2-672-430-11(1) US
Video Cassette Recorder/
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-VX521
For customers in Canada
For customers in the U.S.A
If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for
Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.
For other product related questions please contact our Customer
Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at:
Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto,
Ontario, M2H 3R6
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RDR-VX521
Serial No.______________
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and
WARNING
Precautions
maintenance (servicing)
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not
open the cabinet. Refer servicing
to qualified personnel only.
The AC power cord must be
changed only at a qualified
service shop only.
On safety
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any change or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
On power sources
• Operate the recorder only on
120 V AC, 60 Hz.
Note
• The recorder is not disconnected
from the AC power source as long
as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the recorder itself has been
turned off.
• If you are not going to use the
recorder for a long time, be sure to
disconnect the recorder from the
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC
power cord, grasp the plug itself;
never pull the cord.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio
This appliance is classified as a
CLASS 1 LASER product. The
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on the rear
exterior.
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
On placement
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As
the laser beam used in this DVD
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
• Place the recorder in a location
with adequate ventilation to
prevent heat build-up in the
recorder.
• If the recorder is brought directly
from a cold to a warm location, or
is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the
lenses inside the recorder and
cause damage to the video head,
tape, and the optical block. Should
this occur, the recorder may not
operate properly. When you first
install the recorder, or when you
move it from a cold to a warm
location, remove the disc and tape
and leave the recorder turned on
for about three hours before
operating the recorder.
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
DANGER
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.
CAUTION
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM
VORSICHT
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
ADVARSEL
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
I
ADVARSEL
VARNING
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.
VARO!
This label is located on the laser
protective housing inside the
enclosure.
• 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.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage”
within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
• Do not place the recorder in a
location near heat sources, or in a
place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust, or mechanical
shock.
• Do not place the recorder in an
inclined position. It is designed to
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be operated in a horizontal
position only.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Keep the recorder, discs, and
cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens, or large
loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the
recorder.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
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.
• When you move the recorder, take
out any discs. If you do not, the
disc may be damaged.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
On recording
• Contents of the recording cannot
be compensated for if the
recording or playback is not made
due to a malfunction of the
recorder, disc, etc.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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2
3
4
5
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
water.
Copyrights
6
7
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• Television programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
maybe copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
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9
Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
Copy guard function
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
,continued
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About this manual
Icon
Meaning
• 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.
Functions available for DVD+RWs
+
RW
• The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual
may not match the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to
discs created on this recorder. The explanations do not
apply to discs that are created on other recorders and
played back on this recorder.
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in VR (Video Recording) mode
-
RWVR
Functions available for DVD-RWs
in video mode
-
RWVideo
Functions available for DVD+Rs
+
R
Functions available for DVD-Rs in
VR (Video Recording) mode
-
RVR
Functions available for DVD-Rs in
video mode
-
RVideo
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs
DVD
Functions available for DVD-RAMs
RAM
VCD
Functions available for VIDEO CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD
format
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format
CD
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs
containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG image files)
DATA CD
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
containing MP3* audio tracks or
JPEG image files)
DATA DVD
Functions available for VHS
VIDEOs
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to Use the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
DVD Operation
DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Changing or Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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VCR Operation
VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Selecting the Sound During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
VCR Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Changing or Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
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What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?
This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and
VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.
Recording and timer recording
Easy dubbing
Record TV programs on a DVD or VHS tape,
either manually or using the timer.
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.
DVD
VIDEO
* Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.
Control your cable box or satellite
receiver – Set top box control
Easy selection between DVD and
VCR
Connect the supplied set top box controller to have
the recorder change the channel of your cable box
or satellite receiver during a timer recording
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select
the media format you want to use.
CH 103!
DVD
VIDEO
103
VIDEO
DVD
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Quick access to recorded titles -
Title List
Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc
and select a title for playback or editing.
One Touch Dubbing - DV/D8 Dubbing
Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN
jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING
button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc.
Control
Title List (Original)
10:10 AM
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 23
02 Ch 66
03 Ch 95
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 Ch 97
Dubbing
T
Ch23
ONE-TOUCH
DUBBING
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
Creating your own program - Playlist
Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add
scenes as you like without changing the original
contents.
Original
Playlist
Operation restrictions
Possible Simultaneous Operations
Current Operation
VCR
VCR
Recording
DVD
Playback
DVD
Recording
Playback
*1
Playing a VHS tape
—
No
—
No
Yes
—
Yes
*3
Recording on a VHS tape
No
No
Yes
Yes
*2
Playing a DVD
Yes
No
—
*3
Recording on a DVD
Yes
No
*1
*2
*3
When pressing DVD, VCR playback stops.
When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.
Only the same program can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.
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A
“Title List”
Displays the list of the disc contents,
including the recording information and
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to
select a title to play or edit.
How to Use the On-Screen
Menus
The following three displays are mainly used to
operate this recorder. Once you become familiar
with the basic operations, you will find the
recorder easy to use.
Title List (Original)
10:10 AM
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 23
02 Ch 66
03 Ch 95
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 Ch 97
T
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
B
C
D
“Timer”
SYSTEM
MENU
Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the
timer recordings you set.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
“Edit”
O RETURN
TOOLS
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)
only).
“Dubbing”
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and
vice versa, and also dub from a DV/D8 format
tape to a disc.
System Menu
The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer
recording and setup.
E
F
“Disc Setting”
Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
“Setup”
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the
recorder to suit your preferences.
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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Selectable options
Sub-menu
Selectable options on the System Menu differ
depending on the media type, disc condition, and
operating status.
The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.
Type
Selectable option
+
RW
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
*1
-
RWVR
Example: The Title List menu
*1
*1
*1
*1
-
RWVideo
Title List (Original)
10:10 AM
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
*1
*1
*1
+
R
01 Ch 23
02 Ch 66
03 Ch 95
Play
Title Erase
-
RVR
Chapter Erase
04 Ch 97
Protect
-
RVideo
Title Name
A·B Erase
Divide Title
T
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
DVD
Options for the selected item
RAM
VCD
CD
TOOLS
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track,
check the playing and remaining time, or change
audio and repeat settings. The displayed options
differ depending on the media type.
DATA CD
DATA DVD
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to
select the desired item, and press ENTER.
*2
*1
*2
Unfinalized disc only
With a disc inserted
Example: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Title 1/4
T
Notes
Chapter 1/1
C
• The TOOLS menu may not appear during DVD
recording.
• The System Menu does not appear when recording on
a DVD, or dubbing from VHS tape to a DVD.
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the
System Menu turned on.
Time 00:00:25
ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)
Audio
Repeat Off
00:01:30
Remain
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Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
Hookups and Settings
The cable box/satellite receiver control function
can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the
recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver
via the supplied set top box controller. The
recorder controls channels on the cable box or
satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also
use the recorder’s remote control to change
channels on the cable box/satellite receiver
whenever the cable box/satellite receiver and the
recorder are turned on.
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be
connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to connect the set top box
controller and set the code number and output
satellite receiver control, check that the recorder
can correctly control the cable box or satellite
Step 1: Unpacking
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord
(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)
• Antenna cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Set top box controller (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Notes
Step 2: Connecting the
Antenna Cable and Set Top
Box Controller
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach
If you have
Hookup
video/audio output
Cable box with an antenna output
only
only (no cable TV)
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A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack
connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
Wall
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box/
satellite receiver
Antenna cable
(supplied)
AUDIO
OUT
R
VIDEO
OUT
ANT IN
TO TV
L
to antenna input
TV
Audio/video
cord (not supplied)
LINE
1
IN
VIDEO
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
to LINE 1 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
VIDEO
L
Y
IN
L
R
P
P
B
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
Note
Synchro-Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the cable
box or satellite receiver is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (3ch or 4ch) to the antenna
output channel on the cable box (3ch or 4ch).
Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the cable box/satellite receiver.
Wall
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box
ANT IN
TO TV
Antenna cable
(supplied)
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
VHF/UHF
VCR-DVD recorder
IN
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
L
Y
L
R
P
P
B
to VHF/UHF IN
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
to VHF/UHF
OUT
TV
to antenna
input
: Signal flow
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C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
Wall
VHF/UHF
VCR-DVD recorder
IN
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
L
Y
L
R
P
P
B
to VHF/UHF IN
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
OUT
to VHF/UHF
OUT
TV
Antenna cable
(supplied)
to antenna
input
: Signal flow
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.
To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
INPUT
INPUT
TV or projector
AUDIO
S VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
(red)
(white) (yellow)
S VIDEO OUT LINE 1 IN LINE OUT
VIDEO VIDEO
S video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
(yellow)
(white)
(red)
L
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
to S VIDEO OUT
to LINE OUT
(VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
IN
VIDEO
L
Y
L
R
P
P
B
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
When playing “wide screen” images
Notes
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time.
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output
DVD video signals only.
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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If your TV has component video input jacks
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three
video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and
high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set
lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals.
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
INPUT
TV or projector
AUDIO
L
R
Y
PB
PR
(green) (blue) (red)
(white)
(red)
Audio/video cord
(supplied)
Component video cord
(not supplied)
COMPONENT
LINE OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO OUT
(green)
Y
(blue)
(red)
(white)
(red)
L
PB
PR
R
AUDIO
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
to LINE OUT
(AUDIO L/R)
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
IN
VIDEO
L
Y
L
R
P
P
B
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
will output DVD video signals only.
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).
A
AUDIO OUT
Audio cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
(white)
(red)
(white)
(red)
L
L
AUDIO
R
R
AV amplifier (receiver)
to AUDIO OUT (L/R)
VCR-DVD recorder
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
L
Y
IN
L
R
P
P
B
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
or
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord
(not supplied)
to optical
digital input
to coaxial
digital input
[Speakers]
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
B
Rear (L)
Front (L)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Center
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
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*2
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
A Connecting to audio L/R jacks
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.
You can enjoy the surround function that creates
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select
from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3”
z Hints
• For correct speaker location, see the operating
instructions supplied with the connected components.
• During VHS playback, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks can also output digital audio signals.
Surround 1
Notes
• During DVD recording, the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks output DVD audio signals only. You cannot hear
VHS sound by pressing VIDEO.
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup”
noise will come from your speakers.
• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot
use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.
• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by
pressing AUDIO.
Surround 2
Surround 3
Virtual speaker
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack
Use this connection if your AV amplifier
*1
*2
(receiver) has a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder
and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the
surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS
(5.1ch).
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
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Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC
outlet. After you connect the power cord, you
must wait for a short while before
operating the recorder. You can operate the
recorder only after the front panel display lights up
and the recorder enters standby mode.
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote.
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the
3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings
inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close
the battery cover properly. When using the
If you connect additional equipment to this
cord only after all connections are complete.
remote, point it at the remote sensor
recorder.
on the
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
L
Y
P
P
R
B
R
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to AC outlet
Notes
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to
six months.
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid
place.
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,
particularly when replacing the batteries.
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Controlling a Sony TV with the
remote
Controlling the volume of a Sony AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV.
Use the buttons marked with an orange dot (•).
If you connect the recorder to a Sony AV amplifier
(receiver), you can use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
Set the code number for your AV amplifier
(receiver) to control it.
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
"/1
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
"/1
CH +/–
Number
buttons,
VOL +/–
SET
TV/VIDEO
Number
buttons
VOL +/–
WIDE MODE
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
The remote performs the following:
1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
DVD·VIDEO.
Press
"/1
To
Turn your TV on or off
2 Hold down "/1 and enter 78, 79, 80, or 91
VOL +/–
Adjust the volume of your
TV
using the number buttons.
CH +/–
Select the channel on your
TV
3 Release "/1.
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume. If the buttons do not
work, try the other numbers one at a time.
TV/VIDEO
Switch your TV’s input
source
Number buttons and
SET
Select the channel on your
TV
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
WIDE MODE
Switch to or from the wide
mode of your wide-screen
TV
z Hint
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO, repeat
the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).
Note
Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to
control your TV with some or any of the buttons.
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Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your AV amplifier (receiver) with some or
any of the buttons.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
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1 Turn on the TV.
Step 7: Easy Setup
2 Press "/1.
The recorder turns on.
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using setup.” appears.
OSD Language Setup
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy
m
Clock Setup
m
4 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
m
Easy Setup
No Disc
Tuner and Channel Setup
Select the screen language.
m
English
Français
Español
TV Type Setup
m
Audio Connection Setup
m
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
Finished!
The setup display for clock setting appears.
Easy Setup
No Disc
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look
for a time signal when you turn it off.
"/1
Auto
Number
buttons
Manual
6 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.
Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set
the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in
the same way, then press ENTER. The day of
the week is set automatically.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
you can select “Auto.” The recorder will
automatically search for a channel that
carries a time signal when you turn off the
recorder after finishing Easy Setup.
The setup display for cable box/satellite
receiver control appears.
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If you connect the satellite receiver or cable
select “Ch3” or “Ch4” and press ENTER, then
go to step 13. See the instructions supplied
with your cable box to confirm the cable box’s
antenna output channel.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Do you want to control
your set top box with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will
erase all timer settings.)
Yes
No
11 Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
7 Select whether or not you use the cable
box/satellite receiver control, and press
ENTER.
Select the way in which you will receive
channels.
Antenna
Cable
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”
then go to step 11.
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
For all other connections, select “Cable.”
8 Press the number buttons to enter the
brand code of your cable box/satellite
receiver.
12 Press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Enter the brand code of
your set top box.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Searching for receivable channels. 25
Please wait.
OK
Cancel
• To re-enter the code number, select
“Cancel” and return to step 7.
To set the channels manually, see page 99.
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup
display for selecting the picture size of the
connected TV appears.
9 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Select input line or
Set Top Box's output channel.
13 Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
Line1
Line2
Ch3
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Ch4
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
10 Select the cable box output channel.
If you connect your cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input
(page 13), select “Line1” or “Line2” and press
ENTER, then go to step 13.
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“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
18 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Easy Setup is finished.
14 Press ENTER.
Finish
The setup display for selecting the type of
Dolby Digital signal appears.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
Dolby Digital
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
Note
15 Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
want to send to your amplifier (receiver).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the
clock accurately.
Checking the cable box/satellite
receiver control setting
16 Press ENTER.
The setup display for selecting the type of
DTS signal appears.
1 Turn on the recorder and the cable box/
satellite receiver.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
No Disc
2 Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder
(not at the cable box/satellite receiver).
DTS
On
Off
3 Press CH +/– and check that the channel
changes on the cable box/satellite receiver
window.
4 Press the number buttons and check that
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
17 Select whether or not you want to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
If you cannot get the recorder to control your
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
Check the connection and place the set top box
controller near the cable box/satellite receiver
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If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable or
satellite company to see if they can provide you
with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, affix it in place.
SYSTEM
MENU
1
Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the
set top box controller.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Remove the backings on the double-sided
tape.
O RETURN
COMMAND
MODE switch
2
Affix it so that the set top box controller is
near the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Setup
No Disc
10:10 AM
Title List
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Timer
Edit
Audio
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Features
Options
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
Easy Setup
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.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
Options
10:10 AM
No Disc
Title List
Language
Parental
Timer
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
DVD 3
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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4 Select “Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Options
10:10 AM
No Disc
Title List
Language
Parental
Timer
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
DVD 1
Edit
DVD 2
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
DVD 3
5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”
“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Note
If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s
command mode appears on the front panel display when
you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode
to one that matches the recorder’s.
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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect the other VCR or similar
recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the
connected equipment.
To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on
page 53 and page 83. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the
Synchro Rec function.
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an
S video jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/
video cord. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time.
You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.
Other VCR, etc
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
L
R
S video cord
(not supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE
VIDEO
2
IN
L
S
VIDEO
AUDIO
(MONO)
R
DV IN
to LINE 2 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
: Signal flow
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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks
You can connect a second VCR or similar device.
Other VCR, etc.
LINE OUTPUT
LINE
1
IN
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
R
AUDIO
L
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
to LINE 1 IN
VCR-DVD recorder
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
L
Y
IN
L
R
P
P
B
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
z Hints
• When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L
(mono) jack.
• To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to
Notes
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD
VIDEOs to this recorder.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
VCR-DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.
Line input 1
VCR
VCR-DVD recorder
TV
Line input 2
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and Playable Discs
Icon used
in this
manual
Disc
Logo
Formatting
(new discs)
Compatibility with other
DVD players (finalizing)
Disc Type
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Automatically
formatted
DVD+RW
VR
+
RW
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players (finalization
unnecessary) (page 91)
*2
Format in VR mode
-
RWVR
mode
DVD-
RW
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Video
mode
Format in Video
*2
-
RWVideo
mode (page 49)
DVD+R
Playable on DVD+R compatible
players (finalization necessary)
Automatically
formatted
+
R
DVD+R DL
VR
Format in VR mode
using the “Disc Setting” mode compatible players
display (page 49)
Playable only on DVD-R VR
-
RVR
mode
(finalization necessary) (page 91)
DVD-
R
Automatically
formatted in Video
mode
Playable on most DVD players
(finalization necessary)
Video
mode
-
RVideo
DVD-
R DL
*6
• 2.4×-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs
• 4×-speed or slower DVD-R DL (Dual Layer)
discs
Usable disc versions (as of February 2006)
• 4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
*1
with CPRM
)
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.
• 4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2
with CPRM)
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.0
with CPRM, Ver.2.1, Ver.2.1 with CPRM)
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Change
Title
Name
Erase
Title/
Chapter
Auto
Rewrite
Manual
Chapter
A-B
Erase
Divide
Title
Playlist
Chapter
*3
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes/No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
*4
Yes/Yes
*3
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/Yes
*5
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
*5
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
*5
Yes/No
*1
*2
*3
*6
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in
“Features” setup (page 105).
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the
last title.
Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.
Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.
When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see
the instructions supplied with the discs.
*4
*5
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12 cm/8 cm discs
12 cm
Playback
8 cm
Recording
Disc Type
DVD+RW
Recording
Yes
Playback
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
—
VR mode
Yes
Yes
DVD-RW
Video mode
VR mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
—
DVD-R
DVD+R
Video mode
Yes
Yes
No
—
Yes
—
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible
• 8 cm discs
• DVD-RAMs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode
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Playable Discs
Icon Used
in This
Manual
Disc Type
DVD VIDEO
DVD-RAM
Disc Logo
Characteristics
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or
rented
DVD
RAM
DVD-RAMs recorded by another recording
device. 12 cm/8 cm discs without cartridges, or
removable from their cartridges can be played.
—
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD
format (with PBC function)
VIDEO CD
CD
VCD
CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format that can be purchased
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or
similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG
format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/
Level 2
DATA CD
DATA CD
DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/
DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to
UDF
DATA DVD
—
—
DATA DVD
8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs
recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images
recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be
played.)
8 cm DVD+RW/
DVD-RW/DVD-R
—
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.
Discs that cannot be played
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those
recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG
format, or Video CD format
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,
defined by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs that do not contain MP3 tracks or
JPEG files, or are not in DVD Video format.
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Notes
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s
contents will be erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side.
However, since the audio material side does not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
playback on this product is not guaranteed.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video
mode) or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other
equipment.
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD
menu.
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
recorder.
will also play on this
ALL
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
RDR-VX521
NO.
X
Region code
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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To stop playback
Press x STOP.
DVD Playback
z Hints
• You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,
playback starts automatically depending on the disc.
• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from
Playing
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
DVD RAM VCD
CD
DATA CD DATA DVD
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
• When using a DVD-RAM with a cartridge, remove the
disc from the cartridge.
DVD
Notes
• To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this
recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment
first.
TOP MENU
MENU
Using the DVD’s Menu
+
RW
-
+
R
-
RVideo
RWVideo
DVD
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s
menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
H PLAY
x STOP
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
Playback side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
4 Press H PLAY.
Playback starts.
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Playback Options
Z OPEN/CLOSE
Number buttons
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
SUR
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
REPLAY/
> NEXT
ADVANCE
. PREV
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
ZOOM
ANGLE
REPEAT
Button
Operation
Disc
Z OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO
Stops playing and opens the disc tray.
All discs
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc
when pressed repeatedly.
DVD VCD
: Selects the audio source.
DVD
VCD
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.
.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
DVD
DVD
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, “
display.
” appears in the front panel
ZOOM
Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode
when pressed repeatedly.
Magnification changes as follows:
normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
-
-
RVideo
+
RVR
R
RAM
DVD
VCD
The zoom function may not work depending on the
DVD.
To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 44.
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Button
Operation
Disc
SUR
(surround)
Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by
using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers
Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.
“Off”: No surround effect.
All discs
“Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround
speakers.
“Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround
speakers.
“Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround
speakers.
This feature is effective when you use two separate
front speakers.
REPLAY/
ADVANCE
• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when
pressed during playback.
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed
during pause mode.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
-
-
RVideo
+
RVR
R
RAM
DVD
. PREV/
NEXT >
• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/
chapter/scene/track and starts playback when
pressed during playback.
All discs
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/
scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three
seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.
Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed
during playback.
Search speed changes with each press:
All discs
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
*1
FF1 with sound
(Scan Audio) is
available for DVDs
with Dolby Digital
soundtracks.
FR2 and FF2 are not
available for MP3.
FR3 and FF3 are only
available for DVDs
and VIDEO CDs.
fast reverse fast forward
*1
FR1 T t FF1
*2
*2
FR2 T T t t FF2
*3
*3
*2
*3
FR3 T T T t t t FF3
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
Playback speed changes with each press:
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(slow)
-
-
RVideo
+
RVR
R
*
reverse slow motion forward slow motion
RAM VCD
DVD
T
t
* Playback direction
only
T T t t
T T T t t t
X PAUSE
Pauses playback.
All discs
If you pause playback for more than five minutes,
playback starts automatically.
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Button
Operation
Disc
REPEAT
Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.
Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER.
To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER.
Press O RETURN to turn off the display.
When playing a DVD
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
-
-
RVideo
RVR
+
R
*
RAM VCD
DVD
“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter.
“Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc.
“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion
* With PBC function off
When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)
“Track”: Repeats the current track.
“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.
“A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion
Selects the item to be repeated when pressed
repeatedly. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”
CD DATA CD DATA DVD
When playing a CD
“Track”: Repeats the current track.
“Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.
When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)
“File”: Repeats the current track.
“Folder”: Repeats the current album.
To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY.
z Hints
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise
will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the
consumer should take proper precautions when
the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external
5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to
the digital jack of the recorder.
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,
audio track, angle, etc., using the TOOLS menu
• During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/
M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT
down during playback to fast forward or fast reverse. In
pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds
are available, depending on the duration of the press.
the meaning of the language abbreviation.
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack
DTS audio signals are output only through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the
Notes
• You cannot use the repeat play function with VIDEO
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be
difficult to hear.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not
start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.
• Make sure that your listening position is between and
at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio
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– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you make a recording.
Playing quickly with sound (Scan
Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks
only)
Repeating a specific portion
(Repeat A-B Play)
You can play quickly with dialog or sound during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital
soundtracks. Simply press M during playback.
-
-
RVideo
+
-
-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
*
DVD RAM VCD
z Hint
1
2
3
During playback, press REPEAT.
To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of
Select “A” using M/m.
Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of
the portion to be played repeatedly.
“A-” appears.
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
4
Continue playing or press m/M to locate
the ending point (point B), and press ENTER.
Repeat A-B Play starts.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions
VCD
To return to normal playback, press REPEAT to
select “Off,” and press ENTER. Press O
RETURN to turn off the display.
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your
TV screen.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, a menu appears.
* Only with PBC function off.
Playing restricted DVDs (Parental
Control)
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H PLAY when “Press SELECT”
appears).
DVD
Operations differ depending on the disc. See the
instructions supplied with the disc.
If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears
asking whether you want to override the
restriction.
To cancel PBC Playback
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the
PBC functions, press MENU again to display
“Menu:On.”
2
Enter your four digit password using the
number buttons.
The recorder starts playback.
Resuming playback from the point
where you stopped the disc (Resume
Play)
Press H PLAY again after stopping a disc to
resume playback from the same point.
To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice,
and press H PLAY.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to original or
Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode)/DVD-RAM only).
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Locking the recorder (Child Lock)
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so
that the settings are not canceled by mistake.
Playing a Title From the
Title List
-
-
RVideo
+
-
-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
RAM
The Title List menu displays the program titles on
the disc.
DVD
With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold
down x on the recorder for more than ten seconds.
The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK”
appears in the front panel display. The indicator
remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder
will not work except for timer recordings.
ORIGINAL/
TITLE LIST
PLAYLIST
MENU
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked
and turns on.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Place a disc on the disc tray.
To stop timer recording while the recorder is
locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the
recorder is unlocked.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
Note
1
The recorder will be unlocked when:
– you stop timer recording by pressing x.
– you insert a tape.
Title List (Original)
10:10 AM
4
3
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 23
02 Ch 66
03 Ch 95
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
2
3
04 Ch 97
T
Ch 23
May/02/2006
08:00 PM
A Disc type:
Displays a disc type.
Also displays the title type (original or
Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode),
DVD-Rs (VR mode), and DVD-RAMs.
B Movie thumbnail image
C Title information:
Displays the title number, title name,
recording date, and recording mode.
“
“
” indicates a protected title, while
” indicates unprotected.
D Clock
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4 Select the title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
-
-
RVideo
+
RW
-
-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
DVD RAM VCD
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks
are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select
the title or track by entering its number. You can
also search for a scene using the time code.
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
and DVD-Rs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show an original
or Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select
either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”
Number
buttons
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
z Hint
You can also switch the Title List of DVD-RAMs to
show an original or Playlist.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
TOOLS
Notes
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have
been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or
1 Press TOOLS during playback.
The TOOLS menu appears.
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
2 Select a search method.
“Title” (for DVDs)
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ .”
*
“Chapter” (for DVDs)
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function
off)
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs): Searches
for a starting point using the time code.
3
Press
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select the number of
the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or
press the number buttons to enter the time
code.
For example: “Time”
To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “20520.”
If you make a mistake, wait a moment until
the display returns to the elapsed playing time
display, then select another number.
4 Press ENTER.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
point.
To turn off the display, press TOOLS.
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To erase bookmarks
Note
1
2
During playback, press SEARCH.
Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the
TOOLS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter
the time code for a playback point.
Press </, to select the bookmark to be
erased.
3
Press CLEAR.
Bookmarking a favorite scene
(Bookmark)
Note
When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is
cleared.
-
-
RVideo
+
-
-
+
R
RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
DVD RAM
You can have the recorder store specific portions
of a disc in memory and play them immediately
whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to ten
bookmarks per disc can be set.
CLEAR
M/m/</,,
ENTER
MARKER
SEARCH
During playback, press MARKER at a favorite
scene.
The bookmark is set.
To play from bookmarks
1
During playback, press SEARCH.
Search 01 02 03 04 05 -- -- -- -- -- N:5
2
Press </, to select a bookmark, and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected bookmark.
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10:10 AM
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
and JPEG Image Files
Music
Photo
Press ENTER :
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
DATA DVD
DATA CD
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/
CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only MP3 audio tracks, the
“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.
DVD
3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.
The “Music” display appears.
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
Music
10:10 AM
Repeat:Off
Surround:Off
Stop 00:00:00
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
MP3_001
0/9
Prev Directory
ENTER
01-Track1.mp3
02-Track2.mp3
03-Track3.mp3
04-Track4.mp3
05-Track5.mp3
TOOLS
O RETURN
./>
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track.
When a track or album is being played, the
title is shown in a box.
REPEAT
Playing MP3 audio tracks
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs.
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
To pause playback
Press X PAUSE.
To restart playback, press H PLAY or X
PAUSE.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
tray.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can
To play repeatedly
Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback.
“Off”: Does not play repeatedly.
“File”: Repeats the current track.
“Folder”: Repeats the current album.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
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To display the previous or next image, press
./>.
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.
The following menu icons appear in the upper
part of the screen.
z Hint
When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the
album finishes, the recorder stops.
: Returns to the “Photo” display.
Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.
Playing JPEG image files
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or
DATA DVDs.
To play the slide show
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
1
Press </, to select “
ENTER.
,” and press
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc
tray.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files, the display for selecting a media type
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can
“
“
“
”: Slow
”: Normal
”: Fast
2
Press </, to select the desired play speed,
and press ENTER.
10:10 AM
The slide show starts from the selected image.
To stop playing, press x STOP.
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
To rotate the selected image
Press </, to select “
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
,” and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns
clockwise by 90°.
To zoom in an image
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD
containing only JPEG image files, the
“Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.
Press </, to select “
,” and press ENTER.
Each time you press ENTER, the magnification
changes as follows:
2× t 4× t 2× t normal
3 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
4 Select a folder, and press ENTER.
Directory information
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.
Photo
10:10 AM
Slideshow
\\abc\defg
z Hint
You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY
in step 5 above.
Notes
Page 1 / 2
• You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within
the screen while zooming.
To display the previous or next page, press
./>.
• Slide show can play in only one direction.
• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.
5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.
The selected image is displayed over the
entire screen.
• If you select “
” in the rotated image display,
the images in the “Photo” display will not be
rotated.
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z Hints
Enjoying a slide show with sound
When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and
JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with
sound.
• When playing JPEG images, you can also use the on-
screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image
• The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3
playback stops.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG
image files
2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing
both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image
files.
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.
JPEG is image compression technology.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs)
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and
JPEG format.
However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs
whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2
or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk
Format (UDF).
The display for selecting a media type
appears.
10:10 AM
Music
Press ENTER :
Photo
Music menu for this disc.
Mix
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives
and the recording software (not supplied) for
details on the recording format.
3 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.
The “Music” display appears.
Note
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs
or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected track, and
the display asks for confirmation.
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the
recorder can play
The recorder can play the following tracks and
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Photo” display appears.
files:
7 Select the folder you want to view, and
press ENTER.
– MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks.
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.”
– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or
“.JPG.”
8 Press H PLAY to start the slide show.
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.
z Hints
9 Press </, to select the slide show
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
file names, the files will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
speed, and press ENTER.
The slide show starts with sound.
To repeat playback
Before you select an album or track in the steps
above, press REPEAT repeatedly to select a repeat
menu.
“File”: Repeats the current track.
“Folder”: Repeats the current album.
To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”
To stop the slide show
Press x STOP.
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Notes
Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played
on this recorder depending on file format.
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can
be played back.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing
such data may generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVR
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
DVD RAM VCD
DATA CD DATA DVD
CD
You can check disc information, such as playing
time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks
within a single album. The recorder may not recognize
some discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not
in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the
format is not supported.
• Depending on the disc or the size of image files,
playback may take some time to start.
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files
within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize
some discs depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files
are not supported.
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited
to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file
format are not supported.
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards
for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association).
Press DISPLAY.
The information display appears.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Disc and tape information/date and time
m
Disc information only
m
No display
Play
Stop
0:05:30
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 00:25
Original
Rem 01:30
Ch 110
Tue May 02. 2006
10:10 AM
◆ DVD
A Playing status
B Playing time
C Recording mode
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D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)
Remaining time of the current title (during
*1
playback
)
*2
E Channel or input source
F Date and time
*1
Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play
*2
Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)/DVD-RAMs.
Viewing information on the front
panel display
You can view the information on the front panel
display.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time of the current title
Current title number and current chapter
number
Clock
Example: When a DVD is stopped
Clock
m
Current title and chapter number
m
Remaining disc space
m
Channel or input source
Example: When playing a CD
Playing time of the current track
m
Current track number
m
Clock
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Recording mode and recording time
The following table is an approximate guide for
the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).
DVD Recording
Recording mode
Approximate
recording time
(minute)
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
HQ (High quality)
60
• This recorder can record on various disc types.
Select the disc type according to your needs
• Check that the disc has enough available space
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
HSP
R
90
SP (Standard mode)
120
150
180
240
360
480
LSP
ESP
LP
r
r
r
r
EP
z Hint
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
SLP (Long duration)
z Hint
The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL
(Double Layer)/DVD-R DL (Dual 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
Notes
• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder
turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a
recording has finished.
• This recorder records at ×1 speed.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes
Recording mode
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes
Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has eight different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high
quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP”
can be a possible choice.
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program
or video source of low picture quality
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”
indicator disappears from the TV screen. The
sound will be recorded in monaural but with less
noise.
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SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator
lights up in the front panel display. To record only
SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to
DVD Recording Without the
Timer
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy
guard signal is detected.
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
VIDEO
CH +/–
Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
INPUT
SELECT
TV/VIDEO
Copy-Free
DISPLAY
+
RW
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
-
-
RVideo
+
R
RVR
Copy-Once
-
RWVR
Ver.1.1 with CPRM*
Ver.1.2 with CPRM*
-
RVR
H PLAY
Ver.2.0 with CPRM*
Ver.2.1 with CPRM*
x STOP
X PAUSE
z REC
Copy-Never
None
REC MODE
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
Formatting a new disc
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
New, unformatted discs are automatically
formatted when first inserted in the recorder.
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a
recording format (VR mode or Video mode)
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”
• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in
Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the
recording format using the “Disc Setting”
Recording side facing down
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Notes
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
unless you first format the discs in VR mode.
4 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly
to select the channel or input source you
want to record.
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5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Notes
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is
pressed.
• You cannot change the recording mode during
recording or recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the program you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot change the channel or input source during
recording.
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
HQ
HSP
EP
SP
LP
LSP
ESP
SLP
For details about the recording mode, see
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
6 Press z REC.
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
duration.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,
up to eight hours*.
(Normal
recording)
0:30
1:00
7:30 8:00
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
To watch another TV program while recording
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder
stops recording and turns off.
* 12 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)/
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV
input.
DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
To cancel the Quick Timer
To watch a VHS tape while recording
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,
then press H PLAY.
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
z Hints
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
• You can use the number buttons for channel selection.
Enter the channel number, and press SET.
• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or
LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to
leave it on.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Checking the disc status while
recording
You can check the recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
Press DISPLAY during recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
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DVD Timer Recording
Record
0:00:03
HQ
+
-
-
+
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
R
Rem 00:59
Ch 1
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Note that the maximum continuous recording time
for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this
time will not be recorded.
Follow the steps below to set each timer recording
item.
A Disc type
B Recording status
C Recording time
Note
D Recording mode
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
E Remaining disc space
F Channel or input source
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
z Hint
You can view the information also in the front panel
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during
One-touch Timer Recording.
Creating chapters in a title
The recorder will automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select
the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup”
display (page 104).
SYSTEM
MENU
TIMER
M/m/</,,
ENTER
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”
x STOP
z Hint
You can create chapters manually when playing
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), or DVD-Rs (VR
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording side facing down
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3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
6 Press ENTER.
The c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a recordable disc is
inserted and that there is enough disc space for
the recording.
There is no need to turn off the recorder before
the timer recording starts.
4 Press TIMER.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
No Rec To
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
No.01
01
02Media Date
StartStop
Ch
Mode
03
DVD
Today
09 00
:
10 : 00
Ch
8
SP
PM
PM
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
04
05
06
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
1
2
3
4
5
6
5 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
If timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the first
program has finished. If the programs start at the
same time, the program listed first in the menu has
priority. If the end time of one setting and the start
time of another timer setting is the same, the
beginning of the program that starts later will be
cut.
A “Media”: Select “DVD.”
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y … y Today
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Program 1
Program 2
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
will be cut off
D “Stop”: Sets the stop time.
E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
source.
Program 1
Program 2
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
(page 53), select “AUTO.”
will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
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To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining disc space is not enough for the
current recording, the recorder automatically
adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for
“Mode” when setting the timer.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
z Hints
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
• You can play the recorded program by selecting the
program title in the Title List menu.
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
• When the start time and the channel or input source to
be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting
differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc
and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programs from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.
Notes
• To record a cable or satellite program without using
cable box/satellite receiver control, turn on the cable
box or satellite receiver and select the program you
want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver
turned on until the recorder finishes recording.
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
DVD
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes, even if the recording started with
the recorder turned on.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
x STOP
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”
display (page 104).
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
Regardless of whether or not the program is a
Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first
has priority. The recorder starts recording the
second program about ten seconds after the first
program has finished. If the end time of one
setting and the start time of another timer setting is
the same, the beginning of the program that starts
later will be cut.
HQ
HSP
SP
LSP
SLP
EP
LP
ESP
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Program 1
Program 2
6 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
7 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
will be cut off
8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
Notes
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the program may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
9 Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.
10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
11 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time you want to record, and turn it
off.
12 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is
received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the
recording stops and the recorder turns off.
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
To cancel a Synchro-Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
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4 Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.
Changing or Canceling DVD
Timer Settings (Timer List)
The sub-menu appears.
Timer List
10:10 AM
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
No. Media
Date
04/15
04/30
Start
Stop
Ch
Ch8
Mode Edit
Edit
01 DVD
02 DVD
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
Ch11
Delete
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
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5 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. Press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
M/m/</,,
ENTER
No Rec To
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
No.01
01
O RETURN
02Media Date
StartStop
Ch
Mode
03
DVD
04/15
09 00
:
10 : 00
Ch
8
SP
PM
PM
04
05
06
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
“Delete”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked
for confirmation.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List
10:10 AM
Timer List
10:10 AM
No. Media
Date
04/15
04/30
Start
Stop
Ch
Ch8
Mode Edit
No Media
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
01 DVD
02 DVD
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
SP
SP
01
02
Ch11
Do you want to erase ‘‘No.01’’?
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
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--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
03
04
05
06
OK
Cancel
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press
m to display the next page.
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see
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• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the
equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK
jack).
To record from a digital video camera connected
DVD
INPUT
SELECT
x STOP
z REC
REC MODE
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a recordable disc.
3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
an input source according to the
connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
*
Channel
LINE1
LINE2
DV
* Does not appear when the cable box is connected
to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and “Set Top Box
Control” is set to “On.”
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
The display changes on the TV screen as
follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LSP
SLP
EP
LP
ESP
For details about the recording mode, see
5 Select the line input audio.
Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to
“Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
7 Press z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x STOP on this
recorder.
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• The recorder does not record programs with Copy-
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few
seconds.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot
change the recording mode.
• You cannot change the channel or input source during
recording.
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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/
DVD-Rs (VR mode)
DVD Editing
-
-
RVR
RWVR
Before Editing
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and
DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original
recording (called the “original”), or the playback
information created from the original (called a
“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and
offers different merits, read the following and
select the one that better suits your needs.
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc
type in the front panel display, and select the
Notes
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other
DVD equipment.
To edit original titles
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,
create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
(Video mode)
+
+
R
-
RW
RWVideo
-
RVideo
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot
undo any edits you make. The edit functions
available for Video mode titles are:
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs
To create and edit Playlist titles
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from
the original title for editing purposes. When you
create a Playlist, only the control information
necessary for playback, such as the playback
order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles
are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
Example: You have recorded the final few
matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want
to keep the original recording.
Notes
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
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In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
Editing a Title
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without
changing the original recordings, create a Playlist
DVD
z Hint
You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.
While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST repeatedly.
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
Notes
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
TITLE LIST
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit
Playlist titles on the disc.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
Title List (Original)
10:10 AM
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 23
02 Ch 66
03 Ch 95
01:29:03
00:31:23
01:59:00
00:58:56
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>
>
>
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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can select from the following:
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select
“OK” when asked for confirmation.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
*1
“Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a
The sub-menu appears.
chapter in the title and erase it (see below).
*2
“Protect” : Protects the title. Select “On”
3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.
when the Protection display appears. “
appears for the protected title. To cancel the
protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to
”
The display for erasing chapters appears.
Chapter Erase (Original)
Chapter 1 / 3
10:10 AM
“
.”
Title No.01
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
“A-B Erase” : Erases a section of the title
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
*2
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
(see below).
“Divide Title” : Divides a title into two
*2
Copy
*1
DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)
only
4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and
press ENTER.
*2
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-R
(VR mode) only
“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,
press ENTER. When playback finishes or
when you press O RETURN, the display
returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”
About freeing up disc space
Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes:
– frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode).
– frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW
(Video mode) only when you erase the last title
or chapter.
5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected chapter is erased from the title.
To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.
– cannot free up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R
DL/DVD-R/DVD-R DL.
z Hint
z Hint
You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title
Notes
• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc.
You cannot edit a finalized disc.
• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from
a protected title.
Note
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist
is also erased.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)
+
RW
-
-
RVR
RWVR
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can select a section (scene) within a title and
erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original
titles cannot be undone.
You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.
Note that erasing chapters from original titles
cannot be undone.
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z Hints
1 Press TITLE LIST.
• 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.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
Notes
The sub-menu appears.
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• The start and end points of a title may be different from
what you have set.
3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting point A and B appears.
“Start” is selected.
• The total playing time of the title does not change even
if a scene was erased.
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
A-B Erase
10:10 AM
Title No.01
Start
End
Start 00:00:00
Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)
Erase
Finish
00:00:07
+
RW
-
-
RVR
RWVR
T
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End 00:00:00
You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing
original titles cannot be undone.
4 Press ENTER at the start point of the
section to be erased (point A).
You can use H PLAY,
1 Press TITLE LIST.
,
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find
the point. “End” is selected.
A-B Erase
10:10 AM
Title No.01
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
Start
End
The sub-menu appears.
Start 00:00:10
3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears.
Erase
Finish
00:00:10
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End 00:00:00
“Point” is selected.
5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section
(point B).
Divide Title (Original)
10:10 AM
Title No.01
“Erase” is selected.
Point
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.
Divide
Start 00:00:00
00:00:07
6 Press ENTER.
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The display asks for confirmation.
End 00:00:00
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased.
To continue, repeat from step 4.
To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
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4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to
divide the title.
Creating chapters manually
You can use H PLAY,
,
-
-
RVR
+
RW
RWVR
./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“Divide” is selected.
You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback.
Divide Title (Original)
10:10 AM
Title No.01
Point
Divide
Start 00:00:00
00:00:10
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Title No. 01
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End 00:00:10
5 Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
To reset the dividing point, select “No” and
press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
To use the same name as before, select “No”
and press ENTER to finish.
CHAPTER
MARK ERASE
CHAPTER
MARK
7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
of a Title” (page 63) to complete
renaming.
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 before and
after the mark become separate chapters.
The divided title appears in the Title List with
the new name.
z Hint
VR
Marking...
To erase chapter marks
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
During playback, press CHAPTER MARK
ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.
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Notes
Changing the Name of a
Title
• If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or
edit.
• You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected
titles or discs.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters.
Since the displayed number of characters is
limited, their appearance in menus such as Title
List may be different. When the display for
entering characters appears, follow the steps
below.
DVD
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List
(Original),” if necessary.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
Cursor
Input row
Title Name
10:10 AM
K
_
A
F
K
P
U
Z
B
G
L
C
H
D
I
E
J
a
f
b
g
l
c
h
d
i
e
j
1
6
2
7
_
3
8
4
9
=
#
(
5
0
.
M
R
N
S
X
O
T
Y
k
p
u
z
m
r
n
s
x
o
t
-
+
Q
V
q
v
@
&
$
)
~
%
!
^
W
w
y
Backspace
Space
Delete
Clear
Finish
Setting buttons
Character palette
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5 Select the character you want to enter
using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears in the input
row.
Creating a Playlist
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can only enter characters and symbols
that are displayed.
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing
the original recordings (see “Edit options for
page 58). You can create a Playlist title by
combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original
titles.
• To change the cursor position, select the
input row using M, and press </,.
• To erase a character, select either of the
following setting buttons and press ENTER.
“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left
of the cursor.
Notes
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that
Playlist is also erased.
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create Playlist
titles on the disc.
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor
position.
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input
row.
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the
desired position, select “Space,” and press
ENTER.
DVD
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the
desired position, select the character, and
press ENTER.
6 Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining
ORIGINAL/
PLAYLIST
SYSTEM
characters.
To return to the Title List without renaming
the title, press O RETURN.
TITLE LIST
M/m/</,,
ENTER
MENU
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
./>
H PLAY
z Hint
7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.
x STOP
X PAUSE
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Playing a Playlist title
Edit
10:10 AM
1 Press TITLE LIST.
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
Timer
2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the
Edit
“Playlist” Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for creating a Playlist appears.
“Start” is selected.
z Hint
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
Create Playlist
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Notes
Start
End
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.
• The start and end points in a title may be different from
what you have set.
Start 00:00:00
Make
Finish
00:00:07
T
Playlist No. 01
---/--/---- --:--
End 00:00:00
5 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.
Create Playlist
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Make
Finish
00:00:10
T
Playlist No. 01
---/--/---- --:--
End 00:00:00
6 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.
7 Press ENTER.
The selected section is captured as a scene. To
continue, repeat from step 5.
8 When you finish capturing scenes, select
“Finish” and press ENTER.
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4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The “Playlist” Title List appears.
Editing a Playlist
Playlist
10:10 AM
-
-
RVR
RWVR
1/2
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 32
02 Ch 96
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them,
without changing the actual recordings.
T
Ch 32
May/02/2006
03:25 PM
DVD
5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select from the following options. For details,
see the pages in parentheses.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation.
./>
“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
“A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in
the Playlist title. Go to step 7.
“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a
“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
The display for editing scenes appears.
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit Scene
Scene No.1 / 3
10:10 AM
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Playlist No.01
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Copy
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.
Edit
10:10 AM
Title List
Create Playlist
Edit Playlist
“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.
Starts playback of the selected scene when
you press ENTER. The display returns to the
“Edit Scene” display when the playback
finishes or when you press O RETURN.
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and
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“Move”: Allows you to change scene order
3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.
“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before
“Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene
Playlist
10:10 AM
3/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 32
02 Ch 96
03 Ch 95
00:05:04
00:00:51
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
04 Ch 97
T
Ch 95
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
May/15/2006
11:30 PM
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
4 Press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
z Hint
5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The display asks whether to rename the title.
To use the same name as before, select “No”
and press ENTER to finish.
The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.
Note
Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Playlist titles
on the disc.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The “Title Name” display appears.
Combining two titles into one
(Combine Titles)
of a Title” (page 63) to complete
renaming.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
The two Playlist titles become one Playlist
title with the new name.
You can select a Playlist title and combine it with
another Playlist title.
Erasing a scene (Erase)
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”
(page 66) to select a Playlist title.
The sub-menu appears.
-
RWVR
-
RVR
You can erase a selected scene.
2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press
ENTER.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
The next title below is also selected.
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
Playlist
10:10 AM
2 Select the scene you want to erase, and
press ENTER.
1/4
No. Title
Length Edit
01 Ch 32
02 Ch 96
03 Ch 95
00:05:04
00:00:51
01:59:00
00:58:56
>
>
>
>
3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
04 Ch 97
The display asks for confirmation.
T
Ch 32
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
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The selected scene is erased.
To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Modifying a scene (Modify)
-
-
RVR
RWVR
You can change the start and end point of the
selected scene.
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1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Moving a scene (Move)
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
2 Select the scene you want to modify, and
press ENTER.
You can change the scene order within the Playlist
title.
3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
“Start” is selected.
Modify
10:10 AM
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
Scene No.01
2 Select the scene you want to move, and
press ENTER.
Start
End
3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
Change
Cancel
Edit Scene
10:10 AM
00:00:07
T
Playlist No. 01
Scene No. 2 / 3
Playlist No.01
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Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
4 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
Copy
./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find
the point.
“End” is selected.
4 Select a new location using </,, and
press ENTER.
Modify
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
The selected scene moves to the new location.
To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.
Start
End
Edit Scene
Scene No. 3 / 3
10:10 AM
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
Playlist No.01
Change
Cancel
00:00:10
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
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Playlist No. 01
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01
00:00:34
02
00:04:20
03
00:00:10
5 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Change” is selected.
Copy
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
Adding a scene (Add)
6 Press ENTER.
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”
display.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.
To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.
You can add a scene before the selected scene.
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
To cancel modifying
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
2 Select the location where you want to add,
and press ENTER.
Note
A new scene will be added before the selected
scene.
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
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3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.
Copying a scene (Copy)
“Start” is selected.
-
-
RVR
RWVR
Add
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
You can copy and add a selected scene.
Start
End
Add
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”
Start 00:00:00
End 00:00:00
00:00:07
The “Edit Scene” display appears.
T
Playlist No. 01
Cancel
May/02/2006 03:25 PM
2 Select the scene you want to copy, and
press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER at the start point.
3 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find
the point.
Edit Scene
10:10 AM
Scene No. 2 / 3
Playlist No.01
“End” is selected.
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
Add
10:10 AM
01
00:00:34
02
00:00:10
03
00:04:20
Scene No.01
Start
End
Add
Copy
Start 00:00:10
End 00:00:00
00:00:10
4 Select a location to copy to using </,
and press ENTER.
T
Playlist No. 01
Cancel
May/02/2006 03:25 PM
The scene is copied to the selected location.
To copy other scenes, repeat from step 2.
5 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Add” is selected.
Edit Scene
Scene No. 1 / 4
10:10 AM
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.
Playlist No.01
Check
Erase
Modify
Move
Add
6 Press ENTER.
01
04
00:00:10
00:04:20
02
00:00:34
03
00:00:10
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”
display.
Copy
The selected section is added before the scene
selected in step 2.
To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.
To cancel adding
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.
Note
The start and end point of a scene may be different from
what you have set.
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B “DiscProtect”(DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Protects all titles on the disc when
“Protected” is selected. To cancel the
protection, select “Not Protected.”
Formatting/Renaming/
Protecting a Disc
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all
contents of the disc, including protected
titles, and makes a blank disc (except
DVD-Rs).
The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the
disc information or change the disc name.
Depending on the disc type, you can also format or
set protection.
For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)
according to your needs.
DVD
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR
mode, select “VR Mode” and then
“OK.”
D “Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See
SYSTEM
MENU
page 91 for details.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
E “Disc Information”: Displays the
following information.
• Disc name
O RETURN
• Disc type (and recording format for a
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode))
• Total number of titles
• Protect setting
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
• The oldest and most recent recording
date
in stop mode.
3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
• The total available recording time in
each recording mode
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
Disc Setting
10:10 AM
Disc Information
10:10 AM
1
2
Title List
Timer
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
Disc Name
Disc 1
Disc Protect
Not Protected
VR Mode
Media
DVD-RW
Format
VR Mode
Disc Format
3
4
Title No.
Protected
Date
Original 6 / Playlist 1
Not Protected
Edit
Disc Finalize
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Unfinalized
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
4/05/2006 ~ 4/30/2006
5
6
Remainder
HQ : 0H 57M HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M
LSP : 2H 23M ESP : 2H 52M LP : 3H 50M
EP : 5H 46M SLP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB
4 Select an option, and press ENTER.
F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except
protected titles). Select “OK” when
asked for confirmation.
A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a
disc.
For details on how to enter characters,
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode), Playlist titles created with
protected titles are also erased.
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To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
z Hints
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
Notes
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;
however, the name may not display on other DVD
equipment.
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)
disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW or DVD-R.
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-
Rs.
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode
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To stop playback
Press x STOP.
VCR Playback
To eject the tape
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
Playing
To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind
Shut Off)
Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power
will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until
it reaches the end.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
"/1
VIDEO
TRACKING +/–
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find
later. The counter in the front panel display resets
to “0:00:00.”
CLEAR
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see
DISPLAY
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Notes
• During playback, the VCR automatically detects the
recording system (S-VHS/VHS) and the recording
mode (SP or EP) from the tape. LP mode recordings
made on other equipment will play, but picture quality
is not guaranteed.
H PLAY
x STOP
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is
reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion
with no recording.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” after ten hours, and
starts recounting.
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –
“Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup”
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape.
Playback starts automatically if you insert a
tape with its safety tab removed.
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD
playback stops.
• The VCR does not record in S-VHS format, but will
play S-VHS tapes by automatically detecting the
format, but picture quality will be lower than usual S-
VHS. Image may be unclear if playback options such
as slow-motion, etc., are used.
• Playback of S-VHS tapes recorded in EP (3x) mode is
not guaranteed.
• The VCR is not compatible with the PAL or SECAM
color system. Only NTSC tapes can be played.
3 Press H PLAY.
The front panel display shows the playing
time.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind
automatically.
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
You can manually adjust tracking if the recording
quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s
automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears
during the automatic tracking).
Press TRACKING +/–.
The tracking meter appears.
Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the
distortion disappears.
Tracking
Tracking meter
To resume automatic tracking
Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the
recorder at the same time for more than ten
seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.
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Playback Options
REPLAY/
ADVANCE
> NEXT
. PREV
H PLAY
X PAUSE
Button
Operation
• Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode.
When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.
When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until
you release the button.
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.
• Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.
(slow)
ADVANCE
*1
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.
*2
REPLAY
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.
. PREV/
Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:
NEXT >
–×7
y
–×5
y
–×3
y
PAUSE
y
SLOW y PLAY y ×2
y
×3
y
×5
y
×7
X PAUSE
Pauses playback.
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.
*1
*2
Can be pressed up to four times to forward about
two minutes.
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP
mode.
Notes
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.
• The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse
play.
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
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Searching Using Various
Functions
Go to Zero
0:00:00
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each recording
begins.
You can easily find a specific point using various
search functions.
“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a
blank space. If no blank space is found, the
tape will reach the end.
Note
During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search
functions.
End search
0:00:13
VIDEO
CLEAR
“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:
Searches for an index mark and plays back for
about five seconds at that point.
Press H PLAY to view that program. If you
do not press H PLAY, the VCR
M/m/</,,
ENTER
TOOLS
automatically searches for the next index
mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.
H PLAY
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press TOOLS.
Scan and play
–0:00:01
3 Select a search method from the TOOLS
menu, and press ENTER.
Go To Zero
End Search
Notes
• The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank space
depending on its length.
• No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and
then keep recording the same program. To mark an
index, press x STOP or change the channel once
during recording pause.
Forward Intro Scan
Reverse Intro Scan
Move ENTER Enter
“Go To Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point
on the tape counter.
To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.
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Viewing information on the front
panel display
You can view the information on the front panel
display.
Displaying the Playing Time
and Play Information
You can check playback information, such as
elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc.,
on the TV screen.
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the status.
Example: When playing a tape
Elapsed time
Remaining tape length
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
Clock
Press DISPLAY during playback.
The information display appears.
Example: When a tape is in stop mode
Clock
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
m
Elapsed time
m
Remaining tape length
m
Channel or input source
Tape and disc information/date and time
m
Tape information only
m
No display
Stop
Play
0:05:30
HQ
0:30:00
SP
Rem 00:25
Original
Rem 01:30
Ch 110
Tue May 02. 2006
10:10 AM
A Playing status
B Time counter (elapsed time)
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Channel or input source
F Date and time
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Notes
Selecting the Sound During
Playback
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V
connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound
is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO setting.
AUDIO
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.
To listen to
On-screen
display
Front panel
display
Stereo
Hi-Fi
Left
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO*
Left channel
Right channel
Right
Mono
Monaural
sound on the
normal audio
track
* No indicator appears in the front panel display when
you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.
Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along
with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
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Notes
• Tapes recorded in EP (×3) mode by this VCR cannot be
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in
EP (×3) mode by this VCR are played back on other
VHS video decks with EP mode.
VCR Recording
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This VCR records in VHS format, not S-VHS
format.
• Check that the tape is longer than the recording
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
Stereo programs
Notes
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program,
press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO”
indicator disappears from the TV screen. The
sound will be recorded in monaural but with less
noise.
• Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder
turned on. Once started, the recorder cannot be turned
off. The recorder automatically turns off after a
recording has finished.
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different
programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programs
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be
correctly recorded on the VCR.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator
lights up in the front panel display. To record only
SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Recording mode
“EP” (Extended Play) and “SP” (Standard Play) is
available for recording mode (tape speed). “EP”
provides recording time three times as long as
“SP.” However, “SP” produces better picture and
audio quality.
Maximum recording time
Tape Length
T-120
SP
EP
2 hrs
6 hrs
8 hrs
9 hrs
T-160
2 hrs 40 mins
3 hrs
T-180
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To stop recording
Press x STOP.
VCR Recording Without the
Timer
To pause recording
Press X PAUSE.
To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch
To watch another TV program while recording
DVD
VIDEO
CH +/–
1
2
Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.
Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV
input.
INPUT
SELECT
TV/VIDEO
3
Select another channel on the TV.
DISPLAY
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H PLAY.
z Hints
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons.
Enter the channel number, and press SET.
• You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or
LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
z REC
REC MODE
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to
leave it on.
Notes
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
• You cannot change the recording mode, channel, or
input source while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
3 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly
to select the channel or input source you
want to record.
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”
For details about the recording mode, see
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,
up to six hours.
5 Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
(Normal
0:30
1:00
5:30 6:00
recording)
“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining
recording time appears in the front panel
display.
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When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder
stops recording and turns off.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated
accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes
recorded in LP mode.
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for
the remaining tape length to appear.
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
Checking the remaining tape length
You can check recording information, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
Record
0:30:00
SP
Rem 01:30
Ch 110
A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Current channel
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” of “Features” in the
“Setup” display correctly (page 105).
z Hint
You can view the information also in the front panel
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during
One-touch Timer Recording.
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3 Press TIMER.
VCR Timer Recording
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No
No.01
0
r
rEdit
Stop
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
Follow the steps below to set each timer recording
items.
0Media Date
Start
Ch
Mode
0
VCR
Today
09 00
:
10 : 00
Ch
8
SP
PM
PM
0
0
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
4 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
A “Media”: Select “VCR.”
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press m.
The item changes as follows:
VIDEO
Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday)
y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)
y … y Sat (every Saturday) y
1 month later y … y Today
TIMER
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
C “Start”: Sets the start time.
D “Stop”: Sets the stop time.
E “Ch”: Selects the channel or input
x STOP
source.
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;
“SP” or “EP.” To use the Rec Mode
“AUTO.”
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
5 Press ENTER.
c indicator lights up in the front panel
display, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in
place is inserted.
There is no need to turn off the recorder before
the timer recording starts.
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.
To change or cancel a timer recording, select
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6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
Notes
• To record a cable or satellite program without using
cable box/satellite receiver control, turn on the cable
box or satellite receiver and select the program you
want to record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver
turned on until the recorder finishes recording.
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”
flashes in the front panel display.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
If timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the first
program has finished. If the programs start at the
same time, the program listed first in the menu has
priority. If the end time of one setting and the start
time of another timer setting is the same, the
beginning of the program that starts later will be
cut.
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer
recording finishes, even if the recording started with
the recorder turned on.
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Program 1
Program 2
will be cut off
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
Program 1
Program 2
will be cut off
To change or cancel timer recording
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function
If the remaining tape length is too short for the
current recording, the VCR automatically changes
the recording mode from SP to EP.
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -
“Tape Length” of “Features” in the “Setup”
z Hints
• When the start time and the channel or input source to
be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting
differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc
and the VHS tape.
• You can also turn on the Timer programming menu
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”
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8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
10 Set the timer on the connected equipment
to the time of the program you want to
record, and turn it off.
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on
the front panel and the recorder stands by for
Synchro-Rec.
You can set the recorder to automatically record
programs from connected equipment that has a
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect
the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear
When the connected equipment turns on, the
recorder starts recording a program from the LINE
1 IN jacks.
The recorder starts recording when a signal is
received from the connected equipment.
When the connected equipment turns off, the
recording stops and the recorder turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP twice.
VIDEO
To cancel Synchro-Rec function
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder
turns off.
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording
and another timer recording overlap
Regardless of whether or not the program is a
Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first
has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished.
If the end time of one setting and the start time of
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of
the program that starts later will be cut.
x STOP
REC MODE
SYNCHRO
REC
7:00
8:00
9:00
10:00
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
Program 1
Program 2
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
will be cut off
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
5 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
6 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
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Notes
Changing or Canceling VCR
Timer Settings (Timer List)
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the
video signal from the connected equipment. The
beginning of the program may not be recorded
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on
or off.
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.
You can change or cancel timer settings using the
Timer List menu.
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating
instructions.
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set
function does not work.
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC
indicator turns off.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.
Timer List
10:10 AM
No. Media
Date
04/15
04/30
Start
Stop
Ch
Ch8
Mode Edit
01 VCR
02 VCR
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
SP
SP
Ch11
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
---
---
---
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
If there are more than six timer settings, press
m to display the next page.
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• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording
currently underway.
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and
VCR timer settings.
4 Select the timer setting you want to change
or cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Timer List
10:10 AM
No. Media
Date
04/15
04/30
Start
Stop
Ch
Ch8
Mode Edit
Edit
01 VCR
02 VCR
09:00PM
09:15PM
10:00PM
09:45PM
Ch11
Delete
03 ---
04 ---
05 ---
06 ---
--/--
--/--
--/--
--/--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
--:--
----
----
----
----
---
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5 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.
Select an item using </, and adjust using
M/m. Press ENTER.
Timer – Standard
10:10 AM
No Rec To
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
No.01
0
0Media Date
StartStopCh
Mode
0
VCR
04/15
Ch
09 00
:
10 : 00
8
SP
PM
PM
0
0
0
“Delete”: Erases the timer setting.
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked
for confirmation.
Timer List
10:10 AM
No Rec To
Date
Start
End
Source Mode Edit
01
02
Do you want to erase “No.01”?
03
04
05
06
OK
Cancel
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer
List.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
Notes
• Even when correctly set, the program may not be
recorded if another recording is underway, or other
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see
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6 Press z REC on this recorder and the
pause or play button on the connected
equipment at the same time.
Recording starts.
Recording From Connected
Equipment Without a Timer
To stop recording, press x STOP on this
recorder.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. For connection details, see “Connecting
Notes
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab
removed.
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot
change the recording mode.
VIDEO
• You cannot change the channel or input source during
recording.
INPUT
SELECT
x STOP
z REC
REC MODE
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
an input source according to the
connection you made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
*
Channel
LINE1
LINE2
* Does not appear when the cable box is connected
to the LINE 1 or LINE 2 jacks and “Set Top Box
Control” is set to “On.”
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “EP.”
5 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
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1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.
To select the recording mode, press REC
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)
2 Insert a source VHS tape.
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to
a DVD
3 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
4 Start playing the VHS tape, and then press
x STOP or X PAUSE at the point where
you want to start dubbing.
+
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-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during
You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the VCR.
5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
◆How titles and chapters are created
The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape
and automatically divides them into titles as they
are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further
divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute
intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”
setting of “Features” in the “Setup” display.
To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
To play discs recorded with this recorder on
other DVD equipment
DVD
VIDEO
To dub using the on-screen menu
1
2
After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
AUDIO
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
Dubbing
10:10 AM
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV/D8 Dubbing
Edit
H PLAY
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
X PAUSE
x STOP
REC MODE
3
4
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
VIDEO --> DVD
DVD --> VIDEO
TVIDEO
Program Dubbing
DV/D8 Dubbing
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
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Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
Dubbing From a DVD to a
VHS Tape
z Hints
• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc
is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time
discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the
recording is stopped.
+
RW
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
DVD RAM
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD
recording time.
You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.
Note that when you record copy-protected
software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted
when you play back the tape.
• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.
You can also select titles or scenes and dub them
all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings
on the DVD recorder.
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when:
– using a non-recordable DVD.
– using VHS software with copy guard functions.
• Dubbing stops when:
– the VHS tape reaches the end and stops.
– the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.
– the disc remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
DVD
VIDEO
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other
copyrighted material are solely for individual
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited
under copyright law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
SUBTITLE
AUDIO
SYSTEM
TITLE LIST
MENU
TOP MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
O RETURN
./>
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
REC MODE
DVDt
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press
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dubbing. Otherwise the disc’s menu is
recorded until the tape reaches its end.
2 Insert a source disc.
3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a
z Hints
title.
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from
normal DVD playback picture.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the
dubbed sound.
5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x
STOP or X PAUSE at the point where you
want to start dubbing.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” of
“Video” is set to “On” in the “Setup” display.
• Dubbing stops when:
6 Press DVD t on the recorder.
Dubbing starts.
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
To dub using the on-screen menu
1
2
After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and
press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10 AM
Dubbing selected titles and scenes
(Program Dubbing)
You can select titles or scenes from a DVD, and
dub the contents to a VHS tape all at once.
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV/D8 Dubbing
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its
safety tab in place.
To select the recording mode, SP or EP, press
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
2 Press DVD and insert a source disc.
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback
Dubbing
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
VIDEO --> DVD
DVD --> VIDEO
Program Dubbing
DV/D8 Dubbing
Edit
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
The System Menu appears.
4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
10:10 AM
4
5
Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
The display asks for confirmation.
Program Dubbing
DV/D8 Dubbing
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
If the disc’s menu appears when DVD
playback finishes, press x STOP to stop
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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5 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
9 Press ENTER at the start point.
You can use H PLAY,
,
./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find
the point.
Program Dubbing
10:10 AM
“End” is selected.
Title List
Timer
Create Dubbing List
Program Dubbing List
Scene Dubbing
10:10 AM
Edit
Scene No.01
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Start
End
Start 00:00:10
Make
Finish
00:00:10
T
Dubbing List No. 01
---/--/---- --:--
End 00:00:00
6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press
ENTER.
If you have performed Program Dubbing
before, the display asks for confirmation. To
continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
10 Press ENTER at the end point.
“Make” is selected.
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or
“End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.
Create Dubbing List
1/2 No. Title
10:10 AM
11 Press ENTER.
Length Edit
To continue, repeat from step 9.
01 Ch 32
02 Ch 96
00:05:04
00:00:51
>
>
12 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.
The Program Dubbing List appears with the
selected scene.
T
Ch 32
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Program Dubbing List
10:10 AM
No. Title
Length Edit
00:05:04
01 Ch 32
>
Addition
Erase
7 Select the title you want to dub, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Check
T
Ch 32
To dub the entire title, select “Title Dubbing”
and press ENTER. The Program Dubbing List
appears with the selected title. Go to step 13.
To select a scene to dub, go to step 8.
May/02/2006
03:25 PM
Dubbing
13 Select an option and press ENTER, if
necessary.
8 Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
To add other titles or scenes, select “Addition”
and press ENTER, and repeat from step 7.
To cancel the selected title or scene, select
“Erase” and press ENTER. When asked for
confirmation, select “OK” and press ENTER.
To view the selected title or scene, select
“Check” and press ENTER.
The display for setting a scene appears.
“Start” is selected.
Scene Dubbing
10:10 AM
Scene No.01
Start
End
To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.
Start 00:00:00
14 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Make
Finish
00:00:07
Dubbing starts.
T
Dubbing List No. 01
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End 00:00:00
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To stop dubbing
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop dubbing.
Finalizing a Disc (Preparing
a Disc for Playback on
Other Equipment)
z Hints
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from
normal DVD playback picture.
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the
VHS tape counter value.
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the
dubbed sound.
+
+
RW
-
-
-
-
RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
R
Finalizing is necessary in order to play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
When you finalize a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD
menu will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
Notes
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” of
“Video” is set to “On” in the “Setup” display.
• Dubbing stops when:
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.
– the tape remaining time runs out.
• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information
display are not displayed during dubbing.
• Copyrights
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright
law.
Differences between the disc types
Discs are automatically finalized when
removed from the recorder. If you want
to record on it again, reformat the disc
(page 70). Note however, that
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
+
RW
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is
prohibited under copyright law.
• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is
erased.
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a
disc on VR format compatible equipment.
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
-
RWVR
recording time is short. After finalizing,
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If
you want to edit or record on it again,
unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 70).
Note however, that reformatting a disc
erases all its contents.
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to edit or
record on it again, unfinalize or reformat
reformatting a disc erases all its
contents.
-
RWVideo
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
The finalized discs can be played on
other VR mode compatible players.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
-
RVR
Finalizing is necessary in order to play
on equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot further edit
or record on the disc.
+
R
-
RVideo
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Disc will be finalized.
Do you want to continue ?
DVD
OK
Cancel
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
M/m/</,,
ENTER
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc
by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 6 above.
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
2 Insert a disc.
3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
z Hints
• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or
not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 6 above, the
disc has already been finalized.
in stop mode.
The System Menu appears.
• To check the disc information, select “Disc
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press
4 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.
The “Disc Setting” display appears.
Disc Setting
10:10 AM
Notes
Title List
Timer
Disc Name
:
:
:
:
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize a disc if it was
recorded on another recorder.
Disc Protect
Not Protected
VR Mode
Disc Format
Edit
Disc Finalize
Disc Information
Erase All Titles
Unfinalized
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
5 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation.
Do you want to finalize this disc ?
Finalize
Unfinalize
6 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation again.
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Connecting a Digital Video
Camera to the DV IN Jack
DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)
Before DV/D8 Dubbing
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a
DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward
because the DVD recorder will fast forward and
rewind the tape for you – you do not need to
operate your digital video camera. Do the
following to start using the “DV/D8 Edit”
functions of this recorder.
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
To record from the DV IN jack
See the instruction manual supplied with the
digital video camera as well before connecting.
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and
record digital signals.
Notes
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move
on to the section on dubbing. For more
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output
signals.
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:
– your digital video camera does not work with this
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and
follow the instructions of “Recording From
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not
connect a MICROMV format digital video camera
even if it has an i.LINK jack.
z Hint
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing
unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
– the images on the tape contain copy protection
signals, which limit recording.
Hookups
VCR-DVD recorder
DV IN
to DV IN
i.LINK cable
(not supplied)
to DV output
Digital video camera
: Signal flow
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3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Dubbing From a DV/D8
Format Tape to a DVD
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a
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+
R
-
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RVideo
RWVR RWVideo
RVR
RW
You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc.
The recorder controls the digital video camera.
You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion,
and stop the tape to select the scenes using the on-
screen menu.
4 Insert the source DV/D8 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.
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8
format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 96.
◆How titles and chapters are created
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,
and the title is then divided into chapters at either
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD
Auto Chapter” setting of “Features” in the “Setup”
display.
5 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select
“DV.”
6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
For details about the recording mode, see
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
DVD
7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
CH +/–
The System Menu appears.
8 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
INPUT
SELECT
Setup
10:10 AM
Title List
SYSTEM
MENU
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Timer
M/m/</,,
ENTER
Edit
Audio
O RETURN
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Features
Options
Easy Setup
9 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
REC MODE
Audio
10:10 AM
Title List
Tuner Audio
Digital Out
:
Main
Timer
Downmix
:
:
:
:
:
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Edit
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.
Audio DRC
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Scan Audio
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
DV/D8 Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Stereo 1
Stereo
recordable disc on the disc tray.
Recording side facing down
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10 Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press
ENTER.
DV Tape Mode
Audio
10:10 AM
Title List
Tuner Audio
Digital Out
:
Main
Timer
Downmix
:
:
:
:
:
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Edit
Audio DRC
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Scan Audio
DV/D8 Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Stereo 1
Stereo 2
Mix
If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed
instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the
digital video camera is correctly connected
and its power turned on, and that its mode is
set for dubbing.
“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.
Normally select this when dubbing a DV
format tape.
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.
“Mix”: Records original and additional
sounds.
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added
a second audio channel when recording with
your digital video camera. For the details, see
16 Find the dubbing start point on the tape,
and stop or pause playback.
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to
find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.
17 Press , to select z on the TV screen, and
press ENTER.
Dubbing starts.
11 Select an option, and press ENTER.
12 Press O RETURN twice.
To stop recording
13 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.
Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
Dubbing
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Simple Dubbing
Program Dubbing
DV/D8 Dubbing
To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
z Hint
If “DV Camera Mode” appears on the screen, you can use
z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly
on the recorder.
14 Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press
ENTER.
Notes
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,
DV/D8 Dubbing
10:10 AM
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital
video equipment to the recorder.
• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV/
D8 format tape onto the disc.
Title List
Timer
DV/D8 Simple Dubbing
DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing
Edit
• If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a
soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling
frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound,
or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back
the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there
is nothing recorded on the tape.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
15 Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and
press ENTER.
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).
The following display appears.
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and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the
display.
Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape
to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)
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RVR
RWVR RWVideo
RW
2 Press ONE TOUCH DUBBING.
The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital
video camera and then starts recording the
tape contents from the beginning.
You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8
format tape onto a disc with a single press of the
ONE TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder
controls the digital video camera for the whole
process, and completes the recording.
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch
Dubbing ends automatically.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
z Hint
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING
You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you
select “DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing” and press ENTER
in step 15 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a
DVD” on page 94. Follow the instructions appearing on
the TV screen.
x STOP
ONE TOUCH
DUBBING
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2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
The “Setup” display appears.
Settings and Adjustments
Setup
Title List
10:10 AM
Tuner Preset
Clock Set
Video
Using the Setup Displays
Timer
Edit
By using the setup displays, you can make various
adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as
well as select a language for the subtitles.
Audio
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Features
Options
Easy Setup
The setup displays are used in the following way.
Note
3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”
“Video,”“Audio,”“Features,” “Options,”
or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
The selected setup display appears.
Example: “Video” setup
Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the
setup display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.
Video
Title List
10:10 AM
TV Type
:
:
:
:
4:3 Letter Box
On
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
Timer
Standard
Off
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
SYSTEM
MENU
M/m/</,,
ENTER
4 Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
O RETURN
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”
Video
Title List
10:10 AM
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
TV Type
:
:
:
:
16:9
4:3 Letter Box
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
Timer
The System Menu appears.
4:3 Pan Scan
Edit
Off
Title List (Original)
Title List
10:10 AM
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Press ENTER :
Timer
Edit
Title Menu for DVD Title List.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
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Some items display a dialog box that requires
additional settings.
Example: When “Parental” in “Options”
setup is selected.
Antenna Reception Setting
(Tuner Preset)
Create the password
Title List
10:10 AM
The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make
tuner settings for the recorder.
Timer
Create the password.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.
The “Tuner Preset” setup appears with the
following options.
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
The currently selected option is displayed
next to the setup item.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Antenna/Cable
:
Cable
Example: When “16:9” is set.
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Video
Title List
10:10 AM
Edit
TV Type
:
:
:
:
16:9
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
On
Timer
Standard
Off
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Notes
• You cannot preset channels for a connected cable box
or satellite receiver.
• You cannot select “Tuner Preset” when you set “Set
Top Box Control” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup”
display.
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU.
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13,
UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV
channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your area using
automatic presetting methods.
1
Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Antenna/Cable
:
Antenna
Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.
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3
Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence.
Clock Setting (Clock Set)
The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock
settings for the recorder.
Auto Preset
10:10 AM
Title List
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Searching for receivable channels:
3
Timer
Edit
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Scanning... Please wait.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
3 Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.
The “Clock Set” setup appears with the
following options.
Stop
Clock Set
10:10 AM
Manual Set
Title List
Timer
Auto
Manual
Presets or disables channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the “Auto
Preset” or “Easy Setup” function, you can set them
manually.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
1
Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.
Tuner Preset
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Antenna/Cable
:
Antenna
Cable
Auto Preset
Manual Set
Edit
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
1
Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.
Auto Clock Set
10:10 AM
“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.
Title List
Timer
Clock Set CH
:
:
:
Auto
Auto
Auto
Time Zone
2
3
4
Select an option, and press ENTER.
Daylight Saving
Edit
Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Select the channel you want preset using CH
+/–, or disable using M/m, and press ENTER.
2
3
Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or
“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.
Select a channel:
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Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and
ENTER.
Add
Erase
Exit
◆ Clock Set CH
Select a channel that carries a time signal
using M/m.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response, select your local PBS station. Leave
the setting at “Auto” to have the recorder
5
6
Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and
press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select “Exit” and press
ENTER.
To preset or disable another channel, repeat
steps 4 and 5.
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automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal.
Video Settings (Video)
Clock Set CH
Title List
10:10 AM
The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items
related to the image, such as size and color.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.
Timer
Edit
Select a Channel:
Auto
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
◆ Time Zone
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Select the time zone for your area, or select
“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set
your time zone.
3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.
The “Video” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
The options are:
Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central
y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y
Hawaii y Auto
Video
Title List
10:10 AM
TV Type
:
:
:
:
4:3 Letter Box
On
Black Level
Picture Control
Progressive
Timer
◆ Daylight Saving
Standard
Off
Edit
Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select
“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set
the daylight saving time.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Note
If “Set Top Box Control” of “Features” is set to “On,” the
channel on the cable box or satellite receiver changes
when the recorder searches for a channel that carries a
time signal and sets your time zone.
TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
Manual
16:9
Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or TV with a
wide mode function.
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
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.
1
Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.
Clock Set
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Set the time and date.
Month Day
Year
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.
01
01
2006
Sun
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Hour Min AM/PM
10 10 AM
:
2
3
Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM
in sequence. Press </, to select the item to
be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day
of the week is set automatically.
Press ENTER to start the clock.
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16:9
Standard
Cinema 1
Off
Displays a standard picture.
White colors become brighter
and black colors become richer,
and the color contrast is
increased.
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
Cinema 2
Personal
Enhances details in dark areas by
increasing the black level.
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”
“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/
</,.
z Hint
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is
recommended.
Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
Progressive
If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format
signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction
and high quality image.
Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the LINE OUT jacks
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front
panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.
1
2
3
Select “Progressive,” and press ENTER.
Select “On,” and press ENTER.
Follow the instructions appearing on the TV
screen.
On
Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too dark.
Video
10:10 AM
Title L
Timer
Edit
P
rogressive Scan Output
1) Ensure your TV is (480P) progressive scan capable.
2) Connect with component video output jacks.
(red/guecnnections)
n/b
Off
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
r
e
e
l
o
3) Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4) If video signal appears OK,
Dubb
Disc S
Setup
video connection is complete.
Picture Control
OK
Cancel
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.
Select the setting that best suits the program you
are watching.
1Ensure your TV is (480p) progressive scan
capable.
2Connect with component video output jacks.
(red/green/blue connections)
Dynamic 1
Produces a bold dynamic picture
by increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
3Select [OK] to test your video signal.
4If video signal appears OK, video
connection is complete.
Dynamic 2
Produces a more dynamic picture
than “Dynamic 1” by further
increasing the picture contrast
and the color intensity.
4
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the
recorder lights up.
If picture is distorted, press O RETURN.
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z Hint
To cancel the “Progressive” setting, select “Off” in step
2 above. Or, press DVD to operate the DVD recorder,
and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder for five
seconds or more.
Audio Settings (Audio)
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
Note
If you select progressive signals when you connect the
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.
The “Audio” setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Audio
Title List
10:10 AM
Tuner Audio
Digital Out
:
Main
Timer
Downmix
:
:
:
:
:
Dolby Surround
Standard
On
Edit
Audio DRC
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Scan Audio
DV/D8 Audio Input
Line Audio Input
Stereo 1
Stereo
Tuner Audio
Selects the sound to be recorded.
Main
SAP
Records only the main
sound.
Records only the SAP
(Second Audio Program)
sound.
Note
If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded
regardless of the setting.
Digital Out
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 “Connecting to Your
Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or
“DTS.”
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Downmix (DVDs only)
Digital Out
10:10 AM
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
jacks” on page 19. This function affects the output
of the following jacks:
Title List
Dolby Digital
DTS
:
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
Timer
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
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.
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to
“D-PCM” (page 102).
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this
position.
◆ Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
signals conform to Dolby
Surround or not by making
adjustments to the
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
“Downmix” item in “Audio”
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks
– AUDIO OUT L/R jacks
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital” is
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
On
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
Standard
Normally select this
position.
TV Mode
Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
Off
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
Wide
Gives you the feeling of
Range
being at a live performance.
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Scan Audio (DVDs only)
Recording, Set Top Box
Control, and VCR Settings
(Features)
On
Outputs audio signals during
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD
disc with Dolby Digital
soundtracks.
Off
No sound is output during
FF1 fast-forward.
The “Features” setup allows you to make set top
box control settings or change the tape length, auto
play and auto repeat settings.
Note
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
DV/D8 Audio Input
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Stereo 1
Records original sound only.
Normally select this when
dubbing a DV format tape.
3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Stereo 2
Mix
Records additional audio
only.
Features
10:10 AM
Records both original and
additional sounds.
Title List
Timer
DVD Auto Chapter
:
:
5 Min
VR
Format DVD-RW
VCR Function
Edit
Note
Synchro Recording
Set Top Box Control
:
to DVD
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second
audio channel when recording with your digital video
camera.
Line Audio Input
When recording from equipment connected to the
LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jack to a DVD disc in this
recorder, select line input audio.
DVD Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at
specified intervals. The markings are inserted
while the recording is being made.
Stereo
Records stereo sound only.
Select this for discs other
than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/
DVD-Rs (VR mode).
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
Main/Sub
Records the two different
soundtracks on DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR
mode). You can select either
soundtrack when playing
back the disc.
5 Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 5 minute
intervals.
15 Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
z Hint
Audio selected with the connected equipment is recorded
on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs
(VR mode).
Note
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an
approximate chapter interval.
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Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)
Selects the recording format for an unused DVD-
RW, when first inserted.
Set Top Box Control
You can control your cable box/satellite receiver
using the supplied set top box controller. See
“Step 7: Easy Setup” for details. Press ENTER,
and select “On” or “Off.”
VR
Automatically formats the disc in
VR mode.
On
Turns on the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. See
Video
Automatically formats the disc in
Video mode.
VCR Function
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto
Play,” or “Auto Repeat.”
Off
Turns off the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. Select
this if you do not want to use the
supplied set top box controller.
◆ Tape Length
T120
T160
T180
For T-120 or shorter length tapes.
For T-160 length tapes.
When “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” you
can make the following settings. Note that when
you change “Set Top Box Control” to “On” or
“Off,” all timer recording settings will be
canceled.
For T-180 or longer length tapes.
◆ Auto Play
On
Starts playback automatically,
when you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
◆ Brand Code
(page 125) for the brand code for your cable box
or satellite receiver, and enter the code using the
number buttons and ENTER.
Off
Turns off Auto Play. You need to
press H PLAY to start
playback, even if you insert a tape
with its safety tab removed.
◆ Connections
Selects the connection you used for your cable box
or satellite receiver. When the cable box or
satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
LINE IN jacks, select the connection from
“Line1” or “Line2.” When the cable box or
satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
VHF/UHF IN jack, select the output channel,
“Ch3” or “Ch4.”
◆ Auto Repeat
On
Plays back a tape repeatedly. The
VCR rewinds the tape to the
beginning and restarts playback
automatically.
Off
Turns off Auto Repeat.
◆ Ch. Digit lock
Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for
your cable box or satellite receiver.
Synchro Recording
to DVD
Sets the recorder to record
Off
Select this when your cable box or
satellite receiver only accepts a
three or more digit channel
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a DVD disc.
number. Normally select this.
Lock to
2 digits
Select this only when your cable
box or satellite receiver only
accepts a two digit channel
number.
to VIDEO
Sets the recorder to record
programs from connected
equipment that has a timer
function (such as a satellite tuner)
to a VHS tape.
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◆ Mode for SET button
Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable box or
satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER
button or a SET button etc., after entering the
channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try
“Mode 2.” If your cable box or satellite receiver
does not respond to either setting, contact the
manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver.
Language, Parental Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
Off
No code is sent when SET is
pressed. Normally select this.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Sends the channel number you
entered.
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
Sends the channel number you
entered.
3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.
The “Options” setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
Options
10:10 AM
Title List
Timer
Language
Parental
Front Display
Command Mode
Factory Setting
:
:
Auto
Edit
DVD 3
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Language
◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the soundtrack.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language
changes according to the language you selected
explanation of the language abbreviations.
Note
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
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Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Rating Level” are
displayed.
Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
Parental
10:10 AM
Off
Title List
Timer
Rating Level
Change Password
:
1
After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and
press ENTER.
Level 8 (Adults)
Level 7
Edit
Level 6
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Create the password
Title List
10:10 AM
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental setting is complete.
Timer
Create the password.
Edit
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc,
set “Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.
• To change the password, select “Change
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER.
When the display for registering a password
appears, enter a new four-digit password
using the number buttons.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
The display for confirming the password
appears.
Re-enter the password.
Notes
Create the password
Title List
10:10 AM
• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” of
“Options” in the “Setup” display.
• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function
cannot be limited on this recorder.
Timer
Confirm the password.
Edit
• 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.
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Front Display
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Enter a 4-digit password using the number
buttons.
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
Auto
Adjusts to low lighting when
power is off.
Bright
Dimmer
Maintains bright lighting
when power is off.
Enter the password
Title List
10:10 AM
Maintains low lighting
regardless of whether power
is on or off.
Timer
Enter the password.
Edit
Dubbing
Disc Setting
Setup
Off
Turns off the lighting when
power is off. Maintains the
lighting when power is on.
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Command Mode
Changes the command mode of this recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
command mode. Be sure to match the
COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the
setting made here. For details, see “If you have a
Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup program.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
DVD 1
Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
DVD 2
Select this if the default
command mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
Easy Setup
10:10 AM
Follow the guide to make initial settings.
Before you start,
check that you have made all necessary connections.
DVD 3
The default command mode
of the recorder.
Start
Cancel
Factory Setting
Allows you to return the setup settings to their
default settings. Note that all of your previous
settings will be lost.
4 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
1
2
After step 3 above, select “Factory Setting,”
and press ENTER.
5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 5.
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The setup settings return to their default
settings.
3
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
The power automatically turns off and then on
again, and the recorder is reset to the factory
settings.
When the “Easy Setup” display appears,
follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 4.
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TV program reception does not fill the screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup
Additional Information
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV
program using the CH +/– buttons.
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.
TV program pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV antenna.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables
farther apart.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
The channel on the cable box/satellite receiver
has been changed.
, The set top box controller is connected and “Set
Top Box Control” is set to “On.” Check the “Set
Top Box Control” settings in “Features” setup
Picture
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
TV channels cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, which cause the
channels to change.
Picture noise appears.
The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by
pressing INPUT SELECT.
switch the input selector on your TV so that the
signal from the recorder appears on the TV
screen.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO
player, the copy-protection signal applied to
some DVD programs could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem even
when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s
S VIDEO input.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display
by pressing INPUT SELECT.
The playback picture or TV program from the
equipment connected through the recorder is
distorted.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
“Video” setup (page 101).
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected
when you set the recorder to progressive format.
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in
“Video” setup (page 101).
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programs could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup to fit the aspect
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The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
“Video” setup.
DVD Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labeled side facing up.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
Sound
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 pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup
settings (page 102).
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise
will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
The sound volume is low.
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Wide
Range” (page 103).
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available
for all programs. The program you are recording
does not have a second audio program.
, You have set “Tuner Audio” in “Audio” setup to
alternate audio programs.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
playback operations will not work.
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR
mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” in
“Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 102).
, When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set “Line
Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to “Stereo.”
The language for the soundtrack cannot be
changed.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the soundtrack.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
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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.
The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG
image folder/file is not correctly displayed.
, The recorder can only display numbers and
alphabet. Other characters are displayed as
asterisks.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
DVD Recording/Timer recording/
Editing
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when “
does not appear in the front panel display
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
menu.
Recording does not start immediately after
z REC is pressed.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”
“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from
the front panel display.
”
Nothing was recorded even though the timer
setting is set correctly.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, and connect it again.
, The program contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The cable box/satellite receiver was turned off.
, The set top box controller was incorrectly
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/
Level 2.
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3.”
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it
has the extension “.MP3.”
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
, When playing a disc containing JPEG image
files, “Photo” is selected (page 43).
, The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in
“Features” setup have been changed (page 105).
The JPEG image file cannot be played.
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”
Recording does not stop immediately after
x STOP is pressed.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”
, The length or width of the image is more than
4,720 dots.
, When playing a disc containing MP3 audio
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Timer recording is not complete or did not start
from the beginning.
The picture is not clear.
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–
buttons.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure. The clock is automatically set by
EDS, but it is reset during a power failure when
Reset the clock (page 99).
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 52).
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee
will be charged). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage the video heads.
, The video heads may have to be replaced.
Consult your local Sony dealer for more
information.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The tape is defective.
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
The picture rolls vertically during picture
search.
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or
monitor.
The picture has no sound.
, The tape is defective.
, Check the audio cord connection.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Insert a disc with enough space for the recording.
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents
further recording.
A tape cannot be inserted.
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.
VCR Recording
The channel cannot be changed from the one
you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
No TV program appears on the TV screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
VCR Playback
,
Select the correct source with the CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number
when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or
“LINE2” when recording from other equipment.
The playback picture does not appear on the TV
screen.
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.
TV reception is poor.
, Adjust the TV antenna.
The tape starts playing as soon as it is
inserted.
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on
this tape, cover the tab hole.
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The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
VCR Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
, Check that the clock is set.
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.
, Make sure a program has been set for timer
recording.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
, Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to
, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future
time.
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command
, Check that the cable box is turned on.
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the
recorder is disconnected from the wall outlet for
more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.
, Turn the power off and unplug the AC power
cord.
, The program that starts first has priority and the
second program starts recording only after the
first program has finished. If the programs start
at the same time, the program listed first in the
menu has priority (page 82).
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY
DVD” appears in the front panel display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is
set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after
Synchro-Recording is set.
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
The disc tray does not open after you press
Z OPEN/CLOSE.
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
Display
Menus or displays do not appear on the
screen.
, While the recorder is reading disc information,
the System Menu, TOOLS menu, or information
display will not appear.
“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.”
appears in the front panel display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.
The c indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety
tab in place inside the recorder.
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“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel
Notes About This Recorder
display.
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
On adjusting volume
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
Control by AV mouse is not possible.
, Some satellite receivers may not support AV
mouse.
On cleaning
The Set Top Box Control function does not
work.
, Turn on the recorder.
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.
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners
(including wet or spray types). These may
cause the apparatus to malfunction.
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.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
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– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
Specifications
Symptoms caused by contaminated video
heads
System
[DVD recorder section]
Laser
Semiconductor laser
Audio recording format
Dolby Digital
initial
contamination
terminal
Video recording format
MPEG Video
When the video heads are dirty, clean the video
heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette.
If a Sony cleaning cassette is not available in your
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do
not use a commercially available liquid type
cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video
heads.
[VCR section]
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
3
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 /8 inches/s)
7
EP: 11.12 mm/s ( /16 inches/s)
11
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( /16 inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Rewind time
Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)
[Tuner section]
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
[Timer section]
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
12 programs in total (max.)
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Inputs and outputs
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
36 W
LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
Power back-up
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE 2 IN
Back-up duration: 0 min
Operating temperature
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Operating humidity
25% to 80%
Dimensions including projecting parts
and controls (w/h/d)
Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
1
1
(Approx. 17 × 3 /4 × 13 /4 inches)
Mass
Approx. 4.8 kg (Approx. 10.6 lbs)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Antenna cable (1)
Audio/video cord (1)
Set top box controller (1)
OPTICAL, Optical output jack
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)
COAXIAL, phono jack
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
Phono jack
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms
S VIDEO OUT
4-pin, mini-DIN jack
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative
C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms
SET TOP BOX CONTROL
Mini jack
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i.LINK baud rate
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to
the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are
defined:
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)
About i.LINK
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the
i.LINK standard and its features.
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)
What is i.LINK?
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling
digital video, digital audio and other data in two
directions between equipment having the i.LINK
jack, and for controlling other equipment.
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible
applications are operations and data transactions
with various digital AV equipment. When two or
more i.LINK-compatible equipment are
connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,
operations and data transactions are possible with
not only the equipment that this recorder is
connected to but also with other devices via the
directly connected equipment.
Note, however, that the method of operation
sometimes varies according to the characteristics
and specifications of the equipment to be
connected, and that operations and data
transactions are sometimes not possible on some
connected equipment.
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some
equipment.
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”
When units are connected to equipment having a
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.
* What is Mbps?
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of
data that can be sent or received in one second. For
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100
megabits of data can be sent in one second.
i.LINK functions on this recorder
For details on how to dub when this recorder is
connected to other video equipment having DV
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack
will not accept MICROMV signals from
equipment such as a MICROMV digital video
camera with an i.LINK jack.
For details on precautions when connecting this
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the
equipment to be connected.
Note
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment
to be connected.
About the name “i.LINK”
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a
trademark approved by many corporations.
IEEE 1394 is an international standard
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics Engineers.
Required i.LINK cable
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during
DV/D8 dubbing).
i.LINK and are trademarks.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or
similar names.
Open the
cover
79)
K
(remote sensor) (20)
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons
(38)
R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L
(MONO)/R) jacks (28)
* The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the
tactile dot as a reference.
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Remote
Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be
used with your TV when the TV/DVD·VIDEO
switch is set to TV.
For DVD functions
SET button (21)
SUBTITLE button (36)
TIME/TEXT button (47)
L . PREV (previous)/> NEXT
buttons (36)
M m
/
Slide the cover
* Number 5 and AUDIO buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference.
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For VCR functions
SET button (21)
TIME/TEXT button (76)
I . PREV (previous)/> NEXT
buttons (74)
J
P CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*
W
REPLAY/
ADVANCE buttons
(74)
Slide the cover
wk COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1, 2, 3)
(26)
* Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have
a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.
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Front panel display
VR
RW
VCD
STEREO SAP
DVD
VIDEO
A DVD playing/recording status
B Disc type/recording format
C Audio signal indicators
H Timer indicator
• Playing time/remaining time
• Current title/chapter/track/index number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
E SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
• Channel
J
(angle) indicator (36)
F VIDEO playing/recording status
K Disc indicator
G Tape indicator
Rear panel
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
S
VIDEO OUT LINE
1
IN LINE OUT
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
IN
VIDEO
L
Y
L
R
P
P
B
R
R
OUT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
AUDIO
AUDIO
F LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
G LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks
C DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/
OPTICAL) jacks (18)
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
jacks (17)
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DVD-RW (page 30)
Glossary
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the
contents to be programmed or edited.
Chapter (page 41)
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.
DVD+R (page 30)
Copy protection signals (page 49)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV
programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
Dolby Digital (page 102)
DVD-R (page 30)
Digital audio compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality digital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data is recorded
discretely, and little deterioration occurs because
all channel data processing is digital.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R. The DVD-R has two different
modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created
in Video mode have the same format as a DVD
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video
Recording) mode allow the contents to be
programmed or edited.
DVD VIDEO (page 33)
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which
is a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD
also uses a variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the
status of the picture. Audio information is
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
DTS (page 102)
Digital audio compression technology by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.
DVD+RW (page 30)
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
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Interlace format
DVD Audio/Subtitle
Language
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television. The
even number field shows the even numbered lines
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.
When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of
the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated
or subtitle.
Original (page 58)
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Erasing original
titles frees up disc space on DVD-RWs.
Abbreviation
ARA
BUL
CHI
Language
Arabic
Bulgarian
Chinese
Croatian
Czech
Playlist (page 58)
Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R
(VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as
they are, and contains only the information needed
to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very
little disc space.
CRO
CZE
DAN
DEU
ENG
ESP
Danish
German
English
Spanish
Finish
Progressive format (page 101)
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
shows every other line of an image (field) to create
one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60
fields in one second, the Progressive format can
show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture
quality increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper.
FIN
FRA
GRE
HUN
IDN
French
Greek
Hungarian
Indonesian
Hindi
IND
Title (page 41)
ISL
Icelandic
Italian
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
ITA
IWR
JPN
Hebrew
Japanese
Korean
Malay
Track (page 41)
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of
a song).
KOR
MAL
NLD
NOR
POL
POR
RUS
SVE
THA
Dutch
Norwegian
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Swedish
Thai
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Abbreviation
TUR
Language
Turkish
Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver Brand Code
VIE
Vietnamese
Afrikaans
ZAF
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.
Cable box brand
Code number
3M
0033
ABC
0003, 0007, 0011, 0017,
0008, 0014, 0001, 0013,
0206, 0047, 0237, 0033
Accuphase
0003, 0007, 0013, 0047,
0001, 0011, 0017, 0014,
0206
Acorn
1102, 0237
0237
Action
Active
0237, 1102
0015
Aim
Allegro
Amark
0315, 0153
0008, 0277, 0144, 0056
0060
American
Americast
Antronix
Anvision
Apache
Arbatron
Archer
0899
0207, 0022
0211, 0111
0770
0014, 0011, 0003, 0476
0153, 0022, 0207, 0039,
0797, 0237, 0260
ASE
1080
Auna
1269
BBT
0267
BCC
0276
Belcor
0056, 0022
0014
Bell & Howell
Bell Atlantic
Bell South
Bestlink
Betavue
British Telecom
0641
0899
0303
0022
0003
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Cable box brand
BVS
Code number
0641
Cable box brand
Code number
GC Electronics
0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,
0040, 0077, 0030
Cable Healthcare
Cable Star
Cabletenna
Cableview
Century
0769, 0058
0056
GE
0232, 0233, 0144, 0021
Gemini
0015, 0070, 0057, 0242,
0014, 0797, 0013, 0400
0022, 0039
0022
General Instrument
0476, 0011, 0014, 0098,
0810, 0024, 0003, 0015,
0276
0153, 0618, 0008, 0315
0017
Citation
GHZ
0078
Citizen
0153, 0315, 0078, 0242
0883
Gibraltar
Global
0003
Clearmaster
ClearMax
1327
0883, 1247
0031, 0025
0233, 0232
0274
GMI
0069, 0057, 0015, 0797
0144, 0040
0770, 0797
1136
Colour Voice
Comband
GoldStar
Goodmind
Gradiente
Hamlin
Comtec
Comtronics
Comtronics Eagle
Contec
0060, 0040
0040, 0060
0019
0020, 0009, 0034, 0259,
0015, 0273, 0206
Healthway Interactive
Hitachi
0058, 1020, 1015, 0769
Coolmax
0883
0011, 0154, 0009, 0008,
0003, 0033, 0014, 0255
Curtis Mathes
Dae Ryung Eagle
Daeryung
0015, 0242
0008
Houston Tracker
Hwalin
0011
0303
0008, 0877, 0477, 0277,
1877
Hytek
0007
Diamond
Digeo
0035
IBM
0670
1476
IEEC
1018
Digi
0637
Interbuy
IPC Guest Services
Jasco
0274
Director
Dumont
Eagle Comtronics
Eastern
0476
0893
0637
0315, 0153, 0015
0014, 0400
0060, 0028
0002, 0274, 0418
0078
Jebsee
Jerrold
0003, 0014, 0276, 0011,
0012, 0020, 0024, 0015,
0047, 0098, 0476, 0031,
0029, 0111, 0032, 0054,
0810, 0028
Electricord
Emerson
Everquest
Focus
0797, 0303, 0015, 0014
0040, 0015
0400
Kuang Yu
Leon
0024
0069, 0015
0040, 0144
0440
Fosgate
0276
LG
Fujitsu
0246
Linsay
Macom
Maestro
Funai
0248, 0019
0649
0033
FutureVision
Garrard
0812
0153
Gateway
0764
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Cable box brand
Code number
Cable box brand
Prelude
Code number
0770
Magnavox
0797, 0027, 0032, 0334,
0069
Prism
0012, 0013, 0059
0786
Millennium
Memorex
Mitsubishi
Motorola
0618, 0153
0000
Protelcon
Pulsar
0000, 0040
0000
0003
Quasar
0476, 0276, 1476, 0810,
1376, 1254, 0400, 1106
Quest
0144, 0020
0040
R Line
Movie Time
MS
0156, 0078, 0063, 0203
RadioShack
0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,
0797
0069, 0015, 1018, 0303
MultiVision
Myrio
0012
Rampage
Ranger
RCA
0255
1247
1117
NET
0274
0021, 0060, 0797, 0047,
1256, 0843
Next Level
Nexus
0764, 1316, 1315, 1314
0770
Realistic
Recoton
Regal
0207, 0153
0153, 0400
Northcoast
Nova Vision
Novabeam
Novaplex
NSC
0671, 0314
0277, 0008
0277
0259, 0020, 0273, 0279,
0276
Regency
0002, 0020, 0682
0618, 0277, 0017, 0008
Rembrandt
0070, 0153, 0040, 0022,
0011
0156, 0070, 0203, 0063,
0400, 0012, 0618, 0022,
0637, 0010, 0044
RK
0304, 0306, 0479
0000
Oak
0007, 0019, 0303, 0248,
0017
Runco
Samsung
0040, 0144, 0023, 0003,
0070, 0000
Omega
0015
0371
0021
0237
0843
Omniview
Optimus
Pace
Sasktel
1737
Scientific Atlanta
0008, 0277, 0017, 0006,
0237, 0025, 0477, 0207,
0877, 0003, 0012, 0000,
0021, 1877
Pacific Bell
Panasonic
Seam
0510
0107, 0021, 0144, 0008,
0124, 0307, 0000, 0040
Sears
0510
Panther
Paragon
Penney
Philips
0637
Sejin
1265
0000, 0525, 0008
0637, 0000
Siemens
Sigma
0246
0019
0025, 0031, 0290, 0027,
0030, 0153, 0060, 0242,
0028, 0334, 0211, 0029,
0259, 0307, 0652, 0013,
0069, 0649, 0255, 0305,
0032, 0111, 0317
Signal
0040, 0015, 0011, 0035
Signature
SkyCable
Skygiant
SL Marx
Sony
0011
0112
1091
0040
1006
Pioneer
0144, 0023, 0533, 1877,
0877, 0260
Popular Mechanics
0400
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Cable box brand
Spectradyne
Code number
0769, 0058
Cable box brand
TV COMM
TV Guide
TV86
Code number
0035, 0019
Spectravision
Sprucer
0058
1476
0021, 0307, 0010, 0144
0203, 0096, 0155
0063, 0040
Standard Components
Starcom
Uniden
0022, 0225
0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,
0098, 0305
Unika
0207, 0153, 0022
0007
United Artists
United Cable
Universal
Stargate
0015, 0040, 0770, 0865,
0797, 0305, 0014
0003, 0014, 0011, 0276
0191, 0078, 0207, 0056,
0022, 0039, 0153, 0077,
0322, 0315
Starquest
StarSight
Stealth
0015
0542, 0422
0274
US Electronics
V2
0276, 0008, 0003, 0017
Stellar One
Storm
0807
0883
1018, 0637
1230
Verizon
0246
Suena Madritel
Supercable
Supermax
Sylvania
Tandy
Videoway
VideoWorks
Vidtech
0250, 0000
0124
0276
0883
0244
0001
Viewmaster
Viewstar
0883, 0770
0258
0258, 0289, 0060, 0063,
0211, 0027, 0111, 0030,
0121
Tatung
0097
Teac
1018
Vision
0883
1264
0883
0565
0078
Technics
Teknika
Teleavia
TeleCaption
Teleview
Texscan
TFC
0029
Visionetics
Vortex View
WaveMaster
Wiso
0146
0040
0221
0063, 0040
0001, 0096, 0010
0310
Zenith
0000, 0525, 0054, 0017,
0039, 0153, 0060, 0315,
0191, 0899
Zentek
0400
Thomson
Timeless
Tocom
1256
0418, 0274, 0040
0012, 0013, 0029, 0019,
0059, 0017
Torx
0003
Toshiba
Trans PX
Trinity
Tristar
TS
0000
0303, 0276, 0153, 0315
1248
0883
0255, 0024, 1018, 0003,
0303
Tusa
0015
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Satellite receiver
brand
Code number
Satellite receiver
brand
Code number
AlphaStar
0772
1333
0775
0856
0216
1109
Paysat
Philips
0724
Atlantic Telephone
Bell ExpressVu
Century
1076, 0099, 1142, 0724,
0722, 0749, 1442, 1749,
0856, 0775
Primestar
Proscan
QNS
0361, 0627, 0869
0392, 0566
1367
Chaparral
Crossdigital
DirecTV
0749, 0566, 0392, 1749,
0099, 1109, 1076, 1442,
1856, 0247, 1142, 1639,
0724, 0639, 0819
RadioShack
RCA
0869
0566, 0392, 0143, 0855
1109, 1276
0856, 0099, 1856
0639, 1639
0869
Samsung
Sky
Dish Network System
Dishpro
0775, 1005, 1170
0775, 1005
0775, 1170, 1005
0775
Sony
Echostar
Star Choice
Star Trak
Thomson
Tivo
Expressvu
Galaxis
0869, 0772
0566, 0392
1142, 1442
0790, 0749, 1749, 1285
1333, 1358
0724, 0722
0361
0863
GE
0566
General Instrument
GOI
0361, 0869, 0627
0775
Toshiba
UEC
Gradiente
Hitachi
0856
Uniden
0819, 0749
0775
Video Cipher II Plus
Zenith
Houston Tracker
HTS
0856, 1856
0775
Hughes Network Systems 0749, 1749, 1442, 1142
Humax
1176, 1359, 1048, 0863,
0283
Innova
0099
Jerrold
0361, 0036, 0627
0775, 1170
0722, 0724
0869
JVC
Magnavox
McIntosh
Memorex
Mitsubishi
Motorola
NEC
0724
0749
0869
1270, 0496, 0499, 0507,
0508
Netsat
0099
Next Level
Optimus
Panasonic
0869
0724
0247, 0701
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Cleaning the video heads 115
CLEAR 72
“DV/D8 Dubbing” 95
“DV/D8 One Touch
Dubbing” 96
“DV/D8 Simple Dubbing” 95
“DVD Auto Chapter” 104
DVD Editing 58
Index
“Clock Set CH” 99
Clock Set settings 99
“Combine Titles” 67
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
Numerics
Connecting
DVD+R DL 30
the antenna cable 12
to your AV/amplifier
(receiver) 18
DVD-RAM 33
A
to your TV 16
“A-B Erase” 60
“Connections” 105
Controlling a Sony TV with
the remote 21
E
Easy Setup 108
“Edit Playlist” 66
“Edit Scene” 66
Enter characters 63
EP mode 79
ANGLE 36
“Copy” 69
“Audio” 106
Audio cords 18
“Audio DRC” 103
Audio settings 102
Auto Clock Set 99
“Auto Play” 105
“Auto Preset” 98
“Auto Repeat” 105
Copy-Free 49
Copy-Never 49
Copy-Once 49
Counter 72
CPRM 30
“Create Dubbing List” 90
“Create Playlist” 65
“Erase” 60
“Erase All Titles” 70
F
“Factory Setting” 108
Feature settings 104
Finalizing 91
D
B
“Daylight Saving” 100
Batteries 20
“Black Level” 101
Bookmark 42
“Brand Code” 105
“Digital Out” 102
“Disc Format” 70
“Disc Information” 70
“Disc Menu” 106
“Disc Name” 70
“Disc Protect” 70
Disc types 30
“Format DVD-RW” 105
“Front Display” 107
Front panel 118
C
Front panel display 122
Cable box brand 125
Cable box brand code 125
“Ch. Digit lock” 105
Changing or canceling timer
Chapter 123
H
Handling discs 114
Display
I
front panel display 122
Setup Display 97
“Downmix” 103
Interlace format 124
“Chapter Erase” 60
CHAPTER MARK 62
CHAPTER MARK ERASE
“Check” 66
Child Lock 40
J
JPEG image files 44
Cleaning discs 114
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JPEG image files 44
“Scene Dubbing” 90
Searching
L
“Language” 106
Language abbreviation 124
LINE 1 IN 29
LINE 2 IN 28
MP3 audio tracks 43
Repeat Play 38
Resume Play 39
for “Chapter” 41
for “Title” 41
for “Track” 41
Power cord 20
Time Search 41
M
Program Dubbing 89
“Progressive” 101
Progressive format 124
“Protect” 60
Settings 97
Manual Clock Set 100
“Manual Set” 99
MARKER 42
MENU 35
Setup Display 97
“Simple Dubbing” 89
SP mode 79
Sub-menu 11
SUBTITLE 36
“Subtitle” 106
SUR (surround) 37
Menu
Q
Top menu 35
“Mode for SET button” 106
“Modify” 67
“Move” 68
MP3 audio tracks 43
R
Rear panel 122
recordable discs 30
recording format 30
recording mode 48
tape speed 78
N
System Menu 10
O
T
One Touch Dubbing 96
On-screen display
Setup Display 97
Sub-menu 11
“Tape Length” 105
Tape speed 78
while watching another
“Time Zone” 100
Region code 34
REPEAT 38
Repeat A-B Play 39
Resetting 108
System Menu 10
TOOLS menu 11
Options settings 106
Title 124
“Title Dubbing” 90
Title List 40
P
Resume Play 39
Rotate 44
“Parental” 107
Parental Control 39
Parts and controls 118
PBC 39
TOOLS 11
TOP MENU 35
Track 124
S
Safety tab 78
TRACKING 73
Tracking adjustment 73
Troubleshooting 109
“Tuner Audio” 102
Tuner Preset 24
Tuner Preset settings 98
SAP (Second Audio Program)
“Picture Control” 101
Satellite receiver 13
Satellite receiver brand code
Playable discs 33
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