Toshiba DVD Player RD XS30B User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO  
HDD/DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
RD-XS30B  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
OPERATIONS  
Read “INSTALLATION GUIDE” first.  
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Recording  
Editing  
Before Recording .............................................. 68  
Technical Information ............................................ 70  
Before Editing.................................................. 112  
Creating Chapters ........................................... 114  
Recording a TV programme ............................. 71  
Playlist Editing  
Tips on Recording............................................. 74  
(Collecting desired scenes) ........................... 119  
Relay Recording ................................................... 74  
A–B Recording ..................................................... 74  
Reservation Disc (Programme Record Lock).......... 75  
Combine Original Titles  
(Combine two titles into one) ......................... 123  
Delete Selected Items  
(Deleting specified parts together)................ 125  
VTR Plus+ Recording........................................ 76  
Recording an External Source ......................... 78  
Recording from a Satellite Receiver................ 80  
Creating Thumbnails  
(Changing the picture on the  
CONTENT MENU) ............................................ 127  
Library Management ......................................... 81  
Basic operation of the Library Management  
system ................................................................. 81  
Checking remaining space on discs ....................... 82  
Searching for a disc that contains a desired title ..... 82  
Displaying information ........................................... 84  
Maintenance of Library data .................................. 85  
Function Setup  
Customizing the Function Settings ............... 132  
DVD Player Settings............................................ 136  
Picture/Audio Settings ......................................... 139  
Display Settings .................................................. 140  
Operational Settings ........................................... 141  
DVD/HDD Recorder Settings ............................... 142  
Management Settings ......................................... 143  
Setting of picture and sound quality for  
Dubbing  
Before starting dubbing ................................... 90  
High Speed Library Dubbing  
(Dubbing only a specified part) ....................... 92  
recording ............................................................ 144  
Dubbing Selected Items  
(Dubbing specified parts together) ................. 94  
Rate Conversion Dubbing  
(Dubbing at a modified bit rate) ....................... 98  
Rate Conversion Dubbing for Part by Part .............. 98  
Rate Conversion Dubbing for multiple parts ......... 100  
Creating a DVD-R ............................................ 102  
Playing a created DVD-R..................................... 108  
Line-U Dubbing  
(Recording pictures while viewing them) ..... 109  
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Others  
Troubleshooting .............................................. 146  
Glossary ........................................................... 149  
Alert message and corrective action ............ 151  
Error Codes shown on the display window ........... 153  
Q&A .................................................................. 154  
FAQ ................................................................... 156  
Recording duration ......................................... 157  
Language Code List ........................................ 158  
Specification .................................................... 159  
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Introduction  
About this product  
Digital AV equipment  
Playback Restriction  
This recorder is operated by sophisticated software and  
is different from other conventional AV equipment. Within  
the recorder, a DVD-RAM/R drive and a hard disc drive  
are connected by ATAPI, one of the standard  
connections used for personal computers (PCs). The  
hardware and software work by way of an operating  
system (OS), which requires some time to start up after  
turning on the power. Also, some commands, such as  
erasing recorded contents may take time to execute.  
This owner’s manual explains the basic instructions for  
this recorder. Some DVD video discs are produced in a  
manner that allows specific or limited operation during  
playback. As such, the recorder may not respond to all  
operating commands. This is not a defect in the recorder.  
Refer to the instruction notes of discs.  
” may appear on the TV screen during operation.  
” means that the operation is not permitted by the  
recorder or the disc.  
About the internal hard disc (HDD)  
Using different disc types for different purposes  
Generally, hard discs (HDD) are very fragile. Depending  
on the operating conditions, the internal HDD may  
partially fail, or in the worst cases, may completely stop  
functioning. Therefore, use the HDD as a temporal  
storage, not as a long-term archive. After watching the  
recorded contents once or copying it to a DVD-RAM disc,  
the contents should be erased from the HDD.  
If the damaged part of the HDD is used for recording,  
block noise may occur. If you continue using the HDD,  
the noise may worsen, and you risk permanent damage  
to the entire HDD. When such noise is observed, copy  
the HDD’s contents to a DVD-RAM disc immediately. Like  
a hard disc in a PC, the HDD can be easily damaged,  
and should be used cautiously with a backup.  
Use DVD-RAM discs for your personal library  
DVD-RAM discs comply with the global standard DVD-  
VR (Video Recording) format, and are optimized for  
recording of TV programmes. You can rewrite them  
about 100,000 times without any deterioration, erase  
unnecessary parts, divide a chapter, or specify playback  
area by frame. Its cartridge is suitable for a long-term  
storage and family use, and its large capacity of 9.4 GB  
double sided disc is space saving.  
Use DVD-R discs when creating your own original  
discs for distribution  
DVD-R discs comply with the global standard DVD-  
VIDEO format, and can be recorded only once. DVD-R  
discs are convenient when you edit your original content  
(recorded personal events such as a wedding party) with  
your PC, and send them to your friends or relatives. The  
discs can be played on other DVD players. (Not all  
compatible DVD video players can play DVD-R discs  
recorded with this recorder.)  
* This format is not suited for recording TV programmes.  
According to DVD-VIDEO format, recording and  
dividing into chapters must be by 15 frames. Possibly  
an unnecessary part may remain even after editing.  
Also, you cannot record programmes that include a  
scene with bilingual sounds, and programms that  
permit copying only once.  
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Introduction  
Compatible discs  
You can enjoy recording and playback using the HDD of this recorder. When you want to play software or  
perform dubbing, load a disc into the recorder.There are many types and formats in discs. Confirm the  
compatibility of selected disc to insure proper performance.  
Note  
Depending on the data recording method or the disc status, playback or recording on this recorder may not be possible, even  
if the disc is labeled as below. In such a case please contact the sales agency of the disc.  
Disc  
Mark  
Specification  
Remarks  
For recording / playback  
DVD-RAM  
• Single sided 4.7GB (12cm (43/4 in.))  
• Double sided 9.4GB (12cm (43/4 in.))  
• Single sided 1.4GB (8cm (31/4 in.))  
• Double sided 2.8GB (8cm (31/4 in.))  
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RAM  
discs” (  
page 7).  
When using an 8cm (31/4 in.) DVD-RAM disc,  
remove it from the cartridge. For details,  
refer to the instructions of the disc.  
• 4.7GB For General Ver.2.0  
(12cm (43/4 in.))  
Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs”  
DVD-R  
(
page 7).  
Depending on the disc or the recording  
equipment, playback of the disc may not be  
possible on this recorder.  
For playback only  
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)  
The region number of this DVD recorder is 2.  
If region numbers, corresponding to a specific  
playable area, are printed on your DVD video  
DVD-video  
disc  
2
ALL  
• Region number  
• Colour system: PAL  
or  
2
ALL  
(NTSC DVD-Video discs of  
the NTSC colour system can  
be played, if an appropriate  
setting is selected.)  
disc and you do not find  
or  
, disc  
playback will not be allowed by the recorder.  
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)  
• Colour system: PAL  
VIDEO CD  
(NTSC VIDEO CDs of the  
NTSC colour system can be  
played, if an appropriate  
setting is selected.)  
DIGITAL VIDEO  
• Version 1.0 and 2.0  
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)  
Audio CD  
• 12cm (43/4 in.)  
• CD-DA (audio CD) format  
Depending on the disc, playback may not be  
possible.  
CD-R  
CD-RW  
• This recorder uses the PAL colour system for recording and playback, and does not support the SECAM colour  
system for them.You can use the NTSC colour system for playback only, by selecting an appropriate setting. A disc  
may fail to play, if it has data in the PAL colour system and the NTSC colour system. You cannot add the PAL colour  
2
ALL  
system data to the disc with the data recorded in the NTSC colour system even if they have region marks  
or  
.
• There may be some DVD discs designed for this market that cannot be played on this recorder. If you encounter  
please contact TOSHIBA customer service.  
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On DVD-RAM discs  
To protect recorded contents  
Slide the write-protect tab to  
“PROTECT” with something sharp.  
The disc can play, but cannot be  
edited or erased. Refer to the  
instructions that come with the disc.  
Use only DVD-RAM discs that comply with DVD-  
RAM standard Version 2.0 or 2.1  
The recorder cannot record on a disc formatted in any  
other standard. When using such a disc, initialize it  
using the disc-format function of the recorder.  
The recorder may not record, dub, or edit some DVD-  
RAM discs, because they are edited/recorded with  
another manufacture’s equipment or PC, contain a  
large number of titles, or have little remaining capacity.  
Also, a DVD-RAM disc may not be edited or recorded  
if its title contains still pictures.  
PROTECT  
• The resuming function (  
page  
31) will not work if the write-protect  
tab is set to “PROTECT”.  
When using a disc without a  
cartridge (commercially  
available discs)  
This recorder complies with current copyright  
protection technology and can copy a disc only when  
the disc permits copying once. When there is no  
indication on the disc, copying will not be allowed.  
Discs without cartridges can easily  
attract fingerprints and dust, which is the reason they  
are not recommended. If you cannot avoid using them,  
handle with proper care.  
When you write in a title column on a disc, use a pen  
with a soft tip. Do not use a pen with a hard tip, such  
as a ballpoint pen.  
DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are  
recommended for recording  
Two types of DVD-RAM discs are  
available: ones with cartridges and ones  
without cartridges.You can use either of  
them with this recorder, but the former  
ones are recommended.  
In order to record highly detailed data, make sure the  
disc is clean. DVD-RAM discs with cartridges are  
easier to handle in this regard.  
Recommended discs  
The following discs have been tested with this recorder:  
9.4 GB double-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LM-  
AD240E  
4.7 GB single-sided type4 cartridge: Panasonic LM-  
AB120E  
Do not open the cartridge shutter. The disc may not  
play, or may not be recorded or edited once it  
becomes dirty.  
On DVD-R discs  
There are two types of DVD-RAM cartridges;  
removable and not removable. It is recommended you  
do not remove the disc even when you can.  
Refer to the instruction manual that comes with the  
disc if it is absolutely necessary to remove the disc.  
Some commercially available cartridge discs cannot  
be recorded or edited once the inside discs are  
removed.  
A 4.7 GB DVD-R disc can only be recorded from the  
HDD when the DVD-R Broadcast Record (  
page 143)  
is set to on; you cannot record directly on the disc. Only  
blank discs that have never been recorded are usable.  
Once recorded, you cannot add or delete content.  
Make sure that the disc is clean, as the discs are not  
covered with cartridges. Images that restrict or prohibit  
copying cannot be recorded. And not all compatible DVD  
Video players can play DVD-R discs recorded with this  
recorder.  
Recommended discs  
The following discs have been tested with this recorder:  
Panasonic LM-RF120E (4.7 GB/120 minutes)  
Other DVD-R discs may not work well.  
Select a disc that shows a statement on its package, such as “This disc can copy images that permit  
single copying”.  
Some functions such as Library may not work with PC discs.  
The company does not hold any responsibility to compensate the contents which should have been recorded, and  
any losses or damages (e.g. losses of business profit, or business intermission) that may arise from malfunction of  
this recorder (not recording/editing as intended).  
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Introduction  
Compatible discs (Continued)  
Marks on DVD video discs  
The following are examples of marks and the  
meanings.  
On handling discs  
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.  
Mark  
Meanings  
Number of audio streams  
recorded in the disc.  
2
(2 streams such as English and  
Japanese in this example.)  
Playback side  
Number of subtitle languages  
recorded in the disc.  
(2 subtitle languages are  
recorded in this example.)  
2
3
Do not stick paper or tape to discs.  
Number of camera angles  
recorded in the disc.  
(3 camera angles are recorded in  
this example.)  
On cleaning discs  
Pictures are recorded in the  
standard picture size  
(4:3 aspect ratio).  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and  
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre  
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc clean.  
4:3  
LB  
Pictures are recorded in the  
letter box picture size (4:3 aspect  
ratio with horizontal black bars in  
the top and bottom of pictures).  
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9  
wide picture size.  
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will  
display them in the letter box  
style.  
If you cannot wipe off the dust with a soft cloth, wipe  
the disc lightly with a slightly moistened soft cloth and  
finish with a dry cloth.  
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinner,  
benzine, commercially available cleaners or antistatic  
spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the disc.  
16:9 LB  
16:9 PS  
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9  
wide picture size.  
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will  
display them in the pan scan style  
(one or both sides of pictures  
are cut).  
On storing discs  
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct sunlight  
or near heat sources.  
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and  
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.  
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing  
objects on discs outside of their case may cause  
warping.  
Actual picture size may vary  
depending on the aspect ratio or  
mode selection of the TV.  
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Structure of disc contents  
Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and the  
titles are subdivided into chapters.  
VIDEO CDs/audio CDs are divided into tracks.  
DVD video disc  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3  
VIDEO CD / audio CD  
Track 2 Track 3 Track 4  
Track 1  
Track 5  
Title:  
Divided contents of a DVD video disc.  
Roughly corresponds to a story title in short  
stories.  
Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds  
to a chapter in a story.  
Track:  
Divided contents of a VIDEO CD or an audio  
CD.  
Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which  
is called “title number”, “chapter number”, or “track  
number” respectively.  
Some discs may not have these numbers.  
When you record on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, one  
recording will always equal one title.You can divide a title  
into several chapters by marking borders in it to facilitate  
scene search.  
You can also collect favorite scenes from the recorded  
titles/chapters, and rearrange them to create a Playlist  
(
page 112).  
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Introduction  
Index to Parts and Controls  
See pages with arrows for details.  
Front panel  
9
3 4  
5
6 7 8  
1
2
10  
11 12 13 14  
*
The above illustration displays the front panel with the cover open. See the following page on how to open or close the cover.  
1 ON/STANDBY button  
pages 18, 19  
7 Disc tray  
page 18  
Turns the power on/restores the unit in the  
Place a disc to play or record.  
standby mode.  
8 Operation Status Indicator (DVD)  
Indicates the operation status of the DVD.  
: Recording  
2 ON/STANDBY indicator  
page 18, 19  
Displays the operational state of the recorder.  
: Playing  
3 Remote sensor  
page 12 in “INSTALLATION  
: Copying within the disc  
GUIDE”  
9 Open/Close ( ) button  
page 18, 19  
4 INPUT 2 jacks  
page 78  
Opens and closes the disc tray.  
Use this when recording from other input source  
such as a VTR or a camcorder.  
! REC ( ) button  
page 79  
Starts recording.  
5 Operation Status Indicator (HDD)  
Indicates the operation status of the HDD.  
: Recording  
" Pause ( ) button  
page 28, 41  
Stops playback or recording momentarily.  
: Playing  
: Copying within the disc  
# Front panel display page 16  
6 Three mode button (HDD,TIMESLIP, DVD)  
page 28, 30, 71  
Selects recording/playback media.  
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$ Stop ( ) button  
page 28, 41  
To open or close the cover on the front panel  
Stops playback or recording.  
Put your finger on the left edge of the cover and pull it  
down to open.  
% Play ( ) button  
page 28  
Starts playback.  
Note  
• Do not place a heavy object on the cover while it is  
open. Doing so may damage the recorder.  
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Introduction  
Index to Parts and Controls (Continued)  
Rear Panel  
1
2
3
4
5 6 7  
8
9
(
)
AV1 TV OUT  
RF IN  
(
)
FROM ANT  
(
)
AV2 SET TOP BOX I/O  
INPUT1  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
BITSTREAM / PCM  
RF OUT  
(
)
AC IN  
TO TV  
OUTPUT  
OPTICAL  
COAXIAL  
1 AC IN socket  
page 15 in “INSTALLATION  
5 OUTPUT jacks  
page 17, 21 in  
GUIDE”  
“INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
Connects to the supplied power cord.  
Outputs video and audio signals to a connected  
TV or amplifier.  
2 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/OPTICAL jack  
page  
21, 22, 23 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
6 AV1 (TV) OUT jack  
page 15, 18, 19 in  
Use this to connect the recorder to an audio  
receiver equipped with an optical digital audio  
input jack.  
“ INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
Use this jack when connecting the TV that has the  
terminal in this shape.  
When connecting the optical digital cable, remove  
the cap and fit the connector into the jack firmly.  
When not using the jack, keep the cap inserted to  
protect it from dust intrusion.  
7 AV2 (SET TOP BOX) I/O jack  
page 18 in  
“INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
Use this jack when connecting the video or other  
equipment that has the terminal in this shape.  
3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT/COAXIAL jack  
page  
21, 22, 23 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
Use this to connect the recorder to an audio  
receiver equipped with a coaxial digital audio input  
jack.  
4 INPUT 1 jacks  
page 78  
Use this to connect the recorder to output jacks of  
external devices such as another player or  
camcorder.  
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8 VHF/UHF RF OUT (TO TV) output socket  
page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
Connects the supplied coaxial cable to a TV.  
9 VHF/UHF RF IN (FROM ANT.) input socket  
page 14 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
Connects to an antenna or cable signal.  
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Introduction  
Index to Parts and Controls (Continued)  
Remote control  
OPEN/CLOSE button  
page 18, 19  
page 29  
page 57  
MENU button*1  
Power button  
RETURN button*2  
page 18, 19  
OPEN/CLOSE  
TOP MENU  
TOP MENU button  
DVD  
MENU  
RETURN  
CHANNEL button  
page 18, 72  
ANGLE button  
ANGLE SUBTITLE AUDIO CHANNEL  
SUBTITLE button  
page 60  
AUDIO button  
page 58  
page 28, 30, 71  
HDD  
TIMESLIP  
DVD  
HDD button  
page 30, 71  
DVD button  
V-REMOTE  
INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP  
INSTANT SKIP button  
page 50  
TIMESLIP button  
V-REMOTE button  
REC MENU button  
LIBRARY button  
page 55, 56  
page 65  
REC MENU EDIT MENU  
LIBRARY  
CONTENT MENU  
INSTANT REPLAY button  
page 50  
EDIT MENU button  
page 94  
page 30, 119  
page 36  
CONTENT MENU button  
P
page 81  
SKIP button  
page 51  
page 30  
ENTER  
ENTER button  
PICTURE SEARCH button  
page 30, 50  
SLOW button  
page 51  
Direction buttons (  
page 30, 132  
/
/
/
)
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
PLAY button  
page 28  
FRAME/ADJUST button  
52  
page 36,  
REC  
QUICK MENU  
QUICK MENU button  
page 44  
PAUSE button  
page 28, 52  
page 73  
page 30  
page 28  
\ button  
page 132  
REC button  
TV  
button  
TV/VIDEO  
CHANNEL VOLUME FL SELECT  
FL SELECT button  
CHP DIVIDE button  
page 16  
page 114  
page 64  
STOP button  
DISPLAY DIMMER  
P in P  
CHP DIVIDE  
TIME BAR  
Buttons for TV operation  
REMAIN INPUT SELECT ZOOM  
SAT.MONI. TV/DVR  
page 48 in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
TIME BAR button  
DISPLAY button  
REMAIN button  
page 63  
page 69  
P in P button  
ZOOM button  
page 62  
page 61  
SAT.MONI. button  
DIMMER button  
page 80  
page 16  
INPUT SELECT button  
page 71, 78  
*1 MENU  
Use this to display a menu screen that is recorded on  
a DVD video disc.  
TV/DVR button  
page 41  
Operate the menu screen as the same manner as  
“Locating a title using the top menu (  
page 29)”.  
A menu screen is not recorded on some discs.  
*2 RETURN  
Returns to the previous screen (the screen may be  
specified depending on the disc).  
Refer to the instructions of the disc.  
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Under the lid  
REC MODE button  
TV CODE button  
page 77  
VIDEO Plus+ button  
page 76  
page 39, 42  
page 53, 76  
page 132  
VIDEO Plus+  
EXTEND REC MODE  
TV CODE  
T.SEARCH  
page 48  
EXTEND button  
Number buttons  
SETUP button  
in “INSTALLATION GUIDE”  
1
4
2
5
3
6
+
10  
0
T.SEARCH button  
page 53  
7
8
9
SETUP DELETE CLEAR  
CLEAR button  
page 53  
To open, raise a lid toward you.  
DELETE button  
page 43  
To open the lid, hold the upper  
sides to pull up.  
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Introduction  
Index to Parts and Controls (Continued)  
Display  
1 2 3 4 5  
6 7 8  
9
10  
15  
14  
13  
12  
11  
LPressing the DIMMER button on the remote control changes the brightness of the display (normal/dimmed/off).  
LEvery time you press the FL SELECT button, the display changes between the channel, title number, and time. The  
display may not change, depending on the disc or recording conditions.  
1 PDC indicator (Programme Delivery Control  
System)  
8 Title indicator  
Illuminates when displaying the title number.  
Illuminates when setting a PDC controlled  
programme recording.  
9 Chapter indicator  
Illuminates when displaying the chapter number.  
2 PBC indicator  
Illuminates when PBC function is “On”  
page  
! NICAM indicator  
138 and a PBC-controllable VIDEO CD is loaded.  
Illuminates when NICAM function is “ON”  
140 and while receiving stereo/mono programmes  
of NICAM broodcasts.  
page  
3 Programmed recording icon  
Illuminates when programmed recording is set.  
" Analog output level indicator  
Displays the analog output level.  
L+R: Stereo and bilingual (left (main) channel and  
right (sub) channel)  
4 Angle icon  
page 57  
Illuminates when playing a scene recorded with  
multi angles.  
L: Left (main) channel  
5 Track indicator  
R: Right (sub) channel  
Illuminates when the track number is displayed.  
Off: Mono  
Level indicator may not show exact sound level. It  
only shows the average level.  
6 Remain icon  
Illuminates when the remaining time is displayed.  
7 Bit rate indicator  
Illuminates when displaying the bit rate value  
specified for recording or the actual bit rate value  
used for playback.  
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# Multi display  
Displays the current time, elapsed time, remaining  
time, scheduled recording time, chapter number,  
and message.  
$ Channel display  
Displays the channel, external input, title number,  
track number, and bit rate.  
% Picture quality mode indicator  
page 142  
The current picture quality mode lights up.  
The modes are: MN (Manual)/SP (Standard Play)/  
LP (Long Play). The MN, SP and LP modes all  
illuminate at the same time when Auto is selected.  
& Dubbing indicator  
Illuminates when copying or moving a programme.  
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Introduction  
Before operating this recorder  
Is your recorder ready?  
Loading a disc  
Refer to the supplied “INSTALLATION GUIDE” manual  
and finish the necessary preparations.  
Check disc compatibility beforehand (  
use a proper playable disc.  
page 6) and  
Caution  
• Keep your fingers well clear of the disc tray. Neglecting this  
may causes serious personal injury. Keep a close watch  
on children.  
Turning the power on  
(This owner’s manual instructions are based on  
the assumption that all proper connections have  
been completed and the TV is turned on.)  
Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of  
the recorder or the power button on the remote  
control.  
• Do not use a cracked, deformed, or repaired disc.  
1 Open the disc tray.  
Press the  
button on the front panel or the  
ON/STANDBY indicator  
OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control.  
button  
ON/STANDBY button  
ON/STANDBY button  
CHANNEL button  
OPEN/CLOSE button  
When the power is turned on, the ON/STANDBY  
indicator changes from red (standby mode) to green  
(operation).  
After a few seconds, a start-up screen appears.  
The following icon appears at the top right corner of  
the screen.  
2 Insert a disc.  
Disc without a cartridge  
Insert with the playback side down.  
e.g.  
Disc size varies depending on the disc. Place a  
disc to fit the guide. If a disc is out of the guide, it  
may result in damage to the disc or malfunction.  
Loading  
When this icon disappears, the recorder is ready to  
operate. If the DVD-RAM drive contains a disc, it  
takes a little longer to start up.  
Place a disc in the  
inside hollow.  
Viewing TV channels through this recorder  
After turning the power on, the recorder will output TV  
channel signals to the connected TV (also in the stop  
mode).  
You can select a desired channel by pressing the  
CHANNEL buttons.  
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DVD-RAM disc with cartridge  
Single sided  
Turn the printed side up, and insert the cartridge  
into the tray frame following the direction of the  
arrow on the cartridge.  
Caution  
• If the power fails or the power cord is disconnected from a  
wall outlet while the recorder is in operation (ON/STANDBY  
indicator lit in green), the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc may  
become recording disabled. In such a case, executing an  
initialization of the disc using the formatting function of the  
recorder may refresh it. However, all contents stored on  
the disc will be completely erased by this initialization  
process.  
• This recorder may indicate alert messages with some  
DVD-RAM discs right after insertion. If such a disc is used  
for playback or recording on other equipment, all data in  
the disc may be damaged and the disc will not be played.  
By executing an initialization of the disc using the  
formatting function of the recorder, the disc will be able to  
work.  
Double sided  
Turn a desired recording/playback side up, and  
insert the cartridge into the tray frame until it clicks  
the knob at the end of the tray, following the  
direction of the arrow on the cartridge.  
• If the recorder freezes and does not respond at all, leave it  
alone for about 15 minutes or longer. This may restore the  
recorder. After the recorder has recovered, turn it off once  
and turn it on again to use as usual. (This 15-minute  
measure is available only when “Screen Protector” is set to  
3 Close the disc tray.  
Press the  
button on the front panel or the  
“On.” (  
page 140)) If the recorder is still inoperable after  
OPEN/CLOSE button on the remote control.  
more than 15 minutes have passed, press and hold the  
ON/STANDBY button on the front panel for about 10  
seconds or longer. The recorder is forced to quit and the  
power turns off. Turn the recorder on again and use it as  
usual.  
Important: This is an emergency measure, which may  
cause losses and/or damages of data. Avoid casual use of  
this measure. If you try this while the recorder is working  
properly, especially while the “Loading” or “Unloading” icon  
is flashing, it may result in initializing of the HDD.  
Notes  
• Use the button on the front panel or the remote control to  
open and close the disc tray. Do not push or hold the disc  
tray while it is moving. Doing so may cause the recorder to  
malfunction.  
• Do not insert a disc which is unplayable, or any object  
other than a playable disc.  
• Do not apply downforce to the disc tray. Doing so may  
cause the recorder to malfunction.  
Notes  
• If the disc tray stops before it is completely closed, it  
automatically comes out again with the protection function.  
Do not force to close the tray when it stops, or it may be  
damaged.  
• If there are any performance malfunctions of the HDD or  
the DVD-RAM drive, immediately discontinue use of this  
recorder, and disconnect the power cord from a wall outlet,  
then contact your dealer. Continuous use of the recorder in  
such a condition will aggravate the condition and result in  
increased cost and repair time.  
• Titles of DVD-RAM or DVD-R discs that are recorded with  
another manufacturer’s recorder may not correctly be  
indicated. And you may not be able to add or change title,  
or execute library recording.  
Turning the power off  
Press the ON/STANDBY button on the front panel of  
the recorder or the power button on the remote  
control.  
The “Unloading” icon appears at the top right corner of  
the screen, and the ON/STANDBY indicator turns red,  
then the power is turned off.  
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Before operating this recorder (Continued)  
If a message appears  
The recorder will display messages related to  
operational status. Respond accordingly, as below:  
Using the GUI (Graphical User Interface)  
The recorder provides you with a variety of GUI  
(Graphical User Interface) applications to assist your  
operation of most functions such as customizing of  
setting, playback or recording.  
Refer to the operation guide on the bottom on each  
GUI. This will indicate proper button selection for  
desired action.  
Message  
e.g.  
CONTENT  
HDD  
1 /  
1
Title List  
MENU  
HDD  
:
2003/06/11 19:0  
2003/06/11 23:0  
message  
OK  
:
:
0
Ch  
4
0
Ch  
1
(0:53:45)  
Original  
2003/06/15 21:0  
(0:29:50)  
Original  
2003/06/16 19:0  
:
:
0
Ch  
3
0
Ch  
4
(0:52:40)  
Original  
(0:54:30)  
Original  
2003/06/17 12:0  
2003/06/17 19:0  
:5  
Set  
:
0
Ch  
4
0
Ch  
(0:30:08)  
Original  
(1:51:28)  
Original  
Prev  
DVD  
Next  
e.g.  
Source  
Chapter  
Play  
Delete  
Select either response (by  
highlighting in green) using  
the  
/
buttons, then press  
Operation guide  
message  
the ENTER button.  
The message disappears.  
Buttons other than the  
direction buttons and the  
ENTER button do not  
function while a message is  
displayed.  
Example of the icon  
Function  
Y
e
s
No  
2 selections  
Direction buttons  
To select an item.  
ENTER button  
To confirm (register) a  
selected item or setting.  
DVD button  
DVD  
To switch the modes.  
e.g.  
Read the message, then  
press the ENTER button.  
The message disappears.  
Buttons other than the  
ENTER button do not  
function while a message is  
displayed.  
button  
To change the category of  
contents  
message  
OK  
PICTURE SEARCH  
To return to the previous  
page.  
Prev  
button  
1 selection  
PICTURE SEARCH  
To proceed to the next  
page.  
Next  
button  
FRAME/ADJUST  
button  
FRAME/ADJUST  
To enter numerical digits or  
change the value  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
e.g.  
The message disappears  
automatically in a few  
seconds.  
Number butons  
To enter numerical digits.  
message  
DELETE button  
SETUP button  
To delete the selected programme.  
SETUP  
To display/exit the Setting  
menu.  
No selection  
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Start-up/Shutdown (closing) icons  
System software update service  
These icons are displayed at the top right corner of the  
screen when startup or finishing. While they are  
flashing, the recorder is operating as follows:  
Because of problems and errors that can occur during  
the creation of DVD software and/or the manufacture  
of DVD discs, Toshiba America Consumer Products  
cannot guarantee that this recorder will play every  
feature of every DVD bearing the DVD logo. As one of  
the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD  
Start-up, reading a disc, finishing the  
recording  
recorders are manufactured to the highest standards  
of quality and, as a result, such incompatibilities are  
very rare. If you have any questions, or if you happen  
to experience any difficulty playing a DVD on a  
Toshiba DVD recorder, please feel free to call our  
Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-319-6684.  
Loading  
Unloading a disc, finishing the  
operation  
Un  
loading  
Opening a disc tray  
Open  
Closing a disc tray  
Close  
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Introduction  
Before operating this recorder (Continued)  
Initializing a DVD-RAM disc (Logical Format)  
Be sure to read this section prior to using a DVD-RAM disc on this recorder for the first time.  
For DVD-R, initializing is not necessary.  
A disc should be initialized in the following cases: (The  
recorder may display a message to request you to do  
so.)  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Disc format”,  
then press the ENTER button.  
A sub menu appears on the right side.  
e.g.  
e.g.  
When you use a new DVD-RAM disc on this recorder  
for the first time.  
Quick Menu  
Bit rate  
DVD-RAM Format  
If data fragments produced by repeated recording or  
erasing have accumulated.  
Special Playback Mode  
Disc Information  
If a disc error has occurred.  
When you want to record on a DVD-RAM disc for PC.  
Disc format  
DVD-R Broadcast Record  
AV Record Quality  
(
page 7)  
Initializing formats a disc logically and insures that it will  
perform to its full capability. However, this erases all data  
on the disc, so make sure that it does not matter if data  
on the disc is erased whenever you initialize a disc.  
3) Press the ENTER button.  
e.g.  
DVD-RAM Format  
How to initialize a disc  
To initialize a DVD-RAM disc, load it in the recorder. See  
page 18 for loading a disc.  
Edit  
Edit  
Disc Number 0 0 1 –  
Disc Name  
Unformat  
Start  
Cancel  
Disc format  
1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button.  
0
%
The following menu appears. (The actual contents  
depend on the operational status of the recorder.)  
Select  
Set  
e.g.  
Numbering a disc  
The recorder automatically numbers discs when  
initializing. However, you can assign a desired number  
(using 3 digits) and designate sides A and B on a double-  
sided disc.  
Quick Menu  
Bit rate  
Special Playback Mode  
Disc Information  
Disc format  
(1) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc  
DVD-R Broadcast Record  
AV Record Quality  
Exit  
Number” then press the ENTER button.  
(2) Press the  
(3) Press the  
/
/
buttons to select a digit.  
buttons to shift to the next place.  
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3).  
(5) Press the ENTER button.  
Naming a disc  
You can name a disc.  
(1) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Edit” of “Disc  
Name”, then press the ENTER button.  
The character input window appears.  
(2) Enter a disc name following the procedure of  
“Entering characters” (  
page 24).  
(3) Press the button to eliminate the window.  
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4) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Start”, then  
1) During stop, press the SETUP button.  
2) Press the buttons to select “Management  
press the ENTER button.  
/
Settings”, then press the ENTER button.  
DVD-RAM Format  
Management Settings  
Genre Setting  
Eco. Mode  
Entire disc contents excluding  
library data will be erased if  
disc is formatted. Proceed?  
off  
off  
off  
HDD Auto Stop  
All HDD Titles Delete  
HDD Format  
Start  
Cancel  
Use  
DVD-RAM Physical Format  
Disc format  
0
%
Select  
Set  
3) Press the  
/
buttons to select “DVD-RAM  
Physical Format”, then press the ENTER  
button.  
5) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Start”, then  
4) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Yes”, then  
press the ENTER button.  
press the ENTER button to execute.  
Initialization starts.  
Warning: It will take approximetely  
70 minutes to format a 4.7GB  
DVD-RAM and all data will be erased.  
Confirm that timer programing is not  
scheduled. Procceed?  
Yes  
No  
DVD-RAM Format  
DVD-RAM  
To cancel, select “No”, then press the ENTER  
button.  
Formatting  
Start  
Cancel  
Disc format  
18%  
Select  
Set  
Notes  
• The physical format process may fail if executed to a dirty  
DVD-RAM disc. Also, the disc may be difficult to record,  
even if it finished. Before executing DVD-RAM physical  
format process, be sure to confirm the disc is not dirty.  
Clean it if necessary. If scars or dirt remains even after  
cleaning of the disc, do not execute the physical format.  
• The following DVD-RAM discs require physical formatting:  
–A disc which is not formatted correctly.  
The disc which has errors during writing because of dirt  
on the disc, and cannot be further recorded, or cannot  
initialize normally.  
You need to start physical formatting from the first step  
again when you use a failed disc.  
When initialization is completed, the setup window  
disappears.  
DVD-RAM Physical Format  
Physical formatting is a simple execution for a disc which  
cannot be used or read (or which is becoming hard to  
read). It may refresh such a disc for recording and  
playback. (There is no guarantee that all such discs will  
be recovered.)  
• Physical formatting does not work if the disc contains a lot  
of void beyond limitation of this recorder.  
• If an error occurs in physical formatting, “ERR-01” appears  
in the front panel display. To turn off the message, press  
the DISPLAY button on the remote control.  
“DVD-RAM logical format” process only rewrites certain  
data on file system and management information,  
however, “DVD-RAM physical format” rewrites all data on  
a disc, therefore it takes a much longer time to complete.  
For a 4.7GB single sided DVD-RAM, about 70 minutes  
will be necessary. While processing, all recorder  
operations and functions including programme recording  
or automatic recording of an external source will not work  
until the process is finished. Also this process erases all  
data stored on the disc.  
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Introduction  
Before operating this recorder (Continued)  
Entering characters  
Indicates the number of  
maximum characters of  
the first line on the  
e.g.  
CONTENT MENU.  
CONTENT  
Title Information  
MENU  
Indicates the number of  
maximum characters on  
the CONTENT MENU.  
Cursor  
An entered character  
will appear here.  
002 –  
Chapter 003  
The character being  
selected appears.  
-
Language  
English  
Spanish  
French  
Germany  
Italian  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0  
=
/
q w e r t y u i o p [ ]  
a s d f g h j k l :  
z x c v b n m , . /  
BkSp  
Delete  
etc...  
Space Space Space Clear All  
CLEAR  
DELETE BkSp  
All Clear  
Space  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
Select  
Input  
Direct(0-9)  
Caps Lock  
Save  
:
/
,
-
Operation guidance  
.
;
#
Cursor  
Return  
Operation guidance of the remote control  
To enter the character, normally use the  
buttons on the remote control. About the other buttons  
to be used are shown on the operation guidance.  
Switching a language  
Before entering a character, move a cursor to the  
language selection area by pressing the buttons.  
Then press the buttons to select a language,  
then press the ENTER button.  
/
/
/
/
/
: Shifts a cursor.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
: Enters the number.  
DELETE  
: Erases one character immediately to the left  
side of the cursor.  
CLEAR  
: Erases all the characters on the input column.  
: Caps Lock  
: Saves the changes on the input column and  
returns to the previous screen.  
: Cancels the changes on the input column and  
returns to the previous screen.  
: Enters a space.  
: Enters a symbol.  
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Entering characters  
The cursor may be followed by unwanted characters.  
You can erase them if necessary by either of the  
following measures:  
Erasing characters  
• Erasing all the characters on the input column  
Select “Clear All” by pressing the  
then press the ENTER button.  
/
/
/
buttons,  
Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and  
press the CLEAR button.  
• Erasing one character before the cursor  
Select “BkSp” by pressing the  
then press the ENTER button.  
/
/
/
buttons,  
Alternatively, open the lid of the remote control and  
press the DELETE button.  
(1) Press the button to select an input mode.  
(2) Press the  
/
/
/
buttons to select a character,  
then press the ENTER button.  
The selected character is input on the cursor.  
(3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter characters.  
(4) When finished, press  
to save the characters.  
The characters you entered appears.  
Notes  
You can enter up to 64 characters.  
• When unnecessary information appears, or when you want  
to alter the input character, press the CLEAR button to  
erase all, or press the DELETE button to erase an  
unnecessary character.  
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Basic Operations  
Record a TV programme and play it back.  
Playing a DVD video disc  
Playing recorded contents  
(CONTENT MENU)  
Tips on playback  
Programming a recording  
(REC MENU)  
Tips on recording  
Quick Menu operation  
Hint on reading this manual  
The following icons show the playable discs for each  
function described on this instruction manual.  
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
: HDD  
: DVD-RAM disc  
: DVD video disc  
: VIDEO CD  
: Audio CD  
CD  
Most instructions are based on remote control operation,  
unless otherwise noted.You can use the buttons on the  
remote control and those on the main unit as well when  
they have the same function.  
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Basic operations  
DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Playing a DVD video disc  
You can also play VIDEO CDs, audio CDs or DVD-R discs in the same manner.  
To play recorded contents on the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, follow the instructions on  
page 30.  
Preparation  
Turn on a TV or audio system and select the corresponding input source that the recorder is connected to.  
• Load a disc you want to play. ( page 18)  
• For playback of a DVD video disc in NTSC colour system, set “PAL/Auto” to “Auto”. (  
page 139)  
Press DVD.  
HDD  
1
2
The DVD indicator on the front panel illuminates.  
This status indicates that the recorder is ready to play a  
disc in the disc tray (DVD mode).  
DVD  
Press PLAY.  
Playback starts.  
PLAY  
• Depending on the disc, playback starts automatically  
by selecting the DVD mode.  
REC  
• The recorder may take a short time to start playback.  
This occurs because the recorder is reading the data  
of a disc.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
To stop playback  
To pause playback (still playback)  
Press the STOP button.  
Press the PAUSE button.  
STOP  
PAUSE  
To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button or  
the PAUSE button.  
Note  
• Sound is muted during still playback.  
Note  
• DVD video disc provides high resolution pictures and a lot of information. Because of this, you may notice some fine picture  
noises on TV screen, which you have never seen with regular broadcast TV programme. While the amount of noise depends  
on the TV you use with the recorder, you should generally reduce the sharpness adjustment on your TV when viewing DVD  
video discs.  
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Resuming playback from the location last  
stopped (Resume Play)  
DVD-VIDEO  
Locating a title using the top menu  
Some DVD video discs may include a top menu, on  
which you can view the structure of contents or select  
a scene. Most of the top menus automatically appear  
in certain scenes, and also are displayed on demand.  
Actual operation of the top menu depends on the disc.  
This section explains a general example of how to  
operate a top menu. Also refer to the instructions of  
the disc itself.  
DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
You can resume playback from the location where you  
stopped.  
If you press the PLAY button after stopping playback,  
playback resumes from the location you have stopped.  
If you stop playback by pressing the STOP button  
twice, the resume playback feature will be cancelled.  
TOP MENU  
Notes  
• Resume feature cannot function when:  
you select “DVD Disc Menu Language” (  
page 136) or  
“DVD Parental Lock” (  
you play a PBC-featured VIDEO CD while “PBC” (  
138) is set to “On”.  
page 137) in SETUP.  
ENTER  
page  
/
/
/
you open the disc tray.  
• There may be a difference in the location where playback  
resumes depending on the disc.  
• While the recorder retains a location in memory, initial  
setting changes with GUI may function only after the  
memory is cleared.  
1) Press the TOP MENU button.  
The top menu appears on the TV screen.  
2) Press the  
you want.  
/
/
/
buttons to select the title  
If the titles in the top menu are assigned a number,  
you can directly locate a specific title by pressing its  
designated number with the number buttons.  
3) Press the ENTER button.  
Playback starts from chapter 1 of the selected title.  
Notes  
• The instructions above describe basic procedures which  
may vary depending on the contents of the DVD video disc.  
If different instructions appear on the TV screen, follow  
those instructions.  
• If you display the top menu during playback and press the  
TOP MENU button again without selecting any title, the  
recorder may resume playback from the point where you  
first pressed the TOP MENU button. (depending on the  
actual DVD video disc.)  
• This method of locating a title is available only on a disc  
that contains a top menu.  
• Instruction notes of discs may refer to the button that  
displays the top menu as the TITLE button.  
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Basic operations  
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU)  
Titles and chapters recorded on an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc are displayed in thumbnail view, so that you  
can easily locate a desired one.  
During stop or playback, press CONTENT  
MENU.  
1
The following CONTENT MENU (Title List) appears.  
CONTENT MENU  
e.g.  
CONTENT  
MENU  
HDD  
1 /  
1
Title List  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD  
:
2003/06/11 19:0  
2003/06/11 23:0  
:
:
0
Ch  
4
0
Ch  
1
(0:53:45)  
Original  
2003/06/15 21:0  
(0:29:50)  
Original  
2003/06/16 19:0  
:
:
0
Ch  
3
0
Ch  
4
(0:52:40)  
Original  
(0:54:30)  
Original  
2003/06/17 12:0  
2003/06/17 19:0  
:5  
:
0
Ch  
4
0
Ch  
Attribution  
(original/playlist)  
page 112  
(0:30:08)  
Original  
(1:51:28)  
Original  
You can switch between HDD and DVD-RAM by  
pressing the HDD or DVD button.  
Press  
/
/
/
to select a title (chapter).  
2
3
REC  
You can view succeeding or prior pages by pressing the  
PICTURE SEARCH ( ) button.  
To select a chapter, select a title and press the  
button.  
/
ENTER  
The Chapter List appears.  
By pressing the  
Title List.  
button again, you can return to the  
Press ENTER.  
Playback starts from a selected title (chapter).  
ENTER  
HDD/DVD  
PICTURE SEARCH  
Notes  
To turn off the CONTENT MENU, press the CONTENT MENU button.  
• The mark is displayed in each thumbnail when “HDD/RAM Title Play” (  
page 141) is set to “Title Resume”. If you select  
a title (chapter) marked , playback starts from the location where you last stopped.  
You can change a thumbnail picture of a title in an HDD or a DVD-RAM disc. See  
page 127.  
• If you load a disc while playing contents of the HDD, playback stops. To resume, press the PLAY button.  
• For playback of a DVD-RAM disc in NTSC colour system, set “PAL/Auto” to “Auto”. ( page 139)  
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Resuming playback from the location last  
stopped (Title Resume)  
The recorder memorizes the location you last stopped  
playback to resume there.  
Digest Playback (Skip Search)  
This feature enables you to see the digest of a  
recorded content (title) by playing for three seconds  
and skipping one minute before next replay. The Skip  
Search starts from the beginning of a title and  
proceeds to the end.  
To use this function, set “HDD/RAM Title Play” (  
page 141) to “Title Resume”. The recorder will  
memorize the location you last stopped at in each title,  
so you can resume playback there. For example, if  
there are 6 titles, you can start each of them as if you  
had stored 6 video tapes in the recorder.  
1) Perform steps 1 and 2 on  
page 30, and  
select a title that you want to see with Digest  
Playback.  
The Title List is displayed.  
2) Press the QUICK MENU button.  
• To return to the beginning of the title  
The Quick Menu is displayed.  
During playback, press the QUICK MENU button,  
3) Use the  
/
buttons to select the Special  
then press the  
/
buttons to select “Restart Title”,  
Playback Mode, and press ENTER.  
then press the ENTER button.  
4) Use the  
/
buttons to select Skip Search, and  
press ENTER.  
• To play another title  
Press the CONTENT MENU button to display  
The Skip Search starts.  
“CONTENT MENU Title List”, then select a title.  
Notes  
You can make the recorder memorize only the very  
last point, regardless of the number of titles. Set “HDD/  
• This feature can be used only one title recorded on the  
HDD or DVD-RAM disc.  
• While using this feature, you cannot use speed-related  
functions such as fast forward or fast reverse.  
• If you press ENTER while using this feature, the recorder  
goes back to the normal playback.  
RAM Title Play” (  
page 141) to “Serial Playback”.  
• To return to the beginning of the title  
Press the SKIP (  
) button repeatedly until you  
reach the first title.  
• If you press the STOP button twice while using this feature,  
this feature stops.  
• To play the other title  
Press the SKIP (  
/
) button repeatedly.  
Notes  
• Depending on the status or the contents, playback may not  
start from the location last stopped, but instead another  
location. For example, from the beginning of the disc or  
title.  
• Depending on the disc, there may be a slight difference  
between the location the recorder memorized and the  
actual location where playback starts.  
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Basic operations  
Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued)  
Viewing the first scenes of titles (original)  
(Intro Scan)  
Playing all titles (original) in a disc  
(All ORG Title Play)  
You can play all original titles in the HDD or in a DVD-  
RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the  
CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one  
video tape.  
1) During stop or after step 1 on  
press the QUICK MENU button.  
page 30,  
The Quick Menu appears.  
2) Press the  
Playback Mode”, then press the ENTER button.  
3) Press the buttons to select “Intro Scan”,  
/
buttons to select “Special  
1) During stop, press the QUICK MENU button.  
The Quick Menu appears.  
/
then press the ENTER button.  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Special  
The recorder plays the first 5 seconds of each title  
beginning from title 1.  
Playback Mode”, then press ENTER button.  
e.g,  
You can go forward or back by pressing the SKIP  
buttons.  
Quick Menu  
Bit rate  
Special Playback Mode  
Disc Information  
Disc format  
: to go to the next title  
: to go back to the current title  
Press twice to go back to the previous title.  
DVD-R Broadcast Record  
AV Record Quality  
Exit  
4) When you find a desired title, press the ENTER  
button.  
The selected title is played.  
Note  
To stop Intro Scan, press the STOP button twice.  
3) Press the  
Titles” and press the ENTER button.  
/
buttons to select “Play All ORG  
Playing all titles (original/playlist  
in a disc  
page 112)  
Quick Menu  
Bit rate  
Special Playback Mode  
Disc Information  
Disc format  
Intro scan  
Instant Digest Play  
Repeat All ORG Titles  
Play All ORG Titles  
Set “HDD/RAM Title Play” (  
page 141) to “Serial  
Playback”.You can play all titles in the HDD or in a  
DVD-RAM disc in the order of the thumbnails on the  
CONTENT MENU, as if they were recorded in one  
video tape.  
DVD-R Broadcast Record  
AV Record Quality  
Exit  
Playback starts from the beginning of title 1.  
Notes  
To stop All ORG Title Play, press the STOP button twice.  
(However, doing this when you are playing a title recorded  
in the HDD while recording on the HDD (  
stop the recording.)  
page 42) will  
Alternatively, press the QUICK MENU button to display the  
Quick Menu, and press the buttons to select “Cancel  
/
Play All ORG Titles” and press the ENTER button.  
• When the last title is complete, Play All ORG Titles stops.  
• If you select “Repeat All ORG Titles” at step 3, Play All  
ORG Titles repeats.  
• A location where you last stopped Play All ORG Titles is  
memorized. Playback will resume from there.  
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Checking the detailed information on a selected  
title (Title Information page 84)  
1) At step 2 on page 30, select a title (chapter)  
Sorting the title list  
You can sort the title list or perform a search by genre.  
1) Press the CONTENT MENU button.  
then press the QUICK MENU button.  
The Title List is displayed.  
The Quick Menu appears.  
2) Press the QUICK MENU button.  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Title  
The Quick Menu is displayed.  
Information”, then press the ENTER button.  
Detailed information of a selected title (chapter)  
3) Use the  
/
buttons to select the Display  
Changeover, and press ENTER button.  
appears. Press the  
chapter.  
/
buttons to change the  
Quick Menu  
Notes  
Title Information  
Create Thumbnail  
Arrange  
• If you press the QUICK MENU button on the Title  
Information screen, you can select “Edit Title Name”, “Edit  
Chapter Name”, “Genre”, or “Record Date & Time”. If you  
Sort By Genre  
High Speed Dubbing  
Rate Conversion Dubbing  
press the  
characters, you can use Library function (  
easily. When you select “Lock”, you can protect recorded  
contents ( page 43).  
• By pressing the O button, you can return to the previous  
display.  
/
/
/
buttons to access them and input  
Chapter Function  
page 81) more  
Edit Function  
Special Playback Mode  
Disc Information  
Display Changeover  
Title Delete  
Exit  
To exit these steps, press the CONTENT MENU button.  
4) Use the  
/
buttons to select a display option,  
and press ENTER button.  
Arrange  
Titles are listed according to the specified sorting  
conditions.  
Use the  
/
buttons to select a sorting option,  
and press ENTER button.  
Sort By Genre  
Titles are sorted and listed according registered  
genre. Use the  
/
buttons to select a genre, and  
press ENTER button.  
Note  
• The setting changed with Arrange or Sort By Genre,  
returns to the original setting when you exit the CONTENT  
MENU.  
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Basic operations  
Playing recorded contents (CONTENT MENU) (Continued)  
Jumping to the page of title list  
1) Press the CONTENT MENU button.  
The Title List is displayed.  
2) Press the QUICK MENU button.  
The Quick Menu is displayed.  
3) Use the  
/
button to select Appointed Page  
Jump and press ENTER.  
4) Use the direction button or number buttons to  
specify a page number.  
Appointed Page Jump  
Page Number  
- - 8  
/
buttons or ADJUST (  
/
) button: Enters a  
page number.  
Clear: Cancels the page number that is entered.  
5) Enter the page number to specify and press  
ENTER.  
A Title List of the specified page is displayed.  
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Tips on playback  
During playback, you can do the following:  
Status display  
Each time you operate the recorder, the following  
displays appear on the TV screen to indicate the  
status of the recorder.  
Switch playback to another disc  
Press the STOP button to stop playback.  
Then press the HDD or DVD button to select a  
disc you want to play.  
Status display  
e.g.  
Switch the picture to view TV broadcasts  
Press the STOP button to stop playback.  
Main on-screen displays  
(Depending on the disc, some of these may not  
appear.)  
Start recording  
Press the STOP button to stop playback. Then  
press the HDD or DVD button to select a disc on  
which you want to record, and press the REC  
button to start recording.  
: Playback  
: Pause  
: Stop  
: Fast-forward  
: Fast-reverse  
: Forward skip*  
: Reverse skip*  
: Forward slow-motion  
: Reverse slow-motion  
: Forward frame by frame playback  
: Reverse frame by frame playback  
: Recording  
: Recording pause  
: When title playback is completed  
Screen Protection  
If you pause playback or display a menu and leave it  
still for about 15 minutes, the recorder switches the  
output picture source to a TV broadcast or connected  
equipment.  
A still picture may be displayed after all titles are  
played. In this case, the screen protection activates  
after about 10 seconds.  
x1/2  
x1/2  
Title  
End  
Note  
: Instant skip  
• If you pause playback for 15 minutes or more while the  
TIMESLIP indicator illuminates on the front panel, the  
recorder goes back to the playback mode. When reaching  
the end of a title, the still image at the end of a title is  
displayed until you press the TIMESLIP button.  
: Instant replay  
: Chapter division  
Chapter  
Divide  
* The following information is also displayed with the  
mark.  
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
: Title number/Title name and  
Chapter number/Chapter name  
DVD-VIDEO  
: Title number/Chapter number  
: Track number  
VCD  
CD  
Notes  
To disable the status display, set “On Screen Display” (  
page 140) to “Off”.  
You can add the current status of the settings to this  
display. See  
page 63.  
Notes  
• Do not move the recorder during playback. It may damage the disc.  
• Occasionally the picture may stop at the last scene, or the main menu may appear after playing.  
If you display a still picture such as the main menu on the TV screen for a prolonged period, the TV may be damaged (image  
burn). To prevent this, press the STOP button to stop playback.  
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Basic operations  
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
Programming a recording (REC MENU)  
Use the REC MENU to programme a recording. It will take less time to prepare, as it provides all  
necessary information for recording, including estimated disc space remaining. It will also be convenient  
when you programme the same contents again for serial shows.  
For more information, see “Before Recording” (  
Be careful when you programme a recording across the change-over of Daylight-saving time (  
page 68).  
page 69).  
During stop, press REC MENU.  
1
The REC MENU appears.  
e.g.  
REC MENU  
REC  
Timer Programing 1/  
MENU  
06/18(We) 19:25  
1
Execution CH  
Date  
Start  
End  
Media  
HDD  
Mode Rate Audio Disc  
– – – – – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
LP 2.0  
D2  
Press ENTER.  
2
3
” appears in “Execution” column.  
REC  
06/18(We) 19:25  
Timer Programing 1/  
1
MENU  
ENTER  
Execution CH  
Date  
Start  
End  
Media  
HDD  
Mode Rate Audio Disc  
– – – – – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
LP 2.0  
D2  
Select an item by pressing / , then press  
ADJUST ( / ) to set the item.  
REC  
06/18(We) 19:25  
Timer Programing 1/  
1
MENU  
Execution CH  
Date  
Start  
End  
Media  
HDD  
Mode Rate Audio Disc  
L1  
– – – – – – – – : – – – – : – –  
ENTER  
LP 2.0  
D2  
• Refer to the setting items on the next page.  
You can also set the item by pressing the  
/
buttons.  
R
When complete, press ENTER.  
4
To programme another recording, press the button to  
move to the top of the next line, then repeat steps 2 to 4.  
/
ENTER  
Press REC MENU to exit.  
5
Your programme is entered.  
• If you want to turn off the power, press the power  
button.  
REC MENU  
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See  
page 150 for details.  
Setting items  
Records the broadcast programme that is set with programmed  
recording marked with a check ().  
Execution  
CH  
1-99, L1, L2, AV2  
Select a channel you want to record.  
Every Sunday to Saturday, Monday  
to Thursday, Monday to Friday,  
Monday to Saturday, everyday.  
Date  
Select a date of a TV programme you want to record.  
Enter a starting time of recording. (An initial setting is 10 minutes later.)  
You can also use the number buttons under the lid.  
Start  
End  
Enter an end time. (Set the timer to begin recording no sooner than 2  
minutes past the current time. Recording must not exceed 8 hours.)  
You can also use the number buttons under the lid.  
DVD  
HDD  
AB  
When you record on a DVD-RAM disc.  
When you record on an HDD.  
Media  
When you use A + B (double-side) recording (  
is automatically set to Auto.  
page 74). The Mode  
SP  
LP  
Standard setting of recording time and picture quality. (Not applicable  
when “L-PCM” is selected.)  
For longer recording, but inferior to “SP” in picture quality. (Not  
applicable when “L-PCM” is selected.)  
Mode  
(Picture  
Quality)  
Manual  
Auto  
Customized setting of rate (bit rate).  
To set a rate automatically according to the remaining volume of the  
disc. (If the disc does not have room for the TV programme, the  
programme cannot be recorded to the end.)  
When you select an HDD, the recorder records for a length of time  
corresponding to that of a blank DVD-RAM disc (4.7GB). Not  
applicable to a recording for 2.5 hours or longer.  
1.4, 2.0-9.2  
Not applicable when “SP”, “LP” or “Auto” is selected.You can set a rate  
at intervals of 0.2Mbps from 2.0 to 9.2. (The upper limit of the value  
depends on the “Sound Quality” setting.)  
Rate  
(Bit Rate)  
D1*  
D2*  
Standard setting.  
Superior to  
D1. It is recommended for recording music programmes.  
Audio  
L-PCM  
Best sound quality. Recommended for recording uncompressed original digital  
audio. High data rate of L-PCM may result in shorter programme length.  
The digital recording technology for consumer products of Dolby Laboratories is used for  
D1 and  
D2. Dolby  
Digital is set at 192 kbps for  
D1 and 384 kbps for  
D2.  
Notes  
• See  
page 70, 157 for details on “Mode”, “Rate”, and “Audio”.  
page 67.  
• Other recording procedures are also available. See  
• When you set the bit rate below about 4.0 Mbps, playback of some speed may not work correctly. There will be noise, and the  
picture quality is lower than other rate settings.  
Suggestions for the picture quality setting  
• For normal recording or when you cannot decide which mode to choose.  
Select “SP”.  
• When you do not have to preserve the recorded content longer.  
Select “LP”. Inferior to “SP” in picture quality, but it can record longer.  
• To record a high picture quality  
Select “Manual” to set a desired bit rate. The higher the bit rate, better the picture quality is, but shorter the  
recording length becomes. We recommend that you set about 6.0 Mbps to 6.8 Mbps. For saving discs to make a  
collection of dramas or cartoons, 3.2 Mbps is also recommended.You can fill a double sided disc with about 14  
progams of 30 minutes from which unnecessary portions are deleted.  
• To fill the disc  
Select “Auto”. A bit rate is calculated automatically according to the remaining volume of the disc. Some contents  
may not be recorded on the disc even if you select this function. This is not the function to make full use of the  
remaining space capacity.  
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Basic operations  
Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued)  
Setting the details for every programmed  
recording  
You can specify detail items for each of your  
programmed recording.  
Saving Mode  
:
Use this feature when you want to save space  
while using the best picture quality rate for  
recording.You can normally use 9.2 Mbps for  
recording and reduce the rate temporarily for the  
portion where the high rate is not required if the  
picture is fairly constant.  
Off: This feature is disabled and the normal  
recording is performed.  
On: This feature is enabled.  
1) Press the QUICK MENU button at step 3 on  
page 36.  
The Quick Menu is displayed.  
e.g.  
REC  
06/18(We) 19:25  
Timer Programing 
QuickMenu  
1
ME
Media  
HDD  
Mode Rate Audio Disc  
AV Record Quality  
LP 2.0  
D2  
Edit title Name  
PDC On  
Notes  
• When the audio quality is set to “L-PCM”, the  
picture quality is set to “Manual 8.0 Mbps”. When  
the audio quality is set to any other selection, the  
picture quality is set to “Manual 9.2 Mbps”.  
• While this is set On, you cannot change the mode  
or rate.  
DVD-R Broadcast Record  
Saving Mode  
Chap. Mute  
Genre Setting  
Exit  
• The space availability may not change, depending  
on the picture contents.  
2) Use the  
/
buttons to select an item and  
press ENTER.  
Chap. Mute  
:
AV Record Quality  
Select an item from registered selections (1-5) for  
the picture and audio quality.  
This feature automatically creates divisions for  
chapters when no audio (no audible sound)  
portion is found.  
:
For example, when you have recorded a  
programme of music clips, you can use this  
feature to jump to the beginning of a clip during  
playback. It does not create completely  
independent chapters or automatically divide into  
chapters when no audio portion is found.  
Off: This feature is disabled.  
Edit Title Name  
Enter a name for the programmed recording.  
Use the input screen to enter a name ( page 24).  
:
PDC On  
:
Perform the programme PDC recording.  
On: Division for chapters when no audio portion  
is found.  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control System)  
Programme PDC is a system of telling the recorder  
when a programme actually starts. Typically, when  
you want to record a programme you will tell the  
recorder to start recording, probably, five minutes  
before the advertised starting time of the  
Notes  
• Divisions for chapters may not be created,  
depending on the contents of the programme or the  
condition of no audio portion, or it may be created  
at different positions. A division for a chapter may  
be created within a music clip.  
• Depending on the specification made for the  
recording sound level, a division for a chapter may  
not be created or it may be created at different  
positions.  
• Divisions for chapters cannot be created during  
playback (including Chase Play and Title Playback  
by HDD) or while the CONTENT MENU is  
displayed.  
programme and to finish ten minutes or so after the  
programme is due to finish. So even if the  
programme starts early or finishes late you will  
normally still get to see what you wanted to record.  
However when live programmes over-run or the  
day’s television schedule is changed from that  
advertized, you may miss the desired programme  
which may have been delayed or even cancelled  
and the recorder will record the programme even if  
it is two or more hours late. With PDC, you enter  
the exact start time and the recorder will wait until  
the signal is sent to confirm the programme is  
starting and the recorder will record the programme  
even if it is two or more hours late.  
Genre Setting  
:
You can set a genre before setting programmed  
recording.  
To see the registered list, refer to Genre Setting  
(
page 143).  
PDC Off  
Perform the normal programmed recording.  
:
Set the genre according to recording contents.  
3) Use the  
/
buttons to make a selection, and  
DVD-R Broadcast Record  
Change the setting for writing on the DVD-R (  
page 143) for each programmed recording.  
:
press ENTER.  
The selection you have made for programmed  
recording is shown under the REC MENU/Timer  
Programing.  
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Shifting a time period of a recording (Time  
Shift)  
If a prior TV programme extends beyond its scheduled  
time and into one that you programmed, you can shift  
the programmed start and end time of the recording.  
Deleting a programme entry  
1) Press the REC MENU button.  
The REC MENU appears.  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select an entry you  
want to delete.  
e.g.  
21:00  
21:54  
3) Press the QUICK MENU button.  
The Quick Menu appears.  
Time Shift  
21:20  
4) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Program  
20 mintes  
extend  
Cancel”, then press the ENTER button.  
Check the message, then delete the entry.  
22:14  
1) Press the REC MENU button.  
5) Press the REC MENU button to exit.  
The REC MENU appears.  
Changing an entry  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select an entry you  
want to shift the time period.  
1) Press the REC MENU button.  
3) Open the lid of the remote control and press the  
EXTEND button.  
The REC MENU appears.  
2) Press the  
want to change, then press the ENTER button.  
3) Press the buttons to select an item, then  
/
buttons to select an entry you  
“Start Time” and “End Time” are ready to be input.  
4) Press the EXTEND button repeatedly.  
/
Each time you press the button, “Start Time” and  
“End Time” is shifted in 10 minutes intervals to, up  
to 60 minutes later.  
press the ADJUST button to set the item.  
4) Press the ENTER button.  
The modification is registered.  
5) Press the ENTER button.  
5) Press the REC MENU button to exit.  
6) Press the REC MENU button to exit.  
Important note  
You cannot change any entry within 5 minutes before  
Note  
• If you have shifted the start or end time when setting  
programmed recording for every week or every day, set  
them back to the original time.  
recording start time.You can only delete the programming.  
Note  
You can set a programme entry for the broadcast  
programme that the start time has passed when you do not  
have any programme entry specified within 10 minutes, but  
no recording is made during the period from the start time  
for programme entry until the actual start of recording.  
Adding a programme entry  
1) Press the REC MENU button.  
The REC MENU appears.  
2) Press the button to select a blank line, then  
press the ENTER button.  
3) Press the  
/
buttons to select the item, then  
press the ADJUST button to set the item.  
4) When complete, press the ENTER button.  
5) Press the REC MENU button to exit.  
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Programming a recording (REC MENU) (Continued)  
4) Press the  
/
buttons to select an entry, then  
Using elapsed programming data (Make an  
entry of the same TV programme)  
press the ENTER button or press the ADJUST  
button.  
The recorder calculates on a bar graph how much  
a specific programme (identified by a check mark)  
will occupy on the disc.  
1) Press the REC MENU button.  
The REC MENU appears.  
2) Press the QUICK MENU button.  
The Quick Menu appears.  
Pressing the ADJUST button can display or remove  
the check mark.  
3) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Elapsed  
Programing”, then press the ENTER button.  
The list of the past entry records appears.  
e.g.  
REC  
Disc Budget Calculation  
06/17(Tu) 19:25  
MENU  
CH Date  
Start  
End  
Media Mode Rate Audio Result  
The latest 9 entries are listed.  
MN 6. 0  
MN 6. 0  
LP 2. 2  
HDD  
DVD  
HDD  
D2  
D2  
D1  
D2  
3
6/18(Wed) 11:30  
11:50  
22:00  
23:30  
23:30  
10 6/19(Thu)  
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4
21:30  
22:30  
20:30  
You can access following and previous pages by  
6/19(Thu)  
6/20(Fri)  
pressing the PICTURE SEARCH (  
/
) button.  
4. 4  
DVD SP  
4) Press the buttons to select an entry you  
/
want to use, then press the ENTER button.  
Information corresponding to the selected  
(
)
Elapsed  
Selected(current) Available  
HDD  
DVD  
programme appears on the Timer Programing list.  
Select  
Return  
Adjust  
Revise List REC-MENUEnd  
5) Press the  
/
buttons to select an item, then  
press the ADJUST button to modify the item.  
6) When complete, press the ENTER button.  
7) Press the REC MENU button to exit.  
Selected entry  
Available disc volume  
When the entry item is marked X, the  
recording does not end. Change the setting.  
Note  
5) Correct the parameters of the entry if  
necessary.  
• The recorder stores the latest 36 entries. A new entry  
erases the oldest one when the number of entries is over  
36.  
(Skip to step 7 if you do not need this.)  
You can change “Media”, “Mode”, “Rate”, and  
“Audio”.  
Remaining volume  
Select an item you want to modify and press the  
ENTER button. The item will be ready to be altered.  
Press the ADJUST button to modify. When  
complete, press the ENTER button.  
1) Press the REC MENU button.  
The REC MENU appears.  
2) Press the QUICK MENU button.  
The Quick Menu appears.  
6) Press the  
button.  
3) Press the  
/
button to select “Disc Budget  
Programme modification is registered.  
Calculation” then press the ENTER button.  
The Disc Budget Calculation menu appears.  
7) Press the REC MENU button to exit the GUI.  
Notes  
• When a Reservation disc is inserted in the recorder  
page 75), you cannot check the remaining volume of  
(
other discs.  
You can calculate up to eight programmes at a time for  
remaining volume, starting from one closer to the start time  
of the programme entry.  
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Tips on recording  
To stop recording  
To record and play at the same time  
Press the STOP button.  
To start recording while playing a disc  
Stop playback, then select the other disc by  
pressing the HDD or DVD button, and start  
recording on that disc.  
To play a disc while recording on another disc  
Select the disc that is not being recorded by  
pressing the HDD or DVD button, and start  
playback on the disc.  
To pause recording (to omit an unnecessary  
portion)  
During recording, press the PAUSE button.  
To resume recording, press it again.  
Note  
• Pausing recording automatically creates a new chapter at  
that point.  
To set an end time while recording is in progress  
1) During recording, press the QUICK MENU  
button.  
To stop a programmed recording  
To finish,  
The Quick Menu appears.  
Press the button on the front panel twice.  
When you press it once, a message appears. While  
the message is displayed, press the button once  
again.  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select “EndTime”  
then press the ENTER button.  
The display changes as follows:  
(This operation is not applicable while a menu is  
displayed.)  
e.g.  
:
End Time  
14 13  
To pause recording,  
Press the button on the front panel.  
To resume recording, press it again.  
3) Press the  
/
buttons to select an item then  
To change a TV channel to be recorded  
press the ADJUST button to change the value.  
4) Press the ENTER button.  
1) During recording, press the PAUSE button.  
Recording pauses.  
Note  
• By setting an end time, it is memorized as a programmed  
one, and the indicator in the front panel display  
2) Press the CHANNEL button to change the  
channel.  
illuminates to indicate that the recorder keeps an entry of  
recording.  
3) Press the PAUSE button to resume recording.  
You cannot change the end time, once the setting is  
completed.  
• The programmed end time must be set for after 5 minutes  
from the current time.  
To view a TV programme while recording  
another  
1) Start recording on this recorder.  
To turn the power off automatically after  
completing a programmed recording  
2) Press the TV/DVR button on the remote control.  
3) Using the channel selector of the TV, select a  
desired channel on the TV.  
1) While performing a programmed recording,  
press the QUICK MENU button.  
If you press the TV/DVR button again, you will go  
back to the display that you are recording.  
The Quick Menu appears.  
2) Press the  
/
buttons to select “Auto Power  
Note  
Off” then press the ENTER button.  
• If you start the GUI display while watching a TV  
programme, you will go back to the recording display.  
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Tips on recording (continued)  
To delay the end time while executing a  
programmed recording  
To record broadcast programmes on DVD-R  
When recording, make sure that “DVD-R Broadcast  
Record” is set to “On” (  
For programmed recording, set “DVD-R Broadcast  
Record” to “On” for each programmed recording.  
page 143).  
Press the EXTEND button under the lid of the  
remote control.  
When you press it once, the current end time appears.  
Each time you press the button, the end time  
(displayed in the front panel display) is delayed in 10  
minutes increments, up to 60 minutes.  
(
page 38)  
Notes  
You cannot close the disc tray automatically at the  
recording start time. If you want to record on a DVD-RAM  
disc, load it on the recorder beforehand.  
• While recording, you cannot change the settings of a  
programme, such as the channel, mode, etc.  
• The number of titles cannot exceed in any case 99 for a  
DVD-RAM and 198 for the HDD.  
Notes  
• Pressing any button other than the EXTEND button  
completes this procedure to determine the end time.  
• This operation must be performed prior to 1 minute before  
the programmed end time.  
• A recording automatically finishes when the disc is full or  
when the recording exceeds 8 hours regardless of whether  
or not you delayed the end time.  
You cannot record on both an HDD and a DVD-RAM disc  
at the same time (except relay recording).  
• The maximum length of a recording is 8 hours. Recording  
automatically stops when length exceeds 8 hours.  
• While performing a programmed recording, you cannot  
programme a new entry.  
You may not be able to start recording if there is too little  
time before a programmed recording begins.  
• If a power failure occurs during a programmed recording, a  
recorded content between the power failure and power  
recovery is lost.  
• If an HDD starts programmed recording while you are  
playing a disc in the DVD drive, the picture may pause  
momentarily.  
• When you record monaural sound, the same sound is  
recorded to both left and right channel.  
To play a title recorded on the HDD while  
recording on the HDD (Recorded Title Play in  
HDD  
HDD)  
This function works only during HDD recording.  
You cannot play a title recorded on a DVD-RAM disc  
simultaneously with DVD-RAM recording.  
1) While recording on the HDD, press the  
CONTENT MENU button.  
2) Press the  
/
/
/
buttons to select a  
desired title, then press the ENTER button.  
Playback of the selected title starts.  
To select NICAM, set “NICAM” to “On” (  
• When you set “DVD-R Broadcast Record” to “Mode I” or  
“Mode II” ( page 143), only the selected sound of the  
page 140).  
Pressing the STOP button stops playback, and the  
content that is being recorded appears on the  
display. If you press the PLAY button, playback  
resumes from the location you last stopped.  
bilingual programme (main or sub) is recorded. When  
setting “DVD-R Broadcast Record” to “Off”, you need to  
have set “NICAM” to “On”. (If the NICAM setting is “Off”, the  
NICAM sound will not be recorded.)  
Notes  
• While you are using this function, the following operations/  
functions are not available.  
- Programmed playback (Repeat playback, intro scan, etc.)  
- Editing (Playlist programming, dubbing, title/chapter  
naming, title thumbnail setting)  
• While performing relay recording (  
function is not available.  
page 74), this  
Entering the recording format on the DVD-R  
When “DVD-R Broadcast Record” is set to “Off”, make  
sure “NICAM” is set to “On” and “L-PCM” is selected  
for sound.  
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To delete recorded content  
To protect recorded content  
Important note  
Any deleted Original title or Original chapter (  
112) cannot be restored.  
You can protect recorded content from unexpected  
deletion.  
Protection is provided for each title (Original).  
page  
Before deleting, be sure to check contents on the disc.  
1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded  
contents (CONTENT MENU)” (  
select a title.  
page 30) to  
ENTER  
/
/
/
2) Press the QUICK MENU button, and press the  
buttons to select “Title Information”.Then  
/
press the ENTER button.  
3) Press the QUICK MENU button in “Title  
Information” screen, and press the  
/
buttons  
to select “Lock” from the Quick Menu.Then  
press the ENTER button.  
The mark appears.  
DELETE  
Notes  
To cancel protection, repeat this procedure.  
• Disc initialization erases all titles on a disc even if they are  
protected.  
• If you perform All HDD Titles Delete, all titles are deleted  
from HDD including those protected.  
1) Perform steps 1 and 2 in “Playing recorded  
contents (CONTENT MENU)” (  
select a title (chapter).  
page 30) to  
2) Open the lid of the remote control and press the  
DELETE button.  
Alternatively  
Press the QUICK MENU button, then press the  
/
buttons to select “Title Delete” (“Chapter  
Delete”) from the Quick Menu and press the  
ENTER button.  
3) Check the message and press the  
/
buttons  
to select “Yes”, then press the ENTER button.  
Notes  
• Deleting a title (a chapter) decreases the numbers of the  
succeeding titles (chapters).  
• A chapter of about 5 seconds or shorter may not be  
deleted. Deleting a short chapter may not change the  
display of the available disc volume.  
• Deleting a playlist (  
page 112) title/chapter does not  
affect the original title/chapter.  
• Deleting an original (  
page 112) title/chapter affects all  
the corresponding playlist title/chapters.  
• Deleting all chapters in a title erases the title itself.  
• Chapters in a title which contains still pictures cannot be  
deleted.  
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Basic operations  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Quick Menu operation  
To access various optional functions of this recorder, open the Quick Menu.The Quick Menu displays a  
list of selections relevant to your current mode.  
e.g.  
Quick Menu  
3D(N-2-2)  
Bit Rate  
Special Playback Mode  
Exit  
Opening a Quick Menu  
Press QUICK MENU.  
1
The Quick Menu appears.  
QUICK MENU  
Press  
/
to select an item, then press  
ENTER.  
2
ENTER  
To exit the Quick Menu  
Press the QUICK MENU button again.  
Alternatively  
Select “Exit” with the  
ENTER button.  
/
buttons, then press the  
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Functions in a Quick Menu  
Besides these examples, various other ones are introduced on respective pages for your convenience.  
To play repeatedly (Repeat playback)  
You can repeat a desired section.  
Repeat All ORG Titles  
:
To repeat all original titles in a disc.  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Disc:  
Status: Play  
Repeat All PL Titles  
To repeat all playlist titles in a disc.  
:
Special Playback Mode  
Item:  
Cancel repeat  
To resume normal playback.  
Playback of an HDD or DVD-RAM stops.  
: (in Repeat playback mode)  
A sub menu appears. Use the  
ENTER button to make a selection.  
/
buttons and  
A-B Repeat  
:
You can designate a portion in a title or track to repeat  
continuously.  
If you select “A-B Repeat” and press the ENTER  
button, the following display appears. Perform steps 1  
and 2 below.  
Notes  
• Some discs may not permit repeat operation.  
You cannot use repeat playback in conjunction with  
Random play.  
• If you press the STOP button during repeat playback, this  
operation is canceled.  
• While you are performing repeat playback on an HDD or a  
DVD-RAM disc, other operations except pause play is not  
available.  
e.g.  
A
B
Set A  
repeat  
To play in random order (Random play)  
You can play sections in random order.  
To cancel the procedure, press the \ button.  
DVD-VIDEO  
Status: Stop / Play  
VCD  
CD  
Disc:  
1) Press the ENTER button at the beginning of the  
segment (point A) you want to repeat.  
The location of point A is memorized.  
The display changes to “Set B”.  
Item: Special Playback Mode  
A sub menu appears. Use the  
ENTER button to make a selection.  
/
buttons and  
2) Press the ENTER button at the end of the  
segment (point B).  
The location of point B is memorized, and repeat  
playback begins between point A and B.  
Title random  
Plays all titles in a loaded disc in random order.  
Each title is played beginning from chapter 1.  
:
Title repeat  
To repeat the same title.  
:
:
Chapter random  
Plays all chapters in a current title in random order.  
:
Chapter repeat  
To repeat the same chapter.  
Track random  
Plays all tracks on a loaded disc in random order.  
:
Track repeat  
To repeat the same track.  
:
Cancel random  
Resumes normal playback.  
: (in Random play mode)  
Disc repeat  
To repeat the entire disc.  
:
Notes  
• Some discs may not permit random playback operation.  
You cannot use the random playback function in  
conjunction with the memory playback function.  
You cannot use the random playback function in  
conjunction with the repeat playback function.  
• Pressing the STOP button during random operation  
cancels random playback.  
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Quick menu operation (Continued)  
2) Press the  
then perform step 1).  
To select another chapter in the same title, you do  
not need to select the title number.  
Repeat these steps if necessary.  
You can programme up to 30 selections into  
memory.  
/
buttons to select the next box,  
To play in favorite order (Memory playback)  
You can select 30 titles, chapters, or tracks and play  
them in favorite order.  
(To play contents in an HDD or DVD-RAM disc in  
favorite order, make a playlist. For details, see “Editing”  
on  
page 111.)  
DVD-VIDEO  
Status: Stop / Play  
VCD  
CD  
Disc:  
3) Press the ENTER button.  
Special Playback Mode  
Item:  
A sub menu appears. Use the  
ENTER button to make a selection.  
Memory  
To display an entry box for one programme selection.  
: (in normal playback mode)  
/
buttons and  
Memory list  
If you select this and press the ENTER button, the  
following display appears. Perform the steps below.  
:
Memory release  
To resume normal playback.  
: (in memory playback mode)  
Memory repeat  
To repeat a current memory playback.  
: (in memory playback mode)  
e.g.  
01  
02  
03  
04  
05  
06  
07  
08  
09  
10  
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
CT  
Notes  
• Some discs may not permit memory playback operation.  
• Inputting numbers of titles, chapters or tracks that a disc  
does not contain will result in error.  
You cannot programme/change selections during memory  
playback. To change selections, cancel memory playback  
by pressing the STOP button.  
• When you turn off the power, the selected memory is  
erased.  
You can exit the memory playback display by pressing the  
O button.  
1) Input numbers of a titles, chapters, or tracks by  
using the number buttons, in favorite order.  
Input each number.  
To cancel the numbers, press the CLEAR button.  
To input a chapter number, press the  
to shift the cursor.  
/
buttons  
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To display the current bit rate  
To programme the recorder to turn itself off  
automatically after an operation is finished  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
Disc:  
Status: Stop / Play  
Item:  
Disc: HDD  
DVD-RAM  
Bit rate  
Status: During timer programme recording, dubbing,  
creating DVD-R, setting Block Delete, or performing  
Physical Format.  
Note  
To turn off the bit rate display, select this item again.  
Item:  
Auto Power Off  
To use virtual surround sound effect  
You can obtain expansive virtual surround sound  
effects from just two speakers. (3-D sound)  
Note  
• This function will be canceled if the initial operation was not  
completed properly, e.g., canceled or interrupted.  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Disc:  
Status: Play  
To playback each title from the beginning  
(
)
Item:  
3D N-2-2  
Disc: HDD  
Status: Play  
A sub menu appears. Use the  
/
buttons and  
ENTER button to make a selection.  
Item:  
Restart Title  
Off  
3D effect is turned off.  
On  
:
:
:
To exit the Quick Menu  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Disc:  
Status: While the Quick Menu is displayed.  
Item:  
Exit  
3D effect is activated.  
Headphone  
A 3D effect designed especially for headphone sound  
is activated.  
Notes  
You may notice a change in apparent volume level when  
using this function.  
• This function may not work depending on the sound format  
and the setting (  
page 59).  
• Dolby Surround Pro Logic may not work at all or correctly  
when using the 3D sound effect.  
To check information on a title  
Disc: HDD  
DVD-RAM  
Status: Play, Displaying the CONTENT MENU or  
LIBRARY, or selecting parts in the EDIT MENU  
screen.  
Item:  
Title Information  
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Playback  
GUI (Graphical User Interface) will help you to make  
more easier and entertaining playback.  
Playing at various speeds  
Locating by entering the number  
Pausing a TV broadcast to  
resume later  
Playing a TV programme  
currently being recorded  
Selecting the camera angle  
Selecting the Sound  
Selecting Subtitles  
Zooming a picture  
Watching a TV broadcast in the  
sub window (P in P Playback)  
Checking the current status and  
settings  
Using the graphic remote  
control (Virtual Remote)  
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Playback  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Playing at various speeds  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Playing in fast reverse or fast forward  
During normal playback, press PICTURE  
SEARCH.  
1
: Fast forward playback  
: Fast reverse playback  
Each time you press the button, the playback speed  
changes.  
PLAY  
INSTANT REPLAY  
INSTANT SKIP  
Time bar display  
Fast-forward or fast-reverse playback automatically  
displays a time bar.  
Notes  
• The sound is muted and the subtitles are turned off during  
fast reverse and fast forward operation.  
• The playback speed may vary depending on the disc.  
e.g.  
Pause TV  
12:57:43  
x1  
Location 19:57:48  
22:57:43  
To resume normal playback  
Press the PLAY button.  
For details, see  
page 64.  
To skip back momentarily  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
To skip the contents for a while  
During normal playback, press the INSTANT  
REPLAY button.  
Every time you press the button, the recorder goes  
backward for the specified time period and resumes  
playback.  
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
During playback, press the INSTANT SKIP button.  
Every time you press the button, the specified time  
period is skipped.  
To specify the time period to skip, use the Instant Skip  
Interval under Operational Settings. (  
To specify the time period to go back, use the Instant  
Replay Interval under Operational Settings.  
page 141)  
(
page 141)  
Notes  
• Some discs may not permit this operation.  
• Depending on disc structure, some operations may be  
limited.  
• Depending on playback status, some operations may not  
work.  
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HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Skipping to the next/previous chapter or track  
Press SKIP (  
/
) repeatedly until the  
chapter or track number you want appears.  
1
Playback starts from the selected chapter or track.  
: Playback starts from the beginning of the next  
chapter or track.  
: Playback starts from the beginning of the current  
chapter or track.  
When you press twice, playback starts from the  
beginning of the previous chapter or track.  
Notes  
• Some titles may not display chapter numbers.  
• When playing the HDD or a DVD-RAM disc, you can access chapters only in the current title if “HDD/RAM Title Play” (  
page 141) is set to “Title Resume”. To access chapters in other titles, set to ”Serial Playback”.  
• When playing a DVD video disc, you can locate chapters only in the current title if “DVD Title Stop” (  
page 138) is set to  
“On”. To access chapters in other titles, set to “Off”. However, in this instance even though you press the SKIP button (  
to go back to the previous title, playback starts not from the last chapter of the title but from the first chapter.  
)
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
Playing in slow-motion  
Press SLOW during playback.  
1
: Forward slow-motion  
: Reverse slow-motion  
Each time you press the SLOW button, the slow-motion  
speed changes.  
PLAY  
Notes  
• Slow-motion does not provide smooth playback.  
• When playing contents recorded in “Pause TV” or “Chase  
Play”, reverse slow-motion playback is not available.  
• When playing a VIDEO CD, reverse slow-motion playback  
is not available.  
To resume normal playback  
Press the PLAY button.  
• The speed level displayed is approximate.  
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Playback  
Various speed playback (Continued)  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
Playing frame by frame  
During playback, press PAUSE.  
1
A still picture is displayed.  
PAUSE  
Press FRAME ( / ).  
2
: Playback direction  
: Opposite direction  
R
PLAY  
Notes  
To resume normal playback  
Press the PLAY or PAUSE button.  
• Sound is muted during frame by frame playback.  
• Frame by frame playback cannot provide smooth playback.  
• Pressing the FRAME button may advance the picture more  
than 1 frame at a time.  
• Depending on the scene, some frames may not be played.  
• When playing contents in the “Pause TV” mode or the  
“Chase Play” mode, frame by frame playback is not  
available.  
• When playing a VIDEO CD, frame by frame playback is not  
available.  
Viewing still pictures (Playing a disc that contains still pictures)  
DVD-RAM  
H
D
D
TIMESLIP  
DVD  
Press PLAY.  
V-REMOTE  
INSTANT REPLAY INSTANT SKIP  
1
2
REC MENU EDIT MENU  
LIBRARY  
CONTENT MENU  
The first still picture on a disc is displayed.  
PLAY  
ENTER  
Press FRAME ( / ).  
PAUSE  
STOP  
PLAY  
: Displays the next still picture.  
: Displays the previous still picture.  
REC  
QUICK MENU  
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Playback  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Locating by entering the number  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Locating by entering the number of a desired section  
Normally titles, chapters, and tracks are numbered. By entering these numbers, you can access a desired section.  
Press T.SEARCH.  
1
If you are using a VIDEO CD/audio CD, skip step 2.  
e.g.  
T.SEARCH  
Title  
001  
Search Chapter 001  
Press  
/
to select a section (title or chapter)  
you want to locate.  
2
3
e.g. When you want to locate a chapter.  
Title  
001  
Search Chapter 001  
ENTER  
Press the number buttons to enter a number  
of the section.  
e.g. To enter 25, press “2”, then press “5”.  
1
4
2
3
6
5
8
7
9
0
Press ENTER.  
4
Open the lid.  
CLEAR  
Playback starts from the selected location.  
ENTER  
Notes  
• Pressing the CLEAR button resets the numbers. To clear the display, press the T.SEARCH button several times (depending  
on the disc).  
• This method of locating a title is available only on a disc that contains title numbers.  
• If a title recorded on the HDD or a DVD-RAM is erased, the numbers of the following titles decrease respectively.  
• When you record a new title (Original), it is added prior to current Playlist titles, and each following Playlist title reference  
number will advance by a factor of 1.  
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Playback  
Locating by entering the number (Continued)  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
CD  
Locating a specific point by entering its elapsed time (Time Search)  
Press T.SEARCH.  
1
You may have to press repeatedly, depending on the  
disc. Press the button until the following display  
appears.  
T.SEARCH  
e.g.  
Title  
Search Time  
001  
:
:
00 00 00  
Press the number buttons and  
/
to enter  
the desired time location on the disc.  
2
e.g. To enter 1 hour, 25 minutes, and 30 seconds  
1
4
2
3
“1” “2” “5” “3” “0”  
5
8
6
hour  
minute  
second  
7
9
0
ENTER  
Press ENTER.  
3
Playback starts from the selected location.  
ENTER  
Open the lid.  
CLEAR  
Notes  
• Some discs may not respond to this process.  
• Some scenes may not be accessed precisely as you specified.  
• This method for accessing specific locations is available only within the current title of an HDD/DVD-RAM/DVD video disc or  
within a current track of a VIDEO CD/audio CD.  
• Pressing the CLEAR button resets the numbers.  
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Playback  
HDD  
Pausing a TV broadcast to resume later  
This function enables you to pause a TV broadcast and resume viewing at a later, more convenient time,  
by storing the TV broadcast temporarily on the HDD.  
While viewing a TV broadcast via this recorder,  
press TIMESLIP.  
1
The current picture pauses.  
The recorder begins to store the broadcast on the HDD  
the moment you press the TIMESLIP button.  
TIMESLIP  
Resume playback by pressing PAUSE or PLAY.  
2
You can confirm how far you are from the current  
broadcast by pressing the TIME BAR button.  
• Resume playback may not start immediately after you  
press the PLAY or PAUSE button.  
PAUSE  
PLAY  
Locate a scene you want by the following  
methods.  
Fast-forward/fast-reverse:  
Press the PICTURE SEARCH button.  
Slow-motion:  
3
Press the SLOW  
button.  
Forward frame by frame play:  
First press the PAUSE button then press the FRAME  
button.  
To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
You can play in fast-forward to within 10 seconds prior to the  
current broadcast. To view the current broadcast, press the  
TIMESLIP button to exit this playback mode.  
Press TIMESLIP to exit this mode.  
4
The recorder stops storing the broadcast on the HDD.  
A message appears and asks you whether you will save  
the stored data or erase it.  
FRAME  
TIME BAR  
TIMESLIP  
Press the  
button.  
/
buttons to select, then press the ENTER  
PICTURE SEARCH  
SLOW  
Notes  
• This function is not available during recording.  
• While using this pause TV recording, reverse slow-motion playback and reverse frame by frame playback are not available.  
• Pause TV recording stops when the HDD is filled up. It will not begin if the HDD is full.  
• While using this pause TV recording, you cannot programme the recorder.  
• Pause TV recording does not start to work automatically at turning–on of the power. Every time you want to use this function,  
perform the steps 1 to 4 above.  
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Playback
HDD  
Playing a TV programme currently being recorded  
You can begin playback from the beginning of a programme currently being recorded. (Time slip  
recording/playback)  
You will find this function of great advantage on long programmes, as you do not have to wait for the  
end of recording to begin playback.  
While recording a TV programme on the HDD,  
press TIMESLIP.  
1
The recorder displays a TV programme as it is being  
recorded.  
TIMESLIP  
Go back to the beginning of the TV  
programme using SKIP.  
2
When you go back to the beginning, playback starts  
automatically.  
You can confirm how far you are from the current  
broadcast by pressing the TIME BAR button.  
Locate a scene you want through the  
following operations if necessary.  
Fast-forward/Fast-reverse:  
Press the PICTURE SEARCH button.  
Slow-motion:  
3
Press the SLOW  
buttons.  
Forward frame by frame play in:  
First press the PAUSE button then press the FRAME  
button.  
To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button.  
You can play in fast-forward to within 10 seconds prior to the  
current broadcast.  
Press TIMESLIP to exit.  
4
PAUSE  
FRAME  
TIME BAR  
PLAY  
The current broadcast returns.  
TIMESLIP  
PICTURE SEARCH  
SLOW  
Notes  
• While using time slip recording/playback, reverse slow-motion playback and reverse frame by frame playback operations  
are not available.  
• Time slip recording/playback is not available when recording on a DVD-RAM disc.  
• Time slip recording/playback stops when the HDD is filled up.You can play up to a location where the recorder stopped  
the recording. The time slip recording/playback cannot begin if the HDD is full.  
• Time slip recording/playback is not available immediately after a recording starts.  
• The playback location will never be identical to the record location in the programme. It will always trail the record location  
by a few seconds.  
• While using time slip recording/playback, you cannot programme the recorder.  
• If you want to turn off the power at the end time of recording, finish the setting prior to engaging this function. Auto power  
off setting is not available in time slip recording/playback mode.  
• If you set the auto power off function for the end of recording, the recorder turns off automatically after you exit the mode  
by pressing the TIMESLIP button, not after the recording is complete.  
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Playback  
DVD-VIDEO  
Selecting the camera angle  
If the scene was recorded with multiple angles, you can easily change the camera angle of the scene you  
are watching.  
Press ANGLE while playing a scene recorded  
with multiple angles.  
1
While playing a scene recorded with multiple angles, the  
angle icon appears on the TV screen and on the front  
panel. Press the ANGLE button while the angle icon is  
ANGLE  
flashing.  
Angle icon  
e.g.  
Angle  
1
/
6
Total number of angles  
Current selection  
Press ADJUST while the angle number is  
displayed on the TV screen.  
2
You can also select the camera angle by pressing the  
ANGLE button several times.  
Angle  
1
/
6
2
3
/
/
6
6
6
/
6
The angle icon disappears after about 3 seconds if no  
further selections are made.  
Notes  
You can change the camera angle during still playback. The camera angle changes to the new setting when you resume  
normal playback.  
• If you pause a picture immediately after changing a camera angle, the resumed playback picture may not display the new  
camera angle.  
• Depending on the disc, the camera angle may not change even though the angle number changes.  
To turn off the angle icon  
Set “On Screen Display” in the setup menu to “Off” (  
page 140).  
While the angle icon is flashing on the front panel display, you can change the camera angle.  
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Playback  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
VCD  
Selecting the Sound  
You can select a preferred language and a sound format.  
Press AUDIO during playback or while  
receiving a broadcast.  
1
The current audio setting appears.  
AAUDIO  
The language code appears instead of the language  
name. Refer to the list of languages and their codes.  
(
page 158)  
Press ADJUST while the audio setting is  
displayed on the TV screen.  
2
Variation of channels depends on the disc or the type of  
TV broadcast.  
R
HDD  
DVD-RAM  
Stereo sound  
“Stereo” (left channel and right channel)  
“Stereo L” (left channel)  
“Stereo R” (right channel)  
Back to “Stereo”  
Dual Mono sound (NICAM)  
Dual L Dual R Dual LR (Back to Dual L)  
(You can change the mode when Dual broadcasting is  
on.)  
DVD-VIDEO  
Language name / sound recording system / No. of  
channels  
e.g.  
Sound  
Output  
1
English PCM 2ch  
Bitstream  
VCD  
“Stereo” “Stereo L“Stereo R” (Back to “Stereo”)  
The display turns off if you do not operate for more than  
3 seconds.  
/
If you press the  
/
buttons to select “Output”, you can  
select the audio output setting (  
the ADJUST button.  
page 139) by using  
MENU  
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Sounds recorded on the HDD/DVD-RAM disc  
According to your setting of “NICAM” on the setup menu screen, (  
page 140), the sound is recorded onto different  
channels of the disc below. Set “NICAM” to “On” or “Off” appropriately.  
*See  
page 73 for details.  
Setting on the setup screen  
DVD-R Broadcast Record NICAM  
Off  
Type of receiving broadcast  
Contents of recorded sound  
Lch Rch  
Type of record  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Mono + NICAM L, R  
Mono + NICAM M1, M2  
Mono + NICAM M1  
Mono  
Mono + NICAM L, R  
Mono + NICAM M1, M2  
Mono + NICAM M1  
Mono  
Mono + NICAM L, R  
Mono + NICAM M1, M2  
Mono + NICAM M1  
Mono  
Mono + NICAM L, R  
Mono + NICAM M1, M2  
Mono + NICAM M1  
Mono  
Mono + NICAM L, R  
Mono + NICAM M1, M2  
Mono + NICAM M1  
Mono  
Mono + NICAM L, R  
Mono + NICAM M1, M2  
Mono + NICAM M1  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
L
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
R
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Dual Mono*  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
Stereo  
M1  
M1  
M2  
M1  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
L
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
R
On (Mode I )  
M1  
M1  
M1  
M1  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
L
M2  
M1  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
Mono  
R
M2  
M1  
Mono  
On (Mode II )  
Notes  
• Some discs allow you to change audio selections only via the disc menu. In this case, press the MENU button and  
choose the appropriate audio from the selections on the disc menu.  
• When you turn on the recorder or replace a disc, the recorder returns to the initial default setting. (  
Depending on the disc, the sound that is specified the disc is played back.  
page 136)  
• When you change the audio selection, the display and the audio may mismatch for an instance.  
• When you use the bitstream/PCM audio output terminal for connection to an amplifier, you may not be able to change the  
bilingual audio selection. In this case, set the “Audio Out Select” to “PCM”. ( page 139)  
You cannot change a sound when recorded with “DVD-R Broadcast Record” function set to “On”. (  
page 143)  
Output sound conversion table  
Setting of “Audio Out Select” ( page 139) in the Initial Settings menu and output jack  
BITSTREAM ANALOG 2CH PCM  
Disc  
SOUND FORMAT  
BITSTREAM/PCM DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUTPUT JACK  
BITSTREAM/PCM DIGITAL  
BITSTREAM/PCM DIGITAL  
ANALOG 2CH JACK  
ANALOG 2CH JACK  
ANALOG 2CH JACK  
AUDIO OUTPUT JACK  
Bitstream  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
AUDIO OUTPUT JACK  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
Dolby Digital  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
Bitstream  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/24 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/24 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/24 bit  
96 kHz/16 bit  
96 kHz/20 bit  
96 kHz/24 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/24 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/24 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
Bitstream  
48 kHz/24 bit  
Linear  
DVD-  
video  
disc  
PCM 96 kHz/16 bit  
96 kHz/20 bit  
96 kHz/24 bit  
DTS  
Bitstream  
Bitstream  
MPEG2  
Bitstream  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
VIDEO CD  
MPEG1  
44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit  
44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit 44.1 kHz/16 bit  
Linear PCM 44.1 kHz/16 bit  
DTS  
Audio  
CD  
Bitstream  
Bitstream  
(Noise)  
Bitstream  
Bitstream  
(Noise)  
Bitstream  
(Noise)  
Dolby Digital  
Linear PCM 48 kHz/16 bit  
Dolby Digital  
Linear PCM 48 kHz/16 bit  
MPEG2  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/20 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
48 kHz/16 bit  
HDD  
48 kHz/16 bit  
Bitstream  
48 kHz/16 bit  
Bitstream  
DVD-  
RAM  
48 kHz/16 bit  
Bitstream  
48 kHz/16 bit  
Bitstream  
3D (N-2-2) playback is possible (  
page 140)  
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Playback  
HDD  
DVD-RAM DVD-VIDEO  
Selecting Subtitles  
You can display subtitles on the TV screen and select a subtitle language from those included on the  
DVD video disc.  
Press SUBTITLE during playback.  
1
The current subtitle setting is appears.  
e.g.  
Subtitle  
Status  
1
– –  
SSU  
B
T
Subtitle Status off  
Off  
The language code appears instead of the language  
name. Refer to the list of languages and their codes.  
(
page 158)  
Press to select “Status”, then press ADJUST  
to select “On”.  
2
3
Skip to step 3 if “On” is already displayed.  
ENTER  
Press to select “Subtitle”, then press  
ADJUST to select a language.  
The subtitles of recorded languages appear.  
ENTER  
Good evening!  
Bonsoir!  
The display turns off after about 3 seconds if you do not  
make a selection.  
To turn the subtitles on or off  
At step 2, select “Off” by pressing the ADJUST  
button.  
Notes  
• Some DVD video discs are set to display subtitles  
automatically.  
• Depending on the scene, subtitles may not appear  
immediately after you set the subtitle function to on.  
• Some DVD video discs will allow you to change subtitle  
languages and turn subtitles on or off only via the disc  
menu.  
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