3-296-705-12(1)
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
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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.
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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
about usable discs, see “Quick Guide to Disc Types” on
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Step 1: Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 6: Preparing the Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DVD Operation
Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
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VCR Operation
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Playing a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Recording From Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Connecting to the USB jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Dubbing From a DVD Camcorder (DVD Backup) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
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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
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
receiver. See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver
– Set the brand code number and the recorder’s
input that is connected to the cable box/satellite
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
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
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”
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.
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
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”
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
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
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
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
• 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
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
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
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
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”
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
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
mode (page 48)
*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
display (page 64)
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
*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
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
• 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
DVD/USB Playback
Playing Discs
+
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+
R
-
-
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.
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
TOP MENU
MENU
Using the DVD’s Menu
+
RW
-
+
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.
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-
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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-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
-
-
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
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
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
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”
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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-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
RAM
The Title List menu displays the program titles on
the disc.
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.
-
-
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.”
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.
+
RW
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-
+
R
-
-
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.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
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
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.
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Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu
icons.
Enjoying a slide show with sound
When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with
sound.
To play the slide show
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
1
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” and press
2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing
both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
“
“
“
”: Slow
”: Normal
”: Fast
The display for selecting a media type
appears.
10:10 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
Example: When “Movie” is selected
DVD
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2
5
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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
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
• 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
cannot further record or edit on a finalized disc.
• If you set “Auto Finalize” to “On” in the “Features”
DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and
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
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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
• 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
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
Formatting a new disc
New, unformatted discs are automatically
formatted when first inserted in the recorder.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a
recording format (VR mode or Video mode)
• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”
• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the
recording format using the “Disc Setting”
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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
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”
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
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
the Auto Finalize function works for DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD-Rs (Video mode) and DVD+Rs
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 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
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)
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
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”
display (page 102).
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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:
+
-
-
+
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
To record from a USB device connected to the
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
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”
display (page 102).
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/
DVD-Rs (VR mode)
DVD Editing
-
-
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
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:
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
(Video mode)
+
+
R
-
RW
RWVideo
-
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:
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs
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)
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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z Hints
• 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
+
RW
-
-
+
-
-
RVideo
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
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
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
>
>
>
>
04 LINE 1
T
LINE
1
May/02/2008
08:00 PM
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
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)
+
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)
-
-
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.
+
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
DVD
T
Title No. 01
May/02/2008 08:00 PM
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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.
of a Title” (page 61) to complete
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.
z Hint
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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Backspace
Space
Delete
Clear
Finish
Setting buttons
Character palette
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5 Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input
row.
Creating a Playlist
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can only enter characters and symbols
that are displayed.
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing
the original recordings (see “Edit options for
page 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
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor
position.
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input
row.
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the
desired position, select “Space,” and press
ENTER.
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the
desired position, select the character, and
press ENTER.
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
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
>
>
Create Playlist
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Start
End
T
LINE
1
May/02/2008
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
>
>
DVD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
T
LINE
1
May/02/2008
03:25 PM
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
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
• 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
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)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
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
activates if the total amount of recording before erasing
exceeds 30 % of the disc capacity.
• The Auto Finalize function does not work for One-
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
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 +/–
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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”
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.
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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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
1
4
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
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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
1
4
7
2
5
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
• 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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5
8
0
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
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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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
“AUTO.”
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
5 Press ENTER.
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
“Tape Length” of “Features” in the “Setup”
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
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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”?
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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)
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.
VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.
To select the recording mode, press REC
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
5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
Note
Dubbing starts.
To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,
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
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
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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3
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
-
-
+
R
-
-
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
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• 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
2 Insert a source disc.
3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
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z Hints
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.
1
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
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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
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Place a recordable disc on the disc tray.
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
• To play the dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,
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
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
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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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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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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R
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RVideo
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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5
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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
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.
DVD
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INPUT
SET
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
x STOP
REC MODE
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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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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
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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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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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z Hints
• 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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RWVideo
• 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
menu. See “Copying the selected albums” on
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
However, note that a DATA DVD may be
unrecognizable, depending on the device.
copying photos.
DVD
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INPUT
SET
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
x STOP
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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.
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
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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2
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3
6
9
TV Type
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
4:3 Letter Box
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
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
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
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
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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16:9
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
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
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
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
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
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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”
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
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
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
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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-
PCM” (page 100).
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
– 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
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
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Stereo
Records stereo sound only.
Title List
Timer
DVD Auto Chapter
:
:
:
5 Min
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
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
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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
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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2
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
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
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
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”
Picture
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“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.
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
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
even though your TV cannot accept the
progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”
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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
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-
PCM” (page 100).
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the
, 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
, 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.
, 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
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
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
, 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
, 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 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
, 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.
, 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.
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 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.”
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.
, 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
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
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
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.
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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
, Set “Control for HDMI” to “On” in the
, 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
, 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
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack
will not accept MICROMV signals from
equipment such as a MICROMV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For details on precautions when connecting this
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the
equipment to be connected.
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
J CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons* *
75)
D ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
L
(remote sensor) (20)
O
(USB) jack (89)
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
/
1 2
1
SUBTITLE button (35)
TIMER button (51)
1
wj TV buttons
• INPUT button (21)
1
• VOL (volume) +/– button (21)
• DIGITAL/ANALOG button (21)
1
*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
MENU button (34)
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For VCR functions
1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
F . PREV (previous)/> NEXT
buttons (70)
G
(search) buttons (70)
1 2
M CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– button* *
1
T
REPLAY/
ADVANCE buttons
(70)
1
Y TV buttons
• INPUT button (21)
1
• 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
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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
• Playing time/remaining time
• Current title/chapter/track/index number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
C Disc type/recording format
• Channel
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
E LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
F DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack
D LINE 1 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/
G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
R) jacks (13)
jacks (17)
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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
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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Enter characters 61
EP mode 74
to your TV 15
“Connections” 103
Numerics
Controlling TVs with the
remote 21
Copy protection 48
Copy-Free 48
Copy-Never 48
Copy-Once 48
Counter 68
“Erase All Titles” 65
F
A
“Factory Setting” 106
Feature settings 102
Finalizing 66
“A-B Erase” 59
ANGLE 35
CPRM 30
“Create Playlist” 63
Creating chapters 50
“Audio” 104
“Format DVD-RW” 103
“Front Display” 106
Front panel 116
“Audio (HDMI)” 101
Audio cords 18
“Audio DRC” 101
Audio settings 100
“Auto Play” 103
“Auto Repeat” 103
D
“Digital Out” 100
“Disc Format” 65
“Disc Information” 65
“Disc Menu” 104
“Disc Name” 64
“Disc Protect” 65
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
front panel display 119
Setup Display 96
“Divide Title” 60
Dolby Digital 100
“Downmix” 101
C
Cable box 13
J
Cable box brand 121
Cable box brand code 121
“Ch. Digit lock” 104
Changing or canceling timer
“Chapter Erase” 59
Child Lock 37
Cleaning discs 112
Cleaning the video heads 113
CLEAR 68
JPEG image files 42
L
“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
Clock Set settings 97
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
T
“Tape Length” 103
Tape speed 74
Top menu 34
R
“Mode for SET button” 104
MP3 audio tracks 41
Rear panel 119
REC MODE 49
recordable discs 30
recording format 30
recording mode 47
tape speed 74
Title List 38
N
O
Region code 33
Resetting 106
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
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
Safety tab 74
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
“Parental” 105
Searching
Parental Control 37
Parts and controls 116
PBC 37
for “Chapter” 39
for “Title” 39
for “Track” 39
Time Search 39
“Photo Copy” 95
“Picture Control” 99
Z
Zoom 43
Playable discs 32
JPEG image files 42
MP3 audio tracks 41
Resume Play 37
Settings 96
Setup Display 96
Slide show 43
SP mode 74
Sub-menu 11
Power cord 20
SUBTITLE 35
“Subtitle” 104
“Surround” 101
“Progressive” 99
“Protect” 59
US
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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.
Conexiones y ajustes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Conexión de la grabadora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Paso 1: Desembalaje. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Paso 3: Conexión al televisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Paso 4: Conexión del cable de alimentación. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Paso 5: Preparación del mando a distancia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Funcionamiento básico
Reproducción de discos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Opciones de reproducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Reproducción de un título de la Lista títulos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Antes de grabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Opciones de reproducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Antes de grabar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Grabación de la videograbadora desde un equipo conectado que no tiene
temporizador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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”.
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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 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.
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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
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.
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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
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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.
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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
• 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
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F “Modo”: selecciona el modo de
Para utilizar la función Ajustar modo
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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