2-895-172-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
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• Do not attempt to replace or
upgrade the hard disk by
yourself, as this may result in
malfunction.
On placement
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
Precautions
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the
limits set out in the EMC
Directive using a connection
cable shorter than 3 metres.
If the hard disk drive should
malfunction, you cannot recover
lost data. The hard disk drive is
only a temporary storage space.
• Do not place the recorder on a
soft surface such as a rug that
might block the ventilation
holes.
• Do not place the recorder in a
confined space such as a
bookshelf or similar unit.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or
in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, or
mechanical shock.
About repairing the hard
disk drive
On safety
Should any solid object or liquid
fall into the cabinet, unplug the
recorder and have it checked by
qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The contents of the hard disk
drive may be checked in case
of repair or inspection during a
malfunction or modification.
However, the contents will not
be backed up or saved by
Sony.
About the hard disk drive
The hard disk has a high storage
density, which enables long
recording durations and quick
access to the written data.
However, it can easily be
damaged by shock, vibration or
dust, and should be kept away
from magnets. To avoid losing
important data, observe the
following precautions.
• Do not apply a strong shock to
the recorder.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location subject to mechanical
vibrations or in an unstable
location.
• Do not place the recorder on
top of a hot surface, such as a
VCR or amplifier (receiver).
• Do not use the recorder in a
place subject to extreme
changes in temperature
(temperature gradient less than
10 °C/hour).
• Do not move the recorder with
its mains lead connected.
• Do not disconnect the mains
lead while the power is on.
• When disconnecting the mains
lead, turn off the power and
make sure that the hard disk
drive is not operating (the
clock is displayed in the front
panel display for at least 30
seconds and all recording or
dubbing has stopped).
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is
• If the hard disk needs to be
formatted or replaced, it will
be done at the discretion of
Sony. All contents of the hard
disk drive will be erased,
including contents that violate
copyright laws.
designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the recorder and discs
away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on
the recorder.
On power sources
• The recorder is not
disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long
as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the recorder
itself has been turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be
sure to disconnect the recorder
from the wall outlet. To
On recording
Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
On compensation for lost
recordings
Sony is not liable and will not
compensate for any lost
recordings or relevant losses,
including when recordings are
not made due to reasons
including recorder failure, or
when the contents of a recording
are lost or damaged as a result of
recorder failure or repair
undertaken to the recorder. Sony
will not restore, recover, or
replicate the recorded contents
under any circumstances.
disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead), grasp the plug
itself; never pull the cord.
• Do not move the recorder for
one minute after you have
unplugged the mains lead.
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Copyrights
Copy guard function
About this manual
• Television programmes, films,
video tapes, discs, and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of
such material may be contrary
to the provisions of the
Since the recorder has a copy
guard function, programmes
received through an external
tuner (not supplied) may contain
copy protection signals (copy
guard function) and as such may
not be recordable, depending on
the type of signal.
• In this manual, the internal
hard disk drive is written as
“HDD,” and “disc” is used as a
general reference for the HDD,
DVDs, or CDs unless
otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.
copyright laws. Also, use of
this recorder with cable
• Icons, such as
, listed
DVD
television transmission may
require authorization from the
cable television transmitter
and/or programme owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection
technology that is protected by
U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision,
and is intended for home and
other limited viewing uses
only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision.
Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
at the top of each explanation
indicate what kind of media
can be used with the function
being explained.
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if they
have the same or similar
names as those on the remote.
• The on-screen display
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is
capable of holding a still
video image or on-screen
display image on your
television screen
indefinitely. If you leave the
still video image or on-
screen display image
displayed on your TV for an
extended period of time you
risk permanent damage to
your television screen.
Plasma display panels and
projection televisions are
especially susceptible to this.
illustrations used in this
manual may not match the
graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding
DVDs in this manual refer to
DVDs created on thisrecorder.
The explanations do not apply
to DVDs that are created on
other recorders and played
back on this recorder.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your
recorder, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD
recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
®
(Analogue Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder
Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
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1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
8. Reformatting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Programme Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Viewing a Digital Text Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Favourites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Unrecordable pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Unrecordable pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Creating chapters in a title. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording
(Chasing Playback) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Playing a previous recording while making another
(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Copying MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
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Managing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Dividing a title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Copying JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic)
(Analogue Mode only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Disc Settings (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files that the recorder
can play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs for video
Icon used in Formatting
this manual (new discs)
Compatibility with other DVD
players (finalising)
Type
Disc Logo
Hard disk drive
(internal)
Formatting
unnecessary
Dub HDD contents to a DVD
to play on other DVD players
HDD
Automatically
formatted in
+VR mode
(DVD+RW
VIDEO)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalised)
DVD+RW
+
RW
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalisation unnecessary)
VR
mode
Format in VR
mode (page 35)
-
RWVR
DVD-
RW
Format in
Video mode
Playable on most DVD
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 44)
Video
mode
-
RWVideo
DVD+R
Automatically
formatted in
+VR mode
(DVD+R
Playable on most DVD
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 44)
+
R
VIDEO)
DVD+R DL
Format in VR
mode
*1
Playable only on DVD-R in
VR mode compatible players
(finalisation necessary)
VR
mode
Formatting is
performed
-
RVR
Information”
DVD-R
display.
Automatically Playable on most DVD
Video
mode
formatted in
Video mode
players (finalisation
necessary) (page 44)
-
RVideo
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Recordable and playable discs for JPEG image files
Icon used in Formatting
this manual (new discs)
Compatibilitywith other DVD
players (finalising)
Type
Disc Logo
Copying JPEG image files to
a DATA DVD to view or
copy on other DVD players
that JPEG image files can be
played
Hard disk drive
(internal)
Formatting
unnecessary
HDD
Playable JPEG image files on
DVD players that JPEG
image files can be played
(finalisation necessary
depending on a disc)
Format in
DATA DVD
—
DATA DVD
DATA DVD
Usable disc versions (as of November
2006)
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs
• DVD-RAMs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 6x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1,
*2
Ver.1.2 with CPRM
)
• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0,
*2
Ver.2.1 with CPRM
)
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double
Layer) discs
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R
DL,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.
*1
When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into
this recorder, it is automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR
mode, format using the “Disc Information”
*2
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
copyrights for images.
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Playable discs
Icon used in
this manual
Type
Disc Logo
Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be
purchased or rented
This recorder also recognises DVD-
RAMs and DVD-R Dual Layer (Video
mode) discs as DVD Video compatible
discs. If the DVD-RAM has a
removable cartridge, remove the
cartridge before playback.
DVD VIDEO
DVD
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
VIDEO CD
CD
VCD
CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
music CD format
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs/DVD-ROMs containing MP3
audio tracks, JPEG image files or DivX
video files
DATA DVD
DATA CD
—
DATA DVD
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing either MP3 audio tracks,
JPEG image files or DivX video files
—
—
DATA CD
8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and
DVD-R recorded with a DVD video
camera
8 cm DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
—
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.
• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain
DVD Video, DivX video, JPEG image
files, or MP3 audio tracks.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under
license.
• DVD Audio discs
®
DivX is a video file compression technology,
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs and/or
DVD-RAMs that do not contain DVD
Video.
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
(page 13).
developed by DivX, Inc.
Discs that cannot be played
• PHOTO CDs
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are
recorded in a format different from the
formats mentioned in the table above.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• BDs
• DVDs that were recorded on a different
recorder and not correctly finalised.
• HD DVDs
• Discs recorded with an AVCHD-
compatible DVD video camera
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Maximum recordable number of titles
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side
with digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Disc
Number of titles*
HDD
300
99
DVD-RW/DVD-R
DVD+RW/DVD+R
DVD+R DL
49
49
* The maximum length for one title is eight hours.
b Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-
Rs, DVD-RAMs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be
played on this recorder due to the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has
not been correctly finalised. For more
information, see the operating instructions for the
recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the
same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format,
contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for
recording even with high-speed discs.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For
Video” printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs,
DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that
contain recordings made on other DVD
equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings
made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a
new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite
the DVD menu.
Note on playback operations of DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by
software producers. Since this recorder plays
DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers
designed, some playback features may not be
available. See the instructions supplied with
the DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on
the rear of the unit and will only play DVD
VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with
identical region codes. This system is used to
protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labelled
on this recorder.
will also play
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region
code.” will appear on the TV screen.
Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region
code indication may be labelled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD+RWs,
DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs
that are made on other DVD equipment.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by
this recorder, the data may be erased.
• You may not be able to record on some
recordable discs, depending on the disc.
• Do not insert any discs that cannot be recorded or
played on this recorder. This may cause the
recorder to malfunction.
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please
be aware that among those discs, there are
some that do not conform to the CD standard
and may not be playable by this product.
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Hookups and Settings
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the
b Notes
• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.
Checking hookup and setting methods
The recorder incorporates both analogue and digital tuners. You must select one. The
programme guide and timer recording method differ depending on which one you select.
Depending on the broadcasts you are receiving and your equipment, select one of the following
aerial hookups. Do NOT set “Line3 Input” of the “Scart Setting” to “Decoder” in the “Video”
When you
receive
Hookup
Settings for
“Easy Setup”
Programme
guide
Timer recording
usingprogramme
guide
Freeview
“Digital”
Digital Service
“Analogue”
(default)
GUIDE Plus+
Terrestrial
“Analogue”
(default)
GUIDE Plus+
b Note
Beginning in 2008, analogue broadcasts in the UK will end area by area, with all analogue broadcasts
scheduled to end by 2012. After analogue broadcasts end in your area, you will not be able to use hookup C
to view TV broadcasts. At that time, change to hookup A to view digital broadcasts.
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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box
Controller
If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect
the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set
this connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to use the
SMARTLINK function with a compatible set top box receiver, see the instructions supplied
with the set top box receiver.
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function
A SCART connection between the set top box receiver and the recorder is necessary to use the
Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro
specifications of your set top box receiver. See your set top box receiver’s instructions for more
information.
If you are using a SKY tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/
DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of
the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.
Using the set top box receiver control function
The set top box receiver control function can be used with hookup B. It allows the recorder to
control a set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls
programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. You can also use the
recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever
the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on.
To use the set top box receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller
(page 27). After setting up the set top box receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly
b Notes
• If your aerial is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external aerial connector (not supplied) to
connect the aerial to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied)
to connect the aerial to the recorder.
• Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected
set top box receiver.
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A: Receiving Freeview (For Digital Mode)
Use this hookup if you can receive Freeview.
With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position
on the recorder.
Wall
TV
to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied)
to DIGITAL AERIAL IN
to DIGITAL AERIAL OUT
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
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B: Receiving cable or satellite (For Analogue Mode)
With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver.
To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the
aerial output programme position on the set top box receiver.
Place the set top box controller
near the remote sensor on the
set top box receiver.
Wall
Set top box
controller
Set top box
receiver
ANT IN
TO TV
SCART cord*2
(not supplied)
Aerial cable*1
(supplied)
to ANALOG
AERIAL IN
to G-LINK
DVD recorder
to ANALOG AERIAL OUT
TV
to aerial input
: Signal flow
*1
*2
If your set top box receiver does not have an
aerial output jack, connect the aerial to the
recorder’s ANALOG AERIAL IN jack.
Connect only if your set top box receiver has a
SCART connection.
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C: Receiving terrestrial (For Analogue Mode)
Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a set top box receiver. Also
use this hookup if you are connecting just an aerial antenna.
With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position
on the recorder.
Wall
to ANALOG AERIAL IN
DVD recorder
to ANALOG AERIAL OUT
TV
to aerial input
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords/HDMI Cord
Select one of the following patterns, A through E, according to the input jack on your TV
monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.
B
D
INPUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Component
video cord
(not supplied)
VIDEO
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
Y
(green)
P
B/CB
(blue)
(red)
L
PR/CR
AUDIO
R
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
(yellow)
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(blue)
(red)
(green)
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)
DVD recorder
to HDMI OUT
to LINE 2 OUT
(S VIDEO)
to i LINE 1 – TV
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
SCART cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
E
C
A
HDMI IN
S VIDEO
INPUT
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
TV
: Signal flow
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b Notes
A SCART input jack
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord
between the recorder and your TV at the same
time.
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the
recorder automatically when you start playback.
If necessary, press TV t on the remote to return
the input to the TV.
When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to
SCART cord that conforms to the selected
signal.
B Video input jack
You will enjoy standard quality images.
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will
need a SCART cord that has the full 21 pins.
Refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for
this connection.
C S VIDEO input jack
You will enjoy high quality images.
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with
SMARTLINK, set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output”
to “Video.”
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack
(connection E) to DVI jacks that are not HDCP
compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).
• If the recorder is connected to your TV via the
HDMI jacks, each time you turn the power on, the
picture will appear first, while the sound will
initially be silent for a moment.
D Component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB,
PR/CR)
You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction
and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p
format signals, use this connection and set
“Component Out” in the “Video” setup to
Output” to “On” in the “Video” setup to send
progressive video signals. For details, see
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition
Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
E HDMI input jack
Use a certified HDMI cord (not supplied) to
enjoy high quality digital picture and sound
through the HDMI OUT jack.
About the SMARTLINK
features (for SCART
connections only)
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
screen. To change the picture size, see
If the connected TV (or other connected
equipment such as a set top box) complies
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/
*3
with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link
,
*1
*2
MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK
CINEMALINK , Q-Link , EURO VIEW
,
*2
*3
*4
*5
LINK , or T-V LINK , you can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
For recording
• TV Direct Rec.
You can easily record what you are
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV to the recorder’s programme position,
and display the timer programming menu
(in Digital Mode) or the GUIDE Plus+
system “Schedule” (in Analogue Mode)
with one touch of the [TIMER] button
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z Hint
• One Touch EPG
SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other
equipment having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title
Download, and Now Recording functions. For
details, refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your TV or other equipment.
– in Analogue Mode
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV to the recorder’s programme position,
and display the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Home Screen” with one touch of the
GUIDE
– in Digital Mode
button.
b Notes
• The SMARTLINK features are available only
when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”
• The power must be turned on to use all
SMARTLINK features except One Touch Play,
One Touch Menu, One Touch Timer and One
Touch EPG.
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV to the recorder’s programme position,
and display the Electronic Programme
Guide screen with one touch of the GUIDE
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
For playback
• One Touch Play
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV’s input to the recorder, and start
playback with one touch of the H (play)
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the
TV to the recorder’s programme position,
and display the Title List menu with one
For settings
• Preset Download (Analogue Mode only)
You can download the tuner preset data
from your TV to this recorder, and tune the
recorder according to that data in “Easy
Setup.” This greatly simplifies the “Easy
Setup” procedure.
• Automatic Power Off
The recorder will turn off automatically if
the recorder is not used after you turn off
the TV.
• NexTView Download (Analogue Mode
only)
You can easily set the timer by using the
NexTView Download function on your TV.
See your TV’s instruction manual.
*1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of
Grundig Corporation.
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are
*2
trademarks of Philips Corporation.
“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks
*3
of Panasonic Corporation.
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba
*4
Corporation.
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
*5
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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
A
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Front (L)
Front (R)
Centre
Subwoofer
to coaxial or optical/
HDMI digital input
or
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
HDMI cord
(not supplied)
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
to HDMI OUT
DVD recorder
to LINE 2 OUT
(R-AUDIO-L)
INPUT
VIDEO
B
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(white)
(red)
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
L
AUDIO
R
(yellow)*
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
A Digital audio input jack
B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for
sound.
*1
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
*2
Digital, DTS , or MPEG audio decoder and
a digital input jack, use this connection. You
can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS
(5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround
effects.
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z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected
components.
Step 4: Connecting the
Mains Lead
b Notes
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to
the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
from your TV’s speakers.
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the
recorder and TV mains leads (power cords)
into the mains. After you connect the mains
lead, you must wait for a short while
before operating the recorder. You can
operate the recorder once the front panel
display lights up and the recorder enters
standby mode.
• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN
(R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)
jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same
time. This will cause unwanted noise to come
from your TV’s speakers.
• With connection A, after you have completed the
connection, make the appropriate settings under
Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come
from your speakers.
If you connect additional equipment to this
mains lead after all connections are complete.
• When you connect the recorder to an AV
amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you
will need to do one of the following:
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV
with the HDMI cord.
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video
cord other than HDMI cord (component video
cord, S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).
1
to AC IN
to mains
2
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
*2
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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Controlling TVs with the
remote
Step 5: Preparing the
Remote
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control
your TV.
You can control the recorder using the
supplied remote. Insert two R6 (size AA)
batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on
the batteries to the markings inside the
battery compartment. When using the
b Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be
able to control your TV with some or all of the
buttons below.
remote, point it at the remote sensor
recorder.
on the
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
Number
buttons
b Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony
DVD recorder or player, change the command
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible
leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do
not touch the liquid with bare hands. Observe the
following:
TV 2 +/–
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
TV [/1
TV t
TV/DVD
TV PROG
+/–
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an
extended period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid
inside the battery compartment, and insert new
batteries.
1 Hold down the TV [/1 button located
at the bottom of the remote.
Do not press the [/1 button at the top of
the remote.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
the front panel) to strong light, such as direct
on
sunlight or a lighting apparatus. The recorder may
not respond to the remote.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the
code number and Command Mode may be reset
to the default setting. Set the appropriate code
number and Command Mode again.
2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down,
enter the TV’s manufacturer code
using the number buttons.
For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then
“9.” After you enter the last number,
release the TV [/1 button.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed,
try entering them one at a time until you
find the one that works with your TV.
To operate the TV/DVD button
(for SCART connections only)
The TV/DVD button switches between the
recorder and the last input source selected on
the TV. Point your remote at the recorder
when using this button.
When you connect the recorder to the TV via
the SCART jacks, the input source for the TV
is set to the recorder automatically when you
start playback. To watch another source,
press the TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s
input source.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
Grundig
Hitachi
ITT/Nokia
JVC
11
24
15, 16
33
Loewe
45
If you have a Sony DVD player
or more than one Sony DVD
recorder
Nokia
69, 73
17, 49
06, 07, 08, 72
12, 13, 74
22, 23, 71
25
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
If the supplied remote interferes with your
other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the
command mode number for this recorder and
the supplied remote to one that differs from
the other Sony DVD recorder or player after
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
29
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
36
43, 75
38
The remote performs the following:
Number
buttons
Buttons
Operations
TV [/1
Turns your TV on or
off
TV 2 (volume) Adjusts the volume
+/–
of your TV
SYSTEM
MENU
TV PROG +/–
Selects the
programme position
on your TV
M/m,
ENTER
TV t
Switches your TV’s
input source
has been finished. If “Easy Setup” has
not been finished, first perform “Easy
Setup.”
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
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3 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
To check the Command Mode for the
recorder
Example: Digital Mode
Press x on the recorder when the recorder is
turned off. The Command Mode for the
recorder appears in the front panel display.
If the Command Mode for the recorder has
not been changed, set the Command Mode
for the remote to the default setting of
DVD3. If the Command Mode for the
remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you
will be unable to operate this recorder.
4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.
Changing programme positions
of the recorder using the
remote
You can change programme positions of the
recorder using the number buttons.
5 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Number
buttons
ENTER
6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1,
DVD2, or DVD3), and press ENTER.
7 Set the Command Mode for the remote
so it matches the Command Mode for
the recorder you set above.
Example: for channel 50
Follow the steps below to set the
Command Mode on the remote.
1 Hold down ENTER.
Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.
2 While holding down ENTER, enter
the Command Mode code number
using the number buttons.
Command Mode Code number
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
number button 1
number button 2
number button 3
3 Hold down both the number and
ENTER buttons at the same time for
more than three seconds.
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2 Press ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
make the following settings.
Step 6: Easy Setup
Easy Setup - Analogue or Digital Mode
Select either “Digital” or “Analogue”
Mode.
• Select “Digital” if the aerial cable is
connected to DIGITAL AERIAL IN
(hookup A).
Make the basic adjustments by following the
on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”
Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit
the “Easy Setup” function during this
procedure.
• Select “Analogue” if the aerial cable is
connected to ANALOG AERIAL IN
(hookup B or C).
• You can select either Mode if the aerial
cable is connected to both DIGITAL
AERIAL IN and ANALOG AERIAL
IN.
[/1
Number
buttons
The recorder turns off and then turns on
automatically if you change Mode.
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Easy Setup - Postal Code (Analogue
Mode only)
O
RETURN
Enter your postal code using the number
buttons or </M/m/,, and press
ENTER.
To erase a number, move the cursor to
the number, and press O RETURN.
TV [/1
Easy Setup - Auto Tune (Digital Mode
only)
The recorder will automatically capture
and store the available TV and Radio
channels.
1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.
Then switch the input selector on your
TV so that the signal from the recorder
appears on your TV screen.
Easy Setup - Auto Tuner Preset
(Analogue Mode only)
The programme position order will be
set.
To set the programme positions
manually, see page 131.
The initial settings message appears.
• If this message does not appear, select
“Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the
System Menu (page 151).
Easy Setup - Clock
The recorder will automatically search
for a clock signal. If a clock signal cannot
be found, set the clock manually using
</M/m/,, and press ENTER.
Easy Setup - TV Type (page 140)
If you have a wide-screen TV, select
“16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select
either “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or
“4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will
determine how “wide-screen” images are
displayed on your TV.
Easy Setup - Component Out
If you are using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.”
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Easy Setup - Line3 Input (Analogue
Mode only)
If you plan to connect a decoder such as
a PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder
to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, select
“Yes.”
Setting up your set top box
receiver for the GUIDE Plus+
system (Analogue Mode only)
®
Follow the steps below to set up your set top
box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Note that the OSD language, Clock, Country
and Postal Code are all set for the GUIDE
Plus+ system when Easy Setup is completed.
Easy Setup - Line1 Output
To output video signals, select “Video.”
To output S video signals, select “S
Video.”
To output RGB signals, select “RGB.”
Select “Video” to enjoy the
• If you set “Easy Setup - Component
Out” to “On,” you cannot select
“RGB.”
• If you set “Easy Setup - Line3 Input” to
“Yes,” you cannot select “S Video.”
1 Press GUIDE
.
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home
Screen” appears.
2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using
M/,, and press ENTER.
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
Easy Setup - Audio Connection
If you connected an AV amplifier
(receiver) using either a digital optical or
coaxial cord, select “Yes : DIGITAL
OUT” and set the digital output signal
3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and
press ENTER.
4 Select “External Receiver 1,” and
press ENTER.
You can also select “External Receiver
2” or “External Receiver 3” if you have
connected additional set top box
receivers.
3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
“Easy Setup” is finished.
To receive GUIDE Plus+ system data
your recorder must be turned off
when not in use. If your recorder is
connected to a set top box receiver, be
sure to leave the set top box receiver
turned on. After initial setup, it may
take up to 24 hours to begin receiving
TV programme listings.
5 Press ENTER to select “Continue.”
6 Select the set top box receiver type
using M/m, and press ENTER.
7 Select the provider using M/m, and
press ENTER.
8 Select the receiver brand using M/m,
and press ENTER.
If you select “Other providers,” you can
select a receiver brand from a list of all
available brands.
If your receiver brand is not on the list,
select “???.”
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
The receiver brand list is automatically
updated, so your receiver may be
available at a later date. Select your brand
when it becomes available. Until then,
use “???.”
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG
audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG”
• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select
“Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
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9 Select the connection you used for
your set top box receiver using M/m,
and press ENTER.
To fix the set top box controller to your set
top box receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your set top box receiver,
fix it in place.
When the set top box receiver is
connected to the recorder using hookup
B with both an aerial cable and a SCART
cord, select either “Line3” or “Antenna.”
The display asks for confirmation.
1
Remove the backing on the double-sided
tape.
10 Press ENTER to select “Continue.”
The Video Window switches to the
specified programme position.
11 Select “YES” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
2
Attach it so that the set top box controller
is directly above the remote control
sensor on your set top box receiver.
The display asks for confirmation.
If the Video Window does not switch to
the specified programme position, select
“NO” and press ENTER until the Video
Window switches to the specified
programme position.
If you cannot get the recorder to control
your set top box receiver
Check the connection and position of the set
If your set top box receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, refer to the
instructions supplied with your set top box
receiver and contact your cable or satellite
company to see if they can provide you with
a compatible set top box receiver.
b Notes
• The list of external receivers controllable by the
GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and is
distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data
signals. Since the time your recorder has been
produced and the time you installed your recorder
for the first time, new external receiver codes
might have been added.
• If the external receiver is still not on the list or is
not controlled properly by the recorder, please
call Customer Support to report the brand and
model of your external receiver.
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar
recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack)
For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on
Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.
TV
VCR
SCART cord (not supplied)
to SCART input
to i LINE 3/DECODER
to i LINE 1 – TV
DVD recorder
b Notes
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals through a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and to your TV in the order shown below. To watch
video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/
DECODER jack.
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the
TV/DVD button on the remote.
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected
VCR.
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the
equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
L
R
S-video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect to just the L(MONO) and VIDEO
input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.
b Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other
equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder
(Analogue Mode only)
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you connect a
decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains
when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 of
(page 33), you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for
the decoder.
Connecting a decoder
PAY-TV/Canal Plus
analogue decoder
TV
Aerial cable (supplied)
to AERIAL IN
to SCART input
SCART cord
(not supplied)
SCART cord
(not supplied)
to ANALOG AERIAL OUT
to i LINE 1 – TV
to i LINE 3/DECODER
DVD recorder
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4 Select “Scart Setting,” and press
ENTER.
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus
analogue programme positions
(Analogue Mode only)
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus
analogue programmes, set your recorder to
receive the programme positions using the
on-screen display.
In order to set the programme positions
correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps
below.
5 Press M/mto select “Video” or “RGB”
for “Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for
“Line3 Input,” and “Video” for “Line3
Output,” and press ENTER.
The “Video” setup display appears again.
Number
buttons
6 Press O RETURN to return the cursor
to the left column.
7 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O
RETURN
8 Select “Programme Setting,” and
press ENTER.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
9 Press M/m to select the desired
programme position, and press
ENTER.
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.
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10 Select “System” using </,.
11 Press M/m to select an available TV
system, BG, DK, I, or L.
To receive broadcasts in France, select
“L.”
12 Select “Channel” using </,.
13 Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus
analogue programme position using
M/m or number buttons.
14 Select “PAY-TV/CANAL+” using </
,.
15 Select “On” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
b Note
If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you
will not be able to view the signals from the
connected decoder.
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Eight Basic Operations
2. Recording a
Programme
— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder
1. Inserting a Disc
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RW
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HDD
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RVideo
RVR
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+
R
-
-
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RVR
RW
RWVR RWVideo
-
RVideo
This section introduces the basic operation to
record a current TV programme to the hard
disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an
explanation of how to make timer recordings,
(Analogue Mode).
DVD VCD CD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
Z (open/
close)
DVD
HDD
DVD
PROG +/–
DISPLAY
OPTIONS
1 Press DVD.
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a
disc on the disc tray.
z REC
REC MODE
x REC
STOP
Recording/playing side facing down
TV/DVD
TV t
3 Press Z(open/close) to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the
front panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted
automatically.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you want to record to a DVD, insert a
recordable DVD.
• For DVD-RW discs
2 Press PROG +/– to select the
programme position or input source
you want to record.
DVD-RWs are formatted in the
recording format (VR mode or Video
mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” in
the “DVD” setup.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
• For DVD-R discs
the recording mode.
DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format an unused
DVD-R in VR mode, format the disc
using the “Disc Information” display
recording.
Each time you press the button, the
display on the TV screen changes as
follows:
If the disc is recordable on this recorder,
you can manually re-format the disc to
For more details about the recording
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4 Press z REC.
About the Teletext function
Recording starts.
Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext
service* in which the complete programmes
and their data (title, date, programme
position, recording start time etc.) are stored
day by day. When recording a programme,
the recorder automatically takes the
programme name from the Teletext pages
and stores it as the title name. For details, see
Recording stops automatically after 8
hours of continuous recording or when
the HDD or DVD is full.
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for
recorder to stop recording.
Note that the Teletext information will not
appear on your TV screen. To view the
Teletext information on your TV screen,
press TV/DVD on the remote to switch the
To record the entire programme (Rec.
Event) (Analogue mode only)
Press OPTIONS to select “Rec. Event.” The
current programme that you are watching will
be recorded. Recording automatically stops
when the programme ends.
* not available in some areas
b Notes
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while
to start recording.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording.
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are
recording may be erased.
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 –
TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using
the TV/DVD button and select the
programme you want to watch. If your TV is
connected to the LINE 2 OUT or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the
TV to TV input using the TV t button
Checking the disc status while
recording
You can check the recording information
such as recording time or disc type.
TV Direct Rec.
If you are using the SMARTLINK
connection and the “TV Direct Rec.” is set to
you are watching on your TV.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The recording information appears.
When the TV and the recorder are turned on,
press z REC. The recorder starts recording
what you are watching on your TV.
b Note
If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you
cannot turn off the TV or change the programme
position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the
function, set “TV Direct Rec.” to “Off” in the
A Disc type/format
B Recording status
C Recording mode
D Recording time
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
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2 Press TITLE LIST.
To show the extended Title List, press
OPTIONS to select “Display List,” and
press ENTER.
3. Playing the Recorded
Programme (Title List)
Title List with Thumbnail Images
(Example: DVD+RW)
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RW
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RWVR RWVideo
HDD
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RVR
To play a recorded title, select the title from
the Title List.
HDD
DVD
m
Extended Title List
TITLE LIST
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
/
mc
CM
x
A Disc type:
Displays the media type, HDD or DVD.
Also displays the title type.
• “ORIGINAL,” “PLAYLIST,”
“Music,” and “Photos” for HDD titles
• “ORIGINAL,” “PLAYLIST” for
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) titles
• “Music,” “Photos” for DATA DVD/
DATA CD titles
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1.
Playback starts automatically depending
on the disc.
B Disc space (remainder/total (237 GB
for Video data, 13 GB for MP3/JPEG
data for HDD))
C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, and
recording date. Title size is shown in the
Thumbnail title list.
z (red): Indicates that the title is
currently being recorded.
: Indicates that the title is currently
being dubbed.
: Indicates the protected title.
“NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly
recorded (not played back) (HDD only).
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: Indicates titles containing “Copy-
Once” copy protection signals (HDD
only) (page 111).
: Indicates that the title is created by
the Photomovie function (HDD only)
About the Title List for HDD/DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show
Original or Playlist titles.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
</,.
: Indicates that the title is newly
created by the Photomovie function (not
: Indicates that the title is created by
the Auto Photomovie function (HDD
only) (page 128).
To change the title order (Sort)
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
OPTIONS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m
to select the item, and press ENTER.
Order
Sorted
D Scroll bar:
By Date
In order of when the titles
were recorded. The title that is
recorded most recently is
listed at the top.
Appears when all of the titles do not fit
on the list. To view the hidden titles,
press M/m.
E Title’s thumbnail picture:
The still images for each title are
displayed.
By Title
In alphabetical order.
By Number
In order of recorded title
number.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
Unseen Title
(HDD only)
In order of when the titles
were recorded. The title that is
recorded most recently and
has not been played is listed at
the top. Playlist titles are not
displayed.
The sub-menu appears.
The sub-menu displays options
applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending upon
the model, situation, and disc type.
To change a title thumbnail picture
(Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW/DVD-R in VR
mode only)
You can select a favourite scene for the
thumbnail picture shown in the Title List
menu.
1
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
Sub-menu
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
2
3
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Playback starts from the selected title.
Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press
ENTER.
The display for setting the thumbnail
point appears and the title starts to play.
To stop playback
Press x (stop).
To scroll the list display by page (Page
mode)
4
While watching the playback picture,
press m/M to select the scene you
want to set for a thumbnail picture, and
press ENTER.
Press
/
while the list display is turned
, the entire
on. Each time you press
/
Title List changes to the next/previous page
of titles.
Playback pauses.
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6
Press ENTER if the scene is correct.
If the scene is incorrect, press c/C to
select the scene you want to set for a
thumbnail picture, and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
• To change the thumbnail, press M.
4. Displaying the
Playing/Remaining Time
and Play Information
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
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RW
+
R
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HDD
RWVR RWVideo
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RVideo
RVR
DVD VCD
CD
DATA DVD DATA CD
To turn off the Title List
You can check the playing time and
remaining time of the current title, chapter,
track, or disc. Also, you can check the disc
name recorded on the DVD/CD.
Press TITLE LIST.
z Hints
• After recording, the first scene of the recording
(the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail
picture.
• You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System
Menu.
b Notes
• The title names may not appear for DVDs created
on other DVD recorders.
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail
pictures to be displayed.
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may
change to the first scene of the recording (title).
• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on
the source recording is cancelled.
ENTER
OPTIONS
Press DISPLAY.
The displays differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.
A Title number/name
(Shows either track number, track
name, scene number, or file name for
CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or
DATA CDs.)
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z Hints
B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs
angle/ audio/ subtitle,
• 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
(
etc.), or playback data for DATA
DVDs and DATA CDs
• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in
automatically appears on the screen when the
recorder is operated.
C The current selected function or audio
setting (appears only temporarily)
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
Rear (L/R)
b Note
Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
Checking the playing/
remaining time
Front (L/R) +
Centre
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
You can view the playing or time information
displayed on the front panel display.
D The current selected angle
*1
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc
type or playing status.
F Title type (only appears for Playlists)
G Play mode
Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of the
current title
*2
I Playing status bar
*3
J Title number (chapter number )
(Shows either track number, scene
number, album number , or file
*3
Remaining time of the current title
number for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA
DVDs, or DATA CDs.)
K Album name appears for DATA DVDs
or DATA CDs.
Playing time and number of the
current chapter
For CDs with CD text, press TIME/
TEXT.
*3
L Playing time (remaining time )
Remaining time of the current chapter
*1
Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA
CDs as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”
Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA
*2
DVDs, and DATA CDs.
Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT
*3
Example: When playing a VIDEO CD
repeatedly.
Playing time and number of the current
scene or track
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Example: When playing a CD
Track playing time and the current track/index
number
Checking the remaining disc
space
m
Remaining time of the current track
You can check the remaining disc space
using the “Disc Information” display.
m
Playing time of the disc
m
1 Insert a disc.
Remaining time of the disc
m
CD text (when available)
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 playing an MP3 audio track
Playing time and number of the current track
m
Current album number
Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.
Example: When viewing a JPEG image
Current file number and total number of files in the
current album
m
Current album number and total number of
albums
Example: When playing a DivX video file
Current file number and playing time of the current
file
“Remainder” (approximate)
• The remaining recording time in each
of the recording modes
m
Current album number
• Disc space bar
• Remaining disc space/total disc space
b Notes
• The recorder can only display the first level of a
CD’s text, such as the disc name.
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be
displayed correctly.
z Hints
• You can check the total number and size of JPEG
image files/MP3 audio tracks on the HDD on the
“Disc Information” display.
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5 Press </M/m/, to select the
character you want to enter, and press
ENTER.
5. Changing the Name of
a Recorded Programme
The selected character appears at the top
of the display.
Example: Input Title Name
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+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
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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.”
Number
buttons
INPUT
SELECT
To insert a space, select “Space.”
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the
remaining characters.
Input row
TITLE LIST
</M/m/,,
ENTER
1 Press TITLE LIST.
2 Select a title, and press 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.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Title Name,” and press
ENTER.
The display for entering characters
appears.
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.
To erase all of the characters, select
“Clear All” and press ENTER.
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”
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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
1
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.”
2
3
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
+
RW
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-
+
-
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
R
-
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.
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3 Select “Disc Name,” and press
ENTER.
7. Playing the Disc on
Other DVD Equipment
(Finalise)
Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc
b Note
+
-
-
+
R
-
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
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.
-
RVideo
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.
Protecting a disc
-
-
RVR
RWVR
1 Insert a disc.
Before finalising, check the differences
between the disc types in the table below.
2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc
Information,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
Available settings differ depending on
the disc type.
Differences between the disc types
Discs are automatically finalised
+
RW
when removed from the recorder.
However, you may need to finalise
the disc for certain DVD
Example: When the inserted disc is a
DVD-RW (VR mode).
equipment, or if the recording time
is short. You can edit or record on
the disc even after finalising.
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.
A
“On”/“Off”: Indicates whether
protection is set (DVD-RW/DVD-
R in VR mode only)
Finalising is necessary when
playing on any equipment other
than this recorder.
-
RWVideo
B “Protect Disc”
After finalising, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to
record on it again, unfinalise
(page 46) or reformat the disc
(page 46). However, if you
reformat the disc, all recorded
contents will be erased.
3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press
ENTER.
4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the protection
Select “Unprotected” in step 4.
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
z Hint
You can set protection for individual titles
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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.
+
R
Finalising the disc using “Disc
Information” display
-
RVideo
1 Insert a disc.
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.
(Example: DVD+RW)
</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.
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
For DVD+RWs, the recorder
automatically starts finalising the disc.
After finalising, the disc will be ejected
automatically.
• 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.
• Inserting an unfinalised disc into other DVD
equipment may damage the recorded contents.
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
+
RW
-
-
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
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/,,
2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc
Information,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Information” display appears.
ENTER
OPTIONS
3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press
ENTER.
The recorder starts unfinalising the disc.
Unfinalising may take several minutes.
1 Insert a disc.
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.
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5 Select “Video” or “Photo,” and press
ENTER.
If you select “Video,” and want to format
DVD-RWs and unrecorded DVD-Rs
(Video mode), select “VR” or “Video,”
and press ENTER.
Select “Photo” if you want to copy JPEG
image files.
All contents on the disc are erased.
z Hints
• By reformatting, you can change the recording
format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-
RWs that have been finalised.
• You can format DATA DVDs to copy JPEG
image files from the HDD.
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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1 Press GUIDE
.
This display consists of an information
box and a ten channel programme list
covering a two hour period.
Guide to Digital Services
(For Freeview users only)
EPG (Electronic
Programme Guide)
Example of EPG Display:
The Electronic Programme Guide is a guide
showing the television programme schedule
for a day or more at a time on your television
(via the Digital Terrestrial Television tuner
included in this recorder).
The EPG provides a quick and easy way to:
• View a complete list of all available
channels.
A Indicates the TV or Radio mode.
• View a channel list related to a chosen
category.
The Radio mode is indicated by a
Radio icon
.
B Indicates the Local Channel.
Number and the Channel name of
the programme that is currently
selected in the list.
b Note
Digital Services availability and content depend on
the broadcaster.
Digital Services are not instantly available when the
recorder is first turned on.
C Indicates the currently selected
programme and allows you to
move around the list.
Viewing a list of available
channels
D Channel name
E Indicates the currently viewed
programme.
F Indicates if a timer recording is
associated with the event
Number
buttons
G Colour buttons
Colour
buttons
GUIDE
H Truncated programme title in case
the name is too long to be
displayed in the cell.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
I Event bar (e.g. Indicates a timer
recording has been set during this
time)
O
RETURN
.
PAGE
/
>
J Time slot
TV/RADIO
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K Icon tray
Depending on the channel and
Available buttons in the EPG display
Buttons
Operations
programme settings, some icons
may appear in the display:
: Either the channel or the
programme is locked (page 136).
: Timer event icons
PAGE
/
Display the previous/next
ten channels.
./>
View the next or previous
24-hour programme
schedule.
: Series Recording icon (page 60)
The green button Toggle the display as
follows:
L Indicates the current time and date.
2-hour schedule (half hour
time shots) y 30-minute
schedule (15 minutes time
shots).
2 Press </M/m/, or enter a channel
number using the number buttons to
move around the list.
The yellow
button
Display the channel for the
selected programme
If you press , after selecting the last
programme on the right, the schedule for
the next two hours is displayed
(depending on availability from the
broadcaster).
The red button
(Category)
Search for programmes by
category
TV/RADIO
Switch between TV and
Radio channels.
O
RETURN
Close the EPG display.
Viewing programmes related to
a specific category
This feature allows you to search for
programmes related to a particular topic.
For example, if you select “News” from the
category pop-up list, then only programmes
related to News will be shown in the EPG.
3 Select a programme, and press
ENTER.
The full screen dialogue appears with the
description of the programme displayed
in the information box.
b Note
The category of each programme is determined by
the broadcaster.
4 Select “View Programme,”and press
ENTER.
Colour
buttons
GUIDE
M/m,
ENTER
PAGE
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1 Press GUIDE
.
Programme Information
2 Press the red button.
The category pop-up list appears.
The programme information display provides
a quick and easy way to:
• View descriptions of the programmes being
broadcast now and next on the current
channel.
• View descriptions of the programmes being
broadcast now and next on the other
channels.
• Switch between TV and RADIO channels.
3 Press M/m to select a category, and
press ENTER.
Number
buttons
The selected category is displayed in a
title bar at the top of the EPG display and
only programmes related to that category
will be shown in the list.
Some examples of category types are
as follows:
All Programmes: This gives a complete
channel list.
INFO/
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Films: Displays movies available for
viewing.
PAGE
News: Displays all news channels.
Entertainment: Displays all
entertainment channels.
/
Sports: Displays all sports channels.
Kids: Displays all children’s channels.
Music: Displays all music channels.
Displaying the programme
information
4 Press M/m to select a programme,
and press ENTER.
Press INFO/
.
The sub menu appears with the
description of the programme displayed
in the information box.
The Information display appears showing a
description of the current programme on
view.
5 Select “View Programme,” and press
ENTER.
To scroll the Category display by page
(Page mode)
Press PAGE
/
while the Category
display is turned on to change to the previous/
next Category page.
z Hint
In step 4 above, the EPG application also allows
you to set a timer recording. For more details, see
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Available buttons in the Information
display
Viewing a Digital Text
Service
Buttons
Operations
PAGE
/
Scroll the information
display by page
Many digital TV channels broadcast
information via their text service. This digital
service includes high quality digital text and
graphics along with advanced navigation
options. Additionally, this recorder has
access to dedicated text channels transmitted
by the broadcasters.
</,
Toggle the display between
description of the current/
next programme
M/m or
the number
buttons
Display programme
information for other
channels
Toggle the Favourites List
View the selected channel
b Note
The appearance, content and navigation methods of
all digital text services are decided by the
broadcaster.
ENTER
PROG +/–
Number
buttons
Colour
buttons
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Selecting digital text from
dedicated digital teletext
channels
1 Select a dedicated channel that is
broadcasting digital text.
You can search for a dedicated digital
text channel using the “Electronic
The text page is displayed.
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2 Once the text page is displayed (this
may take some time), follow the on-
screen instructions to obtain your
required selection.
Favourites
The Favourite application gives you the
option to:
• Store your favourite channels into one of
four TV or four Radio lists.
• Add or delete channels to the Favourites
List.
• Quickly display a favourite channel.
• All receivable channels are automatically
stored in the Favourites List.
On some pages the TV programme may
also be displayed on the text screen. On-
screen instructions will inform you how
to change the displayed programme.
If you are instructed to press “OK” or
“Select” when viewing the text pages,
press ENTER.
To exit the text service
Follow the on screen instructions, or press
PROG +/–.
Selecting digital text from
other channels
Colour
buttons
SYSTEM
Digital text services may also be available on
other digital channels. This is sometimes
indicated by a small symbol on your TV
screen, superimposed on the programme you
are watching.
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
PAGE
/
1 Select a channel.
2 Press
(Text) or the button
indicated on screen by the
broadcaster.
The text information appears.
TV/RADIO
3 Access required information using
</M/m/,, the colour buttons and/
or the number buttons.
Setting the Favourites List
If you are instructed to press “OK” or
“Select” when viewing the text pages,
press ENTER.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu Display appears.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
The Setup Display appears.
To exit the text service
Follow the on screen instructions, or press
PROG +/–.
3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press
ENTER.
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4 Select “Favourites,” and press
ENTER.
Watching or listening to a
favourite channel
“Favourites List 1” display appears.
Press
repeatedly to switch to a
different Favourites List.
1 While in normal operation mode,
press
repeatedly to select a list.
Then press ENTER.
The selected Favourites List display
appears.
Indicates the currently viewed channel
This display shows all the TV or Radio
channels available to you.
5 Press TV/RADIO to display either your
favourite TV or favourite Radio
channels at any time.
The Radio mode is indicated by the
presence of a Radio icon
Favourites List panel.
in the
2 Press TV/RADIO to display either your
favourite TV or favourite Radio
channels at any time.
6 Press M/m or enter a channel number
to select a channel you want to delete
as a favourite, and press ENTER.
Press ENTER again to add the channel
back to the Favourites List.
The Radio mode is indicated by the
presence of a Radio icon
Favourites List panel.
in the
3 Press
to switch to a different
Favourites List.
4 Press M/m to select the channel you
want to view or listen to, and press
ENTER.
If you do not want to choose from one of
the channels in the display, press the red
or green button to view the previous or
next available channels.
To scroll the Favourites List display by
page (Page mode)
Press PAGE
/
while the Favourites
List display is turned on to change to the
previous/next page.
z Hints
• Press the blue button to view the list showing only
your favourite channels.
• Press the blue button once again when you wish
to return to the previous favourite channel setting
display.
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4 Press M/m to select the desired
channel, then press ENTER to exit the
index menu and view the selected
channel.
Index
The Index application is an easy way to
display a scrollable list of all the tuned
channels, including your favourites channel
lists, and allows one of these to be selected.
To scroll the Index display by page (Page
mode)
Press PAGE
/
while the Index display
is turned on to change to the previous/next
page.
M/m,
ENTER
PAGE
/
TV/RADIO
1 While in normal operation mode,
press ENTER.
The Index display for the last display you
viewed appears. For instance, if the last
display you viewed was the Favourites
List, then the Favourites List appears.
2 Press
to switch between the
Programme List.
3
Press TV/RADIO to display either the
TV or the Radio channels at any time.
The Radio mode is indicated by the
presence of a Radio icon
panel.
in the Index
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Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Timer Recording
(For Freeview users only)
To select the HQ+ mode, set “HQ Setting” of
the “HDD Rec. Settings” to “HQ+” in the
records pictures in higher quality than HQ on
the HDD. Note that HQ+ appears as HQ in
the front panel display and the on-screen
displays.
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• Check that the disc has enough available
HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you
can free up disc space by erasing titles
Approx. recording
time (hours)
Recording mode
HDD
DVD*
HQ+ (High quality) 32
–
1
• Adjust the recording picture quality and
HQ
R
R
50
72
HSP
1 hr.
30 min.
z Hint
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.
SP (Standard mode) 96
2
LSP
r
120
2 hr.
30 min.
b Notes
ESP
LP
r
r
r
144
193
291
3
4
6
8
• To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,
• If digital teletext is operated while recording, its
contents will be recorded on the disc.
• If the subtitles are displayed while recording, they
will be recorded on the disc.
EP
SLP (Long duration) 387
* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double
Layer) discs is as follows:
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes
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
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes
Recording mode
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.
b Notes
• The maximum continuous recording time for a
single title is eight hours.
Conversely, a longer duration provides a
longer recording time, but the lower data
volume results in a coarser picture quality.
• 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
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Unrecordable pictures
Timer Recording
(Standard/EPG)
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.
+
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
RW
-
-
RVideo
RVR
You can set the timer for a total of 40
programmes, up to 30 days in advance.
There are three methods to set the timer: the
standard method, EPG method and Series
Recording method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and
programme position of the programme
manually.
Copy control Recordable discs
signals
Copy-Free
+
RW
-
RWVR
HDD
-
+
R
-
RVR
RWVideo
-
RVideo
• EPG: Set a programme to be recorded based
on the information provided by the EPG
• Series Recording: Automatically sets the
recorder to record programmes in a series
Copy-Once
Copy-Never
HDD
-
RWVR
(CPRM*)
(CPRM*)
-
RVR
None (a blank screen is
recorded)
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
[TIMER]
x REC
STOP
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1 Press [TIMER].
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The “TIMER LIST” display (page 64)
appears. The TIMER REC indicator
lights up on the front panel and the
recorder is ready to start recording.
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off
the recorder before the timer recording
starts.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
2 Press M/m to select the “Day and
Time” or “Mode” row. Then press
ENTER.
3 Select an item using </, and
adjust using M/m. Then press ENTER.
To make additional changes to items in
different rows, return to step 2. The
adjustable items are listed below.
“Day and Time”:
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
Sets the date, start time, and stop time,
and selects the programme position or
input source.
The date item changes as follows:
Today y …… y Sat 28.10 (30 days
later) y Sun (every Sunday) y ……
y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon - Fri
(Monday to Friday) y Mon - Sat
(Monday to Saturday) y Daily y
Today
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
titles are not erased.
“Mode”:
“Media”:
Selects the media, HDD or DVD.
“Update” (HDD only):
If the timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as
follows.
Automatically records over a previously
recorded programme that is set to be
recorded, daily or weekly.
“Extend Time”:
Sets the duration in increments of 10
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes
when a timer recording is in progress. If
the programme set to be recorded daily or
weekly is extended, the manually
extended time set here will be added to
the subsequent timer recording times.
• If you make a mistake, select the item
and change the setting.
To store the setting as shown, select “OK.”
The programme that has a
mark next to it
has lower priority and will not be entirely
recorded.
To cancel the overlapped setting, select
“Cancel.”
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer
recording
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b Notes
To extend the recording duration time
while recording
• 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 103).
1
Press OPTIONS during recording to
select “Extend Rec.,” and press ENTER.
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting
the timer recording. If not, the timer recording
cannot be made.
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the
satellite tuner and select the satellite programme
you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner
turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If
you connect equipment with a timer function, you
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or
weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be
made if it overlaps with a programme that has
2
3
Press M/m to select the duration time.
You can set the duration in increments of
10 minutes, for a maximum of 60
minutes.
priority. “
” will appear next to the overlapped
setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order
of the settings.
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has
priority.
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a
timer recording. It does not function with Quick
Timer or Synchro Rec. In addition, the Rec Mode
Adjust function does not work when recording to
the HDD while “Auto Title Erase” of the “Timer
Settings” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
One Touch Timer
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you
can easily display the timer programming
menu.
When the TV is turned on or in standby
mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder
automatically turns on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. The Timer
programming menu appears.
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
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4 Press ENTER.
Recording TV programmes
using the EPG
The sub menu appears with the
description of the programme displayed
in the information box.
The EPG function is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just select the programme
you want to record in the EPG display. The
date, time, and channel of that programme are
set automaically.
HDD
DVD
Number
buttons
indicates that the programme is age
5 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
• In case of a current TV/radio broadcast
timer setting, your recorder will
immediately start recording.
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
ENTER
• In case of a future programme timer
setting, an event bar and a new icon
appear in the EPG display indicating
that a timer event is associated with that
programme.
PAGE
/
x REC
STOP
1 Press HDD or DVD.
When you record to a DVD, insert a
recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a
2 Press GUIDE
.
Your recorder will automatically begin
recording when the programme starts.
Some examples of timer event icon
types are:
(red): Indicates that the whole
programme is set to be recorded.
(grey): Indicates that the programme
is set to be recorded, but only a part or
none of the programme can be recorded
(e.g. because of timer setting overlap).
(red): Indicates the programme is now
recording.
3 Select a programme using </M/m/
, or the number buttons.
To know more about the navigation
options in the EPG application, see
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To scroll the EPG display by page (Page
mode)
Recording programmes using
Series Recording
Press PAGE
/
while the EPG display
is turned on to display the previous/next ten
channels.
Series Recording is a feature which uses
information from the Electronic Programme
Guide to provide the following features:
• Automatically record programmes in a
series.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a
few seconds for the recorder to stop
recording.
• Record the subsequent parts of events
which are split.
If the timer settings overlap
See page 57.
• Provide links to recommended
programmes.
b Notes
To extend the recording duration time
while recording (Guide Timer Extend)
See page 58.
• This function cannot be used when the
broadcaster does not include series information
with the programme data.
• Whether or not a programme is in a series is
determined by the broadcaster.
To confirm, change, or cancel timer
recording
Number
buttons
z Hint
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this
Colour
buttons
b Notes
• This recorder is featured with an EPG timer auto
extend functionality that allows EPG timer
recordings to be made in case of an early start
(before the scheduled start time) or late finish
(after the scheduled end time).
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O
RETURN
• The EPG programme start and end time are
determined by the broadcaster.
z REC
1 Press GUIDE
.
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2 Select a programme containing series
information using </M/m/, or the
number buttons.
5 Select “Series Timer.”
The selected programme is set for
recording and appears in the Timer List
series will be set for recording (appear in
the Timer List) as each previous
recording is completed.
The “Series Info” appears under the blue
bar at the bottom of the EPG screen when
the programme contains series
information.
For example, if there are three
3 Press the blue button (“Series Info”).
The Series Information display appears.
Press the red button to display the
Programme Guide and see more
information about the selected
programme. Press O RETURN to
return.
programmes in a series, the second
programme will be set for recording only
after the first recording is finished. The
third programme will be set for recording
only after the second recording is
finished.
Confirming Series Recording settings
After you have set a programme for Series
Recording, the following icons appear in the
Series Information display.
(Series):
Indicates that the programme is a candidate
for Series Recording recording.
(Link):
Indicates that the series has been set for
Series Recording.
(repeat):
Indicates a repeat programme.
b Notes
(Recommended):
• If a program is not completely recorded then the
repeat will be recorded.
The event is recommended by
broadcaster as a link for current series.
Note that recommended programmes
will not be automatically set for
recording with Series Recording.
• Series Recordings may overlap with EPG or
manual timer settings. Check timer settings using
Recording Split Programmes
Movies and other programmes that are split
into 2 or more parts are called Split
4 Press ENTER.
Programmes. If you set the timer for one part
of a Split Programme, the other parts are
automatically recorded. For example, if the
first half is set to be recorded, the last half
will be recorded automatically.
b Note
Only the earliest part of the Split Programme is
displayed on the Timer List.
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Using the Quick Timer function
Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size
You can set the recorder to record in
30 minute increments.
You can adjust the recording picture quality
and picture size.
Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six
hours.
(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.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
Note that the Quick Timer function does not
work if “TV Direct Rec.” is set to “On” in the
1 Before recording starts, press
OPTIONS to select “Rec. Settings,”
and press ENTER.
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.
2 Select the item you want to adjust,
and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
Example: Rec. NR
“Rec. Mode”:
Selects the recording mode for the
desired recording time and picture
quality. For more information, see
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b Notes
“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec.
Picture Size”:
Sets the picture size of the programme to
be recorded.
• 4 : 3 (default): Sets the picture size to
4:3.
• 16 : 9: Sets the picture size to 16:9
(wide mode).
• For HDD/DVD-RWs (VR mode), if “TV Type”
of “Video Output” is set to “16:9” in the “Video”
regardless of the setting for “HDD Rec. Picture
Size” or “DVD Rec. Picture Size.”
• 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
• Remnants of images may appear on your screen
when using “Rec. NR.”
• “Rec. Video Equalizer” does not affect the input
of the DV IN jack or digital TV pictures and does
not work with RGB signals.
• 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.”
Creating chapters in a title
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
When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR
mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can
insert and erase chapter marks manually
For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen
size is fixed at “4 : 3.”
“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.
b Note
dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.
• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or
lighter.
3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
“Rec. NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
(strong)
“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.
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2 Press </M/m/, to select a future
timer event you want to check/change/
cancel. Then press ENTER.
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer
Settings
The Event Action menu appears.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVR
RVideo
There are two ways to check, change or
cancel the timer settings.
• Using the EPG
• Using the Timer List
3 Press M/m to select an option. Then
press ENTER.
The sub menu appears:
“Modify”:
Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m. Select “OK” and press
ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O
RETURN
/
“Erase”:
Erases the timer setting.
Checking/changing/cancelling
using the EPG
“Check Overlap”:
Checks for overlapped settings.
1 Press GUIDE
.
A timer setting can be identified using
the event bar and the timer event icon
displayed in the EPG display. For details,
Select “Close” to return to the EPG
display.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat
steps 2 and 3 above.
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b Note
3 Select the timer setting you want to
check/change/cancel, and press
ENTER.
If you set “Repeat Rec.” to any option other than
“Off” in step 3, your EPG timer recording will be
converted into a standard timer recording. The
timer event icon disappears from the EPG display.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
Checking/changing/cancelling
using the Timer List
“Modify”:
Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m. Select “OK” and press
ENTER.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “TIMER LIST,” and press
ENTER.
The Timer List appears.
“Erase”:
Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
:
Indicates that the setting is overlapped by
another setting.
(red):
z
Indicates the setting currently being
recorded.
“Check Overlap”:
Checks for overlapped settings.
:
Indicates that the timer recording cannot
be recorded as set, such as for a timer
recording that cannot be recorded in the
selected recording mode.
:
Indicates the setting is being recorded to
the HDD.
:
Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.
Indicates the setting is being recorded to
a DVD.
:
Indicates the setting that the Update
function is set for.
When all of the timer settings do not fit
on the list, the scroll bar appears.
To view the hidden timer settings, press
M/m.
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“Info”:
To scroll the list display by page (Page
mode)
Displays the timer setting information
box along with the disc space required to
record the whole programme (according
to the selected recording mode).
Press
/
while the list display is turned
, the entire
on. Each time you press
/
Timer List changes to the next/previous page
of timer settings.
To turn off the Timer List
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
For manual timer settings, you cannot modify the
timer setting for the current recording, but you can
extend the duration of the recording time while
recording (page 58).
For timer settings using the EPG, you can modify
the timer setting for the current recording while
recording, but you cannot extend the duration of the
recording (even when recording is stopped).
Press O RETURN to return to the
Timer List.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat
steps 3 and 4 above.
b Notes
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a programme that has
priority.
When the timer settings overlap
The programme set last has priority.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or
weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be
made if it overlaps with a programme that has
Example: You set the timer in order of A, B,
and C (setting C has first priority)
priority. “
” will appear next to the overlapped
setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order
of the settings.
will be cut off
Actual recording
If the end time of one recording and the
start time of another are the same
The end of programme A will be cut off.
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3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to
select “L3.”
Recording from
4 Select the desired audio signal when
recording a bilingual programme to
the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode).
Connected Equipment
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVideo
RVR
Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio
Input,” and press ENTER. Then select
“Bilingual,” and press ENTER.
HDD
DVD
5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
the recording mode.
INPUT
SELECT
For details about the recording mode, see
6 Set the timer on the connected
equipment to the time of the
programme you want to record, and
turn it off.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
7 Press c z SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up
on the front panel. The recorder is ready
to start Synchro-Recording.
OPTIONS
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.
REC MODE
c z
SYNCHRO
REC
z REC
x REC
STOP
Recording from connected
equipment with a timer
(Synchro Rec)
To stop recording
Press x REC STOP or c z SYNCHRO
REC.
To cancel 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
Press c z SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the
recorder turns off.
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
2 Set “Synchro Rec.” to “Record to
HDD” or “Record to DVD” in the
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b Notes
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection
you made.
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting
a special control 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.
The front panel display changes as
follows:
programme
position
• 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.
3 Select the desired audio signal when
recording a bilingual programme to
the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode).
• 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.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select
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 recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Insert the source tape into the
connected equipment and set to
playback pause.
6 Press z REC.
This recorder starts recording.
First
programme
7 Press the pause (or play) button on the
connected equipment to cancel the
playback pause status.
Second
programme
will be cut off
The connected equipment starts playback
and the playback image is recorded by
this recorder.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP
on this recorder.
Recording from connected
equipment without a timer
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 30. 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 115 for an
explanation of how to record from the DV IN
jack.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a recordable
page 35).
z Hint
You can adjust the settings for the recording picture
before recording. See “Adjusting the recording
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b Notes
• 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.
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Learning the common elements
GUIDE Plus+ (For satellite, cable,
terrestrial users only)
Press 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 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 74).
– Once you have found the programme you
are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+
system to set the timer for recording
– You can set the system to display your
favourite programmes according to
conditions that you set, such as category
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 73). The displayed category
depends upon the programme data
received by this recorder. Movies,
Sports, and Children are examples of
possible categories.
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• Check the following if the programme
guide data has not been received after
waiting for a day:
– The host channel is not disabled (see
page 78).
“My TV”: Sets the profile for your
“Schedule”: Displays the list of timer
settings (page 87).
“Info”: Shows information when
available.
“Editor”: Allows you to edit the
channel lineup and channel display
“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
www.europe.guideplus.com
E “Home” position: When you press the
blue button (“Home”), the cursor
returns to the last programme position
on the “Grid.”
• If the host channel has changed or moved,
the programme guide data cannot be
received. In this case, follow the steps in
channel” (page 76) to update the host
channel setting.
F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and
category; green (sports), purple
(movies), blue (children’s), teal
(others).
b Notes
• 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.
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.
• When you set “Factory Setup” to “All,” the
recorder is initialized. When you change the
following settings, the GUIDE Plus+ system is
reset:
– Postal code setting in “Easy Setup”
– “Postal Code” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the
Menu Bar
Troubleshooting guide
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.”
If you are having trouble displaying the
television programme list, please check the
following:
• Your postal code must be set correctly
• The clock must be set correctly. If the clock
• 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 27), 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.
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To select a programme position quickly
using the TV broadcast station logo
Watching TV Using the
GUIDE Plus+ System
1
Press GUIDE
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home
Screen” appears.
.
2
Press the yellow button (“Channels”).
Colour
buttons
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
ENTER
3
4
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.
DAY –
PAGE
/
DAY +
1 Press GUIDE
.
Select a programme using </,, and
press ENTER.
The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home
Screen” appears.
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.
To set a programme for timer recording
To close the GUIDE Plus+ system
Press GUIDE
.
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z Hints
• Press the PAGE
programme list by page.
• Press the DAY +/– buttons to change the
programme list by day.
/
buttons to change the
Searching for a
Programme Using the
GUIDE Plus+ System
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.
• 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
• The screen saver will appear if no buttons are
pressed for more than ten minutes.
Colour
buttons
</M/m/,,
ENTER
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
programmesthatcontainthekeywordinthe
programme’s title and in the programme’s
Information Box. If no keywords are
displayed,enterthekeyword.See“Toenter
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
1
Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and
press ENTER.
You can set a profile and list up only your
favourite programme information.
2
3
Select “My Choice” using </,.
Press the yellow button (“Add”).
The display for entering characters
appears.
Colour
buttons
</M/m/,,
ENTER
4
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”).
5
6
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
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.
[/1
To cancel the registration, select a
programme position, and press the red
button (“Delete”).
Number
buttons
“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.
To cancel the registration, select a
category, and press the red button
(“Delete”).
Colour
buttons
GUIDE
</M/m/,,
ENTER
“Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To
enter a new keyword” on page 74. 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
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
1
2
3
Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar.
Press the yellow button (“Profile”).
Repeat from step 3 above.
1 Press GUIDE
.
The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.
Selecting and watching a
programme from My TV
2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
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
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3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and
Searching for the GUIDE Plus+
host channel
press ENTER.
The default host channel setting is set to
“Automatic,” so you should not have to
change the host channel setting. However, if
the host channel has changed or moved,
update the host channel setting.
1 Press GUIDE
.
The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.
2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.
4 Select an item using M/m, and press
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
ENTER.
3 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/
5 Select a setting using M/m, and press
m, and press ENTER.
ENTER.
4 Press the yellow button (“Reset”).
“Language”: Select a language for the
on-screen displays using M/m.
“Country”: Select “United Kingdom”
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 27) from step 2.
5 Press [/1 to turn off the recorder.
6 Wait for a day until the programme
guide data can be received.
If the programme guide data has not been
received after waiting for a day, search
for the host channel at the following
website and set the host channel
“Postal Code”: Enter your postal code
using </M/m/,. If “Country” is set to
“Other,” you cannot enter a postal code
and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not
search for a host channel.
manually (“Changing the GUIDE Plus+
www.europe.guideplus.com
“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
®
top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+
system (Analogue Mode only)” on
6 Press GUIDE
Plus+ system.
to exit the GUIDE
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.”
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To cancel the settings
Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host
channel manually
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.”
you want to receive the programme guide
data from your set top box receiver, search
for the host channel on the following website
and set it for your area, following the steps
below:
To check the GUIDE Plus+ system
information
www.europe.guideplus.com
1
2
Press GUIDE
.
Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and
press ENTER.
1 Press GUIDE
.
The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.
3
Select “GUIDE Plus+ system
Information” using M/m, and press
ENTER.
2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.
The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.
3 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/
m, and press ENTER.
Checking programme positions
4 Press the yellow button (“Change”)
twice.
Check whether programme position numbers
are the same as the programme position
numbers set in the “Programme Setting.”
If you want to make adjustments to the
channel settings or change the channel name,
see “Programme Setting” in “Settings and
“Manual” appears.
1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar.
5 Select “Source” using ,.
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.
2 Press ENTER.
9 Press the green button (“Save”).
3 Press , to move the cursor to the
The display asks for confirmation.
right column.
10 Select “Confirm” using </,, and
4 Select the programme position you
press ENTER.
want to check using M/m.
The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+
setup menu.
To change the input source, press the red
button (“Source”).
To change the programme position, see
11 Wait one day until the programme
guide data can be received.
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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 4.
Disabling programme positions
If any programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can hide
them.
1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and
press ENTER.
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.
b Notes
• You cannot record a programme position, if it is
not set in “Programme 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
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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Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Timer Recording (For satellite,
cable, terrestrial users only)
To select the HQ+ mode, set “HQ Setting” of
the “HDD Rec. Settings” to “HQ+” in the
records pictures in higher quality than HQ on
the HDD. Note that HQ+ appears as HQ in
the front panel display and the on-screen
displays.
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• Check that the disc has enough available
HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you
can free up disc space by erasing titles
Approx. recording
time (hours)
Recording mode
HDD
DVD*
HQ+ (High quality) 32
–
1
• Adjust the recording picture quality and
HQ
R
R
50
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HSP
1 hr.
30 min.
z Hint
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.
SP (Standard mode) 96
2
LSP
r
120
2 hr.
30 min.
b Note
ESP
LP
r
r
r
144
193
291
3
4
6
8
To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment,
EP
SLP (Long duration) 387
Recording mode
* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double
Layer) discs is as follows:
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes
HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes
SP: 3 hours 37 minutes
Like the standard ×3 recording modes of
video tapes, you can select the desired
recording mode using the REC MODE
button.
LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes
ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes
LP: 7 hours 14 minutes
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes
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.
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
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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”
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
Copy control Recordable discs
signals
Copy-Free
+
RW
-
RWVR
HDD
-
+
-
RVR
RWVideo
R
-
RVideo
Copy-Once
Copy-Never
HDD
-
RWVR
(CPRM*)
(CPRM*)
-
RVR
None (a blank screen is
recorded)
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
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 “Programme Setting” in the
“Basic” setup to “NICAM” (default). If the
sound is not clear when listening to NICAM
broadcasts, set “Audio” to “Standard” (see
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 GUIDE
.
Timer Recording (GUIDE
Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/
Manual)
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVideo
RVR
There are three methods to set 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
System” on page 73 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
Colour
buttons
GUIDE
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer
recording
</M/m/,
To stop recording during timer recording
Press 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.
[TIMER]
x REC
STOP
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b Notes
To adjust the recording quality
See step 3 of “Adjusting the recording picture
• 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 103).
Rec. Mode Adjust
• 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 88).
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
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”
Protected titles are not erased.
Recording TV programmes
using the VIDEO Plus+ system
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 “Programme Setting” in the
One Touch Timer
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you
can easily display the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Schedule”.
When the TV is turned on or in standby
mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder
automatically turns on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. The SCHEDULE
list appears.
Number
buttons
If the timer settings overlap
If one or more timer settings overlap, a
message appears. To change the timer
settings, see “Checking/Changing/
Colour
buttons
z Hint
</,,
ENTER
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
[TIMER]
x REC
STOP
1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned
off, press [TIMER].
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2 Press the red button (“VIDEO Plus+”).
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”
Protected titles are not erased.
One Touch Timer
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you
can easily display the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Schedule”.
When the TV is turned on or in standby
mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder
automatically turns on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. The SCHEDULE
list appears.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode programming number.
• If you make a mistake, press < and re-
enter the correct number.
4 Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, etc. setting appear.
The recorder is ready to start recording.
• To record on a DVD
Setting the timer manually
• To make more detailed timer settings
Number
buttons
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer
recording
Colour
buttons
</M/m/,,
ENTER
To stop recording during timer recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
[TIMER]
z REC
Rec. Mode Adjust
x REC
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
STOP
1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned
off, press [TIMER].
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2 Press the green button (“Manual”).
To confirm, change, or cancel a timer
recording
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
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”).
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”
title is erased. Protected titles are not erased.
5 Set the stop time using the number
buttons and </M/m/,. Then press
the green button (“Next”).
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”).
If the timer settings overlap
If one or more timer settings overlap, a
message appears. To change the timer
settings, see “Checking/Changing/
7 Press the green button (“Next”).
The display for entering characters
appears.
One Touch Timer
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you
can easily display the GUIDE Plus+ system
“Schedule”.
When the TV is turned on or in standby
mode, press [TIMER]. The recorder
automatically turns on and the TV’s input is
switched to the recorder. The SCHEDULE
list 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”).
8 Press the green button (“Save”).
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, etc. setting appear.
The recorder is ready to start recording.
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Using the Quick Timer function
Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size
You can set the recorder to record in
30 minute increments.
You can adjust the recording picture quality
and picture size.
Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six
hours.
(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.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
Note that the Quick Timer function does not
work if “TV Direct Rec.” is set to “On” in the
1 Before recording starts, press
OPTIONS to select “Rec. Settings,”
and press ENTER.
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.
2 Select the item you want to adjust,
and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
Example: Rec. NR
“Rec. Mode”:
Selects the recording mode for the
desired recording time and picture
quality. For more information, see
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b Notes
“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec.
Picture Size”:
Sets the picture size of the programme to
be recorded.
• 4 : 3 (default): Sets the picture size to
4:3.
• 16 : 9: Sets the picture size to 16:9
(wide mode).
• 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
• Auto (HDD only): Automatically
selects the actual picture size.
• Remnants of images may appear on your screen
when using “Rec. NR.”
• “Rec. Video Equalizer” does not affect the input
of the DV IN jack and does not work with RGB
signals.
“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.”
Creating chapters in a title
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 146).
When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR
mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can
insert and erase chapter marks manually
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.”
“Rec. NR” (noise reduction): Reduces
noise contained in the video signal.
b Note
dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.
“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.
3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
The default setting is underlined.
“Rec. NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3
(strong)
“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.
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3 Press the green button (“Edit”).
Checking/Changing/
Cancelling Timer
Settings
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVR
RVideo
You can change or cancel timer settings using
the SCHEDULE list.
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/
,.
Number
buttons
You can change the date, start time, stop
time, programme position, or input
source.
Colour
buttons
GUIDE
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.
</M/m/,
OPTIONS
[TIMER]
• 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
Changing timer settings
1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned
off, press [TIMER].
The SCHEDULE list appears.
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.
2 Select the timer setting you want to
change using M/m.
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z Hint
When the timer settings overlap
You can also extend the recording time while
recording by pressing OPTIONS and selecting
“Extend Rec..”
The programme that starts first has priority
and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.
b Note
The new settings become effective when you exit
the GUIDE Plus+ system.
will be cut off
About the PDC/VPS function
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
Cancelling timer settings
1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned
off, press [TIMER].
The SCHEDULE list appears.
2 Select the timer setting you want to
cancel using M/m.
3 Press the red button (“Delete”).
To close the SCHEDULE list
Press GUIDE
or [TIMER].
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Recording from
Connected Equipment
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
-
-
RVideo
RVR
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
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a programme from
the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
For details on bilingual recording, see
b Notes
• The Synchro Rec function does not work when
“Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” is set to
“Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 142).
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-
Recording, the Auto Clock Set function
(page 134) does not work.
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first
set the recorder’s clock correctly.
Recording from connected
equipment without a timer
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 30. Use the DV IN jack on
the front panel if the equipment has a DV
output jack (i.LINK jack).
For details about bilingual recording, see
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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
+
R
-
-
HDD
RW
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
CD
DATA DVD DATA CD
HDD
Z (open/
DVD
close)
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).
Number
buttons
AUDIO
TOP MENU
MENU
SUBTITLE
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.
>
x
H
X
To change the angles
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene
are recorded on the disc, “
” appears in
the front panel display. Press OPTIONS
during playback to select “Change Angle,”
and press ENTER.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1.
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO
CD, DATA DVD*, or DATA CD*,
press H. Playback starts.
To stop playback
Press x.
* DivX video file only
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).
2 Press TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “3.
Example: DVD+RW
No sound is output when you press M two
or more times to change search speed.
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Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
To fast forward or fast reverse a DivX
video file
Press m/M during playback.
2
3
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons.
To go to the next or previous DivX video
file
Press . or > during playback. If you
repeatedly press . or >, you will go to
the next or previous album.
Press ENTER to select “OK.”
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see
To play DivX video file in slow motion/one
frame at a time (Playback direction only)
Press y/C in the pause mode.
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.
To display the registration code for this
recorder
Select “Registration Code” in the “Others”
To resume playback from the point where
you stopped (Resume Play)
To unlock the disc tray, hold down x until
“UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel
display when the recorder is turned on.
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.
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.
The point where you stopped playing is
cleared when:
– 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.
z Hints
• You can also use the H button in step 3
(page 90) to start playback.
• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in the
remains set.
b Note
You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.
• For DivX video files, playback starts from the
first DivX video file on the disc.
• You can change the audio track when playing
MP3 or MPEG audio of DivX video files using
the AUDIO button.
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.
• You can display subtitles when playing DivX
video files using the SUBTITLE button.
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Playback options
To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 90.
For DivX operation, see “Playing” on page 90.
For MP3 operation, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks” on page 99.
Buttons
Operations
AUDIO
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed
repeatedly in normal playback mode.
-
-
RWVR
RVR
HDD
: Selects the language.
DVD
HDD
DVD VCD CD
-
: Selects the main or sub sound.
-
RWVR
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
RW
HDD
+
-
-
RVR
RWVideo
R
-
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
*1
m1 T t 1M
m2 T T t t 2M
m3 T T T t t t 3M
*2
*2
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse
continues at the selected speed until you release the button.
*1
When you press M once during playback of a title recorded in
the HDD, you can play quickly with sound (“x1.3” appears).
*2 m3 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.
-
+
RW
RWVR
HDD
+
R
-
-
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
CD
“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 LINE 1-TV/LINE 3/
DECODER/LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks.
To avoid possible damage to the audio system,
the consumer should take proper precautions
when the LINE 1-TV/LINE 3/DECODER/LINE
2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 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
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound
track
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
• 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.
“FNR”: (weak) Off
“BNR”: (weak) Off
“MNR”: (weak) Off
1
1
2
2
2
3 (strong)
3 (strong)
3 (strong)
+
RW
+
R
-
-
HDD
RWVR RWVideo
*
-
-
RVideo
RVR
1
DVD VCD
DATA DVD
*
“Sharpness”*: (weak) Off
(strong)
“PB Video Equalizer”:
1
2
3
DATA CD
* DivX video file only
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)
• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other
items.
1 Press OPTIONS during playback to
select “Video Settings,” and press
ENTER.
* “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/Pause Live TV)
• 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)
+
+
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
-
-
RVideo
RVR
DVD VCD
DATA DVD
DATA CD
1 Press OPTIONS during playback to
select “Audio Settings,” and press
ENTER.
TV pause
2 Press X or H again to resume
2 Select “AV SYNC,” and press ENTER.
watching the programme.
“AV SYNC”:
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
*1
mode)
:
Play another title on the same DVD-RW
-
RWVR
HDD
*2
(VR mode) disc.
*1
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.
*2
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:
1
2
3
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.
1
2
3
4
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.
+
+
R
-
-
HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
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-
RVR
RVideo
DVD VCD
CD
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, DivX video or VIDEO
CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while
recording on the HDD. When playing a DivX video
or VIDEO CD, be sure to set “Colour System” to
“PAL” in the “Video” setup (page 142).
• 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.
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HDD
RW
RWVR RWVideo
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RVR
DVD VCD
CD
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)
“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)
“Album Search” (for DATA DVDs*/
DATA CDs*)
“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs/DATA
DVDs*/DATA CDs*): Searches for a
starting point by entering the time code.
“File Search” (for DATA DVDs*/DATA
CDs*)
* DivX video file only
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5 Select “Copy Album,” and press
ENTER.
Copying MP3 Audio
Tracks
The confirmation screen appears.
6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears on the
front panel display.
HDD DATA DVD DATA CD
To cancel copying, select “Cancel,” and
press ENTER.
You can copy MP3 audio tracks on a disc
(DATA DVD/DATA CD) to the HDD.
After copying the MP3 audio tracks to the
HDD, the Music Jukebox function allows
you to play MP3 audio tracks on the HDD by
selecting a track from the “Music” Title List
without exchanging discs.
To copy multiple albums
1
Insert the disc that you are going to copy
to the HDD.
2
3
Press DVD.
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Music”
Title List, if necessary.
Copying an MP3 audio album
on a disc to the HDD
4
5
Press OPTIONS to select “Copy
Albums,” and press ENTER.
DVD
Select the albums you want to copy, and
press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
next to the selected album.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
TITLE LIST
6
7
Repeat step 5 to select all of the albums
you want to copy.
You can select up to 5 albums to copy.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
When you finish selecting albums, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 5.
1 Insert the disc that you are going to
copy to the HDD.
8
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears in the
front panel display.
2 Press DVD.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Music”
Title List, if necessary.
z Hint
You can also start the operation by selecting
“COPY MUSIC” from the System Menu.
4 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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b Notes
• You cannot copy MP3 audio tracks on the HDD
to discs or USB devices.
Managing MP3 Audio
Tracks
• The recorder copies only MP3 audio tracks stored
directly under the album you select. If there is a
sub-album under the selected album, the MP3
audio tracks under the sub-album are not copied.
• If you want to copy the files directly stored under
a root folder, select “ROOT” from the music
album list.
• You cannot play or record while copying MP3
audio tracks. “ ” appears on the “Music” Title
List during copying.
HDD
b Note
You cannot erase MP3 audio tracks or edit album
titles on a disc.
• Some MP3 audio tracks may not be copied
depending on the file size.
Erasing albums on the HDD
• You cannot copy MP3 audio tracks if the HDD is
full or almost full.
• If the title of the album being copied is the same
as an album already copied onto the HDD, an
incremental number is automatically added after
the title.
1 Press HDD.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Music”
Title List, if necessary.
• If an MP3 audio track you want to copy has ID3
tag information (album, track, or artist), the
information is also copied. However, there may
be some information that cannot be copied.
• For details about file/album number limitations
when copying, See “Notes on MP3 Audio Tracks,
3 Select the album title, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Erase Album” and press
ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
To stop copying
The album is erased.
Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Copying,”
and press ENTER. When asked for
confirmation, select “OK,” and press
ENTER.
To cancel, select “Cancel,” and press
ENTER.
When copying is stopped partway, no MP3
audio track in the selected album is copied to
the HDD. However, if an album (from a
multiple set of albums that are to be copied)
has finished copying before you stop, that
album will remain copied onto the HDD. See
the “Music” Title List of the HDD to check
which albums have been copied.
To erase multiple albums on the HDD
1
2
Press HDD.
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Music”
Title List, if necessary.
3
4
Press OPTIONS to select “Erase
Albums,” and press ENTER.
Select the albums you want to erase, and
press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
next to the selected album.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
5
Repeat step 4 to select all of the albums
you want to erase.
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6
7
When you finish selecting albums, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 4.
Playing MP3 Audio
Tracks
HDD DATA DVD DATA CD
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The albums are erased.
You can play MP3 audio tracks on HDD/
DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
Editing an album title on the
HDD
HDD
DVD
You can edit the album title on the HDD.
AUDIO
1 Press HDD.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Music”
Title List, if necessary.
TITLE LIST
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
3 Select the album title, and press
ALBUM
/
.
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
>
4 Select “Album Name,” and press
m
M
x
ENTER.
The display for entering characters
appears.
5 Select a character on the keyboard
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
6 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1.
b Notes
To play MP3 audio tracks on the HDD,
MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs must be copied to the HDD first
• If you enter a character that is not allowed, a
warning message appears. Select another
character.
• An album title can be set up to 32 characters.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Music”
Title List, if necessary.
For details about the Title List, see “3.
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z Hint
3 Select an album, and press ENTER.
You can switch between stereo or monaural audio
tracks by pressing AUDIO button when playing
MP3 audio tracks.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “View Album,” and press
ENTER.
b Notes
The track list appears.
• If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX video files, only the DivX
video files are played back when H is pressed.
• If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks and DVD
Videos, only DVD Videos will be played back
when H is pressed.
To change the page, press
/
.
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
6 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
You can also set to repeat mode. To set to
To stop playback
Press x.
To fast forward or fast reverse an MP3
audio track
Press m/M during playback.
To go to the next or previous MP3 audio
track
Press . or > during playback. If you
repeatedly press . or >, you will go to
the next or previous album.
To go to the next or previous album
Press ALBUM
/
during playback.
To select the repeat mode
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Playing MP3
Audio Tracks” on page 99, and press
OPTIONS to select “Repeat Mode
(Music).”
Select repeat mode from the followings,
and press ENTER.
“All Repeat”:
Repeats all tracks.
“Album Repeat”:
Repeats the album.
For details about playable MP3 audio
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Erasing and Editing
Before Editing
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types.
b Notes
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove
the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.
• DVD discs created by DVD video cameras
cannot be edited on this recorder.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase or edit
unnecessary titles.
• The recorder uses some space on the HDD/discs
for system use, so the file size displayed on the
screen cannot be fully used.
• When editing a DVD+R or DVD-R, finish all
editing before finalising the disc. You cannot edit
a finalised disc.
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RWVR
HDD
+
RW
-
RVR
-
RWVideo
Edit features
+
R
Original
title
Playlist
title
Original
title
Playlist
title
-
RVideo
Erase (page 102)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes*
Yes
No
Protect (page 102)
Title Name (page 102)
A-B Erase (page 103)
Erase Titles (page 103)
Divide (page 104)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Chapter mark (page 105)
Yes
Yes
No
No
Change Order (page 107)
Combine (page 107)
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
* DVD+RW only
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To open up disc space
To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or
DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with
the largest number in the title list.
Erasing and Editing a
Title
Largest title number
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RW
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R
RWVR RWVideo
HDD
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RVideo
RVR
This section explains the basic edit functions.
Note that editing is irreversible. To edit the
HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
without changing the original recordings,
For the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode),
you can erase any title.
For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc
space does not increase even if you erase
titles.
CHAPTER
MARK
CHAPTER
ERASE
MARK
TITLE LIST
To switch between the Playlist and
Original Title List
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O
RETURN
OPTIONS
You can display the Playlist titles in the Title
List (Playlist), or the Original titles in the
Title List (Original). To switch the two Title
Lists, press </, while a Title List is
displayed. To create and edit a Playlist, see
>
.
mc
CM
X
1 Press TITLE LIST.
For HDD titles or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
in the VR mode, press </, to switch
the Title Lists, if necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the
title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“OK” when asked for confirmation.
“Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears
next to the protected title.
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title
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“Divide”: Divides a title into two titles
“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s
thumbnail picture that appears in the
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles
you want to erase.
5 When you finish selecting titles,
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of the titles to be erased appears
for confirmation.
“Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to
the Playlist title as one scene (page 107).
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 3.
z Hints
6 Select “OK” and press ENTER.
• You can erase multiple titles at one time
The titles are erased.
• You can automatically erase titles that have
To erase all titles on the disc
You can reformat the HDD, DVD+RW, or
DVD-RW to make the disc or drive blank.
To format the HDD, see “Format” on
b Note
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) playlist titles cannot
be protected.
To format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc, see
Erasing multiple titles (Erase
Titles)
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
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RW
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HDD
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RVR
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RVR
HDD
RW
You can select and erase more than one title
at one time using the OPTIONS menu.
You can select a section (scene) in a title and
erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title
cannot be undone.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
For HDD titles or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
in the VR mode, press </, to switch
the Title Lists, if necessary.
Title,” select “A-B Erase” and press
ENTER.
2 Press OPTIONS to select “Erase
Titles,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be
erased appears.
The display for setting point A appears.
The title starts to play.
• To return to the beginning of the title,
press X and then press ..
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
next to the selected title.
Playback point
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
2 Select point A using m/M, and
press ENTER.
Playback pauses.
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3 Press ENTER if point A is correct.
If point A is incorrect, select point A
using c/C, and press ENTER. The
display for setting point B appears.
Dividing a title (Divide)
*
*
-
-
RVR
RWVR
HDD
If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do
not want to reduce the picture quality, divide
the title into two shorter titles. Note that
dividing a title cannot be undone.
* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (VR mode).
4 Select point B using m/M, and
press ENTER.
Playback pauses.
5 Press ENTER if point B is correct.
If point B is incorrect, select point B
using c/C, and press ENTER. The
display asks for confirmation.
• To reset point A, press M and
O RETURN, and go to step 2.
• To reset point B, press M and repeat
step 4.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
• To preview the title without scenes to
be erased, select “Preview” (except for
DVD+RWs).
3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears, and the title starts to play.
• To return to the beginning of the title,
press X and then press ..
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased. The display for
setting point A appears.
• To continue, go to step 2.
• To finish, select “Quit.”
z Hint
A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was
erased. The chapter mark divides the title into
separate chapters on either side of the mark.
b Notes
4 Select the dividing point by pressing
m/M, and press ENTER.
Playback pauses.
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted
at the point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be
erased.
5 Press ENTER if the dividing point is
• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be
slightly different from the points you selected.
correct.
If the dividing point is incorrect, select
the dividing point using c/C, and
press ENTER. The display asks for
confirmation.
• To change the dividing point, press M.
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The title is divided in two.
z Hint
After a title is divided, the title name prior to
division is assigned to both the first and second
parts.
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Creating chapters manually
Creating and Editing a
Playlist
-
-
RVR
RWVR
HDD
You can manually insert a chapter mark at
any point you like during playback.
-
RWVR
-
RVR
HDD
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit
without changing the actual recordings. You
can create up to 97 Playlist titles.
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where
you want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, “Marking ...”
appears on the screen and the scenes to the
left and right of the mark become separate
chapters.
Example: You have recorded the final few
matches of a football tournament on a DVD-
RW/DVD-R (VR mode). You want to create
a digest with the goal scenes and other
highlights, but you also want to keep the
original recording.
To erase chapter marks
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
Original
Press ./> to search for a chapter
number, and while displaying the chapter
containing the chapter mark you want to
erase, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the
previous chapter.
Playlist
b Note
When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will be
erased.
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes
as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the
scene order within the Playlist title.
The Playlist title calls up data from the
original titles for playback. When an original
title is used for a Playlist title, the original
title cannot be edited and erased.
b Note
Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the
“Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be
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1 Press TITLE LIST.
8 Press ENTER if the OUT point is
correct.
Press </, to switch to the
“PLAYLIST” Title List, if necessary.
If the OUT point is incorrect, select the
OUT point using c/C, and press
ENTER.
The selected scene is added to the scene
list.
2 Press OPTIONS to select “Create a
Playlist,” and press ENTER.
• To add more scenes, go to step 5.
9 When you finish adding scenes, press
m.
3 Select “Select,” and press ENTER.
A Total duration of the selected
scene
4 Select the title you want to include in
the Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The display for setting the start point (IN)
appears. The title starts to play.
B Total number of scenes
C Selected scene
10 Select the scene you want to re-edit,
• To return to the beginning of the title,
press X and then press ..
and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
“Move”: Changes the scene order using
</, and press ENTER.
“Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked
for confirmation, select “OK.”
• To add more scenes, press M and go to
step 5.
• To add more scenes from another title,
select “Select” and go to step 4.
• To preview all of the captured scenes in
the listed order, select “Preview.”
5 Select the IN point using m/M,
and press ENTER.
11 When you finish editing the scene list,
Playback pauses.
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The title of the created Playlist is added
to the Title List (Playlist). The title name
is the title name of the first scene.
6 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.
If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN
point using c/C, and press ENTER.
The display for setting the end point
(OUT) appears.
z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT
points will become chapter marks, and each scene
will become a chapter.
7 Select the OUT point using m/M,
and press ENTER.
Playback pauses.
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b Note
4 Select a new location for the title
using M/m, and press ENTER.
The title moves to the new location.
• To move more titles, go to step 3.
• To finish, select “Quit,” and press
ENTER.
The picture may pause when the edited scene is
played.
To add the entire title to the Playlist title
as one scene (Make a Playlist)
1
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the
“ORIGINAL” Title List, if necessary.
Combining multiple Playlist
titles (Combine)
2
3
Select the title and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
HDD
Select “Make a Playlist,” and press
ENTER.
The selected title is added to the Title List
(Playlist).
The title name is the same as the Original
title name.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
2 Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,”
and press ENTER.
To play the Playlist title
The display for selecting titles appears.
1
2
3
Press TITLE LIST. Press </, to
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A number indicating the order in which
you selected the title appears.
To cancel the selection, press ENTER
again.
switch the Title Lists, if necessary.
Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Moving a Playlist title (Change
Order)
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can change the Playlist title order within
the Title List (Playlist).
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles
you want to combine.
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
To cancel all of the selections, select
“Reset.”
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of titles to be combined appears.
To change the selection, select “Change”
and go to step 3.
2 Press OPTIONS to select “Change
Order,” and press ENTER.
3 Select the title you want to move, and
press ENTER.
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The titles are combined.
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z Hint
After titles are combined, the title name is the title
name of the first title prior to combination.
b Note
When the number of chapters in the title to be
combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end
are combined into a single chapter.
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)
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-
RVR
RWVR
HDD
You can divide a Playlist title. For operations,
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b Notes
• You cannot make a recording while dubbing.
• To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment,
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)
• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD.
• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally
dubbed title.
• When dubbing to a DVD+R DL disc, the video
may be momentarily interrupted at the point
where the layers switch.
Before Dubbing
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RW
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In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying
a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive
(HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You
can select to dub one title at a time (Title
Dubbing – see “Dubbing a single title (Title
Dubbing)” on page 112), or multiple titles all
at once (Multiple Title Dubbing – see
About “Dub Mode”
With this recorder, the recording mode for
dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Three
dubbing methods are available: High-speed
Dubbing, Original Dubbing, and Rec Mode
Conversion Dubbing. Read the following and
select according to the required time, disc
space, and picture quality.
Before you start, read the following
precautions, which are common to both
dubbing methods.
Dubbing at high-speed (High-speed
Dubbing)
If you want to record from a digital video
camera connected to the DV IN jack, see
“DV Dubbing” on page 115. To record from
equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks,
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Allows you to dub what you have stored in
the HDD to a high-speed DVD (8x-speed
DVD+RWs/6x-speed DVD-RWs/16x-speed
DVD+Rs/16x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower
versions of each disc type), without changing
the recording mode.
Set “Dub Mode” to “Fast” in the steps of
When dubbing multiple titles, you can select
“Fast” if there are one or more titles that can
be dubbed at high speed in the selected titles.
However, titles that cannot be dubbed at high
speed are dubbed in the Original Dubbing
mode.
Before you start…
• You cannot record both the main and sub
sound on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video
mode). For bilingual programmes, set
“Bilingual Recording” of “DVD Rec.
Settings” to either “Main” (default) or
• The chapter marks in the dubbing source
are not retained in the dubbed title. When
“Auto Chapter” is set to “On” in the
marks are automatically inserted at
approximately 6 minute intervals.
The minimum required time is as follows
(approximate).
z Hints
• When you dub a Playlist title, it is recorded as an
Original title.
• When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the
picture size and the sound types originally
recorded are retained.
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b Notes
Required times for High-speed Dubbing from
HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme)
*1
• High-speed Dubbing is not available for the
following titles:
Speed*2 6x
6x
8x
8x
2.4x
– Titles recorded in HQ+.
– Titles that contain both main and sub sounds
(except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)).
– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and
16:9 etc.) (except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode)).
High- High-
Rec. speed speed
mode DVD- DVD+
High- High- DVD+R
speed speed (Double
DVD-R DVD+R Layer)
RW
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– Dubbing from DVD to HDD
– Dubbing 16:9 size title from HDD to
DVD+RW/DVD+R
– When dubbing a title with a picture size of 16:9
recorded in LP, EP, or SLP mode to a DVD-RW
or DVD-R in Video mode.
HQ
Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
10min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min.
HSP Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
6 min. 6 min. 5 min. 5 min. 16min.
40 sec. 40 sec.
40 sec.
• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), the
“seams” that are left over from editing may
remain on the disc. If you edit a title, use the
Original Dubbing or Rec Mode Conversion
Dubbing method. This will smooth out the
“seams.”
SP
Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
5 min. 5 min. 3 min. 3 min. 12min.
45 sec. 45 sec. 30 sec.
LSP
ESP
Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
4 min. 4 min. 3 min. 3 min. 10 min.
Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
3 min. 3 min. 2 min. 2 min. 8 min.
20 sec. 20 sec. 30 sec. 30 sec. 20 sec.
Original Dubbing
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2 min. 2 min. 2 min. 2 min. 6 min.
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Original Dubbing allows you to make smooth
dubbings by de-emphasizing the “seams” that
are left over from editing. In this case, the
recording mode is set to the same recording
mode that the source title was recorded in.
To set the “Dub Mode” to “Original,” you
must make your selection from the “Dub
Selected Titles” display (page 113).
Note that you cannot select “Original” when
using the Dubbing method explained in
30 sec. 30 sec.
15 sec.
EP
Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
1 min. 60 1 min. 60 60
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*3
*3
40 sec. min. 15 sec. min. min.
SLP
Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx. Approx.
1 min. 60
15 sec. min.
56 sec. 60
60
*3
*3
*3
min. min.
*1
*2
The values in the above table are for reference
only. Actual times for dubbing also require time
for creating disc’s control information and other
data.
This is the maximum recording speed of this
recorder. The recording speed cannot exceed the
value indicated in the above table even when
using discs that support higher recording speeds.
In addition, depending on the disc condition, the
recorder may be unable to record at the
maximum recording speed indicated in the table.
High-speed dubbing is not available when
dubbing titles recorded in EP and SLP mode to
DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs.
b Note
If the recording mode of the dubbing source title is
unknown when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD,
“Dub Mode” is automatically set to “SP” in the
*3
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Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing
Dubbing restriction
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VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing
from a DVD to the HDD, a grey, blank screen
will be recorded for scenes that contain a
copy protection signal.
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Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD
or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs
from the original recordings. For example,
when you dub an HQ title (data size is large)
in SP mode, you can reduce the data size,
saving more titles using less space.
Copy
protection
signals
Dubbing
Select a mode different from the original
recording in “Dub Mode” in the steps of
Selected Titles)” (page 113). When dubbing
multiple titles, all of the selected titles will be
recorded in same recording mode.
Copy-Free
(No copy
protection
signal)
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Dubbing in the recording mode of the source title
smoothes out the “seams” that are left over from
editing.
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode) only
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable
Media) is a coding technology that protects
copyrights for images.
b Notes
• For a title whose picture size (16:9 or 4:3) is
mixed:
Move
HDD
– When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (Video mode), the picture size is
determined by the setting in “DVD Rec. Picture
– When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RWs/
DVD-Rs (Video mode) in LP, EP or SLP mode,
the picture size is always 4:3.
– When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or
DVD+R, the picture size is always 4:3.
• The picture quality will not improve even if a title
is converted to a recording mode of better picture
quality.
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Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy
protection signals can be moved only from
HDD to DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)*
(after the title is moved, the original title in
the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is
performed using the same procedure as
“Copy-Once” copy protection signals are
indicated with
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b Notes
• The following titles in the HDD cannot be moved.
– Protected titles
– Playlist titles
– Original titles referenced from the playlist
• When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no
part of the title will be moved to the dubbing
target. However, note that this will decrease the
free disc space for DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.
• Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy
protection signal, the recording restrictions on
that title are retained.
* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR
mode) only.
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6 Select “Dub Mode.”
Dubbing
7 Select a dubbing mode using M/m.
Fast*
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Appears when High-speed Dubbing is
Dubbing a single title (Title
Dubbing)
8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining time of dubbing appears
in the front panel display.
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to
dub to or from.
2 Press HDD or DVD to select the
source.
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode
If there is not enough available space on the
target disc, the recorder automatically selects
a dubbing mode with lower picture quality
according to the available space. If there is
insufficient disc space in the selected
dubbing mode, the following display appears
after step 8.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
4 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting the dubbing
mode appears.
If a title with
(page 111) is selected
in the title list, a confirmation display is
displayed.
To “Move,” select “OK.”
Select “OK” and go to step 8.
To manually select another dubbing mode,
select “Cancel,” and go to step 7.
To stop dubbing
Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,”
and press ENTER. When asked for
confirmation, select “OK,” and press
ENTER.
A Size of the title (approximate)
This is displayed in red when the size
exceeds the available space on the
dubbing target media.
When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway,
no part of the title will be moved to the
dubbing target. However, note that this will
decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs.
B Direction of dubbing
z Hint
C Available space on the disc to be
You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The
recorder completes dubbing even after being turned
off.
dubbed (approximate)
D Information about the title to be
dubbed
E Dubbing mode and the space that
remains after dubbing
(approximate)
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E
: Indicates titles containing
“Copy-Once” copy protection
signals (page 111). When you
Dubbing multiple titles (Dub
Selected Titles)
select a title with
asks for confirmation. To “Move,”
select “OK.”
, the display
A maximum of 30 selected titles can be
dubbed at once.
F Order of dubbing
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to
dub to or from.
6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles
you want to dub.
2 Press HDD or DVD to select the
source.
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting the dubbing
mode appears.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if
necessary.
8 Select a dubbing mode using M/m.
4 Press OPTIONS to select “Dub
Selected Titles,” and press ENTER.
Fast*
Original
5 Select titles in the order you want to
dub, and press ENTER.
The titles are numbered in the selected
order.
* From the HDD to a DVD only.
Appears when available for the title
9 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining time of dubbing appears
in the front panel display.
• To cancel the selection, press ENTER
again.
• To cancel all of the selections, select
“Reset.”
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode
If there is not enough available space on the
target disc, the recorder automatically selects
a dubbing mode with lower picture quality
according to the available space. The same
dubbing mode is set for all of the titles. If disc
space is insufficient for the selected dubbing
mode, the following display appears after
step 9 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub
A Total size of the selected titles
This is displayed in red when the size
exceeds the available space on the
dubbing target media.
B Direction of dubbing
C Available space on the disc to be
dubbed (approximate)
Select “OK” and go to step 9.
To manually select another dubbing mode,
select “Cancel,” and go to step 8.
D “PL”: Indicates a Playlist title.
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To stop dubbing
Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,”
and press ENTER. When asked for
confirmation, select “OK,” and press
ENTER.
When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway,
no part of the title will be moved to the
dubbing target. However, note that this will
decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs.
z Hint
You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The
recorder completes dubbing even after being turned
off.
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b Notes
• You cannot make a recording while DV dubbing.
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not
output signals.
DV Dubbing
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– signal input to the DV IN jack on the front panel
or recorder operation cannot be performed
correctly when using a digital video camera
camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the
instructions of “Recording from connected
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do
not connect a MICRO MV format digital video
camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
Before DV Dubbing
This section explains dubbing with a digital
video camera via the DV IN jack on the front
panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE
IN jacks, see “Recording from connected
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to
the i.LINK standard.
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV
dubbing,” and then move on to the section on
dubbing. For more information about
i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 164.
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD
Hookups
DVD recorder
Preparing for DV dubbing
You can connect a digital video camera to the
DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit
from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is
straightforward because the recorder will fast
forward and rewind the tape for you – you do
not need to operate your digital video camera.
Do the following to start using the “DV Edit”
functions of this recorder.
to DV IN
i.LINK cable (not supplied)
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before
connecting.
DV output
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after
the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a
DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD.
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
1 Press HDD or DVD to select the
recording destination.
If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1.
2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format
tape into your digital video camera.
For the recorder to record or edit, your
digital video camera must be set to video
playback mode.
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b Notes
3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote
repeatedly to select “DV.”
The front panel display changes as
follows:
• You cannot connect more than one piece of
digital video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot control the recorder using another
device or another recorder of the same model.
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of
the cassette memory onto the disc.
programme
position
• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape that
is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a
tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz,
44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural
sound will be output when playing back the
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter”
the clock on your digital video camera before
shooting.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily
affected or the start and end points of a title may
be different from what you have set if the source
DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following
conditions. In this case, see “Recording from
– There is a blank space in the recorded portion of
the tape.
4 Press REC MODE on the remote
repeatedly to select the recording
mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Press OPTIONS on the remote to
select “DV Audio Input,” and press
ENTER. Then, select the setting for the
audio input.
“Stereo1” (default): Records original
sound only. Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
“Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2.
“Stereo2”: Records additional audio
only.
– The tape’s time code is not sequential.
– If the picture size or the recording mode on the
tape being dubbed changes.
Select “Mix” or “Stereo2” only if you
have added a second audio channel when
recording with your digital video camera.
You are ready to start dubbing. Select
one of the dubbing methods on the
following pages.
6 Adjust the dubbing picture quality and
size.
Before dubbing starts, press OPTIONS
to select “Rec. Settings,” and adjust the
z Hint
You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The
recorder completes dubbing even after being turned
off.
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z Hints
• If you set “Finalise Disc” of “One Touch
Dubbing” to “Auto” in the “DVD” setup
(page 149), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW
(VR mode)) will automatically be finalised after
recording is finished.
• You can play back a previously recorded title on
the HDD while One Touch Dubbing is in
progress.
Recording an Entire DV
Format Tape (One Touch
Dubbing)
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You can record the entire contents of a DV/
Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single
press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on
the recorder. The recorder controls the digital
video camera for the whole process, and
completes the recording.
• When a blank space between the recordings on
the tape continues for more than five minutes,
One Touch Dubbing ends automatically.
• The recorder records a blank for five minutes
before it stops dubbing. To stop the blank
recording, press x REC STOP.
How chapters are created
The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD
become a single title. When “Auto Chapter”
is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, this
title is divided into chapters. When dubbing
to the HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR
mode), each shooting session on the tape
becomes a chapter on the disc. For other
discs, the recorder divides the title into
chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals.
Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for DV
dubbing” on page 115, and press ONE-
TOUCH DUB on the recorder.
The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts
recording the tape contents.
When the recording is finished, the recorder
rewinds the tape in the digital video camera.
To stop during recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
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2 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER.
The display asks if you want to start
selecting scenes.
Program Edit
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You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8
format tape, and then automatically record
selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD.
To use this function, do the following:
• If you have previously saved a
program, the display asks if you want to
edit an existing program or to create a
new program. To resume editing the
existing program, select “Saved Data,”
and go to step 9.
Connect your digital video camera and
prepare for recording
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Select and edit the scenes you want to dub
Using the recorder’s remote control, fast
forward or rewind the tape to select the
scenes. At this point, the selected scenes are
not copied to the disc. The recorder only
remembers the IN and OUT points of the
scenes that you selected for dubbing. You can
also erase or change the order of the scenes.
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3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the IN point (start
of the scene) appears.
The scene starts to play.
Dub the selected scenes
After you have selected the scenes, the
recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape
automatically and record the scenes to the
HDD or a DVD.
4 Select the IN point using m/M,
and press ENTER.
How chapters are created
The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD
become a single title. When “Auto Chapter”
is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, this
title is divided into chapters. When dubbing
to the HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR
mode), each shooting session on the tape and
each selected scene becomes a chapter on the
disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the
title into chapters at approximately 6 minute
intervals.
Playback pauses.
5 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.
If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN
point using c/C, and press ENTER.
The display for setting the OUT point
(end of the scene) appears.
6 Select the OUT point using m/M,
and press ENTER.
Playback pauses.
7 Press ENTER if the OUT point is
DV dubbing” on page 115, and press
SYSTEM MENU.
correct.
If the OUT point is incorrect, select the
OUT point using c/C, and press
ENTER.
The selected scene is added to the scene
information block.
• To add more scenes, go to step 4.
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8 When you finish adding scenes, press
Data capacity required for the dubbing.
This is displayed in red when the size
exceeds the available space on the
dubbing target media.
m.
The scene list is displayed.
12 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts recording the tape
contents as programmed.
A Total duration of the scene
B Total number of scenes
C Scene information block
To stop during recording
Press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
9 Select the scene information block
you want to edit using </,, and
press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
“Move”: Changes the scene order using
</, and ENTER.
“Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked
for confirmation, select “OK.”
“Preview”: Plays the selected scene.
• To add more scenes, press M and go to
step 4.
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode
If there is not enough available space on the
target disc, the recorder automatically selects
a dubbing mode with lower picture quality
according to the available space. The same
dubbing mode is set for all of the titles. If disc
space is insufficient for the selected dubbing
mode, the following display appears after
step 12.
10 When you finish editing the scene list,
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears. To enter a new name, select
“Enter,” and follow the explanations on
Select “OK” and go to step 12.
If you do not want to change the dubbing
mode, select “Cancel.” However, note that
dubbing will end before the title is finished.
b Notes
• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point
and the end point as the OUT point, the IN and
OUT points may move slightly during dubbing.
• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one
second.
11 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The title name is fixed, and the display
asks if you want to start recording.
To change the disc media, select “Media”
and press M/m. To change the dubbing
mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/
m.
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Copying JPEG Image
Files
JPEG Image Files
Before Using JPEG Image
Files
HDD
DATA DVD DATA CD
You can copy JPEG image files under a
selected album to the HDD of the recorder
from a DATA DVD, DATA CD, or a
connected digital still camera.
Various functions can be used with JPEG
image files:
You can copy JPEG image files from the
HDD to DATA DVDs.
Copying JPEG image files
• You can copy JPEG image files to the HDD
of the recorder from a DATA DVD, DATA
CD, or a connected digital still camera.
• You can copy JPEG image files from the
HDD to recordable DATA DVDs.
Copying JPEG image files from
a connected digital still
camera
Playing JPEG image files
• You can view your JPEG image files on
your TV screen.
• You can view several JPEG images as a
slideshow.
You can connect a digital still camera to the
USB jack on the recorder to copy JPEG
image files to the HDD.
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital still camera before connecting.
The Photomovie function
HDD
DVD
• You can easily create a slideshow movie
(Photomovie) with sound and graphic
effects using the JPEG image files stored in
the HDD.
• If JPEG image files are stored in the HDD,
the recorder can create a Photomovie
automatically even while the recorder is off
(Auto Photomovie).
SYSTEM
MENU
TITLE LIST
To copy JPEG image files on the HDD to
recordable DATA DVDs
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
• Before copying JPEG image files to a
recordable DATA DVD, the recordable
DATA DVD must be reformatted if the disc
is blank or if it is already formatted in a
Video mode. To reformat a disc, see
• The recorder uses the UDF (Universal Disk
Format) 1.02 format to copy JPEG image
files on the HDD to recordable DATA
DVDs.
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1 Connect a digital still camera
correctly to the USB jack of the
recorder.
7 Repeat step 6 to select all of the
albums you want to copy.
8 When you finish selecting albums,
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 6.
Hookups
DVD recorder
9 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears on the
front panel display.
to USB jack
b Notes
USB cable (not supplied)
• Most digital still cameras can be read by the
recorder if JPEG image files are stored. However,
some types of digital still camera may not be read
depending on a model.
• Connecting USB devices other than a digital still
camera is not supported.
USB output
• The “Auto categorise Albums” function can
automatically categorise the files to be copied by
the date of the JPEG image files. For example, if
a digital still camera stores photo images under a
folder that is titled with the date, this function
creates the same album (folder) on the HDD.
• The “Auto categorise Albums” function
categorises the JPEG image files according to
date from up to 99 days before the newest file.
• The following JPEG image files are copied to the
“_____” album:
– Files created more than 99 days before the
newest file of the connected digital still camera.
– Files with no date information.
• If the selected album contains more than 200
JPEG image files, the recorder divides the album
into multiple separate albums when copying.
• You can select up to 5 albums to copy. However,
you may not be able to select 5 albums depending
on the number of files that are included under an
album.
• Make sure that the digital still camera is correctly
connected to the USB jack of the recorder. If the
digital still camera is properly connected, the
USB indicator on the front panel of the recorder
will be lit.
• The USB indicator on the front panel blinks while
transferring data from the connected digital still
camera, or when mounting the camera. Do not
disconnect the digital still camera in this case.
The storage memory of the digital still camera
may be damaged and fail to copy.
• The recorder can detect and copy only JPEG
image files. You cannot view or copy other data
over the connected digital still camera.
• From the connected digital still camera, you can
copy folders or JPEG image files under the DCIM
folder under “ROOT” (for mass storage mode).
Digital still camera
: Signal flow
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.
3 Select “COPY PHOTO,” and press
ENTER.
The “Copy Direction” screen appears.
4 Select “USB t HDD,” and press
ENTER.
The “Auto categorise Albums” screen
appears.
5 Select “Yes” and press ENTER.
The “Auto categorise Albums” function
can automatically categorise or create an
album to copy according to the file
(example: 2005-12-24).
If you do not want to use “Auto
categorise Albums,” select “No.”
6 Select the albums to copy, and press
ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
next to the selected album.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
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• You can copy up to 1,000 JPEG image files from
the connected digital still camera.
• If you stop copying data from the digital still
camera, the digital still camera may not stop
copying right away. However, this is not a
malfunction.
• Depending on the model, it may take time to copy
JPEG image files from a connected digital still
camera.
6 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears on the
front panel display.
To copy multiple albums
You can copy multiple Photo (JPEG image
file) albums.
• With some digital still cameras, if the time for
copying JPEG image files overlaps a timer
recording, the timer setting may be cancelled.
1
Insert the DVD or CD that you are going
to copy to or from.
2
3
Press HDD or DVD to select the source.
z Hint
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
If your digital still camera has options for
PictBridge (PTP) mode or mass storage mode for
data transfer, mass storage mode is recommended.
See the instruction manual supplied with the digital
still camera.
4
5
Press OPTIONS to select “Copy
Albums,” and press ENTER.
Select the albums you want to copy, and
press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
next to the selected album.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
Copying JPEG image albums
(HDD y DATA DVDs/
HDD T DATA CDs)
You can copy a Photo (JPEG image file)
album to or from the HDD or DATA DVDs.
You can also copy a Photo album (JPEG
image files) from DATA CDs to the HDD.
However, you cannot copy JPEG image files
to a recordable DATA CD from the HDD.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
6
7
Repeat step 5 to select all of the albums
you want to copy.
You can select up to 5 albums to copy.
When you finish selecting albums, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 5.
1 Insert the DVD or CD that you are
going to copy to or from.
2 Press HDD or DVD to select the
source.
8
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears on the
front panel display.
If you want to copy JPEG image files on
the HDD to a DATA DVD, press HDD.
To copy JPEG image files to a recordable
DATA DVD, the disc must be
reformatted if the disc is blank or if it is
already formatted in a Video mode. To
z Hint
You can also start the operation by selecting
“COPY PHOTO” from the system menu.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
4 Select an album title, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Copy Album,” and press
ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
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b Notes
To copy multiple JPEG image files on the
HDD
On the HDD, you can copy multiple JPEG
image files to an existing album or an album
that you have created.
• Use recordable DVDs (DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD-
RW/DVD+RW) when copying images from the
HDD (except DVD+R DL).
• You cannot copy JPEG image files to a
recordable DVD which has been recorded using
other recorders/devices.
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD
it is possible that DATA DVDs finalised on this
recorder may not be playable on other equipment
1
2
Press HDD.
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
3
4
Select an album, and press ENTER.
Select “View Album,” and press
ENTER.
Copying JPEG image files
(HDD y HDD)
The thumbnail pictures list appears.
5
6
Press OPTIONS to select “Copy Selected
Files,” and press ENTER.
HDD
On the HDD, you can copy a JPEG image file
to an existing album or an album that you
have created.
Select the files you want to copy, and
press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
on lower left of the selected file.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
1 Press HDD.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
3 Press </, to switch to the
• To select all files, select “Select All.”
“Photos” Title List, if necessary.
7
8
9
Repeat step 6 to select all of the files you
want to copy.
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
When you finish selecting files, select
“OK” and press ENTER.
5 Select “View Album,” and press
ENTER.
Select the destination album, and press
ENTER.
The thumbnail pictures list appears.
If you want to copy under the new album,
select “New” and press ENTER, then set
the new album title using the on-screen
keyboard.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 6.
6 Select a file, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
7 Select “Copy File,” and press ENTER.
8 Select the destination album, and
press ENTER.
If you want to copy under the new album,
select “New” and press ENTER, then set
the new album title using the on-screen
keyboard.
10 Select “Start” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears on the
front panel display.
b Notes
9 Select “Start” and press ENTER.
The remaining copy time appears on the
front panel display.
• When setting a new album title, some characters
are not allowed. If the message appears, select
other characters.
• An album title can be up to 32 characters long.
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Notes on copying JPEG image files
• This function copies only JPEG files
directly stored under the album you select.
If there is a sub-album under the selected
album, the JPEG files under the sub-album
are not copied.
Managing JPEG Image
Files
HDD
• If you want to copy files stored directly
under a root folder, select “ROOT” from the
album title list.
• While copying JPEG image files, playing,
recording, and timer recording are
unavailable. “ ” appears on the “Photos”
Title List while copying.
b Note
You cannot erase JPEG image files or edit album
titles on a disc or connected digital still camera.
Erasing an album on the HDD
• When you attempt to play or copy a broken
file or a file that does not satisfy the play or
1 Press HDD.
copy conditions,
appears and the
2 Press TITLE LIST.
recorder cannot play or copy the file.
• Some JPEG image files may not be copied
depending on the file size.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
3 Select an album title, and press
• You cannot copy JPEG image files if the
HDD is full or almost full.
• If the title of the album being copied is the
same as an album already copied in the
HDD, an incremental number is
automatically added after the title.
• You cannot copy rotated image settings.
• For details about file/album number
limitations when copying, See “Notes on
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Erase Album,” and press
ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The album is erased.
To cancel, select “Cancel” and press
ENTER.
To stop copying
Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Copying,”
and press ENTER. When asked for
confirmation, select “OK,” and press
ENTER.
To erase multiple albums on the HDD
1
2
Press HDD.
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
When copying is stopped partway through,
no JPEG image file in the selected album is
copied to the HDD or the DATA DVD.
However, if an album (from a multiple set of
albums that are to be copied) has finished
copying before you stop, that album will
remain copied onto the HDD or disc.
See the “Photos” Title List of the HDD or the
disc to check which albums have been
copied.
3
4
Press OPTIONS to select “Erase
Albums,” and press ENTER.
Select albums, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
next to the selected album.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
• To clear all of check marks, select “Reset.”
If you stop copying to a write-once disc, the
remaining file size will be reduced even if
you stop copying and nothing is copied onto
the disc. For this reason, it is not
recommended that you stop copying partway
through.
5
Repet step 4 to select all of the albums
you want to erase.
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7
When you finish selecting albums, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 4.
6
Select JPEG image files you want to
erase, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box
on lower left of the selected file.
• To clear the check mark, press ENTER
again.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The albums are erased.
• To clear all of check marks, select
“Reset.”
7
8
Repeat step 6 to select all of the files you
want to erase.
Erasing a JPEG image file on
the HDD
When you finish selecting files, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The confirmation screen appears.
• To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 6.
1 Press HDD.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
9
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The files are erased.
3 Select the album title, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Editing album titles on the HDD
4 Select “View Album,” and press
You can edit an album title in the HDD.
ENTER.
The thumbnail pictures list appears.
1 Press HDD.
5 Select a JPEG image file, and press
2 Press TITLE LIST.
ENTER.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
The sub-menu appears.
6 Select “Erase File,” and press ENTER.
3 Select an album title, and press
The confirmation screen appears.
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The file is erased.
4 Select “Album Name,” and press
To cancel, select “Cancel” and press
ENTER.
ENTER.
The on-screen keyboard appears.
5 Select a character on the keyboard
To erase multiple JPEG image files on the
HDD
using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.
6 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
1
2
Press HDD.
Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
b Notes
• If you enter a character that is not allowed, a
warning message appears. Select another
character.
3
4
Select the album title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
• An album title can be set up to 32 characters.
Select “View Album,” and press
ENTER.
The thumbnail pictures list appears.
5
Press OPTIONS to select “Erase
Selected Files,” and press ENTER.
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C The title list header:
Displays the category you select.
Playing JPEG Image Files
D Scroll bar:
HDD
DATA DVD DATA CD
Appears when all of the titles do
not fit on the list. To view the
hidden titles, press M/m.
You can play JPEG image files on the HDD
or DATA DVDs/DATA CDs.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
HDD
DVD
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “View Album” and press
ENTER.
The thumbnail pictures list appears.
TITLE LIST
ALBUM
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
/
.
>
x
H
X
5 Select the thumbnail, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
6 Select “View Image,” and press
ENTER.
1 Press HDD or DVD.
If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1.
b Notes
• If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX video files, only the DivX
video files are played back when H is pressed.
• If the disc (8 cm DVD+RW, DVD-RW, and
DVD-R recorded with a DVD video camera, etc.)
contains JPEG image files and DVD Videos, only
DVD Videos will be played back when H is
pressed.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
• When viewing images from a disc, some
thumbnail images may not be displayed.
• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million
pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow
interval.
• For images larger than the TV screen, the image
size will be reduced when displayed.
• Progressive JPEG image files are not displayed.
• When you attempt to play a broken file or a file
that does not satisfy the play conditions,
appears and the recorder cannot play the file.
A The album title list:
Displays an album title.
B Disc space (remainder/total)
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To start a slideshow
Press H to select an album from the list. If
you press H while viewing an image, the
slideshow starts from the selected image.
Creating a Photomovie
HDD
To stop a slideshow
You can easily create your own slideshow
movie with pre-installed sound and graphic
effects (Photomovie) using the JPEG image
files on the HDD.
You can copy your Photomovie onto a
recordable disc as a video file.
The recorder adds graphic effects and
background music automatically according
to the theme you set.
Press x.
To pause a slideshow
Press X.
To view the next/previous image
Press . or >.
To switch an album
Press ALBUM
/
.
To rotate the selected image
Press </, while displaying the image.
You can also rotate an image while playing a
slideshow, but the slideshow stops. To
resume, press H again.
HDD
Each time you press </,, the image
rotates in the selected direction by 90
degrees.
The rotated image setting will be saved
unless:
TITLE LIST
– The recorder is unplugged.
– The main power switch is turned off.
– The disc containing the stored image is
removed.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
OPTIONS
– The album is changed (when playing a
DATA DVD/DATA CD).
To change the slideshow speed
x REC
STOP
1
2
3
Press OPTIONS on the “Photos” Title
List.
Select “Slideshow Speed” and press
ENTER.
1 Press HDD.
Select the desired speed, and press
ENTER.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
Press </, to switch to the “Photos”
Title List, if necessary.
3 Select the album title, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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4 Select “New Photomovie,” and press
ENTER.
You can also start the operation by the following
procedure:
On the “Photos” Title List, press OPTIONS, and
select “New Photomovie.”
To stop creating Photomovie
You can stop creating a Photomovie by doing
one of the following:
– Press x REC STOP.
– Press OPTIONS and select “Stop
Photomovie,” and select “OK” on the
confirmation screen.
To modify the Photomovie settings,
select “Modify” using </,, and press
ENTER.
b Notes
• To store JPEG image files on the HDD of the
recorder, see page 120.
• To view a created Photomovie from the video title
list, see page 129.
• If the total time for creating a Photomovie
overlaps other timer recordings, a confirmation
message appears. Creating the Photomovie is
cancelled if you select “Cancel.” If creating a
Photomovie is selected, the recorder starts timer
recording if time is left after creating the
Photomovie.
• If there is no JPEG image file on the HDD, you
cannot create a Photomovie.
• If the HDD is full, a warning message appears and
you cannot create a Photomovie.
5 Select an item using M/m and
configure the settings using </,,
then press ENTER.
• “Theme”:
Select a theme for the album. The
recorder adds graphic effects and music
according to the theme you set from the
followings:
“Natural”
“Cheerful”
“Sea Breeze”
“Beautiful Days”
“Dynamic”
“Monochrome”
• A Photomovie is created in the HQ mode.
The Auto Photomovie function
If JPEG image files are stored on the HDD,
the recorder can create a Photomovie
automatically while the recorder is off. This
is called “Auto Photomovie.”
The recorder creates an Auto Photomovie
under the following conditions:
– “Auto Photomovie” is set to “On” in the
• “Order”:
Select either “File Name Order” or
“Shuffle.” The Photomovie shows your
JPEG image files in the order you set.
• “Title Name”:
– The recorder is turned off.
– JPEG image files are stored in the HDD of
the recorder.
Select to change the title.
z Hints
• An Auto Photomovie is saved as a video. You can
recognise it as a title with “ ” in the Original
Title List.
• You can copy your Auto Photomovie onto
recordable discs as video files.
• The title of an Auto Photomovie is the same as the
album title of the JPEG image files that were used
to create it.
6 Select “Create” to start.
To cancel, select “Cancel.”
The created Photomovie is saved as a
recorded title in the HDD. You can view
the created Photomovie by selecting it
from the Original Title List.
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b Notes
• The recorder attempts to create an Auto
Photomovie twice a day (AM 2:10/5:10), and
creates one Auto Photomovie a day if it is
successful. If the timer is set at those times, the
recorder always gives priority to the timer
recording.
• Up to three Auto Photomovies can be saved on
the HDD. The newest Auto Photomovie replaces
the oldest file when it is created.
• The recorder does not create an Auto Photomovie
if there is no space on the HDD.
• A rotated image setting is not applied to an Auto
Photomovie.
To play a Photomovie
You can play a Photomovie from the Original
Title List.
For details about playing from the Title List,
z Hints
• To edit Photomovie titles, see “Erasing and
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3
Select “Present Time,” and press
ENTER.
Settings and Adjustments
Clock and Language
Settings (Basic)
(Digital Mode only)
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in
sequence. Press </, to select the item
to be set, then press M/m to set the
numbers. The day of the week is set
automatically.
The “Basic” setup helps you to make clock
and language settings for the recorder.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
To change the numbers, press < to
return to the item to be changed, and
press M/m.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.
The “Basic” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
4
Press ENTER to start the clock.
To turn off the display, press SYSTEM
MENU repeatedly.
Language
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
Audio
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc or broadcasted by a
digital channel is selected.
Subtitle
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the disc or broadcasted by a
digital channel (when available).
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle
language changes according to the language
you selected for the sound track.
Clock
Normally the clock is set automatically using
the time and date information broadcasted by
the local network package.
If the recorder does not receive a time signal
from any service, you may set the clock
manually. Therefore, please proceed as
follows.
z Hint
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,”
or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from
“Language Code List” on page 168 using the
number buttons.
To set the clock manually
1
Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press
ENTER.
b Note
If you select a language in “DVD Menu,”
“Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
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2
3
Select “Programme Setting” in “Basic,”
and press ENTER.
Aerial Reception and
Language Settings
(Basic)
(Analogue Mode only)
The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner,
clock, and programme position settings for
the recorder.
Press M/m to select the programme
position, and press ENTER.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.
The “Basic” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
Select the item you want to change using
</,, and change the settings using M/
m and press ENTER.
To turn off the display, press SYSTEM
MENU repeatedly.
4
To preset another programme position,
repeat from step 2.
System
Programme Setting
Select an available TV system (page 132).
Presets programme positions manually.
If some programme positions could not be set
using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set
them manually.
BG
Select this when in West
European countries, except
those listed in “Receivable
channels” on page 132.
If there is no sound or if the picture is
distorted, the wrong tuner system may have
been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the
correct tuner system manually in the steps
below.
DK
I
Select this when in East
European countries.
Select this when in Great
Britain/Ireland.
L
Select this when in France.
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Channel
AFT
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme
position you want is displayed.
The programme positions are scanned in the
order shown in the table below.
Select “On” to turn on AFT.
On
Turns on the Auto Fine
Tuning function.
Normally select this position.
• If you know the number of the programme
position you want, press the number
buttons. For example, for programme
position 5, first press “0” and then press
“5.”
• To disable a programme position, enter
“00.” The disabled programme positions
will be skipped when you press PROG +/–.
• To select a cable or satellite programme
position, press M/m until the programme
position you want is displayed.
Off
Allows you to adjust the
pictures manually.
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not
work effectively, select “Off” and press ,.
Press M/m to obtain a clearer picture, and
press <.
Receivable channels
TV system
Channel coverage
Name
BG (West European E2 – E12 VHF
Changes or enters a new station name (up to
5 characters). The recorder must receive
programme position information (for
instance, SMARTLINK information) for
station names to appear automatically.
Countries, except
Italia A – H VHF
those listed below)
E21 – E69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF
Countries)
R21 – R69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
I (Great Britain/
Ireland)
Ireland A – J VHF
PAY-TV/CANAL+
Sets the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels.
South Africa 4 – 13
VHF
B21 – B69 UHF
S1 – S20 CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
S01 – S05 CATV
F2 – F10 VHF
Audio
Select “NICAM” or “Standard.”
NICAM
Normally select this position.
Standard
Select this if the sound from
NICAM broadcasts is not
clear.
L* (France)
F21 – F69 UHF
B – Q CATV
S21 – S41 HYPER
* To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”
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Programme Sort
AutoProgramme Title Labelling
(TV Guide Page)
After the programme positions have been set,
you can change the order of each programme
position in the display list.
Some broadcast systems provide a Teletext
service* in which complete programmes and
their data (title, date, programme position,
recording start time, etc.) are stored day by
day. A TV guide page corresponds to each
day of the week. When recording a
1
Select “Programme Sort” in “Basic,” and
press ENTER.
programme, the recorder automatically takes
the programme name from the Teletext pages
and stores it as the title name. The TV guide
page numbers depend entirely on the
broadcast itself and may be subject to change.
If so, you may have to set those TV guide
page numbers manually in the TV Guide
Page menu.
2
3
Press M/m to select the row containing
the programme position you want to
move, and press ENTER.
• To display other pages for programme
positions 4 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.
* Not available in some areas.
1
2
Select “TV Guide Page” in “Basic,” and
press ENTER.
The TV Guide Page menu appears.
Press M/m until the selected programme
position row moves to the desired
programme position.
The selected programme position is
inserted at the new programme position.
Select the programme position for which
you want to set or change the TV guide
page using PROG +/– or number buttons.
• The TV guide page numbers (Example:
P301) appear automatically when the
recorder detects them.
4
5
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.
To change the programme position of
another station, repeat from step 2.
• If no page numbers are detected (P000),
you have to set the appropriate TV
guide page number manually.
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Select the TV guide page number you
want to modify, and press ENTER.
Clock
Auto Adjust (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a
programme position in your local area
broadcasts a time signal.
1
Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press
ENTER.
2
Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.
4
5
Press the number buttons or </M/m/,
to enter the TV guide page number, and
press ENTER to confirm the setting.
• If you make a mistake, re-enter the
correct number.
• To return to the original settings, press
O RETURN.
3
4
Select “On,” and press ,.
Press M/m repeatedly until the
programme position of the station that
carries a time signal appears, and press
ENTER.
To set or change another TV guide page
number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.
z Hint
To view Teletext information on your TV screen
during a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by
pressing TV/DVD.
b Notes
• If the recorder does not receive a time
signal from any station, “Auto Adjust”
returns to “Off” automatically and the
menu for setting the clock manually
appears on the screen.
• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to
use the TV guide page number for automatic
labelling. The recorder will instead store a default
title name (programme position, start time - stop
time).
• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV
screen to obtain the TV guide page number with
programme titles and their start times.
• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always
shows the programmes for the current day, this
page should be input for all days.
z Hint
If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock
Set function is activated whenever the recorder is
turned off.
• If you start recording more than three minutes
before the programme is scheduled to start, the
correct label information may not be transferred.
• Note that this function may not work correctly
with programmes broadcast from some stations.
• If the broadcast system updates the Teletext
information at the moment recording starts, the
title label may not correspond to the recorded
programme. In this case, you may have to
b Note
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while
the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.
To set the clock manually
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the
clock correctly for your local area, try another
station for the Auto Clock Set function or set
the clock manually.
1
Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press
ENTER.
2
Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.
3
Select “Off,” and press ENTER.
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5
Select “Present Time,” and press
ENTER.
Digital TV settings
(DTV Settings)
(Digital Mode only)
The “DTV Settings” setup enables you to
take full advantage of Digital TV
Broadcasting services such as favourites
channels setting or to prevent children’s
viewing unsuitable channels and
programmes.
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in
sequence. Press </, to select the item
to be set, then press M/m to set the
numbers. The day of the week is set
automatically.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
To change the numbers, press < to
return to the item to be changed, and
press M/m.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “DTV Settings,” and press
ENTER.
6
Press ENTER to start the clock.
The “DTV Settings” setup appears with
the following options.
Language
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
Audio
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language
given priority in the disc is selected.
Subtitle
Favourites
Switches the language of the subtitles
recorded on the disc.
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle
language changes according to the language
you selected for the sound track.
The “Favourites” display allows you to store
and organize your favourite channels into one
of four TV or four Radio lists.
z Hint
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,”
or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from
“Language Code List” on page 168 using the
number buttons.
b Note
If you select a language in “DVD Menu,”
“Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will
be automatically selected.
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3
Press TV/RADIO to display either the
TV or Radio channels.
The Radio mode is indicated by the
Parental Lock
The “Parental Lock” display enables you to
lock certain channels you consider unsuitable
and to set an age limit so that any programme
classed above that age by the broadcaster is
restricted.
presence of a Radio icon
display.
in the
Select a channel you want to lock using
M/m or the number buttons, and press
ENTER.
A locked channel is identified by the
icon next to the programme number.
1
Select “Parental Lock” in “DTV
Settings,” and press ENTER.
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
• If you have not yet registered a
password, the display for registering a
new password appears.
Press the green or red button to view the
previous or next page.
4
1
Press O RETURN to come back to the
“Parental Lock” menu.
To unlock channels
In step 3 above, select the channel you
want to unlock using M/m, and press
ENTER.
The icon next to the programme
number disappears.
2
Enter your four-digit password using M/
m or the number buttons, then select
“OK” and press ENTER.
2
Press O RETURN to come back to the
“Parental Lock” menu.
z Hints
b Note
• Press the blue button to view the list showing only
the locked channels.
• Press the blue button once again when you wish
to return to the previous channel list display.
If you forget your password, you will have to reset
it by selecting “Password” of the “Factory Setup” in
the “Others” setup (page 150).
• Press
/
while the “Lock Programmes”
To lock channels
display is turned on to change to the previous/next
page.
1
Once the “Parental Lock” menu is
displayed, select “Lock Programmes,”
and press ENTER.
b Note
If you select a channel which Parental Lock is
activated, appears on the gray screen and it is
recorded.
All available TV channels are displayed.
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To set the Age Limit
2
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Auto Tune” display appears
showing a tuning progress bar and the
number of channels found.
1
2
Once the “Parental Lock” menu is
displayed, select “Set Age Limit,” and
press ENTER.
When “Auto Tune” has ended, a
completion display appears indicating
the number of TV and Radio channels
that have been found and stored.
Press M/m to set the desired age limit and
press ENTER.
b Notes
• To operate correctly, this feature relies on the
broadcaster sending the correct age classification
for each programme.
• If you select a channel blocked by Parental Lock,
only a grey screen displaying will be recorded.
Tuning
3
Press ENTER to remove the display and
view the first channel captured.
The “Tuning” display allows you to tune your
recorder automatically or to hide unused or
unwanted programmes and also change the
order of the programmes on display.
Programme Hide
This option allows you to hide (disable)
unused or unwanted channels.
The hidden programmes will be skipped
when you press PROG +/– and will not
appear in the EPG applications.
Select “Tuning” in “DTV Settings,” and
press ENTER.
1
Once the “Tuning” menu is displayed,
select “Programme Hide,” and press
ENTER.
The “Programme Hide” display appears
showing all the TV or Radio channels
available to you.
Auto Tune
This option enables you to capture and store
automatically all available channels.
1
Once the “Tuning” menu is displayed,
select “Auto Tune,” and press ENTER.
2
Press TV/RADIO to display either the
TV or Radio channels.
The Radio mode is indicated by the
presence of a Radio icon
display.
in the
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Select a channel you want to hide using
M/m or the number buttons, then press
ENTER.
2
Select the channel you want to move
using M/m or the number buttons, then
press ENTER.
A tick icon appears next to the selected
programme number and a Swap option
appears in the display.
Press the green or red button to view the
previous or next page.
4
Once you have hidden the unwanted
channels as desired, press O RETURN
repeatedly to return to the main menu.
Press the green or red button to view the
previous or next page.
3
4
Press M/m to select the programme
number you want your selected channel
to appear on.
Restoration of hidden programmes
Hidden channels are identified by an icon
next to the programme number.
In step 3 above press M/m to select the
channel you want to restore, then press
ENTER.
The icon next to the programme number
disappears.
z Hints
• Press the blue button to view the list showing only
the hidden channels.
• Press the blue button once again when you want
to return to the standard programme hide display.
Press the blue button to swap channel
position.
Your selected channel appears on the
programme number selected in step 3.
Programme Sort
This option allows you to change the channel
order in the on-screen programme list.
5
6
Repeat this procedure to move other
channels.
Once you have moved all channels as
desired, press O RETURN repeatedly
to return to the main menu.
1
Once the “Tuning” menu is displayed,
select “Programme Sort,” and press
ENTER.
The “Programme Sort” display appears
showing the list of all tuned channels.
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Digital Software Upgrade
Technical Information
Periodically Sony will issue upgrades for the
software that was initially installed in your
recorder. These upgrades will automatically
be received and enabled. If desired, you can
disable this option as follows:
Select “Technical Information” in “DTV
Settings,” and press ENTER.
1
Select “Digital Software Upgrade” in the
“Technical Information” and press
ENTER.
Manufacturer Information
This information screen shows you the
current version of software installed in your
recorder.
The “Digital Software Upgrade” menu
option appears.
1
Once the “Technical Information” menu
is displayed, select “Manufacturer
Information,” and press ENTER.
2
Press M/m to select “Off,” and press
2
After viewing the information displayed,
press O RETURN to come back to the
“Technical Information” menu.
ENTER.
b Notes
• Sony recommend that you always leave this
option set to “On.”
Signal Strength
This information screen shows the signal
strength of the broadcast you are watching.
• To receive the upgrade, the unit must be powered
on. It will take up to 30 minutes to upgrade the
unit. The new software will be available once the
unit has been placed into standby, and then back
to normal operating mode.
1
Select “Signal Strength” in the
“Technical Information” and press
ENTER.
The “Signal Strength” display appears
with the selected channel on view in the
background.
The “Signal Strength” display coloured
bars correspondences are as follows:
2
3
Press PROG +/– to check the signal
strength of the other tuned channels.
After viewing the information displayed,
press O RETURN to come back to the
Technical Information menu.
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4:3 Pan
Scan
Select this when connecting
to a 4:3 screen TV.
Automatically displays a
wide picture on the entire
screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
Video Settings (Video)
“Video” settings will adjust items related to
the image, such as size and colour.
Choose the settings according to the type of
TV, tuner, or decoder (Analogue Mode only)
connected to the DVD recorder.
16 : 9
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
4:3 Letter Box
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.
The “Video” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
4:3 Pan Scan
Example: Digital Mode
b Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be
selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or
vice versa.
HDMI Resolution
Selects the type of video signals output from
the HDMI OUT jack. When you select
“Auto” (default), the recorder outputs video
signals of the highest resolution acceptable
for your TV. If the picture is not clear, natural
or to your satisfaction, try another option that
suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For
details, refer also to the instruction manual
supplied with the TV/projector, etc.
Video Output
TV Type
Sets the picture size when playing back a title
16:9 size commercial DVD video.
Select the playback picture size according to
the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide
mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).
Auto
Normally select this
position.
1920×1080i
1280×720p
Sends 1920×1080i video
signals.
16 : 9
Select this when connecting
to a wide-screen TV or TV
with a wide mode function.
Sends 1280×720p video
signals.
4:3 Letter
Box
Select this when connecting
to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays
a wide picture with bands on
the upper and lower portions
of the screen.
720×480/
576p
Sends 720×480/576p
video signals.
b Note
Even when a setting other than “Auto” is selected
and the connected TV cannot accept the resolution,
the recorder automatically adjusts the video signals
that are suitable for the TV.
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4:3 Output
Progressive Output
This setting is effective only when you set
“TV Type” of “Video Output” to “16 : 9” in
the “Video” setup.
Adjust this setting to watch 4:3 aspect ratio
signals. If you can change the aspect ratio on
your TV, change the setting on your TV, not
this recorder.
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)
format signals, set “Progressive Output” to
“On.” You will enjoy accurate colour
reproduction and high quality images.
1
2
3
Select “Progressive Output,” and press
ENTER.
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Note that this setting is effective only for
HDMI connection.
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The video switches to a progressive
signal for 5 seconds.
Full
Select this when you can
change the aspect ratio on
your TV.
4
If video signal appears OK, select “Yes,”
and press ENTER.
If picture is distorted, select “No,” and
press ENTER.
Normal
Select this when you cannot
change the aspect ratio on
your TV. Shows a 4:3 size
video with the aspect ratio as
it is.
Progressive Mode
DVD software can be divided into two types:
film based software and video based
software. Video based software is derived
from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50
fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second. Film
based software is derived from film and
displays images at 24 frames per second.
Some DVD software contains both Video
and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on
your screen when output in progressive mode
(50 or 60 frames per second), the progressive
video signal needs to be converted to match
the type of DVD software that you are
watching.
16:9 aspect ratio TV
Component Out
Selects whether or not to output video signals
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
On
Outputs the component video
signals. Select this when you
want to view progressive
signals.
You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p
video signal and video signal from HDMI
OUT jack that is output when you set
“Progressive Output” to “On.”
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO
Off
Outputs no signals.
b Notes
• When you set “Line1 Output” of “Scart Setting”
to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to
“On.”
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select
“Off” in this case, the picture may not appear.
Auto
Automatically detects the
software type (Film-based or
Video-based) and selects the
appropriateconversionmode.
Normally select this position.
Video
Fixes the conversion mode to
the mode for Video-based
software.
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b Note
Line3 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals
for the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
When picture noise appears after you set the
recorder to progressive format, hold down x, and
press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit.
Video
Outputs video signals.
Scart Setting
S Video
Outputs S-video signals.
Sets the method of inputting/outputting
signals from the SCART jacks on the rear
panel of the recorder. Select an option for
each of the items below according to the
combination of jacks and methods that you
are going to use.
Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Auto
The picture, including
subjects that move
dynamically, is output with
no jitter. Normally select this
position.
Line1 Output
Selects a method of outputting video signals
for the LINE 1 – TV jack.
RGB
Outputs RGB signals.
Outputs video signals.
Outputs S-video signals.
Frame
The picture, including
subjects that do not move
dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
Video
S Video
Colour System
b Notes
Selects the colour system when playing
VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs)/
DivX video files.
• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB
signals, the image will not be displayed in the
selected method on the TV screen even if you
select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions
supplied with your TV.
• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component
Out” above is set to “On.”
• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is
selected.
PAL
Plays a disc in PAL colour
system.
NTSC
Plays a disc in NTSC colour
system.
Line3 Input
Auto Display
Selects a method of inputting video signals
for the LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture
will not be clear if this setting does not match
the type of video input signal.
On
Automatically displays
information on the screen
when the recorder is turned
on, etc.
Video/
RGB
Inputs video signals or RGB
signals.
Off
Displays information only
when DISPLAY is pressed.
Decoder*
Select this when connecting
to a PAY-TV/Canal Plus
analogue decoder. If you
connect to a cable box/
satellite receiver such as
CanalSat, do not select this
option.
Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears when you do
not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes
while an on-screen display, such as the
System Menu, is displayed on your TV
screen. The screen saver image helps prevent
your display device from becoming damaged
(ghosting).
S Video
Inputs S-video signals.
* Analogue Mode only
On
Turns on the screen saver
function.
Off
Turns off the function.
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Audio Connection
The following setup items switch the method
of outputting audio signals when you connect
a component such as an amplifier (receiver)
with a digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Step 3:
Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,”
“48kHz/96kHz PCM,” and “Audio(HDMI)”
after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”
Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the
sound according to the playback and
connection conditions.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
If you connect a component that does not
accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise
(or no sound) will come out from the
speakers, and may affect your ears or cause
speaker damage.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
The “Audio” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
1
Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,”
and press ENTER.
Example: Digital Mode
2
Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.
On
Normally select this
position.
Audio ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this
item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio
output level.
This function affects the output of the
following jacks:
Off
The influence of the
digital circuit upon the
analogue circuit is
minimal.
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– LINE 1 – TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
3
4
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
Set the digital output signal.
On
Select this when the playback
sound from the speakers is
distorted.
• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Off
Normally select this position.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. The
surround effects of output
signals are determined by the
“Downmix” setting item in
the “Audio” setup.
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
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b Note
• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the sampling frequency of the audio
signal.
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL signals, the
“D-PCM” signals will be automatically output even
when you select “Dolby Digital.”
48kHz/
16bit
The audio signals of DVD
VIDEOs are converted to
48 kHz/16 bit and output.
• MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.
96kHz/
24bit
All signals containing
96 kHz/24 bit are output
without conversion.
However, the signals are
output at 48 kHz/16 bit if
copyright-protected signals
are contained.
PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
MPEG decoder. If you play
MPEG audio sound tracks,
the recorder outputs stereo
signals via the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL or
b Notes
OPTICAL) jack.
• “48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting has no effect when
audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT
(R-AUDIO-L) jacks or LINE 1 – TV/LINE 3/
DECODER jack. If the sampling frequency is
96 kHz, signals are simply converted to analogue
signals and output.
MPEG
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
MPEG decoder.
• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with 96 kHz signals, 48 kHz PCM
will be automatically output even when you select
“96kHz/24bit.”
b Note
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment
not compatible with MPEG audio signals, the
“PCM” signals will be automatically output even
when you select “MPEG.”
• Audio(HDMI)
Selects the type of audio signal output from
the HDMI OUT jack.
• DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
Auto
Normally select this position.
Outputs the optimum audio
signal that can be received by
the TV based on the “Digital
Out” setting (page 143).
On
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Off
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
PCM
Converts Dolby Digital or
96 kHz PCM signals to
48 kHz/16 bit PCM.
b Notes
• A loud noise (or no sound) will be output if you
connect the recorder to a TV that is not
compatible with DOLBY DIGITAL/DTS signals
and “Auto” is selected. In this case, select
“PCM.”
b Note
When HDMI output is performed to equipment not
compatible with DTS signals, the signals will not be
output regardless of the “DTS” setting.
• Set “Digital Out” to “On” when outputting
compressed audio signals to an HDMI
compatible TV.
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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
(DVDs only)
Selects the dynamic range (difference
between soft and loud sounds) setting when
playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio
DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
Recording Settings
(Recording)
The “Recording” setup allows you to adjust
recording settings.
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– LINE 1 – TV jack
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
(page 143).
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Recording,” and press
ENTER.
Standard
TV Mode
Normally select this position.
The “Recording” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
Makes low sounds clear even
if you turn the volume down.
Example: Digital Mode
Wide
Gives you the feeling of
Range
being at a live performance.
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has
rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded
in Dolby Digital format. For details on the
rear signal components, see “4. Displaying
Information” on page 39. This function
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks
– LINE 1 – TV jack
HDD Rec. Settings
Bilingual Recording
Selects the sound to be recorded on the HDD.
When you are in Digital Mode, this setting is
applied when recording from externally input
audio signals, such as audio signals from
connected equipment.
– LINE 3/DECODER jack
– DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby
Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 143).
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels for
enjoying surround sounds.
Main
Records the main sound for
the bilingual programme.
Sub
Records the sub sound for the
bilingual programme.
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
Main+Sub Records the main and sub
sounds for the bilingual
programme.
b Note
If you change the recording mode while dubbing
from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in the
source (DVD) is applied regardless of this setting.
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HQ Setting
Selects the HQ mode used for recording on
TV Direct Rec. (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD-R only)
Selects whether to directly start recording
This setting is effective only when you
connect the recorder to your TV via the
SCART jacks.
HQ+
Records in higher quality
(approximate 15 Mbps).
HQ
Records in the standard HQ
mode.
On
Allows you to easily record
what you are watching on the
TV.
DVD Rec. Settings
Bilingual Recording (for all recordable
discs except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode)
Selects the sound to be recorded on the
recordable disc. When you are in Digital
Mode, this setting is applied when recording
from externally input audio signals, such as
audio signals from connected equipment.
This setting is not necessary when recording
on DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) that
record both the main and sub sounds.
Off
Turns off the TV Direct Rec.
function.
Synchro Rec.
Selects the recording destination used for
Recordto
HDD
Records to the HDD.
Recordto
DVD
Records to DVDs.
Main
Records the main sound for
the bilingual programme.
Sub
Records the sub sound for the
bilingual programme.
Auto Chapter
Selects whether to automatically divide a
recording (a title) into chapters during
recording or dubbing.
Timer Settings
Guide Timer Extend (Digital Mode only)
Sets the time to extend timer recording
length.
On
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 6 minute
intervals.
Off (default) t 1Min. t 2Min. t 5Min.
t 10Min.
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
Rec. Mode Adjust
b Notes
• The actual chapter mark interval may vary
depending on the amount of information
contained in the video to be recorded.
On
Automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the
entire programme to be
• Chapter marks are automatically inserted where
the recordings start on the tape when “Auto
Chapter” is set to “On” during DV dubbing to the
HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode).
• Auto Chapter function is not available for
Photomovie. Chapter marks are automatically
inserted at 6 minute intervals in Photomovie.
Off
Turns off the function.
Auto Title Erase (HDD only)
On
Automatically erases old
titles recorded on the HDD
Off
Turns off the function.
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Auto Photomovie
Selects whether to automatically create
Photomovie.
Disc Settings (DVD)
The“DVD”setupallowsyoutoadjustparental
control and other DVD related settings.
On
Off
Automatically creates a
Photomovie every day
Turns off the function.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “DVD,” and press ENTER.
The “DVD” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
Example: Digital Mode
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be
limited according to a predetermined level,
such as the age of the users. Scenes may be
blocked or replaced with different scenes.
1
Select “Parental Control” in “DVD,” and
press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
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• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
5
Select “Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Level” are
displayed.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
Discs rated higher than the selected level
will be restricted.
2
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select “OK” and
press ENTER.
Example: Digital Mode
6
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
To cancel the Parental Control setting for
the disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6.
To change the password, reset
“Password” of “Factory Setup” in the
When in Analogue Mode, “Password” is
displayed at the bottom of the list.
b Notes
• If you forget your password, you will have to
reset it by selecting “Password” of “Factory
Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 150).
• When you play discs which do not have the
Parental Control function, playback cannot be
limited on this recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to
change the Parental Control level while playing
the disc. In this case, enter your password, then
change the level.
3
4
Select “Standard,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Standard” are
displayed.
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)
The recorder automatically starts formatting
in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is
selected below, when a new, unformatted
DVD-RW is inserted.
Select a geographic area as the playback
limitation level, and press ENTER.
The area is selected.
• When you select “Others,” press the
number buttons to select and enter an
select “OK” and press ENTER.
VR
Automatically formats the
disc in VR mode.
Video
Automatically formats the
disc in Video mode.
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One Touch Dubbing
Displays the following options for the One
Touch Dub function.
Remote Control Settings/
Factory Settings (Others)
Finalise Disc (for all recordable discs
except DVD-RW in VR mode)
Selects whether or not to finalise the disc
automatically following One Touch Dubbing
The “Others” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
Auto
Automatically finalises the
disc following One Touch
Dubbing.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
Manual
Allows you to finalise the
disc manually.
3 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.
The “Others” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings
are underlined.
Example: Digital Mode
Dimmer
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Normal
Bright lighting.
Save
Power
Low lighting. Turns off the
lighting when the power is
off.
Command Mode
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder
if other DVD equipment is assigned the same
Command Mode. For details, see “If you
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Password
Factory Setup
You can set or modify the password that
gives access to the “Parental Control” and
“Parental Lock” settings.
Allows you to select the setup settings by
group, and return them to their default
settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
1
Select “Password” in “Others,” and press
ENTER.
1
Select “Factory Setup” in “Others,” and
press , or ENTER.
• If you have not yet set a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
The display for selecting a group of
settings appears.
2
Select the group of settings you want to
return to default from “Basic,” “DTV
Settings,”* “Video,” “Audio,”
“Recording,” “DVD,” “Others,”
“Password,” and “All,” and press , or
ENTER.
* Digital Mode only
3
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The selected settings return to their
default settings.
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
4
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
b Note
When you set “Factory Setup” to “All” in Digital
Mode, the recorder is switched to Analogue Mode.
Format
You can erase all titles recorded on the HDD.
If you wish to change your password,
first enter your current password using
the number buttons, then select “OK”
and press ENTER.
The display for registering a new
password appears.
2
Enter your new four-digit password
using the number buttons, then select
“OK” and press ENTER.
b Note
If you forget your password, you will have to reset
it by selecting “Password” of “Factory Setup” in the
“Others” setup (page 150).
Registration Code
Displays the registration code of DivX video
files for this recorder.
For more information, go to http://
www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.
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Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the “Easy Setup”
programme.
You can switch between Digital and
Analogue Mode using “Easy Setup.”
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the
recorder is in stop mode.
2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press
ENTER.
Example: Digital Mode
4 Select “Start.”
5 Follow the instructions for “Easy
z Hint
You can check which Mode (Digital or Analogue)
you are in using SETUP display. The Mode is
displayed on the top of the display.
b Notes
• Check that the aerial cable is connected to the
appropriate AERIAL IN jack before switching
the Mode. If you switch to Digital Mode, connect
the aerial cable to DIGITAL AERIAL IN. If you
switch to Analogue Mode, connect the aerial
cable to ANALOG AERIAL IN.
• When you switch between Digital and Analogue
Mode, timer settings for the former mode are
deleted.
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Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your
recorder passes through your VCR to get to
your TV, or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-
protection signal applied to some DVD
programmes could affect picture quality. If
you still experience this problem even when
you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your
TV’s S VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive
format even though your TV cannot accept
the progressive signal. In this case, hold
down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus)
on the unit.
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following
difficulties while using the recorder, use this
troubleshooting guide to help remedy the
problem before requesting repairs. Should
any problem persist, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Power
, Even if your TV is compatible with
progressive format (525p/625p) signals, the
image may be affected when you set the
recorder to progressive format. In this case,
hold down x, and press PROGRAM –
(minus) on the unit and the recorder is set to
normal (interlace) format.
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the mains lead is connected
securely.
Tuner
, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour
system that is different from your TV.
, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded
on the HDD, which is due to the
characteristics of HDD, and is not a
malfunction.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the
video and audio may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
The channel is not found or stored or
missed.
, Make sure that your aerial is properly
connected to the recorder.
, Confirm with your dealer that you are in an
area that can receive a digital signal.
, Check your aerial installation.
Picture
There is no picture.
There is no picture or the picture noise
appears when connected to the DV IN
jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the i.LINK cable again.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such
as to “VCR” and “AV 1”) so that the signal
from the recorder appears on the TV screen.
, Check that “Scart Setting” in the “Video”
setup is set to the appropriate item that
There is no picture or the picture noise
appears when connected to the HDMI OUT
jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the HDMI cord again.
,
If you connect the recorder to your TV via
only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks,
set “Component Out” of “Video Output” in
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.
, A scrambled channel is selected.
, When playing a double-layer DVD, the
video and audio may be momentarily
interrupted at the point where the layers
switch.
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, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video
output, changing the “HDMI Resolution”
setting of “Video Output” in the “Video”
setup may solve the problem (page 140).
Connect the TV and the recorder using a
video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and
switch the TV’s input to the connected
video input so that you can see the on-
screen displays. Change the “HDMI
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables
farther apart.
, The aerial cable is connected to the
AERIAL OUT jack on the recorder.
Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, which changed
the channels.
Resolution” setting of “Video Output” in
the “Video” setup, and switch the TV’s
input back to HDMI. If the picture still does
not appear, repeat the steps and try other
options.
The picture from equipment connected to
the recorder’s input jack does not appear
on the screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1
– TV jack, select “L1” in the front panel
display by pressing PROG +/–* or INPUT
SELECT.
, The recorder is connected to an input device
, Depending on the setting combination for
“TV Type” and “4:3 Output,” the edge of
the screen may be hidden or displayed with
black bands, or the left and right sides of the
image may flicker. In this case, change the
settings on your TV, not on this recorder.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2
IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel
display by pressing PROG +/–* or INPUT
SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE
3/DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front
panel display by pressing PROG +/–* or
INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN
jack, (this is usually for a digital video
camera connection), select “DV” in the
front panel display by pressing INPUT
SELECT.
Depending on the connected equipment,
the video signals of the selected HDMI
resolution may not be output.
, When connecting the DVI equipment,
720×480/576p video signals are output
even when an option other than 720×480/
576p is selected.
, When connecting the DVI equipment and a
PC monitor that is HDCP compliant, only
720×480/576p video signals may be output.
*Analogue Mode only
TV programme reception does not fill the
screen.
The playback picture or TV programme
from the equipment connected through the
recorder is distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your
recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-
protection signal applied to some
, Set the channel manually in “Programme
Setting” in the “Basic” setup (page 131).
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any
TV programme using the PROG +/–
buttons.
programmes could affect picture quality.
Disconnect the playback equipment in
question and connect it directly to your TV.
The picture is breaking up.
, The signal strength is low.
, Check aerial installation.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” of the “Video Output” in the
“Video” setup in accordance with the
screen size of your TV (page 140).
TV programme pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV aerial.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
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The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the picture size is set in “TV Type”
of the “Video Output” in the “Video”
setup.
The programme position number in the
programme listing does not match the
broadcast station.
,
There may be more than one channel lineup
for your area. To change the channel lineup,
select “Editor” in the Menu Bar of the
, The picture size of the title is fixed.
The picture is black and white.
, Check that “Line1 Output” of the “Scart
Setting” in the “Video” setup is set to the
appropriate item that conforms to your
system (page 142).
Programme listings for some programme
positions are missing.
, The programme guide data may not be
updated. Turn off the recorder and let the
recorder receive the programme guide data.
, Some broadcast stations support only two
days of data. For details, see the following
website:
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to
use one that is fully wired (21 pins).
GUIDE Plus+ system
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, All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be
received because the reception is poor.
GUIDE Plus+ system does not appear.
, 1Even if you complete “Easy Setup,” TV
programme listings do not appear until the
recorder receives the GUIDE Plus+ data.
2Turn off the recorder, but do not unplug
it. 3Wait for 24 hours. It may take several
days for the recorder to receive the GUIDE
Plus+ data for all programme positions. If
the recorder does not receive the GUIDE
Plus+ data after 24 hours, set the host
channel manually (page 77).
The programme listing is not up to date.
, The recorder was in use during the time that
the GUIDE Plus+ data was scheduled to be
downloaded.
, All of the GUIDE Plus+ data could not be
received because the reception is poor.
, The postal code is incorrect. Correctly set
Sound
, When the recorder is connected to a set top
box receiver, the set top box receiver must
be turned on to download the GUIDE Plus+
data.
, Area numbers that cannot be received using
GUIDE Plus+ are set. Select “Easy Setup”
from “SETUP” in the System Menu, and
follow the on-screen instructions to make
the settings again (page 27).
, The “Time Lock” function on your cable
box is activated. Set this function to off.
, If the host channel has changed or moved,
the programme guide data cannot be
received. In this case, follow the steps in
channel” (page 76) to update the host
channel setting. If the problem still persists
after waiting for a day, search for the host
channel at the following website and set the
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or
the connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-
forward, slow motion, or the pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jacks, check the
“Audio Connection” settings in the
, The recorder supports only MP3 audio and
MPEG audio for DivX video files. Press
AUDIO and select MP3 audio or MPEG
audio.
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, Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) cannot be used
for recording both main and sub sounds. To
record on the HDD, set “Bilingual
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT
jack.
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off
and on again. 2Turn the connected
equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect
and then connect the HDMI cord again.
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio
signals).
, The equipment connected to the HDMI
OUT jack does not conform to the audio
signal format, in this case set
Recording” of the “HDD Rec. Settings” in
the “Recording” setup to “Main+Sub”
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to
the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack and want to change the
audio track for HDD/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
(VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby
Digital” of the “Audio Connection” in the
“Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 143).
“Audio(HDMI)” of “Audio Connection” to
The sound is breaking up.
, The signal strength is low.
, Check aerial installation.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “Audio ATT” in the “Audio” setup to
Sound is noisy.
Playback
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT R-
AUDIO-L jacks, LINE 1 – TV jack, or
The recorder does not play any type of disc
(except HDD).
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with
the labelled side facing up.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
In this case, if the recorder is on, leave it on
(if it is off, leave it off) for about an hour
until the moisture evaporates.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “TV
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder
recorder cannot play the disc.
, Set “Audio ATT” in the “Audio” setup to
“Off” (page 143).
An alternate audio track cannot be
recorded or played.
The recorder does not start playback from
the beginning.
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu
or DVD menu automatically appears on the
TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the
menu to start playback.
, When recording from connected
equipment, set “Line Audio Input” in
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot
be recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs
(Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs
(Video mode). To record the language, set
“Bilingual Recording” of the “DVD Rec.
Settings” in the “Recording” setup to
“Main” or “Sub” before recording
(page 146). To record both the main and sub
sounds, record on DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
The recorder starts playing automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto
playback function.
Playback stops automatically.
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the
recorder stops playback at the auto pause
signal.
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, The DivX video file is larger than 720
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or
Slow-motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be
able to do some of the operations above. See
the instruction manual supplied with the
disc.
(width) × 576 (height).
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play
The language for the sound track cannot
be changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the
DVD being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of
the language for the sound track.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
The JPEG image files do not play.
, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a
format that the recorder can play
, Progressive JPEG images cannot be played.
TV Pause does not work.
, You are recording to the HDD or the HDD
is full.
The subtitle language cannot be changed
or turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on
the DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
The programme position cannot be
changed from the programme position you
are recording.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the
titles recorded on this recorder.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
Recording does not start immediately
after you press z REC.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears
from the front panel display.
, You are trying to change the angles when
“
” does not appear in the front panel
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
, The angles cannot be changed during slow
motion playback or when playback is
paused.
Nothing was recorded even though you set
the timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to
a power failure that lasted for more than 1
, The channel was disabled after the timer
recording was set. See “Programme
, The programme position was hidden after
the timer recording was set. (See “Making
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains,
and connect it again.
, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” was selected in the
OPTIONS menu (page 88).
, The programme contains copy protection
signals that restrict copying.
The DivX video files do not play.
, The file is not created in DivX format.
, The file has an extension other than “.avi”
or “.divx.”
, The DATA CD (DivX video)/DATA DVD
(DivX video) is not created in a DivX
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2, Joliet, or UDF (Universal Disk
Format) 1.02.
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, Other timer setting overlapped the timer
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the
recording.
, The set top box was turned off.
, The set top box controller was incorrectly
connected (page 15).
, The settings in “Setup” in the Menu bar
have been changed (page 75).
, The recorder was in the process of dubbing
(HDDyDVD).
The PDC/VPS function does not operate.
, Check that the clock and date are set
correctly.
, Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the
correct one (there might be a mistake in the
TV programme guide). If the broadcast you
wanted to record did not send the good
PDC/VPS information, the recorder will not
start recording.
, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal
might be altered and the recorder might not
start recording.
, The PDC/VPS function may not work if the
GUIDE Plus+ host channel setup is not
complete.
, The recorder was in the process of DV
Dubbing.
, A scrambled channel is selected.
, The Channel activated Parental Lock is
selected (page 136).
, The PDC/VPS function does not work
when the GUIDE Plus+ data is being
downloaded.
Recording does not stop immediately
after you press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to
input disc data before recording can stop.
Recording from the equipment
with a timer
Recording does not stop after you press
x.
Nothing was recorded even though you set
the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.
, You forgot to turn off the connected
equipment. Turn off the connected
equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-
Rec standby mode (page 67).
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-
Recording standby mode. Press
, Press x REC STOP.
Timer recording is not complete or did not
start from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording.
If the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more
than 1 hour, reset the clock (pages 130,
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer
, Disc space was not enough.
c z SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder
stand by for recording. Make sure the
SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the
front panel (page 67).
, The equipment is not connected to the LINE
3/DECODER jack of the recorder.
, The recorder is connected to the TV output
jack of the connected equipment.
, The PDC/VPS function is working.
Contents previously recorded were
erased.
, Data that is not playable on this recorder but
was recorded on a DVD with a PC will be
erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
, “Auto Title Erase” of the “Timer Settings”
in the “Recording” setup is set to “On”
Synchro-Recording does not complete.
, The timer setting for the connected
equipment overlapped the recorder’s timer
, There was a power failure during the
recording.
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, After playing titles recorded in EP and SLP
mode, the recording mode indication may
change depending on the recorded
programme.
The recorder automatically starts
recording when the satellite receiver is
turned on.
, The Synchro-Rec function was activated.
Turn off the satellite receiver and cancel the
Synchro-Rec function (page 67).
The clock does not appear in the front
panel display when the recorder is turned
off.
, “Dimmer” in the “Others” setup is set to
“Save Power” (page 149).
Dubbing
You dubbed a title, but the title did not
appear in the HDD Title List.
, The title contained a copy protection signal,
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
High-speed dubbing is not possible.
, The title cannot be dubbed at high-speed
(page 110). Even if A-B erasure is
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to
the default setting when you replaced the
, The remote is not pointed at the remote
sensor on the recorder.
performed so that a title does not contain
mixed picture sizes, it is still treated as a
title with mixed picture sizes.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same
command mode setting for this recorder and
the supplied remote is DVD3. Press x
(stop) on the unit while the recorder is
turned off to check the current command
mode.
Display
The clock has stopped.
, The clock stopped due to a power failure
that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the
The clock is wrong.
Others
cannot set the clock, wait until the clock
data is received and the clock is
automatically adjusted.
The recorder does not detect a digital still
camera connected to the recorder.
, Make sure that the digital still camera is
securely connected to the recorder.
, Check if the digital still camera or a cable is
damaged.
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
, Check if the digital still camera is on.
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel
display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the
recorder to operate abnormally, turn off the
recorder and wait until the clock appears in
the front panel display. Then, unplug the
recorder and after leaving it off for a while,
plug it in again.
The recording mode indication is
incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than
ten minutes, or if a picture with little
movement is displayed for more than ten
minutes, the recording mode indication may
be displayed incorrectly. Note that the
actual recording or dubbing itself was
correctly made in the selected recording
mode.
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Five numbers or letters are displayed in
the front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated
(see the table on page 160).
“HDD ERROR” appears in the front panel
display.
, The hard disk error occurred. Press down [/
1 on the recorder for ten seconds until
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel
display. If this does not resolve the problem,
format the recorder’s HDD by pressing
down the HDD button on the recorder for
more than ten seconds until “FORMAT”
appears in the front panel display. Note that
all the contents recorded on the HDD will
be erased. If this does not fix the problem,
contact your nearest Sony dealer.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z (open/close).
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray
to open after you have recorded or edited a
DVD. This is because the recorder is adding
disc data to the disc.
The disc tray does not open and
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel
display.
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child
“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel
display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the
recorder is not blocked. Then, immediately
disconnect the mains lead. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears in the front panel
display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The Parental Lock does not work.
, Check the “Parental Lock” settings
The disc tray does not open and you
cannot remove the disc after you press Z
(open/close).
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock
appears in the front panel display,
Mechanical sound is heard when the
recorder is off.
, While the recorder is updating the EPG
information or during a timer recording,
operational noises (such as the internal fan)
may be heard, even when the power is off.
This is not a malfunction.
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for
the Auto Clock Set function, scanning the
programme positions for the PDC/VPS
function or updating the EPG information,
operational noises (such as the internal fan)
may be heard, even when the power is off.
This is not a malfunction.
disconnect the mains lead. (If the recorder
does not turn off or if the clock does not
appear in the front panel display, disconnect
the mains lead anyway.) Connect the mains
lead again while pressing down A on the
recorder, and release the button when the
disc tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the
recorder pressed for about ten seconds until
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel
display.
“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder’s recovery function was
activated when the recorder was turned on
because the power was turned off or failed
during recording. Leave the recorder on
until “RECOVERY” disappears from the
front panel display.
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Self-diagnosis Function Notes About This
(When letters/numbers
appear in the display)
Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a
cold to a warm location, or is placed in a
very damp room, moisture may condense
on the lenses inside the recorder. Should
this occur, the recorder may not operate
properly. In this case, if the recorder is on,
leave it on (if it is off, leave it off) for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the recorder, take out any
discs and do not apply shock or vibration to
the hard disk drive. If you don’t, the disc or
When the self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning,
a five-character service number (e.g., C 13
00) with a combination of a letter and four
numbers appears in the front panel display. In
this case, check the following table.
First three
Cause and/or corrective
characters of action
the service
number
C 13
There is a problem in the
HDD.
On adjusting volume
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized service
facility.
The DVD is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a soft
cloth.
Do not turn up the volume while listening to
a section with very low level inputs or no
audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be
damaged when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
C 31
E XX
The DVD/CD is not inserted
correctly.
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a
soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
To prevent a malfunction, the
(xx is a number) recorder has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens
cleaners (including wet or spray types).
These may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
authorized Sony service
facility and give the five-
character service number.
Example: E 61 10
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Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may
cause it to malfunction.
Specifications
System
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Transmission standards (Digital
Mode): DVB-T
Channel coverage (Digital Mode):
UHF: B21 to B69
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or
heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave
it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the
temperature may rise considerably inside
the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe
the disc from the centre out.
Channel coverage (Analogue
Mode):
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10,
Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South
Africa 4 to 13
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to
B69, F21 to F69
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20, France
B to Q
HYPER: S21 to S41
• Do not use solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
The above channel coverage merely ensures
the channel reception within these ranges. It
does not guarantee the ability to receive
signals in all circumstances. For details, see
“Receivable channels” (page 132) (Analogue
Mode only).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial
socket
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer
indication: 24-hour cycle (digital)/
Power back-up duration: 1 hour
Video recording format: MPEG-2,
MPEG-1
On replacement of parts
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired
parts may be collected for reuse or recycling
purposes.
Audio recording format/applicable
bit rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch
256 kbps/128 kbps (in EP and SLP
mode)
Inputs and outputs
LINE 2 OUT
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 2 IN
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than
22 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
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(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL)
LINE 1 – TV: 21-pin
Notes on MP3 Audio
Tracks, JPEG Image
Files, and DivX Video
Files
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)
LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin
CVBS IN/OUT
S-Video/RGB IN
S-Video OUT (downstream)
Decoder (Analogue Mode only)
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):
Optical output jack/–18 dBm
(wave length: 660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/
0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):
About MP3 audio tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX video
files
MP3 is an audio compression technology that
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.
JPEG is an image compression technology.
You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3)
format audio tracks and JPEG image files on
the HDD or DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on the HDD
or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs).
DATA DVDs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2, Joliet, or UDF
(Universal Disk Format) 1.02 format for the
recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks, JPEG
image files, and DivX video files.
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p,
PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p
G-LINK: mini jack
HDMI OUT: HDMI 19pin-Standard
Connector
USB: USB jack (For connecting digital
still cameras)
General
DATA CDs must be recorded according to
ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for
the recorder to recognise the MP3 tracks,
JPEG image files, and DivX video files.
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 58 W
Dimensions (approx.):
430 × 73 × 328 mm (width/height/
depth) incl. projecting parts
Hard disk drive capacity: 250 GB
Mass (approx.): 4.8 kg
Operating temperature: 5ºC to 35ºC
Operating humidity: 25% to 80%
Supplied accessories:
Mains lead (1)
®
DivX is a video file compression
technology, developed by DivX, Inc. This
®
product is an official DivX Certified
product. You can play DATA CDs and
DATA DVDs that contain DivX video files.
You can also play discs recorded in
MultiSession/Border.
See the instructions supplied with the disc
drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
Aerial cable (1)
Note on MultiSession/Border discs
If audio tracks and images in Music CD
format or Video CD format are recorded in
the first session/border, only the first session/
border will be played back.
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Set top box controller (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
b Note
The recorder supports also DATA CDs/DATA
DVDs created in the Packet Write format, but some
types of the format may not be detected.
Compatible colour systems
This recorder is designed to record using the
PAL colour system and play back using the
PAL or NTSC colour systems.
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• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to
320 kbps.
• No more than a 4 GB MP3 audio track or no more
than a 50 MB JPEG image file can be played.
• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of size
more than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/4 GB.
MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image
files, or DivX video files that
the recorder can play
The recorder can play the following tracks
and files:
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension
“.mp3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg”
or “.jpg.”
– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*
image file format.
– DivX video file with the extension “.avi” or
“.divx.”
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image
standards for digital cameras regulated by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
Notes on copying JPEG image files/MP3
audio tracks
• You cannot copy JPEG image files/MP3
audio tracks to the HDD if:
– The total space used by JPEG image files/
MP3 audio tracks in the HDD equals 13
GB, or will exceed 13 GB after the file is
copied.
The space set aside in the HDD for JPEG
image files/MP3 audio tracks is limited to
13 GB. You cannot save JPEG image
files/MP3 audio tracks over that capacity
even if there is space for video recording.
– The total number of JPEG image albums/
MP3 audio track albums on the HDD
equals 200.
z Hints
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front
of the track/file names when you store the tracks
(or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be
played in that order.
– The total number of JPEG image albums
on the HDD equals 100.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create
albums with no more than two trees.
– The total number of MP3 audio track
albums on the HDD equals 200.
– The total number of JPEG image files/
MP3 audio tracks under an album equals
200.
– The MP3 audio tracks are 200MB or
larger.
– The JPEG image files are 50MB or larger.
• If 3,000 MP3 audio tracks are stored on the
HDD, up to 2,500 JPEG image files can be
copied.
• MP3 audio tracks cannot be copied if 4,000
JPEG image files are stored on the HDD.
• Note that the size of JPEG image files
copied to the HDD may be automatically
increased to fit the TV screen.
b Notes
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.mp3,” “.jpeg,” “.jpg,” “.avi,” or “.divx” even if
they are not in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format.
Playing these data may generate a loud noise
which could damage your speaker system.
• Albums, tracks, or files containing characters
such as ” * / : < > ? ¥ | \ cannot be displayed or
played.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
mp3PRO format.
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file
when the file has been combined from two or
more DivX video files.
• You cannot copy JPEG image files onto a
DATA DVD finalised on other recorders or
devices.
• If a warning message indicating that the
HDD is full appears, erase several albums
or files to make space. For details on
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not
be possible. For example, the picture may be
unclear, playback may not appear smooth, the
sound may skip, and so on.
• Depending on the disc, playback may take some
time to start.
• Some files cannot be played.
• For MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX
video files each, the recorder can play up to 200
albums on a DATA CD or DATA DVD. Up to
200 tracks and files under an album can be
played. In total, no more than 9999 tracks and
files in a disc can be played.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take
some time.
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i.LINK baud rate
About i.LINK
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies
according to the equipment. Three maximum
baud rates are defined:
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
The DV IN jack on this recorder is i.LINK-
compliant for digital video cameras. This
section describes the i.LINK standard and its
features.
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
What is i.LINK?
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications”
in the instruction manual of each equipment.
It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on
some equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on
which it is not indicated such as this unit is
“S100.”
When units are connected to equipment
having a different maximum baud rate, the
baud rate sometimes differs from the
indicated baud rate.
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for
handling digital video, digital audio and other
data in two directions between equipment
having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling
other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data
transactions with various digital AV
equipment. When two or more i.LINK-
compatible equipment are connected to this
recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data
transactions are possible with not only the
equipment that this recorder is connected to
but also with other devices via the directly
connected equipment.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the
amount of data that can be sent or received in one
second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps
means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in
one second.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the
characteristics and specifications of the
equipment to be connected, and that
operations and data transactions are
sometimes not possible on some connected
equipment.
i.LINK functions on this
recorder
For details on how to dub when this recorder
is connected to other video equipment having
The DV jack on this recorder can only input
DVC-SD signals. It cannot output signals.
The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV
signals from equipment such as a MICRO
MV digital video camera with an i.LINK
jack.
b Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be
connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV
connecting cable). When connecting this recorder
to i.LINK-compatible equipment having two or
more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction
manual of the equipment to be connected.
For further precautions, see the notes on
For details on precautions when connecting
this recorder, also see the instruction manuals
for the equipment to be connected.
About the name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394
data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is
a trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
Required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable
(during DV dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Remote
TIME/TEXT button (39)
M
Coloured multimedia applications &
interactive services control buttons (48)
CHAPTER MARK button (105)
CHAPTER MARK ERASE button (105)
GUIDE (Electronic Programme
O
P
S
PAGE/ALBUM
/
U ./> (previous/next)/DAY +/–
buttons (92)
V mc
/
CM (search/slow/
freeze frame) buttons (92)
DVD button (35)
The H button has a tactile dot*.
TV/RADIO button (52)
REC MODE button (35)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.
The AUDIO button has a tactile dot*.
The + button has a tactile dot*.
J
(text) button (52)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the recorder.
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Front panel
B Front panel display (167)
DVD button/indicator (35)
L
M
USB jack (120)
DV IN jack (115)
TIMER REC indicator (56)
SYNCHRO REC indicator (67)
The + button has a tactile dot*.
R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/
H
(remote sensor) (24)
L(MONO) AUDIO R) jacks (31)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the recorder.
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Front panel display
SMARTLINK
DVD NICAM
VCD TV
HDD
DVD
• Programme position
A HDD/DVD indicators
“TV” appears in the right most two
digits.
Displays the selected media and the
playing/recording status.
B Dubbing direction indicator
1
D Displays the following:
• Playing time/remaining time
• Current title/chapter/track/index
number
2
G Disc type*
H
(angle) indicator (90)
*1
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
Analogue Mode only
Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”
*2
Rear panel
A ANALOG AERIAL IN/OUT jacks
B HDMI OUT (high-definition
I LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO)
C DIGITAL AERIAL IN/OUT jacks
J DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OPTICAL) jack (22)
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volap k
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703
Not specified
Area Code
For details, see page 147.
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
Code Area
2044 Argentina
2047 Australia
2046 Austria
2057 Belgium
2070 Brazil
2079 Canada
2090 Chile
2165 Finland
2174 France
2109 Germany
2248 India
2238 Indonesia
2254 Italy
2276 Japan
2304 Korea
2363 Malaysia
2362 Mexico
2149 Spain
2376 Netherlands
2390 New Zealand
2379 Norway
2427 Pakistan
2424 Philippines
2436 Portugal
2489 Russia
2499 Sweden
2086 Switzerland
2528 Thailand
2184 United
Kingdom
2092 China
2115 Denmark
2501 Singapore
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B
Index
“Copy File” 123
CPRM 11
Batteries 24
“Bilingual Recording”
Words in quotations appear
in the on-screen displays.
Numerics
Bilingual recording 80
“BNR” 93
“Create a Playlist” 106
Creating chapters 105
“48kHz/96kHz PCM” 144
D
C
DATA CD 12
“Decoder” 33
“Digital Out” 143
Digital Services
Digital Text viewing
Cable box 17
A
Canal Plus 32
CD 12
“A-B Erase” 103
Adjusting
“Change Angle” 90
“Change Order” 107
“Channel” 132
CHAPTER MARK
ERASE 105
playback picture 93
playback sound 94
EPG 48
Favourites 52
Index 54
Programme
Aerial 15
“AFT” 132
Album 40
“Chapter Search” 96
Chasing Playback 95
Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings
information 50
Digital Software Upgrade
Album number 40
“Album Search” 96
Analogue or Digital Mode
Angle 90
Area code 168
AUDIO 92
“Audio ATT” 143
Digital video camera 115
“Dimmer” 149
Child Lock 91
“Divide” 104
“Colour System” 142
Colour systems 162
“Combine” 107
DivX video files 90
“Downmix” 145
DTS 144
DTV Settings 135
Dubbing
Audio cord 22
“Audio DRC” 145
“Audio Settings” 94
“Auto Adjust” 134
“Auto Chapter” 146
Auto Clock Set 134
“Auto Display” 142
COMPONENT VIDEO
OUT 20
Connecting
“Dub Mode” 109
High-speed Dubbing
Original Dubbing 110
Rec Mode
the aerial cable 15
the audio cords 22
the set top box
controller 15
the video cords 19
Controlling TVs with the
remote 24
Auto Tune 137
“AV SYNC” 94
Conversion
Dubbing 111
“DV Audio Input” 116
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DV Dubbing 115
One Touch Dubbing
F
J
“Factory Setup” 150
Favourites
JPEG image files
copying 120
managing 124
Program Edit 118
Setting a favourite list
Watching or listening
to a favourite
“DV EDIT” 118
DV IN 115
“DVD” 147
“DVD Rec. Picture Size”
L
Labelling 43
channel 53
“File Search” 96
“Finalise” 45
“Finalise Disc” 149
Finalising 44
LINE 2 IN 31
LINE 3/DECODER 30
“Line1 Output” 142
“Line3 Input” 142
“Line3 Output” 142
“DVD Rec. Settings” 146
DVD VIDEO 12
DVD-RAM 12
“FNR” 93
“Format DVD-RW” 148
Formatting 46
Freeze Frame 92
Front panel 166
M
Mains Lead 23
“Make a Playlist” 107
E
DV Edit 115
G
GB 47
“Grid” 70
Manufacturer Information
MENU 90
“Editor” 71
Enter characters 42
EPG
Menu
Viewing a list of
available
channels 48
Viewing programmes
related to a
DVD’s Menu 90
Top menu 90
“Mix” 116
“Guide Timer Extend” 146
H
“MNR” 93
Handling discs 161
“HDD Rec. Picture Size”
MP3 audio tracks
copying 97
managing 98
MPEG 144
specific
category 49
“HDD Rec. Settings” 145
HDMI
Erase all titles 103
“Erase File” 125
“Erase Titles” 103
“Extend Rec.” 58
“Extend Time” 87
“Audio(HDMI)” 144
“HDMI Resolution”
“My TV” 71
“HQ Setting” 146
“Hue” 93
N
“Name” 132
“New Photomovie” 127
I
i.LINK 164
Index 54
“Info” 71
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Program Edit 118
Programme Hide 137
Programme information 50
“Programme Setting” 131
“Programme Sort” 133
Programme Sort 138
“Progressive Mode” 141
“Progressive Output” 141
“Protect” 102
“Registration Code” 150
Remaining time 40
O
Resetting the recorder 151
Resume Play 91
One Touch EPG 21
S
S VIDEO 20
“Others” 149
Scan Audio 90
“Scart Setting” 142
Scene List 106
“Schedule” 71
“Screen Saver” 142
Searching
“Protect Disc” 44
Protection
P
Parental Lock 136
Parts and controls 165
“Password” 150
Pause Live TV 94
“Pause Mode” 142
PAY-TV 32
disc 44
title 102
Q
Quick guide to disc types
fast reverse/fast
forward 92
locatingthebeginning
of the title/
chapter/track 92
scan audio 90
“PAY-TV/CANAL+” 132
“PB Video Equalizer” 93
PBC 90
PDC 88
Photomovie
R
Rear panel 167
REC 36
Series Recording 60
“Set Thumbnail” 103
Setting up the GUIDE
Plus+ system 28
“Setup” 71
“Sharpness” 93
Signal Strength 139
SimultaneousRecandPlay
Slideshow 127
Slow-motion play 92
SMARTLINK 20
Sort 38
Rec. Event 36
Auto Photomovie
“Rec. Video Equalizer”
creating 127
“Play Beginning” 91
Play mode 40
Playable discs 12
DivX video files 90
fast forward 92
Recordable discs 10
“Recording” 145
picture adjustment
fast reverse 92
freeze frame 92
instant advance 92
instant replay 92
JPEG image files 126
MP3 audio tracks 99
Photomovie 129
resume play 91
“Stereo1” 116
“Stereo2” 116
recording format 10
SUBTITLE 92
Super VIDEO CD 12
“System” 131
Series Recording 60
while watching
another
scan audio 90
slow-motion play 92
Playing status bar 40
Postal Code 27
programme 36
Region code 13
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“TV Guide Page” 133
TV Pause 94
TV system 131
T
Technical Information 139
Thumbnail picture 38
“Time Search” 96
TIME/TEXT 40
Timer List 65
U
“Unfinalise” 46
Unfinalising 46
Timer recording
“Auto Title Erase”
check/change/cancel
V
EPG timer setting 59
GUIDE Plus+ system
VIDEO CD 12
Video cord 19
Video input 20
Video mode 10
“Video Output” 140
VIDEO Plus+ 82
“Video Settings” 93
“Rec. Mode Adjust”
VIDEO Plus+ 82
“Timer Settings” 146
Title 40
TITLE LIST 90
Sort 38
“View Image ” 126
VPS 88
VR mode 10
Thumbnail 38
“Title Name” 102
Title number 40
“Title Search” 96
TOP MENU 90
“Track Search” 96
Troubleshooting 152
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