2-186-506-12(1)
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-VX500
For Customers in Canada
For customers in the U.S.A
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RDR-VX500
Serial No.______________
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Precautions
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 power sources
• Operate the recorder only on
120 V AC, 60 Hz.
On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
Copyrights
• Television programs, 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
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
• If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
recorder and cause damage to the
video head, tape, and the optical
block. When you first install the
recorder, or when you move it
from a cold to a warm location,
wait for about three hours before
operating the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a bookshelf
or similar unit.
• 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 in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
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10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
Copy guard function
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near
water.
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
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Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent
damage to your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
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Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
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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 DVD+RWs
+
RW
Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
-
RWVR
• 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.
Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode
Functions available for DVD+Rs
-
RWVideo
+
R
Functions available for DVD-Rs
-
R
Functions available for DVD VIDEOs
DVD
Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super
VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format
VCD
Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-
RWs in music CD format
CD
Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-
RWs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)
DATA CD
Functions available for VHS VIDEOs
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG
which compresses audio data.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Recordable and playable VHS tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
®
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Recording a Program to a DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording a Program to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DVD Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
VCR Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Selecting the sound during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dubbing from a Video to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dubbing from a DVD to a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
, This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. It allows recording to DVD+RWs,
DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. In addition, you can also enjoy playback and
editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes.
Operation restrictions
Possible simultaneous operations
Current operation
VHS
DVD
Playback
Recording
Playback
Recording
*1
*1
Playing a VHS tape
—
No
—
Yes
Yes
Recording on a VHS tape
Playing a DVD disc
No
Yes
—
Yes
No
—
*2
*2
Yes
Yes
Recording on a DVD disc
Yes
Yes
No
*1
*2
When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops.
When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.
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Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including the recording date,
channel, recording mode, recording time
and movie thumbnail image (page 42).
Title List
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
No. Title
Length Edit
01 CH 23
02 CH 66
03 CH 95
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 CH 97
T
CH 23
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM
Creating your own program – Playlist
, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR
mode), then erase, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original program
Original
Playlist
One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD
, This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape
to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a
Dubbing
* Note that when playing back and recording a DVD or
VHS tape that includes a copy protect signal, the copy
protect function will prevent normal recording.
Simple dubbing of DV tapes – DV Edit
, Connect your digital video camera to the
DV IN jack and simply dub the entire
contents or just selected scenes to a DVD
Control
Dubbing
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Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Icon used
in this
manual
Disc
Logo
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)
Type
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Automatically
formatted
DVD+RW
+
RW
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 44)
*2
VR
mode
Format in VR mode
-
RWVR
DVD-
RW
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Video
mode
Format in Video
*2
-
RWVideo
mode (page 43)
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
DVD+R
DVD-R
+
R
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
Usable disc versions (as of June 2004)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
*1
with CPRM
)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2
with CPRM)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
*2
*3
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.
*4
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Change
Auto
Rewrite
Manual
Chapter
Erase title A-B Erase Playlist
Chapter
title name
*3
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
*3
Yes
*4
No
Yes
*4
No
No
Yes
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Double layer discs
• 8 cm discs
,continued
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12 cm/8 cm discs
DVD-RW
VR mode Video mode
12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm
DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-R
Operation
Playback
Yes
Yes
—
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
—
—
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Recording
Playable discs
Icon used
in this
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-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar
device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2
DATA CD
DATA CD
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,
defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM
Discs that cannot be played
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or
Video CD format
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
z Hint
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
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.
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-
RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
recorder.
will also play on this
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Please check the Regional code of this
disc.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on
the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may
be labeled 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-VX500
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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Recordable and playable
VHS tapes
This VCR uses the VHS system.
Recording
This VCR records using the VHS system.
z Hint
If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break
off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape
that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover
the hole with cellophane tape, etc.
Safety tab
Notes
• This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system.
• Tapes recorded in EP (3×) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on standard mode only VHS decks.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (3×) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS decks with 3× mode.
Playback
The VCR automatically identifies the recording
system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP
(3×)) of recorded tapes during playback.
Notes
• You cannot play back foreign video software that uses
non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM).
• When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS
system, the playback image may be disturbed.
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Step 2: Connecting the
Antenna Cable
Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
If you have
Hookup
Notes
video/audio output
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components
to be connected.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.
Cable box with an antenna output
only
only (no cable TV)
Step 1: Unpacking
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)
• Antenna cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.
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A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack
connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Wall
Cable box/satellite receiver
AUDIO
OUT
R
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
ANT IN
TO TV
L
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
LINE
1
IN
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
to LINE 1 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
R
L
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
PB
COAXIAL
OUT
OPTICAL
PR
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna
output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).
Wall
Cable box
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable (supplied)
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
to VHF/UHF IN
AUDIO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OUT
OPTICAL
PR
VIDEO
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
Wall
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
to VHF/UHF IN
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
PR
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV.
LINE OUT
A
(red)
(yellow)
INPUT
VIDEO
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
AUDIO
VIDEO
(white)
(red)
(white)
L
AUDIO
(yellow)
R
TV or projector
to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
PR
VIDEO
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
B
TV
OUT
Antenna cable
(supplied)
: Signal flow
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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A Connecting to audio/video input
jacks
If your TV, monitor, projector, or other equipment
has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get
better picture and sound if you connect the
recorder using this connection.
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
B Connecting to an antenna input
jack
If your TV does not have audio/video (A/V) input
jack, connect the recorder to a TV using an
antenna cable.
Setting the RF Output channel
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, you must set the RF
Output channel in the “Tuner Preset” so that the
TV can receive the correct signal from the
recorder.
"/1
TV/VIDEO
1
2
Press "/1 to turn on the recorder.
Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until “TV”
disappears from the front panel display.
3
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel 3.
When using channel 4 to receive the recorder
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If your TV has an S video input jack
Connect an S video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.
Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this
connection.
INPUT
AUDIO
TV or projector
S VIDEO
L
R
(white)
(red)
S video cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
(red)
R
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
(white)
to AUDIO OUT L/R
to S VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
P
R
VIDEO
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to
VIDEO.
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If your TV has component video input jacks
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and
high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this
connection.
INPUT
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
TV or projector
AUDIO
L
R
Y
PB
PR
(white)
(red)
(green) (blue) (red)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
Audio cord
(not supplied)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
(red)
(green)
Y
R
(white)
(blue)
(red)
L
PB
PR
to AUDIO OUT L/R
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
P
R
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
When playing “wide screen” images
z Hint
Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.
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Notes
• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause
artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that
the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set
compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.
• When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT even if you switch the
output to VIDEO.
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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 DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
LINE OUT
A
INPUT
VIDEO
(red)
(yellow)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
AUDIO
VIDEO
(white)
(red)
(white)
L
AUDIO
(yellow)*
R
to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
VIDEO OUT
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
PR
VIDEO
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
to optical
digital input
to coaxial
digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
B
Front (L)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Subwoofer
Center
: Signal flow
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.
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Notes
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
• When recording a DVD, the DVD audio signal is output to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT even if you switch the output
to VIDEO.
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A Connecting to audio L/R input
B Connecting to a digital audio
jacks
input jack
*1
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
*2
Digital or DTS decoder and a digital input jack,
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
• Surround effect (page 60)
Surround1
TV
Surround2
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
TV
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
*2
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”
noise will come from your speakers.
Surround3
TV
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used when you connect using a coaxial or optical
digital cord.
• This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback
with 2 channels or more.
• When outputting the sound of a DVD-RW (VR Mode)
disc recorded in two languages from the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT jack, the sound cannot be switched with
the AUDIO button.
: Virtual speaker
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC
outlet. After you connect the power cord, you
must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the
recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.
If you connect additional equipment to this
cord only after all connections are complete.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
L
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
S
VIDEO OUT
to AC outlet
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette
Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode
• 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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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.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
04
Akai
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with
some or all of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
AOC
04
Centurion
Coronado
Curtis-Mathes
Daewoo
Daytron
Fisher
12
03
12, 14
04, 22
03, 12
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
11
"/1
General Electric
Hitachi
04, 06, 10
02, 03, 04
04, 10, 12
09
CH +/–
J.C.Penney
JVC
Number
buttons,
SET
VOL +/–
TV/VIDEO
KMC
03
LG/Gold Star
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
03, 04, 17
03, 04, 08, 12, 21
04, 13
1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
2 Hold down "/1.
04, 12, 13, 17
04, 12
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
below) using the number buttons.
Panasonic
Philco
06, 19
4 Release "/1.
02, 03, 04, 08
08, 21
When the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to
TV, the remote performs the following:
Philips
Pioneer
06, 16
Press
"/1
To
Portland
Proscan
Quasar
03
Turn your TV on or off
10
VOL +/–
Adjust the volume of
your TV
06, 18
CH +/–
Select the channel on
your TV
Radio Shack
RCA
05, 10, 14
04, 10
TV/VIDEO
Switch your TV’s input
source
Sampo
12
Samsung
Sanyo
03, 04, 12, 20
11, 14
Number buttons and Select the channel on
SET your TV
Scott
12
Sears
07, 10, 11
03, 05, 18
Sharp
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Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
Manufacturer
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Code number
08, 12
03, 08, 14
07, 18
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
78, 79, 80, 91
84, 85, 86
92, 93
03, 04, 12
12
Yorx
Denon
Zenith
14, 15
Kenwood
Onkyo
81, 82, 83
99
Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
Pioneer
Sansui
87
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
Technics
Yamaha
97, 98
"/1
94, 95, 96
Number
buttons
VOL +/–
1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO.
2 Hold down "/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
3 Release "/1.
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
z Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat
the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).
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3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video
Cassette Recorder or Video
Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder
Options
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the
command mode number for this recorder and the
supplied remote to one that differs from the other
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD
COMBO3.
Edit
Mode3
Disc Setting
Setup
4 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Options
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
Mode1
Mode2
Mode3
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select the command mode (“Mode1,”
“ Mode2,” or “Mode3” ), and press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
O RETURN
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
COMMAND
MODE switch
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
Setup
10:10 AM
Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Timer
Edit
Audio
Features
Options
Disc Setting
Setup
Easy Setup
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1 Turn on the TV.
Step 7: Easy Setup
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
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.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF
OSD Language Setup
“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using Setup.” appears.
m
Clock Setup
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
m
Tuner and Channel Setup
m
4 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
TV Type Setup
m
Easy Setup
Audio Connection Setup
Select the screen language.
m
English
Français
Español
Finished!
"/1
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
The setup display for clock setting appears.
Easy Setup
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
M/m/,,
ENTER
Manual
O RETURN
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6 Select “ Auto,” and press ENTER.
The recorder will automatically search for a
channel that carries a time signal when you
turn off the recorder after finishing Easy
Setup.
9 Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
Select your TV screen type.
• If broadcasters in your area are not yet
sending time signals, select “Manual,” and
press ENTER. Press M/m to set the month
and press ,. Set the day, year, hour,
minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. The
day of the week is set automatically.
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4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
7 Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
Easy Setup
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.
Antenna
Cable
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
10 Press ENTER.
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
8 Press ENTER.
Dolby Digital
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
Easy Setup
Searching for receivable channels. 25
Please wait.
11 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.”
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup
display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.
12 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
DTS signal appears.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
DTS
On
Off
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13 Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
®
Setting Up the VCR Plus+
System
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the
TV channel number (the number you turn to on
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that
channel in your TV program guide).
14 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the
guide channel number with the TV channel
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate
these numbers using the following procedure.
Easy Setup is finished.
Finish
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
Note
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the
clock accurately.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Disc Setting
Setup
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2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
6 Enter the TV channel number using M/m.
Tuner Preset
Setup
10:10 AM
10:10 AM
Title List
Title list
Guide Channel Setup
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Antenna/Cable TV
:
Cable TV
Timer
Edit
[ Guide CH ] 33 34 35 36 37 38
Audio
[ TV CH ]
5
34 35 36 37 38
Features
Options
Disc Setting
Setup
Enter actual receiving channel
Setup
Easy Setup
on your TV (and the recorder).
cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or
4ch). See the instructions supplied with your
cable box to confirm the cable box’s output
channel.
3 Select “ Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “ Guide Channel Setup,” and press
ENTER.
The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide
channels assigned in the program guide and
the lower row shows TV channels or cable
box or satellite receiver out put channels.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each guide
channel number that does not match theTV
channel number.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title list
Guide Channel Setup
Antenna/Cable TV
:
Cable TV
[ Guide CH ]
1
2
3
4
5
5
6
6
8 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
4
[ TV CH ]
1
2
3
Setup
Enter actual receiving channel
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
5 Select the channel number that does not
match the guide channel using </,.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title list
Guide Channel Setup
Antenna/Cable TV
:
Cable TV
[ Guide CH ] 33 34 35 36 37 38
[ TV CH ] 33 34 35 36 37 38
Setup
Enter actual receiving channel
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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect other VCR or similar recording
device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on
page 53 and page 72. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the
Synchro Rec function.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an
S video jack, you can use an S video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
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
VIDEO
2
IN
L
S
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)
R
DV IN
to LINE 2 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
Note
You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to a disc in this
recorder.
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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks
You can connect a second VCR or similar device.
Other VCR, etc.
LINE OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE
1
IN
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
to LINE 1 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
C
O
MPONENT
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE
1
IN
R
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
P
R
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
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Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
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 1 IN
VCR
VCR-DVD recorder
TV
LINE 2 IN
• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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5 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
Basic Operation
Playing a DVD Disc or VHS
Tape
Playing a DVD disc
With the playback side facing down
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RW
R
DVD
6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
tray.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
"/1
DVD
Playback starts automatically depending on
the disc.
7 Press H PLAY.
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
Playing a VHS tape
H PLAY
x STOP
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
"/1
VIDEO
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
3 Switchtheinput selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorderappears on the
TV screen.
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF
H PLAY
x STOP
4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to control the
DVD recorder.
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1 Turn on the TV.
Recording a Program to a
DVD Disc
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorderappears on the
TV screen.
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RW
R
The following explains how to record a current
TV program to a DVD disc.
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
Z OPEN/
4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control
the VCR.
CLOSE
"/1
DVD
CH +/–
5 Insert a tape.
The VCR starts playing automatically if you
insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
INPUT
SELECT
6 Press H PLAY.
x STOP
z REC
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
REC MODE
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
thesignal from the recorder appearson the
TV screen.
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF
4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to control the
DVD recorder.
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5 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording a Program to a
VHS Tape
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
With the playback side facing down
"/1
VIDEO
CH +/–
6 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
INPUT
SELECT
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
7 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the
channel or input source you want to record.
x STOP
8 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
z REC
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
REC MODE
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
For more details about the recording mode,
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press "/1.
9 Press z REC.
The recorder turns on.
“REC” appears in the front panel display and
recording starts.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appearson the
TV screen.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
When connecting the recorder to the TV using
only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control
the VCR.
z Hint
5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc
6 PressCH+/– or INPUTSELECTtoselectthe
channel or input source you want to record.
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7 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”
Using the On-Screen Menus
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording
time three times as long as “SP” (Standard
Play). However, “SP” produces better picture
and audio quality.
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R
R
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VCD
CD DATA CD
This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.
8 Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display and
recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the tape reaches the end.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
SYSTEM
MENU
TOOLS
O RETURN
M/m,
ENTER
System Menu
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.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
Press ENTER to display the “Title List”
menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc.
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Allows you to set a new timer recording
setting.
Sub-menu
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.
You can also display the Timer List menu,
which allows you to check, change, or cancel
timer settings.
Allows you to create and edit a Playlist
(DVD-RW in VR mode only), record a DV
format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc
to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to a
DVD disc.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
No. Title
Length Edit
01 CH 23
02 CH 66
03 CH 95
01:29:03
la
>
Allows you to format or finalize a DVD.
P
y
Erase
rote
04 CH 97
P
c
t
Turns on the “Setup” display, which allows
you to set up the recorder to suit your
preferences.
Title Name
A·B Erase
T
CH 23
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM
Selectable options
Options for the selected item
The options that can be selected differ according
to the media.
In addition, the options that can be selected also
differ according to the operating mode and the
disc condition.
TOOLS
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS, and displays options. You can search for
a title/chapter/track, check the playing and
remaining time, or change audio and repeat
settings. The displayed options differ depending
on the media type.
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is in stop
mode.
Type
Selectable options
+
RW
Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
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RWVR
Example: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
*
*
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RWVideo
*
-
R
Title 1/4
T
+
R
Chapter 1/1
C
Time 00:00:25
DVD
ENG Dolby 5.1 (1/3)
Audio
VCD
Repeat OFF
00:01:30
Remain
CD
Adjust ENTER Enter
DATA CD
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
* Unfinalized disc only
Note
Notes
The TOOLS menu may not be displayed during DVD
recording.
• The System Menu is not displayed when recording
DVD and dubbing a VHS tape to a disc.
• When the System Menu is displayed, DVD and
VIDEO buttons are not available.
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Example: DVD-RW in VR mode
Using the Title List
1
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
4
3
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No. Title
Length Edit
01 CH 23
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
The titles of programs recorded on a disc are
displayed in the Title List.
02 CH 66
2
03 CH 95
04 CH 97
Z OPEN/
T
CH 23
3
CLOSE
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM
DVD
A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Displays the title type, “Title List(Original)”
or “Playlist.”
B Movie thumbnail image
TITLE LIST
C Title information:
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
Displays the title number, title name,
recording date, and recording mode.
MENU
TOP MENU
“
” indicates the protected title.
D Clock
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select
either “Title List(Original)” or “Playlist.”
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
With the recording side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
Notes
tray.
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RW (Video
mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R that have been finalized.
To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 57).
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
4 Press TITLE LIST.
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an
“ .”
*
• When playback of the Title List movie thumbnail
image for the selected title finishes, the thumbnail
image display stops at the last image of the movie
thumbnail image.
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4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Using the DVD Disc Setting
Displays
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
Title List
Press ENTER :
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Timer
Edit
RW
R
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
With the “Disc Setting” display, you can perform
operations such as formatting and finalizing
(page 44).
Disc Setting
Setup
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
5 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
DVD
Disc Setting
10:10 AM
1
Title List
Timer
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
2
3
Disc Protect
Disc Format
Disc Finalize
Erase All Titles
Not Protected
VR Mode
Edit
Unfinalized
SYSTEM
MENU
4
5
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Disc Setting
Setup
O RETURN
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.
A “Disc Name”:
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Labels a disc. Enter the disc name in the
“Disc Name” display (page 46).
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
B “Disc Protect” (DVD-RW in VR mode
only):
the disc tray.
Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel
the protection, select “Not protected.”
C “Disc Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW
only):
Erases all contents of the disc to make a
blank disc. For DVD-RWs, select a
recording format (“VR Mode” or “Video
Mode”) according to your needs.
With the recording side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
D “Disc Finalize”:
tray.
Finalizes a disc (page 44).
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
E “Erase All Titles” (DVD-RW/
DVD+RW only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except the
protected titles) and Playlists created with
protected titles.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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z Hints
“ Disc Finalize” in the “Disc Setting”
display.
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
The display for confirmation appears.
Note
You can enter up to 32 characters for a disc name. The
disc name may not appear when the disc is played on
other DVD equipment.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Finalize
Unfinalize
Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc
for playback on other equipment)
2 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
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+
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The display for confirmation appears again.
RWVR RWVideo
R
RW
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu
will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD
equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the
disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 2 above.
z Hint
Differences between the disc types
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 2 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
Discs are automatically finalized when
stopped recording. If you want to record
on it again, reformat the disc (page 43).
However, after reformatting the disc, all
recorded contents will be erased.
+
RW
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it
was recorded on another recorder.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
-
RWVR
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 43).
However, after reformatting the disc, all
recorded contents will be erased.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
reformatting the disc, all recorded
contents will be erased.
-
RWVideo
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
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◆VHS
Checking the Play
Information and Playing
Time
F Play mode
G Time counter
H Recording mode
I Remaining time
J Current channel
K Date and time
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RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
DVD
VCD
CD DATA CD
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track.
Note
The information display may not be displayed during
DVD recording.
Checking the playing/remaining
time
You can view the playing or time information
displayed on the TV screen and the front panel
display.
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the media type
or playing status.
◆Front panel display
Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time of the current title
Press DISPLAY.
The information display appears.
The display disappears after a short time.
Current title number and current chapter
number
Play
Stop
1:23:45
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 16:15
Original
Rem 01:30
CH 110
Clock
Mon Nov 01. 2004
10:10 AM
qa
Example: When playing a CD
◆ DVD
Playing time of the current track
A Play mode
m
Current track number
B Playing time
m
Clock
C Recording mode
D Remaining time
E Current channel*
Example: When playing a VHS tape
Playing time
* Title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RW in VR
mode
m
Remaining time
m
Clock
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2 Repeat step 1 to enter the remaining
characters.
Changing the Name of a
Recorded Program (Title
Input)
Input row
Disc Name
10:10 AM
Kids
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K
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You can label a title, disc, or program by entering
characters. You can enter up to 32 characters for a
title or disc name, but the actual number of
characters displayed in the menus such as the Title
List will vary. When the display for entering
characters appears, follow the steps below.
^
W
w
y
Backspace
Space
Delete
Clear
Finish
To erase a character, move the cursor to the
right of the character at the input row. Select
“Backspace” and press ENTER.
To erase the character at the position of the
cursor, select “Delete” and press ENTER.
To insert a character, move the cursor to the
right of the point where you want to insert the
character. Select the character and press
ENTER.
To erase all of the characters, select “Clear”
and press ENTER.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
3 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
O RETURN
To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.
1 Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of
the display.
Example: Disc Name
Disc Name
10:10 AM
K
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F
K
P
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B
G
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C
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Backspace
Space
Delete
Clear
Finish
You can only enter characters and symbols
that are displayed.
To insert a space, select “Space.”
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Recording mode
Recording time
(minute)
DVD Recording
HQ (High quality)
60
HSP
R
90
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
• Check that the disc has enough available space
for the recording (page 50). For DVD-RWs, you
SP (Standard mode)
120
180
240
360
LP
EP
r
r
SLP (Long duration)
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program
or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
z Hint
Timer recordings will start regardless of whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the
recorder during a timer recording. The recorder
automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.
Notes
Recording a stereo/SAP program
• This recorder records at x1 speed.
• 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.
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
Stereo programs
Recording mode
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”
indicator disappears from the TV screen. The
sound will be recorded in monaural but with less
noise.
Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has six different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible
choice. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup”
display (page 102).
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
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Unrecordable pictures
DVD Recording without the
Timer
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
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Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
Copy-Free
+
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Z OPEN/
CLOSE
RW
+
-
R
R
VIDEO
CH +/–
DVD
Copy-Once
-
RWVR
Ver.1.1 with CPRM*
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
INPUT
SELECT
Copy-Never
None
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment.
Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.
X PAUSE
x STOP
z REC
H PLAY
REC MODE
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
With the recording side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
4 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the
channel or input source you want to record.
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5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute
increments.
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
For more details about the recording mode,
see page 47.
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six
hours.
6 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
(normal
recording)
0:30
1:00
5:30 6:00
“OTR” (One-touch Timer Recording) and the
remaining recording time are displayed in the
front panel display while recording.
The time counter decreases minute by minute
to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording
(power turns off).
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
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 watch another TV program while recording
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Press TV/VIDEO to switch to the TV’s
antenna input.
To stop recording.
Press x STOP twice.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite
receiver, make sure to leave it on.
To watch a VHS tape while recording
Press VIDEO to control the VCR, insert a tape,
then press H PLAY.
Notes
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to
start recording.
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording or during recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the program you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot change the channel or input source of the
recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while
recording another TV program.
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Checking the disc status while
recording
DVD Timer Recording
(Standard/VCR Plus+)
You can check the recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
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You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR
Timer Recording, up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VCR Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the
program manually.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The recording information appears.
Record
0:00:03
HQ
Rem 02:28
CH 1
• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
A Disc type
B Recording status
C Recording time
D Recording mode
E Remaining recording time
F Current channel
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the display.
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” in the “Setup”
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To cancel “DVD Auto Chapter” setting, select
“Off.”
x STOP
z Hint
You can create chapters manually when playing
DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see
[TIMER]
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1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
E “CH”:
Selects the channel or input source.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
F “Mode”:
Selects the recording mode (page 47).
recordable disc on the disc tray.
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function,
select “Auto.” For details, see “To use the
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
6 Press ENTER.
With the recording side facing down
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.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
There is no need to turn off the recorder before
the timer recording starts.
4 Press [TIMER].
If the timer settings overlap, the message
“These timer settings overlap.” appears. To
confirm, change, or cancel timer recording,
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No Rec To
No.1
0
Date
Sart
End
Source Mode Edit
CH
0RecTo Date
StartStop
Mode
0
0
0
0
11/30
DVD
02 40
:
03 : 05
CH 100
SP
PM
PM
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
VCR Plus+
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
1
2
3
4
5
6
If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“Standard.”
If the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the first
program has finished. If the programs start at the
same time, the program listed first in the menu has
priority.
5 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A “RecTo”:
Select “DVD.”
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
B “Date”:
Program 1
Program 2
Sets the date using M.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
will be cut off
Today 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
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Program 1
Program 2
C “Start”:
Sets the start time.
D “Stop”:
will be cut off
Sets the stop time.
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To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
Recording TV programs using the
VCR Plus+ system
The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number
listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,
and channel of that program are set automatically.
Before you start, check that the TV and guide
channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel
Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
When you are recording a program in the Auto
mode and there is not enough available disc space
for the recording, the recorder automatically
adjust the recording mode to enable the entire
program to be recorded.
z Hints
• You can play the recorded program by selecting the
program title in the Title List menu.
• When the start time and the channel or input source to
be recorded are the same but the “RecTo” setting
differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc
and the VHS tape.
• You can also display the Timer programming menu as
follows:
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
DVD
Number
buttons
CLEAR
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer – Standard,” and press ENTER.
VCR Plus+
SYSTEM
M/m/</,,
ENTER
MENU
Notes
• To record a cable or satellite program, turn on the cable
box or satellite receiver and select the program you
want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver
turned on until the recorder finishes recording.
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with
the recorder power on, the recorder power is
automatically turned off when the timer recording
finishes.
x STOP
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press VCR Plus+.
Timer – VCR Plus+
10:10 AM
Title List
• If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy
protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.
Set VCR Plus+ Code number. [0~9]
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VCR 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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5 Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, channel, and
recording mode appear.
Recording from Connected
Equipment with a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
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.
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Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programs from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.
No Rec To
No.1
01
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
CH
02 RecTo Date
StartStop
Mode
03
04
05
06
11/15
00
11 : 00
PM
DVD
9
CH 83
LP
:
PM
VCR Plus+
6 Select “ RecTo” using </, and select
“ DVD” using M/m, and press ENTER.
If you want to change other settings, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to change
the setting.
DVD
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
SYSTEM
MENU
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
M/m,
ENTER
If the timer settings overlap
See page 51.
x STOP
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer
Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.
SYNCHRO
REC
REC MODE
z Hint
You can also display the Timer programming menu as
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”
display (page 103).
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer – VCR Plus+,” and press ENTER.
Notes
• When the PlusCode number is incorrect, “Invalid
code” appears on the TV screen.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with
the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically
turned off when the timer recording finishes.
• If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy
protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the program may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as
normal recording cannot be done.
For more details about the recording mode,
see page 47.
• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is
standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-
Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to
turn off the connected equipment and press
SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before
the timer recording starts.
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
6 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
7 Select “ Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-
not work.
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the
recorder’s clock correctly.
• When the recorder’s power is on, the recorder enters
the Synchro-Recording standby mode after a Synchro-
Recording has finished.
• Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in the condition
with the recorder power on, the recorder power is
automatically turned off when the Synchro-Recording
finishes.
• If you attempt to make a Synchro-Recording of a copy
protected broadcast, a black screen is recorded.
• When the recorder’s clock is not set correctly, the
Synchro-Recording starts approximately 2 minutes
after the set time.
8 Select “ Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
9 Select “ to DVD,” and press ENTER.
10 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
11 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the program you want to
record, and turn it off.
12 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel. The recorder is ready to start
Synchro-Recording.
The recorder automatically starts recording
when it receives an input signal from the
connected equipment. The recorder stops
recording when the connected equipment
turns off.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the program is a
Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first
has priority. The recorder switches to start
recording the second program around 10 seconds
after the first program has finished.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC
indicator on the recorder turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Recording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the
SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the
recorder’s power turns off.
Program 1
Program 2
will be cut off
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4 Select the timer setting you want to check/
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Checking/Changing/
Canceling DVD Timer
Settings (Timer List)
Timer List
10:10 AM
No RecTo
Date
11/17
11/28
Start
Stop
CH
CH8
CH1
Mode Edit
Edit
01
02
DVD
DVD
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
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-
+
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Del
RW
R
03
04
05
06
---
---
---
---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List menu.
5 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting. Select an
item using </, and adjust using M/m.
Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No
No.1
01
t
trt
n
orMdEdit
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
CH
02 RecTo Date
StartStop
Mode
O RETURN
03
04
05
06
11/17
DVD
09 15
:
09 : 45
CH1
LP
PM
PM
VCR Plus+
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
“Del”: Erases the timer setting. Press ENTER.
The System Menu appears.
Timer List
10:10 AM
2 Select “ Timer,” and press ENTER.
No Rec To
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
No.1
01
02
3 Select “ Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Do you want to erase “No.01”?
Timer List
10:10 AM
03
04
05
06
Cancel
No RecTo
Date
11/17
11/28
Start
Stop
CH
CH8
CH1
Mode Edit
OK
01
02
DVD
DVD
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
LP
LP
03
04
05
06
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---
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--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
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To turn off the Timer List
Press O RETURN.
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
Note
Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made
while recording a program that has priority.
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Recording from Connected
Equipment without a Timer
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. To connect other VCR or similar device,
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).
For more details about the recording mode,
see page 47.
5 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”
display (page 103).
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
DVD
7 At the same time, press z REC on this
recorder and the pause or play button on
the connected equipment.
INPUT
SELECT
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x STOP on this
recorder.
If you connect a digital video camera with a DV
IN jack
on page 94 for an explanation of how to record
from the DV IN jack.
x STOP
z REC
REC MODE
Notes
• When recording a video game image, the screen may not
be clear.
• Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard
signal cannot be recorded. The recorder automatically
stops recording after a few seconds.
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
program position
LINE1
LINE2
DV
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3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Playing Discs
If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,
CD, or DATA CD, press H PLAY. Playback
starts.
Playback starts automatically depending on
the disc.
Playing
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-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
DVD
VCD
CD DATA CD
4 Press TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “Using the
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
No. Title
Length Edit
Number
buttons
01 CH 23
02 CH 66
03 CH 95
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 CH 97
TITLE LIST
T
CH 23
M/m,
ENTER
Nov/16/2004
08:00 PM
MENU
TOP MENU
5 Select the title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
m/M
H PLAY
6 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
x STOP
REPEAT
To use the DVD’s Menu
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your
TV screen.
"/1
x
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H PLAY when “Press SELECT”
appears).
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
To cancel PBC Playback
Press MENU repeatedly until “Menu: Off”
appears.
To stop playback
With the playback side facing down
Press x STOP.
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To resume playback from the point where you
stopped the disc (Resume Play)
When you press H PLAY again after you stop
the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the
point where you pressed x STOP.
To lock the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so
that the settings are not canceled by mistake.
When the recorder is turned on, hold down "/1 on
the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” appears in the
front panel display. The recorder turns off and the
indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting.
The recorder will not work except for timer
recordings.
To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice,
and press H PLAY.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to Original or
Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you turn off the recorder.
To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked
and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the recorder is
locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the
recorder is unlocked.
– you make a recording.
To repeat a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play)
(DVD and VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
only)
Notes
• When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment
on this recorder, be sure to finalize the disc with the
equipment used to record it.
• The recorder will be unlocked when:
– You stop timer recording by pressing x.
– You insert a tape.
1
2
3
During playback, press REPEAT.
Select “A” using M/m.
Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of
the portion to be played repeatedly.
“A-” lights up.
– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply
stops.
4
Continue playing or press m/M to locate
the ending point (point B), then press ENTER.
Repeat A-B Play starts.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Your
selection exceeds the rating limit for this player.
Override the limit?” appears on your TV screen.
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
Enter your four digit password using the
number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
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Playback options
Z OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SURROUND
TOOLS
M/m/</,,
ENTER
ZOOM
ANGLE
INSTANT REPLAY/
INSTANT ADVANCE
. PREV/NEXT >
H PLAY
X PAUSE
REPEAT
SHUFFLE
Buttons
Operations
Discs
Z OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO
Stops play and opens the disc tray.
All discs
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc
when pressed repeatedly.
DVD VCD
Selects the audio source.
DVD
VCD
Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
DVD
DVD
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, “
display.
” appears in the front panel
ZOOM
Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode
when pressed repeatedly.
DVD VCD
Magnification changes as follows:
normal magnification t ×2 t ×4 t normal
magnification
The zoom function may not work depending on the
DVD.
To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 65.
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Buttons
Operations
Discs
SURROUND
Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.
“Off”: No surround effect
“Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround
speakers.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
DVD
CD
“Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround
speakers.
“Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround
speakers.
Effective when you use two separate front speakers.
INSTANT
REPLAY/
INSTANT
• Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene
when pressed in continuous play mode.
• Goes to the previous/next frame when pressed in
pause mode.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
DVD
ADVANCE
. PREV/
NEXT >
• Goes to the beginning of the current/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 . PREV is pressed within 3
seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed
during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
All discs
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
*1
FR2 and FF2 are not
available for MP3.
FR3 and FF3 are only
available for DVDs
and VIDEO CDs.
*2
fast reverse fast forward
FR1 T t FF1
*1
*1
FR2 T T t t FF2
*2
*2
FR3 T T T t t t FF3
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
The playback speed changes as follows:
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(slow)
-
R
+
DVD
R
*
reverse slow motion forward slow motion
VCD
T
t
* Playback direction
only
T T t t
T T T t t t
X PAUSE
Pauses playback.
All discs
If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes,
playback starts automatically.
SHUFFLE
Plays in random order when pressed during playback.
*
VCD
CD
DATA CD
* with PBC function off
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Buttons
Operations
Discs
REPEAT
Selects the item to be repeated using M/m.
When playing a DVD
• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.
• Title: repeats the current title on a disc.
• A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
DVD
*
VCD
CD
DATA CD
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
• Track: repeats the current track.
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
* with PBC function off
• A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion
When playing a CD
• Track: repeats the current track.
• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.
When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)
• File: repeats the current track.
• Folder: repeats the current album.
To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT, and select
“Off.”
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio)
(DVD with Dolby Digital sound tracks only)
Set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “On” in the
“Setup” display (page 103).
You can then play quickly with dialog or sound
during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with
Dolby Digital sound tracks.
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will
be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible
damage to the audio system, the consumer should take
proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the
recorder are connected to an amplification system. To
enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-
channel decoder system must be connected to the digital
jack of the recorder.
z Hint
You can select the audio/subtitle settings and the angle
using the TV screen. Press TOOLS during playback,
select “Audio,” “Subtitle,” or “Angle” using M/m, then
select the setting or angle using </,. Then press
ENTER.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup”
Notes
• Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played
back.
• You cannot repeat play in the following cases:
– while in shuffle play
– VIDEO CDs with PBC function on.
• 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).
• Make sure that your listening position is between and
at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
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Setting and selecting a favorite
scene (Bookmark)
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
DVD
+
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
DVD
You can have the recorder store specific portions
of the disc in memory and play them immediately
whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to 10
bookmarks per disc.
VCD
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select
the title or track by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
CLEAR
Number
buttons
</,,
ENTER
TOOLS
M/m/</,,
ENTER
1 Press TOOLS during playback.
SEARCH
MARKER
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select a search method.
“Title” (for DVDs)
“Chapter” (for DVDs)
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
off)
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs): Searches
for a starting point by entering the time code.
You can play back from the bookmarked scene.
During playback, press SEARCH, and select the
bookmark using </,, then press ENTER.
To set a bookmark
During playback, press MARKER when you find
a scene to be bookmarked.
3
Press </, to select the number of the
title, chapter, track, etc., youwant, orpress
the number buttons to enter the time code.
For example: Time
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake, wait a bit until the
display returns to the elapsed playing time
display, then select another number.
To reset the bookmark
During playback, press SEARCH, and select the
bookmark you want to reset using, then press </
,, then press CLEAR.
Note
When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is
cleared.
4 Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
number.
Note
Depending on the disc, you cannot use the TOOLS menu
to search for a title, chapter, track, or start from a point by
entering the time code.
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4 Select the desired directory, then press
ENTER.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
5 Select the desired track, then press
ENTER.
DATA CD
The selected track starts playing.
When a track or album is being played, the
title is shown in a box.
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
To stop play
Press x STOP.
DVD
To play repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback.
Off: does not play repeatedly.
File: repeats the current track.
Folder: repeats the current album.
M/m,
ENTER
To return to the previous display
O RETURN
Press O RETURN.
TOP MENU
To return to the display for selecting a media
type
x STOP
Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU.
REPEAT
About MP3 audio tracks
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.
When you load a DATA CD which contains
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the
display for selecting a media type appears.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format.
However, the discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the
recorder to recognize the tracks. You can also play
discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
10:10 AM
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music Menu for this CD
Note on Multi Session discs
If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first
session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio
tracks in other sessions. If audio tracks in Music
CD format are recorded in the first session, only
the first session will be played back.
If you load a DATA CD which contains only
MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears.
Then you can skip step 3.
z Hints
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
3 Select “ Music,” then press ENTER.
• When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the
album finishes, the recorder stops.
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Notes
Playing JPEG Image Files
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs
created in the Packet Write format.
DATA CD
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs
(CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 files within
a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some
discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
DVD
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
TOOLS
O RETURN
M/m/</,,
ENTER
TOP MENU
./>
x STOP
H PLAY
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.
When you load a DATA CD which contains
MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the
display for selecting a media type appears.
10:10 AM
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music Menu for this CD
If you load a DATA CD which contains only
JPEG files, the screen shown in step 3
appears. Skip to step 4.
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3 Select “ Photo,” then press ENTER.
To zoom in an image
Directory information
1
2
3
Press M/m/</, to select an image in the
“Index” display, then press ENTER.
Photo
10:10 AM
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” then press
Slide Show
\\abc\defg
Press ENTER repeatedly to change the
magnification. Each time you press ENTER,
the magnification changes as shown below.
2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification
Page 1 / 2
To enjoy the Slide show
4 Press ./> to select the next/
previous album page, then press M/m/</
, to select an image.
1
Press M/m/</, to select an image in the
“Index” display, then press ENTER.
2
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” then press
To display the selected image
The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears.
“
“
“
”: Slow
”: Normal
”: Fast
1
Press ENTER.
The selected image is displayed over the
entire screen.
3
Press </, to select the desired play speed,
then press ENTER.
2
To display the next/previous image, press
./>.
Slide show starts.
To play the Slide show
To turn on/off the menu in the single image
display
Press TOOLS to turn off the menu.
1
Press H PLAY.
You can also play the Slide show using
the menu on the selected image.
For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show”
on page 65.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
2
Press </, to select the desired playing
speed on the “Slide Show Speed” menu,
then press ENTER.
To return to the display for selecting a media
type
Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU.
Slide show starts from the selected image.
Notes
To rotate the selected image
• Slide show can play in only one direction.
• You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide
show.
1
Press M/m/</, to select an image in the
“Index” display, then press ENTER.
• If you select “
” in the rotated image display,
2
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” then press
the images in the “Index” display will not be rotated.
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns
clockwise by 90°.
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About JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on CD-Rs or CD-
RWs. However, the discs must be recorded
according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for the
player to recognize the files.
You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session.
See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or
recording software (not supplied) for details on the
recording format.
To play a Multi Session CD
This player can play Multi Session CDs when an
JPEG image file is located in the first session.
Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the
later sessions, can also be played back. When
audio tracks and images in music CD format or
video CD format are recorded in the first session,
only the first session will be played back.
z Hint
If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
file names, the files will be played in that order.
Notes
• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this
system depending on file format.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not
in JPEG format, “Unsupported Format” will appear.
• Depending on the disc or the size of image files,
playback may take some time to start.
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG 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 can be displayed is limited. You
can display the following images;
width 32 – 7,680 pixels by height 32 – 8,192 pixels.
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VCR Recording without the
Timer
VCR Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
Check that the tape is longer than the recording
time.
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
DVD
VIDEO
CH +/–
z Hint
Timer recordings will start regardless of whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the
recorder during a timer recording. The recorder
automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.
SET
TV/VIDEO
DISPLAY
INPUT
SELECT
Note
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.
Recording a stereo/SAP program
X PAUSE
x STOP
z REC
H PLAY
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
REC MODE
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”
indicator disappears from the TV screen. The
sound will be recorded in monaural but with less
noise.
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup”
display (page 102).
3 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select
the channel or input source you want to
record.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
tape speed, “ SP” or “ EP.”
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording
time three times as long as “SP” (Standard
Play). However, “SP” produces better picture
and audio quality.
5 Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display and
recording starts.
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To stop recording
Press x STOP.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
If you pause recording for more than 5 minutes,
recording stops automatically.
You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute
increments.
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
To watch another TV program while recording
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six
hours.
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Press TV/VIDEO to switch to the TV’s
antenna input.
(normal
0:30
1:00
5:30 6:00
recording)
3
Select another channel on the TV.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, then press H PLAY.
“OTR” (One-touch Timer Recording) and the
remaining recording time are displayed in the
front panel display while recording.
The time counter decreases minute by minute
to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording
(power turns off).
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.
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.
Safety tab
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
z Hints
z Hint
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons.
Enter the channel number, and press SET.
• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or
LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating
information about the tape, but the information will not
be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you
can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure
to leave it on.
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite
receiver, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording.
• You cannot watch a TV program while recording
another TV program.
Notes
• You cannot change the channel or input source of the
recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while
recording another TV program.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
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Checking the remaining time
VCR Timer Recording
(Standard/VCR Plus+)
Press DISPLAY.
Stop
0:30:00
SP
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR
Timer Recording, up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VCR Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the
program manually.
Rem 01:30
CH 110
A Play mode
• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining time
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
E Current channel
To check the remaining time of a tape, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” of “Features” in the
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Maximum recording time
Tape Length
SP
EP
T-120
2 hrs
6 hrs
8 hrs
9 hrs
VIDEO
T-160
2 hrs 40 mins
3 hrs
T-180
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated
accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes
recorded in LP mode.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate
and display the remaining tape length after you press
DISPLAY.
x STOP
[TIMER]
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1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
F “Mode”:
Selects the recording mode; “SP” or
“EP.” To use the Auto Tape Speed
function, select “Auto.” For details, see
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
3 Press [TIMER].
5 Press ENTER.
c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording. If the c indicator flashes in the
front panel display, check that a tape with its
safety tab in place is inserted.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No Rec To
No.1
01
Date
Sar
End
Source Mode Edit
CH
02 RecTo Date
StartStop
Mode
03
04
05
06
11/30
DVD
02 40
:
03 : 05
CH 100
SP
PM
PM
VCR Plus+
If the timer settings overlap, a message
appears. To confirm, change, or cancel timer
recording, see “Checking/Changing/
1
2
3
4
5
6
If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“Standard.”
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
4 Select an item using </, and adjust
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
using M/m.
A “RecTo”:
If the timer settings overlap
Select “VCR.”
The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the first
program has finished. If the programs start at the
same time, the program listed first in the menu has
priority.
B “Date”:
Sets the date using M.
To record the same program 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 Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday)
y Sun (every Sunday) y Mon (every
Monday) y … ySat (every Saturday)
y 1 month later y … y Today
Program 1
Program 2
C “Start”:
will be cut off
Sets the start time.
D “Stop”:
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Sets the stop time.
Program 1
Program 2
E “CH”:
Selects the channel or input source.
will be cut off
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
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To use the Auto Tape Speed function
Recording TV programs using the
VCR Plus+ system
When you are recording a program in the Auto
mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than
the recording time, the tape speed is automatically
changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will
appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select
“SP.” To operate this function, set “VCR
The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number
listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,
and channel of that program are set automatically.
Before you start, check that the TV and guide
channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel
Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display
Function” – “Tape Length” of “Features” in the
z Hints
• When the start time and the channel or input source to
be recorded are the same but the “RecTo” setting
differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc
and the VHS tape.
• You can also display the Timer programming menu as
follows:
VIDEO
Number
buttons
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
CLEAR
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer – Standard,” and press ENTER.
VCR Plus+
SYSTEM
M/m/</,,
ENTER
MENU
Notes
• To record a cable or satellite program, turn on the cable
box or satellite receiver and select the program you
want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver
turned on until the recorder finishes recording.
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with
the recorder power on, the recorder power is
automatically turned off when the timer recording
finishes.
x STOP
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press VCR Plus+.
Timer – VCR Plus+
10:10 AM
Title List
Set VCR Plus+ Code number. [0~9]
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
Standard
If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VCR 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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5 Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, channel, and
recording mode appear.
Recording from Connected
Equipment with a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording. If the c indicator flashes in the
front panel display, check that a tape with its
safety tab in place is inserted.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programs from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the
recorder (page 35).
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.
No Rec To
No.1
0
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
CH
0RecTo Date
StartStop
Mode
0
0
0
0
11/15
DVD
09 00
:
11 : 00
CH83
LP
PM
PM
VCR Plus+
6 Select “ RecTo” using </, and select
“VCR” using M/m, and press ENTER.
If you want to change other settings, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to change
the setting.
VIDEO
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
SYSTEM
MENU
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
M/m,
ENTER
If the timer settings overlap
See page 70.
x STOP
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
See “Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer
Settings (Timer List)” on page 74.
SYNCHRO
REC
REC MODE
z Hint
You can also display the Timer programming menu as
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer – VCR Plus+,” and press ENTER.
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
Notes
tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”
• When the PlusCode number is incorrect, “Invalid
code” appears on the TV screen.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording
time three times as long as “SP” (Standard
Play). However, “SP” produces better picture
and audio quality.
• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with
the recorder power on, the recorder power is
automatically turned off when the timer recording
finishes.
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4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the program may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
5 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
6 Select “ Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as
normal recording cannot be done.
7 Select “ Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is
standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-
Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to
turn off the connected equipment and press
SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before
the timer recording starts.
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
8 Select “ to Video,” and press ENTER.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.
10 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the program you want to
record, and turn it off.
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-
not work.
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the
recorder’s clock correctly.
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel. The recorder is ready to start
Synchro-Recording.
• When the recorder’s power is on, the recorder enters
the Synchro-Recording standby mode after a Synchro-
Recording has finished.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in the condition
with the recorder power on, the recorder power is
automatically turned off when the Synchro-Recording
finishes.
The recorder automatically starts recording
when it receives an input signal from the
connected equipment. The recorder stops
recording when the connected equipment
turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
• When the recorder’s clock is not set correctly, the
Synchro-Recording starts approximately 2 minutes
after the set time.
To cancel Synchro Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC
indicator on the recorder turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Recording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the
SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the
recorder’s power turns off.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the program is a
Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first
has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Program 1
Program 2
will be cut off
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4 Select the timer setting you want to check/
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Checking/Changing/
Canceling VCR Timer
Settings (Timer List)
Timer List
10:10 AM
No RecTo
Date
11/17
11/28
Start
Stop
CH
CH8
CH1
Mode Edit
Edit
01
02
VCR
VCR
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
Del
03
04
05
06
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---
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You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List menu.
5 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting. Select an
item using </, and adjust using M/m.
Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No
No.1
01
t
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SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
CH
02 RecTo Date
StartStop
Mode
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03
04
05
06
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:
09 : 45
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LP
PM
PM
VCR Plus+
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
“Del”: Erases the timer setting. Press ENTER.
The System Menu appears.
Timer List
10:10 AM
2 Select “ Timer,” and press ENTER.
No Rec To
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
No.1
01
02
3 Select “ Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Do you want to erase “No.01”?
Timer List
10:10 AM
03
04
05
06
Cancel
No RecTo
Date
11/17
11/28
Start
Stop
CH
CH8
CH1
Mode Edit
OK
01
02
VCR
VCR
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
LP
LP
03
04
05
06
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To turn off the Timer List
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for
the current recording.
Note
Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made
while recording a program that has priority.
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
tape speed, “ SP” or “ EP.”
Recording from Connected
Equipment without a Timer
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording
time three times as long as “SP” (Standard
Play). However, “SP” produces better picture
and audio quality.
5 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. To connect other VCR or similar device,
6 At the same time, press z REC on this
recorder and the pause or play button on
the connected equipment.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x STOP on this
recorder.
VIDEO
Notes
INPUT
SELECT
• When recording a video game image, the screen may
not be clear.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
x STOP
z REC
REC MODE
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
program position
LINE1
LINE2
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To stop playback
Press x STOP.
Playing VHS Tapes
To eject the tape
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
Playing
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.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
"/1
VIDEO
To use the time counter
TRACKING +/–
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you
want to find later. The counter in the front panel
display resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the
counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see
“Searching for the counter 0:00:00 point” on
page 79.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Notes
H PLAY
x STOP
• Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be
played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot
be guaranteed.
• 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 10 hours have passed, the counter in the front
panel display returns to “0:00:00” and the count starts
over again.
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –
“Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup”
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Insert a tape.
The VCR starts playing automatically if you
insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
• Stop disc playback while playing back a video.
• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will
automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the
VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are
played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be
visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion
while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while
utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will
not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.
3 Press H PLAY.
The display window shows the playback time.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind
automatically.
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur
if the recording is in poor condition. In this case,
manually adjust the tracking.
Press TRACKING +/– to adjust the picture.
The tracking meter appears.
Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the
distortion disappears.
Tracking
Tracking meter
To resume automatic tracking adjustment
Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – at the
same time.
Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.
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Playback option
INSTANT REPLAY/
INSTANT ADVANCE
. PREV/NEXT >
H PLAY
X PAUSE
Buttons
Operations
• Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during stop.
When you press and hold down the button during fast reverse/fast forward, you can
view the picture.
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.
When you press and hold down the button during playback, playing at high speed
continues until you release the button.
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
• Plays frame by frame when pressed in pause mode.
(slow)
INSTANT
ADVANCE
*1
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.
*2
INSTANT
REPLAY
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.
. PREV/
NEXT >
Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7
X PAUSE
Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes, playback starts automatically.
*1
*2
You can press
INSTANT ADVANCE up to 4 time. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
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3 Select “Go To Zero,” and press ENTER.
The VCR starts searching and automatically
stops at the 0:00:00 point.
Searching Using Various
Functions
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each recording
begins.
Go to Zero
0:00:00
You can easily find a specific point using various
search functions.
Note
You cannot use these search functions during DVD
recording.
Searching for a blank space of the
tape
The VCR automatically searches for the
beginning of a blank space. You can easily find a
point you can start recording from.
VIDEO
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
TOOLS
Go To Zero
End Search
M/m,
ENTER
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move ENTER Enter
H PLAY
Searching for the counter 0:00:00
point
3 Select “End Search,” and press ENTER.
The VCR starts searching and automatically
stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no
blank space is found, the VCR reaches the
end.
To mark a point on the tape that you want to find
later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.”
The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds
to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter.
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
End search
0:00:13
2 Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Go To Zero
End Search
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move ENTER Enter
Note
The VCR may be unable to recognize the end of a blank
space depending on the length of that blank space.
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Searching using the index function
(Scan and Play)
Selecting the sound during
playback
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references to find a
specific recording.
1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR.
2 Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
AUDIO
Go To Zero
End Search
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move ENTER Enter
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.
To listen to
On-screen
display
Front panel
display
Stereo
Hi-Fi
Left
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator
3 Select “ Forward Intro Scan” to scan
ahead, or “Reverse Intro Scan” to scan
backwards.
Left channel
Right channel
Right
Mono
The VCR searches and then plays back for
about five seconds.
Monaural
sound on the
normal audio
track
Scan and play
–0:00:01
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.
4 Press H PLAY to view that program.
If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR
automatically searches for the next index
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Note
Stereo sound
Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and
then released to start the recording, no index mark will be
inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is
changed while VCR is put in pause.
(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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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
DVD Editing
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RWVR
Before Editing
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode):
editing either the original recording (called the
“original”), or the playback information created
from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each
is different in nature and offers different merits,
read the following and select the one that better
suits your needs.
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
Note
You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
To edit original titles
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:
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
+
+
-
R
-
RW
RWVideo
R
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot
undo any edits you make. The edit functions
available for Video mode titles are:
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.
Notes
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
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.
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title (“Creating a Playlist”
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The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
Editing a Title
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) without changing the original
z Hint
You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List
(Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).
To switch the two Title Lists, press TITLE LIST, and
press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST.
Note
Notes
When editing a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video
mode), finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You
cannot edit a finalized disc.
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
DVD
TITLE LIST
M/m,
ORIGINAL/
ENTER
PLAYLIST
./>
x STOP
X PAUSE
H PLAY
CHAPTER
MARK
MARK ERASE
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch the “Title
List(Original),” if necessary.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
5 Press ENTER at the starting point of the
portion to be erased (point A).
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point of the portion to be erased.
“End” is selected.
“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when
the Protection display appears. “ ” appears
next to the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.”
A-B Erase
10:10 AM
Title No.01
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see
below).
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Erase
Finish
00:00:10
CH 6
T
End 00:00:00
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z Hint
6 Press ENTER at the ending point of the
portion to be erased (point B).
“Erase” is selected.
Note
You cannot protect Playlist titles.
7 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
The display asks for confirmation.
8 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased. To continue, repeat from
step 5. To finish, select “Finish.”
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RWVR
You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase
it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be
undone.
z Hint
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 DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Notes
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch the
“Title List(Original),” if necessary.
• 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.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “ A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting points A and B
appears.
• The total playing time of the title does not change even
if a scene was erased.
“Start” is selected.
A-B Erase
10:10 AM
Title No.01
Start
End
Start 00:00:00
Erase
Finish
00:00:07
CH 6
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Creating chapters manually
Creating a Playlist
-
+
RWVR
RW
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RWVR
You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback.
You can add a section of the title to the Playlist
title as one scene without changing the actual
recordings. A Playlist title can contain up to 99
scenes.
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you
want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, “Marking mark...”
appears on the screen and the scenes before and
after of the mark become separate chapters.
Note
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist
is also erased.
VR
Making mark...
DVD
To erase chapter marks
TITLE LIST
SYSTEM
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
During playback, press MARK ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.
M/m,
MENU
ENTER
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
./>
x STOP
Notes
H PLAY
X PAUSE
• If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or
edit.
• You cannot add or erase the chapter marks of the titles
of protected discs or protected titles.
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
Title List(Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Disc Setting
Setup
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3 Select “ Edit,” and press ENTER.
To play the Playlist title
Edit
10:10 AM
1
2
Press TITLE LIST.
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Playlist.”
Timer
Edit
3
4
Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
Create Playlist
10:10 AM
Notes
Scene No.01
• The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from
what you have set.
Start
End
Start 00:00:00
Make
Finish
00:00:07
Playlist No. 01
T
End 00:00:00
---/--/---- --:--
5 Press ENTER at the starting point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.
Create Playlist
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Make
Finish
00:00:10
Playlist No. 01
T
End 00:00:00
---/--/---- --:--
6 Press ENTER at the ending 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 the steps above.
8 When you finish capturing scenes, select
“ Finish” and press ENTER.
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4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting Playlist titles
appears.
Editing a Playlist
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Playlist
10:10 AM
No. Title
Length Edit
You can edit a scene of the Playlist titles.
01 CH 32
02 CH 96
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
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T
CH 32
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03:25 PM
5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
SYSTEM
MENU
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected Playlist title.
Select “OK” when asked for confirmation.
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
x STOP
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit without
changing the actual recordings (see below).
“Title List”: Switches to the “Title
H PLAY
X PAUSE
List(Original).”
7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.
Edit Scene
10:10 AM
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Scene No.1 / 1
Playlist No.01
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
Play
Modify
Move
Add
stopped.
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Title List(Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
Erase
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
The Scene List menu appears with all of the
selected scenes.
Disc Setting
Setup
“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
end point of the selected scene. See
“Modifying a scene (Modify)” on page 87.
“Move”: Changes the scene order. See
“Add”: Allows you to add more scenes before
the selected scene. See “Adding a scene
3 Select “ Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
10:10 AM
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
Timer
Edit
“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is
canceled. See “Erasing a scene (Erase)” on
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Modifying a scene (Modify)
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RWVR
Note
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
You can change the start and end point of the
selected scene.
Moving a scene (Move)
-
RWVR
2 Select “ Modify,” and press ENTER.
“Start” is selected.
You can change the scene order within the Playlist
title.
Modify
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Start
End
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
2 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
Change
Cancel
00:00:07
Edit Scene
10:10 AM
Playlist No. 01
T
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Scene No. 2 / 3
Playlist No.01
Play
Modify
Move
Add
3 Press ENTER at the starting point.
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point.
Erase
“End” is selected.
Modify
10:10 AM
3 Select a new location using </,.
Scene No.01
4 Press ENTER.
Start
End
The selected scene moves to the new location.
To move other scenes press O RETURN,
and repeat from step 1.
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Change
Cancel
00:00:10
Playlist No. 01
T
Edit Scene
Scene No. 3 / 3
10:10 AM
Playlist No.01
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Play
Modify
Move
Add
4 Press ENTER at the ending point.
“Change” is selected.
01
00:00:34
02
00:04:20
03
00:00:10
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 3 or 4.
Erase
5 Press ENTER.
The display returns to “Edit Scene” display.
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.
To modify other scenes, press O RETURN,
and repeat from step 1.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To cancel modifying
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
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To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Adding a scene (Add)
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RWVR
Note
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
You can add a scene before the selected scene.
Erasing a scene (Erase)
2 Select “ Add,” and press ENTER.
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RWVR
“Start” is selected.
Add
10:10 AM
You can erase a selected scene.
Scene No.01
Start
End
Add
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
2 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
00:00:07
Playlist No. 01
T
Cancel
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected scene is erased.
Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM
To erase other scenes, press O RETURN,
and repeat from step 1.
3 Press ENTER at the starting point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Add
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Start
End
Add
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
00:00:10
Playlist No. 01
T
Cancel
Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM
4 Press ENTER at the ending point.
“Add” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 3 or 4.
5 Press ENTER.
The display returns to “Edit Scene” display.
The selected section is captured as a scene and
added before the selected scene.
To add other scenes, press O RETURN, and
repeat from step 1.
To cancel adding
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
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Using the T VIDEO button on the
recorder
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Insert a source tape.
Dubbing from a Video to a
DVD
3 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
You can record (dub) VHS tape video and audio to
a disc. The audio switching and audio settings
must be made for both the VHS tape and the disc.
Using the TV screen
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Insert a source tape.
3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
DVD
VIDEO
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
Title List(Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
AUDIO
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
SYSTEM
MENU
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
M/m,
ENTER
Disc Setting
Setup
X PAUSE
H PLAY
x STOP
5 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
10:10 AM
REC MODE
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
T VIDEO
6 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Edit
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Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
Timer
Edit
Video --> DVD
DVD --> Video
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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7 Select “Video t DVD,” and press ENTER.
Notes
The display for confirmation appears.
• Dubbing is not possible in the following cases.
– When a non-recordable DVD is set.
– When using VHS software with copy guard
functions.
8 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
• Dubbing stops in the following cases.
– When the VHS tape is played back to the end and
stops.
– When the VHS deck or the DVD deck is stopped.
– When the disc remaining time runs out.
• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other
copyrighted material are solely for individual
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited
under copyright law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
To select the recording mode
Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, then
press REC MODE repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
For more details about the recording mode, see
To select the sound
1
After step 2 above, press VIDEO to control
the VCR.
2
3
Press H PLAY.
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound
you want.
4
5
Press X PAUSE.
Follow the instructions above from step 3.
To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
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
Finalize the disc. For details, see page 44.
z Hints
• A black screen is recorded at the end of the dubbed disc,
but this is not a malfunction. When dubbing stops, there
may be some time difference between the tape and the
disc. In this case, a black (no signal) screen is recorded.
• You can switch the playback tape audio while dubbing.
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a disc, the VHS tape
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD
recording time.
• The audio output is the VHS playback audio.
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Dubbing from a DVD to a
Video
recorder
1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 Insert a source disc.
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DVD
RWVR RWVideo
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3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
You can record (dub) DVD video and audio to a
VHS tape. However, note that when you record
copy-protected software to a tape, the video may
appear disrupted when you play back the tape.
4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select
a title.
5 Start playing, and press x STOP or
X PAUSE.
6 Press DVD t on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
DVD
VIDEO
Using the TV screen
1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 Insert a source disc.
3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
TITLE LIST
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select
a title.
TOP MENU
REC MODE
5 Start playing, and press x STOP or
X PAUSE
X PAUSE.
x STOP
6 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Title List(Original)
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Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
DVD t
Disc Setting
Setup
7 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
10:10 AM
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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8 Select “ Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Notes
Edit
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• Dubbing is not possible when “Video” of “Progressive”
is set to “On” in the “Setup” display.
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
• Dubbing stops in the following cases.
– When the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– When the DVD deck or the VHS deck is stopped.
– When the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
Timer
Edit
Video --> DVD
DVD --> Video
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
9 Select “DVD t Video,” and press ENTER.
The display for confirmation appears.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
10 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
The disc’s menu may appear depending on the
disc when playback of a disc finishes. In this
case, press x STOP to stop dubbing,
otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until the
tape reaches its end.
To select the tape speed
Press VIDEO to control the VCR, then press REC
MODE repeatedly to select “SP” or “EP.”
“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time
three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play).
However, “SP” produces better picture and audio
quality.
To select the sound or language
After step 5 above, press AUDIO repeatedly to
select the sound you want, or press SUBTITLE
repeatedly to select the language you want. For
To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
z Hints
• You can switch the playback DVD audio while
dubbing.
• 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 audio being played back (main audio, sub audio,
etc.) is the dubbed audio.
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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 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 IN jacks, see
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.
To record from the DV IN jack
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on
Notes
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recording from
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode).
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.
Note
When selecting DV input, lines appear on the screen.
This is not a malfunction. Connect a digital video camera
and display an image. These lines disappears.
VCR-DVD recorder
DV
DV IN
To DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
DV output
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
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3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Dubbing from a DV Format
Tape to a DVD
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode
automatically.
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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
recorder’s remote control.
4 Insert the source DV format tape into your
digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital
video camera must be set to video playback
mode.
◆How chapters are created
5 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
“ DV.”
The recorder divides the title in either 5 or 15-
minute intervals, according to the setting in “DVD
6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
DVD
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
CH +/–
For more details about the recording mode,
INPUT
SELECT
7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
Title List(Original)
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O RETURN
Title List
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Disc Setting
Setup
REC MODE
8 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.
Setup
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Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Timer
Edit
Audio
Features
Options
Disc Setting
Setup
Easy Setup
With the recording side facing down
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9 Select “ Audio,” and press ENTER.
14 Select “DV Edit,” and press ENTER.
The display for recording and “DV Tape
Mode” appear.
Audio
10:10 AM
Title list
Tuner Audio
Digital Out
:
Main
If “DV Tape Mode” does not appear, check
the connection to your digital video camera.
Timer
Edit
Downmix
:
:
:
:
:
Normal
Standard
On
Audio DRC
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
DV Tape Mode
Disc Setting
Setup
Stereo 1
Stereo
10 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.
Audio
10:10 AM
Title list
Tuner Audio
Digital Out
:
Main
15 Select z on the TV screen, and press
ENTER.
Timer
Edit
Downmix
:
:
:
:
:
Normal
Standard
On
Audio DRC
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Starts recording the tape contents.
You can use m, x, X, y, H, M, and z
on the TV screen to search the point you want
to start recording.
Disc Setting
Setup
Stereo 1
Stereo 2
“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.
Select “Stereo 2” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your
digital video camera.
To stop during 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 recording
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.
11 Select “ Stereo 1” or “Stereo 2,” and press
ENTER.
Notes
12 Press O RETURN twice.
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital
video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot control the recorder using another device or
another recorder of the same model.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the
cassette memory onto the disc.
13 Select “ Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
10:10 AM
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
DV Edit
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
• If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track
that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an
unnatural sound will be output when playing back the
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there
is nothing recorded on the tape.
Disc Setting
Setup
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.
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2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
The “Setup” display appears.
Settings and Adjustments
Setup
Title List
10:10 AM
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Using the Setup Displays
Timer
Edit
Audio
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.
Features
Options
Disc Setting
Setup
Easy Setup
The setup displays are used in the following way.
Note
3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “ Clock Set,”
“ Video,” “ Audio,” “ Features,” “Options,”
or “ Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
The selected setup display appears.
Example: “Video” setup
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the
setup display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.
Video
Title list
10:10 AM
TV Type
:
:
:
:
4:3 Pan Scan
On
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
Timer
Edit
Standard
Off
Disc Setting
Setup
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m,
ENTER
4 Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”
Video
Title list
10:10 AM
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
TV Type
:
:
:
:
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
Timer
Edit
4:3 Pan Scan
Title List(Original)
10:10 AM
Off
Title List
Press ENTER :
Disc Setting
Setup
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Disc Setting
Setup
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Some items display a dialog box that provides
further detailed settings.
Example: The following dialog box appears
when “Parental” in “Options” setup is
selected.
Antenna Reception Setting
(Tuner Preset)
The “Tuner Preset” setup helps you to make tuner,
setting for the recorder.
Enter Password
Title list
10:10 AM
Timer
Edit
Enter the password.
Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display. To
use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on
Disc Setting
Setup
Setup
10:10 AM
Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
In this case, see “Parental” in “Language,
Timer
Edit
Audio
Features
Options
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
The currently selected option is displayed
next to the setup item.
Easy Setup
Example: when “16:9” is set.
Note
Video
Title list
10:10 AM
You cannot presets channels for the connected cable box
or satellite receiver.
TV Type
:
:
:
:
16:9
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
On
Timer
Edit
Standard
Off
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13,
UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV
channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your area using
automatic presetting methods.
Disc Setting
Setup
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”
in the “Setup” display.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
2
Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Antenna/Cable
:
:
Antenna
Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Edit
3,4 Ch Out
:
3CH
Guide Channel Setup
Disc Setting
Setup
“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.
3
Select an option, and press ENTER.
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Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence.
6
7
Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and
press ENTER.
To preset or disable another channel, repeat
steps 5 and 6.
Auto Preset
10:10 AM
Title list
Searching for receivable channels: 3
3, 4 Ch Out
Timer
Edit
Set the RF output channel so that the TV can
receive the correct signal from the recorder.
7%
Scanning... Please wait.
Stop
Disc Setting
Setup
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”
in the “Setup” display.
Manual Set
2
Select “3, 4 Ch Out,” and press ENTER.
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.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Antenna/Cable
:
:
Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset”
in the “Setup” display.
Edit
3,4 Ch Out
3CH
4CH
Guide Channel Setup
Disc Setting
Setup
2
Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
“3CH”: when using channel 3 to receive the
recorder signal.
“4CH”: when using channel 4 to receive the
recorder signal.
Title list
Timer
Antenna/Cable
:
:
Antenna
Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Edit
3,4 Ch Out
:
3CH
3
Select “3CH” or “4CH,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation messages will be displayed
for a while.
Guide Channel Setup
Disc Setting
Setup
Guide Channel Setup
Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each
channel.
You need to set this correctly to make timer
recordings with the VCR Plus+ function. For
“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.
3
4
5
Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.
Select the channel you want to preset/disable
using M/m or CH +/–, and press ENTER.
Manual Set
10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Edit
Select a channel:
Add
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Setup
Erase
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◆ Time Zone
Select the time zone for your area, or select
“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set
your time zone.
Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The “Clock Set” setup helps you to make clock
setting for the recorder.
Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display. To use
the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on
The options are:
Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central
y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y
Hawaii y Auto
◆ Daylight Saving
Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select
“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set
the daylight saving time.
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in
the “Setup” display.
Manual
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
2
Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in
the “Setup” display.
Auto
Title list
10:10 AM
Clock Set CH
Time Zone
:
:
:
Auto
Auto
Auto
Timer
Edit
Daylight Saving
2
Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.
Clock Set
Title list
10:10 AM
Disc Setting
Setup
Month Day Year
01
Timer
Edit
01
2004
THU
3
4
Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or
“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.
Hour Min AM/PM
12 00 AM
Disc Setting
Setup
:
Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and
ENTER.
◆ Clock Set CH
Select a channel that carries a time signal
using M/m.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response select your local PBS station. Leave
the setting at “Auto” to have the recorder
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal.
3
4
Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in sequence. Press </, to select the item to
be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The
day of the week is set automatically.
Press ENTER to start the clock.
z Hint
To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the
item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing
M/m.
Clock Set CH
Title list
10:10 AM
Timer
Edit
Select a channel:
Auto
Disc Setting
Setup
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16:9
Video Settings (Video)
Video settings will adjust items related to the
image, such as size and color.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Video,” and press ENTER.
The “Video” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
Video
Title list
10:10 AM
TV Type
:
:
:
:
4:3 Pan Scan
Off
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
Black Level
Timer
Edit
Standard
Off
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front
panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.
Disc Setting
Setup
On
Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too dark.
TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
Off
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Normally, select this.
16:9
Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or TV with a
wide mode function.
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.
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.
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Press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the
recorder lights up.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
Picture control
You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
player to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the program you
are watching.
z Hint
The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing
X PAUSE on the recorder continuously for 5 seconds or
more, or selecting “Off” in step 3.
Dynamic 1
Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Dynamic 2
Produces a more dynamic picture
than Dynamic 1 by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
Note
If you select progressive signal 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.”
Standard
Cinema 1
Off
Displays a standard picture.
White colors become brighter
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
Cinema 2
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Personal
Adjust
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/
</,.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality image.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Video Settings
2
3
4
Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER.
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
Follow the instructions appearing on the TV
screen.
1Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan
capable.
2Connect with Component Video Output
jacks (red/green/blue connections).
3Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4If video signal appears OK, video
connection is complete.
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Digital Out
The following setup items switch 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 “Connecting to Your
Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or
“DTS.”
Audio Settings (Audio)
The Audio setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Digital Out
10:10 AM
Title list
Dolby Digital Output
DTS
:
:
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Audio,” and press ENTER.
The “Audio” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Timer
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
Audio
10:10 AM
Title list
Tuner Audio
Digital Out
:
Main
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.
Timer
Edit
Downmix
:
:
:
:
:
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Audio DRC
Scan Audio
DV Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Disc Setting
Setup
Stereo 1
Stereo
• Dolby Digital Output (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 (Pro Logic) or not
by making adjustments to
the “Downmix” item in
Tuner Audio
Selects the sound to be recorded.
Main
SAP
Records only the main
sound.
Records only the SAP
(Second Audio Program)
sound.
“Audio” setup (page 103).
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Note
If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded
regardless of the setting.
• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Off
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
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Downmix (DVDs only)
DV Audio Input
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “Checking the Play Information
and Playing Time” on page 45. This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
Stereo 1
Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
Stereo 2
Records additional audio
only.
Note
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital Output”
Select “Stereo 2” if you have added a second audio
channel when recording with your digital video camera.
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this
position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this
recorder, select line input audio.
Stereo
Records stereo sound only.
Select this for discs other
than DVD-RWs (VR mode).
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
Main/Sub
Records the two different
sound tracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode). You can select
either sound track when
playing back the disc.
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital
Standard
Normally select this
position.
TV Mode
Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Scan Audio
On
Outputs audio signal during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
sound tracks.
Off
No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
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VCR Function
Press ENTER, and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” and “Auto Repeat.”
RecordingandVCRSettings
(Features)
◆ Tape Length
T-120
When using a T-120 or shorter
length tape.
The “Features” setup allows you to change the
tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings.
T-160
T-180
When using a T-160 length tape.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
When using a T-180 or longer
length tape.
2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
◆ Auto Play
On
To start playback automatically,
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
Features
10:10 AM
Off
To turn off Auto play. You need
to press H PLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.
Title list
Timer
DVD Auto Chapter
:
:
5 min
VCR Function
Synchro Recording
to DVD
Edit
◆ Auto Repeat
Disc Setting
Setup
On
To play back a tape repeatedly.
The VCR rewinds a tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.
DVD Auto Chapter
Off
To turn off Auto repeat.
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a
specified interval. The markings are inserted while
the recording is being made.
Synchro Recording
to DVD
Sets the recorder to record
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a DVD disc.
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
5 Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
to Video
Sets the recorder to record
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a VHS tape.
15 Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
Note
Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the
actual interval may vary from the interval selected in
“DVD Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only
be used as an approximation to create chapters.
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Parental (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
1
After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and
press ENTER.
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Parental
Title list
10:10 AM
2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Options,” and press ENTER.
The “Options” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Timer
Edit
Create the password.
Disc Setting
Setup
Options
10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Language
Parental
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
Mode3
Disc Setting
Setup
Parental
Title list
10:10 AM
Timer
Edit
Confirm the password.
Language
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Disc Setting
Setup
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Parental
10:10 AM
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
Title list
the disc.
Timer
Enter the password.
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language
changes according to the language you selected
for the sound track.
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
Note
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
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3
Select “Password,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Password” are
displayed.
Front Display
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Auto
Adjusts automatically.
Bright lighting.
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
Parental
10:10 AM
Bright
Dimmer
Title list
Timer
Password
:
:
On
Low lighting. Turns off the
lighting when the power is
off.
Rating Level
Level 1 (Kids)
Change Password
Edit
Disc Setting
Setup
Command Mode
Changes the command mode of the recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the
COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the
setting made here. For details, see “If you have a
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
4
Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Rating Level” are
displayed.
Parental
10:10 AM
Title list
Timer
Password
:
Level 8(Adults)
Level 7
Rating Level
Level 6
Change Password
Mode1
Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
Level 5
Edit
Level 4
Disc Setting
Setup
Level 3
Level 2
Mode2
Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
Level 1 (Kids)
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
5
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
Mode3
The default command mode
of the recorder.
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc,
set “Password” to “Off” in step 3.
Factory Setting
Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
• To change the password, select “Change
Password” in step 5, and press ENTER.
When the display for registering a password
appears, enter a new four-digit password
using the number buttons.
1
After step 3 above, select “Factory Setting,”
and press ENTER.
2
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.
Notes
• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” of
“Options” in the “Setup” display.
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this
case, enter your password, then change the level.
3
Press "/1 to turn off the recorder, and press
"/1 again to turn it on.
The “Easy Setup” display appears. Follow the
step 5.
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Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup program.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “ Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
Follow the guide to make initial setting.
Start
Cancel
4 Select “ Start,” and press ENTER.
5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 30) from step 5.
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TV program reception does not fill the screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup
Additional Information
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV
program using the CH +/– buttons.
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.
TV program pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV antenna.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables
farther apart.
, The RF cable is connected to the VHF/UHF
OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to
the VHF/UHF IN jack.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
TV channels cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, which changed the
channels.
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
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 IN
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT SELECT.
Picture noise appears.
switch the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT SELECT.
, If the 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 programs could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem even
when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s
S VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
The playback picture or TV program 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 programs could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup in accordance
with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 100).
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected
when you set the recorder to progressive format.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
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The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
“Video” setup.
DVD Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labeled side facing up.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jacks, check the “Audio” setup
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
The sound volume is low
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “TV Mode”
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
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.
, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available
for all programs. The program you are recording
does not have a second audio program.
, You have set “Tuner Audio” in “Audio” setup to
alternate audio programs.
, 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) during
playback, set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio” setup
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
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The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
DVD Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately after you
press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from
the front panel display.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when “
does not appear in the front panel display
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
menu.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, and connect it again.
”
, The program contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
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.”
Recording does not stop immediately after you
press x STOP.
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO
format.
Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
, Length or width of the image is more than
4,720 dots.
, There was a power failure during recording. If
the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
The clock is automatically set by EDS, but it is
reset during a power failure when the EDS signal
cannot be received (page 99).
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
The title of theMP3 audio album/ track or JPEG
image album/file is not correctly displayed.
, The player can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
asterisks.
, Disc space was not enough.
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The c indicator flashes aftertimer recordingis
set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 10).
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, You cannot record on a disc that already has 99
or more titles created.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, If you made A/V connections, check the audio
cord connection.
VHS Recording
, You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43).
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Insert a recordable disc (page 10).
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, You cannot record on a disc that already has 99
or more titles created.
A TV program 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.
Select the correct source with the CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number
when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or
“LINE2” when recording from other equipment.
, You cannot record on a protected disc (page 43).
,
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.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV antenna.
VHS Playback
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on
this tape, cover the tab hole.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
The tape is ejected when you press z REC.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/–
buttons.
, The video heads are dirty (see page 113). 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.
Nothing happens when you press z REC.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VHS Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
, Check that the clock is set.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a program has been set for timer
recording.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
, Make sure your timer settings are past the current
time.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
, Check that the cable box is turned on.
, The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is
disconnected from the wall outlet for more than
one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
, Turn the power off and unplug the AC power
cord.
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, The timer recording will not be activated if the
recorder is on at the preset time.
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or
Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and
recorder. Set a different command mode for the
recorder (page 29).
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 70).
Others
The c indicator flashes after timer recordingis
set.
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY
DVD” appears in the front panel display.
, 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.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
VHS Others
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z OPEN/CLOSE.
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
Display
The clock has stopped.
, Set the clock again (page 99).
The c indicator is flashing.
The disc tray does not open and “ TRAY
LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
, The disc does not have enough space.
tab in place inside the recorder.
Remote control
“ CANNOTRECORD BECAUSEOFHIGHTEMP.”
appears in the front panel display.
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
Reset the code (page 26).
, 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 AC power cord. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
“ CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
mode (page 29).
, Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO (page 27).
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
(page 58).
Control by AV mouse is not possible.
, Some satellite receivers may not support AV
mouse.
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• 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 center out.
Notes About This Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning the VCR mechanism
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry,
soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a
mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of
solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video
heads
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.
initial
contamination
terminal
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Inputs and outputs
LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN
Specifications
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
System
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
DVD recorder section
Laser
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE 2 IN
Semiconductor laser
Audio recording format
Dolby Digital
Video recording format
MPEG Video
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100
LINE OUT
VCR section
Format
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
OPTICAL, Optical output jack
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
COAXIAL, phono jack
3
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 /8 inches/s)
EP: 11.12 mm/s ( /16 inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( /16 inches/s),
playback only
7
11
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)
Phono jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
12 programs in total (max.)
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General
Power requirements
About i.LINK
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
42 W
Power back-up
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.
Back-up duration: 0 min
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
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.
Dimensions including projecting parts
and controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 430 × 85 × 334 mm
1
(Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 13 /4 inches)
Mass
Approx. 5.9 kg (Approx. 13.0 lbs)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Antenna cable (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment
to be connected.
About the name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
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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
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack
will not accept MICRO MV signals from
equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For 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.
(remote sensor) (26)
K
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons
Q LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/
R) jacks (34)
* H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference.
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Remote for DVD
Buttons on the remote have the same function as
the buttons on the recorder if they have the same
or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next
to them can be used with your TV when the TV/
DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV.
SET button (27)
1
2
3
SUBTITLE button (59)
4
5
TIME/TEXT button (45)
6
7
8
9
q;
qa
M m
/
N . PREV (previous)/NEXT >
buttons (59)
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
* Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference.
ql
Slide the cover.
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w;
wa
TOOLS button (41)
ws
wd
wf
wg
wh
wj
wl
INSTANT REPLAY/
INSTANT
ADVANCE buttons (59)
wk
wl
e;
ea
es
ed
ef
eg
eh COMMAND MODE switch (DVD
COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)
eh
* CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference.
Slide the cover.
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Remote for VIDEO
Buttons on the remote have the same function as
the buttons on the recorder if they have the same
or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next
to them can be used with your TV when the TV/
DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV.
1
2
qf
qg
qh
TIME/TEXT button (45)
3
qj
qk
ql
4
5
6
J m
/
K . PREV (previous)/NEXT >
7
8
buttons (78)
w;
wa
ws
9
P CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*
q;
qa
wd
wf
wg
wh
qs
qd
V
INSTANT REPLAY/
INSTANT
ADVANCE buttons (78)
Slide the cover.
Z COMMAND MODE switch (DVD
COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)
* Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
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Front panel display
VR
RW
VCD
TV STEREO SAP
DVD
VIDEO
A DVD Playing/recording status
B Disc type*/recording format
C Audio signal indicators
D TV indicator
H Tape indicator
I Timer indicator
• Playing time/remaining time
• Current title/chapter/track/index number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
F SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
• Channel
K
(angle) indicator (59)
G VIDEO Playing/recording status
L Disc indicator
Rear panel
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
R
LINE OUT
AUDIO
LINE
1
IN
R
Y
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
AUDIO
L
PB
COAXIAL
L
OUT
OPTICAL
P
R
VIDEO
VIDEO
S
VIDEO OUT
E LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks
B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) jacks (25)
F LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
jacks (21)
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Glossary
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the
contents to be programmed or edited.
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.
DVD+R (page 10)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV
programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
Digital audio compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality digital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data is recorded
discretely, and little deterioration occurs because
all channel data processing is digital.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which
is a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD
also uses a variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the
status of the picture. Audio information is
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Digital audio compression technology by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
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Interlace format (page 101)
DVD Audio/Subtitle
Language
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television. The
even number field shows the even numbered lines
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.
Abbreviation
ARA
BUL
CHI
Language
Arabic
Bulgarian
Chinese
Croatian
Czech
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.
CRO
CZE
DAN
DEU
ENG
ESP
Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist
leaves the original titles as they are, and contains
only the information needed to control playback.
A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.
Danish
German
English
Spanish
Finish
FIN
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.
FRA
GRE
HUN
IDN
French
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Hindi
IND
ISL
Icelandic
Italian
ITA
IWR
JPN
Hebrew
Japanese
Korean
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
KOR
MAL
NLD
NOR
POL
POR
RUS
SVE
THA
TUR
VIE
Malay
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of
a song).
Dutch
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Thai
Turkish
Vietnamese
Afrikaans
ZAF
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
E
Index
Easy Setup 107
“Edit Playlist” 86
“Edit Scene” 86
Enter characters 46
EP mode 67
Connecting
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
the antenna cable 15
to your AV/amplifier
(receiver) 23
Numerics
to your TV 18
“Erase All Titles” 43
Controlling TVs with the
remote 27
Copy-Free 48
Copy-Never 48
Copy-Once 48
Counter 76
CPRM 10
F
“Factory Setting” 106
Feature settings 104
Finalizing 44
A
“A-B Erase” 83
ANGLE 59
“Create Playlist” 85
Formatting 43
“Front Display” 106
Front panel 117
Antenna 17
“Audio” 105
D
Audio cords 23
“Audio DRC” 103
Audio settings 102
Auto Clock Set 99
“Auto Play” 104
“Auto Preset” 97
“Auto Repeat” 104
“Daylight Saving” 99
G
“Digital Out” 102
“Disc Finalize” 44
“Disc Format” 43
“Disc Menu” 105
“Disc Name” 43
“Disc Protect” 43
Disc settings 43
Disc types 10
H
Handling discs 113
B
Batteries 26
“Black Level” 100
Bookmark 62
I
Display
front panel display 121
On-screen display 40
Setup Display 96
“Downmix” 103
“DV Edit” 95
“DVD Auto Chapter” 104
DVD Editing 81
DVD VIDEO 122
DVD+R 10
C
Interlace format 123
Chapter 122
CHAPTER ERASE 84
CHAPTER MARK 84
Checking/changing/canceling
J
JPEG image files 64
L
“Language” 105
Language code 123
LINE 1 IN 35
Child Lock 58
Cleaning discs 113
Cleaning the video heads 111
“Clock Set CH” 99
Clock Set settings 99
LINE 2 IN 34
DVD+RW 122
DVD-R 122
DVD-RW 122
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Setting the VCR Plus+
channels 32
Settings 96
Setup Display 96
SHUFFLE 60
Slide show 65
M
“Progressive” 101
Progressive format 123
“Protect” 83
Manual Clock Set 99
“Manual Set” 98
MARKER 62
MENU 57
Q
Menu
SP mode 67
Top menu 57
“Modify” 86
“Move” 86
Sub-menu 41
SUBTITLE 59
“Subtitle” 105
SURROUND 60
R
MP3 audio tracks 63
Rear panel 121
N
recordable discs 10
recording format 10
recording mode 47
tape speed 67
71
System Menu 40
O
while watching another
On-screen display
Setup Display 96
Sub-menu 41
T
“Tape Length” 104
Tape speed 67
Recording mode 47
Region code 13
Remaining time 69
REPEAT 61
Repeat A-B Play 58
Resetting 107
Resume Play 58
Rotate 65
System Menu 40
TOOLS menu 41
On-Screen Menus 40
Original 42, 123
82
“Time Zone” 99
TIME/TEXT 45
“OSD” language 30, 105
P
“Parental” 105
Title 123
Title List 42
S
Parental Control 58
PBC 57
Play mode 45
Playback 57, 76
MP3 audio tracks 63
Repeat Play 61
Resume Play 58
Shuffle Play 60
Power cord 26
Safety tab 68
SAP (Second Audio Program)
Satellite receiver 16
SEARCH 62
TOOLS 41
TOP MENU 57
Track 123
TRACKING 77
Tracking adjustment 77
Troubleshooting 108
“Tuner Audio” 102
Tuner Preset 31
Tuner Preset settings 97
“TV Type” 100
TV/DVD·VIDEO 27
Searching
for a blank space 79
for “Chapter” 62
for the counter 0 point 79
for “Title” 62
for “Track” 62
Scan and Play 80
Time Search 62
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