2-149-120-11(1)
DVD Recorder
Operating Instructions
RDR-GX300
© 2004 Sony Corporation
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If you have any questions or
problems concerning your recorder,
please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
13 Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
On recording
• Note that the contents of the
recording cannot be compensated
for under any and all conditions,
including conditions that may
arise due to a malfunction of this
unit.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
• Make trial recordings before
making the actual recording.
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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near
water.
Copyrights
moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
• Television programs, films, video
tapes, discs, and other materials
maybe copyrighted. Unauthorized
recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the
copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television
transmission may require
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Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
About this manual
• Instructions in this manual
describe the controls on the
remote. You can also use the
controls on the recorder if they
have the same or similar names as
those on the remote.
• The on-screen display illustrations
used in this manual may not match
the graphics displayed on your TV
screen.
• The explanations regarding discs
in this manual refer to discs
created on this recorder. The
explanations do not apply to discs
that are created on other recorders
and played back on this recorder.
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Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide
blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an
authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or
program owner.
• This product incorporates
copyright protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents
and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by
Macrovision. Reverse engineering
or disassembly is prohibited.
electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from
being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs,
Copy guard function
Since the recorder has a copy guard
function, programs received through
an external tuner (not supplied) may
contain copy protection signals
(copy guard function) and as such
may not be recordable, depending
on the type of signal.
convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: This recorder is capable
of holding a still video image or
on-screen display image on your
television screen indefinitely. If
you leave the still video image or
on-screen display image displayed
on your TV for an extended period
of time you risk permanent damage
to your television screen. Plasma
display panels and projection
televisions are especially
susceptible to this.
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Table of Contents
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Setting Up the VCR Plus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Guide to Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Using the “Disc Info” Screen (disc settings) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Recording From a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Chasing Playback/Simultaneous Rec and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cable Box/Satellite Receiver Brand Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder
Remote cable box or satellite receiver control – Set top box control
, Connect the supplied set top box controller
to have the recorder change the channel of
your cable box or satellite receiver during a
CH 103!
103
Quick access to recorded titles – Title List
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles
on the disc, including recording date,
channel, recording mode and thumbnail
automatically take program label
information from the XDS (Extended Data
Service)* and display it as the title name
Title List
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
1
2
3
4
2ch 1:00PM
Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP
5ch 8:00PM 9:00PM
Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP
12ch 9:00AM 9:30AM
Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP
3ch 8:00PM 8:30PM
Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP
-
2:00PM
Sort
Date
2ch
Title
-
5ch
Number
-
12ch
-
3ch
* not available in some areas.
Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
Recording
you can watch a program from the
beginning while it is being recorded
The game isn’t over
yet, but I’ll start
watching it from the
beginning now.
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Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode),
Recording
you can watch a previously recorded
program while recording another program
on the same disc (page 57).
I think I’ll watch
yesterday’s golf game
now, even though I
am recording a movie.
Creating your own program – Playlist
, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR
Original
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at
will to create your own, original program
Playlist
Dynamic surround sound – TVS
, Enjoy virtual surround sound effects from
just your TV’s speakers with the TV Virtual
Surround settings when playing a DVD
VIDEO with multichannel audio tracks
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.
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Quick Guide to Disc Types
Recordable and playable discs
Icon
Compatibility with
other DVD players
(finalizing)
Disc
Logo
used in Formatting
this
manual
Type
(new discs)
Playable on DVD+RW
compatible players
(automatically finalized)
Automatically
formatted
+
RW
DVD+RW
VR
Format in VR
mode
(page 35)
Playable only on VR mode
compatible players
(finalization unnecessary)
-
RWVR
mode
DVD-
RW
Playable on most DVD
players (finalization
necessary) (page 36)
Format in
Video mode
(page 35)
Video
mode
-
RWVideo
Playable on DVD+R
compatible players (finalization
necessary) (page 36)
Automatically
formatted
+
R
DVD+R
DVD-R
Playable on most DVD
players (finalization
necessary) (page 36)
Automatically
formatted
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”
are trademarks.
Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1
with CPRM* )
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)
*1
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is
a coding technology that protects copyrights for
images.
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*2
Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and
“Rec Screen Size” is set to “16:9.”
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.
*3
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Recording Features
Editing Features
Auto
Chapter
Manual
Chapter
Record
16:9 sizes title name
Change
Rewrite
(page 41)
Delete title A-B Erase Playlist
(page 63) (page 63) (page 65)
(page 78) (page 65) (page 48) (page 62)
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
Yes *2
Yes
No
Yes *3
Yes *3
No
Yes *2
Discs that cannot be recorded on
• 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)
• DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.0)
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible
• Dual layer discs
• 8 cm discs
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Playable discs
Icon
Disc
Logo
used in
this
Type
Characteristics
manual
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented
DVD
VCD
CD
DVD VIDEO
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format
VIDEO CD
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format
that can be purchased
CD
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or
similar device in music format containing MP3
audio tracks
DATA CD
DATA CD
z Hint
Discs that cannot be played
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in
music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD
format
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs
as well.
• Data part of CD-Extras
• DVD-ROMs
• DVD Audio discs
• DVD-RAMs
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see
below)
• A disc recorded in a color system other than
NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs
Notes
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the
erased after reformatting.
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”
printed on their packaging.
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-
RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on
other DVD equipment.
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD
menu.
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc
contents the software producers designed, some
playback features may not be available. Also, see
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/
VIDEO CDs.
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs
(playback only) labeled with identical region
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.
DVD VIDEOs labeled
recorder.
will also play on this
ALL
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this
recorder, the data may be erased.
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be
labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is
prohibited by area restrictions.
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due
to the recording quality or physical condition of the
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the
operating instructions for the recording device.
X
Region code
RDR–XXXX
00V 00Hz
NO.
00W
0-000-000-00
Music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are being
marketed by some record companies. Please be
aware that among those discs, there are some that
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
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Using the cable box/satellite
receiver control function
Hookups and Settings
The cable box/satellite receiver control function
can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the
recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver
via the supplied set top box controller. The
recorder controls channels on the cable box or
satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also
use the recorder’s remote control to change
channels on the cable box/satellite receiver
whenever the cable box/satellite receiver is turned
on, even if the recorder is turned off.
Hooking Up the Recorder
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the
settings of the recorder.
Notes
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components
to be connected.
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not
have a video input jack.
• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each
component before connecting.
To use the cable box/satellite receiver control
function, you need to connect the set top box
controller and set the code number and output
satellite receiver control, check that the recorder
can correctly control the cable box or satellite
Step 1: Unpacking
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of
the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Check that you have the following items:
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3)
(1)
• Power cord (1)
• Antenna cable (1)
• Remote commander (remote) (1)
• Set top box controller (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Notes
• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead
cable), use an external antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.
• If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF
antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the recorder.
Step 2: Connecting the
Antenna Cable and Set Top
Box Controller
Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do
not connect the power cord until you reach “Step
If you have
Hookup
or a satellite receiver
Cable box with an antenna output
only
only (no cable TV)
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A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1 or L3) to the
input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE IN 1 or 3).
Place the set top box controller
Wall
near the remote sensor on the
cable box/satellite receiver.
Set top box
controller
Cable box/
satellite receiver
Antenna cable
(supplied)
AUDIO
OUT
R
VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
ANT IN
TO TV
L
to antenna input
TV
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
S-video cord (not
supplied)
ET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
AUDIO L VIDEO
S VEO
R
1
3
to SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to LINE IN
1 or 3
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hints
• If your cable box or satellite receiver has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord (not supplied) instead of the
audio/video cord.
• If you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 1 jack, set “Line1 Input” in Video Setup to “S VIDEO” (page 75). If
you connect an S-video cord to the LINE IN 3 jack, set “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to “S VIDEO” (page 74).
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B: Cable box with an antenna output only
With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the
satellite receiver or cable box is turned on.
To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch) to the antenna
output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch, or 4ch).
Wall
Set top box
controller
(supplied)
Cable box
Place the set top box controller
near the remote sensor on the
cable box/satellite receiver.
ANT IN
TO TV
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
to SET TOP
BOX
CONTROL
Antenna cable
(supplied)
to VHF/UHF IN
DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
OUT
TV
to VHF/UHF OUT
to antenna
input
: Signal flow
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C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)
Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using
a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas.
With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.
Wall
to VHF/UHF IN
DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
PB
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
R
~
AC IN
OUT
TV
to VHF/UHF OUT
to antenna input
Antenna cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords
Select one of the following patterns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are
A
B
S-video cord
(not supplied)
INPUT
INPUT
VIDEO
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
S VIDEO
L
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
AUDIO
R
(yellow)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
to LINE OUT (S VIDEO) 1 or 2
to LINE OUT (VIDEO) 1 or 2
VHF/UHF
DVD recorder
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
COAXIAL
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
to COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
(red)
(blue)
(green)
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
C
Y
(green)
(blue)
(red)
P
B
R
P
Component video
cord (not supplied)
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
: Signal flow
Note
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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A Connecting to a video input jack
Using the PROGRESSIVE button
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will
enjoy standard quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the
remote, you can select the signal format in which
the recorder outputs video signals: Interlace or
Progressive.
Connect the recorder using the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C above), and press
PROGRESSIVE repeatedly. “PROGRESSIVE”
appears in the front panel display when the
recorder outputs progressive signals.
Yellow
Yellow
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Red (R)
◆Progressive
Select this when:
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks.
B Connecting to an S VIDEO input
jack
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no
picture will appear if you select progressive signal
output when either of the above conditions is not
met.
Connect an S-video cord (not supplied). You will
enjoy high quality images.
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE
button with this connection.
◆Interlace
Set to this position when:
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).
C Connecting to component video
input jacks (Y, PB, P
R)
z Hint
Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks
using a component video cord (not supplied) or
three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind
and length. You will enjoy accurate color
reproduction and high quality images.
If your TV accepts progressive 480p format
signals, you must use this connection and then
press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to send
progressive video signals. For details, see “Using
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-
tune the signal according to the type of software you are
Note
Consumers should note that not all high definition
television sets are fully compatible with this product and
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the
case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is
recommended that the user switch the connection to the
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service
center.
Green
Blue
Green
Blue
Red
Red
When playing “wide screen” images
Some recorded images may not fit your TV
If you are connecting to a VCR
Connect your VCR to the LINE IN (VIDEO) jack
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,
or AV amplifier (receiver).
This will enable you to listen to sound.
A
INPUT
VIDEO
(red)
(yellow)
Audio/video
cord (supplied)
(white)
(red)
(white)
L
AUDIO
(yellow)*
R
LINE OUT
VIDEO
TV, projector, or AV
amplifier (receiver)
S VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
1
2
to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) 1 or 2
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
DVD recorder
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or
OPTICAL)
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
or
OPTICAL
Coaxial digital cord
(not supplied)
Optical digital cord (not supplied)
to optical
digital input
to coaxial
digital input
[Speakers]
Rear (L)
[Speakers]
Rear (R)
B
Front (L)
Front (R)
AV amplifier (receiver)
with a decoder
Center
Subwoofer
: Signal flow
z Hint
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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A Connecting to audio L/R input
B Connecting to a digital audio
jacks
input jack
1
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*
2
Digital or DTS* decoder and a digital input jack,
use this connection.
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not
supplied).
Yellow
Yellow
White (L)
White (L)
Red (R)
Coaxial cord
Optical cord
Red (R)
• Surround effect (page 53)
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night
• Surround effect
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night
*1
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of
*2
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Notes
• After you have completed the connection, make the
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy
will come from your speakers.
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be
used with this connection.
Note
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE
IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.
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Step 5: Connecting the
Power Cord
Step 6: Preparing the
Remote
Connect the supplied power cord to the AC IN
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder
and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you
connect the power cord, you must wait for a
short while before operating the recorder. You
can operate the recorder only after the front panel
display lights up and the recorder enters standby
mode.
You can control the recorder using the supplied
remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment. When
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor
on the recorder.
If you connect additional equipment to this
cord only after all connections are complete.
~
N
1
to AC IN
Notes
2
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD
recorder or player, change the command mode number
to AC outlet
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands
should leakage occur. Observe the following:
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or
batteries of different manufacturers.
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended
period of time, remove the batteries.
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked
on the
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the
remote.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your TV.
Controlling TVs with the remote
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to
control your TV.
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier
(receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
01 (default)
04
Akai
Notes
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with
some or all of the buttons below.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the
appropriate code number again.
AOC
04
Centurion
Coronado
Curtis-Mathes
Daewoo
Daytron
Fisher
12
03
12, 14
04, 22
03, 12
TV/DVD
switch
11
"/1
General Electric
Gold Star/LG
Hitachi
04, 06, 10
03, 04, 17
02, 03, 04
04, 10, 12
09
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CH +/–
Number
buttons, SET
VOL +/–
J.C.Penney
JVC
TV/VIDEO
KMC
03
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
03, 04, 08, 12, 21
04, 13
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.
2 Hold down [/1.
04, 12, 13, 17
04, 12
3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see
“ Code numbers of controllable TVs”
below) using the number buttons.
Panasonic
Philco
06, 19
02, 03, 04, 08
08, 21
Philips
4 Release [/1.
Pioneer
06, 16
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the
remote performs the following:
Portland
Proscan
Quasar
03
10
[/1
Turns your TV on or off
06, 18
VOL +/–
Adjusts the volume of your
TV
Radio Shack
RCA
05, 10, 14
04, 10
CH +/–
Selects the channel on your
TV
Sampo
12
TV/VIDEO
Switches your TV’s input
source
Samsung
Sanyo
03, 04, 12, 20
11, 14
Number buttons and
SET
Selects the channel on your
TV
Scott
12
Sears
07, 10, 11
03, 05, 18
Sharp
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Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers
(receivers)
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).
Manufacturer
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Code number
08, 12
03, 08, 14
07, 18
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
78, 79, 80, 91
84, 85, 86
92, 93
03, 04, 12
12
Yorx
Denon
Zenith
14, 15
Kenwood
Onkyo
81, 82, 83
99
Controlling the volume of your AV
amplifier (receiver) with the remote
Pioneer
Sansui
87
TV/DVD
switch
Technics
Yamaha
97, 98
94, 95, 96
"/1
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
If you have a Sony DVD player or
more than one Sony DVD recorder
VOL +/–
If the supplied remote interferes with your other
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command
mode number for this recorder and the supplied
remote to one that differs from the other Sony
DVD recorder or player.
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.
The default command mode setting for this
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.
2 Hold down [/1, and enter the
manufacturer code (see the table below)
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the
number buttons.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Release [/1.
The VOL +/– buttons control the AV
amplifier’s volume.
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide
the TV/DVD switch to TV.
SYSTEM
MENU
z Hint
M/m,
ENTER
O RETURN
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above
and enter the code number 90 (default).
COMMAND
MODE
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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
The System Menu appears.
Step 7: Easy Setup
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
Follow the steps below to make the minimum
number of basic adjustments for using the
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.
Settings are made in the following order.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Audio
Features
Options
Set Top Box Control
Language
OSD Language Setup
Easy Setup
m
Clock Setup
3 Select “ Options,” and press ENTER.
m
Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup
SETUP
m
Settings
Video
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
VR
Normal
On
Tuner and Channel Setup
Audio
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
Features
Options
DVD3
m
Easy Setup
TV Type Setup
m
4 Select “ Command Mode,” and press
ENTER.
Audio Connection Setup
m
Finished!
SETUP
Settings
Video
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
VR
Normal
On
Audio
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
"/1
Features
Options
DVD1
DVD2
DVD3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Easy Setup
CH +/–
Number
buttons
5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,
or DVD3), and press ENTER.
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the
remote so it matches the mode you
selected above.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O RETURN
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
1 Turn on the TV.
2 Press [/1.
The recorder turns on.
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Once the clock is set, the Setup Display for
cable box/satellite receiver control appears.
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that
the signal from the recorder appears on
your TV screen.
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD
recorder will be made. You can change them
later using Setup. Before you start, check that
you have made all necessary connections.”
appears.
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
Do you want to control your set top box
with this recorder?
(Changes to the current setting will erase all timer settings.)
Yes
No
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings
7 Set the cable box/satellite receiver
control, and press ENTER.
4 Press ENTER.
If you want to use the cable box/satellite
If you do not have a cable box, select “No,”
then go to step 11.
The Setup Display for selecting the language
used in the on-screen display appears.
EASY SETUP
Language
1/6
8 Enter the brand code of your cable box/
satellite receiver.
Select the screen Language.
English
Français
Español
Use M/m to select the number and </, to
move the cursor.
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
The Setup Display for clock setting appears.
Enter the brand code of your set top box.
-
-
-
-
EASY SETUP
Clock
2/6
Select a method for setting the clock.
If you select "Auto", this recorder will look for a
time signal when you turn it off.
Auto
Manual
9 Press ENTER.
EASY SETUP
Set Top Box Control
3/6
6 Select “ Manual,” and press ENTER.
Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set
the day, year, hour, and minutes in the same
way. The day of the week is set automatically.
can select “Auto.” The recorder will
Select input line or Set Top Box's output channel.
Line1
Line2
Line3
Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal when you turn off the recorder
after finishing Easy Setup.
10Select the cable box output channel.
If you connect your cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder’s audio/video input
(page 13), select “Line1,” “Line2,” or
“Line3,” then go to step 13.
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If you connect the satellite receiver or cable
select “Ch2,” ‘Ch3,” or “Ch4” and press
ENTER, then go to step 13. See the
instructions supplied with your cable box to
confirm the cable box’s antenna output
channel.
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.
Automatically displays “wide screen”
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the
sections that do not fit.
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs
with a wide screen mode.
11Select whether or not you have a cable
connection.
14Press ENTER.
EASY SETUP
Tuner Preset
4/6
The Setup Display for selecting the type of
jack used to connect to your amplifier
(receiver) appears.
Select the way in which you will receive channels.
Antenna
Cable
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?
Select the type of jack you are using.
Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)
Yes : DIGITAL OUT
No
If you use an antenna only (no cable TV),
select “Antenna.”
If you use a cable connection without a cable
box, select “Cable.”
12Press ENTER.
15Select the type of jack (if any) you are
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
The Tuner Preset function automatically starts
searching for all of the receivable channels
and presets them.
If you did not connect an AV amplifier
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 19.
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”
EASY SETUP
Tuner Preset
4/6
Searching for receivable channels.
Please wait.
Ch45
16Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).
After the Tuner Preset is finished, the Setup
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the
connected TV appears.
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
Dolby Digital
13Select the setting that matches your TV
type.
D-PCM
Dolby Digital
EASY SETUP
TV Type
5/6
Select your TV screen type.
16 : 9
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”
4 : 3 Letter Box
4 : 3 Pan Scan
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17Press ENTER.
Checking the cable box/satellite
receiver control setting
The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.
EASY SETUP
Audio Connection
6/6
1 Point the remote at the recorder (not at the
cable box/satellite receiver.)
DTS
2 Press CH +/– and check that the channel
changesonthecablebox/satellitereceiver
window.
On
Off
3 Press the number buttons and check that
the channel changes on the cable box/
satellite receiver window.
18Select whether or not you wish to send a
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),
and press ENTER.
To fix the set top box controller to your cable
box/satellite receiver
Once you have confirmed that the set top box
controller controls your cable box or satellite
receiver, fix it in place.
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”
19Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and
setup operations are complete.
1
Remove the backing on the double-sided tape.
If you use the cable box/satellite receiver
control, check that the control works correctly
(see below).
EASY SETUP
Easy Setup is finished.
2
Attach it so that the cable mouse is directly
above the remote control sensor on your cable
box/satellite receiver.
Finish
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
z Hint
If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup”
If you cannot get the recorder to control your
cable box/satellite receiver
Check the settings at “Set Top Box Control” in
Check the connection and position of the cable
If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not
operate with this recorder, contact your cable
company to see if they can provide you with a
compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Notes
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry
time signals, setting the clock automatically may take
up to about 20 minutes after the recorder turns off. If
nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes,
set the clock manually in “Clock” of “Settings”
• To record TV programs using the timer, you must set
the clock accurately.
• If you use an S-video cord to connect your cable box or
satellite receiver, set “Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in
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®
Setting Up the VCR Plus
SETUP
Settings
Tuner Preset
System
Video
Audio
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Features
Options
Set Top Box Control
Language
Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the
TV channel number (the number you turn to on
your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the
guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that
channel in your TV program guide).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for
your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers.
Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the
guide channel number with the TV channel
number. For example, if HBO is listed in the
Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and the
recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate
these numbers using the following procedure.
Easy Setup
3 Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.
4 Select “Set VCR Plus+ Channels,” and
press ENTER.
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
- -
TV CH
- -
----
Channel list
5 Select “Guide CH – TV CH,” and press
ENTER.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Number
buttons, SET
Guide CH
- -
TV CH
- -
SYSTEM
MENU
6 Enter the guide channel number assigned
in the program guide using the number
buttons, and press SET.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O RETURN
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Guide CH
33
TV CH
33
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
stopped.
7 Enter the TV channel number using the
number buttons, and press SET.
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
Settings - Set VCR Plus+ Channels
TIMER LIST
SETUP
Guide CH
33
TV CH
5
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
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If you connected a cable box or satellite
receiver to the recorder and set “Set Top Box
Control” to “On,” enter the TV channel
number on your cable box.
If you connected a cable box and set “Set Top
Box Control” to “Off,” enter the cable box
output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See
the instructions supplied with your cable box
to confirm the cable box’s output channel.
8 Repeat steps 5 to 7 for each guide channel
numberthatdoesnotmatchtheTVchannel
number.
9 Press SYSTEMMENU repeatedly to exit the
menu.
To return to the previous step
Press O RETURN.
To check the channel settings
When displaying the “Set VCR Plus+ Channels”
menu, select “Channel List,” then press ENTER.
The display lists the channels for which the guide
channel number does not match the TV channel
number.
Settings - VCR Plus+ Channel List
Page1
Guide CH
TV CH
21
Guide CH
TV CH
18
5
2
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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53
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- -
- -
- -
-
-
-
-
-
-
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6
9
- -
10
11
25
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13
- -
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36
- -
2
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Close
To go to the next page, press m.
To return to the previous page, press M.
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device
After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording
device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.
Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks
If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
LINE OUTPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
S Video
R
L
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
S-video cord
(not supplied)
to LINE IN 1 or 3
LINE IN
VIDEO
S VIO
R
AUDIO
L
1
3
DVD recorder
VHF/UHF
IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
R
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
P
~
AC IN
: Signal flow
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has
an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.
VCR, etc.
OUTPUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
L
R
S-video
cord (not
supplied)
Audio/video cord
(not supplied)
LINE 2 IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
(MONO) AUDIO R
to LINE 2 IN
DVD recorder
: Signal flow
z Hint
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/
right channels (not supplied).
Notes
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.
DVD recorder
VCR
TV
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch videotapes, watch
the tapes through a second Line input on your TV.
LINE IN 1
VCR
DVD recorder
TV
LINE IN 2
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.
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Allows you to set a new timer recording
setting.
Guide to Displays
Using the On-Screen Menus
Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows
you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.
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R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
DVD
VCD
CD DATA CD
Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you
to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.
This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.
Sub-menu
The sub-menu appears when you select an item
from a list menu (e.g. a title from the Title List
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays
options applicable only to the selected item. The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
Example: The Title List menu
TOOLS
SYSTEM
MENU
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Close
O RETURN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
25ch
L2
1:00PM - 2:00P
Play
Sort
Date
8:00PM - 9:00P
Play Beginning
Title
9:00AM - 9:30A
Erase
Number
Protect Title
8:00PM - 8:30P
Title Name
8:00PM - 8:30P
Set Thumbnail
9:00PM - 9:30P
A-B Erase
8ch
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/26
125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM Thu 10/28
System Menu
Options for the selected item
The System Menu appears when you press
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer
recording and setup.
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
TIMER LIST
SETUP
Turns on the Title List menu, which shows
recorded titles on the disc.
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TOOLS
Using the Title List
The TOOLS menu appears when you press
TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the
entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g.
audio settings during recording), or multiple items
on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The
displayed options differ depending on the
situation and disc type.
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R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
The titles of programs recorded on a disc are
displayed in the Title List.
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the
Title List menu is turned on.
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
TITLE LIST
Close
D
h
1:00PM - 2:00PM Wed 9/15
8:00PM - 9:00PM Fri 9/17
Sort
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Disc Info.
Ti
CURSOR
MODE
Erase Titles
N
Playlist
9:00AM - 9:30AM Sat 9/25
8:00PM - 8:30PM Sat 9/25
8:00PM - 8:30PM Fri 10/15
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/19
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/26
ZOOM +/–
Create Playlist h
7
8
TOOLS
8ch
125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM Thu 10/28
Options for the disc or menu
1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.
the disc tray.
Close
Stop
Disc Info.
Erase Title
Protect Title
TOOLS
With the recording side facing down
Options for the disc or picture
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
To return to the previous display
Press O RETURN.
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
3 Press TITLE LIST.
To show the list in greater detail (zoom), press
ZOOM+.
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Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR
mode)
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)
Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is
turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each
time you press M/m, the entire Title List changes
to the next/previous page of titles.
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR
MODE again.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
25ch
L2
1:00PM - 2:00PM Wed 9/15
8:00PM - 9:00PM Fri 9/17
Sort
Date
Title
9:00AM - 9:30AM Sat 9/25
8:00PM - 8:30PM Sat 9/25
8:00PM - 8:30PM Fri 10/15
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/19
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/26
Number
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
You can switch the Title List to show Original or
Playlist.
8ch
125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM Thu 10/28
While the Title List menu is turned on, press
TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist,”
and press ENTER. “PLAYLIST” appears on the
front panel display when “Playlist” is selected.
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
m
“Zoomed” Title List
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
To change the title order (Sort)
1
2
3
4
2ch 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Sort
Date
2ch
Press < while the Title List menu is turned on to
move the cursor to the Sort column. Press M/m to
select the item, and press ENTER.
Wed 9/15 1:00PM( 1H00M)SP
Title
5ch 8:00PM - 9:00PM
5ch
Fri 9/17 8:00PM( 1H00M)SLP
Number
12ch 9:00AM - 9:30AM
12ch
Sat 9/25 9:00AM( 0H30M)EP
Order
Sorted
3ch
8:00PM - 8:30PM
3ch
Sat 9/25 8:00PM( 0H30M)SLP
Date
in order of when the titles were
recorded. The title that is recorded
most recently is listed at the top.
Title
in alphabetical order.
A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Number
in order of recorded title number.
Displays the title type, Original or Playlist.
B Sort buttons:
To change a title thumbnail picture
Sorts the title order (see below).
(Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
You can select a favorite scene for the thumbnail
picture shown in the Title List menu.
C Zooming indicator:
Shows the current zoom status.
1
2
3
Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the
recorder, and press ZOOM+.
E Disc space (remainder/total)
Select a title whose thumbnail picture you
want to change, and press ENTER.
F Title information:
Displays the title number, title name, and
recording date.
“z” (red) indicates that the title is currently
being recorded.
Select “Set Thumbnail” from the sub-menu,
and press ENTER.
The selected title starts to play in the
background.
“
” indicates the protected title.
G Scroll bar:
Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the
4
While watching the playback picture, press
H PLAY, X PAUSE, or m/M to select
the scene you want to set for a thumbnail
picture, and press ENTER.
list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail
picture.
H Title’s thumbnail picture
To turn off the Title List
Press TITLE LIST.
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z Hint
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)
is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.
Using the “ Disc Info”
Screen (disc settings)
Notes
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other
DVD recorders.
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-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with an
With the Disc Information display, you can check
the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you
can perform operations such as formatting and
“ ”.
*
• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this
recorder.
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to
be displayed.
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to
the first scene of the recording (title).
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
With the recording side facing down
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
3 Press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
4 Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.
Items in the display differ depending on the
disc type or recording format.
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Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
Labeling, protecting, or formatting
a disc
Disc Information
DiscName Movie
Close
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R
+
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-
RWVR RWVideo
R
RW
Disc Name
Protect Disc
Finalize
Media
DVD-RW Format
Original 3 / Playlist 2
VR
You can execute options effective for the entire
disc using the Disc Information display.
Title no.
Protected Not Protected
Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003
Erase All
1 Press TOOLS while the disc is in the
recorder.
HQ : 0H30M
Remainder LP : 1H30M
HSP : 0H45M
EP : 2H00M
SP : 1H00M
SLP : 3H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7GB
Format
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select “Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.
Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-
RW (VR mode).
A “Disc Name”
B “Media”: Disc type
Disc Information
C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-
Close
DiscName
RW only)
Disc Name
Media
DVD-RW Format
Original 3 / Playlist 2
VR
D “Title no.”: Total number of titles
Protect Disc
Finalize
Title no.
Protected Not Protected
Date 9/15/2003 ~ 10/28/2003
E “Protected”: Indicates whether protection is
Erase All
HQ : 0H30M
Remainder LP : 1H30M
HSP : 0H45M
EP : 2H00M
SP : 1H00M
SLP : 3H00M
2. 3 / 4. 7GB
set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)
Format
F “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the
most recent titles were recorded
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
“Disc Name”: Labels a disc. Enter the disc
name in the “Input Disc Name” display
G “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”
(approximate)
• The longest continuous recording time in
each of the recording modes
• Disc space bar
“Protect Disc” (DVD-RW in VR mode only):
Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the
protection, select “Don’t Protect.”
“Erase All” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all titles on the disc (except the
protected titles).
“Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only):
Erases all contents of the disc to make a blank
disc. For DVD-RWs, select a recording
format (VR or Video) according to your
needs.
• Remaining disc space/total disc space
• “Disc Name”
• “Protect Disc”
• “Finalize”/“Unfinalize”
• “Erase All”
• “Format”
Available settings differ depending on the disc
type.
z Hints
z Hint
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video
mode) that have been finalized.
For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs, you can
check free space and title location on the disc using the
Note
Note
On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1
billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc
space.
You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc name. The
disc name may not appear when the disc is played on
other DVD equipment.
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3 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.
The display shows the approximate time
required for finalizing and asks for
confirmation.
Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc
for playback on other equipment)
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-
R
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
R
RW
Finalize
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs
recorded with this recorder on other DVD
equipment.
About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.
Do you want to finalize?
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu
will be automatically created, which can be
displayed on other DVD equipment.
Before finalizing, check the differences between
the disc types in the table below.
OK
Cancel
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.
Differences between the disc types
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)
Discs are automatically finalized when
removed from the recorder. However,
you may need to finalize the disc for
certain DVD equipment, or if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
+
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD
equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the
disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.
RW
z Hint
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing
a disc on VR format compatible
equipment.
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.
If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc
has already been finalized.
-
RWVR
Even if your other DVD equipment is
VR format compatible, you may need to
finalize the disc, especially if the
recording time is short. You can edit or
record on the disc even after finalizing.
Notes
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the
discs are finalized.
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc. If you want to record
on it again, reformat the disc (page 35).
However, all recorded contents will be
erased.
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it
was recorded on another recorder.
-
RWVideo
Finalizing is necessary when playing on
any equipment other than this recorder.
After finalizing, you cannot edit or
record on the disc.
+
R
-
R
1 Press TOOLS while the disc is in the
recorder.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select “ Disc Info.,” and press ENTER.
The Disc Information display appears.
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B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs
angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.)
(
Checking the Play
Information and Playing
Time
C The current selected function or audio
setting (appears only temporarily)
D The current selected angle
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
DVD
Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch
VCD
CD DATA CD
Rear (L/R)
You can check the playing time and remaining
time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,
you can check the disc name recorded on the disc.
1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1
Front (L/R) + Center
LFE (Low Frequency
Effect)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
◆Display 2
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)
DISPLAY
TIME/TEXT
Original
Movies
0:00:45
DVD-RW
VR
SP
T1
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
C Play mode
Title/track information (Display 1)
m
3
Play mode/time information (Display 2)
E Playing status bar*
1
m
(Display off)
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with
PBC, track number (album number* ) for
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
1
DATA CDs)
◆ Display 1
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO
G CD text (album name) appears when text is
recorded on a CD.
H Playing time (remaining time*1)
1
* Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
* Displays Super VCDs as “SVCD”, DATA CDs as
Title 1
2
Angle3(5)
1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0
“CD”.
3
* Does not appear with VCDs, or DATA CDs.
A Title number/name
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with
PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs)
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z Hints
Example: When playing a CD
• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track
selection option will not appear on the screen even if
• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in
automatically appears when the recorder is turned on,
etc.
Track playing time and the current track/index
number
m
Remaining time of the current track
m
Playing time of the disc
Notes
m
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s
text, such as the disc name.
Remaining time of the disc
• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “ .”
*
m
CD text (when available)
Checking the playing/remaining
time
Notes
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s
text, such as the disc name.
• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are
replaced with “ .”
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed
correctly.
You can view the playing or time information
displayed on the TV screen and the front panel
display.
*
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.
The displays differ depending on the disc type or
playing status.
◆Front panel display
Example: When playing a DVD
Playing time and number of the current title
Remaining time of the current title
Playing time and number of the current chapter
Remaining time of the current chapter
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To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an
accent followed by the letter.
Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”
How to Enter Characters
You can label a title, disc, or program by entering
characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a
title or disc name, but the actual number of
characters displayed in the menus such as the Title
List will vary. When the display for entering
characters appears, follow the steps below.
To insert a space, select “Space.”
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the
remaining characters.
Input row
Input Title Name
Kids
"A"
1
2
3
4
5
.
,
-
C
F
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
M
P
N
Q
U
X
0
O
R
V
Y
6
S
8
Z
"a"
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
Back
Clear All
Space
7
9
Symbol
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
T
W
Cancel
Finish
L
To erase a character, move the cursor to the
right of the character at the input row. Select
“Back” and press ENTER.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
To insert a character, move the cursor to the
right of the point where you want to insert the
character. Select the character and press
ENTER.
1 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to
the right of the screen and select “A”
(upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or
“ Symbol,” and press ENTER.
The characters of the selected type are
displayed.
To erase all of the characters, select “Clear
All” and press ENTER.
4
Select “ Finish,” and press ENTER.
To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”
2 Press </M/m/, to select the character
you want to enter, and press ENTER.
The selected character appears at the top of
the display.
To use the number buttons
You can also use the number buttons to enter
characters.
1
In step 2 above, press the number buttons
repeatedly to select a character.
Example:
Example: Input Title Name
Input Title Name
Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”
Press the number 3 button three times to enter
“F.”
K
"A"
1
2
3
4
5
.
,
-
C
F
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
M
P
N
Q
U
X
0
O
R
V
Y
6
S
8
Z
"a"
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
Back
Clear All
Space
7
9
Symbol
2
3
Press SET and select the next character.
Select “Finish” and press ENTER.
T
W
Cancel
Finish
L
The type of characters will change according
to the language you select in Easy Setup.
Some languages allow you to enter an accent
mark.
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Recording mode
Recording time
(minute)
Recording
HQ (High quality)
60
HSP
R
90
Before Recording
Before you start recording…
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).
• Check that the disc has enough available space
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by
SP (Standard mode)
120
180
240
LP
EP
r
r
SLP (Long duration) 360
Note
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the
recording time.
– Recording a program with poor reception, or a program
or video source of low picture quality
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture
z Hint
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited
– Recording only a still picture or just sound
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder
without affecting the recording even after recording
starts.
Recording a stereo/SAP program
The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP
programs.
Recording mode
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this
recorder has six different recording modes.
Select a recording mode according to the time and
picture quality you need. For example, if picture
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible
choice. Note that the recording time in the
following table is an approximate guide.
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the
recording modes.
Stereo programs
When a stereo program is received, the
“STEREO” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. If there is noise in the stereo program, set
The sound will be recorded in monaural but with
less noise.
SAP (Second Audio Program)
When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received,
the “SAP” indicator lights up on the front panel
display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner
I want to record with the
best possible picture
quality, so I’ll select HQ.
z Hint
You can select the audio (main or SAP) while recording
bilingual programs using the AUDIO button. This does
not affect the recorded sound.
Unrecordable pictures
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded
on this recorder.
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,
grey colored screen will be recorded.
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Copy control
signals
Recordable discs
Timer Recording (Standard/
VCR Plus+)
Copy-Free
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
-
Copy-Once
Copy-Never
RWVR Ver.1.1 with
You can set the timer for a total of 30 programs, up
to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VCR Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the
program manually.
CPRM*
None (a blank screen is
recorded)
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM
compatible equipment.
• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
Note
Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver just
before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the
accurate recording of a program.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
Z OPEN/
CLOSE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
[TIMER]
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
ENTER
x REC
STOP
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“Mode”: Selects the recording mode
If you make a mistake, select the item and
change the setting.
1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a
recordable disc on the disc tray.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
With the recording side facing down
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the
recorder before the timer recording starts.
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front
panel display.
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
3 Press [TIMER].
Timer - Standard
Rec Mode Adjust
OK
Set the timer manually.
If there is not enough available disc space for the
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the
recording mode to enable the entire program to be
recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”
Date
Start
:
Stop
:
CH
Mode
Cancel
Today
VCR Plus+
To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the
Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode
Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press
ENTER.
If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“Standard.”
4 Select an item using </, and adjust
using M/m.
If the timer settings overlap
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.
“Date”: Sets the date.
The item changes as follows.
Timer
Today y Tomorrow y …… y Tue 10/
28 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)
y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat
(Monday to Saturday) ySun-Sat (Sunday to
Saturday) y Today
These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue?
Mon-Sat
10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
OK
Cancel
“Start”: Sets the start time.
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.
“CH”: Selects the channel or input source.
To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The
program at the top of the list has priority over the
rest of the programs.
To cancel the overlapped timer setting, select
“Cancel.”
◆When using the cable box/satellite box
control
Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and
enter the channel number.
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
Example: When selecting 215ch
Select 2 and press , for the next digit. Select
1 and press ,. Then select 5.
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To extend the recording duration time while
recording
Recording TV programs using the
VCR Plus+ system
1
Press TOOLS during recording.
The TOOLS menu appears.
The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies
setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number
listed in the TV program guide. The date, time,
and channel of that program are set automatically.
Before you start, check that the TV and guide
channels are correctly set in “Set VCR Plus+
2
Select “Extend Rec Time,” and press ENTER.
Extend Rec. Time
OK
Set the timer extend function.
Cancel
Tue 9/28 10:00AM - 11:30AM 3ch
SP
Extend Time
Off
3
4
Press M/m to select the duration time.
You can set the duration in increments of 10
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons, SET
Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
CLEAR
z Hint
[TIMER]
You can play the recorded program by selecting the
program title in the Title List menu.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Notes
• If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen,
change the disc, or make available space for the
• To record a cable or satellite program without using
cable box/satellite box control, turn on the cable box or
satellite receiver and select the program you want to
record. Leave the cable box or satellite receiver turned
on until the recorder finishes recording.
x REC
STOP
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
program, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a program that has priority. The
mark
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Press [TIMER].
Timer - VCR Plus+
will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer
recording. It does not function with Quick Timer
OK
Set the timer by entering the PlusCode.
PlusCode
Cancel
Standard
If the Timer programming (Standard) menu
appears, press < to switch the display to
“VCR Plus+.”
3 Press the number buttons to enter the
PlusCode number, and press SET.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-
enter the correct number.
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4 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
The date, start and stop times, channel, and
recording mode appear.
Checking/Changing/
Canceling Timer Settings
(Timer List)
Timer - VCR Plus+
OK
Is the following timer setting correct? To modify,
adjust each item or re-enter the PlusCode.
Cancel
+
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-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
Date
Start
Stop
CH
Mode
HQ
RW
R
Mon 6/28 10:00 AM 11:30 AM
107
Change
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings
using the Timer List menu.
If you want to change the setting, press </
, to select the item and press M/m to change
the setting.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To re-enter the PlusCode number, select
“Change.”
5 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the
front panel, and the recorder is ready to start
recording.
SYSTEM
MENU
</M/m/,,
ENTER
O RETURN
To stop recording during timer recording
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.
Note that it may take a few seconds for the
recorder to stop recording.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
If the timer settings overlap
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER.
To extend the recording duration time while
recording
10:30 PM
TIMER LIST
Mon 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch
HQ
SP
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording
SLP
Sat 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch SLP
z Hint
Timer information displays the recording
date, time, recording mode, etc.
“◆”: Indicates that the setting is overlapped
by another setting.
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer
“
a
” (green): Indicates that the setting is fully
recordable.
” (red): Indicates the setting currently
“
z
being recorded.
” (grey): Indicates that the setting cannot
“
z
be recorded in the selected recording mode.
3 Select the timer setting you want to check/
change/cancel, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
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4 Select one of the options, and press
ENTER.
To turn off the Timer List
Press O RETURN.
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select
an item using </, and adjust using M/m.
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
z Hint
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for
the current recording, but you can extend the recording
Modify
OK
Modify the timer setting.
Notes
Date
Start
Stop
CH
25
Mode
SP
Cancel
Mon-Sat 10:00 PM 10:15 PM
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be
made while recording a program that has priority.
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly
program, the timer recording cannot be made if it
overlaps with a program that has priority. “ ” will
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.
Check the priority order of the settings.
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK”
and press ENTER.
Erase
Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch
SP
OK
Cancel
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped
settings.
The timer setting set most recently is listed at
the top and has priority over the other settings.
You may not be able to record a program of
lower priority.
Check Overlap
These timer settings overlap.
Mon-Sat
10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
Change
Close
To change the priority of a program, press </
Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3
and 4 above.
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1 Press SYSTEM MENU.
Changing the priority of overlapped
settings
The System Menu appears.
2 Select “TIMER LIST,” and press ENTER.
If the timer settings overlap, the program that was
set last has priority and will be recorded. A timer
recording of lower priority may be canceled, start
from the middle or stop midway through the
program.
10:30 PM
TIMER LIST
Mon 10/25 8:30PM - 9:30PM 4ch
Mon-Sat 10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch
HQ
SP
SLP
Sat 10/30 4:00PM - 5:00PM 125ch SLP
You can change the priority of a program if
necessary.
When the timer settings overlap
The program set last has priority.
3 Select an overlapped timer setting, and
press ENTER.
Example: You set the timer in order of A, B, and
C (setting C has first priority)
indicates that the timer setting is
overlapped by another timer setting.
7:00
4 Select “Check Overlap,” and press ENTER.
will be cut off
A
Check Overlap
These timer settings overlap.
9:00
11:00
Mon-Sat
10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
B
10:30
C
C
Change
Close
Actual recording
A
B
5 Select “Change,” and press ENTER.
7:00
9:00
10:30
Change priority
Cancel
Fri 10/29 9:00AM - 10:15AM 3ch SLP
Where do you want to move this timer setting?
If you give setting B priority over setting C, all of
program B will be recorded and program C is
recorded only after program B has ended.
Mon-Sat
10:00AM - 10:30AM 25ch SP
6 Press M/m to change the timer setting’s
priority, and press ENTER.
A
B
C
The setting moves to its new location in the
list. A timer setting higher up in the list has
higher priority.
7:00
9:00
11:00
If the end time of one recording and the start
time of another are the same
To return to the Timer List, select “Cancel.”
The end of program A will be cut.
z Hint
7:00
9:00
10:00
You can change the priority of a timer setting while
recording.
A
B
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To stop recording
Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote
control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds
for recording to stop.
Recording Without the
Timer
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
To pause recording
Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote
control cover. To restart recording, press the
button again.
To watch another TV program while recording
Set your TV to the TV input using the TV/VIDEO
button.
1
4
7
2
3
CH +/–
5
8
0
6
9
Using the Quick Timer function
TV/VIDEO
You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute
increments.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.
X REC
PAUSE
(normal
recording)
0:30
1:00
5:30 6:00
z REC
x REC
STOP
REC MODE
The time counter decreases minute by minute to
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder
during recording, the recorder continues to record
until the time counter runs out.
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Press CH +/– to select the channel or input
To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
source you want to record.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes on the TV screen as follows:
z Hint
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can
turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to
leave it on.
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
Notes
For more details about the recording mode,
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start
recording.
4 Press z REC.
• You cannot change the recording mode while
recording or during recording pause.
• If there is a power failure, the program you are
recording may be erased.
• You cannot watch a TV program while recording
another TV program.
Recording starts.
Recording continues until you stop the
recording or the disc is full.
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This function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-
RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode
is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other
recording modes, the screen size is fixed at
“4:3.”
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture
size is recorded regardless of the setting. For
example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the
disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “Rec
Screen Size” is set to “4:3.”
Adjusting the recording picture
quality and size
You can adjust the recording picture quality and
picture size.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is
fixed at “4:3.”
“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise
contained in the video signal.
DISPLAY
TOOLS
“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in
greater detail.
Press M/m to select the item you want to
adjust, then press ENTER.
</M/m/,,
ENTER
• Contrast: Changes the contrast.
• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.
• Color: Makes the colors deeper or lighter.
• Hue: changes the color balance.
1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS and
select “Rec Settings.” Then press ENTER.
3
Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,
and press ENTER.
Rec. Settings
Select the item you want to change.
The default setting is underlined.
“Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 3 (strong)
“Rec Video Equalizer”:
Rec Mode :
SP
DVD Rec. Picture Size :
Rec NR :
4 : 3
Off
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
• Color: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)
• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.
Rec Video Equalizer
2 Select the item you want to adjust, and
press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
Example: Rec NR
Notes
• If one program contains two picture sizes, the selected
size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal cannot be
recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.
Rec NR
Off
1
2
3
• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the
image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting
• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when
using “Rec NR.”
“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for
the desired recording time and picture quality.
“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size
of the program to be recorded.
• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.
• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide
mode).
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Checking the disc status while
recording
Recording From a VCR or
Similar Device
You can check the recording information such as
recording time or disc type.
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
Press DISPLAY twice during recording.
The recording information appears.
You can record from a connected VCR or similar
device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see
DVD-RW
SP
1:23:45
VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
A Disc type/format
B Recording status
C Recording mode
D Recording time
TOOLS
M/m, ENTER
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.
Creating chapters in a title
X REC
The recorder will automatically divide a recording
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at
6 or 15 minute intervals during recording. Select
the interval, “6Min” (default) or “15Min” in
PAUSE
x REC
STOP
REC MODE
INPUT
SELECT
z Hint
You can create chapters manually when playing DVD-
RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 65.
1 Insert a recordable disc.
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input
source according to the connection you
made.
The front panel display changes as follows:
*
Channel
number
L1
L2
L3
* Does not appear when “Set Top Box Control” is
set to “On.”
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode.
The recording mode changes as follows:
HQ
HSP
SP
LP
EP
SLP
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4 Press TOOLS and select “Line Audio
Input.” Then press ENTER.
“Main/Sub”: Records the two different sound
tracks on DVD-RWs (VR mode). You can
select either sound track when playing back
the disc.
“Stereo” (default): Records stereo sound only.
Select this for discs other than DVD-RWs
(VR mode).
5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to
record pause.
6 Insert the source tape into the connected
equipment and set to playback pause.
7 At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on
this recorder and the pause or play button
on the connected equipment.
Recording starts.
To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this
recorder.
z Hint
You can adjust the settings for the recording picture
before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture
Notes
• When recording a video game image, the screen may
not be clear.
• Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard
signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to
record, but a blank screen will be recorded.
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3 Press TITLE LIST.
For details about the Title List, see “Using the
Playback
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)
Playing
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL
+
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+
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
R
DVD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2ch
5ch
12ch
3ch
25ch
L2
1:00PM - 2:00PM Wed 9/15
8:00PM - 9:00PM Fri 9/17
Sort
Date
VCD
CD DATA CD
Title
9:00AM - 9:30AM Sat 9/25
8:00PM - 8:30PM Sat 9/25
8:00PM - 8:30PM Fri 10/15
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/19
9:00PM - 9:30PM Tue 10/26
Number
8ch
125ch 10:00AM - 10:30AM Thu 10/28
Z OPEN/
"/1
CLOSE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
4 Select the title, and press ENTER.
6
9
Number
buttons
The sub-menu appears.
5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.
Playback starts from the selected title on the
disc.
TITLE LIST
TOOLS
O RETURN
</M/m/,,
ENTER
To use the DVD’s Menu
TOP MENU
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.
MENU
m/M
H PLAY
x STOP
X PAUSE
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your
TV screen.
1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on
the disc tray.
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions, the menu appears.
Select an item using the number buttons and press
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu
(press H PLAY when “Press SELECT” appears).
The PBC function of Super VCDs does not work
with this recorder. Super VCDs are played in
continuous play mode only.
With the playback side facing down
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
To stop playback
Press x STOP.
tray.
If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,
CD, or DATA CD, press H PLAY. Playback
starts.
To resume playback from the point where you
stopped the disc (Resume Play)
When you press H PLAY again after you stop
the disc, the recorder resumes playback from the
point where you pressed x STOP.
To start from the beginning, press TOOLS, select
“Play Beginning” and press ENTER. Playback
starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.
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The point where you stopped playing is cleared
when:
– you open the disc tray.
– you play another title.
– you switch the Title List menu to Original or
Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).
– you edit the title after stopping playback.
– you change the settings on the recorder.
– you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/
DATA CD only).
– you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in
VR mode).
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)
If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do
you want temporarily change parental control to
*?” appears on your TV screen.
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.
The display for entering your password
appears.
2
3
Enter your four digit password using the
number buttons.
Press ENTER to select “OK.”
The recorder starts playback.
To register or change the password, see “Parental
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from
ejecting the disc.
When the recorder is in standby mode, press
O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the
remote.
The recorder turns on and “LOCKED” appears on
the front panel display. The Z OPEN/CLOSE
button does not work while the Child Lock is set.
To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN,
ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote again when
the recorder is in standby mode.
z Hints
• You can also use the H PLAY button in step 4
(page 51) to start playback.
• Even if a timer recording starts during playback,
neither the recording nor playback will stop (DVD-
• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in Options Setup
(page 80), the Child Lock remains set.
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Playback options
Z OPEN/CLOSE
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ANGLE
SUR
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
INSTANT REPLAY/
INSTANT ADVANCE
m
/
M
./> PREV/NEXT
X PAUSE
H PLAY
PROGRESSIVE
Buttons
Operations
Discs
Z OPEN/CLOSE
AUDIO
Stops play and opens the disc tray.
All discs
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc
when pressed repeatedly.
-
RWVR
DVD VCD
Selects the language.
DVD
CD
DATA CD
-
RWVR Selects the main or secondary audio program
(SAP).
Selects stereo or monaural
CD VCD DATA CD
audio tracks.
SUBTITLE
ANGLE
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.
DVD
DVD
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are
recorded on the disc, “
display.
” appears in the front panel
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Buttons
Operations
Discs
DVD
SUR (surround)
Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed
repeatedly.
TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual
surround sound effects created from the front left and
right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the
front panel display for a few seconds.
“TVS OFF”: No surround effect
“TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear
speakers.
“TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear
speakers.
“TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear
speakers. Effective at low volume.
“TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear
speakers. Effective when you use two separate front
speakers.
* TVS was developed
by Sony to produce
home surround sound
with just a stereo TV.
This only works with
multichannel Dolby
Digital soundtracks.
PROGRESSIVE
Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or
progressive format (page 17).
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
+
-
R
R
DVD
VCD
INSTANT
REPLAY/
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
INSTANT
ADVANCE
+
-
R
R
DVD
. PREV/
> NEXT
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/
chapter/scene/track.
All discs
All discs
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed
during playback.
Search speed changes as follows:
(fast reverse/fast
forward)
* FR3 and FF3 are only
available for DVDs.
fast reverse fast forward
FR1 T t FF1
FR2 T T t t FF2
FR3* T T T t t t FF3*
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast
reverse continues at the selected speed until you
release the button.
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one
second in pause mode.
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in
pause mode.
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo
RW
(slow, freeze frame)
-
R
+
DVD
R
*
VCD
* Playback direction
only
X PAUSE
Pauses playback.
All discs
To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.
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Notes
Adjusting the picture quality
• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to
“On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio
Setup.
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for
the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult
to hear.
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier
(receiver).
• Make sure that your listening position is between and
at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the
speakers are located in similar surroundings.
• The TVS function cannot be used with discs recorded
on this recorder. Angles and subtitles also cannot be
changed.
+
-
-
+
-
R
RWVR RWVideo
RW
R
DVD
VCD
1 Press TOOLS during playback.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select “Video Settings,” and press
ENTER.
Video Settings
Select the item you want to change.
Y NR :
2
C NR :
2
BNR :
2
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will
be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer
should take proper precautions when the analog stereo
jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification
system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an
external 5.1-channel decoder system must be
DVE :
Off
PB Video Equalizer
3 Select an item, and press ENTER.
The adjustment display appears.
“Y NR” (luminance noise reduction):
Reduces noise contained in the luminance
element of the video signal.
“C NR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces
noise contained in the color element of the
video signal.
“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the
picture.
connected to the digital jack of the recorder.
• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set
“DVE” (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the
outlines of the images.
“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video
equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater
detail.
Select an item and press ENTER.
• Contrast: changes the contrast.
• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.
• Color: makes the colors deeper or lighter.
• Hue: changes the color balance.
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4 Press </, to adjust the setting, and
press ENTER.
Adjusting the sound quality
The default settings are underlined.
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“Y NR”: (weak) Off
“C NR”: (weak) Off
“BNR”: (weak) Off
“DVE”*: (weak) Off
“PB Video Equalizer”:
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1 Press TOOLS during playback.
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The TOOLS menu appears.
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)
• Color: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)
• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other items.
* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”
enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more
than “2.”
2 Select “Audio Settings,” and press
ENTER.
3 Select an item, and press ENTER.
“Surround (TVS)” (DVD VIDEO only):
Selects one of the surround modes. For more
information, see “Playback options”
“Audio Filter” (all discs): Selects the digital
filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is
44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz
(Fs is above 96 kHz).
Notes
• If the outlines of the images on your screen become
blurred, set “BNR” to “Off.”
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the
above BNR, Y NR, or C NR effects may be hard to
discern. And, these functions may not work with some
screen sizes.
• When playing a disc recorded in SLP recording mode,
the BNR setting may have little effect.
• When using the DVE function, noise found in the disc
may become more apparent. In this case, it is
recommended that you use the BNR function with the
DVE function. If the condition still does not improve,
set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”
• Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency
range and spatial feeling.
• Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.
* Sampling frequency of audio source
This function only adjusts the output signals
from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks.
4 Press </M/m/, to select the option,
and press ENTER.
Note
There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter
depending on the disc or playback environment.
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Playing a previous recording while
making another
Chasing Playback/
Simultaneous Rec and Play
You can play a previously recorded program while
recording another on the same disc. Playback
continues even if the recording is a timer
recording.
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“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the
beginning of a program while it is being recorded.
“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view
a previously recorded program while recording
another on the same disc.
1 While recording, press TITLE LIST.
The Title List menu appears.
2 Select the title you want to play, and press
ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select “Play” , and press ENTER.
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Playback starts from the selected title.
Notes
• This function does not work when recording:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
TITLE LIST
TOOLS
• The picture on your TV screen freezes for a few
seconds when you fast-forward/fast-reverse or instant
replay/instant advance the recording.
M/m,
ENTER
• When playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP
recording mode, picture noise may appear depending
upon the condition of the recording.
Playing from the beginning of the
program you are recording
You can view the recorded part of a program while
the recording is being made. You do not need to
wait until the recording finishes.
1 Press TOOLS while recording.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select “ Chasing Playback,” and press
ENTER.
Playback starts from the beginning of the
program you are recording.
When you fast forward to the point that you
are recording, Chasing Playback returns to
normal playback.
Notes
• This function does not work when recording:
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.
• The picture on your TV screen freezes for a few
seconds when you fast-forward/fast-reverse or Instant
Replay/Advance the recording.
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3 Press the number buttons to select the
number of the title, chapter, track, time
code, etc., you want.
Searching for a Title/
Chapter/Track, etc.
For example: Time Search
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20
seconds, enter “21020.”
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to
cancel the number, then select another
number.
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You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and
VIDEO CD/CD/DATA-CD by track or scene. As
titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers
on the disc, select the title or track by entering its
number. You can also search for a scene using the
time code.
4 Press SET.
The recorder starts playback from the selected
number.
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CLEAR
TOOLS
M/m,
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1 Press TOOLS during playback.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select a search method, and press ENTER.
“Title Search” (for DVDs)
“Chapter Search” (for DVDs)
“Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs)
“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)
“Album Search” (for DATA CDs)
“Time Search” (for DVDs): Searches for a
starting point by entering the time code.
The display for entering the number appears.
Example: Title Search
Title : -- (21)
The number in parentheses indicates the total
number of titles, tracks, etc.
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Playback order of MP3 audio tracks
Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the
following order.
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that
do not contain tracks (such as album E) are
skipped.
DATA CD
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5
ROOT
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H PLAY
1 Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray.
2 Press H PLAY.
Playback starts from the first MP3 audio track
on the disc. Note that the playback order may
be different from the edited order. See
“Playback order of MP3 audio tracks.”
Album MP3 audio track
About MP3 audio tracks
When you insert a DATA CD and press
H PLAY, the numbered tracks are played
sequentially, from 1 through 7. Any sub-
albums/tracks contained within a currently
selected album take priority over the next album in
the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is
played before 5.)
MP3 is audio compression technology that
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio
Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be
recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2
or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the
tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi
Session.
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• You can view the disc information while playing MP3
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-
RW drives and the recording software (not
supplied) for details on the recording format.
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the
track names when you store the tracks in a disc, the
tracks will be played in that order.
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start
playback, it is recommended that you create albums
with no more than two trees.
Note on Multi Session discs
If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first
session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio
tracks in other sessions. If audio tracks in Music
CD format are recorded in the first session, only
the first session will be played back.
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Notes
• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA
CD, the playback order may differ from the above
illustration.
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some
time.
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs
created in the Packet Write format.
• The recorder will play any data with the extension
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise which could
damage your speaker system.
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in
MP3PRO format.
• The playback order above may not be applicable if
there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in
the DATA CD.
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 albums (the
recorder will count just albums, including albums that
do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The recorder will not
play any albums beyond the first 499 albums. Of the
first 499 albums, the recorder will play no more than a
combined total of 999 albums and tracks.
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz.
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.
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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)
Editing
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Before Editing
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode):
editing either the original recording (called the
“original”), or the playback information created
from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each
is different in nature and offers different merits,
read the following and select the one that better
suits your needs.
This recorder offers various edit options for
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc
type in the front panel display, and select the
Note
You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc
or a timer recording starts while editing.
To edit original titles
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,
create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit
functions available for original titles are:
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs
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You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot
undo any edits you make. The edit functions
available for Video mode titles are:
To create and edit Playlist titles
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from
the original title for editing purposes. When you
create a Playlist, only the control information
necessary for playback, such as the playback
order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles
are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)
– Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)
(DVD-RWs in Video mode and DVD+RWs
Example: You have recorded the final few
matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want
to keep the original recording.
Notes
• Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on
the disc (except for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and
DVD+RWs).
• You cannot create a Playlist (see below).
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene
order within the Playlist title (“Creating and
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The advanced edit functions available for Playlist
titles are:
Editing a Title
– Combining multiple titles into one title
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This section explains the basic edit functions. Note
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW
(VR mode) without changing the original
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 84).
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Note
You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List
(Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).
To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title
List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.”
When editing a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video
mode), finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You
cannot edit a finalized disc.
Notes
• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for
playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist
title, the original title cannot be erased.
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.
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1 Press TITLE LIST.
When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press
TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist”
from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title
Lists, if necessary.
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.
You can make the following edits to the title.
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK”
when asked for confirmation. When the title is
protected, the display asks for confirmation.
To erase, select “Change,” and when the
Protection display appears, select “Off.”
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“Protect Title”: Protects the title. Select “On”
when the Protection display appears. “
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A-B Erase (Set point B)
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appears next to the protected title. To cancel
the protection, select “Off.”
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter
“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s
thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List
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“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see
below).
3 Select point B by pressing m/M, and
press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation. To reset
either point A or B, select “Change A” or
“Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.
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4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The scene is erased, and the display asks
whether to erase another scene. To continue,
select “Yes,” and repeat from step 2. To finish,
select “No.”
Note
You cannot protect Playlist titles.
Erasing a section of a title
(A-B Erase)
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A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The
chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on
either side of the mark.
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You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase
it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be
undone.
Notes
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the
point where you erase a section of a title.
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.
• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly
different from the points you selected.
1 After step 2 of “ Editing a Title,” select
“ A-B Erase” and press ENTER.
The display for setting point A appears.
Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)
A-B Erase (Set point A)
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1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
menu, and press TOOLS.
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Playback point
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select “Erase Titles,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be erased
appears.
When the title is protected, the display asks for
confirmation. To continue, select “Change,”
and when the protection display appears,
select “Off.”
2 Select point A by pressing m/M, and
press ENTER.
The display for setting point B appears.
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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box next to
the selected title. To clear the check mark,
press ENTER again. To clear all of check
marks, select “Reset All.”
2 Press TOOLS and select “ Disc Map,” and
press ENTER.
The Disc Map appears. To check the open
space, select the space by pressing </,.
Disc Map
Erase Titles
Select the titles to erase.
OK
Empty Title
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Cancel
• When the title is protected, the display asks
for confirmation. To continue, select
“Change,” and when the protection display
appears, select “Off.” To cancel, select
“Close.”
Selected open space
• When b or B appears on either side of the
screen, you can scroll sideways by pressing
</,.
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you
want to erase.
3 Select a title by pressing </,, and
press ENTER.
5 When you finish selecting titles, select
“OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles to be erased
appears. To cancel the selection, press
ENTER again.
The list of the titles to be erased appears for
confirmation. To change the selection, select
“Change,” and repeat from step 3.
Disc Map
6 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
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Erasing titles to open up disc space
(Disc Map)
Erase
Cancel
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Selected title
When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW
(Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest
open space and records there. Before you start,
check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase
titles to create a space large enough for the
recording.
• When the title is protected, the display asks
for confirmation. To continue, select
“Change,” and when the protection display
appears, select “Off.” To cancel, select
“Close.”
4 Repeat step 3 when erasing more titles.
5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.
The display asks for confirmation. To change
the selection, select “Change.”
1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc
space.
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Creating chapters manually
Creating and Editing a
Playlist
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You can manually insert a chapter mark at any
point you like during playback or recording.
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1 Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where
you want to divide the title into chapters.
Each time you press the button, “Marking...”
appears on the screen and the scenes to the left
and right of the mark become separate
chapters.
Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without
changing the actual recordings. A Playlist title can
contain up to 50 scenes.
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR
Note
Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you
will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.
Marking...
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To erase chapter marks
You can combine two chapters by erasing the
chapter mark during playback.
Press ./> to search for a chapter number, and
while displaying the chapter containing the
chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER
ERASE.
The current chapter combines with the previous
chapter.
TITLE LIST
TOOLS
</M/m/,,
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Note
If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
menu, and press TOOLS.
The TOOLS menu appears.
2 Select “ Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
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3 Select the title you want to include in the
Playlist title, and press ENTER.
8 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,
and press ENTER.
A check mark appears in the check box next to
the selected title. To clear the check mark,
press ENTER again. To select all of the titles,
select “Select All.”
The display for setting the end point (OUT)
appears, and the title continues to play in the
background.
Capture (Set OUT point)
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Create Playlist
Select the titles you want to capture.
OK
Original
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9 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,
and press ENTER.
4 Repeat step 3 to add more titles.
To go to the next page of titles, press m. To
clear all of the check marks, select “Reset
All.”
The display asks for confirmation. To reset the
IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or
“Change OUT” and repeat step 8 or 9. To view
the selected scene, select “Preview.”
5 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of selected titles appears. To add
another title, select “Add Title.”
10Select “OK,” and ENTER.
The selected section is captured as a scene,
and the display asks whether you want to
continue. To continue, select “More,” and
repeat the steps above. To capture a scene
from another title, select “New Title.”
Create Playlist - Selected Titles
Select a title to start capturing.
Scene List
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Add Title
11When you finish capturing scenes, select
“ No More” and press ENTER.
The Scene List menu appears with all of the
selected scenes.
6 Select one of the titles, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
“Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the
Playlist title as one scene.
Total duration of
the selected scene
Total number of scenes
“Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the
Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the
title, select “Scene List” and go to step 12.
“Check Scenes”: Allows you to check the
captured scene.
Scene List
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7 Select “ Capture,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the start point (IN)
appears. The title starts to play in the
background.
Preview
12Select the scene you want to edit, and
press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
Capture (Set IN point)
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“Move”: Changes the scene order.
“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is
canceled.
“Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the
scenes.
“Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN
point, and repeat from step 8.
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“Change OUT”: Allows you to change the
OUT point, and repeat from step 9.
4 Select “Move Title,” and press ENTER.
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Cancel
To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to
step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in
the listed order, select “Preview.”
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13When you finish editing the Scene List,
select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter”
5 Select a new location for the title by
pressing M/m and press ENTER.
The title moves to the new location.
14Select “ OK” to use the default name, and
press ENTER.
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide Title)
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To play the Playlist title
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Playlist) menu.
Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned
on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER.
When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select
a title and press H PLAY.
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press
TOOLS and select “Playlist.”
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.
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The sub-menu appears.
When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become
a chapter.
3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.
The display for setting the dividing point
appears. The title starts to play in the
background.
Note
The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.
Divide
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You can change the Playlist title order within the
Title List (Playlist).
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1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Playlist) menu.
4 Select the dividing point by pressing
m/M, and press ENTER.
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press
TOOLS and select “Playlist.”
The display asks for confirmation. To change
the dividing point, select “Change.”
2 Select “ Number” in the “Sort” column,
and press ENTER.
5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for entering the title name
appears. To use the same title name as before,
select “No.”
The titles are sorted in order of title number.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
The sub-menu appears.
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER to enter a
new name.
enter a new name, the title is divided in two.
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Combining multiple Playlist titles
(Combine Titles)
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1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List
(Playlist) menu.
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press
TOOLS and select “Playlist.”
2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine Titles,”
and press ENTER.
The display for selecting titles appears.
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.
A number indicating the order in which you
selected the title appears. To cancel the
selection, press ENTER again.
Combine
Select the titles to combine.
OK
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1:00PM - 2:00PM
8:00PM - 9:00PM
1:00PM - 2:00PM
1:00PM - 2:00PM
9/15
9/17
9/28
10/ 5
1
Cancel
Reset All
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you
want to combine.
To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset
All.”
5 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
The list of titles to be combined appears. To
change the selection, select “Change” and go
to step 3.
Combine
Combine the titles in the following order.
1
2
3
1
2
3
2ch
2ch
2ch
1:00PM - 2:00PM
1:00PM - 2:00PM
1:00PM - 2:00PM
9/15
9/28
10/ 5
OK
Change
Cancel
6 Select “ OK,” and press ENTER.
The display for selecting a title name from
among the selected titles appears. To enter a
new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the
7 Select a name, and press ENTER.
The titles are combined.
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SETUP
Settings and Adjustments
Settings
Tuner Preset
Video
Audio
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
Using the Setup Displays
Features
Options
Set Top Box Control
Language
Easy Setup
By using the Setup Displays, you can make
various adjustments to items such as picture and
sound, as well as select a language for the
subtitles.
3 Select “Settings,” “Video,” “ Audio,”
“ Features,” “ Options,” or “Easy Setup,”
and press ENTER.
The Setup Displays are used in the following way.
The selected Setup Display appears.
Example: “Video” setup
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the
Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions
described may work.
SETUP
Settings
Video
TV Type :
4 : 3 Letter Box
Auto
Pause Mode :
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level
Progressive Mode :
Screen Saver :
Line1 Input :
Audio
:
Off
Features
Options
Auto
On
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Video
Video
Easy Setup
Line3 Input :
4 Select the item you want to set up, and
press ENTER.
SYSTEM
MENU
Available options for the item appear.
Example: “TV Type”
</M/m/,,
ENTER
SETUP
Settings
Video
TV Type :
16 :
9
Pause Mode :
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black
Progressive Mode :
Screen Saver :
Line1 Input :
4 : 3 Letter Box
Audio
4 : 3 Pan Scan
Features
Options
Auto
On
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Video
Video
Easy Setup
Line3 Input :
The System Menu appears.
Some items display a dialog box that provides
further detailed settings.
SYSTEM MENU
TITLE LIST
TIMER
Example: The following dialog box appears
when “Parental Control” in Features Setup is
selected.
TIMER LIST
SETUP
Features - Parental Control
Enter your password.
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
OK
The Setup Display appears.
Cancel
In this case, see “Parental Control” in
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5 Select an option, and press ENTER.
The currently selected option is displayed
next to the setup item.
Antenna Reception and
Language Settings
(Settings)
Example: when “16:9” is set.
SETUP
Settings
Video
TV Type :
16 : 9
Auto
Off
The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock,
and language settings for the recorder.
Pause Mode :
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level
Progressive Mode :
Screen Saver :
Line1 Input :
Audio
:
Features
Options
Auto
On
Select “Settings” in the Setup Display. To use the
Video
Video
Easy Setup
Line3 Input :
SETUP
Settings
Video
Tuner Preset
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Clock
To turn off the display
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.
Audio
Features
Options
Set Top Box Control
Language
Easy Setup
Tuner Preset
Notes
• You cannot presets channels for the connected cable
box or satellite receiver.
• You cannot select “Tuner Preset” when you set “Set
Top Box Control” to “On.”
Auto Preset
Automatically presets the receivable channels.
The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13,
UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV
channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your area using
automatic presetting methods.
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Setup Display.
2
Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable :
Auto Preset
Manual Set :
AFT :
Cable
Add
On
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Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.
4
Select the channel you want to preset using
the number buttons and the SET button.
To disable a channel, select the channel using
CH +/–.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable :
Auto Preset
Manual Set :
AFT :
Antenna
Cable
Add
Channel to be preset/disabled
On
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch34
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.
“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
Antenna / Cable :
Auto Preset
Manual Set :
AFT :
Cable
Add
Erase
4
5
Select an option, and press ENTER.
Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence.
5
Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.
“Add”: Presets the channel.
“Erase”: Disables the channel.
Settings - Tuner Preset - Auto Preset
6
7
Select “Add” to preset the channel, and press
ENTER.
Searching for receivable channels.
Please Wait.
Ch 23
Select “AFT” and press ENTER.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch34
Antenna / Cable :
Auto Preset
Manual Set :
AFT :
Cable
Add
Manual Set
Presets or disables channels manually.
If some channels could not be set using the Auto
Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them
manually.
On
Off
“On”: Turns on the Auto Fine Tuning
function. Normally, select this.
“Off”: Allows you to adjust the picture
manually.
1
2
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” (page 69) to select “Settings” in the
Setup Display.
8
Select “On” to turn on AFT, and press
ENTER.
Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.
To preset or disable another channel, repeat
from step 3.
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable :
Auto Preset
Manual Set :
AFT :
Cable
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not
work effectively, select “Off” in step 7 and
press ENTER. When the fine tuning bar
appears, press </, to obtain a clearer
picture, and press ENTER.
Add
On
3
Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.
Ch34
Fine Tuning
Settings - Tuner Preset
Ch1
Antenna / Cable :
Auto Preset
Manual Set :
AFT :
Antenna
Cable
Add
On
9
To preset or disable another channel, repeat
steps 4 to 8.
“Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.
“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels.
Set VCR Plus+ Channels
Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each
channel.
You need to set this correctly to make timer
recordings with the VCR Plus+ function. For
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◆ Time Zone
Clock
Select the time zone for your area, or select
“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set
your time zone.
Auto (Auto Clock Set)
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.
The options are:
Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central
y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y
Hawaii y Auto
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Displays” (page 69) to select “Settings” in the
Setup Display.
◆ Daylight Saving
Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select
“Auto” to have the recorder automatically set
the daylight saving time.
2
3
Select “Clock,” and press ENTER.
Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set
z Hint
Full Auto :
Yes
If you set “Full Auto” to “Yes,” the Auto Clock Set
function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.
Clock Set CH :
Time Zone :
Daylight Saving :
Note
If “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” the channel on
the cable box or satellite receiver changes when the
recorder searches for a channel that carries a time signal
and sets your time zone.
4
5
Select “Full Auto,” and press ENTER.
“Yes”: Automatically sets your time zone and
Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).
“No”: Allows you to adjust your time zone
and Daylight Saving Time manually, without
turning off the Auto Clock Set function.
Manual (Manual Clock Set)
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock
correctly for your local area, set the clock
manually.
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.
The recorder automatically sets the clock by
searching for a channel that carries a time
signal and sets your time zone and Daylight
Saving Time (if applicable).
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup
Setup Display.
• If the clock does not activate, your clock
setting is incorrect. After repeating steps 1 to
4 above, select “No” in step 5 and press
ENTER. Then select “Clock Set CH,”
“Time Zone,” or “Daylight Saving” and
press ENTER. Adjust these settings by
pressing M/m and ENTER.
2
3
Select “Clock,” and press ENTER.
Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.
Settings - Clock - Present Time
Set the time and date manually.
/
/
2004
Thu
1
1
12
:
00 AM
◆ Clock Set CH
Select a channel that carries a time signal
using the number buttons.
4
5
Press M/m to set the month, and press ,.
Set the day, year, hour, and minutes in
sequence. Press </, to select the item to be
set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The
day of the week is set automatically.
Use this option if you know of a channel that
carries a time signal. Most PBS member
stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response select your local PBS station. Leave
the setting at “--” to have the recorder
automatically search for a channel that carries
a time signal. To return to “- -,” enter “0.”
Press ENTER to start the clock.
z Hint
Settings - Clock - Auto Clock Set
To change the numbers in step 4, press < to return to the
item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing
M/m.
Full Auto :
No
Clock Set CH :
Time Zone :
– –
Auto
Daylight Saving :
Auto
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◆Mode for SET button
Set Top Box Control
Select “Mode 1” or “Mode 2” if your cable box or
satellite receiver requires pressing an ENTER
button or a SET button etc., after entering the
channel number. If “Mode 1” does not work, try
“Mode 2.” If your cable box or satellite receiver
does not respond to either setting, contact the
manufacturer of the cable box or satellite receiver.
You can control your cable box/satellite receiver
using the supplied set top box controller. See
“Step 7: Easy Setup” for details.
Set Top Box Control
On
Turns on the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. See
Off
No code is sent when SET is
pressed. Normally select this.
Mode 1
Mode 2
Sends the channel number you
entered.
Off
Turns off the cable box/satellite
receiver control function. Select
this if you do not want to use the
supplied set top box controller.
Sends the channel number you
entered.
Language
When “Set Top Box Control” is set to “On,” you
can make the following settings. Note that when
you change “Set Top Box Control” to “On” or
“Off,” all of the timer recording settings will be
canceled.
OSD (On-Screen Display)
Switches the display language on the screen.
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language for the DVD menu.
◆Brand Code
(page 96) for the brand code for your cable box or
satellite receiver, and enter the code using the
number buttons and ENTER.
Audio (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the sound track.
When you select “Original,” the language given
priority in the disc is selected.
◆Connection
Selects the connection you used for your cable box
or satellite receiver. When the cable box or
satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
LINE IN jacks, select the connection from
“Line1,” “Line2,” or “Line3.” When the cable box
or satellite receiver is connected to the recorder’s
VHF/UHF IN jack, select the output channel,
“Ch2,” “Ch3,” or “Ch4.”
Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on
the disc.
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle
language changes according to the language you
selected for the sound track.
z Hint
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio,” select and enter a language code from
buttons.
◆Ch. digit lock
Allows you to select whether to fix the digits for
your cable box or satellite receiver.
Off
Select this when your cable box or
satellite receiver only accepts a
three or more digit channel
Note
If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.
number. Normally select this.
Lock to
two digits
Select this only when your cable
box or satellite receiver only
accepts a two digit channel
number.
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16:9
Video Settings (Video)
Video settings will adjust items related to the
image, such as size and color.
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,
tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.
4:3 Letter Box
4:3 Pan Scan
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Video,” and press ENTER.
The Video Setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Note
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.
SETUP
Settings
Video
TV Type :
4 : 3 Letter Box
Auto
Pause Mode (DVDs only)
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.
Pause Mode :
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level
Progressive Mode :
Screen Saver :
Line1 Input :
Audio
:
Off
Features
Options
Auto
On
Video
Video
Auto
The picture, including subjects
that move dynamically, is output
with no jitter. Normally select this
position.
Easy Setup
Line3 Input :
Frame
The picture, including subjects
that do not move dynamically, is
output in high resolution.
TV Type
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3
standard or wide).
Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level
Selects the black level (setup level) for the video
signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO
16:9
Select this when connecting to a
wide-screen TV or TV with a
wide mode function.
This setting is not effective when the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up on the front
panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.
4:3 Letter
Box
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide
picture with bands on the upper
and lower portions of the screen.
On
Raises the standard black level.
Select this when the picture
appears too dark.
4:3 Pan
Scan
Select this when connecting to a
4:3 screen TV. Automatically
displays a wide picture on the
entire screen and cuts off the
portions that do not fit.
Off
Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
Normally, select this.
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Progressive Mode
Line3 Input
DVD software can be divided into two types: film
based software and video based software. Video
based software is derived from TV, such as
dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30
frames/60 fields per second. Film based software
is derived from film and displays images at 24
frames per second. Some DVD software contains
both Video and Film.
In order for these images to appear natural on your
screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode, the
progressive video signal needs to be converted to
match the type of DVD software that you are
watching.
Selects the method of inputting video signals for
the LINE IN 3 jack on the rear panel of the
recorder. The pictures will not be clear if this
setting does not match the type of video input
signal.
Video
Inputs video signals.
S Video
Inputs S-video signals.
You can fine-tune the progressive 480p video
signals that are output when you press
PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up).
Note that you must connect to a progressive
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Auto
Automatically detects the
software type (Film-based or
Video-based) and selects the
appropriate conversion mode.
Normally select this position.
Video
Fixes the conversion mode to the
mode for Video-based software.
Screen Saver
The screen saver image appears when you do not
use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while
the power is turned on. The screen saver image
helps prevent your display device from becoming
damaged (ghosting).
On
Turns on the screen saver
function.
Off
Turns off the function.
Line1 Input
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the
LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder.
Video
Inputs video signals.
Inputs S video signals.
S Video
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Audio ATT (attenuation)
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to
“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.
This function affects the output of the following
jacks:
Audio Settings (Audio)
The Audio Setup allows you to adjust the sound
according to the playback and connection
conditions.
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
On
Off
Select this when the
playback sound from the
speakers is distorted.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Normally select this
position.
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Audio,” and press ENTER.
The Audio Setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs
only)
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned
down when playing a DVD that conforms to
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the
following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
SETUP
Settings
Video
Auto Stereo :
Tuner Audio :
Audio ATT :
Audio DRC :
Downmix :
Digital Out :
Dolby Digital :
DTS :
On
Main
Audio
Off
Features
Options
Standard
Dolby Surround
On
Easy Setup
D-PCM
Off
Standard
TV Mode
Normally select this
position.
Auto Stereo
This function is effective only when “Tuner
Audio” is set to “Main.”
Makes low sounds clear
even if you turn the volume
down.
On
Off
Receives stereo programs.
Normally select this.
Wide
Range
Gives you the feeling of
being at a live performance.
Select this to reduce noise.
The sound changes to
monaural.
Downmix (DVDs only)
Switches the method for mixing down to two
channels when you play a DVD which has rear
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby
Digital format. For details on the rear signal
components, see “Checking the Play Information
affects the output of the following jacks:
– LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) 1/2 jacks
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”
Tuner Audio
Selects the sound to be recorded.
Main
SAP
Records only the main
sound.
Records only the SAP
(Second Audio Program)
sound.
Note
If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded
regardless of the setting.
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If you connect a component that does not accept
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.
Dolby
Surround
Normally select this
position.
Multi-channel audio signals
are output to two channels
for enjoying surround
sounds.
• Dolby Digital (DVDs only)
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.
Normal
Multi-channel audio signals
are downmixed to two
channels for use with your
stereo.
D-PCM
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component lacking a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder. You
can select whether the
signals conform to Dolby
Surround (Pro Logic) or not
by making adjustments to
the “Downmix” item in
Audio Setup (page 76).
Digital Out
Selects if audio signals are output via the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.
On
Normally select this
position. When you select
“On,” see “To set the digital
output signal” for further
settings.
Dolby
Digital
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
Dolby Digital decoder.
Off
The influence of the digital
circuit upon the analog
circuit is minimal.
• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.
◆To set the digital output signal
On
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component with a built-in
DTS decoder.
The following setup items switch the method of
outputting audio signals when you connect a
component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a
digital input jack.
For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio
Off
Select this when the recorder
is connected to an audio
component without a built-in
DTS decoder.
Select “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” after setting
“Digital Out” to “On.”
SETUP
Settings
Video
Auto Stereo :
Tuner Audio :
Audio ATT :
Audio DRC :
Downmix :
Digital Out :
Dolby Digital :
DTS :
On
Main
Audio
Off
Features
Options
Standard
Dolby Surround
On
Easy Setup
D-PCM
Off
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Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited
according to a predetermined level, such as the age
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced
with different scenes.
Recording and Parental
Control Settings (Features)
The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording
and parental control settings.
1
After step 3 above, select “Parental Control,”
and press ENTER.
• If you have not entered a password, the
display for registering a new password
appears.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Features - Parental Control
Enter a new password.
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Features,” and press ENTER.
The Features Setup appears with the
following options. The default settings are
underlined.
OK
Cancel
SETUP
• When you have already registered a
password, the display for entering the
password appears.
Settings
Video
Auto Chapter :
6 Min
Parental Control
Audio
Features
Options
Features - Parental Control
Enter your password.
Easy Setup
OK
Cancel
Auto Chapter
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a
specified interval. The markings are inserted while
the recording is being made.
2
3
Enter your four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
Off
No chapter mark is inserted.
Features - Parental Control
Level :
Off
6Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 6 minute
intervals.
Standard :
Password
USA
15Min
Inserts chapter marks at
approximately 15 minute
intervals.
Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER.
The selection items for “Standard” are
displayed.
Features - Parental Control
Note
Level :
Off
Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the
actual interval may vary from the interval selected in
“Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only be
used as an approximation to create chapters.
Standard :
Password
USA
Others
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4
5
Select a geographic area as the playback
limitation level, and press ENTER.
The area is selected.
When you select “Others,” press the number
buttons to select and enter an area code in the
table (see below). Then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
◆Area code
Standard
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Code number
2044
2047
2046
2057
2070
2079
2090
2092
2115
2165
2174
2109
2248
2238
2254
2276
2304
2363
2362
2376
2390
2379
2427
2424
2436
2489
2501
2149
2499
2086
2528
2184
Belgium
Brazil
Select “Level,” and press ENTER.
The selection items for “Level” are displayed.
Canada
Features - Parental Control
Level :
Off
Chile
Standard :
Password
8
7
6
5
4
China
Denmark
Finland
France
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.
Germany
India
6
Select the level, and press ENTER.
The Parental Control setting is complete.
Indonesia
Italy
• To cancel the Parental Control setting for the
disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6.
• To change the password, select “Password”
in step 3, and press ENTER. When the
display for registering a password appears,
enter a new four-digit password using the
number buttons, then select “OK” and press
ENTER.
Japan
Korea
Malaysia
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Pakistan
Philippines
Portugal
Russia
Notes
• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by
selecting “Parental Control” under “Factory Setup” in
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this
recorder.
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this
case, enter your password, then change the level.
Singapore
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
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Auto Display
Disc and Remote Control
Settings/Factory Settings
(Options)
On
Automatically displays
information on the screen
when the recorder is turned
on, etc.
Off
Displays information only
when DISPLAY is pressed.
The Options Setup allows you to set up other
operational settings.
Command Mode
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if
other DVD equipment is assigned the same
Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command
Mode switch on the remote to the setting made
here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Options,” and press ENTER.
The Options Setup appears with the following
options. The default settings are underlined.
DVD1
Select this if the default
Command Mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Format DVD :
Dimmer :
VR
Normal
On
Audio
Auto Display :
Command Mode :
Factory Setup
DVD2
Select this if the default
Command Mode conflicts
with other DVD equipment.
Features
Options
DVD3
Easy Setup
DVD3
The default Command Mode
of the recorder.
Factory Setup
Format DVD (DVD-RW only)
Allows you to select the setup settings by group,
and return them to their default settings. Note that
all of your previous settings will be lost.
The recorder automatically starts formatting in
VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected
below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is
inserted.
1
After step 3 above, select “Factory Setup,”
and press , or ENTER.
The display for selecting a group of settings
appears.
VR
Automatically formats the
disc in VR mode.
2
Select the group of settings you want to return
to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,”
“Features,” “Options,” “Parental Control,”
and “All,” and press , or ENTER.
Video
Automatically formats the
disc in Video mode.
Dimmer
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.
3
4
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.
The selected settings return to their default
settings.
Normal
Bright lighting.
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.
Power
Save
Low lighting. Turns off the
lighting when the power is
off.
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Easy Setup
(Resetting the Recorder)
Select this to run the Easy Setup program.
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is
in stop mode.
2 Select “ SETUP,” and press ENTER.
3 Select “ Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.
SETUP
Settings
Video
Easy Setup
Audio
Features
Options
Easy Setup
4 Press ENTER.
5 Select “ Start,” and press ENTER.
6 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup
(page 23) from step 5.
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TV program reception does not fill the screen.
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” in
Additional Information
, Select the correct source using the INPUT
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV
program using the CH +/– buttons.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting
guide to help remedy the problem before
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
TV program pictures are distorted.
, Reorient the TV antenna.
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction
manual).
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.
, Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables
farther apart.
, The RF cable is connected to the VHF/UHF
OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to
the VHF/UHF IN jack.
Power
The power does not turn on.
, Check that the AC power cord is connected
securely.
Picture
The channel onthecable box/satellite receiver
has been changed.
There is no picture.
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.
, The connecting cords are damaged.
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to
“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder
appears on the TV screen.
, The set top box controller is connected and “Set
Top Box Control” is set to “On.” Check the “Set
Top Box Control” settings in Settings Setup
TV channels cannot be changed.
, A timer recording started, which changed the
channels.
Picture noise appears.
, If the picture output signal from your recorder
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO
player, the copy-protection signal applied to
some DVD programs could affect picture
quality. If you still experience this problem even
when you connect your recorder directly to your
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s
S VIDEO input.
, You have set the recorder to progressive format
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive
signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until
the progressive indicator turns off.
, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive
format (480p) signals, the image may be affected
when you set the recorder to progressive format.
In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the
PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the
recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.
The picture from equipment connected to the
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the
screen.
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 1
jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by
pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN
jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by
pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.
If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN 3
jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by
pressing CH +/– or INPUT SELECT.
, When an S video cable is connected to the
recorder’s LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 3 jack, set
“Line1 Input” or “Line3 Input” in Video Setup to
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The playback picture or TV program from the
equipment connected through the recorder is
distorted.
, If the playback picture output from a DVD
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection
signal applied to some programs could affect
picture quality. Disconnect the playback
equipment in question and connect it directly to
your TV.
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or
played.
, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available
for all programs. The program you are recording
does not have a second audio program.
, You have set “Tuner Audio” in Audio Settings to
alternate audio programs.
, When recording from connected equipment, set
“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to “Main/
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
and want to change the audio track for a DVD-
RW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby
The picture does not fill the screen.
, Set “TV Type” in Video Setup in accordance
with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 74).
The picture does not fill the screen, even
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in
Video Setup.
Playback
The disc does not play.
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the
labeled side facing up.
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
Sound
, The disc is not correctly inserted.
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not
There is no sound.
, Re-connect all connections securely.
, The connecting cord is damaged.
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,
slow motion, or pause mode.
, If the audio signal does not come through the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)
The disc does not start playback from the
beginning.
, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to
start playback.
Sound distortion occurs.
, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “On”
Sound is noisy.
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,
noise will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO
L/R) 1/2 jacks (page 55).
The recorder starts playing the disc
automatically.
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback
function.
The sound volume is low
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.
The sound volume may improve if you set
“Audio DRC” in Audio Setup to “TV Mode”
Playback stops automatically.
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off”
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Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-
motion Play cannot be performed.
, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do
some of the operations above. See the instruction
manual supplied with the disc.
Recording/Timer recording/Editing
The channel cannot be changed from the
channel you are recording.
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”
Recording does not start immediately after you
press z REC.
The language for the sound track cannot be
changed.
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD”,
“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears
from the front panel display.
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc
being played.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the
language for the sound track.
, Try changing the language using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
Nothing was recorded even though you set the
timer setting correctly.
, There was a power failure during recording.
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a
power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour.
, The channel was disabled after the timer
recording was set. (See “Manual Set” on
The subtitle language cannot be changed or
turned off.
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the
DVD VIDEO.
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the
subtitles.
, Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC
outlet, and connect it again.
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD
VIDEO’s menu.
, The program contains copy protection signals
that restrict copying.
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
, The timer setting overlapped another setting that
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.
, The set top box was turned off.
The angles cannot be changed.
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD
VIDEO being played.
, You are trying to change the angles when “
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.
”
, The set top box controller was incorrectly
, The settings in “Set Top Box Control” in Settings
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s
menu.
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles
recorded on this recorder.
Recording does not stop immediately after you
press x REC STOP.
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input
disc data before recording can stop.
The MP3 audio track does not play.
, The MP3 audio track is not recorded in a format
Recording does not stop after you press x
STOP.
, Open the remote’s cover and press x REC
STOP.
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Timer recordingis not completeor didnot start
from the beginning.
, There was a power failure during recording. If
the power recovers when there is a timer
recording, the recorder resumes recording.
Should the power failure continue for more than
, The timer setting overlapped another setting that
, Disc space was not enough.
Remote control
The remote does not function.
, Batteries are weak.
, The remote is too far from the recorder.
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the
default setting when you replaced the batteries.
, Turn on the recorder.
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on
the recorder.
, Different command modes are set for the
recorder and remote. Set the same command
Contents previously recorded were erased.
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC
will be erased from the disc when the disc is
inserted.
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.
, The same command mode is set for both the
equipment and recorder. Set a different
Display
The clock has stopped.
, The clock stopped due to a power failure that
lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock
command mode for the recorder (page 22).
Others
The recorder does not operate properly.
, Restart the recorder. Press down "/1 on the
recorder for more than ten seconds until
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and
wait until the clock appears in the front panel
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.
, The disc does not have enough space.
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.
The recording mode indication is incorrect.
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three
minutes, the recording mode indication may be
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself
is correctly made in the selected recording mode.
Five numbers or letters are displayed on the
front panel display.
, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see
the table on page 86).
The clock does not appear in the front panel
display.
, “Dimmer” in Options Setup is set to “Power
Save” (page 80).
The disc tray does not open after you press Z
OPEN/CLOSE.
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to
open after you have recorded or edited a disc.
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to
the disc.
The disc tray does not open and “TRAY
LOCKED” appears on the front panel display.
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel
display.
, The recorder’s recovery function was activated
when the recorder was turned on because the
power was turned off or failed during recording.
Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY”
disappears from the front panel display.
Self-diagnosis Function
(When letters/numbers
appear in the display)
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to
prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and four numbers appears
on the front panel display. In this case, check the
following table.
“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel
display.
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait
until the clock appears in the front panel display,
and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the
power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.
First three
Cause and/or
characters of the corrective action
service number
C 13
The disc is dirty.
, Clean the disc with a
soft cloth.
The disc tray does not open and you cannot
remove the disc after you press Z OPEN/
CLOSE.
, Turn off the recorder, Once the clock appears in
the front panel display, disconnect the AC power
cord. Connect it again while pressing down A on
the recorder, and release the button when the disc
tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder
pressed for about ten seconds until
C 31
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
, Re-insert the disc
correctly.
E XX
(xx is a number)
To prevent a malfunction,
the recorder has
performed the self-
diagnosis function.
, Contact your nearest
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock
service facility and
give the five-
character service
number.
Example: E 61 10
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• After playing, store the disc in its case.
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out.
Notes About This Recorder
On operation
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp
room, moisture may condense on the lenses
inside the recorder. Should this occur, the
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on
for about half an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs.
• Do not use the following discs.
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker
adhesive on it.
On adjusting volume
• Do not turn up the volume while listening to a
section with very low level inputs or no audio
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged
when a peak level section is played.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or
benzine.
On cleaning discs
Do not use a commercially available cleaning
disc. It may cause a malfunction.
Notes about the discs
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause
it to malfunction.
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may
rise considerably inside the car.
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Outputs
(Jack name: Jack type/output level/output
impedance)
Specifications
LINE OUT 1/2
System
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C:
0.286 Vp-p
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL):
Optical output jack/–18 dBm (wave length:
660 nm)
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL):
Phono jack/0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR):
Laser: Semiconductor laser
Channel coverage:
NTSC
VHF: 2 to 13/UHF: 14 to 69/CATV: A-8 to
A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer
system
Audio reception: Split carrier system
Antenna: 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/
UHF
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:
12-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up
duration: 1 hour
Video recording format: MPEG Video
Audio recording format/applicable bit rate:
Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kbps
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/PB, PR
:
interlace*=0.648 Vp-p, progressive or
interlace**=0.7 Vp-p
“Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” is “On”
*
** “Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” is “Off”
SET TOP BOX CONTROL:
Mini jack
When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz
sampling frequency, the output signals from the
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack
are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.
General
Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 37 W
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 85 × 345 mm
3
5
(17 × 3 /8 × 13 /8 in.) (width/height/depth)
incl. projecting parts
Inputs
(Jack name: Jack type/input level/input
impedance)
LINE IN 1/2/3
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22
kilohms
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C:
0.286 Vp-p
Mass (approx.): 4.8 kg (10.58 lb)
Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC
(41 ºF to 95 ºF)
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %
Supplied accessories:
Audio/video cord (1)
Power cord (1)
Antenna cable (1)
Set top box controller (1)
Remote commander (remote) (1)
Size AA(R6) batteries (2)
Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
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Guide to Parts and Controls
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.
Front panel
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or
similar names.
TOOLS button (32)
D
(remote sensor) (20)
P LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/
R) jacks (30)
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Remote
Buttons on the remote have the same function as
the buttons on the recorder if they have the same
or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next
to them can be used with your TV when the TV/
DVD switch is set to TV.
The number 5 button has a tactile dot.
SUBTITLE button (53)
ANGLE button (53)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOOLS button (32)
K . PREV (previous)/> NEXT
buttons (53)
The + button has a tactile dot.
TIME/TEXT button (38)
W
INSTANT REPLAY/
INSTANT
ADVANCE buttons (53)
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The button has a tactile dot.
wl COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the
recorder.
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Front panel display
DVD RW
V CD VR
PLAYLIST
STEREO
SAP
CH
PROGRESSIVE
A Playing/recording status
G SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
B Disc type*/recording format
C
(angle) indicator (53)
• Playing time/remaining time
• Current title/chapter/track/index number
• Recording time/recording mode
• Clock
• Channel
* Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”
I PROGRESSIVE indicator
z Hint
You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in Options
Rear panel
VHF/UHF
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
IN
SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
LINE IN
VIDEO
DIGITAL OUT
COAXIAL
LINE OUT
L VIDEO
Y
S
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
1
2
1
3
P
B
OUT
PCM/DTS/
DOLBY DIGITAL
OPTICAL
PR
~ AC IN
F LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 1/2
C LINE IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) 1/3 jacks
H COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)
jacks (17)
E DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)
jacks (19)
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Glossary
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the
contents to be programmed or edited.
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several
chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may
be recorded.
DVD+R (page 8)
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.
These signals are included in some software or TV
programs and restrict recording on this recorder.
Digital audio compression technology developed
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same
discrete channels of high quality digital audio
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound
systems. Good channel separation is realized
because all of the channel data is recorded
discretely, and little deterioration occurs because
all channel data processing is digital.
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only
once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format
as a DVD VIDEO.
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which
is a worldwide standard of digital compression
technology. The picture data is compressed to
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD
also uses a variable rate coding technology that
changes the data to be allocated according to the
status of the picture. Audio information is
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio
presence.
DTS (page 77)
Digital audio compression technology by Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete
channels of high quality digital audio.
Good channel separation is realized because all of
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little
deterioration occurs because all channel data
processing is digital.
DVD+RW (page 8)
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental
Control functions are provided on the DVD.
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO
format.
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Interlace format (page 17)
Interlace format shows every other line of an
image as a single “field” and is the standard
method for displaying images on television. The
even number field shows the even numbered lines
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the
odd numbered lines of an image.
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.
Playback information created from the actual
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist
leaves the original titles as they are, and contains
only the information needed to control playback.
A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately
shows every other line of an image (field) to create
one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire
image at once as a single frame. This means that
while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60
fields in one second, the Progressive format can
show 60 frames in one second. The overall picture
quality increases and still images, text, and
horizontal lines appear sharper.
The longest section of a picture or music feature
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the
entire album in audio software.
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of
a song).
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Language Code List
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
Code Language
1027 Afar
1183 Irish
1347 Maori
1507 Samoan
1508 Shona
1509 Somali
1511 Albanian
1512 Serbian
1513 Siswati
1514 Sesotho
1515 Sundanese
1516 Swedish
1517 Swahili
1521 Tamil
1028 Abkhazian
1032 Afrikaans
1039 Amharic
1044 Arabic
1045 Assamese
1051 Aymara
1052 Azerbaijani
1053 Bashkir
1057 Byelorussian
1059 Bulgarian
1060 Bihari
1061 Bislama
1066 Bengali;
Bangla
1067 Tibetan
1070 Breton
1079 Catalan
1093 Corsican
1097 Czech
1103 Welsh
1105 Danish
1109 German
1130 Bhutani
1142 Greek
1144 English
1145 Esperanto
1149 Spanish
1150 Estonian
1151 Basque
1157 Persian
1165 Finnish
1166 Fiji
1186 Scots Gaelic
1194 Galician
1196 Guarani
1203 Gujarati
1209 Hausa
1349 Macedonian
1350 Malayalam
1352 Mongolian
1353 Moldavian
1356 Marathi
1357 Malay
1358 Maltese
1363 Burmese
1365 Nauru
1217 Hindi
1226 Croatian
1229 Hungarian
1233 Armenian
1235 Interlingua
1239 Interlingue
1245 Inupiak
1248 Indonesian
1253 Icelandic
1254 Italian
1257 Hebrew
1261 Japanese
1269 Yiddish
1283 Javanese
1287 Georgian
1297 Kazakh
1298 Greenlandic
1299 Cambodian
1300 Kannada
1301 Korean
1305 Kashmiri
1307 Kurdish
1311 Kirghiz
1369 Nepali
1376 Dutch
1525 Telugu
1527 Tajik
1528 Thai
1379 Norwegian
1393 Occitan
1403 (Afan)Oromo
1408 Oriya
1417 Punjabi
1428 Polish
1435 Pashto;
Pushto
1436 Portuguese
1463 Quechua
1481 Rhaeto-
Romance
1482 Kirundi
1483 Romanian
1489 Russian
1491 Kinyarwanda
1495 Sanskrit
1498 Sindhi
1501 Sangho
1502 Serbo-
Croatian
1529 Tigrinya
1531 Turkmen
1532 Tagalog
1534 Setswana
1535 Tonga
1538 Turkish
1539 Tsonga
1540 Tatar
1543 Twi
1557 Ukrainian
1564 Urdu
1572 Uzbek
1581 Vietnamese
1587 Volapük
1613 Wolof
1632 Xhosa
1665 Yoruba
1684 Chinese
1697 Zulu
1313 Latin
1326 Lingala
1327 Laothian
1332 Lithuanian
1334 Latvian;
Lettish
1171 Faroese
1174 French
1181 Frisian
1503 Singhalese
1505 Slovak
1506 Slovenian
1345 Malagasy
1703 Not specified
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Cable box brand
Cable Healthcare
Cable Star
Code number
0769, 0058
0056
Cable Box/Satellite
Receiver Brand Code
Cabletenna
Cableview
Century
0022, 0039
0022
If more than one code number is listed, try
entering them one at a time until you find the one
that works with your cable box/satellite receiver.
0153, 0618, 0008, 0315
0017
Citation
Cable box brand
Code number
Citizen
0153, 0315, 0078, 0242
0883
3M
0033
Clearmaster
ClearMax
ABC
0003, 0011, 0017, 0008,
0014, 0001, 0013, 0206,
0047, 0237, 0033
0883, 1247
0031, 0025
0233, 0232
0274
Colour Voice
Comband
Accuphase
0003, 0013, 0047, 0001,
0011, 0017, 0014, 0206
Comtec
Acorn
1102, 0237
0237
Comtronics
Comtronics Eagle
Contec
0060, 0040
0040, 0060
0019
Action
Active
0237, 1102
0015
Aim
Coolmax
0883
Allegro
Amark
0315, 0153
0008, 0277, 0144, 0056
0060
Curtis Mathes
Dae Ryung Eagle
Daeryung
0015, 0242
0008
American
Americast
Antronix
Anvision
Apache
Arbatron
Archer
0008, 0877, 0477, 0277,
1877
0899
Diamond
Digeo
0035
0207, 0022
0211, 0111
0770
1476
Digi
0637
Director
0476
0014, 0011, 0003, 0476
Dumont
0637
0153, 0022, 0207, 0039,
0797, 0237, 0260
Eagle Comtronics
Eastern
0060, 0028
0002, 0274, 0418
0078
ASE
1080
Auna
1269
Electricord
Emerson
Everquest
Focus
BBT
0267
0797, 0303, 0015, 0014
0040, 0015
0400
BCC
0276
Belcor
0056, 0022
0014
Bell & Howell
Bell Atlantic
Bell South
Bestlink
Betavue
British Telecom
BVS
Fosgate
0276
0641
Funai
0248, 0019
0649
0899
FutureVision
Garrard
0303
0153
0022
Gateway
GC Electronics
0764
0003
0207, 0056, 0330, 0016,
0040, 0077, 0030
0641
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Cable box brand
Code number
Cable box brand
Code number
GE
0232, 0233, 0144, 0021
Motorola
0476, 0276, 1476, 0810,
1376, 1254, 0400, 1106
Gemini
0015, 0070, 0057, 0242,
0014, 0797, 0013, 0400
Movie Time
MS
0156, 0078, 0063, 0203
General Instrument
0476, 0011, 0014, 0098,
0810, 0024, 0003, 0015,
0276
0069, 0015, 1018, 0303
MultiVision
Myrio
0012
1117
GHZ
0078
NET
0274
Gibraltar
Global
0003
Next Level
Nexus
0764, 1316, 1315, 1314
0770
1327
GMI
0069, 0057, 0015, 0797
0144, 0040
0770, 0797
1136
Northcoast
Nova Vision
Novabeam
Novaplex
NSC
0671, 0314
0277, 0008
0277
GoldStar
Goodmind
Gradiente
Hamlin
0618, 0277, 0017, 0008
0020, 0009, 0034, 0259,
0015, 0273, 0206
0156, 0070, 0203, 0063,
0400, 0012, 0618, 0022,
0637, 0010, 0044
Healthway Interactive
Hitachi
0058, 1020, 1015, 0769
0011, 0154, 0009, 0008,
0003, 0033, 0014, 0255
Oak
0019, 0303, 0248, 0017
Omega
0015
0371
0021
0237
0843
Houston Tracker
Hwalin
IBM
0011
Omniview
Optimus
Pace
0303
0670
IEEC
1018
Pacific Bell
Panasonic
Interbuy
Jasco
0274
0107, 0021, 0144, 0008,
0124, 0307, 0000, 0040
0315, 0153, 0015
0014, 0400
Jebsee
Panther
Paragon
Penney
Philips
0637
Jerrold
0003, 0014, 0276, 0011,
0012, 0020, 0024, 0015,
0047, 0098, 0476, 0031,
0029, 0111, 0032, 0054,
0810, 0028
0000, 0525, 0008
0637, 0000
0025, 0031, 0290, 0027,
0030, 0153, 0060, 0242,
0028, 0334, 0211, 0029,
0259, 0307, 0652, 0013,
0069, 0649, 0255, 0305,
0032, 0111, 0317
Kuang Yu
Leon
0024
0069, 0015
0040, 0144
0440
LG
Linsay
Macom
Maestro
Magnavox
Pioneer
0144, 0023, 0533, 1877,
0877, 0260
0033
Popular Mechanics
Prelude
0400
0812
0770
0797, 0027, 0032, 0334,
0069
Prism
0012, 0013, 0059
0786
Millennium
Memorex
0618, 0153
0000
Protelcon
Pulsar
0000, 0040
0000
Mitsubishi
0003
Quasar
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Cable box brand
Quest
Code number
0144, 0020
0040
Cable box brand
Code number
Stargate
0015, 0040, 0770, 0865,
0797, 0305, 0014
R Line
Starquest
StarSight
Stealth
0015
RadioShack
0883, 0015, 0315, 0303,
0797
0542, 0422
0274
Rampage
Ranger
RCA
0255
1247
Stellar One
Storm
0807
0021, 0060, 0797, 0047,
1256, 0843
1018, 0637
1230
Suena Madritel
Supercable
Supermax
Sylvania
Tandy
Realistic
Recoton
Regal
0207, 0153
0153, 0400
0276
0883
0259, 0020, 0273, 0279,
0276
0001
0258
Regency
0002, 0020, 0682
Tatung
0097
Rembrandt
0070, 0153, 0040, 0022,
0011
Teac
1018
RK
0304, 0479
0000
Technics
Teknika
Teleavia
TeleCaption
Teleview
Texscan
TFC
0029
Runco
Samsung
0146
0040, 0144, 0023, 0003,
0070, 0000
0040
0221
Sasktel
1737
0063, 0040
0001, 0096, 0010
0310
Scientific Atlanta
0008, 0277, 0017, 0006,
0237, 0025, 0477, 0207,
0877, 0003, 0012, 0000,
0021, 1877
Thomson
Timeless
Tocom
1256
Seam
0510
0418, 0274, 0040
Sears
0510
0012, 0013, 0029, 0019,
0059, 0017
Sejin
1265
Sigma
0019
Torx
0003
Signal
0040, 0015, 0011, 0035
0011
Toshiba
Trans PX
Trinity
Tristar
TS
0000
Signature
SkyCable
Skygiant
SL Marx
Sony
0303, 0276, 0153, 0315
0112
1248
0883
1091
0040
0255, 0024, 1018, 0003,
0303
1006, 1506, 1606
0769, 0058
0058
Tusa
0015
Spectradyne
Spectravision
Sprucer
TV COMM
TV Guide
TV86
0035, 0019
1476
0021, 0307, 0010, 0144
0203, 0096, 0155
0063, 0040
0022
Standard Components
Starcom
Uniden
Unika
0003, 0015, 0047, 0014,
0098, 0305
0207, 0153, 0022
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Cable box brand
United Cable
Universal
Code number
Satellite receiver
brand
Code number
0003, 0014, 0011, 0276
AlphaStar
0772
1333
0775
0856
0216
1109
0191, 0078, 0207, 0056,
0022, 0039, 0153, 0077,
0322, 0315
Atlantic Telephone
Bell ExpressVu
Century
US Electronics
V2
0276, 0008, 0003, 0017
0883
Chaparral
Videoway
VideoWorks
Vidtech
0250, 0000
0124
Crossdigital
DirecTV
0749, 0566, 0392, 1749,
0099, 1109, 1076, 1442,
1856, 0247, 1142, 1639,
0724, 0639, 0819
0244
Viewmaster
Viewstar
0883, 0770
0258, 0289, 0060, 0063,
0211, 0027, 0111, 0030,
0121
Dish Network System
Dishpro
0775, 1005, 1170
0775, 1005
0775, 1170, 1005
0775
Vision
0883
1264
0883
0565
0078
Echostar
Visionetics
Vortex View
WaveMaster
Wiso
Expressvu
Galaxis
0863
GE
0566
General Instrument
GOI
0361, 0869, 0627
0775
Zenith
0000, 0525, 0054, 0017,
0039, 0153, 0060, 0315,
0191, 0899
Gradiente
Hitachi
0856
0819, 0749
0775
Zentek
0400
Houston Tracker
HTS
0775
Hughes Network Systems 0749, 1749, 1442, 1142
Humax
1176, 1359, 1048, 0863,
0283
Innova
0099
Jerrold
0361, 0036, 0627
0775, 1170
0722, 0724
0869
JVC
Magnavox
McIntosh
Memorex
Mitsubishi
Motorola
NEC
0724
0749
0869
1270
Netsat
0099
Next Level
Optimus
Panasonic
0869
0724
0247, 0701
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Satellite receiver
brand
Code number
Paysat
Philips
0724
1076, 0099, 1142, 0724,
0722, 0749, 1442, 1749,
0856, 0775
Primestar
Proscan
QNS
0361, 0627, 0869
0392, 0566
1367
RadioShack
RCA
0869
0566, 0392, 0143, 0855
1109, 1276
0856, 0099, 1856
0639, 1639
0869
Samsung
Sky
Sony
Star Choice
Star Trak
Thomson
Tivo
0869, 0772
0566, 0392
1142, 1442
0790, 0749, 1749, 1285
1333, 1358
0724, 0722
0361
Toshiba
UEC
Uniden
Video Cipher II Plus
Zenith
0856, 1856
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“Change” 45
“Change IN” 66
Display
front panel display 92
Index
“Change OUT” 67
“Channel List” 28
On-screen display 31
Setup Display 69
“Divide Title” 67
Words in quotations appear in
the on-screen displays.
CHAPTER ERASE 65
CHAPTER MARK 65
Chapter number 37
“Chapter Search” 58
Chasing Playback 57
“Check Overlap” 45
“Check Scenes” 66
Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings (Timer List) 44
Child Lock 52
Cleaning discs 87
“Clock” 72
“Clock Set CH” 72
“Combine Titles” 68
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
“Downmix” 76
“DVD Menu” 73
“DVD Rec. Picture Size” 48
DVD VIDEO 93
DVD+R 8
DVD+RW 93
DVD-R 93
DVD-RW 93
“DVE” 55
Numerics
A
“A-B Erase” 63
Adjusting
recording picture 48
Album 59
Album number 37
“Album Search” 58
ANGLE 53
Antenna 15
Area code 79
AUDIO 53
“Audio” 73
“Audio ATT” 76
Audio cords 18
“Audio DRC” 76
“Audio Filter” 56
Audio settings 76
“Auto Chapter” 78
“Auto Clock Set” 72
“Auto Display” 80
“Auto Stereo” 76
E
Editing 61
Enter Characters 39
“Erase All” 35
“Erase Titles” 63
“Extend Rec Time” 43
Connecting 16
the antenna cable 12
the audio cords 18
“Connection” 73
Controlling TVs with the
remote 21
Copy-Free 41
Copy-Never 41
Copy-Once 41
F
“Factory Setup” 80
Fast forward 54
Fast reverse 54
“Finalize” 36
Finalizing 36
“Format” 35
“Format DVD” 80
Formatting 35
Freeze frame 54
Front panel 89
B
Batteries 20
“BNR” 55
CPRM 8
Creating chapters 65
“Brand Code” 73
D
“Daylight Saving” 72
“Digital Out” 77
“Dimmer” 80
Disc Info 34
“Disc Map” 64
“Disc Name” 35
Disc settings 80
Disc types 8
G
C
GB 35
“C NR” 55
“Guide CH – TV CH” 27
Cable box brand 96
Cable box/satellite receiver
brand code 96
H
Handling discs 87
“Capture” 66
“Capture All” 66
“Ch. digit lock” 73
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“PB Video Equalizer” 55
PBC 51
PLAY 51
Play mode 37
Playable discs 10
Playback 51
Freeze Frame 53
Resume Play 51
Slow-motion play 53
Playback picture quality 55
Playing status bar 37
Power cord 20
PREV 54
PROGRESSIVE 17
Progressive 54
Resetting 81
Resume Play 51
I
INSTANT ADVANCE 54
INSTANT REPLAY 54
Interlace format 94
S
S VIDEO 17
SAP (Second Audio Program)
Satellite receiver 13
“Screen Saver” 75
“Search” 58
Searching 58
Self-diagnosis function 86
“Set Thumbnail” 63
“Set Top Box Control” 73
“Set VCR Plus+ Channels” 27
Setting the VCR Plus+
Settings 69
Setup Display 69
Simultaneous Rec and Play 57
Sort 33
Sound quality 56
“Stereo” 50
Stereo 40
Stereo programs 40
STOP 51
Sub-menu 31
SUBTITLE 53
Subtitle 73
SUR (surround) 54
L
Labeling 35
“Language” 73
Language code 95
LINE 2 IN 30
“Line Audio Input” 50
LINE IN 1 29
LINE IN 3 29
“Line1 Input” 75
“Line3 Input” 75
Progressive format 94
“Progressive Mode” 75
“Protect Disc” 35
“Protect Title” 63
M
“Main/Sub” 50
Manual Clock Set 72
MENU 51
Menu
Q
Top menu 51
“Mode for SET button” 73
“Modify” 45
“Move” 66
“Move Title” 67
MP3 audio tracks 59
Quick Timer 47
R
Rear panel 92
REC 47
“Rec Mode” 48
“Rec Mode Adjust” 42
“Rec NR” 48
REC PAUSE 47
“Rec Settings” 48
REC STOP 47
N
NEXT 54
O
“Rec Video Equalizer” 48
picture adjustment 48
recordable discs 8
recording format 8
recording mode 40
while watching another
program 47
Recording picture quality 48
Recording picture size 48
RECOVERY 86
Region code 11
On-screen display
Setup Display 69
Sub-menu 31
T
Thumbnail picture 33
“Time Search” 58
Time Zone 72
System Menu 31
TOOLS menu 32
On-Screen Menus 31
TIME/TEXT 38
TIMER 42
Timer List 44
Timer recording 41
check/change/cancel 44
manual setting 41
Rec Mode Adjust 42
VCR Plus+ system 43
Title 94
P
Page mode 33
Parental control settings 78
Parts and controls 89
“Pause Mode” 74
Remaining time 37
TITLE LIST 51
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Title List 32
Sort 33
Thumbnail 33
“Title Name” 63
Title number 37
“Title Search” 58
TOOLS 32
TOP MENU 51
Track 94
Track number 37
“Track Search” 58
Troubleshooting 82
“Tuner Audio” 76
“TV Type” 74
TV Virtual Surround 54
TV/DVD 21
TV/VIDEO 47
TVS 54
U
“Unfinalize” 36
Unrecordable pictures 40
V
Video cords 16
Video input 17
Video mode 8
Video settings 74
VR mode 8
Y
“Y NR” 55
“Y/Pb/Pr Out Black Level” 74
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VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free
vegetable oil based ink.
2-149-120-11(1)
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