
displays the disc information.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
“Setup”
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.
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
Title List (Original)
10:10
-
RWVideo
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
*1
*1
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
+
R
Play
Title Erase
*1
Chapter Erase
-
RVR
Prog. 3
04
Protect
Title Name
A·B Erase
Divide Title
T
*1
*1
Prog. 1
-
RVideo
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DVD
Options for the selected item
VCD
CD
OPTIONS
The OPTIONS menu appears when you press
OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/
track, check the playing and remaining time, or
change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The
displayed options differ depending on the media
type.
DATA CD
DATA DVD
*2
*1
*2
Unfinalised disc only
With a disc inserted
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.
Example: When you press OPTIONS while a
DVD VIDEO is playing.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
DVD
VIDEO
• The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD
recording.
• The System Menu does not appear during recording or
dubbing.
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.
Title 1/4
T
Chapter 1/1
C
Time 00:00:25
ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)
00:01:30
Audio
Remain
Subtitle
Angle
2/2 ENG
1/1
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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
Notes
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time.
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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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 TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack
Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality
picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals
through the HDMI OUT jack.
Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.
TV or
projector
HDMI IN
to HDMI input
HDMI cord (not supplied)
to HDMI OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Notes
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
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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
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 LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will output DVD video signals only.
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).
When you use this connection, select the type of jack you are using in step 16 of Easy Setup (page 23).
A
INPUT
L
Audio cord
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
(white)
(red)
AUDIO
R
AV amplifier
(receiver)
to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to HDMI OUT
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
or
or
to coaxial or
optical digital
input
to HDMI input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
B
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Center
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
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).
You can enjoy the surround function that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in
Surround 1
Surround 2
Surround 3
*1
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 DTS,
Inc.
*2
z Hints
• For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.
• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a
VHS tape.
Notes
• During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound
by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks or HDMI OUT jack will output DVD audio
signals only.
• After you have completed the connection, make the
AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder
function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
a loud noise will come from your speakers.
• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot
use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.
• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by
pressing AUDIO.
Virtual speaker
Note
Make sure that your listening position is between and at
an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
• When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one
of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with
an HDMI cord.
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord
other than HDMI cord (component video cord,
S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).
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Step 5: Connecting the
Mains Lead
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.
If you connect additional equipment to this
lead only after all connections are complete.
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. Be sure
to close the battery cover property. When using
the remote, point it at the remote sensor
recorder.
on the
Notes
to mains
• 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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To operate the TV/VIDEO button
(for SCART connections only)
Controlling TVs with the remote
The TV/VIDEO button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on the
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using
this button.
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder
on. To switch the TV’s input source to the TV,
press the TV/VIDEO button. “TV” appears in the
front panel display.
Note that when you connect a device such as a
satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the
LINE 3/DECODER jack, the signal input from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack may have output priority
to the TV.
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
Notes
• Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below
may not work for the TV.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
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)
Aiwa
01 (default)
Grundig
Hitachi
Loewe
11
TV "/1
TV t
23, 24, 72
TV 2 +/–
TV PROG +/–
06, 45
Nokia
15, 16, 69, 73
1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of
the remote.
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
17, 49
Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your
TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using
the number buttons.
Samsung
Sanyo
06, 22, 23, 71, 72
25
3 Release TV "/1.
Sharp
29
The following buttons are for TV.
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
LG
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75
12, 13, 43, 74, 75
Press
To
38
06
33
TV "/1
Turn your TV on or off
TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of
your TV
JVC
TV PROG +/–
Select the programme
position on your TV
TV t (input select) Switch your TV’s input
source
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4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
Options
10:10
No Disc
Title List
Language
Parental
Timer
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player after you have completed
“Step 7: Easy Setup.”
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.
5 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Options
10:10
No Disc
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Title List
Language
Parental
Timer
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
DVD 1
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
SYSTEM
MENU
DVD 2
DVD 3
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
6 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”
“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.
7 Set the command mode for the remote so it
matches the command mode for the
recorder you set above.
Follow the steps below to set the command
mode on the remote.
finished. If Easy Setup has not been
finished, first perform Easy Setup.
A Hold down ENTER.
B While holding down ENTER, enter the
command mode code number using the
number buttons.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Command Mode Code number
Setup
10:10
No Disc
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
number button 1
number button 2
number button 3
Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Timer
Edit
Audio
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Features
Options
C Hold down both the number buttons and
ENTER at the same time for more than
three seconds.
Easy Setup
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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To check the command mode for the recorder
Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder
is turned off. The command mode for the recorder
appears in the front panel display.
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.
If the command mode for the recorder has not
been changed, set the command mode for the
remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the
command mode for the remote is changed to
DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate
this recorder.
OSD Language Setup
m
Tuner and Channel Setup
Changing programme positions of
the recorder using the remote
You can change programme positions of the
recorder using the number buttons.
m
Clock Setup
m
TV Type Setup
m
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Video Connection Setup
Number
buttons
m
SET
Audio Connection Setup
m
Finished!
Example: for programme position 50
Press “5,” “0,” then press SET.
"/1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
z Hint
The programme position automatically changes three
seconds after you enter the numbers without pressing
SET.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
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If the current date and time is not set, set the
clock manually.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
Easy Setup
12:00
No Disc
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using setup.” appears.
Set the time and date manually.
Day Month Year
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
01
01
2007
Mon
Hour Min
Auto Adjust
12
:
00
On
4 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display 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
No Disc
Select the screen language.
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
7 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the picture size
of the connected TV appears.
Nederlands
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically
starts.
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
Easy Setup
No Disc
Searching for receivable channels.
25%
Scanning... Please wait.
8
Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For 4:3 screen TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For 4:3 screen TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
To set the channels manually, see page 100.
6 After the download or search is complete,
the Clock function automatically starts.
Easy Setup
No Disc
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a
wide screen mode.
Searching for clock data.
Please wait.
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9
Press ENTER.
The setup display for the component out jacks
appears.
14 Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks,
select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),”
then go to step 19.
10 Select whether or not to use the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Select “On” if you are using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Otherwise, select “Off.”
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
11 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
video signal output from the i LINE 1-TV
jack appears.
15 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Select the Line1 Output signal.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Video
RGB
Dolby Digital
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
12 Select the type of signal you want to output
from the i LINE 1-TV jack.
“Video”: Outputs video signals.
“RGB”: Outputs RGB signals.
Note that if you select “On” in step 10, you
cannot select “RGB.”
16 Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
want to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
13 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of jack
used to connect to your amplifier (receiver)
appears.
17 Press ENTER.
The setup display for the DTS signal appears.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
DTS
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
On
Off
Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : DIGITAL OUT
No
18 Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
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19 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
Easy Setup
10:10
No Disc
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio
decoder, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy
Note
To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set
the clock accurately.
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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
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, select an input source (LINE 2 or LINE 3) to match the jack you connected to.
to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function (pages 55 and 85).
Note that this recorder has a copy guard function (pages 49 and 79). Pictures containing copy protection
signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this
recorder.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment
has an S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the
audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.
Other VCR, etc.
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
(MONO)
to LINE 2 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
Notes
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural
sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN o
(audio) L (MONO) jack.
• 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 more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• If you pass the recorder signals via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
VCR-DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
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
to i LINE 3/
LINE1-TV
VCR-DVD recorder
DECODER
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
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
in this
manual
Disc
Logo
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalising)
Disc Type
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalised)
Automatically
formatted
DVD+RW
VR
+
RW
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalisation
unnecessary) (page 93)
*2
Format in VR mode
-
RWVR
mode
DVD-
RW
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
Video
mode
Format in Video
*2
-
RWVideo
mode (page 49)
DVD+R
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalisation necessary)
Automatically
formatted
+
R
DVD+R DL
VR
Format in VR mode
using the “Disc Setting” mode compatible players
display (page 71)
Playable only on DVD-R VR
-
RVR
mode
(finalisation necessary) (page 93)
DVD-
R
Automatically
formatted in Video
mode
Playable on most DVD players
(finalisation necessary)
Video
mode
-
RVideo
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.
Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
*1
with CPRM
)
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1
with CPRM)
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
*6
discs
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Change
Title
Name
Erase
Title/
Chapter
Auto
Rewrite
A-B
Erase
Divide
Title
Playlist
Chapter
*3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
*4
Yes/Yes
*3
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
*5
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
*5
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
*5
Yes/No
*1
*2
*3
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-RW” in
“Features” setup (page 107).
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.
Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.
Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.
When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see
the instructions supplied with the disc.
*4
*5
*6
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12 cm/8 cm discs
12 cm
Playback
8 cm
Recording
Disc Type
DVD+RW
Recording
Yes
Playback
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
—
VR mode
Yes
Yes
DVD-RW
Video mode
VR mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
DVD-R
DVD+R
Video mode
Yes
Yes
No
—
Yes
—
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-RAMs
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Playable Discs
Icon Used
In this
Disc Type
Disc Logo
Characteristics
Manual
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-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or
similar device in music format, or MP3, JPEG, or
DivX format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/
Level 2
DATA CD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format
conforming to Universal Disk Format (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.
Discs that cannot be played
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not
recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do
not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files,
or DivX video files.
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
• Data part of CD-Extras
z Hint
• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD
Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
• DVD Audio discs
This recorder plays 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMs that contain
DVD Video, MP3, JPEG, or DivX files. Only discs
without (or removed from) the cartridge can be played.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs and/or DVD-
RAMs that are not recorded in DVD Video
format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files, or DivX video files.
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other
equipment
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this
recorder due to the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software. The disc
will not play if it has not been correctly finalised.
For more information, see the operating
instructions for the recording device.
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s
contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that
contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD
menu.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
recorder.
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.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
RDR-VX450
NO.
X
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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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 Discs
• To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs containing MP3
tracks, JPEG files, or DivX video files, see pages 41
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
• If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,
playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
DVD VCD
CD
DATA CD DATA DVD
Notes
Z
DVD
• To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this
recorder, finalise the disc on the recording equipment
first.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOP MENU
MENU
Using the DVD’s Menu
+
RW
-
+
R
-
RWVideo
RVideo
DVD
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s
menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number buttons
ANGLE
MENU
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
M/m/</,,
ENTER
/
>
H
.
x
X
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.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
DVD VCD
: Selects the main or sub sound.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
*
*
DATA CD DATA DVD
*
*: Selects the audio format or
DATA DVD
DVD DATA CD
language.
* DivX video files only
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
VCD
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
*
*
DVD
DATA CD DATA DVD
* DivX video files only
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on
DVD
the disc, “
” appears in the front panel display.
/
• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed
during playback.
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during
pause mode.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(replay/advance)
-
-
RVideo
+
RVR
R
*
*
DVD DATA CD DATA DVD
* DivX video files only
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Button
Operation
Disc
./>
(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
fast reverse fast forward
*1
Digital soundtracks.
FR1 T t FF1
*2
*2
*2
FR2 and FF2 are not
FR2 T T t t FF2
*3
*3
available for MP3
tracks.
FR3 T T T t t t FF3
*3
FR3 and FF3 are not
available for CDs and
MP3 tracks.
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
Playback speed changes with each press:
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(slow)
-
-
RVideo
+
RVR
R
1
*
reverse slow motion forward slow motion
VCD
DVD
T
t
1
2
1
2
* *
* *
DATA CD
DATA DVD
T T t t
T T T t t t
*1
Playback direction
only
DivX video files only
*2
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
All discs
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback
starts automatically.
To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H.
z Hints
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,
audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu
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
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files,
playback will not start until you press H or X.
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio
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Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio”
Resuming playback from the point
where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play)
-
-
RVideo
+
RW
-
-
+
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
R
DVD VCD
If you connect the recorder to audio equipment
without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On”
in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may
come out from the speakers, which might disturb
your ears or cause damage to the speakers.
Press H again after stopping a disc to resume
playback from the same point.
To start from the beginning, press x twice, and
press H.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you open the disc tray.
Playing quickly with sound (Scan
Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks
only)
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to original or
Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode) only).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you make a recording.
You can play quickly with dialogue or sound
during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby
Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during
playback.
z Hint
Playing restricted DVDs (Parental
Control)
To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” to
DVD
Note
If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears
asking whether you want to override the
restriction.
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
VCD
2
Enter your four digit password using the
number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, a menu appears.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).
Operations differ depending on the disc. See the
instructions supplied with the disc.
To cancel PBC Playback
Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the
PBC functions, press MENU again to display
“Menu: On.”
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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
-
-
RVideo
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
The Title List menu displays the program titles on
the disc.
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold
down x (stop) on the recorder for more than ten
seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD
LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The
indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The
recorder will not work except for timer recordings.
TOP MENU
MENU
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked
and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the recorder is
locked, press xtwice. 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.2007
08:00
A Disc type:
Displays a disc type.
Also displays the title type (original or
Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and
DVD-Rs (VR mode).
B Movie thumbnail image
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C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name,
recording date, and recording mode.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
“
“
” indicates a protected title, while
” indicates unprotected.
-
-
RVideo
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
D Clock
*
*
DVD VCD DATA CD DATA DVD
4 Select the title, and press ENTER.
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select
the title or track by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
* DivX video files only
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
and DVD-Rs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show original or
Playlist.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select
either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
Notes
1 Press OPTIONS during playback.
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have
been finalised. To view a title, press TOP MENU or
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
The OPTIONS menu appears.
2 Select a search method.
“Title” (for DVDs)
“Chapter” (for DVDs)
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
off)
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ .”
*
“Album,” “File” (for DivX video files on a
DATA CD/DATA DVD)
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC
function off): Searches for a starting point by
entering the time code.
3
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select the number of
the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or
press the number buttons to enter the time
code.
For example: “Time”
To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “20520.”
If you make a mistake, wait a moment until
the display returns to the elapsed playing time
display, then select another number.
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4 Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
point.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.
DATA DVD
DATA CD
Notes
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the
OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or
enter the time code for a playback point.
• When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to
search for a scene using the time code.
z Hint
To play a disc containing DivX video files, see “Playing
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
OPTIONS
./>
H
x
X
Playing MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
tray.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can
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Playing JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs.
10:10
Music
Photo
Press ENTER :
Music menu for this disc.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
Mix
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
tray.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only MP3 audio tracks, the
“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.
3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
10:10
The “Music” display appears.
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
Music
10:10
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
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only JPEG image files, the
“Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.
3 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
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.
4 Select a folder, and press ENTER.
Directory information
Photo
10:10
Slideshow
\\abc\defg
To stop playback
Press x.
To pause playback
Press X.
To restart playback, press H or X.
Page 1 / 2
To display the previous or next page, press
./>.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.
The selected image is displayed over the
entire screen.
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
Press x, and press TOP MENU.
To display the previous or next image, press
./>.
z Hint
When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the
album finishes, the recorder stops.
The following menu icons appear in the upper
part of the screen.
: Returns to the “Photo” display.
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Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu
icons.
Enjoying a slide show with sound
When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with
sound.
To play the slide show
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
1
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” and press
2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing
both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
“
“
“
”: Slow
”: Normal
”: Fast
The display for selecting a media type
appears.
10:10
2
Press </, to select the desired play speed,
and press ENTER.
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
The slide show starts from the selected image.
To stop playing, press x.
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
To rotate the selected image
Press </, to select “
,” and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns
clockwise by 90°.
3 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.
To zoom in an image
Press </, to select “
The “Music” display appears.
,” and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the magnification
changes as follows:
2× t 4× t 2× t normal
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track, and
the display asks for confirmation.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
Press x, and press TOP MENU.
7 Select the folder you want to view, and
press ENTER.
8 Press H to start the slide show.
z Hint
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
You can also start the slide show by pressing H in step
5 above.
9 Press </, to select the slide show
speed, and press ENTER.
Notes
The slide show starts with sound.
• 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 stop the slide show
Press x.
• If you select “
” in the rotated image display, the
images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.
z Hints
• When playing JPEG images, you can also use the on-
screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image
• The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3
playback stops.
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Notes
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played
on this recorder depending on file format.
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can
be played back.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing
such data may generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks
within a single album. The recorder may not recognize
some discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs)
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and
JPEG format.
However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives
and the recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not
in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the
format is not supported.
• Depending on the disc, or the size or total number of
files, playback may take some time to start.
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files
within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize
some discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files
are not supported.
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited
to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file
format are not supported.
Note
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs
or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the
recorder can play
The recorder can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks.
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or
“.JPG.”
z Hints
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards
for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
file names, the files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
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3 Select “DivX,” and press ENTER.
®
The “DivX” display appears.
Playing DivX Video Files
DATA CD DATA DVD
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
DivX
Album
10:10
File
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs).
Stop 00:00:00
DivX
_001
Prev Directory
DivX file01.avi
DivX file02.avi
DivX file03.avi
DivX file04.avi
DivX file05.avi
0/15
z Hint
To play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG
image files, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG
5 Select a file, and press ENTER.
Playback starts.
For details about playback options, see
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To stop playback
Press x.
TOP MENU
The display returns to the DivX video file list.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To pause playback
Press X.
O RETURN
To restart playback, press H or X.
H
x
X
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To return to the display for selecting a media
type
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
Press x twice, and press TOP MENU.
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
z Hints
tray.
• Some DivX video files include a menu function that
allows you to search for a chapter, change audio and
subtitle settings, etc. When a menu appears on the TV
screen, follow the instructions in the menu. Menu
options and operations differ depending on the video
file.
• You can also change playback options such as subtitle,
audio format, etc., using the OPTIONS menu
When you inserted a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image
files, or DivX video files, the display for
selecting a media type appears.
10:10
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
DivX
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only DivX video files, the “DivX”
display appears. Go to step 4.
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• Depending on the disc, playback may take some time
to start.
About DivX video files
DivX is a video file compression technology,
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
This product is an official DivX Certified
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.
Note, however, this recorder does not conform to
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.
®
®
product.
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) that
contain DivX video files. However, the discs must
be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal
Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize
the files.
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not
match the pictures on the screen.
• The recorder recognize up to 1499 files within a disc.
Note that the playback order may not be applicable,
depending on the software used for creating the DivX
video file, or if there are more than 500 albums and 499
DivX video files in each album.
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives
and the recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
To check the registration code for the recorder
Select “DivX Registration Code” of the
“Features” setup (page 108).
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
file names, the files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Notes
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played
on this recorder depending on file format.
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can
be played back.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or
file names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
• The recorder can play DivX video files with the
extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The recorder will not
play files that do not contain a DivX video, even if they
have the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file when the
file has been combined from two or more DivX video
files.
• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of size more
than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not be
possible. For example, the picture may be unclear,
playback may not appear smooth, the sound may skip,
and so on.
• Playback of DivX video files that are longer than ten
hours is not guaranteed.
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs/
DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
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F Date and time
*1
Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information
Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play
Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode).
*2
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
DVD VCD
DATA CD DATA DVD
CD
You can check disc information, such as playing
time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY
Press DISPLAY.
The information display appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Disc and tape information/date and time
m
Disc information only
m
No display
Play
Stop
0:05:30
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 00:25
Original
Rem 01:30
Prog.1
Wed 02 May. 2007
10:10
◆ DVD
A Playing status
B Playing time
C Recording mode
D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)
Remaining time of the current title (during
*1
playback
)
*2
E Programme position or input source
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Recording mode and recording time
The following table is an approximate guide for
the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).
DVD Recording
Recording mode
Approximate
recording time
(minute)
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
HQ (High quality)
60
• 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
HSP
R
90
SP (Standard mode)
120
150
180
240
360
480
LSP
ESP
LP
r
r
r
r
EP
z Hint
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
SLP (Long duration)
z Hint
The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL
(Double Layer) discs is as follows:
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes
HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes
SP: 3 hours 37 minutes
LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes
ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes
LP: 7 hours 14 minutes
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes
Notes
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is
off after a recording has finished.
• This recorder records at ×1 speed.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programmes to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same
time.
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes
Recording mode
Notes
• When in a recording mode other than HQ, the recorder
compresses the audio/video data before recording.
Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fast-
moving images or if picture noise is present, recorded
data size increases, and available recording time
becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a
recording mode offering longer recording time is
recommended.
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high
quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP”
can be a possible choice.
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with
the recording time.
– Recording fast-moving or images containing picture
noise.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
programme or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
• Since the recording mode for recorded titles is
calculated after sampling the recorded data during
playback, it may be displayed differently from the
mode you selected when recording. However, the
actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected
mode.
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system.
A DVD-RW (VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode)
can record both main and sub sounds. Press the
AUDIO button to switch between main and sub
when playing the disc.
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy
guard signal is detected.
Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
+
RW
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
-
-
RVideo
+
R
RVR
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,
or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one
sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the
sound track using the “Setup” display before
recording starts. Set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to
“Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Features” setup
Copy-Once
-
RWVR
Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
-
Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*
RVR
Copy-Never
None
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
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”
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM
broadcasts, select “Standard.”
Formatting a new disc
New, unformatted discs are automatically
formatted when first inserted in the recorder.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a
recording format (VR mode or Video mode)
• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”
• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the
recording format using the “Disc Setting”
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.
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the discs in VR mode.
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5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
DVD Recording Without the
Timer
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
HQ
HSP
EP
SP
LP
LSP
ESP
SLP
Z
VIDEO
PROG +/–
DVD
For details about the recording mode, see
1
4
7
2
3
5
8
0
6
9
INPUT
6 Press z REC.
TV/VIDEO
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
DISPLAY
To stop recording
Press x.
H
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
x
X
z REC
REC MODE
To pause recording
Press X.
TV t
To restart recording, press X again.
To watch a VHS tape while recording
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,
then press H.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you
want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
Recording side facing down
z Hints
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
• To select a programme position, you can use the
• You can select a video source from the LINE jacks
using the INPUT button.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
4 Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to
select the programme position or input
source you want to record.
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Notes
Checking the disc status while
recording
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is
pressed.
• You cannot change the recording mode during
recording or recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot change the programme position or input
source during recording.
You can check the recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
Record
0:00:03
HQ
Rem 00:59
Prog. 1
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
A Disc type
duration.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,
up to eight hours*.
B Recording status
C Recording time
(Normal
0:30
1:00
7:30 8:00
recording)
D Recording mode
E Remaining disc space
F Programme position or input source
“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder
stops recording and turns off.
* 14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
discs.
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder will automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select
the interval, “5 min” (default) or “15 min” in
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup
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.
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
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2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
DVD Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
+
-
-
+
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
R
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Recording side facing down
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.
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
4 Press TIMER.
Timer – Standard
10:10
Note
PDC
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
No Rec To Date
Start
End
Source Mode
Edit
No.01
01
PDC
02
Media
Date
Start
End
Prog.
Mode
/VPS
03
DVD
Prog. 1
Today
10 10 10 : 15
SP
Off
:
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
Z
)/1
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)
menu appears, press < to switch the
display to “Standard.”
5 Select an item using </, and adjust
TIMER
SYSTEM
MENU
using M/m.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
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:
x
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
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “End”: Sets the stop time.
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme
position or input source.
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F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Programme 1
Programme 2
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
(page 53), select “AUTO.”
G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS
function. See “About the PDC/VPS
will be cut off
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
Programme 1
Programme 2
6 Press ENTER.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining disc space is not enough for the
current recording, the recorder automatically
adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for
“Mode” when setting the timer.
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.
About the PDC/VPS function
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems. These
signals ensure that timer recordings are made
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or
broadcast interruptions.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
◆To use the PDC/VPS function
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 5 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before
the timer recording starts.
If timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished.
If the programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority. If
the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the programme that starts later will be cut.
z Hints
• 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.
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
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1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press TIMER.
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.
Timer – VIDEO Plus+
10:10
Title List
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC/VPS function.
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VIDEO Plus+.”
4 Press the number buttons to enter the
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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.
5 Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, programme
position, recording mode, PDC/VPS setting
(page 53), etc. appear.
Check that the channels are correctly set in the
“Tuner Preset” setup (page 100).
Timer – Standard
10:10
PDC
No Rec To Date
Start
End
Source Mode
Edit
No.01
DVD
01
)/1
PDC
02
Media
Date
Start
End
Prog.
Mode
/VPS
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
03
DVD
Prog. 1
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
SP
Off
:
Number
buttons
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER
• 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
CLEAR
x
ENTER.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
recorder.
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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.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
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
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
If the timer settings overlap
To change or cancel timer recording
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
z Hints
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List menu.
SYSTEM
MENU
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder
to return it to recording standby before the timer
recording starts.
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.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
x
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
Notes
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
• 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
3 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC/VPS function.
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
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.
HQ
HSP
EP
SP
LP
LSP
ESP
SLP
For details about the recording mode, see
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Programme 1
Programme 2
6 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
7 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
will be cut off
The “Features” setup appears.
8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
9 Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.
10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
11 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time you want to record, and turn it
off.
12 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is
received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the
recording stops and the recorder turns off.
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
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4 Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.
ChangingorCancellingDVD
Timer Settings (Timer List)
The sub-menu appears.
Timer List
10:10
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Edit
/VPS
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
No. Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
End
10:00
09:45
Prog.
Mode
SP
SP
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Edit
01 DVD
02 DVD
15/04
30/04
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Erase
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
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----
----
----
--
--
--
--
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---
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1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Timer – Standard
10:10
O RETURN
PDC
No Media Date
Start
Stop Prog.
Mode
Edit
No.01
0
PDC
Mode
/VPS
0
Media
Date
Start
End
Prog.
0
DVD
Prog. 1
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
SP
Off
:
0
0
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
0VIDEOPlus+
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked
for confirmation.
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List
10:10
Timer List
10:10
PDC
No. Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
End
10:00
09:45
Prog.
Mode
SP
SP
---
Edit
/VPS
Off
PDC
No
Date
Start
Mode
Edit
Media
Stop Prog.
01 DVD
02 DVD
15/04
30/04
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
01
02
Off
--
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?
03
04
05
06
---
--
OK
Cancel
---
--
---
--
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press
m to display the next page.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to
return it to recording standby.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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Notes
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.
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+
R
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RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
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
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
DVD
1
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
x
REC MODE
z REC
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
Programme position
LINE1
DV
LINE2
LINE3
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LSP
SLP
EP
LP
ESP
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
7 Press z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot
change the recording mode.
• You cannot change the programme position or input
source during recording.
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“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and
offers different merits, read the following and
select the one that better suits your needs.
DVD Editing
To edit original titles
Before Editing
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,
create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
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
Notes
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded
on other DVD equipment.
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.
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
(Video mode)
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RW
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R
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RWVideo
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RVideo
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:
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.
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
Notes
• Once the disc is finalised, you cannot edit or record on
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
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
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/
DVD-Rs (VR mode)
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and
DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original
recording (called the “original”), or the playback
information created from the original (called a
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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.
Editing a Title
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RW
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-
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RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
R
Notes
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without
changing the original recordings, create a Playlist
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW
DVD
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ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
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ENTER
TITLE LIST
O RETURN
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H
x
X
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
Title List (Original)
10:10
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
03 Prog. 4
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00:31:23
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00:58:56
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The sub-menu appears.
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4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can select from the following:
Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“OK” when asked for confirmation.
“Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a
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-
RVR
RWVR
*1
You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.
Note that erasing chapters from original titles
cannot be undone.
chapter in the title and erase it (see below).
“Protect” : Protects the title. Select “On”
*2
when the Protection display appears. “
”
appears for the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
“
.”
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
*2
The sub-menu appears.
“A-B Erase” : Erases a section of the title
3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.
*2
“Divide Title” : Divides a title into two
The display for erasing chapters appears.
Chapter Erase (Original)
Chapter No. 1/3
10:10
*1
Title No.01
DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
only
*2
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-
Rs (VR mode) only
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Copy
About freeing up disc space
Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes:
– frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode).
– frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW
(Video mode) only when you erase the last title
or chapter.
4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and
press ENTER.
“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,
press ENTER. When playback finishes or
when you press O RETURN, the display
returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”
– cannot free up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R
DL/DVD-R.
z Hint
5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Notes
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected chapter is erased from the title.
To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.
• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc.
You cannot edit a finalised disc.
• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from
a protected title.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
z Hint
You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title
Note
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist
is also erased.
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6 Press ENTER.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
The display asks for confirmation.
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased.
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RVR
RWVR
RW
To continue, repeat from step 4. To finish,
select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
You can select a section (scene) within a title and
erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original
titles cannot be undone.
z Hints
• A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased.
The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters
on either side of the mark.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
Notes
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from
what you have set.
• The total playing time of the title does not change even
if a scene was erased.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting point A and B appears.
“Start” is selected.
A-B Erase
10:10
Title No.01
Start
End
Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)
Start 00:00:00
Erase
Finish
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-
RVR
RWVR
RW
00:00:07
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Title No.01
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End 00:00:00
You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing
original titles cannot be undone.
4 Press ENTER at the start point of the
section to be erased (point A).
1 Press TITLE LIST.
You can use H,
, ./
When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
> and X to find the point. At the point you
want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A-B Erase
10:10
The sub-menu appears.
Title No.01
3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears.
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
“Point” is selected.
Erase
Finish
00:00:10
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Title No.01
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Divide Title (Original)
10:10
End 00:00:00
Title No.01
Point
5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section
(point B).
Divide
Start 00:00:00
“Erase” is selected.
00:00:07
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.
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4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to
divide the title.
Changing the Name of a
Title
You can use H,
, ./
> and X to find the point. At the point you
want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
+
RW
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-
+
R
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-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
“Divide” is selected.
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.
Divide Title (Original)
10:10
Title No.01
Point
Divide
Start 00:00:00
00:00:10
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End 00:00:10
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
To reset the dividing point, select “No” and
press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
To use the same name as before, select “No”
and press ENTER to finish.
O RETURN
7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
of a Title” (page 64) to complete
renaming.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
The divided title appears in the Title List with
the new name.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
z Hints
The sub-menu appears.
• If the dividing point is set too close to the beginning of
the title, the title cannot be divided.
4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
Cursor
Input row
Title Name
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Delete
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Finish
Setting buttons
Character palette
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5 Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input
row.
Creating a Playlist
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can only enter characters and symbols
that are displayed.
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing
the original recordings (see “Edit options for
page 60). You can create a Playlist title by
combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original
titles.
• 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.
Notes
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor
position.
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input
row.
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the
desired position, select “Space,” and press
ENTER.
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the
desired position, select the character and
press ENTER.
DVD
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5
8
0
3
6
9
SYSTEM
MENU
6 Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
characters.
TITLE LIST
To return to the Title List without renaming
the title, press O RETURN.
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
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x
X
z Hint
7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
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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3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Playing a Playlist title
Edit
10:10
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Timer
2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
Edit
“Playlist” Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for creating a Playlist appears.
“Start” is selected.
z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
Create Playlist
10:10
Scene No.01
Notes
Start
End
• 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.
Start 00:00:00
Make
Finish
00:00:07
T
Playlist No.01
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
5 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
, ./
> and X to find the point. At the point you
want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
“End” is selected.
Create Playlist
10:10
Scene No.01
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Make
Finish
00:00:10
T
Playlist No.01
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
6 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.
7 Press ENTER.
The selected section is captured as a scene. To
continue, repeat from step 5.
8 When you finish capturing scenes, select
“Finish” and press ENTER.
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4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The “Playlist” Title List appears.
Editing a Playlist
Playlist
10:10
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-
RVR
RWVR
1/2
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them,
without changing the actual recordings.
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DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
The sub-menu appears.
M/m/</,,
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select from the following options. For details,
see the pages in parentheses.
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
H
“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
x
X
“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
“A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in
the Playlist title. Go to step 7.
“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a
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
“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.
The display for editing scenes appears.
Edit Scene
Scene No.01/03
10:10
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Edit
10:10
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Copy
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
“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.
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“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
“Move”: Allows you to change scene order
“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before
Playlist
10:10
3/4
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
>
>
>
>
Prog. 4
04
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“Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene
Prog. 2
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To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
4 Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To turn off the display
5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
To use the same name as before, select “No”
and press ENTER to finish.
Press SYSTEM MENU.
z Hint
The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
Note
You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised disc.
When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR
of a Title” (page 64) to complete
renaming.
The two Playlist titles become one Playlist
title with the new name.
Combining two titles into one
(Combine Titles)
Erasing a scene (Erase)
-
-
RVR
RWVR
-
RWVR
-
RVR
You can select a Playlist title and combine it with
another Playlist title.
You can erase a selected scene.
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”
(page 67) to select a Playlist title.
The sub-menu appears.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press
2 Select the scene you want to erase, and
press ENTER.
ENTER.
The next title below is also selected.
3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
Playlist
10:10
The display asks for confirmation.
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
>
>
>
>
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected scene is erased.
To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Prog. 4
04
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Prog. 1
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03:25
Modifying a scene (Modify)
-
RWVR
-
RVR
3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.
You can change the start and end point of the
selected scene.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
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The “Edit Scene” display appears.
Moving a scene (Move)
2 Select the scene you want to modify, and
press ENTER.
-
RWVR
-
RVR
3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.
You can change the scene order within the Playlist
title.
“Start” is selected.
Modify
10:10
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Scene No.01
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
Start
End
2 Select the scene you want to move, and
press ENTER.
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
Change
Cancel
00:00:07
3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
T
Playlist No.01
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Edit Scene
10:10
Scene No.02/03
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
4 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
, ./
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
> and X to find the point. At the point you
want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
Copy
“End” is selected.
Modify
10:10
Scene No.01
4 Select a new location using </,, and
press ENTER.
Start
End
The selected scene moves to the new location.
To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Edit Scene
Scene No.03/03
10:10
Change
Cancel
00:00:10
Playlist No.01
T
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
02.May.2007 03:25
01
00:00:34
02
00:04:20
03
00:00:10
5 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Change” is selected.
Copy
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
6 Press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”
display.
Adding a scene (Add)
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.
To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.
-
RWVR
-
RVR
You can add a scene before the selected scene.
To cancel modifying
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
Note
2 Select the location where you want to add,
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
and press ENTER.
A new scene will be added before the selected
scene.
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3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.
Copying a scene (Copy)
“Start” is selected.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
Add
10:10
Scene No.01
You can copy and add a selected scene.
Start
End
Add
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
00:00:07
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
T
Playlist No.01
Cancel
02.May.2007 03:25
2 Select the scene you want to copy, and
press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER at the start point.
3 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.
You can use H,
, ./
> and X to find the point. At the point you
want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
Edit Scene
10:10
Scene No.02/03
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
“End” is selected.
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Add
10:10
Scene No.01
Copy
Start
End
Add
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
4 Select a location to copy to using </,
and press ENTER.
00:00:10
T
Playlist No.01
02.May.2007
Cancel
03:25
The scene is copied to the selected location.
To copy other scenes, repeat from step 2.
5 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Add” is selected.
Edit Scene
Scene No.01/04
10:10
Playlist No.01
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
01
04
00:00:10
00:04:20
02
00:00:34
03
00:00:10
6 Press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”
display.
Copy
The selected section is added before the scene
selected in step 2.
To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.
To cancel adding
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
Note
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
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C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all
contents of the disc, including protected
titles, and makes a blank disc (except
DVD-Rs).
Formatting/Renaming/
Protecting a Disc
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)
according to your needs.
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR
mode, select “VR Mode” and then
“OK.”
The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the
disc information or change the disc name.
Depending on the disc type, you can also format or
set protection.
DVD
D “Disc Finalise”: Finalises a disc. See
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
page 93 for details.
E “Disc Information”: Displays the
following information.
• Disc name
SYSTEM
MENU
• Disc type (and recording format for a
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode))
• Total number of titles
• Protect setting
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
• The oldest and most recent recording
date
• The total available recording time in
each recording mode.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
Disc Information
10:10
in stop mode.
Disc Name
Disc 1
Media
DVD-RW
Format
VR Mode
3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
Title No.
Protected
Date
Original 6 / Playlist 1
Not Protected
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
Disc Setting
10:10
5.
04.
2007
-
30
.04
.
2007
Title List
Timer
Remainder
HQ : 0H 57M HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M
LSP : 2H 23M ESP : 2H 52M LP : 3H 50M
EP : 5H 46M SLP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect
Not Protected
VR Mode
Disc Format
Edit
Disc Finalise
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Unfinalised
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except
protected titles). Select “OK” when
asked for confirmation.
4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode), Playlists created with
protected titles are also erased.
A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a
disc. For details on how to enter
B “DiscProtect”(DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Protects all titles on the disc when
“Protected” is selected. To cancel the
protection, select “Not Protected.”
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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z Hints
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalised.
Notes
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;
however, the name may not display on other DVD
equipment.
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)
disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
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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 a VHS Tape
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
"/1
VIDEO
TRACKING +/–
Z
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Notes
DISPLAY
CLEAR
• 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.
H
x
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is
reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion
with no recording.
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –
“Auto Play” to “On” in the “Features” setup
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD
playback stops.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape.
Playback starts automatically if you insert a
tape with its safety tab removed.
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the
NTSC system, the sound becomes monaural.
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
/
>
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.
• Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.
(slow)
(advance)
*1
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.
*2
(replay)
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.
./>
Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:
(previous/next)
–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y PAUSE y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y
×7
X (pause)
Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.
*1
*2
Can be pressed up to four times to forward about
two minutes.
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in
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.
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.
VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
Scan and play
–0:00:01
H
CLEAR
Notes
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press OPTIONS.
• 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 OPTIONS
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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Displaying the Playing Time Selecting the Sound During
and Play Information
Playback
You can check playback information, such as
elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc.,
on the TV screen.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.
To listen to
On-screen
display
Front panel
display
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The information display appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Stereo
Hi-Fi
Left
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
Right channel
Tape and disc information/Date and time
Right
Mix
m
Tape information only
Left and right
channels
mixed
m
No display
Monaural
sound on the
normal audio
track
Mono
STEREO*
Stop
Play
0:05:30
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 00:25
Prog. 1
Rem 01:30
Prog. 1
* No indicator appears on the front panel display when
you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.
Wed 02 May. 2007
10:10
A Playing status
B Time counter (elapsed time)
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Programme position or input source
F Date and time
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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.
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V
connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound
is heard in monaural regardless of the audio setting.
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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
• 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”
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 twice 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.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H.
VIDEO
PROG +/–
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
TV/VIDEO
To watch another TV programme while
recording
DISPLAY
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you
want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
H
x
X
z REC
REC MODE
TV t
z Hints
• To select a programme position, you can use the
• You can select a video source from the LINE jack using
the INPUT button.
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
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 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
5 Press z REC.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up
to six hours.
(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 time counter reaches “0:00,” the
recorder stops recording and turns off.
VCR Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
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.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
Checking the remaining tape length
Note
You can check the recording information, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Record
0:30:00
SP
)/1
VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Rem 01:30
Prog. 1
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
A Recording status
M/m/</,,
ENTER
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Current programme position
x
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
correctly (page 108).
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
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.
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3 Press TIMER.
7 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
recorder.
Timer – Standard
10:10
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.
PDC
No Rec To Date
No.01
Star
End
Source Mode
Edit
01
PDC
02
Media
Date
Start
End
Prog.
Mode
/VPS
03
VCR
Prog. 1
Today
10 10 10 : 15
SP
Off
:
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
To stop recording
Press x twice.
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)
menu appears, press < to switch the
display to “Standard.”
If timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in
the menu has priority. If the end time of one
setting and the start time of another timer setting is
the same, the beginning of the programme that
starts later will be cut.
4 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A “Media”: Select “VCR.”
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same programme every day
or the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
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
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
Programme 1
Programme 2
D “End”: Sets the stop time.
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme
position or input source.
will be cut off
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;
“SP” or “LP.” To use the Rec Mode
“AUTO.”
To change or cancel timer recording
G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS
function. See “About the PDC/VPS
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining tape length is too short for the
current recording, the VCR automatically changes
the recording mode from SP to LP.
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -
“Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
Note that some noise will appear on the image
when the recording mode is changed. If you want
to keep the recording mode, select “SP” or “LP”
for “Mode.”
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
5 Press ENTER.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
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About the PDC/VPS function
Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus+ system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that
simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the
PlusCode number listed in the TV programme
guide. The date, time, and programme position of
that programme are set automatically.
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems. These
signals ensure that timer recordings are made
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or
broadcast interruptions.
◆To use the PDC/VPS function
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 4 above.
The recorder starts scanning the channel before
the timer recording starts.
Check that the channels are correctly set in the
VIDEO
z Hints
)/1
• 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.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
• When the start time and the programme position or
input source to be recorded are the same but the
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
TIMER
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
CLEAR
x
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.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press TIMER.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
Timer – VIDEO Plus+
10:10
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
Title List
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]
Timer
Edit
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC/VPS function.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VIDEO Plus+.”
4 Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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z Hints
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/VPS setting
(page 83), etc. appear.
• 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.
Timer – Standard
10:10
PDC
No
Edit
No.01
01
PDC
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”
02
Media
Date
Start
End
Prog.
Mode
/VPS
03
VCR
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
Prog. 1
SP
Off
:
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
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.
• If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to
change the setting.
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
To re-enter the PlusCode number, press
CLEAR.
6 Select “VCR” for “Media,” and press
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes.
ENTER.
If timer settings overlap, the message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the
recorder.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in
place is inserted.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
If timer settings overlap
To change or cancel timer recording
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10 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the programme you want to
record, and turn it off.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is
received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the
recording stops and the recorder turns off.
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programmes from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SYSTEM
MENU
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Rec and
another timer recording overlap
M/m/</,,
ENTER
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.
x
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Programme 1
Programme 2
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
will be cut off
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
5 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
6 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
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• 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.
ChangingorCancellingVCR
Timer Settings (Timer List)
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List
10:10
PDC
No. Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
End
10:00
09:45
Prog.
Mode
SP
SP
---
Edit
/VPS
Off
01 VCR
02 VCR
15/04
30/04
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Off
--
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
--
---
--
---
--
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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4 Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.
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
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.
The sub-menu appears.
Timer List
10:10
PDC
Edit
/VPS
No. Media Date
Start
09:00
09:15
End
10:00
09:45
Prog.
Mode
SP
SP
---
Edit
01 VCR
02 VCR
15/04
30/04
Prog. 1
Prog. 2
Erase
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
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
PDC
No Media Date
Start
Stop Prog.
Mode
Edit
No.01
0
PDC
Mode
/VPS
0
Media
Date
Start
End
Prog.
0
VCR
Prog. 1
15/04
09 00 10 : 00
SP
Off
:
0
0
0VIDEOPlus+
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked
for confirmation.
Timer List
10:10
PDC
No Media Date
Start
Stop Prog.
Mode
Edit
01
02
Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?
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.
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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 From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
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.
VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT
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 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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1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.
To select the recording mode, press REC
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)
2 Insert a source VHS tape.
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to
a DVD
3 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
4 Start playing the VHS tape, and then press
x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where
you want to start dubbing.
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during
You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the VCR.
5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
◆How titles and chapters are created
The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape
and automatically divides them into titles as they
are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further
divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute
intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”
To stop dubbing
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
To play discs recorded with this recorder on
other DVD equipment
VIDEO
AUDIO
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To dub using the on-screen menu
1
2
After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
SYSTEM
MENU
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10
H
X
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
x
VIDEO --> DVD
DVD --> VIDEO
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
REC MODE
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
TVIDEO
4
5
Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
z Hints
• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc
is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time
discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the
recording is stopped.
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD
recording time.
• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.
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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
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
DVD
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other
copyrighted material are solely for individual
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited
under copyright law.
You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.
Note that when you record copy-protected
software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted
when you play back the tape.
You can also select titles or scenes and dub them
all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the DVD recorder.
VIDEO
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
TOP MENU
SYSTEM
MENU
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
H
x
X
REC MODE
DVDt
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press
REC MODE repeatedly.
2 Insert a source disc.
3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
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– 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.
4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a
title.
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x
(stop) or X (pause) at the point where you
want to start dubbing.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
6 Press DVD t on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
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.
To stop dubbing
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
To dub using the on-screen menu
safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press
REC MODE repeatedly.
1
2
After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.
2 Press DVD and insert a source disc.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
VIDEO --> DVD
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
DVD --> VIDEO
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
The System Menu appears.
Edit
4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Dubbing
10:10
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
4
5
Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
The display asks for confirmation.
Edit
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.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
z Hints
Program Dubbing
10:10
• 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.
Title List
Timer
Create Dubbing List
Program Dubbing List
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to
• Dubbing stops when:
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6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press
ENTER.
Scene Dubbing
10:10
Scene No.01
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.
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Make
Finish
00:00:10
T
Dubbing List No.01
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
Create Dubbing List
1/2 No. Title
10:10
Length Edit
01 Prog. 1
02 Prog. 2
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
10 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2007
08:00
11 Press ENTER.
To continue, repeat from step 9.
7 Select the title you want to dub, and press
ENTER.
12 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The Program Dubbing List appears with the
selected scene.
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.
Program Dubbing List
10:10
No. Title
Length Edit
00:05:04
01 Prog. 1
>
Addition
8 Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
Erase
Check
The display for setting a scene appears.
“Start” is selected.
T
Prog. 1
02.May.2007
03:25
Dubbing
Scene Dubbing
10:10
Scene No.01
13 Select an option and press ENTER, if
necessary.
Start
End
Start 00:00:00
“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.
Make
Finish
00:00:07
T
Dubbing List No.01
--.---.---- --:--
End 00:00:00
“Check”: Plays back the selected title or
scene. When playback finishes or when you
press O RETURN, the display returns to
“Program Dubbing List.”
9 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H,
, ./
> and X to find the point. At the point you
want to select, press H or X, and press
ENTER.
To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.
“End” is selected.
14 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
To stop dubbing
Press x.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
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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.
Finalising a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
+
R
+
RW
-
-
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
Notes
• Dubbing stops when:
Finalising is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalise a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD
menu will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
Before finalising, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Differences between the disc types
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is
erased.
Discs are automatically finalised when
removed from the recorder. You can edit
or record on the disc even after
finalising.
+
RW
Finalising is unnecessary when playing a
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalise the disc, especially if the
-
RWVR
recording time is short. After finalising,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalise or reformat the disc (page 71).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalising is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalise or reformat
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
-
RWVideo
Finalising is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalised discs can be played on
other VR mode compatible players.
After finalising, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
-
RVR
Finalising is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalising, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
+
R
-
RVideo
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7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalising the disc.
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
SYSTEM
MENU
To unfinalise a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalised, unfinalise the disc
by selecting “Unfinalise” in step 6 above.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalised or
not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 6 above, the
disc has already been finalised.
• To check the disc information, select “Disc
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
Notes
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalised.
• The recorder may not be able to finalise a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
4 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
Disc Setting
10:10
Title List
Timer
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect
Not Protected
VR Mode
Disc Format
Edit
Disc Finalise
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Unfinalised
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select “Disc Finalise,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Do you want to finalise this disc ?
Finalise
Unfinalise
6 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.
The display for confirmation appears again.
Disc will be finalised.
Do you want to continue ?
OK
Cancel
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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.
Hookups
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack” and then move
on to the section on dubbing.
VCR-DVD recorder
For more information about i.LINK, see “About
DV IN
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to DV IN
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing
unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
to DV output
• 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 MICROMV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
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3 Press Z to close the disc tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Dubbing From a DV Format
Tape to a DVD
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
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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.
digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital
video camera must be set to video playback
mode.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV format
5 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.”
6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
◆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
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
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INPUT
The “Setup” display appears.
9 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
Audio
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MENU
Digital Out
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On
Downmix
Dolby Surround
Standard
Auto
Timer
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Audio DRC
Audio(HDMI)
Scan Audio
Surround
Edit
O RETURN
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
On
Off
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Stereo 1
Stereo
REC MODE
10 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.
Audio
Title List
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1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
Digital Out
:
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On
Downmix
Dolby Surround
Standard
Auto
Timer
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
Audio DRC
Audio(HDMI)
Scan Audio
Surround
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recordable disc on the disc tray.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
On
Stereo 1
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Stereo 2
Mix
“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
Recording side facing down
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.
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“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.
To turn off the display for DV dubbing
Press INPUT.
11 Select an option, and press ENTER.
12 Press O RETURN twice.
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
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Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
Notes
Program Dubbing
DV Dubbing
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
Edit
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital
video equipment to the recorder.
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
If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed
instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the
digital video camera is correctly connected
and its power turned on, and that its mode is
set for dubbing.
16 Find the dubbing start point on the tape,
and stop or pause playback.
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to
find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.
17 Press , to select zon the TV screen, and
press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
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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.
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
x
press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the
display.
2 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the
recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital
video camera and then starts recording the
tape contents from the beginning.
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch
Dubbing ends automatically.
To stop recording
Press x (stop).
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
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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
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2
5
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3
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Title List
TV Type
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4:3 Letter Box
Auto
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Timer
Y Cb Cr
Standard
Video
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
SYSTEM
MENU
Off
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Off
O RETURN
4 Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Video
10:10
Title List
TV Type
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16:9
Title List (Original)
10:10
4:3 Letter Box
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Timer
Title List
4:3 Pan Scan
Edit
Press ENTER :
Standard
Video
Off
Timer
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
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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
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Note
Title List
TV Type
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16:9
You cannot preset channels for a connected satellite or
digital tuner.
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Auto
Timer
Y Cb Cr
Standard
Video
Off
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical
sequence.
Off
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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Example
Channel List
You can change or disable the programme
positions after setting the channels. The disabled
programme positions will be skipped when you
press PROG +/–.
Manual Set
Program
Channel
01
002
AFT
On
1
Select “Channel List” and press ENTER.
The list of all the preset channels appears.
Tuner Audio
Station Name
NICAM
AAC
Channel List
10:10
Prog.
1
Ch
Name
AAC
002
2
3
4
5
6
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011
012
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Select an option and press ENTER.
“Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the
programme position (1 to 99) for the channel
and press ENTER.
“Channel”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the
channel number you want to preset and press
ENTER.
“AFT”: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a
clearer picture. If the picture is not clear,
select “Off” and press ENTER. See “To adjust
“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.
“Station Name”: Changes a station name. See
Channel List
10:10
Prog.
1
Ch
Name
AAC
◆To adjust pictures manually
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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.
2
3
4
5
6
005
011
002
061
128
AAB
DDE
AAC
PQR
QQR
Fine Tuning
4
5
Press ENTER.
The selected channel is inserted at the new
programme position.
◆To rename the station
You can set up to four characters for the station
name. Select “Station Name” in the display for
manual setting.
To change or disable the programme position
of another station, repeat from step 2.
Press M/m to select a character.
Note
Each time you press M, the character changes as
follows: A t B... t Z t 0 t 1... t 9 t - t
A
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.
Press , to set the next character. To correct a
character, press < and reset it. After setting all
characters, press ENTER.
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Clock Setting (Clock Set)
Video Settings (Video)
The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock
settings for the recorder.
Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.
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.
Clock Set
10:10
Title List
Timer
Select “Video” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Auto Adjust
Present Time
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Title List
TV Type
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4:3 Letter Box
Auto
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
HDMI Resolution
Video (HDMI)
Picture Control
Line 1 Output
Component Out
Progressive
Timer
Y Cb Cr
Standard
Video
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
Off
Auto Adjust
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
The Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever
the recorder is turned off.
TV Type
Select the playback picture size according to the
type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode
TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
Note
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while
recording.
16:9
Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or TV with a
wide mode function.
Present Time
If the Auto Clock Set function does not set the
clock correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
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.
1
Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.
Clock Set
10:10
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.
Title List
Timer
Set the time and date manually.
Day Month Year
21
05
2007
Mon
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Hour Min
16:9
10
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10
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.
4:3 Letter Box
Press ENTER to start the clock.
4:3 Pan Scan
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Picture Control
Note
Selects the picture control for the video signals
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the programme
you are watching.
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
HDMI Resolution
Selects the type of video signals output from the
HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”
(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the
highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the
picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/
projector, etc.
Dynamic 1
Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the colour.
Dynamic 2
Produces a more dynamic picture
than “Dynamic 1” by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the colour.
The setting is effective only when you connect a
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.
Standard
Cinema 1
Displays a standard picture
(function turned off).
Auto
Normally, select this.
1920×1080i
1280×720P
Sends 1920×1080i video signals.
Sends 1280×720p video signals.
White colours become brighter
and black colours become richer,
and the colour contrast is
increased.
720×
480/576P
Sends 720×480/576p video
signals.
Video (HDMI)
Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
The setting is effective only when you connect a
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.
Cinema 2
Personal
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Colour,” and “Hue” using M/m/
</,.
Y Cb Cr
Normally, select this when
connecting to an HDMI device.
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When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.
RGB
Gives brighter colors and deeper
black. Select this if colors are
weak.
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.
Notes
• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out”
below is set to “On.”
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Line 1 Output” setting is set to “Video.” In this case,
you cannot select “RGB.”
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Component Out
Selects whether or not to output video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
On
Outputs the component video
signals. Select this when you want
to view progressive signals.
Off
Outputs no signals.
Select “Audio” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Notes
Audio
Title List
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• When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot
set “Component Out” to “On.”
Digital Out
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On
Downmix
Dolby Surround
Standard
Auto
Timer
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks, do not select “Off,” as the picture will not appear.
• When you set “Progressive” to “On,” you cannot set
“Component Out” to “Off.”
Audio DRC
Audio (HDMI)
Scan Audio
Surround
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
On
Off
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Stereo 1
Stereo
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Component Out” setting is set to “On.”
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)
format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality image.
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO
“On.”
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output from the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.
On
Normally select this. Press
ENTER, and select “Dolby
Digital,” “DTS,” or
“MPEG” for further settings
(see below).
On
Sets the recorder to output
progressive signals.
Off
Outputs video signals in interlace
format.
Off
The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analogue
circuit is minimum.
Notes
• When you set “Component Out” to “Off,” you cannot
set “Progressive” to “On.”
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
• If you select progressive signals when you connect the
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, press DVD
in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder, and then
hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or more.
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the
“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”
Digital Out
Title List
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Dolby Digital
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D-PCM
Off
DTS
Timer
MPEG
PCM
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Disc Setting
Setup
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◆MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
Note
If you connect a component that does not accept the
selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will
come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or
cause speaker damage.
PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
componentwithout a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks,
the recorder outputs stereo
signals.
◆Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making
adjustments to the
MPEG
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
Note
“Downmix” item in “Audio”
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with MPEG audio signals, PCM signals will
be automatically output even when “MPEG” is selected.
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
jacks” on page 19. This affects the output from the
following jacks:
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals
will be automatically output, even when “Dolby Digital”
is selected.
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
◆DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
On
Off
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this
position.
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not
compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output,
regardless of the “DTS” setting.
To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn
off the surround settings of this recorder
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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
Surround
Turns on the surround function to create virtual
rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate
Off
No surround effect
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R
jacks
– LINE 1-TV jack
Surround1
Creates one set of virtual
surround speakers
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”
Surround2
Surround3
Creates two sets of virtual
surround speakers
Creates three sets of virtual
surround speakers
Standard
TV Mode
Normally select this.
Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Notes
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
Wide
Range
Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT
jack.
DV Audio Input
Stereo 1
Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Auto
Normally, select this.
Outputs audio signals
according to the “Dolby
Stereo 2
Mix
Records additional audio
only.
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital to
PCM.
Records both original and
additional sounds.
Scan Audio (DVDs only)
On
Outputs audio signals during
Note
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks. For details, see
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your digital video
camera.
Line Audio Input
Off
Turns off the function.
No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE input jacks to a DVD disc in this recorder,
select line input audio.
Note
Stereo
Records stereo sound only.
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
Bilingual
Records the two different
soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR
mode). You can select either
soundtrack when playing
back the disc.
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When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track
with the connected equipment before recording.
RecordingandVCRSettings
(Features)
The “Features” setup allows you to make various
settings for recording and playback.
Select “Features” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Features
10:10
Title List
Timer
DVD Auto Chapter
:
:
5 Min
VR
Format DVD-RW
VCR Function
Edit
Synchro Recording
DVD Bilingual Rec.
:
:
to DVD
Main
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
DivX Registration Code
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at
specified intervals. The markings are inserted
while the recording is being made.
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
5 Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
15 Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
Note
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an
approximate chapter interval.
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)
Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when
first inserted.
VR
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
Video
Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
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VCR Function
Synchro Recording
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” “Auto Repeat” or “Colour System.”
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.
◆Tape Length
E180
E240
E260
E300
For E180 or shorter length tapes.
For E240 length tapes.
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.
For E260 length tapes.
For E300 or longer length tapes.
◆Auto Play
DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs
except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode)
Selects the sound to be recorded on the disc. This
setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-
RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) that record
both the main and sub sounds.
On
Starts playback automatically,
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
Off
Turns off the function. You need
to press H (play) to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.
Main
Sub
Records the main sound for
bilingual programmes.
◆Auto Repeat
Records the sub sound for
bilingual programmes.
On
Plays back a tape repeatedly. The
VCR rewinds a tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.
DivX Registration Code
Displays the DivX registration code for this
recorder.
For more information, go to
http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
Off
Turns off the function.
◆Colour System
Auto
Selects the colour system
automatically. Normally select
this. If streaks appear during
playback, select the system that
the tape was recorded in (below).
PAL
For a tape recorded in the PAL
colour system.
B/W
For a tape recorded in black and
white.
NT4.43
NTPB
When playing an NTSC-recorded
tape on a multi-system TV.
When playing an NTSC-recorded
tape on a PAL TV.
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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.
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
1
Select “Parental,” and press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Select “Options” in the “Setup” display.
The default settings are underlined.
Create the password
Title List
10:10
Options
10:10
Title List
Timer
Language
Timer
Create the password.
Parental
Edit
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
DVD 3
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
Language
◆OSD (On-Screen Display)
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
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.
Enter your password
Title List
10:10
Timer
◆Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)
Enter your password.
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.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
2
Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Rating Level” are
displayed.
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.
Parental
10:10
Title List
Timer
Rating Level
Change Password
:
Off
Level 8 (Adults)
Level 7
Note
Edit
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.
Level 6
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
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The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Command Mode
Changes the command mode of this recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the command
mode of the supplied remote to the setting made
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set
“Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.
• To change the password, select “Change
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When
the display for registering a password appears,
enter a new four-digit password using the
number buttons.
DVD 1
DVD 2
Select the setting that does
not conflict with other DVD
equipment.
z Hint
DVD 3
The default command mode
of this recorder.
If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and
reenter.
Factory Setting
Notes
Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
• 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.
1
2
Select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER.
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.
Front 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.
When the “Easy Setup” display appears,
follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 4.
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Auto
Adjusts to low lighting when
power is off.
Bright
Dimmer
Maintains bright lighting
when power is off.
Maintains low lighting
regardless of whether the
power is on or off.
Off
Turns off the lighting when
power is off. Maintains the
lighting when power is on.
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Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.
1 Select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup”
display.
Easy Setup
10:10
Follow the guide to make initial settings.
Before you start,
check that you have made all necessary connections.
Start
Cancel
2 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
3 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 4.
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, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set the recorder to progressive
format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
stop mode to operate the DVD recorder and then
hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or
more.
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
There is no picture or the picture noise appears
when connected to the DV IN jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
i.LINK cable again.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.
Picture
There is no picture.
There is no picture or the picture noise appears
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,
changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the
“Video” setup may solve the problem
, 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”
(page 103). Connect the TV and the recorder
using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT,
and switch the TV’s input to the connected video
input so that you can see the on-screen displays.
Change the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the
“Video” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to
HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat
the steps and try other options.
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
Picture noise appears.
switch the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
, The recorder is connected to an input device that
, 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.
TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
button, or select a programme position of any TV
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables
farther apart.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”
press DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD
recorder and then hold down X on the recorder
for five seconds or more.
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, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup
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.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT.
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the
HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT
jack does not conform to the audio signal format.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “LINE3” in the front
panel display by pressing INPUT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack
(this is usually for a digital video camera
connection), select “DV” in the front panel
display by pressing INPUT.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)
jacks, AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, or LINE 1-TV
The playback picture or TV programme from
the equipment connected through the recorder
is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programmes could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
The 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
Range” (page 106).
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in the “Audio” setup to
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub”
of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the
aspect ratio of your TV (page 102).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
the “Video” setup.
To record both the main and sub sounds, record
on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR
mode).
, 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.
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) / DVD-Rs (VR
mode) during playback, set “Digital Out” –
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in the “Audio”
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, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
DVD Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
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
”
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
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.
menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, When playing a disc containing JPEG or DivX
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or 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.
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.”
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
playback operations will not work.
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
, The length or width of the image is more than
4,720 dots.
, When playing a disc containing MP3 tracks or
DivX files, “Photo” is not selected (page 42).
The 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.
The DivX video file cannot be played.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or
“.DIVX.”
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a
DivX format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
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, The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ×
576 (height)/2 GB.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
, The DivX video file is longer than ten hours.
, The data is not formatted in DivX format even
though it has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX,”
or is in DivX format but does not conform to a
DivX Certified profile.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure. The clock is automatically set by
“--:--” or is not correctly reset in the case of PDC/
VPS signal not being received. Reset the clock
, When playing a disc containing MP3 tracks or
, 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 title/track/file names are not correctly
displayed.
, For some discs, the recorder can only display
numbers and alphabet. Other characters are
displayed as asterisks.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
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.”
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Insert a disc with any space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
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 SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
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.
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.
, The programme contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
VCR Playback
, 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 playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–
button.
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, Set “Colour System” in the “Features” setup
correctly to match the colour system that the tape
was recorded in (page 108).
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.
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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 correctly set.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.
, 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
recorder is disconnected from the mains for more
than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
, Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer
recording start time. Set the recorder to standby
mode before timer recording starts.
, The programme that starts first has priority and
the second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished. If the
programmes start at the same time, the
programme listed first in the menu has priority
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
VCR Recording
The programme position cannot be changed
from the one you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
No TV programme appears on the TV screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or
INPUT buttons. Select a programme position
number when recording TV programmes; select
“LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when recording
from other equipment.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
,
Display
Menus or displays do not appear on the
screen.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or
information display will not appear.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV aerial.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on
this tape, cover the tab hole.
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.
The c indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have any space for recording.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
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tab in place inside the recorder.
“Cannot record because of high temperature.”
appears on the TV screen.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, Since the recording mode for recorded titles is
calculated after sampling the recorded data
during playback, it may be displayed differently
from the mode you selected when recording.
However, the actual recording itself is correctly
made in the selected mode.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the mains lead. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
mains lead, and press "/1 on the recorder.
“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
mode (page 22).
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
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• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
Notes About This Recorder
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video
heads
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
initial
contamination
terminal
When the video heads are dirty, the picture is
distorted or the tape cannot be played.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may
cause the apparatus to malfunction.
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 replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts
may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• Do not 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.
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[Timer section]
Clock
Specifications
Quartz locked
Timer indication
24-hour cycle
System
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
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack (1)
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), load impedance
75 ohms
[VCR section]
Format
VHS PAL standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Tape speed
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
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s,
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 2 min 30 sec (with E180 tape)
21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
[Tuner section]
Channel coverage
PAL (I)
RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3/DECODER
VHF: Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13
UHF: B21 to B69
21-pin
CVBS IN
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S41
HYPER: S21 to S41
RGB IN (downstream)
Decoder
DV IN
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
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
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/
CR)
About i.LINK
Phono jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75
ohms
S VIDEO OUT
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.
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), load impedance
75 ohms
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.
HDMI
HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector
General
Power requirements
220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
33 W
Power back-up
Back-up duration: 0 min
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
Dimensions including projecting parts
and controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm
Mass
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.
Approx. 4.8 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (remote) (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
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.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Compatible colour systems
[DVD recorder section]
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL
colour system and play back using the PAL or
NTSC colour systems.
[VCR section]
This recorder is designed to record and play back
using the PAL colour system.
Recording of video sources based on other colour
systems cannot be guaranteed.
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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)
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some
equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”
When units are connected to equipment having a
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of
data that can be sent or received in one second. For
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
i.LINK functions on this recorder
For details on how to dub when this recorder is
connected to other video equipment having DV
jacks, see page 95.
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack
will not accept MICROMV signals from
equipment such as a MICROMV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For details on precautions when connecting this
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the
equipment to be connected.
Required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during
DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or
similar names.
Open the
cover
80)
K
(remote sensor) (20)
O PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons
R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/t (video)/o
(audio) L/R) jacks (27)
* The PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference.
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Remote
For DVD functions
I . (previous)/> (next)
buttons (36)
J
(replay)/
(advance) buttons (36)
K m
/
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SUBTITLE button (36)
TIMER button (52)
Z
SYNCHRO REC button (55)
wj TV buttons
• PROG (programme) +/– button* (21)
*
Number 5, PROG+, AUDIO, and H buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
*
SET button (23)
MENU button (35)
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For VCR functions
*
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
F . (previous)/> (next)
buttons (75)
G
(search) buttons (75)
M PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–
*
*
T
(replay)/
*
X
SYNCHRO REC button (85)
Y TV buttons
• PROG (programme) +/– button* (21)
*
Number 5, PROG +, AUDIO, and H buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
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Front panel display
VR
RW
VCD
TV STEREO
DVD
VIDEO
A DVD playing/recording status
B Disc type/recording format
C Audio signal indicators
• Playing time
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
• Programme position
G VIDEO playing/recording status
H Tape indicator
K
(angle) indicator (36)
L Disc indicator
Rear panel
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,
G DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
E LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack
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DVD-RW (page 30)
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.
Chapter (page 40)
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.
DVD+R (page 30)
Copy protection signals (page 49)
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.
®
DivX (page 45)
DVD-R (page 30)
Digital video technology created by
DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX
technology are among the highest quality with a
relatively small file size.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R. The DVD-R has two different
modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created
in Video mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be
programmed or edited.
Dolby Digital (page 104)
Digital audio compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality digital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data is recorded
discretely, and little deterioration occurs because
all channel data processing is digital.
DVD VIDEO (page 33)
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 DTS,
Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel
surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and
there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this
format. DTS provides the same discrete channels
of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
DVD+RW (page 30)
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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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Track (page 40)
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of
a song).
HDMI is an interface that supports both video and
audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI
connection carries standard to high definition
video signals and multi-channel audio signals to
AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in
digital form without degradation.
The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy
protection technology that incorporates coding
technology for digital video signals.
Interlace format
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television. The
even number field shows the even numbered lines
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.
Original (page 60)
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Erasing original
titles frees up disc space on DVD-RWs.
Playlist (page 60)
Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R
(VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as
they are, and contains only the information needed
to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very
little disc space.
Progressive format (page 104)
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.
Title (page 40)
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
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DVD Audio/Subtitle
Language
When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of
the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated
or subtitle.
ARA Arabic
ITA
IWR
JPN
Italian
BUL
CHI
Bulgarian
Hebrew
Japanese
Chinese
Croatian
Czech
CRO
CZE
KOR Korean
MAL Malay
DAN Danish
NLD
Dutch
DEU
ENG
ESP
FIN
German
English
Spanish
Finnish
French
Greek
NOR Norwegian
POL
POR
RUS
SVE
THA
TUR
VIE
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Thai
FRA
GRE
HUN Hungarian
Turkish
Vietnamese
Afrikaans
IDN
IND
ISL
Indonesian
Hindi
ZAF
Icelandic
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Connecting
the aerial cable 13
the audio cords 18
to your TV 14
Controlling TVs with the
remote 21
Index
E
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
“Edit Playlist” 67
“Edit Scene” 67
Enter characters 64
EP mode 73
“Copy” 70
Numerics
Copy-Free 49
Copy-Never 49
Copy-Once 49
Counter 73
CPRM 30
“Create Playlist” 66
Creating chapters 51
“Erase All Titles” 71
Erasing
A
“A-B Erase” 63
“Add” 69
A-B Erase 63
all titles 71
chapters 62
Aerial 13
D
titles 62
ANGLE 36
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 18
“Digital Out” 104
Digital video camera 95
“Disc Format” 71
“Disc Information” 71
“Disc Menu” 109
“Audio” 109
F
“Factory Setting” 110
“Features” setup 107
Finalising 93
“Audio (HDMI)” 106
“Audio DRC” 106
“Audio” setup 104
“Auto Adjust” 102
Auto Clock Set 102
“Auto Play” 108
“Auto Preset” 100
“Auto Repeat” 108
“Format DVD-RW” 107
“Front Display” 110
Front panel 122
“Disc Name” 71
“Disc Protect” 71
Front panel display 125
B
Disc types 30
Batteries 20
Display
H
front panel display 125
Setup Display 99
“Divide Title” 63
Handling discs 118
“HDMI Resolution” 103
C
Changing/cancelling timer
Channel List 101
DivX Registration Code 108
“Downmix” 105
I
Interlace format 127
Child Lock 39
“DV Dubbing” 97
DV IN 95
Cleaning discs 118
Cleaning the video heads 118
Clock 24
“Clock Set” setup 102
“Combine Titles” 68
“Component Out” 104
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
J
JPEG image files 42
“DVD Auto Chapter” 107
“DVD Bilingual Rec.” 108
L
“Language” 109
Language abbreviation 128
“Line 1 Output” 103
LINE 1-TV 15
DVD+R DL 30
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LINE 2 IN 27
Resume Play 38
“Present Time” 102
Programme Dubbing 91
“Progressive” 104
Surround 19
LINE 3/DECODER 29
System Menu 10
LP mode 79
T
Progressive format 127
“Protect” 62
M
“Tape Length” 108
Tape speed 79
Mains lead 20
Manual clock set 102
“Manual Set” 100
MENU 35
Q
Menu
Top menu 35
“Modify” 68
“Move” 69
MP3 audio tracks 41
MPEG 105
R
Rear panel 125
TOP MENU 35
recordable discs 30
recording format 30
recording mode 48
tape speed 79
N
Tracking 74
Troubleshooting 112
Tuner Preset 24
“Tuner Preset” setup 100
“TV Type” 102
TV/VIDEO 21
Recording mode 48
Region code 34
Resetting 111
Resume Play 38
Rotate 43
O
One Touch Dubbing 98
On-screen display
OPTIONS menu 11
Setup Display 99
Sub-menu 11
U
“Unfinalise” 94
Unrecordable pictures 49
System Menu 10
OPTIONS 11
“Options” setup 109
V
“VCR Function” 108
“Video (HDMI)” 103
VIDEO CD 33
Video mode 30
“Video” setup 102
S
S VIDEO 14
Safety tab 79
Searching
“Chapter” 40
“End Search” 76
“Go to Zero” 76
Intro Scan 76
Time Search 40
“Title” 40
P
“Parental” 109
Parental Control 38
PBC 38
VR mode 30
Z
“Picture Control” 103
Playable discs 33
DivX video files 45
JPEG image files 42
MP3 audio tracks 41
Zoom 43
“Track” 40
Settings 99
Setup Display 99
Slide show 43
SP mode 79
Sub-menu 11
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