Sony CD Player RDR VX560 User Manual

3-296-705-12(1)  
Video Cassette Recorder/  
DVD Recorder  
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ES  
Operating Instructions  
Manual de instrucciones  
RDR-VX560  
© 2008 Sony Corporation  
For customers in the U.S.A  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located  
at the rear of the unit.  
Record the serial number in the space  
provided below. Refer to them  
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
WARNING  
Precautions  
To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric shock, do not expose  
this apparatus to rain or  
moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not  
open the cabinet. Refer servicing  
to qualified personnel only.  
The AC power cord must be  
changed only at a qualified  
service shop.  
Batteries or batteries installed  
apparatus shall not be exposed  
to excessive heat such as  
sunshine, fire or the like.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall  
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder  
and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any  
further.  
Model No. RDR-VX560  
Serial No.______________  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any change or  
modifications not expressly approved  
in this manual could void your  
On power sources  
• Operate the recorder only on  
120 V AC, 60 Hz.  
authority to operate this equipment.  
• The recorder is not disconnected  
from the AC power source as long  
as it is connected to the wall outlet,  
even if the recorder itself has been  
turned off.  
• Install this system so that the  
power cord can be unplugged from  
the wall socket immediately in the  
event of trouble.  
• If you are not going to use the  
recorder for a long time, be sure to  
disconnect the recorder from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord, grasp the plug itself;  
never pull the cord.  
Note  
This equipment has been tested and  
found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference  
in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if  
not installed and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause  
harmful interference to radio  
communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not  
occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard. As  
the laser beam used in this DVD  
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not  
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel  
only.  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM  
DANGER  
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.  
CAUTION  
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM  
VORSICHT  
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.  
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.  
ADVARSEL  
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.  
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ADVARSEL  
VARNING  
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG  
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.  
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.  
VARO!  
This label is located on the laser  
protective housing inside the  
enclosure.  
On placement  
• Place the recorder in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
recorder.  
• If the recorder is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location, or  
is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the  
lenses inside the recorder and  
cause damage to the video head,  
tape, and the optical block. Should  
this occur, the recorder may not  
operate properly. When you first  
install the recorder, or when you  
move it from a cold to a warm  
location, remove the disc and tape  
and leave the recorder turned on  
for about three hours before  
operating the recorder.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving  
antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the  
equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet  
on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced  
radio/TV technician for help.  
This symbol is intended  
to alert the user to the  
presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage”  
within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient  
magnitude to constitute a risk of  
electric shock to persons.  
This symbol is intended  
to alert the user to the  
presence of important  
• Do not place the recorder on a soft  
surface such as a rug that might  
block the ventilation holes.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
confined space such as a bookshelf  
or similar unit.  
operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
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• Do not place the recorder in a  
location near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical  
shock.  
• Do not place the recorder in an  
inclined position. It is designed to  
be operated in a horizontal  
position only.  
• Keep the recorder, discs, and  
cassettes away from equipment  
with strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
• Do not place heavy objects on the  
recorder.  
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not place objects filled with  
liquids, such as vases, on the  
apparatus.  
• When you move the recorder, take  
out any discs. If you do not, the  
disc may be damaged.  
10) Protect the power cord from  
being walked on or pinched  
particularly at plugs,  
Copy guard function  
Since the recorder has a copy guard  
function, programs received through  
an external tuner (not supplied) may  
contain copy protection signals  
(copy guard function) and as such  
may not be recordable, depending  
on the type of signal.  
convenience receptacles, and the  
point where they exit from the  
apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/  
accessories specified by the  
manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand,  
tripod, bracket, or table specified  
by the manufacturer, or sold  
with the apparatus. When a cart  
is used, use caution when  
moving the cart/apparatus  
combination to avoid injury  
from tip-over.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Caution: This recorder is capable  
of holding a still video image or  
on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If  
you leave the still video image or  
on-screen display image displayed  
on your TV for an extended period  
of time you risk permanent  
damage to your television screen.  
Plasma display panels and  
projection televisions are  
especially susceptible to this.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during  
lightning storms or when unused  
for long periods of time.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your recorder,  
please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
On recording  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified  
service personnel. Servicing is  
required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such  
as power-supply cord or plug is  
damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the  
apparatus, the apparatus has  
been exposed to rain or  
• Contents of the recording cannot  
be compensated for if the  
recording or playback is not made  
due to a malfunction of the  
recorder, disc, etc.  
Important Safety Instructions  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near  
water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation  
openings. Install in accordance  
with the manufacturer’s  
• Make trial recordings before  
making the actual recording.  
Copyrights  
moisture, does not operate  
normally, or has been dropped.  
• Television programs, films, video  
tapes, discs, and other materials  
maybe copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such material may be  
contrary to the provisions of the  
copyright laws. Also, use of this  
recorder with cable television  
transmission may require  
instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat  
sources such as radiators, heat  
registers, stoves, or other  
apparatus (including amplifiers)  
that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose  
of the polarized or grounding-  
type plug. A polarized plug has  
two blades with one wider than  
the other. A grounding type plug  
has two blades and a third  
grounding prong. The wide  
blade or the third prong are  
provided for your safety. If the  
provided plug does not fit into  
your outlet, consult an  
authorization from the cable  
television transmitter and/or  
program owner.  
• This product incorporates  
copyright protection technology  
that is protected by U.S. patents  
and other intellectual property  
rights. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be  
authorized by Macrovision, and is  
intended for home and other  
limited viewing uses only unless  
otherwise authorized by  
electrician for replacement of  
the obsolete outlet.  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering  
or disassembly is prohibited.  
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About this manual  
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if  
they have the same or similar names as those on the  
remote.  
• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual  
may not match the graphics displayed on your TV  
screen.  
• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to  
discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not  
apply to discs that are created on other recorders and  
played back on this recorder.  
• Icons, such as  
or  
, listed at the top of  
DVD  
each explanation indicate what kind of media can be  
used with the function being explained. For details  
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Table of Contents  
DVD Operation  
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VCR Operation  
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What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?  
This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and  
VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.  
Recording and timer recording  
One Touch Dubbing (DVD y VHS)  
Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape,  
either manually or using the timer. You need to  
connect a tuner such as a cable box to this  
recorder.  
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and  
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.  
Note that copy-protected signals will not be  
recorded.  
VIDEO  
DVD  
Easy selection between DVD and  
VCR  
Control your cable box or satellite  
receiver – Set top box control  
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select  
the media format you want to use.  
Connect the supplied set top box controller to have  
the recorder change the channel of your cable box  
or satellite receiver (page 12).  
DVD  
VIDEO  
CH 103!  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
103  
VIDEO  
DVD  
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Quick access to recorded titles –  
Title List  
Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc  
and select a title for playback or editing.  
Dubbing (DV/USB t DVD)  
Connect your DV camcorder or USB device to the  
recorder to dub video or photo contents to a DVD.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10 AM  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
03 LINE 1  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
Dubbing  
04 LINE 1  
T
LINE  
1
May/02/2008  
08:00 PM  
i.LINK cable  
USB cable  
Creating your own program –  
Playlist  
Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add  
scenes as you like without changing the original  
contents.  
Original  
Playlist  
Operation restrictions  
Possible Simultaneous Operations  
Current Operation  
VCR  
VCR  
Recording  
DVD  
Playback  
DVD  
Recording  
Playback  
*1  
Playing a VHS tape  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
*3  
Recording on a VHS tape  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
*2  
Playing a DVD  
Yes  
No  
*3  
Recording on a DVD  
Yes  
No  
*1  
*2  
*3  
When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.  
When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.  
Only for timer recording. You can also record from LINE1 and LINE2 at the same time.  
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A
“Title List”  
Displays the list of the disc contents,  
including the recording information and  
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to  
select a title to play or edit.  
How to Use the On-Screen  
Menus  
The following three displays are mainly used to  
operate this recorder. Once you become familiar  
with the basic operations, you will find the  
recorder easy to use.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10 AM  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
03 LINE 1  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
04 LINE 1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
T
LINE  
1
May/02/2008  
08:00 PM  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
B
C
D
E
F
“Timer”  
M/m/</,,  
Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or  
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the  
timer recordings you set.  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
OPTIONS  
“Edit”  
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized  
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
only).  
“Dubbing”  
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and  
vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 format  
tape or a USB device to a disc.  
System Menu  
“Disc Setting”  
The System Menu appears when you press  
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of  
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer  
recording and setup.  
Selectable options on the System Menu differ  
depending on the media type, disc condition, and  
operating status.  
Used to rename, protect, format, or finalize a  
disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also,  
displays the disc information.  
“Setup”  
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the  
recorder to suit your preferences.  
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
Title List (Original)  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
Press ENTER :  
Timer  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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Sub-menu  
OPTIONS  
The sub-menu appears when you select an item  
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List  
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays  
options applicable only to the selected item. The  
displayed options differ depending on the  
situation and disc type.  
The OPTIONS menu appears when you press  
OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/  
track, check the playing and remaining time, or  
change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The  
displayed options differ depending on the media  
type.  
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to  
select the desired item, and press ENTER.  
Example: The Title List menu  
Example: When you press OPTIONS while a  
DVD VIDEO is playing.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10 AM  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
03 LINE 1  
Play  
DVD  
VIDEO  
Title Erase  
Title 1/4  
T
Chapter Erase  
04 LINE 1  
Chapter 1/1  
Protect  
C
Title Name  
A·B Erase  
Divide Title  
Time 00:00:25  
T
LINE 1  
May/02/2008  
08:00 PM  
ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)  
00:01:30  
Audio  
Remain  
Subtitle  
Angle  
2/2 ENG  
Options for the selected item  
1/1  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Notes  
• The OPTIONS menu settings cannot be changed  
during DVD recording.  
• The System Menu does not appear when recording on  
a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD.  
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the  
System Menu turned on.  
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Step 2: Connecting the  
Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver (Tuner)  
Hookups and Settings  
Hooking Up the Recorder  
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the  
settings of the recorder.  
This recorder does not include a TV tuner.  
To record TV programs on this recorder, you need  
to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/  
video output jacks.  
Notes  
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be  
connected.  
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not  
have a video input jack.  
If you have been using your VCR connected to an  
antenna, connect this recorder to your VCR using  
an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able  
to record TV programs.  
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each  
component before connecting. Do not connect the  
power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power  
You cannot record on this recorder if you have:  
– a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/  
video outputs.  
– cable with no cable box.  
– antenna only (no cable TV).  
In the cases above, contact your cable service or  
satellite service company to see if they can  
provide you with a compatible cable box or  
satellite receiver.  
Step 1: Unpacking  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cord  
(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• Set top box controller (1)  
Using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control function  
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
This function allows the recorder to control a  
cable box or satellite receiver via the supplied set  
top box controller. You can also use the recorder’s  
remote control to change channels on the cable  
box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/  
satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on.  
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control  
function, you need to:  
– Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite  
– Connect the set top box controller (page 13).  
– Set the brand code number and the recorder’s  
input that is connected to the cable box/satellite  
receiver (page 23).  
After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver  
control, check that the recorder can correctly  
control the cable box or satellite receiver  
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Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller  
Connect the LINE 1 IN jacks using an audio/video cord.  
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable  
box or satellite receiver is turned on. You need to connect to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks for  
the Synchro-Rec function (pages 54 and 80).  
To record cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE1) to the  
input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).  
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.  
Wall  
Set top box  
controller  
(supplied)  
Cable box/  
satellite receiver  
Antenna cable  
(not supplied)  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
ANT IN  
TO TV  
R
L
to antenna input  
TV  
S video cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio/videocord  
(not supplied)  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
to SET TOP BOX  
CONTROL  
S VIDEO  
to LINE 1 IN S VIDEO  
SET TOP  
BOX  
AUDIO  
CONTROL  
to LINE 1 IN  
VCR-DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
: Signal flow  
To use an S video cord for enjoying higher quality images  
Connect the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack using an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video)  
plug of the audio/video cord. Leave the audio plugs connected to the AUDIO L/R jacks. When using this  
connection, be sure to set “Line1 Input” to “S-Video” in the “Video” setup (page 99).  
You cannot use the Synchro-Rec function with this connection.  
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z Hint  
You can also connect a cable box/satellite receiver to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel. In this case, select “Line2”  
for “Connections” of “Set Top Box Control” in the “Features” setup (page 103).  
Notes  
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.  
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.  
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV  
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.  
If your TV has an HDMI jack, or component video input jacks, see page 16 or 17.  
INPUT  
TV or projector  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO  
(red)  
(white) (yellow)  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
(yellow)  
(white)  
(red)  
L
R
to LINE OUT  
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)  
AUDIO  
VCR-DVD recorder  
COMPONENT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
: Signal flow  
When playing “wide screen” images  
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 98.  
Note  
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause  
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.  
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack  
Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified Sony HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high  
quality picture and sound. If your TV accepts progressive 1080p format signals, you must use this  
connection. The HDMI indicator is lit in the front panel display when the recorder outputs signals through  
the HDMI OUT jack.  
Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.  
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. HDMI, the HDMI  
Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
HDMI OUT  
HDMI cord (not supplied)  
TV or  
projector  
to HDMI input  
to HDMI OUT  
HDMI IN  
COMPONENT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
Notes  
Using the Control for HDMI  
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks  
that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC  
displays).  
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS  
pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack  
will output DVD video signals only.  
• Depending on the connected component, the Control  
for HDMI function may not work. Refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the component.  
• The recorder supports only the playback option of  
Control for HDMI. “Player” appears on the TV screen  
when using the Control for HDMI functions.  
functions for ‘BRAVIA’ Sync (for  
HDMI connections only)  
By connecting Sony components that are  
compatible with the Control for HDMI function  
with an HDMI cord (not supplied), operation is  
simplified as below:  
• One-Touch Play (page 38)  
• System Power-Off  
When you turn the TV off by using the "/1  
button on the TV’s remote, the components  
compatible with the Control for HDMI function  
turn off automatically.  
To prepare for the ‘BRAVIA’ Sync features  
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the “Features”  
setup (page 104). For details on TV settings, refer  
to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.  
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If your TV has component video input jacks  
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three  
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and  
high quality images.  
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set  
“Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 99).  
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
TV or projector  
L
R
Y
PB  
PR  
(white)  
(red)  
(green) (blue) (red)  
Component video cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
COMPONENT  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
(green)  
Y
(white)  
(red)  
(blue)  
(red)  
L
P
B
R
P
R
to LINE OUT  
(AUDIO L/R)  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
Note  
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks  
will output DVD video signals only.  
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)  
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).  
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).  
A
AUDIO OUT  
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
INPUT  
(white)  
(red)  
(white)  
(red)  
L
L
AUDIO  
R
R
AV amplifier (receiver)  
VCR-DVD recorder  
to AUDIO OUT (L/R)  
COMPONENT  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
Y
P
P
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
B
R
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(COAXIAL)  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
to coaxial digital  
input  
[Speakers]  
Rear (L)  
[Speakers]  
Rear (R)  
B
Front (L)  
Center  
Front (R)  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
with a decoder  
Subwoofer  
: Signal flow  
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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks  
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s  
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.  
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack  
Use this connection if your AV amplifier  
*1  
*2  
(receiver) has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder  
and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the  
surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS  
(5.1ch).  
You can enjoy the surround function that creates  
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select  
“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in  
“Surround” of the “Audio” setup (page 101).  
After you have completed the connection, make  
the appropriate settings under the “Audio” setup  
(page 100). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise  
will come from your speakers.  
Surround 1  
Surround 2  
Surround 3  
*1  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
*2  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #:  
5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued  
& pending. DTS and DTS Digital Out are registered  
trademarks and the DTS logos and Symbol are  
trademarks of DTS, Inc. © 1996-2007 DTS, Inc. All  
Rights Reserved.  
z Hints  
• For correct speaker location, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected components.  
• With a coaxial digital connection, you cannot:  
– use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.  
– switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW/DVD-R  
(VR mode) by pressing AUDIO when you set “Dolby  
Digital” to “Dolby Digital” in the “Audio” setup  
Virtual speaker  
Note  
During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
jack outputs DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear  
VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.  
Note  
Make sure that your listening position is between and at  
an equal distance from your speakers, and that the  
speakers are located in similar surroundings.  
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Step 5: Connecting the  
Power Cord  
Step 6: Preparing the  
Remote  
Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC  
outlet. After you connect the power cord, you  
must wait for a short while before  
operating the recorder. You can operate the  
recorder only after the front panel display lights up  
and the recorder enters standby mode.  
You can control the recorder using the supplied  
remote.  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the  
3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings  
inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close  
the battery cover properly. When using the  
If you connect additional equipment to this  
recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the power  
cord only after all connections are complete.  
remote, point it at the remote sensor  
recorder.  
on the  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LI  
VI  
HDMI OUT  
S
VIDEO  
SET TOP  
BOX  
CONTROL  
AUDIO  
A
to AC outlet <  
Notes  
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD  
recorder or player, change the command mode number  
for this recorder (page 22).  
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage  
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands  
should leakage occur. Observe the following:  
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or  
batteries of different manufacturers.  
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.  
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries.  
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside  
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked  
on the  
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the  
remote.  
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to  
six months.  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
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TV INPUT  
Switch your TV’s input  
source  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to  
control your TV.  
TV DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
Select the broadcast on a  
Sony TV that can switch  
between digital and  
analog  
Notes  
• Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below  
may not work for the TV.  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number  
previously entered will be erased.  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code  
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the  
appropriate code number again.  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
04  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
Akai  
AOC  
04  
Centurion  
Coronado  
Curtis-Mathes  
Daewoo  
Daytron  
Fisher  
12  
03  
12, 14  
04, 22  
03, 12  
11  
TV DIGITAL/  
ANALOG  
General Electric  
Hitachi  
04, 06, 10  
02, 03, 04  
04, 10, 12  
09  
TV "/1  
TV INPUT  
TV VOL +/–  
TV CH +/–  
J.C.Penney  
JVC  
KMC  
03  
1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of  
the remote.  
LG/Gold Star  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
MGA/Mitsubishi  
NEC  
03, 04, 17  
03, 04, 08, 12, 21  
04, 13  
Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.  
2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your  
TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using  
the number buttons.  
04, 12, 13, 17  
04, 12  
Panasonic  
Philco  
06, 19  
3 Release TV "/1.  
02, 03, 04, 08  
08, 21  
The following buttons are for TV.  
Philips  
Press  
To  
Pioneer  
06, 16  
TV "/1  
Turn your TV on or off  
Portland  
Proscan  
03  
TV VOL +/–  
Adjust the volume of  
your TV  
10  
Quasar  
06, 18  
TV CH +/–  
Select the channel on  
your TV  
Radio Shack  
RCA  
05, 10, 14  
04, 10  
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2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Manufacturer  
Sampo  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Code number  
12  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
03, 04, 12, 20  
11, 14  
Setup  
No Disc  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Clock Set  
Video  
Scott  
12  
Timer  
Audio  
Sears  
07, 10, 11  
03, 05, 18  
08, 12  
Edit  
Features  
Options  
Easy Setup  
Sharp  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Wards  
03, 08, 14  
07, 18  
4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.  
03, 04, 12  
12  
Options  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Yorx  
Title List  
Language  
Zenith  
14, 15  
Parental  
Timer  
Front Display  
Command Mode  
Factory Setting  
:
:
Auto  
Edit  
DVD 3  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
If you have a Sony DVD player or  
more than one Sony DVD recorder  
If the supplied remote interferes with your other  
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command  
mode number for this recorder and the supplied  
remote to one that differs from the other Sony  
DVD recorder or player, after you have completed  
“Step 7: Easy Setup.”  
5 Select “Command Mode,” and press  
ENTER.  
Options  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Title List  
Language  
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.  
Parental  
Timer  
Front Display  
Command Mode  
Factory Setting  
:
:
Auto  
Edit  
DVD 1  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
DVD 2  
DVD 3  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6 Select a command mode (“DVD 1,” “DVD  
2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
1 Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been  
finished. If Easy Setup has not been  
finished, first perform Easy Setup.  
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7 Set the command mode for the remote so it  
matches the command mode for the  
recorder you set above.  
Step 7: Easy Setup  
Follow the steps below to set the command  
mode on the remote.  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum  
number of basic adjustments for using the  
recorder.  
A Hold down ENTER.  
Settings are made in the following order.  
B While holding down ENTER, enter the  
command mode code number using the  
number buttons.  
OSD Language Setup  
m
Command Mode Code number  
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
number button 1  
number button 2  
number button 3  
m
Clock Setup  
m
C Hold down both the number buttons and  
ENTER at the same time for more than  
three seconds.  
TV Type Setup  
m
Finished!  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
To check the command mode for the recorder  
Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder  
is turned off. The command mode for the recorder  
appears in the front panel display.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
If the command mode for the recorder has not  
been changed, set the command mode for the  
remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the  
command mode for the remote is changed to  
DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate  
this recorder.  
O RETURN  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Press "/1.  
The recorder turns on.  
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3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that  
the signal from the recorder appears on  
your TV screen.  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
Enter the brand code of  
your set top box.  
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD  
recorder will be made. You can change them  
later using setup.” appears.  
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy  
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy  
Setup (page 106).  
OK  
Cancel  
4 Press ENTER.  
• To re-enter the code number, select  
“Cancel” and return to step 6.  
The setup display for selecting the language  
used in the on-screen display appears.  
8 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
The setup display for clock setting appears.  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
12:00 AM  
Select the screen language.  
English  
Français  
Español  
Set the time and date manually.  
Month Day  
Year  
01  
01  
2008  
Tue  
Hour  
12  
Min  
00  
AM/PM  
AM  
:
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.  
The setup display for cable box/satellite  
receiver control appears.  
9 Press M/m to set the month and press ,.  
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM  
in the same way, then press ENTER. The day  
of the week is set automatically.  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
Do you want to control  
The setup display for selecting the picture size  
of the connected TV appears.  
your set top box with this recorder?  
(Changes to the current setting will  
erase all timer settings.)  
10 Select the setting that matches your TV  
type.  
Yes  
No  
Easy Setup  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Select your TV screen type.  
6 Select whether or not you use the cable  
box/satellite receiver control, and press  
ENTER.  
16 : 9  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
4 : 3 Pan Scan  
If you want to use the cable box/satellite  
receiver control (page 12), select “Yes.”  
If not, select “No,” then go to step 9.  
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a  
wide screen mode.  
7 Press the number buttons to enter the  
brand code of your cable box/satellite  
receiver.  
“4:3 Letter Box”: For 4:3 screen TVs.  
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands  
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.  
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For 4:3 screen TVs.  
Automatically displays “wide screen”  
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the  
sections that do not fit.  
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11 Press ENTER.  
Checking the cable box/satellite  
receiver control setting  
Easy Setup  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Easy Setup is finished.  
1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/  
satellite receiver.  
2 Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder  
(not at the cable box/satellite receiver).  
Finish  
3 Press CH +/– and check that the channel  
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver  
window.  
12 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.  
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and  
setup operations are complete.  
4 Press the number buttons and check that  
the channel changes on the cable box/  
satellite receiver window.  
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver  
control, check that the control works correctly  
If you cannot get the recorder to control your  
cable box/satellite receiver  
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in the  
“Features” setup (page 103).  
Check the connection and place the set top box  
controller near the cable box/satellite receiver  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
z Hint  
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”  
in the “Setup” display (page 106).  
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not  
operate with this recorder, contact your cable or  
satellite company to see if they can provide you  
with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.  
Note  
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the  
clock accurately.  
To fix the set top box controller to your cable  
box/satellite receiver  
Once you have confirmed that the set top box  
controller controls your cable box or satellite  
receiver, affix it in place.  
1
Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the  
set top box controller.  
Remove the backings on the double-sided  
tape.  
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2
Affix it so that the set top box controller is  
near the remote control sensor on your cable  
box/satellite receiver.  
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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device  
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar  
recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Also refer to the operating instructions supplied  
with the connected equipment.  
If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (pages 54 and  
80). In this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO) jacks (page 13).  
For connection to the DV IN or USB jack on the front panel, see page 86 or 89.  
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel  
Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder.  
You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.  
Other VCR, etc.  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
R
Audio/video cord  
(not supplied)  
LINE 2 IN  
VIDEO  
L
(MONO) AUDIO  
R
to LINE 2 IN  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
z Hints  
• When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L  
(mono) jack.  
• To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to  
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Notes  
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD  
VIDEOs to this recorder.  
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output  
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.  
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.  
VCR-DVD recorder  
VCR  
TV  
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,  
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.  
Line input 1  
VCR  
VCR-DVD recorder  
TV  
Line input 2  
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Quick Guide to Disc Types  
Recordable and Playable Discs  
Icon used  
in this  
manual  
Disc  
Logo  
Formatting  
(new discs)  
Compatibility with other  
DVD players (finalizing)  
Disc Type  
Playable on DVD+RW  
compatible players  
(automatically finalized)  
Automatically  
formatted  
DVD+RW  
VR  
+
RW  
Playable only on VR mode  
compatible players (finalization  
unnecessary) (page 66)  
*2  
Format in VR mode  
-
RWVR  
mode  
DVD-  
RW  
Playable on most DVD players  
(finalization necessary)  
Video  
mode  
Format in Video  
*2  
-
RWVideo  
*7  
DVD+R  
Playable on DVD+R compatible  
players (finalization necessary)  
Automatically  
formatted  
+
R
*7  
DVD+R DL  
VR  
Format in VR mode  
using the “Disc Setting” mode compatible players  
Playable only on DVD-R VR  
-
RVR  
mode  
(finalization necessary) (page 66)  
DVD-  
R
Automatically  
formatted in Video  
mode  
Playable on most DVD players  
(finalization necessary)  
Video  
mode  
-
RVideo  
*7  
Usable disc versions (as of December 2007)  
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs  
Discs that cannot be recorded on  
• 8 cm discs  
• 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2  
• DVD-RAMs  
*1  
with CPRM  
)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”  
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.  
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs  
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1  
with CPRM)  
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer)  
*6  
discs  
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Recording Features  
Editing Features  
Change  
Title  
Name  
Erase  
Title/  
Chapter  
Auto  
Rewrite  
A-B  
Erase  
Divide  
Title  
Playlist  
Chapter  
*3  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes/No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
*4  
Yes/Yes  
*3  
Yes/No  
Yes/No  
Yes/Yes  
*5  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
*5  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
*5  
Yes/No  
*1  
*2  
*3  
*7  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is  
a coding technology that protects copyrights for  
images.  
Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted  
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in  
“Features” setup (page 103).  
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the  
last title.  
Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.  
Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.  
When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see  
the instructions supplied with the discs.  
For DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video  
mode), and DVD+Rs, the Auto Finalize function is  
available (page 67).  
*4  
*5  
*6  
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Playable Discs  
Icon used in  
this manual  
Disc Type  
Disc Logo  
Characteristics  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or  
rented  
DVD VIDEO  
DVD  
RAM  
DVD-RAMs recorded by another recording  
device. 12 cm discs without cartridges, or  
removable from their cartridges can be played.  
DVD-RAM  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD  
format (with PBC function)  
VIDEO CD  
CD  
VCD  
CD  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format that can be purchased  
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or  
*1  
similar device in music format, or MP3 or  
JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level  
1/Level 2  
DATA CD  
DATA CD  
DATA DVD  
*2  
DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/  
*1  
DATA DVD  
DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming  
to Universal Disk Format (UDF)  
8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs  
recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images  
recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be  
played.)  
8 cm DVD+RW/  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.  
Discs that cannot be played  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not  
recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do  
not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image  
files.  
*1  
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.  
A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,  
defined by ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
*2  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD  
Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio  
tracks or JPEG image files.  
• DVD Audio discs  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code  
• A disc recorded in a color system other than  
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM  
• A disc recorded in AVCHD format  
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs  
Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other  
equipment  
Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-  
Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this  
recorder due to the recording quality or physical  
condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the  
recording device and authoring software. The disc  
will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.  
For more information, see the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc  
contents the software producers designed, some  
playback features may not be available. Also, see  
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs.  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side with  
digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
Notes  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s  
format, reformat the disc (page 64). Note that a disc’s  
contents will be erased after reformatting.  
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording  
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on  
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.  
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”  
printed on their packaging.  
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded  
on other equipment.  
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW  
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on  
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD  
menu.  
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)  
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear  
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs  
(playback only) labeled with identical region  
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
recorder.  
will also play on this  
ALL  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a  
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate  
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the  
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be  
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is  
prohibited by area restrictions.  
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this  
recorder, the data may be erased.  
RDR-XXXX  
NO.  
X
Region code  
Music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are being  
marketed by some record companies. Please be  
aware that among those discs, there are some that  
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
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z Hints  
• You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3  
audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42).  
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,  
playback starts automatically depending on the disc.  
• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R,  
DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from  
the Title List menu (page 38).  
DVD/USB Playback  
Playing Discs  
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R
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RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
RVR  
• When using a DVD-RAM with a cartridge, remove the  
disc from the cartridge.  
DVD RAM VCD  
CD  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
Notes  
DVD  
• To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this  
recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment  
first.  
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• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Using the DVD’s Menu  
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+
R
-
RVideo  
RWVideo  
DVD  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or  
DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s  
menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on  
the disc tray.  
Playback side facing down  
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc  
tray.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
4 Press H PLAY.  
Playback starts.  
To stop playback  
Press x STOP.  
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Playback Options  
Z OPEN/CLOSE  
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Number buttons  
ANGLE  
MENU  
SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
ADVANCE  
. PREV  
REPLAY/  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
Button  
Operation  
Disc  
Z OPEN/CLOSE  
Stops playing and opens the disc tray.  
All discs  
AUDIO  
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc  
when pressed repeatedly.  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
DVD  
VCD  
-
-
: Selects the main or sub sound.  
RWVR  
RVR  
: Selects the audio source.  
DVD  
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.  
VCD  
.
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.  
DVD  
DVD  
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on the disc, “  
” appears on the TV screen  
for a few seconds. See the instructions supplied with  
the disc for details.  
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE  
• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when  
pressed during playback.  
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed  
during pause mode.  
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RW  
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RVideo  
+
RVR  
R
RAM  
DVD  
. PREV/  
> NEXT  
• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/  
chapter/scene/track and starts playback when  
pressed during playback.  
All discs  
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/  
scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three  
seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.  
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Button  
Operation  
Disc  
Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed  
during playback.  
Search speed changes with each press:  
All discs  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
*1  
FF1 with sound  
(Scan Audio) is  
available for DVDs  
with Dolby Digital  
soundtracks.  
FR2 and FF2 are not  
available for MP3.  
FR3 and FF3 are only  
available for DVDs  
and VIDEO CDs.  
fast reverse fast forward  
*1  
FR1 T t FF1  
*2  
*2  
FR2 T T t t FF2  
*3  
*3  
*2  
*3  
FR3 T T T t t t FF3  
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.  
Playback speed changes with each press:  
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RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
(slow)  
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RVideo  
+
RVR  
R
*
reverse slow motion forward slow motion  
RAM VCD  
DVD  
T
t
* Playback direction  
only  
T T t t  
T T T t t t  
X PAUSE  
Pauses playback.  
All discs  
If you pause playback for more than five minutes,  
playback starts automatically.  
To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY.  
z Hints  
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD  
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,  
audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu  
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise  
will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To  
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the  
consumer should take proper precautions when  
the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are  
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy  
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external  
5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to  
the digital jack of the recorder.  
• During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/  
M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT  
buttons work the same way (page 35). Hold the buttons  
down during playback to fast reverse or fast forward. In  
pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds  
are available, depending on the duration of the press.  
the meaning of the language abbreviation.  
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack  
DTS audio signals are output only through the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jack.  
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set  
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the  
“Setup” display (page 100).  
Notes  
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA  
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not  
start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.  
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio  
If you connect the recorder to audio equipment  
without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On”  
in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may  
come out from the speakers, which might disturb  
your ears or cause damage to the speakers.  
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– you edit the title after stopping playback.  
– you make a recording.  
Playing quickly with sound (Scan  
Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks  
only)  
Playing restricted DVDs (Parental  
Control)  
You can play quickly with dialog or sound during  
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital  
soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.  
DVD  
If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears  
asking whether you want to override the  
restriction.  
z Hint  
To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of  
“Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 101).  
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
Note  
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.  
2
Enter your four digit password using the  
number buttons.  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC  
functions  
The recorder starts playback.  
To register or change the password, see “Parental  
VCD  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your  
TV screen.  
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions, a menu appears.  
Locking the recorder (Child Lock)  
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so  
that the settings are not canceled by mistake.  
Select an item using the number buttons and press  
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu  
(press H PLAY when “Press SELECT”  
appears).  
Operations differ depending on the disc. See the  
instructions supplied with the disc.  
To cancel PBC Playback  
Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the  
PBC functions, press MENU again to display  
“Menu:On.”  
With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold  
down x (stop) on the recorder for more than ten  
seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD  
LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The  
indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The  
recorder will not work except for timer recordings.  
Resuming playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc (Resume  
Play)  
Press H PLAY again after stopping a disc to  
resume playback from the same point.  
To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice,  
and press H PLAY.  
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the  
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from  
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked  
and turns on.  
To stop timer recording while the recorder is  
locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the  
recorder is unlocked.  
The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
when:  
– you open the disc tray.  
– you play another title.  
Note  
The recorder will be unlocked when:  
– you stop timer recording by pressing x.  
– you insert a tape.  
– you switch the Title List menu to original or  
Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR  
mode)/DVD-RAM only).  
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One-Touch Play (for HDMI  
connections only)  
Press H PLAY. With one touch of the  
H PLAY button, your TV automatically turns on  
and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder.  
Playback starts automatically.  
Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the “Features”  
setup (page 104) to use this function.  
The TV’s input will also switch to the recorder  
automatically if a disc with auto play function is  
loaded.  
Playing a Title From the  
Title List  
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RVideo  
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RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
RAM  
The Title List menu displays the program titles on  
the disc.  
DVD  
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TOP MENU  
MENU  
Notes  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
• When using the HDMI connection, there may be a  
delay, before the playback picture appears on the TV  
screen, and the beginning portion of the playback  
picture may not be displayed.  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
• The function does not work when playing an audio CD,  
MP3 audio track, or VHS tape.  
• The function works only when the recorder is turned  
on.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Place a disc on the disc tray.  
3 Press TITLE LIST.  
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)  
1
Title List (Original)  
10:10 AM  
4
3
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
03 LINE 1  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
2
3
04 LINE 1  
T
LINE  
1
May/02/2008  
08:00 PM  
A Disc type:  
Displays a disc type.  
Also displays the title type (original or  
Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode),  
DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs.  
B Movie thumbnail image  
C Title information:  
Displays the title number, title name,  
recording date, and recording mode.  
” indicates a protected title, while  
” indicates unprotected.  
D Clock  
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4 Select the title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track, etc.  
5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title on the  
disc.  
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-
RVideo  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
DVD RAM VCD  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks  
are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select  
the title or track by entering its number. You can  
also search for a scene using the time code.  
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
and DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
You can switch the Title List to show an original  
or Playlist.  
While the Title List menu is turned on, press  
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select  
either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”  
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Number  
buttons  
To turn off the Title List  
Press TITLE LIST.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
z Hint  
You can also switch the Title List of DVD-RAMs to  
show an original or Playlist.  
OPTIONS  
Notes  
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have  
been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or  
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other  
DVD recorders.  
1 Press OPTIONS during playback.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ .”  
*
2 Select a search method.  
“Title” (for DVDs)  
“Chapter” (for DVDs)  
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function  
off)  
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC  
function off): Searches for a starting point  
using the time code.  
3
Press  
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select the number of  
the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or  
press the number buttons to enter the time  
code.  
For example: “Time”  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20  
seconds, enter “20520.”  
If you make a mistake, wait a moment until  
the display returns to the elapsed playing time  
display, then select another number.  
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4 Press ENTER.  
The recorder starts playback from the selected  
point.  
Displaying the Playing Time  
and Play Information  
To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.  
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RW  
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+
R
-
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RVR  
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
DVD RAM VCD  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
CD  
Notes  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the  
OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or  
enter the time code for a playback point.  
You can check disc information, such as playing  
time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.  
• When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to  
search for a scene using the time code.  
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TIME/TEXT  
DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY.  
The information display appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Disc and tape information/date and time  
m
Disc information only  
m
No display  
Play  
Stop  
0:05:30  
HQ  
0:30:00  
SP  
Rem 00:25  
Original  
Rem 01:30  
Line1  
Fri May 02. 2008  
10:10 AM  
DVD  
A Playing status  
B Playing time  
C Recording mode  
D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)  
Remaining time of the current title (during  
*1  
playback  
)
*2  
E Input source  
F Date and time  
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*1  
*2  
Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play  
activated (page 37).  
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files on  
the Disc  
Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR  
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs.  
Viewing information on the front  
panel display  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
You can view the information on the front panel  
display.  
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that  
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.  
The displays differ depending on the disc type or  
playing status.  
DVD  
Example: When playing a DVD  
Playing time of the current title  
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TOP MENU  
Current title number and current chapter  
number  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
O RETURN  
. PREV/  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
Clock  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
Example: When a DVD is stopped  
Clock  
Playing MP3 audio tracks  
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs.  
m
Current title and chapter number  
m
Remaining disc space  
m
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
Input source  
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc  
Example: When playing a CD  
Playing time of the current track  
tray.  
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files, the display for selecting a media type  
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can  
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).  
m
Current track number  
m
Clock  
10:10 AM  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
Photo  
Music menu for this disc.  
Mix  
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If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing only MP3 audio tracks, the  
“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.  
Playing JPEG image files  
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs.  
3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.  
The “Music” display appears.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.  
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc  
tray.  
Music  
10:10 AM  
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files, the display for selecting a media type  
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can  
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).  
Surround:Off  
Stop 00:00:00  
MP3_001  
0/9  
Prev Directory  
01-Track1.mp3  
02-Track2.mp3  
03-Track3.mp3  
04-Track4.mp3  
05-Track5.mp3  
10:10 AM  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
Photo  
Music menu for this disc.  
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected track.  
When a track or album is being played, the  
title is shown in a box.  
Mix  
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing only JPEG image files, the  
“Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.  
To stop playback  
Press x STOP.  
3 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.  
To pause playback  
Press X PAUSE.  
The “Photo” display appears.  
To restart playback, press H PLAY or X  
PAUSE.  
4 Select a folder, and press ENTER.  
Directory information  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Photo  
10:10 AM  
Slideshow  
\abc\defg  
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files  
Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.  
z Hint  
When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the  
Page 1 / 2  
album finishes, the recorder stops.  
To display the previous or next page, press  
. PREV/> NEXT.  
5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.  
The selected image is displayed over the  
entire screen.  
To display the previous or next image, press  
. PREV/> NEXT.  
The following menu icons appear in the upper  
part of the screen.  
: Returns to the “Photo” display.  
: Starts the slide show (page 43).  
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: Rotates the image (page 43).  
: Zooms the image (page 43).  
Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu  
icons.  
Enjoying a slide show with sound  
When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and  
JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with  
sound.  
To play the slide show  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
1
Press </, to select “  
ENTER.  
,” and press  
2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing  
both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files.  
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.  
”: Slow  
”: Normal  
”: Fast  
The display for selecting a media type  
appears.  
10:10 AM  
2
Press </, to select the desired play speed,  
and press ENTER.  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
Photo  
The slide show starts from the selected image.  
To stop playing, press x STOP.  
Music menu for this disc.  
Mix  
To rotate the selected image  
Press </, to select “  
,” and press ENTER.  
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns  
clockwise by 90°.  
3 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.  
To zoom in an image  
Press </, to select “  
The “Music” display appears.  
,” and press ENTER.  
Each time you press ENTER, the magnification  
changes as follows:  
2× t 4× t 2× t normal  
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.  
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected track, and  
the display asks for confirmation.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The “Photo” display appears.  
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files  
Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.  
7 Select the folder you want to view, and  
press ENTER.  
8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show.  
z Hint  
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.  
You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY  
in step 5 above.  
9 Press </, to select the slide show  
speed, and press ENTER.  
Notes  
The slide show starts with sound.  
• You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within  
the screen while zooming.  
• Slide show can play in only one direction.  
• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.  
To stop the slide show  
Press x STOP.  
If you select “  
in the rotated image display,  
the images in the “Photo” display will not be  
rotated.  
z Hint  
When playing JPEG images, you can also use the on-  
screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image files”  
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Notes  
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files  
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played  
on this recorder depending on file format.  
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can  
be played back.  
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or  
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.  
• The recorder will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing  
such data may generate a loud noise which could  
damage your speaker system.  
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks  
within a single album. The recorder may not recognize  
some discs depending on the recording device used for  
recording or the disc condition.  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.  
JPEG is image compression technology.  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs)  
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and  
JPEG format.  
However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs  
whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2  
or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk  
Format (UDF).  
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives  
and the recording software (not supplied) for  
details on the recording format.  
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the  
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz.  
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.  
z Hint  
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not  
in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the  
format is not supported.  
• Depending on the disc or the size or total number of  
files, playback may take some time to start.  
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files  
within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize  
some discs depending on the recording device used for  
recording or the disc condition.  
The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image  
files stored in a USB device connected to the USB jack  
Note  
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs  
or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.  
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files  
are not supported.  
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited  
to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.  
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file  
format are not supported.  
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards  
for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the  
recorder can play  
The recorder can play the following tracks and  
files:  
– MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks.  
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.”  
– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or  
“.JPG.”  
z Hints  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
file names, the files will be played in that order.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
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5 Select “Photo,” “Music,” or “Movie,” and  
press ENTER.  
Playing From a Connected  
USB Device  
• To play MP3 audio tracks, select “Music.”  
for details.  
• To play JPEG image files, select “Photo.”  
for details.  
• To play movie files, select “Movie.” The  
contents of the HDD camcorder are listed.  
You can play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image  
files stored in a USB device connected to the USB  
jack. Also movie files in the connected HDD  
camcorder can be played. About USB connection  
and available USB devices, see page 89.  
Example: When “Movie” is selected  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
USB USB  
10:10 AM  
Album  
File  
INPUT  
Stop  
00:00:00  
/
AVF_INFO  
MP_ROOT  
DCIM  
0/0  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
6 Select an album (folder) and press ENTER.  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
The movie file list appears.  
USB USB  
10:10 AM  
Album  
File  
Stop  
00:00:00  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.”  
101PNV01  
Prev Directory  
0/5  
M2U00026.MPG  
M2U00027.MPG  
M2U00028.MPG  
M2U00029.MPG  
M2U00030.MPG  
3 Connect a USB device to the  
(USB) jack  
Check that the USB indicator lights up in the  
front panel display.  
7 Select a movie file and press ENTER.  
4 Press H PLAY.  
The display for selecting a media type  
appears.  
Playback starts.  
To stop playback  
Press x STOP.  
USB USB  
10:10 AM  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
To pause playback  
Press X PAUSE.  
Photo  
Movie  
Music menu for this USB device.  
To restart playback, press H PLAY or X  
PAUSE.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To return to the display for selecting a media  
type  
Press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY.  
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z Hints  
• The recorder can play movie files that are recorded  
with an HDD camcorder and have the extension  
“.MPG.”  
• You cannot play movie files recorded with a digital still  
camera.  
Notes  
• The recorder may not be able to play some JPEG image  
files, MP3 audio tracks or movie files that have been  
edited on a PC.  
• Do not disconnect a USB device while reading or  
playing files.  
• Some files may take time to appear. In particular, it  
may take some time to read many files or large size  
files, but this is not a malfunction.  
• Do not turn off the power while reading or playing  
files.  
• USB cables exclusive for supplying power cannot be  
used.  
• Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly  
to the recorder, not via a USB hub or other USB device.  
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Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the  
recording modes.  
DVD Recording  
I want to record with the  
best possible picture  
quality, so I’ll select HQ.  
Before Recording  
Before you start recording…  
• This recorder can record on various disc types.  
Select the disc type according to your needs  
• Check that the disc has enough available space  
for the recording (page 40). For DVD+RWs or  
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by  
erasing titles (page 58).  
• Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner  
such as a cable box or satellite receiver  
(page 12). See also the tuner’s instruction  
manual.  
Recording mode and recording time  
The following table is an approximate guide for  
the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).  
Recording mode  
Approximate  
recording time  
(minute)  
HQ (High quality)  
60  
HSP  
R
90  
z Hints  
SP (Standard mode)  
120  
150  
180  
240  
360  
480  
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). Note that you  
cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc.  
• If you set “Auto Finalize” to “On” in the “Features”  
setup (page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for  
DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and  
DVD+Rs after recording. For details, see page 67.  
LSP  
ESP  
LP  
r
r
r
r
EP  
SLP (Long duration)  
Notes  
• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder  
turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a  
recording has finished.  
z Hint  
The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL  
(Double Layer) discs is as follows:  
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes  
• This recorder records at ×1 speed.  
HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes  
Maximum recordable number of titles  
SP: 3 hours 37 minutes  
LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes  
ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes  
Disc  
Number of titles  
LP: 7 hours 14 minutes  
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes  
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
DVD+RW/DVD+R  
DVD+R DL  
99  
49  
49  
Notes  
• When in a recording mode other than HQ, the recorder  
compresses the audio/video data before recording.  
Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fast-  
moving images or if picture noise is present, recorded  
data size increases, and available recording time  
becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a  
recording mode offering longer recording time is  
recommended.  
• Situations below may cause inaccuracies with the  
recording time.  
– Recording fast-moving or images containing picture  
noise.  
Recording mode  
Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this  
recorder has eight different recording modes.  
Select a recording mode according to the time and  
picture quality you need. For example, if picture  
quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high  
quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP”  
can be a possible choice.  
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a  
program or video source of low picture quality  
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– Recording on a disc that has already been edited  
– Recording only a still picture or just sound  
• Since the recording mode for recorded titles is  
calculated after sampling the recorded data during  
playback, it may be displayed differently from the  
mode you selected when recording. However, the  
actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected  
mode.  
Notes  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW or DVD-R.  
• You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by  
reformatting (page 64).  
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-  
Rs.  
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode  
unless you first format the discs in VR mode.  
Recording main and sub sounds  
You can record the different soundtracks on a  
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from  
equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2  
IN jacks. When playing the disc, you can select  
main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button.  
Set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to  
“Main/Sub” in the Setup Display (page 102).  
When recording on other discs, select either sound  
track with the connected equipment before  
recording.  
Unrecordable pictures  
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded  
on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy  
guard signal is detected.  
Copy control  
signals  
Recordable discs  
Copy-Free  
+
RW  
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
-
-
+
R
RVR  
RVideo  
*1  
*2  
*2  
Copy-Once  
-
(CPRM  
(CPRM  
)
)
RWVR  
-
RVR  
Copy-Never  
None  
*1  
Not recordable on non-CPRM compatible DVDs that  
are commonly available.  
*2  
The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM  
compatible equipment (page 30).  
Formatting a new disc  
New, unformatted discs are automatically  
formatted when first inserted in the recorder.  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a  
recording format (VR mode or Video mode)  
according to your needs (page 30).  
• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted  
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”  
in “Features” setup (page 103).  
• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in  
Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the  
recording format using the “Disc Setting”  
display (page 64).  
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4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc  
tray.  
DVD Recording From  
Connected Equipment  
Without the Timer  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For  
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
You can record TV programs on the recorder  
through the connected cable box/satellite receiver.  
5 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select  
the channel or input source you want to  
record.  
Note  
• When using the cable box/satellite receiver  
control, select the channel by pressing  
CH +/– on this recorder’s remote. The  
recorder’s input is switched to the connected  
input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use  
the number buttons.  
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalize the disc (page 66).  
If you set “Auto Finalize” to “On” in the “Features” setup  
(page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-  
RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and  
DVD+Rs after recording. For details, see page 67.  
• When not using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control, select the connected input  
(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and  
then select the channel on the cable box/  
satellite receiver’s side.  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
VIDEO  
CH +/–  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
The display changes on the TV screen as  
follows:  
DISPLAY  
HQ  
HSP  
EP  
SP  
LP  
LSP  
ESP  
H PLAY  
SLP  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
z REC  
For details about the recording mode, see  
7 Press z REC.  
Recording starts.  
Recording continues until you stop the  
recording or the disc is full.  
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned  
on and do not change the channel you are  
recording.  
1 Turn on the recorder and the connected  
cable box/satellite receiver.  
2 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
recordable disc on the disc tray.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
To pause recording  
Press X PAUSE.  
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.  
Recording side facing down  
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To watch a VHS tape while recording  
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,  
then press H PLAY.  
Checking the disc status while  
recording  
You can check the recording information such as  
recording time or disc type.  
z Hint  
You can turn off the TV during recording.  
Press DISPLAY during recording.  
The information display appears.  
Press the button repeatedly to change the display  
Notes  
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is  
pressed.  
• You cannot change the recording mode during  
recording or recording pause.  
• If there is a power failure, the program you are  
recording may be erased.  
• You cannot change the input source during recording.  
Record  
0:00:03  
HQ  
Rem 00:59  
Line1  
Recording using the Quick Timer  
(One-touch Timer Recording)  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute  
increments.  
A Disc type  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
B Recording status  
C Recording time  
D Recording mode  
E Remaining disc space  
F Input source  
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the  
duration.  
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,  
up to eight hours*.  
(Normal  
recording)  
0:30  
1:00  
7:30 8:00  
c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining  
recording time appears in the front panel  
display.  
z Hint  
You can view the information also in the front panel  
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the  
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during  
One-touch Timer Recording.  
When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the  
recorder stops recording and turns off.  
* 14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)  
discs.  
Creating chapters in a title  
The recorder will automatically divide a recording  
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at  
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select  
the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in  
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup”  
display (page 102).  
To cancel the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears  
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to  
normal recording mode.  
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP twice.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
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2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a  
recordable disc on the disc tray.  
DVD Timer Recording From  
Connected Equipment  
+
-
-
+
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
R
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs  
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up  
to one month in advance.  
Recording side facing down  
Note that the maximum continuous recording time  
for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this  
time will not be recorded.  
If you record from connected equipment that has a  
timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function (page 54).  
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc  
tray.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For  
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a  
Notes  
• Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just  
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent  
the accurate recording of a program.  
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalize the disc (page 66). If you set “Auto  
Finalize” to “On” in the “Features” setup (page 103),  
the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-RWs  
(Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs  
after recording. For details, see page 67.  
4 Press TIMER.  
Timer – Standard  
10:10 AM  
No
Edit  
No.01  
0
0Media Date  
StartEnd  
Ch  
Mode  
0
DVD  
Today  
09 00  
:
10 : 00  
Line1  
SP  
PM  
PM  
0
0
0
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
5 Select an item using </, and adjust  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TIMER  
using M/m.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
A “Media”: Select “DVD.”  
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.  
To record the same program every day or  
the same day every week, press m.  
The item changes as follows:  
x STOP  
Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)  
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y  
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun  
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)  
y y Sat (every Saturday) y  
1 month later y y Today  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
C “Start”: Sets the start time.  
D “End”: Sets the stop time.  
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beginning of the program that starts later will be  
cut.  
E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input  
source.  
• When using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control, select the channel.  
• When not using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control, select the input, LINE1  
or LINE2. Select the channel on the  
connected cable box/satellite receiver’s  
side before the timer recording starts.  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
will be cut off  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode  
Program 1  
Program 2  
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function  
(page 52), select “AUTO.”  
will be cut off  
If you make a mistake, select the item and  
change the setting.  
To change or cancel timer recording  
6 Press ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 53) appears.  
The c indicator lights up in the front panel  
display, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function  
If the remaining disc space is not enough for the  
current recording, the recorder automatically  
adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for  
“Mode” when setting the timer.  
• If the c indicator flashes in the front panel  
display, check that a recordable disc is  
inserted and that there is enough disc space  
for the recording.  
• If timer settings overlap, a message appears.  
To change or cancel a timer recording, select  
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 53).  
z Hints  
• You can play the recorded program by selecting the  
program title in the Title List menu.  
• When the start time and the channel or input source to  
be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting  
differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc  
and the VHS tape.  
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
There is no need to turn off the recorder before  
the timer recording starts.  
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu  
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to  
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”  
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned  
on and do not change the channel selected on  
the cable box/satellite receiver until the  
recorder finishes the timer recording.  
Notes  
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps.  
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”  
flashes in the front panel display.  
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer  
recording finishes, even if the recording started with  
the recorder turned on.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP twice.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
If timer settings overlap  
The program that starts first has priority and the  
second program starts recording only after the first  
program has finished. If the programs start at the  
same time, the program listed first in the menu has  
priority. If the end time of one setting and the start  
time of another timer setting is the same, the  
• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
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4 Select the timer setting you want to change  
or cancel, and press ENTER.  
Changing or Canceling DVD  
Timer Settings (Timer List)  
The sub-menu appears.  
Timer List  
10:10 AM  
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
No. Media  
Date  
04/15  
04/30  
Start  
End  
Ch  
Mode Edit  
Edit  
01 DVD  
02 DVD  
09:00PM  
09:15PM  
10:00PM  
09:45PM  
Line1  
Line1  
E
rase  
You can change or cancel timer settings using the  
Timer List menu.  
03 ---  
04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
---  
---  
---  
---  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Select one of the options, and press  
ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.  
Select an item using </, and adjust using  
M/m. Press ENTER.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Timer – Standard  
10:10 AM  
O RETURN  
No Rec To  
Date  
Start  
End  
Source Mode Edit  
No.01  
01
02Media Date  
StartEnd  
Ch  
Mode  
03
DVD  
04/15  
09 00  
:
10 : 00  
Line1  
SP  
PM  
PM  
04
05
06
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.  
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked  
for confirmation.  
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.  
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.  
Timer List  
10:10 AM  
Timer List  
10:10 AM  
No Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Source Mode Edit  
01
02
No. Media  
Date  
04/15  
04/30  
Start  
End  
Ch  
Mode Edit  
01 DVD  
02 DVD  
09:00PM  
09:15PM  
10:00PM  
09:45PM  
Line1  
Line1  
SP  
SP  
Do you want to erase ‘‘No.01’’?  
03
04
05
06
03 ---  
04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
---  
---  
---  
---  
OK  
Cancel  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer  
List.  
Timer information displays the recording  
date, time, recording mode, etc.  
If there are more than six timer settings, press  
m to display the next page.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Notes  
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see  
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• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording  
currently underway.  
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and  
VCR timer settings.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment With a Timer  
(Synchro Rec)  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
You can set the recorder to automatically record  
programs from connected equipment that has a  
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect  
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO)  
jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 13).  
When the connected equipment turns on, the  
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE  
1 IN jacks.  
Note  
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalize the disc (page 66).  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
x STOP  
REC MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a recordable disc.  
3 Select the line input audio.  
Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to  
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”  
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording  
and another timer recording overlap  
The display changes on the TV screen as  
follows:  
Regardless of whether or not the program is a  
Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first  
has priority. The recorder starts recording the  
second program about ten seconds after the first  
program has finished. If the end time of one  
setting and the start time of another timer setting is  
the same, the beginning of the program that starts  
later will be cut.  
HQ  
HSP  
SP  
LSP  
SLP  
EP  
LP  
ESP  
For details about the recording mode, see  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
6 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
7 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.  
The “Features” setup appears.  
will be cut off  
8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press  
ENTER.  
Notes  
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the  
video signal from the connected equipment. The  
beginning of the program may not be recorded  
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on  
or off.  
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec  
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing  
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be  
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO  
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.  
9 Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.  
10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
11 Set the timer on the connected equipment  
to the time you want to record, and turn it  
off.  
12 Press SYNCHRO REC.  
The SYNC-REC indicator lights up in the  
front panel display and the recorder stands by  
for Synchro-Rec.  
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
The recorder starts recording when a signal is  
received from the connected equipment.  
When the connected equipment turns off, the  
recording stops and the recorder turns off.  
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work for a video  
signal input via the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack.  
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the  
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNC-REC  
indicator turns off in the front panel display.  
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the  
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.  
• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP twice.  
To cancel a Synchro-Rec function  
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.  
The SYNC-REC indicator turns off in the front  
panel display.  
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-  
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNC-REC  
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.  
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3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input  
source according to the connection you  
made.  
Recording From Another  
VCR or Similar Device  
The front panel display changes as follows:  
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R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
LINE1  
LINE2  
DV  
USB  
You can record from a connected VCR or similar  
device. For connection details, see “Connecting  
To record from the equipment that has a DV/D8  
output jack (i.LINK jack), use the DV IN jack on  
the front panel. For details, see page 86.  
To record from a USB device connected to the  
USB jack, see page 89.  
When connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on  
the front panel, select “LINE2.”  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
The display changes on the TV screen as  
follows:  
HQ  
HSP  
SP  
LSP  
Note  
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalize the disc (page 66).  
SLP  
EP  
LP  
ESP  
If you set “Auto Finalize” to “On” in the “Features” setup  
(page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-  
RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and  
DVD+Rs after recording. For details, see page 67.  
For details about the recording mode, see  
5 Select the line input audio.  
Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to  
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”  
DVD  
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7
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5
8
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6
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6 Insert the source tape into the connected  
equipment and set to playback pause.  
INPUT  
7 Press z REC on this recorder and the  
pause or play button on the connected  
equipment at the same time.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording, press x STOP on this  
recorder.  
x STOP  
z REC  
REC MODE  
Notes  
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.  
• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot  
change the recording mode.  
• You cannot change the input source during recording.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a recordable disc.  
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DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
DVD Editing  
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RVR  
RWVR  
Before Editing  
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you  
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and  
DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original  
recording (called the “original”), or the playback  
information created from the original (called a  
“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and  
offers different merits, read the following and  
select the one that better suits your needs.  
This recorder offers various edit options for  
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc  
type in the “Disc Information” display (page 64),  
and select the option available for your disc.  
Notes  
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc  
or a timer recording starts while editing.  
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded  
on other DVD equipment.  
To edit original titles  
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you  
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,  
create a Playlist (see below). The edit functions  
available for original titles are:  
– Renaming a title (page 61).  
– Erasing a title (page 58).  
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs  
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs  
(Video mode)  
– Erasing a chapter (page 59).  
– Setting protection against erasure (page 58).  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 59).  
– Dividing a title (page 60).  
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+
R
-
RW  
RWVideo  
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RVideo  
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode  
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot  
undo any edits you make. The edit functions  
available for Video mode titles are:  
– Renaming a title (page 61).  
– Erasing a title (page 58).  
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs  
only) (page 58).  
To create Playlist titles  
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from  
the original title. When you create a Playlist, only  
the control information necessary for playback,  
such as the playback order, is stored on the disc.  
The original titles are left unaltered.  
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)  
(DVD+RWs only) (page 59).  
– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 60).  
Example: You have recorded the final few  
matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the  
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want  
to keep the original recording.  
Notes  
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on  
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a  
Playlist title.  
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• You can switch the Title List to show original or  
Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press  
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly.  
Editing a Title  
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RW  
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+
-
-
RVideo  
• You can rename or erase a Playlist title (page 64).  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
R
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note  
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without  
changing the original recordings, create a Playlist  
title (page 62).  
Notes  
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized  
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW  
again, unfinalize the disc (page 66).  
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ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
. PREV/  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
X PAUSE  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10 AM  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
03 LINE 1  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
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04 LINE 1  
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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
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4 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
You can select from the following:  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the  
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.  
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select  
“OK” when asked for confirmation.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
*1  
“Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a  
The sub-menu appears.  
chapter in the title and erase it (see below).  
*2  
“Protect” : Protects the title. Select “On”  
3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.  
when the Protection display appears. “  
appears for the protected title. To cancel the  
protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to  
The display for erasing chapters appears.  
Chapter Erase (Original)  
Chapter No. 1 / 3  
10:10 AM  
.”  
Title No.01  
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title  
“A-B Erase” : Erases a section of the title  
Check  
Erase  
*2  
01  
00:00:34  
02  
00:00:10  
03  
00:04:20  
(see below).  
“Divide Title” : Divides a title into two  
*2  
*1  
DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
only  
4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and  
press ENTER.  
*2  
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-R  
(VR mode) only  
“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,  
press ENTER. When playback finishes or  
when you press O RETURN, the display  
returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”  
About freeing up disc space  
Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes:  
– frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode).  
– frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW  
(Video mode) only when you erase the last title  
or chapter.  
5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The selected chapter is erased from the title.  
To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.  
– cannot free up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R  
DL/DVD-R.  
z Hint  
You can also rename a disc (page 64).  
Note  
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist  
is also erased.  
Notes  
• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or  
DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc.  
You cannot edit a finalized disc.  
• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from  
a protected title.  
Erasing a section of a title  
(A-B Erase)  
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RW  
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RVR  
RWVR  
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
You can select a section (scene) within a title and  
erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original  
titles cannot be undone.  
Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)  
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RVR  
RWVR  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.  
Note that erasing chapters from original titles  
cannot be undone.  
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z Hint  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The  
chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on  
either side of the mark.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.  
The display for setting point A and B appears.  
“Start” is selected.  
Notes  
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the  
point where you erase a section of a title.  
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.  
• The start and end points of a title may be different from  
what you have set.  
A-B Erase  
10:10 AM  
Title No.01  
Start  
End  
Start 00:00:00  
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
Erase  
Finish  
00:00:07  
T
Title No.01  
May/02/2008 08:00 PM  
End 00:00:00  
Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)  
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RVR  
RWVR  
RW  
4 Press ENTER at the start point of the  
section to be erased (point A).  
You can use H PLAY,  
You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing  
original titles cannot be undone.  
,
. PREV/> NEXT, and X PAUSE to  
find the point. At the point you want to select,  
press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press  
ENTER. “End” is selected.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
A-B Erase  
10:10 AM  
Title No.01  
Start  
End  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
Start 00:00:10  
Erase  
Finish  
3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the dividing point  
appears.  
00:00:10  
T
Title No.01  
May/02/2008 08:00 PM  
End 00:00:00  
“Point” is selected.  
5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section  
(point B).  
Divide Title (Original)  
10:10 AM  
Title No.01  
“Erase” is selected.  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.  
Point  
Divide  
Start 00:00:00  
6 Press ENTER.  
00:00:07  
The display asks for confirmation.  
T
Title No. 01  
May/02/2008 08:00 PM  
End 00:00:00  
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The scene is erased.  
To continue, repeat from step 4.  
To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
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4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to  
divide the title.  
Changing the Name of a  
Title  
You can use H PLAY,  
,
. PREV/> NEXT, and X PAUSE to  
find the point. At the point you want to select,  
press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press  
ENTER.  
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RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters.  
Since the displayed number of characters is  
limited, their appearance in menus such as Title  
List may be different. When the display for  
entering characters appears, follow the steps  
below.  
“Divide” is selected.  
Divide Title (Original)  
10:10 AM  
Title No.01  
Point  
Divide  
Start 00:00:00  
00:00:10  
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Title No. 01  
May/02/2008 08:00 PM  
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End 00:00:10  
5 Press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
TITLE LIST  
To reset the dividing point, select “No” and  
press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.  
O RETURN  
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks whether to rename the title.  
To use the same name as before, select “No”  
and press ENTER to finish.  
7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The “Title Name” display appears.  
8 Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name  
renaming.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
The divided title appears in the Title List with  
the new name.  
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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
If the dividing point is set too close to the beginning of the  
title, the title cannot be divided.  
The sub-menu appears.  
4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.  
The “Title Name” display appears.  
Cursor  
Input row  
Title Name  
10:10 AM  
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Delete  
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Finish  
Setting buttons  
Character palette  
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5 Select the character you want to enter  
using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.  
The selected character appears in the input  
row.  
Creating a Playlist  
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RVR  
RWVR  
You can only enter characters and symbols  
that are displayed.  
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing  
the original recordings (see “Edit options for  
page 57). You can create a Playlist title by  
combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original  
titles.  
• To change the cursor position, select the  
input row using M, and press </,.  
• To erase a character, select either of the  
following setting buttons and press ENTER.  
“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left  
of the cursor.  
Notes  
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized  
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW  
again, unfinalize the disc (page 66).  
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor  
position.  
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input  
row.  
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the  
desired position, select “Space,” and press  
ENTER.  
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the  
desired position, select the character, and  
press ENTER.  
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
6 Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
characters.  
TITLE LIST  
To return to the Title List without renaming  
the title, press O RETURN.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
. PREV/  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
z Hint  
X PAUSE  
You can also rename a disc (page 64). Follow steps 5 to  
7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Title List (Original)  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
Press ENTER :  
Timer  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Edit  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Create Playlist  
Edit Playlist  
To turn off the display  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Timer  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Playing a Playlist title  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the  
“Playlist” Title List.  
4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.  
The display for creating a Playlist appears.  
“Start” is selected.  
Playlist  
10:10 AM  
1/2  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
00:05:04  
00:00:51  
>
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Create Playlist  
10:10 AM  
Scene No.01  
Start  
End  
T
LINE  
1
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03:25 PM  
Start 00:00:00  
Make  
Finish  
00:00:07  
T
Playlist No. 01  
---/--/---- --:--  
End 00:00:00  
3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
5 Press ENTER at the start point.  
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.  
You can use H PLAY,  
,
. PREV/> NEXT, and X PAUSE to  
find the point. At the point you want to select,  
press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press  
ENTER.  
z Hint  
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points  
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become  
a chapter.  
“End” is selected.  
Create Playlist  
10:10 AM  
Notes  
Scene No.01  
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.  
• The start and end points in a title may be different from  
what you have set.  
Start  
End  
Start 00:00:10  
Make  
Finish  
00:00:10  
T
Playlist No. 01  
---/--/---- --:--  
End 00:00:00  
6 Press ENTER at the end point.  
“Make” is selected.  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.  
7 Press ENTER.  
The selected section is captured as a scene. To  
continue, repeat from step 5.  
8 When you finish capturing scenes, select  
“Finish” and press ENTER.  
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Renaming and erasing a Playlist  
title  
Formatting/Renaming/  
Protecting a Disc  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
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RW  
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R
-
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RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the  
“Playlist” Title List.  
The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the  
disc information or change the disc name.  
Depending on the disc type, you can also format or  
set protection.  
Playlist  
10:10 AM  
1/2  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
00:05:04  
00:00:51  
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
4 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
Select from the following options.  
“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”  
when asked for confirmation.  
O RETURN  
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title  
z Hint  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
You can also edit Playlist titles from the System Menu.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Edit,” and select “Edit  
Playlist.”  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.  
Note  
The “Disc Setting” display appears.  
You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized  
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW  
again, unfinalize the disc (page 66).  
Disc Setting  
10:10 AM  
1
2
Title List  
Timer  
Disc Name  
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect  
Not Protected  
VR Mode  
Disc Format  
3
4
Edit  
Disc Finalize  
Disc Information  
Erase All Titles  
Unfinalized  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
5
6
4 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a  
disc.  
For details on how to enter characters,  
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B “DiscProtect(DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs  
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):  
Protects all titles on the disc when  
“Protected” is selected. To cancel the  
protection, select “Not Protected.”  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
z Hints  
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 58).  
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format  
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video  
mode) that have been finalized.  
C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all  
contents of the disc, including protected  
titles, and makes a blank disc (except  
DVD-Rs).  
Notes  
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;  
however, the name may not display on other DVD  
equipment.  
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)  
disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW or DVD-R.  
For DVD-RWs, select a recording  
format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)  
according to your needs.  
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR  
mode, select “VR Mode” and then  
“OK.”  
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-  
Rs.  
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode  
unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 48).  
D “Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See  
page 66 for details.  
E “Disc Information”: Displays the  
following information.  
• Disc name  
• Disc type (and recording format for a  
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR  
mode))  
• Total number of titles  
• Protect setting  
• The oldest and most recent recording  
date  
• The total available recording time in  
each recording mode  
Disc Information  
10:10 AM  
Disc Name  
Disc 1  
Media  
DVD-RW  
Format  
VR Mode  
Title No.  
Protected  
Date  
Original 6 / Playlist 1  
Not Protected  
4/05/2008 ~ 4/30/2008  
Remainder  
HQ : 0H 57M HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M  
LSP : 2H 23M ESP : 2H 52M LP : 3H 50M  
EP : 5H 46M SLP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB  
F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):  
Erases all titles on the disc (except  
protected titles). Select “OK” when  
asked for confirmation.  
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs  
(VR mode), Playlist titles created with  
protected titles are also erased.  
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Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
DVD  
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing  
a Disc for Playback on  
Other Equipment)  
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
+
R
+
-
-
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs  
recorded with this recorder on other DVD  
equipment. Note that you cannot further record or  
edit on a finalized disc.  
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video  
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD  
menu will be automatically created, which can be  
displayed on other DVD equipment.  
Before finalizing, check the differences between  
the disc types in the table below.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a disc.  
Differences between the disc types  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
Discs are automatically finalized when  
removed from the recorder. You can edit  
or record on the disc even after  
finalizing.  
+
RW  
in stop mode.  
The System Menu appears.  
4 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.  
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a  
disc on VR format compatible equipment.  
Even if your other DVD equipment is  
VR format compatible, you may need to  
finalize the disc, especially if the  
recording time is short. After finalizing,  
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If  
you want to edit or record on it again,  
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 64).  
Note however, that reformatting a disc  
erases all its contents.  
-
RWVR  
The “Disc Setting” display appears.  
Disc Setting  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Disc Name  
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect  
Not Protected  
VR Mode  
Disc Format  
Edit  
Disc Finalize  
Disc Information  
Erase All Titles  
Unfinalized  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Finalizing is necessary in order to play  
on equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalizing, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc. If you want to edit or  
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat  
the disc (page 64). Note however, that  
reformatting a disc erases all its  
contents.  
-
RWVideo  
5 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Do you want to finalize this disc ?  
Finalizing is necessary in order to play  
on equipment other than this recorder.  
The finalized discs can be played on  
other VR mode compatible players.  
After finalizing, you cannot further edit  
or record on the disc.  
-
RVR  
Finalize  
Unfinalize  
Finalizing is necessary in order to play  
on equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalizing, you cannot further edit  
or record on the disc.  
+
R
-
RVideo  
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6 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.  
Using the Auto Finalize function  
The display asks for confirmation again.  
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVideo  
If the recording exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity,  
the recorder automatically finalizes DVD-RWs  
(Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode), and  
DVD+Rs:  
Disc will be finalized.  
Do you want to continue ?  
OK  
Cancel  
– when you eject the disc by pressing Z OPEN/  
CLOSE immediately after you stop recording by  
pressing x STOP.  
– when all the timer recordings are finished.  
– if the disc becomes full during recording.  
To turn on this function, set “Auto Finalize” to  
“On” in the “Features” setup (page 103).  
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.  
To turn off the display  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Notes  
To unfinalize a DVD-RW  
• It may take a few minutes for the recorder to finalize a  
disc.  
• A disc once finalized cannot be recorded or edited.  
• DVD-Rs (Vidoe mode)/DVD+Rs cannot be  
unfinalized.  
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has  
been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting  
“Unfinalize” in step 6 above.  
• For discs where erasing titles/chapters does not free up  
disc space (page 59), the Auto Finalize function  
activates if the total amount of recording before erasing  
exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity.  
• The Auto Finalize function does not work for One-  
touch Timer Recording (page 50) or Synchro-  
Recording (page 54).  
z Hints  
• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or  
not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 6 above, the  
disc has already been finalized.  
• To check the disc information, select “Disc  
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press  
ENTER. See page 64 for details.  
Notes  
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,  
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the  
discs are finalized.  
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was  
recorded on another recorder.  
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To stop playback  
Press x STOP.  
VCR Playback  
To eject the tape  
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.  
Playing a VHS Tape  
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind  
Shut Off)  
Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power  
will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until  
it reaches the end.  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
"/1  
VIDEO  
TRACKING +/–  
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0
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6
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To use the time counter  
Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find  
later. The counter in the front panel display resets  
to “0:00:00.”  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
Notes  
• During playback, the VCR automatically detects the  
recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording  
mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings  
made on other equipment will play, but picture quality  
is not guaranteed.  
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is  
reinserted.  
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion  
with no recording.  
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” after ten hours, and  
starts recounting.  
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape  
with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –  
“Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup”  
display (page 103).  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape.  
Playback starts automatically if you insert a  
tape with its safety tab removed.  
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD  
playback stops.  
• The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will  
play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the  
format, but picture quality will be lower than usual S-  
VHS. Image may be unclear if playback options such  
as slow-motion, etc., are used.  
3 Press H PLAY.  
The front panel display shows the playing  
time.  
• Playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode is  
not guaranteed.  
• The VCR is not compatible with the PAL or SECAM  
color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played.  
• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind  
automatically.  
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)  
You can manually adjust tracking if the recording  
quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s  
automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears  
during the automatic tracking).  
Press TRACKING +/–.  
The tracking meter appears.  
Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the  
distortion disappears.  
Tracking  
Tracking meter  
To resume automatic tracking  
Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the  
recorder at the same time for more than ten  
seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
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Playback Options  
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REPLAY/  
ADVANCE  
. PREV  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
X PAUSE  
Button  
Operation  
• Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode.  
When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.  
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.  
When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until  
you release the button.  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.  
• Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.  
(slow)  
ADVANCE  
*1  
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.  
*2  
REPLAY  
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.  
. PREV/  
Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:  
> NEXT  
–×7  
y
–×5  
y
–×3  
y
PAUSE  
y
SLOW y PLAY y ×2  
y
×3  
y
×5  
y
×7  
X PAUSE  
Pauses playback.  
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.  
*1  
*2  
Can be pressed up to four times to forward about  
two minutes.  
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP  
mode.  
Notes  
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.  
• The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse  
play.  
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.  
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Searching Using Various  
Functions  
Go to Zero  
0:00:00  
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an  
index signal at the point where each recording  
begins.  
You can easily find a specific point using various  
search functions.  
“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a  
blank space. If no blank space is found, the  
tape will reach the end.  
Note  
During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search  
functions.  
End search  
0:00:13  
VIDEO  
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7
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0
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M/m/</,,  
“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:  
Searches for an index mark and plays back for  
about five seconds at that point.  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
Press H PLAY to view that program. If you  
do not press H PLAY, the VCR  
automatically searches for the next index  
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.  
H PLAY  
CLEAR  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Press OPTIONS.  
Scan and play  
–0:00:01  
3 Select a search method from the OPTIONS  
menu, and press ENTER.  
Go To Zero  
End Search  
Notes  
• The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank space  
depending on its length.  
• No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and  
then keep recording the same program. To mark an  
index, press x STOP or change the input source once  
during recording pause.  
Forward Intro Scan  
Reverse Intro Scan  
Move ENTER Enter  
“Go To Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point  
on the tape counter.  
To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.  
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Viewing information on the front  
panel display  
You can view the information on the front panel  
display.  
Displaying the Playing Time  
and Play Information  
You can check playback information, such as  
elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc.,  
on the TV screen.  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.  
The displays differ depending on the status.  
Example: When playing a tape  
Elapsed time  
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TIME/TEXT  
Remaining tape length  
DISPLAY  
Clock  
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The information display appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Example: When a tape is in stop mode  
Clock  
Tape and disc information/date and time  
m
m
Elapsed time  
Tape information only  
m
m
Remaining tape length  
m
No display  
Input source  
Stop  
Play  
0:05:30  
HQ  
0:30:00  
SP  
Rem 00:25  
Line1  
Rem 01:30  
Line1  
Fri May 02. 2008  
10:10 AM  
A Playing status  
B Time counter (elapsed time)  
C Recording mode  
D Remaining tape length  
E Input source  
F Date and time  
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Selecting the Sound During  
Playback  
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8
0
3
6
9
AUDIO  
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
Hi-Fi  
Left  
Left channel  
Right channel  
Right  
Mono  
Monaural sound on the  
normal audio track  
How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.  
Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along  
with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto  
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Monaural sound  
Normal audio track  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Notes  
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V  
connections.  
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound  
is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting.  
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Notes  
• Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be  
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.  
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in  
EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other  
VHS video decks with EP mode.  
VCR Recording  
Before Recording  
Before you start recording…  
• This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS  
format.  
• Check that the tape is longer than the recording  
time (page 72).  
• Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner  
such as a cable box or satellite receiver  
(page 12). See also the tuner’s instruction  
manual.  
Notes  
• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder  
turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned  
off. The recorder automatically turns off after a  
recording has finished.  
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs  
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be  
correctly recorded on the VCR.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,  
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Recording mode  
“EP” (Extended Play) and “SP” (Standard Play) is  
available for recording mode (tape speed). “EP”  
provides recording time three times as long as  
“SP.” However, “SP” produces better picture and  
audio quality.  
Maximum recording time  
Tape Length  
T-120  
SP  
EP  
2 hrs  
6 hrs  
8 hrs  
9 hrs  
T-160  
2 hrs 40 mins  
3 hrs  
T-180  
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(LINE1 or LINE2) by pressing INPUT, and  
then select the channel on the cable box/  
satellite receiver’s side.  
VCR Recording From  
Connected Equipment  
Without the Timer  
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”  
For details about the recording mode, see  
6 Press z REC.  
You can record TV programs on the recorder  
through the connected cable box/satellite receiver.  
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and  
recording starts.  
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned  
on and do not change the channel you are  
recording.  
DVD  
VIDEO  
CH +/–  
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3
6
9
INPUT  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
DISPLAY  
To pause recording  
Press X PAUSE.  
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.  
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,  
recording stops automatically.  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
z REC  
To watch a DVD while recording  
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a  
disc, and press H PLAY.  
z Hints  
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not  
be recorded on the tape.  
• You can turn off the TV during recording.  
1 Turn on the recorder and the connected  
cable box/satellite receiver.  
Notes  
• You cannot change the recording mode or input source  
while recording.  
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape  
is ejected when you press z REC.  
2 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
3 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Recording using the Quick Timer  
(One-touch Timer Recording)  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute  
increments.  
4 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select  
the channel or input source you want to  
record.  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
• When using the cable box/satellite receiver  
control, select the channel by pressing  
CH +/– on this recorder’s remote. The  
recorder’s input is switched to the connected  
input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use  
the number buttons.  
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the  
duration.  
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,  
up to six hours.  
(Normal  
recording)  
0:30  
1:00  
5:30 6:00  
• When not using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control, select the connected input  
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c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining  
recording time appears in the front panel  
display.  
When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the  
recorder stops recording and turns off.  
Notes  
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated  
accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes  
recorded in LP mode.  
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for  
the remaining tape length to appear.  
To cancel the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears  
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to  
normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP twice.  
Checking the remaining tape length  
You can check recording information, such as  
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.  
Press DISPLAY while recording.  
The information display appears.  
Press the button repeatedly to change the display  
Record  
0:30:00  
SP  
Rem 01:30  
Line1  
A Recording status  
B Time counter  
C Recording mode  
D Remaining tape length  
E Input source  
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR  
Function” – “Tape Length” of “Features” in the  
“Setup” display correctly (page 103).  
z Hint  
You can view the information also in the front panel  
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the  
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during  
One-touch Timer Recording.  
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3 Press TIMER.  
VCR Timer Recording From  
Connected Equipment  
Timer – Standard  
10:10 AM  
No Rec To  
No.01  
0
Dae  
Star
End  
Source Mode Edit  
0Media Date  
Start  
End  
Ch  
Mode  
0
VCR  
Today  
09 00  
:
10 : 00  
Line1  
SP  
PM  
PM  
0
0
0
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs  
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up  
to one month in advance.  
If you record from connected equipment that has a  
timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function (page 80).  
1
2
3
4
5
6
4 Select an item using </, and adjust  
using M/m.  
Note  
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just  
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the  
accurate recording of a program.  
A “Media”: Select “VCR.”  
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.  
To record the same program every day or  
the same day every week, press m.  
The item changes as follows:  
VIDEO  
Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)  
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y  
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun  
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)  
y y Sat (every Saturday) y  
1 month later y y Today  
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
TIMER  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
C “Start”: Sets the start time.  
D “End”: Sets the stop time.  
E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input  
source.  
x STOP  
• When using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control, select the channel.  
• When not using the cable box/satellite  
receiver control, select the input, LINE1  
or LINE2. Select the channel on the  
connected cable box/satellite receiver’s  
side before the timer recording starts.  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;  
“SP” or “EP.” To use the Rec Mode  
Adjust function (page 78), select  
“AUTO.”  
If you make a mistake, select the item and  
change the setting.  
5 Press ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 79) appears. The  
c indicator lights up in the front panel  
display, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
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• If the c indicator flashes in the front panel  
display, check that a tape with its safety tab  
in place is inserted.  
• If timer settings overlap, a message appears.  
To change or cancel a timer recording, select  
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 79).  
“Tape Length” of “Features” in the “Setup”  
display (page 103)).  
z Hints  
• When the start time and the channel or input source to  
be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting  
differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc  
and the VHS tape.  
• You can also turn on the Timer programming menu  
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to  
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
There is no need to turn off the recorder before  
the timer recording starts.  
Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned  
on and do not change the channel selected on  
the cable box/satellite receiver until the  
recorder finishes the timer recording.  
Notes  
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps.  
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”  
flashes in the front panel display.  
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer  
recording finishes, even if the recording started with  
the recorder turned on.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP twice.  
If timer settings overlap  
The program that starts first has priority and the  
second program starts recording only after the first  
program has finished. If the programs start at the  
same time, the program listed first in the menu has  
priority. If the end time of one setting and the start  
time of another timer setting is the same, the  
beginning of the program that starts later will be  
cut.  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
will be cut off  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
will be cut off  
To change or cancel timer recording  
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function  
If the remaining tape length is too short for the  
current recording, the VCR automatically changes  
the recording mode from SP to EP.  
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in  
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting  
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -  
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4 Select the timer setting you want to change  
or cancel, and press ENTER.  
Changing or Canceling VCR  
Timer Settings (Timer List)  
The sub-menu appears.  
Timer List  
10:10 AM  
No. Media  
Date  
04/15  
04/30  
Start  
End  
Ch  
Mode Edit  
Edit  
01 VCR  
02 VCR  
09:00PM  
09:15PM  
10:00PM  
09:45PM  
Line1  
Line1  
E
rase  
You can change or cancel timer settings using the  
Timer List menu.  
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5 Select one of the options, and press  
ENTER.  
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.  
Select an item using </, and adjust using  
M/m. Press ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Timer – Standard  
10:10 AM  
O RETURN  
No Rec To  
Dae  
Start  
End  
Source Mode Edit  
No.01  
0
0Media Date  
StartEndCh  
Mode  
0
VCR  
04/15  
09 00  
:
10 : 00  
Line1  
SP  
PM  
PM  
0
0
0
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.  
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked  
for confirmation.  
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.  
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.  
Timer List  
10:10 AM  
Timer List  
10:10 AM  
No Rec To  
Date  
Start  
End  
Source Mode Edit  
01
02
No. Media  
Date  
04/15  
04/30  
Start  
End  
Ch  
Mode Edit  
01 VCR  
02 VCR  
09:00PM  
09:15PM  
10:00PM  
09:45PM  
Line1  
Line1  
SP  
SP  
Do you want to erase “No.01”?  
03
04
05
06
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04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
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--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
---  
---  
---  
---  
OK  
Cancel  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer  
List.  
Timer information displays the recording  
date, time, recording mode, etc.  
If there are more than six timer settings, press  
m to display the next page.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Notes  
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see  
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• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording  
currently underway.  
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and  
VCR timer settings.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment With a Timer  
(Synchro Rec)  
You can set the recorder to automatically record  
programs from connected equipment that has a  
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect  
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO)  
jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 13).  
When the connected equipment turns on, the  
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE  
1 IN jacks.  
VIDEO  
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
x STOP  
REC MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”  
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
5 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
6 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.  
The “Features” setup appears.  
7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press  
ENTER.  
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8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.  
Notes  
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the  
video signal from the connected equipment. The  
beginning of the program may not be recorded  
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on  
or off.  
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec  
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing  
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be  
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO  
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.  
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work for a video  
signal input via the LINE 1 IN S VIDEO jack.  
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the  
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNC-REC  
indicator turns off in the front panel display.  
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
10 Set the timer on the connected equipment  
to the time of the program you want to  
record, and turn it off.  
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.  
The SYNC-REC indicator lights up in the  
front panel display and the recorder stands by  
for Synchro-Rec.  
The recorder starts recording when a signal is  
received from the connected equipment.  
When the connected equipment turns off, the  
recording stops and the recorder turns off.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP twice.  
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the  
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.  
To cancel Synchro-Rec function  
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.  
The SYNC-REC indicator turns off in the front  
panel display.  
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-  
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNC-REC  
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.  
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording  
and another timer recording overlap  
Regardless of whether or not the program is a  
Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first  
has priority and the second program starts  
recording only after the first program has finished.  
If the end time of one setting and the start time of  
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of  
the program that starts later will be cut.  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Program 1  
Program 2  
will be cut off  
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Notes  
Recording From Another  
VCR or Similar Device  
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.  
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot  
change the recording mode.  
• You cannot change the input source during recording.  
You can record from a connected VCR or similar  
device. For connection details, see “Connecting  
VIDEO  
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INPUT  
x STOP  
z REC  
REC MODE  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select the input  
source (LINE1 or LINE2) according to the  
connection you made.  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”  
5 Insert the source tape into the connected  
equipment and set to playback pause.  
6 Press z REC on this recorder and the  
pause or play button on the connected  
equipment at the same time.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording, press x STOP on this  
recorder.  
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TVIDEO  
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)  
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to  
a DVD  
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R
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RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.  
To select the recording mode, press REC  
MODE repeatedly (see page 47).  
You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.  
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings  
on the VCR.  
2 Insert a source VHS tape.  
How titles and chapters are created  
3 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape  
and automatically divides them into titles as they  
are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further  
divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute  
intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”  
setting of “Features” in the “Setup” display.  
4 Start playing the VHS tape, and then press  
x STOP or X PAUSE at the point where  
you want to start dubbing.  
To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during  
playback (see page 73).  
5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.  
Note  
Dubbing starts.  
To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalize the disc (page 66).  
If you set “Auto Finalize” to “On” in the “Features” setup  
(page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-  
RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and  
DVD+Rs after dubbing. For details, see page 67.  
To stop dubbing  
Press x STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
To dub using the on-screen menu  
DVD  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
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2
After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and  
press ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Title List  
Simple Dubbing  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
Timer  
Edit  
H PLAY  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
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Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing From a DVD to a  
VHS Tape  
Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
VIDEO --> DVD  
DVD --> VIDEO  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
Edit  
+
RW  
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+
R
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RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
DVD RAM  
You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.  
Note that when you record copy-protected  
software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted  
when you play back the tape.  
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings  
on the DVD recorder.  
4
5
Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
DVD  
VIDEO  
z Hints  
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• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc  
is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time  
discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the  
recording is stopped.  
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape  
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD  
recording time.  
SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
TOP MENU  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.  
Notes  
H PLAY  
• Dubbing cannot be made when:  
– using a non-recordable DVD.  
– using VHS software with copy guard functions.  
• Dubbing stops when:  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
– the VHS tape reaches the end and stops.  
– the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.  
– the disc remaining time runs out.  
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information  
display are not displayed during dubbing.  
• Copyrights  
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other  
copyrighted material are solely for individual  
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited  
under copyright law.  
DVDt  
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is  
prohibited under copyright law.  
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its  
safety tab in place.  
To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press  
REC MODE repeatedly (see page 74).  
2 Insert a source disc.  
3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
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4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a  
title.  
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from  
normal DVD playback picture.  
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the  
VHS tape counter value.  
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the  
dubbed sound.  
5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x  
STOP or X PAUSE at the point where you  
want to start dubbing.  
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,  
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback  
Notes  
• Dubbing stops when:  
6 Press DVD t on the recorder.  
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.  
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.  
– the tape remaining time runs out.  
Dubbing starts.  
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information  
display are not displayed during dubbing.  
• Copyrights  
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted  
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and  
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright  
law.  
To stop dubbing  
Press x STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
To dub using the on-screen menu  
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is  
prohibited under copyright law.  
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2
After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and  
press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
VIDEO --> DVD  
DVD --> VIDEO  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
4
5
Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
If the disc’s menu appears when DVD  
playback finishes, press x STOP to stop  
dubbing. Otherwise the disc’s menu is  
recorded until the tape reaches its end.  
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Connecting a DV Camcorder  
to the DV IN Jack  
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)  
Before DV/D8 Dubbing  
You can connect a DV camcorder to the DV IN  
jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/  
D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward  
because the DVD recorder will fast forward and  
rewind the tape for you – you do not need to  
operate your DV camcorder.  
This section explains dubbing with a DV  
camcorder via the DV IN jack on the front panel.  
If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks,  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the  
DV camcorder as well before connecting.  
About the DV IN jack  
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the  
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other  
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and  
record digital signals.  
VCR-DVD recorder  
For more information about i.LINK, see “About  
DV IN  
to DV IN  
z Hint  
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the  
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing  
unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs  
(VR mode).  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
Notes  
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output  
signals.  
to DV output  
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:  
– your DV camcorder does not work with this recorder.  
Connect the camcorder to the LINE IN jack and  
follow the instructions of “Recording From Another  
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not  
connect a MICROMV format DV camcorder even if  
it has an i.LINK jack.  
DV camcorder  
: Signal flow  
– the input signal is in HDV (1080i) format.  
– the images on the tape contain copy protection  
signals, which limit recording.  
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Dubbing From a DV/D8  
Format Tape to a DVD  
+
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R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
You can simply record the entire contents of a DV/  
D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls  
the DV camcorder for the whole process. You can  
also select the scenes on the tape using the on-  
screen display. See “Dubbing selected scenes” on  
page 88.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Place a recordable disc on the disc tray.  
About inserting discs, see page 49 for details.  
3 Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into  
your DV camcorder, and set the camcorder  
to video playback mode.  
How titles and chapters are created  
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,  
and the title is then divided into chapters at either  
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD  
Auto Chapter” setting of “Features” in the “Setup”  
display.  
4 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.”  
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
Notes  
6 Set the “DV/D8 Audio Input” setting in the  
“Audio” setup (page 102).  
• To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalize the disc (page 66). If you set “Auto Finalize” to  
“On” in the “Features” setup (page 103), the Auto  
Finalize function works for DVD-RWs (Video mode),  
DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs after dubbing.  
For details, see page 67.  
Select the desired audio if multiple audio  
channels are recorded on the tape.  
7 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the  
• Do not connect the  
(USB) jack at the same time.  
recorder.  
The recorder rewinds the tape in the DV  
camcorder and then starts recording the tape  
contents from the beginning.  
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch  
Dubbing ends automatically.  
DVD  
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INPUT  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
To stop recording  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Press x STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
Notes  
x STOP  
• During dubbing, timer recordings are unavailable.  
• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV/  
D8 format tape onto the disc.  
REC MODE  
• If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a  
soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling  
frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound,  
or an unnatural sound may be output when passing the  
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.  
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if  
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there  
is nothing recorded on the tape.  
• Noise may occur if you switch the audio sampling  
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).  
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5 Find the dubbing start point on the tape,  
and stop or pause playback.  
Dubbing selected scenes  
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or  
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to  
find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.  
You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion,  
and stop the tape to select scenes using the on-  
screen display.  
6 Press , to select z on the TV screen, and  
1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Dubbing From a DV/  
press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
2 Select “Dubbing” on the System Menu,  
and press ENTER.  
To stop recording  
Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
Edit  
To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Press INPUT.  
z Hint  
If “DV Camera Mode” appears on the screen, you can use  
z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly  
on the recorder.  
3 Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press  
ENTER.  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
DV/D8 Simple Dubbing  
DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
4 Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and  
press ENTER.  
The “DV Tape Mode” display appears.  
DV Tape Mode  
If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed,  
check that the DV camcorder is correctly  
connected, turned on, and set to the video  
playback mode.  
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Connecting to the USB jack  
USB Dubbing (USB t DVD)  
You can connect a USB device (DVD camcorder,  
HDD camcorder, digital still camera, etc.) to the  
USB jack on the recorder.  
Before USB Dubbing  
This section explains the following dubbing  
methods via the USB jack:  
Also refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the connected USB device before connecting.  
• Dubbing all the video contents of the connected  
DVD camcorder to make a backup DVD  
VCR-DVD recorder  
• Dubbing the selected video contents of the  
connected HDD camcorder to a DVD (page 91).  
• Copying JPEG image files to a DVD (page 93).  
to  
(USB)  
Connectable USB devices (as of January 2008)  
The following Sony devices can be connected to  
this recorder:  
DVD camcorder: DCR-DVD108  
HDD camcorder: DCR-SR42  
USB cable  
(not supplied)  
Digital still camera: DSC-W200/T100/T20/W80/  
W90/H7/H9/G1  
z Hint  
to USB output  
If your HDD camcorder has no USB jack, use the  
Handycam Station supplied with the camcorder.  
DVD camcorder, HDD  
camcorder, digital still  
camera, etc.  
Notes  
• During dubbing, do not disconnect the USB device.  
• USB cables exclusive for supplying power cannot be  
used.  
: Signal flow  
• Connect the camcorder or digital still camera directly to  
the recorder, not via a USB hub or other USB device.  
• Do not connect the DV IN jack at the same time.  
1 Turn on the recorder and the USB device.  
2 Connect the USB device to the  
(USB)  
jack on the recorder.  
3 Set your USB device to the USB connecting  
mode, if necessary.  
As an example for the HDD camcorder:  
When “USB SELECT” appears on the  
camcorder’s screen, select “  
COMPUTER.”  
As an example for the digital still camera:  
Before connection, make sure that the USB  
mode of digital still camera is “Mass Storage.”  
You can not use “PictBridge” mode for  
connecting to this recorder.  
For details, refer to the operating instructions  
supplied with the connected USB device.  
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Dubbing From a DVD  
Camcorder (DVD Backup)  
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R
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RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
You can dub all the contents of a DVD in the DVD  
camcorder to another DVD as a backup copy. Be  
sure to finalize a source DVD before dubbing.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.”  
Usable discs for backup DVDs  
Use a new or blank DVD of the same type as the  
source DVD.  
3 Connect your DVD camcorder and set it to  
USB connecting mode.  
For example, select “  
COMPUTER” when  
Source DVD  
(8 cm)  
Recordable DVD  
(12 cm)  
,
“USB SELECT” appears on the camcorder’s  
screen.  
Check the USB indicator lights up in the front  
panel display.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+RW  
DVD-RW (Video mode) DVD-RW  
DVD-RW (VR mode)  
DVD-R (Video mode)  
DVD+R DL  
DVD-RW  
4 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the  
new DVD-R  
new DVD+R  
recorder.  
The display asks for confirmation. Note that  
you cannot stop dubbing halfway.  
Notes  
5 Select “Start” and press ENTER.  
• When using a DVD+R/DVD-R, make sure that the disc  
is new, unformatted, and has not been loaded into the  
recorder. Since blank discs are automatically formatted  
once loaded, you can use them for other purposes, such  
as timer recording.  
• When using a DVD+RW/DVD-RW, use unused or  
blank discs only, as the operation erases any pre-  
recorded data.  
The disc tray opens.  
6 Place a recordable disc, and press  
Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.  
The progress bar display appears, and the  
recorder starts dubbing the entire contents of  
the source DVD.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable while  
dubbing is in progress. When dubbing is  
complete, the progress bar disappears.  
• Insert the disc only after step 5 when the disc tray has  
opened. Otherwise the recorder may automatically  
format the disc, making it unusable for DVD Backup.  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
To dub using the on-screen menu  
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1
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After step 3 above, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
INPUT  
Setup  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Title List  
Simple Dubbing  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Timer  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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Select “USB Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing From a HDD  
Camcorder (Program  
Dubbing)  
USB Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Title List  
DVD Backup  
HDD-Cam Program Dubbing  
Photo Copy  
Timer  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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RW  
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RWVideo  
You can dub the selected movie files from a HDD  
camcorder onto a recordable DVD+RW, DVD-  
RW (Video mode), DVD-R (Video mode), or  
DVD+R.  
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Select “DVD Backup,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
The disc tray opens.  
How titles and chapters are created  
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,  
and the title is then divided into chapters at either  
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD  
Auto Chapter” setting of “Features” in the “Setup”  
display.  
Place a recordable disc, and press Z OPEN/  
CLOSE to close the disc tray.  
Dubbing starts.  
z Hint  
Note  
To play the dubbed disc, press INPUT repeatedly to  
To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalize the disc (page 66).  
select the recorder’s input (LINE1 or LINE2).  
If you set “Auto Finalize” to “On” in the “Features” setup  
(page 103), the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-  
RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and  
DVD+Rs after dubbing. For details, see page 67.  
Note  
During dubbing, timer recordings are unavailable. If the  
timer is set during dubbing, the timer setting is canceled.  
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8 Select an album (folder) and press ENTER.  
The movie file list appears.  
9 Select the movie file to dub, and press  
SET.  
A number indicating the order in which you  
selected the file appears.  
Repeat the step to select all the movie files you  
want to dub. You can select up to 9 files.  
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
USB HDD-Cam Program Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Album  
File  
2 Place a recordable disc on the disc tray.  
Stop  
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About inserting discs, see page 49 for details.  
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4 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.”  
5 Connect your HDD camcorder and set it to  
USB connecting mode.  
10 Press OPTIONS.  
For example, select “ COMPUTER” when  
“USB SELECT” appears on the camcorder’s  
screen.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Do you want to start dubbing?  
Check the USB indicator lights up in the front  
panel display.  
Number of items : 2  
Source : USB  
Target : DVD  
6 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the  
recorder.  
Start  
Clear All  
Cancel  
To return to the previous display, select  
“Cancel.”  
Select the item you want to dub.  
To cancel all selections, select “Clear All” and  
return to step 9.  
Movie (HDD-Cam)  
Photo Copy  
11 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the first selected movie  
file, and dubbing starts.  
7 Select “Movie (HDD-CAM),” and press  
ENTER.  
The contents on the HDD camcorder are  
listed.  
To stop dubbing  
Press x STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
USB HDD-Cam Program Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Album  
File  
Stop  
00:00:00  
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MP_ROOT  
DCIM  
To add dubbing to the same disc  
The recorder cannot dub more than 9 movie files  
at a time. To dub more files, repeat from step 5  
above.  
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• You can also start dubbing from the System Menu.  
Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Dubbing,” and select  
“USB Dubbing.” Select “HDD-Cam Program  
Dubbing” and follow steps from 7 above.  
• The recorder can dub movie files that are recorded with  
an HDD camcorder and have the extension “.MPG.”  
• You cannot dub movie files recorded with a digital still  
camera.  
Copying JPEG Image Files  
From a Connected Digital  
Still Camera  
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• To play the dubbed disc, press INPUT repeatedly to  
select the recorder’s input (LINE1 or LINE2).  
You can simply copy all albums containing JPEG  
image files from a digital still camera or HDD  
camcorder onto a DVD-RW (Video mode)/DVD-  
R (Video mode).  
You can also select the albums using the on-screen  
Notes  
• During dubbing, timer recordings are unavailable. If  
the timer is set during dubbing, the timer setting is  
canceled.  
• Movie files exceeding the disc capacity cannot be  
dubbed.  
• Movie files larger than 2 GB will be divided into two  
files or more on the movie file selection screen.  
For example, when a movie is HQ mode and longer  
than 30 min, it may be divided into two or more files.  
When playing titles, picture and sound will stop at the  
end of each title, then start playback again.  
• Movie and image files cannot be dubbed together in a  
single disc.  
Notes  
• Use unused or blank discs for copying. You cannot use  
a disc containing titles recorded with this recorder.  
You can add photos to the remaining space on the disc  
you used for copying photos with this recorder.  
• The disc will be recognized as a DATA DVD after  
Photo Copy, and can be played on other DVD devices  
capable of JPEG playback if you finalize it (page 66).  
However, note that a DATA DVD may be  
unrecognizable, depending on the device.  
• The Auto Finalize function (page 67) does not work for  
copying photos.  
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Notes  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while accessing to the  
USB device (reading or copying files).  
• The recorder can copy up to 254 albums, and up to 499  
files within a single album. It may take more than 30  
minutes for the recorder to copy many files at one time.  
However, this is not a malfunction.  
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
• Do not turn off the connected device while copying, as  
a malfunction may result.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
• While copying, timer recordings are unavailable. If the  
timer is set while copying, the timer setting is canceled.  
• You cannot record video titles on a disc pre-recorded  
with photos. If a timer recording is due to start, replace  
with a recordable disc.  
• Up to seven layers of folders stored in the device can be  
copied. The folders are copied in two layers on the disc  
and the folder names will be changed by adding _01,  
_02, and so on, if they conflict with other names.  
2 Place a recordable disc on the disc tray.  
About inserting discs, see page 49 for details.  
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “USB.”  
4 Connect the USB device to the  
(USB)  
jack on the recorder.  
Check that the USB indicator lights up on the  
front panel display. If not, check the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected  
device.  
Copying the selected albums  
You can select the albums using the on-screen  
menu, and dub them all at once.  
5 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the  
recorder.  
1 Follow the steps 1 to 4 above.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
Select the item you want to dub.  
3 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Movie (HDD-Cam)  
Photo Copy  
Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
DV/D8 Dubbing  
USB Dubbing  
6 Select “Photo Copy,” and press ENTER.  
Edit  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
7 Select “Start” and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts dubbing all the albums in  
the connected USB device.  
4 Select “USB Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
To stop copying  
Press ENTER to cancel.  
USB Dubbing  
10:10 AM  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop copying.  
Title List  
Timer  
DVD Backup  
HDD-Cam Program Dubbing  
Photo Copy  
Edit  
z Hint  
To play the copied disc, press INPUT repeatedly to select  
the recorder’s input (LINE1 or LINE2).  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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5 Select “Photo Copy,” and press ENTER.  
To stop copying  
Press ENTER to cancel.  
Note that it may take some time for the recorder to  
stop copying.  
Photo Copy  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Copy All Albums  
Copy Album  
To copy more albums on the same disc  
Press SYSTEM MENU, and repeat from step 3 on  
page 94.  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
If you copy all the albums, select “Copy All  
Albums” and go to step 8.  
6 Select “Copy Album,” and press ENTER.  
The album list appears.  
To view image files contained in the album,  
select the album and press ENTER.  
7 Press M/m/</, to select the album to  
copy, and press SET.  
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A check mark appears in the check box for the  
selected album. To clear the mark, press SET  
again.  
Repeat the step to select all the albums you  
want to copy.  
8 Press OPTIONS.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Do you want to start copying?  
Number of items : 1  
Source : USB  
Target : DVD  
Start  
Clear All  
Cancel  
To return to the previous display, select  
“Cancel.”  
To cancel all selections, select “Clear All” and  
return to step 7.  
9 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
Copying starts.  
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2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
The “Setup” display appears.  
Settings and Adjustments  
Setup  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
Clock Set  
Video  
Using the Setup Displays  
Timer  
Audio  
Edit  
By using the setup displays, you can make various  
adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as  
well as select a language for the subtitles.  
Features  
Options  
Easy Setup  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
The setup displays are used in the following way.  
Note  
3 Select “Clock Set,” “Video,” “Audio,”  
“Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,”  
and press ENTER.  
Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the  
setup display settings, and not all of the functions  
described may work.  
The selected setup display appears.  
Example: “Video” setup  
Video  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
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Auto  
Resolution (HDMI)  
Video (HDMI)  
Black Level  
Timer  
Y Cb Cr  
On  
Edit  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Picture Control  
Progressive  
Line1 Input  
Standard  
Off  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Composite  
O RETURN  
4 Select the item you want to set up, and  
press ENTER.  
Available options for the item appear.  
Example: “TV Type”  
Video  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
TV Type  
:
:
:
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16:9  
4:3 Letter Box  
Resolution (HDMI)  
Video (HDMI)  
Black Level  
Timer  
4:3 Pan Scan  
The System Menu appears.  
Edit  
On  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Title List (Original)  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
Picture Control  
Progressive  
Line1 Input  
Standard  
Off  
Press ENTER :  
Composite  
Timer  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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Some items display a dialog box that requires  
additional settings.  
Example: When “Parental” in “Options”  
setup is selected.  
Clock Setting (Clock Set)  
The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock  
settings for the recorder.  
Create the password  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Timer  
Create the password.  
Edit  
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
3 Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.  
The clock setting display appears.  
Clock Set  
10:10 AM  
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
The currently selected option is displayed  
next to the setup item.  
Title List  
Set the time and date manually.  
Month Day  
Year  
Timer  
01  
01  
2008  
Tue  
Edit  
Example: When “16:9” is set.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Hour Min AM/PM  
10 10 AM  
Video  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
:
TV Type  
:
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16:9  
Resolution (HDMI)  
Video (HDMI)  
Black Level  
Auto  
Timer  
Y Cb Cr  
On  
Edit  
4 Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.  
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM  
in sequence. Press </, to select the item to  
be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day  
of the week is set automatically.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Picture Control  
Progressive  
Line1 Input  
Standard  
Off  
Composite  
5 Press ENTER to start the clock.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To turn off the display  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
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Video Settings (Video)  
The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items  
related to the image, such as size and color.  
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,  
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan Scan  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.  
The “Video” setup appears with the following  
options. The default settings are underlined.  
Note  
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected  
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.  
Video  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
TV Type  
:
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4:3 Letter Box  
Auto  
Resolution (HDMI)  
Video (HDMI)  
Black Level  
Timer  
Resolution (HDMI)  
Y Cb Cr  
On  
Selects the type of video signals output from the  
HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”  
(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the  
highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the  
picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your  
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc  
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also  
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/  
projector, etc.  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Picture Control  
Progressive  
Line1 Input  
Standard  
Off  
Composite  
TV Type  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3  
standard or wide).  
The setting is effective only when you connect a  
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.  
16:9  
Select this when connecting to a  
wide-screen TV or TV with a  
wide mode function.  
Auto  
Normally, select this.  
1920×1080p Sends 1920×1080p video signals.  
1920×1080i  
1280×720p  
720×480p  
Sends 1920×1080i video signals.  
Sends 1280×720p video signals.  
Sends 720×480p video signals.  
4:3 Letter  
Box  
Select this when connecting to a  
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the upper  
and lower portions of the screen.  
Video (HDMI)  
Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
The setting is effective only when you connect a  
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.  
4:3 Pan  
Scan  
Select this when connecting to a  
4:3 screen TV. Automatically  
displays a wide picture on the  
entire screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
Y Cb Cr  
Normally, select this when  
connecting to an HDMI device.  
RGB  
Outputs RGB signals. Select this  
if the playback picture becomes  
distorted when you select “Y Cb  
Cr.”  
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Black Level  
On  
Off  
Sets the recorder to output  
progressive signals.  
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video  
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks  
This setting is not effective when the recorder  
outputs progressive signals.  
Outputs video signals in interlace  
format.  
Notes  
On  
Raises the standard black level.  
Select this when the picture  
appears too dark.  
• If you select progressive signals when you connect the  
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in  
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.  
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”  
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the  
“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”  
Off  
Sets the black level of the output  
signal to the standard level.  
Picture Control  
Line1 Input  
Selects the picture control for the video signals  
output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 15).  
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or  
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the  
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.  
Select the setting that best suits the program you  
are watching.  
Selects the type of video input signal for the LINE  
1 IN jacks. The picture does not appear if this  
setting does not match the connected jack.  
S-Video  
Select this when connecting to the  
S VIDEO jack (page 13).  
Composite  
Select this when connecting to the  
VIDEO jack.  
Dynamic 1  
Produces a bold dynamic picture  
by increasing the picture contrast  
and the color.  
Dynamic 2  
Produces a more dynamic picture  
than “Dynamic 1” by further  
increasing the picture contrast  
and the color.  
Standard  
Cinema 1  
Displays a standard picture  
(function turned off).  
White colors become brighter  
and black colors become richer,  
and the color contrast is  
increased.  
Cinema 2  
Personal  
Enhances details in dark areas by  
increasing the black level.  
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”  
“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/  
</, and ENTER.  
z Hint  
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is  
recommended.  
Progressive  
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format  
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction  
and high quality image.  
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks (page 17).  
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Dolby Digital (DVDs only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
Audio Settings (Audio)  
D-PCM  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component lacking a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder. You  
can select whether the  
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
signals conform to Dolby  
Surround or not by making  
adjustments to the  
“Downmix” item in “Audio”  
setup (page 101).  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.  
The “Audio” setup appears with the following  
options. The default settings are underlined.  
Dolby  
Digital  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
Audio  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
Digital Out  
Note  
Downmix  
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Dolby Surround  
Timer  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to a TV not  
compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals  
will be automatically output, even if “Dolby Digital” is  
selected.  
Audio DRC  
Standard  
Auto  
Edit  
Audio (HDMI)  
Scan Audio  
Surround  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
On  
Off  
DV/D8 Audio Input  
Line Audio Input  
Stereo 1  
Stereo  
DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
On  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Digital Out  
The following setup items switch the method of  
outputting audio signals when you connect a  
component such as an amplifier (receiver) to the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack.  
For connection details, see “Connecting to Your  
Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or  
“DTS.”  
Off  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Digital Out  
10:10 AM  
Note  
Title List  
If you connect equipment not compatible with DTS  
signals, no signal will be output, regardless of the “DTS”  
setting.  
Dolby Digital  
DTS  
:
D-PCM
Dolby Digital  
Timer  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
If you connect a component that does not accept  
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no  
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may  
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.  
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Downmix (DVDs only)  
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
Switches the method for mixing down to two  
channels when you play a DVD which has rear  
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby  
Digital format. For details on the rear signal  
jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output  
of the following jacks:  
Auto  
Normally, select this.  
Outputs audio signals  
according to the “Dolby  
Digital” or “DTS” settings  
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks  
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
PCM  
Converts Dolby Digital to  
PCM.  
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-  
Note  
Dolby  
Surround  
Normally select this  
position.  
Multi-channel audio signals  
are output to two channels  
for enjoying surround  
sounds.  
If you select “Auto” when connecting the recorder to a  
TV not compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, no sound  
may be heard. In this case, select “PCM.”  
Scan Audio (DVDs only)  
On  
Outputs audio signals during  
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD  
disc with Dolby Digital  
soundtracks.  
Normal  
Multi-channel audio signals  
are downmixed to two  
channels for use with your  
stereo.  
Off  
No sound is output during  
FF1 fast-forward.  
To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn  
off the surround settings of this recorder  
Note  
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.  
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs  
only)  
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned  
down when playing a DVD that conforms to  
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the  
following jacks:  
Surround  
Turns on the surround function to create virtual  
rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate  
front speakers (page 19).  
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks  
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks  
Off  
No surround effect  
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)/HDMI  
OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to  
“D-PCM” (page 100).  
Surround1  
Creates one set of virtual  
surround speakers  
Surround2  
Surround3  
Creates two sets of virtual  
surround speakers  
Standard  
Normally select this  
position.  
Creates three sets of virtual  
surround speakers  
TV Mode  
Makes low sounds clear  
even if you turn the volume  
down.  
Notes  
Wide  
Range  
Gives you the feeling of  
being at a live performance.  
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for  
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be  
difficult to hear.  
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off  
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier  
(receiver).  
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DV/D8 Audio Input  
Recording, VCR, Set Top  
Box, Control for HDMI  
Settings (Features)  
Stereo 1  
Records original sound only.  
Normally select this when  
dubbing a DV format tape.  
Stereo 2  
Mix  
Records additional audio  
only.  
The “Features” setup allows you to make various  
settings for recording, playback, set top box  
control, and HDMI control functions.  
Records both original and  
additional sounds.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Note  
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second  
audio channel when recording with your DV camcorder.  
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Line Audio Input  
3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.  
The “Features” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings are  
underlined.  
When recording from equipment connected to the  
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks to a DVD disc in  
this recorder, select line input audio.  
Features  
10:10 AM  
Stereo  
Records stereo sound only.  
Title List  
Timer  
DVD Auto Chapter  
:
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VR  
Main/Sub  
Records the two different  
soundtracks on DVD-RWs  
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR  
mode). You can select either  
soundtrack when playing  
back the disc.  
Format DVD-RW  
Auto Finalize  
Off  
Edit  
VCR Function  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Synchro Recording  
Set Top Box Control  
Control for HDMI  
Language Follow  
:
to DVD  
:
:
On  
On  
z Hint  
When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR  
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track  
with the connected equipment before recording.  
DVD Auto Chapter  
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into  
chapters by inserting chapter markings at  
specified intervals. The markings are inserted  
while the recording is being made.  
Off  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
5 Min  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 5 minute  
intervals.  
15 Min  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 15 minute  
intervals.  
Note  
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the  
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an  
approximate chapter interval.  
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Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)  
Selects the recording format for an unused DVD-  
RW, when first inserted.  
Synchro Recording  
to DVD  
Sets the recorder to record  
programs from connected  
equipment that has a timer  
function (such as a satellite tuner)  
to a DVD disc.  
VR  
Automatically formats the disc in  
VR mode.  
Video  
Automatically formats the disc in  
Video mode.  
to VIDEO  
Sets the recorder to record  
programs from connected  
equipment that has a timer  
function (such as a satellite tuner)  
to a VHS tape.  
Auto Finalize  
On  
Automatically finalizes a DVD-R  
(Video mode)/DVD-RW (Video  
mode)/DVD+R after recording,  
allowing immediate playback on  
other DVD equipment (page 67).  
Set Top Box Control  
You can control your cable box/satellite receiver  
using the supplied set top box controller. See  
“Step 7: Easy Setup” for details. Press ENTER,  
and select “On” or “Off.”  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
VCR Function  
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto  
Play,” or “Auto Repeat.”  
On  
Turns on the cable box/satellite  
receiver control function. See  
Tape Length  
T120  
T160  
T180  
For T-120 or shorter length tapes.  
For T-160 length tapes.  
Off  
Turns off the cable box/satellite  
receiver control function. Select  
this if you do not want to use the  
supplied set top box controller.  
For T-180 or longer length tapes.  
Auto Play  
When “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” you  
can make the following settings. Note that when  
you change “Set Top Box Control” to “On” or  
“Off,” all timer recording settings will be  
canceled.  
On  
Starts playback automatically,  
when you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
Off  
Turns off the function. You need  
to press H PLAY to start  
Brand Code  
(page 121) for the brand code for your cable box  
or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the  
number buttons and ENTER.  
playback, even if you insert a tape  
with its safety tab removed.  
Auto Repeat  
Connections  
On  
Plays back a tape repeatedly. The  
VCR rewinds the tape to the  
beginning and restarts playback  
automatically.  
Selects the connection you used for your cable box  
or satellite receiver. Select the connection from  
“Line1” or “Line2.”  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
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Ch. Digit lock  
Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for  
your cable box or satellite receiver.  
Language, Parental Control  
Settings/Factory Settings  
(Options)  
Off  
Select this when your cable box or  
satellite receiver only accepts a  
three or more digit channel  
number. Normally select this.  
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other  
operational settings.  
Lock to  
2 digits  
Select this only when your cable  
box or satellite receiver only  
accepts a two digit channel  
number.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Mode for SET button  
Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable box or  
satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER  
button or a SET button etc., after entering the  
channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try  
“Mode 2.” If your cable box or satellite receiver  
does not respond to either setting, contact the  
manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver.  
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.  
The “Options” setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings are  
underlined.  
Options  
10:10 AM  
Title List  
Timer  
Language  
Parental  
Off  
No code is sent when SET is  
pressed. Normally select this.  
Front Display  
Command Mode  
Factory Setting  
:
:
Auto  
Edit  
DVD 3  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Mode 1  
Mode 2  
Sends the channel number you  
entered.  
Sends the channel number you  
entered.  
Language  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Control for HDMI  
On  
Allows you to use the Control for  
HDMI function (page 16).  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Switches the language for the DVD menu.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Switches the language of the soundtrack.  
When you select “Original,” the language given  
priority in the disc is selected.  
Language Follow  
On  
Switches the language of this  
recorder to the same as the  
Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on  
the disc.  
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language  
changes according to the language you selected  
for the soundtrack. See page 120 for an  
explanation of the language abbreviations.  
current TV’s OSD language. You  
cannot select this when “Control  
for HDMI” is set to “Off.”  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Notes  
• Turn off any display before turning on this function.  
• The OSD language for the recorder keeps if the TV’s  
language cannot be supported.  
Note  
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or  
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of  
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.  
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Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.  
The selection items for “Rating Level” are  
displayed.  
Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level, such as the age  
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced  
with different scenes.  
Parental  
10:10 AM  
Off
Title List  
Timer  
Rating Level  
Change Password  
:
1
After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and  
press ENTER.  
Level 8 (Adults)  
Level 7  
Edit  
Level 6  
• If you have not entered a password, the  
display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
Level 2  
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.  
Create the password  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.  
The Parental setting is complete.  
Timer  
Create the password.  
Edit  
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set  
“Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
• To change the password, select “Change  
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When  
the display for registering a password appears,  
enter a new four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
Re-enter the password.  
z Hint  
Create the password  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and re-  
enter.  
Timer  
Confirm the password.  
Notes  
Edit  
• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” of  
“Options” in the “Setup” display.  
• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function  
cannot be limited on this recorder.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the  
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this  
case, enter your password, then change the level.  
• When you have already registered a  
password, the display for entering the  
password appears.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
Enter your password  
Title List  
10:10 AM  
Timer  
Enter your password.  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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Front Display  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
Easy Setup  
(Resetting the Recorder)  
Auto  
Adjusts to low lighting when  
power is off.  
Select this to run the Easy Setup program.  
Bright  
Dimmer  
Maintains bright lighting  
when power is off.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Maintains low lighting  
regardless of whether power  
is on or off.  
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Off  
Turns off the lighting when  
power is off. Maintains the  
lighting when power is on.  
3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Easy Setup  
10:10 AM  
Follow the guide to make initial settings.  
Before you start,  
Check that you have made all necessary connections.  
Command Mode  
Changes the command mode of this recorder if  
other DVD equipment is assigned the same  
command mode. Be sure to match the command  
mode of the supplied remote to the setting made  
Start  
Cancel  
4 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup  
DVD 1  
Select this if the default  
command mode conflicts  
with other DVD equipment.  
(page 23) from step 5.  
DVD 2  
Select this if the default  
command mode conflicts  
with other DVD equipment.  
DVD 3  
The default command mode  
of the recorder.  
Factory Setting  
Allows you to return the setup settings to their  
default settings. Note that all of your previous  
settings will be lost.  
1
After step 3 on page 104, select “Factory  
Setting,” and press ENTER.  
2
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
The setup settings return to their default  
settings.  
3
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.  
The power automatically turns off and then on  
again, and the recorder is reset to the factory  
settings.  
When the “Easy Setup” display appears,  
follow the instructions for Easy Setup  
(page 23) from step 4.  
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, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive  
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected  
when you set the recorder to progressive format.  
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in the  
“Video” setup (page 99).  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
There is no picture or the picture noise appears  
when connected to the DV IN jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and  
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off  
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the  
i.LINK cable again.  
If you experience any of the following difficulties  
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting  
guide to help remedy the problem before  
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Power  
There is no picture or the picture noise appears  
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and  
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off  
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the  
HDMI cord again.  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the AC power cord is connected  
securely.  
The recorder turns on automatically.  
, HDMI input is selected using TV Interface.  
Some TV has this function for Control for  
HDMI.  
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,  
changing the “Resolution (HDMI)” setting in the  
“Video” setup may solve the problem (page 98).  
Connect the TV and the recorder using a video  
jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the  
TV’s input to the connected video input so that  
you can see the on-screen displays. Change the  
“Resolution (HDMI)” setting in the “Video”  
setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI.  
If the picture still does not appear, repeat the  
steps and try other options.  
To turn off the function, set “Control for HDMI”  
to “Off” in the “Features” setup (page 104).  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.  
, The connecting cords are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 12).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to  
“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder  
appears on the TV screen.  
, The recorder is connected to an input device that  
is not HDCP compliant (page 16).  
The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver  
has been changed.  
, The set top box controller is connected and “Set  
Top Box Control” is set to “On.” Check the “Set  
Top Box Control” settings in the “Features”  
Picture noise appears.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 12) and  
switch the input selector on your TV so that the  
signal from the recorder appears on the TV  
screen.  
The picture from equipment connected to the  
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the  
screen.  
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN  
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by  
pressing INPUT.  
, If the picture output signal from your recorder  
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if  
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO  
player, the copy-protection signal applied to  
some DVD programs could affect picture  
quality. If you still experience this problem even  
when you connect your recorder directly to your  
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s  
S VIDEO input.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN  
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display  
by pressing INPUT.  
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN S  
VIDEO jack, set “Line1 Input” to “S-Video” in  
the “Video” setup (page 99).  
, You have set the recorder to progressive format  
even though your TV cannot accept the  
progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”  
to “Off” in the “Video” setup (page 99).  
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The playback picture or TV program from the  
equipment connected through the recorder is  
distorted.  
, If the playback picture output from a DVD  
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder  
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection  
signal applied to some programs could affect  
picture quality. Disconnect the playback  
equipment in question and connect it directly to  
your TV.  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide  
Range” (page 101).  
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or  
played.  
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack and  
want to change the audio track for a DVD-RW  
(VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) during playback,  
set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio” setup to “D-  
The picture does not fill the screen.  
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the  
aspect ratio of your TV (page 98).  
, When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs  
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set “Line  
Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to “Stereo.”  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in  
“Video” setup.  
DVD Playback  
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the  
labeled side facing up.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
, The disc is not correctly inserted.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on  
for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the  
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not  
finalized (page 66).  
, Re-connect all connections securely.  
, The connecting cord is damaged.  
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the  
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.  
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,  
slow motion, or pause mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack,  
check the “Audio” setup settings (page 100).  
The disc does not start playback from the  
beginning.  
, Resume play was activated (page 37).  
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or  
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV  
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to  
start playback.  
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and  
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off  
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the  
HDMI cord again.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).  
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT  
jack does not conform to the audio signal format.  
The recorder starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback  
function.  
Sound is noisy.  
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise  
will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or  
AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 36).  
Playback stops automatically.  
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder  
stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
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Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-  
motion Play cannot be performed.  
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do  
some of the operations above. See the instruction  
manual supplied with the disc.  
The JPEG image file cannot be played.  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format  
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.  
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension  
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”  
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it  
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”  
, While the recorder is reading disc information,  
playback operations will not work.  
, The length or width of the image is more than  
4,720 dots.  
, When playing a disc containing MP3 audio  
tracks, “Music” is selected (page 42).  
The language for the soundtrack cannot be  
changed.  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc  
being played.  
The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG  
image folder/file is not correctly displayed.  
, The recorder can only display numbers and  
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as  
asterisks.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the  
language for the soundtrack.  
, Try changing the language using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
The subtitle language cannot be changed or  
turned off.  
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the  
DVD VIDEO.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the  
subtitles.  
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
DVD Recording/Timer recording/  
Editing  
The channel cannot be changed from the  
channel you are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
Recording does not start immediately after  
z REC is pressed.  
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”  
“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from  
the front panel display.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO being played.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.  
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s  
menu.  
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
Nothing was recorded even though the timer  
setting is set correctly.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC  
outlet, and connect it again.  
, The program contains copy protection signals  
that restrict copying.  
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3  
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2.  
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3.”  
, The program that starts first has priority and the  
second program starts recording only after the  
first program has finished. If the programs start  
at the same time, the program listed first in the  
menu has priority (page 52).  
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
, The connected cable box/satellite receiver was  
turned off.  
, The set top box controller was incorrectly  
connected (page 12).  
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it  
has the extension “.MP3.”  
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
, When playing a disc containing JPEG image  
files, “Photo” is selected (page 41).  
, The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in the  
“Features” setup have been changed (page 103).  
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Recording does not stop immediately after  
x STOP is pressed.  
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input  
disc data before recording can stop.  
The picture is not clear.  
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–  
button.  
, The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean  
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning  
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not  
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at  
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee  
will be charged). Do not use a commercially  
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may  
damage the video heads.  
Timer recording is not complete or did not start  
from the beginning.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a  
power failure that lasted for more than 30  
minutes. Reset the clock (page 97).  
, The video heads may have to be replaced.  
Consult your local Sony dealer for more  
information.  
, The channel or input changed from the one you  
are recording.  
, The program that starts first has priority and the  
second program starts recording only after the  
first program has finished. If the programs start  
at the same time, the program listed first in the  
menu has priority (page 52).  
, The tape is defective.  
The picture rolls vertically during picture  
search.  
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
monitor.  
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is  
set.  
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).  
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents  
further recording.  
The picture has no sound.  
, The tape is defective.  
, Check the audio cord connection.  
, The disc is protected (page 64).  
, The disc is finalized (page 66).  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape  
compartment.  
The SYNC-REC indicator flashes after Synchro-  
Recording is set.  
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).  
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.  
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents  
further recording.  
VCR Recording  
The channel cannot be changed from the one  
you are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
, The disc is protected (page 64).  
, The disc is finalized (page 66).  
No TV program appears on the TV screen.  
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.  
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.  
Contents previously recorded were erased.  
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC  
will be erased from the disc when the disc is  
inserted.  
The tape starts playing as soon as it is  
inserted.  
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on  
this tape, cover the tab hole.  
VCR Playback  
The playback picture does not appear on the TV  
screen.  
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.  
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.  
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.  
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
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The c indicator is flashing.  
VCR Timer recording  
The timer does not operate.  
, Check that the clock is correctly set.  
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
, Make sure a program has been set for timer  
recording.  
, The disc does not have any space for recording.  
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety  
tab in place inside the recorder.  
The recording mode indication is incorrect.  
, Since the recording mode for recorded titles is  
calculated after sampling the recorded data  
during playback, it may be displayed differently  
from the mode you selected when recording.  
However, the actual recording itself is correctly  
made in the selected mode.  
, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future  
time.  
, Check that the cable box is turned on.  
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the  
recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for  
more than 30 minutes. Reset the clock and timer.  
, Turn the power off and unplug the AC power  
cord.  
, The program that starts first has priority and the  
second program starts recording only after the  
first program has finished. If the programs start  
at the same time, the program listed first in the  
menu has priority (page 78).  
Remote control  
The remote does not function.  
, Batteries are weak.  
, The remote is too far from the recorder.  
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the  
default setting when you replaced the batteries.  
Reset the code (page 21).  
, Turn on the recorder.  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on  
the recorder.  
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is  
, Different command modes are set for the  
recorder and remote. Set the same command  
mode (page 22).  
set.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed  
The SYNC-REC indicator flashes after Synchro-  
Recording is set.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed  
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.  
, The same command mode is set for both the  
Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command  
mode for the recorder (page 22).  
Display  
Others  
Menus or displays do not appear on the  
screen.  
, While the recorder is reading disc information,  
the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or  
information display will not appear.  
The recorder does not operate properly.  
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the  
recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY  
DVD” appears in the front panel display.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder  
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and  
wait until the clock appears in the front panel  
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after  
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.  
Display language on the screen switches  
automatically.  
,
When “Language Follow” is set to “On” in the  
“Features” setup (page 104), the display language  
on the screen automatically switches, according  
to the language setting of the connected TV, if  
you change the language settings on your TV, etc.  
The disc tray does not open after you press  
Z OPEN/CLOSE.  
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to  
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.  
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to  
the disc.  
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.  
, Set the clock again (page 97).  
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“Cannot record because of high temperature.”  
appears on the TV screen.  
Notes About This Recorder  
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is  
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait  
until the clock appears in the front panel display,  
and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the  
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the  
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
section with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged  
when a peak level section is played.  
On cleaning  
“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft  
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
display.  
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock  
Control by AV mouse is not possible.  
, Some satellite receivers may not support AV  
mouse.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may  
cause the apparatus to malfunction.  
The Set Top Box Control function does not  
work.  
, Turn on the recorder.  
On replacement of parts  
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts  
may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.  
The Control for HDMI function does not work.  
, When “HDMI” does not appear in the front panel  
display, check the HDMI connection (page 16).  
, Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the  
“Features” setup (page 104).  
, Make sure that the connected component is  
compatible with the Control for HDMI function.  
Please refer to the operating instructions of the  
component for detailed explanation.  
Notes about the discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,  
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause  
it to malfunction.  
, If you change the HDMI connection, connect and  
disconnect the AC power cord, or have a power  
failure, set “Control for HDMI” to “Off” in the  
“Features” setup, then set it to “On” (page 104).  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may  
rise considerably inside the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the  
disc from the center out.  
The recorder does not detect a USB device  
connected to the recorder.  
, Make sure that the USB device is securely  
connected to the recorder (page 89).  
, Check if the USB device or a cable is damaged.  
, Check if the USB device is tuned on.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or  
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• Do not use the following discs.  
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– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
Specifications  
System  
[DVD recorder section]  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
Audio recording format  
Dolby Digital  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video  
heads  
Video recording format  
MPEG Video  
initial  
contamination  
terminal  
[VCR section]  
Format  
When the video heads are dirty, the picture is  
distorted or the tape cannot be played.  
VHS NTSC standard  
Video recording system  
Rotary head helical scanning FM system  
Video heads  
Double azimuth four heads  
Video signal  
Clean the video heads using a Sony video head  
cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not  
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at  
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee  
will be charged). Do not use a commercially  
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may  
damage the video heads.  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Tape speed  
3
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 /8 inches/s)  
7
EP: 11.12 mm/s ( /16 inches/s)  
11  
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( /16 inches/s),  
playback only  
Maximum recording/playback time  
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)  
Rewind time  
Approx. 2 min (with T-120 tape)  
[Timer section]  
Clock  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
12-hour cycle  
Timer setting  
12 programs in total (max.)  
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Inputs and outputs  
General  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
29 W  
LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
Power back-up  
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Back-up duration: 30 min  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)  
Operating humidity  
25% to 80%  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms  
DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100  
LINE OUT  
Dimensions including projecting parts  
and controls (w/h/d)  
Approx. 430 × 82 × 329 mm  
(Approx. 17 × 3 /4 × 13 inches)  
Mass  
Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10.1 lbs)  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Audio/video cord (1)  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
1
COAXIAL, phono jack  
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)  
Phono jack  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
SET TOP BOX CONTROL  
Mini jack  
Set top box controller (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
HDMI OUT  
HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector  
USB  
USB jack Type A (For connecting  
camcorders or digital still cameras)  
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i.LINK baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to  
the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are  
defined:  
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)  
About i.LINK  
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-  
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the  
i.LINK standard and its features.  
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling  
digital video, digital audio and other data in two  
directions between equipment having the i.LINK  
jack, and for controlling other equipment.  
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be  
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data transactions  
with various digital AV equipment. When two or  
more i.LINK-compatible equipment are  
connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,  
operations and data transactions are possible with  
not only the equipment that this recorder is  
connected to but also with other devices via the  
directly connected equipment.  
Note, however, that the method of operation  
sometimes varies according to the characteristics  
and specifications of the equipment to be  
connected, and that operations and data  
transactions are sometimes not possible on some  
connected equipment.  
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in  
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is  
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some  
equipment.  
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it  
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”  
When units are connected to equipment having a  
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate  
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.  
* What is Mbps?  
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of  
data that can be sent or received in one second. For  
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
i.LINK functions on this recorder  
For details on how to dub when this recorder is  
connected to other video equipment having DV  
jacks, see page 86.  
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-  
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack  
will not accept MICROMV signals from  
equipment such as a MICROMV digital video  
camera with an i.LINK jack.  
For further precautions, see the notes on page 86.  
For details on precautions when connecting this  
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the  
equipment to be connected.  
Note  
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected  
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting  
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-  
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks  
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment  
to be connected.  
About the name “i.LINK”  
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data  
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a  
trademark approved by many corporations.  
IEEE 1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
Required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during  
DV/D8 dubbing).  
i.LINK and are trademarks.  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Front panel  
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or  
similar names.  
Open the  
cover  
1 2  
A Z (open/close) button (34, 49)  
B "/1 (on/standby) switch (23)  
J CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons* *  
K SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (34, 49, 68,  
75)  
D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
(DVD) T VIDEO button (83)  
DVD t (VIDEO) button (84)  
L
(remote sensor) (20)  
M Front panel display (41, 72)  
E Tape compartment (68, 75)  
F Z (eject) button (68)  
N ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (87, 90,  
91, 93)  
O
(USB) jack (89)  
G N (play) button (34, 68)  
X (pause) button (35, 49, 70, 75)  
x (stop) button (34, 49, 68, 75)  
H z REC (record) button (49, 75)  
P DV IN jack (86)  
Q LINE 2 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L (MONO)/  
R) jacks (27)  
*1  
The CHANNEL/TRACKING + button has a tactile  
I m/M (fast-reverse/fast-forward)  
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
The CHANNEL +/– buttons are used for channel  
buttons (36)  
*2  
selection when the set top box control is turned on  
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Remote  
For DVD functions  
I . PREV (previous)/> NEXT  
buttons (35)  
J
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE buttons  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
K m  
/
M (search) buttons (35)  
L CLEAR button (105)  
M X PAUSE button (49)  
N z REC (record) button (49)  
O ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23)  
1 2  
P CH (channel) +/– button* * (12, 49)  
Q INPUT button (49, 56, 87)  
R TIME/TEXT button (41)  
1
S AUDIO button* (35)  
SUBTITLE button (35)  
T SYSTEM MENU button (10)  
TITLE LIST button (38, 58)  
TIMER button (51)  
U ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (38, 58)  
V OPTIONS button (39)  
1
W H PLAY button* (34)  
X x STOP button (34, 49)  
Y REC MODE button (49, 87)  
Z SYNCHRO REC button (54)  
wj TV buttons  
?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)  
• INPUT button (21)  
1
A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (34, 49, 87)  
• CH (channel) +/– button* (21)  
• VOL (volume) +/– button (21)  
• DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)  
1
C Number buttons* (21, 35)  
*1  
SET button (91, 93, 104)  
Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
D ANGLE button (35)  
*2  
The CH +/– button are used for channel selection  
when the set top box control is turned on (page 12).  
E TOP MENU button (34)  
MENU button (34)  
F DISPLAY button (40)  
G M/m/</,/ENTER button (23)  
H O RETURN button (23)  
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For VCR functions  
A Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (68)  
1
B Number buttons* (21)  
SET button (104)  
C SYSTEM MENU button (10)  
D DISPLAY button (72)  
E O RETURN button (23)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
F . PREV (previous)/> NEXT  
buttons (70)  
G
(search) buttons (70)  
H CLEAR button (68)  
I X PAUSE button (70, 75)  
J z REC (record) button (75)  
K ?/1 (on/standby) switch (23)  
L VIDEO button (68, 75)  
1 2  
M CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– button* *  
N INPUT button (75)  
O TIME/TEXT button (72)  
1
P AUDIO button* (73)  
Q TIMER button (77)  
R M/m/</,/ENTER button (23)  
S OPTIONS button (71)  
T
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE buttons  
(70)  
1
U H PLAY button* (68)  
V x STOP button (68, 75)  
W REC MODE button (75)  
X SYNCHRO REC button (80)  
Y TV buttons  
?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)  
• INPUT button (21)  
1
• CH (channel) +/– button* (21)  
• VOL (volume) +/– button (21)  
• DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)  
*1  
Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons  
have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
*2  
The CH +/– button are used for channel selection  
when the set top box control is turned on (page 12).  
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Front panel display  
DUB  
DUB  
VR  
VCD  
RW  
SYNC- REC HDMI  
DVD  
VIDEO  
USB  
A DVD playing/recording status  
H Timer indicator  
B DUB (DVD T VIDEO) indicator (83)  
I Displays the following (41, 72):  
• Playing time/remaining time  
• Current title/chapter/track/index number  
• Recording time/recording mode  
• Clock  
DUB (DVD t VIDEO) indicator (84)  
C Disc type/recording format  
D SYNC-REC indicator (54, 80)  
E HDMI indicator (16)  
• Channel  
J USB indicator (89)  
F VIDEO playing/recording status  
G Tape indicator  
K Disc indicator  
Rear panel  
COMPONENT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18)  
B HDMI OUT jack (16)  
E LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks  
(15, 17)  
F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
C SET TOP BOX CONTROL jack (13)  
D LINE 1 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/  
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)  
R) jacks (13)  
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Abbreviation  
TUR  
Language  
Turkish  
DVD Audio/Subtitle  
Language  
VIE  
Vietnamese  
Afrikaans  
ZAF  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of  
the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated  
as follows. See page 104 to change the audio track  
or subtitle.  
Abbreviation  
ARA  
BUL  
CHI  
Language  
Arabic  
Bulgarian  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
CRO  
CZE  
DAN  
DEU  
ENG  
ESP  
Danish  
German  
English  
Spanish  
Finnish  
French  
FIN  
FRA  
GRE  
HUN  
IDN  
Greek  
Hungarian  
Indonesian  
Hindi  
IND  
ISL  
Icelandic  
Italian  
ITA  
IWR  
JPN  
Hebrew  
Japanese  
Korean  
Malay  
KOR  
MAL  
NLD  
NOR  
POL  
Dutch  
Norwegian  
Polish  
POR  
RUS  
SVE  
Portuguese  
Russian  
Swedish  
Thai  
THA  
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Cable box brand  
Betavue  
Code number  
0022  
Cable Box/Satellite  
Receiver Brand Code  
British Telecom  
BVS  
0003  
0641  
When you want to use the set top box control  
function, find the brand code number of your cable  
box/satellite receiver from the list and enter it in  
step 7 of Easy Setup (page 23).  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.  
Cable Healthcare  
Cable Star  
Cabletenna  
Cableview  
Century  
0769, 0058  
0056  
0022, 0039  
0022  
0153, 0618, 0008, 0315  
0017  
Citation  
Cable box brand  
Code number  
Citizen  
0153, 0315, 0078, 0242  
0883  
3M  
0033  
Clearmaster  
ClearMax  
ABC  
0003, 0007, 0011, 0017,  
0008, 0014, 0001, 0013,  
0206, 0047, 0237, 0033  
0883, 1247  
0031, 0025  
0233, 0232  
0274  
Colour Voice  
Comband  
Accuphase  
0003, 0007, 0013, 0047,  
0001, 0011, 0017, 0014,  
0206  
Comtec  
Comtronics  
Comtronics Eagle  
Contec  
0060, 0040  
0040, 0060  
0019  
Acorn  
1102, 0237  
0237  
Action  
Active  
0237, 1102  
0015  
Coolmax  
0883  
Aim  
Curtis Mathes  
Dae Ryung Eagle  
Daeryung  
0015, 0242  
0008  
Allegro  
Amark  
0315, 0153  
0008, 0277, 0144, 0056  
0060  
0008, 0877, 0477, 0277,  
1877  
American  
Americast  
Antronix  
Anvision  
Apache  
Arbatron  
Archer  
0899  
Diamond  
Digeo  
0035  
0207, 0022  
0211, 0111  
0770  
1476  
Digi  
0637  
Director  
Dumont  
Eagle Comtronics  
Eastern  
0476  
0014, 0011, 0003, 0476  
0637  
0153, 0022, 0207, 0039,  
0797, 0237, 0260  
0060, 0028  
0002, 0274, 0418  
0078  
ASE  
1080  
Electricord  
Emerson  
Everquest  
Focus  
Auna  
1269  
0797, 0303, 0015, 0014  
0040, 0015  
0400  
BBT  
0267  
BCC  
0276  
Belcor  
0056, 0022  
0014  
Fosgate  
0276  
Bell & Howell  
Bell Atlantic  
Bell South  
Bestlink  
Fujitsu  
0246  
0641  
Funai  
0248, 0019  
0649  
0899  
FutureVision  
0303  
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Cable box brand  
Garrard  
Code number  
0153  
Cable box brand  
Maestro  
Code number  
0812  
Gateway  
0764  
Magnavox  
0797, 0027, 0032, 0334,  
0069  
GC Electronics  
0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,  
0040, 0077, 0030  
Millennium  
Memorex  
Mitsubishi  
Motorola  
0618, 0153  
0000  
GE  
0232, 0233, 0144, 0021  
Gemini  
0015, 0070, 0057, 0242,  
0014, 0797, 0013, 0400  
0003  
0476, 0276, 1476, 0810,  
1376, 1254, 0400, 1106  
General Instrument  
0476, 0011, 0014, 0098,  
0810, 0024, 0003, 0015,  
0276  
Movie Time  
MS  
0156, 0078, 0063, 0203  
0069, 0015, 1018, 0303  
GHZ  
0078  
MultiVision  
Myrio  
0012  
Gibraltar  
Global  
0003  
1117  
1327  
NET  
0274  
GMI  
0069, 0057, 0015, 0797  
0144, 0040  
0770, 0797  
1136  
Next Level  
Nexus  
0764, 1316, 1315, 1314  
0770  
GoldStar  
Goodmind  
Gradiente  
Hamlin  
Northcoast  
Nova Vision  
Novabeam  
Novaplex  
NSC  
0671, 0314  
0277, 0008  
0277  
0020, 0009, 0034, 0259,  
0015, 0273, 0206  
Healthway Interactive  
Hitachi  
0058, 1020, 1015, 0769  
0618, 0277, 0017, 0008  
0011, 0154, 0009, 0008,  
0003, 0033, 0014, 0255  
0156, 0070, 0203, 0063,  
0400, 0012, 0618, 0022,  
0637, 0010, 0044  
Houston Tracker  
Hwalin  
0011  
Oak  
0007, 0019, 0303, 0248,  
0017  
0303  
Hytek  
0007  
Omega  
0015  
0371  
0021  
0237  
0843  
IBM  
0670  
Omniview  
Optimus  
Pace  
IEEC  
1018  
Interbuy  
IPC Guest Services  
Jasco  
0274  
0893  
Pacific Bell  
Panasonic  
0315, 0153, 0015  
0014, 0400  
0107, 0021, 0144, 0008,  
0124, 0307, 0000, 0040  
Jebsee  
Jerrold  
0003, 0014, 0276, 0011,  
0012, 0020, 0024, 0015,  
0047, 0098, 0476, 0031,  
0029, 0111, 0032, 0054,  
0810, 0028  
Panther  
Paragon  
Penney  
Philips  
0637  
0000, 0525, 0008  
0637, 0000  
0025, 0031, 0290, 0027,  
0030, 0153, 0060, 0242,  
0028, 0334, 0211, 0029,  
0259, 0307, 0652, 0013,  
0069, 0649, 0255, 0305,  
0032, 0111, 0317  
Kuang Yu  
Leon  
0024  
0069, 0015  
0040, 0144  
0440  
LG  
Linsay  
Macom  
Pioneer  
0144, 0023, 0533, 1877,  
0877, 0260  
0033  
US  
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Cable box brand  
Popular Mechanics  
Prelude  
Code number  
0400  
Cable box brand  
Sony  
Code number  
1006  
0770  
Spectradyne  
Spectravision  
Sprucer  
0769, 0058  
Prism  
0012, 0013, 0059  
0786  
0058  
Protelcon  
Pulsar  
0021, 0307, 0010, 0144  
0203, 0096, 0155  
0000, 0040  
0000  
Standard Components  
Starcom  
Quasar  
0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,  
0098, 0305  
Quest  
0144, 0020  
0040  
Stargate  
0015, 0040, 0770, 0865,  
0797, 0305, 0014  
R Line  
RadioShack  
0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,  
0797  
Starquest  
StarSight  
Stealth  
0015  
0542, 0422  
0274  
Rampage  
Ranger  
RCA  
0255  
1247  
Stellar One  
Storm  
0807  
0021, 0060, 0797, 0047,  
1256, 0843  
1018, 0637  
1230  
Realistic  
Recoton  
Regal  
0207, 0153  
0153, 0400  
Suena Madritel  
Supercable  
Supermax  
Sylvania  
Tandy  
0276  
0259, 0020, 0273, 0279,  
0276  
0883  
0001  
Regency  
0002, 0020, 0682  
0258  
Rembrandt  
0070, 0153, 0040, 0022,  
0011  
Tatung  
0097  
Teac  
1018  
RK  
0304, 0306, 0479  
0000  
Technics  
Teknika  
Teleavia  
TeleCaption  
Teleview  
Texscan  
TFC  
0029  
Runco  
Samsung  
0146  
0040, 0144, 0023, 0003,  
0070, 0000  
0040  
Sasktel  
1737  
0221  
Scientific Atlanta  
0008, 0277, 0017, 0006,  
0237, 0025, 0477, 0207,  
0877, 0003, 0012, 0000,  
0021, 1877  
0063, 0040  
0001, 0096, 0010  
0310  
Seam  
0510  
Thomson  
Timeless  
Tocom  
1256  
Sears  
0510  
0418, 0274, 0040  
Sejin  
1265  
0012, 0013, 0029, 0019,  
0059, 0017  
Siemens  
Sigma  
0246  
Torx  
0003  
0019  
Toshiba  
Trans PX  
Trinity  
Tristar  
TS  
0000  
Signal  
0040, 0015, 0011, 0035  
0303, 0276, 0153, 0315  
Signature  
SkyCable  
Skygiant  
SL Marx  
0011  
0112  
1091  
0040  
1248  
0883  
0255, 0024, 1018, 0003,  
0303  
US  
,continued  
123  
Cable box brand  
Tusa  
Code number  
0015  
Satellite receiver  
brand  
Code number  
AlphaStar  
0772  
1333  
0775  
0856  
0216  
1109  
TV COMM  
TV Guide  
TV86  
0035, 0019  
1476  
Atlantic Telephone  
Bell ExpressVu  
Century  
0063, 0040  
0022, 0225  
0207, 0153, 0022  
0007  
Uniden  
Chaparral  
Unika  
Crossdigital  
DirecTV  
United Artists  
United Cable  
Universal  
0749, 0566, 0392, 1749,  
0099, 1109, 1076, 1442,  
1856, 0247, 1142, 1639,  
0724, 0639, 0819  
0003, 0014, 0011, 0276  
0191, 0078, 0207, 0056,  
0022, 0039, 0153, 0077,  
0322, 0315  
Dish Network System  
Dishpro  
0775, 1005, 1170  
0775, 1005  
0775, 1170, 1005  
0775  
US Electronics  
V2  
0276, 0008, 0003, 0017  
0883  
Echostar  
Verizon  
0246  
Expressvu  
Galaxis  
Videoway  
VideoWorks  
Vidtech  
0250, 0000  
0124  
0863  
GE  
0566  
0244  
General Instrument  
GOI  
0361, 0869, 0627  
0775  
Viewmaster  
Viewstar  
0883, 0770  
0258, 0289, 0060, 0063,  
0211, 0027, 0111, 0030,  
0121  
Gradiente  
Hitachi  
0856  
0819, 0749  
0775  
Vision  
0883  
1264  
0883  
0565  
0078  
Houston Tracker  
HTS  
Visionetics  
Vortex View  
WaveMaster  
Wiso  
0775  
Hughes Network Systems 0749, 1749, 1442, 1142  
Humax  
1176, 1359, 1048, 0863,  
0283  
Innova  
0099  
Zenith  
0000, 0525, 0054, 0017,  
0039, 0153, 0060, 0315,  
0191, 0899  
Jerrold  
0361, 0036, 0627  
0775, 1170  
0722, 0724  
0869  
JVC  
Zentek  
0400  
Magnavox  
McIntosh  
Memorex  
Mitsubishi  
Motorola  
NEC  
0724  
0749  
0869  
1270, 0496, 0499, 0507,  
0508  
Netsat  
0099  
Next Level  
Optimus  
Panasonic  
0869  
0724  
0247, 0701  
US  
124  
 
Satellite receiver  
brand  
Code number  
Paysat  
Philips  
0724  
1076, 0099, 1142, 0724,  
0722, 0749, 1442, 1749,  
0856, 0775  
Primestar  
Proscan  
QNS  
0361, 0627, 0869  
0392, 0566  
1367  
RadioShack  
RCA  
0869  
0566, 0392, 0143, 0855  
1109, 1276  
0856, 0099, 1856  
0639, 1639  
0869  
Samsung  
Sky  
Sony  
Star Choice  
Star Trak  
Thomson  
Tivo  
0869, 0772  
0566, 0392  
1142, 1442  
0790, 0749, 1749, 1285  
1333, 1358  
0724, 0722  
0361  
Toshiba  
UEC  
Uniden  
Video Cipher II Plus  
Zenith  
0856, 1856  
US  
125  
Connecting  
the cable box/satellite  
DVD-RAM 32  
DVD-RW 30  
Index  
receiver 12  
to your AV/amplifier  
(receiver) 18  
E
Words in quotations appear in  
the on-screen displays.  
Easy Setup 106  
“Edit” 53, 79  
Enter characters 61  
EP mode 74  
to your TV 15  
“Connections” 103  
Numerics  
Control for HDMI 16, 104  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote 21  
Copy protection 48  
Copy-Free 48  
Copy-Never 48  
Copy-Once 48  
Counter 68  
16:9 24, 98  
“Erase” 53, 59, 79  
4:3 Letter Box 24, 98  
4:3 Pan Scan 24, 98  
“Erase All Titles” 65  
F
A
“Factory Setting” 106  
Fast forward 36, 70  
Fast reverse 36, 70  
Feature settings 102  
Finalizing 66  
“A-B Erase” 59  
ADVANCE 35, 70  
ANGLE 35  
CPRM 30  
“Create Playlist” 63  
Creating chapters 50  
AUDIO 35, 73  
“Audio” 104  
“Format DVD-RW” 103  
Formatting 48, 64  
“Front Display” 106  
Front panel 116  
“Audio (HDMI)” 101  
Audio cords 18  
“Audio DRC” 101  
Audio settings 100  
Auto Finalize 67, 103  
“Auto Play” 103  
“Auto Repeat” 103  
D
“Digital Out” 100  
“Disc Finalize” 65, 66  
“Disc Format” 65  
“Disc Information” 65  
“Disc Menu” 104  
“Disc Name” 64  
“Disc Protect” 65  
“Disc Setting” 64, 66  
Disc types 30  
Front panel display 119  
H
Handling discs 112  
HDMI 16  
B
“Resolution (HDMI)” 98  
Batteries 20  
“Black Level” 99  
“Brand Code” 103  
I
Display  
i.LINK 86, 115  
front panel display 119  
Setup Display 96  
“Divide Title” 60  
Dolby Digital 100  
“Downmix” 101  
DTS 36, 100  
INPUT 49, 75, 87  
C
Cable box 13  
J
Cable box brand 121  
Cable box brand code 121  
“Ch. Digit lock” 104  
Changing or canceling timer  
settings (Timer List) 53, 79  
“Chapter Erase” 59  
Child Lock 37  
Cleaning discs 112  
Cleaning the video heads 113  
CLEAR 68  
JPEG image files 42  
L
“Dubbing” 83, 84, 86, 89  
“DV/D8 Audio Input” 87,  
“DV/D8 Dubbing” 88  
“DV/D8 Simple Dubbing” 88  
“DVD Auto Chapter” 102  
“DVD Backup” 91  
DVD Editing 57  
DVD VIDEO 32  
DVD+R 30  
“Language” 104  
Language abbreviation 120  
“Language Follow” 104  
LINE 1 IN 13  
LINE 2 IN 27  
“Line Audio Input” 54, 56,  
Clock Set settings 97  
“Command Mode” 22, 106  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
“Line1 Input” 99  
DVD+R DL 30  
DVD+RW 30  
DVD-R 30  
US  
126  
 
System Menu 10  
M
Q
MENU 34  
Menu  
Quick Timer 50, 75  
T
“Tape Length” 103  
Tape speed 74  
Top menu 34  
R
“Mode for SET button” 104  
MP3 audio tracks 41  
Rear panel 119  
REC 49, 75  
TIME/TEXT 41, 72  
TIMER 51, 77  
REC MODE 49  
Recording 47, 74  
recordable discs 30  
recording format 30  
recording mode 47  
tape speed 74  
Timer List 53, 79  
Timer recording 51, 77  
change or cancel 53, 79  
“Title Erase” 59, 64  
TITLE LIST 38, 58  
Title List 38  
N
NEXT 35, 70  
Number buttons 21, 39  
O
Recording mode 47, 74  
Recording time 47, 50  
Region code 33  
Remaining time 40, 76  
Remote 20, 117  
REPLAY 35, 70  
Resetting 106  
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
“Title Name” 59, 64  
TOP MENU 34  
On-screen display  
OPTIONS menu 11  
Setup Display 96  
Sub-menu 11  
TRACKING 69  
Tracking adjustment 69  
Troubleshooting 107  
“TV Type” 98  
System Menu 10  
OPTIONS 11  
Options settings 104  
Original 39  
Resume Play 37  
Rotate 43  
U
“Unfinalize” 67  
Unrecordable pictures 48  
“USB Dubbing” 91  
S
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 39,  
Safety tab 74  
“OSD” language 24, 104  
Satellite receiver 13  
Satellite receiver brand code  
V
“VCR Function” 103  
“Video (HDMI)” 98  
VIDEO CD 32  
Video mode 30  
Video settings 98  
VR mode 30  
P
“Scan Audio” 37, 101  
“Parental” 105  
Searching  
Parental Control 37  
Parts and controls 116  
PAUSE 36, 49, 70, 75  
PBC 37  
for “Chapter” 39  
for “Title” 39  
for “Track” 39  
Time Search 39  
Set top box control 12, 24,  
“Photo Copy” 95  
“Picture Control” 99  
PLAY 34, 68  
Z
Zoom 43  
Set top box controller 12, 25  
Playable discs 32  
Playback 34, 68  
JPEG image files 42  
MP3 audio tracks 41  
Resume Play 37  
Slow-motion play 36, 70  
Playlist 39, 62  
Settings 96  
Setup Display 96  
“Simple Dubbing” 84, 85  
Slide show 43  
SP mode 74  
STOP 34, 49, 68, 75  
Sub-menu 11  
Power cord 20  
SUBTITLE 35  
“Subtitle” 104  
“Surround” 101  
SYNCHRO REC 55, 81  
“Synchro Recording” 55, 80,  
PREV 35, 70  
“Progressive” 99  
“Protect” 59  
US  
127  
Índice  
Este manual muestra la configuración básica y el funcionamiento de la videograbadora-grabadora de  
DVD.  
Para obtener más información, consulte el manual de instrucciones en inglés.  
Funcionamiento básico  
Grabación de la videograbadora desde un equipo conectado que no tiene  
temporizador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
ES  
2
No es posible grabar en esta grabadora si tiene:  
– un decodificador de cable o un receptor vía  
satélite sin salidas de audio/video.  
Conexiones y ajustes  
– cable sin decodificador de cable.  
– sólo antena (sin cable de televisión).  
En los casos mencionados anteriormente, póngase  
en contacto con la empresa suministradora para  
consultar si podrían proporcionarle un  
decodificador de cable o un receptor vía satélite  
compatible.  
Conexión de la grabadora  
Siga los pasos del 1 al 6 para conectar y realizar  
los ajustes de la grabadora.  
Notas  
• Enchufe los cables firmemente para prevenir  
perturbaciones no deseadas.  
• Consulte las instrucciones suministradas con los  
componentes que va a conectar.  
• No es posible conectar la grabadora a un televisor que  
no disponga de toma de entrada de video.  
• Asegúrese de desconectar el cable de alimentación de  
cada componente antes de realizar las conexiones. No  
conecte el cable de alimentación hasta haber llegado al  
Utilización de la función de control  
del decodificador de cable/receptor  
vía satélite  
Esta función permite que la grabadora controle el  
decodificador de cable o el receptor vía satélite  
mediante el controlador del decodificador  
suministrado. También es posible utilizar el  
mando a distancia de la grabadora para cambiar  
canales en el decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite, siempre que ambos estén encendidos.  
Para utilizar la función de control del  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite, es  
necesario:  
Paso 1: Desembalaje  
– comprobar el código de marca del decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite. Consulte “Cable  
Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code” en el  
manual de instrucciones en inglés (página 121).  
– conectar el controlador del decodificador  
– ajustar el número del código de marca y la  
entrada de la grabadora que está conectada al  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite  
Compruebe que dispone de los siguientes  
elementos:  
• Cable de audio/video  
(clavija fono × 3 y clavija fono × 3) (1)  
• Mando a distancia (1)  
• Controlador del decodificador (1)  
• Pilas de tamaño AA (R6) (2)  
Paso 2: Conexión del  
decodificador de cable/  
receptor vía satélite  
(sintonizador)  
Una vez configurado el control del decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite, compruebe que la  
grabadora controla correctamente el dispositivo  
en cuestión (página 12).  
Esta grabadora no incluye un sintonizador de  
televisión.  
Para grabar programas de televisión con este  
dispositivo, es necesario conectarlo a un  
sintonizador que tenga tomas de salida de audio/  
video.  
ES  
Si ha estado utilizando la videograbadora  
conectada a una antena, conecte esta grabadora a  
la videograbadora mediante un cable de audio/  
video. De este modo, podrá grabar programas de  
televisión.  
ES  
,continúa  
3
           
Conexión del decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite y del controlador  
del decodificador  
Conecte las tomas LINE 1 IN mediante un cable de audio/video.  
Con esta conexión, puede grabar cualquier canal del decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite.  
Asegúrese de que el receptor vía satélite o decodificador de cable está encendido.  
Para grabar programas por cable o vía satélite, debe hacer coincidir la fuente de entrada de la grabadora  
(LINE1) con la toma de entrada que está conectada al decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite  
(LINE 1 IN).  
Coloque el controlador del decodificador cerca del sensor remoto del decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite.  
Pared  
Controlador del  
decodificador  
(suministrado)  
Decodificador de cable/  
receptor vía satélite  
Cable de antena  
(no suministrado)  
S VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
R
VIDEO  
OUT  
ANT IN  
TO TV  
L
a la entrada de  
antena  
Televisor  
Cable de video S  
(no suministrado)  
Cable de audio/  
video  
(no suministrado)  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
a SET TOP BOX  
CONTROL  
S VIDEO  
a LINE 1 IN S VIDEO  
SET TOP  
BOX  
AUDIO  
CONTROL  
a LINE 1 IN  
Videograbadora-grabadora de DVD  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
: Flujo de señales  
ES  
4
 
Utilización de un cable de video S para disfrutar de una calidad de imagen superior  
Conecte la toma LINE 1 IN S VIDEO mediante un cable de video S (no suministrado) en lugar de la  
clavija amarilla (video) del cable de audio/video. Deje las clavijas de audio conectadas a las tomas  
AUDIO L/R. Cuando utilice esta conexión, presione SYSTEM MENU y ajuste “Entrada línea 1” en  
“Video S” en la configuración de “Video” después de haber completado Configuración fácil (página 10).  
Nota  
No conecte las tomas de S VIDEO y VIDEO amarillas al mismo tiempo.  
ES  
5
Paso 3: Conexión al televisor  
Conecte el cable de audio/video suministrado a las tomas LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) de la  
grabadora.  
Si su televisor tiene una toma HDMI, o tomas de entrada de video componente, consulte la página 7 o 8.  
INPUT  
Televisor o proyector  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO  
(rojo) (blanco) (amarillo)  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO  
Cable de audio/video  
(suministrado)  
(amarillo)  
(blanco)  
(rojo)  
L
R
a LINE OUT  
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)  
AUDIO  
Videograbadora-grabadora de DVD  
COMPONENT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
: Flujo de señales  
Nota  
No conecte las tomas de salida de audio del televisor a las tomas LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) a la vez. De lo contrario, se  
producirá ruido no deseado en los altavoces del televisor.  
ES  
6
 
Si el televisor dispone de una toma de entrada de HDMI  
Conecte la toma de salida HDMI* OUT mediante un cable Sony HDMI certificado (no suministrado).  
Disfrutará de imágenes y sonido de alta calidad. Si su televisor acepta señales progresivas de 1080p, debe  
usar esta conexión. El indicador de HDMI se ilumina en la pantalla del panel frontal cuando la grabadora  
emite señales a través de la toma de salida HDMI OUT.  
Asegúrese de apagar la grabadora antes de conectar un cable HDMI.  
* Esta grabadora de DVD incorpora la tecnología de High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™). HDMI, el  
logotipo de HDMI y High-Definition Multimedia Interface son marcas comerciales o marcas comerciales registradas  
de HDMI Licensing LLC.  
HDMI OUT  
Cable HDMI (no suministrado)  
Televisor o  
proyector  
a la entrada de HDMI  
a HDMI OUT  
HDMI IN  
COMPONENT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
Videograbadora-grabadora de DVD  
: Flujo de señales  
Notas  
• No es posible conectar la toma de salida HDMI OUT a tomas DVI que no sean compatibles con HDCP (por ejemplo,  
tomas DVI en pantallas de PC).  
• Durante la grabación de discos DVD, no es posible visualizar imágenes en VHS mediante la pulsación de VIDEO, ya  
que la toma de salida HDMI OUT sólo emitirán señales de DVD video.  
ES  
,continúa  
7
 
Si el televisor tiene tomas de entrada de video componente  
Conecte las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT mediante un cable de video componente (no  
suministrado) o tres cables de video (no suministrados) del mismo tipo y longitud. Disfrutará de una fiel  
reproducción del color y de imágenes de alta calidad.  
Si utiliza esta conexión, asegúrese de conectar el cable de audio a las tomas LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R).  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
Televisor o  
proyector  
L
R
Y
PB  
PR  
(blanco)  
(rojo)  
(verde) (azul) (rojo)  
Cable de video componente  
(no suministrado)  
Cable de audio/  
video  
COMPONENT  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
(suministrado)  
VIDEO  
(verde)  
Y
(blanco)  
(rojo)  
(azul)  
(rojo)  
L
P
B
R
P
R
a LINE OUT  
(AUDIO L/R)  
a COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LINE OUT AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO  
L
Y
HDMI OUT  
L
S
VIDEO  
P
P
B
R
R
SET TOP  
BOX  
R
CONTROL  
COAXIAL  
AUDIO  
AUDIO  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
Videograbadora-grabadora de DVD  
: Flujo de señales  
Nota  
Durante la grabación de discos DVD, no es posible visualizar imágenes en VHS mediante la pulsación de VIDEO, ya  
que las tomas COMPONENT VIDEO OUT sólo emitirán señales de DVD video.  
ES  
8
 
Paso 4: Conexión del cable Paso 5: Preparación del  
de alimentación  
mando a distancia  
Enchufe los cables de alimentación de la  
grabadora y del televisor a una toma de ca. A  
continuación, debe esperar unos instantes  
antes de utilizar la grabadora. Podrá  
utilizarla sólo después de que la pantalla del panel  
frontal se ilumine y la grabadora pase al modo de  
espera.  
La grabadora puede controlarse con el mando a  
distancia suministrado.  
Inserte dos pilas de tamaño AA (R6) haciendo  
coincidir sus extremos 3 y # con las marcas del  
interior del compartimiento de las pilas.  
Asegúrese de cerrar la tapa de las pilas  
correctamente. Cuando utilice el mando a  
distancia, oriéntelo hacia el sensor remoto  
grabadora.  
de la  
LINE  
1
IN  
VIDEO  
LI  
VI  
HDMI OUT  
S
VIDEO  
SET TOP  
BOX  
CONTROL  
AUDIO  
A
a la toma de ca <  
Notas  
• Utilice correctamente las pilas para evitar posibles  
daños por fugas y corrosión. No toque el líquido  
directamente con las manos si se produjera alguna  
fuga. Respete las indicaciones siguientes:  
– No utilice una pila nueva con otra usada, ni pilas de  
distintos fabricantes.  
– No intente cargar las pilas.  
– Si no tiene intención de utilizar el mando a distancia  
durante un periodo de tiempo prolongado, extraiga  
las pilas.  
– Si se produce una fuga de las pilas, seque todo líquido  
que haya en el compartimiento de las pilas e inserte  
pilas nuevas.  
• No exponga el sensor remoto (marcado con  
en el  
panel frontal) a luz intensa, tal como la luz directa del  
sol o de aparatos de iluminación. La grabadora podría  
no responder al control del mando a distancia.  
• Con un uso normal, la duración de las pilas es  
aproximadamente de tres a seis meses.  
• No deje el mando a distancia en un lugar  
excesivamente cálido o húmedo.  
• No deje caer ningún objeto extraño dentro de la carcasa  
del mando a distancia, especialmente cuando  
reemplace las pilas.  
ES  
9
   
3 Cambie el selector de entrada del televisor  
para que la señal de la grabadora aparezca  
en la pantalla del televisor.  
Paso 6: Configuración fácil  
Aparecerá el siguiente mensaje “Initial  
settings necessary to operate the DVD  
recorder will be made. You can change them  
later using setup.” (“Se realizarán los ajustes  
iniciales necesarios para usar la grabadora  
DVD. Podrá cambiarlos posteriormente  
utilizando la configuración.”).  
Siga los pasos que se indican a continuación para  
realizar el mínimo número de ajustes básicos  
necesarios para utilizar la grabadora.  
Los ajustes se realizan en el orden siguiente.  
Ajuste del idioma de las indicaciones en pantalla  
m
• Si no aparece este mensaje, presione  
SYSTEM MENU y seleccione  
Ajuste del control del decodificador de cable/receptor sat  
“Configuración fácil” en la pantalla  
“Configuración” para ejecutar la  
Configuración fácil.  
m
Ajuste del reloj  
m
4 Presione ENTER.  
Aparece la pantalla de configuración que le  
permite seleccionar el idioma utilizado en las  
indicaciones en pantalla.  
Ajuste del tipo de televisor  
m
Fin  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
Select the screen language.  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
English  
Français  
Español  
Botones  
numéricos  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
5 Seleccione un idioma y presione ENTER.  
Aparecerá la pantalla de configuración para el  
control del decodificador de cable/receptor  
vía satélite.  
O RETURN  
Configuración fácil  
No Disc  
¿Desea controlar el decodificador  
con esta grabadora?  
(Todo cambio al ajuste actual borrará  
los ajustes del temporizador.)  
Sí  
No  
1 Encienda el televisor.  
6 Seleccione si se utiliza o no el control del  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite; a continuación, presione ENTER.  
Si desea utilizar el control del decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite (página 3),  
seleccione “Sí”.  
2 Presione "/1.  
La grabadora se enciende.  
De lo contrario, seleccione “No”, y vaya al  
paso 9.  
ES  
10  
 
7 Presione los botones numéricos para  
introducir el código de marca del  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite.  
10 Seleccione el ajuste que coincida con su  
tipo de televisor.  
Configuración fácil  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Consulte “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver  
Brand Code” en el manual de instrucciones en  
inglés (página 121).  
Seleccione el tipo de pantalla de su TV.  
16 : 9  
4 : 3 Tipo buzón  
4 : 3 Explo pan  
Configuración fácil  
No Disc  
Introduzca el código de marca  
del decodificador.  
“16:9”: para televisores con pantalla  
panorámica o televisores con modo  
panorámico.  
Aceptar  
Cancelar  
“4:3 Tipo buzón”: para televisores de pantalla  
4:3.  
Muestra imágenes “panorámicas” con franjas  
en las secciones superior e inferior de la  
pantalla.  
“4:3 Explo pan”: para televisores de pantalla  
4:3.  
Muestra automáticamente imágenes  
“panorámicas” que ocupan toda la pantalla y  
corta las secciones que no caben.  
• Para volver a introducir el número del  
código, seleccione “Cancelar” y vuelva al  
paso 6.  
8 Seleccione “Aceptar” y presione ENTER.  
Aparecerá la pantalla de configuración para  
ajustar el reloj.  
Configuración fácil  
No Disc  
12:00 AM  
11 Presione ENTER.  
Ajuste la hora y la fecha manualmente.  
Configuración fácil  
10:10 AM  
No Disc  
Mes  
01  
Día  
01  
Año  
2008  
Mar  
Finalizada la configuración fácil.  
Hora  
12  
Min  
00  
AM/PM  
AM  
:
Finalizar  
9 Presione M/m para establecer el mes y  
presione ,.  
Establezca el día, el año, la hora, los minutos  
y AM/PM del mismo modo y, a continuación,  
presione ENTER. El día de la semana se  
ajusta automáticamente.  
Aparecerá la pantalla de configuración para  
seleccionar el tamaño de la imagen del  
televisor conectado.  
12 Presione ENTER cuando aparezca  
“Finalizar”.  
La Configuración fácil ha finalizado. Se han  
realizado todas las conexiones y operaciones  
de configuración.  
Si utiliza el control de decodificador de cable/  
receptor vía satélite, compruebe que el control  
funciona correctamente (página 12).  
Para volver a la indicación anterior  
Presione O RETURN.  
z Observación  
Si desea ejecutar la Configuración fácil de nuevo,  
presione SYSTEM MENU y seleccione “Configuración  
fácil” en la pantalla “Configuración”.  
ES  
,continúa  
11  
Nota  
Para grabar programas de televisión utilizando el  
temporizador, deberá ajustar el reloj con exactitud.  
Comprobar el ajuste de control del  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite  
2
Colóquelo de manera que el controlador del  
decodificador esté cerca del sensor de control  
remoto del decodificador de cable/receptor  
vía satélite.  
1 Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite.  
2 Oriente el mando a distancia de la  
grabadora hacia ésta (no hacia el  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite).  
3 Presione CH +/– y compruebe que el canal  
cambia en la ventana del decodificador de  
cable/receptor vía satélite.  
4 Presione los botones numéricos y  
compruebe que el canal cambia en la  
ventana del decodificador de cable/  
receptor vía satélite.  
Si no consigue que la grabadora controle el  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite  
Vuelva a ejecutar la Configuración fácil y  
compruebe los ajustes (página 10).  
Compruebe la conexión y coloque el controlador  
del decodificador cerca del decodificador de  
cable/receptor vía satélite (página 3).  
Si el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite  
sigue sin funcionar correctamente con la  
grabadora, póngase en contacto con la empresa  
suministradora para que le proporcionen un  
decodificador de cable o receptor vía satélite  
compatible.  
Arreglar el controlador del decodificador para  
el decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite  
Una vez confirmado que el controlador del  
decodificador controla el decodificador de cable o  
receptor vía satélite, colóquelo en su sitio.  
1
Coloque la cinta de doble capa suministrada  
en el controlador del decodificador.  
Retire las partes de apoyo de la cinta de doble  
capa.  
ES  
12  
 
z Observaciones  
• Es posible reproducir DATA CD o DATA DVD con  
pistas de audio en formato MP3 o archivos de imagen  
en formato JPEG.  
Reproducción de DVD  
• Si inserta un DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD o un CD, la  
reproducción se iniciará automáticamente en función  
del disco.  
• Al reproducir un DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R,  
DVD-R y DVD-RAM, podrá seleccionar el título del  
menú Lista títulos (página 16).  
Reproducción de discos  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
DVD RAM VCD  
CD  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
• Cuando utilice un DVD-RAM con un cartucho,  
extraiga el disco del mismo.  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
DVD  
1
2
5
8
0
3
Nota  
4
7
6
9
Para reproducir un disco grabado con otro equipo en esta  
grabadora, primero finalice el disco en el equipo de  
grabación.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Utilización del menú del DVD  
+
RW  
-
+
R
-
RVideo  
RWVideo  
DVD  
Cuando reproduzca un DVD VIDEO, o un  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Modo Video), DVD+R o  
DVD-R (Modo Video) finalizado, podrá acceder  
al menú del disco presionando TOP MENU o  
MENU.  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
1 Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de  
DVD.  
2 Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un  
disco en la bandeja de discos.  
La cara de reproducción debe mirar  
hacia abajo  
3 Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la  
bandeja de discos.  
Espere hasta que “LOAD” desaparezca de la  
pantalla del panel frontal.  
4 Presione H PLAY.  
Se inicia la reproducción.  
Para detener la reproducción  
Presione x STOP.  
ES  
13  
     
Opciones de reproducción  
Z OPEN/CLOSE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ANGLE  
SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE  
. PREV  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
X PAUSE  
Botón  
Operación  
Disco  
Z OPEN/CLOSE  
AUDIO  
Detiene la reproducción y abre la bandeja de discos.  
Todos los discos  
Selecciona una de las pistas de audio grabadas en el  
disco cuando se presiona varias veces.  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
DVD  
VCD  
-
-
: selecciona el sonido principal o  
RWVR  
RVR  
secundario.  
: selecciona la fuente de audio.  
DVD  
VCD  
: selecciona las pistas de audio estéreo o  
monoaurales.  
.
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
Selecciona el idioma de los subtítulos cuando se  
presiona varias veces.  
DVD  
DVD  
Selecciona un ángulo cuando se presiona varias veces.  
Si se grabaron varios ángulos (multiángulo) de una  
escena en el disco, aparece “  
” en la pantalla del  
televisor durante unos pocos segundos. Consulte las  
instrucciones suministradas con el disco para obtener  
más información.  
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE  
• Vuelve a reproducir o avanza rápidamente una  
escena si se presiona durante la reproducción.  
• Se desplaza al fotograma anterior o siguiente si se  
presiona en el modo de pausa.  
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RVR  
R
RAM  
DVD  
ES  
14  
   
Botón  
Operación  
Disco  
. PREV/  
> NEXT  
• Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/  
pista actual o siguiente e inicia la reproducción  
cuando se presiona durante la reproducción.  
• Se desplaza al principio del título/capítulo/escena/  
pista anterior si se presiona .PREV en los  
3 segundos posteriores al inicio de un título/capítulo/  
escena/pista.  
Todos los discos  
Avanza o retrocede rápidamente el disco cuando se  
presiona durante la reproducción.  
La velocidad de búsqueda cambia cada vez que  
presiona el botón:  
Todos los discos  
(retroceso rápido/  
avance rápido)  
*1  
FF1 con sonido  
(Explorar audio) está  
disponible para DVD  
con pistas de sonido  
Dolby Digital.  
retroceso rápido avance rápido  
*1  
FR1 T t FF1  
*2  
*2  
*2  
FR2 y FF2 no están  
FR2 T T t t FF2  
FR3 T T T t t t FF3  
*3  
*3  
disponibles para  
MP3.  
FR3 y FF3 sólo están  
*3  
disponibles para  
DVD y VIDEO CD.  
Reproduce a cámara lenta cuando se presiona en el  
modo de pausa.  
La velocidad de reproducción cambia cada vez que se  
presiona el botón:  
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
(lento)  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RVR  
R
*
RAM VCD  
DVD  
* Sólo dirección de  
reproducción  
retroceso a cámara lenta avance a cámara lenta  
T
t
T T t t  
T T T t t t  
X PAUSE  
Hace una pausa en la reproducción.  
Si ésta dura más de cinco minutos, la reproducción se  
inicia automáticamente.  
Todos los discos  
Para reanudar la reproducción normal después de reproducir a diferentes velocidades, presione  
H PLAY.  
ES  
15  
C Información del título:  
Muestra el número del título, su nombre,  
la fecha y el modo de grabación.  
Reproducción de un título  
de la Lista títulos  
” indica que se trata de un título  
protegido, mientras que “ ” indica que  
está desprotegido.  
-
-
RVideo  
+
-
-
+
R
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
RAM  
D Reloj  
El menú Lista títulos muestra los títulos de los  
programas del disco.  
4 Seleccione el título y presione ENTER.  
Aparece el submenú.  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Seleccione “Reproducir” y presione  
ENTER.  
La reproducción comienza desde el título  
seleccionado en el disco.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Acerca de las listas de títulos para DVD-RW  
(Modo VR) y DVD-R (Modo VR)  
Es posible cambiar la lista de títulos para que se  
muestre un título original o una Playlist.  
Presione ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST varias veces  
mientras se muestra el menú Lista títulos para  
seleccionar “Lista títulos (Original)” o “Playlist”.  
Para quitar la lista de títulos  
Presione TITLE LIST.  
1 Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de  
DVD.  
z Observación  
También es posible cambiar la lista de títulos de  
DVD-RAM para mostrar un original o Playlist.  
2 Coloque un disco en la bandeja de discos.  
3 Presione TITLE LIST.  
Ejemplo: DVD-RW (modo VR)  
Notas  
• La lista de títulos no aparece con DVD-RW (Modo  
Video), DVD+R o DVD-R (Modo Video) que hayan  
finalizado. Para visualizar un título, presione TOP  
MENU o MENU (página 13).  
• Es posible que la lista de títulos no aparezca en discos  
creados en otras grabadoras de DVD.  
Lista títulos (Original)  
1/4 No. Título  
10:10 AM  
Long.  
Edit.  
>
01 LINE 1  
02 LINE 1  
03 LINE 1  
04 LINE 1  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
• Las letras que no pueden mostrarse se reemplazan por  
T
LINE 1  
“ ”.  
*
May/02/2008  
08:00 PM  
A Tipo de disco:  
Muestra el tipo de disco.  
También muestra los tipos de título  
(original o Playlist) para DVD-RW  
(Modo VR), DVD-R (Modo VR) y  
DVD-RAM.  
B Imagen en miniatura de película  
ES  
16  
 
Modo de grabación y tiempo de grabación  
La siguiente tabla es una guía aproximada del  
tiempo de grabación en un DVD (4,7 GB).  
Grabación de DVD  
Modo de grabación  
Tiempo de  
grabación  
(minutos)  
aproximado  
Antes de grabar  
Antes de empezar la grabación…  
Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un  
sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador  
de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3).  
Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del  
sintonizador.  
HQ (alta calidad)  
60  
HSP  
R
90  
SP (Modo estándar)  
120  
150  
180  
240  
360  
480  
LSP  
ESP  
LP  
r
r
r
r
Número máximo de títulos grabables  
Disco  
Número de títulos  
EP  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
DVD+RW/DVD+R  
DVD+R DL  
99  
49  
49  
SLP (Larga duración)  
z Observación  
El tiempo de grabación aproximado para los discos  
DVD+R DL (doble capa) es el que se indica a  
continuación:  
HQ: 1 hora y 48 minutos  
HSP: 2 horas y 42 minutos  
SP: 3 horas y 37 minutos  
LSP: 4 horas y 31 minutos  
ESP: 5 horas y 25 minutos  
LP: 7 horas y 14 minutos  
Modo de grabación  
Esta grabadora dispone de ocho modos de  
grabación distintos, al igual que los modos de  
grabación SP o EP de las videograbadoras.  
Seleccione el modo de grabación en función del  
tiempo y la calidad de imagen deseada. Por  
ejemplo, si la calidad de la imagen es su principal  
prioridad, seleccione el modo “HQ” (alta calidad).  
Si su principal prioridad es el tiempo de grabación,  
el modo “SLP” puede ser su alternativa.  
EP: 10 horas y 51 minutos  
SLP: 14 horas y 28 minutos  
Notas  
• En modos de grabación distintos a HQ, la grabadora  
comprime los datos de audio/video antes de la  
grabación. Dado que las escenas de movimientos  
rápidos o la existencia de ruido en la imagen requieren  
que las tasas de compresión disminuyan, el tamaño de  
los datos grabados aumenta y el tiempo de grabación  
disponible se acorta. En la grabación de estas  
imágenes, se recomienda un modo de grabación que  
proporcione un tiempo de grabación más largo.  
• Los siguientes casos pueden producir inexactitudes en  
el tiempo de grabación.  
Presione REC MODE varias veces para  
cambiar los modos de grabación.  
Deseo grabar con la  
mejor calidad de imagen  
posible, por eso  
seleccionaré HQ.  
– Grabación de imágenes con ruido de imagen o  
escenas de movimiento rápido.  
– Grabación de un programa con recepción defectuosa,  
o una fuente de programa o video con imagen de baja  
calidad  
– Grabación en un disco ya editado  
– Grabación de imágenes fijas o sonido únicamente  
• Debido a que el modo de grabación de títulos grabados  
se calcula después del muestreo de datos grabados  
durante la reproducción, es posible que se muestre  
diferente del modo que seleccionó durante la  
grabación. Sin embargo, la grabación real se realizó  
correctamente en el modo seleccionado.  
ES  
,continúa  
17  
       
Imágenes que no pueden grabarse  
Grabación de DVD desde un  
equipo conectado que no  
tiene temporizador  
En esta grabadora no pueden grabarse imágenes  
con protección contra copias. La grabación se  
detiene cuando se detecta una señal de protección  
contra copias.  
Señales de  
control  
Discos grabables  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
Es posible grabar programas de televisión en la  
grabadora a través del decodificador de cable/  
receptor vía satélite conectado.  
de copias  
Copy-Free  
+
RW  
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
-
-
+
R
RVR  
RVideo  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
*1  
*2  
*2  
Copy-Once  
-
(CPRM  
(CPRM  
)
)
RWVR  
VIDEO  
DVD  
-
RVR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH +/–  
Copy-Never  
Ninguna  
INPUT  
*1  
No se puede grabar en discos DVD disponibles  
normalmente que no sean compatibles con CPRM.  
El disco grabado sólo puede reproducirse en un equipo  
compatible con CPRM.  
*2  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
z REC  
1 Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite.  
2 Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de  
DVD.  
3 Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un  
disco grabable en la bandeja de discos.  
La cara de grabación debe mirar  
hacia abajo  
4 Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la  
bandeja de discos.  
Espere hasta que “LOAD” desaparezca de la  
pantalla del panel frontal.  
ES  
18  
 
5 Presione CH +/– o INPUT varias veces para  
seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada  
que desee grabar.  
Notas  
• Es posible que la grabación no se inicie  
inmediatamente después de presionar z REC.  
• No se puede cambiar el modo de grabación mientras  
graba o durante una pausa de grabación.  
• Si se produce un corte en el suministro eléctrico, se  
eliminará el programa que se está grabando.  
• No es posible cambiar la fuente de entrada durante la  
grabación.  
• Cuando utilice el control de decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el  
canal presionando CH +/– en el mando a  
distancia de esta grabadora. La entrada de la  
grabadora se cambia a la entrada conectada  
(LINE1 o LINE2). También es posible  
utilizar los botones numéricos.  
• Cuando no utilice el control de  
Grabación mediante la función  
Quick Timer (Grabación con  
temporizador presionando un solo  
botón)  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite,  
seleccione la entrada conectada (LINE1 o  
LINE2) presionando INPUT y, a  
continuación, seleccione el canal en el  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite.  
Puede ajustar la grabadora para que grabe en  
incrementos de 30 minutos.  
6 Presione REC MODE varias veces para  
seleccionar el modo de grabación.  
La pantalla cambiará en la pantalla del  
televisor del modo siguiente:  
1 Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de  
DVD.  
2 Presione z REC varias veces para definir  
HQ  
HSP  
EP  
SP  
LP  
LSP  
ESP  
la duración.  
Cada vez que presione el botón, aumentará el  
tiempo en 30 minutos, hasta un máximo de  
ocho horas*.  
SLP  
Para obtener más detalles sobre el modo de  
grabación, consulte la página 17.  
(Grabación  
normal)  
0:30  
1:00  
7:30 8:00  
7 Presione z REC.  
Comienza la grabación.  
c” y “OTR” se iluminan y el tiempo de  
grabación restante aparece en la pantalla del  
panel frontal.  
La grabación continúa hasta que usted la  
detiene o el disco se llena.  
Deje el decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite encendido y no cambie el canal que  
está grabando.  
Cuando el contador llega a “0:00”, la  
grabadora detiene la grabación y se apaga.  
* 14 horas 30 minutos para discos DVD+R DL (doble  
capa).  
Para detener la grabación  
Presione x STOP.  
Tenga en cuenta que la grabadora demora algunos  
segundos en detener la grabación.  
Para cancelar el Quick Timer  
Presione z REC varias veces hasta que aparezca  
el contador en la pantalla del panel frontal. La  
grabadora vuelve al modo de grabación normal.  
Para hacer una pausa en la grabación  
Presione X PAUSE.  
Para detener la grabación  
Para reiniciar la grabación, presione X PAUSE de  
nuevo.  
Presione x STOP dos veces.  
Tenga en cuenta que la grabadora demora algunos  
segundos en detener la grabación.  
Para ver una cinta VHS durante la grabación  
Presione VIDEO para utilizar la videograbadora,  
inserte una cinta y, a continuación, presione  
H PLAY.  
ES  
19  
3 Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE para cerrar la  
bandeja de discos.  
Grabación con  
Espere hasta que “LOAD” desaparezca de la  
pantalla del panel frontal.  
temporizador de DVD desde  
4 Presione TIMER.  
un equipo conectado  
Temporizador – Estándar  
10:10 AM  
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
No ec T
No.01  
01
at
at  
n
ore oe Edit.  
Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de  
12 programas utilizando la grabación de DVD con  
temporizador y la grabación de videograbadora  
con temporizador con un máximo de un mes de  
anticipación.  
02Sop. Fecha InicioFin  
Can  
Modo  
03
DVD  
Hoy  
09 00  
:
10 : 00  
Línea1  
SP  
PM  
PM  
04
05
06
Tenga en cuenta que el tiempo de grabación  
continua máximo de un único título es de 12 horas.  
El contenido que supere este tiempo no se grabará.  
5 Seleccione un elemento utilizando </,  
Nota  
y ajústelo utilizando M/m.  
No opere el decodificador de cable ni el receptor vía  
satélite justo antes ni durante una grabación con  
temporizador, ya que ello puede impedir la grabación  
correcta de un programa.  
A “Sop.”: seleccione “DVD”.  
B “Fecha”: ajusta la fecha mediante M.  
Para grabar el mismo programa todos los  
días o el mismo día todas las semanas,  
presione m.  
Z OPEN/  
CLOSE  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
El elemento cambia de la siguiente  
manera:  
Hoy yDom-Sáb (de domingo a sábado)  
y Lun-Sáb (de lunes a sábado) y  
Lun-Vie (de lunes a viernes) y  
Dom (todos los domingos) y  
Lun (todos los lunes) y y  
Sáb (todos los sábados) y  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TIMER  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
1 mes más tarde y y Hoy  
C “Inicio”: establece la hora de inicio.  
x STOP  
D “Fin”: establece la hora de finalización.  
E “Can”: selecciona el canal o la fuente  
de entrada.  
• Cuando utilice el control de  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite, seleccione el canal.  
1 Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de  
DVD.  
• Cuando no utilice el control de  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite, seleccione la entrada, LINE1 o  
LINE2. Seleccione el canal en el  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite conectado antes de iniciar la  
grabación con temporizador.  
2 Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE y coloque un  
disco grabable en la bandeja de discos.  
La cara de grabación debe mirar  
hacia abajo  
ES  
20  
 
F “Modo”: selecciona el modo de  
grabación (página 17).  
Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo  
grab. (página 21), seleccione “AUTO”.  
Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento y  
cambie el ajuste.  
6 Presione ENTER.  
Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador.  
Se ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del  
panel frontal, y la grabadora está lista para  
comenzar a grabar.  
• Si parpadea el indicador c en la pantalla del  
panel frontal, compruebe que hay un disco  
grabable insertado y que en el disco hay  
suficiente espacio para la grabación.  
7 Presione SYSTEM MENU para quitar el  
menú.  
No es necesario apagar la grabadora antes de  
que empiece la grabación con temporizador.  
Deje el decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite encendido y no cambie el canal  
seleccionado hasta que la grabadora finalice la  
grabación con temporizador.  
Para detener la grabación  
Presione x STOP dos veces.  
Tenga en cuenta que la grabadora demora algunos  
segundos en detener la grabación.  
Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab.  
Si el espacio restante en el disco no es suficiente  
para realizar la grabación actual, la grabadora  
ajustará el modo de grabación automáticamente.  
Seleccione “AUTO” en “Modo” al ajustar el  
temporizador.  
Notas  
• Aunque lo ajuste correctamente, es posible que el  
programa no se grabe si se está realizando otra  
grabación o si se superpone otro ajuste de temporizador  
con prioridad.  
• Antes de comenzar la grabación con temporizador,  
“TIMER REC” parpadea en la pantalla del panel  
frontal.  
• La grabadora se apaga automáticamente cuando  
finaliza una grabación con temporizador, incluso  
aunque la grabación comenzase con la grabadora  
encendida.  
• La grabadora no graba programas con señales Copy-  
Never. Este tipo de grabaciones se detienen al cabo de  
unos segundos.  
ES  
21  
 
Para detener la reproducción  
Presione x STOP.  
Reproducción de la videograbadora  
Para expulsar la cinta  
Presione Z OPEN/CLOSE.  
Reproducción de una cinta  
VHS  
Para desconectar la alimentación durante el  
rebobinado (parada del rebobinado)  
Presione "/1 mientras la cinta se está  
rebobinando. La alimentación se desactivará pero  
la cinta seguirá rebobinándose hasta que llegue al  
final.  
Z OPEN/  
"/1  
VIDEO  
CLOSE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Para emplear el contador de tiempo  
Presione CLEAR en el punto que desee localizar  
más tarde. El contador en la pantalla del panel  
frontal se restablece a “0:00:00”.  
Para mostrar el contador en la pantalla del  
televisor, presione DISPLAY.  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
Notas  
H PLAY  
• Durante la reproducción, la videograbadora detecta  
automáticamente el sistema de grabación (S-VHS/  
VHS) y el modo de grabación (SP o EP) de la cinta. Las  
grabaciones en modo LP realizadas en otros equipos se  
reproducirán, pero no se garantiza una buena calidad de  
la imagen.  
x STOP  
• El contador se restablecerá a “0:00:00” siempre que se  
vuelva a insertar una cinta.  
• El contador deja de contar cuando llega a una parte sin  
grabación.  
• El contador se restablecerá a “0:00:00” una vez  
transcurridas diez horas y se inicia de nuevo la cuenta.  
• Si cambia al modo de videograbadora durante la  
reproducción de un disco, la reproducción del DVD se  
detendrá.  
• La videograbadora no graba en formato S-VHS; sin  
embargo, reproducirá las cintas S-VHS al detectar  
automáticamente el formato, aunque la calidad de la  
imagen será peor de lo normal en S-VHS. Es posible  
que la imagen no resulte clara si se utilizan opciones de  
reproducción tales como la cámara lenta, etc.  
• No se garantiza la reproducción de las cintas S-VHS  
grabadas en modo EP (×3).  
1 Presione VIDEO para utilizar la  
videograbadora.  
2 Inserte una cinta.  
La reproducción comienza automáticamente  
si inserta una cinta a la que se le ha quitado la  
lengüeta de protección.  
• La videograbadora no es compatible con el sistema de  
color PAL o SECAM. Sólo es posible reproducir cintas  
NTSC.  
3 Presione H PLAY.  
La pantalla del panel frontal muestra el tiempo  
de reproducción.  
Cuando la cinta llegue al final, se rebobinará  
automáticamente.  
ES  
22  
   
Opciones de reproducción  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
REPLAY/  
ADVANCE  
. PREV  
> NEXT  
H PLAY  
X PAUSE  
Botón  
Operación  
• Avanza o retrocede rápidamente si se presiona durante el modo de detención.  
Si mantiene presionado el botón durante el avance o retroceso rápido, podrá ver la  
imagen.  
• Reproduce a alta velocidad cuando se presiona brevemente durante la reproducción.  
Si mantiene presionado el botón durante la reproducción, ésta continúa a alta  
velocidad hasta que se suelta el botón.  
(retroceso  
rápido/avance  
rápido)  
Reproduce a cámara lenta cuando se presiona en el modo de pausa.  
(lento)  
ADVANCE  
• Avanza un fotograma cada vez que se presiona en modo de pausa.  
• Avanza rápidamente la escena actual durante 30 segundos cuando se presiona  
*1  
durante la reproducción.  
*2  
REPLAY  
Vuelve a reproducir la escena anterior cuando se presiona durante la reproducción.  
. PREV/  
> NEXT  
Presiónelo durante la reproducción. La velocidad de reproducción cambia cada vez que  
se presiona el botón:  
–×7  
y
–×5  
y
–×3  
y
PAUSE  
y
SLOW y PLAY y ×2  
y
×3  
y
×5  
y
×7  
X PAUSE  
Hace una pausa en la reproducción.  
Si ésta dura más de cinco minutos, la reproducción se inicia automáticamente.  
*1  
*2  
Puede presionarse hasta cuatro veces para avanzar  
aproximadamente dos minutos.  
Durante 10 segundos en modo SP o LP/ durante  
Notas  
• El sonido se enmudece durante la reproducción a varias  
velocidades.  
15 segundos en modo EP.  
• Es posible que aparezca ruido durante la reproducción  
inversa a alta velocidad.  
Para reanudar la reproducción normal, presione  
H PLAY.  
ES  
23  
 
Notas  
• Las cintas grabadas en modo EP (×3) con esta  
videograbadora no pueden reproducirse en pletinas de  
video VHS que sólo tengan modo SP.  
Grabación de la videograbadora  
Antes de grabar  
• Cuando se reproduzcan cintas grabadas en el modo  
EP (×3) con esta videograbadora en otras pletinas de  
video VHS con el modo EP, es posible que aparezca  
ruido en la imagen.  
Antes de empezar la grabación…  
Compruebe que la grabadora está conectada a un  
sintonizador como, por ejemplo, un decodificador  
de cable o receptor vía satélite (página 3).  
Consulte también el manual de instrucciones del  
sintonizador.  
Nota  
La grabadora dispone de función de protección contra  
copia. Los programas que incluyen señales de protección  
contra copias del tipo Copy-Never no pueden grabarse  
correctamente en la videograbadora.  
Para proteger grabaciones contra el borrado  
Para evitar borrados accidentales, rompa la  
lengüeta de seguridad como muestra la ilustración.  
Para volver a grabar en la cinta, cubra el orificio de  
la lengüeta con cinta adhesiva.  
Lengüeta de seguridad  
Modo de grabación  
Los modos “EP” (reproducción extendida) y “SP”  
(reproducción estándar) están disponibles en el  
modo de grabación (velocidad de cinta). El modo  
“EP” proporciona un tiempo de grabación tres  
veces superior a la duración del modo “SP”. No  
obstante, se obtiene una mejor calidad de imagen  
y sonido con el modo “SP”.  
Tiempo máximo de grabación  
Longitud de  
cinta  
SP  
EP  
T-120  
T-160  
2 horas  
6 horas  
8 horas  
2 horas y  
40 minutos  
T-180  
3 horas  
9 horas  
ES  
24  
     
4 Presione CH +/– o INPUT varias veces para  
seleccionar el canal o la fuente de entrada  
que desee grabar.  
Grabación de la  
videograbadora desde un  
equipo conectado que no  
tiene temporizador  
• Cuando utilice el control de decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite, seleccione el  
canal presionando CH +/– en el mando a  
distancia de esta grabadora. La entrada de la  
grabadora se cambia a la entrada conectada  
(LINE1 o LINE2). También es posible  
utilizar los botones numéricos.  
• Cuando no utilice el control de  
Es posible grabar programas de televisión en la  
grabadora a través del decodificador de cable/  
receptor vía satélite conectado.  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite,  
seleccione la entrada conectada (LINE1 o  
LINE2) presionando INPUT y, a  
continuación, seleccione el canal en el  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía satélite.  
DVD  
VIDEO  
CH +/–  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Presione REC MODE varias veces para  
seleccionar el modo de grabación, “SP” o  
“EP”.  
INPUT  
Para obtener más detalles sobre el modo de  
grabación, consulte la página 24.  
6 Presione z REC.  
Aparece “REC” en la pantalla del panel  
frontal y se inicia la grabación.  
Deje el decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite encendido y no cambie el canal que  
está grabando.  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
z REC  
Para detener la grabación  
Presione x STOP.  
Para hacer una pausa en la grabación  
Presione X PAUSE.  
Para reiniciar la grabación, presione X PAUSE de  
nuevo.  
Si hace una pausa en la grabación de más de cinco  
minutos, ésta se detiene automáticamente.  
1 Encienda la grabadora y el decodificador  
de cable/receptor vía satélite.  
2 Presione VIDEO para utilizar la  
videograbadora.  
Para ver un DVD durante la grabación  
Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora, inserte  
un disco y, a continuación, presione H PLAY.  
3 Inserte una cinta provista de lengüeta de  
seguridad.  
Notas  
• No es posible cambiar el modo de grabación, el canal  
ni la fuente de entrada durante la grabación.  
• Si inserta una cinta a la que se haya quitado la lengüeta  
de seguridad, ésta se expulsará cuando presione  
z REC.  
ES  
,continúa  
25  
 
Grabación mediante la función  
Quick Timer (Grabación con  
temporizador presionando un solo  
botón)  
Grabación con  
temporizador de  
videograbadora desde un  
equipo conectado  
Puede ajustar la grabadora para que grabe en  
incrementos de 30 minutos.  
1 Presione VIDEO para utilizar la  
videograbadora.  
Puede ajustar el temporizador para un total de  
12 programas utilizando la grabación de DVD con  
temporizador y la grabación de videograbadora  
con temporizador con un máximo de un mes de  
anticipación.  
2 Presione z REC varias veces para definir  
la duración.  
Cada vez que se presione el botón, el tiempo  
aumentará en 30 minutos, hasta un máximo de  
seis horas.  
Nota  
(Grabación  
normal)  
No opere el decodificador de cable ni el receptor vía  
satélite justo antes ni durante una grabación con  
temporizador, ya que ello puede impedir la grabación  
correcta de un programa.  
0:30  
1:00  
5:30 6:00  
c” y “OTR” se iluminan y el tiempo de  
grabación restante aparece en la pantalla del  
panel frontal.  
Cuando el contador llega a “0:00”, la  
grabadora detiene la grabación y se apaga.  
VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Para cancelar el Quick Timer  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TIMER  
Presione z REC varias veces hasta que aparezca  
el contador en la pantalla del panel frontal. La  
grabadora vuelve al modo de grabación normal.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Para detener la grabación  
Presione x STOP dos veces.  
x STOP  
1 Presione VIDEO para utilizar la  
videograbadora.  
2 Inserte una cinta provista de lengüeta de  
seguridad.  
ES  
26  
 
3 Presione TIMER.  
5 Presione ENTER.  
Aparecerá el menú Lista de temporizador. Se  
ilumina el indicador c en la pantalla del panel  
frontal, y la grabadora está lista para  
comenzar a grabar.  
Temporizador – Estándar  
10:10 AM  
N
No.01  
0
Edit.  
0Sop. FechaInicioFin  
Can  
Modo  
• Si el indicador c parpadea en la pantalla del  
panel frontal, compruebe que ha insertado  
una cinta con la lengüeta de seguridad  
intacta.  
0
VCR  
Hoy  
09 00  
:
10 : 00  
Línea1  
SP  
PM  
PM  
0
0
0
6 Presione SYSTEM MENU para quitar el  
menú.  
No es necesario apagar la grabadora antes de  
que empiece la grabación con temporizador.  
Deje el decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite encendido y no cambie el canal  
seleccionado hasta que la grabadora finalice la  
grabación con temporizador.  
4 Seleccione un elemento utilizando </,  
y ajústelo utilizando M/m.  
A “Sop.”: seleccione “VCR.”  
B “Fecha”: ajusta la fecha mediante M.  
Para grabar el mismo programa todos los  
días o el mismo día todas las semanas,  
presione m.  
Para detener la grabación  
Presione x STOP dos veces.  
El elemento cambia de la siguiente  
manera:  
Hoy yDom-Sáb (de domingo a sábado)  
y Lun-Sáb (de lunes a sábado) y  
Lun-Vie (de lunes a viernes) y  
Dom (todos los domingos) y  
Lun (todos los lunes) y y  
Sáb (todos los sábados) y  
Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo grab.  
Si la longitud restante de la cinta es demasiado  
corta para la grabación actual, la videograbadora  
cambiará automáticamente el modo de grabación  
de SP a EP.  
Cuando ajuste el temporizador, seleccione  
“AUTO” en “Modo”. Presione SYSTEM MENU  
y ajuste “Longitud de cinta” - “Función  
videograbadora” de “Características” en la  
pantalla “Configuración”.  
1 mes más tarde y y Hoy  
C “Inicio”: establece la hora de inicio.  
D “Fin”: establece la hora de finalización.  
E “Can”: selecciona el canal o la fuente  
de entrada.  
Notas  
• Aunque lo ajuste correctamente, es posible que el  
programa no se grabe si se está realizando otra  
grabación o si se superpone otro ajuste de temporizador  
con prioridad.  
• No es posible grabar en una cinta a la que se le haya  
quitado la lengüeta de seguridad.  
• Antes de comenzar la grabación con temporizador,  
“TIMER REC” parpadea en la pantalla del panel  
frontal.  
• La grabadora se apaga automáticamente cuando  
finaliza una grabación con temporizador, incluso  
aunque la grabación comenzase con la grabadora  
encendida.  
• Cuando utilice el control de  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite, seleccione el canal.  
• Cuando no utilice el control de  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite, seleccione la entrada, LINE1 o  
LINE2. Seleccione el canal en el  
decodificador de cable/receptor vía  
satélite conectado antes de iniciar la  
grabación con temporizador.  
F “Modo”: selecciona el modo de  
grabación; “SP” o “EP”. Para utilizar la  
función Ajustar modo grab.  
(página 27), seleccione “AUTO”.  
Si se equivoca, seleccione el elemento y  
cambie el ajuste.  
ES  
27  
 
1 Presione DVD e inserte un disco grabable.  
Para seleccionar el modo de grabación,  
presione REC MODE varias veces (consulte  
Copiado (CINTA y DVD)  
Copiado de una cinta VHS a  
un DVD  
2 Inserte una cinta VHS de origen.  
3 Presione VIDEO para utilizar la  
videograbadora.  
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
4 Inicie la reproducción de la cinta VHS y, a  
continuación, presione x STOP o  
X PAUSE en el punto en el que desee  
iniciar el proceso de copiado.  
Puede grabar (copiar) fácilmente una cinta VHS  
en un disco. Antes de hacerlo, realice los ajustes de  
audio necesarios en la videograbadora.  
Para seleccionar el sonido de la  
videograbadora, presione AUDIO durante la  
reproducción.  
DVD  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Presione T VIDEO en la grabadora.  
Comienza el copiado.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Para detener el copiado  
Presione x STOP.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Tenga en cuenta que la grabadora demora algunos  
segundos en detener el copiado.  
H PLAY  
Para copiar mediante el menú en pantalla  
x STOP  
1
Después de realizar el paso 4 descrito  
anteriormente, presione SYSTEM MENU.  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
2
Seleccione “Copiado” del menú del sistema y  
presione ENTER.  
Copiado  
10:10 AM  
Lista títulos  
Temporizador  
Copiado sencillo  
Copiado DV/D8  
Copiado USB  
Editar  
TVIDEO  
Copiado  
Ajuste del disco  
Configuración  
3
Seleccione “Copiado sencillo” y presione  
ENTER.  
Copiado  
10:10 AM  
Lista títulos  
Temporizador  
Editar  
Copiado sencillo  
VIDEO --> DVD  
DVD --> VIDEO  
Copiado DV/D8  
Copiado USB  
Copiado  
Ajuste del disco  
Configuración  
ES  
28  
   
4
5
Seleccione “VIDEO t DVD” y presione  
ENTER.  
La pantalla solicita confirmación.  
Copiado de un DVD a una  
cinta VHS  
Seleccione “Sí” y presione ENTER.  
Comienza el copiado.  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
DVD RAM  
z Observaciones  
• Si aparece una pantalla negra (sin señal) al final del  
disco copiado, no se trata de un mal funcionamiento.  
Esta pantalla se graba si existen diferencias entre el  
tiempo del disco y de la cinta al detener la grabación.  
• En el proceso de copiado de una cinta VHS a un DVD,  
es posible que la lectura del contador de la cinta VHS  
difiera ligeramente del tiempo de grabación del DVD.  
• Durante el copiado, se emite el sonido de reproducción  
de la videograbadora.  
Es posible grabar (copiar) un título de DVD a una  
cinta VHS. Tenga en cuenta que cuando graba  
software protegido contra copias a una cinta, es  
posible que la imagen aparezca desestabilizada al  
reproducir la cinta.  
Antes de realizar el copiado, efectúe los ajustes de  
audio necesarios en la grabadora de DVD.  
Notas  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• El copiado no podrá realizarse si:  
– utiliza un DVD no grabable.  
– utiliza un software VHS con funciones de protección  
contra copia.  
• El copiado se detiene cuando:  
– la cinta VHS alcanza el final y se detiene.  
– la pletina de video VHS o la pletina de DVD se  
detiene.  
SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
TOP MENU  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
– se agota el tiempo restante del disco.  
• El menú del sistema, el menú OPTIONS y la pantalla  
de información no se muestran durante el proceso de  
copiado.  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
REC MODE  
• Derechos de autor  
– Las grabaciones realizadas de cintas VHS y otros  
materiales con derechos de autor son únicamente para  
disfrute individual, y cualquier otro uso no autorizado  
está prohibido por las leyes de los derechos de autor.  
– La edición no autorizada de material protegido por  
los derechos de autor está prohibida por las leyes de  
los derechos de autor.  
DVDt  
1 Presione VIDEO e inserte una cinta VHS  
con la lengüeta de seguridad colocada en  
su sitio.  
Para seleccionar el modo de grabación, SP o  
EP, presione REC MODE varias veces  
ES  
,continúa  
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4
5
Seleccione “DVD t VIDEO” y presione  
ENTER.  
La pantalla solicita confirmación.  
2 Inserte un disco de origen.  
3 Presione DVD para utilizar la grabadora de  
DVD.  
Seleccione “Sí” y presione ENTER.  
Comienza el copiado.  
4 Presione TOP MENU o TITLE LIST para  
seleccionar un título.  
Si aparece el menú del disco al finalizar la  
reproducción del DVD, presione x STOP  
para detener el proceso de copiado ya que, de  
lo contrario, el menú del disco quedará  
grabado hasta que la cinta llegue al final.  
5 Inicie la reproducción del DVD y, a  
continuación, presione x STOP o  
X PAUSE en el punto en el que desee  
iniciar el proceso de copiado.  
Para seleccionar el sonido, idioma o los  
subtítulos del DVD, presione AUDIO o  
SUBTITLE durante la reproducción (consulte  
z Observaciones  
• Es posible que el brillo de la imagen de reproducción  
varíe del de la reproducción de DVD normal.  
• Es posible que el tiempo de reproducción del DVD  
difiera ligeramente de la lectura del contador de la cinta  
VHS.  
6 Presione DVD t en la grabadora.  
Comienza el copiado.  
• El sonido que se reproduce (principal, secundario, etc.)  
es el sonido copiado.  
Para detener el copiado  
Presione x STOP.  
Notas  
• El copiado se detiene cuando:  
Tenga en cuenta que la grabadora demora algunos  
segundos en detener el copiado.  
– el DVD se reproduce hasta el final y se detiene.  
– la pletina de video VHS o la pletina de DVD se  
detiene.  
– se agota el tiempo restante de la cinta.  
• El menú del sistema, el menú OPTIONS y la pantalla  
de información no se muestran durante el proceso de  
copiado.  
Para copiar mediante el menú en pantalla  
1
Después de realizar el paso 5 descrito  
anteriormente, presione SYSTEM MENU.  
2
Seleccione “Copiado” del menú del sistema y  
presione ENTER.  
• Derechos de autor  
– Las grabaciones realizadas de discos y otros  
materiales con derechos de autor son únicamente para  
disfrute individual, y cualquier otro uso no autorizado  
está prohibido por las leyes de los derechos de autor.  
– La edición no autorizada de material protegido por  
los derechos de autor está prohibida por las leyes de  
los derechos de autor.  
Copiado  
10:10 AM  
Lista títulos  
Copiado sencillo  
Copiado DV/D8  
Copiado USB  
Temporizador  
Editar  
Copiado  
Ajuste del disco  
Configuración  
3
Seleccione “Copiado sencillo” y presione  
ENTER.  
Copiado  
10:10 AM  
Lista títulos  
Temporizador  
Editar  
Copiado sencillo  
VIDEO --> DVD  
DVD --> VIDEO  
Copiado DV/D8  
Copiado USB  
Copiad  
Ajuste del disco  
Configuración  
ES  
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