JVC DR MH300BEK User Manual

INSTRUCTIONS  
DR-MH300SEK/BEK  
HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
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LPT1049-001A  
MOISTURE CONDENSATION  
Information for Users on Disposal of Old  
Equipment  
Moisture in the air will condense on the unit when you  
move it from a cold place to a warm place, or under  
extremely humid conditions ^ just as water droplets  
form on the surface of a glass filled with cold liquid. In  
conditions where condensation may occur,  
disconnect the unit’s power plug from the wall and  
keep it disconnected for a few hours to let the  
moisture dry, then turn on the unit.  
Attention:  
This symbol is only  
valid in the European  
Union.  
[European Union]  
This symbol indicates that the electrical and  
electronic equipment should not be disposed as  
general household waste at its end-of-life. Instead,  
the product should be handed over to the  
applicable collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment for proper  
treatment, recovery and recycling in accordance  
with your national legislation.  
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY  
JVC shall not be liable for any loss relating to the  
unit’s failure to properly record, store or playback any  
content (video, audio or otherwise) for any reason  
whatsoever. Any applicable warranties shall only  
cover replacement or repair of the effected unit, and  
shall not apply to recovery or replacement of lost  
content.  
By disposing of this product correctly, you will help  
to conserve natural resources and will help  
prevent potential negative effects on the  
environment and human health which could  
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. For more information  
about collection point and recycling of this  
product, please contact your local municipal  
office, your household waste disposal service or  
the shop where you purchased the product.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal  
of this waste, in accordance with national  
legislation.  
Precautions during Operation  
The HDD will be spinning at high speed whenever  
this unit is on. So note especially the following points  
before use.  
0 Do not subject to vibration or impact.  
Subjecting to excessive impact can cause not only  
recorded data to be corrupted but also damage to  
the HDD.  
Scratches or dirt on the recording side of a disc  
may prevent proper playback and recording.  
0 Do not pull out the power plug from the socket while  
this unit is operating.  
Cutting off the power suddenly while the HDD is  
operating can cause not only data corruption but  
also damage to the HDD. Be sure to turn off the unit  
before pulling out the power plug.  
(Business users)  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please visit  
our web page www.jvc-europe.com to obtain  
information about the take-back of the product.  
[Other Countries outside the European Union]  
If you wish to dispose of this product, please do so  
in accordance with applicable national legislation  
or other rules in your country for the treatment of  
old electrical and electronic equipment.  
Effects from mobile phones  
Using a mobile phone in the vicinity of the unit may  
cause picture vibration on the TV screen or change  
the screen to a blue back display.  
ATTENTION:  
0 The STANDBY/ON button does not completely shut  
off mains power from the unit, but switches  
operating current on and off.  
0 When moving the product, press STANDBY/ON to  
turn off the power, and wait at least 30 seconds  
before unplugging the power cord. Then, wait at  
least 2 minutes before moving the product.  
0 When discarding batteries, environmental problems  
must be considered and the local rules or laws  
governing the disposal of these batteries must be  
followed strictly.  
Do not place objects that generate magnetic fields on  
top of this unit  
Some TVs or other appliances generate strong  
magnetic fields. Do not place such appliances on top  
of the unit as it may cause picture disturbance.  
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Safety Precautions (continued)  
^ NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment  
Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use  
of Equipment  
of any kind^it is better to be safe than sorry!  
IMPORTANT:  
Connection to the mains supply in the United  
Kingdom.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this  
equipment.  
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points  
in your home or the cable is too short to reach a  
power point, then obtain a proper safety approved  
extension lead/adapter or consult your dealer.  
In the unlikely event of the plug fuse failing be  
sure to replace the fuse only with an identical  
approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace  
the fuse cover. If the fuse fails again consult  
your nearest JVC dealer.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the  
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a  
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to  
the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug  
then follow the instructions given below:  
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger  
Terminal coded E or Green.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in  
accordance with the following code:  
This equipment has been designed and  
manufactured to meet international safety  
standards but, like any electrical equipment, care  
must be taken if you are to obtain the best results  
and safety is to be assured.  
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt  
to use the equipment.  
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including  
the mains plug, extension leads and  
interconnections between pieces of equipment)  
are properly made and in accordance with the  
manufacturer’s instructions. Switch off and  
withdraw the mains plug when making or  
changing connections.  
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about  
the installation, operation or safety of your  
equipment.  
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on  
equipment.  
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in  
any doubt about it working normally, or if it is  
damaged in any way^switch off, withdraw the  
mains plug and consult your dealer.  
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose  
dangerous voltages.  
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black  
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is  
unattended unless it is specifically stated that  
it is designed for unattended operation or has  
a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on  
the equipment and make sure that your family  
knows how to do this. Special arrangements  
may need to be made for infirm or  
Brown to L (Live) or Red  
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal  
identifications of your plug, connect as follows:  
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured  
Black.  
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured  
Red.  
handicapped people.  
If in doubt ^ consult a competent electrician.  
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or  
radios so that you are distracted from the  
requirements of road safety. It is illegal to  
watch television whilst driving.  
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such  
use can permanently damage your hearing.  
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for  
example with curtains or soft furnishings.  
Overheating will cause damage and shorten  
the life of the equipment.  
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with  
wood screws^to ensure complete safety  
always fit the manufacturer’s approved stand  
or legs with the fixings provided according to  
the instructions.  
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to  
rain or moisture.  
ABOVE ALL...  
^ NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into  
holes, slots or any other opening in the case^this could  
result in a fatal electrical shock;  
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Precautions  
TRADEMARK AND LICENSE INFORMATION  
Copyrights  
Manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories. ADolbyB and the  
double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
0 Recordings from TV broadcasts or pre-recorded  
material cannot be used without the consent of the  
right-holder under copyright law, except for  
personal enjoyment.  
0 Software or broadcasts containing copyright  
protection signals cannot be recorded or dubbed.  
ADTSB and ADTS DIGITAL OUTB are  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,  
Inc.  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is  
prohibited.  
0 Note that broadcasting for profit or public viewing,  
material recorded/edited using this unit even in  
miniaturised screens, may infringe on authors’  
rights protected by copyright law.  
Backup of Recorded Contents  
0 It is advisable to back up discs containing  
important recordings regularly (every few years).  
Although digital signals do not deteriorate, failure to  
play back or record may arise from the effects of  
aging on the disc depending on its storage  
environment.  
0 Recorded data may be corrupted if an outage  
occurs while this unit is operating. Programmes  
recorded on the HDD should be dubbed to DVD  
early as a safeguard against HDD failure.  
GUIDE Plus+, SHOWVIEW,  
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VIDEO Plus+, G-LINK are (1)  
registered trademarks or trademarks  
of, (2) manufactured under license  
from and (3) subject of various  
international patents and patent applications owned  
by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International,  
Inc. and/or its related affiliates.  
.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/  
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY  
LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM  
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE  
GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL  
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND /  
OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY  
AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS,  
LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION  
WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY  
0 Recorded programmes or data cannot be restored  
once the DVD disc or HDD is damaged.  
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES  
RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.  
i-LINK is a trademark of Sony Corp.  
HDMI is a trademark of HDMI  
Licensing, LLC.  
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Check Out These Capabilities  
Feel at ease even on long business trips  
Fully recordable max. 300 hours  
(HDD Capacity: 160 GB) (with recording mode at FR480)  
Equipped with a high capacity hard disk (HDD) to record more of your favourite  
programmes. [ P84]  
Dub DV tapes  
(Equipped with DV input terminal)  
Connect with a DV camcorder, and you  
can dub DV tapes to the HDD/DVD on this  
unit. [ P70]  
Even I can programme a timer  
Easy programming from the  
TV  
GUIDE  
programme listing  
(Equipped with programme listing, AThe  
GUIDE Plus+ SystemB)  
Programme easily from the programme listing on  
the TV screen. [  
P46]  
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Doing this and that is a breeze!  
It’s okay if you don’t know how to operate  
Help is available  
(Help Guide)  
View simple explanations using the  
button on the remote control when you  
have difficulty operating this unit. [ P83]  
Record copy-once  
programmes on DVD-R  
Supports DVD-R (VR mode) recording.  
[
P67]  
Even I can play back  
Record and play back using DVD-RAM/-RW/-R discs  
(Equipped with DVD Multi Drive)  
Choose from DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs to match your purpose. [  
P12]  
Play a variety of discs  
(Super Multi Playback)  
In addition to DVD-RAM, DVD-RW and DVD-R, +RW and +R discs are  
also playable. [  
P12]  
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Common Ways to Use  
Recommended ways of using this unit!  
Start off by recording to the HDD  
Fully recordable  
Max. 300 hours  
(with recording mode at  
FR480) [  
P84]  
HDD  
PR  
RAM/RW  
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DVD  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
PUSH-OPEN  
PR  
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Delete unwanted  
programmes  
watched  
ABasic RecordingB [  
ATimer Programming Using  
Programme Listing (The  
GUIDE Plus+ System)B [ P46]  
P40]  
ADeleting/Protecting a  
ProgrammeB [  
P80]  
To cut away excess portions  
or commercials  
To transfer VHS  
tape contents  
to DVD discs  
ADeleting ScenesB [  
P81]  
ADubbing from DV Camcorder/  
Video Cassette RecorderB  
To watch only favourite scenes  
[
P70]  
AGathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)B [  
P76]  
Dub to DVD discs for long-term storage  
ADubbingB [ P66]  
ADubbing between HDD and DVD DeckB [ P68]  
Which discs to use?  
How much can be recorded onto one  
disc?  
AAbout DiscsB [ P12]  
ARecording ModeB [ P84]  
To watch on other DVD players  
AWatching on Other DVD Players (Finalising)B [  
P65]  
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How to choose a DVD disc  
At times like these  
Usable DVD discs  
DVD-RW  
To record repeatedly  
DVD-RAM  
Approx. 1000  
times  
Approx. 100K  
times  
To play on other units  
DVD-R  
(Video mode)  
Recording on DVD-R (Video mode) is  
recommended.  
0 Be sure to finalise after recording.  
[
P65]  
To perform high speed  
dubbing from the HDD  
DVD-RAM  
DVD-R  
DVD-RW  
HDD  
DVD  
Max. approx.  
8x speed  
Max. approx.  
3x speed  
Max. approx.  
4x speed  
0 When performing high speed dubbing, choose a high speed  
DVD disc. [ P68]  
To record programmes  
that are only recordable  
once  
CPRM-compliant  
DVD-RW (VR mode) DVD-R (VR mode)  
CPRM-compliant  
CPRM-compliant  
DVD-RAM  
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Not sure which disc to use  
DVD-RAM is recommended.  
DVD-RAM  
0 Does not require formatting.  
0 Able to record repeatedly, or edit such as  
deleting unwanted parts.  
For details on the types of discs, see AAbout DiscsB [ P12].  
When using DVD-RW, DVD-R  
Formatting is necessary. [ P64]  
With DVD-RW  
VR mode  
0 Format in either VR mode or Video mode.  
0 Able to format as many times as desired.  
0 When you wish to record repeatedly or edit such as  
deleting unwanted parts.  
(Unable to record repeatedly with DVD-R.)  
With DVD-R  
0 Deleting recorded programmes will increase the disc  
remaining time.  
(Does not increase for DVD-R.)  
0 When you wish to record programmes that are only  
recordable once.  
(Use a CPRM-compliant disc.)  
0 Format using new discs only for VR mode.  
0 It will be in Video mode when not formatted.  
0 Unable to reformat.  
Video mode  
0 When you wish to play back on other DVD players.  
0 Unable to edit such as deleting unwanted parts.  
0 Deleting recorded programmes will not increase the  
disc remaining time.  
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Contents  
Some Do’s and Don’ts on the Safe Use of Equipment ........ 4  
Copyrights ......................................................................... 5  
When the Recording/Playback Lens is Dirty..................... 13  
How to Use this Manual ............................................. 14  
Operation of the Menu Screen......................................... 14  
DR-MH300SEK/BEK  
HDD & DVD VIDEO RECORDER  
Preparations  
Receiving via Antenna ............................................... 18  
Connect Using HDMI Cable............................................ 21  
Types of Area................................................................... 33  
Clock Setting............................................................... 35  
VIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel Set............................... 38  
Basic Operations  
40  
Basic Recording ......................................................... 40  
Basic Playback (Library Database Navigation)........ 42  
Usable Buttons during Playback............................... 44  
Timer Programming Guide ........................................ 45  
Timer Programming Using Programme Listing  
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RAM/RW  
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Move Scenes....................................................................79  
Add Scenes ......................................................................79  
Deleting a Programme .....................................................80  
in the Programme Listing ...........................................47  
Searching Programmes for Timer Programming  
To Search by Keyword .....................................................51  
VIDEO Plus+ Timer Programming............................. 52  
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)............................... 56  
(HDD & DVD-RAM/-RW/-R)......................................59  
Watching DVD Videos.....................................................60  
Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection .................................61  
Playing Back MP3 & JPEG Files................................ 63  
Help Guide ...................................................................83  
Weekly/Daily Timer Programming .............................86  
Playback Setting Menu Operations ...........................95  
Description of Each Setting ..............................................96  
Setup Menu..................................................................98  
TV Station Channel Number Guide..........................105  
Dubbing  
66  
Dubbing........................................................................ 66  
Dubbing between HDD and DVD Deck...................... 68  
Recorder............................................................. 70  
Editing  
Modify Thumbnail............................................................73  
Modify Category...............................................................73  
Creating Programme Title .......................................... 74  
Creating/Deleting Chapters (Marks).......................... 75  
Gathering Favourite Scenes (Play List Creation)..... 76  
Q&A ............................................................................108  
Troubleshooting........................................................110  
On-screen Message ..................................................112  
Specifications............................................................114  
List of Terms..............................................................115  
Verify the Accessories  
AA Battery x 2  
RF cable  
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Infrared remote control unit  
21-pin SCART cable  
IR blaster (G-LINK)  
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About Discs  
Recordable/Playable Discs  
Disc type  
Live  
Recording  
mode  
Repeated  
recording  
Formatting  
Memory Editing Finalising  
Playback  
HDD  
Built-in  
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DVD-RAM 12 cm: 4.7 GB/9.4 GB (*1)  
8 cm: 1.4 GB/2.8 GB (*1)  
Ver. 2.0  
Ver. 2.1  
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VR mode  
Ver. 2.1/3x  
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DVD-RW  
DVD-R  
VR mode  
Video mode  
VR mode  
12 cm: 4.7 GB  
8 cm: 1.4 GB  
Ver. 1.1  
Ver. 1.1/2x  
Ver. 1.2/4x  
12 cm: 4.7 GB  
8 cm: 1.4 GB  
General  
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Ver. 2.0  
Ver. 2.0/4x/8x  
Ver. 2.1/16x  
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Video mode  
*1 The 9.4 GB and 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs stated in the table refers to double-sided discs, not double-layered  
discs.  
Discs for Playback Only  
Disc type  
Description  
Commercially available video disc (e.g. movies, music)  
The region number playable on this unit is A2B.  
DVD Video  
(example of playable region number indications)  
Converts discs in TV formats other than PAL format (e.g. NTSC format), to PAL  
format for playback.  
DVD Audio  
Video CD  
Commercially available music DVD  
Discs marked as playable with DVD player can be played.  
Commercially available video disc  
Super  
Video CD  
CD-DA  
Music CD  
DTS music CDs can also be played. (Decoder required separately.)  
MP3 and JPEG files in music CD format as well as AISO9660B or Joliet format can  
be played.  
CD-ROM  
JPEG files playable on this unit must conform to JFIF/Baseline process, and the  
maximum resolution is 2,812 pixels in width by 2,112 pixels in height.  
(Includes CD-R or CD-RW recorded in Video CD/Super Video CD format.)  
CD-R/  
RW  
0 +R/+RW discs recorded and finalised in Video mode can be played. ADVDB will be displayed on the front display  
panel.  
0 CDs recorded in Packet Write format cannot be played.  
0 The performance of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA standards (e.g. copy control CDs) cannot be guaranteed.  
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Unplayable Discs  
Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM  
0 DVD-RAM (2.6 GB/5.2 GB)  
0 Cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAM is not supported.  
Remove the disc from its cartridge before use. For  
details on removable discs (TYPE2, TYPE4), refer to  
their manuals.  
0 DVD-R DL (single-sided double-layered)  
0 +R DL (single-sided double-layered)  
0 DVD-R for Authoring  
0 CD-ROM/R/RW (including PhotoCD, CD-G)  
0 DDCD (1.3 GB Double Density CD)  
0 HDCD (High Density CD)  
Caution for DualDisc Playback  
Never use discs with their seals or labels peeled off;  
discs in unusual shapes rather than circular ones; badly  
warped discs; cracked discs and others.  
The non-DVD side of a DualDisc does not comply with  
the Compact Disc Digital Audio standard. Therefore,  
the use of non-DVD side of a DualDisc on this unit is  
not recommended.  
Care of Discs  
Disc Storage  
0 Dirt such as fingerprints or dust on the disc may result  
in distortions in images or sounds. Always keep clean  
with a soft cloth.  
0 Gently wipe from the centre of the disc towards the  
edge with a soft cloth.  
0 For stubborn stains, wipe using a cloth dampened  
with a little water, then finish with a dry cloth.  
0 Never use thinner or  
benzene, alcohol,  
conventional record cleaners  
or anti-static sprays. It may  
damage the disc.  
0 Avoid storing in the following places.  
Humid or dusty places and places prone to fungus.  
Places exposed to direct sunlight or near heaters.  
Inside a vehicle in summer.  
0 Do not drop or subject to impact.  
0 Put into the case and store upright.  
0 Stacking, propping or dropping without putting it in a  
case may result in deformation and cracks.  
When the Recording/Playback Lens is  
Dirty  
Handling of Discs  
0 Extended use may lead to dust or dirt adhering to the  
recording/playback lens and preventing normal  
recording or playback.  
Removing the disc  
Placing the disc  
0 Cleaning with a commercially available DVD lens  
cleaner every six months is recommended, although  
it also depends on the frequency of use and the  
installation environment.  
0 Refer to the lens cleaner manual on how to clean.  
Correct way to hold the disc  
0 Avoid touching the recording/playback surface.  
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Operation of the Menu Screen  
How to Use this Manual  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
0 Applicable media are highlighted on the above icons.  
0 The menu screen will be displayed when any of the  
following buttons is pressed.  
SET UP, GUIDE, NAVIGATION, EDIT, PROG,  
DUBBING, HELP  
0 Select options using the Selection Keys (FGDE) on  
the remote control.  
TV  
DVD  
SELECT  
0 Option  
HELP  
A light green item with a small  
arrow, on the menu screen.  
However, it is not light green in  
colour in the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
0 Confirm using ENTER.  
GUIDE  
EDIT  
PROG  
Selection  
Keys  
(FGDE)  
NAVIGATION  
A
CONFIRM  
RETURN  
Example  
DUBBING  
A Select an item.  
SET UP  
INITIAL SET UP  
SELECT  
CLOCK SET  
2005  
CONFIRM  
0 Buttons to use in each step are denoted by step  
numbers.  
0 Options are prominently shown as pop-ups in the  
screen illustration on this manual.  
0 Other buttons to use are denoted by button names.  
0 Press RETURN to return to the previous menu screen  
or the broadcast screen.  
0 Simple operations are displayed on the left or bottom  
in most menu screens.  
(Bottom screen display)  
About this Manual  
ENTER  
SET UP  
EXIT  
SELECT WITH @  
THEN PRESS [ENTER]  
PRESS [SETUP] TO EXIT  
SELECT  
The text in this manual mainly describes operations  
that use the remote control.  
0 Remote control buttons are expressed as button  
0 Verify the settings, then press the initial button again  
to exit the menu screen and return to the broadcast  
screen.  
names.  
0 Options on the menu screen are enclosed in double  
inverted commas as in AoptionB.  
Supplementary descriptions in this manual.  
0 NOTE: Describes relevant information.  
0 IMPORTANT: Describes limitations on functions or  
operation.  
0 CAUTION: Indicates a cause of malfunction or the  
possibility of recordings being erased.  
0
: Denotes the relevant page.  
0 A - m : Numbers attached to items in the setup  
menu.  
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Functions of Each Part  
Front View  
Display the Library Database Navigation screen  
Confirm  
Open/Close  
PR  
Change channels  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
(Up/Down)  
Select  
(Up/Down/Left/Right)  
DV  
DV IN  
Stop  
F-1  
Play  
Show programme listing  
Infrared receptor  
Operate HDD  
Operate DVD  
Disc tray  
PR  
RAM/RW  
HDD  
DVD  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
STANDBY/ON  
DV  
IN/OUT  
DV  
F-1  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO  
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Dubbing  
Recording  
Connect video  
Connect DV  
camcorder  
Power (On/Off)  
PR  
cassette  
RAM/RW  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
recorder, etc.  
[
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PUSH-OPEN  
[
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PR  
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Press at PUSH - OPEN  
to open the cover.  
Front Display Panel  
Information Display during Disc Playback  
Group  
Surround indicator  
Title  
VPS/PDC reception indicator  
VPS/PDC recording indicator  
Track  
Linear PCM indicator  
Chapter  
Playback mode indicator  
Disc operation indicator  
Video indicator  
LPCM  
VPS/PDC  
FR  
XP SP LP EP  
VR + RW VCD  
HDD DVD RAM  
VR mode disc  
indicator  
-
-
HDD mode indicator  
Recording/Playback time/Clock  
display  
With information display in alphabet.  
Disc remaining time indicator  
Recording mode  
indicator  
Indicates the rate  
during FR.  
Disc type indicator  
Image output indicator  
Progressive Output  
Receiving channel display  
CH lights up.  
0 There are 4 levels of brightness that can be set for the front display panel. Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER  
ON)B [ P102] c  
0 Messages may be displayed depending on the operation.  
When the power plug is inserted: Alternating display of APLEASEB and AWAITB.  
When a disc is loaded: AREADINGB  
EN I  
15  
 
Functions of Each Part (continued)  
Remote Control  
TV input switch  
TV/DVD remote control selector  
Usually set to DVD  
View Help [ P83]  
Open/Close disc tray  
Operate HDD  
Power (On/Off)  
Operate DVD  
TV volume  
Enter numbers (Number Keys)  
Switch channels  
Cancel [ P37, 69]  
Channel Up/Down  
Page Up/Down in the GUIDE Plus+  
system  
Auxiliary  
Switch to external input  
View programme information in the  
Enter into memory/marking [ P43, 69]  
GUIDE Plus+ system [  
P47]  
(TV mute)  
Programming the timer [  
Editing [ P72]  
P52, 54]  
Enter/Exit the GUIDE Plus+ system  
[
P46]  
Display TOP menu [  
During DVD Video playback  
P60]  
Watch recorded programme [ P42]  
Confirm  
Select  
Return to previous screen  
Display the menu [ P60]  
Basic recording/playback operations  
[
P41, 44]  
Next Day/Previous Day in the  
GUIDE Plus+ system [  
P46]  
Display screen information [ P39, 95]  
Shift back a little and replay [ P44]  
Yellow button on the programme listing  
Green button on the programme listing  
Switch time display [  
Red button on the programme listing  
P44]  
Skip forward a little [ P44]  
Blue button on the programme listing  
Set recording mode [ P84]  
DVD Video playback settings [ P61]  
Sound/Subtitles/Camera Angle  
Check disc remaining time  
Switch bilingual sound  
View recording screen [ P59]  
During Live Memory Playback  
[
P61, 92]  
Switch to broadcast screen [ P59]  
Perform basic setup [  
P98]  
Dubbing [  
P68]  
Switch image output [ P62]  
Recording with VPS/PDC j  
NOTES: (Regarding batteries)  
......................................................................................................................  
0 If the remote control’s functional distance becomes shorter, the batteries are depleted. At times like this, replace  
with new batteries. Insert them correctly in the directions indicated for F and G.  
0 If problems occur while using the remote control, remove the batteries, then re-insert them after more than 5  
minutes and try again.  
H EN  
16  
   
Selecting Devices to Connect  
9 Connection methods vary with the devices used. Refer also to the manuals of the devices to be  
connected.  
9 Turn off the devices before connecting.  
Install if using the GUIDE Plus+ system via external  
receiver.  
Placing the IR Blaster (G-LINK)  
Antenna  
External receiver  
Cable, satellite broadcast  
External receiver  
Do not place obstructions between  
the IR blaster (G-LINK) and the  
external receiver’s infrared receptor.  
Rear View  
Connect with IR blaster (G-LINK)  
Connect with antenna or cable  
Connect with video output of  
Connect with TV input  
external device  
Cooling fan Power cord  
Via HDMI  
Or with input of external receiver  
ANTENNA  
IN  
COMPONENT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
L-1  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
COAXIAL  
L-2  
PB  
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
PR  
G-LINK  
Connect with amplifier’s digital input  
Via Digital Audio (Coaxial)  
Connect with TV’s antenna  
terminal  
Connect with TV input  
Via SCART connector  
Connect with TV or amplifier input  
Using Audio cable  
Connect with TV input  
Via Component video  
Amplifier  
TV  
JVC  
EN I  
17  
   
Receiving via Antenna  
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA  
ANTENNA  
IN  
L-1  
IN/OUT  
TENNA  
COMPONENT  
IN  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
L-1  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
COAXIAL  
L-2  
PB  
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
PR  
G-LINK  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
SCART cable  
(supplied)  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
EXT IN  
ANT IN  
JVC  
TV  
H EN  
18  
 
Receiving via External Receiver  
Connect Using SCART Cable  
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA  
External receiver  
ANT IN  
TO TV  
TO TV  
TO VCR  
*1  
IR blaster (G-LINK)  
(supplied)  
RF cable  
(not supplied)  
SCART cable  
(not supplied)  
ANTENNA  
L-1  
IN/OUT  
L-2  
IN/DECODER  
G-LINK  
IN  
TENNA  
IN  
COMPONENT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
L-1  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
COAXIAL  
L-2  
PB  
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
PR  
G-LINK  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
SCART cable  
(supplied)  
EXT IN  
ANT IN  
*1 Depending on the IR blaster (G-LINK)  
connected to G-LINK, the external receiver  
can be controlled using the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
JVC  
TV  
Do not place obstructions between the IR  
blaster (G-LINK) and the external  
receiver’s infrared receptor.  
IMPORTANT:  
......................................................................................................................  
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.  
EN I  
19  
   
Receiving via External Receiver (continued)  
Connect Using Component Video Cable  
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA  
External receiver  
ANT IN  
TO TV  
TO TV  
TO VCR  
IR blaster (G-LINK)  
(supplied)  
RF cable  
(not supplied)  
SCART cable  
(supplied)  
ANTENNA
V
ID  
E
O
O
U
T
L
-2
AUDIO  
OUT  
G-LINK  
IN  
COMPONENT  
IN/DECODER  
TENNA  
IN  
COMPONENT  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
AXIAL  
L-2  
P
B
R
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
P
G-LINK  
AN  
T
ENNA  
OUT  
Component video cable  
(not supplied)  
Green: Y  
Blue: PB  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
Red: PR  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
-IN PUT-  
COMPONENT  
Y
P
B  
ANT IN  
PR  
AUDIO L  
AUDIO R  
JVC  
TV  
IMPORTANT:  
......................................................................................................................  
0 To use the component output, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1 OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB  
[
P103] i  
Otherwise, the proper image will not be displayed.  
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.  
H EN  
20  
 
Connect Using HDMI Cable  
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA  
External receiver  
ANT IN  
TO TV  
TO TV  
TO VCR  
IR blaster (G-LINK)  
(supplied)  
RF cable  
(not supplied)  
SCART cable  
(supplied)  
ANTENNA  
IN  
L-2  
HDMI OUT  
G-LINK  
IN/DECODER  
TENNA  
COMPONENT  
IN  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
L-1  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
COAXIAL  
L-2  
PB  
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
PR  
G-LINK  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
HDMI cable  
(not supplied)  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
ANT IN  
HDMI IN  
JVC  
TV  
IMPORTANT:  
......................................................................................................................  
0 The default setting for the image output format will be A576iB. If there is no display on the screen, set the output  
format. ASwitching the Image Output FormatB [ P62]  
0 When both the HDMI cable and SCART cable are connected, be sure to set the following. Setup Menu AL-1  
OUTPUTB = ACOMPONENTB [ P103] i  
Otherwise, images from the [HDMI OUT] terminal will not be displayed.  
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.  
EN I  
21  
   
Receiving via External Receiver (continued)  
Connect Using HDMI - DVI Cable  
TO CABLE OR ANTENNA  
External receiver  
TO TV  
ANT IN  
TO TV  
TO VCR  
IR blaster (G-LINK)  
(supplied)  
RF cable  
(not supplied)  
SCART cable  
(supplied)  
HDMI OUT  
ANTENNA  
IN  
L-2  
AUDIO  
OUT  
G-LINK  
IN/DECODER  
NTENNA  
COMPONENT  
IN  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
L-1  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
AXIAL  
L-2  
PB  
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
PR  
G-LINK  
ANTENNA  
OUT  
HDMI to DVI  
conversion cable  
(not supplied)  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
DVI IN  
ANT IN  
AUDIO L  
AUDIO R  
JVC  
TV  
IMPORTANT:  
......................................................................................................................  
0 Refer also to the TV manual for connection.  
0 Devices with DVI terminal (PC displays, etc.) that are not compatible with the copyright protection system (HDCP)  
cannot be used.  
0 Set to progressive scan output (A576pB or A720pB) if viewing with a TV that supports progressive scan. (The q mark  
lights up on the front display panel.) [ P62]  
0 Leave the external receiver on during timer recording standby.  
H EN  
22  
 
Dubbing from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette Recorder  
F-1  
S-VIDEO VIDEO  
DV  
IN/OUT  
L(MONO) -AUDIO- R  
PR  
RAM/RW  
HDD  
DVD  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
STANDBY/ON  
DV  
DV  
IN/OUT  
F-1  
S-VIDE
IDEO O) A
R
S-video cable  
(not supplied)  
Open the connector  
cover.  
Audio/Video cable  
(not supplied)  
DV cable (VC-VDV204U)  
(not supplied)  
-OUTPUT-  
S-VIDEO  
Video Recorder/Player  
VIDEO  
AUDIO L  
AUDIO R  
DV IN/OUT  
DV camcorder  
IMPORTANT:  
NOTE:  
........................................................  
........................................................  
0 When connecting the unit to a device equipped with  
a DV input connector, be sure to use the optional DV  
cable (VC-VDV204U).  
0 The [DV IN/OUT] terminal works bidirectionally.  
Listening with Digital Audio (Theatre Surround)  
ANTENNA  
COMPONENT  
IN  
Y
VIDEO OUT  
L-1  
DIGITAL OUT  
PCM/STREAM  
COAXIAL  
L-2  
PB  
LEFT  
IN/OUT  
IN/DECODER  
AUDIO  
OUT  
HDMI OUT  
OUT  
RIGHT  
PR  
G-LINK  
Digital Audio coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
PCM/STREAM  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL IN  
Audio/Video Amplifier  
COAXIAL  
IMPORTANT:  
......................................................................................................................  
0 See ASoundB [ P92].  
0 It is not possible to switch the audio for bilingual programmes recorded on DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode).  
In such cases, set the following. Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB [ P98] D  
EN I  
23  
   
Setup Procedures  
9 In order to use this unit correctly, set each item in the following steps.  
When connecting an antenna and TV,  
A Turn on the TV.  
B Switch the TV to the input (EXT-1, EXT-2, etc.) connected with this unit.  
C Insert the unit’s power plug into the socket.  
0 APLEASEB and AWAITB blink alternately on the front display panel as the unit starts up. (Takes around 40  
seconds.)  
D When PLEASEand WAITgo off, turn on the unit.  
0 Auto setup begins automatically, and the country select screen is displayed.  
E Select your country.  
UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND  
For TV that supports T-V Link  
ASetting Receiving  
APreset DownloadB [ P27]  
If unable to receive  
properly  
ChannelsB [  
P36]  
AAuto SetupB [ P25]  
AVIDEO Plus+ Guide  
Channel SetB [ P38]  
AClock SettingB [ P35]  
ASetting On-screen LanguageB [ P28]  
ASetting TV Screen SizeB [ P29]  
If you do not use the GUIDE Plus+ system  
AThe GUIDE Plus+ System SetupB [  
P30]  
Exit  
Turn off this unit.  
H EN  
24  
 
A Turn on the unit.  
Auto Setup  
HDD  
STANDBY/ON  
9 Auto setup is a function to easily set this  
unit’s receiving channel, clock and guide  
programme number by selecting the region.  
STANDBY/ON  
0 To turn on using the unit, press STANDBY/ON.  
0 The area selection screen will be displayed  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
automatically.  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
B Select your country name.  
SELECT  
UNITED KINGDOM  
IRELAND  
TV  
DVD  
A
CONFIRM  
RETURN  
C Select AUTO SET.  
SELECT  
AUTO SET  
CONFIRM  
B - D  
0 The AUTO SET screen will be displayed, and  
auto setup is performed.  
AUTO SET  
PLEASE WAIT ...  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
0 While AUTO SET is in progress, AAUTOB will be  
displayed on the front display panel. Do NOT  
press any button on the unit or the remote control  
during this time. To cancel, press ENTER.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
The ASCAN COMPLETEDB screen will be displayed  
when AUTO SET is completed.  
0 In areas where the PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) signals are not transmitted, the clock and  
guide programme number cannot be automatically  
set.  
D Exit setup.  
CONFIRM  
B Continued on the next page  
EN I  
25  
 
Auto Setup (continued)  
If auto setup was successful  
If auto setup was unsuccessful  
The channel and correct time will be displayed on the  
front display panel.  
The clock display on the front display panel will be  
A- - : - -B. The channel may also not be displayed.  
0 If VIDEO Plus+ timer programming is performed, the  
guide programme number can be verified.  
0 Check the antenna cable connection, switch off the  
power, then perform auto setup all over again.  
0 Set channels manually for broadcast stations with  
poor reception.  
See ASetting Receiving ChannelsB [ P36].  
See AVIDEO Plus+ Timer ProgrammingB [ P52].  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 After auto setup, check the channels that were set. If  
the same broadcast station was set to multiple  
channels, delete the ones with poor reception. See  
ADeleting a channelB [ P37]. If the same broadcast  
station was set to multiple channels, the programme  
listing may not be displayed properly.  
If you have any difficulty with the above procedures call the JVC Customer Service Hot Line on 0870 330  
5000.  
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26  
Perform step A-B [ P25] of AAuto SetupB.  
C Select T-V LINK.  
SELECT  
Preset Download  
9 If using a TV that provides the T-V Link  
function, channel settings can be  
downloaded from the TV by connecting with  
a SCART cable.  
T-V LINK  
CONFIRM  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
0 The AT-V LINKB screen will be displayed, and  
auto setup is performed.  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
SELECT  
T-V LINK  
TV  
DVD  
PLEASE WAIT ...  
CANCEL  
CONFIRM  
The ASCAN COMPLETEDB screen will be displayed  
when T-V LINK is completed.  
D Exit setup.  
C, D  
CONFIRM  
T-V Link functions  
Other than the downloading of settings, the  
following can also be done.  
TV Auto Power On  
If the play button on this unit is pressed, the TV  
will be turned on and be switched to the input  
connected with this unit.  
Unit Auto Standby  
You can use your TV’s remote control to turn off  
this unit.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
Direct Rec  
0 Check that the SCART cable to use is fully wired.  
0 In areas where the PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) signals are not transmitted, the clock and  
guide programme number cannot be automatically  
set.  
Channels being watched on TV can be recorded  
instantly.  
See ADIRECT RECB [ P41].  
0 Refer also to the TV manual for details on  
T-V Link.  
NOTE:  
........................................................  
0 There are systems such as EasyLink, Megalogic,  
SMARTLINK, Q-Link, and DATA LOGIC with  
similar functions. The compatibility and  
0 Settings can also be made from Setup Menu AINITIAL  
SET UPB N ATUNER SETB N AAUTO SETB.  
available functions may differ by system.  
EN I  
27  
 
A Access the setup menu.  
Setting On-screen  
Language  
9 Set the language for menu display on the  
B Select FUNCTION SET UP.  
C Select DISPLAY SET.  
SELECT  
screen.  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
FUNCTION SET UP  
DISPLAY SET  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
TV  
DVD  
D Select ON SCREEN LANGUAGE.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
E Select the desired language.  
B - E  
SELECT  
ENGLISH  
ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
CONFIRM  
A, F  
F Exit setup.  
H EN  
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A Access the setup menu.  
Setting TV Screen Size  
9 Set in accordance with the monitor type of  
the connected TV and others.  
B Select FUNCTION SET UP.  
C Select VIDEO IN/OUT.  
FUNCTION SET UP  
SELECT  
VIDEO IN/OUT  
D Select MONITOR TYPE.  
SELECT  
MONITOR TYPE  
4:3LB  
B - E  
CONFIRM  
E Select the monitor type of your TV.  
A, F  
SELECT  
MONITOR TYPE  
4:3LB  
4:3LB  
4:3PS  
16:9AUTO  
16:9FIX  
CONFIRM  
MONITOR TYPE  
F Exit setup.  
A4:3LBB (Letterbox conversion)  
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3  
(conventional TV). When displaying a 16:9 wide image,  
it is displayed in full screen with a black band at the top  
and bottom.  
A4:3PSB (Pan & Scan)  
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 4:3  
(conventional TV). When displaying a wide image, it is  
displayed with the left and right cropped.  
A16:9AUTOB (Wide television conversion)  
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide  
TV). When displaying a 4:3 image, the TV will adjust  
accordingly.  
A16:9FIXB (Wide television conversion)  
Select this if the aspect ratio of your TV is 16:9 (wide  
TV). When displaying a 4:3 image, this unit will adjust  
accordingly.  
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29  
       
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
The GUIDE Plus+ System  
Setup  
0 AGridB of the Menu Bar is selected.  
B Select Setup.  
9 Before using the GUIDE Plus+ system, you  
need to perform initial setup to enable  
receiving of the host channel carrying the  
programme data. Take note of the setting  
especially if you are using an external  
receiver. For more information on setting up  
the GUIDE Plus+ system, please visit  
www.europe.guideplus.com.  
0 ASetup is hidden on the right of the Menu Bar.  
B
Press Selection Key  
(E) repeatedly until it appears.  
C Select Settings.  
SELECT  
Setup  
Settings  
CONFIRM  
0 Check that the ALanguageB and ACountryB  
options are as set by auto setup.  
F
Number  
D Enter the postal code.  
G
Keys  
A Select APostal CodeB.  
SELECT  
A, E  
F
CONFIRM  
B - D  
0 The entry screen for postal code will be  
displayed.  
E
B Enter the number.  
SELECT  
= = = = =  
CONFIRM  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.  
0 For information on the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the  
following page. AThe GUIDE Plus+ SystemB [  
C Confirm.  
P32]  
0 If you are using an external receiver, set your external  
receiver channel to an appropriate host channel. See  
AHost Channel ListB [ P33].  
0 If you have moved to an area where the GUIDE Plus+  
system is not available, press ENTER without entering  
the postal code at the APostal CodeB entry screen, or  
set ACountryB to AOthersB.  
CONFIRM  
0 Press ENTER when the confirmation screen is  
displayed.  
0 Returns to the ASetupB screen.  
If not using an external receiver  
E Exit setup.  
Proceed to step F on the next page.  
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If using an external receiver  
Download programme data before using  
the GUIDE Plus+ system  
E Set up the external receiver.  
A Select AExternal Receiver 1B.  
SELECT  
F / G Turn off this unit.  
External Receiver 1  
None  
CONFIRM  
0 It takes about 24 hours to download sufficient data.  
0 If the unit is turned on while downloading, the  
download will be cancelled.  
0 The programme listing data download is given  
priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording  
cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to  
AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.  
B Check the message screen.  
0 AEPGB is displayed on the front display panel during  
downloading.  
0 If you are using an external receiver, leave it on and  
CONFIRM  
tune to your Host Channel. AHost Channel ListB  
C Select and confirm on the type of  
[
P33]  
reception.  
0 Select ACableB, ASatelliteB or ATerrestrialB.  
If your external receiver is not in the list  
(Alternate Setup)  
SELECT  
Operate from step E.  
A Select and confirm on ANoneB for the brand  
setting.  
Terrestrial  
CONFIRM  
B Exit setup.  
D Select and confirm on the provider.  
E Select and confirm on the brand.  
F Select and confirm on the socket.  
C Tune the external receiver’s channel to the host  
channel.  
0 Refer to AHost Channel ListB [ P33].  
D Leave the external receiver on.  
0 Specify the terminal connected to the external  
receiver.  
G After the message is displayed, check  
E Turn off this unit, and wait for one night.  
and confirm on the connection.  
0 The control signals are transmitted to the  
external receiver in the test.  
H Confirm the completion message.  
The GUIDE Plus+ system will be automatically  
updated. As new receivers will be added, search for  
your receiver and complete the settings.  
In order to use the programme listing, you need to  
download the programme data using the new settings.  
Turn off this unit, and wait for one more night.  
CONFIRM  
0 Returns to the ASetupB screen.  
Set up a second or third external receiver if necessary.  
F Exit setup.  
Proceed to step G.  
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31  
 
The GUIDE Plus+ System  
Operation of Remote Control Buttons  
GUIDE  
To access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
To navigate the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Selection Keys  
To confirm an option or to exit the GUIDE Plus+  
system and tune directly to a currently running  
programme.  
ENTER  
The Red, Green, Yellow and Blue buttons perform  
Action  
INFO  
operations corresponding to the AAction BarB.  
To expand the Information Box for viewing a long  
synopsis.  
DAY(-/+)  
To go directly to the previous or next day.  
PAGE+/-  
To browse the pages.  
Number Keys  
For direct entry of numbers.  
..  
Screen Layout of the GUIDE Plus+ System  
Video Window  
Menu Bar  
Video Window  
Information Box  
Action Bar  
You can watch the current selected channel even while accessing the  
GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Menu Bar  
For selecting the function area.  
Action Bar  
Various operations and functions made to respond to the 4 coloured  
buttons on the remote control.  
Highlight  
Changes colour to indicate the selected state.  
Information Box  
Information Panels  
Highlight  
Grid  
Displays simple programme explanation and help.  
Information Panels  
Displays programme promotions or operating instructions.  
Grid  
Displays the programme based on the station and time. Can display up to 7 days of programme.  
NOTE:  
......................................................................................................................  
0 If white triangle marks are displayed on the screen, it indicates that there are hidden items. Press the Selection Keys  
(FGDE) that correspond to the respective marks.  
H EN  
32  
       
Types of Area  
Editor Area  
Select the area on the Menu Bar.  
Grid  
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
0 The screen initially displayed when GUIDE is  
pressed. (This is the AHomeB area.)  
0 Offers information about the programmes.  
B Select Editor.  
SELECT  
0 You can select a programme to timer record and  
remind (watch).  
Editor  
Search  
0
You can perform a search narrowed down to category,  
or search by keyword to look for programmes.  
0 You can select a programme to timer record and  
remind (watch).  
My TV  
C Set display/hide.  
0 You can register your favourite channels or  
programme categories.  
A Select the left tile of your desired  
broadcast station.  
Schedule  
SELECT  
0 Displays programmes that have been timer  
On/Off  
programmed.  
0 You can edit or cancel the timer programme.  
0 You can set timer programming and reminder for  
Off  
watching using VIDEO Plus+.  
Info  
0 News, weather information, and stock price  
information, etc. are scheduled to be displayed in the  
future.  
B Press the Action (RED) button.  
0
Switches between display/hide with each press.  
Editor  
0 The channel display/hide, reception method, and  
programme number of the channel settings set by  
auto setup can be changed.  
D Set the reception method and  
programme number.  
A Select the right tile of your desired  
Setup  
broadcast station.  
0 For performing basic settings such as language,  
country, postal code and external receiver.  
SELECT  
Source  
Prog. No.  
Host Channel List  
Country/Region  
(Language)  
Host Channels  
Helpful Hints  
Ext. Rec. 1 P103  
Austria  
Eurosport  
Belgium (Flanders)  
France  
Music Factory (TMF)  
Canal +  
Analogue only  
Analogue only  
Germany  
Italy  
Eurosport  
Sport Italia  
B Press the Action (RED) button.  
Use TMF you live in  
Amsterdam,  
Eindhoven or  
Rotterdam.  
0 Switches between ATunerB and external  
receivers.  
Music Factory  
(TMF), Eurosport  
Netherlands  
C Press the Action (GREEN) button to  
Spain  
Tele 5  
Analogue only  
change the programme number.  
Switzerland (German) Eurosport  
ITV is analogue only.  
Use Eurosport if you  
are a BSkyB  
subscriber and you  
no longer have a  
terrestrial antenna  
available.  
0 Enter the programme number for the channel  
using the Number Keys.  
0 Make sure you enter a correct number.  
United Kingdom  
ITV, Eurosport  
When settings are completed, confirm the changes on  
AGridB of Menu Bar.  
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A Access the setup menu.  
Input/Output Setting  
9 The SCART connector supports the  
connection of composite video signals.  
Settings must correspond with the type of  
video signal to use and the device to  
connect.  
B Select FUNCTION SET UP.  
C Select VIDEO IN/OUT.  
FUNCTION SET UP  
VIDEO IN/OUT  
SELECT  
B - D  
D Set the input/output terminal.  
A Select and confirm on AF-1 INPUTB.  
SELECT  
VIDEO  
A, E  
F-1 INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
CONFIRM  
B Select and confirm on AL-1 OUTPUTB.  
C Select and confirm on AL-1 INPUTB.  
D Select and confirm on AL-2 SELECTB.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 For normal use, you can leave the default settings as  
they are.  
0 See the description below for the combinations  
of settings.  
0 See the following page regarding each setting. Setup  
Menu AF-1 INPUTB, AL-1 OUTPUTB, AL-1 INPUTB,  
AL-2 SELECTB [ P102, 103] h - k  
0 For image output format other than A576iB (during up  
convert or progressive scan), viewing is not possible  
as the images are distorted.  
E Exit setup.  
Possible combinations  
AL-1 OUTPUTB  
AL-2 SELECTB (*1)  
ASCART VIDEOB  
ASCART S-VIDEOB  
ASCART RGBB  
ACOMPONENTB (*2)  
AVIDEO/RGBB  
AS-VIDEO/RGBB  
ASAT VIDEO/RGBB  
ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB  
ADECODERB  
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3 (*3)  
3 (*3)  
3 (*3)  
3
3
3
AL-1 INPUTB  
AVIDEOB  
3
3
3
AS-VIDEOB  
3 (*4)  
3 (*4)  
*1 Switching to RGB signals is automatic.  
*2 Component videos will be output from the [COMPONENT] terminal. Be sure to set to ACOMPONENTB if viewing via component  
video.  
*3 With this setting, signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER] terminal will be output to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if this unit is  
turned off, except during EPG data downloading.  
*4 This setting cannot be made if AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or ADECODERB.  
H EN  
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A Access the setup menu.  
Clock Setting  
9 Usually performed automatically using auto  
setup or preset download. If cannot be set  
automatically in some regions, set them  
manually.  
B Select INITIAL SET UP.  
INITIAL SET UP  
SELECT  
CLOCK SET  
C Select CLOCK SET.  
SELECT  
D Select and confirm on YEAR.  
B - G  
SELECT  
YEAR  
2005  
CONFIRM  
A, H  
E Select and confirm on DATE.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to  
change the ADATEB in 15-day intervals.  
0 Just Clock (when set to AONB) adjusts the unit’s built-  
in clock every 3 hours from 03:00 to 21:00. The unit’s  
clock is also automatically adjusted at the start/end of  
Summer Time.  
F Select and confirm on TIME.  
SELECT  
0 Just Clock functions by the PDC signal.  
0 Just Clock does not function in the following  
instances.  
When the unit is on.  
When the clock is not set.  
CONFIRM  
During timer recording, EPG data downloading or  
Automatic Satellite Programme Recording.  
When AL-2 SELECTB is set to ASAT VIDEO/RGBB or  
ASAT S-VIDEO/RGBB.  
0 Press and hold the Selection Keys (FG) to  
change the ATIMEB in 30-minute intervals.  
G Set JUST CLOCK.  
When the reception is poor.  
A Select and confirm on AJUST CLOCKB.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
B Select ATV PROGRAMMEB to set the  
channel.  
0 The default setting for Just Clock is AONB. It is  
recommended to set to AONB in areas where the PDC  
signal can be properly received. Set to AOFFB in areas  
where the signal is unstable.  
H Exit setup.  
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E Select EDIT.  
Setting Receiving  
Channels  
SELECT  
9 Usually performed automatically using auto  
setup or preset download. If cannot be set  
automatically in some regions, set them  
manually.  
CONFIRM  
EDIT  
F Select a channel that you want to set.  
0 A confirmation screen will be displayed.  
G Set the channel.  
A Select and confirm on ABANDB.  
SELECT  
G
CH  
BAND  
CH  
2
ID  
----  
FINE  
DECODER  
OFF  
B - G  
F
RETURN  
CONFIRM  
0 ACHB is a regular broadcast band, and ACCB is  
a cable broadcast band.  
F - H  
RETURN  
B Select and confirm on ACHB.  
0 Select a receiving channel.  
C Select and confirm on AIDB.  
A, H  
0 Select from the ATV Station and ID ListB  
[
P104].  
0 See AEntering the Station IDB [ P37].  
D Select and confirm on AFINEB.  
0 If the reception is poor, press the Selection  
Keys (FG) to fine-tune.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 If channel settings are performed manually, the  
E Select and confirm on ADECODERB.  
VIDEO Plus+ guide channel will not be set. See  
0 When a decoder is connected, set to AONB.  
AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB [  
P38].  
0 Unable to change the setting other than the  
following.  
Setup Menu AL-2 SELECTB = ADECODERB  
[
P103] k  
A Access the setup menu.  
H Exit setup.  
B Select INITIAL SET UP.  
0 If RETURN is pressed, you will return to the  
previous screen, and other channels can also be  
set.  
C Select TUNER SET.  
D Select MANUAL CH SET.  
SELECT  
MANUAL CH SET  
CONFIRM  
0 The AMANUAL CH SETB screen will be  
displayed.  
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Deleting a channel  
Entering the Station ID  
Operate up to step E.  
A Select and confirm on AIDB on the  
F Select a channel that you want to  
confirmation screen.  
delete.  
0 The entry screen for Station ID will be  
displayed.  
SELECT  
B Select the registered ID, or enter your  
desired ID name.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
CONFIRM  
G Delete.  
0 If the channel is deleted, subsequent channels  
will move forward one by one.  
0 A maximum of 4 characters can be entered.  
C Select and confirm on AOKB.  
Shifting the channel position  
Operate up to step E.  
F Select MOVE.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
MOVE  
G Select a channel that you want to  
move.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
H Select the destination channel.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
0 If the channel is moved, other channels will  
move one by one.  
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A Access the setup menu.  
VIDEO Plus+ Guide  
Channel Set  
9 Usually performed automatically using auto  
setup or preset download. Set if channel  
settings are performed manually, or if the  
receiving channel differs from the channel set  
using VIDEO Plus+ timer programming.  
B Select INITIAL SET UP.  
C Select TUNER SET.  
D Select GUIDE PROG SET.  
SELECT  
GUIDE PROG SET  
CONFIRM  
0 The AGUIDE PROG SETB screen will be  
displayed.  
E Set the guide channel.  
A Select and confirm on AGUIDE PROGB.  
SELECT  
GUIDE PROG  
1
B - E  
CONFIRM  
0 Select the TV station’s guide programme  
number from the programme listing.  
A, F  
B Select and confirm on ATV PROGB.  
0 Select the channel number of the TV station set  
on this unit.  
F Exit setup.  
NOTE:  
........................................................  
0 Guide programme numbers are assigned to the TV  
stations of the respective broadcast areas, for  
VIDEO Plus+ timer programming. These numbers can  
be found in most TV programme listings.  
H EN  
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Screen Display  
On-Screen Display  
9 Displays on the TV screen when ON SCREEN is pressed.  
Display during recording  
0 During on air, when ON SCREEN is pressed or when the channel is changed, the programme title is displayed for  
approximately 5 seconds.  
Receiving channel  
Disc remaining time  
Chapter number  
Recording deck  
Title number  
Current time  
CHAPTER999 T.REMAIN0:29:29  
TITLE99  
11:00  
22:30  
PR.12  
DVD  
FR360  
Recording length  
Current operating status  
Sound mode  
Current recording mode  
Recording deck  
Receiving channel  
12:00  
1:00  
22:30  
PR.12  
HDD  
FR360  
Current time  
Recording length  
Current operating status  
Current recording mode  
Sound mode  
Display during playback  
Disc remaining time or elapsed time  
Recording channel  
(Display during Simultaneous  
Recording and Playback)  
(Switch using DISPLAY)  
Sound coding mode  
Title number  
Chapter number  
T.REMAIN0:29:29  
TITLE99  
CHAPTER999  
Digital  
PR.8  
XP  
DVD  
F I S H I N G W O R L D  
Playback position  
Programme title  
Recorded mode  
Sound mode  
(Will not be displayed for finalised  
DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc.)  
Current operating status  
Recording channel  
(Display during Simultaneous  
Recording and Playback)  
Sound  
coding  
mode  
Counter  
Playback position  
0:00  
1:00  
2:00 01:16:48  
FR360  
Digital  
PR.8  
HDD  
001  
F I S H I N G W O R L D  
Programme number  
Recorded mode  
Sound mode  
(Play list)  
Current operating status  
Programme title  
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A Select the recording deck.  
Basic Recording  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
HDD  
DVD  
ON  
OR  
9 TV programmes can be recorded to the HDD  
or a DVD disc with ease.  
Recording deck’s LED lights up  
9 You can record up to 500 programmes on the  
HDD, and 99 programmes on one DVD disc.  
Simultaneous recording on HDD and DVD  
cannot be done.  
0 When HDD is selected, proceed to step B.  
When DVD is selected  
A Press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote  
PREPARATION:  
control, or the unit.  
........................................................  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
NAVIGAT  
TV  
DVD  
OPEN/CLOSE  
OPEN/CLOSE  
B Load a recordable disc.  
A
+
-
PR  
-
O
P
E
N
P
U
S
H
CH  
B
I
V
E
S
S
E
R
G
O
P
R
T
E
C
I
R
D
L
I
T
A
I
G
D
Face the label side upwards  
C Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc  
tray.  
D
E
0 It takes some time to read the disc.  
B Select a channel.  
Receiving channel  
C
1:35  
PR.12  
0 Press ON SCREEN if the information screen is not  
displayed.  
C Select the recording mode.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
A Display the recording mode.  
0 When using a brand-new DVD-RW/-R disc,  
formatting may be required. [ P64]  
0 The maximum continuous recording time at the HDD  
is 48 hours.  
Recorded capacity  
Free space  
FR360  
Current recording mode  
2: 30  
7: 00  
DV  
XP  
0 See the following page if recording a bilingual  
10: 00  
20: 00  
28: 00  
36: 00  
SP  
programme using DVD-RW/-R (Video mode).  
LP  
ASoundB [  
P92]  
EP  
FR480  
Disc remaining time and recording  
mode  
H EN  
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B Select the recording mode.  
Possible operations during recording  
To pause  
0 Usually select SP (standard) mode.  
0 The recording mode changes each time REC  
MODE/REMAIN is pressed.  
WHILE HOLDING  
0 Pressing the Selection Keys (FG) also changes  
it.  
0 The pause function for HDD is possible only  
during external input (L-1/F-1/dv) recording.  
0 See ARecording ModeB [ P84].  
To resume recording  
0 Recordable time for each recording mode.  
The shorter the recordable time, the higher the  
image quality.  
WHILE HOLDING  
Recording  
mode  
DVD  
HDD  
To specify recording stop time (Instant  
DV  
XP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
-
11 hours  
34 hours  
69 hours  
138 hours  
209 hours  
300 hours  
Timer Recording)  
1 hour  
Display on bottom right  
Unit’s record button  
2 hours  
4 hours  
6 hours  
8 hours  
screen  
ITR  
2 : 30  
FR480  
(The numbers shown are estimates.)  
0 The recording time from the current time can  
be set.  
C Confirm.  
0 The disc mark on the front display panel  
blinks.  
0 The recording end time switches each time  
REC (R) on the unit is pressed.  
A maximum of up to 6 hours can be set in  
30-minute intervals.  
CONFIRM  
D Start recording.  
To cancel, press the button a few times until  
the set time is cleared.  
1:35  
PR.12  
REC MARK  
DIRECT REC  
If the following setting is enabled, the channel  
showing on the TV can be recorded instantly.  
Setup Menu ADIRECT RECB = AONB  
WHILE HOLDING  
0 When operating from the unit, press REC.  
[
P101] X  
E End recording.  
While watching on TV  
PRESS TWICE  
0 In the case of DVD disc, APLEASE WAITB is  
displayed. Do not turn off the unit while it is  
being displayed.  
WHILE HOLDING  
0 This function is possible if connected using a  
T-V Link compatible TV and SCART cable.  
0 A--B is displayed on the front display panel  
during recording.  
EN I  
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A Select the playback deck.  
Basic Playback (Library  
Database Navigation)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
HDD  
DVD  
ON  
OR  
Playback deck’s LED lights up  
9 Play back recorded programmes using  
Library Database Navigation. Library  
Database Navigation cannot be used for  
finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs.  
Press TOP MENU or MENU to play back.  
0 When HDD is selected, proceed to step B.  
When DVD is selected  
A Press OPEN/CLOSE on the remote  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
control, or the unit.  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
NAVIGAT  
OPEN/CLOSE  
TV  
DVD  
OPEN/CLOSE  
B Load the disc to be played.  
A
+
PR  
E
N
-
O
P
P
U
S
H
-
CH  
MEMO/MARK  
I
V
E
S
S
E
R
G
O
P
R
T
E
C
I
R
D
L
I
T
A
I
G
D
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Face the label side upwards  
B
C - E  
C Press OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc  
tray.  
STOP/CLEAR  
0 It takes some time to read the disc.  
B Display the Library Database  
Navigation screen.  
(On-screen display for DVD)  
DVD NAVIGATION  
ORIGINAL  
PLAY LIST  
NOTE:  
........................................................  
DVD LIBRARY  
0 When recording in DV mode, playback on the HDD  
DATE  
DISC No.  
or DVD is not possible.  
CATEGORY  
NAME  
C Select ORIGINAL.  
SELECT  
ORIGINAL  
CONFIRM  
H EN  
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D Select the programme that you wish  
to watch from the thumbnails.  
To watch programmes in the desired  
order (Programme Playback)  
Animated thumbnail  
SELECT  
Information on the selected  
A Press MEMO/MARK in step D.  
programme  
0 The number of the playback order will be  
displayed on the thumbnail.  
0 To cancel the memory, press MEMO/MARK  
CONFIRM  
again.  
0 Up to 8 programmes can be selected.  
0 To clear the order, press CANCEL.  
B Press ENTER to play back.  
Thumbnail  
0 To quit in the process of setting, press STOP/  
CLEAR. (The order will also be cleared.)  
0 Thumbnails are arranged in order of recording  
date and time.  
NOTE:  
0 A ANEWB mark is displayed on the thumbnails of  
programmes that have not been watched.  
0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or  
MENU. To return to the beginning page or  
advance to the last page, press and hold the  
button.  
...................................................  
0 Programme playback is not possible if there is a  
combination of programmes in DV mode and  
other recording modes.  
E Select BEGINNING.  
SELECT  
BEGINNING  
CONFIRM  
0 Playback begins.  
0 If ARESUMEB is selected, playback begins from  
the point where it previously stopped.  
0 To repeat playback, select AREPEATB.  
0 If playing a DVD disc, the playback method  
changes with the following setting. Setup Menu  
ACONTINUOUS PLAYB [ P100] L  
AONB: Plays back till the last recorded  
programme.  
AOFFB: Plays back only the selected  
programme.  
0 To return to the thumbnail screen, press  
RETURN.  
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Usable Buttons during Playback  
The following buttons can be used during playback.  
Playback  
0 Starts playback.  
Stops playback and displays the broadcast screen.  
0
Stop  
0 Memorises the point where playback stops.  
(Setup Menu ARESUMEB [ P99] H)  
Pause  
0 Pauses playback and displays a still image.  
0 Functions during playback.  
HDD  
Each press of the button switches the playback  
speed in the order of FWD1 - FWD5.  
Reverse  
Search/  
Forward  
Search  
When not recording, pressing N once  
activates playback at 1.5x speed with sound.  
Press O once to reverse playback.  
DVD  
Each press of the button switches the playback  
speed in the order of FWD1 - FWD4.  
Press O once to reverse playback.  
0 Functions during pause.  
Each press of the button advances or reverses  
one frame at a time (frame-by-frame playback).  
Frame-By-  
Frame/  
Slow  
Motion  
Playback  
Pressing down for 2 or more seconds  
activates slow motion playback. Each press  
of the button changes the playback speed to  
one of 3 stages in the order of 1/16, 1/4 and  
1/2 times the original.  
IMPORTANT:  
..................................  
Marks  
0 Moves to the chapter position (mark).  
0 Marks can be added during playback using  
For HDD, DVD-RAM and  
DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)  
Skip  
0 Marks can be set or deleted  
MEMO/MARK. See AMarkB below.  
during playback.  
0 Jumps according to the selected time interval  
and resumes playback. (Setup Menu AJUMP  
TIMEB [ P101] Y)  
0 They are automatically inserted  
if the audio is switched from  
monaural or bilingual broadcast  
to stereo broadcast during  
recording.  
0 ACHAPTERB on the Editing  
screen can also be used to  
insert marks. [ P75]  
Jump  
0 Functions when the chapter (mark) is not set.  
0 Skips forward for approximately 30 seconds  
and resumes playback.  
Pressing repeatedly skips forward continuously  
as many times as pressed.  
Skip  
Search  
For DVD-RW/-R (Video mode)  
0 Skips back for approximately 7 seconds and  
resumes playback.  
Pressing repeatedly skips back continuously as  
many times as pressed.  
One  
Touch  
Replay  
0 Marks are automatically  
inserted approximately every 5  
minutes during recording.  
0 Inserts mark at the desired skip position.  
The marks will remain even after  
finalising.  
See AWatching on Other DVD  
Players (Finalising)B [ P65].  
To insert marks: Press at desired positions  
during playback. (Screen display: MARK)  
To delete marks: While in pause mode, press  
after using skip buttons to locate the marks to  
Mark  
be deleted. (Screen Display:  
)
MARK  
It is possible to switch between the elapsed time/disc remaining time/programme remaining time display of each programme  
by pressing DISPLAY.  
H EN  
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Timer Programming Guide  
What kind of programming methods are there?  
6 Ways to Programme  
From the AGridB  
area [ P46]  
Search programmes by channel  
and time using the screen’s  
programme listing to set  
Grid  
recording (programming).  
From the  
AScheduleB area  
AVIDEO Plus+B [ P47]  
Set recording (programming) by  
simply entering the PlusCode  
number.  
The  
GUIDE Plus+  
System  
Schedule  
AManualB Setup [ P48]  
Specify new date, time and  
channel to set recording  
(programming).  
From the  
ASearchB area  
Search desired programmes by  
category of interest or keyword  
to set recording (programming).  
music  
Search  
[
P50]  
football  
Calendar timer  
programming  
Specify date and time from the  
screen calendar to set  
recording (programming).  
[
P54]  
Programme  
navigation  
AVIDEO Plus+B  
P52]  
Set recording (programming)  
by simply entering the number  
of the programme listing.  
[
EN I  
45  
 
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Timer Programming Using  
Programme Listing  
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.  
B Select a programme.  
SELECT  
Grid  
9 Timer programming can be done easily from  
the programme listing by simply pressing the  
buttons. (One-Button-Record)  
9 You can programme a maximum of 16 pro-  
grammes up to 7 days in advance, including  
other programmes, within 1 month.  
0 Go to channels on another page using PAGE+/-,  
and change to another date using DAY(+) and  
DAY(-).  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
C Set timer recording.  
Record  
TV  
DVD  
STANDBY/ON  
PAGE(+/-)  
A, D  
INFO  
0 The programme set for timer recording changes  
to red.  
0 If a programme currently being broadcasted is  
selected, recording will start approximately 5  
seconds after the timer recording is set.  
C
Action  
(RED)  
B
To continue with other timer programmings, repeat  
step B-C.  
DAY(+)  
DAY(-)  
D Exit programming setup.  
Action  
(GREEN)  
Action  
(BLUE)  
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not  
performing other operations.  
Action  
(YELLOW)  
To programme for watching  
Programming can be done to avoid missing  
programmes. Recording will not be performed.  
A maximum of 8 programmes up to 7 days in advance  
can be programmed.  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
0 Recording settings for One-Button-Record will be as  
follows.  
A Select a programme.  
Recording mode: Recording mode currently set  
B Press the Action (GREEN) button.  
0 The programme set for watching changes to orange.  
(HDD)  
Recording interval: AOnceB  
Recording deck: AHDDB  
In addition, the recording date and time, programme  
name, etc. will be recorded.  
0 If you wish to change the recording settings, edit from  
the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the  
recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
0 If this unit is off, it will not turn on even if the start  
time of the programme set for watching is reached.  
0 If performing operations like playback or recording  
when the start time of the programme set for watching  
is reached, this unit will switch to the channel  
programmed for watching only upon completing  
these operations.  
0 Returns to the AGridB area screen when the Action  
(BLUE) button is pressed.  
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Timer Programming Using  
VIDEO Plus+ Number in the  
Programme Listing  
Useful Functions of the Programme  
Listing  
To unlock the Video Window  
Timer programming can be set simply by entering the  
number.  
When searching for programmes using the Grid  
screen, the Video Window will change its display  
accordingly if you move to another channel.  
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
A Move to the channel logo at the left end of Grid.  
B Press the Action (RED) button.  
0 The lock icon on the upper right of Video Window  
changes to an open lock icon.  
B Select AScheduleB.  
C Select AVideo Plus+B.  
NOTE:  
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Video Plus+  
0 To lock, press the Action (RED) button again.  
Schedule  
Channel (mosaic) screen display  
Logos of channels that can be watched will be  
displayed as mosaic. When displaying channel  
information, the target channel can easily be found.  
0 Channels are available when the Action (YELLOW)  
display button on the screen is displayed as  
AChannelsB.  
D Enter the PlusCode number.  
A Press the Action (YELLOW) button.  
0 To re-enter the number, press the Action (GREEN)  
button.  
E Confirm.  
Additional information on programmes  
i
When an  
icon is displayed at the bottom-right of  
the Information Box, additional information on that  
programme is available.  
CONFIRM  
A Press INFO.  
NOTE:  
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0 If you wish to change the recording settings, edit from  
the AScheduleB area screen. See AIf setting the  
recording deck, recording mode, etc.B [ P49].  
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B Select Schedule.  
Manual Timer  
SELECT  
Programming  
Schedule  
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
9 Timer programming can be done by  
specifying the date, time and channel as  
manual programming settings on the  
GUIDE Plus+ system screen.  
C Select Manual.  
Manual  
9 You can programme a maximum of 16  
programmes up to 7 days in advance,  
including other programmes, within 1  
month.  
PREPARATION:  
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0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD  
disc. [ P12]  
D Set timer recording.  
A Set the recording date.  
SELECT  
Next  
Number  
Keys  
STANDBY/ON  
A, E  
0 Press the Selection Keys (DE) to select, and  
(FG) to change.  
B, D  
Action  
(RED)  
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.  
0 Press the Action (GREEN) button for  
confirmation.  
C, D  
B Set the recording start time.  
C Set the recording end time.  
D Set the recording channel.  
Action  
Action  
(YELLOW)  
(GREEN)  
F
0 Can also be set from the channel (mosaic)  
screen.  
E Set a name for the timer programme  
settings.  
CAUTION:  
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0 The Virtual Keyboard screen will be displayed.  
SELECT  
0 In step D, you can press the Action (RED) button to  
return to a previous screen. However, the timer  
programme settings will be erased if you return to the  
initial AScheduleB screen. Confirm one at a time then  
press the button.  
Next  
CONFIRM  
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Cursor movement,  
backspace & space entry  
0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.  
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recording mode, the nearest number in the  
recording mode will be selected.  
(Example) If FR460 is entered, FR480 will  
be selected, as FR460 does not exist.  
0 To change the character set, press the Action  
(YELLOW) button.  
F Select and confirm on ASaveB.  
3. Press ENTER to confirm.  
SELECT  
FR60 - FR360 can be set by 5-minute intervals,  
then follow by FR420 and FR480.  
Save  
J Set the recording interval.  
CONFIRM  
0 The weekly/daily recording setting switches  
each time the button is pressed.  
0 The AScheduleB area screen is displayed, with  
the new timer programme added.  
See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB  
0 If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t SaveB,  
then press ENTER.  
[
P86].  
K Set the timing for the end of recording.  
SELECT  
+0  
If setting the recording deck, recording  
mode, etc.  
0 Press Selection Key (E) to display the hidden  
tile.  
0 You can extend the recording end time or set  
VPS/PDC by pressing the Action (GREEN)  
button.  
To set the recording deck, recording mode,  
recording interval, etc. operate as a change of  
timer programme.  
G Confirm that the tile on the right of the  
added timer programme is selected.  
0 ATimingB extends the recording end time only  
for the time duration specified.  
SELECT  
L Set the category.  
HDD SP Once  
0 The category switches each time the button is  
pressed.  
H Set the recording deck.  
0 Cannot be set if the programme listing data is  
not downloaded.  
To continue with other timer programmings, repeat  
step D - A-L.  
0 Switches between AHDDB and ADVDB each  
time the button is pressed.  
E Exit programming setup.  
I Set the recording mode.  
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not  
performing other operations.  
0 The recording mode switches each time the  
To timer record using VPS/PDC  
button is pressed.  
See ARecording ModeB [  
P84].  
F Press VPS/PDCj.  
0 Setting the FR mode.  
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into  
recording standby mode.  
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating  
that VPS/PDC recording is activated.  
1. Press ENTER when AFR**B appears.  
2. Enter the desired number using the Number  
Keys.  
If the number entered does not exist in the  
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C Move to the category field.  
Searching Programmes  
for Timer Programming  
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
SELECT  
Movies  
9 Programmes can be searched by category. In  
addition, programmes related to the  
keywords entered can be searched.  
D Select the category and sub-  
category.  
PREPARATION:  
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SELECT  
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD  
disc. [ P12]  
A, G  
CONFIRM  
0 The sub-categories vary depending on the  
GUIDE Plus+ system country/region.  
0 AMy ChoiceB is a search by keyword. See ATo  
Search by KeywordB [ P51].  
B - E  
F
Action  
(RED)  
Programmes that match the specified category  
will be displayed.  
Action  
(GREEN)  
E Select a programme.  
Action  
(YELLOW)  
SELECT  
NOTE:  
CONFIRM  
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0 Some categories are colour-coded.  
AMoviesB: Purple  
ASportsB: Green  
AChildrenB: Blue  
AOthersB/AMy ChoiceB: Teal  
0 Programmes found by searching will be  
displayed in order of date and time. To display  
the programme listing for the previous/next day,  
press the Selection Keys (DE) or DAY(-/+).  
F Set timer recording.  
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
0 Takes the programmed settings of One-Button-  
Record. Perform setting of other items from the  
AScheduleB area screen.  
See AIf setting the recording deck, recording  
mode, etc.B [ P49].  
0 The AGridB area screen will be displayed.  
B Select Search.  
SELECT  
G Exit programming setup.  
Search  
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To Search by Keyword  
Using the AMy TVB Area  
You can search for a desired programme by specifying  
the words that appear in the title.  
Your favourite channels, categories and keywords can  
be compiled and memorised as a profile. Your desired  
programmes can be searched anytime by using this  
profile.  
A Select AMy ChoiceB from the ASearchB area  
screen.  
A Select AMy TVB from Menu Bar.  
SELECT  
B Add AProfileB.  
My Choice  
Profile  
My TV  
0 If keywords have been registered previously, a  
keyword list will be displayed as menu.  
B Display the Virtual Keyboard.  
C Select and add AChannelsB.  
Add  
C Enter the characters.  
SELECT  
Channels  
CONFIRM  
0 Select from the channel (mosaic) screen, then press  
ENTER.  
0 A maximum of 16 channels can be set.  
D Select and add ACategoriesB.  
0 Select the category as with the ASearchB area.  
0 A maximum of 4 category types can be set.  
0 The keyboard’s character set changes when the  
Action (YELLOW) button is pressed.  
0 Press the Action (GREEN) button.  
E Select and add AKeywordsB.  
0 Enter the keyword as with the keyword search.  
0 A maximum of 16 keywords can be set.  
D Select ASaveB to register the keyword.  
SELECT  
F Search for programmes using the profile set.  
CONFIRM  
CONFIRM  
0 The keyword entered will be displayed as menu in  
the keyword list.  
0 To cancel the character entry, press the Action  
(RED) button.  
0 If you do not wish to save, select ADon’t SaveB,  
then press ENTER.  
E Start the search.  
CONFIRM  
0 At this time, check that the registered keyword is  
selected.  
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A Display the programme navigation  
VIDEO Plus+ Timer  
Programming  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
screen.  
B Select VIDEO PLUS+.  
9 With VIDEO Plus+ system, timer  
programming can be set simply by entering  
the number corresponding to the TV  
programme.  
SELECT  
VIDEO PLUS+  
9 You can programme up to 16 programmes,  
including other programmes, within 1  
month.  
CONFIRM  
PREPARATION:  
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C Set VIDEO Plus+.  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD  
A Enter the PlusCode number.  
disc. [ P12]  
SELECT  
TV  
DVD  
CONFIRM  
Number  
Keys  
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.  
B If necessary, select ARECORD TOB, then  
select the recording deck.  
A
C Select ACONFIRMB.  
0 When the number is invalid, an error message  
will be displayed.  
B - F  
If the guide channel has not been set  
A A warning screen will be displayed.  
Pressing ENTER displays the weekly/  
daily timer programme’s recordable time  
limit.  
G
B Select ATV PROGB, then the receiving  
channel.  
IMPORTANT:  
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0 Other items can also be set.  
0 Timer programming of an external receiver cannot be  
set using the programme navigation.  
C Select ACONFIRMB.  
0 When you have moved to other regions, perform  
guide channel settings again. AVIDEO Plus+ Guide  
Channel SetB [ P38]  
SELECT  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
CONFIRM  
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during  
setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen  
will return to the broadcast screen.  
0 To discontinue programming, press PROG and select  
AEXITB.  
CONFIRM  
0 The guide channel information of the channels  
available in ATV PROGB is stored on this unit.  
0 See AVIDEO Plus+ Guide Channel SetB  
0 See ATimer RecordingB [ P89].  
[
P38].  
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D If necessary, set recording options  
When programming content overlaps  
for timer programming.  
0 When completing the setting, if a message on  
programme overlap is displayed, cancel the timer  
programme, or change the programmed time, etc.  
A Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title  
name.  
0 See AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer  
ProgrammeB [ P57].  
0 See ACreating Programme TitleB [ P74].  
0 The title can be set later.  
(Warning message on  
programme overlap)  
B Select ACATEGORYB to set the category.  
0 See AModify CategoryB [ P73].  
PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED  
PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY  
0 The category can be set later.  
C Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.  
OK  
0 See AVPS/PDC RecordingB [ P55].  
D Select AWEEKLY/DAILYB to set the  
recording frequency.  
NOTE:  
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0 See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB  
0 If you do not cancel the timer programme or change  
the programmed time, the programme whose start  
time is earlier will be recorded first until it ends, then  
the next programme will be recorded unless it has  
ended.  
[
P86].  
E Select AREC MODEB to set the recording  
mode.  
0 See ARecording ModeB [ P84].  
E Select OK.  
SELECT  
INPUT TITLE  
CATEGORY  
VPS/PDC  
WEEKLY/DAILY  
REC MODE  
OFF  
WEEKLY  
SP  
CONFIRM  
OK  
0 If timer programmes overlap, a warning message  
will be displayed.  
F Select EXIT.  
SELECT  
EXIT  
CONFIRM  
To continue with other timer programmings, select  
ACONTINUEB, then repeat step B-F.  
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not performing  
other operations.  
To timer record using VPS/PDC  
G Press VPS/PDCj.  
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into  
recording standby mode.  
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating  
that VPS/PDC recording is activated.  
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A Display the programme navigation  
Calendar Timer  
Programming  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
screen.  
B Select CALENDAR PR..  
9 You can set timer programme by specifying  
the date and time.  
SELECT  
9 You can programme up to 16 programmes,  
CALENDAR PR.  
including other programmes, within 1 year.  
PREPARATION:  
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CONFIRM  
0 Load a recordable disc when recording to a DVD  
disc. [ P12]  
C Select the date to programme.  
SELECT  
28  
4
29  
5
30  
6
31  
7
1
8
2
9
3
10  
17  
24  
31  
11  
18  
25  
12  
19  
26  
13  
20  
14  
15  
2
16  
23  
30  
27 28  
9
STANDBY/ON  
CONFIRM  
0 To display the calendar for the next month, press  
the Selection Key (G) from the last week.  
A
0 Dates that cannot be selected will be in black.  
B - G  
D Set recording options (1) for timer  
programming.  
A Select ARECORD TOB, then select the  
recording deck.  
H
B Select ASTARTB, then set the time.  
0 For time setting, press and hold the Selection  
Keys (FG) to change in 30-minute intervals.  
C Select ASTOPB, then set the time.  
D Select ATV PROGB, then select the  
receiving channel.  
E Select ACONFIRMB.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
SELECT  
0 Timer programming of an external receiver cannot be  
set using the programme navigation.  
RECORD TO  
START  
STOP  
TV PROG  
NOTES:  
CONFIRM  
........................................................  
CONFIRM  
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute during  
setting, the settings will be cancelled and the screen  
will return to the broadcast screen.  
E If necessary, set recording options  
(2) for timer programming.  
0 To discontinue programming, press PROG and select  
AEXITB.  
A Select AINPUT TITLEB to enter the title  
0 See ATimer RecordingB [ P89].  
name.  
0 See ACreating Programme TitleB [ P74].  
0 The title can be set later.  
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B Select ACATEGORYB to set the category.  
VPS/PDC Recording  
0 See AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB  
Information to enable accurate timer recording is sent  
along with video and audio signals from some  
broadcast stations. These services are called VPS  
(Video Programming System) and PDC (Programme  
Delivery Control).  
[
P72].  
0 The category can be set later.  
C Select and confirm on AVPS/PDCB.  
D Select AWEEKLY/DAILYB to set the  
To verify the reception of VPS/PDC signals  
recording frequency.  
AVPS/PDCB is displayed on the front display panel  
when VPS/PDC signals are received.  
0 See AWeekly/Daily Timer ProgrammingB  
[
P86].  
E Select AREC MODEB to set the recording  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
mode.  
0 Pressing VPS/PDCj will turn this unit off  
immediately.  
0 Be sure to press VPS/PDCj after completing the  
timer programming procedure to activate the  
VPS/PDC recording function.  
0 See ARecording ModeB [ P84].  
F Select OK.  
SELECT  
0 The programme listing data download is given prior-  
ity from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording can-  
not be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to AOFFB  
if performing timer recording at this time.  
INPUT TITLE  
CATEGORY  
VPS/PDC  
WEEKLY/DAILY  
REC MODE  
OFF  
WEEKLY  
SP  
CONFIRM  
OK  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
0 If timer programmes overlap, a warning message  
will be displayed.  
0 e (VPS/PDC recording indicator) on the front display  
panel will blink when VPS/PDCj is pressed in the  
following cases.  
G Select EXIT.  
The clock is not set.  
Timer programming is not set.  
SELECT  
0 For calendar timer programming, set the start time  
correctly using the official time. Recording will not be  
performed if a wrong time is set.  
0 The following cannot be done during timer recording.  
EXIT  
Switching between HDD and DVD.  
Display of Setup Menu, Library Database  
Navigation, and Editing screens.  
CONFIRM  
0 VPS/PDC does not function during DVD playback  
even if VPS/PDCj is pressed.  
To continue with other timer programmings, select  
ACONTINUEB, then repeat step B-G.  
0 Press STANDBY/ON to turn off when not performing  
other operations.  
When programming content overlaps  
0 When completing the setting, if a message on  
programme overlap is displayed, cancel the timer  
programme, or change the programmed time, etc.  
To timer record using VPS/PDC  
H Press VPS/PDCj.  
0 See AChecking, Changing or Cancelling a Timer  
ProgrammeB [ P57].  
0 This unit turns off automatically and enters into  
recording standby mode.  
0 e lights up on the front display panel indicating  
(Warning message on  
programme overlap)  
that VPS/PDC recording is activated.  
PROGRAMME NOT COMPLETED  
PROGRAMME OVERLAPPED  
PLEASE CONFIRM AND MODIFY  
OK  
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If changing  
Changing or Cancelling a  
Timer Programme  
(The GUIDE Plus+ System)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
D Change.  
9 Changing or cancelling a timer programme  
E Change the recording date.  
can be done on the AScheduleB area screen.  
SELECT  
A
B, C  
E - K  
D
Action  
(RED)  
0 Can also be entered using the Number Keys.  
F Change the recording start time.  
G Change the recording end time.  
D
Action  
(GREEN)  
H Change the recording channel.  
0 Can also be set from the channel (mosaic) screen.  
A Access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
I Change the name for the timer  
programme settings.  
SELECT  
Keyboard  
B Select Schedule.  
C Select the timer programme that you  
wish to cancel or change.  
CONFIRM  
SELECT  
Schedule  
0 The Virtual Keyboard screen will be displayed.  
J Select and confirm on Save.  
0 Select the tile on the right of the timer  
programme.  
SELECT  
Save  
When cancelling the timer programme  
D Cancel.  
CONFIRM  
K Set the recording deck, recording  
mode, etc.  
See AIf setting the recording deck, recording  
mode, etc.B [ P49].  
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0 Pressing the Selection Key (E) will display the  
weekly/daily timer programme’s recordable  
time limit. Timer programmes with (!) will  
display the recordable time limit. Timer  
programmes with (L) cannot be recorded.  
Checking, Changing or  
Cancelling a Timer  
Programme  
If ACALENDAR LISTB is selected  
A Select the programmed date.  
B Select a programme.  
SELECT  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
9 Timer programmes can be changed or  
cancelled.  
CONFIRM  
A
B - D  
D
When cancelling the timer programme  
D Select CANCEL.  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
CONFIRM  
A Display the programme navigation  
screen.  
0 When a timer programme set using the  
GUIDE Plus+ system is deleted, it will also be  
from the AScheduleB list of the GUIDE Plus+  
system.  
B Select PROGRAMME LISTor  
CALENDAR LIST.  
When changing the timer programme  
SELECT  
D Select MODIFY.  
SELECT  
PROGRAMME LIST  
CALENDAR LIST  
CONFIRM  
MODIFY  
CONFIRM  
C Select a timer programme.  
If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected  
Proceed to change the programmed settings.  
Perform ACalendar Timer ProgrammingB [ P54,  
55], step D-G.  
A Select a programme.  
SELECT  
0 If the weekly/daily timer programme is carried  
out at least once, the recording deck, channel,  
weekly/daily setting, and the recording mode  
cannot be changed.  
CONFIRM  
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Programme Playback during  
Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM)  
Watching While Recording  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
Example  
9 While the HDD or DVD-RAM is recording a  
programme, you can watch a recorded  
portion of a programme even before  
Recording a programme from 21:00 to 23:00, return  
home at 22:00 and watch the programme from the  
beginning.  
recording ends. (Live Memory Playback)  
9 During recording, you can watch another  
programme that has been recorded.  
23:00  
21:00  
22:00  
(Simultaneous Recording and Playback)  
Recording in  
progress  
Watch from the beginning  
A
A Access the Library Database  
Navigation screen during recording.  
(On-screen display for DVD)  
A
DVD NAVIGATION  
ORIGINAL  
PLAY LIST  
B - D  
DVD LIBRARY  
GSLOW  
DATE  
DISC No.  
PLAY  
NAME  
CATEGORY  
PAUSE  
ON SCREEN  
B Select ORIGINAL.  
LIVE  
LIVE CHECK  
SELECT  
STOP/CLEAR  
ORIGINAL  
CONFIRM  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
C Select the programme that is  
0 For DVD-RAM, Live Memory Playback cannot be  
performed within approximately 30 seconds from the  
start of recording.  
currently being recorded.  
SELECT  
0 When using Live Memory Playback during timer  
recording, the unit remains turned on and playback  
continues even after recording ends.  
0 If timer recording starts during Live Memory Playback  
on DVD-RAM, the recording destination will be the  
HDD even if recording on DVD-RAM has ended.  
(ARelief RecordingB [ P89])  
CONFIRM  
Programme currently being recorded  
(the very last programme)  
0 It is impossible to perform ITR during Live Memory  
Playback. Stop playback, then perform ITR settings.  
(APossible operations during recordingB [ P41])  
0 Live Memory Playback and Simultaneous Recording  
and Playback cannot be performed while recording  
from the DV input or recording in DV mode.  
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D Select BEGINNING.  
Live Memory Playback can also be  
performed in the following ways  
SELECT  
With HDD/DVD-RAM  
BEGINNING  
0 Press w.  
CONFIRM  
Skips back for approximately 7 seconds and  
resumes playback.  
0 For DVD-RAM, the initial press skips back for  
approximately 30 seconds, then resumes  
playback. (One Touch Replay)  
0 See AUsable Buttons during PlaybackB [ P44].  
To stop Live Memory Playback  
With HDD  
0 Press SLOWG.  
While doing reverse searching, locate the point  
to start playback from, then press PLAY.  
0 Press PAUSE.  
Press PLAY to continue playback.  
You can resume playback of a programme you  
are watching while recording, from the point  
where you have paused. (Resuming Playback)  
0 Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently  
being recorded is displayed.  
Operating status during Live Memory  
Playback  
To display the operation information, for example, on  
the HDD.  
Play Back Other Programmes While  
Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM/-RW/-R)  
PR.12  
FR360  
Deck mode  
andrecording  
mode  
A Select the playback deck during  
recording.  
HDD  
DVD  
ON  
OR  
To display the image being recorded.  
Image during Live Memory Playback  
Playback deck’s LED lights up  
PR.12  
FR360  
0 If the playback deck happens to be the recording  
deck, setting is not required.  
12  
B Start playback.  
0 Perform the same procedures as for AProgramme  
Playback during Recording (HDD & DVD-RAM)B  
[
P58]. In this case, select the programme that  
Image currently being recorded  
you wish to watch.  
0 Other than DVD-RAM discs, playback on the  
DVD is not possible while recording on the DVD.  
To display the broadcast image.  
0 Exits Live Memory Playback, and the image currently  
being recorded is displayed.  
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Watching DVD Videos  
Watching DVD Videos  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
A Select DVD, and load a disc.  
9 Commercially available DVD Videos can be  
played back.  
9 Setting the audio, subtitle language and angle  
(camera) during playback.  
B Start playback.  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
Playback will begin, or the menu screen will be  
displayed. Select a menu item if the menu screen  
is displayed.  
TV  
DVD  
SELECT  
A
Number  
Keys  
TOP MENU  
CONFIRM  
Selection  
Keys  
(FGDE)  
To display the menu screen during playback,  
press TOP MENU or MENU.  
MENU  
RETURN  
AUDIO  
B
OR  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
0 See the following pages.  
AUsable Buttons during PlaybackB [ P44]  
APlayback Setting Menu OperationsB [ P95]  
0 For details on menu selection or disc playback  
method, refer to the instruction manual of the disc  
you are using.  
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Audio, Subtitle and Angle Selection  
Watching Video CDs (PBC Function)  
Selecting the audio language  
(DVD Video, Video CD)  
Playing back Video CDs that supports PBC  
(Playback Control) function.  
0 For Video CDs, the audio will be switched.  
PREPARATION:  
During playback  
SELECT  
.....................................................  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
A Select DVD, and load a disc.  
CONFIRM  
On-screen Display  
ENGLISH  
Selecting the subtitle language  
0 Playback may also begin automatically when  
the disc is loaded. In this case, press RETURN.  
During playback  
SELECT  
B Display the menu screen.  
CONFIRM  
On-screen Display  
ENGLISH  
0 When APREVIOUSB / ANEXTB is displayed on  
the menu screen, press S/T to browse the  
pages.  
Selecting the image angle (camera) (DVD  
Video)  
C Select and play back the programme that you  
During playback  
SELECT  
wish to watch.  
CONFIRM  
On-screen Display  
CONFIRM  
0 Depending on the disc, the subtitle or audio language  
may not switch even if SUBTITLE (or AUDIO) is  
pressed. At times like this, switch using the disc  
menu.  
0 You can also select by pressing PLAY.  
0 APBCB will be displayed on the front display  
0 When 7 appears on the TV screen, either the disc  
does not support that function, or the change of  
setting is prohibited.  
panel when playback begins.  
0 You can display the menu screen during  
playback by pressing RETURN.  
To play back without activating the PBC  
function  
Press the Number Keys while stopped, select the  
track that you wish to play, then press ENTER.  
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A Display the output format.  
Switching the Image  
Output Format  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
More than 5 seconds  
0 The current output  
format will be displayed  
on the front display  
panel.  
9 This unit has an HDMI terminal that connects  
digitally with the monitor.  
B Select the output format.  
HDMI can be easily connected using just one  
cable. Moreover, you can enjoy high image  
and high sound quality as the video and  
audio signals are output as digital signals.  
0 You can also select using the Selection Keys  
(FG).  
0 Some items may not be selectable depending on  
the operating status.  
9 Up converting to increase the image  
resolution, and progressive scanning without  
flicker are possible.  
C Confirm.  
C
CONFIRM  
0 If select using the Selection Keys (FG), it will be  
cancelled if ENTER is not pressed.  
It will be confirmed if select using OUTPUT  
FORMAT.  
A, B  
0 The output format set will be displayed on the  
front display panel for 5 seconds.  
IMPORTANT:  
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Conditions for up converting  
0 Use this function if connected to a compatible TV  
using the HDMI terminal or component video  
terminal.  
0 If connected to the TV using the SCART connector, set  
to A576iB.  
0 If the HDMI connection is not used, the screen may  
not be displayed depending on the setting of the  
output format. Set the output format again while  
checking the front display panel.  
0 The resolution automatically switches when timer  
recording begins while watching in A1080iB/A720pB.  
During which, the picture may be distorted or may  
not be displayed.  
0 It is not possible to change the output format while  
the Playback Setting Menu is being displayed. Clear  
the Playback Setting Menu, then change the output  
format.  
(Output using A1080iB, A720pB)  
Only during playback of programme titles. Up convert  
will be cancelled in the following cases. Returns to the  
original output when playback begins.  
0 During recording (including temporary recording. See  
ATemporary RecordingB [  
P88].)  
0 During on-air image display  
0 During Library Database Navigation operation  
0 During editing  
0 During dubbing setup or dubbing  
0 When Setup Menu is displayed  
0 When HELP screen is displayed  
0 During programme navigation  
0 During Video CD, CD, JPEG and MP3 playback  
When HDMI is not connected  
0 AAUTOB, A1080iB, and A720pB cannot be set. When  
A576pB is set, signal will be output from the  
[COMPONENT] terminal.  
Output Format  
On-screen  
Front Display Panel  
Display  
Depend on the format  
being set.  
When HDMI is connected  
AOUT:AUTOB  
AOUT AUTOB  
0 When AAUTOB is set, signal will be output in the  
highest format (supports up to A720pB) automatically  
detected.  
0 When up convert is not possible, signal will be output  
in A576pB.  
AOUT:576iB  
AOUT:576pB  
AOUT:1080iB  
AOUT:720pB  
AOUT 576IB  
AOUT 576PB  
AOUT 1080IB  
AOUT 720PB  
q off  
q on  
q off  
q on  
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A Select DVD, and load a disc.  
Playing Back MP3 & JPEG  
Files  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
0 Check the playable file formats. AAbout DiscsB  
9 Able to play back MP3 audio files recorded  
in CD-R discs, etc. and play back JPEG still  
images as a slide show.  
[
P12]  
B Start playback.  
A Display the Library Database Navigation  
screen.  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
0 If a disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files, specify the  
file for playback using the following setting. Setup  
Menu AMP3/JPEGB [ P100] O  
B Select AORIGINALB.  
SELECT  
ORIGINAL  
A
CONFIRM  
C Select a file to play back.  
B - B, C  
B - A  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
File list  
0 Plays back from the selected file until the last file.  
0 Only those files in the same folder will be played  
back continuously.  
0 MP3 files will be played back as tracks. The track/  
total track number being played back is displayed  
on the top left screen.  
0 For JPEG files, the display time for slide show can  
be set. ADisplay time interval for JPEG or slide  
showB [ P97]  
0 JPEG files with a resolution of 640 x 480 are  
recommended. It takes some time to display for  
those with higher resolution.  
0 The aspect ratio of the image may appear  
differently on the TV and computer.  
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C For DVD-RAM  
For DVD-RW  
Formatting  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
Select AEXECUTEB.  
Select AVR MODEB or  
AVIDEO MODEB.  
9 Formatting will erase all the data. As such,  
before formatting a recorded disc, make sure  
the disc does not contain important  
recordings.  
EXECUTE  
VR MODE  
VIDEO MODE  
9 Brand new DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs  
may also need to be formatted.  
0 This screen will not be displayed in the case of a  
9 To use a DVD-R disc in VR mode, format the  
new disc in VR mode. (It will be in Video  
mode when not formatted.)  
DVD-R disc. Proceed to step D.  
D Select EXECUTE.  
SELECT  
B - B  
- D  
EXECUTE  
CONFIRM  
0 When formatting a DVD-RW disc, confirm on  
the mode to be formatted.  
If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,  
0 Press ENTER to return to the setup menu.  
B - A,  
E
E Exit formatting.  
CAUTIONS:  
........................................................  
0 Never turn off the unit or disconnect the AC power  
cord while ANOW FORMATTING...B is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
0 All the titles on a disc will be deleted once the disc is  
formatted even if they are protected titles. [ P80]  
Formatting a new disc  
DVD-RAM  
0 DVD-R discs can only be formatted once.  
A When the disc is loaded, the screen in step  
D is displayed.  
B Select AEXECUTEB to format.  
A Load a disc.  
DVD-RW  
A When the disc is loaded, the screen in step  
B Select FORMAT.  
C is displayed.  
A Access the setup menu.  
B Select the desired mode and start  
formatting.  
B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPBBADISC SET  
UPBBAFORMATB.  
SELECT  
HDD/DVD SET UP  
DISC SET UP  
FORMAT  
CONFIRM  
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C Choose a background image for the  
Watching on Other DVD  
Players (Finalising)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
menu. (Video mode only)  
SELECT  
9 To play back DVD-R and DVD-RW discs on  
other DVD players, perform finalisation.  
Finalising a Video mode disc results in a  
DVD VIDEO disc with programme menu.  
Recording and editing are not possible after  
finalising.  
CONFIRM  
0 There are 18 types of background images.  
0 This step does not apply to DVD-RW/-R (VR  
mode) discs.  
D Perform finalisation.  
A Select AOKB.  
A
B Select AOKB again.  
SELECT  
NAVIGATION  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
B - B,  
D
OK  
CONFIRM  
If a ACOMPLETEDB message is displayed,  
E Exit finalisation.  
B - A,  
E
Playback after finalisation  
A Select DVD, and load a disc.  
0 Press TOP MENU or MENU to operate Video mode  
discs, as with DVD Videos.  
0 Press NAVIGATION to operate VR mode discs.  
0 Finalised DVD-RW (VR mode) discs can be played  
back on VR mode compatible devices.  
0 Finalised DVD-R (VR mode) discs can be played back  
B Select FINALISE.  
on DVD-R (VR mode) compatible devices.  
A Access the setup menu.  
To cancel finalisation  
A Load a finalised DVD-RW disc.  
B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPBBADISC SET  
0 It is not possible to cancel the finalisation of a  
DVD-R disc.  
UPBBAFINALISEB.  
B Access the setup menu, select and confirm  
on AHDD/DVD SET UPBBADISC SET  
UPBBACANC. FINALIS.B.  
SELECT  
HDD/DVD SET UP  
DISC SET UP  
FINALISE  
C Select and confirm on AEXECUTEB on the  
confirmation screen.  
CONFIRM  
D Press SET UP to exit.  
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Dubbing  
9 Two-way dubbing between HDD and DVD disc is possible with this single unit. In addition,  
dubbing can be done from an external DV camcorder to the HDD or DVD. Refer to the following  
content for reference during dubbing.  
Copying  
Dubbing  
copy-once  
titles  
Intelligent  
dual-pass  
encoding (*3)  
Dubbing  
source  
Max. title per  
dubbing  
Play list  
dubbing (*1)  
recording  
information  
(*4)  
Dubbing deck  
Type  
High Speed  
Just  
8
8
3(*2)  
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
HDD  
DVD  
HDD  
3
3
Manual  
8
3
DVD  
8
DV camcorder HDD/DVD  
All  
*1 Play list: Data where only required parts from recorded programmes can be viewed.  
0 The play list will be dubbed as one programme.  
0 Play lists with copy-once images cannot be dubbed.  
*2 When dubbing play list from the HDD to the DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs, dubbing will be performed in the  
normal speed even if high speed dubbing is selected.  
*3 Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding  
Optimises the overall bit rate for recording. Scenes with rapid movement are recorded with high bit rates, while  
scenes with slow movement are recorded with low bit rates, thereby resulting in better picture quality.  
*4 Recording Information: Thumbnails, recording date and time, and channels.  
HDD  
3-Way Dubbing from HDD to DVD  
DVD  
High Speed Dubbing  
P68]  
Just Dubbing [ P68]  
Manual Dubbing [ P68]  
[
High speed dubbing in a flash! Be  
no longer annoyed with the waiting  
time for dubbing.  
Dubbing that fits exactly to the free Set your own desired recording  
space of a DVD disc!  
mode for dubbing!  
0 For example, dubbing to a DVD  
disc with only 20 minutes disc  
remaining time.  
Priority to  
image quality!  
0 For example, dubbing a 2-hour  
programme to a DVD-R disc at 64x  
speed.  
20 mins  
remaining  
2-hour  
programme  
Dubbing time  
Approx. 2 mins.  
A
Recording  
completed  
Pack a lot into  
one disc!  
30-minute  
programme  
Max 64x speed*  
Just  
DVD-R  
A
B
D
C
0 Able to record a 30-minute  
programme exactly to a 20-minute  
blank space.  
* In FR480 mode, and when using  
a 8x high speed compatible  
DVD-R disc.  
Dubbing from DVD to HDD [  
P68]  
Dubbing from DV camcorder to HDD, DVD [ P70]  
Able to copy programmes (titles) from the DVD disc with Easy connection with the DV camcorder using just one  
ease.  
DV cable! You can even create your very own original  
DVD disc with ease.  
DVD  
HDD  
H EN  
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Recordable Once Only Programmes (Copy-once)  
9 Among digital broadcasts, there are programmes whose recording with digital devices is permitted  
only once for the purpose of copyright protection. To record such programmes to a DVD disc, use  
a CPRM-compliant disc.  
9 CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) refers to the technology that enables the  
recording of copyright-protected Acopy-onceB programmes.  
External receiver  
Recording  
Recording  
Icon displayed on  
thumbnail of  
programme listing  
Icon displayed on  
thumbnail of  
programme listing  
Transfer  
(Red circle)  
HDD  
DVD  
0 To record to DVD, use a CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM or DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) disc. Formatting may be necessary  
in order to use DVD-RW/-R disc in VR mode. [ P64]  
0 When dubbing from HDD to DVD disc, the data will be transferred while the original data is erased. Data will not  
be transferred if dubbing is terminated.  
0 Unable to dub if the play list contains copy-once programmes.  
Media  
Recording  
Dubbing  
3
Transfers only to CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM  
and CPRM-compliant DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)  
disc.  
3
3
HDD  
CPRM-compliant DVD-RAM  
CPRM non-compliant DVD-RAM  
CPRM-compliant DVD-RW (VR  
mode)  
3
3
CPRM non-compliant DVD-RW (VR  
mode)  
DVD-RW (Video mode)  
CPRM-compliant DVD-R (VR mode)  
CPRM non-compliant DVD-R (VR  
mode)  
DVD-R (Video mode)  
Dubbing programmes recorded in DV mode  
0 Cannot be high speed dubbed.  
0 Dubbing will be performed using re-encoding. Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding is not used.  
0 Programmes recorded in DV mode and in other recording modes cannot be selected at the same time.  
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A Load a disc.  
Dubbing between HDD and  
DVD Deck  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable  
disc.  
0 When dubbing to the HDD, load a disc for  
playback.  
B Display the Dubbing screen.  
9 You can easily dub from the HDD to DVD  
disc, and vice versa.  
TO DVD  
9 There are 3 ways to dub from the HDD to the  
DVD disc, so you can choose whichever  
matches your purpose.  
HIGH SPEED  
MANUAL  
JUST  
TO HDD  
TITLE  
DV CONN  
N HDD  
DV CONN  
N DVD  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
C Select a dubbing method.  
SELECT  
TO DVD  
HIGH SPEED  
JUST  
MANUAL  
TO HDD  
TITLE  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
Dubbing from the HDD (hard disk) to a DVD  
disc  
TOP MENU  
D - B  
Select when you wish to shorten  
the dubbing time considerably.  
C - F  
DVD-RAM: Max. 3x speed  
DVD-RW: Max. 4x speed  
MENU  
AHIGH  
SPEEDB  
DVD-R: Max. 8x speed  
0 Use a high speed compatible  
ON SCREEN  
disc.  
0 Dubbing may not be performed  
in the highest speed as shown  
depending on the disc used.  
B
Select when dubbing to fill an  
entire DVD disc, or to fit the  
available free space exactly.  
AJUSTB  
Select when setting the recording  
mode for dubbing.  
AMANUALB  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 Select ATITLEB when dubbing from a DVD disc to  
0 For high speed dubbing to the DVD-RW/-R (Video  
mode) disc, the following programmes cannot be  
high speed dubbed. (They will be dubbed in the  
normal speed.)  
Bilingual sound  
Play list  
HDD.  
D Select the programme to be dubbed.  
A Select a programme.  
Information display  
Time bar display  
Programmes that are divided, programmes with  
parts deleted or RetroActive recorded programmes  
LP or FR155 - FR240 mode recorded programmes  
30%  
SELECT  
1
0 Programmes or play lists recorded in DV mode  
cannot be high speed dubbed.  
4
0 With Just dubbing, even if there is recording time to  
spare, it is not possible to perform Just dubbing by  
raising the recording mode as with changing from SP  
mode to XP mode.  
0 When dubbing from a DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc  
recorded on other units to the HDD, finalisation is  
required.  
2
0 Programme list screen is displayed in order of  
recording date and time. Displays in order of  
name if the dubbing source is HDD.  
0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or  
MENU.  
0 It is not possible to dub from +R/+RW discs.  
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B Enter into memory.  
F Select AEXECUTEB.  
SELECT  
0 Repeat step A and B as necessary. Up to a  
maximum of 8 programmes can be selected.  
CONFIRM  
EXECUTE  
0 To cancel the memory, press MEMO/MARK at  
the programme that has been entered into  
memory. To cancel all the programmes, press  
CANCEL.  
0 Programmes recorded in DV mode and in  
other recording modes cannot be selected at  
the same time.  
0 The ANOW DUBBINGB display will be displayed  
for approximately 5 seconds. (The time duration  
displayed is an estimate.)  
C Confirm.  
ANOW DUBBINGB  
display  
NOW DUBBING  
3MINUTES  
CONFIRM  
0 The ANOW DUBBINGB display will be displayed  
when ON SCREEN is pressed.  
Information display  
0 While dubbing is in progress, you can press  
DUBBING to change the setting for the power  
status upon completing dubbing.  
0 The following button operations are possible  
during dubbing.  
PR+/-, AUDIO, HELP  
0 The broadcast screen is displayed while dubbing  
is in progress.  
0 When dubbing coincides with timer recording,  
see the following page. ADubbing and timer  
recording priorityB [ P89]  
AHIGH  
SPEEDB  
Remaining capacity display in  
percentage (%).  
Total time of selected  
programmes.  
AJUSTB  
Highest recording mode of  
selected programmes.  
AMANUALB  
ATITLEB  
Total time of selected  
programmes.  
Time bar display colours  
Deep Green  
Yellow  
Used space.  
To cancel a dubbing that is in progress  
Size of selected programmes.  
Total size of the programmes  
memorised.  
A Press ON SCREEN to display the ANOW  
Light Green  
Red  
DUBBINGB display.  
Selected programmes that  
exceeds the capacity.  
B Press ENTER.  
C Select ACANCELB, then press ENTER.  
E Set the recording mode. (For  
0 When dubbing is discontinued, information such as  
recording date and time; title name will not be  
properly recorded.  
0 The disc remaining time will not increase even if  
you delete the programme that was dubbed before  
discontinuing the dubbing to DVD-R.  
AMANUALB dubbing.)  
A Select AREC MODEB to set the desired  
mode.  
SELECT  
SP  
CONFIRM  
CONFIRM  
0 When setting recording mode, modes with  
insufficient capacity will not be displayed.  
B Select ACONFIRMB.  
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Dubbing from DV Camcorder  
Dubbing from DV  
Camcorder/Video  
A Insert a tape to play on the DV  
camcorder.  
Cassette Recorder  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
0 When dubbing to a DVD disc, load a recordable  
disc on this unit.  
B Display the Dubbing screen to select  
9 Dubbing can be done from a DV camcorder  
that is connected to this unit with a DV  
cable. You can also operate the DV  
the dubbing deck.  
TO DVD  
camcorder from this unit’s remote control.  
(On-screen display for DV dubbing)  
SELECT  
9 Dubbing video tape images to a DVD disc or  
TO HDD  
the HDD.  
DV CONN  
N HDD  
DV CONN  
N DVD  
PREPARATION:  
........................................................  
CONFIRM  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
0 See the following page for the connection. ADubbing  
0 Select ADV CONN N HDDB to dub to HDD, or  
ADV CONN N DVDB to dub to DVD.  
from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette RecorderB  
[
P23]  
C Select the recording mode.  
0 See ARecording ModeB  
C
[
P84].  
B,  
D - F  
D Set playback mode on DV camcorder.  
A Select ARemote control switchB  
(
) to set to  
.
D, E  
0 Switches each time ENTER is pressed.  
D - B  
G
F - B  
C
SELECT  
B
CONFIRM  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0
: Operate this unit.  
: Operate the DV camcorder.  
0 Certain DV camcorders may not be operable.  
Operate the camcorder directly.  
0 Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not  
possible.  
B Start playback, then pause at dubbing  
start point.  
0 It is not possible to operate from the DV camcorder.  
0 Original DV information such as the recording date  
and time are not recorded. (During MPEG recording.)  
0 When a dubbing that is in progress coincides with  
timer recording, a confirmation screen asking which  
to give priority will be displayed. Select  
0 You can operate the DV camcorder to play,  
pause, perform forward search/reverse search;  
slow motion and frame-by-frame playback,  
using this unit’s remote control.  
For operating instructions, see AUsable Buttons  
during PlaybackB [ P44].  
ACONTINUEB or AEXECUTEB.  
0 To dub from the beginning of the DV tape, start  
dubbing from the stopped condition in step D - B.  
0 Chapters (marks) can be automatically inserted.  
0 Set to stop condition at portion with no images  
(for example at the beginning of the tape).  
Setup Menu ADV AUTO CHAPTERINGB = AONB  
[
P100] S  
0 When dubbing from the pause condition,  
accurate dubbing can be done by rewinding  
the tape slightly.  
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If switching the DV sound  
Dubbing from Video Cassette  
Recorder (VCR)  
C Select ASound monitor switchB  
(
), and press ENTER to switch.  
SELECT  
0 See the following page for the connection. ADubbing  
dv  
R
DV3500  
0: 00 00  
from DV Camcorder/Video Cassette RecorderB  
SOUND1  
[
P23]  
0 This unit’s on-screen display can be disabled. Setup  
Menu ASUPERIMPOSEB = AOFFB [ P102] a  
SOUND1BSOUND2BMIX  
CONFIRM  
A (This unit) Load a recordable disc.  
0 SOUND1: Record with normal (original) stereo  
sound.  
0 SOUND2: Record post-recorded sound in  
B (VCR) Insert a tape to play.  
stereo.  
C (This unit) Switch to the input  
0 MIX: Record both normal stereo sound and  
post-recording sound.  
connecting the VCR.  
(Post-recording sound is not available for 16 bit  
recording)  
0 Select AL-2B or AF-1B.  
0 Press 0 on the remote control to  
set to AL-2B forcibly.  
E Start dubbing.  
A Select and confirm on AAuto capture  
buttonB (  
).  
Select and confirm on  
or resume dubbing.  
to pause and/  
D (This unit) Select the recording deck.  
E (This unit) Select the recording  
F End dubbing.  
mode.  
A Select and confirm on ARemote control  
F (VCR) Start playback.  
switchB (  
), then set to  
.
G (This unit) Start recording.  
B Stop dubbing.  
PRESS TWICE  
WHILE HOLDING  
Repeat step D - F if you want to continue dubbing.  
H When dubbing is finished, stop  
recording on this unit, then stop  
playback on the VCR.  
Dubbing to a DV device  
(only programmes recorded in DV mode on  
the HDD)  
0 Dubbing copyright guarded programmes is not  
possible.  
0 Recordings made by you, under copyright law,  
cannot be used without the consent of the right  
holder other than for personal enjoyment.  
Recommended when, after dubbing videos shot using  
a DV camcorder to the HDD and editing the play list,  
you wish to store them on a mini DV tape.  
A Set the channel to AdvB.  
When dubbing to Video Cassette Recorder  
(VCR)  
B Select and play back the programme recorded  
in DV mode that you wish to dub from the  
Library Database Navigation.  
A Play back on this unit.  
C Check if the playback screen appears on the TV  
connected from the DV device (recording end).  
B Record with the VCR.  
D Pause playback on this unit (playback end) at  
0 For details, refer to the instruction manual of the  
VCR.  
the dubbing start point.  
E Pause recording on the DV device (recording  
end).  
F Start playback on this unit and recording on the  
DV device simultaneously.  
G When dubbing is finished, stop recording on the  
DV device, then stop playback on this unit.  
NOTE:  
........................................................  
0 This operation is not possible when DVD is selected.  
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B Display the Editing screen.  
Modifying Thumbnail/  
Category  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
When DVD is selected  
A Load a disc.  
B Display the Editing screen, then select  
AMODIFYB.  
9 Thumbnail: The picture on the programme  
list can be changed to your preferred picture.  
9 Category: Can be used for programme  
searching.  
9 You can also modify the thumbnails and  
category of the play list for HDD as well as  
DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and  
unfinalised Video mode) discs.  
MODIFY  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
A
When HDD is selected  
ORIGINAL  
MODIFY  
DIVIDE  
DELETE  
DEL SCEN  
TOP MENU  
PLAY LIST  
DELETE  
B, G  
G
MODIFY  
CREATE  
B - F - B  
B - F  
C Select AMODIFYB under AORIGINALB.  
MENU  
SELECT  
F - A  
MODIFY  
CONFIRM  
0 In the case of play list, select AMODIFYB under  
APLAY LISTB.  
NOTES:  
D Select the programme to be changed.  
........................................................  
0 To modify the play list, you have to create a play list  
SELECT  
first. [ P76]  
0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the  
following cases.  
Title-protected programmes. [ P80]  
Finalised discs. [ P65]  
CONFIRM  
0 Pages can be advanced using TOP MENU or  
MENU.  
A Select disc.  
B To modify the thumbnail, proceed to E.  
OR  
B To modify the category, proceed to E.  
H EN  
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Modify Thumbnail  
Modify Category  
E Select AINDEXB.  
E Select ACATEGORYB.  
SELECT  
SELECT  
CATEGORY  
INDEX  
CONFIRM  
CONFIRM  
F Select the desired category.  
F Decide on the thumbnail image.  
A Start playback, then pause at the desired  
SELECT  
scene.  
ANIMATION  
CONFIRM  
0 Use SLOWG/SLOWF to search for the scene.  
B Select AREPLACEB.  
G Exit category modification.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
REPLACE  
0 The new image will be registered.  
G Exit thumbnail modification.  
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Perform AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, step A -  
D [ P72].  
Creating Programme Title  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
E Select ANAMEB.  
SELECT  
9 You can name or modify the titles of recorded  
programmes.  
9 You can also name or modify the title name  
of the play list for HDD as well as DVD-RAM  
and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode and unfinalised  
Video mode) discs.  
NAME  
CONFIRM  
F Enter the characters.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
H
E - G  
0 Select and enter one character at a time.  
0 There are 3 types of character sets. Select  
AALPHABETB, ASYMBOL1B, or ASYMBOL2B.  
0 Selecting ADELETEB deletes the character before  
the cursor.  
0 You can also press STOP/CLEAR to delete the  
character. Press once to delete one character,  
press and hold to delete all the characters.  
G Select ASAVEB.  
SELECT  
NOTES:  
CONFIRM  
........................................................  
SAVE  
0 To name the play list, you have to create a play list  
first. [ P76]  
0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the  
following cases.  
Title-protected programmes. [ P80]  
Finalised discs. [ P65]  
0 You can also press PAUSE to save.  
H Exit title name creation.  
To name a DVD disc  
0 If you select and confirm on ADISC NAMEB in step B  
of AModifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, the title entry  
screen will be displayed. Enter the desired title name.  
H EN  
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F Create or erase the chapters (marks).  
Creating/Deleting  
Chapters (Marks)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
To create chapters (marks)  
A Start playback, then pause at the scene  
where you want to mark.  
9 If chapters (marks) are created in the  
recorded programme, a preferred scene in  
the programme can be easily located.  
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.  
B Select AMARKB.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
MARK  
G
0 If a chapter (mark) is created, a chapter image  
will be added below the screen.  
E, F  
F
To delete chapters (marks)  
A Pause playback.  
B Move to the mark to be deleted.  
OR  
NOTE:  
C Select AERASEB.  
........................................................  
0 Modification on the DVD discs is not possible in the  
following cases.  
SELECT  
Title-protected programmes. [ P80]  
Finalised discs. [ P65]  
CONFIRM  
ERASE  
Perform  
A
Modifying Thumbnail/CategoryB, step A - D  
[
P72]  
.
E Select ACHAPTERB.  
0 If a chapter (mark) is deleted, the chapter  
image below the screen will be cleared.  
SELECT  
G Exit chapter (mark) creation or  
deletion.  
CHAPTER  
CONFIRM  
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B Display the Editing screen, then select  
Gathering Favourite  
Scenes (Play List  
Creation)  
AMODIFYB.  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
MODIFY  
9 A play list is a single programme with a  
collection of favourite scenes gathered from  
multiple original programmes. Up to 99 can  
be created.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
When HDD is selected  
A
ORIGINAL  
MODIFY  
DIVIDE  
DELETE  
DEL SCEN  
PLAY LIST  
DELETE  
MODIFY  
CREATE  
B, I  
B - H  
C Select ACREATEB.  
SELECT  
(On-screen display for DVD)  
STOP/CLEAR  
E - A,  
F - A  
CONFIRM  
CREATE  
D Select the programme to be used.  
SELECT  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
0 Play list cannot be created if there is a mixture of  
programmes recorded in DV mode and other  
recording modes.  
CONFIRM  
0 There may be slight deviation from the points set.  
E Decide on the start point of the  
A Select disc.  
scene.  
A Start playback, then pause at the scene  
where you want the created play list to  
begin.  
OR  
B Display the Editing screen.  
When DVD is selected  
A Load a disc.  
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG to search  
for the start and end point.  
H EN  
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B Confirm on the start point.  
H Select AEXITB.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
CONFIRM  
EXIT  
IN/OUT  
0 The image of the start point for the scene will  
be displayed on the AINB sub-screen.  
I Exit play list creation.  
F Decide on the end point of the scene.  
A Start playback, then pause at the scene  
where you want the created play list to  
end.  
Play back play list  
0 Select APLAY LISTB in step C [ P42] of  
ABasic Playback (Library Database  
Navigation)B.  
B Confirm on the end point.  
Delete play list  
0 Perform the operations on ADeleting/  
Protecting a ProgrammeB. During which,  
select ADELETEB under APLAY LISTB in step  
C [ P80].  
CONFIRM  
IN/OUT  
NOTES:  
........................................................  
If a scene is created, the following menu buttons can  
be selected.  
0 The image of the end point for the scene will  
be displayed on the AOUTB sub-screen.  
0 ASEL. TITLEB: Select scenes from other programmes.  
0 AMODIFYB: Modify scenes. [ P78]  
0 ADELETEB: Delete scenes.  
0 Repeat step E and F to add scenes.  
0 To add scenes from other programmes, select  
ASEL. TITLEB, then repeat step D - F.  
0 AMOVEB: Can change the playback order when there  
are more than 2 scenes. [ P79]  
0 A maximum of 99 scenes can be registered in a  
play list.  
0 ARETRYB: Cancel the last operation.  
0 APREVIEWB: Play back from scene 1.  
0 AOKB: Confirm scene registration.  
G Select AOKB.  
SELECT  
Preview Playback  
0 Forward search and slow motion playback are  
possible.  
0 You can move the scenes with S/T.  
0 A scene being played back is selected.  
0 Press STOP/CLEAR to end preview playback.  
0 Enters into pause mode when preview playback ends.  
CONFIRM  
OK  
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Modify Scene  
Editing Play List  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
A Select disc.  
9 You can modify or move the scenes of a  
created play list. In addition, new scenes can  
be added.  
OR  
B Display the Editing screen.  
When DVD is selected  
A Load a disc.  
A
B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.  
C Select AMODIFYB.  
When HDD is selected  
B
EDIT  
A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.  
C Select AMODIFYB under APLAY LISTB.  
B - G  
RETURN  
(On-screen display for DVD)  
SELECT  
G - A  
CONFIRM  
MODIFY  
D Select the programme to be modified.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
E Select ASCENEB.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
SCENE  
H EN  
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F Select the scene that you want to  
Move Scenes  
modify.  
A Select AMODIFYB.  
A Perform step A - E.  
Playback end point  
B Select and confirm on AMOVEB in  
step F - A.  
Playback start point  
SELECT  
C Select and confirm on the scene to  
move at in step F - B.  
D Select and confirm another scene to  
CONFIRM  
which the scene is to be moved.  
0 To cancel the move, press RETURN or EDIT.  
MODIFY  
E Perform AGathering Favourite  
Scenes (Play List Creation)B,  
step G - I [ P77].  
B Select the playback start or end point of  
a scene to modify.  
SELECT  
Add Scenes  
A Perform step A - E.  
CONFIRM  
B Select and confirm on ASEL. TITLEB  
0 To cancel modification, press RETURN or  
EDIT.  
in step F - A.  
C Perform AGathering Favourite Scenes  
G Create new scene.  
(Play List Creation)B, step D - I  
A Start playback, then pause at the desired  
[
P76, 77].  
scene.  
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG to search  
for the scene.  
B Confirm on the playback start or end  
point.  
CONFIRM  
0 To modify other scenes, repeat step F and G.  
H Perform AGathering Favourite Scenes  
(Play List Creation)B, step G - I  
[
P77].  
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When HDD is selected  
Deleting/Protecting a  
Programme  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.  
C Select ADELETEB under AORIGINALB.  
SELECT  
(On-screen display for DVD)  
9 Deleting unwanted programmes can increase  
the disc remaining time. (However, the disc  
remaining time does not increase for DVD-R  
discs. For DVD-RW (Video mode) discs, the  
disc remaining time increases only when the  
last programme is deleted.)  
DELETE  
CONFIRM  
9 Protect function to prevent accidental erasure  
is available for DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R  
(VR mode) discs.  
D Select the programme to delete.  
SELECT  
A
CONFIRM  
E Select and confirm on ADELETEB.  
To cancel the deletion (HDD only)  
B, F  
0 Be sure to perform before step F.  
B - E  
A After this step, select and confirm on the  
folder of the latest created ADELETION  
LISTB in the programme list. (Icon:  
)
B Select and confirm on the programme  
you want to cancel deletion.  
F Exit programme deletion.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 If an original programme is deleted, all the related  
play list and library information will also be deleted.  
0 All the programmes on a disc will be deleted once the  
disc is formatted even if they are protected  
programmes.  
Protect Programme (DVD-RAM/  
-RW(VR)/-R(VR))  
A Select and confirm on APROTECTB in step  
C.  
B Select and confirm on the programme to be  
Deleting a Programme  
protected.  
C Select and confirm on APROTECTB on the  
A Select disc.  
confirmation screen.  
OR  
0 If protect is set to a programme, a protect  
mark (  
list.  
) will be placed on the programme  
B Display the Editing screen.  
0 To remove the protection, select the  
programme that has been protected in B. The  
AunprotectB screen is displayed, select  
ACANCEL PROTECTB.  
When DVD is selected  
A Load a disc.  
B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.  
C Select AMODIFYB.  
D Press EDIT to exit.  
H EN  
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C Select ADEL SCENB.  
Deleting Scenes  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
SELECT  
9 You can delete commercial breaks from a  
recorded programme.  
DEL SCEN  
CONFIRM  
A
D Select and confirm on a programme  
whose unwanted scenes you want to  
delete.  
E Decide on the unwanted scene to be  
deleted.  
B, G  
A Start playback, then pause at the scene  
B - F  
where you want the deletion to begin.  
E - A, C  
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.  
B Select AINB.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
IMPORTANT:  
IN  
OUT  
........................................................  
0 Deleting scenes does not increase remaining capacity  
for DVD-R (VR mode).  
0 If the time duration to be deleted is below 2 seconds,  
deleting may not be possible.  
0 It may deviate a little from the desired position set.  
C Start playback, then pause at the scene  
where you want the deletion to end.  
D Select and confirm on AOUTB.  
E Select and confirm on AOKB.  
0 Deleting scenes on the DVD will cause all related  
play lists to be deleted.  
0 Deleting scenes on the HDD is not possible if the  
programme is used in the play list.  
0 Select APREVIEWB, a preview of the scene  
approximately 5 seconds before and after the  
deleted part is played back.  
0 To redo, select ARETRYB.  
F Select and confirm on ADELETEB.  
G Press EDIT to exit.  
A Select disc.  
OR  
B Display the Editing screen.  
When DVD is selected  
A Load a disc.  
B Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.  
C Select AMODIFYB.  
When HDD is selected  
A Press EDIT to display the Editing screen.  
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A Press HDD.  
Dividing Scenes  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
B Display the Editing screen.  
9 You can divide programmes that are recorded  
continuously.  
C Select ADIVIDEB under AORIGINALB.  
SELECT  
A
DIVIDE  
CONFIRM  
B, G  
C - F  
D Select and confirm on a programme  
to divide.  
E Search for scenes to divide.  
A Start playback, then pause at the scene  
to divide.  
E - A  
0 You can also use SLOWF/SLOWG.  
B Select and confirm on ADIVIDEB.  
C Select and confirm on AOKB.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
SELECT  
It is not possible to divide in the following cases.  
0 The programme is currently being recorded.  
0 The programme is weekly/daily recorded and is  
specified for weekly/daily overwrite.  
CONFIRM  
0 The programme is used in the play list.  
OK  
0 When the number of registered programmes reaches  
500.  
0 Select APREVIEWB, the first 10 seconds of the  
later half of the divided programme is played  
back.  
0 To redo, select ARETRYB.  
F Select and confirm on ADIVIDEB.  
G Press EDIT to exit.  
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A Access the AHELPB menu.  
Help Guide  
1
2
3
4
9 When you encounter problems with the  
operating procedures, the help guide displays  
advices on operations that are closely related  
to the current usage condition.  
5
6
7
8
0 An index containing items relating to the  
currently displayed screen appears. If there are  
no particular items to relate to, the first page of  
the index will be displayed.  
A, C  
0 The index page can be advanced using TOP  
MENU or MENU.  
B Select an item of interest.  
SELECT  
TOP MENU  
B
MENU  
RETURN  
CONFIRM  
0 The explanation page will be displayed.  
0 You can browse the explanation page using the  
Selection Keys (FG).  
0 To return to the AINDEXB screen, press RETURN.  
IMPORTANT:  
........................................................  
0 While the help guide is being displayed, operations  
such as recording and playback is not possible. In  
addition, the GUIDE Plus+ system or the timer  
programme setting screen cannot be displayed.  
C Exit the AHELPB screen.  
0 Icons  
A: DVD related explanations  
B: HDD related explanations  
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FR (Free Rate) Mode  
Recording Mode  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
0 The numbers of the FR mode represent the recordable  
time (in minutes, estimated) in a DVD disc.  
0 FR60 - FR360 can be set by 5-minute intervals, then  
follow by FR420 and FR480. FR60 is almost  
9 The recording mode is the setting for the  
compression level when recording images. The  
image quality and recording time are related.  
equivalent to XP in terms of image quality; the same  
goes for FR120 to SP, FR240 to LP, and FR360 to EP.  
0 It may not be possible to play back discs recorded in  
Recordable Time According to Recording  
Mode  
(Hours: The numbers shown are estimates.)  
FR420 or FR480 mode on other units.  
DVD  
HDD (by temporary recording  
setting) (160 GB)  
0 FR mode can also be set for HDD. (AJUSTB cannot be  
set.)  
Recording (single-  
mode  
sided  
disc)  
OFF  
30 MIN 1 HR  
3 HR  
Set using the disc remaining time/recording  
mode list  
DV  
-
11  
34  
11  
33  
11  
11  
31  
XP  
1
2
4
6
8
32  
67  
SP  
69  
68  
64  
A Press DVD, and load a disc.  
LP  
138  
209  
300  
136  
206  
297  
135  
203  
283  
127  
192  
277  
B Display the disc remaining time/  
EP  
recording mode.  
FR480  
2: 30  
7: 00  
DV  
XP  
0 The recording time changes in accordance with the  
temporary recording setting. ATemporary RecordingB  
10: 00  
20: 00  
28: 00  
36: 00  
SP  
[
P88]  
LP  
0 The shorter the recordable time, the higher the image  
quality.  
EP  
FR480  
Disc remaining time/recording mode list  
DV mode  
Supports only HDD recording. Records in the same  
format as a DV camcorder.  
C Move to AFR***B, and use the  
Selection Keys (DE) to change the FR  
XP/SP mode  
Recommended for recording sports programmes and  
other fast-action programmes.  
mode number.  
D Check the disc remaining time.  
LP mode  
0 Set to AFR***B which slightly exceeds the desired  
Recommended for recording dramas and other slow-  
action programmes with little contrast.  
recording time.  
E Press ENTER.  
EP/FR480 mode  
Recommended when there is no spare recordable time  
(disc remaining time), or for programmes with clear  
outlines like in animations.  
If recording a 25-minute programme five times  
on the same disc  
0 25 x 5 = 125, thus record using FR125 mode.  
Recording on a blank DVD  
In SP mode  
In FR125 mode  
Blank  
A
E
A
(20 mins)  
B
B
D
D
C
C
Only four times’  
portion can be  
recorded.  
Able to fit recording to  
one disc.  
H EN  
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DV Mode  
JUST mode setting  
(when timer recording to a DVD disc)  
Main characteristics  
0 The unit automatically sets the appropriate FR mode  
depending on the disc remaining time.  
0 High image quality recording mode above XP mode.  
0 Set AREC MODEB to AJUSTB at the recording setting  
for timer programming.  
0 There is no image deterioration when dubbing from a  
DV camcorder to the HDD using the DV terminal.  
Example  
0 Timer recording in DV mode is possible with the  
Automatically sets FR mode for recording a 30-minute  
programme, on a disc with 20 minutes remaining time  
in XP mode.  
exception of input from the DV terminal.  
0 For programmes recorded in DV mode,  
play lists can be created. (Not possible when there  
is a mixture of programmes recorded in other  
recording modes.)  
they can be divided by editing.  
0 When playing back programmes recorded in DV  
mode,  
Records a 30-minute  
programme to fit  
exactly to a 20-  
minute blank space.  
Blank  
(20 mins)  
the same playback operations as other modes are  
possible. However, 1.5x speed with sound is not  
possible.  
they can also be output from the DV terminal.  
(Only when using AdvB channel.)  
temporary recording will be stopped.  
Recording  
completed  
Recording  
completed  
0 When recording in DV mode,  
playback on the HDD or DVD is not possible.  
Library Database Navigation, editing, and dubbing  
operations cannot be performed.  
0 The maximum recording time for JUST mode is  
equivalent to FR480 mode.  
there will be no output from the DV terminal.  
0 During recording, the following operations are not  
possible for programmes recorded in DV mode.  
Playback (AORIGINALB and APLAY LISTB)  
Editing of play list  
Thumbnail modification  
Chapter creation  
Deleting of scenes  
Dividing of scenes  
0 When playing back copy-once programmes, there  
will be no output from the DV terminal.  
0 Post-recording is not possible, as with a DV tape  
recorder.  
0 See the following page if recording a bilingual  
programme using DVD-RW/-R (Video mode).  
ASoundB [ P92]  
0 Set the channel of this unit to AdvB when connecting  
to a DV device.  
0 This unit outputs to the DV device only when its  
channel is set to AdvB.  
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Weekly/daily recording settings  
Weekly/Daily Timer  
Programming  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
Set when timer programming or when changing the  
timer programme.  
With HDD as the recording deck  
Execution of timer  
9 Programmes can be timer recorded regularly  
AWEEKLY/DAILYB  
Icon  
recording  
on a daily or weekly basis.  
AONE TIME RECORDB  
Once only  
9 Recorded programmes set for weekly/daily  
recording overwrite on the HDD can be kept.  
(Overwrite protection)  
AWEEKLYB  
Weekly  
Weekly  
(overwrite)  
AWEEKLY (KEEP 1)B  
AMON-FRIB  
AMON-SATB  
Daily  
AMON-SUNB  
A
AMON-FRI (KEEP 5)B  
AMON-SAT (KEEP 6)B  
AMON-SUN (KEEP 7)B  
AMON-FRI (KEEP 1)B  
AMON-SAT (KEEP 1)B  
AMON-SUN (KEEP 1)B  
Daily (weekly  
overwrite)  
Daily (daily  
overwrite)  
With DVD as the recording deck  
B, H  
Only AONE TIME RECORDB, AWEEKLYB, AMON-FRIB,  
AMON-SATB, and AMON-SUNB settings are available,  
there is no overwrite specification.  
A, B  
B
Auto title grouping (HDD)  
C - G  
Weekly/daily recorded programmes will be grouped.  
Groups will be displayed as folders in the thumbnail list  
of the Library Database Navigation, editing, and  
dubbing screens.  
A list screen of individual recorded programmes will be  
displayed when the folder is selected.  
Grouping is available only for programmes not set for  
overwriting.  
A Select a folder.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
B Select a programme.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
0 To delete a folder, delete all the programmes in it.  
H EN  
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0 Icon specifying weekly/daily overwrite (  
,
,
Simple timer programming for the  
following week  
) will be attached.  
F Select APROTECTB.  
A Press PROG when playing back a  
recorded programme.  
SELECT  
B Select AYESB.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
PROTECT  
CONFIRM  
YES  
G Press ENTER.  
H Exit.  
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 5 seconds,  
the programme navigation screen will be  
displayed. To cancel, press PROG.  
0 If there is inactivity for approximately 1 minute  
during setting, the settings will be cancelled and  
the screen will return to the broadcast screen.  
C Set timer at the programme  
Programme alert message  
navigation screen.  
0 For HDD timer programming, if there is a timer  
programme that cannot be recorded within the  
duration set due to the remaining capacity of  
HDD, a programme alert message will be  
display when the unit is turned on.  
0 For timer setting, perform step E-G on P54, 55.  
0 After the timer recording has been set, the  
broadcast screen is displayed.  
0 If APROGRAMME LISTB is selected and  
confirmed, the APROGRAMME LISTB screen  
will be displayed. Verify, cancel or change the  
timer programme where necessary. AChecking,  
Changing or Cancelling a Timer ProgrammeB  
Overwrite protection setting for weekly/  
daily recording (HDD)  
When you wish to keep programmes specified for  
overwriting, set overwrite protection. Or, dub to DVD  
disc.  
[
P57]  
0 The display duration of the programme alert can  
A Set to HDD.  
be set. Setup Menu APROGRAMME ALERTB  
[
P101] Z  
B Display the Library Database  
Navigation screen.  
C Select and confirm on ANAMEB.  
D Select and confirm on the initial letter  
of the programme name.  
E Select and confirm on the  
programme that you wish to protect.  
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
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0 You can also perform Resuming Playback  
P59] and One Touch Replay [ P59].  
Temporary Recording  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
[
To record the previous part of a TV  
programme currently watching  
(RetroActive Recording)  
9 After turning on this unit, temporary  
recording will automatically take place for  
only the time duration that has been set while  
you are watching TV.  
While watching a TV broadcast,  
A Search for the record start point, then set to  
9 You can play back missed scenes  
pause.  
(RetroActive Playback), or record from the  
beginning of the programme you are  
currently watching (RetroActive Recording).  
B Start recording.  
Setting Time Range for Temporary  
Recording  
A Access the setup menu.  
WHILE HOLDING  
0 You can also use REC (R) on the unit.  
0 Returns to the on-air screen after a few seconds.  
B Select AHDD/DVD SET UPBBAHDD  
SET UPBBALIVE MEMORYB.  
C End recording.  
SELECT  
HDD/DVD SET UP  
PRESS TWICE  
HDD SET UP  
LIVE MEMORY  
OFF  
30 MIN  
1 HR  
3 HR  
CONFIRM  
RetroActive Recording  
0 The recording mode is AFR65B.  
0 When recording is in progress on the DVD,  
temporary recording stops.  
0 Temporary recording data will be automatically  
erased, in the following instances.  
When the unit is turned off, or after recovering from  
a power failure.  
C Select and confirm on other than  
AOFFB.  
0 Time range AOFFB, A30 MINB, A1 HRB or A3 HRB  
can be set.  
0 If the time range is exceeded, temporarily  
recorded images will be overwritten.  
When normal recording, timer recording,  
RetroActive Recording or digital timer recording is  
performed.  
D Exit.  
When the following setting is changed. ALIVE  
MEMORYB [ P99] I  
When tuner channel setting is performed.  
When the dubbing screen is displayed.  
When DV input is selected.  
When the image output format is switched.  
When a programme in DV mode is played or  
edited.  
Using the Temporary Recording  
Function  
To play back the previous part of a TV  
programme currently watching  
(RetroActive Playback)  
A Search for the playback position, then start  
playback.  
H EN  
88  
           
Relief Recording  
Timer Recording  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
A programme that is set for timer recording on the  
DVD will be recorded to the HDD in the following  
instances. The recording mode will revert to the mode  
previously set.  
In the case of JUST mode, the recording will be in XP  
mode.  
9 The following describe the measures and  
caution points to note during timer  
recording.  
0 Disc is not loaded.  
0 A non-recordable disc is loaded.  
0 The disc remaining time of the DVD disc is  
insufficient.  
0 DVD disc playback in progress.  
Points to take note on timer recording  
0 Timer recording is not possible during editing.  
0 If a copy prohibited programme is received at the start  
of timer recording or during recording, recording will  
be paused. Recording starts again when a recordable  
programme is received. (For DVD only. For HDD, a  
black image is displayed.)  
B, B  
0 With calendar timer programming, the starting  
portion of the programme may not be recorded. In  
addition, if the stop time of the previous timer  
recording coincides with the start time of the next  
programme, the last part of the previous programme  
may not be recorded.  
A
A
DUBBING  
0 The programme listing data download is given  
priority from 03:00 to 04:30, and VPS/PDC recording  
cannot be performed properly. Set AVPS/PDCB to  
AOFFB if performing timer recording at this time.  
Dubbing and timer recording priority  
If a dubbing that has been set coincides with a timer  
recording, a warning will be displayed.  
NOTE:  
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0 To prioritise dubbing  
Relief Recording  
Select AEXECUTEB to execute dubbing. Timer  
recording will not be performed. However, if the  
dubbing ends before the timer recording end time is  
reached, timer recording will be performed from the  
time where dubbing stops.  
0 If the remaining capacity of the HDD is insufficient,  
relief recording is not possible.  
0 To prioritise timer recording  
Select ACANCELB, then press DUBBING. Dubbing  
will not be performed.  
To stop timer recording (cancel)  
A Press STOP/CLEAR.  
0 If the warning screen remain displayed, neither will  
be performed.  
B Select and confirm on ACANCELB on  
the confirmation screen.  
To switch from timer recording to normal  
recording  
A While holding REC, press PLAY.  
B Select and confirm on AEXECUTEB  
on the confirmation screen.  
0 To extend the recording time, activate Instant  
Timer Recording after switching to normal  
recording. [ P41]  
EN I  
89  
   
To Register to Library  
Managing DVDs (Library)  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
A Load a disc.  
9 Register DVD discs recorded on other units  
in the library. A maximum of 600 discs and  
2000 titles can be registered.  
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Face the label side upwards  
0 The following discs cannot be registered in the library.  
DVD-RAM, DVD-RW  
Discs formatted using devices other than JVC DVD  
recorders.  
B Display the Editing screen.  
DVD-R  
New discs recorded using devices other than JVC  
DVD recorders.  
C Select AREGISTERB.  
Library  
SELECT  
0 You can also press NAVIGATION to register.  
0 If unable to register, check the following setting.  
Setup Menu ASAVE AS LIBRARYB = AONB  
[
P100] K  
0 Select AREGISTERB, and the Editing screen will  
appear. You can then select either AMODIFYB or  
ADISC NAMEB. [ P72, 74]  
CONFIRM  
REGISTER  
D Exit.  
H EN  
90  
     
To Delete from Library  
To Search for Recorded Programmes  
from Library  
A Select DVD.  
A Select disc.  
OR  
B Press EDIT.  
B Display the Library Database  
Navigation screen.  
C Select ADELETEB.  
SELECT  
C Specify method for programme  
search.  
0 For HDD library, select from ANAMEB or  
ACATEGORYB.  
CONFIRM  
0 For DVD library, select from ANAMEB, ADATEB,  
ADISC No.B or ACATEGORYB.  
D Select the DISC number to delete.  
SELECT  
SELECT  
(On-screen display for DVD)  
ORIGINAL  
PLAY LIST  
CONFIRM  
CONFIRM  
DATE  
DISC No.  
E Select ADELETEB.  
CATEGORY  
NAME  
SELECT  
For HDD  
D Select the programme to play back  
from the list, then select the playback  
method.  
CONFIRM  
F Exit.  
0 ABasic Playback (Library Database Navigation)B,  
step D [ P43]  
For DVD  
D Check the disc number.  
0 Load the relevant disc and play back from the  
Library Database Navigation. [ P42]  
0 If a disc registered in the library is recorded or  
modified on DVD units from other  
manufacturers, it may not operate properly.  
EN I  
91  
   
Sound  
Sound settings  
(HDD, DVD-RAM/-RW(VR)/-R(VR))  
This unit can receive NICAM programmes.  
Programme type  
On-screen display and sound output  
Regular Monaural  
NICAM STEREO  
Normal monaural sound  
NICAM stereo sound  
NICAM main audio  
NICAM sub audio  
NICAM FM Sound  
NICAM Bilingual  
NICAM Main+Sub audio  
0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed. (Excluding NICAM FM Sound.)  
NICAM Monaural  
External Source  
NICAM monaural sound  
Stereo  
Left audio  
Right audio  
0 Switches each time AUDIO is pressed.  
IMPORTANT:  
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0 If receiving NICAM, set Setup Menu AAUDIO RECB = ANICAMB [ P101] W  
0 For NICAM Bilingual broadcast, NICAM FM Sound will be output when the following setting is set. Setup Menu  
AAUDIO RECB = AMONOB [ P101] W  
0 If connected via digital audio, set Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB [ P98] D. Otherwise,  
the audio cannot be switched.  
0 DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) disc does not support bilingual sound. When recording or dubbing to these discs, set the  
recording sound in advance. Setup Menu AVIDEO MODE RECORDING AUDIOB [ P100] N  
0 When stereo or monaural programmes are recorded or dubbed on DVD-RAM or DVD-RW/-R (VR mode) discs, the  
display shown will be  
.
Relationship between disc type and sound output  
Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB [ P98] D  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT setting  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
Disc playback  
Sound format  
media  
STREAM/PCM  
PCM ONLY  
48/96 kHz 16/  
20/24 bit  
Linear PCM  
48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM  
DVD Video  
Dolby Digital  
MPEG  
DTS  
Dolby Digital Bitstream  
48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM  
MPEG Bitstream  
48 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM  
DTS Bitstream  
(No Output)  
DTS  
Audio CD  
CD-DA  
44.1 kHz 16 bit Linear PCM  
Linear PCM  
Video CD, Super Video CD  
CD-ROM/R/RW MP3  
H EN  
92  
           
To Disable Operation (Child Lock)  
Avoiding Misuse  
When the unit is turned on  
9 Setting the child lock will disable the buttons  
on the unit and the remote control.  
Press and hold STANDBY/ON on the  
remote control for more than 10 seconds.  
9 If the tray lock is set, the disc tray will not  
function even when OPEN/CLOSE is  
pressed.  
0 ACLB is displayed on the front display panel.  
To cancel the child lock  
Perform the same operation.  
To Lock the Disc Tray (Tray Lock)  
STANDBY/ON  
When the unit is turned off  
While holding STOP/CLEAR ( o) on the  
unit, press OPEN/CLOSE (M).  
0 ALOCKB is displayed on the front display panel.  
To cancel the tray lock  
Perform the same operation.  
0 AUNLOCKB is displayed on the front display panel.  
OPEN/CLOSE(M)  
PR  
RAM/RW  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
DV  
DV  
IN/OUT  
F-1  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO L(MONO) AUDIO  
R
STOP/CLEAR(o)  
NOTE:  
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0 Timer recording will be performed even when the  
child lock is set.  
EN I  
93  
         
Changing Remote Control Settings  
Operating a TV from Other  
Manufacturers  
Using Multiple JVC Recorders  
9 With more than 2 devices, there may be  
remote control interference.  
9 This unit’s remote control can operate the  
basic functions of your TV.  
PREPARATION:  
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PREPARATION:  
0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
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0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to TV.  
A While pressing SET UP, enter the  
code number using the Number  
Keys, then press ENTER.  
A While pressing SET UP, enter the  
code number using the Number  
Keys, then press ENTER.  
0 Release SET UP after this.  
(Example) For JVC 23  
REMOTE CONTROL  
CODE  
CODE  
N
N
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
DVD4  
1
2
3
4
0 Release SET UP after this.  
BRAND NAME  
JVC  
BRAND CODE  
01, 23, 24, 25  
FERGUSON  
FINLUX  
27  
B Press STANDBY/ON on the unit to  
30  
turn off the unit.  
FUNAI  
32  
PR  
RAM/RW  
LG/GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
ITT  
18  
S
TA  
N
D
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HDD  
DVD  
NAVIGATION GUIDE  
ENTER  
PUSH-OPEN  
PR  
19  
10  
PLAY(I)  
STANDBY/ON  
28  
C Press PLAY ( I) on this unit for more  
MITSUBISHI  
MIVAR  
03  
than 5 seconds.  
29  
0 The code number currently set will be displayed  
NEC  
20  
on the front display panel.  
NOKIA  
31  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
04, 11  
02  
RCA  
05  
12, 33, 34, 35  
13,16  
06  
0 If Setup Menu ADIMMER (DURING POWER  
OFF)B is set to AOFFB, the front display panel will  
be off. In this case, set this setting to AONB in  
advance. [ P102] d  
SAMSUNG  
SANYO  
SHARP  
D Press STOP/CLEAR on the remote  
SONY  
07  
control.  
THOMSON  
TOSHIBA  
26  
08, 14  
0 The new code number will blink on the front  
display panel for 5 seconds.  
B Press STANDBY/ON.  
0 If the TV is not on, repeat from step A again. For  
brands with more than one code, try entering  
another number.  
0 If the remote control’s batteries are removed, the  
brand code will revert to 01 (JVC). Re-perform  
the setting.  
NOTE:  
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0 Depending on the TV, some TVs may not be operable  
using this unit’s remote control.  
H EN  
94  
     
How to Use the Playback Setting  
Menu  
Playback Setting Menu  
Operations  
ABCDEFGHIJK  
A Press ON SCREEN once or twice to  
display the playback setting menu.  
9 During disc playback, use this on-screen bar  
to perform settings such as playback mode,  
image or audio mode.  
When playing back a programme recorded on the  
HDD  
A-B  
PREPARATION:  
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0 Switch TV/DVD on the remote control to DVD.  
When playing back a DVD Video disc or a  
programme recorded on DVD  
TV  
DVD  
DVD-  
VIDEO  
A-B  
Number  
Keys  
Disc type  
DVD Video only  
0 Finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs will be  
indicated as ADVD-VIDEOB under disc type.  
0 DVD-RW and DVD-R formatted in VR mode will  
be indicated as ARW-VRB and AR-VRB  
respectively.  
B, C  
When playing back Video CDs or audio CDs  
A
VCD  
PRGM RND  
A-B  
When playing back MP3 and JPEG files  
JPEG  
JPEG only  
B Select the target function icon.  
0 Depending on the icons, some cannot be  
selected while playback is stopped.  
C Select the setting from the menu  
displayed.  
0 Some settings may require entry using the  
Number Keys.  
B Description of each setting is available from next  
page.  
EN I  
95  
   
Playback Setting Menu Operations (continued)  
Description of Each Setting  
Repeat Playback  
HDD  
DVD  
For setting the repeat playback mode of titles, chapters, etc.  
-RAM  
OFF  
Plays back normally.  
-RW-VR  
-RW-VIDEO  
-R-VR  
ALL REPEAT  
TITLE REPEAT  
CHAPTER REPEAT  
TRACK REPEAT  
The entire disc is played back repeatedly.  
The current title is played back repeatedly.  
The current chapter is played back repeatedly.  
The current track is played back repeatedly.  
-R-VIDEO  
-VIDEO  
V-CD  
CD  
JPEG  
MP3  
0 ACHAPTER REPEATB and ATRACK REPEATB are not available for DVD discs.  
0 For HDD, only ATITLE REPEATB is available.  
0 In the case of MP3/JPEG, AALL REPEATB becomes AFOLDER REPEATB.  
0 When Video CD/Super Video CD is played back with the PBC function, setting is not possible.  
A-B  
A-B Repeat Playback  
For setting the start and end point for repeat playback of a desired segment.  
HDD  
DVD  
-RAM  
A
B
Start point.  
End point.  
-RW-VR  
-RW-VIDEO  
-R-VR  
-R-VIDEO  
-VIDEO  
After selecting the menu, press ENTER during playback.  
Each time you press ENTER, setting is set in order of start point, end point and cancelling repeat  
mode.  
V-CD  
CD  
0 The duration between point A and point B must be more than 3 seconds.  
0 Setting is possible only within the same title or track.  
0 If the track is changed before the end point is set, the start point will be cancelled.  
0 For DVD Video discs that do not contain time information, setting is not possible.  
Search Playback  
Specify the number and play back.  
HDD  
DVD  
-RAM  
TITLE SEARCH  
Specify a title number.  
-RW-VR  
-RW-VIDEO  
-R-VR  
CHAPTER SEARCH  
GROUP SEARCH  
TRACK SEARCH  
Specify a chapter number.  
Specify a group number.  
Specify a track number.  
-R-VIDEO  
-VIDEO  
V-CD  
CD  
A number entry box appears when the menu is selected. Enter using the Number Keys.  
Play back using ENTER.  
JPEG  
MP3  
0 AGROUP SEARCHB and ATRACK SEARCHB are not available for DVD discs.  
0 For HDD, only ACHAPTER SEARCHB is available.  
0 ATRACK SEARCHB is only available for audio CD, Video CD and Super Video CD.  
0 When Video CD/Super Video CD is played back with the PBC function, setting is not possible.  
Time Search Playback  
Starts playback from the specified time.  
HDD  
Specify the elapsed time from the beginning of a programme (HDD and DVD discs) or a disc  
(CDs).  
DVD  
-RAM  
-RW-VR  
-RW-VIDEO  
-R-VR  
TIME  
Specify the elapsed time.  
-R-VIDEO  
-VIDEO  
A time entry box appears when the menu is selected. Enter using the Number Keys. To enter 12  
minutes 50 seconds, press the buttons in order of 1, 2, 5 and 0.  
Play back using ENTER.  
V-CD  
CD  
0 With DVD discs, setting is not possible while in stop mode.  
0 When Video CD/Super Video CD is played back with the PBC function, setting is not possible.  
0 For DVD Video discs that do not contain time information, setting is not possible.  
H EN  
96  
         
PRGM  
Programme Playback  
Play back in order of specified tracks.  
If selected during programme playback, normal playback will be activated.  
A box for specifying the playback order appears when the  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
20  
30  
menu is selected. Enter the track number in order from 1  
V-CD  
CD  
using the Number Keys.  
For 1-digit numbers, confirm using ENTER. If you made a  
mistake, press CANCEL.  
11  
21  
12  
22  
13  
23  
14  
24  
15  
25  
16  
26  
17  
27  
18  
28  
19  
29  
Play back using PLAY.  
0 Repeat playback is possible during programme playback.  
RND  
Random Playback  
Play back all tracks in random order.  
V-CD  
CD  
OFF  
ON  
Plays back normally.  
Plays back randomly.  
Adjusting the Picture Quality  
The picture quality can be adjusted as desired.  
HDD  
DVD  
-RAM  
NORMAL  
CINEMA  
SHARP  
SOFT  
Adjusts the picture quality automatically.  
When playing back movies, etc.  
-RW-VR  
-RW-VIDEO  
-R-VR  
-R-VIDEO  
-VIDEO  
When playing back animation, etc.  
When noise on the image is noticeable.  
V-CD  
Progressive Mode Setting  
It is possible to set a progressive mode suited to the image.  
HDD  
DVD  
Detects film and video contents automatically. Usually select this  
mode.  
-RAM  
AUTO  
FILM  
-RW-VR  
-RW-VIDEO  
-R-VR  
A mode suited to film images (such as movies).  
-R-VIDEO  
-VIDEO  
A mode suited to video images (TV broadcast, etc.). Effective for fast-  
moving images, animated images, etc.  
VIDEO  
3D Surround (Simulated Surround Effect) Setting  
You can enjoy the surround effect of DVD Videos recorded with multi-channels, even with two  
speakers.  
DVD  
-VIDEO  
OFF  
ON  
Deactivate the surround effect.  
Activate the surround effect.  
0 Does not work on discs that are not recorded with multi-channels, and does not affect the bitstream of the digital audio output.  
0 Cannot set to AONB when playing back DVD Video during recording (including temporary recording).  
0 If set to AONB, the following settings will be disabled. Setup Menu AANALOG AUDIO OUTB [ P98] E, Setup Menu  
AD.RANGE CONTROLB [  
P99] F  
Display time interval for JPEG or slide show  
For setting the display time interval for one image.  
JPEG  
5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 20 sec, 25 sec, 30 sec  
0 If the file size is large, it may take a little longer than the time set.  
EN I  
97  
       
Setup Menu  
9 Performing basic settings that determine the operations of this unit. Press SET UP to access the  
setup menu.  
(Upper category) > (Lower category)  
No. (Setting item)  
(Description of setting contents)  
(Default setting)  
(Other settings)  
(Description of setting contents)  
(Description of setting contents)  
DVD VIDEO SET UP > LANGUAGE SET  
A MENU LANGUAGE  
For setting the menu screen language for DVD Videos. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the disc’s  
default menu language will be displayed.  
ENGLISH  
JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH,  
ITALIAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH,  
NORWEGIAN, FINNISH, DANISH  
Sets the language.  
AA, AB, ..., ZU  
Set using language code. [  
P106]  
B AUDIO LANGUAGE  
For setting the audio language to be played on the DVD Videos. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the  
disc’s default audio language will be played.  
ENGLISH  
JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH,  
ITALIAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH,  
NORWEGIAN, FINNISH, DANISH  
Sets the language.  
AA, AB, ..., ZU  
Set using language code. [  
P106]  
C SUBTITLE  
For setting the subtitle language to be played on the DVD Videos. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the  
disc’s default subtitle language will be displayed.  
ENGLISH  
JAPANESE, GERMAN, FRENCH,  
ITALIAN, SPANISH, DUTCH, SWEDISH,  
NORWEGIAN, FINNISH, DANISH  
Sets the language.  
AA, AB, ..., ZU  
OFF  
Set using language code. [  
P106]  
Disables the subtitle display.  
DVD VIDEO SET UP > AUDIO OUTPUT  
D DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
Set in accordance with the device connected to the digital audio output terminal (digital coaxial). In addition, change the setting  
when playing back bilingual sound. [ P92]  
When connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in  
DOLBY DIGITAL/PCM  
decoder.  
When connecting to a DTS, Dolby Digital decoder or an amplifier with built-in  
STREAM/PCM  
decoder.  
When connecting to a device (MD recorder, etc.) that is compatible only with  
PCM ONLY  
linear PCM.  
E ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
Set in accordance with the device connected when playing back DVD Videos.  
STEREO  
When connecting to an audio amplifier or TV.  
DOLBY SURROUND  
When connecting to a Dolby Surround compatible amplifier.  
H EN  
98  
         
DVD VIDEO SET UP > AUDIO OUTPUT  
F D.RANGE CONTROL  
For setting the compression rate of the dynamic range (ratio of the maximum volume and the minimum volume) while playing  
back with Dolby Digital.  
NORMAL  
Normal compression rate.  
Disables compression. (The effect may not be different from ANORMALB  
depending on the discs.)  
WIDE RANGE  
TV MODE  
G OUTPUT LEVEL  
For setting the audio output level.  
STANDARD  
High compression rate. (Setting for TV. Even soft sound can be clearly heard.)  
Maintains the output level.  
Lowers the output level.  
LOW  
DVD VIDEO SET UP > DISC PLAY SET UP  
H RESUME  
For setting whether to memorise the position where the disc is stopped during playback. This setting is compatible with DVD  
Video, finalised DVD-RW/-R disc, Video CD and Super Video CD. Resume works on other discs (JPEG files not applicable)  
and the HDD, regardless of this setting. However, CD-DA format discs do not support ADISC RESUMEB.  
OFF  
Do not memorise.  
ON  
Memorises only the disc loaded.  
Memorises resume points of 30 discs.  
DISC RESUME  
HDD/DVD SET UP > HDD SET UP  
I LIVE MEMORY  
For setting the recording time for temporary recording. [  
P88]  
OFF  
Disables temporary recording.  
30 MIN  
Performs temporary recording for 30 minutes.  
Performs temporary recording for 1 hour.  
Performs temporary recording for 3 hours.  
1 HR  
3 HR  
J DV RECORD AUDIO  
For setting the audio when recording bilingual broadcast in DV mode.  
MAIN  
Records the main audio.  
SUB  
Records the sub audio.  
MAIN N L * SUB N R  
Distributes the main/sub audio to the left and right.  
EN I  
99  
 
Setup Menu (continued)  
HDD/DVD SET UP > DVD SET UP  
K SAVE AS LIBRARY  
For setting whether to register a recorded or timer recorded programme title to the Library Database Navigation (DVD  
Navigation).  
OFF  
Do not register.  
Register.  
ON  
L CONTINUOUS PLAY  
For setting whether to play back multiple programme titles on a disc continuously.  
(For finalised DVD-RW/-R (Video mode), continuous playback will be activated.)  
OFF  
Returns to the broadcast screen after playing back a programme.  
Plays back programme titles on a disc in sequence.  
ON  
M VIDEO MODE RECORDING ASPECT  
For discs in Video mode, the aspect ratio of the screen is fixed for a programme. For setting the screen mode to be given  
priority, when the selected programmes to be dubbed from the HDD consist mix aspect ratio.  
PRIORITIZE 4:3  
Records in 4:3.  
Records in 16:9.  
PRIORITIZE 16:9  
N VIDEO MODE RECORDING AUDIO  
For selecting the audio to be recorded, when recording or dubbing bilingual programmes to Video mode discs.  
MAIN  
SUB  
Records the main audio.  
Records the sub audio.  
O MP3/JPEG  
For setting which type of file to play back when a disc contains both MP3 and JPEG files.  
MP3  
JPEG  
Plays back MP3 files.  
Plays back JPEG files.  
HDD/DVD SET UP > DISC SET UP  
P FINALISE  
To finalise DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. This is not a setting item. [  
Q CANC. FINALIS.  
P65]  
P65]  
Cancels finalisation of DVD-RW discs. This is not a setting item. [  
R FORMAT  
To format DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR mode, Video mode) and DVD-R (VR mode) discs. This is not a setting item. [  
P64]  
HDD/DVD SET UP > COMMON SET UP  
S DV AUTO CHAPTERING  
For setting whether or not to create chapters (marks), when dubbing via the DV input terminal connecting the external DV  
camcorder. (Press the START/STOP button on the DV camcorder to detect the screen being recorded. [ P70])  
However, marks cannot be created for direct recording to the DVD in Video mode. Record to the HDD, then dub to the DVD.  
OFF  
Do not create chapters (marks).  
Create chapters (marks).  
ON  
T DV 12-BIT AUDIO  
For setting the audio for dubbing from DV camcorder, etc.  
SOUND1  
SOUND2  
MIX  
Stereo recording of normal sound.  
Stereo recording of post-recorded sound.  
Mixes and records both the normal and post-recorded sound.  
H EN  
100  
 
HDD/DVD SET UP > COMMON SET UP  
U MOTION INDEX  
For setting whether to set the picture on the top left of the Library Database Navigation screen or Editing screen to that of the  
selected programme or broadcast screen. If a programme recorded in DV mode is selected during recording or temporary  
recording, the broadcast screen will be displayed.  
OFF  
ON  
The broadcast screen will be displayed.  
The selected programme will be displayed.  
FUNCTION SET UP > REC/PLAY SET UP  
V XP MODE REC AUDIO  
For setting the audio mode when recording in XP mode. (This setting is invalid for HDD Y DVD dubbing.)  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
LINEAR PCM  
Normal audio mode.  
High sound quality mode.  
W AUDIO REC  
Set if recording NICAM bilingual broadcasts.  
NICAM  
MONO  
Records in bilingual mode.  
Records in normal sound mode.  
X DIRECT REC  
If connected with a TV supporting T-V Link, channels being watched on TV can be recorded instantly.  
OFF  
ON  
Disable.  
Enable.  
Y JUMP TIME  
For setting the jump interval for S/T. [ P44]  
15 MIN  
30 MIN  
Jumps in 15-minute interval.  
Jumps in 30-minute interval.  
Jumps in 1-hour interval.  
1 HR  
Z PROGRAMME ALERT  
A function to warn that there are programmes that cannot be recorded for the weekly/daily timer programming due to insufficient  
remaining capacity of the HDD. For setting the period where warning is required. (Displayed when the unit is turned on.)  
OFF  
No warning.  
WITHIN 1 DAY  
^ WITHIN 6 DAYS  
Warns that there are programmes that cannot be recorded within 1 day, …, within 6  
days, within 1 week, …, within 5 weeks.  
WITHIN 1 WEEK  
^ WITHIN 5 WEEKS  
EN I  
101  
     
Setup Menu (continued)  
FUNCTION SET UP > DISPLAY SET  
a SUPERIMPOSE  
For setting whether to automatically display the operation details on the TV screen.  
OFF  
AUTO  
Do not display.  
Displays for 5 seconds during operations.  
b BLUE BACK  
For setting whether to display a blue screen, when broadcast cannot be received or if there are no signals at the external input.  
Set to AOFFB when the signals are weak or reception is poor.  
OFF  
Do not change the screen display.  
Switch to a blue screen.  
ON  
c DIMMER (DURING POWER ON)  
For setting the brightness of the front display panel when the unit is on.  
BRIGHT  
Bright  
DIMMED1  
Dim  
DIMMED2  
Dark  
OFF  
Turns off the light.  
d DIMMER (DURING POWER OFF)  
For setting whether to light up or turn off the light of the front display panel when the unit is off.  
OFF  
Turns off the light of the front display panel when the unit is off.  
Lights up the front display panel when the unit is off.  
ON  
e QUICK STARTUP  
If set to AONB, the power consumption during standby increases but operations such as playback can be performed more quickly  
than when set to AOFFB.  
OFF  
ON  
Usually set to AOFFB. (Standby power consumption: 6.4 W)  
Operations can be performed quickly after turning on the unit. (Standby power  
consumption: 20 W)  
f ON SCREEN LANGUAGE  
For setting the on-screen display language.  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH, FRANCAIS, ESPAÑOL,  
ITALIANO, NEDERLANDS, SVENSKA,  
NORSK, SUOMI, DANSK  
Sets the language.  
FUNCTION SET UP > VIDEO IN/OUT  
g MONITOR TYPE  
Set in accordance with the TV to be connected.  
When connected with a 4:3 TV. (Black strips are added to the top and bottom  
when displaying a 16:9 image.)  
4:3LB  
When connected with a 4:3 TV. (The left and right are cropped off when  
displaying a 16:9 image.)  
4:3PS  
16:9AUTO  
16:9FIX  
When connected with a wide TV (16:9).  
When connected with a TV fixed at 16:9. (This unit automatically adjust the  
screen width when displaying a 4:3 image.)  
h F-1 INPUT  
Set in accordance with the video connectors to be connected, when using the [F-1] input connectors on the front panel.  
VIDEO  
If connecting video signals (yellow connector).  
If connecting S-Video signals (black connector).  
S-VIDEO  
H EN  
102  
   
FUNCTION SET UP > VIDEO IN/OUT  
i L-1 OUTPUT  
For setting the output signal of the connector in accordance with the connecting device, when using the SCART connector [L-1]  
on the rear panel.  
SCART VIDEO  
SCART S-VIDEO  
SCART RGB  
Outputs video signals.  
Outputs S-Video signals.  
Outputs RGB signals.  
Outputs component video signals. (If connecting to the TV via the component  
terminal.)  
COMPONENT  
j L-1 INPUT  
For setting the input signal of the connector in accordance with the connecting device, when using the SCART connector [L-1]  
on the rear panel as a input connector.  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
If connecting video signals.  
If connecting S-Video signals.  
k L-2 SELECT  
Setting for the SCART connector [L-2] on the rear panel. Mainly for setting the input signals accordingly when connected. Also,  
when this unit is turned off, signals of an external tuner can be set to be output from [L-1]. The items that can be set changes  
depending on the AL-1 OUTPUTB setting. [ P34]  
VIDEO/RGB  
If connecting video signals.  
S-VIDEO/RGB  
SAT VIDEO/RGB  
SAT S-VIDEO/RGB  
DECODER  
If connecting S-Video signals.  
If connecting video signals with an external tuner.  
If connecting S-Video signals with an external tuner.  
If connecting a decoder.  
FUNCTION SET UP > CONNECTION  
l HDMIBDVI COLOUR  
For setting the desired images (image quality, colour intensity and black fading), when connecting to the TV’s DVI terminal.  
STANDARD  
ENHANCE  
Does not adjust the image quality automatically.  
Adjusts the image quality automatically.  
m HDMI OUTPUT  
For setting the image format from this unit’s HDMI output terminal. [  
P62]  
AUTO  
Normal setting.  
When a normal image is not displayed due to the TV specifications.  
RGB FIX  
INITIAL SET UP > TUNER SET  
For setting receiving channels. [ P36]  
INITIAL SET UP > CLOCK SET  
For setting the clock. [  
P35]  
EN I  
103  
TV Station and ID List  
9 The AIDB abbreviation is what is shown on-screen in lieu of the station name. The AIDB  
abbreviation is listed in the Confirmation screen and is displayed on the TV screen when the unit is  
tuned to a different station.  
STATION NAME  
Anglia TV  
ARD  
ID  
STATION NAME  
ID  
ANGL  
ARD  
RB1  
RB3  
RB1  
RB3  
ARTE  
BBC Group  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BBCW  
Berlin 1  
Berlin 2  
Border TV  
Bayern1  
Bayern3  
BRT1  
ARTE  
BBC  
Rikisutvarpid-S  
RTBF 1  
RTBF 2  
RTE 1  
RTL  
RTL 2  
RTP  
SAT  
SAT 1  
Scottish TV  
SC4  
SDR  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
RKPS  
RTB1  
RTB2  
RTE1  
RTL  
RTL2  
RTP  
SAT  
BBC1  
BBC2  
BBCW  
BLN1  
BLN2  
BORD  
BR1  
SAT1  
SCOT  
SC4  
BR3  
BRT1  
BRT2  
CHLD  
CH+  
CNN  
CHNL  
CNTR  
CH 4  
CH 5  
DISC  
DRS  
DRTV  
DSF  
EURN  
EURO  
EURS  
FR1  
BRT2  
SDR  
Children Ch  
Canal +  
CNN  
Channel TV  
Central TV  
Channel 4  
Channel 5  
DISC  
SDR1  
SFB1  
SFB3  
SKY  
SKY1  
SKYN  
SPRT  
SR1  
SRTL  
STVT  
STV1  
STV2  
SWR  
SWF1  
SWZ4  
TEES  
TEXT  
TF1  
Sky One  
Sky Net  
Sport  
SR 1  
DRS  
DR TV  
DSF  
Super RTL  
STV Test  
STV 1  
STV 2  
Suedwest3  
SWF 1  
Schweiz4  
TYNE TEES  
Text  
Euronews  
Euronews  
Eurosports  
France1  
France2  
France3  
Granada TV  
Grampian TV  
Hessen1  
Hessen3  
HRT  
FR2  
FR3  
GRNA  
GRMP  
HR1  
TF1  
TNT int  
TRT int  
TSI  
TNT  
TRT  
TSI  
TSR  
HR3  
HRT  
TSR  
HTV  
HTV  
ITV1  
KABL  
LNDN  
MDR  
MTV  
TSW  
TVE  
TV Polonia  
TVP 1  
TVP 2  
TVS  
TSW  
TVE  
TVPA  
TVP1  
TVP2  
TVS  
ITV Network  
Kabelkanal  
London  
MDR  
MTV  
Nord3  
N3  
TV2  
TV2  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
Network 2  
NRK  
N-TV  
Offener Kanal  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL 3  
Premiere  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
NDR1  
NDR3  
NED1  
NED2  
NED3  
NET2  
NRK  
N-TV  
OKAN  
ORF1  
ORF2  
ORF3  
OWL3  
PRMI  
PR07  
RAI1  
RAI2  
RAI3  
TV5  
TV5  
Tele Zurich  
Ulster TV  
Veronica  
VIVA  
VIVA2  
VOX  
TZUR  
ULST  
VERN  
VIVA  
VIV2  
VOX  
VTM  
VT4  
WDR1  
WDR3  
YLE1  
YLE2  
YORK  
ZDF  
VTM  
VT4  
West1  
West3  
YLE 1  
YLE 2  
Yorkshire TV  
ZDF  
Zurich 1  
3SAT  
ZUR1  
3SAT  
H EN  
104  
   
TV Station Channel Number Guide  
9 Only the main stations are listed. There are in addition many relay stations, and full lists are  
available from the BBC and ITV.  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 CH5  
London & South-East  
North-West  
Caldbeck....................30  
Winter Hill ..................55  
Bluebell Hill................40  
Crystal Palace............26  
Dover .........................50  
Heathfield...................49  
Oxford ........................57  
46  
33  
56  
52  
63  
43  
23  
66  
64  
60  
65  
30  
53  
67  
53  
^
37  
^
^
49  
34  
62  
28  
59  
32  
65  
56  
48  
North-East  
Bilsdale West Moor....33  
Chatton ......................39  
Pontop Pike................58  
26  
45  
64  
29  
49  
61  
23  
42  
54  
35  
^
68  
South-West  
Beacon Hill.................57  
Caradon Hill...............22  
Huntshaw Cross.........55  
Redruth......................51  
Stockland Hill .............33  
Channel Islands  
63  
28  
62  
44  
26  
60  
25  
59  
41  
23  
53  
32  
65  
47  
29  
^
^
67  
37  
^
Scotland  
Angus ........................57  
Black Hill....................40  
Sandale .....................22  
Caldbeck....................^  
Creigkelly...................31  
Darvel ........................33  
Durris.........................22  
Eitshal........................33  
Keelylang Hill.............40  
Knock More................33  
Rosemarkie ...............39  
Rumster Forest..........31  
Selkirk........................55  
63  
46  
^
34  
27  
26  
28  
26  
46  
26  
45  
27  
62  
60  
43  
^
28  
24  
23  
25  
23  
43  
23  
49  
24  
59  
53  
50  
^
32  
21  
29  
32  
29  
50  
29  
42  
21  
65  
^
37  
^
56  
48  
35  
67  
^
^
^
67  
^
52  
Fremont Point.............51  
44  
41  
47  
^
South  
Hannington ................39  
Midhurst.....................61  
Rowridge....................31  
45  
55  
24  
42  
58  
27  
66  
68  
21  
35  
^
^
West  
Mendip.......................58  
64  
61  
54  
37  
Wales  
East  
Blaenplwyf .................31  
Carmel.......................57  
Llanddona..................57  
Moel-y-Parc ...............52  
Presely.......................46  
Wenvoe......................44  
27  
63  
63  
45  
40  
51  
24  
60  
60  
49  
43  
41  
21  
53  
53  
42  
50  
47  
56  
^
^
^
37  
^
Sandy Heath..............31  
Sudbury .....................51  
Tacolneston................62  
27  
44  
55  
24  
41  
59  
21  
47  
65  
39  
35  
52  
Midlands  
Ridge Hill ...................22  
Sutton Coldfield .........46  
The Wrekin ................26  
Waltham.....................58  
28  
40  
33  
64  
25  
43  
23  
61  
32  
50  
29  
54  
35  
37  
35  
35  
Northern Ireland  
Brougher Mountain ....22  
Divis...........................31  
Limavady ...................55  
28  
27  
62  
25  
24  
59  
32  
21  
65  
^
37  
^
North  
Belmont......................22  
Emley Moor................44  
28  
51  
25  
47  
32  
41  
56  
37  
EN I  
105  
 
Language Code List  
AA  
AB  
AF  
AM  
AR  
AS  
AY  
AZ  
BA  
BE  
BG  
BH  
BI  
Afar  
IN  
Indonesian  
Icelandic  
Hebrew  
RU  
RW  
SA  
SD  
SG  
SH  
SI  
Russian  
Kinyarwanda  
Sanskrit  
Sindhi  
Abkhazian  
Afrikaans  
Ameharic  
Arabic  
IS  
IW  
JI  
Yiddish  
JW  
KA  
KK  
KL  
Javanese  
Georgian  
Kazakh  
Sangho  
Serbo-Croatian  
Singhalese  
Slovak  
Assamese  
Aymara  
Azerbaijani  
Bashkir  
Greenlandic  
Cambodian  
Kannada  
Korean (KOR)  
Kashmiri  
Kurdish  
SK  
SL  
SM  
SN  
SO  
SQ  
SR  
SS  
ST  
SU  
SW  
TA  
KM  
KN  
KO  
KS  
KU  
KY  
LA  
Slovenian  
Samoan  
Shona  
Byelorussian  
Bulgarian  
Bihari  
Somali  
Bislama  
Bengali, Bangla  
Tibetan  
Albanian  
Serbian  
Siswati  
Sesotho  
Sundanese  
Swahili  
Tamil  
BN  
BO  
BR  
CA  
CO  
CS  
CY  
DZ  
EL  
EO  
ET  
EU  
FA  
Kirghiz  
Latin  
Breton  
LN  
LO  
LT  
Lingala  
Catalan  
Corsican  
Czech  
Laothian  
Lithuanian  
Latvian, Lettish  
Malagasy  
Maori  
LV  
Welsh  
MG  
MI  
TE  
TG  
TH  
TI  
Telugu  
Bhutani  
Greek  
Tajik  
MK  
ML  
MN  
MO  
MR  
MS  
MT  
MY  
NA  
NE  
OC  
OM  
OR  
PA  
Macedonian  
Malayalam  
Mongolian  
Moldavian  
Marathi  
Thai  
Esperanto  
Estonian  
Basque  
Tigrinya  
Turkmen  
Tagalog  
Setswana  
Tonga  
TK  
TL  
Persian  
TN  
TO  
TR  
TS  
TT  
TW  
UK  
UR  
UZ  
VI  
FJ  
Fiji  
Malay (MAY)  
Maltese  
FO  
FY  
GA  
GD  
GL  
GN  
GU  
HA  
HI  
Faroese  
Frisian  
Turkish  
Tsonga  
Tatar  
Burmese  
Nauru  
Irish  
Scots Gaelic  
Galician  
Guarani  
Gujarati  
Hausa  
Nepali  
Twi  
Occitan  
Ukrainian  
Urdu  
(Afan) Oromo  
Oriya  
Uzbek  
Panjabi  
Vietnamese  
Volapuk  
Wolof  
Hindi  
PL  
Polish  
VO  
WO  
XH  
YO  
ZH  
ZU  
HR  
HU  
HY  
IA  
Croatian  
Hungarian  
Armenian  
Interlingua  
Interlingue  
Inupiak  
PS  
PT  
QU  
RM  
RN  
RO  
Pashto, Pushto  
Portuguese  
Quechua  
Rhaeto-Romance  
Kirundi  
Xhosa  
Yoruba  
Chinese  
Zulu  
IE  
IK  
Rumanian  
H EN  
106  
   
Glossary  
Bitstream  
Chapter  
Digital signals of compressed sounds or images.  
A unit for segments of music and images in the titles of DVD Videos, etc. It can be freely  
created for programmes recorded using this unit. (For DVD-RAM and DVD-RW (VR) discs.)  
Decoder  
A device that reverts compressed signals of sounds and images to their original signals.  
A compression process system for audio signals. A standard system for 5.1-channel  
surround on DVD Videos.  
Dolby Digital  
An abbreviation for Digital Theater Systems, a sound compression format used on DVD  
Videos. With higher sound quality as compared to Dolby Digital.  
DTS  
The compressing and digitalising of sounds and images. Re-encoding refers to using another  
system or compression rate to re-digitalise signals that were uncompressed.  
Encoding  
Finalising  
A writing process of disc information such that the programmes recorded on the DVD-R  
and DVD-RW discs can be played back on other players.  
Abbreviation of High-Definition Multimedia Interface. Based on DVI (Digital Visual  
Interface) used in many PC displays, it is the standard of next-generation digital interfaces  
with added functions geared towards AV devices while maintaining downward  
compatibility. HDMI is capable of digitally transferring high resolution images and multi  
channel/audio without compression using one cable.  
HDMI  
JPEG  
An abbreviation of Joint Photographic Experts Group, an international standard for  
compressed still image data files. The data of the 3 primary colours (RGB) is compressed  
from a ratio of 10:1 to 100:1.  
A method of displaying a wide image (16:9) on a TV with aspect ratio of 4:3 in full screen,  
by adding a black band at the top and bottom.  
Letterbox  
Linear PCM  
A format that digitalises audio signals without compression.  
An abbreviation of MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, an international standard for compressed audio  
data files. While minimising the deterioration of sound quality, the audio data of an audio  
CD is compressed to a ratio of 10:1.  
MP3  
Pronounced as EHM-pehg, an abbreviation of Moving Picture Experts Group, an  
international standard for video and sound compression.  
MPEG  
A method of displaying a wide image (16:9) on a TV with aspect ratio of 4:3 in full screen,  
by cropping off the left and right of the image.  
Pan & Scan  
An abbreviation of Playback Control. A mechanism that controls the playback of data  
recorded with Video CD (Ver.2.0). Includes a software with interactive and search function  
using a menu screen.  
PBC  
Refers to the adding of narration or background music (BGM) to the sound after recording it  
with the camera.  
Post-recording  
For conventional TV broadcast video signals, a picture is presented by displaying the  
vertical resolution of 525 scanning lines alternately in halves. This system is known as  
interlace. The system that displays all the scanning lines at one time is known as progressive  
scan, and this mode enables high image quality playback of DVD Video movie softwares.  
Progressive scan mode  
Region number  
A number that restricts DVD Video playback. The world is divided into 6 regions  
distinguished by numbers, and playback is not possible if the number of the player and the  
disc do not match.  
A type of video terminal that connects the unit and the peripheral devices. Achieves high  
image quality as the luminance signal and chrominance signal are connected separately.  
S-Video terminal  
Thumbnails  
Reduced-size version of pictures, for making segments of pictures, programmes or scenes  
easily recognisable.  
A unit for recorded image of images that can be selected using the main image or menu  
screen of DVD Videos, etc. Programmes recorded using this unit are also known as titles.  
Title  
Track  
A unit for segments of music, images, etc. in audio CDs, Video CDs, and Super Video CDs.  
A recording system for DVD-R and DVD-RW discs, which is compatible with DVD Video  
discs.  
Video mode  
An abbreviation of Video Recording Mode. A form of recording system for discs including  
DVD-RW, it is possible to edit, erase or rewrite.  
VR mode  
EN I  
107  
                               
Q&A  
Preparations  
Recording  
Which discs are unplayable?  
The time of the clock seems to deviate.  
Can I use cartridge-enclosed DVD-RAMs?  
See AClock SettingB [  
P35].  
See AAbout DiscsB [  
P12].  
Can I record simultaneously on the HDD and DVD?  
No.  
Can I replace the HDD on my own?  
No. This unit’s HDD contains software required for operations,  
and will not function if replaced with a commercially available  
HDD.  
If I record to full capacity on the disc, will the old  
recordings be erased?  
It will not be erased. Recording will stop.  
My television is not equipped with video inputs, is there  
other methods of connection?  
Can I switch the channel while recording is paused?  
Use an RF converter sold separately. For details on connection,  
refer to the instruction manual of the RF converter.  
Yes, on the DVD deck. However, it is not possible to switch to  
DV input. Switching is not possible during DV input recording.  
Setup  
Cannot activate pause while HDD is recording.  
Unable to pause recording on the HDD. If PAUSE is pressed  
while HDD is recording., it will enter into Live Memory  
Playback’s pause mode. However, record pause is possible  
during external input recording. (By pressing REC and PAUSE  
on the remote control simultaneously.)  
The HDD is functioning although the unit is not on.  
The HDD functions in the following instances even if the unit  
is off.  
0 While receiving programme listing data.  
0 While HDD is being optimised.  
Cannot switch between the main and sub audio after  
recording a bilingual programme onto the DVD-R disc.  
The fan is functioning although the unit is not on.  
DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) recording will be recorded in the  
The fan spins in the following instances even if the unit is off.  
0 While receiving programme listing data.  
sound as set. Setup Menu AVIDEO MODE RECORDING  
AUDIOB [  
P100] N  
0 During VPS/PDC recording standby.  
When recording movies and other bilingual programmes, the  
use of DVD-RAM or DVD-RW (VR mode) discs is  
recommended.  
0 When Setup Menu AL-2 SELECTB = ADECODERB  
[
P103] k.  
What happens to the chapter (mark) during recording?  
Can I watch programmes via the external receiver even  
though the unit is not on?  
HDD, DVD-RAM,  
DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)  
DVD-RW/-R  
(Video mode)  
Yes, this unit outputs signals from the [L-2 IN/DECODER]  
terminal to the [L-1 IN/OUT] terminal even if it is off. See  
AInput/Output SettingB [ P34]  
However, this function is not available during programme  
listing data downloading. In such cases, it is recommended  
that the external receiver be connected directly to the TV.  
Inserted when switched  
from monaural or  
bilingual broadcast to  
stereo broadcast.  
Automatically  
inserted  
approximately  
every 5 minutes.  
During  
recording  
During  
dubbing  
Marks will be  
copied.  
Marks will be copied.  
0 Chapters (marks) will not be copied for play list dubbing.  
Each scene becomes a chapter.  
0 For dubbings to the DVD-RW/-R (Video mode) discs, up to  
99 marks per title are copied.  
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Playback  
Does not perform as operated when playing a  
commercially available DVD Video.  
Can I change the recording mode when dubbing from  
the HDD to DVD?  
There are some DVD Videos and Video CDs with playback  
controls set by the disc maker.  
HIGH SPEED dubbing:  
Dubs using the same recording mode as the HDD.  
JUST dubbing:  
Can I perform reverse playback (-1x speed playback)  
on Video CDs?  
Dubs using the same recording mode as the HDD, but when  
the disc remaining time is insufficient, dubbing will be  
performed using a lower recording mode.  
No. Reverse slow playback is also not possible.  
MANUAL dubbing:  
Can change to a mode lower than the recording mode of the  
HDD.  
Unable to perform 1.5x speed playback for HDD.  
1.5x speed playback cannot be performed while recording on  
HDD or DVD.  
What is the shortest dubbing time from the HDD to  
DVD?  
0 Perform after recording ends.  
Theoretical figures during high speed dubbing are as the  
numerical values below. (For a 1-hour programme recorded in  
XP mode.)  
When does the memory for resume get cancelled?  
The memory for resume will be cancelled when any of the  
following is performed.  
0 DVD-RAM (Ver. 2.1/3x): Approx. 20 mins. (Max. 3x speed)  
0 DVD-RW (Ver. 1.2/4x): Approx. 15 mins. (Max. 4x speed)  
0 Pressing STOP/CLEAR while stopped.  
0 DVD-R (General Ver. 2.0/8x): Approx. 8 mins. (Max. 8x  
speed)  
0 Selecting titles from the DVD Video menu screen.  
(And when setup menu is set to ADISC RESUMEB.)  
0 Turn off this unit.  
0 Removing the disc.  
During DV dubbing, the image is not output properly  
from the camcorder connected to this unit.  
Turn off the camcorder, then turn on and try again.  
Thumbnails on the DVD deck are not displayed.  
Set the channel to other than AdvB.  
When the channel has been set to AdvB, the thumbnails will  
not be displayed when using a disc that is not registered in the  
library.  
Editing  
Recorded programme cannot be edited.  
It is not possible to edit if a title protect mark is displayed at the  
bottom left of the thumbnail for DVD disc. Edit after removing  
title protect. [ P80]  
Dubbing  
Can I dub commercially available DVD Videos to the  
HDD?  
To delete a part of a recorded programme.  
Commercially available DVD Video discs are copy-guarded for  
copyright protection purposes. Dubbing is not possible in this  
case.  
Possible with HDD, DVD-RAM and DVD-RW/-R (VR mode)  
discs. [  
P81]  
Operations cannot be performed after deleting  
programmes.  
Can I control the DV camcorder connected to the DV  
terminal?  
When many programmes are deleted at once, wait until the  
next operation can be performed.  
Yes, but some models cannot be controlled.  
During HDD Y DVD dubbing, will the programme  
information be copied?  
The recording date and time, channel, thumbnail pictures, and  
chapter marks will be copied.  
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Troubleshooting  
Resetting  
APLEASEB and AWAITB display alternately, or  
ARESETTINGB blinks for a long time after the power  
plug is inserted. Is it a malfunction?  
The unit does not operate.  
0 Child lock has been set.  
Cancel the child lock. [  
P93]  
0 It normally takes about 40 seconds to prepare before you  
can start any operations. Operations cannot be performed  
during this period.  
0 There are cases when the operation is prohibited, depending  
on the disc.  
0 If the unit cannot be operated at all, turn off the unit, and  
then on again. (Lightning or static electricity may cause  
malfunction of the unit.)  
0 If the display does not seem to disappear, reset the unit.  
Press STOP/CLEAR (o) and STANDBY/ON on the unit  
simultaneously until ARESETTINGB is displayed on the front  
display panel.  
Or pull out the power plug, wait around 5 seconds and then  
re-insert.  
ALOCKB is displayed on the front display panel, and  
the disc cannot be removed.  
Cancel tray lock using the following method.  
Not functioning while AWAITB blinks on the front  
While holding STOP/CLEAR (o), press OPEN/CLOSE (M) on  
the unit when the unit is in standby mode. AUNLOCKB is  
displayed on the front display panel when tray lock is released.  
display panel.  
The unit is automatically repairing recorded data that is  
unusual. Wait until the time display is displayed. Repairing  
may take more than 1 hour.  
Playback  
No images on the TV screen.  
The disc tray does not open.  
0 Check if the video input is displayed.  
It can be removed by force using the following method.  
Switch the TV (AV TV) with video/audio input terminals to  
the external input connected to this unit.  
A Press STOP/CLEAR (o) and STANDBY/ON on the unit  
simultaneously for more than 2 seconds until ARESETTINGB  
is displayed on the front display panel.  
0 Check the output format of the image. Press OUTPUT  
FORMAT for more than 3 seconds and the current format  
will be displayed on the front display panel. To revert back  
to the standard setting, press OUTPUT FORMAT repeatedly  
while the output format is displayed on the front display  
panel. Then press ENTER after AOUT 576IB is displayed.  
B Press and hold OPEN/CLOSE (M) on the unit until the disc  
tray opens. (Takes about 30 seconds.)  
C After removing the disc, press OPEN/CLOSE (M) to close  
the disc tray. (The unit will turn off.)  
General  
Images do not appear on the TV screen or images are  
distorted.  
No power is supplied to the unit.  
Check the output format of the image. Refer to the above  
mentioned for checking method.  
The power cord is disconnected from the socket.  
0 Playback does not start or stops immediately after  
pressing PLAY.  
0 ANO DISCB is displayed on the front display panel.  
The channel cannot be changed.  
Channel cannot be changed during recording.  
0 Place the disc on the disc tray with the playback surface  
facing down.  
The remote control does not work.  
0 The setting of the remote control code (1/2/3/4) is  
0 A disc not compatible with this unit is loaded. [ P12]  
inappropriate. [ P94]  
0 The disc loaded is dirty.  
0 The batteries may be depleted.  
Use a soft cloth to clean. [  
P13]  
0 Remove the batteries, re-insert after more than 5 minutes  
and then try again. Alternatively, replace with new batteries.  
0 The disc loaded is badly warped or scratched.  
Images are distorted when you start high speed  
search.  
Dubbing from the Video Cassette Recorder is not  
possible.  
Images are distorted at the point where the playback  
speed changes. It is not a malfunction.  
The external input channel AF-1B setting is inappropriate.  
[
P23]  
RetroActive Playback does not start.  
The on-screen text displayed when playing back on  
this unit is recorded during dubbing.  
For HDD, set Setup Menu ALIVE MEMORYB [  
other than AOFFB.  
P99] I to  
Set to the following setting. Setup Menu ASUPERIMPOSEB =  
AOFFB [ P102] a  
Live Memory Playback does not start.  
For DVD, Live Memory Playback cannot be performed other  
than on DVD-RAM discs. Use a DVD-RAM disc. [ P12]  
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Playback does not start.  
Timer programming cannot be made.  
Confirm the contents of the timer programme. May not  
0 The programme has reached its ending portion.  
Press ON SCREEN to confirm. [  
0
P39]  
function properly when there is a power failure. P56, 57]  
[
0 The recording has just completed.  
Wait approximately 30 seconds, then press PLAY.  
0 If timer programming cannot be set or cancelled, wait for  
about 1 minute and then try again.  
0 It may not be possible to record, play, edit, or dub discs  
recorded or formatted on other players or computers, on this  
unit.  
In addition, noise may appear on the screen or the sound  
may be distorted.  
The GUIDE Plus+ system  
This troubleshooting covers only a few problems. For a  
complete list, please visit the GUIDE Plus+ system website at  
www.europe.guideplus.com  
There is no sound from the coaxial output when  
performing 1.5x speed playback on the HDD.  
The programme listing is not displayed.  
0 It takes 24 hours to download the programme listing data.  
After checking the connections such as antenna connection,  
set this unit to standby mode.  
To output sound from the coaxial digital sound output terminal  
on the rear of this unit, check the following setting.  
Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB  
[
P98] D  
0
Confirm that there are no problems with the host station channel.  
0 After deleting channels with poor reception, perform initial  
The main and sub audio cannot be switched when the  
coaxial digital sound output terminal on the rear of this  
unit is connected.  
setup again.  
The channel does not change when receiving via the  
external receiver.  
For multi-channel programmes recorded on the DVD-RAM or  
DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, check the following setting when  
the main audio and sub audio cannot be switched.  
The IR blaster (G-LINK) cable is incorrectly connected or  
placed. Also, check the external receiver’s brand name, etc.  
Setup Menu ADIGITAL AUDIO OUTB = APCM ONLYB  
[
P98] D  
After setting, press AUDIO to select the desired audio.  
Timer programming cannot be set.  
The date and time is not set. [ P35]  
Recording  
The recorded programme ends halfway.  
0 The desired programme cannot be recorded.  
Due to circumstances of the broadcast station, the programme  
broadcasting time may change but this unit does not  
automatically change its programmed time accordingly.  
0 No images on the TV screen.  
The channel does not correspond to that in the receiving area.  
If you are unable to select the desired channel on this unit, set  
the correct channel for the receiving broadcast. [ P25, 36]  
Others  
Recording cannot be made.  
A- - : - -B is displayed on the front display panel.  
0 No disc is loaded.  
Displays when power failure occurred. Set the date and time.  
Or an incompatible disc is loaded.  
Load a recordable disc. [  
P12]  
The disc remaining space does not increase even  
though all recorded programmes have been deleted.  
0 The disc loaded is not formatted.  
Format the disc so that it can be recorded on this unit.  
[
P64]  
The DVD-RAM disc contains data recorded on a computer.  
0 A finalised disc is loaded.  
Recording cannot be made on finalised discs. [  
Computer data cannot be deleted on this unit. If the data is  
unwanted, format the disc on this unit. [ P64]  
P65]  
0 Discs formatted on other players may not be recordable on  
this unit.  
DVD discs recorded on this unit cannot be played on  
other players.  
0 The disc does not have enough space.  
Delete unwanted programmes, or load a new disc. [  
P80]  
0 DVD-RAM discs recorded on this unit cannot be played on  
incompatible DVD players.  
The unit does not turn off after completing timer  
recording.  
0 Even finalised discs may not be playable, depending on their  
recording condition.  
The unit will not turn off in the following instances.  
0 DVD is selected while HDD is timer recording (and vice  
versa).  
0 When multiple timer recordings were programmed for  
different decks.  
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On-screen Message  
Playback  
Message  
NO TITLE RECORDED  
Advice  
Record a programme first.  
HDD  
Unable to advance to the end position of the programme or  
a position ahead of the current recording position.  
UNABLE TO GO FORWARD ANY MORE  
UNABLE TO GO BACK ANY MORE  
Unable to return to a position before the start of recording.  
DVD  
COPY PROHIBITED  
CAN NOT PLAY  
The unit has detected invalid contents of copy restrictions  
when reading the disc or in the middle of playback.  
DISC NOT LOADED  
Load a disc.  
A disc that is not registered in the library has been loaded.  
Register as necessary. Registering is useful when watching  
DISC NOT REGISTERED IN THE LIBRARY  
REGISTER DISC?  
the disc later on. [  
P90]  
NAVIGATION IS NOT AVAILABLE WITH THIS  
DISC  
Library Database Navigation cannot be utilised with DVD  
Videos or discs recorded and not finalised on other units.  
This unit can play discs with region number A2B or AALLB.  
Discs with other region numbers are not playable.  
REGION CODE ERROR  
UNREADABLE DISC  
CHECK THE DISC  
Check if the disc can be play back on this unit. [  
P12]  
HDD/DVD  
THIS VIDEO IS PROTECTED BY  
COPYRIGHT  
Devices with DVI terminal (PC displays, etc.) that are not  
compatible with the copyright protection system (HDCP)  
cannot be used.  
VIEWING IS NOT POSSIBLE THROUGH  
HDMI CONNECTION WITH A NON-HDCP  
DISPLAY  
Recording  
Message  
Advice  
HDD  
There is no recordable space remaining in the hard disk.  
Increase the recordable space by dubbing the currently  
recorded programmes to DVD first, then delete the  
CAN NOT MODIFY LIVE MEMORY TIME,  
DUE TO SHORTAGE OF CAPACITY  
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE THEN RETRY  
programmes. [  
P80]  
CAPACITY IS FULL, CAN NOT RECORD  
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE  
Delete unwanted programmes. [  
P80]  
REMAINING CAPACITY IS SMALL  
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE  
Delete unwanted programmes. In addition, dub  
programmes that you want to the DVD discs and then  
delete.  
CAPACITY IS FULL  
RECORDING STOPPED  
DVD  
An attempt has been made to record copy-protected  
programmes. Use a CPRM compatible disc in VR mode  
when recording copy-once (programme that can only be  
recorded once) programmes. However, programmes with  
copy guard cannot be recorded.  
COPY PROHIBITED  
CAN NOT RECORD  
DISC NOT RECORDABLE  
INSERT RECORDABLE DISC  
Load a disc that is recordable on this unit. [  
P12]  
HDD/DVD  
TITLE MEMORY IS FULL, UNABLE TO  
RECORD  
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE  
Up to 99 titles can be registered on a DVD, and 500 titles  
on the HDD. Delete unwanted programmes. [ P80]  
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Timer Programming  
Message  
Advice  
HDD  
CAN NOT SET TIMER PROGRAMME DUE  
TO SHORTAGE OF CAPACITY  
DELETE UNWANTED TITLE OR CHANGE  
RECORD MODE  
There is no recordable space remaining in the hard disk.  
Increase the recordable space by dubbing the currently  
recorded programmes to DVD first, then delete the  
programmes. [ P80]  
For HDD timer programming, there are timer programmes  
that cannot be recorded within the duration set due to the  
remaining capacity of HDD. Verify, cancel or change the  
timer programme from the programme list where necessary.  
CAN NOT PERFORM TIMER RECORDING  
CHECK PROGRAMME LIST TO CONFIRM  
[
P57]  
HDD/DVD  
SET CLOCK BEFORE TIMER  
PROGRAMMING  
Set the clock. [  
P35]  
Dubbing  
Message  
Advice  
HDD/DVD  
CAN NOT DUB DURING RECORDING  
STOP RECORDING THEN RETRY  
Dub after recording ends.  
THE i.LINK DEVICE THAT YOU HAVE  
CONNECTED IS NOT RECOGNIZED  
MAKE SURE THAT DEVICE IS CONNECTED  
PROPERLY AND POWERED ON  
Check that the DV device is correctly connected to the DV  
input terminal on the unit’s front panel.  
Disc  
Message  
Advice  
DVD  
COULD NOT CANCEL DISC FINALISATION  
CHECK THE DISC  
COULD NOT FINALISE THE DISC  
CHECK THE DISC  
The disc may be dirty. Clean the disc and try again.  
COULD NOT FORMAT THE DISC  
CHECK THE DISC  
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Specifications  
Video recording compression system  
MPEG2 (VBR)  
GENERAL  
Power requirement  
AC 220 V - 240 V H, 50 Hz/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
Power on: 36 W  
Power off: 6.4 W  
Temperature  
INPUT/OUTPUT  
21-pin SCART connectors  
IN/OUT X 1, IN/DECODER X 1  
S-video input  
Y
C
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K  
: 0.3 Vp-p, 75 K  
Operating: 5I to 35I  
Storage: -20I to 60I  
Operating position  
Horizontal only  
Dimensions (WxHxD)  
435 mm x 70 mm x 300 mm  
Weight  
Video input  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 K (pin jack)  
Audio input  
2 Vrms (pin jack)  
i. Link  
4-pin for DV Input/Output  
Component video output  
4.6 kg  
VIDEO/AUDIO (DVD Deck)  
Y
: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 K  
Recordable disc  
DVD-RAM 12 cm (4.7 GB/9.4 GB *1  
DVD-RAM 8 cm (1.4 GB/2.8 GB *2  
Pb/Pr  
: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 K  
Corresponding to copy protection  
)
)
HDMI output  
DVD-R 12 cm (4.7 GB)  
19-pin, Corresponding to HDCP  
DVD-R 8 cm (1.4 GB)  
DVD-RW 12 cm (4.7 GB)  
DVD-RW 8 cm (1.4 GB)  
*1 9.4 GB double-sided discs  
*2 2.8 GB double-sided discs  
Video  
Audio  
Digital audio output  
: 576i/576p/1080i/720p  
: 2 ch PCM/Bitstream  
Coaxial  
Corresponding to Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround,  
Bitstream  
Selectable in digital audio output setting menu  
G-LINK  
R3.5 mm Jack  
Recording format  
DVD-RAM : DVD Video Recording format  
DVD-R : DVD Video format, DVD Video Recording  
format  
DVD-RW : DVD Video format, DVD Video Recording  
format  
Recording time  
Maximum 8 hours (with 4.7 GB disc)  
TUNER/TIMER  
Tuning system  
Frequency synthesised tuner  
Signal system  
PAL colour signal, 625 lines/50 fields  
TV channel storage capacity  
99 positions (+AUX position)  
Channel coverage  
(XP)  
(SP)  
(LP)  
(EP)  
(FR)  
: Approx. 1 hour  
: Approx. 2 hours  
: Approx. 4 hours  
: Approx. 6 hours  
: Approx. 1 hour - 8 hours  
Audio recording system  
Dolby Digital (2 ch)  
VHF  
: 44.5MHz - 143MHz/  
143MHz - 470MHz/  
Linear PCM (XP mode only)  
Video recording compression system  
MPEG2 (CBR/VBR)  
UHF  
: 470MHz - 862MHz  
Memory backup time  
Approx. 10 minutes.  
VIDEO/AUDIO (HDD Deck)  
Capacity  
160 GB  
Recording time  
E. & O.E. Design and specifications subject to change without  
notice.  
(DV)  
(XP)  
(SP)  
(LP)  
(EP)  
: Approx. 11 hours  
: Approx. 34 hours  
: Approx. 69 hours  
: Approx. 138 hours  
: Approx. 209 hours  
: Approx. 300 hours  
(FR480)  
Audio recording system  
Dolby Digital (2 ch)  
Linear PCM (XP mode only)  
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List of Terms  
A
N
A-B Repeat Playback ................................... 96  
Adjusting the Picture Quality ........................ 97  
Angle Selection ........................................... 61  
Audio language ..................................... 61, 98  
NICAM ...............................................92, 101  
One Touch Replay .................................44, 59  
On-screen Language ....................................28  
On-screen Message ....................................112  
B
Basic Playback  
C
Pan & Scan ..........................................29, 107  
PBC (Playback Control) ................................61  
Programme alert ..........................................87  
Programme overlap ................................53, 55  
Programme ...................................... 56, 57  
Chapter ............................................... 75, 107  
Clock Setting ............................................... 35  
Copy-once .................................................. 67  
CPRM ......................................................... 67  
D
Remote Control ...........................................16  
Repeat Playback ..........................................96  
Resetting ...................................................110  
Resume .................................................44, 99  
RetroActive Playback ...................................88  
RetroActive Recording .................................88  
Decoder ............................................. 34, 107  
Dolby Digital ........................ 92, 98, 101, 107  
(The GUIDE Plus+ System) ...................... 31  
DTS .................................................... 92, 107  
Dubbing ..................................................... 66  
(VCR) ..................................................... 71  
DV Auto Chaptering .................................. 100  
F
Finalising ............................................ 65, 107  
Formatting .................................................. 64  
FR (Free Rate) Mode .................................... 84  
Skip ............................................................44  
Skip Search .................................................44  
Slide show .............................................63, 97  
Sound .........................................................92  
G
Guide Channel Set ...................................... 38  
GUIDE Plus+ System ..... 30, 32, 46, 48, 50, 56  
H
HDMI ........................................... 21, 62, 107  
Help Guide ................................................. 83  
High speed dubbing .................................... 68  
I
Intelligent Dual-Pass Encoding ..................... 66  
J
Video mode ........................9, 12, 64, 65, 107  
VIDEO Plus+ ...................................38, 47, 52  
VPS/PDC ...............................................53, 55  
VR mode .............................9, 12, 64, 65, 107  
L
Language code list ..................................... 106  
Letterbox ............................................ 29, 107  
Linear PCM ........................... 92, 98, 101, 107  
M
Manual dubbing .......................................... 68  
Marks ................................................... 44, 75  
Monitor type ............................................... 29  
MP3 ............................................. 12, 63, 107  
EN I  
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EN  
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1105STH-SW-VE  
EK  
© 2005 Victor Company of Japan, Limited  

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