2-635-396-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Home Theatre System
Operating Instructions
DAR-RH7000
DAR-RH1000
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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If the hard disk drive should
malfunction, you cannot recover lost
data. The hard disk drive is only a
temporary storage space.
holes are blocked, the system can
overheat and malfunction.
Copyrights
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such
material may be contrary to the
provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with
cable television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or
programme owner.
• Do not place the system on a soft
surface such as a rug that might
block the ventilation holes.
• Do not install the system in a
confined space, such as a bookcase
or built-in cabinet.
• Do not place the system in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
About repairing the hard disk
drive
• The contents of the hard disk drive
may be checked in case of repair
or inspection during a malfunction
or modification. However, the
contents will not be backed up or
saved by Sony.
• If the hard disk needs to be
formatted or replaced, it will be
done at the discretion of Sony. All
contents of the hard disk drive will
be erased, including contents that
violate copyright laws.
• 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
• Do not place the system in an
inclined position. It is designed to
be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the system and discs away
from equipment with strong
magnets, such as microwave
ovens, or large loudspeakers.
• Do not put any objects on the
recorder as they may fall, damage
the surface, or cause malfunction.
• Do not put objects in front of the
speakers as they may fall over
when loud sound is output.
• If the system is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the
DVD Recorder Home Theatre
System and cause damage to the
lenses. When you first install the
system, or when you move it from
a cold to a warm location, wait for
about 30 minutes before operating
the system.
• Do not place anything around the
rear of the subwoofer as air
pressure from the subwoofer’s
duct may knock down.
• Do no insert anything into the rear
openings of the subwoofer. This
may cause electric shock or injury.
• Do not insert anything into the
subwoofer’s duct, as sound quality
may be affected.
On power sources
• The system is not disconnected
from the AC power source (mains)
as long as it is connected to the
wall outlet, even if the system
itself has been turned off.
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
• This system incorporates with
*1
Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro
Logic (II) adaptive matrix
surround decoder and the DTS
Digital Surround System.
• If you are not going to use the
system for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the system from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord (mains lead), grasp the
plug itself; never pull the cord.
• Before disconnecting the AC
power cord (mains lead), check
that the recorder’s hard disk is not
operating (recording or dubbing)
on the front panel display.
*2
*1
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
*2
Manufactured under license from
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital
Surround” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
• Do not put any object into the
holes on the set (fan ventilation
holes, jacks, etc.). Electric shock
may result.
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programmes received
through an external tuner (not
supplied) may contain copy
protection signals (copy guard
function) and as such may not be
recordable, depending on the type of
signal.
On placement
• Place the system in a location with
adequate ventilation to prevent
heat build-up in the system.
• At high volume, over long periods
of time, the cabinet becomes hot to
the touch. This is not a
malfunction. However, touching
the cabinet should be avoided. Do
not place the system in a confined
space where ventilation is poor as
this may cause overheating.
• Do not block the ventilation holes
for the cooling fan by putting
anything on the system. The
system is equipped with a high
power amplifier. If the ventilation
On recording
• Note that the contents of the
recording cannot be compensated
for under any and all conditions,
including conditions that may
arise due to a malfunction of this
unit.
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This system 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.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
About this manual
Check your model name
The instructions in this manual are
for two models: DAR-RH7000 and
DAR-RH1000. Check your model
name by looking at the front panel
of the recorder.
• In this manual, the internal hard
disk drive is written as “HDD,”
and “disc” is used as a general
reference for the HDD, DVDs, or
CDs unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder or other
unit(s) if they have the same or
similar names as those on the
remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding DVDs
in this manual refer to DVDs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to
DVDs that are created on other
recorders and played back on this
recorder.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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Reinforcing Bass Frequencies (DSGX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Enjoying the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Controlling TVs With the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Speaker Settings (Speaker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Disc Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Easy Setup
(Resetting the System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder Home Theatre System
Recording/Playback
Compatible media and reference pages
+
+
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
R
Quick access to recorded titles
– Title List
,
,
Play the beginning of a title
while it is being recorded
– Chasing Playback
-
RWVR
HDD
+
+
-
R
-
-
HDD
VCD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
R
Watching one title while
recording another
– Simultaneous Rec and Play
DATA CD
CD
,
Dubbing/Editing
Compatible media and reference pages
Creating your own programme
– Playlist
-
RWVR
HDD
,
,
Copying a recorded title to and
from the HDD
– Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
+
+
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
R
Speaker Surround
Options
Compatible media and reference pages
Listening multi-channel sound
with the 5.1ch speakers
DVD
,
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Icon used
in this
manual
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)
Type
Disc logo
Hard disk
drive
(internal)
(Formatting
unnecessary)
Dub HDD contents to a DVD to
play on other DVD players
HDD
Automatically
formatted in +VR
mode
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
DVD+RW
+
RW
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary)
VR
mode
Format in VR mode
-
RWVR
DVD-
RW
*2
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Video
mode
Format in Video mode
-
RWVideo
DVD+R
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
+
R
DVD+R DL
DVD-R
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” are trademarks.
Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
*1
with CPRM
)
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1)
• 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs
*2
This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs.
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Record
16:9
sizes
Change
title
name
Auto
Rewrite
Manual
Chapter
Erase
title
A-B
Erase
Playlist
Chapter
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
*3
*4
*4
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
*3
Yes
*3
*4
Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP, HSP, or HQ,
and “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs
• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)
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Playable discs
Icon used
in this
Type
Disc logo
Characteristics
manual
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented.
DVD VIDEO
DVD-R DL
DVD
DVD
DVD-R Dual Layer discs that were recorded on
other equipment. This recorder recognizes
DVD-R Dual Layer discs as DVD Video
compatible discs.
—
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO
CD/Super VIDEO CD format.
VIDEO CD
CD
VCD
CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased.
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3
audio tracks or JPEG image files.
DATA CD
—
—
DATA CD
8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and DVD-R
recorded with a DVD video camera.
(Still images recorded with a DVD video
camera cannot be played.)
8 cm DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
—
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.
Note
When playing DTS surround sound on a CD or DVD,
you can hear the sound from this speaker system only.
The audio signals are not output from the LINE output
jacks on the recorder.
Discs that cannot be played
• PHOTO CDs
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not
recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do
not contain MP3 or JPEG files
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD
Video format
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video
Recording format)
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Maximum recordable number of titles
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
Disc
Number of titles*
HDD
300
99
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD+R DL
49
49
Notes
* The maximum length for each title is eight hours.
• 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.
Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
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.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs,
or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings
made on other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that are made on
other DVD equipment.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labelled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
recorder.
will also play on this
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
• You may not be able to record on some recordable
discs, depending on the disc.
MODEL NO. HCD–RHXXXX
DVD RECORDER
X
Region code
NO.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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Step 1: Unpacking
Hookups and Settings
Check that you have the following items.
Overview
• DVD recorder (1)
• Mains lead (1)
• TV aerial cable (1)
• Active subwoofer (1)
• Speakers (5)
Complete the following steps to start using this
DVD recorder home theatre system.
Step 1: Unpacking (page 12)
m
• AM loop aerial (1)
• FM wire aerial (1)
• Speaker cords (short) (3)
• Speaker cords (long) (2)
• System cord (1)
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System (page 14)
m
Step 3: Connecting the FM/AM Aerials (page 21)
m
1
• Food pads for the active subwoofer* (4)
Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
• Operating Instructions (1)
• Hookup Guide (card) (1)
m
Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial (page 23)
m
Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder (page 24)
The following is also included for speaker
installation.
For DAR-RH7000:
m
Step 7: Connecting the Mains Leads (page 28)
• Speaker stands (2)
m
• Covers of speaker stands (2)
• Screws (4)
Step 8: Easy Setup (page 34)
2
• Foot pads* (20)
Steps 1 to 4 are for the speaker system; steps 5 and
6 for the recorder. After finishing all of the
hookups, connect the mains leads in step 7, and
For DAR-RH1000:
• Wall-mount pads (8)
*1
Attach to the bottom of the subwoofer.
Attach to the bottom or rear of the speakers.
*2
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each
component before connecting.
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Inserting batteries into the remote
You can control the recorder and the speaker
system using the supplied remote. Insert two Size
R6 (AA) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends
on the batteries to the markings inside the
compartment. When using the remote, point the
remote at
(remote sensor) on the recorder.
Notes
• To operate a non Sony TV, set the code number of the
• 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 sensors (marked
on the
recorder) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The system may not respond to the
remote.
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Step 2: Connecting the Speaker System
For DAR-RH7000
Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with
Grey
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Colour tube
Black
Centre speaker
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Subwoofer
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
AERIAL
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
R
L
R
L
Surround
speaker (R)
Surround
speaker (L)
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
R
L
R
L
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For DAR-RH1000
Connect the speaker system using the supplied speaker cords, matching the colours of the terminals with
the cords.
Grey
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
Colour tube
Black
Front speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
Centre speaker
Subwoofer
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
AERIAL
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
R
L
R
L
Surround
speaker (R)
Surround
speaker (L)
SPEAKERS
SURROUND
FRONT
CENTER
R
L
R
L
• Do not place the speakers in locations that are:
– Extremely hot or cold.
Notes
– Dusty or dirty.
• Do not set the speakers in an inclined position.
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– Very humid.
– Subject to vibration.
– Subject to direct sunlight.
Positioning the speakers
For the best possible surround sound, all speakers
other than the subwoofer should be the same
distance from the listening position (A).
However, this system allows you to place the
centre speaker up to 1.6 m closer (B) and the
surround speakers up to 4.6 m closer (C) to the
listening position.
• Do not connect any speakers other than those supplied
with this system.
• Use caution when placing the speakers and/or speaker
stands (not supplied) attached to the speakers on a
specially treated floor (waxed, oiled, polished, etc.), as
staining or discoloration may result.
• Cover the floor with a cloth when connecting.
• Be sure to match the speaker cord polarity with the
component terminals: 3 to 3 (grey), # to # (black).
If reversed, the sound will lack bass and may be
distorted.
The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to 7.0 m
(A) from the listening position.
Notes on speaker cord treatment
• Do not insert the speaker cord insulation in the
speaker terminals. Bend the stripped cord at the
insulation before connecting.
• To avoid short-circuiting the speakers, make
sure speaker cord conductors do not touch the
neighbouring conductors or terminal.
Example:
Notes
Too much insulation is
removed. Conductors are
touching each other.
• Do not place the centre speaker and surround speakers
farther away from the listening position than the front
speakers.
• If you change the speaker positions after Easy Setup
(page 34), change the “Distance” and “Size” settings in
Conductors are splayed, and
touching neighbouring
terminal.
Note on subwoofer placement
If the subwoofer is placed too close to a CRT TV
or projector, magnetic leakage may interfere with
the video signals and cause colour irregularity.
Should this happen, turn off the TV or the
projector, wait for 15 to 30 minutes, and then turn
it on again. If the problem persists, try the
following:
– Position the subwoofer at least 0.3 m away from
the TV or the projector.
– Move any nearby magnetic object away from the
subwoofer (healthcare devices, toys, etc.).
Magnetic latches on TV stands may also cause a
problem.
After connecting the system components and the
mains leads, you can check for a speaker short-
tone is not output, or is output from a speaker other
than indicated in the front panel display, check the
speaker connection.
Note
If you connect the speakers incorrectly, or turn up the
volume while the speakers are short-circuited, the
POWER indicator on the subwoofer flashes and the
system enters standby mode. If this happens, disconnect
the mains lead, wait about two minutes, and then
reconnect to turn on the system.
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Securely attach the speaker to the stand with
the supplied screws after adjusting the height
of the speaker.
Installing the speakers (DAR-
RH7000)
Attach the front speakers to the supplied speaker
stands.
1
Thread the speaker cord through the hole in
the bottom of the speaker stand.
Screw
4
Take up the slack of the speaker cord.
2
Thread the speaker cord through the post of
the speaker stand, and connect it to the
speaker terminals. Ensure the rear holes of the
speaker are oriented as illustrated below.
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Attach the cover.
To attach the supplied foot pads
If you are to place the centre speaker on a rack,
attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom of the
speaker. Make sure that the hole on the back of the
speaker is in the right direction, as illustrated
below.
Foot pad
Notes
• Set both speakers to the same height.
• You can install the front and surround speakers on
optional speaker stands (WS-FV20 or WS-FV11).
z Hint
When placing the front speakers or the surround speakers
vertically, attach the supplied foot pads to the bottom
face of each speaker.
When detaching the speakers from their stands
Insert a flathead screwdriver (not supplied) into
the notch of the cover, and remove the cover from
the stand.
Flathead screwdriver
(not supplied)
Note
Detach the speaker carefully to prevent pinching your
fingers between the speaker and speaker stand.
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To install the speakers on a wall
The front speakers can be wall mounted, either
vertically or horizontally.
Centre speaker
280 mm
To mount the front speakers horizontally, follow
the centre speaker installation procedure on
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable
for the hole on the back of each speaker.
4 mm
8 to 10 mm
Minimum 30 mm
Front speaker
Surround speaker
1
1 4.6 mm
1
2 10 mm
2
Centre and surround speaker
4.6 mm
8 to 10 mm
10 mm
3
Attach the supplied foot pads to the speakers,
and hang the speakers on the screws.
Make sure that the rear hole is oriented
correctly before hanging the speaker.
2
Fasten the screws to the wall. The screws
should protrude 8 to 10 mm.
Front speaker
Front speaker
280 mm
8 to 10 mm
1
1 4.6 mm
1
2 10 mm
2
Foot pad
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Centre speaker
4.6 mm
Installing the speakers on a wall
(DAR-RH1000)
1
Prepare screws (not supplied) that are suitable
for the hole on the back of each speaker.
10 mm
4 mm
Minimum 25 mm
Speaker rear hole
4.6 mm
Foot pad
Surround speaker
10 mm
4.6 mm
10 mm
2
Fasten the screws to the wall.
The screws should protrude 8 to 9 mm.
8 to 9 mm
Foot pad
3
Attach the supplied wall-mount pads on the
rear of the speaker.
Notes
• If you do not set the speaker correctly, the speaker may
fall down and cause injury.
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
strength. In the case of a plaster board wall, attach the
screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall.
• Install the speakers on a vertical and flat wall where
reinforcement is applied.
Wall-mount pads
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
(7 × 7 mm, 3 mm thick)
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused
by improper installation, insufficient wall strength,
improper screw installation, or natural calamity, etc.
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Hang the speakers on the screws.
Step 3: Connecting the FM/
AM Aerials
4.6 mm
10 mm
Subwoofer
AM loop aerial
(supplied)
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
AERIAL
FM wire aerial (supplied)
Notes
z Hints
• Use screws that are suitable for the wall material and
strength. In the case of a plaster board wall, attach the
screws securely to a beam and fasten them to the wall.
• Install the speakers on a vertical, flat wall where
reinforcement is applied.
• AM loop aerial’s cord (A) and (B) can be connected to
either terminal.
• Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall
material or screws to be used.
• Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused
by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or
improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc.
A
B
• If FM reception is poor, use a 75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied) to connect the system to an outdoor FM
aerial as shown below.
Outdoor FM aerial
(not supplied)
Subwoofer
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
AERIAL
Notes
• To prevent noise pickup, keep the AM loop aerial away
from the system and other equipment.
• Be sure to fully extend the FM wire aerial.
• Keep the FM wire aerial as horizontal as possible.
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Step 4: Connecting the Subwoofer and Recorder
Connect the subwoofer and recorder using the supplied system cord.
DVD recorder
LINE
1
-
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
P
P
IN
DECODER
B
R
/
/
CB
OUT
R
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
C
R
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
to SYSTEM CONNECTOR
Squeeze both
SYSTEM CNNECTOR
sides of the plug
and insert it fully
until it clicks.
DVD recorder
System cord
(supplied)
Subwoofer
Subwoofer
FM75
COAXIAL
AM
AERIAL
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
to SYSTEM CONNECTOR
: Signal flow
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Step 5: Connecting the TV Aerial
Connect the TV aerial cable following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach
to AERIAL IN
DVD recorder
LINE
1
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
P
P
IN
DECODER
B
/
/
CB
OUT
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
C
R
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
IN
OUT
AERIAL
TV
to AERIAL OUT
TV aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
1 Disconnect the TV aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of
the recorder.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied TV aerial
cable.
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Step 6: Connecting the TV and Recorder
Connect a video cord to view pictures (not supplied). Select one of following patterns A through D
according to the type of input jack on your TV monitor or projector.
Video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
B
C
S VIDEO
L
TV or projector
AUDIO
R
TV or projector
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)
to LINE OUT (VIDEO)
DVD recorder
LINE
1
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
IN
DECODER
P
B
R
/
/
CB
OUT
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
P
C
R
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
To i LINE 1 – TV
SCART cord (not supplied)
A
(green)
(red)
(blue)
COMPONENT
D
VIDEO IN
Y
(green)
(blue)
(red)
PB/CB
PR/CR
Component video
cord (not supplied)
TV or projector
TV
: Signal flow
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• The LINE jacks do not output DTS audio signals of CDs or DVDs. You can hear DTS sound from this speaker system
only.
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• When you connect the recorder to your TV via a
SCART jack, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you start playback. If
necessary, press t TV/DVD to return the input to
TV.
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a
SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. See your TV’s
instruction manual as well for this connection.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in “Easy
Setup.”
A Connecting to a SCART input jack
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure of a firm
connection to avoid hum and noise.
See the operating instructions supplied with the
TV to be connected. When you set “Line1 Output”
use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected
signal.
About the SMARTLINK features (for
SCART connections only)
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies with
B Connecting to a video input jack
Connect using a video cord (not supplied) to the
yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy
standard quality images.
*3
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link
,
*1
*2
MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK
,
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied) to
the LINE OUT (S VIDEO) jack. You will enjoy
high quality images.
*2
*3
CINEMALINK , Q-Link , EURO VIEW
*4
*5
LINK , or T-V LINK , this recorder
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function
after you complete the connection pattern A on
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
D Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR,)
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
You can download the tuner preset data from
your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder
according to that data in “Easy Setup.” This
further simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure.
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
“Easy Setup” function during this procedure
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format
signals, you must use this connection and set
“Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On”
(page 96). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the
remote to send progressive video signals. For
details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button”
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are currently
• One Touch Play
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback
with one touch of the H (play) button
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title
List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV
to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer
programming menu with one touch of the
• Automatic Power Off
The recorder will turn off automatically if the
recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the
connections B and C.
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• NexTView Download
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
By using the PROGRESSIVE button, you can
select the signal format in which the recorder
outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.
You can easily set the timer by using the
NexTView Download function on your TV.
See your TV’s instruction manual.
*1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig
1
Connect the recorder using the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern
Corporation.
*2
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks
of Philips Corporation.
“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of
Panasonic Corporation.
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba
Corporation.
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
*3
2
3
Set “Component Out” in “Video” setup to
*4
Press the PROGRESSIVE button.
“PROGRE” appears in the front panel display
when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
*5
z Hint
SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment
having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and
Now Recording functions. For details, see the operating
instructions supplied with your TV or other equipment.
◆Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
Notes
• The SMARTLINK features are available only when
“Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
◆Interlace
Select this when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE 2
OUT (VIDEO or S VIDEO)).
z Hint
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
Note
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 525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/
625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
centre.
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Connecting an audio cord
If you listen via your TV’s speakers, connect the LINE OUT jacks of the recorder to the audio input jacks
of your TV.
INPUT
VIDEO
Audio cord
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
(red)
L
AUDIO
(white)
R
TV or projector
AUDIO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
LINE OUT
to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)
LINE
1
-
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
IN
DECODER
P
B
/
/
CB
OUT
R
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
P
R
CR
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
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.
• Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R) and LINE
OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks to your TV’s audio jacks at
the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
from your TV’s speakers.
• The LINE jacks do not output DTS audio signals of
CDs or DVDs. You can hear DTS sound from this
speaker system only.
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Step 7: Connecting the
Mains Leads
If you are connecting additional devices, go to
(page 29) first.
After completing all of the hookups, connect the
supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the
recorder, and then plug the recorder, subwoofer,
and TV mains leads into the mains.
3
DVD recorder
~
IN
to AC IN
1
2
to mains
Subwoofer
SPEAKERS
R
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
R
L
L
to mains
Before operating, you must wait a short while
until the front panel display lights up and the
recorder has entered standby mode. You can
then start setting up the system – go to “Step 8:
To turn the system on and off
Press [/1.
When you turn off the system, the system enters
standby mode and the ON/STANDBY indicator
on the subwoofer lights up in red.
Note
After the subwoofer’s mains lead is disconnected, the
ON/STANDBY indicator may remain lit red for a while.
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Connecting the Recorder to Other Equipment
Before connecting the recorder’s mains lead, connect any other equipment (VCR, satellite tuner, PAY-
TV decoder, etc.) to the LINE IN jacks of the recorder. See also the operating instructions supplied with
the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment” (page 57). To listen to the sound
of other equipment through the speaker system, see “Enjoying TV or VCR Sound From the Speaker
Connecting a VCR or similar device
To connect to the LINE 3 jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.
TV
VCR
SCART cord (not supplied)
to SCART input
to i LINE 1 – TV
to i LINE 3/DECODER
LINE
1
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
IN
DECODER
P
B
/
/
CB
OUT
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
P
R
CR
~
AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
DVD recorder
Notes
• Pictures containing copy protection signals, which prohibit copying, cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
connect to a second line input on your TV (“Line input 2” below).
Line input 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
• SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the t TV/
DVD button on the remote.
• If the recorder’s mains lead is disconnected, you will not be able to view images from the connected VCR.
• DTS audio signals of CDs/DVDs are output only to this speaker system, not to the LINE jacks.
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To connect to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If you
are connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks and the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video
cord instead of a video cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
L
R
S-video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
DVD recorder (front)
to LINE 2 IN
-
VOLUME
+
TIMER REC
SYNCRO REC
HDD
DVD
FM/AM
REC
REC PAUSE
REC STOP
REC
MODE
INPUT
SELECT
-
PROGRAM
+
LINE
2
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO) AUDIO
R
LINE
1
-
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
P
P
IN
DECODER
B
R
/
/
CB
OUT
R
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
CR
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
to LINE 4 IN
(rear)
VCR, etc.
: Signal flow
z Hint
When connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use an audio cord to distribute monaural signal to both left
and right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time (i.e. yellow video
cord and S-video cord).
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Connecting to a satellite or digital tuner
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the
recorder from the mains when connecting the tuner.
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.
TV
to SCART input
Satellite tuner, etc.
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to i LINE 1 – TV
to i LINE 3/DECODER
LINE
1
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
IN
DECODER
P
B
R
/
/
CB
OUT
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
P
C
R
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
DVD recorder
your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s
instructions for more information.
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the
LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of
“Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in “Video” setup
(page 96). Note that this connection and setup
disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to
use the SMARTLINK function with a compatible
set top box, see the instructions supplied with the
set top box.
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE
3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of
“Scart Setting” according to the specifications of
the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.
Notes
• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video”
setup to “Decoder.”
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners.
For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will
not be able to view the signals from the connected
tuner.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-
Recording function. See “Recording from
• DTS audio signals of CDs/DVDs are output only to this
speaker system, not to the LINE jacks.
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video”
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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the
recorder. Disconnect the recorder from the mains when connecting the decoder.
TV
Aerial cable
(supplied)
to AERIAL IN
to SCART input
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
decoder
SCART cord
(not supplied)
SCART cord (not supplied)
to i LINE 1 – TV
to AERIAL OUT
to i LINE 3/DECODER
DVD recorder
LINE
1
-
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
P
P
IN
DECODER
B
/
/
CB
OUT
R
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
CR
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
Note
If the recorder’s mains lead is disconnected, you will not be able to view images from the connected decoder.
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4 Select “Scart Setting,” and press ENTER.
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels
Video - Scart Setting
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programmes, set your recorder to receive channels
using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to
follow all the steps below.
Line1 Output
Video
Line3 Input
Video/RGB
Video/RGB
Decoder
Line3 Output
Video
Video
S Video
Video
Video
S Video
S Video
RGB
S Video
Video
S Video
S Video
Video
Video/RGB
5 Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB” for
“Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3
Input,” and “Video” for “Line3 Output,”
and press ENTER.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–
The “Video” setup display appears again.
6 Press O RETURN to return the cursor to
the left column.
SYSTEM
MENU
7 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
SETUP
O RETURN
Settings
Video
Channel Setting
Channel List
TV Guide Page
Clock
Audio
Features
Speaker
Options
Language
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Easy Setup
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
8 Select “Channel Setting,” and press
ENTER.
SETUP
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
Settings
Video
Channel Setting
Channel List
TV Guide Page
Clock
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C2
Audio
Features
Speaker
Options
CDE
Off
Language
NICAM
Easy Setup
9 Press PROG +/– to select the desired
programme position.
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.
Selected programme position
SETUP
Settings
Video
TV Type :
16 : 9
Auto
Off
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
Pause Mode :
Component Out :
Progressive Mode :
Scart Setting
Line4 Input :
System :
BG
Audio
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C24
Features
Speaker
Options
Auto
PQR
Off
Video
NICAM
Easy Setup
10Select “System,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
DK
I
L
Off
NICAM
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11Press M/m to select an available TV
system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER.
To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”
Step 8: Easy Setup
Make the basic adjustments by following the on-
screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”
12Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
[/1
CATV
PQR
Off
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
NICAM
13Select “Normal,” and press ENTER.
To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels,
select “CATV.”
14Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
</M/m/,,
ENTER
System :
BG
Normal
O RETURN
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
C24
PQR
Off
NICAM
1 Press [/1 to turn on the recorder and set
the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on your
TV screen.
15Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channel,
and press ENTER.
16Select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,” and press
ENTER.
A message regarding initial settings appears.
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 6
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C24
PQR
2 Press ENTER.
On
Off
Follow the on-screen instructions to make the
following settings.
17Select “On,” and press ENTER.
◆ OSD
Select the language for the on-screen displays.
◆ Tuner System
To return to the previous step
Select your country or language.
The programme position order will be set
according to the country you set.
To set the programme positions manually, see
Press O RETURN.
Note
When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5
above, you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3
will become a dedicated line for the decoder.
• If you live in a French speaking country that
is not listed on the display, select “ELSE.”
◆ Clock
The recorder will automatically search for a
clock signal.
• If a clock signal cannot be found, set the
clock manually using </M/m/,, and press
ENTER.
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◆ TV Type
To fine-tune your speaker system
If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.”
If you have a standard TV, select either “4:3
Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan”
(stretch to fit). This will determine how
“wide-screen” images are displayed on your
TV.
Make detailed adjustments to each speaker’s
distance, loudness, and position settings. See
z Hints
• If you want to change each setting, see “Settings and
• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy
◆ Component Out
If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jack, select “On.”
◆ Line3 Input
If you will connect a decoder to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “Yes.”
Note
If the Room Size display does not appear, check that the
subwoofer is turned on, and that the system cord is
connected securely.
◆ Line1 Output
To output video signals, select “Video.”
To output S video signals, select “S Video.”
To output RGB signals, select “RGB.”
Select “Video” to enjoy the SMARTLINK
features.
Basic hookups and settings are complete.
You are ready to start using the system.
• If you set “Component Out” to “On,” you
cannot select “RGB.”
• If you set “Line3 Input” to “Yes,” you
cannot select “S Video.”
◆ Room Size
Select a room size from “Small,” “Medium,”
or “Large.” Distance of each speaker will be
set automatically.
Speaker Distance Settings
Front
Centre
Surround
Small
(default)
1.6 m
1.6 m
1.6 m
Medium
Large
2.4 m
3.4 m
2.2 m
3.0 m
2.4 m
3.4 m
3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
“Easy Setup” is finished.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
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Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)
Seven Basic Operations
— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
+
RW
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
New discs are automatically formatted when
inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-format
a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank
disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording
format (VR mode or Video mode) according to
1. Inserting and Formatting
a DVD Disc (Disc Info)
Inserting a disc
+
+
R
-
R
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
DVD
VCD
CD DATA CD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Z
DVD
1
4
7
2
3
5
8
0
6
9
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
1 Press DVD.
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on
1 Insert a disc.
the disc tray.
2 Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
Close
Stop
Erase
Protect
Dubbing
Recording/playback side facing down
3 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc
tray.
Options for the disc or picture
Wait until “LOAD” disappears in the front
panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.
The TOOLS menu displays options
applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc
protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings
during recording), or multiple items on a list
menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
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3 Move the cursor down the TOOLS menu
until “Disc Info” is selected, and press
ENTER.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
For DVD-RWs, select “VR” or “Video,” and
press ENTER.
All contents on the disc are erased.
Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is
inserted.
z Hints
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have
been finalized.
• For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can
check free space and title location on the disc using the
Disc Information
Close
DiscName Movie
Disc Name
Media
Title no.
Date
DVD-RW
Format
VR
Protect Disc
Finalize
Original 3 / Playlist 2
13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005
Off
Erase All
Format
HQ : 0H30M
HSP : 0H45M
SP : 1H00M
EP : 2H00M
Remainder LSP : 1H15M
SLP : 3H00M
LP : 1H30M
SEP : 4H00M
Note
2. 3 4. 7GB
/
On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1
billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc
space.
A “Disc Name” (DVD only)
B “Media”: Disc type
C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-
RW only)
D
“On”/“Off”: Indicates whether
protection is set (DVD-RW in VR mode
only)
E “Title no.”: Total number of titles
F “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the
most recent titles were recorded (DVD
only)
G “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”
(approximate)
• The remaining recording time in each of the
recording modes
• Disc space bar
• Remaining disc space/total disc space
H Disc setting buttons
“Disc Name” (page 45)
“Protect Disc” (page 45)
“Finalize”/“Unfinalize” (page 46)
“Erase All” (page 75)
“Format”
Available settings differ depending on the
disc type.
4 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.
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4 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
2. Recording a Programme
Recording stops automatically after eight
hours of continuous recording or when the
HDD or DVD is full.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
This section introduces the basic operation to
record the current TV programme to the hard disk
(HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote
control cover.
Note that it may take a few seconds for recorder to
stop recording.
HDD
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To pause recording
Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote
control cover.
PROG +/–
t TV/DVD
To restart recording, press the button again.
DISPLAY
To watch another TV programme while
recording
If your TV is connected to the LINE 1 – TV jack,
set your TV to the TV input using the t TV/
DVD button and select the programme you want
to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to
X REC PAUSE
x REC STOP
z REC
REC MODE
TV Direct Rec
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily record what you are watching on your TV.
When the TV is turned on, press z REC. The
recorder automatically turns on and starts
recording what you are watching on the TV.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
When you record to a DVD, insert a
recordable DVD (see “Inserting a disc” on
page 36).
Note
If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot
turn off the TV or change the programme position during
TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV Direct
2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position or input source you want to
record.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display on
the TV screen changes as follows:
LSP
LP
HQ
HSP
SLP
SP
EP
SEP
For more details about the recording mode,
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About the Teletext function
Some broadcasts include a Teletext service* in
which all programme information (title, date,
channel, recording start time etc.) is stored daily.
When recording a programme, the recorder
automatically takes the programme name from the
Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. For
details, see “TV Guide Page” on page 93.
Note that the Teletext information will not appear
on your TV screen. To view the Teletext
information on your TV screen, press t TV/
DVD on the remote to switch the input source to
your TV.
3. Playing the Recorded
Programme (Title List)
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
To play a recorded title, select the title from the
Title List.
HDD
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
* not available in some areas.
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to
leave it on.
TITLE LIST
M/m,
Notes
ENTER
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to
start recording.
TOOLS
/
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording or during recording pause.
• In the event of a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
m
M
H/X/x
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme
while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus
programme.
• To use the TV Direct Rec function, you must first set
the recorder’s clock correctly.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
Checking the disc status while
recording
You can check recording information, such as
recording time or disc type.
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see
Playback starts automatically depending on
the disc.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press DISPLAY twice during recording.
The recording information appears.
To show the extended Title List, press
TOOLS, select “Display List,” and press
ENTER.
A Disc type/format
B Recording status
C Recording mode
D Recording time
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
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Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example:
DVD-RW in VR mode)
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
The sub-menu displays options applicable
only to the selected item. The displayed
options differ depending on the model,
situation, and disc type.
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
4.3 / 4.7GB
AAB
12 Tennis
Fri 28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP 0.9GB
11 Travel
DEF
AAB
GHI
Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP 0.3GB
10 Mystery
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
4.3 / 4.7GB
Tue 25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP 0.8GB
Close
Play
12 Tennis
9
World Sports
(0
Play Beginning
Fri 28.10. 2005 13:00
11 Travel
Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00
10 Mystery
Tue 25.10. 2005 9:00
Wed 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP 0.6GB
Erase
(0
Protect
Dubbing
m
Visual Search
(1
Title Name
9
World Sports
Delete Chapter
(1
Wed 19.10. 2005 20:00
A-B Erase
Extended Title List
Sub-menu
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
Tennis
4.3 / 4.7GB
28.10
12
11
10
9
AAB Fri
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Travel
DEF Wed 26.10
AAB Tue 25.10
GHI Wed 19.10
DEF Mon 17.10
Mystery
World Sports
Family
Playback starts from the selected title.
8
7
Nature
L3
GHI Fri
L3 Thu 13.10
Sat 15.10
6
News
14.10
To stop playback
Press x.
5
Weather
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
A Disc type:
Press
/
while the list display is turned on.
, the entire Title List
Displays a media type, HDD or DVD.
Also displays the title type (original or
Playlist) for HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode).
Each time you press
/
changes to the next/previous page of titles.
B Disc space (remainder/total)
About the Title List for HDD/DVD-RWs (VR
mode)
You can switch the Title List to show original or
Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS to select either “Original” or “Playlist,”
and press ENTER.
For details, see “Edit options for the HDD and
C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, and
recording date. Title size is shown in the
thumbnail Title List.
z (red): Indicates that the title is currently
being recorded.
: Indicates that the title is currently being
dubbed.
: Indicates the protected title.
“NEW” (or N): Indicates that the title is newly
recorded (not played back) (HDD only).
: Indicates that the Update function is set
To change the title order (Sort)
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m to select
the item, and press ENTER.
: Indicates titles containing “Copy-
Once” copy protection signals (HDD only)
Order
Sorted
By Date
in order of when the titles were
recorded. The title that is recorded
most recently is listed at the top.
D Scroll bar:
Appears when not all titles fit on the list. To
view the hidden titles, press M/m.
By Title
in alphabetical order.
By Number
in order of recorded title number.
E Title’s thumbnail picture
Still images for each title are displayed.
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Order
Sorted
4. Displaying the Playing
Time and Play Information
Unseen Title
(HDD only)
in order of when the titles were
recorded. The title that is recorded
most recently and not played back
is listed at the top. Playlist titles
are not displayed.
+
+
R
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
DVD VCD
CD DATA CD
To change a title thumbnail picture
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,
you can check the disc name recorded on the
DVD/CD.
(Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only)
You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
1
2
Press TITLE LIST in stop mode.
Select a title whose thumbnail picture you
want to change, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
4
Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press ENTER.
The selected title starts to play in the
background.
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
While watching the playback picture, press
H, X, or m/M to select the scene you
want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press
ENTER.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
The display asks for confirmation.
5
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
Display 1 t Display 2 t Display off
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
◆Display 1
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
z Hints
• After recording, the first scene of the recording (the
title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
• You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu.
Title 1
Angle3(5)
1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0
Notes
• The title names may not appear for DVDs created on
other DVD recorders.
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ .”
*
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to
be displayed.
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to
the first scene of the recording (title).
• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the
source recording is cancelled.
A Title number/name
(Shows either track number, track name,
scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO
CDs, or DATA CDs.)
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs
(
angle/
audio/
subtitle, etc.),
or playback data for DATA CDs
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z Hint
C The currently selected function or audio
setting (appears momentarily)
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Rear (L/R)
When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in
automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.
Note
Letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced
with “*.”
1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1
Checking the playing/remaining
time
Front (L/R) + Centre
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
You can view the playing or remaining time
information displayed on the TV screen and the
front panel display.
D The current selected angle
◆ Display 2
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
◆Front panel display
Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of current title
*1
B Title type (only appears for Playlists)
Remaining time of current title
C Play mode
*2
E Playing status bar
Playing time and number of current chapter
Remaining time of current chapter
*3
(Shows either track number, scene number,
album number , or file number for CDs,
*3
VIDEO CDs, or DATA CDs.)
G Album name appears for CDs with CD text,
or DATA CDs when you press TIME/
TEXT repeatedly.
*3
H Playing time (remaining time
)
Example: When dubbing a DVD
*1
Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs
as “CD.”
Does not appear with VIDEO CDs and DATA CDs.
Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
Remaining time of dubbing in progress
*2
*3
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Example: When playing a VIDEO CD
5. Changing the Name of a
Recorded Programme
Playing time and number of current scene or
track
You can label a DVD, title, or programme by
entering characters. You can enter up to 64
characters for a title or disc name, but the actual
number of characters displayed in menus such as
the Title List will vary. The steps below explain
how to change the name of a recorded programme.
Example: When playing a CD
Track playing time and current track/index number
m
Remaining time of current track
m
Playing time of disc
m
Remaining time of the disc
m
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
CD text (when available)
Example: When playing an MP3 audio track
Playing time and number of current track
m
TITLE LIST
Current album number
Example: When viewing a JPEG image
Current file number and total number of files in current
album
</M/m/,,
ENTER
m
Current album number and total number of albums
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Notes
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s
text, such as the disc name.
• Letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “*.”
• Displayed playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not
be exact.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
4 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to
the right of the screen and select “A”
(upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or
“Symbol,” and press ENTER.
The characters of the selected type are
displayed.
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5 Press </M/m/, to select the character
you want to enter, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of
the display.
To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
1
In step 5 above, press a number button
repeatedly to select a character.
Example:
Example: Input Title Name
Input Title Name
Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”
Press the number 3 button three times to enter
“F.”
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
"A"
Back
Clear All
Space
"a"
2
3
Press SET and select the next character.
Select “Finish” and press ENTER.
Symbol
Cancel
Finish
z Hints
• You can erase all displayed characters by pressing and
holding CLEAR for two seconds or more.
• You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-
case), or “Symbol” even if you press INPUT SELECT.
The type of characters will change according
to the language you select in “Easy Setup.”
Some languages allow you to enter an accent
mark.
To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an
accent followed by the letter.
Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”
To insert a space, select “Space.”
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter other
characters.
Input row
Input Title Name
1
2
3
4
5
-
c
f
6
7
8
9
0
"A"
Back
Clear All
Space
"a"
Symbol
Cancel
Finish
To erase a character, move the cursor to the
right of the character at the input row. Select
“Back” 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
All” and press ENTER.
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”
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Protecting a disc
6. Labelling and Protecting
a Disc
-
RWVR
1 Insert a disc.
You can apply options to the entire disc using the
Disc Information display.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
Disc Information
Close
DiscName
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Disc Name
Media
Title no.
Date
DVD-RW
Format
VR
Protect Disc
Finalize
Original 3 / Playlist 2
13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005
Off
Erase All
Format
HQ : 0H30M
HSP : 0H45M
SP : 1H00M
EP : 2H00M
Remainder LSP : 1H15M
SLP : 3H00M
LP : 1H30M
SEP : 4H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7GB
</M/m/,,
3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.
ENTER
TOOLS
To cancel the protection
Select “Don’t Protect” in step 4.
Labelling a disc
z Hint
+
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
1 Insert a disc.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
Disc Information
Close
DiscName
Disc Name
Media
Title no.
Date
DVD-RW
Format
VR
Protect Disc
Finalize
Original 3 / Playlist 2
13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005
Off
Erase All
Format
HQ : 0H30M
HSP : 0H45M
SP : 1H00M
EP : 2H00M
Remainder LSP : 1H15M
SLP : 3H00M
LP : 1H30M
SEP : 4H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7GB
3 Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER.
Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name”
Note
You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name.
The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on
other DVD equipment.
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DVD Equipment (Finalize)
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2
5
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0
3
6
9
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-
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-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu
will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
Differences between the disc types
1 Insert a disc.
Discs are automatically finalized when
+
RW
removed from the recorder. However,
you may need to manually finalize a disc
for certain DVD equipment, or if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
3 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time
required for finalizing and asks for
confirmation.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing
a disc on VR format compatible
equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
-
RWVR
Finalize
About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Do you want to finalize?
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to record
on it again, unfinalize or reformat the
the disc, all recorded contents will be
erased.
-
RWVideo
OK
Cancel
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
z Hint
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
+
R
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
-
R
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or
the DVD equipment, playback may not be possible
even if the disc is finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
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Unfinalizing a disc
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
For DVD-RWs (Video mode)
To record or edit further, you can unfinalize
DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized
on this recorder. (Not possible if finalized on other
DVD equipment.)
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)
When you try to record or edit a DVD-RW (VR
mode) finalized on other DVD equipment, a
message may appear indicating that the disc needs
unfinalizing.
1 Insert a disc.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and
press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
3 Select “Unfinalize,” and press ENTER.
Unfinalizing starts, which may take several
minutes.
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Recording Recording time (hours)
mode
HDD
DVD*
Timer Recording
DAR-
RH1000
DAR-
RH7000
Before Recording
HQ (High 33
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1
quality)
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Check that the disc has enough available space
DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up
HSP
R
51
67
81
1 hr.
30 min.
SP
(Standard
mode)
107
2
LSP
r
85
135
2 hr.
30 min.
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
LP
r
r
r
103
137
204
164
217
325
428
3
4
6
8
z Hint
EP
Timer recordings will be made regardless of whether or
not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the
recorder without affecting the recording even after
recording starts.
SLP
SEP (Long 269
duration)
* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)
discs is as follows:
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes
HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes
SP: 3 hours 37 minutes
Note
To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,
Recording mode
LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes
LP: 5 hours 25 minutes
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a
possible choice. Note that recording times in the
following table are approximate and actual time
may differ. Note also that the maximum
continuous recording time for a single title is eight
hours. Contents beyond this time will not be
recorded.
EP: 7 hours 14 minutes
SLP: 10 hours 51 minutes
SEP: 14 hours 28 minutes
“HQ+” recording mode
“HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ
on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in “Features” setup
21 hours for DAR-RH1000, or 34 hours for DAR-
RH7000. “HQ” appears in the display.
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a
programme or video source of low picture quality.
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited.
– Recording only a still picture or just sound.
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
The recorder automatically receives and records
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.
The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record
both main and sub sounds. You can switch
between main and sub when playing the disc. For
the HDD, select the soundtrack before recording.
Select “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main+Sub” in “HDD
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey screen will be recorded.
Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
Copy-Free
Copy-Once
Copy-Never
+
-
RWVR
RW
HDD
-
+
-
R
RWVideo
R
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,
or DVD-R can record only one soundtrack (main
or sub) at a time. Select the soundtrack using the
Setup Display before recording starts. Set “DVD
Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in
HDD
-
RWVR
(Ver.1.1 with CPRM*)
None (a blank screen is
recorded)
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
ZWEITON (German stereo) system
When a stereo based programme is received,
“Stereo” appears.
When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is
received, “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main/Sub” appears.
NICAM system
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based
programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the
front panel display.
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set
“Audio” of “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup
to “NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear
when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio”
z Hint
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording
bilingual programmes using the
(audio) button.
This does not affect the recorded sound.
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1 Press HDD or DVD, and press TIMER.
Timer Recording (Standard/
Video Plus+)
Timer - Standard
OK
Cancel
Set the timer manually.
+
RW
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-
+
R
-
R
Date
Start
:
Stop
:
Prog. Media Mode
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
Details
Today
You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes
(8 programmes when using the PDC/VPS
function), up to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method or Video Plus+.
VIDEO Plus+
PDC/VPS On
Update Off
• If the “Timer – VIDEO Plus+” display
appears, press < to switch the display to
“Standard”.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
• Video Plus+: Enter the Plus Code number
2 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
“Date”: Sets the date.
The item changes as follows:
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu
28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)
y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat
(Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to
Saturday) y Today
HDD
DVD
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
“Start”: Sets the start time.
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.
“Prog.”: Selects the programme position or
input source.
TIMER
“Media”: Selects the media, HDD or DVD.
“Mode”: Selects the recording mode
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ENTER
• If you want to change the setting for the
PDC/VPS or Update functions, select
“Details” and press ENTER. Select an item
using </, and set using M/m.
“PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See
“Update” (HDD only): Automatically records
over a previously recorded programme set to
be recorded daily or weekly.
TOOLS
x REC STOP
To return to the Timer programming menu,
select “Previous” and ENTER.
• If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
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3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
TIMER REC indicator lights up in the front
panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
Timer
These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue?
Wed 29.10 21:00-22:00 AAB DVD SP PDC/VPS
Wed 29.10 20:30-22:00 DEF DVD SP PDC/VPS
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the
recorder before the timer recording starts.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
OK
Cancel
• To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The
programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after
the first programme has finished.
• To cancel the overlapped setting, select
“Cancel.”
About the PDC/VPS function
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV
programmes in some broadcast systems. These
signals ensure that timer recordings are made
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or
broadcast interruptions.
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
◆To use the PDC/VPS function
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 2 above.
When you turn on this function, the recorder starts
scanning the channel before the timer recording
starts. If you are watching TV when scanning
starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If
you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner
or turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function.
Note that if you turn off the PDC/VPS channel
scan function, the timer recording will not start.
To extend recording time while recording
1
Press TOOLS during recording to select
“Extend Rec,” and press ENTER.
Extend Rec. Time
OK
Set the timer extend function.
Cancel
Wed 28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB
DVD SP
◆To turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan
Press TOOLS and select “PDC/VPS Scan Off.”
To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works
properly, turn off the recorder before the timer
recording starts. This will automatically turn on
the PDC/VPS channel scan function while the
recorder remains off.
Extend Time
Off
2
3
Press M/m to select the duration time.
You can set the duration in increments of 10
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
Rec Mode Adjust
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire programme to
be recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”
One Touch Timer
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily display the timer programming menu.
When the TV is turned on, press TIMER. The
recorder automatically turns on and the TV’s input
is set to the recorder. The Timer programming
menu appears.
• To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the
Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode
Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and
press ENTER.
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z Hint
Recording TV programmes using the
Video Plus+ system
You can play the recorded programme by selecting the
programme title in the Title List.
The Video Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just enter the Plus Code number
listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time,
and programme position of that programme are set
automatically.
Check that the programme positions are correctly
set in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup
Notes
• If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on
the screen, change the disc, or make available space for
the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only)
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the
timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be
made.
To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a programme that has priority. “
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.
Check the priority order of the settings.
CLEAR
TIMER
” will
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has priority.
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does
not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec. In
addition, the Rec Mode Adjust function does not work
when recording to the HDD while “Auto Title Erase” is
set to “On.”
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ENTER
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made
when using the PDC/VPS function.
x REC STOP
z REC
• You cannot extend recording time when “PDC/VPS” is
set to “On.”
1 Press TIMER.
Timer - VIDEO Plus+
OK
Set the timer by entering the timer code.
PlusCode No.
Cancel
Standard
• If the “Timer – Standard” display appears,
press < to switch the display to “VIDEO
Plus+.”
2 Press the number buttons to enter a Plus
Code number, and press SET.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The settings for date, start and stop times,
programme position, recording mode, etc.,
Using the Quick Timer function
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
Timer - VIDEO Plus+
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30-minute
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.
OK
Cancel
Is the following timer setting correct? To modify,
adjust each item or re-enter the timer code.
Date
Start
Stop
Prog. Media Mode
12
SP
Details
Wed 28.9 21:00 22:00
HDD
(normal recording)
Change
0:30
1:00
5:30 6:00
PDC/VPS On Update Off
The time counter decreases minute by minute to
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder
during recording, the recorder continues to record
until the time counter runs out.
Note that the Quick Timer function does not work
if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in “Features”
• If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to
change the setting. For the PDC/VPS or
Update functions, select “Details” and
• To re-enter the Plus Code number, select
“Change.”
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.
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the
front panel, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
If timer settings overlap
To extend recording time while recording
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
z Hint
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer
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“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture
Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme
to be recorded.
• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.
• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide
mode).
Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size
You can adjust the recording picture quality and
picture size.
• Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the
correct picture size.
“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Works with DVD-
Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the
recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For
all other recording modes, the screen size is
fixed at “4:3.”
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture
size is recorded regardless of the setting. For
example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the
disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD
Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.”
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ENTER
TOOLS
For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is
fixed at “4:3.”
“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise
contained in the video signal.
1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS,
select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.
“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in
greater detail. Press M/m to select the item
you want to adjust, then press ENTER.
• Contrast: Changes the contrast.
• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.
• Colour: Deepens or lightens the colours.
Rec. Settings
Select the item you want to change.
Rec Mode :
SP
4 : 3
4 : 3
2
HDD Rec. Picture Size:
DVD Rec. Picture Size:
Rec NR :
3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and
Rec Video Equalizer
press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
2 Select the item you want to adjust, and
press ENTER.
“Rec NR”: (weak) Off
“Rec Video Equalizer”:
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)
1
2
3 (strong)
The adjustment display appears.
Example: Rec NR
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.
Rec NR
Off
1
2
3
Notes
• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the
selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal
cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.
• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, The
image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting
• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when
using “Rec NR.”
“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for
the desired recording time and picture quality.
For more information, see “Recording mode”
• “Rec Video Equalizer” does not work with RGB
signals.
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Creating chapters in a title
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
The recorder can automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks
during recording. To disable this function, set
“Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off”
+
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+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR
mode)
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List.
The recorder detects changes in the picture and
sound and automatically inserts chapter marks.
You can also insert and erase chapter marks
HDD
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
When recording on other recordable discs
Chapter marks are inserted at approximately 6-
minute intervals during recording.
Note
TIMER LIST
dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.
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ENTER
O RETURN
TOOLS
/
1 Press HDD or DVD, and press TIMER LIST.
The Timer List appears.
10:30
TIMER LIST
Mon-Sat
22:00-22:15 AAB
SP
SP
PDC
VPS
PDC
VPS
Fri 29.10 20:30-21:30 DEF
Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 GHI
Sat 30.10 16:00-17:00 DEF
SLP
SLP
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
: Indicates that the setting is overlapped by
another setting.
(green): Indicates the setting can be
recorded.
(red): Indicates the setting currently being
recorded.
z
(grey): Indicates that the setting cannot be
recorded in the selected recording mode.
: Indicates the setting being recorded on
a
the HDD.
: Indicates the setting being recorded on a
DVD.
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: Indicates the setting that the Update
function is set for.
When timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the
second programme starts recording only after the
first programme has finished.
When all of the timer settings do not fit on the
list, scroll bar appears.
To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
A
2 Select the timer setting you want to check/
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
will be cut off
B
◆When recordings start at the same time
The programme that is set last has priority. In this
example, timer setting B is set after A, so the first
part of timer setting A will not be recorded.
3 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. For the PDC/VPS or Update functions,
select “Details” and change the settings
(page 51). Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
7:00
8:00
A
9:00
10:00
B
Modify
OK
◆When the end time of one recording and the
start time of another are the same
Cancel
Modify the timer setting.
After finishing the previous recording, the other
recording may be delayed.
Date
Start
Stop
Prog. Media Mode
AAB
SP
Details
Mon-Sat 22:00 22:15
HDD
7:00
9:00
10:00
PDC/VPS Off Update On
A
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
B
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press while the list display is turned on.
Each time you press , the entire Timer
Erase
/
Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?
/
List changes to the next/previous page of timer
settings.
Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 AAB
HDD SP
To turn off the Timer List
OK
Cancel
Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN.
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped
settings.
z Hint
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for
the current recording, but you can extend the recording
Check Overlap
These timer settings overlap.
Fri 29.10 20:30-21:30 DEF DVD SP PDC/VPS
Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 GHI DVD SLP PDC/VPS
Notes
• When “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” for one or more timer
recordings, the start times may change in the event of a
broadcast delay or early start.
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has priority.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it
Close
Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2
and 3 above.
overlaps with a programme that has priority. “
” will
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.
Check the priority order of the settings.
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Automatically erasing old titles
(Auto Title Erase)
Recording From Connected
Equipment
HDD
If there is not enough space for a timer recording,
the recorder automatically erases old titles
recorded on the HDD, starting with the oldest.
Protected titles are not erased.
+
-
-
+
R
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
HDD
DVD
1 Press TIMER LIST.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The Timer List appears.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Auto Title Erase,”
and press ENTER.
INPUT SELECT
3 Select “On,” and press ENTER.
The default setting is “Off.”
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
X REC PAUSE
x REC STOP
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
Recording from connected
equipment with a timer (Synchro
Rec)
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programmes from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from the
LINE 3/DECODER jack.
1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD
2 Set “Synchro Rec” in “Features” setup to
“Record to HDD” or “Record to DVD”
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3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
“L3.”
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the programme may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
4 Select the line input audio when recording
a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD-
RWs (VR mode).
Press TOOLS, select “Line Audio Input,” and
press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and
press ENTER.
For details about bilingual recording, see
• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as
normal recording cannot be done.
• 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 when “Line3
Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup is set to
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select a
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-
not work.
6 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the programme you want to
record, and turn it off.
7 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel. The recorder is ready to start
Synchro-Recording.
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the
recorder’s clock correctly.
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 a timer setting of Synchro-Recording and
another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a
Synchro Rec programme, the programme that
starts first has priority and the second programme
starts recording only after the first programme has
finished.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP or SYNCHRO REC.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
First
programme
To cancel Synchro Rec
Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
Second
programme
will be cut off
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Recording from connected
equipment without a timer
You can adjust the settings for the recording picture
before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting a
Notes
• When recording a video game image, the screen may
not be clear.
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy
guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder
continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
TV programme
position
L1
L2
L3
L4
3 Select the line input audio when recording
a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD-
RWs (VR mode).
Press TOOLS, select “Line Audio Input,” and
press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and
press ENTER.
For details about bilingual recording, see
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select a
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to
record pause.
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
7 At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on
this recorder and the pause or play button
on the connected equipment.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this
recorder.
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Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
Playback
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
4.3 / 4.7GB
AAB
12 Tennis
Fri 28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP 0.9GB
11 Travel
Playing
DEF
AAB
GHI
Wed 26.10. 2005 20:00 (0H30M) SEP 0.3GB
10 Mystery
+
+
R
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
Tue 25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP 0.8GB
9
World Sports
DVD VCD
CD DATA CD
Wed 19.10. 2005 20:00 (1H00M) SEP 0.6GB
3 Select the title, and press ENTER.
Z
The sub-menu appears.
HDD
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
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.
TITLE LIST
TOP MENU
MENU
MUTING
</M/m/,,
ENTER
2 +/–
TOOLS
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the menu appears.
PROGRESSIVE
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).
The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not
work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are
played in continuous play mode only.
/
>
.
H/X/x
To stop playback
Press x.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio)
When you press M during playback of a title
recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with
dialogue or sound (“x1.5” appears).
No sound is output when you press M two or
more times to change search speed.
• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or
CD, press H. Playback starts.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing
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To resume playback from the point where you
stopped (Resume Play)
When you press H again after you stop
playback, the recorder resumes playback from the
point where you pressed x.
To start from the beginning, press TOOLS, select
“Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback
starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.
One Touch Play
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily start playing.
Press H. The recorder and your TV
automatically turn on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. Playback starts
automatically.
One Touch Menu
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can
easily display the Title List.
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV
automatically turn on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.
– you open the disc tray (except for HDD).
– you play another title (except for HDD).
– you switch the Title List menu to Original or
Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you change the settings on the recorder.
– you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/
DATA CD only).
z Hints
start playback.
• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in “Options” setup
(page 104), the Child Lock remains set.
– you make a recording (except for HDD/DVD-
RWs in VR mode).
– you switch between JPEG and MP3.
Note
You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do
you want temporarily change parental control to
*?” appears on your TV screen.
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
3
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons.
Press ENTER to select “OK.”
The recorder starts playback.
• To register or change the password, see
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from
ejecting the disc.
With the recorder turned on, hold down x until
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
The Z (open/close) button does not work while
the Child Lock is set.
• To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until
“UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel
display when the recorder is turned on.
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Playback options
You can check the location of the buttons below on page 60.
Button
(audio)
Operation
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.
: Selects the language.
DVD
HDD
-
RWVR
DVD
HDD
-
RWVR : Selects the main or sub sound.
VCD CD
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
VCD CD
(subtitle)
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
DVD
(angle)
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly. If various angles (multi-angles) for
a scene are recorded on the disc, “
” appears in the front panel display.
DVD
MUTING
Mutes the sound from the speaker system. “MUTING ON” appears in the front
panel display. To cancel, press the button again or press 2 +. Note that the
sound from your TV or the connected equipment cannot be muted.
PROGRESSIVE
Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or progressive format
-
+
RW
RWVR
HDD
+
-
R
-
RWVideo
R
DVD
VCD
/
(instant replay/
Replays a scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
instant advance)
-
+
RW
RWVR
HDD
+
-
R
-
RWVideo
R
DVD
. (previous)/
> (next)
Goes to the beginning of the previous or next title/chapter/scene/track.
For the HDD, you cannot go to the beginning of the previous or next title.
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
(fast reverse/fast forward)
fast reverse fast forward
*1
m1 T t 1M
m2 T T t t 2M
m3 T T T t t t 3M
*2
*2
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the
selected speed until you release the button.
*1
When you press M once during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you
can play quickly with sound (“x1.5” appears).
*2 m3 and 3M are only available for the HDD and DVDs.
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode.
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.
(slow, freeze frame)
-
+
RW
RWVR
HDD
+
-
R
-
RWVideo
R
*
* Playback direction only
Pauses playback.
DVD
VCD
X (pause)
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“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces
“block noise” or mosaic-like patterns in the
picture.
To resume normal playback
Press H.
“MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces
the faint noise appearing around the outlines
of the images. The noise reduction effects are
automatically adjusted within each setting
range according to the video bit rate and other
factors.
“DVE” (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the
outlines of the images.
“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video
equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater
detail. Select an item and press ENTER.
• Contrast: Changes the contrast.
Notes
• If the playback signal does not contain a signal for the
rear speakers, surround effects will be difficult to hear.
In addition, surround effects may also be difficult to
hear depending on the title being played and the
environment where the recorder is being used.
• If you play MPEG Audio soundtracks, the system
outputs PCM (stereo) signals.
• Angles and subtitles of titles recorded on this recorder
cannot be changed.
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD
• You can hear the DTS sound from this speaker
system only. The LINE jacks on the recorder do
not output the audio signals.
• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the
• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.
• Colour: Deepens or lightens the colours.
• Hue: Changes the colour balance.
(audio)
3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and
• “CD Priority” in “Audio” setup must be set to
press ENTER.
The default settings are underlined.
“Y NR”: (weak) Off
“C NR”: (weak) Off
“BNR”: (weak) Off
“MNR”: (weak) Off
“DVE”*: (weak) Off
“PB Video Equalizer”:
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)
• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3 (strong)
3 (strong)
3 (strong)
3 (strong)
3 (strong)
Note on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack
DTS audio signals are output only through the
speaker system.
Adjusting the picture quality
+
+
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
R
DVD VCD
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select
“Video Settings,” and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.
* “1” softens the outlines of the images.
“2” enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them
more than “2.”
Video Settings
Select the item you want to change.
Y NR :
2
C NR :
2
Notes
BNR :
2
• If the outlines of the images on your screen become
blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the
above Y NR, C NR, BNR, MNR effects may be hard to
discern. These functions may not work with certain
screen sizes.
• When using the DVE function, noise found in the title
may become more apparent. In this case, it is
recommended that you use the BNR function with the
DVE function. If the condition still does not improve,
set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”
MNR :
1
DVE :
Off
PB Video Equalizer
2 Select an item, and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
“Y NR” (luminance noise reduction):
Reduces noise contained in the luminance
element of the video signal.
“C NR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces
noise contained in the colour element of the
video signal.
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Notes
Adjusting the delay between the
picture and sound (A/V SYNC)
• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.
• This function is cancelled when:
– x (stop) is pressed.
– PROG +/– is pressed.
– DVD is pressed.
+
+
R
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
DVD VCD CD
DATA CD
– Z (open/close) is pressed.
– TITLE LIST is pressed.
– INPUT SELECT is pressed.
If picture and sound do not match, you can adjust
the delay between them.
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select
“Audio Setting,” and press ENTER.
– the recorder is turned off.
– a timer recording or Synchro Recording is started.
– the PDC/VPS function is “On” and channel scan is
started.
• It may take a few seconds to resume playback of the
paused programme.
• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,
there will always be a time difference of about one
minute or more between the recorded programme and
the current TV broadcast.
2 Press ENTER.
When the video is delayed, the function
delays the audio for synchronization with the
video (0 to 120 milliseconds). The higher the
number, the longer the audio delay. When
dubbing to a VCR or other video recording
equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0
ms (default).
Playing back from the beginning of
the programme you are currently
recording (Chasing Playback)
3 Press </, to adjust the delay, and
press ENTER.
-
RWVR
HDD
Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)
“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the
recorded part of a programme while the recording
is being made. You do not need to wait until the
recording finishes.
You can pause a current TV broadcast and
continue watching the programme at a later time.
This is useful when you receive an unexpected
phone call or visitor while watching TV.
Press TOOLS while recording to select
“Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
programme you are recording.
When you fast forward to the point that you are
recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal
playback.
1 While viewing a TV broadcast with this
recorder, press X.
The picture pauses. You can pause the picture
for up to three hours.
News
ABCD
9
Stereo
Notes
• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not
work when recording:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
TV pause
• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few
seconds when you fast forward, fast reverse, instant
replay, instant advance the recording.
• Chasing playback is possible after one or more minutes
of recording.
2 Press X or H again to resume watching
the programme.
• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,
there will always be a time difference of about one
minute or more between the recorded programme and
the current TV broadcast.
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Example: Play a DVD while recording to the
HDD.
Playing a previous recording while
making another (Simultaneous Rec
and Play)
1
2
3
4
While recording, press DVD and insert the
DVD into the recorder.
Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title
List.
+
+
R
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
DVD VCD CD DATA CD
Select the title you want to play, and press
ENTER.
“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view
a previously recorded programme while recording
another programme. Playback continues even if a
timer recording starts. Use this function as
follows:
Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
• While recording to the HDD:
Play another title on the HDD.
Play a previously recorded programme on a
DVD by pressing DVD.
• While recording to a DVD:
Play a previously recorded programme on the
Note
You cannot play a DVD or VIDEO CD recorded in the
NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD. When
playing a VIDEO CD, be sure to set “Colour System” to
HDD by pressing HDD.
• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode)
*1
:
Play another title on the same DVD-RW (VR
*2
mode) disc.
*1
Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work
when you record:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
*2
Picture noise may appear depending upon the
condition of the recording, or when playing a title
recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode. The
picture freezes for a few seconds when you use fast
forward/fast reverse or instant replay/instant advance.
You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,
Super VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD while
recording on the HDD.
Example: Play another title on the HDD while
recording to the HDD.
1
2
3
While recording, press TITLE LIST to
display the HDD Title List.
Select the title you want to play, and press
ENTER.
Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title.
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Searching by title number or time
code
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
+
RW
+
R
-
R
-
-
HDD
RWVR RWVideo
DVD VCD
CD DATA CD
You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or
track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual
numbers, select the title or track by entering its
number. You can also search for a scene using the
time code.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
CLEAR
1 Press TOOLS during playback to select a
search method, and press ENTER.
“Title Search” (for DVDs)
“Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs)
“Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs)
“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)
“Album Search” (for DATA CDs)
“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs): Searches
for a starting point using the time code.
“File Search” (for DATA CDs)
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
VISUAL
SEARCH
The display for entering the number appears.
Example: Title Search
Title : -- (21)
Searching by Thumbnail (Visual
Search)
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, tracks, etc.
+
+
R
-
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
2 Press the number buttons to select the
number of the title, chapter, track, time
code, etc., you want.
Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can
search for the desired scene visually.
1 Press VISUAL SEARCH during playback.
For example: Time Search
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “21020.”
9 World Sports
VISUAL SEARCH
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
Chapter 4(30)
0:12:45
3 Press SET.
Playback starts from the selected point.
2 Select a scene using </,, and press
ENTER.
Note
“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
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Selecting an MP3 album or track
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
or JPEG Image Files
1 Press TITLE LIST.
The album list appears.
To change the page, press
/
.
DATA CD
TITLE LIST
Music Album
You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-
RWs).
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Opera
Classic
Classic
Dance
Symphony
Samba
Live
Jazz
Piano
Jazz
My heart
Paradise
The Best
Pop music
Pop music
Pop music
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 Select an album, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.
The track list appears.
TITLE LIST
To change the page, press
/
.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
TITLE LIST
/
8
The Best
.
m
>
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
01 Holiday
02 Lonely
03 Candy
04 Rainy day
05 Station
06 Magic
M
H
x
07 Moon
08 Butterfly
4 Select a track, and press ENTER.
“Play”: Plays the track.
1 Insert a disc.
“Play Beginning”: Plays the beginning of the
track.
“Track Data”: Shows information about the
track such as artist and album name.
2 Press H.
For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first
MP3 audio track on the disc.
For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on
the disc begins.
If the DATA CD contains both MP3 audio
tracks and JPEG image files, playback starts
from the JPEG image files the first time H is
pressed.
To stop playback
Press x.
To fast forward or review a track
Press m/M during playback.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track
Press ./> during playback.
To go to the next or previous album
During playback, press
/
or press ./
> repeatedly.
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Press the
or monaural audio tracks.
To rotate a picture
(audio) button to switch between stereo
Press TOOLS while the image is displayed to
select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press
ENTER. Or press </, while viewing the
image.
Selecting a JPEG album or image
1 Press TITLE LIST.
To change the slideshow speed
The album list appears.
Press TOOLS while the album list or image list is
displayed to select “Slideshow Speed,” and press
ENTER. Then select the speed from “Fast”
(quick), “Normal,” and “Slow.”
To change the page, press
/
.
TITLE LIST
Photo Album
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Flowers
Aquarium
Festival
Hiking
ROOT
To go to the next or previous album
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Summer
Winter
Press
/
while the JPEG image is displayed.
Tennis match
Zoo
z Hints
Consert
Party
• If you are playing a DATA CD that has both MP3 and
JPEG files, you can switch between music and photo
albums by using the </, buttons when the album
list is displayed.
• Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about
the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then
press TIME/TEXT to toggle between the current
selected image number and album number.
Winter
2 Select an album, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.
The image list appears.
To change the page, press
/
.
Notes
• If the DVD disc, such as a disc from a DVD video
camera, contains both video and JPEG images, only the
video can be played back.
TITLE LIST
6
Zoo
1
5
9
2
3
7
4
8
• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million
pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow interval.
• Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you press
x or switch to another album.
6
10
11
12
• Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to 720 ×
480 when displayed.
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• Images larger than 4 mega bytes cannot be displayed.
• Progressive JPEG images cannot be displayed.
• When you attempt to play a broken file or a file that
4 Select an image, and press ENTER.
“View Image”: Shows the image on the entire
screen.
does not satisfy the play conditions,
appears,
indicating the recorder cannot play the file.
“Slideshow”: Shows the images in the album
as a slideshow.
“Image Data”: Shows when the picture was
taken.
To stop viewing the JPEG image
Press x.
To view the next or previous picture
Press ./> while a picture is displayed.
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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files that the recorder can play
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image
compression technology.
You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)
format audio tracks and JPEG image files on
DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
DATA CDs discs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the
recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks.
The recorder can play the following tracks and
files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3,”
“.mp3,” or “Mp3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG,”
“.jpg,” “.JPG,” “.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg.”
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards
for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Notes
Note on Multi Session/Border discs
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” “.mp3,” “Mp3,” “.JPEG,” “.jpg,” “.JPG,”
“.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg” even if they are not in MP3
or JPEG format. Playing such data may generate a loud
noise which could damage your speaker system.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are
recorded in the first session/border, the recorder
will also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image
files in other sessions/borders. If audio tracks and
images in Music CD format or Video CD format
are recorded in the first session/border, only the
first session/border will be played back.
• Certain files cannot be played.
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”
• The recorder may not display JPEG images edited by
PC software, etc., if the software does not conform to
DCF.
Note
The recorder may not be able to play certain DATA CDs
created in the Packet Write format.
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Notes
About playback order of albums,
tracks, and files
• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA
CD, the playback order may differ from the above
illustration.
• No more than a total of 199 individual albums can be
played. (Albums that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files
are also counted.)
Albums play in the following order:
Structure of disc contents
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
• No more than a total of 999 albums and files can be
played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3 files, and albums
that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are also counted.)
• No more than a total of 200 albums and files can be
recognized in a single album. (Albums that do not
contain JPEG/MP3 files are also counted.)
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some
time.
ROOT
• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 160
kbps.
Album MP3 audio track/
JPEG image file
When you insert a DATA CD and press H, the
numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially,
from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or
files) contained within a currently selected album
take priority over the next album in the same tree.
(Example: C contains D so 4 is played before
5.) When you press TITLE LIST and the list of
are arranged in the following order: A t B t
C t D t F t G. Albums that do not
contain tracks (or files) (such as album E) do not
appear in the list.
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• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track/file names when you store tracks (or files) in a
disc, they will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
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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.
Erasing and Editing
Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for
different disc types. Before you edit, check the
disc type in the front panel display, and select the
Example: You have recorded the final few
matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want
to keep the original recording.
Notes
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
• DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be
edited on this recorder.
Original
Playlist
Edit options for the HDD and DVD-
RWs (VR mode)
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In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title (“Creating and
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for the HDD and DVD-RWs
(VR mode): editing either the original recording
(called the “original”), or the playback
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
– Setting protection against erasure (HDD only)
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.
To edit original titles
– Rearranging the title order (DVD-RWs (VR
– Combining multiple titles into one title
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,
create a Playlist to edit (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
– Dividing one title into two titles (HDD only)
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 TOOLS while a Title
List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.”
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Notes
Erasing and Editing a Title
• A Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for
playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist
title, the original title cannot be erased.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary
titles.
• Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-
Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or
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This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit the HDD or
DVD-RWs (VR mode) without changing the
original recordings, create a Playlist title
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
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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:
TITLE LIST
</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
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m
>
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– Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)
(DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode)
X
CHAPTER
MARK ERASE
CHAPTER
MARK
Notes
• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all editing
before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized
disc.
• The available disc space does not increase even when
you erase titles for DVD+Rs and DVD-Rs.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase or edit unnecessary
titles.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
• For HDD titles or DVD-RWs in VR mode,
press TOOLS and select “Original” or
“Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to switch
the Title Lists, if necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when
the Protection display appears. “ ” appears
next to the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.”
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter
“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s
thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List
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“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title
“Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the
title while viewing thumbnails (see below).
“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles
Erasing a section of a title (A-B
Erase)
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You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase
it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be
undone.
z Hints
• You can automatically erase titles that have already
Title,” select “A-B Erase” and press
ENTER.
The display for setting point A appears.
• To return to the beginning of the title, press
X and then press . repeatedly.
Note
DVD-RW (VR mode) Playlist titles cannot be protected.
A–B Erase (Set point A)
5 Weather
Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)
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Thumbnails are displayed for each chapter. You
can easily select and erase a section in a title.
Note that erasing a chapter cannot be undone.
Playback point
Title,” select “Delete Chapter,” and press
ENTER.
2 Select point A by pressing m/M, and
press ENTER.
The display for setting point B appears.
2 Select a thumbnail of the chapter using
</,, and press ENTER.
3 Select point B by pressing m/M, and
press ENTER.
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The display asks for confirmation.
• To reset either point A or B, select “Change
A” or “Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.
• To preview the title without scenes to be
erased, select “Preview” (except for
DVD+RWs).
Chapter 4(30)
0:12:45
OK
Cancel
Reset All
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased, and the display asks
whether to erase another scene.
• To continue, select “Yes,” and repeat from
step 2.
• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
• To erase multiple chapters, repeat step 2.
• To reset all selections, select “Reset All.”
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
• To finish, select “No.”
The display asks for confirmation.
4 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
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.
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Notes
Dividing a title (Divide)
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
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• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly
different from the points you selected.
If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not
want to reduce the picture quality, divide the title
into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title
cannot be undone.
* Only Playlist titles can be divided for DVD-RW (VR
mode).
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)
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1 Press TITLE LIST.
You can select and erase more than one title at one
time using the TOOLS menu.
• Press TOOLS and select “Original” or
“Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to switch
the Title Lists, if necessary.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Erase Titles,” and
The sub-menu appears.
press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be erased
appears.
3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears. The title starts to play in the
background.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box next to
the selected title.
• To return to the beginning of the title, press
X and then press . repeatedly.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select “Reset
All.”
Divide
1
Vacation
Erase Titles
Select the titles to erase.
OK
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11
10
9
Tennis
28.10
26.10
25.10
19.10
17.10
Cancel
Travel
Mystry
World Sports
Family
Reset All
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4 Select the dividing point by pressing m/
M, and press ENTER.
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you
want to erase.
The display asks for confirmation.
• To change the dividing point, select
“Change.”
5 When you finish selecting titles, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of titles to be erased appears for
confirmation.
• To change the selection, select “Change,”
and repeat from step 3.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears.
• To use the same title name as before, select
“No.”
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The titles are erased.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER to enter a
new name.
enter a new name, the title is divided in two.
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3 Select a title by pressing </,, and
press ENTER.
Erasing all titles on a disc
The display for selecting titles to be erased
appears.
• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
• To erase more titles, repeat step 3.
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1 Press TOOLS, select “Disc Info,” and press
ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
Disc Map
2 Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER.
2 Journey
3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
All titles on the disc are erased (except the
protected titles).
Fri 17.9.2004 20:00 (1H00M)
SP 0.6GB
Erase
Cancel
Erasing titles to open up disc space
(Disc Map)
Selected title
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4 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW
(Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest
open space and records there. Before you start,
check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase
titles to create a space large enough for the
recording.
The display asks for confirmation.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc
space.
• To change the selection, select “Change.”
1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.
Creating chapters manually
2 Press TOOLS, select “Disc Map,” and
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press ENTER.
You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback or recording.
The “Disc Map” display appears.
• To check the open space, select the space by
pressing </,.
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you
want to divide the title into chapters.
Disc Map
Each time you press the button, “Marking...”
appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and
right of the mark become separate chapters.
Empty Title
HQ: 0H30M
LP : 1H30M
2.3 GB
LSP: 1H15M
SEP: 4H00M
HSP: 0H45M
EP : 2H00M
SP : 1H00M
SLP: 3H00M
To erase chapter marks
Erase
Cancel
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
Press ./> to search for a chapter number, and
while displaying the chapter containing the
chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER
MARK ERASE.
• When b or B appears on either side of the
screen, you can scroll sideways by pressing
</,.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.
Notes
• When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will be
erased.
• To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set
“Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off.”
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“Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the
Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the
title, go to step 8.
Creating and Editing a
Playlist
4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the start point (IN)
appears. The title starts to play in the
background.
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Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without
changing the actual recordings. You can create up
to 97 Playlist titles.
• To return to the beginning of the title, press
X and then press ..
Capture(Set IN point)
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Note
Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you
will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.
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5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,
and press ENTER.
The display for setting the end point (OUT)
appears, and the title continues to play in the
background.
TITLE LIST
6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,
</M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
ENTER
TOOLS
The display asks for confirmation.
• To reset the IN or OUT point, select
“Change IN” or “Change OUT” and repeat
step 5 or 6.
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• To view the selected scene, select
“Preview.”
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The Scene List menu appears with all of the
selected scenes.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Create Playlist,” and
press ENTER.
Total duration of
Total number of scenes
the selected scene
Create Playlist
Select a title to start capturing.
Scene List
Cancel
Scene List
Total 0:13:19
Scenes 1
OK
ORIGINAL
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28.10
26.10
25.10
19.10
17.10
15.10
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World Sports
Family
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Preview
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3 Select the title you want to include in the
Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
• To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to
step 3.
• To preview all of the captured scenes in the
listed order, select “Preview.”
“Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the
Playlist title as one scene.
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8 Select the scene you want to re-edit, and
press ENTER.
Change Order
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Vacation
Where do you want to move this title?
Journey
15.9
17.9
Cancel
The sub-menu appears.
“Move”: Changes the scene order.
“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is
cancelled.
2
“Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the
scenes.
“Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN
point, by repeating from step 5.
“Change OUT”: Allows you to change the
OUT point, by repeating from step 6.
4 Select a new location for the title by
pressing M/m, and press ENTER.
The title moves to the new location.
Combining multiple Playlist titles
(Combine)
9 When you finish editing the Scene List,
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears.
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1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
• To enter a new name, select “Enter” and
(Playlist) menu.
• If the Title List (Original) menu appears,
press TOOLS and select “Playlist.”
10Select “OK” to use the default name, and
press ENTER.
2 Press TOOLS, select “Combine,” and
press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
To play the Playlist title
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A number indicating the order in which you
selected the title appears.
Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned
on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER.
When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select
a title and press H.
• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
Combine
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Select the titles to combine.
OK
When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
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Yacht
25. 9
25. 9
17. 9
15. 9
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Cancel
Cruising
Journey
Vacation
Reset All
Note
The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you
want to combine.
Moving a Playlist title (Change
Order)
• To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset
All.”
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of titles to be combined appears.
• To change the selection, select “Change”
and go to step 3.
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You can change the Playlist title order within the
Title List (Playlist).
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
Combine
Combine the titles in the following order.
(Playlist) menu.
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Yacht
25. 9
25. 9
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2
• If the Title List (Original) menu appears,
press TOOLS and select “Playlist.”
Cruising
2 Select the title you want to move, and
press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
OK
Change
Cancel
3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER.
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6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting a title name from
among the selected titles appears.
• To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,”
• To change the selection, select “Change”
and go to step 3.
7 Select a name, and press ENTER.
The titles are combined.
Note
When the number of chapters in the title to be combined
exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined
into a single chapter.
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)
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You can divide a Playlist title. For details, see
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– When dubbed from HDD to DVD-RW (VR
mode), the originally recorded picture sizes are
retained.
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
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Before Dubbing
• When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an
original title.
• When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture
sizes and the sound types originally recorded are
retained.
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In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a
recorded title on the internal hard disk drive
(HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can
select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing –
page 81), or multiple titles all at once (Multiple
Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub
Notes
• To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,
• The recorder may not function as described depending
on the disc status. Follow the instructions that appear
on the screen.
• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD.
• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally
dubbed title.
To record from equipment connected to the LINE
IN jacks, see “Recording from connected
Before you start, read the following precautions,
which are common to both dubbing methods.
About “Dub Mode”
With this recorder, the recording mode for
dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Two
dubbing methods are available: High-speed
Dubbing and Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing.
Read the following and select according to the
required time, disc space, and picture quality.
Before you start…
• Select the disc type according to your needs
(page 8). This recorder can record on various
discs.
• You cannot record both the main and sub sound
on a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode),
DVD+R, or DVD-R. For bilingual programmes,
set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to either “Main”
(default) or “Sub” in “Options” setup
• Timer recording and Synchro-Recording do not
start during dubbing. Before you start, check the
Timer List menu to see if there is any timer
recording due to start during dubbing.
• When “Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup is set
to “On,” chapter marks are automatically
inserted at approximately 6-minute intervals
while dubbing from the HDD to a DVD, or when
the recorder detects picture and sound changes
while dubbing from a DVD to the HDD. The
chapter marks in the dubbing source are not
retained in the dubbed title.
Dubbing at high-speed (High-speed Dubbing)
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Allows you to dub what you have stored in the
HDD to a high-speed DVD (8x-speed
DVD+RWs/6x-speed DVD-RWs/16x-speed
DVD+Rs/16x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower versions
of each disc type), without changing the recording
mode.
Set “Dub Mode” to “Fast” in “Title Dub” or “Dub
select “Fast” when titles that cannot be dubbed at
high speed are selected (such as the titles
displayed in “Notes” below). The minimum
required time is as follows (approximate).
• For titles with mixed picture sizes (16:9 or 4:3):
– When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RW
(Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is
determined by the setting in “DVD Rec.
– When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or
DVD+R, the picture size is always 4:3.
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Required times for High-speed Dubbing from
HDD to DVD (for a 60-minute programme)
Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing
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Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or
Rec. High- High- High- High- DVD+
mode speed speed speed speed R
DVD- DVD+ DVD- DVD+ (Double
vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the
original recordings. For example, when you dub
an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can
reduce the data size, saving more titles using less
space.
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HQ
10 min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min.
Select a mode different from the original
recording in “Dub Mode” in the steps of “Dubbing
When a title recorded to HDD in HQ or HQ+
mode is converted to another mode, the recorder
automatically assigns an appropriate bit rate, thus
retaining the original picture quality as much as
possible.
HSP
6 min. 6 min. 5 min. 5 min. 16 min.
40 sec. 40 sec.
40 sec.
SP
5 min. 5 min. 3 min. 3 min. 12 min.
45 sec. 45 sec. 30 sec.
LSP
LP
4 min. 4 min. 3 min. 3 min. 10 min.
3 min. 3 min. 2 min. 2 min. 8 min.
20 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. 30 sec. 20 sec.
EP
2 min. 2 min. 2 min. 2 min. 6 min.
30 sec. 30 sec.
15 sec.
Note
SLP
SEP
1 min. 60
40 sec. min.
1 min. 60
15 sec. min.
60
min.
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The picture quality will not improve even if a title is
converted to a recording mode of better picture quality.
1 min. 60
15 sec. min.
56 sec. 60
min.
60
min.
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Dubbing restriction
*1
You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs
to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to
the HDD, a grey, blank screen will be recorded for
scenes that contain a copy protection signal.
The values in the above table are for reference only.
Actual times for dubbing also require time for creating
the disc’s control information and other data.
This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder.
The value may vary depending on the disc condition.
Also, this recorder may be unable to record at the
maximum speed for discs that support recording
speeds exceeding the maximum value.
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Copy
Dubbing
protection
signals
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The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 6x when
using 6x-speed or faster DVD+RWs.
Copy-Free
(No copy
protection
signal)
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The maximum drive speed of this recorder is 8x when
using 8x-speed or faster DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.
High-speed dubbing is not available when dubbing
titles recorded in SLP and SEP mode to DVD+RWs
and DVD+Rs.
,
-
+
R
RWVideo
HDD
HDD
-
R
Copy-Once
*
-
RWVR
,
Notes
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs (VR mode) only
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a
coding technology that protects copyrights for images.
• High-speed Dubbing is not available for the following
titles:
– Titles recorded in HQ+.
– Titles that contain both main and sub sounds (except
DVD-RWs (VR mode)).
Move
HDD
-
,
RWVR
– Titles recorded with mixed picture sizes (4:3 and
16:9 etc.), (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)).
• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, remnants of edited titles
may remain on the disc. If you edit a title, use the Rec
Mode Conversion Dubbing method. This will smooth
out the pauses between the scenes.
• When dubbing to a DVD+R DL disc, the video may be
momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection
signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD-
RW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the
original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move”
function is performed using the same procedure as
Once” copy protection signals are indicated with
.
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Notes
Dubbing
• The following titles in the HDD cannot be moved.
– Protected titles
– Playlist titles
+
RW
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
R
– Original titles referenced from the Playlist
• If the move operation is stopped before completion, the
title in the HDD is not erased.
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs (VR mode) only.
HDD
DVD
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</M/m/,,
ENTER
TOOLS
Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to
or from.
2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source.
3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
menu.
4 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting the dubbing mode
appears.
If a title with
(page 80) is selected in the
title list, a confirmation screen is displayed.
To “Move,” select “Yes.”
Title Dub
2.0GB
2.6GB
This title will be dubbed. Set the dub mode.
1 World Cup Final
Rec Mode: SP
Dub Mode
SP 2.0GB
Start
Cancel
A Size of the title (approximate)
B Direction of dubbing
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C Available space on the disc to be
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub
Selected Titles)
dubbed (approximate)
D Information about the title to be dubbed
A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at
once. You can select the dubbing mode for each
title.
E Dubbing mode and the size of the title
after dubbing (approximate)
6 Select “Dub Mode.”
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to
or from.
7 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.
2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source.
Fast*
HQ
HSP
SP
LSP
3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
SEP
SLP
EP
LP
menu.
4 Press TOOLS, select “Dub Selected
Titles,” and press ENTER.
* Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available
8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The dubbing indication appears in the front
Dub Selected Titles 0.0GB
Select title(s) in the order you want to dub them.
ORIGINAL
4.6GB
Start
Cancel
4
3
2
1
World Tour – Asia 3
World Cup Final
25.6
20.6
18.6
11.6
Settings
Reset
World Tour – Asia 2
World Tour – Asia 1
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode
(Auto Dub Mode)
If there is not enough available space on the target
disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing
mode with lower picture quality according to the
available space. If there is insufficient disc space
in the selected dubbing mode, the following
display appears after step 8.
5 Select titles in the order you want to dub,
and press ENTER.
The titles are numbered in the selected order.
• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.
• If a title with
(page 80) is selected in
the title list, a confirmation screen is
displayed.
Title Dub
To “Move,” select “Yes.”
There is not enough memory for the dubbing.
Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode.
6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles you
want to dub.
Auto Dub Mode
Reset
Cancel
• To make adjustments for each of the titles,
select “Settings” (see “To adjust the settings
for each title” below).
• To cancel all of the selections, select
“Reset,” and go to step 5.
Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER to
start dubbing. To manually select another dubbing
mode, select “Reset,” and go to step 7.
7 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The dubbing indication appears in the front
To stop dubbing
Press TOOLS, select “Stop Dubbing,” and press
ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select
“Yes,” and press ENTER.
z Hints
• If disc space is still insufficient for the selected dubbing
mode, erase unnecessary parts of the title, or free up
• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The
recorder completes dubbing even after being turned
off.
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To adjust the settings for each title
You can make detailed settings for each of the
selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing.
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode
(Auto Dub Mode)
If there is not enough available space on the target
disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing
mode with lower picture quality according to the
available space. The same dubbing mode is set for
all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the
selected dubbing mode, the following display
appears after step 7 of “Dubbing multiple titles
1
In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub
Selected Titles)” on page 82, select “Settings”
and press ENTER.
The following display for making the
adjustments appears.
• To re-select titles, select “Change,” and go
to step 5 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub
Selected Titles)” above.
• To have the recorder adjust the dubbing
mode so all of the selected titles fit in, select
“Auto mode.”
Dub Selected Titles
There is not enough memory. Select
"Auto Dub Mode" or change the selection.
Auto Dub Mode
Change
Cancel
Dub Selected Titles
2.1GB
4.6GB
Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER. If
you have selected only one title, select “OK.”
Adjust the settings for the dubbing here.
Start
1
2
3
4
World Tour – Asia 1
Rec Mode: SP
11.6
Cancel
Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB
World Tour – Asia 2
Rec Mode: SP
18.6
Auto mode
Change
To stop dubbing
Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB
World Tour – Asia 3
Rec Mode: SP
25.6
Press TOOLS, select “Stop Dubbing,” and press
ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select
“Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB
World Cup Final
Rec Mode: SP
20.6
Dub Mode: Fast 1.2GB
z Hints
1 Total size of the selected titles
• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The
recorder completes dubbing even after being turned
off.
2 Direction of dubbing
3 Available space on the disc to be
• You can start Multiple Title Dubbing by selecting
“DUBBING” from the System Menu.
dubbed (approximate)
4 Information about the title to be dubbed
(title name, original recording mode,
dubbing mode, and data size after
dubbing)
5 Order of dubbing
2
Select the title you want to adjust, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
“Dub Mode”: Selects the dubbing mode for
“Change Order”: Moves the title to change the
dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new
location, and press ENTER.
“Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title
is excluded from dubbing.
3
4
Select an option, and press ENTER.
When you finish making adjustments, select
“Start,” and press ENTER.
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Sound Field
Outputs 2 channel
“MULTI ST.”
“REAR ST.”
Speaker Surround Options
sources from the front,
centre, and surround
speakers, or surround
Selecting the Sound Field
You can take advantage of surround sound simply
by selecting one of the system’s preprogrammed
sound fields, which bring the exciting and
Provides sound suitable
for the source (movies,
music, sports, etc.).
“HALL”
“JAZZ CLUB”
“L. CONCERT”
(live concert)
“GAME”
powerful sound of a movie theatre into your home.
“SPORTS”
“MONO MOVIE”
You can enjoy sound
effects or dialogue, as you
would in a movie theatre,
even at low volume.
Useful for watching
movies at night.
“NIGHT”
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FIELD +/–
Outputs sound only from
the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer
with no surround effects
“2CH STEREO”
Press SOUND FIELD +/– to select one of the
sound fields.
“A. F. D. AUTO” (Auto Format Direct Auto)
Presents the sound as it was recorded or encoded,
without adding any effects (e.g. reverberation).
The auto decoding function automatically detects
the type of audio signal being input (Dolby
Digital, DTS, or standard 2 channel stereo) and
performs the proper decoding as necessary. If
there are no low frequency signals (Dolby Digital
LFE, etc.), it will generate a low frequency signal
for output to the subwoofer.
Example:
DSC
The front panel display changes as follows. For
details, see the pages in parentheses.
Sound Field
“A. F. D. AUTO”
Outputs the originally
recorded sound with no
“2CH STEREO” (2 Channel Stereo)
Outputs the sound from the front left and right
speakers and subwoofer. Standard 2 channel
(stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field
processing. Multi-channel surround formats are
downmixed to 2 channels.
Outputs 2 channel
“PRO LOGIC”
“PLII MOVIE”
“PLII MUSIC”
sources like CDs as 5.1
channel. Dolby Pro Logic
produces five channels
from 2 channel sources
“PRO LOGIC” (Dolby Pro Logic)
Produces five output channels from 2 channel
sources. This mode performs Pro Logic decoding
to the input signal and output to front, centre, and
surround speakers.
Produces an ideal movie
theatre sound
environment using DCS
(Digital Cinema Sound)
“C. ST. EX A”
“C. ST. EX B”
“C. ST. EX C”
Meanwhile, the surround channel becomes
monaural.
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“PLII MOVIE/PLII MUSIC” (Dolby Pro Logic II
Movie/Music)
“C. ST. EX A” (Cinema Studio EX A)
Reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures
Entertainment “Cary Grant Theater” cinema
production studio. This is a standard mode, great
for watching most any type of movie.
Produces five full-bandwidth output channels
from 2 channel sources. This is done using an
advanced, high-purity matrix surround decoder
that extracts the spatial properties of the original
recording without adding any new sounds or tonal
colorations.
“C. ST. EX B” (Cinema Studio EX B)
Reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures
Entertainment “Kim Novak Theater” cinema
production studio. This mode is ideal for watching
science-fiction or action movies with lots of sound
effects.
z Hints
• If you do not want any surround effect, select “A.F.D.
AUTO” or “2CH STEREO.”
• The system memorizes and applies the last sound field
selected for the following occasions:
– When listening to the radio.
– When playing discs, such as DVDs.
– When playing data on the HDD.
– Occasions other than the above.
“C. ST. EX C” (Cinema Studio EX C)
Reproduces the sound of Sony Pictures
Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal
for watching musicals or classic films where
music is featured in the soundtrack.
Note
About Cinema Studio EX
When the input signal is a multi-channel source, Dolby
Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music are
cancelled and the multi-channel source is output directly.
Cinema Studio EX is ideal for enjoying the movie
software encoded in multi-channel format, such as
Dolby Digital DVDs. This mode reproduces the
sound of Sony Pictures Entertainment studios.
Cinema Studio EX consists of the following three
elements.
Outputting 2-channel sources from
the front, centre, and surround
speakers
• Virtual Multi Dimension
Creates five sets of virtual speakers surrounding
the listener from a single pair of actual surround
speakers.
“MULTI ST.” (Multi Stereo)
Outputs 2-channel sources from the front, centre,
and surround speakers simultaneously. Front and
surround speakers output the same sound.
• Screen Depth Matching
In a movie theatre, sound seems to come from
inside the movie screen. This element creates the
same sensation in your listening room by shifting
the sound of the front speakers “into” the screen.
• Cinema Studio Reverberation
Reproduces reverberation peculiar to a movie
theatre. Cinema Studio EX is an integrated mode
which operates these elements simultaneously.
“REAR ST.” (Rear Stereo)
Outputs 2-channel sources from the surround
speakers only. The front speakers output sound
only if “Surround” of the “Size” setting in
Enjoying Digital Cinema Sound (DCS)
Notes
In collaboration with Sony Pictures
• The virtual speaker effect may cause increased noise in
the playback signal.
• When listening with sound fields that employ virtual
speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming
directly from the surround speakers.
Entertainment, Sony measured the acoustics of
their studios and integrated the measured data with
proprietary DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound,”
which simulates an ideal movie theatre sound
environment, based on the preference of the movie
director, in your home.
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Reinforcing Bass
Frequencies (DSGX)
Enjoying TV or VCR Sound
From the Speaker System
The DSGX (Extended Dynamic Sound Generator)
function reinforces bass frequencies.
You can enjoy the sound from connected
equipment through the speakers of this system.
Be sure to connect your TV or other equipment
correctly.
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"/1
HDD
DVD
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3
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DSGX
INPUT
SELECT
t TV/DVD
SOUND
FIELD +/–
Press DSGX.
The DSGX function is activated, and “DSGX”
appears in the front panel display.
• To cancel the function, press DSGX again.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
• If FM/AM is selected, press HDD or DVD.
• If you are using the SCART connection,
press t TV/DVD repeatedly to turn on the
“TV” indicator in the front panel display,
and select the desired sound on the TV or
equipment.
2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
an input source according to the
connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
TV programme
position
L1
L2
L3
L4
3 Press SOUND FIELD +/– to select the sound
field you want.
Notes
• When you listen to the TV sound or stereo sound of a 2
channel source from the six speakers, select “PRO
LOGIC” or “PLII MUSIC/MOVIE.”
• When using the SCART connection, be sure to follow
the procedures in step 1 or noise may result. If noise
continues after turning on the “TV” indicator, check
the output setting of the connected TV or equipment.
See the instructions supplied with the TV/equipment
for details.
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4 Press FM/AM MEMORY.
A preset number appears.
Other Operations
ST
TUNED
DSC
Enjoying the Radio
5 Press M/m to select the preset number you
Connect the FM/AM aerials to the subwoofer
(page 21) and preset radio stations.
want.
ST
TUNED
DSC
Note
You cannot record FM/AM radio sound using the
recorder or connected equipment.
6 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
"/1
ST
TUNED
FM/AM
DSC
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7 Repeat steps 2 to 6 to store other stations.
To change the preset number
Repeat the above steps and select a different preset
number in step 5.
TIME/TEXT
M/m, ENTER
PRESET +/–
m
2 +/–
Listening to the radio
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
M
x
2 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or
AM.
The last received station is tuned in.
FM/AM
MEMORY
FM MODE
ST
TUNED
DSC
3 Press PRESET +/– to select the preset
station you want.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset 20 FM stations, and 10 AM
stations. Before tuning, make sure to turn the
volume down to minimum.
4 Press 2 (volume) +/– to adjust the
volume.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
To turn off the radio
Press "/1 to turn off the system.
2 Press FM/AM repeatedly to select FM or
AM.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
3 Press and hold m or M until auto
scanning starts.
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 3 above.
• To tune in a station manually, press m or M.
• To start auto tuning, press and hold m or M.
You can stop the scanning by pressing x.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo
programme) appear in the front panel display.
ST
TUNED
DSC
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If FM sound is noisy
Press FM MODE so that “MONO” appears in the
front panel display. There will be no stereo effect,
but reception will improve.
• To restore the stereo effect, press FM MODE
again.
Controlling TVs With the
Remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your
TV.
z Hints
• You can also select a preset station using the number
buttons and SET button.
Notes
• You can listen to the radio while the recorder is
recording, dubbing, or standing by for a timer
recording, but not while editing.
• When you select FM/AM during playback, playback
stops.
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV with some or all of the buttons
below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• You cannot use the radio function when:
– the system is in DVD mode or HDD mode.
– the connected TV is used.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
– the subwoofer is not turned on or its mains lead is
disconnected.
TV/DVD switch
[/1
About the Radio Data System (RDS)
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
broadcast signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features, such as station name display. RDS
is available only on FM stations*.
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6
9
PROG +/–
Number
buttons, SET,
-/--
t TV/DVD
* Not all FM stations provide the RDS service, neither do
they provide the same type of services. If you are not
familiar with the RDS system, check with your local
radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.
2 +/–
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned
to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly, or if the
signal strength is weak.
To receive RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name* appears in the display.
* If an RDS broadcast is not received, the station name
may not appear in the display.
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2 Hold down [/1.
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
below) using the number buttons.
z Hint
When a station name is displayed, you can check the
frequency by pressing TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
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4 Release [/1.
Manufacturer
Sharp
Code number
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the
remote performs the following:
08
11
10
09
Thomson
Toshiba
JVC
Button
Operation
[/1
Turns your TV on or off
2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of
your TV
t TV/DVD
Switches your TV’s
input source
PROG +/–
Selects the programme
position on a Sony TV
Number buttons
and SET, -/--*
Selects the programme
position on a Sony TV
(wide mode) Switch to or from the
wide mode of a Sony
wide-screen TV.
* For two-digit numbers, if you use the number
buttons to select the TV’s programme position,
press -/-- followed by the number buttons.
To operate the t TV/DVD button
(for SCART connections only)
The t TV/DVD button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on the
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using
this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD
switch is set to DVD.
When you connect the recorder to the TV via the
SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to
the recorder automatically when you start
playback. To watch another source, press the
t TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s input
source.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
Grundig
Hitachi
04
06
Panasonic
Philips
05, 12
02, 03
13
Samsung
Sanyo
07
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Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
Settings and Adjustments
Selected programme position
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
Aerial Reception and
Language Settings
(Settings)
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C2
CDE
Off
NICAM
The “Settings” setup helps you make tuner,
language, clock, and programme position settings
for the recorder.
3
4
Select “System,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
DK
I
1 Press HDD or DVD, and press SYSTEM
MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
L
Off
NICAM
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
Select an available TV system, from BG, DK,
3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
The options of “Settings” appear. The default
settings are underlined.
BG
Select this when in West
European countries, except
those listed in “Receivable
• To turn off the display, press SYSTEM
MENU repeatedly.
SETUP
DK
I
Select this when in East
European countries.
Settings
Video
Channel Setting
Channel List
TV Guide Page
Clock
Audio
Features
Speaker
Options
Select this when in Great
Britain/Ireland.
Language
Easy Setup
L
Select this when in France.
5
Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.
Channel Setting
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
Presets programme positions manually.
If some programme positions could not be set
using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them
manually.
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
CATV
CDE
Off
NICAM
If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the
wrong tuner system may have been preset during
“Easy Setup.” Set the correct tuner system
manually following the steps below.
6
7
Select “Normal,” and press ENTER.
• To set CATV (Cable Television) channels,
select “CATV.”
1
Select “Channel Setting” in “Settings,” and
press ENTER.
Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 1
System :
BG
Normal
System :
BG
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C3
C2
CDE
Off
AAB
Off
NICAM
NICAM
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9
Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you
want is displayed, then press ENTER.
The channels are scanned in the order shown
in the table below.
• If you know the number of the channel you
want, press the number buttons. For
example, for channel 5, first press “0” and
then press “5.” Then press ENTER.
◆Receivable channels
TV system
Channel coverage
BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF
Countries, except
Italia A – H VHF
those listed below)
E21 – E69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
System :
BG
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C5
Countries)
R21 – R69 UHF
CDE
NICAM
Standard
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
NICAM
Normally, select this.
I (Great Britain/
Ireland)
Ireland A – J VHF
South Africa 4 – 13 VHF
B21 – B69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
F2 – F10 VHF
Standard
Select this if the sound from
NICAM broadcasts is not
clear.
10 Select “NICAM,” and press ENTER.
11 Select “AFT” and press ENTER.
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 8
L (France)
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C5
F21 – F69 UHF
CDE
Off
B – Q CATV
On
AFT :
Off
S21 – S41 HYPER
On
Turns on the Auto Fine
Tuning function. Normally,
select this.
◆Tuning the French CATV channels
This recorder can scan the CATV channels B to Q
and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41.
On the Channel Set menu, the channels are
indicated as S1 to S44. For example, channel B is
indicated by Channel Set number S1, and channel
Q is indicated by Channel Set number S23 (see the
table below). If the CATV channel you want to
preset is indicated by its frequency (for example,
152.75 MHz), refer to the table below to find the
corresponding channel number.
Off
Allows you to adjust the
pictures manually.
12 Select “On” to turn on AFT, and press
ENTER.
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not
work effectively, select “Off” and press
ENTER. When the fine tuning bar appears,
press </, to obtain a clearer picture, and
press ENTER.
Corre-
sponding
channel
Channel
Set
number
Receivable
Frequency range
(MHz)
• To preset another channel, repeat from step
2.
B
C
D
D
E
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
116.75–124.75
124.75–132.75
132.75–140.75
140.75–148.75
148.75–156.75
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Corre-
sponding
channel
Channel
Set
number
Receivable
Frequency range
(MHz)
Corre-
sponding
channel
Channel
Set
number
Receivable
Frequency range
(MHz)
F
F
S6
156.75–164.75
164.75–172.75
172.75–180.75
180.75–188.75
188.75–196.75
196.75–204.75
204.75–212.75
212.75–220.75
220.75–228.75
228.75–236.75
236.75–244.75
244.75–252.75
252.75–260.75
260.75–268.75
268.75–276.75
276.75–284.75
284.75–292.75
292.75–300.75
299.25–307.25
307.25–315.25
315.25–323.25
323.25–331.25
331.25–339.25
339.25–347.25
347.25–355.25
355.25–363.25
363.25–371.25
371.25–379.25
379.25–387.25
387.25–395.25
395.25–403.25
403.25–411.25
411.25–419.25
419.25–427.25
427.25–435.25
435.25–443.25
S39
S40
S41
S42
S43
S44
443.25–451.25
451.25–459.25
459.25–467.25
S7
G
S8
H
S9
Station Name
H
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
S21
S22
S23
S24
S25
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5
characters). The recorder must receive channel
information (for instance, SMARTLINK
information) for station names to appear
automatically.
I
J
J
K
1
Select “Channel Setting” in “Settings,” and
press ENTER.
L
Settings - Channel Setting
Prog. 1
L
System :
BG
M
Normal / CATV :
Channel Set :
Station Name :
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :
Audio :
Normal
C3
N
AAB
Off
NICAM
N
O
2
3
Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position for which you want to change or enter
a station name.
P
P
Q
Select “Station Name,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering characters appears.
S21
S22
S23
S24
S25
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
Input Station Name
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
"A"
Back
Clear All
Space
"a"
Symbol
Cancel
Finish
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
4
PAY-TV/CANAL+
Sets the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels.
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Channel List (Changing/Disabling
the channels)
Changes or disables the programme positions after
setting the channels. If any programme positions
are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can
disable them.
You can also change station names. If the station
names are not displayed, you can enter them
manually.
TV Guide Page
Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext
service* in which the complete programmes and
their data (title, date, channel, recording start time,
etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page
corresponds to each day of the week. When
recording a programme, the recorder
automatically takes the programme name from the
Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The
TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the
broadcast itself and may be subject to change.
Therefore, you may have to set those TV guide
page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page
menu.
1
Select “Channel List” in “Settings,” and press
ENTER.
Settings - Channel List
Prog
Channel
C3
Name
AAB
* Not available in some areas.
1
2
3
4
5
6
C5
FGH
1
2
Select “TV Guide Page” in “Settings,” and
press , or ENTER.
C12
C21
C23
C24
PQR
The TV Guide Page menu appears.
Select the programme position for which you
want to set or change the TV guide page by
pressing PROG +/–.
2
Press M/m to select the row containing the
programme position you want to change or
disable.
• The TV guide page numbers (Example:
P301) appear automatically when the
recorder detects them.
• To change, press ENTER and go to step 3.
• To disable, press CLEAR and go to step 5.
The disabled positions will be skipped when
you press PROG +/–.
Settings - TV Guide Page
Prog. 4
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
P 301
P 302
P 303
P 304
P 305
P 306
P 307
• To display other pages for programme
positions 7 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.
3
Press M/m until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme position.
The selected channel is inserted at the new
programme position.
Sat
• If no page numbers are detected (P000), you
have to set the appropriate TV guide page
number manually.
Settings - Channel List
Prog
Channel
C3
Name
AAB
Settings - TV Guide Page
Prog. 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
C12
C21
C5
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
FGH
PQR
C23
C24
Sat
4
5
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To change or disable the programme position
of another station, repeat from step 2.
3
Select the TV guide page number you want to
modify, and press ENTER.
Settings - TV Guide Page
Prog. 4
Note
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
P
0
0
0
Be sure to correctly select the programme position you
want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme
position by mistake, you will need to reset that channel
manually.
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
P 000
Sat
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Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to
enter the TV guide page number, and press
ENTER to confirm the setting.
4
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme
position of the station that carries a time signal
appears, and press ENTER.
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to re-
enter the correct number.
Settings - Clock
Auto Adjust :
On
1
Present Time :
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39
• To set or change another TV guide page
number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
• If the recorder does not receive a time signal
from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to
“Off” automatically and the menu for setting
the clock manually appears on the screen.
z Hint
To view Teletext information on your TV screen during
a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing
t TV/DVD.
z Hint
Notes
If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set
function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.
• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use
the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The
recorder will instead store a default title name
(programme position, start time - stop time).
• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to
obtain the TV guide page number with programme
titles and their start times.
Note
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the
recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.
◆To set the clock manually
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, try another station or
set the clock manually.
• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always
shows the programmes for the current day, this page
should be input for all days.
• If you start recording more than three minutes before
the programme is scheduled to start, the correct label
information may not be transferred.
• Note that this function may not work correctly with
programmes broadcast from some stations.
• If the broadcast system updates the Teletext
information at the moment recording starts, the title
label may not correspond to the recorded programme.
In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct
1
2
Select “Clock” in “Settings,” and press
ENTER.
Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Clock
Auto Adjust :
Off
1
Present Time :
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39
3
4
Select “Off,” and press ENTER.
Clock
Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.
Clock - Present Time
Auto Adjust
Set the time and date manually.
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
1
2005 0:00
Sat 1
1
Select “Clock” in “Settings,” and press
ENTER.
5
6
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in
sequence. Press </, to select the item to be
set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The
day of the week is set automatically.
2
Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Clock
Auto Adjust :
Off
1
Present Time :
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39
• To change the numbers, press < to return
to the item to be changed, and press M/m.
3
Select “On,” and press ,.
Press ENTER to start the clock.
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Language
Video Settings (Video)
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
Video settings will adjust items related to the
image, such as size and colour.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
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.
Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle
language changes according to the language you
selected for the soundtrack.
SETUP
Settings
Video
TV Type :
16 : 9
Auto
Off
Pause Mode :
Component Out :
Progressive Mode :
Scart Setting
Line4 Input :
Audio
z Hint
Features
Speaker
Options
Auto
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio,” select and enter a language code from
“Language Code List” (page 123) using the number
buttons.
Video
Easy Setup
Note
If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
TV Type
Sets the picture size when playing back a title
16:9 size commercial DVD VIDEO.
Select the playback picture size according to the
type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode
TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
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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Progressive Mode
16:9
DVD software can be divided into two types: film
based software and video based software. Video
based software is derived from TV, such as
dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.
Film based software is derived from film and
displays images at 24 frames per second. Some
DVD software contains both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your
screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (50
or 60 frames per second), the progressive video
signal needs to be converted to match the type of
DVD software that you are watching.
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p
video signal that is output when you press
PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRE” lights up). Note
that you must connect to a progressive format TV
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Auto
Automatically detects the software
type (Film-based or Video-based)
and selects the appropriate
conversion mode. Normally,
select this position.
Auto
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally, select this
position.
Video
Fixes the conversion mode to the
mode for Video-based software.
Frame
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
Scart Setting
Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals
from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the
recorder. Select an option for each of the items
below according to the combination of jacks and
methods that you are going to use.
Component Out
Selects whether or not to output video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
On
Outputs the component video
signals. Select this when you want
to view progressive signals.
◆Line1 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals for
the LINE 1 – TV jack.
Off
Outputs no signals.
RGB
Outputs RGB signals.
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S-video signals.
Notes
Video
S Video
• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot
set “Component Out” to “On.”
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this
case, the picture may not appear.
Notes
• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no
picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S
Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with
your TV.
• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out”
above is set to “On.”
• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is
selected.
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◆Line3 Input
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be
clear if this setting does not match the type of
video input signal.
Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback conditions.
Video/
RGB
Inputs video signals or RGB
signals.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Decoder
Select this when connecting to a
PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
S Video
Inputs S-video signals.
3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
The “Audio” setup appears with the following
options. The default setting is underlined.
◆Line3 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals for
the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
SETUP
Audio DRC :
CD Priority :
Standard
Auto
Settings
Video
Video
Outputs video signals.
Audio
Features
Speaker
Options
S Video
Outputs S-video signals.
Easy Setup
Line4 Input
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
Video
Inputs video signals.
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.”
S Video
Inputs S-video signals.
Off
No compression of dynamic
range.
Standard
Reproduces the soundtrack with
the dynamic range intended by the
recording engineer.
Max
Maximum compression of
dynamic range.
Note
The Audio DRC function works for Dolby Digital
sources only.
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CD Priority
Recording and Parental
Auto
Plays DTS tracks on a CD. Since
the recorder automatically selects
the bit stream, beginnings may be
skipped depending of the track. If
you want to avoid this, select
“PCM.”
Control Settings (Features)
The “Features” setup allows you to adjust
recording and parental control settings.
PCM
Plays CDs with no skipping. Since
this option does not allow for bit
steam selection, only noise will be
output when you play DTS tracks
on a CD. To play DTS CDs, select
“Auto.”
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
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.
SETUP
TV Direct Rec :
Auto Chapter :
Parental Control
Synchro Rec
HQ Setting
On
On
Settings
Video
Audio
Record to HDD
Features
Speaker
Options
HQ
PAL
On
Colour System
Screen Saver
Easy Setup
TV Direct Rec (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD-R only)
On
Allows you to easily record what
you are watching on the TV using
SMARTLINK.
Off
Turns off the TV Direct Rec
function.
Auto Chapter
Selects whether to automatically divide a
recording (a title) into chapters during recording
or dubbing.
On
For the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR
mode), the recorder detects
changes in the picture and sound
and automatically inserts chapter
marks.
For other recordable discs, the
recorder inserts chapter marks at
approximately 6-minute intervals.
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
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Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER.
The selection items for “Standard” are
displayed.
Note
The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on
the amount of information contained in the video to be
recorded.
Features - Parental Control
Level :
Off
Standard :
Password
USA
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Others
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be restricted
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
4
5
Select a geographic area as the playback
limitation level, and press ENTER.
The area is selected.
• When you select “Others,” press the number
buttons to select and enter an area code in
press ENTER.
1
Select “Parental Control” in “Features,” and
press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Select “Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Level” are displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Enter a new password.
Features - Parental Control
OK
Level :
Off
8
Standard :
Password
Cancel
7
6
5
4
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Discs rated higher than the selected level will
be restricted.
Features - Parental Control
Enter your password.
6
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
OK
• To cancel the Parental Control setting for the
disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6.
• To change the password, select “Password”
in step 3, and press ENTER. When the
display for registering a password appears,
enter a new four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
Cancel
2
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
Features - Parental Control
Level :
Off
Notes
Standard :
Password
USA
• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting “Parental Control” of “Factory Setup” in
• 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.
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Synchro Rec
Selects the recording destination used for
Speaker Settings (Speaker)
The “Speaker” setup allows you to adjust the
speaker system (speaker positions, loudness, etc.).
Recordto
HDD
Records to the HDD.
Records to DVDs.
Recordto
DVD
Note
Check that the subwoofer is turned on, and that the
system cord is connected securely.
HQ Setting (HDD only)
Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
HQ+
Records in higher quality
(approximate 15 Mbps).
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Speaker,” and press ENTER.
HQ
Records in the standard HQ mode.
The “Speaker” setup appears.
Colour System
SETUP
Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO
CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).
Settings
Video
Size
Distance
Level
Audio
Features
Speaker
Options
Test Tone:
Off
PAL
Plays a disc in PAL colour system.
NTSC
Plays a disc in NTSC colour
system.
Easy Setup
Screen Saver
4 Select an item.
The screen saver image appears when you do not
use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an
on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is
displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver
image helps prevent your display device from
becoming damaged (ghosting).
“Size”: Selects the surround speaker position,
“Distance”: Sets the speaker distance from the
listening position (page 101).
“Test Tone”: Emits the test tone for adjusting
the individual speaker levels (page 102).
On
Off
Turns on the screen saver function.
Turns off the function.
5 Press ENTER.
Options for the selected item appear (see
below). The default settings are underlined.
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.
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Size
Distance
Selects the surround speaker position and whether
to engage the speakers.
Set the distance from your listening position to the
front speakers in “Front” (front speaker) first (A).
Then adjust the values in “Center” (centre
Front
speaker) (B) and “Surround” (surround speaker)
Yes
Fixed setting.
Notes
Center
• The settings below may not be the defaults if you
followed the “Room Size” setup of “Step 8: Easy
Setup” (page 34) to reflect the current speaker
placement.
Yes
Normally, select this.
• Change your current settings again should you change
the speaker positions.
None
Select this if no centre speaker is
used.
Front
Surround
Set the front speaker distance within 1.0 to 7.0 m (set
in 0.2 m increments). The default setting is “1.6.”
Behind
Select this if the surround speakers
are located in B
Center
Set the centre speaker distance between the “Front”
setting and -1.6 m of the “Front” setting (set in 0.2
m increments). The default setting is “1.6.”
Side
Select this if the surround speakers
are located in A.
None
Select this if no surround speaker
is used.
Surround
Set the surround speaker distance between the
“Front” setting and -4.6 m of the “Front” setting. (set
in 0.2 m increments). The default setting is “1.6.”
B
A
90
A
1.0 - 7.0 m
A
A
45
B
B
20
0.0 - 7.0 m
Subwoofer
C
C
Yes
Fixed setting.
Notes
• When you select an item, sound momentarily cuts off.
• If front and surround speakers are not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance according to the closest speaker.
• Do not place the surround speakers farther away from
your listening position than the front speakers.
• Depending on the input signal, the distance settings
may not be effective.
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Level
Test Tone
Sets the loudness of each speaker individually.
Use the test tone for easy adjustment (see “Test
To adjust the volume of all the speakers at one
time, press 2 +/–.
Set the speaker levels by using the test tone.
1
Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2
3
Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
Select “Speaker,” and press ENTER.
The “Speaker” setup appears.
Front Left
Set the front left speaker level within -6.0 and 0.0
(set in 1 dB increments). The default setting is
“0.0.”
SETUP
Settings
Video
Size
Distance
Level
Center
Audio
Features
Speaker
Options
Test Tone:
Off
Set the centre speaker level within -6.0 and 6.0 (set
in 1 dB increments). The default setting is “0.0.”
Easy Setup
Front Right
Set the front right speaker level within -6.0 and 0.0
(set in 1 dB increments). The default setting is
“0.0.”
4
Select “Test Tone” and press ENTER.
Off
On
Emits no test tone.
Surround Right
Emits the test tone from the
speakers in sequence.
Set the surround right speaker level within -6.0
and 6.0 (set in 1 dB increments). The default
setting is “0.0.”
5
6
7
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
Select “Level,” and press ENTER.
Surround Left
Set the surround left speaker level within -6.0 and
6.0 (set in 1 dB increments). The default setting is
“0.0.”
Select the speaker you want to adjust; “Front
Left,” “Center,” “Front Right,” “Surround
Right,” “Surround Left,” or “Subwoofer,” and
press ENTER.
Subwoofer
The selected speaker emits the test tone.
Set the subwoofer level within -6.0 and 6.0 (set in
1 dB increments). The default setting is “0.0.”
8
9
From your listening position, adjust the
speaker level by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Repeat steps 7 and 8 to adjust the other
speaker levels.
10 When you finish adjusting levels, repeat the
above steps to select “Off” in step 5.
The test tone stops.
11 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
Note
When you adjust the speaker settings, sound
momentarily cuts off.
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Disc Settings/Factory
Settings (Options)
If you set the recording mode to be changed while
dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in
the source (DVD) is applied regardless of this setting.
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs
except DVD-RW in VR mode)
Selects the sound to be recorded on the recordable
disc. This setting is not necessary when recording
on DVD-RWs (VR mode) that record both the
main and sub sounds.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
Main
Sub
Records the main sound for the
bilingual programme.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
The “Options” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Records the sub sound for the
bilingual programme.
Dimmer
SETUP
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Settings
Video
Format DVD-RW :
HDD Bilingual Rec. :
DVD Bilingual Rec. :
Dimmer :
VR
Main
Main
Normal
Off
Audio
Normal
Bright lighting.
Features
Speaker
Options
Power Save :
Auto Display :
On
Power
Save
Low lighting. Turns off the
lighting when the power is off.
Factory Setup
Easy Setup
Note
When “Power Save” in “Options” setup is set to “On,”
the front panel display is turned off during standby
regardless of this setting.
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)
When a new unformatted DVD-RW is inserted,
the recorder automatically starts formatting in VR
mode or Video mode, whichever is selected
below.
Power Save
Selects whether this recorder is in power save
mode when the power is turned off (standby).
VR
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
On
Sets to power save mode. The
front panel display is off when the
recorder is in standby.
Video
Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
Off
Does not set to power save mode.
Normally, select this.
HDD Bilingual Rec. (HDD only)
Selects the sound to be recorded on the HDD.
Note
Main
Sub
Records the main sound for the
bilingual programme.
Power Save mode does not function in the following
cases, even when “Power Save” is set to “On.”
– Synchro Recording is set.
– There is a timer setting with “PDC/VPS” set to “On”
in the Timer List.
Records the sub sound for the
bilingual programme.
Main+Sub Records the main and sub sounds
for the bilingual programme.
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Auto Display
Easy Setup
(Resetting the System)
On
Automatically displays
information on the screen when
the recorder is turned on, etc.
Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.
Off
Displays information only when
DISPLAY is pressed.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Factory Setup
Allows you to select the setup settings by group,
and return them to their default settings. Note that
all of your previous settings will be lost.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
1
Select “Factory Setup” in “Options,” and
press , or ENTER.
SETUP
The display for selecting a group of settings
appears.
Easy Setup
Settings
Video
Audio
2
Select the group of settings you want to return
to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,”
“Features,” “Speaker,” “Options,” “Parental
Control,” and “All,” and press , or ENTER.
Features
Speaker
Options
Easy Setup
3
4
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The selected settings return to their default
settings.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Select “Start.”
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Setup” (page 34) from step 2.
Note
The “All” setting also returns the following settings to
their defaults:
– Preset numbers for radio stations.
– DSGX setting.
– Volume setting.
– Sound Field setting.
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Picture
Additional Information
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.
, Check that “Scart Setting” in “Video” setup is set
to the appropriate item that conforms to your
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set
“Component Out” in “Video” setup to “On”
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.
When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to
bring in the entire system.
This product is a system product, and the entire
system is needed to determine the location
requiring repair.
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
Power
Picture noise appears.
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains leads are connected
securely.
, The system cord is not connected securely
, 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/DVD
player, the copy-protection signal applied to
some DVD programmes could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem even
when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S
VIDEO input.
Disconnect the subwoofer mains lead, and then
reconnect the mains lead after about two
minutes.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the “PROGRE” indicator lights up) even though
your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, press PROGRESSIVE until the
“PROGRE” indicator turns off.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be
affected when you set the recorder to progressive
format. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so
that the “PROGRE” indicator turns off and the
recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.
, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
ON/STANDBY indicator on the subwoofer
flashes.
, Unplug the subwoofer mains immediately, and
make sure that:
– The speaker cords are not short circuited.
– Only the specified speakers are used.
– The ventilation holes are not blocked.
When all of the above are confirmed, wait about
two minutes until the indicator turns off,
reconnect the subwoofer mains lead, and then
turn on the speaker system. If the indicator still
flashes, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
, Noise may appear in pictures recorded on the
HDD. This is due to the characteristics of the
HDD, and is not a malfunction.
, If the SCART connection is used, press t TV/
DVD repeatedly to turn on “TV” in the front
panel display, and then press INPUT SELECT to
switch to an input other than LINE 1 and LINE
3. If noise continues, check the output setting of
the TV. See the TV’s operating instructions for
details.
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TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in
“Settings” setup (page 90).
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.
The playback picture or TV programme from
the equipment connected through the recorder
is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programmes could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables
farther apart.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup in accordance
, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT
jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the
AERIAL IN jack.
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the picture size is set in “TV Type” in
“Video” setup.
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, causing the channel to
change.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that “Line1 Output” of “Scart Setting” in
“Video” setup is set to the appropriate item that
conforms to your system (page 96).
The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use
one that is fully wired (21 pins).
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 – TV
jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN
jacks, select “L4” in the front panel display by
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel
display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT
SELECT.
, When an S video cable is connected to the
recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in
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An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in the TOOLS menu to
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the
language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD
Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup before
and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR
mode).
, Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs
(VR mode) cannot be used for recording both
main and sub sounds. To record on the HDD, set
“HDD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup to
Sound
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, Press MUTING if “MUTING ON” appears in
the front panel display.
, The LINE jacks do not output the audio signals
of DTS soundtracks on a CD/DVD. You can hear
the DTS sound from this speaker system only.
Sound is noisy.
, If the speaker system outputs noise when playing
DTS soundtracks on a CD, set “CD Priority” in
The sound loses stereo effect when you play a
DVD+RW, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD-R or VIDEO
CD.
, Select a stereo audio track by pressing
(audio) (page 62).
, Clean the disc.
, If the SCART connection is used, press t TV/
DVD repeatedly to turn on “TV” in the front
panel display, and then press INPUT SELECT to
switch to an input other than LINE 1 and LINE
3. If noise continues, check the output setting of
the connected TV or equipment. See the
instructions supplied with the TV/equipment.
, Make sure the system is connected properly.
The surround effect of the speaker system is
difficult to hear when Dolby Digital or DTS
audio soundtrack is played.
, Make sure the Sound Field function is on
, Check the speaker connections and settings
, Depending on the disc, the output signal may not
contain all of the 5.1 channels. Or, the track may
be either monaural or stereo even when recorded
in Dolby Digital format.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
, Check that the speakers and components are
connected securely.
, Check that the connecting cords are not too close
to a transformer or motor, and at least three
metres away from your TV set or any fluorescent
lighting.
, Move your TV away from the system.
, The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a
cloth slightly moistened with alcohol.
The left and right sounds are unbalanced or
reversed.
, Check that the speakers and the components are
connected correctly and securely.
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 “Max”
The sound comes from the centre speaker
only.
, Depending on the disc, the sound may come
from the centre speaker only.
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No sound is heard from the centre speaker.
, Check the speaker connections and settings
, Make sure the Sound Field function is on
Playback
The recorder does not play any type of disc
(except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
, Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
No sound or only a very low-level sound is
heard from the surround speakers.
, Check the speaker connections and settings
, Make sure the Sound Field function is on
, Depending on the source, the effect of the
surround speakers may be less noticeable.
The recorder does not start playback from the
beginning.
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
, Check that the FM/AM aerial is connected
securely. Adjust the aerial or connect an external
aerial, if necessary.
, The reception is poor. Try manual tuning
, No stations have been preset or the preset
stations have been cleared (when tuning by
scanning preset stations). Preset the stations
The recorder starts playing automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
, Press TIME/TEXT so that the frequency appears
in the front panel display.
, Keep the AM aerial away from the system and
other equipment (recorder, subwoofer, TV, etc.).
Playback stops automatically.
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to
do some of the operations above. See the
instruction manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the soundtrack.
, 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.
Recording/Timer recording/Editing
The programme position cannot be changed
from the programme position 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 “INFOWRITE” 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 on the TV screen (page 62).
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour.
, The channel was disabled after the timer
recording was set. See “Channel Setting” on
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and
connect it again.
”
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a
, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” was selected in the
The JPEG image files do not play.
, The programme contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
setting (page 56).
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a
, Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
TV Pause does not work.
, You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full.
Recording does not stop immediately after you
press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
Recording does not stop after you press x.
, Open the remote’s cover and press x REC
STOP.
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Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording. If
the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more than
1 hour, reset the clock (page 94).
, Another timer setting overlapped the timer
, Disc space was not enough.
Recording from equipment with a
timer
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
Synchro-Rec setting correctly.
, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.
Turn off the connected equipment and set the
recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-
Recording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO
REC to have the recorder stand by for recording.
Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights
, The PDC/VPS function is working.
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack
of the connected equipment.
, “Auto Title Erase” in the TOOLS menu (appears
when you press TOOLS while the Timer List
, The title was updated and recorded over
Synchro-Recording does not complete.
, The timer setting for the connected equipment
overlapped the recorder’s timer setting
, There was a power failure during the recording.
The PDC/VPS function does not operate.
, Check that the clock and date are set correctly.
, Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the
correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV
programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted
to record did not send the correct PDC/VPS
information, the recorder will not start recording.
, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal
might be altered and the recorder might not start
recording.
The recorder automatically starts recording
when the satellite receiver is turned on.
, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn
off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-
Display
The clock has stopped.
, The clock stopped due to a power failure that
lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three
minutes, the recording mode indication may be
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself
is correctly made in the selected recording mode.
, After playing titles recorded in SLP and SEP
mode, the recording mode indication may
change depending on the recorded programme.
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The clock does not appear in the front panel
display.
, “Dimmer” in “Options” setup is set to “Power
, The “Power Save” in “Options” setup was set to
“On,” and the recorder is in standby (page 103).
“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder’s recovery function was activated
when the recorder was turned on because the
power was turned off or failed during recording.
Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY”
disappears from the front panel display.
Remote control
“HDD ERROR” 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
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, A hard disk error occurred. Press down @/1 on
the recorder for ten seconds until “WELCOME”
appears in the front panel display. If this does not
resolve the problem, format the recorder’s HDD
by pressing down the HDD button on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
“FORMAT” appears in the front panel display.
Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD
will be erased. If this does not fix the problem,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
Others
The disc tray does not open and you cannot
remove the disc after you press Z (open/
close).
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in
the front panel display, disconnect the mains
lead. Connect it again while pressing down A on
the recorder, and release the button when the disc
tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder
pressed for about ten seconds until
“WELCOME” 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.
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.
Five numbers or letters are displayed in the
front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see
the table on page 112).
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder
is off.
The disc tray does not open after you press Z
(open/close).
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the
Auto Clock Set function or scanning the
channels for the PDC/VPS function, operational
noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard,
even when the power is off. This is not a
malfunction.
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a DVD.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
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 speaker does not work normally.
, Disconnect the mains lead of the subwoofer from
the mains. Wait about two minutes until the
POWER indicator on the subwoofer turns off,
and then connect the mains lead.
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Mechanical sound is heard from the subwoofer
or the recorder when no disc is played.
, The recorder and the subwoofer have ventilation
fans, which operate when the power is on.
Mechanical sound may also be heard when the
disc spins. These are operational sounds and are
not malfunctions.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers
appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-
character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a
combination of a letter and four numbers appears
in the front panel display. In this case, check the
following table.
Mechanical sound is heard from the recorder
or subwoofer.
, Internal fans rotate faster as temperature
increases. This is not a malfunction.
First three
characters of
service number
Cause and/or corrective
action
“NOT IN USE” appears in the front panel
display when FM/AM, 2 +/–, etc., is pressed.
, Check the connection between the recorder and
subwoofer.
, Turn on the subwoofer (the ON/STANDBY
indicator on the subwoofer lights up in green).
C 13
There is a problem in the HDD.
, Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized
service facility.
The DVD is dirty.
“AMP PROTECT” appears in the front panel
display, and the ON/STANDBY indicator on the
subwoofer flashes in red.
, Amplifier section in the system is
malfunctioning. Disconnect the subwoofer
mains lead, and then reconnect the mains lead
after about two minutes.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth.
C 31
The DVD/CD is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
To prevent a malfunction, the
recorder has performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest Sony
dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility and
give the five-character
service number.
Example: E 61 10
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On your TV’s colour
If the speakers should cause the TV screen to have
colour irregularity, turn off the TV at once then
turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If colour
irregularity should persist, place the speakers
farther away from the TV set.
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.
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.
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
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.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the centre out.
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.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
sprays 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.
About repairing the hard disk drive
• It may be necessary to access data stored on the
hard disk for testing purposes; there is no
intention to copy or store the data, titles or any
other information.
• If replacement or initialization (format) is
required, the hard disk will be formatted at our
discretion. In this case, please note that all of the
contents recorded there will be erased (including
any data found to violate copyright law).
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
On mechanical sound
Sound may be heard from the system when
internal high temperature increases. This indicates
internal fan ventilation is functioning properly.
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LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
Specifications
S-Video/RGB IN
S-Video OUT (downstream)
Decoder
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):
DVD recorder specifications
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,
PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
General
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian
A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69,
F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,
France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41
RH1000: 50 W
RH7000: 52 W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 75 × 343 mm
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity:
RH1000: 160 GB
RH7000: 250 GB
Mass (approx.): 6.1 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
The above channel coverage merely ensures the
channel reception within these ranges. It does not
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all
circumstances.
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:
24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up
duration: 1 hour
Video recording format: MPEG Video
Audio recording format/applicable bit rate:
Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps
Compatible colour systems
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL
colour system and play back using the PAL or
NTSC colour systems.
The signals of the SECAM colour system can be
received or recorded but played back in the PAL
colour system only. Recording of video sources
based on other colour systems cannot be
guaranteed.
Inputs and outputs
LINE OUT
Speaker system specifications
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than
22 kilohms
FM/AM tuner section
System: PLL quartz-locked digital synthesizer
system
FM tuner: Tuning range: 87.5-108.0 MHz (50
kHz step)/Aerial type: FM wire aerial/Aerial
terminal: 75 ohms, unbalanced/Intermediate
frequency: 10.7 MHz
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
AM tuner: Tuning range: 531-1,602 kHz/Aerial
type: AM loop aerial/Intermediate frequency:
450 kHz
LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
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AUDIO POWER
[RH7000]
[RH1000]
Amplifier section
Stereo mode (rated):
Amplifier section
120 W+120 W (2.7 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10%)
Music power output when in surround mode
(reference):
Stereo mode (rated):
120 W+120 W (2.7 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 10%)
Music power output when in surround mode
(reference):
Front: 120 W+120 W (with SS-TS7000)/
Centre*: 120 W (with SS-CT7000)/
Surround*: 120 W+120 W (with SS-TS7001)/
Subwoofer*: 100 W × 2 (with SA-WSRH10)
* There may be no sound output depending on the source
and the Sound Field setting.
Front: 120 W + 120 W (with SS-TS43)/
Centre*: 120 W (with SS-CT43)/
Surround*: 120 W + 120 W (with SS-
TS43B)/
Subwoofer*: 100 W (with SA-WSRH1)
* There may be no sound output depending on the source
and the Sound Field setting.
Speakers
Speakers
Front: Speaker system: Bass reflex, magnetically
shielded/Speaker unit: 70 × 100 mm cone type
/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions
(approx.): 86 × 165 × 102 mm (w/h/d)/Mass
(approx.): 0.7 kg
Centre: Speaker system: Bass reflex,
magnetically shielded/Speaker unit: 55 × 110
cone type/Rated impedance: 2.7 ohms/
Dimensions (approx.): 300 × 79 × 116 mm
(w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 1.0 kg
Surround: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker
unit: 70 × 100 mm cone type/Rated
impedance: 2.7 ohms/Dimensions (approx.):
86 × 165 × 102 mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.):
0.6 kg
Front: Speaker system: Two-way bass reflex,
magnetically shielded/Speaker unit: 50 mm
dia. cone type × 2, 25 mm dia. balanced-
dome-type tweeter/Rated impedance: 2.7
ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 68 × 380 × 53
mm (w/h/d)/220 × (398-530) × 220 mm (w/h/
d) with stand/Mass (approx.): 1.3 kg, 2.7 kg
with stand
Centre: Speaker system: Two-way bass reflex,
magnetically shielded/Speaker unit: 50 mm
dia. cone type × 2, 25 mm dia. balanced-
dome-type tweeter/Rated impedance: 2.7
ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 380 × 68 × 53
mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 1.3 kg
Surround: Speaker system: Two-way bass reflex,
magnetically shielded/Speaker unit: 50 mm
dia. cone type × 2, 25 mm dia. balanced-
dome-type tweeter/Rated impedance: 2.7
ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 68 × 240 × 53
mm (w/h/d)/Mass (approx.): 1.0 kg
Subwoofer: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker
unit: 180 mm cone type/Rated impedance: 4
ohms × 2/Dimensions (approx.): 240 × 557 ×
290 mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts/Mass
(approx.): 12.5 kg
Subwoofer: Speaker system: Bass reflex/Speaker
unit: 160 mm cone type/Rated impedance: 4
ohms/Dimensions (approx.): 240 × 557 × 290
mm (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts/Mass
(approx.): 12.5 kg
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: On: 100 W/Standby: 0.3 W
Power requirements: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: On: 110 W/Standby: 0.3 W
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Remote
DVD button (36)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SET button (52)
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
F
(audio) button (62)
(subtitle) button (62)
The
button has a tactile dot*.
TIMER LIST button (55)
L
(instant replay)/
(instant advance)
PRESET +/– buttons (87)
N mc
/
CM (search) buttons
Open the
cover
T
(wide mode) button (88)
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The + button has a tactile dot*.
TIME/TEXT button (41)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
The H button has a tactile dot*.
ef CHAPTER MARK/CHAPTER MARK
ERASE buttons (75)
eg
(angle) button (62)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
system.
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DVD recorder
-
VOLUME
+
TIMER REC
SYNCRO REC
HDD
DVD
FM/AM
REC
REC PAUSE
REC STOP
REC
INPUT
MODE
SELECT
-
PROGRAM
+
LINE
2
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L(MONO) AUDIO
R
Pull open
SYNCHRO REC indicator (57)
(remote sensor) (13)
K
L LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/
R) jacks (30)
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Front panel display
DVD
RW VR
VCD
SMARTLINK
PROGRE
MONO
TUNED
ST
TV
CH
HDD
DVD
NICAM
DSGX DCS
PL
A HDD/DVD indicators
• Playing time/remaining time (42)
• Current title/chapter/track/index number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
Displays the selected media and the
playing/recording/dubbing status or
direction.
B Disc type*/recording format
• Programme position
appears in the right most two digits.
• Radio station/frequency (87)
• Sound Field (84)
87)
E Radio reception indicators (ST (stereo)/
MONO (monaural)/TUNED) (87)
F
(angle) indicator (62)
DCS indicator (85)
Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (84)
* Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”
z Hint
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Rear panel
LINE
1
-
-
TV
LINE 3/
Y
P
P
IN
OUT
DECODER
B
R
/
/
CB
R
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
-
AUDIO
-
L
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
C
R
~ AC IN
AERIAL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SYSTEM CONNECTOR
LINE
4
IN
LINE OUT
G LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks
I LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO) jacks
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,
Subwoofer (rear)
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
AERIAL
E SPEAKER (FRONT R/FRONT L/
SURROUND R/SURROUND L/
CENTER) terminals (14)
SYSTEM
CONNECTOR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SURROUND
CENTER
R
L
R
L
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Dolby Pro Logic II (page 84)
Glossary
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full-bandwidth
output channels from two channel sources. This is
done using an advanced, high-purity matrix
surround decoder that extracts the spatial
properties of the original recording without adding
any new sounds or tonal colorations.
Album (page 67)
A unit in which to store JPEG image files or MP3
audio tracks on a DATA CD. (Album is an
exclusive definition for this recorder.)
◆Movie mode
The Movie mode is for use with stereo television
shows and all programmes encoded in Dolby
Surround. The result is enhanced sound field
directionality that approaches the quality of
discrete 5.1-channel sound.
Chapter (page 66)
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.
◆Music mode
The Music mode is for use with any stereo music
recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound
space.
Copy protection signals (page 49)
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV
programmes and restrict recording on this
recorder.
Dolby Surround Pro Logic (page 84)
As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,
Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces four channels
from two-channel sound. Compared with the
former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Surround
Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right panning more
naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To
take full advantage of Dolby Surround Pro Logic,
you should have one pair of surround speakers and
a centre speaker. The surround speakers output
monaural sound.
Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) (page 85)
This is the generic name of the surround sound
produced by digital signal processing technology
developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround
sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of
music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed
specifically for the enjoyment of movies.
Dolby Digital (page 3)
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” theatre 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.
DTS (page 63)
Digital audio compression technology by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.
DVD+R (page 8)
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.
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DVD+RW (page 8)
File (page 66)
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.
A JPEG image recorded on a DATA CD. (File is
an exclusive definition for this recorder.) A single
file consist of a single image.
Interlace format (page 26)
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.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
DVD-RW (page 8)
MPEG Audio (page 62)
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.
International standard coding system used to
compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/
IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to
7.1-channel surround.
Original (page 71)
Titles actually recorded on a HDD/DVD-RW (VR
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.
DVD VIDEO (page 10)
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which
is a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD
also uses a variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the
status of the picture. Audio information is
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
Playlist (page 71)
Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a HDD/DVD-RW (VR mode). A
Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and
contains only the information needed to control
playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc
space.
Progressive format (page 26)
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
shows every other line of an image (field) to create
one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 25-30 frames/
50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format
can show 50/60 frames in one second. The overall
picture quality increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
Title (page 66)
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Hard disk drive (page 2)
A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system
that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat,
circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic
media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly
spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and
efficient reading and writing of data.
Track (page 66)
Sections of a music feature on a CD/VIDEO CD
(the length of a song).
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volap k
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
Area Code
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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CD 10
“Dimmer” 103
“Change IN” 77
Index
“Change Order” 77
“Change OUT” 77
“Channel List” 93
“Channel Setting” 90
CHAPTER MARK 75
CHAPTER MARK ERASE
Chapter number 42
“Chapter Search” 66
Chasing Playback 64
“Check Overlap” 56
Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings
(Timer List) 55
Disc Map 75
Disc space 37
Disc types 8
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
Display
Numerics
“Distance” 101
“Divide” 74
Dolby Digital 121
DSGX 86
A
A/V SYNC 64
“A-B Erase” 73
Adjusting
“Dub Mode” 79
Dubbing
playback picture 63
recording picture 54
“Dub Mode” 79
“Dub Selected Titles” 82
High-speed Dubbing 79
Rec Mode Conversion
Dubbing 80
Child Lock 61
Cleaning discs 113
“AFT” 91
Album number 42
“Album Search” 66
Angle 62
“Colour System” 100
Colour systems 114
“Combine” 77
“Title Dub” 81
“Settings” 83
“DVD Bilingual Rec.” 103
“DVD Menu” 95
“DVD Rec. Picture Size” 54
Area code 123
“Component Out” 96
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Audio cord 27
“Audio DRC” 97
“Audio” 95
the audio cords 27
the FM/AM aerials 21
the speaker system 14
the TV aerial cable 23
Controlling TVs with the
remote 88
Copy control signals 49
Copy protection 121
Copy-Free 49
Copy-Never 49
Copy-Once 49
CPRM 8
“Create Playlist” 76
Creating chapters 55
“Audio Setting” 64
“Auto Adjust” 94
“Auto Chapter” 98
Auto Clock Set 94
“Auto Display” 104
“Auto Title Erase” 57
DVD-RW (Video mode) 72
“DVE” 63
E
Enter characters 43
“Erase All” 75
“Erase Titles” 74
“Extend Rec” 51
B
Batteries 13
Bilingual recording 49
“BNR” 63
C
“C NR” 63
Canal Plus 32
“Capture All” 76
“Capture” 76
“CATV” 90
D
DATA CD 10
DCS 85
“Decoder” 33
“Delete Chapter” 73
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Menu
DVD’s Menu 60
Top menu 60
“MNR” 63
“Modify” 56
“Move” 77
MP3 audio tracks 67
MPEG 122
Muting 62
slow-motion play 62
Playing status bar 42
“Power Save” 103
“Present Time” 94
“Preview” 77
“Progressive Mode” 96
“Protect Disc” 45
“Protect” 72
F
“Factory Setup” 104
“Features” 98
“File Search” 66
“Finalize” 46
Finalizing 46
“Format DVD-RW” 103
Formatting 36
Freeze Frame 62
Front panel 118
Protection
N
disc 45
title 72
“Normal” 90
G
GB 37
Q
Quick guide to disc types 8
Quick Timer 53
O
One Touch Menu 61
One Touch Play 61
One Touch Timer 51
On-screen display
“Options” 103
H
Handling discs 113
“HDD Bilingual Rec.” 103
Hookups and settings
overview 12
R
Radio 87
Rear panel 120
REC 38
“Hue” 63
Rec Mode Adjust 51
“Rec Mode” 54
“Rec NR” 54
REC PAUSE 38
“Rec Settings” 54
REC STOP 38
“Rec Video Equalizer” 54
Recordable discs 8
picture adjustment 54
recording format 8
recording time 39
“Update” 50
I
P
INPUT SELECT 59
Interlace 122
Page mode 40
Parts and controls 116
“Pause Mode” 96
PAY-TV 32
“PAY-TV/CANAL +” 92
“PB Video Equalizer” 63
PBC 60
J
JPEG image files 67
L
Labelling 45
Language 95
“Level” 102
LINE 2 IN 30
LINE 3/DECODER 29
LINE 4 IN 30
PDC 51
Picture size 54
while watching another
programme 38
“Play Beginning” 61
Play mode 42
LINE OUT 24
“Line1 Output” 96
“Line3 Input” 97
“Line3 Output” 97
“Line4 Input” 97
Recording time 48
RECOVERY 111
Region code 11
Remaining time 42
Remote 13
Playable discs 10
fast forward 62
fast reverse 62
freeze frame 62
instant advance 62
instant replay 62
JPEG image files 67
MP3 audio tracks 67
resume play 61
Resetting the recorder 104
Resume Play 61
M
Mains lead 28
Manual Clock Set 94
MENU 60
“Room Size” 35
Scan Audio 60
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Synchro Rec 57
Video Plus+ 52
S
S VIDEO 25
Scan Audio 60
“Scart Setting” 96
Scene List 76
“Screen Saver” 100
“Search” 66
TITLE LIST 60
Sort 40
Thumbnail 41
“Title Name” 72
Title number 42
“Title Search” 66
TOP MENU 60
“Track Search” 66
Troubleshooting 105
Tuner System 34
TV aerial 23
Searching
fast reverse/fast forward
locating the beginning of
the title/chapter/
track 62
Scan Audio 60
search mode 66
Visual Search 66
“TV Guide Page” 93
TV Pause 64
“Set Thumbnail” 72
“Settings” 90
TV system 90
Simultaneous Rec and Play 65
“Size” 101
Slow-motion play 62
SMARTLINK 25
Sort 40
TV/DVD 38
TV/DVD switch 88
U
“Unfinalize” 47
Unfinalizing 47
Usable discs 8
Sound Field 84
“Speaker” 100
Speaker cords 14
Speaker position 16
“Station Name” 92
V
VIDEO CD 10
Video cord 24
Video input 25
Video mode 8
Video Plus+ 52
“Video Settings” 63
Visual Search 66
VPS 51
Super VIDEO CD 10
Surround sound 84
Synchro Rec 57
SYSTEM CONNECTOR 22
System cord 22
“System” 90
T
“Test Tone” 102
Thumbnail picture 41
“Time Search” 66
TIME/TEXT 42
TIMER 50
Y
“Y NR” 63
Z
Timer List 55
ZWEITON 49
Timer recording
check/change/cancel 55
Rec Mode Adjust 51
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