Toshiba VCR D VR17KB User Manual
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DVD VIDEO RECORDER / VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
D-VR17KB  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
OPERATIONS  
GUIDE  
PROGRAM  
REC  
DUBBING  
VCR/DVD  
REC  
VCR  
DVD  
ON  
/
STANDBY  
VCR  
DVD  
Printed in China  
1VMN23544 / E9GA0BD ★★★★★  
© 2007 Toshiba Corporation  
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Introduction  
Precautions  
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE  
WARNING  
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
The lightning flash with  
CAUTION  
arrowhead symbol, within an  
equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of  
uninsulated “dangerous  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of  
sufficient magnitude to constitute  
a risk of electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The exclamation point within an  
equilateral triangle is intended  
to alert the user to the presence  
of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing)  
instructions in the literature  
accompanying the appliance.  
The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.  
Laser Safety  
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service  
personnel should remove the cover or attempt to  
service this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.  
Caution  
1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no  
parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and  
underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure  
reliable operation and to protect the unit from  
overheating, these openings must not be blocked  
or covered.  
Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as  
bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.  
3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat  
sources.  
4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.  
5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit  
through the cabinet slots or openings as they  
could touch electrically live parts or short circuit  
parts resulting in a fire or electric shock.  
6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled  
and enters the unit, consult qualified service  
personnel.  
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR  
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE  
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER  
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND  
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT  
STARE INTO BEAM.  
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK  
MECHANISM.  
Power Supply  
The power supply is connected and the unit is live  
when the mains cable is plugged into a 220–240 V ,  
50 Hz AC outlet. To operate the unit, press  
7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a  
horizontal (flat) position only.  
8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure  
that the timer recording mode is off.  
[
ON / STANDBY].  
9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off  
while the mains cable is connected.  
10. Do not place any combustible objects on the  
device (candles, etc.).  
WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.  
DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.  
11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any  
discs and unplug the mains cable from the AC  
outlet.  
12. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find  
troubles or not in use.  
13. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.  
14. Read both manual instructions to ensure correct  
and safe installation and interconnection of the  
unit in multimedia systems.  
15. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of  
ventilation openings.  
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Important  
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
appliance may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,  
proceed as follows:  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected  
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or  
coloured red.  
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of  
the plug.  
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable  
and can be reused. Please dispose of any  
materials in accordance with your local recycling  
regulations.  
This product consists of materials  
which can be recycled and reused if  
disassembled by a specialised  
company.  
Batteries should never be thrown  
away or incinerated but disposed of  
in accordance with your local  
regulations concerning chemical  
wastes.  
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse  
must be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3  
or 5 Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or  
Adaptor, or on the Distribution Board.  
Mains Supply: 220 - 240V 50 Hz - AC only  
Make your contribution to the environment!!!  
• Exhausted batteries do not belong in  
the dustbin.  
• You can dispose of them at a collection  
point for exhausted batteries or special  
waste.  
Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked  
with the letter “E” or by the symbol  
green or green and yellow.  
or coloured  
FUSE  
• Contact your council for details.  
BROWN  
(Live)  
For Customer Use:  
BLUE  
Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No.  
located at the back of the unit and enter the  
information below. Retain this information for  
future reference.  
(Neutral)  
CORD GRIP  
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE  
Model No. _____________________  
Serial No. _____________________  
Installation Location  
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:  
• Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.  
• Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.  
• Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.  
• Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away  
from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid  
locations. Avoid locations with insufficient ventilation  
for suitable heat dissipation. Do not block the  
ventilation holes on the sides of the unit. Avoid  
locations subject to strong vibration or strong  
magnetic fields.  
Connection to Power  
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of  
your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on  
the rating plate.  
Mains Cord  
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable  
plug. If it is necessary to change the fuse in a  
nonrewireable plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If  
the fuse cover is lost or damaged, the plug must not  
be used until a replacement available from the  
appliance manufacturer is obtained.  
It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse  
cover corresponds with the rating marking on the  
base of the plug.  
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical Shock  
and Fire  
• Do not handle the mains cable with wet hands.  
• Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from  
AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.  
• If, by accident, water is spilled on the unit, unplug  
the mains cable immediately and take the unit to an  
authorised service centre for servicing.  
If the plug has to be changed because it is not  
suitable for your socket, or becomes damaged, it  
should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted  
following the wiring instructions below. The plug  
removed must be disposed of safely as insertion into  
a 13A socket is likely to cause an electrical hazard.  
For your own safety read the following instructions  
carefully before attempting to connect this unit to  
mains.  
Moisture Condensation Warning  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit  
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place,  
after heating a cold room, or under conditions of high  
humidity. Do not use the unit for at least 2 hours to  
allow the inside to dry.  
BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE  
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About Copyright  
Declaration of Conformity  
Unauthorised copying, broadcasting, public  
performance and lending of discs are prohibited.  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorised by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other  
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorised  
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly  
is prohibited.  
This product complies with the requirement of the  
directives  
EMC-Directive:  
Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC  
CE Marking: 93 / 68 / EEC  
89 / 336 / EEC  
We declare that the following product:  
DVD Video Recorder / Video Cassette Recorder  
Model D-VR17KB  
Trade Name: TOSHIBA  
is in compliance with following Regulations.  
EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020:  
2002+A1:2003+A2:2005, EN61000-3-2:  
2003+A2:2005, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001  
EN60065: 2002  
Notice for the Progressive Scan  
Outputs  
EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001  
Consumers should note that not all high definition  
television sets are fully compatible with this product  
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture.  
In case of picture problems with 525 or 625  
progressive scan output, it is recommended that the  
user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’  
output. If there are questions regarding your TV set  
compatibility with this 525p or 625p DVD recorder,  
please contact our customer service centre.  
Maintenance  
CLEANING THE UNIT  
Manufactured under license from Dolby  
Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use solutions containing  
alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.  
CLEANING DISCS  
Dolby Digital Recording  
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to  
record high-quality video with stereo sound on  
recordable DVD discs. The technology, when  
utilised instead of PCM recording, also saves  
recordable disc space, allowing for higher video  
resolution or extended recording time on each  
DVD. DVDs created using Dolby Digital Recording  
will play back on all DVD-Video players.”  
Note: This is true when the players are compatible  
with actual recordable DVD discs.  
If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning cloth.  
Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not wipe in a  
circular motion.  
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, detergent, abrasive  
cleaning agents or antistatic spray intended for  
analogue records.  
DISC HANDLING  
Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not  
adhere to the disc surfaces.  
Always store the disc in its protective case when it is  
not in use.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are registered  
trademarks of DTS, Inc.  
SERVICING  
If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct  
the problem by yourself. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug the  
mains cable, and consult your dealer or an authorised  
service centre.  
DivX, DivX Certified, and  
associated logos are  
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and  
are used under license.  
CLEANING THE DISC LENS  
If the unit does not perform correctly even though you  
have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the relevant  
sections in the Owner’s Manual, the laser optical  
pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an  
authorised service centre for inspection and cleaning  
of the laser optical pickup unit.  
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AUTO HEAD CLEANING  
• Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or  
remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.  
• Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted  
while the TV programme reception is clear. Dirt  
accumulated on the video heads after a long period  
of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can  
cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture  
appears during playback, the video heads in the unit  
may need to be cleaned.  
Accessories Supplied  
• Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
INPUT  
SELECT  
.
@/  
:
ABC  
JKL  
DEF  
MNO  
PROG.  
GHI  
PQRS  
MODE  
ZOOM  
TUV  
WXYZ  
CLEAR  
SPACE  
AUDIO  
S
E
A
R
C
H
R
E
P
E
A
T
DISC MENU  
TOP MENU  
ENTER  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x  
SKIP PLA  
Y
TIME SLIP  
FWD  
REV  
PLAY  
SKIP  
STOP  
SKIP  
P
AUSE  
VCR  
DVD  
REC  
DUBBING  
REC MODE  
SAT.LINK TIMER SET TIMER PROG SETUP  
SE-R0273  
1. Please visit your local Audio / Video store and  
purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.  
2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the  
problem, please consult your dealer or an  
authorised service centre.  
• RF cable  
Note:  
• Remember to read the instructions along with the  
video head cleaner before use.  
• Clean video heads only when problems occur.  
• Owner’s Manual  
Owner's Manual  
• Quick Setup Guide  
• Registration card  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction ............................................ 2  
Precautions ........................................................... 2  
Features................................................................ 7  
Guide to the Owner’s Manual................................ 8  
Functional Overview............................................ 11  
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control........... 15  
VCR / DVD Recorder Switching.......................... 15  
Guide to On-Screen Displays.............................. 16  
Front Panel Display Guide .................................. 18  
Playback................................................42  
Basic Playback .................................................... 42  
PBC Function for Video CDs............................... 47  
Special Playback ................................................. 48  
Search ................................................................. 52  
Repeat / Random / Programme Playback /  
Slide Show........................................................... 53  
Selecting the Format of Audio and Video............ 55  
Editing ...................................................57  
Disc Editing.......................................................... 57  
Editing Discs........................................................ 57  
Connections ......................................... 19  
Connections ........................................................ 19  
Function Setup .....................................64  
Playback.............................................................. 66  
Display................................................................. 69  
Video ................................................................... 69  
DivX® ................................................................... 70  
Reset All .............................................................. 71  
Basic Setup........................................... 22  
Initial Setting........................................................ 22  
Channel Setting................................................... 22  
Setting the Clock................................................. 24  
Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio ............................ 25  
Recording ............................................. 26  
Information on DVD Recording ........................... 26  
Formatting a Disc................................................ 27  
Selecting the Sound Mode.................................. 30  
Basic Recording.................................................. 31  
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR)..................... 32  
Timer Recording.................................................. 33  
Satellite Link........................................................ 36  
Settings for External Equipment.......................... 38  
Dubbing Mode..................................................... 39  
Setting a Disc to Protect...................................... 40  
Finalising Discs ................................................... 41  
VCR Functions......................................72  
Playback.............................................................. 72  
Recording and One-touch Timer Recording  
(OTR)................................................................... 72  
Search ................................................................. 73  
Other Operations................................................. 74  
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System................................. 74  
Others....................................................75  
Troubleshooting................................................... 75  
Language Code................................................... 79  
Glossary .............................................................. 80  
Specifications ...................................................... 81  
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Chasing Playback during Recording and  
Simultaneous Playback and Recording:  
You can play the already recorded part of the current  
recording or another title during recording.  
Features  
This unit not only plays back DVDs, CDs and VHS  
tapes but also offers features for you to record on  
DVD discs and edit them after that. The following  
features are offered with this unit.  
Quick search:  
You can easily find the part you want to watch using  
the search function. Search for a desired point on a  
disc by title, chapter / track or time.  
Recording  
Playback from Original or a Playlist (VR mode):  
You can play back titles using either the Original list or  
a Playlist.  
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs,  
which are recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R, DVD+R  
discs, which are recordable only once.  
Also, this unit allows you to record to the video  
cassette tape. You can choose either one for your  
convenience.  
Virtual Surround System:  
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your  
existing 2 channel stereo system.  
Playing back on MP3 / JPEG / DivX® files:  
You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on  
CD-RW/-R.  
DivX® files can also be recorded on DVD-RW/-R and  
DVD+RW/+R discs.  
DVD mode  
VCR mode  
Recording up to 12 programmes:  
You can programme the unit to record up to 12  
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or  
weekly programme recordings are also possible.  
VCR mode  
One-touch Timer Recording:  
Quick search for what you want to watch:  
You can easily find the part you want to watch using  
the Index or Time search functions. An index mark will  
be assigned at the beginning of each recording you  
make. For Time search function, you can go to a  
specific point on a tape by entering the exact amount  
of time you wish to skip.  
You can set your required recording time easily. Every  
time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the  
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8  
hours. It will be turned off automatically when the  
recording time you set is finished.  
Dubbing mode:  
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a  
videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be  
available only if the DVD disc and the videotape are  
not copy-protected.  
Editing  
DVD mode  
Set / clear chapter markers (Video mode DVD-RW  
Left channel stereo recording:  
disc only) [  
Page 60]  
This unit can record the sound of the Left channel  
monaural input as Left and Right channels  
automatically (available only for AV3 jacks on the front  
panel).  
You can easily add chapter markers at every selected  
time interval in your recordings for easy editing.  
Adding or Deleting Chapter Marks Manually  
[
Pages 59 - 60]  
DVD mode  
You can add or delete chapter marks.  
Automatic Chapter marker setting:  
Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you  
set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.  
Creating Titles to a Playlist (VR mode DVD-RW  
discs only) [  
You can create a title to the Playlist.  
Deleting Titles [ Page 58]  
Page 62]  
Automatic Title menu making (Video, +VR mode  
only):  
The unit creates Title menus automatically when  
finalising discs.  
You can delete titles which you do not need anymore.  
Deleting a Scene of a Title (VR mode DVD-RW  
discs only) [  
You can delete a specific scene of a title.  
Editing title name [ Page 58]  
Page 63]  
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode DVD-RW  
disc only):  
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after  
recording.  
You can name titles or change the title name.  
Combining Titles (VR mode DVD-RW discs only)  
Automatic finalising (Video mode DVD-RW/-R,  
DVD+R disc):  
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the  
disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.  
[
Page 61]  
You can combine two titles into a single title.  
Dividing Titles (VR mode DVD-RW, DVD+RW discs  
only) [  
Page 61]  
You can divide a title into two new titles.  
Playback  
Protecting titles (VR mode DVD-RW disc only):  
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the  
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the  
Original list.  
DVD mode  
Theatre surround sound:  
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a  
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you  
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs  
recorded with the surround sound system.  
Hiding chapters (+VR mode only):  
To keep others from playing back some chapters  
without permission, you can hide chapters.  
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Compatibility  
DVD mode  
Guide to the Owner’s Manual  
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on  
any regular DVD player:  
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on  
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives  
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need to  
finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play back  
in other DVD players.  
Symbols Used in the Owner’s Manual  
To show what recording mode or disc type applies to  
each function, the following symbols appear at the  
beginning of each operating item.  
Although DVD+RW/+R discs are playable on other  
units without finalisation in most cases, it is  
recommended to finalise in order to stabilise the  
performance.  
Symbol  
Description  
Available to DVD-Videos  
DVD-V  
Video  
DVD-RW  
Available to DVD-RW discs in  
Video mode  
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for  
recording on DVD-RW/-R discs that was approved  
by the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is  
optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices  
and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives  
and other DVD playback devices available that  
cannot play back DVD-RW/-R discs recorded in the  
DVD-Video Format.  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Available to DVD-RW discs in VR mode  
Available to DVD-R discs in Video mode  
Available to DVD+RW discs  
Available to DVD+R discs  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
DVD mode  
PDC:  
VCR mode  
This system assures that the TV programme you wish  
to record using timer recording will be recorded  
exactly from beginning to end even if the actual  
broadcasting time differs.  
Available to Audio CDs  
Available to Video CDs  
VCD  
Available to CD-RW/-R discs with  
MP3 files  
Others  
MP3  
Progressive scan system:  
Available to CD-RW/-R, discs with JPEG  
files  
Unlike conventional interlace scanning, the  
progressive scan system provides less flickering and  
images in higher resolution than that of traditional  
television signals.  
JPEG  
Available to DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R  
and CD-RW/-R discs with DivX® files  
®
®
DivX  
Available to VHS tapes  
Use only cassettes marked VHS (  
VCR  
).  
PAL  
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Discs for Recording, Playing  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Disc Type  
Logo  
Automatically  
formatted in  
Video mode  
Automatically  
formatted in  
+VR mode  
Automatically  
formatted in  
+VR mode  
Can be formatted in VR or Video  
mode  
Format  
Video Mode  
VR Mode  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Icon  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
480 min (12 cm)  
144 min (8 cm)  
480 min (12 cm)  
144 min (8 cm)  
480 min (12 cm)  
144 min (8 cm)  
480 min (12 cm)  
144 min (8 cm)  
480 min (12 cm)  
144 min (8 cm)  
Maximum Record Time  
Ver. 2.0  
Ver. 1.1,1.2  
Ver. 1.1/2× CPRM compatible  
Ver. 1.2/4× CPRM compatible  
Ver. 2.0/4×  
Ver. 2.0/8×  
Ver. 2.0/16×  
Recordable/Playable  
Versions  
1×-4×  
1×-16×  
Playable on  
Playable on most  
Playable on most DVD+RW  
Playable on most  
DVD players.  
Finalisation  
recommended.  
(Title menu will  
be created)  
Playable only on  
VR mode  
compatible unit.  
Finalisation  
recommended.  
DVD players.  
Finalisation  
necessary.  
(Title menu will  
be created)  
DVD players.  
Finalisation  
necessary.  
compatible  
players.  
Finalisation  
recommended.  
(Title menu will  
be created)  
Compatibility  
(Title menu will  
be created)  
Recording Features  
Record TV  
Programmes  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Reuse by deleting  
the current  
contents  
Record 16:9 size  
pictures  
✔
✔
✔
Record copy-once  
programmes  
✔*  
Create chapters at  
fixed intervals  
(auto chapter)  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Editing Features  
Scene Delete  
Playlist  
Original  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Edit Title Name  
Create chapters  
wherever you like  
(chapter mark)  
✔
✔
✔
✔
Divide a title  
Combine titles  
Hide chapters  
Delete a title  
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Create a playlist  
Protect a title  
✔: Available  
Gray: Not available  
*CPRM compatible disc only.  
Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the  
manufacture of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that product will play every feature of every DVD  
bearing the DVD logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology,  
Toshiba DVD players are manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such  
incompatibilities are rare.  
DVD players with  
are capable of playing DVD-RW recorded in VR mode.  
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Discs for Playing  
DVD-VIDEO  
CD-DA  
Video CD  
CD-RW  
CD-R  
Disc Type  
Logo  
Icon  
DVD-V  
Files for Playing  
MP3  
CD  
VCD  
CD  
CD  
Type of  
title  
JPEG  
DivX®  
Icon  
®
®
MP3  
JPEG  
DivX  
CD-RW/-R  
DVD-RW/-R  
DVD+RW/+R  
CD-RW/-R  
CD-RW/-R  
Media  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing  
Corporation.  
The number inside the globe refers to region of the  
world.  
A DVD labelled for a specific region can only play  
back on the unit with the same region code.  
• Official DivX® Certified product; Plays DivX® 6.0,  
DivX® 5, DivX® 4, DivX® 3, and DivX®VOD video  
content (in compliance with DivX Certified™  
technical requirements).  
• Discs containing the DivX® files with the DivX® GMC  
(Global Motion Compensation) playback feature,  
which is DivX® supplemental function, cannot be  
played back on this unit.  
Following discs are recommended for good recording  
quality and are proven to be compatible with this unit.  
However, depending on the media condition the unit  
may not read the disc properly.  
Verbatim DVD+R 8x, DVD+RW 4x, DVD-R 8x,  
DVD-RW 2x  
* This unit cannot play back the disc contents  
protected by Windows Media Digital Rights  
Management (DRM).  
JVC  
DVD-RW 4x  
Maxell  
SONY  
TDK  
DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD-R 8x/16x  
DVD+R 4x/8x/16x, DVD+RW 4x  
DVD+R 4x/8x/16x  
Unplayable Discs  
The following discs will not play back on this unit.  
Performance of any other discs are not guaranteed.  
• CD-ROM  
• Video Single Disc (VSD) • DVD-ROM  
• DVD-audio  
• DVD contains MP3, Windows Media™ Audio or  
JPEG files  
• Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I)  
• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss  
caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of  
this unit, including, without limitation, any one of  
the following:  
• Unfinalised disc  
• Failure to record contents intended to be  
recorded by the consumer.  
• Failure to edit contents as intended by the  
consumer.  
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc  
created on this unit is used (e.g., insertion,  
playback, recording or editing) in another  
DVD player, recorder or personal computer  
drive.  
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that  
is used in the manner described in the  
immediately preceding bullet point is used  
again in this unit.  
• DVD-R recorded in VR format or non compatible  
recording format  
On the following disc, the sound may not be heard.  
• Super audio CD - Only the sound on the CD layer  
can be heard. The sound on the high-density super  
audio CD layer cannot be heard.  
Colour Systems  
DVDs are recorded using different colour systems  
throughout the world. The most common colour  
system, used primarily in the U.K. and other EU  
countries, is PAL.  
This unit uses the PAL system. However, it is also  
possible to play back DVDs using other colour  
systems, such as NTSC.  
• When a DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc that  
was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a  
personal computer drive is used in this unit.  
• Some functions may not work with personal  
computer discs.  
• Discs recorded in this unit may not operate as  
expected on other DVD players, recorders or  
personal computer drives.  
Region Codes  
This unit has been designed to play DVD  
with region 2. DVD must be labelled for ALL  
2
regions or for region 2 in order to play on the  
unit. You cannot play back DVD that are  
labelled for other regions. Look for the  
symbols on the right on your DVD. If these  
region symbols do not appear on your DVD,  
you cannot play back the DVD in this unit.  
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Functional Overview  
Front Panel  
1
2
3*  
4
5 6 7  
PROGRAM  
REC  
DUBBING  
VCR/DVD  
REC  
VCR  
DVD  
ON  
/
STANDBY  
VCR  
DVD  
AV3 S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
R
20* 19* 18 17*16 15  
1413121110 9*8  
(
)
*You can also turn on the unit by pressing these buttons.  
1
2
ON / STANDBY button  
• Press to turn on or off the unit.  
• Green LED lights up when power is ON.  
12 VCR/DVD button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to select the DVD mode or the VCR  
mode.  
Cassette compartment (VCR)  
• Insert a tape here.  
13 DUBBING button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR)  
duplication which you set in the Setup menu.  
3 O (OPEN / CLOSE) button* (DVD)  
14 PROGRAM  
/
buttons (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to open or close the disc tray.  
• Press to change the channel up or down.  
4
5
6
7
8
Disc tray (DVD)  
• Place the disc here when the disc tray is  
opened.  
15 Display (DVD / VCR)  
• Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on  
page 18.  
S-VIDEO input jack (AV3) (DVD / VCR)  
• Use to connect the S-Video output of external  
equipment with an S-Video cable.  
16 REC I button (VCR)  
• Press once to start recording.  
• Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer  
Recording.  
VIDEO input jack (AV3) (DVD / VCR)  
• Use to connect external equipment with a  
standard Video cable.  
17 P (PLAY) button* (VCR)  
• Press to start playback.  
• Press to turn on the unit and start playback  
when the unit is off with a tape playback.  
AUDIO input jacks (AV3) (DVD / VCR)  
• Use to connect external equipment with a  
standard Audio cable.  
18 O/S (STOP / EJECT) button (VCR)  
• Press to remove the tape from the unit.  
• Press to stop the tape playback.  
• Press to stop the proceeding timer recording in  
VCR.  
REC I button (DVD)  
• Press once to start recording.  
• Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer  
Recording.  
9 P (PLAY) button* (DVD)  
19 f (FWD) button* (VCR)  
• Press to start or resume playback.  
• Press to rapidly advance the video tape.  
• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward  
during playback. (Forward Search)  
10 S (STOP) button (DVD)  
• Press to stop a playback or recording.  
• Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is  
inserted and start rapidly advancing the tape.  
• Press to stop a timer recording of DVD.  
11 VCR/DVD indicator (DVD / VCR)  
• Indicates the selected component (DVD or  
VCR).  
20 r (REW) button* (VCR)  
• Press to rewind the video tape.  
• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse  
during the playback mode. (Rewind Search)  
• Press to turn the unit on when the video tape is  
inserted and start rewinding the tape.  
Button names described in the Owner’s Manual  
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some  
operations can be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.  
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Rear Panel  
DVD/VCR  
AV2(DECODER)  
DVD  
ANTENNA  
IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT  
AUDIO OUT OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
PB  
L
/CB  
COAXIAL  
AV1(TV)  
PR  
R
/CR  
OUT  
1
2 3  
4 5 67 8 9  
1
2
Mains cable  
• Connect to a standard AC outlet.  
5
6
7
AUDIO OUT jacks (DVD)  
• Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV.  
Use a commercially available Audio cable.  
AV2 (DECODER) socket (DVD / VCR)  
• Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other  
Audio-Video equipment. Use a commercially  
available Scart cable.  
S-VIDEO OUT jack (DVD)  
• Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.  
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.  
3
4
AV1 (TV) socket (DVD / VCR)  
• Connect to the Scart socket on your TV. Use a  
commercially available Scart cable.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (DVD)  
• Connect to the component video input jacks on  
your TV.  
• Use a commercially available Component Video  
cable.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
(DVD)  
8
9
ANTENNA OUT (DVD / VCR)  
• Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box  
or direct broadcast system. Use the supplied RF  
cable.  
• Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack  
such as a Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder  
or MPEG decoder. Use a commercially  
available Coaxial cable.  
ANTENNA IN (DVD / VCR)  
• Connect to an antenna or cable.  
Note  
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage  
to the unit.  
• This unit does not have an RF modulator.  
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Remote Control  
5
AUDIO  
button (DVD / VCR)  
DVD mode  
• When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to  
change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub”  
and “Main/Sub”.  
• Press to change the bilingual audio source of an  
external equipment to “Main”, “Sub” or “Main/  
Sub”. (Available only when the “External Input  
Audio” in the Setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in  
advance.)  
• Press to display the audio menu during  
playback.  
• Press to select the sound mode.  
VCR mode  
• During playback of a Hi-Fi video tape, press to  
change the audio out setting to “STEREO”,  
“LEFT”, “RIGHT” and “MONO”.  
• When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to  
change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub”  
and “Main/Sub”.  
• Press to change the bilingual audio source of an  
external equipment to “Main”, “Sub” or “Main/  
Sub”. (Available only when the “External Input  
Audio” in the Setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in  
advance.)  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
INPUT  
17  
18  
SELECT  
1
.@/ :  
GHI  
ABC  
JKL  
DEF  
MNO  
PROG.  
19  
2
3
4
5
6
PQRS  
MODE  
ZOOM  
TUV  
WXYZ  
CLEAR  
SPACE  
AUDIO  
20  
21  
SEARCH REPEAT  
TOP MENU  
22  
DISC MENU  
23  
ENTER  
7
24  
25  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
8
INSTANT 1.3x/0.8x  
SKIP  
PLAY  
TIME SLIP  
FWD  
26  
28  
30  
32  
9
10  
REV  
PLAY  
STOP  
27  
29  
31  
SKIP  
SKIP  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
PAUSE  
VCR  
DVD  
REC  
6
7
DISC MENU button (DVD)  
• Press to display the Disc menu during playback.  
• Press to change the Original and Playlist on the  
TV screen. (VR mode only)  
DUBBING  
REC MODE  
33  
35  
34  
36  
SAT.LINK TIMER SET TIMER PROG SETUP  
Direction U / D / L / P buttons  
(DVD / VCR)  
SE-R0273  
• Press to move the cursor and determine items  
or settings.  
8
9
DISPLAY button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to display the On-Screen Display.  
INSTANT SKIP button (DVD)  
• During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.  
(See page 48.)  
1
2
OPEN/CLOSE  
• Press to open or close the disc tray.  
• Press to remove the tape from the unit.  
button (DVD / VCR)  
10 REV r button (DVD / VCR)  
DVD mode  
Number buttons (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to select channel numbers.  
• Press to select a title / chapter / track on the  
display.  
• Press to enter values for settings in the Setup  
menu.  
• Press to enter the number in the Index or Time  
search in VCR mode.  
• Press to enter the characters in edit function.  
• During playback, press to reverse fast.  
• When playback is paused, press to reverse  
slowly.  
VCR mode  
• Press to rewind the video tape.  
• Press to view the picture rapidly in reverse  
during the playback mode.  
11 PLAY P button (DVD / VCR)  
3
4
MODE button  
• This button does not work for this unit.  
• Press to start or resume playback.  
12 SKIP B button (DVD)  
• During playback, press twice in quick  
successions to skip to the previous chapter or  
track.  
ZOOM button (DVD)  
• During playback, press to enlarge the picture on  
the screen.  
• When playback is paused, press to play reverse  
step by step.  
13 PAUSE p button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to pause playback or recording.  
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14 DUBBING button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to start VCR to DVD (DVD to VCR)  
duplication which you set in the Setup menu.  
27 1.3x/0.8x PLAY button (DVD)  
• During playback, press to playback in a slightly  
faster/slower speed while keeping the audio  
quality just as normal playback.  
15 SAT.LINK button (DVD / VCR)  
28 FWD f button (DVD / VCR)  
DVD mode  
• Press to call up the Satellite Link setting.  
• During playback, press to forward fast.  
• When playback is paused, press to forward  
slowly.  
16 TIMER SET button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to set the unit in timer-standby mode. In  
the timer-standby mode, press to cancel the  
mode and to turn on the unit.  
VCR mode  
• Press to rapidly advance the video tape.  
• Press to view the picture rapidly in forward  
during playback.  
17 INPUT SELECT  
button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to select the appropriate input.  
29 STOP S button (DVD / VCR)  
18  
ON / STANDBY button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to turn on or off the unit.  
• Press to stop playing back or recording.  
30 SKIP F button (DVD)  
• During playback, press to skip to the next  
chapter or track.  
19 PROG.  
/
buttons (DVD / VCR)  
DVD mode  
• Press to change the channel up or down.  
VCR mode  
• Press to change the channel up or down.  
• Press to adjust the tracking during playback or  
in slow motion of the tape.  
• While playback is in still mode, you can adjust  
the vertically blurred picture.  
• When playback is paused, press to advance  
step by step.  
31 VCR button (DVD)  
• Press to select the VCR output mode.  
(See page 15.)  
32 DVD button (VCR)  
• Press to select the DVD output mode.  
(See page 15.)  
20 CLEAR button (DVD / VCR)  
DVD mode  
• Press to clear the password once entered.  
• Press to cancel the programming for a disc.  
• Press to clear the selecting marker number in  
the marker setup mode.  
33 REC MODE button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to switch the recording mode.  
• Press to clear the programme once entered in  
the timer recording setting mode.  
VCR mode  
34 REC I button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press once to start a recording.  
• Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer  
Recording.  
• Press to reset the tape counter.  
21 REPEAT button (DVD / VCR)  
DVD mode  
35 TIMER PROG button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to display the timer programme setting  
menu.  
• Press to select the repeat mode.  
VCR mode  
• Press to set or release the Auto Repeat  
Playback.  
36 SETUP button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to display the Setup menu in stop mode.  
22 SEARCH button (VCR)  
• Press to call up the index or time search menu.  
Button names described in the Owner’s Manual  
The instructions in this manual are described mainly  
with the operations using the remote control. Some  
operations can be carried out using the buttons on  
the front panel.  
23 TOP MENU button (DVD)  
• Press to display the Title menu.  
24 ENTER button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to acknowledge or approve a menu  
selection.  
Note  
• If you turn off this unit, [OPEN / CLOSE O] on the  
remote control is not available.  
• Be sure to use [O (OPEN / CLOSE)] or  
[O/S (STOP / EJECT)] on the unit.  
25 RETURN button (DVD / VCR)  
• Press to return to the previously displayed menu  
screen.  
26 TIME SLIP button (DVD)  
• Press once to start recording the TV programme  
you are watching. Press again to watch the  
content being recorded from the beginning while  
recording continues. (VR mode DVD-RW discs  
with the recording mode of LP, EP or SLP only)  
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Installing Batteries in the  
Remote Control  
Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the  
remote control, carefully match with the polarity  
indicated inside the battery compartment.  
VCR / DVD Recorder Switching  
Because this product is a combination of a VCR and a  
DVD recorder, you must select first which component  
you wish to operate.  
PROGRAM  
REC  
DUBBING  
VCR/DVD  
REC  
VCR  
DVD  
ON  
/
STANDBY  
VCR  
DVD  
1
2
3
VCR/DVD  
VCR  
DVD  
DVD indicator  
VCR indicator  
Caution  
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such  
as leakage and bursting.  
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.  
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.  
VCR mode  
• Make sure that the plus and minus ends of each  
battery match the indications inside the battery  
compartment.  
Press [VCR] on the remote control.  
(Verify that the VCR indicator is lit.)  
• Remove batteries if the equipment will not be used  
for a month or more.  
DVD mode  
• When disposing used batteries, please comply with  
governmental regulations or the public instructions  
for environmental protection that apply in your  
country or area.  
Press [DVD] on the remote control.  
(Verify that the DVD indicator is lit.)  
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or  
disassemble batteries.  
Note  
• You can also press [VCR/DVD] on the front panel to  
switch between DVD and VCR mode.  
• You cannot switch to the mode (DVD or VCR) that is  
in the timer-standby mode.  
About the Remote Control  
• Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote  
control and the remote control sensor on the unit.  
• Use within the operating range and angle as shown.  
PROGRAM  
REC  
DUBBING  
VCR/DVD  
REC  
VCR  
DVD  
ON  
/
STANDBY  
VCR  
DVD  
Within about  
7 m  
Remote control  
• The maximum operable range as follows:  
Line of sight: approximately 7 m  
Either side of centre: approximately 7 m within  
30 degrees  
• Remote control operation may become unreliable if  
the remote control sensor of the unit is being  
exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.  
• Remote controls for different devices can interfere  
with each other. Be careful when using remote  
controls for other equipment located close to the  
unit.  
• Replace the batteries when the operating range of  
the remote control reduces.  
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Press [DISPLAY] while the On-Screen Display is  
displayed to display Title Name Information or File  
Name Information.  
Guide to On-Screen Displays  
<Title Name Information>  
Title Name  
DISPLAY Menu  
My Title  
1
DVD mode  
Press [DVD] first.  
(only when DVD+RW/+R, VR mode DVD-RW/-R,  
or unfinalised Video mode DVD-RW/-R disc is in  
playback)  
With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to  
display the On-Screen Display. The menu shows  
information about what is recorded on the disc.  
<File Name Information>  
1/  
5
1/  
5
0:01:00 / 1:23:45  
RW VR ORG  
5
6
File Name  
-
1
2
My File  
P01 BBC1  
1
3
(only when a CD with MP3/JPEG/DivX® files is in  
playback)  
1
Displays title/file name.  
SP  
1:53  
4
7
This is an example screen for explanation. Displayed  
items vary depending on the actual mode.  
VCR mode  
Press [VCR] first.  
Press [DISPLAY] to display the On Screen Display.  
1
2
Indicates a disc type and format mode.  
12:00  
1
2
AV2  
Indicates a type of titles for VR mode  
DVD-RW disc.  
STEREO  
3
3
4
5
6
Indicates a channel number, station  
name or selected external input mode.  
7
6
SP  
0:00:00  
STEREO  
Indicates a recording mode and possible  
recording time left.  
4
5
This is an example screen for explanation.  
Displayed items are depending on the actual  
mode.  
Indicates a title number, chapter number,  
elapsed time and total of disc playback.  
1
2
3
Current time  
Each icon means:  
Position number  
: Search  
: Audio  
Audio status of the receiving broadcast  
or external equipment  
: Subtitle  
: Angle  
4
Audio status of the currently playing  
back video tape  
: Repeat  
: Marker  
: Noise Reduction / Black Level  
5
6
7
Tape counter  
: Zoom  
Recording or playing back speed  
Status of the current tape  
: Surround  
7
Indicates an operation status.  
Note  
While in the VCR mode, the On Screen Display of the  
VCR mode is displayed.  
• In some descriptions on this manual, only one disc  
type is indicated as an example.  
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8
Reset All:  
Main Menu  
To reset the setting to the factory default.  
Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Then use  
[K / L] to select a menu and press [ENTER] to  
display the sub menu. These menus provide entries  
to all main functions of the unit.  
9
: DVD  
: VCR  
Indicates the available mode for the selected function.  
Setup  
1
DVD Menu / CD Playback Mode  
General Setting  
2
Timer Programming  
<DVD Menu menu>  
Title List  
3
DVD Menu  
DVD Menu  
4
5
1
CD Playback Mode  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF  
Delete All Playlists  
2
ON  
3
4
1
General Setting:  
To go to General Setting menu.  
2
Timer Programming:  
<CD Playback Mode menu>  
To programme a timer recording.  
CD Playback Mode  
3
Title List:  
5
Random Play  
Program Play  
PBC (Video CD only)  
Slide Show  
6
To call up the title list.  
7
8
4
DVD Menu:  
To set up the DVD disc setting.  
5
CD Playback Mode:  
To set up the CD playback setting.  
• “CD Playback Mode” is available only when an  
audio CD, a video CD, a CD-RW/-R with MP3 /  
JPEG / DivX® files is inserted into the unit.  
1
Format (DVD-RW, DVD+RW only):  
Allows you to format the disc.  
General Setting Menu  
2
Finalise:  
Allows you to finalise a disc containing recorded titles.  
General Setting  
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
3
Disc Protect (VR mode DVD-RW,  
DVD+RW/+R disc only):  
Parental Lock  
Audio Out  
Disc Menu Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Angle Icon  
Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing or  
recording.  
Still Mode  
TV System  
4
Delete All Playlists (VR mode DVD-RW  
disc only):  
Allows you to delete Playlist.  
1
Playback:  
5
Random Play:  
To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer.  
Allows you to activate the random playback feature.  
2
Display:  
6
Program Play (audio CD/video CD only):  
To set up the OSD screen as you prefer.  
Allows you to activate the programme playback  
feature.  
3
Video:  
To set up the video setting.  
7
PBC (Video CD only):  
Allows you to select images or information on the  
menu screen by activating PBC (playback control)  
function.  
4
Recording:  
To set up the unit to record to discs as you prefer.  
5
Clock:  
8
Slide Show (JPEG files only):  
To set up the clock of the unit as you need.  
Allows you to select the display time of the slide show  
mode.  
6
Channel:  
To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you prefer.  
7
DivX:  
To set up the setting for the DivX® playback.  
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Front Panel Display Guide  
2
3
VCR  
DVD  
1
DB  
VCR: Appears when this unit is in VCR output  
mode, or the timer-standby mode for VCR  
recording.  
1
Current status of the unit  
p:  
Appears when disc playback is paused.  
Appears also during step by step  
playback.  
Flashes when switch to the timer-standby  
mode while programming cannot set.  
Flashes when a programme cannot be  
performed for some reasons.  
B :  
Appears when playing back a disc.  
Appears during slow forward playback.  
:
:
Appears when the timer programming or  
One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) is set  
and is operating.  
* I,  
, DB,  
and DVD will be displayed  
simultaneously during VCR to DVD duplication  
Appears when the unit goes into the  
Satellite Link standby mode.  
Flashes when all the timer programmes  
are finished.  
Flashes when there is an error in  
programming.  
Appears when recording.  
Flashes when recording being paused.  
: Appears when a tape is in the unit.  
Appears when dubbing.  
: Appears when a disc is in this unit.  
process.  
I,  
, DB,  
and VCR will be displayed  
simultaneously during DVD to VCR duplication  
process.  
2
3
Title / Track and Chapter number  
I:  
:
Title / track number  
:
Chapter number  
DB:  
Displays the following  
• Playing back time  
• Current title / chapter / track number  
• Recording time / remaining time  
• Clock  
• Channel number  
• VCR tape counter  
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) remaining  
time  
DVD: Appears when this unit is in DVD output  
mode, or the timer-standby mode for DVD  
recording.  
Flashes when switch to the timer-standby  
mode while programming cannot set.  
Flashes when a programme cannot be  
performed for some reasons.  
Display Messages  
The disc tray is  
opening.  
A disc is loading.  
DVD  
DVD  
DVD  
DVD  
The PBC function  
of the Video CD is  
activated.  
Data is being  
recorded on a disc.  
DVD  
The disc tray is  
closing.  
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Connections  
To Aerial jack  
Antenna  
Cable  
Signal  
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)  
3
3
or  
Scart/RCA cable  
(not supplied)  
Scart adaptor  
(not supplied)  
2
RF cable  
(supplied)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
DVD/VR  
AV2(DECOER)  
DVD  
ANTENNA  
IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT  
AUDIO OUT OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
PB  
L
/CB  
COAXIAL  
AV1(TV
1
PR  
R
/CR  
OUT  
RF cable  
(not supplied)  
Selecting Progressive Scan (625p/525p or  
Interlaced 625i/525i) Playback  
• If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning  
(625p/525p), connect the TV to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks of the unit and set “Video Out”  
setting to “Component Progressive (P)” in the setup  
menu. (See page 69.) Next, set your TV to the  
progressive scan mode.  
Connections  
Connecting to a TV  
Connect the unit to a TV after considering the  
capabilities of your existing equipment.  
• If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan,  
set “Video Out” setting to “Component Interlace (I)”.  
• Use a commercially available adaptor if the Video  
input jacks of your TVs or monitors are the BNC  
type.  
Before installation, plug off your TV and this unit.  
Using the Scart socket  
1 Connect the antenna or cable to the  
ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.  
Using the S-VIDEO OUT or the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks and the AUDIO OUT jacks  
(Only for DVD)  
If your TV has an S-Video or a Component Video  
input jack, use either an S-Video cable (to connect the  
S-VIDEO OUT jack) or a Component Video cable (to  
connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks), and  
an Audio Cable (to connect the AUDIO OUT jacks).  
• S-Video connection provides the good quality  
picture.  
2 Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of  
this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV.  
Use the supplied RF cable.  
3 Connect AV1 (TV) Scart socket of  
this unit to the Scart socket of your  
TV. Use a commercially available  
Scart cable.  
• Component connection provides the better quality  
picture.  
Note  
• If your TV does not have a Scart socket, use a  
commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart/RCA  
cable to connect. Use only AV1 (TV) or AV2  
(DECODER) socket for the VCR output signals of  
this unit.  
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables  
are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted  
due to the copy protection system.  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 on the left.  
2 Connect S-VIDEO OUT or  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of  
this unit to the S-Video or  
Component Video input jacks of your  
TV. Use a commercially available  
S-Video cable or Component video  
cable.  
• Teletext can only be output in VCR mode through  
AV1 (TV) out.  
• When changing the “Video Out” setting (“SCART  
(RGB)”, “Component Interlace (I)” or “Component  
Progressive (P)”), connect to the corresponding jack  
on the TV. If the setting is changed, for example, to  
“Component Interlace (I)” or “Component  
Progressive (P)” while the scart cable is connected  
to the TV, a distorted video signal may be output.  
3 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks of this  
unit to the analogue Audio input  
jacks of your TV. Use a commercially  
available Audio cable.  
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AUDIO IN  
S-VIDEO IN  
Component  
Video IN  
AV3 (Front)  
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
Audio  
cable  
(not  
S-Video  
Component  
VideoCable  
(not  
cable  
(not  
supplied)  
DUBBING  
VCR/DVD  
REC  
supplied)  
supplied)  
DVD  
VCR  
DVD  
AV3 S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
R
DVD/VCR  
AV2(DECDER)  
DVD  
ANTENNA  
IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT  
AUDIO OUT OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
L
/CB  
CAXIAL  
AV1(TV)  
S-Video cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
R
/CR  
OUT  
Note for a TV with no S-Video input jack or Scart  
socket:  
• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV  
cannot be used.  
• Only component connection is compatible with the  
Progressive Scan.  
S-VIDEO AUDIO  
OUT OUT  
• When connecting an external device of monaural  
output to this unit, use AUDIO L jack of AV3.  
Connecting to External Equipment  
This unit has three input terminals, AV1 or AV2 on the  
rear panel and AV3 on the front panel. Be sure that all  
the units are off before making connections.  
Digital Audio for Better Sound Quality  
(Only for DVD)  
Dolby Digital decoder,  
DTS decoder or  
MPEG decoder, etc.  
Digital audio  
input jack  
Recording from a DVD player, VCR, Satellite  
Box or other Audio-Video equipment with a  
Scart output socket (AV2)  
COAXIAL  
AV output  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
socket (Scart)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
COAXIAL  
Coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
AV2 (DECODER)  
DVD/VCR  
AV2(DECODER)  
DVD  
ANTENNA  
IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT  
DVD/VCR  
AV2(DECODER)  
DVD  
ANTENNA  
AUDIO OUT OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT  
Y
AUDIO OUT OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
IN  
PB  
L
/CB  
COAXIAL  
AV1(TV)  
PB  
L
PR  
/CB  
R
/CR  
COAXIAL  
AV1(TV)  
OUT  
R
PR  
/CR  
OUT  
Note  
The connections illustrated above are  
optional for better sound.  
• When you record a TV programme from a Satellite  
Box, you must connect a Scart cable to  
AV2(DECODER). (See page 36.)  
1 For clear digital sound quality, use  
the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)  
jack to connect your digital audio  
equipment.  
• When AV2 is connected, the signal from the AV2 will  
be output automatically. If you want to monitor the  
signal from other input, you must press [DISPLAY]  
first. Then, select the desired input to monitor with  
[INPUT SELECT  
].  
If the audio format of the digital output does not  
match the capabilities of your receiver, the  
receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or  
no sound at all.  
Recording from a camcorder or other  
Audio-Video equipment with no Scart output  
socket (AV3)  
If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to  
VIDEO input jack on the front panel using an RCA  
Video cable.  
Change the setup when using S-VIDEO input jack.  
(See page 38.)  
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Connecting a Dolby Digital™ decoder, DTS  
decoder or MPEG decoder  
• Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder  
allows you to enjoy the Multi-channel Dolby Digital  
surround system as well as DTS decoder, Multi-  
channel surround system.  
• After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set  
“Dolby Digital” to “Stream” in the Audio Out menu.  
(See page 67.)  
• After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to  
“ON” in the Audio Out menu. (See page 67.)  
• After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG” to  
“Stream” in the Audio Out menu. (See page 67.)  
Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck  
• The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital Multi-  
channel surround format cannot be recorded using  
an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.  
• If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set  
“Dolby Digital” to “PCM” in the Audio Out menu.  
Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may  
generate noise distortion and damage speakers.  
• Set “Dolby Digital” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set  
“DTS” to “OFF” in the Audio Out menu for  
connecting to an MD or DAT deck.  
• You can use AUDIO OUT jacks for the connection of  
your audio system.  
After You Have Completed  
Connections  
Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate  
external input channel. For details, refer to the  
Owner’s Manual of your TV.  
Note  
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables  
are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted  
due to the effects of the copy protection system.  
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Basic Setup  
Initial Setting  
Turn on this unit for the first time, you need to follow  
these steps.  
Channel Setting  
Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be  
performed in two ways.  
1 Press [  
ON / STANDBY].  
Auto Tuning  
Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you  
can receive in your area.  
2 Turn the TV on. Select the input to  
which the unit is connected.  
3 Press [ENTER] to start Channel Tuning.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
The unit will start getting channels available in  
your area.  
Initial Setting  
General Setting Menu will appear.  
2 Select “Channel” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
Auto Tuning  
Make sure the antenna is  
connected to “ANTENNA IN” jack.  
3 Select “Auto Tuning” using [U/ D],  
Start  
then press [ENTER].  
The unit will start storing channels available in  
your area.  
General Setting  
4 After finished channel setting,  
“Clock Setting” will appear. Then  
press [ENTER].  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Auto Tuning  
Manual Tuning  
Move  
Initial Setting  
Reset All  
Clock Setting  
- -  
/
- -  
/
- - - - ( - - - )  
- - : - -  
Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.  
4 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
You can select the channels memorised only in  
this unit by using [PROG.  
/
].  
To cancel auto tuning  
Press [RETURN] or [SETUP] during scanning.  
5 Follow to step 5 on page 25 in  
“Manual Clock Setting”.  
Note  
• The selection will be affected by how you receive TV  
channels in your local area.  
• If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning,  
some channels not yet tuned may not be received.  
• You cannot change the channel when either VCR or  
DVD is in any recording mode (normal recording,  
One-touch Timer Recording or timer recording).  
• Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be  
performed automatically as follows.  
P01: BBC1  
P04: CH4  
P02: BBC2  
P05: CH5  
P03: ITV  
P06: SKY NEWS  
• If you are using a satellite receiver, turn it on and  
select SKY NEWS before commencing tuning.  
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• If “Skip” is set to “ON”, select “Skip” using  
[U/ D], then press [P]. Select “OFF” using  
[U/ D], then press [L].  
• If you want to decode scrambled signals, select  
“Decoder” using [U/ D], then press [P]. Select  
“ON” using [U / D], then press [L].  
Manual Tuning  
Manually tune each channel.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.  
8 After completion, press [SETUP] to  
exit.  
2 Select “Channel” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
To Select a Channel  
3 Select “Manual Tuning” using  
You can select a channel using [PROG.  
/
], or  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
directly enter the channel using [the Number  
buttons] on the remote control.  
4 Select “Position” using [U/ D], then  
press [P].  
Notes on using [the Number buttons]:  
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for  
the quickest result. For example, to select channel  
6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6  
will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only select  
channels 1 to 99.  
Manual Tuning  
Position  
Channel  
Decoder  
Skip  
P01  
1
• You can select the external input mode “AV1”, “AV2”  
or “AV3”.  
OFF  
ON  
• To select “AV1”, press [0], [0], [1].  
• To select “AV2”, press [0], [0], [2].  
• To select “AV3”, press [0], [0], [3].  
“P01” is highlighted.  
To Skip a Preset Channel  
You can set the unit to skip channels. You can no  
longer receive or seldom watch when you access  
5 Select the position number you wish  
to use using [the Number buttons] or  
[U/ D], then press [L].  
channels using [PROG.  
/
].  
You can select position numbers 01 to 99.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Manual  
Tuning” on page 23.  
6 Select “Channel” using [U/ D], then  
press [P].  
2 Select “Position” using [U/ D], then  
press [P].  
7 Press [U/ D] to start scanning.  
• The tuner will begin to search up or down  
automatically. When a channel is found, the unit  
will stop searching and the picture will appear  
on the TV screen.  
3 Select the position number you wish  
to skip using [the Number buttons]  
or [U/ D], then press [L].  
• You can select a desired channel number using  
[the Number buttons]. Refer to the following  
Channel Plan table and press the three digits to  
select the channel number.  
(To select channel 4, press [0] first and then  
press [0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4”  
appears and wait for 2 seconds.)  
4 Select “Skip” using [U/ D], then  
press [P].  
5 Select “ON” using [U/ D], then  
press [L].  
• To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.  
• If this is the channel you want, press [L].  
6 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Channel Plan  
CH Indication  
01 – 10  
TV Channel  
IRA-IRJ, GAP  
E21 – E69  
21 – 69  
74 – 78  
80 – 99, 100  
121 – 141  
X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2  
S1 – S20, GAP  
S21 – S41  
This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar  
frequency bands.  
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Move  
You can replace two channels.  
Setting the Clock  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Auto Clock Setting  
Channel Tuning must be set before setting Auto  
Clock.  
2 Select “Channel” using [U/ D], then  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Move” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Clock” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
4 Select the position number of which  
you want to change the channel  
General Setting  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
You cannot select a position number where  
“– – –” appears next to the number, because  
“Skip” is set to “ON” for that position number.  
Channel  
DivX  
5 Move the channel to another  
position number using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
Reset All  
• To move another channel, repeat steps 4 to 5.  
3 Select “Auto Clock Setting” using  
6 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
4 Select “ON” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
The current time will be set automatically.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
6 Press [  
ON / STANDBY] to turn  
off.  
The Auto clock function is activated.  
This unit will search for the time every time when  
the power is turned off. Leave the unit off for  
several minutes to give it time to set the clock.  
Hint  
• If you want to cancel “Auto Clock Setting,” select  
“OFF” using [U/ D], and then press [ENTER] at  
step 4.  
Note  
• The default setting of “Auto Clock Setting” is “ON.”  
• The clock may set itself automatically after you  
connect the antenna cable to the unit and plug in the  
mains cable. In this case, the current time will  
appear on the front panel display.  
• To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned  
to “P04” must receive the PDC signal.  
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not  
receiving a channel in your area that carries a time  
signal. In this case, set the clock manually.  
• Once the auto clock setting is performed, the unit  
will correct the current time by receiving PDC  
broadcasts whenever the power is turned off.  
• The unit will correct the current time automatically at  
8:00, if the unit is in standby mode.  
• Between 23:00 and 1:00, the Auto Clock function  
will not operate even when the power is turned off.  
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Manual Clock Setting  
Selecting the TV Aspect Ratio  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format  
of the programme you are playing back with the unit  
and that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide  
screen TV).  
2 Select “Clock” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Clock Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
4 Press [ENTER] again.  
2 Select “Video” using [U / D], then  
Default date will appear.  
press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
3 Select “TV Aspect” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Clock Setting  
Auto Clock Setting  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
General Setting  
Clock Setting  
01 / 01 / 2007 ( MON )  
0 : 00  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
TV Aspect  
Select Video  
Video Out  
Reset All  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
5 Enter the date (day / month / year)  
using [U / D].  
Press [P] to move the cursor to the next field. If  
you wish to go back to the previous field, press  
[L].  
4 Select the desired option using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
6 Enter the time (hours / minutes)  
General Setting  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
Playback  
TV Aspect  
Select Video  
Video Out  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
The clock will start.  
• Although seconds are not displayed, they will be  
counted from zero.  
TV Aspect  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan & Scan  
16:9 Wide  
7 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a  
power failure or the unit is unplugged for more than  
30 seconds.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Hint  
If you have a standard TV:  
• Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a full width picture  
with black bars at the top and bottom.  
• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture  
with both sides trimmed.  
If you have a wide screen TV:  
• Select “16:9 Wide”.  
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Recording  
Restrictions on Recording  
Information on DVD Recording  
You cannot record copy-protected video using this  
unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Videos and  
some satellite broadcasts.  
Type of Discs  
This unit can record on DVD-RW/-R discs and  
DVD+RW/+R discs.  
If copy-protected material is detected, recording will  
pause or stop automatically and an error message  
appears on the screen.  
You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a  
DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for  
Recordable Media (CPRM).  
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input,  
you can display copy control information on the  
screen.  
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the  
protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes.  
This unit is CPRM compatible, which means that you  
can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but  
you cannot then make a copy of those recordings.  
CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD  
players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.  
DVD-R/+R discs allow you to record programmes  
only once, and the recorded contents can be erased  
although the space left on the disc does not change.  
DVD-RW/+RW discs allow you to record programmes  
repeatedly, and the recorded contents can be erased.  
There are 3 recording formats: VR mode, Video mode  
and +VR mode. VR and Video modes are available  
for DVD-RW discs while as only Video mode is  
available for DVD-R discs. +VR mode is available for  
DVD+RW/+R discs.  
Video mode is the same recording format as used on  
the pre-recorded DVD-Videos you purchase in local  
shops. You can play back the discs recorded in this  
format on most of the DVD players. You will need to  
finalise such discs (see page 41) before playing them  
back on other DVD players. Unless finalised, you can  
record additional materials or edit discs recorded in  
Video mode with this unit.  
Information on Copy Control  
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected  
information. If you wish to record them, refer to the  
following.  
Copy- Copy- Copy-  
Disc type / format  
VR (Video Recording) mode is a basic recording  
format for DVD-RW discs.  
free  
once prohibited  
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2  
VR  
DVD-RW  
VR mode offers advanced editing, and you can record  
and edit material repeatedly, however it is playable  
only on VR mode compatible unit. Finalisation is  
recommended before playing them back on other  
unit.  
+VR mode is a recording format for DVD+RW/+R  
disc. +VR mode offers basic editing, and it is playable  
on most DVD players. Finalisation is recommended  
before playing them back on other unit.  
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible  
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2  
Video  
DVD-RW  
ver. 1.1 / ver. 1.2 CPRM compatible  
ver. 2.0  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCR  
Recording Mode  
You can select a recording mode from 5 options.  
The recording time will vary depending on the  
recording mode you select as follows.  
: Recordable  
: Not recordable  
Note  
Recording time  
Recording  
mode  
Video /  
Sound Quality  
• This unit cannot record on CD-RW or CD-R discs.  
• DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R and CD-RW/-R discs  
recorded on a personal computer or a DVD or CD  
recorder may not be played back if the disc is  
damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the  
player’s lens.  
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even  
if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be  
played back because of the settings of the  
application software used to create the disc. (Check  
with the software publisher for more detailed  
information.)  
12 cm  
60 min  
8 cm  
XP  
SP  
18 min  
36 min  
72 min  
108 min  
144 min  
120 min  
240 min  
360 min  
480 min  
LP  
EP  
SLP  
• This table is intended for a standard new single-  
sided 12 cm / 8 cm disc. The recording times are  
estimates and actual recording time may differ.  
• The audio and video quality becomes poorer as the  
recording time gets longer.  
• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot  
record additional information using other DVD  
recorders.  
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• It is not possible to use a DVD-RW disc formatted  
with this unit on other DVD recorder unless the  
content of the disc was also recorded with this unit.  
• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit  
Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for  
recording may be a little shorter than the remaining  
time displayed on the OSD, depending on the  
picture you are recording.  
Formatting a Disc  
Choosing the Recording Format of a  
Blank DVD-RW Disc  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Making Discs Playable in Other DVD  
Players (Finalise)  
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it  
back in other players. (See page 41.)  
When inserting a brand-new DVD-RW/+RW disc, the  
unit automatically starts to initialise the disc.  
DVD+RW disc will always be formatted in +VR mode,  
and DVD-RW disc will be formatted either Video or  
VR mode according to the recording format mode  
setting of the unit. Before insert a brand-new  
DVD-RW disc, you need to set the recording format to  
the desired mode. You can also manually format a  
DVD-RW disc once it has been used.  
You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.  
After finalising  
• After DVD-R discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is not possible.  
- Additional recording or editing is not possible.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2 Select “DVD Menu” using [U/ D],  
• After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 41.)  
- Additional recording or editing is possible if you  
undo finalise. (See page 41.)  
then press [ENTER].  
“DVD Menu” menu will appear.  
3 Select “Format” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
• After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is not created.  
Format menu will appear.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 41.)  
- Additional recording or editing is possible if you  
undo finalise. (See page 41.)  
4 Select “Format Mode” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• After DVD+RW discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 41.)  
- Additional recording or editing is possible even  
without undo finalising.  
5 Select “Video mode” or “VR mode”  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
DVD Menu  
• After DVD+R discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is not possible.  
Format Mode  
Fo
Fin
Video mode  
Dis
VR mode  
De
- Additional recording or editing is not possible.  
Video mode  
DVD Player Compatibility mode.  
VR mode  
Editing possibility mode.  
6 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
7 Insert a blank disc.  
Formatting will start.  
8 Formatting is complete.  
“100%” is indicated.  
Note  
• The recording format setting is effective only for  
DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording  
format for a DVD-R disc and DVD+RW/+R disc.  
• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc.  
If you insert a disc that has been recorded before,  
the recording format cannot be changed even if you  
change it in the Setup menu.  
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4 Select your desired setting using  
Make Recording Compatible  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Use this feature to make the unfinalised +VR mode  
discs recorded on other unit recordable on this unit.  
When you make an additional recording on this unit  
with “Make Recording Compatible” set to “ON”, the  
title list is automatically converted to this unit’s style.  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Auto Chapter  
Select (XP)  
Aspect Ratio (Video mode)  
Auto  
4 : 3  
16 : 9  
ideo mode)  
Compatible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Reset All  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Auto (default): It will be recorded with whichever the  
ratio that the programme you started  
to record is broadcasted with.  
2 Select “Recording” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
4:3 :  
16:9 :  
Recorded in the aspect ratio of 4:3.  
Recorded in the aspect ratio of 16:9.  
3 Select “Make Recording Compatible”  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
4 Select “ON” or “OFF” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• For VR mode DVD-RW disc, the image will be  
recorded in whichever the ratio that the programme  
you record is broadcasted with, regardless of the  
“Aspect Ratio (Video mode)” setting.  
• For DVD+RW/+R disc, the image will always be  
recorded in aspect ratio of 4:3.  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
mode)  
patible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Make Recording Compatible  
ON  
OFF  
Reset All  
Setting Auto Chapter  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
ON: Title list will be replaced when you make  
additional recordings to the discs recorded by  
other units.  
OFF: Prohibiting additional record to the disc that has  
a title list created by other units.  
The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 15  
minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto  
Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change  
the time period.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Setting Aspect Ratio for Video Mode  
Recording  
Video  
2 Select “Recording” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
3 Select “Auto Chapter” using [U/ D],  
You can set aspect ratio for video mode recording.  
then press [ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Aspect Ratio (Video mode)  
Dubbing Mode  
Make Recording Compatible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
2 Select “Recording” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Reset All  
3 Select “Aspect Ratio (Video mode)”  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
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4 If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” off,  
select “OFF” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
5 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc  
DVD Menu  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OF
Delete All Playl
General Setting  
Playback  
Start  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
Auto Chapter  
ode  
Are you sure?  
o Select (XP)  
OFF  
5 minutes  
Yes  
No  
ideo mode)  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
Compatible  
ding Audio  
Audio  
Formatting will start.  
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.  
60 minutes  
6 Formatting is complete.  
Note  
If you wish to change the time period  
for Auto Chapter, select the required  
time period using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
• It is not possible to use a disc formatted with this unit  
on other DVD recorder. When you use a disc with  
another DVD recorder, format a disc using that DVD  
recorder.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• The interval for auto chapter marks may slightly  
deviate from the one you specified on the Auto  
chapter screen.  
• A blank chapter may be created depending on the  
remaining time of the disc.  
Reformatting a Disc Manually  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD+RW  
If you are using a DVD-RW/+RW disc, you can format  
the disc by performing “Format”. You can format  
DVD-RW disc for either Video mode recording or VR  
mode recording. DVD+RW disc can be format in order  
to erase all content of the disc.  
Note  
• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc  
are erased.  
• Make sure that the recording format is set to the  
desired mode. (See steps 1 to 6 in “Choosing the  
Recording Format of a Blank DVD-RW Disc” on  
page 27.)  
Insert a recordable disc.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2 Select “DVD Menu” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Format” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
4 Select “Start” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
For DVD+RW, use [U/ D] to select “Yes”, then  
press [ENTER].  
A pop up window will appear and prompt you to  
confirm.  
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5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Selecting the Sound Mode  
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.  
Hint  
• If you select “Stereo”:  
The audio will be recorded as “stereo audio”.  
• If you select “Bilingual”:  
You can switch between modes by pressing  
The audio will be recorded as “bilingual audio” (see  
“Setting Bilingual Recording Audio” below for more  
detail).  
[AUDIO  
] on the remote control. Each mode is  
indicated on the TV screen as follows.  
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts  
Display on the  
TV screen  
Mode  
Main  
Sub  
Audio output  
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio  
Video  
Main audio from both  
speakers  
Main  
Sub  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Sub audio from both  
speakers  
You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a  
bilingual broadcast in Video mode or +VR mode.  
• Main audio from the left  
speaker  
• Sub audio from the  
right speaker  
Main / Sub  
Main / Sub  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Setting External Input Audio  
2 Select “Recording” using [U / D],  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Bilingual Recording Audio”  
DVD+R  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
When the external input audio is a bilingual  
broadcast, you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to  
record on a DVD.  
4 Select “Main” or “Sub” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalse  
mode)  
patible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
2 Select “Recording” using [U/ D],  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
Main  
Sub  
then press [ENTER].  
Reset All  
3 Select “External Input Audio” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Aspect Ratio (Video mode)  
Dubbing Mode  
Make Recording Compatible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Note  
• If you are recording onto a VR mode disc, both  
“Main” and “Sub” will be recorded regardless of your  
setting here. And when you play back, you can  
choose either audio format or a combination of both  
as your playback audio.  
Reset All  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
4 Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual” using  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
DVD+R  
You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This  
function works only when the recording mode is set at  
XP.  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalse  
mode)  
patible  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
External Input Audio  
Stereo  
Bilingual  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Reset All  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
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2 Select “Recording” using [U/ D],  
5 Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to close  
the disc tray.  
then press [ENTER].  
6 Select the recording mode using  
3 Select “Recording Audio Select  
(XP)” using [U/ D], then press  
[ENTER].  
[REC MODE]. (See page 26.)  
7 Select the desired channel to record  
using [PROG.  
/
] or  
4 Select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital”  
[the Number buttons].  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
8 Press [REC I] to start recording.  
General Setting  
The “●” mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
To pause the recording, press [PAUSE p]. Press  
[PAUSE p] or [REC I] again to restart the  
recording.  
Auto Chapter  
ect (XP)  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
PCM  
mode)  
Dolby Digital  
9 Press [STOP S] to stop the recording.  
Make Recording Compatible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Reset All  
This operation may take a few moments to  
complete.  
Hint  
• You can change the channel while in the REC pause  
mode.  
PCM:  
Records PCM audio for the best  
quality sound.  
Note  
Dolby Digital:Records Dolby Digital audio for good  
quality sound.  
• Recording starts immediately and continues until the  
disc is full or you stop recording.  
• If the clock is not set, the space for a date and time  
of title names will be 01/01/07 and 00:00.  
• You cannot change the recording mode in the REC  
or REC pause mode.  
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are  
recording, make sure the device such as a Satellite  
Box is turned off or press [DISPLAY] when it is  
connected to AV2.  
• Up to 99 titles can be recorded on the DVD-RW/-R  
discs.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It  
changes analogue sound to digital sound without  
compressing audio data.  
• When the recording mode is set at other than XP,  
the unit records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically  
even if you selected “PCM”.  
• Up to 49 titles can be recorded on the DVD+RW/+R  
discs.  
• NTSC recording is prohibited in this unit.  
• You can play back a title on one device while making  
a recording on other device. To do so, simply select  
the device (DVD or VCR) you like to use for the  
playback by pressing [DVD] or [VCR] button during  
DVD / VCR recording. And then follow the normal  
playback procedure.  
Basic Recording  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Follow the steps below to record a TV programme.  
1 Press [  
ON / STANDBY] to turn on  
the unit.  
Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to  
which the unit is connected.  
2 Press [DVD].  
3 Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to open the  
disc tray.  
4 Place the disc on the disc tray with  
its label facing up. Be sure to align  
the disc with the disc tray guide.  
Disc tray  
guide  
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• If DVD One-touch Timer Recording is completed  
during VCR playback or recording, the DVD will be  
in stop mode and the VCR keeps the current mode.  
• When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and  
the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the  
timer-standby mode automatically if a timer  
recording has been programmed. Press  
One-touch Timer Recording  
(OTR)  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
[TIMER SET] to cancel the timer-standby mode to  
use the unit continuously.  
DVD+R  
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are  
recording, make sure the device such as a Satellite  
Box is powered off or press [DISPLAY] when it is  
connected to AV2.  
This is a simple way to set the recording time in  
blocks of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are  
recording onto has enough space remaining for the  
time you set.  
1 Turn on the unit and insert a  
recordable disc.  
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.  
2 Press [DVD].  
3 Select the recording mode using  
[REC MODE]. (See page 26.)  
4 Select the desired channel to record  
using [PROG.  
/
] or  
[the Number buttons].  
5 Press [REC I] repeatedly until the  
desired recording time (30 minutes  
to 8 hours) appears on the TV  
screen.  
One-touch Timer Recording will start.  
0:30  
Normal  
Recording  
1:00  
8:00  
7:30  
• When the unit reaches the specified time, it will  
be turned off automatically.  
• To change the recording length during One-  
touch Timer Recording, press [REC I]  
repeatedly until the desired length appears.  
• To cancel One-touch Timer Recording within the  
specified time, press [STOP S].  
Hint  
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV  
screen during One-touch Timer Recording. Press  
[DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.  
• The remaining recording time will be displayed on  
the front panel display during One-touch Timer  
Recording.  
• Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the  
following operations during One-touch Timer  
Recording.  
- Turn off the power. (One-touch timer recording will  
be cancelled.)  
- Use [REC I] or [STOP S] on the remote control.  
Note  
• You cannot use the pause function during One-  
touch Timer Recording.  
• The unit will be turned off automatically under the  
following conditions.  
- No space remains on the disc.  
- If a power failure occurs.  
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5 Select the channel number to record  
using [U / D], then press [P].  
To record from the external input, select “AV1”,  
“AV2”, or “AV3”.  
Timer Recording  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
6 Select the recording media (“DVD”  
or “VCR”) using [U / D], then press  
[P].  
VCR  
DVD+R  
You can set the unit to record up to 12 programmes,  
up to a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme  
recordings are also available.  
• Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer  
programming.  
7 Select the recording mode using  
[U / D], then press [P].  
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 26 for DVD or  
page 72 for VCR.  
Insert a recordable disc or a tape with a  
record tab.  
8 Select “PDC” to “ON” or “OFF”  
using [U / D].  
1 In stop mode, press [TIMER PROG].  
Refer to “PDC (Programme Delivery Control)” on  
page 34.  
Timer Programming list will appear.  
2 Select “New Program” using  
[U / D], then press [ENTER].  
9 Press [ENTER] when all information  
required is entered.  
Timer Programming  
Your programme setting is stored.  
• To set another programme, repeat steps 2 to 9.  
• To exit, press [TIMER PROG].  
• When 2 or more programmes are overlapped,  
“Timer program overlapped” appears, and the  
overlapped programme will be displayed in blue.  
To correct the timer Programme, Refer To  
“Checking, Cancelling or Correcting the Timer  
Programming Information” on page 34.  
0:00 THU 06/12  
Date  
06/12  
07/12  
Start  
7:00  
9:00  
End  
9:00  
9:30  
CH  
P10  
P08  
PDC  
New Program  
1/1  
10 Press [TIMER SET].  
• If there are 7 programmes or more, use  
[SKIP B / F] to turn the page.  
Timer Programming  
3 Enter the date using [U / D], then  
0:00 THU 06/12  
press [P].  
Date  
06/12  
07/12  
07/12  
Start  
7:00  
9:00  
End  
9:00  
9:30  
18:00  
CH  
P10  
P08  
P08  
PDC  
Each time you press [D] at the current date, the  
timer recording date will change as follows.  
17:00  
e.g., 1st January  
New Program  
01/01  
1/1  
Daily  
M-F (Mon.-Fri.)  
W-SAT  
The  
icon will appear on the front panel display  
and the unit enters to the timer-standby mode.  
W-FRI  
Note  
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting  
window will appear instead of the Timer  
Programming list. Continue from step 4 in “Manual  
Clock Setting” on page 25 before programming the  
timer.  
W-SUN  
31/01  
• Use [L / P] to move the cursor to the left and the  
right in the entry screen for the timer programming.  
• If a basic recording or One-touch Timer Recording is  
in progress on one component (e.g. VCR) and the  
timer recording set for the other component (e.g.  
DVD) is about to begin, the unit automatically  
switches to the programmed channel for timer  
recording 2 minutes before the programmed starting  
time, and the recording in progress (for VCR) will be  
cancelled UNLESS their recording channels are the  
same. If their recording channels are the same, the  
timer recording will start without cancelling the  
recording currently in progress. In this case, the  
recording of the same channel will be made on both  
DVD and VCR.  
Timer Programming  
0:00 THU06/12  
Date  
01/01  
REC To  
DVD  
Start  
--:--  
Mode  
End  
--:--  
CH  
P01  
PDC  
OFF  
SP  
SP  
2:00  
1/1  
4 Enter the time to start and to end  
using [U / D], then press [P].  
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• Cancel the timer-standby mode by pressing  
[TIMER SET] before operation for either DVD or  
VCR. When finished operating, press [TIMER SET]  
to resume the timer-standby mode.  
• In the timer-standby mode, you can turn on the  
power and use the component (VCR or DVD) which  
is not currently timer-programmed.  
4
A) To delete the timer programme:  
1) Select the programme you want to delete using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
2) Select “Delete” using [U/ D], then press  
[ENTER].  
Confirmation window will appear.  
3) Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then press  
[ENTER].  
B) To correct the timer programme:  
1) Select the programme you want to correct  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
2) Select “Program Change” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)  
The Programme Delivery Control (PDC) assures that  
the TV programmes you have programmed for timer  
recording are recorded exactly from beginning to end,  
even if the actual broadcasting time differs from the  
scheduled time due to a delayed start or extension of  
the programme duration. Furthermore, if a  
3) Correct the timer programme by using  
[U/ D/ L/ P], then press [ENTER].  
5 Press [TIMER PROG] to exit.  
programme is interrupted, the recording will also be  
interrupted automatically and resumed when the  
programme starts again.  
6 Press [TIMER SET] to return to the  
timer-standby mode.  
To check the timer programming in process  
Press [TIMER PROG].  
If the PDC signal drops out because the broadcast  
signal is weak, or if a broadcasting station does not  
transmit a regular PDC signal, the timer recording is  
performed in normal mode (without PDC) even if it  
was programmed for PDC. If the starting time of the  
PDC timer recording is between 0:00 and 3:59 on a  
given day, the PDC function will operate from 20:00  
on the previous day to 4:00 on the next day. If the  
starting time of the PDC timer recording is between  
4:00 and 23:59 on a given day, the PDC function will  
operate from 0:00 on the given day to 4:00 on the  
next day. This means that if the relevant programme  
is broadcasted within this period, it is recorded  
correctly. If the timer is not programmed correctly, the  
incorrect timer setting stays in effect unless you  
cancel it. To cancel an incorrect timer setting, refer to  
“Checking, Cancelling or Correcting the Timer  
Programming Information” below.  
Note  
• If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is  
highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select  
any other programmes.  
• When you check the timer programming in progress  
by pressing [TIMER PROG] during operations of the  
component (DVD or VCR) which is not currently  
used for the timer recording, the programme will not  
be highlighted. In this case, you cannot select other  
programmings.  
To Stop the Timer Recording in  
Progress  
On the front panel of the unit, press  
[
[
S
O
(STOP)] to stop the disc recording or  
/S (STOP / EJECT)] to stop the tape  
Checking, Cancelling or Correcting  
the Timer Programming Information  
recording.  
1 Press [TIMER SET] so that the  
icon disappears from the front panel  
display.  
Note  
• [STOP S] on the remote control is not effective.  
2 Press [TIMER PROG].  
Timer Programming list will appear.  
3 Check the information on the list you  
want to edit.  
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• If there is no tape or a tape with a record tab is not in  
the cassette compartment, the VCR on the front  
panel display will flash and the timer recording  
cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable  
tape.  
• When all timer recordings are complete, the  
icon flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc,  
press [TIMER SET], and then press [PLAY P] or  
[OPEN / CLOSE O].  
If the Timer Programming did not  
Complete Correctly  
The error number appears on the Timer Programming  
list.  
Timer Programming  
• The timer recording cannot be performed in DVD  
and VCR at the same time. If you set two  
programmings with the same channel and time both  
in DVD and VCR, the programming that has priority  
will be recorded.  
0:00 THU 06/12  
Date  
E40 06/12  
Start  
7:00  
End  
9:00  
CH  
P11  
PDC  
New Program  
• You cannot make any DVD operation during DVD  
timer recording.  
• You cannot make any VCR operation during VCR  
timer recording.  
1/1  
The error programme will be displayed in grey  
with an error number.  
• If the Start and End times are same, the length of  
the recording will be set for 24 hours. If the disc or  
tape becomes full during recording, the unit will turn  
itself off. To continue recording, press [TIMER SET]  
to cancel the timer-standby mode, insert a  
recordable disc or tape and press [TIMER SET]  
again.  
• When 2 or more programmes are overlapped,  
“Timer program overlapped” appears, and the  
overlapped programme will be displayed in blue. To  
correct the timer programme refer to “Checking,  
Cancelling or Correcting the Timer Programming  
Information” on page 34.  
• If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later  
than the current time, the recording will start  
immediately after you press [TIMER SET].  
• If a videotape ends during the timer recording, the  
unit will automatically stop, eject the videotape, and  
turn itself off. To continue recording, insert a  
recordable tape.  
The error numbers indicate:  
E1–E22,  
E37–E39: Recording error  
E23–E24: Unrecordable disc  
E25  
: • Copy prohibited programme  
• Cannot record because of the NTSC /  
PAL-60 signal is received.  
E26–E28: Copy prohibited programme  
E29  
E30  
E31  
: Disc protected  
: Disc full  
: Already recorded 99 titles (Video  
mode)  
E32  
E33  
E34  
E35  
E36  
E40  
: Already recorded 99 titles (VR mode)  
: Already recorded 999 chapters  
: No space for Control Information  
: PCA (Power Calibration Area) full  
: Already finalised Video format disc  
: • There are some unrecorded parts due  
the overlapped timer programmes.  
• Recording did not start at the start  
time.  
Priority of overlapped settings  
The unit records programmes according to priority if  
the timer programmes overlap.  
• There is no tape in the cassette  
compartment.  
• Tape recording reaches to the tape  
end during timer recording.  
: Power failure  
If the starting time is same:  
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has  
priority.  
E41  
E42  
E43  
E44  
E45  
E46  
PROG. 2  
recording  
PROG. 1  
: No disc  
will start  
after  
: Already 49 titles recorded (+VR mode)  
: Already 254 chapters recorded (+VR mode)  
: Copy prohibited programme  
: It is impossible to record additionally on  
a disc recorded by other units when  
setting “Make Recording Compatible”  
to “OFF”. (+VR mode)  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
recordingis  
completed.  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.  
When the starting time and the ending time for  
each programmes are different:  
• A programme that has earlier start time has priority.  
The error programme will be deleted once you  
check the error in the programme list, or once you  
cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
Hints for the Timer Recording  
PROG. 3  
• If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for  
more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all  
timer settings will be lost.  
Actual  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 3  
PROG.  
2
recording  
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.  
• If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray  
(finalised DVD-RW/-R, finalised DVD+R, a fully  
recorded disc, etc.), the DVD on the front panel  
display will flash and the timer recording will not  
occur. Insert a recordable disc.  
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If the recording time is partially overlapped:  
• The timer programming with the earlier start time  
(PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after  
PROG. 2 recording is complete.  
Satellite Link  
You can set the unit to start recording whenever it  
detects the video scart control from the external tuner.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording:  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
[Preparation of the external tuner]  
• The external tuner should be equipped with  
some kind of timer function. Using timer function  
of the tuner, set it to be turned on when it comes  
to the time you want to start recording, and off  
when it comes to the time you want to finish  
recording. (Refer to the tuner’s manual on how  
to set the timer.)  
The first 2 minutes (at the longest) will be cut off.  
If the recording time entirely overlaps:  
• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not  
recorded.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
• Make sure to turn off the external tuner when  
you finish setting.  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 2  
[Preparation of this unit]  
• Make sure to select the desired Recording  
mode beforehand.  
Note for DVD recording  
• If the recording time of two programmes are  
overlapped, or the End time of a programme and the  
Start time of another is same, the first 2 minutes (at  
the longest) of the subsequent programme will be  
cut off.  
External tuner  
(not supplied)  
If the End time of the programme currently being  
recorded and the Start time of the subsequent  
programme are same:  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the  
beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.  
DVDVCR  
AV2(DECODER)  
DVD  
ANTENNA  
IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO COMPONENT  
AUDIO OUT OUT  
OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
PROG. 1  
Y
PB  
L
/CB  
COAXIAL  
AV1(TV)  
PR  
R
PROG. 2  
/CR  
OUT  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
1 Press [SAT.LINK].  
The first 2 minutes  
(at the longest) will be cut off.*  
2 Select the time, media or mode using  
*If the cut off time exceeds 3 minutes, the error  
number “E40” will appear in the Timer Programming  
list.  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Satellite Link  
DVD  
VCR  
DVD  
Start  
0:00  
Mode  
XP  
To Standby Mode  
3 Set the desired start time using  
[U/ D], then press [P].  
• The hour can be selected among 0-23.  
• Repeat this step to set the desired minutes.  
4 Select the recording media using  
[U/ D], then press [P].  
5 Select the recording mode using  
[U/ D].  
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 26 for DVD or  
page 72 for VCR.  
• If you want to edit the time, media or mode  
press [L], then press [U / D] to correct them.  
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6 Press [ENTER].  
Example 1  
Example 2  
Example 3  
“To Standby Mode” is highlighted.  
Timer  
Recording  
Satellite Link  
Satellite Link  
Actual  
Recording  
DVD  
Start  
3:00  
Mode  
XP  
VCR  
DVD  
To Standby Mode  
Timer  
Recording  
Satellite Link  
7 Press [ENTER] again.  
In a second, the unit will be turned off  
automatically as it goes into the Satellite Link  
standby mode.  
Actual  
Recording  
• Until the time you set in “Start”, the clock will  
appear on the front panel display.  
• “Sat” will appear on the front panel display at the  
start time.  
Timer  
Recording  
Satellite Link  
Actual  
Recording  
To cancel the Satellite Link function while in the  
Satellite Link standby mode:  
Press [TIMER SET] to turn on the unit.  
To cancel the Satellite Link function while the  
Satellite Link Recording is in progress:  
Press [S(STOP)] on the front panel of the unit.  
Note  
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting  
window will appear at step 1. Follow to step 4 in  
“Manual Clock Setting” on page 25.  
• You cannot set the End time for the Satellite Link  
Timer Recording on this unit.  
• Recording picture will be distorted if the copy  
protection signal is being detected during Satellite  
Link Timer Recording.  
• When a regular Timer Recording and the Satellite  
Link Timer Recording are overlapped, the examples  
are given below.  
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2 When you want to record to the disc:  
Press [DVD].  
Settings for External Equipment  
Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to open the  
disc tray, then place the disc to  
record on.  
Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] again to  
close the disc tray.  
Connection to External Equipment  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
VCR  
DVD+R  
When you want to record to a tape:  
Press [VCR].  
Insert the tape with a record tab into  
the cassette compartment.  
Connect the external equipment using either the input  
jacks, AV1, AV2 (Rear) or AV3 (Front). However, for  
AV3 jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or  
VIDEO input jacks depending on the connected  
devices.  
3 Select the input terminal to which the  
external equipment is connected.  
(AV1, AV2, or AV3)  
Use a commercially available Scart, S-Video or Video  
cable and an Audio cable for this connection.  
To use the input jacks on the back of the unit,  
select the “AV1” or “AV2” position by pressing  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
[INPUT SELECT  
] on the remote control or  
using [PROG.  
/
].  
To use the input jacks on the front of this unit,  
select “AV3” position by pressing  
2 Select “Video” using [U/ D], then  
[INPUT SELECT  
] on the remote control or  
press [ENTER].  
using [PROG.  
/
].  
• You can also select the input terminals by using  
3 Select “Select Video” using [U/ D],  
[the Number buttons]  
.
then press [ENTER].  
- For AV1, press [0], [0], [1].  
- For AV2, press [0], [0], [2].  
- For AV3, press [0], [0], [3].  
4 Select the input jack type to be used  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
4 Select a recording mode using  
[REC MODE].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 26 for DVD or  
page 72 for VCR.  
Display  
Video  
TV Aspect  
Select Video  
5 Press [I REC] (DVD / VCR) on the  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Select Video - AV3(Front)  
unit to start recording.  
Video In  
S-Video In  
6 Press the PLAY button on the  
Reset All  
external recording component.  
7 For disc:  
Press [S (STOP)] on the unit to stop  
recording.  
• If you want to use VIDEO input jack (Composite),  
select “Video In”.  
• If you want to use S-VIDEO input jack, select  
“S-Video In”.  
For tape:  
Press [O/S (STOP / EJECT)] on the  
unit to stop recording.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
Recording from External Equipment  
• During recording, if a signal other than PAL is  
detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.  
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are  
recording, make sure the device such as a Satellite  
Box is turned off when it is connected to AV2.  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
VCR  
DVD+R  
Before recording from external equipment, see page  
20 for connection instructions.  
1 Turn the TV and the unit on, and  
select the input of the TV to which  
the unit is connected.  
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8 Press [DVD].  
Make sure to select a recording mode using  
[REC MODE]. (See page 26.)  
Dubbing Mode  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
9 Press [DUBBING].  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
VCR to DVD duplication will start.  
VCR  
DVD+R  
10 Press [STOP S] to stop the  
You can copy a DVD disc to a videotape or copy a  
videotape to a DVD disc. This function will be  
available only if the DVD disc or the tape is not copy-  
protected. Before starting this function, prepare for the  
recording on the DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R disc or  
the videotape. See pages 26 and 72.  
recording.  
Note for VCR to DVD duplication:  
• After starting VCR to DVD duplication, the picture  
may be distorted because of the auto tracking  
function. This is not a malfunction. Be advised to  
play back the tape until the picture is stabilised, then  
set the starting point which you wish to start  
recording, and start VCR to DVD duplication.  
• This unit will automatically stop the duplication if  
playback with no image detected for more than 3  
minutes during VCR to DVD duplication.  
• If the playback sound mode of VCR is set to  
“STEREO”, “LEFT” or “RIGHT”, the sound mode  
upon dubbing is automatically switched to  
“STEREO”. If the playback sound mode is set to  
“MONO”, the sound mode upon dubbing is also  
“MONO”.  
Note for recording to a tape:  
• The tape’s record tab is intact.  
• The videotape is long enough to record the DVD  
disc.  
Note for recording to a disc:  
• The DVD disc is satisfied with the recording status.  
See page 26.  
Insert a disc and a tape with a record  
tab.  
• If you set “External Input Audio” to “Stereo”, the  
sound is recorded in “Stereo” (Video mode, VR  
mode and +VR mode).  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• While in Video mode or +VR mode, if you set  
“External Input Audio” to “Bilingual”, the audio set in  
“Bilingual Recording Audio” mode is recorded.  
While in VR mode, if you set “External Input Audio”  
to “Bilingual”, bilingual audio is recorded.  
• The main and sub audio will be simultaneously  
recorded (VR mode). You can select audio modes  
during playback.  
2 Select “Recording” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Dubbing Mode” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Option window will appear.  
• If you want to watch the duplicated material, after  
the VCR to DVD duplication, press [DVD] first then  
press [PLAY P].  
VCR to DVD  
DVD to VCR  
4 Select “VCR  
DVD” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
4 Select “DVD  
VCR” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
il
Recording  
Clock  
Dubbing Mode  
Video mode)  
DVD  
e  
Recording  
Clock  
Dubbing Mode  
VCR  
DVD  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
Video mode)  
DVD  
VCR  
Compatible  
VCR  
DVD  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
VCR  
Compatible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit the Setup  
6 Press [VCR].  
menu.  
7 Press [PLAY P], and then press  
[PAUSE p] at the point you wish to  
start recording.  
6 Press [DVD].  
7 Press [PLAY P], and then press  
[PAUSE p] at the point you wish to  
start recording.  
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8 Press [VCR].  
Make sure to select a recording mode using  
[REC MODE]. (See page 72.)  
Rewind or fast forward the tape to the point where  
you want to start recording.  
Setting a Disc to Protect  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
To prevent accidental over-recording, editing or  
erasing of recordings, you can protect them using the  
Setup menu.  
9 Press [DUBBING].  
DVD to VCR duplication will start.  
10 Press [STOP S] to stop the  
Insert a recordable disc.  
recording.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
Note  
2 Select “DVD Menu” using [U/ D],  
• NTSC dubbing is prohibited in this unit.  
• Dubbing Mode is available only if the tape or disc is  
not copy-protected.  
• You cannot change the output mode during VCR to  
DVD or DVD to VCR duplication.  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Disc Protect OFF  
ON”  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
• If you want to watch the duplicated material, after  
the DVD to VCR duplication, press [VCR] first and  
then press [PLAY P].  
4 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
The disc is protected.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• The Disc Protect setting is available only when a  
disc recorded in VR or +VR mode is inserted.  
• You can select only “Disc Protect ON  
when a protected disc is inserted.  
OFF”  
To cancel the disc protect:  
• Select “Disc Protect ON  
select “Yes”.  
OFF” at step 3, then  
• If you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc  
Protect ON OFF” will appear instead of  
“OFF ON”.  
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5 Finalising is complete.  
Hint  
Finalising Discs  
• Finalising a disc in Video mode and +VR mode  
automatically creates a Title menu.  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
• After you finalise the DVD+RW disc, you can call up  
the title list by pressing [TOP MENU], or you can call  
up the Title menu by pressing [DISC MENU].  
• Even after DVD+RW disc is finalised, you can still  
record or edit. After you finalise DVD-RW/-R or  
DVD+R disc, you cannot edit or record anything else  
on that disc.  
DVD+R  
You will need to finalise discs to play them back in  
other players.  
Finalising may take from several minutes up to an  
hour.  
A shorter recording period on the disc will require a  
longer time period for finalisation. Do not unplug the  
mains cable during finalisation.  
• To release the finalisation of the disc, select “Undo  
Finalise” at step 3.  
• To release the finalisaion of the DVD+RW disc,  
make an additional recording to the disc.  
• For DVD+RW disc, if you have added or deleted  
chapters, or made chapters hidden, you must  
finalise the disc before being able to see those  
effects on other units. To play back discs other than  
DVD+RW disc on other DVD players, you will need  
to finalise.  
Insert a recordable disc before  
finalising.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2 Select “DVD Menu” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Note  
3 Select “Finalise” using [U/ D], then  
• If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit,  
“Undo Finalise” will appear instead of “Finalise”.  
• DO NOT power off during finalising. This may result  
in a malfunction.  
press [ENTER].  
4 Select “Yes” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc  
Auto Finalise  
Video  
DVD Menu  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF  
Delete All Playl
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+R  
ON  
Finalise disc?  
You can finalise discs automatically when the disc  
space runs out if you set this in the Setup menu.  
Yes  
No  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Recording” using [U / D],  
Finalising will start.  
then press [ENTER].  
To cancel finalising (DVD-RW disc only):  
3 Select “Auto Finalise” using [U/ D],  
At step 4, press [STOP S]. Select “Yes” using  
[U / D], then press [ENTER]. Finalising is  
cancelled and the unit switches to stop mode.  
then press [ENTER].  
4 Select “ON” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Do you want to cancel ?  
Yes  
No  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Auto Chapter  
Select (XP)  
deo mode)  
Make Recording Compatible  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Auto Finalise  
ON  
OFF  
Reset All  
Finalising  
10%  
If  
appears when [STOP S] is pressed, you  
cannot cancel finalising because the finalising has  
already reached at a critical point in its process.  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN] is  
pressed, finalising is continued.  
• Auto finalise function is not available for discs  
formatted in VR mode.  
You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R and  
DVD+RW/+R disc once it has started.  
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Playback  
7 Select the desired title using  
[U/ D / L/ P], then press [ENTER].  
Pop up window will appear.  
Basic Playback  
8 Select “Play From Start” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Playback will start.  
Hint for DVD Playback  
The contents of a DVD are generally divided into  
titles. Titles are sometimes further subdivided into  
chapters.  
9 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.  
Start Rec.  
Stop/Start  
Stop Rec.  
To eject the disc, press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to  
open the disc tray, then remove the disc. Press  
[OPEN / CLOSE O] to close the disc tray before  
turning off the unit.  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Hint  
• For DVD-R (Video mode), DVD-RW (Video mode)  
and DVD+R discs that are already finalised, a Title  
menu will be displayed instead of thumbnails.  
• After you finalise the DVD+RW, you can call up the  
title list by pressing [TOP MENU], or you can call up  
the Title menu by pressing [DISC MENU].  
• You can resume playback from where you stopped  
playing back the disc (Resume playback).  
See page 48 for details.  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter3  
Chapter 1 Chapter 2  
Playing Back a DVD-RW / DVD-R /  
DVD+RW / DVD+R Disc  
• You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY P]  
instead of [ENTER] at step 7.  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
Note  
• Some discs may start playback automatically.  
DVD+R  
1 Press [  
ON / STANDBY] to turn on  
Playing Back a DVD-V / Video CD  
(without PBC Function)  
the unit.  
Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to  
which the unit is connected.  
DVD-V  
VCD  
2 Press [DVD].  
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Playing Back  
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /  
DVD+R Disc”.  
3 Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to open the  
disc tray.  
4 Place the disc on the disc tray with  
its label facing up. Be sure to align  
the disc with the disc tray guide.  
2 Press [PLAY P] to start playback.  
Playback will start.  
If you are playing back a DVD-Video, a menu may  
appear.  
See pages 46 - 47 for details.  
3 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.  
Note  
Disc tray  
guide  
• Some discs may start playback automatically.  
• For playing back a Video CD with PBC function, see  
page 47.  
5 Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to close  
the disc tray.  
6 Press [TOP MENU] to display the title  
list.  
You can switch between the “Original” and  
“Playlist” in the VR mode using [DISC MENU].  
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It is recommended that files to be played back in  
this unit are recorded under the following  
specifications:  
Playing Back an Audio CD, MP3 or  
JPEG  
[MP3]  
• Sampling frequency : 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz  
CD  
MP3  
JPEG  
• Constant Bit Rate  
: 112 kbps to 320 kbps  
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Playing Back  
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /  
DVD+R Disc” on page 42.  
[JPEG] Size of picture  
• Upper limit  
• Lower limit  
: 6,300 x 5,100 dots  
: 32 x 32 dots  
: less than 12 MB  
• Capacity limit  
The File List will appear.  
Note  
File List  
• MP3 files cannot be recorded as digital sound using  
an MD or DAT deck.  
DISC NAME  
• Files with extensions other than “.mp3 (MP3)” or  
“.jpg / .jpeg (JPEG)” will not be listed in the File List.  
• Some folders or tracks listed in the File List may be  
unplayable due to their recording status.  
• The File List displays only up to 8 folder and file  
names.  
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
JPEG file1  
JPEG file2  
MP3 file1  
MP3 file2  
MP3 file3  
MP3 file4  
Notes on JPEG:  
After file is displayed for 5 seconds or 10 seconds (set  
in the “Slide Show” on page 54), the display moves to  
the next file.  
During JPEG playback, press [P] or [L] to rotate a  
picture 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise  
respectively. (Not available when the display menu  
appears.)  
1/ 2  
To exit the File List, press [TOP MENU] again or  
press [STOP S].  
To resume the File List, press [TOP MENU].  
2 Press [U/ D] to select the desired  
folder or track / file, then press  
[ENTER].  
Playing Back a DivX®  
If a track / file is selected:  
Playback will start.  
®
®
DivX  
If a folder is selected:  
The files in the folder will appear.  
Press [U/ D] to select the folder you want, then  
press [ENTER].  
• Press [PLAY P], [ENTER] or [P] to move to  
any lower folders.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 in “Playing Back  
a DVD-RW / DVD-R / DVD+RW /  
DVD+R Disc” on page 42.  
The File List will appear.  
• Press [L] or [RETURN] to move back to the  
folder above.  
File List  
DISC NAME  
Hints for Audio CD tracks and MP3 / JPEG  
files:  
Folder1  
Folder2  
1 DivX File1  
2 DivX File2  
• Folders are shown with the  
• Audio CD tracks are shown by  
• MP3 files are shown with the  
icon.  
icon.  
icon.  
Playback will start from the selected track and  
continue with each one after.  
• JPEG files are shown with the  
icon.  
• The unit can recognise up to 255 folders and up  
to 99 tracks / 999 files.  
1/ 1  
To exit the File List, press [TOP MENU] again or  
press [STOP S].  
To resume the File List, press [TOP MENU].  
• Letters of a file / folder name overflowing the  
given space will be displayed as “…”.  
• Unplayable folders and tracks / files may be  
displayed depending on the recording  
conditions.  
• For MP3 file recorded in Variable Bit Rate  
(VBR), the unit may not display the actual  
elapsed time.  
2 Press [U/ D] to select the desired  
folder or file, then press [ENTER].  
If a file is selected:  
Playback will start.  
• If there are no files in the folder, “No Files” is  
displayed.  
• High resolution or large-size JPEG files take a  
few moments to be displayed.  
• It is not possible to play back progressive  
JPEGs (JPEG files saved in progressive format)  
on this unit.  
• It is not possible to play back JPEG files of 12  
MB or more.  
If a folder is selected:  
The files in the folder will appear.  
Press [U/ D] to select the file or folder you want,  
then press [ENTER].  
• Press [PLAY P], [ENTER] or [P] to move to  
any lower folders.  
• Press [L] or [RETURN] to move back to the  
folder above.  
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Hint for the purchased or rental official DivX®  
Certified product  
DivX® Subtitle  
• When you purchased or rental a DivX® file through  
the official site of DivX® Video which is called DivX®  
Video-On-Demand (VOD) services, a registration  
code is required every time you get the new file from  
the DivX® VOD services. Refer to “DivX® VOD” on  
page 45.  
The subtitle created by the user can be displayed  
during DivX® playback.  
1 After the DivX® file is selected, the  
Subtitle List will appear.  
• Some DivX® VOD files are restricted with the limited  
playable times (you cannot play them back beyond  
the limit). If your DivX® VOD file has such limit, the  
playback confirmation screen will appear.  
Subtitle List  
DivX File1  
OFF  
SMI  
SRT  
SUB  
ASS  
SSA  
TXT  
Use [L/ P] to select “Yes” if you want to play back  
the file, or to select “No” if you do not wish to play it  
back. Then press [ENTER] to confirm the selection.  
R
DivX VOD Rental  
2 Select the desired extension you  
want to display using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER]. DivX® with the  
subtitle starts playback. The subtitle  
cannot be displayed when the  
setting is “OFF”.  
This rental has  
Do you want to use one  
of your views now?  
views left.  
Yes  
No  
• If there is more than one extension, the  
extension selection will appear in the Subtitle  
List.  
• You cannot play back the DivX® VOD files of which  
rental period has been expired. In such case, press  
[TOP MENU] and select other files that can be  
played back.  
Note  
• “DivX Subtitle” must be activated in the DivX Menu.  
(Refer to “DivX Subtitle” on page 70.)  
• Playback file and the subtitle file must have the  
same name.  
Rental Expired  
• Playback file and the subtitle file must locate in the  
same folder.  
This rental is expired.  
Please push ‘TOP MENU’.  
• Only the subtitle files with the following extensions  
are supported; .smi (.SMI), .srt (.SRT), .sub  
(.SUB), .ass (.ASS), .ssa (.SSA), .txt (.TXT). (.sub  
(.SUB) and .txt (.TXT) files may not be recognised.)  
• The subtitles that exceed the playback time of the  
DivX® file will not be displayed.  
Hint  
• DivX® is a codec (compression/decompression) that  
can compress images to a very small amount of  
data. The software can compress video data from  
almost any sources to the size that can be sent on  
the Internet without compromising visual quality of  
the images.  
• A file with an extension of “.avi” and “.divx” is called  
an DivX® file. All files with the “.avi” extension are  
recognised as MPEG4.  
• Files whose extension other than “.avi” and “.divx”  
will not be listed on the DivX® menu. However,  
unplayable groups or tracks may be displayed,  
depending on the recording conditions.  
• Even if the file has an extension of either “.avi” and  
“.divx”, this unit cannot play it back if it is recorded in  
the format other than DivX®.  
It is recommended that files to be played back in  
this unit are recorded under the following  
specifications:  
[DivX®]  
• Official DivX® Certifiedproduct  
• Playable Codec of AVI files : DivX®3.x,  
DivX®4.x,  
DivX®5.x,  
DivX®6.x  
• Maximum size of image  
: 720 x 480 @30 fps  
720 x 576 @25 fps  
• Sampling frequency of audio: 8 kHz - 48 kHz  
• Audio type  
: MPEG1 audio layer 3  
(MP3), MPEG1  
audio layer 2,  
Dolby Digital  
• Folders are known as Groups; files are known as  
tracks.  
• A symbol of  
is shown on the top of the file name.  
• A maximum of 255 folders or 999 files may be  
recognised in one disc.  
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• Up to 8 hierarchies can be recognised in one folder.  
Files in the 9th or deeper hierarchies cannot be  
played back.  
• If the track extends beyond the scope of screen, a  
down arrow “ ” appears, indicating that the user  
can view another part on the previous page. The  
current page number and the number of total pages  
are shown on the right of the down arrow “ ”.  
• Letters of a file / folder name overflowing the given  
space will be displayed as “…”.  
AUTHORIZATION ERROR  
This player is not authorized to  
play this video.  
Please push ’TOP MENU’.  
• You can play back the disc recorded in multi-  
session.  
• It may take awhile for audio and images to be output  
after you inserted a disc and pressed [PLAY P].  
• When playing back the files recorded in high bit  
rates, the images can be interrupted in some  
occasions.  
DivX® VOD  
®
®
DivX  
• Although DivX® logo has been obtained for this unit,  
it may not be able to play back some data,  
depending on the characteristics, bit rates, or audio  
format settings, etc.  
This unit allows you to play back the files purchased  
or rented from DivX® Video-On-Demand (VOD)  
services. The files are available on the internet.  
When you purchase or rent DivX® VOD files on the  
internet, you will be asked to enter a registration  
code. This menu item provides you with the  
registration code.  
• Use the software recognised by the DivX, Inc. when  
you make DivX® files.  
• A DivX® file whose file size exceeds 2 GB cannot be  
played back.  
• If you try to play back the DivX® file that has the  
screen resolution which this unit does not support,  
the playback will be stopped and error message will  
appear.  
• If a large-sized DivX® file is selected, it may take  
awhile to start the playback (over 20 seconds  
sometimes).  
• If DivX® files written on CD discs cannot be played  
back, rewrite them on a DVD disc and try to play  
back.  
• For more information for DivX®, please visit  
http://www.divx.com.  
1 Press [SETUP].  
2 Select “General Setting” using  
[U / D], then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “DivX” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
4 Select “DivX®VOD” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• If you insert a CD-RW/-R with DivX® files that are  
mixed with MP3 and JPEG files, the Playback Media  
Selection screen will be displayed. Please select  
“Video” and proceed to next step.  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
DivX  
DivX Subtitle  
®VOD  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
Please select the media  
to play back.  
Video  
Audio & Picture  
Your registration code will appear.  
DivX®VOD  
Your registration code is :  
• Press [DISC MENU] to call up the Playback Media  
Selection screen in stop mode.  
• If you select “Audio & Picture” instead of “Video” on  
the Playback Media Selection screen, this unit can  
play back MP3/JPEG files.  
To learn more visit :  
www.divx.com/vod  
• You cannot play back the DivX® VOD files obtained  
with different registration codes this unit. Press  
[TOP MENU] and select other files that can be  
played back.  
• This unit does not support the DivX® file with UDF  
format.  
Note  
• One registration code is only valid for one DivX®  
VOD file.  
• You must first download the file from the internet  
and play it back on this unit before you are able to  
get another code.  
• You must follow this step every time you purchase  
or rent a DivX® VOD file from the internet.  
• For more information for DivX®, please visit  
http://www.divx.com/vod.  
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Playing Back Discs Using the Disc  
Menu  
Playing Back a Disc Using the Title  
Menu  
Video  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
A DVD contains a disc menu, which lists the contents  
and enables you to customise playback. The menu  
may offer choices for subtitle languages, special  
features, and chapter selection. Usually this  
information appears automatically when you start  
playback, but sometimes you need to press  
[DISC MENU] to display the menu.  
DVD+R  
Some DVDs have a Title menu, which lists the titles  
available on the DVD. You can start playing back such  
discs at a specific title.  
On this unit, if you finalise Video mode or +VR mode  
discs, a Title menu will be created automatically.  
Press [DVD] first.  
Press [DVD] first.  
1 Press [TOP MENU].  
1 Press [DISC MENU].  
The Title menu will appear.  
• For some discs, the Title menu appears  
automatically.  
If the feature is not available,  
the TV screen.  
may appear on  
2 Select an item using [U/ D/ L / P],  
If the feature is not available,  
the TV screen.  
may appear on  
then press [ENTER].  
Repeat this step until all the features you want are  
set up or to start playing back the disc from the  
menu. The following operations are available.  
2 Select a desired item using  
[U/ D / L/ P], then press [ENTER].  
[DISC MENU] button:  
Displays the disc menu, which will vary among  
discs.  
The disc will start playing back at the title you  
selected. The following operations are available.  
[TOP MENU] button:  
Displays the DVD “Title Menu” which will vary  
between discs.  
[U/ D/ L/ P] buttons:  
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.  
[ENTER] button:  
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.  
[U/ D/ L/ P] buttons:  
Move the cursor from item to item on the screen.  
[the Number buttons]:  
Selects a numbered menu option (available on  
certain discs).  
[ENTER] button:  
Selects the currently highlighted menu option.  
[the Number buttons]:  
Selects a numbered menu option (available on  
certain discs).  
3 Press [DISC MENU] to exit the disc  
menu.  
3 Press [TOP MENU] to exit.  
Note  
• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information  
accompanying the disc for details.  
Note  
• [TOP MENU] will not be available for some DVDs.  
• Menus vary among discs. Refer to the information  
accompanying the disc for details.  
• For DVD+RW discs finalised on this unit, press  
[DISC MENU] to display the Title menu.  
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Cancelling and Recalling the PBC  
Function  
PBC Function for Video CDs  
VCD  
VCD  
This unit conforms to ver.1.1 and ver.2.0 of the Video  
CD standard playback control (PBC) function. This  
enables you to play back interactive software using  
menu screens. Refer to the information  
(PBC OFF)  
Insert a Video CD.  
accompanying the Video CD.  
Ver.1.1 (without PBC function): You can still enjoy  
playback of pictures and music from the CD.  
Ver.2.0 (with PBC function): “Pbc” will appear on the  
screen and display when playing back a Video CD  
with the PBC function.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
3 Select “PBC (Video CD only)” using  
Hint  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
• When playing back Video CDs with the PBC  
function, “Pbc” is displayed instead of the playing  
back time and current track indications on the front  
panel display.  
CD Playback Mode  
Random Play  
Program Play  
PBC (Video CD only)  
Slide Show  
Note  
• Some operations cannot be performed unless the  
function is cancelled either automatically or  
intentionally by you.  
• Operations that are not available when the PBC  
function is set to “ON” are indicated by the following  
symbol in this manual:  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
4 Select “OFF” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
5 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Playing Back a Video CD Using the  
Title Menu  
To recall the PBC function, select “ON” at step 4  
above.  
Note  
VCD  
• The default setting of “PBC (Video CD only)” is  
“ON”.  
1 When playing back a Video CD with  
the PBC function, the Title menu will  
appear automatically.  
2 Press [the Number buttons] to select  
the desired title.  
Playback will start at the selected title.  
3 Press [RETURN] to go back to the  
Title menu.  
Note  
• While the On-Screen Display appears, you cannot  
perform steps 2 and 3.  
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Hint  
• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons  
as follows.  
Special Playback  
Forward (Approx. Speed):  
2x:  
20x:  
40x:  
Resume Playback  
Video  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD+RW  
JPEG  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
VCD MP3  
Reverse (Approx. Speed):  
5x:  
20x:  
40x:  
DVD+R  
CD  
(PBC OFF)  
®
®
DivX  
You can resume playback from the point where you  
stopped it before.  
Skipping TV Commercials during  
Playback  
1 During playback, press [STOP S].  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
The resume message will appear.  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
2 Press [PLAY P].  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
In a few seconds, playback will resume from the  
point at which you stopped it before. Even if you  
turn off the unit, you can resume playback at the  
same point after turning back on the unit.  
To enjoy recorded programmes without any  
interruptions, press [INSTANT SKIP].  
To cancel the resume playback and start playing  
back the disc from the beginning:  
Press [STOP S] while playback is stopped.  
1 During playback, press  
[INSTANT SKIP].  
Normal playback will start 30-second advanced  
point from the point at which you press  
[INSTANT SKIP].  
Each time you press [INSTANT SKIP], the start  
point will move another 30 seconds forward and  
playback resume automatically.  
Note  
• For Video CDs, if you turn PBC on using the Setup  
menu, the resume function is cancelled.  
• For MP3 and JPEG files, playback will resume from  
the beginning of the track at which playback was  
stopped.  
You can press [INSTANT SKIP] up to 6 times  
(180 seconds).  
Fast Forward / Fast Reverse  
Pause  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD+RW  
JPEG  
DVD-R  
VCD MP3  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
VCD MP3  
DVD+R  
CD  
®
®
DivX  
®
®
DivX  
1 During playback, press [FWD f] or  
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].  
[REV r].  
Each time you press [FWD f] or [REV r], the  
approximate speed will change as follows.  
Fast forward or fast reverse playback across titles  
(for DVDs) or tracks / files (for VCD / MP3 / DivX®)  
is not possible.  
Playback will pause with the sound muted.  
2 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.  
Rapid Playback  
Video  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
Normal  
speed  
playback  
VR  
DVD-RW  
40x  
REV  
20x  
REV  
5x  
REV  
REV  
2x  
REV  
20x  
REV  
40x  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
• For Audio CDs and MP3 files approximate speed  
is fixed at 8x with sound.  
Rapid Play function is available only  
during playback.  
Available only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital  
format, Rapid Play plays back in a slightly faster/  
slower speed while keeping the sound quality just as  
normal playback.  
• For Video CDs, approximate forward / reverse  
speeds are 2x, 8x and 16x.  
• For DivX® files, approximate forward speeds are  
2x, 20x and 40x, and approximate reverse  
speeds are 5x, 20x and 40x.  
• To return to playback at normal speed, press  
[PLAY P].  
• Picture quality of DivX® files in fast reverse is  
lower than that in fast forward.  
• For some DivX® files, Fast forward/Fast reverse  
may not function.  
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1 During playback, press  
Slow Forward / Slow Reverse  
Playback  
[1.3x/0.8x PLAY].  
Px0.8: Press [1.3x/0.8x PLAY] once during  
playback.  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Plays back approximately at 0.8 times of  
normal playback.  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
Px1.3: Press [1.3x/0.8x PLAY] twice during  
playback.  
®
®
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
DivX  
Plays back approximately at 1.3 times of  
normal playback.  
: Press [1.3x/0.8x PLAY] thrice to play  
back in normal speed.  
No effects.  
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p],  
P
then press [FWD f] or [REV r].  
Each time you press [FWD f] or [REV r], the  
approximate speed change as follows.  
(The sound will remain muted.)  
2 Press [PLAY P] to continue the  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
FWD  
normal playback.  
Pause  
1/4x  
REV  
1
/8x  
REV  
1
/
1
6x  
REV  
REV  
1
/
1
6x  
REV  
1
/8x  
REV  
1
/3x  
Note  
• Audio (language) setting cannot be changed while  
using this mode.  
To return to normal playback, press [PLAY P].  
Hint  
• This feature may not work at some point in a disc.  
• Audio is PCM during Rapid play mode.  
• When you select “PAL” in “TV System” (see page  
68), this function is not available with discs recorded  
using the NTSC system.  
• Forward / reverse speeds are indicated with icons  
as follows.  
Forward (Approx. Speed):  
1 / 16x:  
1 / 8x:  
1 / 3x:  
Step by Step Playback  
Video  
Reverse (Approx. Speed):  
VR  
1 / 16x:  
1 / 8x:  
1 / 4x:  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
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DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
DivX  
Note  
• For some DivX® files, Slow forward may not  
function.  
• Only slow forward is available when playing back  
Video CDs and discs with DivX® files.  
1 During playback, press [PAUSE p].  
2 Press [SKIP B / F] repeatedly.  
Each time you press [SKIP F], playback will go  
forward one frame (or step) at a time with the  
sound muted.  
To go backward one frame (or step), press  
[SKIP B].  
Zoom  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
JPEG DivX  
Press and hold [SKIP F] to continue going  
forward.  
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DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
To continue going backward, press and hold  
[SKIP B].  
1 During playback, press [ZOOM].  
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3 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.  
DVD Video  
Note  
× 1.2  
× 1.5  
× 2.0  
• Only step by step forward is available when playing  
back Video CDs and discs with DivX® files.  
Four options are available, “x1.0”, “x1.2”, “x1.5”  
and “x2.0”. These are displayed excluding the  
current zoom rate.  
Hint  
• You can also select the zoom function by pressing  
[DISPLAY]. In this case, press [DISPLAY] first,  
select the  
icon using [L/ P], and then press  
[ENTER] within 1 second, or wait for 1 second to  
display the selection menu.  
2 Select the desired zoom factor to  
zoom using [U/ D], then press  
[ENTER].  
The zoom area is displayed.  
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3 Select the desired zoom position  
using [U / D / L/ P], then press  
[ENTER].  
Note  
• All markers are erased when you perform the  
following operations.  
- Open the disc tray.  
Zoom playback will start.  
- Turn off the power.  
- Record on a recordable disc.  
- Change the mode between Original and Playlist.  
(VR mode)  
Hint  
• To exit the zoom menu, press [ZOOM] at step 1.  
• To cancel the zoom function, select “x1.0” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Chasing Playback during Recording  
VR  
Note  
• If selecting a smaller factor than that currently  
selected, the zoom area is not displayed.  
• You cannot slide the zoomed picture on some JPEG  
files.  
DVD-RW  
You can play back the already recorded part of the  
currently recording programme without waiting for the  
recording to the end. This function works from 1  
minute after the start of the recording.  
Make sure to use a DVD-RW disc in VR mode, and  
the recording mode is set to LP, EP or SLP.  
Marker Setup  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
VCD  
1 Press [PLAY B] during recording.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
Playback will start from the beginning of the  
programme that you are currently recording.  
Screen for the current playback:  
(PBC OFF)  
You can assign a specific point on a disc to return  
later.  
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1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
2 Select the  
icon using [L / P],  
then press [ENTER] within 1 second,  
or wait for 1 second to display the  
marker list.  
Marker setup menu for DVD-Video  
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DVD Video  
If you play the fast forward playback and the  
playback reaches the scene recorded 1 minute  
before, the forwarding playback will automatically  
return to the normal playback.  
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3
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2 To stop the playback, press [STOP C]  
once.  
The resume message will appear.  
Screen for the current recording:  
3 Select the desired marker number  
using [U / D]. When the disc  
reaches the desired point, press  
[ENTER].  
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0:01:00 / 1:23:45  
RW VR ORG  
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The title (track) number and the time are  
displayed.  
4 To return to the marker, select the  
desired marker number using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Resume ON  
LP  
1:01  
Hint  
To stop recording, press [STOP C] again.  
To cancel the resume, press [STOP C] again.  
• To clear a marker, select the marker number you  
wish to clear, then press [CLEAR].  
• You can mark up to 6 points.  
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Chapter:  
To move to  
Using the [TIME SLIP] button  
for chapter, press [B].  
With [TIME SLIP] button, even if you leave your  
couch while you are watching TV through this unit,  
you can come back and watch rest of the programme  
from right where you left at any convenient time with  
just one button. Please make sure to put VR mode  
DVD-RW disc, and set the recording mode to LP, EP  
or SLP.  
Enter a desired chapter number to search  
using [U/ D] or [the Number buttons], then  
press [ENTER].  
Selected chapter playback will start.  
If you play the currently recording programme and the  
playback reaches the scene recorded 1 minute  
before, the forwarding playback will automatically  
return to the normal playback.  
1 While viewing a TV broadcast via  
this unit, press [TIME SLIP].  
This unit start to record the TV broadcast.  
2 Press [TIME SLIP] again.  
3 Press [STOP C] once to stop  
playback.  
Playback will start from the point you press  
[TIME SLIP] first while recording continues.  
• While viewing the recorded content, you can  
pause and resume the playback by pressing  
[TIME SLIP].  
The resume message will appear.  
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3 To stop the recording, press  
[STOP C] twice.  
Note  
• Playback image may freeze momentarily using this  
function. However this does not affect the recording.  
• The 2x fast forward playback is not available.  
• [REC I] is not available during this function.  
• You must cancel this function first by pressing  
[STOP C] once. Then you can use [REC I] to use  
OTR (one-touch timer recording) function or change  
recording time for the OTR.  
Resume ON  
LP  
1:01  
To stop recording, press [STOP C] again.  
To cancel the resume, press [STOP C] again.  
• “Wait for a moment.” will be displayed on the screen  
if you press [PLAY B] before 1 minute of recording.  
• This function is available only when you are  
recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode, with  
the recording mode LP, EP or SLP.  
Note  
• Playback image may freeze momentarily using this  
function. However this does not affect the recording.  
• The 2x fast forward playback is not available.  
• This function is available only when you are  
recording on a DVD-RW disc in VR mode, with  
the recording mode LP, EP or SLP.  
• Use DVD-RW disc capable of 2x or 4x speed  
recording.  
• Only the titles (chapters) in the Original can be  
selected. You cannot select titles from the title list.  
• When you stop the playback after the Timer  
recording is completed, the unit will be switched to  
the timer standby mode if another programme has  
been set (refer to “Hints for the Timer Recording” on  
page 35).  
Simultaneous Playback and  
Recording  
VR  
DVD-RW  
You can also play back a recorded title during current  
recording or the Timer Recording on the same disc.  
• Use DVD-RW disc capable of 2x or 4x speed  
recording.  
1 Press [DISPLAY] during recording.  
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P10  
2 Select  
icon using [L/ P], then  
press [ENTER].  
The title number next to  
will be highlighted.  
Title:  
Enter a desired title number to search using  
[U/ D] or [the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
Selected title playback will start.  
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Track Search  
Search  
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MP3  
CD  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
JPEG  
DivX  
Title / Chapter Search  
Video  
Using [SKIP B/ F] buttons  
VR  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
1 During playback, press [SKIP F] to  
skip the current track and move to  
the next.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Using [SKIP B/ F] buttons  
The unit moves to the next track one after the  
other.  
To go back to the previous track, press  
[SKIP B] twice in quick successions. The unit  
moves backward one track at a time.  
1 During playback, press [SKIP F] to  
skip the current title or chapter and  
move to the next.  
The unit moves to the next title or chapter one  
after the other.  
Using the [DISPLAY] button  
For audio CD, skip to step 2.  
To go back to the previous title or chapter, press  
[SKIP B] twice in quick successions.  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
2 Select the  
icon using [L / P],  
Using the [DISPLAY] button  
then press [ENTER].  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
for the track number is highlighted.  
2 Select the  
icon using [L/ P],  
3 Enter the desired track number to  
search for using [U/ D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
then press [ENTER].  
for the title number is highlighted.  
Searching for a Title:  
Track search will start.  
3 Enter the desired title number to  
search for using [U/ D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
Hint  
• For Video CDs, you can perform the track search  
function in stop mode without turning PBC off  
manually.  
Title search will start.  
Hint  
Note  
• Total number of chapters and playback time of the  
selected title are also displayed.  
• During Random playback or Programme playback,  
you cannot search the desired track.  
Searching for a Chapter:  
Direct Search  
3 Press [L/ P] to highlight the number  
displayed in the right side of the  
icon.  
CD  
You can search the desired track directly.  
4 Enter the desired chapter number to  
search for using [U/ D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
Using [the Number buttons]  
1 During playback, if the display menu  
is not displayed, press  
[the Number buttons] to enter the  
desired track number.  
Chapter search will start.  
Hint  
• The title number and playback time of the selected  
chapter are also displayed.  
Note  
• During Random playback or Programme playback,  
you cannot search the desired track directly.  
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Time Search  
Repeat / Random / Programme  
Playback / Slide Show  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
VCD DivX  
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DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
(PBC OFF)  
Repeat Playback  
Video  
For audio CD, skip to step 2.  
VR  
DVD-RW  
DVD-V  
DVD+RW  
JPEG  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
VCD MP3  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
icon using [L/ P],  
DVD+R  
CD  
2 Select the  
(PBC OFF)  
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then press [ENTER].  
DivX  
for the title or track number is highlighted.  
For audio CD or MP3, skip to step 2 or press  
[REPEAT] and skip to step 3.  
3 Press [L/ P] to highlight  
.
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
4 Enter the desired time to search for  
Or press [REPEAT] during playback, and follow  
using [U / D] or  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
from step 3.  
2 Select the  
icon using [L/ P], then  
press [ENTER] within 1 second, or  
wait for 1 second to display the  
selection menu.  
Time search will start.  
Note  
3 Select the desired option to repeat  
• During Random playback or Programme playback,  
you cannot search the desired time.  
• The title number and chapter number of the setting  
time are also displayed.  
• Time search function is available only in the same  
track or title.  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
The selected repeat playback will start.  
The following operations are available.  
Title:  
The current title will be played back repeatedly.  
(DVD only)  
Chapter:  
The current chapter will be played back  
repeatedly. (DVD only)  
All:  
The current disc will be played back repeatedly.  
(DVD-RW (VR mode), Audio CD, Video CD, MP3,  
JPEG and DivX® only)  
A-B:  
The A-B point will be played back repeatedly.  
(DVD, Audio CD, Video CD and DivX® only)  
When pressing [ENTER] while A-B is highlighted,  
A-B repeat is set.  
• Press [ENTER] again to decide the starting  
point (A).  
• Press [ENTER] after setting point (A) to select  
the ending point (B).  
Track:  
The current track will be played back repeatedly.  
(Audio CD, Video CD, MP3, JPEG and DivX® only)  
Group:  
The current group will be played back repeatedly.  
(MP3, JPEG (except Picture CD) and DivX® only)  
Hint  
• To cancel the repeat playback, select “OFF” at step  
3. The repeat setting is also cancelled when you  
stop playback.  
• You can also select the repeat playback by pressing  
[REPEAT].  
Note  
• You can only set A-B repeat playback within the  
current title (for DVDs) or current track (for Audio  
CDs, Video CDs and discs with DivX® files).  
• You cannot select “Group” during the random  
playback of MP3 and JPEG files.  
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• Chapter / Track repeat function is cancelled  
whenever [SKIP B / F] is pressed.  
• For some DivX® files, A-B Repeat playback may not  
function.  
• For Video CDs with PBC function, repeat play does  
not work while the PBC function is on.  
3 Select the desired track using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER] or [P].  
CD Playback Mode  
Program Play  
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Random Playback  
CD  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
MP3  
JPEG  
Total 0:00:00  
You can use this function to play back a disc randomly  
instead of in the recorded order.  
4 Press [PLAY P] to start programme  
Press [DVD] first.  
playback.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2 Select “CD Playback Mode” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
CD Playback Mode menu will appear.  
Hint  
• To erase tracks you selected, press [CLEAR].  
• You can make up to 50 track settings.  
• To cancel programme playback, press [STOP S]  
twice during programme playback. “OFF” appears  
on the screen.  
3 Select “Random Play” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• You may also select the desired track using  
[the Number buttons] at step 3.  
Random playback will start.  
• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting  
will be switched to off automatically when you start  
programme playback.  
Hint  
• To cancel random playback, press [STOP S] twice  
during random playback. “OFF” appears on the  
screen.  
Note  
• During programme playback, if you forward the track  
to the end, the playback speed of the next track will  
be normal.  
• For Video CDs with PBC function, the PBC setting  
will be switched to off automatically when you start  
random playback.  
• During programme playback, you cannot use the  
search function except for the search with  
[SKIP B / F].  
Note  
• During random playback, if you forward the track to  
the end, the playback speed of the next track will be  
normal.  
• During random playback, you cannot use the search  
function except for the search with [SKIP B/ F].  
By pressing [SKIP B], you can return only to the  
beginning of the current track.  
Slide Show  
JPEG  
You can select the display time between 5 seconds  
and 10 seconds.  
Programme Playback  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random  
Playback”.  
CD  
VCD  
(PBC OFF)  
2 Select “Slide Show” using [U / D],  
You can programme the disc to play back in your  
desired order.  
then press [ENTER].  
3 Select the display time using  
1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Random  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Playback”.  
4 Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
2 Select “Program Play” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• Large-size JPEG files take a few moments to be  
displayed.  
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3 Select a desired audio soundtrack or  
audio channel using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
Selecting the Format of Audio  
and Video  
You can select the format of audio and video to suit  
the content of the disc you are playing back.  
With a DVD Video, VR mode DVD-RW, or DivX®  
files:  
Audio soundtrack will switch.  
Example:  
English → Spanish → French  
Switching subtitles  
VR  
If the title contains both main and sub audio, you  
can further select “L” (main), “R” (sub), “L/R”  
(mixed of main and sub).  
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DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DivX  
Many DVD-Videos have subtitles in one or more  
languages. The available languages are usually  
printed on the disc case. You can switch subtitle  
languages at any time during playback.  
With an Audio CD or Video CD:  
The Audio channel will switch.  
Example:  
L/R → L → R  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
Note  
• For some discs, it is only possible to change the  
soundtrack from the disc menu. Press [TOP MENU]  
or [DISC MENU] to display the disc menu.  
2 Select the  
icon using [L/ P], then  
press [ENTER] within 1 second, or  
wait for 1 second to display the  
selection menu.  
Switching Virtual Surround System  
3 Select the desired subtitle language  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW  
using [U / D], then press [ENTER].  
DVD-V  
DVD-R  
Subtitles are displayed in the selected language.  
If you select “OFF”, subtitles will disappear.  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
CD  
MP3  
You can enjoy stereophonic virtual space through  
your existing 2 channel stereo system.  
For audio CD or MP3, skip to step 2.  
Note  
• With some discs it is only possible to change the  
subtitle language from the disc menu. Press  
[TOP MENU] or [DISC MENU] to display the disc  
menu.  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
Display menu will appear.  
• If a 4-digit language code appears in the subtitle  
menu at step 3, refer to the “Language Code” on  
page 79.  
• For discs with DivX® files, the screen only displays  
the number of subtitle languages.  
2 Select the  
icon using [L/ P], then  
press [ENTER] within 1 second, or  
wait for 1 second to display the  
selection menu.  
Virtual Surround menu will appear.  
Switching Audio Soundtrack  
VR  
e.g.) DVD-Video  
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DVD Video  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
CD  
VCD  
DivX  
When playing back a DVD-Videos recorded with two  
or more soundtracks (often in different languages),  
you can switch among them during playback.  
When playing back DVD-RW discs recorded in VR  
mode, you can switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R)  
or a combination of both (L / R).  
3 Select “OFF”, “Type 1” or “Type 2”  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
When playing back Audio CDs or Video CDs, you can  
switch among the left, the right channel and stereo.  
e.g.) DVD-Video  
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DVD Video  
For audio CD, skip to step 2 or press [AUDIO  
and skip to step 3.  
]
OFF  
Type 1  
Type 2  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
Or press [AUDIO  
] during playback and follow  
• OFF: No effect  
• Type 1: Natural effect  
• Type 2: Emphasised effect  
from step 3.  
2 Select the  
icon using [L/ P], then  
press [ENTER] within 1 second, or  
wait for 1 second to display the  
selection menu.  
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Note  
• Select Virtual Surround to “OFF” in a case the sound  
is distorted.  
• The setting will be kept “OFF” when the unit is  
turned off.  
Switching Camera Angles  
DVD-V  
Some DVD-Videos feature scenes shot from two or  
more angles. The disc case is usually marked with an  
angle icon if the disc has multi-angle scenes.  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
The angle icon appears when a switching camera  
angle is available. (Available only when the angle  
icon appears in bottom right on the TV screen.)  
2 Select the  
icon using [L / P],  
then press [ENTER].  
The angle will switch each time you press  
[ENTER].  
Hint  
• If the Angle Icon setting is “OFF” in the Setup menu,  
the icon will appear only when the disc is played  
back and the Display menu appears. (See page 68.)  
• Even when the icon is not displayed, you can  
select the angle if the currently played back title has  
at least two multi-angle scenes.  
Reducing Block Noise  
Video  
VR  
DVD-V  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
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DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
VCD  
DivX  
1 During playback, press [DISPLAY].  
icon using [L/ P],  
2 Select the  
then press [ENTER] within 1 second,  
or wait for 1 second to display the  
selection menu.  
Noise Reduction menu will appear.  
3 Select the desired option using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
This function reduces noise in the playback picture.  
When playing back discs recorded in long time modes  
such as EP or SLP, select “Type 1” or “Type 2”.  
“Type 2” is more effective.  
When playing back discs with a little noise, such as  
DVD-Videos, select “OFF”.  
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Editing  
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Title name (editable): If you do not name the title,  
the recorded date, time, channel, and the  
recording mode are displayed here.  
Progress bar: Indicating the progress of the  
playback.  
Disc Editing  
You can edit a disc recorded using the PAL system. It  
is not possible to edit discs recorded using the NTSC  
system.  
10 Preview window: Preview of the selected title is  
displayed here.  
11 Playback status: Indicating the current playback  
status of the selected title.  
Guide to a Title List  
Press [RETURN] to exit the title list.  
Title list allows you to check the titles recorded on the  
disc easily. You can choose a title to play back from  
this list and easily edit the titles as you prefer.  
Press [TOP MENU].  
Editing Discs  
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You will find editing discs is easy. This unit offers  
convenient edit functions which are possible only with  
DVD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R discs.  
You can edit the following from a title list.  
• Assigning a name to a title  
• Dividing a title  
• Combining titles  
• Adding titles to a Playlist  
Title List  
ORG  
01/ 01/ 07 12:00 P01 LP  
12:00 (2:00:00)  
01/ 01/ 07  
P01 LP  
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2
5
3
6
4
• Erasing all Playlist  
• Setting or releasing the title protection  
• Adding or deleting chapter marks  
• Deleting titles or parts of titles  
1 / 2  
(Possible editing functions depend on the recording  
format and editing method.)  
3
2
1
3
Original and Playlist (VR mode)  
Edit  
For VR mode DVD-RW disc, you can edit the  
recordings in Playlist without changing the original  
recordings. Playlist does not take up much disc space.  
What “Original” or “Playlist” is for?  
Throughout this manual, you will find Original and  
Playlist which refer to the actual content and the  
edited version.  
ORG  
Scene Delete  
Edit Title Name  
Chapter Mark  
Protect  
1
• Original content refers to what’s actually recorded  
on the VR mode DVD-RW disc.  
01/ 01/ 07 12:00 P01 LP  
• Playlist content refers to the edited version of the  
VR mode DVD-RW disc; how the Original content is  
to be played.  
0:00:59  
11 10  
9
8
7
Finalising a Disc  
1
2
Title list: List of the titles recorded on the disc  
and their information.  
For DVD+RW/+R, empty title always appears at  
the last of the title list.  
The protect icon, which appears when the title  
has been protected. (Original titles only)  
Arrow: Indicating there is a previous / next page.  
Title list icon, which indicates a type of the  
displayed title list.  
• This will allow a disc that is recorded on this unit to  
be played back on a different DVD player — without  
finalisation it will not be playable on another player.  
• After finalising a DVD-RW/-R or DVD+R disc, you  
cannot edit any information that is on that disc.  
• If you have recorded in DVD+RW disc, then editing  
is still permitted after finalising.  
3
4
Using these editing functions to modify  
copyrighted content for any purpose other than  
your private viewing may be prohibited under the  
Copyright Laws of the United States and other  
countries, and may subject you to civil and  
criminal liability.  
: VR (original) mode  
ORG  
: VR (Playlist) mode  
PL  
: +VR mode  
+VR  
: Video mode  
Video  
5
6
Title name.  
Title information, which displays recorded time,  
length of the title, date / month / year, recorded  
CH, and the recording mode.  
Submenu: Submenus for the selected menu are  
displayed here.  
Note  
• A Playlist is not available for DVD-R or Video mode  
DVD-RW and DVD+RW/+R discs.  
• It is not possible to edit a disc recorded in another  
video system other than PAL, such as NTSC.  
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4 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
Deleting Titles  
Video  
press [ENTER].  
VR  
Title List  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
ORG  
01/01/07 12:00  
12:00 (2:00:00)  
P01 LP  
01/01/07  
P01 LP  
DVD+R  
1
2
3
6
You can delete titles you do not want to keep.  
When an Original is deleted from VR mode DVD-RW  
disc, the recordable disc space will increase. Even  
when a Playlist is deleted, the original of the Playlist  
will remains, and recordable disc space will not  
increase.  
Delete this title?  
Yes  
4
No  
Add To Playlist  
1 / 2  
Recordable disc space of Video mode DVD-RW and  
DVD+RW disc will increase when the last title on the  
title list is deleted. However, deleting the title will not  
change recordable disc space for DVD-R and DVD+R  
disc.  
“Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using  
[U/ D], and then press [ENTER].  
Title is deleted.  
In finalised DVD-R, Video mode DVD-RW or DVD+R  
discs, you cannot select the title list because it cannot  
be edited once finalised.  
5 Press [RETURN] or [STOP S] to exit.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
Note  
Note  
• It is not possible to retrieve deleted titles.  
• If you delete the title in DVD+RW disc, deleted title  
will be displayed as “Empty”.  
Press [DVD] first.  
• You cannot overwrite on the “Empty”.  
1 In stop mode, press [TOP MENU].  
Title list will appear.  
For DVD-RW, press [DISC MENU] to switch  
between “Original” and “Playlist” if the disc is  
recorded in VR mode.  
Editing Title Name  
Video  
DVD-RW  
VR  
DVD-RW DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
2 Press [ENTER] at the desired title  
with [U/ D / L/ P].  
DVD+R  
You can edit the title names from this menu.  
The title names you edit will appear on the title list.  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc  
Press [DVD] first.  
Title List  
ORG  
01/01/07 12:00  
12:00 (2:00:00)  
P01 LP  
01/01/07  
1 In stop mode, press [TOP MENU].  
P01 LP  
Title list will appear.  
1
2
5
3
6
For DVD-RW, press [DISC MENU] to switch  
between “Original” and “Playlist” if the disc is  
recorded in VR mode.  
4
2 Press [ENTER] at the desired title  
with [U/ D/ L / P].  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc  
1 / 2  
Pop up window will appear.  
Title List  
ORG  
01/01/07 12:00  
12:00 (2:00:00)  
P01 LP  
01/01/07  
3 Select “Title Delete” using [U/ D],  
P01 LP  
then press [ENTER].  
1
2
5
3
6
Title List  
ORG  
01/01/07 12:00  
12:00 (2:00:00)  
P01 LP  
01/01/07  
4
P
01 LP  
1
2
3
6
Play From Start  
Edit  
1 / 2  
Title Delete  
4
Pop up window will appear.  
Add To Playlist  
3 Select “Edit” with [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
1 / 2  
Edit menu will appear.  
4 Select “Edit Title Name” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
A window for entering the title name will appear.  
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5 To enter the title name, refer to  
“Guide to Editing Title Names” on  
this page.  
Setting or Clearing Chapter Markers  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Original  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Playlist  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
Edit - Edit Title Name  
ORG  
You can add chapter markers to a title. After a title is  
marked with chapters, you can use the chapter  
search feature.  
You can set a chapter marker anywhere you want.  
You cannot set more than 999 chapter markers in the  
Playlist.  
1
A
a
B
b
2
!
C
c
1
@
3
?
Press [DVD] first.  
01/01/07 12:00 P01 LP  
1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing  
0 : 00 : 59  
Title Name” on page 58.  
When you finish entering the title name, press  
[ENTER].  
2 Select “Chapter Mark” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
6 Select “Yes” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
3 Use [SKIP B/ F], [REV r],  
[FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p]  
to find the point where you will  
create a new chapter marker.  
Or, use [SKIP B/ F] to find a  
chapter marker that you wish to  
delete.  
The name you edited becomes the title.  
7 Press [RETURN] and then [RETURN]  
or [STOP S] to exit.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
4 Select “Add” or “Delete” accordingly  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc Original  
Guide to Editing Title Names  
Step 1: Select the desired character set using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Step 2: Using the list below as a guide, press  
[the Number buttons] repeatedly until the  
desired letter appears.  
Edit - Chapter Mark  
ORG  
Add  
1
Delete  
Select  
ABC  
abc  
123  
@ ! ?  
Press  
Chapter  
2 / 3  
<space> <space>  
<space>  
0
! ” # $ % & ’ ( )  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
–
–
1
+ , - . / : ; < = >  
∗
1 : 25 : 47  
? @ [ ] ^ _ { | }  
You cannot delete the first chapter of a title.  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
ABC  
DEF  
abc  
def  
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
5 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
GHI  
ghi  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc Original  
JKL  
jkl  
Edit - Chapter Mark - Add  
ORG  
MNO  
PQRS  
TUV  
mno  
pqrs  
tuv  
Yes  
1
No  
WXYZ  
wxyz  
Chapter  
2 / 3  
• Characters set will be changed to the “@!?”  
automatically if you press [1] after you selected the  
“ABC” or “abc” mode.  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
Note  
1 : 25 : 47  
• To delete letters, press [CLEAR] repeatedly. Press  
and hold [CLEAR] to delete all letters.  
A chapter marker is added.  
• Press [L/ P] to move the cursor to the left or right.  
• You can enter up to 30 letters.  
• Unrecognisable characters will be replaced with  
asterisks (*). If you delete them, adjoining  
characters may change to asterisks (*) or other.  
Adding a chapter marker:  
If you select “Add” at step 4, a new chapter marker is  
created at the point you specified.  
Deleting a chapter marker:  
If you select “Delete” at step 4, the chapter marker  
you selected is deleted.  
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6 Press [RETURN].  
5 Press [RETURN] and then [RETURN]  
or [STOP S] to exit.  
7 Press [RETURN] again and then  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
[RETURN] or [STOP S] to exit.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
Note  
• You cannot select the chapter mark of the title which  
is less than 5 minutes.  
• You cannot select a chapter marker interval that  
exceeds the length of a title.  
• The length of chapters may slightly deviate from the  
one specified at the step 3.  
• A chapter marker may be delayed depending on the  
recording content.  
Note  
• Maximum numbers of chapter for each DVD:  
VR mode DVD : 999 chapters per entire original  
and playlist  
+VR mode DVD : 254 chapters per disc, 99  
chapters per title  
• Besides the above-mentioned, it is not likely to be  
able to add according to recorded time and number  
of chapters.  
• Maximum number of chapter for Video mode DVD is  
99 chapters per disc and title.  
Setting or Clearing Chapter Markers  
for Video Mode DVD-RW Disc  
Video  
Hiding Chapters  
DVD+RW  
DVD+R  
DVD-RW  
You can hide chapters from the title list.  
Hidden chapters are skipped during playback.  
For titles in Video mode DVD-RW disc, you set or edit  
chapter at every time interval. You can clear the  
chapter mark in once too.  
You can specify the interval of chapter marks for titles  
last more than 5 minutes.  
Press [DVD] first.  
1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing  
Press [DVD] first.  
Title Name” on page 58.  
1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing  
2 Select “Hide Chapter” using [U/ D],  
Title Name” on page 58.  
then press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Chapter Mark” using [U/ D],  
3 Use [SKIP B/ F], [PLAY P] and  
[PAUSE p] to decide the chapter to  
be hidden.  
then press [ENTER].  
Edit  
Video  
4 Select “Hidden” using [U/ D], then  
Edit Title Name  
1
press [ENTER].  
Chapter Mark  
Edit - Hide Chapter  
+VR  
Visible  
1
Hidden  
04/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
Chapter 2 / 3 Visible  
1 : 10 : 25  
3 Select the desired interval using  
02/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
1 : 25 : 47  
Edit - Chapter Mark  
Video  
5 Press [RETURN].  
OFF  
1
6 Press [RETURN] again and then  
5 minutes  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
[RETURN] or [STOP S] to exit.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
If you want hidden chapters to be “Visible”,  
select the chapter to be shown. Then use  
[U/ D] to select “Visible” at the step 4 above.  
Data will be written onto the disc momentarily.  
04/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
1 : 10 : 25  
Note  
4 Select “Yes” using [U / D], then  
• ”Hidden” will be displayed in the preview window  
while previewing the hidden chapter.  
• When you make all chapters in the title “Hidden”,  
“Hidden” is displayed in a thumbnail of the title list.  
press [ENTER].  
Chapter markers are added.  
If you select “OFF” at step 3, all the chapter  
markers are erased.  
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3 Select “Title Dividing” using [U/ D],  
Protecting Titles  
then press [ENTER].  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Original  
4 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
To prevent the accidental editing or erasing of the  
titles, you can protect them in the Original menu.  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc playlist  
Edit - Title Dividing  
PL  
Press [DVD] first.  
Yes  
1
1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing  
No  
Title Name” on page 58.  
2 Select “Protect” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
Edit  
ORG  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
1 : 25 : 47  
Scene Delete  
1
Edit Title Name  
Chapter Mark  
Protect  
The title is divided into two new titles with the  
same title names.  
For DVD+RW  
: Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to  
write the data on a disc.  
For VR mode DVD-RW: Proceed to step 5.  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
5 Press [RETURN] or [STOP S] to exit.  
1 : 25 : 47  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
3 Press [ENTER] again.  
Note  
Edit - Protect  
ORG  
• You cannot divide a title of the disc when the  
number of recording titles reaches the maximum of  
99 (-RW) or 49 (+RW), and the number of recording  
chapters reaches the maximum of 999 (-RW) or 254  
(+RW).  
OFF  
ON  
1
Combining Titles  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Playlist  
1 : 25 : 47  
You can combine two titles into a single title.  
4 Press [RETURN] and then [RETURN]  
Press [DVD] first.  
or [STOP S] to exit.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Editing Title  
Name” on page 58.  
To protect a whole disc  
(VR mode DVD-RW and DVD +RW/+R discs only):  
Select “Disc Protect OFF  
2 Select “Title Combining” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
ON” from the Disc  
Menu, then select “Yes”. Refer to “Setting a Disc  
to Protect” on page 40.  
3 Select another title to combine using  
[U/ D / L/ P], then press [ENTER].  
Hint  
4 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
• The protected title is marked with a protect icon in  
the Original list.  
press [ENTER].  
The two titles will combine into a single title.  
Edit - Title Combining  
Title List  
PL  
PL  
03/01/07 12:00  
12:00(0:30:00)  
P01 LP  
03/01/07  
01/01/07 12:00  
12:00 (2:30:00)  
P01 LP  
01/01/07  
Dividing a Title  
VR  
P01 LP  
P01 LP  
1
2
3
6
1
4
2
5
3
6
1 + 2  
Combine selected titles?  
DVD+RW  
DVD-RW  
Playlist  
Yes  
No  
1 / 6  
1 / 6  
You can divide a title into two new titles.  
Press [DVD] first.  
5 Press [RETURN] or [STOP S] to exit.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Editing Title  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
Name” on page 58.  
Note  
2 Use [SKIP B/ F], [REV r],  
[FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p]  
to find the point where you wish to  
divide the title.  
• You cannot select the same title twice and combine  
it into a single title.  
• If either one of the two original titles is deleted, the  
combined new title is also deleted.  
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Adding Titles to a Playlist  
Deleting All Playlists  
VR  
VR  
DVD-RW  
Original  
DVD-RW  
All Playlists can be deleted if it is no longer needed.  
For VR mode DVD-RW disc, you can add a title to the  
Playlist as you wish.  
Press [DVD] first.  
You can add up to 99 titles to a Playlist (as long as the  
total number of the Playlist does not exceed 999  
chapters).  
1 Press [SETUP].  
Main menu will appear.  
2 Select “DVD Menu” using  
Press [DVD] first.  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
1 Follow the steps 1 to 2 in “Deleting  
Titles” on page 58.  
3 Select “Delete All Playlists” using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Add To Playlist” using  
DVD Menu  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Format  
Finalise  
Title List  
ORG  
Disc Protect OFF  
Delete All Playlists  
ON  
01/01/07 12:00  
12:00 (2:00:00)  
P01 LP  
01/01/07  
P01 LP  
1
2
3
6
Play From Start  
Edit  
Title Delete  
4
Add To Playlist  
1 / 2  
4 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
3 Select “Yes” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
DVD Menu  
Format  
Finalise  
The title is added to Playlist.  
Disc Protect OFF  
Delete All Playl
Delete entire playlist?  
4 Press [RETURN] or [STOP S] to exit.  
Yes  
No  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
Hint  
• To delete a title from the Playlist, refer to “Deleting  
Titles” on page 58.  
• When the disc contains 99 titles or more, or 999  
chapters or more, “Add To Playlist” cannot be  
selected.  
“Are you sure?” will appear.  
Select “Yes” using [U/ D], and then press  
[ENTER].  
DVD Menu  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF  
Delete All Playl
Are you sure?  
Yes  
No  
Playlist is deleted.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
Note  
• Deleting a Playlist will not increase the available  
recording time on the disc.  
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4 Select “Delete” using [U/ D], then  
Deleting Parts of Titles  
VR  
press [ENTER].  
Edit - Scene Delete  
PL  
DVD-RW  
You can delete a specific part of a title.  
Even when a title is deleted from the Playlist, the  
original title will remain as it is.  
The available recording time on the disc will not  
increase.  
Start  
1
End  
Preview  
Delete  
Press [DVD] first.  
1 Follow the steps 1 to 3 in “Editing  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
Title Name” on page 58.  
1 : 40 : 00  
2 Select “Scene Delete” using [U/ D],  
5 Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
then press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
e.g.) VR mode DVD-RW disc Playlist  
“Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using  
[U/ D], and then press [ENTER].  
Edit  
PL  
Scene Delete  
1
Edit - Scene Delete  
PL  
Edit Title Name  
Chapter Mark  
Title Dividing  
Title Combining  
Are you sure?  
1
Yes  
No  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
1 : 25 : 47  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
1 : 40 : 03  
3 Use [SKIP B/ F], [REV r],  
[FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p]  
to find the start point, then press  
[ENTER].  
The part of the title is deleted.  
6 Press [RETURN] and then [RETURN]  
or [STOP S] to exit.  
Writing on the disc starts.  
Edit - Scene Delete  
PL  
It may take awhile to write the data on a disc.  
Start  
1
Note  
End  
Preview  
Delete  
• You cannot select “Scene Delete” if the number of  
chapter markers in the Original or Playlist is more  
than 900. (Depends on the content, there is a case  
that you cannot select “Scene Delete” before the  
number of chapter marks reaches 900.)  
• The recordable disc space will not increase after  
deleting parts of titles.  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
1 : 00 : 00  
• When a scene is deleted from an original, the scene  
on the playlist will also be deleted.  
Then use [SKIP B/ F], [REV r],  
[FWD f], [PLAY P] and [PAUSE p]  
again to move to the end point, and  
press [ENTER].  
Edit - Scene Delete  
PL  
Start  
1
End  
Preview  
Delete  
01/01/07 12:00  
P01 LP  
1 : 15 : 00  
The cursor will move to “Preview”.  
The bar at the bottom of the screen indicates the  
total and the elapsed time of the title, and the area  
selected for deletion is indicated in red.  
You can check the preview by pressing [ENTER].  
• Before and after 5 seconds of the deleted point  
will be playback for preview.  
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Function Setup  
The following table is the contents which you can set and the default settings.  
Refer to the following table for useful operation.  
Setup  
Playback  
Items (highlight is the default)  
Contents  
Parental Lock  
page 66  
Set the parental level for DVD disc playback.  
All  
level 1 to 8  
Audio Out  
Dynamic Range  
Compressing the range of sound volume.  
ON  
page 66 Control  
OFF  
PCM  
Set whether the sound recorded in 96kHz will  
be down sampled in 48kHz.  
48kHz  
96kHz  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
DTS  
PCM  
Stream  
Set the type of sound signal which outputs from  
the digital audio output jack.  
Set the digital audio output signal specification.  
Set whether DTS signal is output or not.  
Set the language for Disc Menu.  
PCM  
Stream  
ON  
OFF  
Disc Menu Language  
page 67  
English  
Other  
Audio Language  
page 67  
Set the language for audio.  
Original  
English  
Other  
Subtitle Language  
page 68  
Set the language for subtitles.  
OFF  
English  
Other  
Angle Icon  
page 68  
Set whether or not to display the angle icon.  
Set the type of still image in pausing playback.  
ON  
OFF  
Still Mode  
page 68  
Auto  
Field  
Frame  
TV System  
page 68  
Set the TV system.  
PAL  
Auto  
Display  
Screen Saver  
page 69  
OFF  
Set the idling time before the screen saver  
starts.  
5 minutes  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
FL Dimmer  
page 69  
Auto  
Bright  
Dark  
Set the brightness of the Front Panel Display.  
Video  
TV Aspect  
page 69  
Set a picture size according to aspect ratio of  
your TV.  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan & Scan  
16:9 Wide  
Select Video  
page 38  
Set the video input type for the external input.  
Sets the video output mode.  
Video In  
S-Video In  
Video Out  
page 69  
SCART (RGB)  
Component  
Progressive (P)  
Component  
Interlace (I)  
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Setup  
Recording  
Items (highlight is the default)  
Contents  
Auto Chapter  
page 28  
OFF  
Insert chapter marks at even time interval.  
5 minutes  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
page 30  
PCM  
Dolby Digital  
Set the recording audio type. (Only when the  
Rec Mode is set to XP.)  
Auto Finalise  
page 41  
ON  
OFF  
Set the unit to finalise the disc automatically.  
Aspect Ratio(Video mode)  
page 28  
Set a aspect ratio for Video mode recording.  
Auto  
4:3  
16:9  
→
Dubbing Mode  
page 39  
Set the dubbing selection.  
VCR DVD  
DVD VCR  
→
Make Recording Compatible  
page 28  
ON  
OFF  
Set to prohibiting additional recording (OFF) or  
to replace the title list after recording (ON).  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
page 30  
Set the audio type for recording.  
Set the external input audio type for recording.  
Set the clock.  
Main  
Sub  
External Input Audio  
page 30  
Stereo  
Bilingual  
Clock  
Clock Setting  
page 25  
Auto Clock Setting  
page 24  
Set the clock automatically.  
ON  
OFF  
Channel  
Auto Tuning  
page 22  
Tune the channels automatically.  
Tune the channels manually.  
Manual Tuning  
page 23  
Move  
Move the channel to different position.  
Provide DivX®VOD registration code.  
Set the language for DivX® Subtitle.  
page 24  
DivX  
DivX®VOD  
page 45  
DivX Subtitle  
page 70  
OFF  
English  
French  
Spanish  
German  
Italian  
Swedish  
Dutch  
Russian1  
Russian2  
Hungarian  
Polish  
Czech  
Hebrew  
Reset All  
Set to the default setting.  
page 71  
Note  
• Your change to each settings stays on even when the power is switched off.  
• An item which is not currently available is grayed in the settings.  
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Note  
• The parental lock function may not be available on  
some discs.  
Playback  
• It may be difficult to determine if some DVDs  
support the parental lock function. Be sure to  
confirm that the parental lock function operates in  
the way that you have set.  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• Record the password in case you forget it.  
2 Select “Playback” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
A password is not yet set  
General Setting  
Select “Yes” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER]. Enter a new  
password using [the Number  
buttons], then press [ENTER].  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
Change Password?  
Password Input  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Your setting is activated.  
If you select “No”, press [SETUP] to exit.  
3 Select a desired item using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
A password is already set  
Parental Lock  
Audio Out  
Disc Menu Language  
Audio Language  
Subtitle Language  
Angle Icon  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Enter the current password using  
[the Number buttons].  
Password Input  
If you want to change the password, select “Yes”  
using [U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Still Mode  
TV System  
Change Password?  
Yes  
No  
4 Refer to 1. to 8. on pages 66 to 68  
and set the selected item.  
Enter a new password using  
[the Number buttons], then press  
[ENTER].  
5 When you finish with the setting,  
press [SETUP] to exit.  
Password Input  
1. Parental Lock (Default: All)  
Set the Parental Lock level.  
Your setting is activated.  
Change the Parental Lock level using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Proceed with either of the following steps.  
Parental Lock  
Note  
• Press [CLEAR] to erase numbers entered  
incorrectly.  
• If you forget your password or you want to clear all  
settings in Parental Lock, enter [4], [7], [3], [7] using  
[the Number buttons] at the option window. Your  
password is cleared and parental levels are set to  
“All”.  
All  
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2. Audio Out  
Parental level  
Choose the appropriate audio setting for your  
external device.  
It will only affect a disc playback.  
All: All parental locks are cancelled.  
8: DVD software of any grade (adult /  
general / children) can be played back.  
7 to 2: Only DVD software intended for general  
use and children can be played back.  
1: Only DVD softwares intended for children  
can be played back.  
Select a desired item using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Audio Out  
Dynamic Range Control  
PCM  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
DTS  
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Dynamic Range Control (Default: ON)  
Settings for MPEG (Default: PCM)  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
Set to “ON” to make the dynamic range narrower.  
press [ENTER].  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
MPEG  
PCM  
Stream  
Dynamic Range Control  
ON  
OFF  
Your setting is activated.  
PCM: Converts MPEG into PCM.  
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible  
with MPEG, set to “PCM”.  
Stream: Outputs MPEG Audio signals.  
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with  
MPEG, set to “Stream”.  
Your setting is activated.  
The Dynamic Range Control function is effective  
only with analogue audio connection.  
Note  
• The Dynamic Range Control function is available  
only on discs recorded in the Dolby Digital format.  
Settings for DTS (Default: ON)  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
PCM sampling (Default: 48kHz)  
press [ENTER].  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
DTS  
press [ENTER].  
ON  
OFF  
PCM  
Your setting is activated.  
48kHz  
96kHz  
ON: Outputs DTS signals.  
Your setting is activated.  
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with  
DTS, set to “ON”.  
OFF: No DTS signal is output.  
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible  
with DTS, set to “OFF”.  
48kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible  
with 96 kHz PCM, select “48kHz”. Sound  
recorded at 96 kHz is down sampled to  
48 kHz.  
96kHz: If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with  
96 kHz PCM, select “96kHz”. Sound is  
sampled at 96 kHz.  
3. Disc Menu Language (Default: English)  
Set the Disc Menu language.  
Note  
Select a language using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Disc Menu Language  
When playing back a disc with copyright protection:  
• Even if you select “96kHz”, the sound is down  
sampled to 48 kHz.  
English  
Other  
Dolby Digital conversion (Default: Stream)  
Your setting is activated.  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
4. Audio Language (Default: Original)  
Dolby Digital  
Set the Audio language.  
PCM  
Stream  
Select a language using [U / D],  
Your setting is activated.  
then press [ENTER].  
PCM: Converts the Dolby Digital into PCM  
(2 channel).  
Audio Language  
Original  
English  
Other  
If your amplifier / decoder is NOT compatible  
with Dolby Digital, set to “PCM”.  
Stream: Outputs Dolby Digital signals.  
If your amplifier / decoder is compatible with  
Dolby Digital, set to “Stream”.  
Your setting is activated.  
If “Original” is selected, the audio language is the  
default of the inserted disc.  
Hint  
When playing back a DVD-RW disc recorded in VR  
mode:  
• If the audio source on a disc is in Dolby Digital  
format, set “Dolby Digital” to “PCM” so that you can  
switch to main audio (L), sub audio (R), or a  
combination of both (L / R) using your amplifier /  
decoder.  
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Auto:  
Field:  
Automatically select the best resolution  
setting (“Frame” or “Field”) based on the  
data characteristics of the pictures.  
Select “Field” when the pictures are still  
unstable even if “Auto” is selected. “Field”  
stabilises the pictures, although the picture  
quality may become coarse due to the  
limited amount of data.  
5. Subtitle Language (Default: OFF)  
Set the Subtitle language.  
Select a language using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
Subtitle Language  
OFF  
English  
Other  
Frame: Select “Frame” to display relatively  
motionless pictures in higher resolution.  
“Frame” improves the picture quality,  
Your setting is activated.  
although it may unstabilise the pictures due  
to simultaneous output of two Field data.  
If “Other” is selected, enter the  
appropriate 4-digit code using  
[the Number buttons].  
Refer to “Language Code” on page 79.  
Code Input  
Note  
• An individual picture on TV screen is called as  
Frame, which consists of two separate images  
called as Field. Some pictures may be blurred at the  
“Auto” setting in still mode due to their data  
characteristics.  
-
-
-
-
When you finish entering the code,  
press [ENTER].  
8. TV System (Default: PAL)  
Hint  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
• You can also change or switch off the subtitles on a  
DVD from the disc menu if it is available.  
• Press [CLEAR] or [L] to erase numbers entered  
incorrectly.  
press [ENTER].  
TV System  
PAL  
Auto  
Your setting will be activated.  
Note  
• You can only select the languages supported by the  
inserted disc.  
• The Audio Language setting may not be available  
for some discs.  
PAL: Outputs a modified PAL signal for viewing  
discs recorded with the NTSC system on a  
PAL system TV.  
Auto: Changes the video system (PAL / NTSC)  
automatically according to the format of  
the inserted disc.  
6. Angle Icon (Default: ON)  
Set the angle icon.  
Note  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
• With discs recorded using the PAL system, a PAL  
signal is output for viewing on a PAL system TV.  
• Discs recorded with the PAL system cannot be  
viewed on an NTSC system TV.  
Angle Icon  
ON  
OFF  
• With discs recorded using the NTSC system, an  
NTSC signal is output for viewing on an NTSC or  
Multi system TV.  
Your setting is activated.  
7. Still Mode (Default : Auto)  
• With discs recorded using the NTSC system, select  
PAL to view on a PAL system TV.  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
Still Mode  
Auto  
Field  
Frame  
Your setting is activated.  
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Display  
Video  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Display” using [U/ D], then  
2 Select “Video” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
3 Select the desired item using  
3 Select the desired item using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
Screen Saver  
FL Dimmer  
1
2
TV Aspect  
Select Video  
Video Out  
1
2
3
4 Refer to 1. and 2. on this page and  
set the selected item.  
4 Refer to 1. and 3. on this page and  
set the selected item.  
5 When you finish with the setting,  
For 2., refer to page 38.  
press [SETUP] to exit.  
5 When you finish with the setting,  
1. Screen Saver (Default: 10 minutes)  
press [SETUP] to exit.  
Set the screen saver time delay.  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
1. TV Aspect (Default: 4:3 Letter Box)  
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the  
formats of what you are playing back with the unit and  
your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 widescreen TV).  
Screen Saver  
OFF  
5
minutes  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
Select the desired setting using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
TV Aspect  
Your setting is activated.  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan & Scan  
16:9 Wide  
2. FL Dimmer (Default: Bright)  
Set the front panel display brightness.  
Select a setting using [U/ D], then  
If you have a standard TV:  
press [ENTER].  
Select “4:3 Letter Box”, so that black bars appear on  
the top and bottom of the TV screen when playing  
back a wide-screen picture. Select “4:3 Pan & Scan”  
for a full height picture with both sides trimmed when  
playing back wide-screen picture.  
FL Dimmer  
Auto  
Bright  
Dark  
You can choose one from “Auto”, “Bright” or  
“Dark”.  
If “Auto” is selected, the display gets dark when  
the power is off.  
If you have a widescreen TV:  
Select “16:9 Wide”.  
3. Video Out (Default: SCART(RGB))  
This unit is compatible with the Progressive Scan  
System. The feature provides you with the higher  
definition images than the traditional output system  
does. To utilise this feature, you must set Video  
Output mode in the Setup menu by following the steps  
on the right. “SCART (RGB)” is selected as the  
default.  
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1 Select the desired setting using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
DivX®  
Video Out  
SCART (RGB)  
Component Progressive (P)  
Component Interlace (I)  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
• If you select “Component Progressive (P)”, proceed  
to step 2 below.  
• If you select “SCART (RGB)” or “Component  
Interlace (I)”, your setting is activated.  
• Refer to pages 19 and 20 for more details.  
2 Select “DivX” using [U/ D], then  
press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
2 Using [L/ P] to select “Yes”. Press  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
[ENTER].  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Activating progressive scan:  
Check your TV has progressive scan  
and connect with component video cable.  
Reset All  
NOTE:  
If there is no picture or picture is  
distorted after selecting “Yes”,  
wait about 15 seconds for autorecovery.  
Activate?  
Yes  
No  
3 Select the desired item using  
Final confirmation window will appear.  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
DivX® VOD  
DivX Subtitle  
3 Using [U/ D] to select “Yes”. Press  
For DviX® VOD, refer to page 45 for details.  
[ENTER] within 15 seconds.  
Confirm again to use progressive scan.  
If Picture is good, select “Yes”.  
DivX Subtitle (Default: OFF)  
Yes  
No  
Select the desired setting using  
[U/ D], then press [ENTER].  
DivX Subtitle  
Your setting is activated.  
OFF  
Note  
English  
French  
Spanish  
German  
Italian  
• If your TV is compatible with Progressive Scan  
(625p/525p), you must use the Component Video  
cable (commercially available) to connect this unit to  
the TV.  
Swedish  
• When changing the Video Out setting (“SCART  
(RGB)”, “Component Interlace (I)” or “Component  
Progressive (P)”), connect to a VIDEO jack or an  
S-VIDEO jack on the TV. If the setting is changed,  
for example, to “SCART (RGB)” while the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks are used to  
connect to the TV, a distorted video signal may be  
output.  
4 When you finish with the setting,  
press [SETUP] to exit.  
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Reset All  
1 In stop mode, press [SETUP]. Select  
“General Setting” using [U / D],  
then press [ENTER].  
2 Select “Reset All” using [U/ D],  
then press [ENTER].  
General Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Video  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
DivX  
Reset All  
3 Select “Yes” using [U / D], then  
press [ENTER].  
Reset to factory default?  
Yes  
No  
“Are you sure?” will appear. Select “Yes” using  
[U/ D], and then press [ENTER].  
4 When you finish with the setting,  
press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• The settings listed below will remain unchanged  
even after resetting to the factory default.  
- Clock setting  
- Channel setting  
- Parental lock setting  
- DivX® VOD code  
- Timer Programmes  
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VCR Functions  
Playback  
Recording and One-touch Timer  
Recording (OTR)  
VCR  
1 Press [  
ON / STANDBY] to turn on  
Basic Recording  
the unit.  
VCR  
To play back a tape, turn on the TV and be sure to  
select the input to which the unit is connected.  
Before recording, make sure:  
• The desired channel is selected by pressing  
[the Number buttons] or [PROG.  
remote control.  
2 Press [VCR].  
/
] on the  
3 Insert a pre-recorded tape, then  
• There is a tape with a record tab in the unit.  
press [PLAY P] to begin playback.  
4 During playback, press [PAUSE p].  
Tape speed  
Recording / Playback Time  
E120 E180 E240  
Playback will be paused and sound will be muted.  
Type of tape E60  
5 Press [PLAY P] to resume playback.  
SP mode  
LP mode  
1 hour 2 hours 3 hours 4 hours  
2 hours 4 hours 6 hours 8 hours  
6 Press [STOP S] to stop playback.  
• Refer to page 33 for instructions on timer recording.  
7 Press [OPEN / CLOSE O] to eject the  
tape.  
1 Turn on the unit and insert a  
recordable tape.  
Note  
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.  
• When a tape without record tab is inserted, the unit  
will start playback automatically.  
• Tracking will be automatically adjusted upon  
playback. To adjust the tracking manually, press  
2 Press [VCR].  
3 Select the recording mode using  
[REC MODE].  
[PROG.  
/
].  
• The desired recording mode is selected in SP  
(standard play) or LP (long play) mode by  
pressing [REC MODE].  
4 Select the desired channel to record  
using [PROG.  
/
] or  
[the Number buttons].  
5 Press [REC I] to start recording.  
To temporarily stop recording or to resume it,  
press [PAUSE p].  
After the unit has been in pause mode for 5  
minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the  
tape and the video head from damage.  
6 Press [STOP S] when the recording  
is completed.  
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Accidental erasure prevention  
To prevent accidental recording on a recorded  
cassette, remove its record tab. To record on it later,  
cover the hole with cellophane tape.  
Search  
Index Search  
VCR  
Record tab  
1 Press [VCR].  
One-touch Timer Recording  
2 Press [SEARCH] so that the index  
search menu appears.  
VCR  
This feature allows you to set the recording length  
simply by pressing [REC I].  
3 Enter the number of recordings you  
wish to skip using  
[the Number buttons] within 30  
seconds.  
1 Turn on the unit and insert a  
recordable tape.  
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.  
4 Press [FWD f] or [REV r] to start  
index search.  
2 Press [VCR].  
If you want to go in the forward direction, press  
[FWD f].  
If you want to go in the reverse direction, press  
[REV r].  
After index search, the VCR will play back the  
tape automatically.  
3 Select the recording mode using  
[REC MODE]. (See page 72.)  
4 Select the desired channel to record  
using [PROG.  
/
] or  
[the Number buttons].  
Note  
5 Press [REC I] repeatedly until the  
desired recording time (30 minutes  
to 8 hours) appears on the TV  
screen.  
• This function is not available during recording.  
• Every time a tape is recorded, an index mark is  
written on the tape.  
• You can make the index mark up to 20.  
One-touch Timer Recording will start.  
Time Search  
0:30  
VCR  
Normal Recording  
1:00  
This feature allows you to go to a specific point on a  
tape by entering the exact amount of time you wish to  
skip in order to reach the point.  
8:00  
7:30  
1 Press [VCR].  
• When the unit reaches the specified time, it will be  
turned off automatically.  
• To change the recording length during One-touch  
Timer Recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the  
desired length appears.  
2 Press [SEARCH] repeatedly until the  
time search menu appears.  
3 Enter your desired time to skip using  
[the Number buttons] within 30  
seconds.  
• To cancel One-touch Timer Recording within the  
specified time, press [STOP S].  
Hint  
4 Press [FWD f] or [REV r] to start  
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV  
screen during One-touch Timer Recording. Press  
[DISPLAY] to see it on the TV screen.  
time search.  
If you want to go in the forward direction, press  
[FWD f].  
Note  
If you want to go in the reverse direction, press  
[REV r].  
After time search, the unit will play back the tape  
automatically.  
• If VCR One-touch Timer Recording is completed  
during DVD playback or recording, the VCR will be  
in stop mode and the DVD keeps the current mode.  
• You cannot use the pause function during One-  
touch Timer Recording.  
Note  
• When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and  
the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the  
timer-standby mode automatically if a timer  
recording has been programmed. Press  
• This function is not available during recording.  
• Press [STOP S] to stop the search.  
• If the tape reaches the end during the search, this  
unit will cancel it and rewind the tape.  
[TIMER SET] to cancel the timer-standby mode in  
order to use the unit continuously.  
• You can set the time up to 9:59.  
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Other Operations  
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System  
This unit will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound.  
In addition, it has a NICAM stereo sound decoder.  
This unit will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts  
and it is possible to record in several ways and to play  
back the sound.  
VCR  
Press [VCR] first.  
To cue or review picture during playback  
(Picture Search):  
Press [FWD f] or [REV r] during playback.  
Press it again and the unit will search in super high  
speed (in the LP mode only).  
Selecting the Sound Mode  
You can select each mode by pressing [AUDIO  
on the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the  
TV screen as following.  
]
To freeze the picture on TV screen during  
playback (Still mode):  
Press [PAUSE p]. Each time you press the button,  
the picture will be forwarded frame by frame.  
If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still  
mode, stabilise the picture by pressing the  
• During playback of the recorded tape in Hi-Fi mode  
• During reception of stereo broadcasts  
Display on  
Mode  
Audio output  
the TV screen  
STEREO  
LEFT  
[PROG.  
/
].  
If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the  
vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped.  
Stereo  
Stereo  
L
L audio from both speakers  
R audio from both speakers  
To reset the tape counter:  
Press [CLEAR].  
R
RIGHT  
To play back in slow forward motion:  
During playback, press [PAUSE p], then press  
[FWD f].  
Normal Monaural  
MONO  
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts  
If the noise bars appear on the TV screen, you can  
reduce it by pressing [PROG.  
is not available in VCR mode.  
/
]. Slow reverse  
Display on  
the TV screen  
Mode  
Audio output  
To repeat a playback indefinitely without touching  
[PLAY P] (Auto Repeat Playback):  
During normal playback, press [REPEAT]. When a  
tape is played to its end, the tape will rewind to the  
beginning and start playback itself. To cancel the Auto  
Repeat Playback, press [REPEAT] again.  
Main audio from the both  
speakers  
Main  
Sub  
Main  
Sub  
Sub audio from the both  
speakers  
• Main audio from the left  
speaker  
• Sub audio from the right  
speaker  
Note  
Main /  
Sub  
Main  
Sub  
• Still / Slow / Pause mode will be automatically  
cancelled after 5 minutes to prevent damage to the  
tape and the video head.  
• To return to normal play back from the Picture  
Search / Still / Slow mode, press [PLAY P].  
Note  
• If you play back non-Hi-Fi tapes, the unit will play  
back automatically in monaural even if you select  
any mode.  
• If the stereo signal becomes weak, the broadcast is  
automatically recorded in monaural.  
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Others  
Troubleshooting  
Before requesting service for this unit, check the table below for a possible cause of the problem you are  
experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor adjustment by you may eliminate the problem and restore correct  
operation.  
DVD • VCR  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The power does not turn on.  
• Check the mains cable is connected securely.  
• Check the breaker (in case of power failure).  
There is no picture.  
• Check signal cables are connected securely.  
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.  
• Check connections to your TV. (See page 19.)  
• Switch the input selector on your TV (to “AV1”, for example) until a picture  
appears on the screen.  
TV programme picture does not fill the  
screen.  
• Set channels with “Auto Tuning” from the screen menu. (See page 22.)  
• Select the channel of a TV programme(s) using [PROG.  
/
].  
TV programme pictures are distorted.  
• Adjust the direction of the TV antenna.  
• Adjust the picture. (See the TV instruction manual.)  
• Place the antenna and the TV farther apart.  
• Separate any bunched antenna cables and the TV.  
TV channel cannot be changed.  
• Switch the TV input.  
• Check if the antenna cable is connected correctly. (See page 19.)  
The channel cannot be changed from the  
channel you are recording.  
• Set the TV input to “TV”.  
Playback picture is distorted.  
• Do not bring equipment that may cause electrical interference, such as a  
cellular phone, near the unit.  
The playback picture or TV programme from  
equipment connected through the unit is  
distorted.  
• If a DVD player, VCR or tuner is connected to your TV via the unit, the copy-  
protection signal applied to some programme(s) could affect picture quality.  
Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your  
TV.  
Nothing was recorded even though you set  
the timer setting correctly.  
• There was a power failure during recording.  
• The unit’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more  
than 30 seconds.  
• Reset the clock. (See page 24.)  
• Unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet and plug it in again.  
• The programme contains copy protection signals that restrict copying.  
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that was set later or has  
priority.  
Timer recording is not completed or did not  
start from the beginning.  
• The timer setting overlapped with another setting that has priority. (See pages  
35-36.)  
• There was not enough disc or tape space.  
Timer recording does not start.  
There is no sound.  
• No disc is inserted.  
• A disc is not recordable (finalised DVD-RW/-R, finalised DVD+R, a fully  
recorded disc, etc.).  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• Check if all cables are connected securely.  
• Check if a connecting cable is damaged.  
• Check the connections to the amplifier input.  
• Check if the input source setting on the amplifier is correct.  
• Check if the recorder is in Pause mode or in Slow-motion Playback mode.  
• Check if the recorder is in Fast Forward or Fast Reverse mode.  
Timer recording is not possible.  
• Make sure  
indicator appears on the front panel display of this unit. If not,  
press [TIMER SET].  
The remote control does not function.  
• Batteries are exhausted.  
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the unit.  
• The remote control is too far from the unit.  
• There are no batteries in the remote control.  
• The unit is not turned on.  
• The remote control is not pointed at the remote sensor on the unit.  
• Press [DVD] or [VCR], whichever you need. Then try again.  
The unit does not operate correctly.  
• If static electricity or anything else causes the unit to operate abnormally,  
unplug the mains cable and plug it in again.  
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DVD  
Symptom  
Remedy  
There is no picture.  
• If the Setup menu display appears, press [SETUP] or [RETURN] to turn off the  
display.  
Picture noise appears.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
• If the unit is connected to your TV via a VCR, or if it is connected to a  
combination TV / VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some  
DVD programme could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem  
even when you connect the unit directly to your TV, try connecting the unit to  
your TV’s S-VIDEO input.  
Sound is noisy.  
• The disc is dirty or flawed.  
The unit does not play back the disc.  
• No disc is inserted.  
• A blank disc is inserted.  
• The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.  
• The disc is not correctly inserted.  
• The unit cannot play back certain discs (such as a CD-ROM). (See page 10.)  
• The region codes on the DVD-Video and the unit are not matched. (See page  
10.)  
• Moisture has condensed inside the unit. Remove the disc and leave the unit  
turned on for about two hours until the moisture evaporates. (See page 3.)  
• Check if the disc has been finalised by the same recording device.  
There is no sound.  
• If the audio signal is not output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)  
jack, check the Audio setting. (See pages 66-67.)  
Playback image freezes for a moment.  
• During the playback of a two layered disc, the picture may freeze for a moment  
while playback switches from the first to the second layer. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The unit does not play back the disc from the  
beginning.  
• Resume playback is activated. (See page 48.) Press [STOP S] twice.  
• You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or disc menu automatically appears  
on the TV screen when it is first inserted.  
The unit starts playing back the disc  
automatically.  
• The DVD-Video features an auto playback function.  
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or  
Slow-motion Playback cannot be performed.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to perform some of those  
operations. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R or  
DVD+RW/+R disc being played back.  
• The DVD-Video prohibits the changing of the language for the sound track.  
• Try changing the language using the DVD-Video menu.  
The subtitle language cannot be changed or  
turned off.  
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD-Video.  
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing the subtitles.  
• Try changing the subtitles using the DVD-Video menu.  
Angles cannot be changed.  
• You can change the angle only if the disc contains multi-angle scene. Angles  
can be changed only when the multi-angle scene appears on the screen.  
• The DVD-Video prohibits changing angles.  
• Try changing the angle using the DVD-Video menu.  
Recording does not start immediately after  
pressing [REC I].  
• An unused DVD-RW or DVD+RW disc was inserted. It takes awhile for the unit  
to automatically format a DVD-RW or DVD+RW.  
Recording does not stop immediately after  
you press [STOP S].  
• It will take a few seconds for the unit to send data to disc before recording can  
stop.  
The disc tray does not open when you press  
[OPEN / CLOSE O].  
• It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or  
edited a disc.  
• This is because the unit is sending data to the disc.  
“Repairing” appears on the display.  
• If a power failure occurs or the mains cable is unplugged during recording,  
finalising, formatting or editing (even after “Wait for a moment.” message  
disappeared), a repairing process will begin automatically when the unit is  
turned on next time. It may take several minutes up to about four hours.  
• If you intend to cancel the Repairing process, press [O(OPEN / CLOSE)] on  
the front panel, then select “Yes” with [U/ D] and press [ENTER]. After that,  
the disc tray will automatically open. In case the Repairing process is  
cancelled, the disc MAY NOT work.  
Repairing  
In a case you intend to cancel the Repairing  
process.  
Do you want to cancel repair  
process? If “YES” is selected,  
the disc may not be usable.  
Yes  
No  
Repairing  
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VCR  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Picture noise appears.  
• Adjust tracking control for better picture by pressing [PROG.  
are playing back a video tape.  
/
] while you  
• Head cleaning for VCR may be necessary.  
Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING” on page 5.  
The unit does not play back the tape.  
• No video tape is inserted.  
Recording does not start immediately after  
pressing [REC I].  
• Make sure the video tape has a record tab when you record to a video tape. If  
needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.  
The remote control does not function.  
• Check if a video tape is in the unit. Press [VCR]. Then try again.  
The motor rotates even when playback /  
recording is stopped.  
• The motor may rotate for the duration of approximately 5 minutes for efficient  
operation. This is not a malfunction.  
* If the above remedies do not solve the problem, please call an authorised service centre.  
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Error message  
Cause  
Solution  
Disc Error  
• An unplayable disc is inserted in the unit.  
• The disc is upside down.  
• Insert a standard disc shown in pages 9-  
— Please eject the disc. —  
Playback feature may not be  
available on this disc.  
10.  
• Insert the disc with the labelled side facing  
up.  
Region Error  
• Playback is not authorised in the region of  
the DVD-Video that you inserted in the  
unit.  
• Insert a DVD-Video with region codes 2 or  
ALL.  
— Please eject the disc. —  
Playback is not authorized in  
your region.  
Parental Lock On  
The current selected parental  
level prohibits playback.  
• The current selected parental level in the  
Setup menu prohibits playback.  
• Check the “Parental Lock” setting. (See  
page 66.)  
Recording Error  
This program is not allowed to  
be recorded.  
• The recording function encountered a  
copy prohibited programme.  
• Original source is in NTSC system.  
• You cannot record copy prohibited  
programmes.  
Recording Error  
This program is not recordable in  
Video mode.  
• You are trying to record a copy-once  
programme onto a DVD-RW disc in Video  
mode.  
• Set “Format Mode” to “VR mode”. (See  
page 27.)  
Recording Error  
Cannot record on this disc.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is  
unrecordable, or the disc status does not  
satisfy recording requirements.  
• The disc is dirty.  
• Insert a recordable disc, and ensure the  
disc status satisfies the recording  
requirements. (See page 26.)  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.  
• Replace the disc.  
• The disc is damaged.  
Recording Error  
This program is not allowed to  
be recorded on this disc.  
• You are trying to record a copy-once  
programme onto a DVD disc that is not  
compatible with CPRM.  
• Insert a ver. 1.1 or ver. 1.2 DVD-RW disc  
(compatible with CPRM.)  
Recording Error  
This disc is protected and not  
recordable.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is  
set as protected in the Setup Menu.  
• Remove the disc protect setting in the Disc  
menu. (See page 40.)  
Recording Error  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that  
has no space for recording.  
• Insert a recordable disc with enough  
recording space.  
• Delete unnecessary original titles. (See  
page 58.)  
Disc is full.  
(No area for new recording)  
Recording Error  
• You are trying to record onto a disc on  
which the number of recorded titles has  
reached the maximum (99).  
• Delete unnecessary original titles. (See  
page 58.)  
You cannot record more than 99  
titles on one disc.  
(The maximum is 99)  
Recording Error  
• You are trying to record onto a disc on  
which the number of recorded chapters  
has reached the maximum (999).  
• Delete unnecessary chapter marker from  
an Original list. (See page 59.)  
You cannot record more than  
999 chapters on one disc.  
(The maximum is 999)  
Recording Error  
• You are trying to record onto the  
DVD+RW/+R disc on which the number of  
recording titles comes up to the maximum  
(49).  
• Delete unnecessary titles. (See page 58.)  
You cannot record more than 49  
titles on one disc.  
(The maximum is 49)  
Recording Error  
• You are trying to record onto the DVD+RW  
disc on which the number of recording  
chapters comes up to the maximum (254).  
• Delete unnecessary chapter marks. (See  
page 59.)  
You cannot record more than  
254 chapters on one disc.  
(The maximum is 254)  
Recording Error  
You cannot record on this disc as  
Control Information is full.  
• This disc has no space to write Control  
Information when recording or deleting  
contents.  
• Delete unnecessary original titles. (See  
page 58.)  
• When editing has been repeatedly  
performed, the control information area  
may become full even though the  
recording area has enough space.  
Recording Error  
You cannot record on this disc as  
Power Calibration Area is full.  
• When recordings are performed  
repeatedly onto an unstable disc, this area  
may become full.  
• Insert a new disc.  
• Every time you insert a disc for recording,  
part of the disc’s working area will be used.  
• If you repeat this frequently, it will be used  
up quicker and you may not be able to  
record full 99 titles.  
Recording Error  
This disc is already finalised.  
• You are trying to record onto a disc that is  
already finalised.  
• Release the finalising for the disc. (See  
page 41.)  
Recording Error  
The disc has no recording  
compatibility.  
• You are trying to record onto the  
unfinalised +VR mode discs recorded on  
other unit.  
• Set “Make Recording Compatible” to “ON”  
to rewrite the menu, after that you will  
record to disc. (See page 28.)  
Set “Make Recording  
Compatible” to “ON” to convert  
the disc.  
* If you are still having trouble with the unit after checking all the Troubleshooting points, write down the error code  
and the error description and consult your dealer or an authorised service centre.  
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Language Code  
Language  
Code  
4748  
4747  
4752  
6563  
4759  
4764  
5471  
4765  
4771  
4772  
4847  
5167  
4860  
5072  
4854  
4855  
4864  
4853  
5971  
4851  
5759  
4947  
7254  
4961  
5464  
4965  
5047  
6058  
5160  
5161  
5166  
5261  
5256  
5255  
Language  
Code  
5264  
5271  
5358  
5747  
5051  
5158  
5758  
5360  
5367  
5447  
5569  
5455  
5467  
5565  
5560  
5547  
5551  
5557  
5347  
5566  
5647  
5669  
5760  
5765  
5757  
6469  
5771  
6460  
5761  
5767  
5861  
5847  
5868  
5860  
Language  
Code  
5866  
5957  
5953  
5965  
5958  
5966  
5955  
5964  
5961  
5960  
6047  
6051  
6061  
6149  
6164  
6159  
6247  
6265  
5247  
6258  
6266  
6367  
6459  
6461  
6467  
6559  
6553  
6547  
5350  
6564  
6554  
6566  
6660  
6560  
Language  
Code  
6550  
6555  
6565  
6557  
6558  
6561  
5165  
6567  
6569  
6568  
6658  
6653  
6647  
6666  
6651  
6654  
4861  
6655  
6661  
6665  
6664  
6657  
6669  
6757  
6764  
6772  
6855  
6861  
4971  
6961  
7054  
5655  
7161  
7267  
Abkhazian  
French  
Lithuanian  
Sindhi  
Afar  
Frisian  
Macedonian  
Malagasy  
Malay  
Singhalese  
Siswat  
Slovak  
Slovenian  
Somali  
Spanish  
Sundanese  
Swahili  
Swedish  
Tagalog  
Tajik  
Afrikaans  
Albanian  
Amharic  
Arabic  
Galician  
Georgian  
German  
Greek  
Malayalam  
Maltese  
Armenian  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Greenlandic  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Maori  
Marathi  
Moldavian  
Mongolian  
Nauru  
Hebrew  
Hindi  
Basque  
Bengali;Bangla  
Bhutani  
Bihari  
Nepali  
Hungarian  
Icelandic  
Indonesian  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
Norwegian  
Occitan  
Tamil  
Tatar  
Oriya  
Telugu  
Thai  
Bislama  
Breton  
Oromo (Afan)  
Panjabi  
Tibetan  
Tigrinya  
Tonga  
Bulgarian  
Burmese  
Byelorussian  
Cambodian  
Catalan  
Chinese  
Corsican  
Croatian  
Czech  
Pashto; Pushto  
Persian  
Irish  
Italian  
Polish  
Tsonga  
Turkish  
Turkmen  
Twi  
Japanese  
Javanese  
Kannada  
Kashmiri  
Kazakh  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
Romanian  
Russian  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
Kinyarwanda  
Kirghiz  
Samoan  
Uzbek  
Danish  
Sangho  
Vietnamese  
Volapuk  
Welsh  
Dutch  
Kirundi  
Sanskrit  
English  
Korean  
Scots Gaelic  
Serbian  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Faroese  
Fiji  
Kurdish  
Wolof  
Laothian  
Latin  
Serbo-Croatian  
Sesotho  
Xhosa  
Yiddish  
Yoruba  
Zulu  
Latvian; Lettish  
Lingala  
Setswana  
Shona  
Finnish  
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Glossary  
Analogue audio  
Finalise  
To make DVDs that have been  
recorded playable in DVD players. It players with particular areas of the  
is possible to finalise DVD-RW/-R  
and DVD+RW/+R discs with this  
unit.  
Region code  
Regions associate discs and  
An electrical signal that directly  
represents sound. In contrast,  
digital audio can also be an  
electrical signal, but is an indirect  
representation of sound. See also  
Digital audio.  
world. This unit will only play back  
discs that have compatible region  
codes. You can find the region code  
of your unit by looking on the rear  
panel. Some discs are compatible  
with more than one region (or all  
regions).  
INSTANT SKIP  
Aspect ratio  
This unit can skip TV commercials  
during DVD Video playback. Once  
[INSTANT SKIP] is pressed, the  
start point will be set forward 30  
seconds and playback resume  
The width of a TV screen relative to  
its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3  
(i.e., the screen is almost square).  
Widescreen models are 16:9 (the  
Sampling frequency  
The rate at which sound is  
measured by a specified interval to  
turn it into digital audio data. The  
number of samples in one second is  
defined as the sampling frequency.  
The higher the rate is, the better the  
possible sound quality.  
disc is usually divided into chapters. JPEG is a method of compressing  
S-Video output  
Video is output as the individual  
signals of colour(C) and  
luminance(Y), so a higher-quality  
picture will be displayed.  
See also Title.  
still image files. You can copy JPEG  
files on CD-RW/-R discs from a  
computer and play back the files on  
this unit.  
Component video output  
Each signal of luminance(Y) and  
component (PB/CB, PR/CR) is  
independent to output so that you  
can experience picture colour as it  
is.  
Also, due to compatibility with  
progressive video (625p/525p), you  
can experience higher-density  
picture than that in interlace (625i/  
525i).  
MP3  
(MPEG Audio Layer 3)  
Title  
(DVD)  
MP3 is a method of compressing  
files. You can copy MP3 files on  
CD-RW/-R discs from a computer  
and play back the files on this unit.  
A collection of chapters on a DVD.  
See also chapter.  
(Video CD)  
PBC (Video CD only)  
(Playback Control)  
The contents of a Video CD. When  
playing back a Video CD with the  
PBC function, the Title menu will  
appear automatically.  
CPRM  
(Content Protection for  
Recordable Media)  
This function enables you to play  
back interactive software using a  
menu screen. See also Title.  
Track  
CPRM is a scrambling copy  
protection system for the protection  
of “copy-once” broadcast  
programmes (e.g. some satellite  
broadcasts).  
PCM  
Audio CDs and Video CDs use  
tracks to divide the contents of a  
disc. The DVD equivalent is called a  
chapter. See also Chapter.  
(Pulse Code Modulation)  
PCM is a format that converts audio  
into digital data. It is mainly used for  
Audio CDs and DAT. This unit can  
play back sounds as realistic as  
possible by converting even  
compressed Dolby Digital and  
MPEG audio to PCM.  
Digital audio  
Video mode  
An indirect representation of sound  
using numbers. During recording,  
the sound is measured at discrete  
intervals (44,100 times a second for  
CD audio) by an analogue-to-digital  
converter, generating a stream of  
numbers. On playback, a digital-to-  
analogue converter generates an  
analogue signal based on these  
numbers. See also Sampling  
Video mode is the same recording  
format as used on the DVD-Videos  
you purchase in local shops. You  
can play back the discs recorded in  
this format in most DVD players,  
however it offers only limited editing.  
You will need to finalise discs  
Playlist  
From this list, you can play back  
contents of a disc in your desired  
order or in sequence. It is also  
possible to directly search for a  
specific scene.  
recorded in Video mode before  
playing them back on other unit.  
frequency and Analogue audio.  
VR mode  
Progressive Scan (625p/525p)  
A basic recording format for  
DVD-RW. VR mode offers advanced  
editing, and you can record and edit  
material repeatedly, however it is  
playable only on VR mode  
compatible unit. Finalisation is  
recommended before playing them  
back on other unit.  
Dolby Digital  
A type of display that does not split  
each frame into fields, and instead  
scans directly through all the  
scanlines of each frame in order.  
Progressive Scan provides less  
flickering and higher image  
resolution than traditional (625i/  
525i) TV signals. Refer to pages 19  
and 69 for instructions on the  
Progressive Scan mode selection.  
A system developed by Dolby  
Laboratories that compresses  
digital sound. It works with stereo  
(2ch) or multi-channel audio.  
DTS  
(Digital Theater System)  
+VR mode  
DTS is a multi channel surround  
sound system. By connecting to  
DTS decoder, you can enjoy  
dynamic and realistic sound like  
movie theatre. DTS surround sound  
technologies were developed by  
DTS, Inc.  
A recording format for DVD+RW/+R.  
+VR mode offers basic editing, and  
it is playable on most DVD players.  
Finalisation is recommended before  
playing them back on other unit.  
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Specifications  
General  
System  
DVD-Video, DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R, CD-DA, CD-RW/-R,  
Video Cassette Tape  
VCR video heads  
Power requirements  
Power consumption  
Weight  
Four heads  
220–240 V ± 10%, 50 Hz ± 0.5%  
35 W (standby: 5.0 W)  
4.3 kg  
Dimensions (width x height x depth)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
TV format  
435 x 99.5 x 260 mm  
5°C to 40°C  
Less than 80% (no condensation)  
PAL-I  
Recording  
Recording format  
Video Recording (VR) format (DVD-RW only),  
Video format (DVD-RW, DVD-R)  
+VR format (DVD+RW, DVD+R)  
Recordable discs  
DVD-ReWritable, DVD-Recordable, DVD+ReWritable,  
DVD+Recordable  
Video recording format  
Sampling frequency  
Compression format  
13.5 MHz  
MPEG  
Audio recording format  
Sampling frequency  
Compression format  
48 kHz  
Dolby Digital  
Tuner  
Receivable channels  
IRA-E69  
Input/Output  
Front Panel : (AV3)  
Video input  
Input level  
One RCA connector  
1Vp-p (75 Ω)  
S-Video input  
Input level  
One Mini DIN 4-pin jack  
Y (Iuminance) 1Vp-p (75 Ω)  
C (colour) 300mVp-p (75 Ω)  
Audio input  
Input level  
Two RCA connectors  
2Vrms (input impedance: more than 10kΩ)  
Rear Panel :  
VHF/UHF antenna input/output terminal  
Audio input /output  
VHF/UHF set 75 Ω  
Two 21-pin scart sockets (AV1, AV2)  
Video input /output  
Input /output level  
Two 21-pin scart sockets (AV1, AV2)  
1Vp-p (75 Ω) each  
S-Video output  
Input /output level  
One Mini DIN 4-pin jacks  
Y (Iuminance) 1Vp-p (75 Ω)  
C (colour) 300mVp-p (75 Ω)  
Component video output  
Output level  
Three RCA connectors  
Y: 1.0Vp-p (75 Ω)  
PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7Vp-p (75 Ω) each  
Audio output  
Output level  
Two RCA connectors  
2Vrms (output impedance: 680 Ω)  
Digital audio output  
Output level  
One Coaxial pin jack  
500mVp-p (75 Ω)  
Note  
The specifications and design of this product are subject to change without notice.  
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