Sony DVD Recorder RDR HX725 User Manual

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

Available settings differ depending on

the disc type.

Front (L/R) +

Centre

LFE (Low Frequency

Effect)

D The current selected angle

Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

E Disc type /format (page 8)

F Title type (only appears for Playlists)

G Play mode

H Recording mode (page 52)

I Playing status bar

“Remainder” (approximate)

• The remaining recording time in each

of the recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

J Title number (page 70)

(Shows either track number, scene

number, or file number for CDs,

VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA

CDs.)

K Album name appears for DATA DVDs

z Hint

or DATA CDs.

To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space”

L Playing time

(page 75).

Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA

CDs as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”

Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA

DVDs, and DATA CDs.

z Hints

• If “DTS” of “Audio Connection” is set to “Off” in

the “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option

will not appear on the screen even if the disc

contains DTS tracks (page 100).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in

the “Video” setup (page 99), information

automatically appears on the screen when the

recorder is operated.

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Example: Input Title Name

5. Changing the Name of

a Recorded Programme

RWVR RWVideo

HDD

RVideo

RVR

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by

entering characters. You can enter up to 64

characters for a title or disc name, but the

actual number of characters displayed in the

menus such as the Title List will vary. The

steps below explain how to change the name

of the recorded programme.

The type of characters will change

according to the language you select in

“Easy Setup.” Some languages allow you

to enter an accent mark.

To enter a letter with an accent mark,

select an accent followed by the letter.

Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to

enter “à.”

To insert a space, select “Space.”

Number

buttons

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the

remaining characters.

Input row

INPUT

SELECT

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

ENTER

To erase a character, move the cursor to

the right of the character at the input row.

Select “Back” and press ENTER.

To insert a character, move the cursor to

the right of the point where you want to

insert the character. Select the character

and press ENTER.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press

To erase all of the characters, select

“Clear All” and press ENTER.

ENTER.

The display for entering characters

appears.

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

4 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor

to the right of the display and select

“A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case),

or “Symbol,” and press ENTER.

The characters for the selected type are

displayed.

5 Press </M/m/, to select the

character you want to enter, and press

ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top

of the display.

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To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter

characters. Refer to the number next to each

row of letters on your TV screen.

6. Labelling and

Protecting a Disc

In step 5 above, press a number button

repeatedly to select a character.

Example:

You can execute options effective for the

entire disc using the “Disc Information”

display.

Press the number 3 button once to enter

“D.”

Press the number 3 button three times to

enter “F.”

Press ENTER and select the next

character.

Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a”

(lower-case), or “Symbol” by pressing INPUT

SELECT.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

OPTIONS

Labelling a disc

RVR

RWVR RWVideo

RVideo

1 Insert a disc.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

Available settings differ depending on

the disc type.

Example: When the inserted disc is a

DVD+RW.

3 Select “Disc Name,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc

Name” display (page 38).

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b Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc

name. The disc name may not appear when the disc

is played on other DVD equipment.

7. Playing the Disc on

Other DVD Equipment

(Finalise)

Protecting a disc

RWVR RWVideo

RVR

RWVR

RVideo

1 Insert a disc.

Finalising is necessary when you play discs

recorded with this recorder on other DVD

equipment.

When you finalise a DVD+RW, DVD-RW

(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video

mode), a DVD menu will be automatically

created, which can be displayed on other

DVD equipment.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

Available settings differ depending on

the disc type.

Example: When the inserted disc is a

DVD-RW (VR mode).

Before finalising, check the differences

between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalised

when removed from the recorder.

However, you may need to finalise

the disc for certain DVD

equipment, or if the recording time

is short. You can edit or record on

the disc even after finalising.

“On”/“Off”: Indicates whether

protection is set (DVD-RW/DVD-

R in VR mode only)

Finalising is unnecessary when

playing a disc on VR format

compatible equipment.

RWVR

Even if your other DVD equipment

is VR format compatible, you may

need to finalise the disc, especially

if the recording time is short. You

can edit or record on the disc even

after finalising.

B “Protect Disc”

3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.

Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment other

than this recorder.

After finalising, you cannot edit or

record on the disc. If you want to

record on it again, unfinalise

(page 42) or reformat the disc

(page 42). However, if you

reformat the disc, all recorded

contents will be erased.

RWVideo

To cancel the protection

Select “Unprotected” in step 4.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles

(page 75).

Finalising is necessary. The disc

can be played only on equipment

that supports DVD-R in VR mode.

After finalising you cannot edit or

record on the disc using this

recorder.

RVR

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Finalising is necessary when

playing on any equipment other

than this recorder.

After finalising, you cannot edit or

record on the disc.

Finalising the disc using “Disc

Information” display

RVideo

1 Insert a disc.

See “2. Recording a Programme” on

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

Z (open/

close)

3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time

required for finalising and asks for

confirmation.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

OPTIONS

Finalising the disc using Z

(open/close) button

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

1 Make a recording.

page 32.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalised

or not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 3

above, the disc has already been finalised.

2 Press Z (open/close).

The display shows the approximate time

required for finalising and asks for

confirmation.

b Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc,

recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not

play even if the discs are finalised.

• The recorder may not be able to finalise the disc

if it was recorded on another recorder.

For DVD+RWs, the recorder

automatically starts finalising the disc.

After finalising, the disc will be ejected

automatically.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

After finalising, the disc will be ejected

automatically.

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Unfinalising a disc

8. Reformatting a disc

RWVR RWVideo

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been

finalised to prohibit additional recording or

editing can be unfinalised to allow further

recording or editing.

New discs are automatically formatted when

inserted. If necessary, you can manually re-

format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to

make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can

select a recording format (VR mode or Video

mode) according to your needs (page 74).

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW

(VR mode) that has been finalised with other

DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

b Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalise DVD-RWs

(Video mode) that have been finalised on another

recorder.

1 Insert a disc.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

OPTIONS

3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press

ENTER.

1 Insert a disc.

The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.

Unfinalising may take several minutes.

using the GUIDE Plus+ System” (page 46).

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

3 Select “Format,” and press ENTER.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

For DVD-RWs and unrecorded DVD-Rs

(Video mode), select “VR” or “Video,”

and press ENTER.

All contents on the disc are erased.

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z Hint

By reformatting, you can change the recording

format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-

RWs that have been finalised.

b Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent

to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger

the disc space.

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Learning the common elements

GUIDE Plus+

Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen”

appears.

Introduction to the

GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system is a free

interactive programme guide. It displays up

to seven days of programme listings,

including programme titles, promotions, and

broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for

the television programme listings are carried

by your local broadcast host channel and are

received through your aerial, set top box

receiver, or direct cable connection from the

wall.

Visit www.europe.guideplus.com for a list of

all European host channels.

A Video Window: This shows the

programme you were watching when

you pressed TV GUIDE.

These are just a few of the ways to use the

GUIDE Plus+ system.

– Search for a programme by listing them

according to category (such as Movies or

Sports) or by using the Keyword Search

function (page 48).

– Once you have found the programme you

are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+

system to set the timer for recording

(page 54).

– You can set the system to display your

favourite programmes according to

conditions that you set, such as category

and keyword (page 48).

B Action Bar: When the same colour

button on the remote is pressed, the

Action Bar functions. The Action Bar

function differs according to the

screen.

C Information Box: Shows information

about the selected programme when

the “Home Screen” is displayed.

Contents will differ according to the

displayed screen.

D Menu Bar: Press the blue button

(“Home”), and press M to move the

cursor to the Menu Bar. Then, select

one of the following features using </

,, and press ENTER.

For more information, see “Watching TV

“Grid”: Shows the programmes for the

current time slot and next 7 days.

“Search”: Allows you to search for

titles by category or by keyword

(page 47). The displayed category

depends upon the programme data

received by this recorder. Movies,

Sports, and Children are examples of

possible categories.

“My TV”: Sets the profile for your

favourite programmes (page 48).

“Schedule”: Displays the list of timer

settings (page 59).

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• Check the following if the programme

guide data has not been received after

waiting for a day:

– “Easy Setup” (page 24) is finished.

– The host channel is not disabled (see

“Disabling programme positions” on

page 51).

“Info”: Shows information when

available.

“Editor”: Allows you to edit the

channel lineup and channel display

(page 51).

“Setup”: Allows you to change the

language, country/region, postal code,

input source, or host channel.

– The timer is not set.

If the programme guide data still cannot be

received after checking the above, search

for the host channel at the following

website and set the host channel manually

(page 50):

E “Home” position: When you press the

blue button (“Home”), the cursor

returns to the last programme position

on the “Grid.”

www.europe.guideplus.com

• If you made connection “B: Set top box

receiver with a SCART output only”

(page 15) and did not connect an aerial

cable from your set top box receiver to the

recorder, do the following:

– Turn on your set top box receiver.

– Connect the set top box controller.

– Follow the steps in “Changing the GUIDE

Plus+ host channel” (page 50). Be sure to

set your set top box receiver (tuner) as the

source.

F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and

category; green (sports), purple

(movies), blue (children’s), teal

(others).

G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the

broadcast station logo.

H Time Slot: Indicates the currently

selected time slot. Use </, to select

a different time slot.

b Notes

Troubleshooting guide

• Your set top box receiver’s programme position

may suddenly change even if the recorder is

turned off. This is because the set top box

controller has changed the programme position to

receive the GUIDE Plus+ data.

If you are having trouble displaying the

television programme list, please check the

following:

• Your postal code must be set correctly

(page 24).

• The clock must be set correctly. If the clock

is not set, set it manually (page 97).

• This recorder downloads the GUIDE Plus+

data several times a day when the recorder

is turned off (standby mode). Turn off the

recorder when you are not using it (for

example, at night). After initial setup

(page 24), it may take up to 24 hours for

your recorder to start receiving programme

listings. It may take up to one day to receive

all seven days of TV programme listings.

• When you set “Factory Setup” to “All,” the

recorder is initialized. When you change the

following settings, the GUIDE Plus+ system is

reset:

– Country/region setting in “Easy Setup”

– “Country” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the

Menu Bar

– Postal code setting in “Easy Setup”

– “Postal Code” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the

Menu Bar

Note that the GUIDE Plus+ system is also reset

when you make changes to the host channel

settings or if you set “Factory Setup” to “Basic.”

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To select a programme position quickly

using the TV broadcast station logo

Watching TV using the

GUIDE Plus+ System

Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home

Screen” appears.

Press the yellow button (“Channels”).

Colour

buttons

TV GUIDE

</M/m/,,

ENTER

DAY –

PAGE

DAY +

Select the TV broadcast station logo

using </M/m/,, then press ENTER.

The display returns to “Grid” and the

programme currently being broadcast by

the selected TV station is selected.

1 ^{Press TV GUIDE.}

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home

Screen” appears.

Select a programme using </,, and

press ENTER.

To unlock the Video Window

The Video Window is locked so that it does

not change programme positions when you

move the cursor across other titles.

From “Grid,” select the logo of the

programme position that is locked, and press

the red button (“Unlock”). “ ” changes to

“

” and the Video Window is unlocked. To

lock the Video Window, select the logo of the

programme position you want to lock and

press the red button (“Lock”).

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”).

The cursor returns to the home position on the

“Grid.”

The GUIDE Plus+ system disappears and

the programme position changes to the

selected programme.

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To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)”

(page 54).

Searching for a

Programme using the

GUIDE Plus+ System

To close the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press TV GUIDE.

z Hints

• Press the PAGE

programme list by page.

buttons to change the

• Press the DAY +/– buttons to change the

programme list by day.

b Notes

• The Video Window is locked during recording

and the lock indicator appears in the Video

Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window

while recording.

Colour

buttons

• If you are watching programmes through a set top

box, the Video Window may not change as fast as

you move the cursor. In this case, lock the Video

Window (page 46).

</M/m/,,

ENTER

• The screen saver will appear if no buttons are

pressed for more than ten minutes.

1 ^{Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and}

press ENTER.

2 Select a category using </,, and

press ENTER.

To search for a programme by keyword,

select “My Choice.” You can search for

all programmes that contain the keyword

in the programme’s title and in the

programme’s Information Box. If no

keywords are displayed, enter the

keyword. See “To enter a new keyword”

below.

3 Select a sub-category using M/m, and

press ENTER.

Programmes that meet the conditions are

listed up.

The sub-categories differ according to

country/region.

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4 Select a programme using M/m, and

press ENTER.

ListingUpYourFavourite

Programme Information

(My TV)

To enter a new keyword

Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

You can set a profile and list up only your

favourite programme information.

Select “My Choice” using </,.

Press the yellow button (“Add”).

The display for entering characters

appears.

Colour

buttons

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Select a character on the keyboard using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER.

To switch between upper-case, lower-

case, or characters with accents, press the

yellow button (“Keyboard”) repeatedly.

To cancel entering a new keyword, press

the red button (“Back”).

Setting a profile

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar.

2 Press the yellow button (“Profile”).

Repeat step 4 to enter the keyword.

Press the green button (“Save”).

The entered keyword is registered.

To delete the keyword, select the

keyword you want to delete, and press

the red button (“Delete”).

To change the keyword, select the

keyword you want to change, and press

the green button (“Edit”).

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)”

(page 54).

z Hint

When two or more keywords are set for “My

Choice,” you can select “All.”

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3 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or

“Keywords,” and press the yellow

button (“Add”).

Making changes to the

GUIDE Plus+ System

“Channels”: Select the programme

position using </M/m/,, and press

ENTER. To add more programme

positions, press the yellow button

(“Add”). You can register up to 16

programme positions.

To cancel the registration, select a

programme position, and press the red

button (“Delete”).

Number

buttons

Colour

“Categories”: Select the category using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add

more categories, press the yellow button

(“Add”). You can register up to 4

categories.

buttons

TV GUIDE

</M/m/,,

ENTER

To cancel the registration, select a

category, and press the red button

(“Delete”).

“Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To

enter a new keyword” on page 48. To add

more keywords, press the yellow button

(“Add”). You can register up to 16

keywords.

To cancel the registration, select a

keyword, and press the red button

(“Delete”).

Changing the basic GUIDE

Plus+ settings

All necessary settings are made when you

complete Easy Setup (page 24). Follow the

steps below only if you want to make changes

to the current settings. Note that if you

change the country/region setting, Easy

Setup will begin again when you close the

GUIDE Plus+ system.

4 Press ENTER.

To change the profile settings

Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar.

Press the yellow button (“Profile”).

Repeat from step 3 above.

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.

2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

Selecting and watching a

programme from My TV

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

The programmes that match the profile

conditions are displayed.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)”

(page 54).

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4 Select an item using M/m, and press

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host

channel

ENTER.

5 Select a setting using M/m, and press

ENTER.

The default host channel setting is set to

“Automatic,” so you should not have to

change the host channel setting. However, if

you are using connection B (page 15) and you

want to receive the programme guide data

from your set top box receiver, or if there is

no sound or if the picture is distorted, search

for the host channel on the following website

and set it for your area, following the steps

below:

“Language”: Select a language for the

on-screen displays using M/m.

“Country”: Select your country/region

using M/m.

When you exit the GUIDE Plus+ system

after changing your country/region, the

“Easy Setup” display appears. Follow the

instructions for “Step 6: Easy Setup”

(page 24) from step 2.

“Postal Code”: Enter your postal code

using </M/m/,. If “Country” is set to

“Others,” you cannot enter a postal code

and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not

search for a host channel.

www.europe.guideplus.com

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.

2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

“External Receiver 1”/“External

Receiver 2”/“External Receiver 3”:

When a set top box receiver is connected

to the recorder, set it up for the GUIDE

Plus+ system. See “Setting up your set

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

3 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+

4 Press the yellow button (“Change”)

system” on page 25.

twice.

“Manual” appears.

6 Press TV GUIDE to exit the GUIDE

Plus+ system.

To cancel GUIDE Plus+ settings

Press the red button (“Back”).

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”).

The cursor returns to the home position on the

“Grid.”

b Note

5 Select “Source” using ,.

You cannot set “Easy Setup - Tuner System” in the

“Easy Setup” or “OSD” in the “Basic” setup to a

country/region or language that is not supported by

the GUIDE Plus+ system.

6 Press the yellow button (“Source”)

repeatedly to select the input source.

7 Select “Prog. No.” using ,.

8 Enter the programme position number

using the number buttons.

9 Press the green button (“Save”).

The display asks for confirmation.

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10 Select “Confirm” using </,, and

press ENTER.

2 Press , to move the cursor to the

right column.

The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+

setup menu.

3 Select the programme position you

want to check using M/m.

11 Wait one day until the programme

guide data can be received.

To change the input source, press the red

button (“Source”).

To change the programme position, see

“Channel Setting” on page 93.

To cancel the settings

Press the red button (“Back”).

b Note

To receive from the recorder a programme position

that can be received by either the set top box

receiver or the recorder, change the input source in

step 3.

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”).

The cursor returns to the home position on the

“Grid.”

To check the GUIDE Plus+ system

information

Disabling programme positions

If any programme positions are unused or

contain unwanted channels, you can hide

them.

For instance, if you are using your set top box

receiver to receive programme data

(connection B, page 15), all receivable

programme positions are displayed. Use this

function to hide any unwanted programme

positions.

Press TV GUIDE.

Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

Select “GUIDE Plus+ system

Information” using M/m, and press

ENTER.

Checking programme positions

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

Check whether programme position numbers

are the same as the programme position

numbers set in the “Channel Setting.”

If you want to make adjustments to the

channel settings or change the channel name,

see “Channel Setting” in “Settings and

Adjustments” (page 93).

2 In the left column, select the

programme position you want to hide

or display using M/m.

3 Press the red button (“On/Off”).

The disabled positions will turn grey.

To show the disabled positions, press the

red button (“On/Off”) again.

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

b Notes

• You cannot record a programme position, if it is

not set in “Channel Setting” of “Settings and

Adjustments,” even if it is set to “On” in the

“Editor” in the Menu Bar.

• If you are using your set top box receiver to

receive programmes (connection B, page 15) and

are able to receive the same programme with both

the set top box and the recorder, change the

“Source” to receive the programme with the

recorder’s tuner.

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Approx. recording time

(hours)

Timer Recording

Recording

mode

HDD

DVD*

RDR-

HX525

RDR-

HX725

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available

space for the recording (page 37). For the

HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you

can free up disc space by erasing titles

(page 75).

HQ+ (High

quality)

–

HSP R

1 hr.

30 min.

(Standard

mode)

• Adjust the recording picture quality and

picture size if necessary (page 58).

LSP

2 hr.

z Hint

30 min.

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether

or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the

recorder without affecting the recording even after

recording starts.

ESP

124

187

249

b Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,

finalise the disc (page 40).

SLP (Long 106

duration)

* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double

Layer) discs is as follows:

HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes

Recording mode

HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes

SP: 3 hours 37 minutes

LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes

ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes

LP: 7 hours 14 minutes

Like the standard ×3 recording modes of

video tapes, you can select the desired

recording mode using the REC MODE

button.

Recording modes with higher quality provide

a more beautiful recording, but the large data

volume also results in a shorter recording

time.

Conversely, a longer duration provides a

longer recording time, but the lower data

volume results in a coarser picture quality.

EP: 10 hours 51 minutes

SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes

b Notes

• The maximum continuous recording time for a

single title is eight hours.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies

with the recording time.

– Recording a programme with poor reception, or

a programme or video source of low picture

quality

– Recording on a disc that has already been edited

– Recording only a still picture or just sound

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the

recording modes.

To select the HQ+ mode, set “HQ Setting” of

the “HDD Rec. Settings” to “HQ+” in the

“Recording” setup (page 102). “HQ+”

records pictures in higher quality than HQ on

the HDD. Note that HQ+ plus appears as HQ

in the front panel display and the on screen

displays.

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Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be

recorded on this recorder.

When the recorder receives a copy guard

signal, the recorder continues to record but

only a blank, grey coloured screen will be

recorded.

The recorder automatically receives and

records stereo and bilingual programmes

based on the ZWEITON system or the

NICAM system.

The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) or

DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and

sub sounds. You can switch between main

and sub when playing the disc. For the HDD,

you can select the sound track before

recording. Select “Main,” “Sub,” or

“Main+Sub” in “Bilingual Recording” of the

“HDD Rec. Settings” in the “Recording”

setup (page 102).

A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode),

DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode) can

record only one sound track (main or sub) at

a time. Select the sound track using the Setup

Display before recording starts. Set

“Bilingual Recording” of the “DVD Rec.

Settings” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in the

“Recording” setup (page 102).

Copy control Recordable discs

signals

Copy-Free

RWVR

HDD

RVR

RWVideo

RVideo

Copy-Once

Copy-Never

HDD

RWVR

(CPRM*)

RVR

None (a blank screen is

recorded)

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 8).

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo based programme is received,

“Stereo” appears.

When a bilingual ZWEITON based

programme is received, “Main,” “Sub,” or

“Main/Sub” appears.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based

programme is received, “NICAM” appears in

the front panel display.

To record a NICAM programme, be sure to

set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in the

“Basic” setup to “NICAM” (default). If the

sound is not clear when listening to NICAM

broadcasts, set “Audio” to “Standard” (see

“Channel Setting” on page 93).

z Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while

recording bilingual programmes using the AUDIO

button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

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1 Press TV GUIDE.

Timer Recording (GUIDE

Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/

Manual)

RWVR RWVideo

HDD

RVideo

RVR

There are three methods to setting the timer

within the GUIDE Plus+ system: One Button

Recording, VIDEO Plus+, and setting the

timer manually.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

b Notes

To search for a programme by category

or by keyword, select “Search” in the

Menu Bar. See “Searching for a

Programme using the GUIDE Plus+

System” on page 47 for more

information about searching for a

programme.

• When the recorder is connected to a set top box

receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE

Plus+ system, turn on the set top box receiver and

connect the set top box controller.

• Do not operate your set top box receiver just

before or during a timer recording. This may

prevent the accurate recording of a programme.

You can select a programme from “My

TV.”

One Button Recording (GUIDE

Plus+)

3 Press the red button (“Record”).

The set programme and Time Slot

change colour and the recorder is ready

to start recording. When recording from a

set top box receiver, be sure to turn it on.

Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off

the recorder before the timer recording

starts.

You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set

the timer to record a programme up to seven

days in advance.

• To record on a DVD

• To make more detailed timer settings

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer

Colour

buttons

TV GUIDE

</M/m/,

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer

recording

Settings” on page 59.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

x REC

STOP

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording, and that the

recording cannot be stopped within the first

minute of recording.

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To adjust the recording quality

See step 3 of “Adjusting the recording picture

quality and size” on page 58.

Recording TV programmes

using the VIDEO Plus+ system

Rec Mode Adjust

The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that

simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the

PlusCode programming number listed in the

TV programme guide. The date, time, and

programme position of that programme are

set automatically.

Check that the programme positions are

correctly set in “Channel Setting” in the

“Basic” setup (page 93).

If there is not enough available disc space for

the recording, the recorder automatically

adjusts the recording mode to enable the

entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec

Mode Adjust” of the “Timer Settings” to

“On” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer

recording, the recorder automatically erases

old titles recorded on the HDD.

The oldest played title is erased. Set “Auto

Title Erase” of the “Timer Settings” to “On”

in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

Protected titles are not erased.

Number

buttons

Colour

buttons

If the timer settings overlap

SCHEDULE

If one or more timer settings overlap, a

message appears. To change the timer

settings, see “Checking/Changing/

Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

</,,

ENTER

z Hint

If you are recording to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR

mode) at a recording mode that is SP or lower and

is a 2x speed or higher disc, you can play the title as

it is being recorded by selecting the programme title

on the Title List (page 69).

x REC

STOP

b Notes

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

• If a message indicating that the disc is full appears

on the screen, change the disc, or make available

space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-

RW only) (page 76).

2 Press the red button (“VIDEO Plus+”).

• The last recording mode you selected manually

becomes the default recording mode for timer

recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

• You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or

DVD) once the recording starts.

• The beginning of some recordings may not be

made when using the PDC/VPS function.

• You cannot extend the recording duration time

when “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” (page 60).

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode programming number.

• If you make a mistake, press < and re-

enter the correct number.

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4 Press ENTER.

Setting the timer manually

The date, start and stop times,

programme position, etc. setting appear.

The recorder is ready to start recording.

• To record on a DVD

• To make more detailed timer settings

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer

Number

buttons

Colour

buttons

SCHEDULE

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer

recording

</M/m/,,

ENTER

Settings” on page 59.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

z REC

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

x REC

STOP

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for

the recording, the recorder automatically

adjusts the recording mode to enable the

entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec

Mode Adjust” of the “Timer Settings” to

“On” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

2 Press the green button (“Manual”).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer

recording, the recorder automatically erases

old titles recorded on the HDD.

The oldest played title is erased. Set “Auto

Title Erase” of the “Timer Settings” to “On”

in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

Protected titles are not erased.

3 Set the date using the number buttons

and </M/m/,. Then press the

green button (“Next”).

4 Set the start time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press

the green button (“Next”).

5 Set the stop time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press

the green button (“Next”).

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6 Select the input source using M/m,

and select the programme position

using the number buttons or M/m.

You can also select the programme

position using the yellow button

(“Channels”).

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30

minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the

duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute

increments. The maximum duration is six

hours.

7 Press the green button (“Next”).

The display for entering characters

appears.

To change the title name, select a

character on the keyboard using </M/

m/,, and press ENTER.

To switch between upper-case, lower-

case, or characters with accents, press the

yellow button (“Keyboard”).

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute by minute

to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the

power does not turn off). Even if you turn off

the recorder during recording, the recorder

continues to record until the time counter

runs out.

8 Press the green button (“Save”).

The date, start and stop times,

programme position etc. setting appear.

The recorder is ready to start recording.

Note that the Quick Timer function does not

work if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in the

“Recording” setup (page 102).

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer

recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer

Settings” on page 59.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter

appears in the front panel display. The

recorder returns to normal recording mode.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

Note that it may take a few seconds for the

recorder to stop recording.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for

the recording, the recorder automatically

adjusts the recording mode to enable the

entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec

Mode Adjust” in the “Recording” setup to

“On” (page 102).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer

recording, the recorder automatically erases

old titles recorded on the HDD.

Set “Auto Title Erase” in the “Recording”

setup to “On” (page 102). The oldest played

title is erased. Protected titles are not erased.

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, a

message appears. To change the timer

settings, see “Checking/Changing/

Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

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“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec.

Picture Size”:

Sets the picture size of the programme to

be recorded.

Adjusting the recording picture

quality and size

• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to

4:3.

• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide

mode).

You can adjust the recording picture quality

and picture size.

• Auto (HDD only): Automatically

selects the actual picture size.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (Video mode)

when the recording mode is set to HQ,

HSP, SP, LSP, or ESP. For all other

recording modes, the screen size is fixed

at “4:3.”

For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (VR mode), the

actual picture size is recorded regardless

of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size

picture is received, the disc records the

picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec.

Picture Size” is set to “4:3.”

For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen

size is fixed at “4:3.”

</M/m/,,

ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Before recording starts, press

OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,”

and press ENTER.

“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces

noise contained in the video signal.

“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the

picture in greater detail.

Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall

brightness.

• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or

lighter.

2 Select the item you want to adjust,

and press ENTER.

3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,

and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

The default setting is underlined.

“Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3

(strong)

Example: Rec NR

“Rec Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other

items.

“Rec Mode”:

Selects the recording mode for the

desired recording time and picture

quality. For more information, see

“Recording mode” on page 52.

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b Notes

• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the

selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9

signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as

4:3.

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3,

the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of

the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup

(page 97).

Checking/Changing/

Cancelling Timer

Settings

RWVR RWVideo

HDD

RVR

RVideo

• Remnants of images may appear on your screen

when using “Rec NR.”

You can change or cancel timer settings using

the SCHEDULE list.

• “Rec Video Equalizer” does not affect the input

of the DV IN jack and does not work with RGB

signals.

Creating chapters in a title

Number

buttons

The recorder can automatically divide a

recording (a title) into chapters by inserting

chapter marks at approximately 6 minute

intervals during recording. To disable this

function, set “Auto Chapter” in the

“Recording” setup to “Off” (page 103).

When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR

mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can

insert and erase chapter marks manually

(page 78).

Colour

buttons

TV GUIDE

SCHEDULE

</M/m/,

OPTIONS

b Note

When dubbing (page 82), the chapter marks in the

dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.

Changing timer settings

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

2 Select the timer setting you want to

change using M/m.

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z Hint

3 Press the green button (“Edit”).

You can also extend the recording time while

recording by pressing OPTIONS and selecting

“Extend Rec.”

b Note

The new settings become effective when you exit

the GUIDE Plus+ system.

About the PDC/VPS function

PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV

programmes in some broadcast systems.

These signals ensure that timer recordings are

made regardless of any broadcast delays,

early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

4 In the left column, select an item

using the red button (“Back”) or the

green button (“Next”), and adjust

using the number buttons or </M/m/

To use the PDC/VPS function

Select “VPS / PDC” in step 7 above.

When you turn on this function, the recorder

starts scanning the channels before the timer

recording starts. If you are watching TV

when scanning starts, a message will appear

on the TV screen. If you want to watch TV,

switch to your TV’s tuner or turn off the

PDC/VPS channel scan function.

You can change the date, start time, stop

time, programme position, or input

source.

The cursor moves to the right column.

5 Press the corresponding colour button

repeatedly to change settings.

• Red button (“Media”): Sets the

recording destination to either HDD or

DVD.

Note that if you turn off the PDC/VPS

channel scan function, the timer recording

will not start.

To temporarily turn off PDC/VPS channel

scan

Press OPTIONS and select “PDC/VPS Scan

Off.”

• Green button (“Frequency”): Selects

the recording pattern. The item changes

as follows:

Once t Daily t Mon-Fri (Monday

to Friday) t Mon-Sat (Monday to

Saturday) t Sun (every Sunday) t

...... t Sat (every Saturday) t Once

• Yellow button (“Rec Mode”): Selects

the recording mode (page 52).

To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works

properly, turn off the recorder before the

timer recording starts. This will

automatically turn on the PDC/VPS channel

scan function while the recorder remains off.

6 Press , to display “Extend Time.”

7 Press the yellow button (“Extend

Time”) repeatedly to select the

duration time or to set the PDC/VPS

function.

The item changes as follows:

+0 Minutes t +10 Minutes t

+30 Minutes t +60 Minutes t VPS /

PDC t +0 Minutes

See “About the PDC/VPS function”

below.

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Cancelling timer settings

Recording From

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

Connected Equipment

off, press SCHEDULE.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

RWVR RWVideo

HDD

RVideo

RVR

2 Select the timer setting you want to

cancel using M/m.

3 Press the red button (“Delete”).

HDD

DVD

To close the SCHEDULE list

Press TV GUIDE or SCHEDULE.

INPUT

SELECT

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority

and the second programme starts recording

only after the first programme has finished.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

OPTIONS

will be cut off

REC MODE

c z

SYNCHRO

REC

z REC

x REC

STOP

When the recordings start at the same

time

The programme that is set last has priority. In

this example, timer setting B is set after A, so

the first part of timer setting A will not be

recorded.

Recording from connected

equipment with a timer

(Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically

record programmes from connected

equipment that has a timer function (such as

a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to

the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder

(page 27).

When the end time of one recording and

the start time of another are the same

After finishing the previous recording, the

other recording may be delayed.

When the connected equipment turns on, the

recorder starts recording a programme from

the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable

DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on

page 32).

b Note

When “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” for one or more

timer recordings, the start times may change in the

event of a broadcast delay or early start.

2 Set “Synchro Rec” to “Record to

HDD” or “Record to DVD” in the

“Recording” setup (page 103).

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b Notes

3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to

select “L3.”

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting

a video signal from the connected equipment. The

beginning of the programme may not be recorded

regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power

is on or off.

4 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to

the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR

mode).

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations,

such as normal recording, cannot be performed.

• To use the connected equipment while the

recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording,

cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing c z

SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the

connected equipment and press c z SYNCHRO

REC to reset Synchro-Recording before the timer

recording starts.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work when

“Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” is set to

“Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 99).

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with

some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating

instructions.

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio

Input,” and press ENTER. Then select

“Bilingual,” and press ENTER.

For details about bilingual recording, see

page 53.

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see

page 52.

6 Set the timer on the connected

equipment to the time of the

programme you want to record, and

turn it off.

• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-

Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 96)

does not work.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first

set the recorder’s clock correctly.

7 Press c z SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up

on the front panel. The recorder is ready

to start Synchro-Recording.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-

Recording and another timer recording

overlap

Regardless of whether or not the programme

is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme

that starts first has priority and the second

programme starts recording only after the

first programme has finished.

The recorder automatically starts

recording when it receives an input

signal from the connected equipment.

The recorder stops recording when the

connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP or c z SYNCHRO

REC.

First

programme

Second

programme

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press c z SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the

recorder turns off.

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7 Press the pause (or play) button on the

connected equipment to cancel the

playback pause status.

Recording from connected

equipment without a timer

The connected equipment starts playback

and the playback image is recorded by

this recorder.

To stop recording, press x REC STOP

on this recorder.

You can record from a connected VCR or

similar device. To connect a VCR or similar

device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar

Device” on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on

the front panel if the equipment has a DV

output jack (i.LINK jack).

If you connect a digital video camera with

a DV IN jack

See “DV Dubbing” on page 88 for an

explanation of how to record from the DV IN

jack.

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable

DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on

page 32).

2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection

you made.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture

before recording. See “Adjusting the recording

picture quality and size” on page 58.

The front panel display changes as

follows:

b Notes

programme

position

• When recording a video game image, the screen

may not be clear.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy

guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder

continues to record, but a blank screen will be

recorded.

3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to

the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR

mode).

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio

Input,” and press ENTER. Then select

“Bilingual,” and press ENTER.

For details about bilingual recording, see

page 53.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see

page 52.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to

playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

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3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Playback

Playing

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To use the DVD’s Menu

HDD

RWVR RWVideo

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised

DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode),

DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can

display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP

MENU or MENU.

RVideo

RVR

DVD VCD

DATA DVD DATA CD

HDD

DVD

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play

VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on

your TV screen.

When you start playing a VIDEO CD with

PBC functions, the menu appears.

Select an item using the number buttons and

press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions

in the menu (press H when “Press

SELECT” appears).

PROG +/–

Number

buttons

INPUT

SELECT

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,,

ENTER

OPTIONS

The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does

not work with this recorder. Super VIDEO

CDs are played in continuous play mode

only.

To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene

are recorded on the disc, “

” appears in

1 ^{Press HDD or DVD.}

the front panel display. Press OPTIONS

during playback to select “Change Angle,”

and press ENTER.

• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1.

Inserting a Disc” on page 32).

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO

CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “3.

Playing the Recorded Programme (Title

List)” on page 34.

To playback quickly with sound (Scan

Audio)

When you press M during playback of a

title recorded in the HDD, you can play

quickly with dialogue or sound (“x1.3”

appears).

Example: DVD+RW

No sound is output when you press M two

or more times to change search speed.

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To resume playback from the point where

you stopped (Resume Play)

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children

from ejecting the disc.

When the recorder is turned on, hold down x

until “LOCKED” appears in the front panel

display. The Z (open/close) button does not

work while the Child Lock is set.

When you press H again after you stop

playback, the recorder resumes playback

from the point where you pressed x.

To start from the beginning, press OPTIONS

to select “Play Beginning,” and press

ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning

of the title/track/scene.

To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until

“UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel

display when the recorder is turned on.

The point where you stopped playing is

cleared when:

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you

can easily start playing.

Press H. The recorder and your TV

automatically turn on and the TV’s input is

switched to the recorder. Playback starts

automatically.

– you open the disc tray (except for HDD).

– you play another title (except for HDD).

– you switch the Title List menu to Original

or Playlist (HDD/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in

VR mode only).

– you edit the title after stopping playback.

– you change the settings on the recorder.

– you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/

DATA DVD/DATA CD only).

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you

can easily display the Title List.

Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your

TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input

is switched to the recorder. The Title List

appears.

– you make a recording (except for HDD/

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode).

– you disconnect the mains lead.

b Note

You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message

“Do you want to temporarily change the

Parental Control level to * ?” appears on your

TV screen.

z Hints

• You can also use the H button in step 3

(page 64) to start playback.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in the

“Others” setup (page 106), the Child Lock

remains set.

Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password

appears.

Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons.

Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see

“Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on

page 103.

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Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 64.

For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on

page 71.

Buttons

Operations

AUDIO

Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed

repeatedly in normal playback mode.

RVR

RWVR

HDD

: Selects the language.

DVD

HDD

DVD VCD CD

RWVR

: Selects the main or sub sound.

RVR

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD CD

SUBTITLE

Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

DVD

(instant replay/

instant advance)

RWVR

HDD

RVR

RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

. (previous)/> (next)

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/

track.

For the HDD, you cannot go to the beginning of the previous/

next title.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during

playback.

(fast reverse/fast forward)

Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

m1 T t 1M

m2 T T t t 2M

m3 T T T t t t 3M

When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse

continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

When you press M once during playback of a title recorded in

the HDD, you can play quickly with sound (“x1.3” appears).

^*2m3 and 3M are only available for the HDD and DVDs.

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in

pause mode.

(slow, freeze frame)

Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.

RWVR

HDD

RVR

RWVideo

RVideo

VCD

DVD

* Playback direction only

X (pause)

Pauses playback.

To resume normal playback, press H.

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b Notes

2 Select an item, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

“FNR” (frame noise reduction):

Reduces noise contained in the

luminance element of the video signal.

“BNR” (block noise reduction):

Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like

patterns in the picture.

• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles

recorded on this recorder.

• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can

only be played. Other play functions, such as fast

forward, cannot be used.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a

“MNR” (mosquito noise reduction):

Reduces the faint noise appearing around

the outlines of the images. The noise

reduction effects are automatically

adjusted within each setting range

according to the video bit rate and other

factors.

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive

noise will be heard from the analogue stereo

jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio

system, the consumer should take proper

precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the

recorder are connected to an amplification

system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™

playback, an external DTS decoder must be

connected to the DIGITAL OUT jack of the

recorder.

“Sharpness”:

Sharpens the outlines of the images.

“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video

equalizer):

Adjusts the picture in greater detail.

Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall

brightness.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO

button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD

(page 66).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound

track

DTS audio signals are output only through the

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set

“DTS” to “On” in the “Audio” setup (page 100).

• Colour: makes the colours deeper or

lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

Adjusting the picture quality

The default settings are underlined.

HDD

RWVR RWVideo

“FNR”: (weak) Off

“BNR”: (weak) Off

“MNR”: (weak) Off

3 (strong)

RVideo

RVR

DVD VCD

“Sharpness”*: (weak) Off

(strong)

“PB Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select “Video Settings,” and press

ENTER.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other

items.

* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”

enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them

more than “2.”

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b Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen

become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to

“Off.”

Pausing a TV Broadcast

(TV Pause)

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played,

the above BNR, MNR, or FNR effects may be

hard to discern. And, these functions may not

work with some screen sizes.

• When using the “Sharpness” function, noise

found in the title may become more apparent. In

this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR

function with the “Sharpness” function. If the

condition still does not improve, set the

“Sharpness” level to “Off.”

You can pause a current TV broadcast, and

then continue watching the programme at a

later time. This is useful when you receive an

unexpected phone call or visitor while

watching TV.

1 While viewing a TV broadcast with

this recorder, press X.

The picture pauses. You can pause the

picture for up to three hours.

Adjusting the delay between

the picture and sound (AV

SYNC)

HDD

RWVR RWVideo

RVideo

RVR

DVD VCD

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select “Audio Settings,” and press

ENTER.

TV pause

2 Select “AV SYNC”, and press ENTER.

2 Press X or H again to resume

“AV SYNC”:

watching the programme.

When the video is delayed, this function

delays the audio for synchronization with

the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger

numbers indicate a longer audio delay for

synchronization with the video. When

dubbing to a VCR or other video

recording equipment, be sure to return

this setting to 0 ms (default).

b Notes

• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.

• This function is cancelled when:

– x (stop) is pressed.

– PROG +/– is pressed.

– DVD is pressed.

– Z (open/close) is pressed.

– TITLE LIST is pressed.

– INPUT SELECT is pressed.

– the recorder is turned off.

3 Press </,to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

– a timer recording or Synchro-Recording is

started.

– the PDC/VPS function is “On” and channel

scan is started.

– DV dubbing or regular dubbing is started.

• It may take one minute or more to resume

playback of the paused programme.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,

there will always be a time difference of about

one minute or more between the recorded

programme and the current TV broadcast.

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• While recording to a DVD:

Playing from the beginning of

the programme you are

recording (Chasing Playback)

Play a previously recorded programme on

the HDD by pressing HDD.

• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR

mode)

Play another title on the same DVD-RW

RWVR

HDD

(VR mode) disc.

Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the

recorded part of a programme while the

recording is being made. You do not need to

wait until the recording finishes.

work when you record:

– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

–in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

Picture noise may appear depending upon the

condition of the recording, or when playing a

title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

The picture freezes for a few seconds when you

use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/

advance.

Press OPTIONS while recording to select

“Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the beginning of the

programme you are recording.

When you fast forward to the point that you

are recording, Chasing Playback returns to

normal playback.

You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO

CD, Super VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or

DATA CD while recording on the HDD.

Example: Play another title on the HDD

while recording to the HDD.

b Notes

• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not

work when recording:

While recording, press TITLE LIST to

display the HDD Title List.

– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.

– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for

a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse

or instant replay/advance the recording.

• Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or

more after recording starts.

Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and

press ENTER.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme,

there will always be a time difference of about

one minute or more between the recorded

programme and the current TV broadcast.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Example: Play a DVD while recording to

the HDD.

While recording, press DVD and insert

the DVD into the recorder.

Playing a previous recording

while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play)

Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD

Title List.

Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

HDD

RWVR RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

DVD VCD

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and

press ENTER.

DATA DVD DATA CD

Playback starts from the selected title.

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to

view a previously recorded programme while

recording programmes. Playback continues

even if a timer recording starts. Use this

function as follows:

b Note

You cannot play a DVD or VIDEO CD recorded in

the NTSC colour system while recording on the

HDD. When playing a VIDEO CD, be sure to set

“Colour System” to “PAL” in the “Video” setup

(page 99).

• While recording to the HDD:

Play another title on the HDD.

Play a previously recorded programme on a

DVD by pressing DVD.

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The display for entering the number

appears.

Example: Title Search

Searching for a Title/

Chapter/Track, etc.

HDD

RWVR RWVideo

RVideo

RVR

DVD VCD

The number in parentheses indicates the

total number of titles, tracks, etc.

DATA DVD DATA CD

You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene

or track. As titles and tracks are assigned

individual numbers, select the title or track by

entering its number. You can also search for

a scene using the time code.

2 Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, track,

time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search

To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes,

and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”

If you make a mistake, select another

number.

Number

buttons

3 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the

selected number.

b Note

“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.

ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select a search method, and press

ENTER.

“Title Search” (for DVDs)

“Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs)

“Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs)

“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)

“Album Search” (for DATA DVDs/

DATA CDs)

“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs):

Searches for a starting point by entering

the time code.

“File Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA

CDs)

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To stop playback or slideshow

Press x.

Playing MP3 Audio

Tracks or JPEG Image

Files

To pause playback or slideshow

Press X.

To play the beginning of the track

Press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,”

and press ENTER.

DATA DVD DATA CD

You can play MP3 audio tracks and JPEG

image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-

Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA

DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).

To fast forward or review a track

Press m/M during playback.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio

track or JPEG image file

Press . or > during playback. If you

repeatedly press . or >, you will go to

the next or previous album. (MP3 audio track

only)

To go to the next or previous album

AUDIO

Press

during playback or slideshow.

To rotate a picture

Press OPTIONS while the JPEG image is

displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate

Left,” and press ENTER.

</M/m/,,

ENTER

OPTIONS

z Hints

• Press the AUDIO button to switch between

stereo or monaural audio tracks.

• You can rotate a JPEG image by using the </,

buttons when the image is displayed.

b Notes

• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million

pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow

interval.

• Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you

switch to another folder.

• Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to

720 × 480 when displayed.

• The following images are not displayed:

– progressive JPEG image files

– greyscale JPEG image files

– 4:1:1 JPEG image files

• When you attempt to play a broken file or a file

that does not satisfy the play conditions,

appears but the recorder cannot play the file.

1 Insert a disc.