DVD VIDEO RECORDER
DR-M70SEK
OPEN/
CLOSE
ON SCREEN SET UP
REPEAT
ZOOM
PR
CLEAR
PROG
AUDIO
SHOWVIEW/
VIDEO Plus+
TOP MENU
MENU/LIST
RETURN
ENTER
SLOW
PLAY
STOP
SLOW
REC
PAUSE
REC
REC
SPEED
MONITOR
PR
/ I STANDBY/ON
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S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO
R
REC SPEED
INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered
trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is
manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
LPT1081-001A EN
8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure
that the timer recording mode is off.
9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off
while the mains cable is connected.
10. Do not place any combustible objects on the
device. (Candles, etc.)
11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any
discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC
outlet.
Installation Location
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:
• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.
• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.
• Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.
• Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away
from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid
locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation
for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the
ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid
locations subject to strong vibration or strong
magnetic fields.
Information for Users on
Disposal of Old Equipment
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical
and electronic equipment should not be
disposed as general household waste at
its end-of-life. Instead, the product should
be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment for
proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national
legislation.
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock
and Fire
• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.
• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from
AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.
• If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug
the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an
authorized service centre for servicing.
By disposing of this product correctly, you
will help to conserve natural resources
Attention:
This symbol is
only valid in the
European Union.
and will help prevent potential negative
effects on the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused
by inappropriate waste handling of this
product. For more information about
collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local
municipal office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Moisture Condensation Warning
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place,
after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high
humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to
allow the inside to dry.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
About Copyright
(Business users)
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public
performance and lending of discs are prohibited.
This product incorporates copyright protection
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly
is prohibited.
If you wish to dispose of this product,
please visit our web page
information about the take-back of the
product.
[Other Countries outside
the European Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product,
please do so in accordance with
applicable national legislation or other
rules in your country for the treatment of
old electrical and electronic equipment.
Manufactured under licence from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Make your contribution to the environment!!!
• Exhausted batteries do not belong in
the dustbin.
• You can dispose of them at a collection
point for exhausted batteries or special
waste.
Dolby Digital Recording
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to
record high-quality video with stereo sound on
recordable DVD discs. The technology, when
utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves
recordable disc space, allowing for higher video
resolution or extended recording time on each
DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording
will play back on all DVD-Video players.”
Note: This is true when the players are compatible
with actual recordable DVD discs.
• Contact your council for details.
For Customer Use:
Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No.
located at the back of the unit and enter the
information below. Retain this information for
future reference.
Model No. _____________________
Serial No. _____________________
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Connection to Power
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on
the rating plate.
Maintenance
CLEANING THE UNIT
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing
alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.
Mains Cord
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable
plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a
nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If
the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not
be used until a replacement available from the
appliance manufacturer is obtained.
It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse
cover corresponds with the rating marking on the
base of the plug.
CLEANING DISCS
If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a
circular motion.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for
analogue records.
DISC HANDLING
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not
adhere to the disc surfaces.
Always store the disc in its protective case when it is
not in use.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not
suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted
following the wiring instructions below. The plug
removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into
a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.
For your own safety read the following instructions
carefully before attempting to connect this unit to
mains.
SERVICING
If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct
the problem by yourself. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the
mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorized
service centre.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE
CLEANING THE DISC LENS
If the unit does not perform correctly even though you
have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant
sections in the Instruction Manual, the laser optical
pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an
authorized service centre for inspection and cleaning
of the laser optical pickup unit.
Important
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:-
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of
the plug.
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse
must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3
or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or
Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.
Mains Supply:220 - 240 V 50 Hz - AC only
Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked
with the letter “E” or by the symbol
green or green and yellow.
or coloured
FUSE
BROWN
(Live)
BLUE
(Neutral)
CORD GRIP
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE
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Table of contents
Before you start...................................... 2
Precautions ........................................................... 2
Features................................................................ 6
Guide to the Instruction Manual ........................... 7
Functional overview .............................................. 8
Installing batteries in the remote control ............ 11
Guide to On Screen Displays.............................. 12
Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 14
Editing ...................................................45
Disc editing ......................................................... 45
Editing discs in Video mode ............................... 45
Editing discs in VR mode .................................... 48
Editing Original titles in VR mode ....................... 48
Editing the Playlist in VR mode .......................... 50
Changing the Setting menu.................54
Tour of the Setting menu..................................... 54
Language setting ................................................ 55
Display setting .................................................... 56
Audio setting ....................................................... 56
DVD-Videos Parental lock level .......................... 58
Changing Video Out system ............................... 59
Getting Started ..................................... 15
Connections ....................................................... 15
Channel setting .................................................. 17
Setting the clock ................................................. 19
Selecting the TV aspect ratio ............................. 19
Recording ............................................. 20
Information on DVD recording ............................ 20
Formatting a disc ................................................ 22
Selecting the Sound mode ................................. 23
Basic recording .................................................. 24
One-touch timer recording (OTR) ...................... 25
Timer recording ................................................. 26
Others....................................................60
Troubleshooting .................................................. 60
Language code ................................................... 63
Glossary .............................................................. 64
Specifications ..................................................... 65
Declaration of Conformity ................................... 65
Timer recording using
the VIDEO Plus+® system ................................. 28
Settings for external equipment ......................... 30
Setting a disc to protect ..................................... 31
Finalising discs .................................................. 31
Playing back discs............................... 33
Information on playing back DVDs ..................... 33
Basic playback ................................................... 34
PBC function for Video CDs................................ 36
Special playback ................................................ 37
Search................................................................. 40
Repeat / Random / Program playback /
Slide Show ......................................................... 41
Selecting the format of audio and video ............. 43
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Editing
Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your
recordings for easy editing. (Playlist only)
Features
Along with playing back CDs and recording, editing,
and playing back DVDs, this unit offers you the
following features.
Making your own Playlist (VR mode):
While the Original list remains unchanged, you can
edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist.
Edit title names
Set thumbnail pictures
Set / clear chapter markers
Recording
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs, which are
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs, which are
recordable only once.
Divide / combine titles
Delete parts of titles
Recording up to 8 programmes :
Protecting titles (VR mode):
You can programme the unit to record up to 8
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or
weekly programme recordings are also possible.
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the
Original list.
One-touch timer recording:
You can set your required recording time easily. Every
time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 4
hours. The recording automatically stops when the
recording time you set is finished.
Compatibility
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on
any regular DVD player:
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back
in other DVD players.
REC MONITOR:
You can confirm the picture and sound recording
quality for the recording speed you have currently set.
Automatic Chapter marker setting:
Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you
set them in the Setting menu before starting to record.
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for
recording on DVD-RW / R discs that was approved by
the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is
optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices
and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives
and other DVD playback devices available that
cannot play back DVD-RW / R discs recorded in the
DVD-Video Format.
Automatic Title menu making (Video mode):
The unit creates title menus automatically when
finalising discs.
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after
recording.
VIDEO Plus+® system:
Automatic finalising (Video mode):
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the
disc space if you set this in the Setting menu.
You can set timer recording using the VIDEO Plus+
system by just entering the PlusCode number from a
TV guide magazine.
Left channel stereo recording:
The unit can record monaural sound from the Left
channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and
Right channels) automatically. (This function is not
available for input source of AV3 jacks on the rear
panel.)
Playback
Theatre surround sound:
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs
recorded with the surround sound system.
Quick search:
You can easily find the part you want to watch using
the search function. Search for a desired point on a
disc by title, chapter or time.
Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):
You can play back titles using either the Original list or
a Playlist.
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Guide to the Instruction Manual
Symbols used in the Instruction
Manual
To show what recording mode or disc type applies to
each function, the following symbols appear at the
beginning of each operating item.
Symbol
Description
Available for DVD-Videos
DVD-V
Video
DVD-RW
Available for DVD-RW discs in
Video mode
VR
DVD-RW
Available for DVD-RW discs in VR mode
Available for DVD-R discs in Video mode
Available for DVD+RW discs*
Available for DVD+R discs*
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD
Available for Audio CDs
Available for Video CDs
VCD
Available for CD-RW / R discs with
MP3 files
MP3
Available for CD-RW / R discs with JPEG
files
JPEG
* There may be a disc which cannot be used or
played back.
Button names described in the
Instruction Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly
with the operations using the remote control. Some
operations can be carried out using the buttons on the
front panel.
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Functional overview
Front panel
1
2
3* 4 5 6 7* 8* 9
PR
STANDBY/ON
/ I
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S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO
R
REC SPEED
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*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.
1
2
Disc tray
• Place a disc here when open.
9
STANDBY/ON y/I button
• Press to turn on or off the unit.
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the
unit to timer-standby mode.
Display
• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on
page 14.
10 AUDIO input jacks (AV4)
• Use to connect external equipment with
standard Audio cables.
3
4
5
OPEN/CLOSE O button*
• Press to open or close the disc tray.
11 VIDEO input jack (AV4)
• Use to connect external equipment with a
standard Video cable.
PR(OGRAMME) +/ buttons
• Press up or down to change the channel.
-
12 S-VIDEO input jack (AV4)
REV r button
• During playback, press to skip to the previous
chapter or track.
• Use to connect the S-Video output of external
equipment with an S-Video cable.
• During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds
to fast reverse.
13 REC I button
• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to
slow reverse.
• Press once to start recording.
• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer
recording.
6
FWD f button
• During playback, press to skip to the next
14 REC SPEED button
chapter or track.
• Press to switch the recording speed.
• During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds
to fast forward.
• When playback is paused, press repeatedly to
slow forward.
15 Remote control sensor
• Receives signals from your remote control so
you can control the unit from a distance.
7
8
STOP S button*
• Press to stop playback or recording.
• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.
PLAY P button*
• Press to start or resume playback.
Button names described in the Instruction Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control.
Some operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.
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Rear panel
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
ANALOG
S
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VIDEO
(AV3)
AUDIO OUT
IN
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
OUT IN
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
OUT
R
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
1 2
3 4
5 6 7 8 9
10
1
2
ANTENNA IN
• Connect to an antenna or a cable.
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AUDIO IN (AV3) jacks
• Connect to the audio output jacks on your VCR,
camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment.
Use commercially available Audio cables.
ANTENNA OUT
• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box
or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF
cable.
8
9
ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks
• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV.
Use commercially available Audio cables.
3
AV2 (DECODER)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other
Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially
available Scart cable.
PCM/BITSTREAM (COAXIAL) jack
• Connect to an amplifier with digital input jacks
such as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS
decoder. Use a commercially available Coaxial
cable.
4
5
6
AV1 (TV)
• Connect to the Scart jack on your TV. Use a
commercially available Scart cable.
10 Mains cable
S-VIDEO OUT jack
• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.
• Connect to a standard AC outlet.
S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack
• Connect to the S-Video output jack on your
VCR, camcorder or other equipment. Use a
commercially available S-Video cable.
Note
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage
to the unit.
• This unit does not have an RF modulator.
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Remote control
5
PROG/VIDEO Plus+ button
• Press once to display the VIDEO Plus+ setting
window.
OPEN/
• Press twice to display the Timer Programming
list.
CLOSE
ON SCREEN SET UP
1*
2
13
14
6
7
8
9
TOP MENU button
• Press to display the top menu.
REPEAT
ZOOM
PR
15
16
3
ENTER button
• Press to confirm or select menu items.
CLEAR
PROG
AUDIO
17
18
Cursor U / D / L / P buttons
• Press to select items or settings.
4
5
SHOWVIEW/
VIDEO Plus+
(CM SKIP) button
• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds. (See
page 38.)
6
7
8
19
TOP MENU
MENU/LIST
RETURN
ENTER
10 REC I button
20
21
22*
9
• Press once to start a recording.
• Press repeatedly to start a one-touch timer
recording.
SLOW
PLAY
STOP
SLOW
23
REC
PAUSE
11 REC SPEED button
24
10
REC
REC
MONITOR
• Press to switch the recording speed.
25*
SPEED
11
12
12 REC MONITOR button
• Press to check the video and audio quality
before attempting to record and during
recording.
13 STANDBY/ON y/I button
• Press to turn on or off the unit.
• If timer programming is set, press to switch the
unit to the timer-standby mode.
14 SET UP button
*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these
buttons.
• Press to display the setting menu in stop mode.
15 REPEAT button
1
2
3
OPEN/CLOSE O button*
• Press to open or close the disc tray.
• Press to select the repeat mode.
16 ZOOM button
ON SCREEN button
• Press to display the on-screen display.
• During playback, press to enlarge the picture on
the screen.
Number buttons
17 PR(OGRAMME) +/ buttons
-
• Press to select channel numbers.
• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the
display.
• Press up and down to change the channel.
18 AUDIO button
• Press to enter values for settings in the setting
menu.
• Press to enter the characters in edit function.
• If you receive bilingual broadcast, or set
“External input Audio” to “Bilingual,” press to
change the AUDIO OUT setting to “Main,” “Sub”
and “Main / Sub.”
• Press to display the audio menu during
playback.
4
CLEAR button
• Press to clear the password once entered.
• Press to cancel the programming for a disc.
• Press to clear the selecting marker number in
the marker setup mode.
• Press to clear the program once entered in the
timer recording setting mode.
• Press to select the sound mode.
19 MENU/LIST button
• Press to display the Disc menu during playback.
• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the
TV screen. (VR mode only)
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20 RETURN button
• Press to return to the previously displayed menu
Installing batteries in the remote
control
Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the
remote control, carefully match with the polarity
indicated inside the battery compartment.
screen.
21 B (SKIP) button
• During playback, press to skip to the previous
chapter or track.
• When playback is paused, press to play reverse
step by step.
1
2
3
F (SKIP) button
• During playback, press to skip to the next
chapter or track.
• When playback is paused, press to advance
step by step.
22 PLAY P button*
Caution
• Press to start or resume playback.
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such
as leakage and bursting.
23 SLOW
/REV r button
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.
• During playback, press to reverse fast.
• When playback is paused, press to reverse
slowly.
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each
battery match the indications inside the battery
compartment.
SLOW
/FWD f button
• During playback, press to forward fast.
• When playback is paused, press to forward
slowly.
• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used
for a month or more.
• When disposing used batteries, please comply with
governmental regulations or the public instructions
for environmental protection that apply in your
country or area.
24 PAUSE p button
• Press to pause playback or recording.
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or
disassemble batteries.
25 STOP S button*
• Press to stop playing back or recording.
About the remote control
• Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote
control and the remote control sensor on the unit.
• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.
Button names described in the Instruction
Manual
The instructions in this manual are described mainly
with the operations using the remote control. Some
operations can be carried out using the buttons on
the front panel.
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• Remote control operation may become unreliable if
the remote control sensor of the unit is being
exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.
• Remote controls for different devices can interfere
with each other. Be careful when using remote
controls for other equipment located close to the
unit.
• Replace the batteries when the operating range of
the remote control reduces.
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Setting menus
Guide to On Screen Displays
Press [SET UP] in stop mode to display “Easy Setting
Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”. Choose either
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER] to
change between the menus.
DISPLAY menu
With a disc inserted into the unit, press
[ON SCREEN] to display the on screen display. The
menu shows information about what is recorded on
the disc.
“Easy Setting Menu” and “Advanced Setting Menu”
are available from the Setting Menu. The “Easy
Setting Menu” consists of the settings frequently
needed, while the “Advanced Setting Menu” consists
of all the settings available. You can set the items
1
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-RW
3
4
marked with
in the “Easy Setting Menu.”
Video mode
The unit remembers which setting menu you used last
time and recalls it when you press [SET UP] in stop
mode next time, even if power is switched off. (i.e., if
you use the “Easy Setting Menu” and then turn the
unit off, the “Easy Setting Menu” will appear next time
you turn on the unit and press [SET UP] in stop
mode.)
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5
Easy Setting Menu:
You can make the settings of the basic items as
follows.
This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed
items vary depending on the actual mode.
1
Disc type and format mode.
In some descriptions in this manual, only one type of
Easy Setting Menu
disc is indicated as an example.
Clock
Channel
DVD-RW Recording Format
Timer Programming
Auto Finalise
Video mode
2
3
4
Position number and audio status of the
programme.
Disc
Title number, chapter number and the
time lapse of disc playback.
Advanced Setting Menu
Each icon means:
: Search
1
Clock:
: Audio
Set the unit clock.
: Subtitle
2
Channel:
: Angle (except VR mode)
: Repeat
Set up auto tuning or manual tuning.
: Marker
3
DVD-RW Recording Format:
Select the DVD-RW recording format between Video
mode and VR mode.
: Noise Reduction
: Zoom
4
Timer Programming:
5
6
Recording mode and remaining time.
Status of the current disc.
Programme a timer recording.
5
Auto Finalise:
Set Auto Finalise to “ON” or “OFF”.
6
Disc / CD Playback Mode:
“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is
inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially
available), a new DVD-R disc or a finalised DVD-R
disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.”
“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio
CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc containing MP3 /
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.
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CD, MP3, JPEG & Video CD
Advanced Setting Menu:
You can make all the settings available as follows.
CD Playback Mode
Random Play
Advanced Setting Menu
Program Play
PBC(Video CD only)
ON
Playback
Recording
Display
Slide Show
5 sec.
Select Video
Clock
Channel
Disc
Easy Setting Menu
This is an example screen for explanation. Some
items will be displayed in grey depending on the
inserted disc.
1
Playback:
Set up the unit to play back a disc.
1
Title List / Playlist / Original:
2
Recording:
Display the titles recorded on the disc.
Set up the unit to record to a disc.
2
Format (DVD-RW only):
3
Display:
Erase all of the recorded content on the disc.
• It is not possible to recover erased content. Make
sure before you format a disc.
Set up the screen and the front panel display of the
unit.
• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video
mode with this unit on other DVD recorder. When
you use a disc with other DVD recorder, format a
disc using that DVD recorder.
4
Select Video:
Choose an external input to record from other video
equipment to DVDs.
3
Finalise:
5
Clock:
Finalise a disc containing recorded titles.
Set the unit clock.
4
Disc Protect (VR mode only):
6
Channel:
Protect a disc from accidental over-recording, editing
or erasing.
Set up and adjust channels.
7
Disc / CD Playback Mode:
5
Random Play:
“Disc” is available only when a DVD-RW / R disc is
inserted into the unit. If a DVD-Video (commercially
available), a new DVD-R disc or the finalised DVD-R
disc is inserted into the unit, you cannot select “Disc.”
“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an Audio
CD, Video CD or a CD-RW / R disc containing MP3 /
JPEG files is inserted into the unit.
Activate the random playback feature.
6
Program Play (except MP3 / JPEG files):
Activate the programmed playback feature.
7
PBC (Video CD only):
Turn the PBC function “ON” or “OFF”.
DVD-R & DVD-RW (Video mode)
8
Slide Show (JPEG files only):
Disc
Select the display time.
Title List
Format
Finalise
DVD-RW (VR mode)
Disc
Playlist
Original
Format
Finalise
Disc Protect OFF ON
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Front Panel Display Guide
4
2
1
3
5
DVD: Appears when a DVD is inserted into the
unit, or during the recording.
DVD R:
Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted
into the unit.
DVD RW:
1
Current status of the unit
p :
Appears when disc playback is paused.
Appears also during step by step
playback.
P :
Appears when playing back a disc.
p P : Appears during slow forward or slow
Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted
into the unit.
reverse playback.
:
Appears when the timer programming or
one-touch timer recording (OTR) is set
and is operating.
3
Recording speed
Flashes when all the timer programmes
are finished.
• Selected recording speed appears.
Flashes when there is an error in
programming.
REC: Appears when recording.
Flashes when recording being paused.
REPEAT:
Appears during repeat playback.
Disc type and Current status of the unit
4
5
Title / Track and Chapter mark
:
Title / track number
:
Chapter number
Displays the following
• Playing back time / remaining time
• Current title / chapter / track number
• Recording time
• Clock
• Channel number
2
CD:
Appears when an Audio CD or a disc
containing MP3 / JPEG files is inserted
into the unit.
VCD: Appears when a Video CD is inserted into
• One-touch timer recording (OTR) remaining
time
the unit.
Display messages
The unit is turned
on.
The disc tray is
closing.
The unit is turned
off.
A disc is inserted
into the unit.
The disc tray is
open.
Data is being
recorded on a disc.
The PBC function
of the Video CD is
activated.
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Getting Started
To Aerial jack
Antenna
Cable
Signal
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)
3
or
Scart/RCA cable
(not supplied)
or
or
3
3
2
RF cable
(supplied)
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart adaptor
(not supplied)
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
L
ANALOG
VIDEO
(AV3)
UT IN
AUDIO OUT
IN
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
1
AV2 (DECODE)
AV1 (TV)
OUT
RF cable
R
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
(not supplied)
3 Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT
jacks of this unit to the analogue
Audio input jacks of your TV. Use a
commercially available Audio cable.
Connections
Connecting to a TV
Connect the unit to a TV after considering the
capabilities of your existing equipment.
S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
R
L
S-Videocable
(not supplied)
Audio cable
(not supplied)
Before installation, plug off your TV and this
unit.
Using the Scart jack
AUDIO IN ANALOG
S
-
VIDEO
1 Connect the antenna or cable to the
AUDIO OUT
(AV3)
IN
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
OUT IN (AV3)
AV2 (DECODER)
OUT
ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.
R
R
COAXIAL
AV1 (TV)
ANTENNA
2 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of
this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV.
Use the supplied RF cable.
Note for a TV with no S-Video input jacks or
Scart jack:
• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV
cannot be used.
3 Connect AV1 (TV) Scart jack of this
unit to the Scart jack of your TV. Use
a commercially available Scart cable
or Scart / RCA cable.
Connecting to external equipment
This unit has four input terminals, AV1, AV2 or AV3 on
the rear panel and AV4 on the front panel. Be sure
that all the units are off before making connections.
Note
• If your TV does not have a Scart jack, use
commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA
cable to connect.
Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other
Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output
jack (AV2)
Using the S-VIDEO OUT jack and the
ANALOG AUDIO OUT jack
If your TV has an S-Video input jack, use S-Video and
Audio cables to connect.
AV output jack
(Scart)
Scart cable (not supplied)
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 above.
2 Connect S-VIDEO OUT jack of this
unit to the S-Video input jack of your
TV. Use a commercially available
S-Video cable.
AV2 (Rear)
AUDIO IN ANALOG
S
-
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT
(AV3)
IN
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
OUT IN (AV3)
AV2 (DECODER)
AV1 (TV)
OUT
R
R
COAXIAL
ANTENNA
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Recording from a camcorder or other
Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output
jack (AV3 or AV4)
If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to
VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA
Video cable.
Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS
decoder or MPEG decoder
• Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder
allows you to enjoy the 5.1ch Dolby Digital surround
system as well as DTS decoder, 5.1 channel
surround system.
• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set
“Dolby Digital” to “Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See
page 57.)
• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to
“ON” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 57.)
• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to
“Stream” in the AUDIO menu. (See page 57.)
Change the setup when using S-VIDEO input jack.
(See page 30.)
AV3 (Rear)
AV4 (Front)
PR
/ I STANDBY/ON
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
L
ANALOG
S
-
VIDEO
(AV3)
AUDIO OUT
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
_
_
OUT IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO
R
REC SPEED
R
COAXIAL
Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck
• The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1
channel surround format cannot be recorded using
an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.
• If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set
“Dolby Digital” to “PCM” in the AUDIO menu.
Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may
generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.
• Set “Dolby Digital,” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set
“DTS” to “OFF” in the AUDIO menu for connecting
to an MD or DAT deck.
S-Video
cable (not
supplied)
Audio
cable
(not
Audio cable
(not supplied)
S-Video
cable (not
supplied)
supplied)
S-VIDEO AUDIO
OUT OUT
S-VIDEO AUDIO
OUT OUT
• You can use ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks for the
connection of your audio system.
Digital audio for better sound quality
Dolby Digital decoder,
Digital audio
DTS decoder or
input jack
After you have completed
connections
MPEG decoder, etc.
COAXIAL
Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate
external input channel. For details, refer to the
Instruction Manual of your TV.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
Note
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the Audio/
Video cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may
be distorted due to the effects of the copy protection
system.
Coaxial cable
(not supplied)
COAXIAL
AUDIO IN
(AV3)
L
ANALOG
S
-
VIDEO
(AV3)
AUDIO OUT
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
PCM/BITSTREAM
OUT IN
R
R
COAXIAL
The connections illustrated above are
optional for better sound.
1 For clear digital sound quality, use
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/
BITSTREAM (COAXIAL) jack to
connect your digital audio
equipment.
If the audio format of the digital output does not
match the capabilities of your receiver, the
receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or
no sound at all.
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Manual tuning
Channel setting
Manually tune each channel.
Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be
performed in two ways.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
Auto tuning
Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you
can receive in your area.
2 Select “Channel” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select “Manual Tuning” using
1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to turn on
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
the unit.
Manual Tuning
2 Turn the TV on and select the input
to which the unit is connected.
Position
Channel
P01
12
3 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
Decoder
Skip
OFF
ON
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
4 Select “Channel” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select “Position” using
5 Select “Auto Tuning” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The unit will start storing channels available in
your area.
5 Select the position number you wish
to use using [the Number buttons] or
[Cursor U / D], then press
[RETURN].
You can select position numbers 01 to 99.
6 Select “Channel” using
Auto Tuning Now
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
7 Press [Cursor U / D] to start
scanning.
• The tuner will begin to search up or down
automatically. When a channel is found, the unit
will stop searching and the picture will appear
on the TV screen.
Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.
• You can select a desired channel number using
[the Number buttons]. Refer to the following
Channel Plan table and press the three digits to
select the channel number.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
You can select only the channels memorized in
this unit by using [PR +/-].
(To select channel 4, press [0] first and then
press [0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4”
appears and wait for 2 seconds.)
• If this is the channel you want, press
[RETURN].
To select a channel
You can select a channel using [PR +/
enter the channel using [the Number buttons] on the
-
], or directly
remote control.
Channel Plan
To cancel auto tuning
Press [RETURN] or [SET UP] during scanning.
Ch. Indication
01 - 10
TV Channel
IRA - IRJ, GAP
E21 - E69
Note
21 - 69
• The selection will be affected by how you receive TV
channels in your local area.
• If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning,
some channels not yet tuned may not be received.
• Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be
performed automatically as follows.
74 - 78
X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2
S1 - S20, GAP
S21 - S41
80 - 99, 100
121 - 141
This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar
frequency bands.
P01: BBC1
P04: CH4
P02: BBC2
P05: CH5
P03: ITV
P06: SKY NEWS
* If you are using a satellite receiver, turn it on and
select SKY NEWS before commencing tuning.
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• If “Skip” is set to “ON,” select “Skip” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]. Select
“OFF” using [Cursor U / D], then press
[RETURN].
Move
You can replace two channels.
• If you want to decode scrambled signals, select
“Decoder” using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER]. Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [RETURN].
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
• To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.
8 After completion, press [SET UP] to
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
exit.
3 Select “Channel” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
To select a channel
4 Select “Move” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
Notes on using the Number buttons:
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for
the quickest result. For example, to select channel
6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6
will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select
channels 1 to 99.
• You can select the external input mode “AV1”,
“AV2”, “AV3” or “AV4.”
• To select “AV1,” press [0], [0], [1].
5 Select the position number of which
you want to change the channel
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
You cannot select a position number where
“– – –” appears next to the number, because
“Skip” is set to “ON” for that position number.
• To select “AV2,” press [0], [0], [2].
• To select “AV3,” press [0], [0], [3].
• To select “AV4,” press [0], [0], [4].
6 Move the channel to another
position number using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
• To move another channel, repeat steps 5 to 6.
To skip a Preset channel
You can set the unit to skip channels you can no
longer receive or seldom watch when you access
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.
channels using [PR +/-].
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Manual
tuning.”
2 Select “Position” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Select the position number you wish
to skip using [the Number buttons]
or [Cursor U / D], then press
[RETURN].
4 Select “Skip” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
5 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [RETURN].
• To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Setting the clock
Selecting the TV aspect ratio
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format
of the programme you are playing back with the unit
and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide
screen TV).
Clock Setting
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
2 Select “Clock” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
3 If you select “Advanced Setting
Menu,” proceed to step 4.
If you select “Easy Setting Menu,”
proceed to step 5.
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select “Playback” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Press [ENTER].
4 Select “TV Aspect” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Press [ENTER] again.
The default date will appear.
Playback
TV Aspect
16:9 Wide
All
Clock Setting
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
English
Original
OFF
01 / 01/ 2005(SAT)
0: 00
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Video Out
ON
ON
6 Enter the date (day / month / year)
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[Cursor P].
5 Select the desired option using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
TV Aspect
Press [Cursor P] to move the cursor to the next
field. If you wish to go back to the previous field,
press [Cursor L].
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan & Scan
16:9 Wide
7 Enter the time (hours / minutes)
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
The clock will start.
• Although seconds are not displayed, they will be
counted from zero.
8 Press [SET UP] to exit.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Note
Hint
• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a
power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than
30 seconds.
If you have a standard TV:
• Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a full width picture
with black bars at the top and bottom.
• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture
with both sides trimmed.
If you have a wide screen TV:
• Select “16:9 Wide.”
This unit will automatically switch a compatible
widescreen TV into widescreen mode when playing
back the discs recorded in Video mode with this unit.
To play back 4:3 recordings on a 16:9 TV, please
select 4:3 mode on your TV.
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Recording
Disc type
Disc format
Functions
Information on DVD recording
Video mode
Video
Playing back,
Limited recording,
Limited editing
DVD-RW
Type of discs
This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You
can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you
can record and erase many times.
VR mode
VR
Playing back,
Recording, Original /
Playlist editing
DVD-RW
It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode.
DVD-RW can record in the format you select from
Video mode or VR mode.
Video mode
Playing back,
Limited recording,
Limited editing
DVD-R
Logo
Attributes
Recording speed
You can select a recording speed from 6 options.
The recording time will vary depending on the
recording speed you select as follows.
• 8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer
disc
• Max. recording time (SEP mode,
approx.):
600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)
180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)
Recording speed
Recording time
Video /
Sound
Quality
Front
TV
Panel
12 cm
8 cm
If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or
if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a
rewritable DVD-RW type disc.
If you want to save recordings without any alteration,
use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.
screen
Display
XP
SP
XP
SP
60 min
120 min
240 min
360 min
480 min
600 min
18 min Excellent
36 min Very good
72 min Good
LP
LP
• Discs that should be used with this recorder:
DVD-R: 4x or 8x
DVD-RW: 2x or 4x
• Discs that were tested and proven as compatible
with this recorder:
Maxell DVD-R
EP
EP
108 min Average
144 min Low
SLP
SEP
SLP
SEP
180 min Low
TDK DVD-RW 2x
MITSUBISHI DVD-R 8x
JVC DVD-RW 4x
• This table is intended for a standard new single-
sided 12 cm disc. The recording times are estimates
and actual recording time may differ.
• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the
recording time gets longer.
Video mode and VR (Video Recording) mode
Video mode is the same recording format as used on
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local
shops, so you can play back the discs recorded in this
format in most DVD players. You will need to finalise
such discs (see page 31) before playing them back in
other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can record
additional materials or edit discs recorded in Video
mode with this unit.
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording
format for DVD-RW discs. You can record and edit
material repeatedly. It is impossible to record
additional materials on a disc formatted in VR mode
and already recorded in another video system other
than PAL, such as NTSC.
Restrictions on recording
You cannot record copy-protected video using this
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and
some satellite broadcasts.
If copy-protected material is detected, recording will
pause or stop automatically and an error message
appears on the screen.
You can only record “copy-once only” video using a
DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for
Recordable Media (CPRM).
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input,
you can display copy control information on the
screen.
DVD players bearing the
logo are capable
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the
protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes.
This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you
can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but
you cannot then make a copy of those recordings.
CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD
players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.
of playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR
mode.
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Information on copy control
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected
information. If you wish to record them, refer to the
following.
Making discs playable in other DVD
players (Finalise)
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it
back in other players. (See page 31.)
Copy- Copy- Copy-
Disc type / format
You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.
free
once prohibited
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2
After finalising
VR
DVD-RW
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible
• After DVD-R discs are finalised:
- A title menu is created automatically.
- Undo finalising is not possible.
- Additional recording or editing is not possible.
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2
Video
DVD-RW
ver.1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible
ver.2.0
DVD-R
• After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:
- A title menu is created automatically.
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 31.)
- Additional recording or editing is possible if you
undo finalise. (See page 31.)
Recordable
Not Recordable
Note
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.
• DVD-RW / R and CD-RW / R discs recorded on a
personal computer or a DVD or CD recorder may
not be played back if the disc is damaged or dirty or
if there is condensation on the player’s lens.
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even
if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be
played back because of the settings of the
application software used to create the disc. (Check
with the software publisher for more detailed
information.)
• After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:
- A title menu is not created.
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 31.)
- Additional recording or editing is possible even
without undo finalising.
Usable discs
✬✬✬: Most suitable, ✬✬: Can be used,
✬: Some functions are limited, —: Cannot be used.
DVD-RW
• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot
record additional information using other DVD
recorders.
• It is not possible to use a DVD-RW (Video mode)
disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder
unless the content of the disc was also recorded
with this unit.
• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit
Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for
recording may be a little shorter than the remaining
time displayed on the OSD, depending on the
picture you are recording.
Applications
DVD-R
VR
VIDEO
Record TV programmes
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬
—
Reuse by deleting the current
contents
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬*
✬✬
✬
Edit the contents
✬
Edit / Record from external
equipment
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
✬✬✬
Copy discs for distribution
Playback on other DVD
equipment
✬✬*
Features
Rewritable
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Can create chapters at fixed
intervals (auto)
Yes
Can create chapters wherever
you like (manual)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Can record 16:9 size pictures
Can record Copy-Once
programmes
Can perform basic editing
functions
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Can perform advanced editing
functions (Playlist edit)
*You can only play back DVD-RW disc recorded in
VR mode on VR-compatible discs.
Note
• For details of the above functions and restrictions,
see the further explanations in this Instruction
Manual.
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Setting Auto Chapter
Formatting a disc
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-R
The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10
minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto
Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change
the time period.
Choosing the recording format of a
blank DVD-RW disc
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically
starts to initialise the disc. You can also manually
format a DVD-RW disc once it has been used. After
formatting, you can record on the disc with the
recording format selected in the Setting menu.
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
3 Select “Recording” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
2 If you select “Advanced Setting
Menu,” proceed to step 3.
If you select “Easy Setting Menu,”
proceed to step 4.
4 Select “Auto Chapter” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Recording
3 Select “Recording” using
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Video mode
10 minutes
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Timer Programming
Auto Finalise
4 Select “DVD-RW Recording Format”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Bilingual Recording Audio
External input Audio
Main
Stereo
5 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
5 If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” off,
select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
DVD-RW Recording Format
Video mode
VR mode
Auto Chapter
OFF
Video mode
DVD Player Compatibility mode.
VR mode
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
Editing possibility mode.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Note
• The recording format setting is effective only for
DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording
format for a DVD-R disc. DVD-R discs are always in
Video mode.
• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc.
If you insert a disc that has been recorded before,
the recording format cannot be changed even if you
change it in the Setting menu.
• If a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is inserted, the
error message (“Disc Error”) will appear.
• A Playlist is created automatically during recording
on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode.
If you wish to change the time period
for Auto Chapter, select the required
time period using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Reformatting a disc manually
Selecting the Sound mode
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the
disc by performing “Format.” By default it will be in
Video mode. You can change this to VR mode using
the Setting menu.
You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO]
on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the
TV screen as follows.
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts
Note
Display on the
TV screen
Mode
Main
Sub
Audio output
• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc
are erased.
Main audio from both
speakers
Main
Insert a recordable disc.
Sub audio from both
speakers
Sub
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
• Main audio from the left
speaker
• Sub audio from the
right speaker
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
Main / Sub
Main / Sub
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
Setting External input audio
3 Select “Format” using
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
DVD-R
When the external input audio is a bilingual
broadcast, you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to
record on a DVD.
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
Format
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
Yes
No
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Are you sure?
Yes
No
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select “Recording” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
A popup window will appear and prompt you to
confirm.
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.
4 Select “External input Audio” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Recording
5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Video mode
10 minutes
then press [ENTER].
Formatting will start.
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.
Timer Programming
Auto Finalise
Bilingual Recording Audio
External input Audio
Main
6 Formatting is complete.
Stereo
100% is indicated.
Note
• It is not possible to use a disc formatted in Video
mode with this unit on other DVD recorder. When
you use a disc with other DVD recorder, format a
disc using that DVD recorder.
5 Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
• You cannot cancel formatting once it has started.
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External input Audio
Basic recording
Stereo
Bilingual
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-R
Follow the steps below to record a TV programme.
1 Turn on the unit and insert a
recordable disc.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
This operation may take a few moments to
complete.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
2 Select the recording speed using
Hint
[REC SPEED]. (See page 20.)
• If you select “Stereo”:
The audio will be recorded as “stereo audio.”
Make sure that the recording format is set to the
desired mode. (See page 22.)
• If you select “Bilingual”:
The audio will be recorded as “bilingual audio”
(see next section for more detail).
3 Select the desired channel to record
using [PR +/-] or [the Number
buttons].
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio
Video
4 Press [REC I] to start recording.
The ● mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.
DVD-RW
DVD-R
You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a
bilingual broadcast in Video mode.
To pause the recording, press [PAUSE p]. Press
[REC I] to restart the recording.
5 Press [STOP S] to stop the
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
recording.
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
This operation may take a few moments to
complete.
Hint
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
• You can change the channel while in the REC pause
mode.
3 Select “Recording” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Note
4 Select “Bilingual Recording Audio”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
• Recording starts immediately and continues until the
disc is full or you stop recording.
• If the clock is not set, the date and time space next
to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank.
• You cannot mix two formats on DVD-RW discs. If
you insert a previously recorded disc, changing the
recording format is not possible even if you change
it in the Setting menu.
5 Select “Main” or “Sub” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Bilingual Recording Audio
• You cannot change the recording speed while in the
REC or REC pause mode.
• It is possible to record video only in the PAL system.
Main
Sub
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Note
• If you are recording onto a VR mode disc, both
“Main” and “Sub” will be recorded regardless of your
setting here. And when you play back, you can
choose either audio format or a combination of both
as your playback audio.
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3 Select the desired channel to record
Checking the recording picture and
sound quality
using [PR +/-] or [the Number
buttons].
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
4 Press [REC I] repeatedly until the
desired recording time (30 minutes
to 4 hours) appears on the TV
screen.
DVD-R
Before recording on a DVD, you can confirm the
quality of the picture and sound with the recording
speed you selected.
One-touch timer recording will start.
1 Make sure that the unit is in STOP or
REC mode and a DVD is inserted
correctly.
0:30
OFF
1:00
(Normal Recording)
2 Press [REC MONITOR].
The TV will display the programme and output the
sound you are about to record in the quality of the
picture and sound (determined by the recording
speed) you selected.
4:00
3:30
• To change the recording length during one-
touch timer recording, press [REC I]
repeatedly until the desired length appears.
• To cancel one-touch timer recording within the
specified time, press [STOP S].
• If you want to change the recording speed (to
improve the recording quality), press
[REC SPEED] repeatedly.
The recording speed is changed each time you
press the button.
Hint
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV
screen during one-touch timer recording. Press
[ON SCREEN] to see it on the TV screen.
• The remaining recording time will be displayed on
the front panel display during one-touch timer
recording.
XP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
SEP
• You cannot change the recording speed during
recording.
• Unlike timer recording, you can perform the
following operations during one-touch timer
recording.
3 Press [REC MONITOR] again to exit.
Hint
- Turn off the power.
- Use [REC I] or [STOP S].
• If you press [REC MONITOR] while receiving the
bilingual broadcast, the sound to be recorded will be
output.
Note
• You cannot use the pause function during one-touch
timer recording.
• The unit will be turned off automatically under the
following conditions.
- No space remains on the disc.
One-touch timer recording
(OTR)
- If a power failure occurs.
• When an OTR finishes, the unit automatically turns
itself off. If there is any timer recording in standby,
the unit automatically switches to the timer-standby
mode. Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to cancel the
timer-standby mode to use the unit continuously.
Video
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
This is a simple way to set the recording time in
blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are
recording onto has enough space remaining for the
time you set.
1 Turn on the unit and insert a
recordable disc.
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.
2 Select the recording speed using
[REC SPEED]. (See page 20.)
Make sure that the recording format is set to the
desired mode. (See page 22.)
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7 Enter the time to start and to end
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[Cursor P].
Timer recording
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-R
8 Select the channel number to record
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[Cursor P].
You can set the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up
to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme
recordings are also available.
• Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer
programming.
To record from external input, select “AV1,” “AV2,”
“AV3” or “AV4”.
• You can select the timer programming list by
pressing [PROG] twice. In this case, continue from
step 5.
9 Select the recording speed using
[Cursor U / D], then press
[Cursor P]. (See page 20.)
Insert a recordable disc.
10 Press [ENTER] when all information
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
required is entered.
Your programme setting is stored.
2 If you select “Advanced Setting
Menu,” proceed to step 3.
If you select “Easy Setting Menu,”
proceed to step 4.
• To set another programme, repeat steps 5 to 10.
• To exit, press [SET UP] or [PROG].
• If the recording times of two or more
programmes overlap, “Overlap” and overlapped
programme numbers are displayed. (See pages
27 and 29.)
3 Select “Recording” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Timer Programming
4 Select “Timer Programming” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The Timer Programming list will appear.
Date
Start
End
CH
Speed
XP
1.
01/01
12:00
13:00
P01
2. - - -
3. - - -
4. - - -
5. - - -
6. - - -
7. - - -
8. - - -
5 Select a programme that is not set
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Timer Programming
Date Start
End CH
Speed
11 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I].
icon will appear on the front panel display
1. - - -
2. - - -
3. - - -
4. - - -
5. - - -
6. - - -
7. - - -
8. - - -
The
and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.
Note
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting
window will appear after step 4. Continue from step
5 in “Clock Setting” on page 19 before programming
the timer.
• Press [Cursor L / P] to move the cursor in the timer
programming menu.
6 Enter the date using [Cursor U / D],
then press [Cursor P].
Each time you press [Cursor D] at the current
date, the timer recording mode will change as
follows.
e.g., 1st January
01/01
Daily
M-F (Mon.-Fri.)
W-SAT
W-FRI
W-SUN
31/01
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Checking, cancelling, or correcting
the timer programming information
In the following example, No. 5 timer programming
overlaps on No. 1 and No. 6 timer programmes. In
such a case, you should correct the programme time
to clear the overlap.
If the timer programming did not
complete correctly
The error number appears on the timer programming
list.
Timer Programming
Date
01/01
- - -
Start
End
CH
Speed
E1
Timer Programming
12:00
13:00
AV3
.
Date
Start
End
CH
Speed
XP
01/01
12:00
13:00
AV3
3. - - -
1.
2. - - -
3. - - -
4. - - -
5. 01/01
.
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
.
Overlap
.
No.1 6
14:00
21:00
.
12:30
13:45
P02
P12
SP
6.
.
01/01
SEP
7. - - -
8. - - -
The error programme will be displayed in grey
with an asterisk and have an error number.
1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] so that the
icon disappears from the front
panel display.
The error numbers indicate:
E1–E22, E37–E39: Recording error
E23–E24: Unrecordable disc
E25:•Copy prohibited programme
•Cannot record because of the NTSC / PAL-
60 signal is received.
E26–E28: Copy prohibited programme
E29: Disc protected
E30: Disc full
E31: Already recorded 99 titles (Video mode)
E32: Already recorded 99 titles (VR mode)
E33: Already recorded 999 chapters
E34: No space for Control Information
E35: PCA (Power Calibration Area) full
E36: Already finalised Video format disc
E40:•There are some unrecorded parts due the
overlapped timer programmes.
2 Press [PROG] twice.
Timer programming list will appear.
3 Check the information on the list you
will need.
4 To clear the timer programming,
select the desired programme using
[Cursor U / D], then press [CLEAR].
To correct the timer programming
1) Select the desired programme using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
2) Correct the timer programming using
[Cursor U / D / L / P].
•Recording did not start at the start time.
E41: Power failure
E42: No disc
3) Press [ENTER] again.
The error programme will be deleted once you
check the error in the programme list, or once you
cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it.
5 Press [PROG] to exit.
6 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to return to
Press [CLEAR] to erase the selected
programme.
the timer-standby mode.
To check the timer programming in progress
Press [PROG].
Note
• If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is
highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select
any other programmes.
To stop the timer recording in
progress
Press [STOP S] on the front panel of the
unit.
Note
• [STOP S] on the remote control is not effective.
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4 Select a recording channel using
[Cursor U / D], then press
[Cursor P].
Timer recording using
the VIDEO Plus+® system
Timer Programming
You can programme the timer using the PlusCode
numbers that are printed in your local TV guide
magazine.
Date
Start
7:30
End
CH
Speed
LP
1.
Daily
14:15
P08
2. - - -
3. - - -
4. - - -
5. - - -
6. - - -
7. - - -
8. - - -
1 In stop mode, press
[the VIDEO Plus+ button].
• If the Timer Programming list is full, the Timer
Programming mode is activated instead of the
VIDEO Plus+ programming mode.
• Press [the VIDEO Plus+ button] again in the
VIDEO Plus+ programming mode to switch to
the Timer Programming mode.
• If your local channel information is programmed
in the unit’s memory, your local channel number
appears automatically.
• If your local channel information is not
programmed in the unit’s memory, “P– –” may
appear.
• If you select the channel number using
[Cursor U / D], it is stored in the unit’s
memory.
2 Set the PlusCode number of the
programme you want to record using
[the Number buttons], then press
[ENTER].
VIDEO Plus+ System
5 Select a recording speed using
[Cursor U / D], then press
[Cursor P].
Please enter a PlusCode No.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6 Press [SET UP] or
[the VIDEO Plus+ button] to exit.
7 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I].
The
icon will appear on the front panel display
and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.
3 Select the desired recording pattern
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Note
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting
window will appear after step 1. Continue from step
5 in “Clock Setting” before programming the timer.
(See page 19.)
• If the PlusCode number is not available, “Code
Error” is displayed and the number will clear when
you press [ENTER] in step 2.
• If the PlusCode number previously set overlaps with
the one you entered and the channel is different,
“Overlap” is displayed but the timer programming
will be cleared when you press [ENTER] in step 3.
• If you enter the same PlusCode number and the
recording pattern which you have already entered,
the previously set programme will be overwritten.
• If you enter the same PlusCode number but a
different recording pattern, it will be saved as a new
programme and added to the timer programming
list.
VIDEO Plus+ System
Once
Daily
M-F
Weekly
Once: To record a TV programme once, as you
set.
Daily: To record a TV programme at the same
time on the same channel everyday.
M-F: To record a TV programme at the same time
on the same channel from Monday through
Friday.
Weekly: To record a TV programme at the same
time on the same channel every week.
“Code Error” is displayed if:
• A past time is entered for start and end times.
• The PlusCode number cannot be decoded.
“Overlap” is displayed if:
• There is an overlap with a timer recording
setting in different channels.
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If the recording time is partially overlapped:
• The timer programming with the earlier start time
(PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after
PROG. 2 recording is complete.
Hints for timer recording
• If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for
more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all
timer settings will be lost.
PROG. 1
• If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray,
PROG. 2
the
icon will flash and timer recording will not
Actual
recording
occur. Insert a recordable disc.
PROG. 2
PROG. 1
• When all timer recordings are complete, the
icon flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc,
press [STANDBY/ON y/I], and then press
[PLAY P] or [OPEN/CLOSE O].
• During timer recording or timer-standby mode (
icon appears on the front panel display), no
operations on the unit are available. To make
operations available, cancel the timer recording or
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
If the recording time entirely overlaps:
• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not
recorded.
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
timer-standby mode (
icon disappears).
Actual
recording
• To cancel the timer-standby mode, press
[STANDBY/ON y/I].
PROG. 2
• If the Start and End times are same, the length of
the recording will be set for 24 hours. If the disc
becomes full during recording, the unit will turn itself
off.
• If two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and
the overlapped programme number will appear on
the display.
Note for DVD recording
• If the recording time of two programmes overlap, or
the End time of a programme and the Start time of
another is same, the first 30 seconds (at the most)
of the subsequent programme are cut off.
If the End time of the programme currently being
recorded and the Start time of the subsequent
programme are same:
• If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later
than the current time, the recording will start
immediately after you turn the power off.
• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the
beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.
Priority of overlapped settings
The unit records programmes according to priority if
timer programmes overlap.
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
If the starting time is same:
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has
priority.
Actual
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
The first 30 seconds
(at the most) are cut off.*
PROG. 2
PROG. 1
recording
will start
after
PROG. 1
* If the cut off time exceeds 1 minute, the error
number “E40” will appear in the timer programming
list.
PROG. 2
recordingis
completed.
Actual
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
If programming has been made at the end of the
programming (PROG. 1) currently being recorded:
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 2) has
priority. PROG. 3 will not be recorded.
PROG. 2
recording
PROG. 1
will start
after
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
PROG. 3
recordingis
completed.
Actual
recording
PROG. 1
PROG. 2
Additional 30 seconds (at the most) are cut off.
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Recording from external equipment
Settings for external equipment
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-R
Before recording from external equipment, see page
15 for connection instructions.
Connection to external equipment
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
1 Turn the TV and the unit on, and
select the input of the TV to which
the unit is connected.
DVD-R
Connect the external equipment using either the input
jacks, AV1, AV2, AV3 (Rear) or AV4 (Front). However,
for AV4 jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or
VIDEO input jacks depending on the connected
devices.
2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the
disc tray, then place the disc to
record on.
Use commercially available Scart, S-Video or Video
cable and an Audio cable for this connection.
3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the
disc tray.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
4 Select the input terminal to which the
external equipment is connected.
(AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4)
To use the input jacks on the back of the unit,
select the “AV1,” “AV2,” or “AV3” position by
pressing [0], [0], [1] or [0], [0], [2] or [0], [0], [3]
on the remote control or using [PR +/-].
To use the input jacks on the front of this unit,
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select “Select Video” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
select “AV4” position by pressing [0], [0], [4] on
the remote control or using [PR +/-].
4 Press [ENTER].
5 Select the input jack type to be used
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
5 Select a recording speed using
[REC SPEED]. (See page 20.)
6 Press [REC I] on the unit to start
recording.
AV4 (Front)
7 Press the PLAY button on the
Video In
external recording component.
S-Video In
8 Press [STOP S] on the unit to stop
recording.
Note
• During recording, if a signal other than PAL is
detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.
• If you want to use VIDEO input jack (Composite),
select “Video In”.
• If you want to use S-VIDEO input jack, select
“S-Video In”.
6 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Setting a disc to protect
VR
Finalising discs
Video VR
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
To prevent accidental over-recording, editing or
erasing of recordings, you can protect them using the
Setting menu.
You will need to finalise discs to play them back in
other players.
Finalising may take from several minutes up to an
hour. (A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to
15 minutes. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up
to 60 minutes.)
A shorter recording period on the disc will require a
longer time period for finalisation. Do not unplug the
mains cable during finalisation.
Insert a recordable disc.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
Insert a recordable disc before
finalising.
then press [ENTER].
3 Select “Disc Protect OFF → ON”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
then press [ENTER].
The disc is protected.
3 Select “Finalise” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Note
• The Disc Protect setting is available only when a
disc recorded in VR mode is inserted.
• You can select only “Disc Protect ON → OFF” when
a protected disc is inserted.
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
Finalising will start.
Finalise
To cancel the disc protect:
• Select “Disc Protect ON → OFF” at step 3, then
select “Yes.”
Yes
No
• If you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc
Protect ON → OFF” will appear instead of “OFF →
ON”.
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To cancel finalising (DVD-RW only):
Auto finalise
Video
At step 4, press [STOP S], select “Yes,” then
press [ENTER]. Finalising is cancelled and the
unit switches to stop mode.
DVD-RW
DVD-R
You can finalise discs automatically when the disc
space runs out if you set this in the Setting menu.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
Do you want to cancel ?
Yes No
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
Finalising
10%
3 Select “Recording” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If
appears when [STOP S] is pressed, you
cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has
already reached at a critical point in its process.
4 Select “Auto Finalise” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN] is
pressed, finalising is continued.
Recording
DVD-RW Recording Format
Auto Chapter
Video mode
10 minutes
You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R disc once it
has started.
Timer Programming
Auto Finalise
5 Finalising is complete.
Hint
Bilingual Recording Audio
Main
External input Audio
Stereo
• Finalising a disc in Video mode automatically
creates a title menu.
• You can use the unit to record or edit a disc
recorded in VR mode even after it is finalised. After
you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you
cannot edit or record anything else on that disc.
• To reverse the finalisation of the disc, select “Undo
Finalise” at step 3.
5 Press [ENTER].
6 Select “ON” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
Note
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.
• If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit,
“Undo Finalise” will appear instead of “Finalise”.
• DO NOT power off during finalising. This may result
in a malfunction.
Note
• Auto finalise function is not available for discs
formatted in VR mode.
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Playing back discs
.
Disc
Logo
Information on playing back
DVD-Video
DVDs
Read the following information before you play back a
DVD.
DVD-RW
(VIDEO/VR mode)
Playable discs
You can play back all the discs listed on the right.
Before attempting to play back a DVD, make sure it
meets the requirements for Region Codes and Colour
Systems as described in this section. Discs that bear
any of the logos shown below will be played back
correctly in this unit. Other disc types are not
guaranteed to be played back.
DVD-R
(VIDEO mode)
DVD+RW*
DVD+R*
Colour systems
DVDs are recorded using different colour systems
throughout the world. The most common colour
system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU
countries, is PAL.
This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also
possible to play back DVDs using other colour
systems, such as NTSC.
CD-DA
(AUDIO CD)
Region codes
This unit has been designed to play back DVDs within
Region Two (2). This unit can play back DVD discs
labelled with the following region codes only:
VCD
(VIDEO CD)
DIGITAL VIDEO
2
CD-RW
(CD-DA FORMAT,
ALL
MP3, JPEG files)
You cannot play back DVDs that are labelled for other
regions. If these region symbols do not appear on
your DVD, you cannot play back the DVD in this unit.
The number inside the globe refers to region of the
world.
CD-R
(CD-DA FORMAT,
MP3, JPEG files)
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only be
played back in the unit with the same region code.
* There may be a disc which cannot be used or
played back.
is a trademark of DVD Format / Logo
Licensing Corporation.
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7 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.
To eject the disc, press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to
open the disc tray, then remove the disc. Press
[OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the disc tray before
turning off the unit.
Basic playback
Hint for DVD playback
The contents of a DVD are generally divided into
titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into
chapters.
Hint
• For DVD-R (Video mode) and DVD-RW (Video
mode) discs that are already finalised, a title list will
be displayed instead of thumbnails.
• If you insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode and it
has a Playlist, the Playlist is displayed.
Start Rec.
Stop/Start
Stop Rec.
• You can resume playback from where you stopped
playing back the disc (Resume playback).
See page 37 for details.
Title 1
Title 2
• This unit will automatically switch a compatible
widescreen TV into widescreen mode when playing
back the discs recorded in Video mode with this unit.
To play back 4:3 recordings on a 16:9 TV, please
select 4:3 mode on your TV.
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3
Chapter 1 Chapter 2
Note
• Some discs may start playback automatically.
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R /
DVD+RW / DVD+R disc
Playing back a DVD-Video / CD /
Video CD
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+R
DVD-V
CD
VCD
1 Press [STANDBY/ON y/I] to turn on
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /
DVD+R disc.”
the unit.
To play back a DVD, turn on the TV and be sure
to select the input to which the unit is connected.
2 Press [PLAY P] to start playback.
2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to open the
Playback will start.
disc tray.
If you are playing back a DVD-Video or a Video
CD, a menu may appear.
See pages 35 - 36 for details.
3 Place the disc on the disc tray with
its label facing up. Be sure to align
the disc with the disc tray guide.
3 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.
Playing back an MP3 /JPEG
MP3
JPEG
Disc tray
guide
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Playing back
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /
DVD+R disc.”
The file list will appear.
4 Press [OPEN/CLOSE O] to close the
disc tray.
File List
5 Press [TOP MENU] to display the title
disc name
menu.
folder name 1
folder name 2
folder name 3
folder name 4
You can switch between the “Original” and
“Playlist” in the VR mode using [MENU/LIST].
1
2
3
4
file name 1
file name 2
file name 1
file name 2
6 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
1/2
Playback will start.
To exit the menu, press [TOP MENU].
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2 Press [Cursor U / D] to select the
desired folder (group) or file (track),
then press [ENTER].
Note
• MP3 files cannot be recorded as digital sound using
an MD or DAT deck.
• Files with extensions other than “.mp3 (MP3)” or
“.jpg / .jpeg (JPEG)” will not be listed in the File List.
• Some folders or tracks listed in the File List may be
unplayable due to their recording status.
• The File List displays only up to 8 folder and file
names.
If a file is selected:
Playback will start.
If a folder is selected:
The files in the folder will appear.
Press [Cursor U / D] to select the track or folder
you want, then press [ENTER].
• Press [PLAY P], [ENTER] or [Cursor P] to
move to any lower folders.
• Press [Cursor L] or [RETURN] to move back to
the folder above.
Playing back discs using the disc menu
DVD-V
• Press [STOP S] to return to the first item.
A DVD contains a disc menu, which lists the contents
and enables you to customize playback. The menu
may offer choices for subtitle languages, special
features, and chapter selection. Usually this
information appears automatically when you start
playback, but sometimes you need to press
[MENU/LIST] to display the menu.
Hints for MP3 / JPEG files:
• Folders are known as Groups, files are known
as Tracks.
• Folders are shown with the
• MP3 files are shown with the
icon.
icon.
Playback will start from the selected track and
continue with each one after.
• JPEG files are shown with the
icon.
• The unit can recognize up to 255 groups (or
folders) and up to 255 tracks.
• The name of each folder and file can be
displayed using up to 29 characters.
Unrecognisable characters are replaced with
asterisks.
• Unplayable groups and tracks may be displayed
depending on the recording conditions.
• For MP3 file recorded in Variable Bit Rate
(VBR), the unit may not display the actual
elapsed time.
1 Press [MENU/LIST].
If the feature is not available,
the TV screen.
may appear on
2 Select an item using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
Repeat this step until all the features you want are
set up or to start playing back the disc from the
menu. The following operations are available.
• If there are no files in the folder, “No Files” is
displayed.
• High resolution or large-size JPEG files take a
few moments to be displayed.
• It is not possible to play back progressive
JPEGs (JPEG files saved in progressive format)
on this unit.
[MENU/LIST] button:
Displays the DVD menu, which will vary among
discs, and may be same with the Title menu.
[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.
[ENTER] button:
• It is not possible to play back JPEG files of 2.2
MB or more.
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.
[the Number buttons]:
Selects a numbered menu option (available on
certain discs).
It is recommended that files to be played back in
this unit are recorded under the following
specifications:
3 Press [MENU/LIST] to exit the disc
menu.
[MP3]
• Sampling frequency: 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.
• Constant Bit Rate: 112 kbps to 320 kbps.
Note
• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information
accompanying the disc for details.
[JPEG] Size of picture
• Upper limit: 6300 x 5100 dots
• Lower limit: 32 x 32 dots
• Capacity limit: less than 2.2 MB
Hint
• During JPEG playback, press [Cursor P] or
[Cursor L] to rotate a picture 90 degrees clockwise
or counterclockwise respectively. (Not available
when the display menu appears.)
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Playing back a disc using the title menu
PBC function for Video CDs
DVD-V
VCD
Some DVDs have a title menu, which lists the titles
available on the DVD. You can start playing back such
discs at a specific title.
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of the Video
CD standard playback control (PBC) function. This
enables you to play back interactive software using
menu screens. Refer to the information
1 Press [TOP MENU].
accompanying the Video CD.
The title menu will appear.
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can still enjoy
playback of pictures and music from the CD.
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): “Pbc” will appear on the
screen and display when playing back a Video CD
with the PBC function.
If the feature is not available,
the TV screen.
may appear on
2 Select a desired item using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
Hint
• When playing back Video CDs with the PBC
function, “Pbc” is displayed instead of the playing
back time and current track indications on the front
panel display.
The disc will start playing back at the title you
selected. The following operations are available.
[TOP MENU] button:
Displays the DVD title menu which will vary
between discs.
Note
• Some operations cannot be performed unless the
function is cancelled either automatically or
intentionally by you.
[Cursor U / D / L / P] buttons:
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.
• Operations that are not available when the PBC
function is set to “ON” are indicated by the following
symbol in this manual:
[ENTER] button:
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.
[the Number buttons]:
Selects a numbered menu option (available on
certain discs).
VCD
(PBC OFF)
3 Press [TOP MENU] to exit.
Note
Playing back a Video CD using the
title menu
• [TOP MENU] will not be available for some DVDs.
• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information
accompanying the disc for details.
VCD
1 When playing back a Video CD with
the PBC function, the title menu will
appear automatically.
2 Press [the Number buttons] to select
the desired title.
Playback will start at the selected title.
3 Press [RETURN] to go back to the
title menu.
Note
• While the on-screen display appears, you cannot
perform steps 2 and 3.
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Cancelling and Recalling the PBC
function
Special playback
Insert a Video CD.
Resume playback
Video
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD+RW
JPEG
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VCD MP3
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
DVD+R
CD
(PBC OFF)
2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
You can resume playback from the point where you
stopped it before.
3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
1 During playback, press [STOP S].
The resume message will appear.
CD Playback Mode
2 Press [PLAY P].
Random Play
Program Play
In a few seconds, playback will resume from the
point at which you stopped it before. Even if you
turn off the unit, you can resume playback at the
same point after turning back on the unit.
PBC(Video CD only)
Slide Show
ON
5 sec.
To cancel the resume playback and start playing
back the disc from the beginning:
Press [STOP S] twice while playback is stopped.
Note
4 Select “OFF” using [Cursor U / D],
• For Video CDs, if you turn PBC on using the setting
menu, the resume function is cancelled.
• For MP3 and JPEG files, playback will resume from
the beginning of the track at which playback was
stopped.
then press [ENTER].
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
To recall the PBC function, select “ON” in step 4
above.
Fast forward / Fast reverse
Note
• The default setting of “PBC (Video CD only)” is
“ON.”
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD-R
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD
VCD MP3
1 During playback, press [FWD f] or
[REV r].
Each time you press [FWD f] or [REV r], the
approximate speed will change as follows.
To output sound from DVDs during fast
forward at x1.5 speed, set “Fast Forward with
Audio” to “ON” for the “Playback” setting in
“Advanced Setting Menu.”
Fast forward or fast reverse playback across titles
(for DVDs) or tracks (for MP3) is not possible.
Normal
speed
playback
x40
x20
x5
x1.5
x20
x40
• For Audio CDs, approximate speed is fixed at x8
with sound.
• For Video CDs, approximate forward speeds are
x1.5, x8 and x16, and approximate reverse
speeds are x2, x8 and x16.
• For MP3 files, approximate speed is fixed at x16.
• To return to playback at normal speed, press
[PLAY P].
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Hint
Step by step playback
Video
• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons
as follows.
VR
DVD-V
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
Forward (Approx. Speed):
x1.5:
x20:
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
x40:
Reverse (Approx. Speed):
x5:
x20:
x40:
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].
2 Press [B / F] repeatedly.
Each time you press [F], playback will go
forward one frame (or step) at a time with the
sound muted.
To go backward one frame (or step), press
[B].
Skipping TV commercials during
playback
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
Press and hold [F] to continue going forward.
To continue going backward, press and hold
[B].
DVD-V
DVD-R
To enjoy recorded programmes without any
interruptions, press [ ].
3 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.
Note
1 During playback, press [ ].
Normal playback will start 30-second advanced
• Only step by step forward is available when playing
back Video CDs.
point from the point at which you press [
Each time you press [ ], the start point will
].
move another 30 seconds forward and playback
resume automatically.
Slow forward / Slow reverse playback
You can press [
] up to 6 times (180 seconds).
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD-R
Pause
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD+RW
JPEG
DVD-R
VCD MP3
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p],
DVD+R
CD
then press [SLOW ] or [SLOW ].
Each time you press [SLOW
] or [SLOW
],
the approximate speed change as follows. (The
sound will remain muted.)
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].
Playback will pause with the sound muted.
2 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.
Pause
x
1
/4
x
1
/8
x
1
/
1
6
x
1
/
1
6
x
1
/8
x1
/2
For JPEG files, playback will start from the
beginning of the track.
To return to normal playback, press [PLAY P].
Hint
• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons
as follows.
Forward (Approx. Speed):
x1 / 16:
x1 / 8:
x1 / 2:
Reverse (Approx. Speed):
x1 / 16:
x1 / 8:
x1 / 4:
Note
• Only slow forward is available when playing back
Video CDs.
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Zoom
Marker Setup
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD-R
JPEG
DVD-V
DVD-R
VCD
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD
(PBC OFF)
1 During playback, press [ZOOM].
You can assign a specific point on a disc to return
later.
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
1.2
1.5
2.0
1 During playback, press
[ON SCREEN].
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
Four options are available, x1.0, x1.2, x1.5 and
x2.0. These are displayed excluding the current
zoom rate.
Marker setup menu for DVD-Video mode
1
1
0:00:00
DVD-Video
Hint
• You can also select the zoom function by pressing
[ON SCREEN]. In this case, press [ON SCREEN]
first, select the
icon using [Cursor L / P], and
then press [ENTER].
2 Select the desired zoom factor to
zoom using [Cursor U / D], then
press [ENTER].
Marker setup menu for Audio CD mode
1
0:00:00
Audio CD
The zoom area is displayed.
3 Select the desired zoom position
using [Cursor U / D / L / P], then
press [ENTER].
Zoom playback will start.
3 Select the desired marker number
using [Cursor U / D]. When the disc
reaches the desired point, press
[ENTER].
Hint
• To exit the zoom menu, press [ZOOM] at step 1.
• To cancel the zoom function, select x1.0 using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The title (track) number and the time are
displayed.
Note
• If selecting a smaller factor than that currently
selected, the zoom area is not displayed.
• You cannot slide the zoomed picture on some JPEG
files.
4 To return to the marker later, select
the desired marker number using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Hint
• To clear a marker, select the marker number you
wish to clear, then press [CLEAR].
• You can mark up to 6 points.
Note
• All markers are erased when you perform the
following operations.
- Open the disc tray.
- Turn off the power.
- Record on a recordable disc.
- Change the mode between Original and Playlist.
(VR mode)
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Track search
Search
MP3
CD
VCD
(PBC OFF)
JPEG
Title / Chapter search
Video
Using [B / F] buttons
VR
DVD-V
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
1 During playback, press [F] to skip
the current track and move to the
next.
DVD+RW
DVD+R
Using [B / F] buttons
The unit moves to the next track one after the
other.
1 During playback, press [F] to skip
the current title or chapter and move
to the next.
To go back to the previous track, press [B]
repeatedly. The unit moves backward one track at
a time.
The unit moves to the next title or chapter one
after the other.
Using the [ON SCREEN] button
1 During playback, press
To go back to the previous title or chapter, press
[B] repeatedly.
[ON SCREEN].
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
Using the [ON SCREEN] button
1 During playback, press
for the track number is highlighted.
[ON SCREEN].
3 Enter the desired track number to
search for using [Cursor U / D] or
[the Number buttons], then press
[ENTER].
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
for the title number is highlighted.
Track search will start.
Searching for a Title:
Hint
3 Enter the desired title number to
search for using [Cursor U / D] or
[the Number buttons], then press
[ENTER].
• For Video CDs, you can perform the track search
function in stop mode without turning PBC off
manually.
Title search will start.
Note
• During Random playback or Program playback, you
cannot search the desired track.
Hint
• Total number of chapters and playback time of the
selected title are also displayed.
Direct Search
Searching for a Chapter:
CD
3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight the
You can search the desired track directly.
number displayed in the right side of
Using [the Number buttons]
the
icon.
1 During playback, if the display menu
is not displayed, press [the Number
buttons] to enter the desired track
number.
4 Enter the desired chapter number to
search for using [Cursor U / D] or
[the Number buttons], then press
[ENTER].
Chapter search will start.
Note
• During Random playback or Program playback, you
cannot search the desired track directly.
Hint
• The title number and playback time of the selected
chapter are also displayed.
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Time search
Repeat / Random / Program
playback / Slide Show
Video
DVD-RW
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD-R
VCD
DVD+RW
DVD+R
CD
(PBC OFF)
Repeat playback
Video
1 During playback, press
VR
DVD-RW
DVD-V
DVD+RW
JPEG
DVD-RW
DVD-R
VCD MP3
[ON SCREEN].
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
DVD+R
CD
(PBC OFF)
for the title or track number is highlighted.
3 Press [Cursor L / P] to highlight
4 Enter the desired time to search for
using [Cursor U / D] or [the Number
buttons], then press [ENTER].
Time search will start.
.
1 During playback, press
[ON SCREEN].
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The Repeat mode menu will appear.
• You can directly access this menu by pressing
[REPEAT] also.
Hint
• For Video CDs, you can perform the time search
function in stop mode without turning PBC off
manually.
3 Select the desired option to repeat
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Note
The selected repeat playback will start.
The following operations are available.
• During Random playback or Program playback, you
cannot search the desired time.
• The title number and chapter number of the setting
time are also displayed.
• Time search function is available only in the same
track or title.
• If the time search is not available, – –:– –:– – / – –:–
–:– – (or 0:00:00 / 0:00:00) is displayed.
Title:
The current title will be played back repeatedly.
(DVD only)
Chapter:
The current chapter will be played back
repeatedly.
(DVD only)
All:
The current disc will be played back repeatedly.
(DVD-RW (VR mode), CD, Video CD, MP3 and
JPEG only)
A-B:
The A-B point will be played back repeatedly.
(DVD, CD and Video CD only)
When pressing [ENTER] while A-B is highlighted,
A-B repeat is set.
• Press [ENTER] again to decide the starting
point (A).
• Press [ENTER] after setting point (A) to select
the ending point (B).
Track:
The current track will be played back repeatedly.
(CD, Video CD, MP3 and JPEG only)
Group:
The current group will be played back repeatedly.
(MP3 and JPEG only)
Hint
• To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” at step
3. The repeat setting is also cancelled when you
stop playback.
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2 Select “Program Play” using
Note
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
• You can only set A-B repeat playback within the
current title (for DVDs) or current track (for Audio
CDs and Video CDs).
Program Play
• You cannot select “Group” during the random
playback of MP3 files.
• For Video CDs with PBC function, repeat playback
does not work while the PBC function is on.
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Random playback
Total 0:00:00
CD
VCD
(PBC OFF)
MP3
JPEG
3 Select the desired track using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER]
or [Cursor P].
You can use this function to play back a disc randomly
instead of in the recorded order.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
4 Press [PLAY P] to start program
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
playback.
Hint
2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The CD Playback Mode menu will appear.
• To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR].
• You can make up to 50 track settings.
• To cancel program playback, press [STOP S] twice
during program playback. “Playmode OFF” appears
on the screen.
3 Select “Random Play” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Random playback will start.
• You may also select the desired track using
[the Number buttons] at step 3.
• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting
will switch to off automatically during program
playback.
Hint
• To cancel random playback, press [STOP S] twice
during random playback. “Playmode OFF” appears
on the screen.
Note
• For Video CDs, if you select random playback with
the PBC function on, the PBC function will be turned
off automatically and random playback starts.
• During programme playback, if you forward the track
to the end, the playback speed of the next track will
be normal.
• During programme playback, you cannot use the
search function except for the search with
[B / F].
Note
• During random playback, if you forward the track to
the end, the playback speed of the next track will be
normal.
• During random playback, you cannot use the search
function except for the search with [B / F].
By pressing [B], you can return only to the
beginning of the current track.
Slide Show
JPEG
You can select the display time between 5 seconds
and 10 seconds.
Program playback
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random
CD
VCD
(PBC OFF)
playback.”
2 Select “Slide Show” using
You can programme the disc to play back in your
desired order.
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random
3 Select the display time using
playback”.
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Note
• Large-size JPEG files take a few moments to be
displayed.
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Switching subtitles
VR
Selecting the format of audio
and video
You can select the format of audio and video to suit
the content of the disc you are playing back.
DVD-V
DVD-RW
Many DVD-Videos have subtitles in one or more
languages. The languages available are usually
printed on the disc case. You can switch subtitle
languages at any time during playback.
Switching audio soundtrack
VR
1 During playback, press
[ON SCREEN].
DVD-V
DVD-RW
CD
VCD
MP3
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
When playing back a DVD-Videos recorded with two
or more soundtracks (often in different languages),
you can switch among them during playback.
When playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR
mode, you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R)
or a combination of both (L / R).
When playing back Audio CDs, Video CDs or MP3
files, you can switch among the left, the right channel,
and stereo.
3 Select the desired subtitle language
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language.
If you select “OFF,” subtitles will disappear.
Note
1 During playback, press
• With some discs it is only possible to change the
subtitle language from the disc menu. Press
[TOP MENU] or [MENU/LIST] to display the disc
menu.
• If a 4-digit language code appears in the subtitle
menu at step 2, refer to the “Language code” on
page 63.
[ON SCREEN].
Press [AUDIO] during playback, and follow from
step 3.
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
3 Select a desired audio soundtrack or
audio channel using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
With a DVD-Video:
Audio soundtrack will switch.
Example:
English → Spanish → French
With a DVD-RW in VR mode:
Audio channel menu will appear.
Follow the step 4.
With an Audio CD, Video CD, or MP3 files:
The Audio channel will switch.
Example:
STEREO → L-ch → R-ch
4 Select the desired audio channel
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
The Audio channel will switch.
Note
With some discs it is only possible to change the
soundtrack from the disc menu. Press [TOP MENU]
or [MENU/LIST] to display the disc menu.
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Switching camera angles
Reducing block noise
Video
VR
DVD-V
DVD-V
DVD-RW
DVD-RW
DVD-R
Some DVD-Videos feature scenes shot from two or
more angles. The disc case is usually marked with an
angle icon if the disc has multi-angle scenes.
DVD+RW
DVD+R
VCD
1 During playback, press
1 During playback, press
[ON SCREEN].
[ON SCREEN].
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
The angle icon appears when a switching camera
angle is available. (Available only when the angle
icon appears in bottom right on the TV screen.)
The Noise Reduction menu will appear.
2 Select the
icon using
[Cursor L / P], then press [ENTER].
3 Select the desired option using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The angle will switch each time you press
[ENTER].
This function reduces noise in the playback picture.
When playing back discs recorded in long time modes
such as SLP or SEP, select “Type 1” or “Type 2.”
“Type 2” is more effective.
Hint
• Even when the
icon is not displayed, you can
When playing back discs with a little noise, such as
DVD-Videos, select “OFF.”
select the angle if the currently played back title has
at least two multi-angle scenes.
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Editing
Disc editing
You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It
is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC
system.
Editing discs in Video mode
You can edit the following disc items in Video mode.
• Deleting titles (See below.)
• Editing titles (See page 46.)
• Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 47.)
Guide to a title list
Note
• After a disc is finalised, editing the disc or recording
on the disc is not possible (except DVD-RW discs in
VR mode).
• A Playlist is not available for DVD-R or DVD-RW
discs in Video mode.
The title list enables you to check the titles recorded
on a disc easily. You can choose a title to play back
from the screen and easily edit the titles as you wish.
The items on the title list are as follows.
Original
• It is not possible to edit a disc recorded in another
video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.
3
6
2
5
1
Insert a recordable disc.
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Deleting titles
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-R
You can delete titles you do not want to keep.
In Video mode, recordable disc space of DVD-RW
disc will increase when the last title on the title list is
deleted. However, deleting the title will not change
recordable disc space for DVD-R disc.
In finalised DVD-R or DVD-RW (in Video mode) discs,
you cannot select the title list because it cannot be
edited once finalised.
3
1
2
Original
Title Delete
Protect
1
Note
• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
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will appear.
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2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
8 7
6
5
4
then press [ENTER].
1
2
To select a title recorded on the disc for editing,
move the cursor to the title and press [ENTER].
If the title is protected, the Protect icon will
appear.
3 Select “Title List” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Disc
• It is not possible to protect a title on the Playlist.
Arrow icons mean the title list includes a next or
previous page. Press [Cursor L / P] in the
direction of the icon you wish to follow.
Available title editing menu items vary depending
on the disc and format types.
3
4
Title List
Format
Finalise
5
6
You can edit the title and details as you wish.
Time status bar of the recording.
• After editing, playback starts from this point.
The selected title from the title list thumbnails.
• The selected title is played back automatically.
Playback status of the current disc.
7
8
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4 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
2 Select “Edit Title Name” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
A window for entering the title name will appear.
3 To enter the title name, refer to
“Guide to editing title names” on this
page.
Title List
3
6
2
5
1
-
Title List Edit Title Name
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6
A
a
1
B
b
2
!
C
c
3
@
?
5 Select “Title Delete” using
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[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
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Title List
When you finish entering the title name, press
[ENTER].
Title Delete
6
Edit Title Name
Chapter Mark
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
The name you edited becomes the title.
5 Press [SET UP].
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It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
You cannot select “Chapter Mark” when a DVD-R
disc is inserted into the unit. For DVD-RW discs in
Video mode, you cannot select the chapter mark
of the title which is less than 5 minutes.
Guide to editing title names
Step 1: Select the desired character set using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
Step 2: Using the list below as a guide, press
[the Number buttons] repeatedly until the
desired letter appears.
The title is deleted.
Select
Title List -
Title Delete
ABC
abc
123
@ ! ?
Press
Yes
No
<space>
<space>
0
<space>
6
! ” # $ % & ’ ( )
–
–
1
+ , - . / : ; < = >
*
? @ [ ] ^ _ { | }
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ABC
DEF
abc
def
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
7 Press [SET UP].
GHI
ghi
Writing on the disc starts.
JKL
jkl
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
MNO
PQRS
TUV
mno
pqrs
tuv
Editing titles
Video
DVD-RW
DVD-R
WXYZ
wxyz
You can edit the title names from this menu.
• Characters set will be changed to the “@!?”
automatically if you press [1] after you selected the
“ABC” or “abc” mode.
The title names you edit will appear on the title list.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Deleting
titles”.
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7 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
Note
then press [ENTER].
• To delete letters, press [CLEAR] repeatedly. Press
and hold [CLEAR] to delete all letters.
• To move on to the next set of letters, press
[Cursor P].
-
-
Title List Chapter Mark 5 minutes
Yes
No
6
• You can enter up to 30 letters.
• Unrecognisable characters will be replaced with
asterisks (*). If you delete them, adjoining
characters may change to asterisks (*) or other.
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Setting or clearing chapter markers
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Chapter markers are added.
If you select “OFF” at step 6, all the chapter
markers are erased.
Video
DVD-RW
You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is
marked with chapters, you can use the chapter
search feature.
You can specify the interval of chapter markers for
titles last more than 5 minutes.
8 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Note
• You cannot select a chapter marker interval that
exceeds the length of a title.
• The length of chapters may deviate slightly from the
one specified at the step 6.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
• A chapter marker may be delayed depending on the
recording content.
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
3 Select “Title List” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
5 Select “Chapter Mark” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Select the desired interval using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
-
Title List Chapter Mark
OFF
5 minutes
6
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
60 minutes
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Editing discs in VR mode
For discs in VR mode, you can edit from the “Original”
menu or the “Playlist” menu that you create from the
original.
Original Editing Original titles
in VR mode
Insert a recordable disc before editing.
Editing original titles Original
You can perform the following operations on the
Deleting titles
Original
VR
original titles.
DVD-RW
• Deleting titles (See this page.)
• Protecting titles (See page 49.)
• Releasing titles from protecting (See page 49.)
When a title is deleted from an original list in VR
mode, the available recording time on the disc will
increase.
Note
Editing playlists Playlist
• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.
You can create a Playlist from original titles, and edit it
to your preference without losing the original titles.
You can perform the following operations on the
Playlist.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
• Deleting titles (See page 50.)
• Deleting parts of titles (Scene Delete) (See page
50.)
• Editing titles (See page 51.)
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
• Setting or clearing chapter markers (See page 51.)
• Setting pictures as thumbnails (See page 52.)
• Dividing a title (See page 52.)
3 Select “Original” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
• Combining titles (See page 53.)
• Adding titles to a Playlist (See page 53.)
• Deleting a Playlist (See page 53.)
Disc
Playlist
Original
Format
Note
Finalise
• After editing, titles will not remain as recorded
originally. If you want to keep the original as it is, edit
the Playlist to your preference.
Disc Protect OFF ON
4 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
5 Select “Title Delete” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Original
Title Delete
3
Protect
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6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
The title is deleted.
7 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Note
• When you delete the original title, the corresponding
part of the playlist will also be deleted.
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Protecting titles
Releasing titles from
Original
Original
VR
DVD-RW
protecting
VR
To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the
titles, you can protect them in the original menu.
DVD-RW
You can cancel the title protection feature after it is
applied.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
“ Original Protecting titles.”
2 Press [ENTER].
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
-
Original Protect
3 Select “Original” using
ON OFF
3
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
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[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3 Press [ENTER] again.
Original
The key icon will disappear from the title in the
original list.
Title Delete
3
Protect
4 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
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6 Press [ENTER] again.
-
Original Protect
OFF ON
3
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7 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
To protect a whole disc (DVD-RW VR mode
only):
Select “Disc Protect” from the Disc menu, then
select “Yes.” Refer to “Setting a disc to protect” on
page 31.
Hint
• The protected title is marked with a key icon in the
original list.
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Deleting parts of titles
(Scene Delete)
VR
Playlist
Playlist Editing the Playlist in
VR mode
DVD-RW
You can delete a specific part of a title.
Even when a title is deleted from the playlist, the
original title will remain.
The available recording time on the disc will not
increase.
Note
• When you play back the disc of which the playlist is
edited, select “Playlist” in the title menu.
Insert a recordable disc before editing.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
Deleting titles
Playlist
VR
DVD-RW
2 Select “Scene Delete” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
In VR mode, even when a title is deleted from the
Playlist, the original title will remain in the Original list.
The recordable disc space to record will not increase.
3 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the
start point, then press [ENTER].
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
-
Playlist Scene Delete
“Easy Setting Menu” or “Advanced Setting Menu”
will appear.
Start
3
End
2 Select “Disc” using [Cursor U / D],
Preview
Delete
then press [ENTER].
3 Select “Playlist” using
Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] again to
move to the end point, and press
[ENTER].
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
-
Playlist Scene Delete
5 Select “Title Delete” using
Start
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
3
End
Preview
Delete
Playlist
Title Delete
3
The cursor will move to “Preview.” You can check
the preview by pressing [ENTER].
The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the
total and the elapsed time of the title, and the area
selected for deletion is indicated in red during the
preview.
Scene Delete
Edit Title Name
Chapter Mark
Index Picture
Title Dividing
Title Combining
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4 Select “Delete” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
6 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
The title is deleted.
The part of the title is deleted.
7 Press [SET UP].
6 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Note
• You cannot select “Scene Delete” if the number of
chapter markers in the Original or Playlist is more
than 900.
• The recordable disc space will not increase after
deleting parts of titles.
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3 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the
point where you will create a new
chapter marker.
Editing titles
Playlist
VR
DVD-RW
You can edit the title names from this menu.
The names you edit will appear on the title list.
Or, use [B / F] to find a chapter
marker that you wish to delete.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
4 Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
2 Select “Edit Title Name” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
-
Playlist Chapter Mark
3 To enter the title name, refer to
“Guide to editing title names” on
page 46.
Add
Delete
3
Chapter
2/
2
-
Playlist Edit Title Name
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A
a
1
B
b
2
!
C
c
3
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@
?
You cannot delete the first chapter of a title.
5 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
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-
-
Playlist Chapter Mark Add
When you finish entering the title name, press
[ENTER].
Yes
No
3
Chapter
2/
2
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
The name you edited becomes the title.
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5 Press [SET UP].
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Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
A chapter marker is added.
Adding a chapter marker:
If you select “Add” at step 4, a new chapter marker is
created at the point you specified.
Setting or clearing chapter
Playlist
markers
VR
Deleting a chapter marker:
If you select “Delete” at step 4, the chapter marker
you selected is deleted.
DVD-RW
You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is
marked with chapters, you can use the chapter
search feature.
You can set a chapter marker anywhere you want.
You cannot set more than 999 chapter markers in the
Playlist.
6
Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
2 Select “Chapter Mark” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
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Setting pictures as
thumbnails
VR
Dividing a title
Playlist
Playlist
VR
DVD-RW
You can divide a title into two new titles.
DVD-RW
You can set a picture as a thumbnail for each title.
This helps you to remember the content of the title
without having to play it back. The first picture of the
title is selected as the default.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
2 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the
point where you wish to divide the
title.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
2 Use [B / F], [REV r], [FWD f],
[PLAY P] and [PAUSE p] to find the
picture you want to set as a
3 Select “Title Dividing” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
thumbnail, then press [ENTER].
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
3 Select “Index Picture” using
The title is divided into two new titles with the
same title names.
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
The thumbnail you set is reset to the first picture
of each title.
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then press [ENTER].
The picture is set as the thumbnail.
Playlist
Title Dividing
Playlist
Index Picture
Yes
No
3
Yes
No
3
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5 Press [SET UP].
5 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
Note
• If a disc contains the maximum number of
recordings (99), you cannot divide any titles.
• You cannot divide the titles if the total number of the
chapters have already reached 999.
Note
• If a picture selected as a thumbnail is deleted by
deleting a part of a title, the default picture is
selected.
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3 Select the desired title using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
Combining titles
Playlist
VR
DVD-RW
You can combine two titles into a single title.
4 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
Hint
2 Select “Title Combining” using
• To delete a title from the Playlist, refer to “Deleting
titles” on page 50.
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
• To delete the Playlist, refer to “Deleting a Playlist” on
this page.
3 Select another title to combine using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
Playlist Deleting a Playlist
VR
DVD-RW
4 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P],
then press [ENTER].
A Playlist can be deleted if it is no longer needed.
The two titles will combine into a single title.
Playlist
Playlist
Title Combining
2
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
3
2
1
1
1+2
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
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Ye
Yes
No
2 Select “Delete Playlist” using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
Wait for a moment.
5 Press [SET UP].
Playlist
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
3
2
1
Note
• You cannot select the same title twice and combine
it into a single title.
Add New
Title
• If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the
combined new title is also deleted.
Delete
Playlist
Adding titles to a Playlist
Playlist
VR
DVD-RW
3 Select “Yes” using [Cursor L / P],
then press [ENTER].
You can add a title to the Playlist as you wish.
You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist (as long as the
total number of the Playlist does not exceed 999
chapters).
The Playlist is deleted.
4 Press [SET UP].
Writing on the disc starts.
It may take a while to write the data on a disc.
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in
“ Playlist Deleting titles.”
Note
• Deleting a Playlist will not increase the available
recording time on the disc.
• When the disc contains 99 titles or more, or 999
chapters or more, “Add New Title” cannot be
selected.
2 Select “Add New Title” using
[Cursor U / D / L / P], then press
[ENTER].
Playlist
3
2
1
Add New
Title
Delete
Playlist
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Changing the Setting menu
Tour of the Setting menu
The following table shows the items you can set and their default settings.
Use the table as a reference for efficient operation.
Setting menu
Menu items
Default
Function
Language setting
page 55
Disc Menu Language
English
Sets the disc menu language.
Sets the audio language.
Sets the subtitle language.
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
FL Dimmer
Original
OFF
Display setting
page 56
Auto
Sets the front display
brightness.
Screen Saver
Digital Out
10 minutes
48 kHz
Sets the idling time before the screen
saver starts.
Audio setting
pages 56-57
PCM
Sets whether sound recorded
at 96 kHz is down sampled to
48 kHz or not.
Dolby Digital Stream
Sets the digital audio output
signal specification.
MPEG
DTS
PCM
ON
ON
ON
All
Sets the digital audio output
signal specification.
Sets whether DTS signal is
output or not.
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Parental Lock
Compresses the sound volume
range.
Outputs sound during fast
forward playback.
Parental setting
pages 58-59
Sets the DVD parental control level.
• Change password
Video Out
Sets and changes the password.
Sets the TV system.
Output setting
page 59
TV System
PAL
Note
• Changes you make to the Setting menu remain even after power to the unit is switched off or the disc tray is
opened or closed.
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If “Other” is selected, enter the
appropriate 4-digit code using
[the Number buttons].
Language setting
Refer to the language code table on page 63.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
Subtitle Language
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Code Input
4
7
4
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select “Playback” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
When you finish entering the code,
press [ENTER].
4 Select the desired item using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Hint
Disc Menu Language (Default: English)
Set the Disc Menu language.
• You can also change or switch off the subtitles on a
DVD from the disc menu if it is available.
• Press [CLEAR] or [Cursor L] to erase numbers
entered incorrectly.
Playback
TV Aspect
Disc Menu Language
16:9 Wide
All
English
Other
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
English
Original
OFF
Note
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Video Out
ON
ON
• You can only select the languages supported by the
inserted disc.
• The Audio Language setting may not be available
for some discs.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Audio Language (Default: Original)
Set the Audio language.
Playback
TV Aspect
Audio Language
Original
English
Other
16:9 Wide
All
Parental Lock
Disc Menu Language
English
Original
OFF
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Video Out
ON
ON
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If “Original” is selected, the audio language is the
default of the inserted disc.
Subtitle Language (Default: OFF)
Set the Subtitle language.
Playback
TV Aspect
Subtitle Language
16:9 Wide
All
OFF
Parental Lock
English
English
Original
OFF
Other
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Video Out
ON
ON
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
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Display setting
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Audio setting
Choose the appropriate Audio settings for your audio
equipment.
This will only affect DVDs playback.
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select “Display” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
4 Select the desired item using
3 Select “Playback” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
FL Dimmer (Default: Auto)
Set the front panel display brightness.
4 Select the desired item using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Display
FL Dimmer
Auto
Note
Auto
FL Dimmer
Screen Saver
10 minutes
Bright
Dark
• The Dynamic Range Control function is available
only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
Digital Out
Set the digital audio output.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
You can choose one from “Auto”, “Bright” and
“Dark.”
Playback
TV Aspect
Digital Out
PCM
48kHz
Stream
PCM
16:9 Wide
All
Parental Lock
Dolby Digital
MPEG
Disc Menu Language
English
Original
OFF
DTS
ON
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Video Out
ON
ON
If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when
the power is off.
Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes)
Select a setting using
Set the screen saver time delay.
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Proceed with either of the following steps.
Display
Screen Saver
Auto
FL Dimmer
OFF
Screen Saver
10 minutes
5 minutes
PCM sampling (Default: 48kHz)
10 minutes
15 minutes
30 minutes
Digital Out - PCM
48kHz
96kHz
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
48kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible
with 96 kHz PCM, select “48kHz.” Sound
recorded at 96 kHz is down sampled to 48
kHz.
96kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with
96 kHz PCM, select “96kHz.” Sound is
sampled at 96 kHz.
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Note
Settings for DTS (Default: ON)
When playing back a disc with copyright protection:
• Even if you select “96kHz,” the sound is down
sampled to 48 kHz.
Digital Out - DTS
ON
Dolby Digital conversion (Default: Stream)
OFF
Digital Out - Dolby Digital
PCM
Stream
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
ON: Outputs DTS signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with
DTS, set to “ON.”
OFF: No DTS signal is output.
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible
with DTS, set to “OFF.”
PCM: Converts the Dolby Digital into PCM
(2 channel).
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible
with Dolby Digital, set to “PCM”.
Stream: Outputs Dolby Digital signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with
Dolby Digital, set to “Stream”.
Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON)
Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower.
Playback
TV Aspect
Dynamic Range Control
16:9 Wide
All
ON
Parental Lock
OFF
Disc Menu Language
English
Original
OFF
Hint
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR
mode:
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
ON
ON
• If the audio source on a disc is in Dolby Digital
format, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” so that you can
switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R), or a
combination of both (L / R) using your amplifier /
decoder.
Video Out
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
The Dynamic Range Control function is effective
only with analogue audio connection.
Settings for MPEG (Default: PCM)
Digital Out - MPEG
Fast Forward with Audio (Default: ON)
PCM
Set to “ON” to output the sound during DVD playback
at x1.5 fast forward.
Stream
Playback
TV Aspect
Fast Forward with Audio
16:9 Wide
All
ON
Parental Lock
OFF
Disc Menu Language
English
Original
OFF
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
ON
ON
Select a setting using
Video Out
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
Select a setting using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
PCM: Converts MPEG into PCM.
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible
with MPEG, set to “PCM.”
Stream: Outputs MPEG Audio signals.
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with
MPEG, set to “Stream.”
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Parental level
All: All parental locks are cancelled.
8: DVD software of any grade (adult /
general / children) can be played back.
7 to 2: Only DVD software intended for general
use and children can be played back.
1: Only DVD softwares intended for children
can be played back.
DVD-Videos Parental lock level
Some DVD-Videos feature a Parental Lock function.
If the rating of the inserted disc exceeds the level you
set, playback will stop. You must enter a password
before the disc will be played back. This feature
prevents your children from viewing inappropriate
material.
A password is not yet set
Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then enter a new password using
[the Number buttons], then press
[ENTER].
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Your setting is activated.
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
If you select “No”, proceed to Step 5.
3 Select “Playback” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
A password is already set
4 Select “Parental Lock” using
Enter the current password using
[the Number buttons].
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Playback
Parental Lock
TV Aspect
16:9 Wide
Parental Lock
All
Disc Menu Language
Audio Language
Subtitle Language
Digital Out
English
Original
OFF
Password Input
Dynamic Range Control
Fast Forward with Audio
Video Out
ON
ON
Note
Change the password.
• The parental lock function may not be available on
some discs.
Parental Lock
• It may be difficult to determine if some DVDs
support the parental lock function. Be sure to
confirm that the parental lock function operates in
the way that you have set.
Change Password?
Yes
No
• Record the password in case you forget it.
Parental Lock (Default: All)
Set the Parental Lock level.
Change the Parental Lock level using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
Proceed with either of the following steps.
Select “Yes” using [Cursor U / D],
then enter a new password using
[the Number buttons], then press
[ENTER].
Parental Lock
All
Your setting is activated.
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
If you press [ENTER] without entering a
password, you can set up without a password.
5 Press [SET UP] to exit.
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Note
• Press [CLEAR] to erase numbers entered
incorrectly.
Changing Video Out system
• If you forget your password or you want to clear all
settings in Parental lock, enter [4], [7], [3], [7] using
[the Number buttons] at the option window. Your
password is cleared and parental levels are set to
“All.”
Setting TV system
1 In stop mode, press [SET UP].
2 Select “Advanced Setting Menu”
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
If it has already appeared, proceed to step 3.
3 Select “Playback” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
4 Select “Video Out” using
[Cursor U / D], then press [ENTER].
5 Press [ENTER].
6 Select the desired system setting
using [Cursor U / D], then press
[ENTER].
Video Out - TV System
PAL
Auto
PAL: Outputs a modified PAL signal for viewing
discs recorded with the NTSC system on a
PAL system TV.
Auto: Changes the video system (PAL / NTSC)
automatically according to the format of
the inserted disc.
7 Press [SET UP] to exit.
Note
• With discs recorded using the PAL system, a PAL
signal is output for viewing on a PAL system TV.
• Discs recorded with the PAL system cannot be
viewed on an NTSC system TV.
• With discs recorded using the NTSC system, an
NTSC signal is output for viewing on an NTSC or
Multi system TV.
• With discs recorded using the NTSC system, select
PAL to view on a PAL system TV.
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Others
Troubleshooting
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are
experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct
operation.
Symptom
Remedy
Power
The power does not turn on.
• Check the mains cable is connected securely.
• Check building circuit the breaker (in case of power failure) .
Picture
There is no picture.
• Check signal cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• If the setting menu display appears, press [SET UP] or [RETURN] to turn off
the display.
• Check connections to your TV. (See page 15.)
• Switch the input selector on your TV (to “AV1,” for example) until a picture
appears on the screen.
Picture noise appears.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is 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 the unit directly to your TV, try connecting the unit to
your TV’s S-VIDEO input.
TV programme picture does not fill
the screen.
• Set channels with “Auto Tuning” from the screen menu. (See page 17.)
• Select the channel of a TV program using [PR +/-].
TV programme pictures are
distorted.
• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.
• Adjust the picture (see the TV instruction manual).
• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.
• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.
TV channel cannot be changed.
The playback picture is distorted.
• Switch the TV input.
• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See page 15.)
• Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a
cellular phone, near the unit.
The playback picture is distorted
when playing back 4:3 recordings.
• Select 4:3 mode on your TV.
The playback picture or TV
programme from equipment
connected through the unit is
distorted.
• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, 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.
Sound
There is no sound.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• Check if all cables are connected securely.
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.
• Check the connections to the amplifier input.
• Check if the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.
• Check if the recorder is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion Playback mode.
• Check if the recorder is in Fast Forward or Fast Reverse mode.
• If the audio signal is not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL)
jack, check the Audio setting. (See page 56.)
Sound is noisy.
Remote control
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
The remote control does not
function.
• Batteries are exhausted.
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.
• The remote control is too far from the unit.
• There are no batteries in the remote control.
• The unit is not turned on.
• The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.
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Symptom
Remedy
Playback
The unit does not play back the disc. • No disc is inserted.
• A blank disc is inserted.
• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.
• The disc is not correctly inserted.
• The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM). (See page 33.)
• The region codes on the DVD-Video and the unit are not matched. (See page
33.)
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit
turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See page 3.)
• The unit cannot play back the disc if it was recorded on another recorder and
not finalised. (See page 31.)
Playback image freezes for a
moment.
• During the playback of a two layered disc, the picture may freeze for a moment
while playback switches from the first to the second layer. This is not a
malfunction.
The unit does not play back the disc
from the beginning.
• Resume playback is activated. (See page 37.) Press [STOP S] twice.
• You have inserted a disc whose title menu or DVD menu automatically
appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted.
The unit starts playing back the disc
automatically.
• The DVD-Video features an auto playback function.
Some functions such as Stop,
Search, or Slow-motion Playback
cannot be performed.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those
operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-R, or DVD-RW
being played back.
• The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.
• Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD-Video.
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing the subtitles.
• Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Video menu.
Angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD-Video being played back.
• You can change the angle only if the disc contains multi-angle scene. Angles
can be changed only when the multi-angle scene appears on the screen.
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles.
• Try changing the angle using the DVD-Video menu.
Recording / Timer recording / Editing
The channel cannot be changed
• Set the TV input to “TV.”
from the channel you are recording.
Recording does not start
immediately after pressing [REC I].
• An unused DVD-R or DVD-RW was inserted. It takes a while for the unit to
automatically format a DVD-RW.
Nothing was recorded even though
you set the timer setting correctly.
• There was a power failure during recording.
• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more
than 30 seconds.
• Reset the clock. (See page 19.)
• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.
• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has
priority.
Recording does not stop
immediately after you press
[STOP S].
• It will take a few seconds for the unit to send data to disc before recording can
stop.
Timer recording is not complete or
did not start from the beginning.
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has
priority. (See page 29.)
• There was not enough disc space.
Timer recording is not possible.
• Make sure
icon appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not, press
[STANDBY/ON y/I].
Others
The unit does not operate correctly.
• If static electricity or anything else causes the unit to operate abnormally,
unplug the mains cable and plug it in again.
The disc tray does not open when
you press [OPEN/CLOSE O].
• It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or
edited a disc.
• This is because the unit is sending data to the disc.
“Repairing” appears on the display.
• If a power failure occurs or the mains cable is unplugged during recording,
finalising, formatting or editing (even after “Wait for a moment.” message
disappeared), a repairing process will begin automatically when the unit is
turned on next time.It may take several minutes up to about four hours.
*If the above remedies do not solve the problem, please call the service centre for help.
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Error message
Cause
Solution
Disc Error
• An unplayable disc is inserted in the unit.
• The disc is upside down.
• Insert a standard disc shown in “Playable
discs.” (See page 33.)
• Insert the disc with the labelled side facing
up.
— Please eject the disc. —
Playback feature may not be
available on this Disc.
Region Error
• Playback is not authorized in the region of
the DVD-Video that you inserted in the
unit.
• Insert a DVD-Video with region codes 2 or
ALL.
— Please eject the disc. —
Playback is not authorized in
your region.
Parental Lock On
The current selected parental
level prohibits playback.
• The current selected parental level in the
setting menu prohibits playback.
• Check the Parental Lock setting. (See
page 58.)
Recording Error
This programme is not allowed
to be recorded.
• The recording function encountered a
copy prohibited programme.
• Original source is in NTSC system.
• You cannot record copy prohibited
programmes.
• This unit cannot record an NTSC signal.
Recording Error
This programme is not
recordable in Video mode.
• You are trying to record a copy-once
programme onto a DVD-RW disc in Video
mode.
• Set “DVD-RW Recording Format” to “VR
mode.” (See page 22.)
Recording Error
Cannot record on this disc.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is
unrecordable, or the disc status does not
satisfy recording requirements.
• The disc is dirty.
• Insert a recordable disc, and ensure the
disc status satisfies the recording
requirements. (See page 20.)
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
• Replace the disc.
• The disc is damaged.
Recording Error
This programme is not allowed
to be recorded on this disc.
• You are trying to record a copy-once
programme onto a DVD-RW disc that is
not compatible with CPRM.
• Insert a ver. 1.1 or ver. 1.2 DVD-RW disc
(compatible with CPRM.)
Recording Error
This disc is protected and not
recordable.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is
set as protected in the Disc Setting Menu.
• Remove the disc protect setting in the Disc
Setting menu. (See page 31.)
Recording Error
Disc is full.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that
has no space for recording.
• Insert a recordable disc with enough
recording space.
(No area for new recording)
• Delete unnecessary titles from an original
list. (See page 48.)
Recording Error
You cannot record more than 99
titles on one disc.
• You are trying to record onto a disc on
which the number of recorded titles has
reached the maximum (99).
• Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 45
and 48.)
(The maximum is 99)
Recording Error
• You are trying to record onto a disc on
which the number of recorded chapters
has reached the maximum (999).
• This unit cannot delete the chapter
markers in the original list. To delete
unnecessary chapter markers, use other
DVD recorders.
You cannot record more than
999 chapters on one disc.
(The maximum is 999)
• Delete unnecessary titles from an original
list. (See page 48.)
Recording Error
You cannot record on this disc as
Control Information is full.
• This disc has no space to write Control
Information when recording or deleting
contents.
• Delete unnecessary titles. (See pages 45
and 48.)
• When editing has been repeatedly
performed, the control information area
may become full even though the
recording area has enough space.
Recording Error
You cannot record on this disc as
Power Calibration Area is full.
• When recordings are performed
repeatedly onto an unstable disc, this area
may become full.
• Insert a new disc.
• Every time you insert a disc for recording,
part of the disc's working area will be used.
• If you repeat this frequently, it will be used
up quicker and you may not be able to
record full 99 titles.
Recording Error
This disc is already finalised.
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is
already finalised.
• Release the finalising for the disc. (See
page 31.)
*If you are still having trouble with the unit after checking all the Troubleshooting points, write down the error code
and the error description and consult your dealer or an authorized service centre.
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Language code
Language
Code
4748
4747
4752
6563
4759
4764
5471
4765
4771
4772
4847
5167
4860
5072
4854
4855
4864
4853
5971
4851
5759
4947
7254
4961
5464
4965
5047
6058
5160
5161
5166
5261
5256
5255
Language
Code
5264
5271
5358
5747
5051
5158
5758
5360
5367
5447
5569
5455
5467
5565
5560
5547
5551
5557
5347
5566
5647
5669
5760
5765
5757
6469
5771
6460
5761
5767
5861
5847
5868
5860
Language
Code
5866
5957
5953
5965
5958
5966
5955
5964
5961
5960
6047
6051
6061
6149
6164
6159
6247
6265
5247
6258
6266
6367
6459
6461
6467
6559
6553
6547
5350
6564
6554
6566
6660
6560
Language
Code
6550
6555
6565
6557
6558
6561
5165
6567
6569
6568
6658
6653
6647
6666
6651
6654
4861
6655
6661
6665
6664
6657
6669
6757
6764
6772
6855
6861
4971
6961
7054
5655
7161
7267
Abkhazian
French
Lithuanian
Sindhi
Afar
Frisian
Macedonian
Malagasy
Malay
Singhalese
Siswat
Slovak
Slovenian
Somali
Spanish
Sundanese
Swahili
Swedish
Tagalog
Tajik
Afrikaans
Albanian
Amharic
Arabic
Galician
Georgian
German
Greek
Malayalam
Maltese
Armenian
Assamese
Aymara
Azerbaijani
Bashkir
Greenlandic
Guarani
Gujarati
Hausa
Maori
Marathi
Moldavian
Mongolian
Nauru
Hebrew
Hindi
Basque
Bengali;Bangla
Bhutani
Bihari
Nepali
Hungarian
Icelandic
Indonesian
Interlingua
Interlingue
Inupiak
Norwegian
Occitan
Tamil
Tatar
Oriya
Telugu
Thai
Bislama
Breton
(Afan) Oromo
Panjabi
Tibetan
Tigrinya
Tonga
Bulgarian
Burmese
Byelorussian
Cambodian
Catalan
Chinese
Corsican
Croatian
Czech
Pashto; Pushto
Persian
Irish
Italian
Polish
Tsonga
Turkish
Turkmen
Twi
Japanese
Javanese
Kannada
Kashmiri
Kazakh
Portuguese
Quechua
Rhaeto-Romance
Romanian
Russian
Ukrainian
Urdu
Kinyarwanda
Kirghiz
Samoan
Uzbek
Danish
Sangho
Vietnamese
Volapuk
Welsh
Dutch
Kirundi
Sanskrit
English
Korean
Scots Gaelic
Serbian
Esperanto
Estonian
Faroese
Fiji
Kurdish
Wolof
Laothian
Latin
Serbo-Croatian
Sesotho
Xhosa
Yiddish
Yoruba
Zulu
Latvian; Lettish
Lingala
Setswana
Shona
Finnish
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Glossary
Analogue audio
DTS
Region code
(Digital Theater System)
An electrical signal that directly
represents sound. In contrast,
digital audio can also be an
electrical signal, but is an indirect
representation of sound. See also
Digital audio.
Regions associate discs and
players with particular areas of the
DTS is a Multi-channel surround
sound system, but it is different from world. This unit will only play back
Dolby Digital. Both formats were
developed by Digital Theater
System, Inc.
discs that have compatible region
codes. You can find the region code
of your unit by looking on the rear
panel. Some discs are compatible
with more than one region (or all
regions).
Aspect ratio
Finalise
The width of a TV screen relative to
its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3
(i.e., the screen is almost square).
Widescreen models are 16:9 (the
screen is almost twice as wide as its
height).
To make DVDs that have been
recorded playable in DVD players. It
is possible to finalise DVD-R / DVD-
RW discs with this unit.
Sampling frequency
The rate at which sound is
measured by a specified interval to
turn it into digital audio data. The
number of samples in one second is
defined as the sampling frequency.
The higher the rate is, the better the
possible sound quality.
JPEG
(Joint Photographic Experts
Group)
Chapter
Just as a book is split up into
several chapters, a title on a DVD
JPEG is a method of compressing
still image files. You can copy JPEG
disc is usually divided into chapters. files on CD-RW / R discs from a
S-Video output
See also Title.
computer and play back the files on
this unit.
Video is output as the individual
signals of colour(C) and
CM SKIP
MP3
luminance(Y), so a higher-quality
picture will be displayed.
This unit can skip TV commercials
during DVD-Video playback. Once
(MPEG Audio Layer 3)
[
] is pressed, the start point will
MP3 is a method of compressing
files. You can copy MP3 files on CD-
RW / R discs from a computer and
Title
be set forward 30 seconds and
playback resume automatically.
(DVD)
(You can press [
] up to 6 times.) play back the files on this unit.
A collection of chapters on a DVD.
See also chapter.
CPRM
PBC (Video CD only)
(Content Protection for
Recordable Media)
(Playback Control)
(Video CD)
The contents of a Video CD. When
playing back a Video CD with the
PBC function, the title menu will
appear automatically.
This function enables you to play
back interactive software using a
menu screen. See also Title.
CPRM is a scrambling copy
protection system for the protection
of “copy-once” broadcast
programmes (e.g. some satellite
broadcasts).
PCM
Track
(Pulse Code Modulation)
Audio CDs and Video CDs use
tracks to divide the contents of a
disc. The DVD equivalent is called a
chapter. See also Chapter.
PCM is a format that converts audio
into digital data. It is mainly used for
Audio CDs and DAT. This unit can
play back sounds as realistic as
possible by converting even
Digital audio
An indirect representation of sound
using numbers. During recording,
the sound is measured at discrete
intervals (44 or 100 times a second
for CD audio) by an analogue-to-
digital converter, generating a
stream of numbers. On playback, a
digital-to-analogue converter
generates an analogue signal
based on these numbers. See also
Sampling frequency and Analogue
audio.
compressed Dolby Digital and
MPEG audio to PCM.
Playlist
From this list you can play back
contents of a disc in your desired
order or in sequence. It is also
possible to directly search for a
specific scene.
Dolby Digital
A system developed by Dolby
Laboratories that compresses
digital sound. It works with stereo
(2ch) or multi-channel audio.
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Specifications
General
System
DVD-Video, DVD-RW / R, DVD+RW / R, CD-DA, CD-RW / R
Power requirements
Power consumption
Weight
220–240 V ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 0.5%
25 W (standby: 5.0 W)
2.4 kg
Dimensions (width x height x depth)
Operating temperature
Operating humidity
TV format
435 x 66 x 244 mm
5°C to 40°C
Less than 80% (no condensation)
PAL - I
Recording
Recording format
Video Recording format (DVD-RW only),
Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)
Recordable discs
DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable
Video recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
13.5 MHz
MPEG
Audio recording format
Sampling frequency
Compression format
48 kHz
Dolby Digital
Tuner
Receivable channels
IRA-E69
Note
• The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.
Declaration of Conformity
This product complies with the requirement of the directives
EMC-Directive:
Low Voltage Directive:
CE Marking:
89 / 336 / EEC
73 / 23 / EEC
93 / 68 / EEC
We declare that the following product:
DVD Video Recorder, Model DR-M70SEK
is in compliance with following Regulations.
EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003,
EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001
EN60065: 1998
EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001
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