Sony DVD VCR Combo 3 213 480 121 User Manual

3-213-480-12(1)GB  
Video Cassette Recorder/  
DVD Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
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If the plug supplied with this  
equipment has a detachable fuse cover,  
be sure to attach the fuse cover after  
you change the fuse. Never use the  
plug without the fuse cover. If you  
should lose the fuse cover, please  
contact your nearest Sony service  
station.  
Disposal of waste batteries  
(applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric shock, do not expose  
this apparatus to rain or  
moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not  
open the cabinet. Refer servicing  
to qualified personnel only.  
The mains lead must only be  
changed at a qualified service  
shop.  
Batteries or batteries installed  
apparatus shall not be exposed  
to excessive heat such as  
sunshine, fire or the like.  
This symbol on the  
battery or on the  
packaging indicates  
that the battery  
provided with this  
product shall not be  
treated as household  
waste.  
Precautions  
• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V  
AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s  
operating voltage is identical with  
your local power supply.  
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do  
not place objects filled with liquids,  
such as vases, on the apparatus.  
• Install this system so that the mains  
lead can be unplugged from the wall  
socket immediately in the event of  
trouble.  
By ensuring these  
batteries are disposed of correctly, you  
will help prevent potentially negative  
consequences for the environment and  
human health which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of the battery. The recycling  
of the materials will help to conserve  
natural resources.  
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are  
registered trademarks of Gemstar  
Development Corporation. The  
VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured  
under license from Gemstar  
In case of products that for safety,  
performance or data integrity reasons  
require a permanent connection with an  
incorporated battery, this battery  
should be replaced by qualified service  
staff only.  
To ensure that the battery will be  
treated properly, hand over the product  
at end-of-life to the applicable  
collection point for the recycling of  
electrical and electronic equipment.  
This appliance is classified as a  
CLASS 1 LASER product. The  
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT  
MARKING is located on the rear  
exterior.  
Development Corporation.  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
CAUTION  
The use of optical instruments with this  
product will increase eye hazard. As  
the laser beam used in this DVD  
recorder is harmful to eyes, do not  
attempt to disassemble the cabinet.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel  
only.  
For all other batteries, please view the  
section on how to remove the battery  
from the product safely. Hand the  
battery over to the applicable collection  
point for the recycling of waste  
batteries.  
This symbol on the  
product or on its  
packaging indicates  
that this product shall  
not be treated as  
household waste.  
Instead it shall be  
handed over to the  
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM  
DANGER  
For more detailed information about  
recycling of this product or battery,  
please contact your local Civic Office,  
your household waste disposal service  
or the shop where you purchased the  
product.  
CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.  
CAUTION  
KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM  
VORSICHT  
STRAHL VERMEIDEN.  
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.  
ADVARSEL  
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.  
I
ADVARSEL  
VARNING  
applicable collection point for the  
recycling of electrical and electronic  
equipment. By ensuring this product is  
disposed of correctly, you will help  
prevent potential negative  
consequences for the environment and  
human health, which could otherwise  
be caused by inappropriate waste  
handling of this product. The recycling  
of materials will help to conserve  
natural resources. For more detailed  
information about recycling of this  
product, please contact your local  
Civic Office, your household waste  
disposal service or the shop where you  
purchased the product.  
KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG  
FÖR STRÅLNINGEN.  
AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.  
VARO!  
This label is located on the laser  
protective housing inside the  
enclosure.  
The manufacturer of this product  
is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan  
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075  
Japan. The Authorized  
Representative for EMC and  
product safety is Sony  
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger  
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or  
guarantee matters please refer to  
the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
Notice for customers in the  
United Kingdom and Republic of  
Ireland  
A moulded plug complying with  
BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for  
your safety and convenience.  
Should the fuse in the plug supplied  
need to be replaced, same rating fuse  
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,  
(i.e., marked with  
must be used.  
or  
mark)  
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• Keep the recorder, discs, and  
cassettes away from equipment  
with strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens, or large  
loudspeakers.  
• Do not place heavy objects on the  
recorder.  
• When you move the recorder, take  
out any discs. If you do not, the  
disc may be damaged.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
Precautions  
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.  
On safety  
Should any solid object or liquid fall  
into the cabinet, unplug the recorder  
and have it checked by qualified  
personnel before operating it any  
further.  
On recording  
On power sources  
• Contents of the recording cannot  
be compensated for if the  
recording or playback is not made  
due to a malfunction of the  
recorder, disc, etc.  
• The recorder is not disconnected  
from the AC power source (mains)  
as long as it is connected to the  
wall outlet, even if the recorder  
itself has been turned off.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your recorder,  
please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
• Make trial recordings before  
making the actual recording.  
• If you are not going to use the  
recorder for a long time, be sure to  
disconnect the recorder from the  
wall outlet. To disconnect the AC  
power cord (mains lead), grasp the  
plug itself; never pull the cord.  
Copyrights  
• Television programmes, films,  
video tapes, discs, and other  
materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such  
material may be contrary to the  
provisions of the copyright laws.  
Also, use of this recorder with  
cable television transmission may  
require authorization from the  
cable television transmitter and/or  
programme owner.  
On placement  
• Place the recorder in a location  
with adequate ventilation to  
prevent heat build-up in the  
recorder.  
• If the recorder is brought directly  
from a cold to a warm location, or  
is placed in a very damp room,  
moisture may condense on the  
lenses inside the recorder and  
cause damage to the video head,  
tape, and the optical block. Should  
this occur, the recorder may not  
operate properly. When you first  
install the recorder, or when you  
move it from a cold to a warm  
location, remove the disc and tape  
and leave the recorder turned on  
for about three hours before  
operating the recorder.  
• 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.  
• Do not place the recorder on a soft  
surface such as a rug that might  
block the ventilation holes.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
confined space such as a bookshelf  
or similar unit.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
location near heat sources, or in a  
place subject to direct sunlight,  
excessive dust, or mechanical  
shock.  
Copy guard function  
Since the recorder has a copy guard  
function, programmes received  
through an external tuner (not  
supplied) may contain copy  
protection signals (copy guard  
function) and as such may not be  
recordable, depending on the type of  
signal.  
• Do not place the recorder in an  
inclined position. It is designed to  
be operated in a horizontal  
position only.  
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About this manual  
Icon  
Meaning  
• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if  
they have the same or similar names as those on the  
remote.  
Functions available for DATA  
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/  
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs  
containing MP3 audio tracks,  
JPEG image files, or DivX video  
DATA DVD  
• 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.  
*1  
*2  
files)  
Functions available for VHS  
VIDEOs  
• Icons, such as  
or  
, listed at the top of  
DVD  
*1  
*2  
MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format  
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.  
DivX is a video file compression technology,  
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.  
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are  
trademarks of DivXNetworks, Inc. and are used under  
license.  
each explanation indicate what kind of media can be  
used with the function being explained. For details  
about playable discs, see “Quick Guide to Disc Types”  
on page 30.  
®
Icon  
Meaning  
Functions available for DVD+RWs  
+
RW  
Functions available for DVD-RWs  
in VR (Video Recording) mode  
-
RWVR  
Functions available for DVD-RWs  
in video mode  
-
RWVideo  
Functions available for DVD+Rs  
+
R
Functions available for DVD-Rs in  
VR (Video Recording) mode  
-
RVR  
Functions available for DVD-Rs in  
video mode  
-
RVideo  
Functions available for DVD  
VIDEOs  
DVD  
Functions available for VIDEO  
CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/CD-  
RWs in video CD format or Super  
VCD format  
VCD  
CD  
Functions available for music CDs  
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format  
Functions available for DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs  
containing MP3*1 audio tracks,  
JPEG image files, or DivX*2 video  
files)  
DATA CD  
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Table of Contents  
DVD Operation  
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VCR Operation  
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What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?  
This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and  
VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.  
Recording and timer recording  
One Touch Dubbing - DVD y VHS  
Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape,  
either manually or using the timer.  
Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and  
VHS tape with the simple press of a button.  
Note that copy-protected signals will not be  
recorded.  
VIDEO  
DVD  
Easy selection between DVD and  
VCR  
Quick access to recorded titles -  
Title List  
Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select  
the media format you want to use.  
Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc  
and select a title for playback or editing.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10  
DVD  
VIDEO  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
03 Prog. 4  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
04 Prog. 3  
T
Prog. 1  
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08:00  
VIDEO  
DVD  
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Creating your own programme -  
Playlist  
Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode)  
or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move, or add  
scenes as you like without changing the original  
contents.  
One Touch Dubbing - DV Dubbing  
Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN  
jack and press the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
button to dub a DV format tape over to a disc.  
Control  
Original  
Dubbing  
ONE-TOUCH  
DUBBING  
Playlist  
Operation restrictions  
Possible Simultaneous Operations  
Current Operation  
VCR  
VCR  
Recording  
DVD  
Playback  
DVD  
Recording  
Playback  
*1  
Playing a VHS tape  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
*3  
Recording on a VHS tape  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
*2  
Playing a DVD  
Yes  
No  
*3  
Recording on a DVD  
Yes  
No  
*1  
*2  
*3  
When DVD is pressed, VCR playback stops.  
When VIDEO is pressed, DVD playback stops.  
Only the same programme can be recorded on a DVD and a VHS tape.  
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A
“Title List”  
Displays the list of the disc contents,  
including the recording information and  
movie thumbnail image, which allows you to  
select a title to play or edit.  
How to Use the On-Screen  
Menus  
The following three displays are mainly used to  
operate this recorder. Once you become familiar  
with the basic operations, you will find the  
recorder easy to use.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
03 Prog. 4  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
Prog. 3  
04  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
T
Prog. 1  
02.May.2007  
08:00  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
B
C
D
E
F
“Timer”  
Used to set a new timer recording for a disc or  
VHS tape, as well as change or cancel the  
timer recordings you set.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
O RETURN  
“Edit”  
Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalised  
DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
only).  
“Dubbing”  
System Menu  
Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and  
vice versa, and also dub from a DV format  
tape to a disc.  
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.  
“Disc Setting”  
Used to rename, protect, format, or finalise a  
disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also,  
displays the disc information.  
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
“Setup”  
Title List (Original)  
Title List  
10:10  
Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the  
recorder to suit your preferences.  
Press ENTER :  
Timer  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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Selectable options  
Sub-menu  
Selectable options on the System Menu differ  
depending on the media type, disc condition, and  
operating status.  
The sub-menu appears when you select an item  
from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List  
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays  
options applicable only to the selected item. The  
displayed options differ depending on the  
situation and disc type.  
Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.  
Type  
Selectable option  
+
RW  
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
*1  
-
RWVR  
Example: The Title List menu  
*1  
*1  
Title List (Original)  
10:10  
-
RWVideo  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
*1  
*1  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
03 Prog. 4  
+
R
Play  
Title Erase  
*1  
Chapter Erase  
-
RVR  
Prog. 3  
04  
Protect  
Title Name  
A·B Erase  
Divide Title  
T
*1  
*1  
Prog. 1  
-
RVideo  
02.May.2007  
08:00  
DVD  
Options for the selected item  
VCD  
CD  
OPTIONS  
The OPTIONS menu appears when you press  
OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/  
track, check the playing and remaining time, or  
change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The  
displayed options differ depending on the media  
type.  
DATA CD  
DATA DVD  
*2  
*1  
*2  
Unfinalised disc only  
With a disc inserted  
Press M/m to select an option, press </, to  
select the desired item, and press ENTER.  
Example: When you press OPTIONS while a  
DVD VIDEO is playing.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Notes  
DVD  
VIDEO  
• The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD  
recording.  
• The System Menu does not appear during recording or  
dubbing.  
• You cannot use the DVD or VIDEO buttons with the  
System Menu turned on.  
Title 1/4  
T
Chapter 1/1  
C
Time 00:00:25  
ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)  
00:01:30  
Audio  
Remain  
Subtitle  
Angle  
2/2 ENG  
1/1  
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Hookups and Settings  
Hooking Up the Recorder  
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the  
settings of the recorder.  
Notes  
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• See the instructions supplied with the components to be  
connected.  
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not  
have a SCART or video input jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each  
component before connecting.  
Step 1: Unpacking  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cord  
(phono plug × 3 y phono plug × 3) (1)  
• Aerial cable (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable  
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step  
VCR-DVD recorder  
to AERIAL IN  
TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the  
recorder.  
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial  
cable.  
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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV  
Connecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacks  
Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder.  
To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug.  
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.  
INPUT  
INPUT  
TV or projector  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
R
L
VIDEO  
(red)  
(white) (yellow)  
S video cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
(yellow)  
(white)  
(red)  
to S VIDEO OUT  
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
When playing “wide screen” images  
Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 102.  
Notes  
• Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time.  
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack will output  
DVD video signals only.  
• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 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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Connecting to the SCART jack  
Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections  
firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected.  
When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy  
Setup (page 23).  
SCART INPUT  
TV or projector  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
to i LINE 1-TV  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
Note  
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder  
automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV  
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If your TV has an HDMI input jack  
Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality  
picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals  
through the HDMI OUT jack.  
Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.  
TV or  
projector  
HDMI IN  
to HDMI input  
HDMI cord (not supplied)  
to HDMI OUT  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
* This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
Notes  
• You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).  
• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the HDMI OUT jack will output  
DVD video signals only.  
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If your TV has component video input jacks  
Connect to 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 colour reproduction and  
high quality images.  
When you use this connection, select “On” for the component out setting in step 10 of Easy Setup  
If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then set  
“Progressive” to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 104).  
When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.  
COMPONENT VIDEO IN  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
TV or projector  
L
R
Y
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
(green) (blue) (red)  
(white)  
(red)  
Audio/video cord (supplied)  
Component video cord  
(not supplied)  
(green)  
(white)  
(blue)  
(red)  
(red)  
to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)  
to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
Note  
During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks  
will output DVD video signals only.  
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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)  
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).  
This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver).  
When you use this connection, select the type of jack you are using in step 16 of Easy Setup (page 23).  
A
INPUT  
L
Audio cord  
(not supplied)  
(white)  
(red)  
(white)  
(red)  
AUDIO  
R
AV amplifier  
(receiver)  
to AUDIO OUT (L/R)  
VCR-DVD recorder  
to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)  
to HDMI OUT  
Optical digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
HDMI cord  
(not supplied)  
or  
or  
to coaxial or  
optical digital  
input  
to HDMI input  
[Speakers]  
[Speakers]  
Rear (R)  
B
Rear (L)  
Front (L)  
Center  
Front (R)  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
with a decoder  
Subwoofer  
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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks  
This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s  
(receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.  
B Connecting to a digital audio input jack  
Use this connection if your AV amplifier  
*1  
*2  
(receiver) has a Dolby Digital, DTS , or MPEG  
audio decoder and a digital input jack. You can  
enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch),  
DTS (5.1ch), or MPEG audio (5.1ch).  
You can enjoy the surround function that creates  
virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select  
“Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in  
“Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 106).  
Surround 1  
Surround 2  
Surround 3  
*1  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS,  
Inc.  
*2  
z Hints  
• For correct speaker location, see the operating  
instructions supplied with the connected components.  
• Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a  
VHS tape.  
Notes  
• During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound  
by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
jacks or HDMI OUT jack will output DVD audio  
signals only.  
• After you have completed the connection, make the  
appropriate settings in Easy Setup (page 23). If your  
AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder  
function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in  
the “Audio” setup (page 105). Otherwise, no sound or  
a loud noise will come from your speakers.  
• With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot  
use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.  
• When outputting from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a  
DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by  
pressing AUDIO.  
Virtual speaker  
Note  
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.  
• When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier  
(receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one  
of the following:  
– Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with  
an HDMI cord.  
– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord  
other than HDMI cord (component video cord,  
S VIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).  
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Step 5: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
Step 6: Preparing the  
Remote  
Plug the recorder and TV mains leads into the  
mains. After you connect the mains lead, you  
must wait for a short while before  
operating the recorder. You can operate the  
recorder only after the front panel display lights up  
and the recorder enters standby mode.  
If you connect additional equipment to this  
recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the mains  
lead only after all connections are complete.  
You can control the recorder using the supplied  
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the  
markings inside the battery compartment. Be sure  
to close the battery cover property. When using  
the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
recorder.  
on the  
Notes  
to mains  
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD  
recorder or player, change the command mode number  
for this recorder (page 22).  
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage  
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands  
should leakage occur. Observe the following:  
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or  
batteries of different manufacturers.  
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.  
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries.  
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside  
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked  
on the  
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the  
remote.  
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to  
six months.  
• Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid  
place.  
• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing,  
particularly when replacing the batteries.  
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To operate the TV/VIDEO button  
(for SCART connections only)  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
The TV/VIDEO button switches between the  
recorder and the last input source selected on the  
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using  
this button.  
When you connect the recorder to your TV via the  
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the  
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder  
on. To switch the TV’s input source to the TV,  
press the TV/VIDEO button. “TV” appears in the  
front panel display.  
Note that when you connect a device such as a  
satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack, the signal input from the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack may have output priority  
to the TV.  
You can adjust the remote control’s signal to  
control your TV.  
Notes  
• Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below  
may not work for the TV.  
• 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.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
TV/VIDEO  
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.  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
Aiwa  
01 (default)  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Loewe  
11  
TV "/1  
TV t  
23, 24, 72  
TV 2 +/–  
TV PROG +/–  
06, 45  
Nokia  
15, 16, 69, 73  
1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of  
the remote.  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Saba  
17, 49  
Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.  
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72  
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75  
2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your  
TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using  
the number buttons.  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06, 22, 23, 71, 72  
25  
3 Release TV "/1.  
Sharp  
29  
The following buttons are for TV.  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
LG  
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75  
12, 13, 43, 74, 75  
Press  
To  
38  
06  
33  
TV "/1  
Turn your TV on or off  
TV 2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of  
your TV  
JVC  
TV PROG +/–  
Select the programme  
position on your TV  
TV t (input select) Switch your TV’s input  
source  
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4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.  
If you have a Sony DVD player or  
more than one Sony DVD recorder  
Options  
10:10  
No Disc  
Title List  
Language  
Parental  
Timer  
If the supplied remote interferes with your other  
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command  
mode number for this recorder and the supplied  
remote to one that differs from the other Sony  
DVD recorder or player after you have completed  
“Step 7: Easy Setup.”  
Front Display  
Command Mode  
Factory Setting  
:
:
Auto  
Edit  
DVD 3  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.  
5 Select “Command Mode,” and press  
ENTER.  
Options  
10:10  
No Disc  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Title List  
Language  
Parental  
Timer  
Front Display  
Command Mode  
Factory Setting  
:
:
Auto  
Edit  
DVD 1  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
DVD 2  
DVD 3  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
6 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”  
“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.  
7 Set the command mode for the remote so it  
matches the command mode for the  
recorder you set above.  
Follow the steps below to set the command  
mode on the remote.  
1 Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been  
finished. If Easy Setup has not been  
finished, first perform Easy Setup.  
A Hold down ENTER.  
B While holding down ENTER, enter the  
command mode code number using the  
number buttons.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Command Mode Code number  
Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
DVD1  
DVD2  
DVD3  
number button 1  
number button 2  
number button 3  
Title List  
Tuner Preset  
Clock Set  
Video  
Timer  
Edit  
Audio  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Features  
Options  
C Hold down both the number buttons and  
ENTER at the same time for more than  
three seconds.  
Easy Setup  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
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To check the command mode for the recorder  
Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder  
is turned off. The command mode for the recorder  
appears in the front panel display.  
Step 7: Easy Setup  
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.  
If the command mode for the recorder has not  
been changed, set the command mode for the  
remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the  
command mode for the remote is changed to  
DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate  
this recorder.  
OSD Language Setup  
m
Tuner and Channel Setup  
Changing programme positions of  
the recorder using the remote  
You can change programme positions of the  
recorder using the number buttons.  
m
Clock Setup  
m
TV Type Setup  
m
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Video Connection Setup  
Number  
buttons  
m
SET  
Audio Connection Setup  
m
Finished!  
Example: for programme position 50  
Press “5,” “0,” then press SET.  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
z Hint  
The programme position automatically changes three  
seconds after you enter the numbers without pressing  
SET.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Press "/1.  
The recorder turns on.  
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If the current date and time is not set, set the  
clock manually.  
3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that  
the signal from the recorder appears on  
your TV screen.  
Easy Setup  
12:00  
No Disc  
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD  
recorder will be made. You can change them  
later using setup.” appears.  
Set the time and date manually.  
Day Month Year  
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy  
Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy  
Setup (page 111).  
01  
01  
2007  
Mon  
Hour Min  
Auto Adjust  
12  
:
00  
On  
4 Press ENTER.  
The setup display for selecting the language  
used in the on-screen display appears.  
Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the  
month, year, hour, minutes in the same way.  
Set “Auto Adjust” to “On” to activate the  
Auto Clock Set function. The recorder adjusts  
the clock automatically whenever the recorder  
is turned off.  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
Select the screen language.  
English  
Français  
Español  
Deutsch  
Italiano  
7 Press ENTER.  
The setup display for selecting the picture size  
of the connected TV appears.  
Nederlands  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
5 Select a language, and press ENTER.  
The Tuner Preset function automatically  
starts.  
Select your TV screen type.  
16 : 9  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
4 : 3 Pan Scan  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
Searching for receivable channels.  
25%  
Scanning... Please wait.  
8
Select the setting that matches your TV  
type.  
“4:3 Letter Box”: For 4:3 screen TVs.  
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands  
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.  
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For 4:3 screen TVs.  
Automatically displays “wide screen”  
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the  
sections that do not fit.  
To set the channels manually, see page 100.  
6 After the download or search is complete,  
the Clock function automatically starts.  
Easy Setup  
No Disc  
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or TVs with a  
wide screen mode.  
Searching for clock data.  
Please wait.  
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Press ENTER.  
The setup display for the component out jacks  
appears.  
14 Select the type of jack (if any) you are  
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).  
If you did not connect an AV amplifier  
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 19.  
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)  
using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT  
(AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks,  
select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),”  
then go to step 19.  
10 Select whether or not to use the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Select “On” if you are using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Otherwise, select “Off.”  
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)  
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,  
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”  
11 Press ENTER.  
The setup display for selecting the type of  
video signal output from the i LINE 1-TV  
jack appears.  
15 Press ENTER.  
The setup display for selecting the type of  
Dolby Digital signal appears.  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
Select the Line1 Output signal.  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
Video  
RGB  
Dolby Digital  
D-PCM  
Dolby Digital  
12 Select the type of signal you want to output  
from the i LINE 1-TV jack.  
“Video”: Outputs video signals.  
“RGB”: Outputs RGB signals.  
Note that if you select “On” in step 10, you  
cannot select “RGB.”  
16 Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you  
want to send to your amplifier (receiver).  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby  
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”  
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”  
13 Press ENTER.  
The setup display for selecting the type of jack  
used to connect to your amplifier (receiver)  
appears.  
17 Press ENTER.  
The setup display for the DTS signal appears.  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
DTS  
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?  
Select the type of jack you are using.  
On  
Off  
Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)  
Yes : DIGITAL OUT  
No  
18 Select whether or not you want to send a  
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),  
and press ENTER.  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS  
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”  
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19 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.  
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and  
setup operations are complete.  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
No Disc  
Easy Setup is finished.  
Finish  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
z Hints  
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio  
decoder, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in  
the “Audio” setup (page 105).  
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy  
Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 111).  
Note  
To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set  
the clock accurately.  
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Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device  
When you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all  
connections are complete (page 20).  
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.  
To record on this recorder, select an input source (LINE 2 or LINE 3) to match the jack you connected to.  
to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function (pages 55 and 85).  
Note that this recorder has a copy guard function (pages 49 and 79). Pictures containing copy protection  
signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this  
recorder.  
Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel  
Connect another 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 (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the  
audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.  
Other VCR, etc.  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
L
R
S video cord  
(not supplied)  
Audio/video cord  
(not supplied)  
LINE  
2
IN  
S
VIDEO  
L
R
DV IN  
(MONO)  
to LINE 2 IN  
VCR-DVD recorder  
: Signal flow  
z Hint  
Notes  
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural  
sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN o  
(audio) L (MONO) jack.  
• Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN t (video) jack  
when using an S video cord.  
• Turn on the recorder to view pictures from the  
connected equipment.  
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Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack  
Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord  
(not supplied).  
When you turn on the connected equipment, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the  
equipment to the TV without turning itself on.  
TV  
VCR  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
to SCART input  
to i LINE 3/  
DECODER  
VCR-DVD recorder  
to i LINE1-TV  
Notes  
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output  
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.  
• If you pass the recorder signals via a VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.  
VCR-DVD recorder  
VCR  
TV  
Be sure to connect your VCR to the VCR-DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,  
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.  
Line input 1  
VCR  
VCR-DVD recorder  
TV  
Line input 2  
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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner  
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the  
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.  
When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without  
turning itself on.  
To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.  
TV  
to SCART input  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
Satellite tuner, etc.  
to i  
to i LINE 3/  
LINE1-TV  
VCR-DVD recorder  
DECODER  
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals  
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite  
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV  
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
Notes  
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
• The recorder cannot record original RGB signals from  
the tuner, but records them in the composite video  
format.  
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the  
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the  
recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on.  
When you want to use the Synchro Rec function  
This connection is necessary to use the  
Synchronized Recording function. See  
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to  
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE  
3/DECODER jack.  
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Quick Guide to Disc Types  
Recordable and Playable Discs  
Icon used  
in this  
manual  
Disc  
Logo  
Formatting  
(new discs)  
Compatibility with other  
DVD players (finalising)  
Disc Type  
Playable on DVD+RW  
compatible players  
(automatically finalised)  
Automatically  
formatted  
DVD+RW  
VR  
+
RW  
Playable only on VR mode  
compatible players (finalisation  
unnecessary) (page 93)  
*2  
Format in VR mode  
-
RWVR  
mode  
DVD-  
RW  
Playable on most DVD players  
(finalisation necessary)  
Video  
mode  
Format in Video  
*2  
-
RWVideo  
DVD+R  
Playable on DVD+R compatible  
players (finalisation necessary)  
Automatically  
formatted  
+
R
DVD+R DL  
VR  
Format in VR mode  
using the “Disc Setting” mode compatible players  
Playable only on DVD-R VR  
-
RVR  
mode  
(finalisation necessary) (page 93)  
DVD-  
R
Automatically  
formatted in Video  
mode  
Playable on most DVD players  
(finalisation necessary)  
Video  
mode  
-
RVideo  
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,”  
and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.  
Usable disc versions (as of April 2007)  
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs  
• 6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2  
*1  
with CPRM  
)
• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs  
• 16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1  
with CPRM)  
• 8×-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer)  
*6  
discs  
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Recording Features  
Editing Features  
Change  
Title  
Name  
Erase  
Title/  
Chapter  
Auto  
Rewrite  
A-B  
Erase  
Divide  
Title  
Playlist  
Chapter  
*3  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes/No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
*4  
Yes/Yes  
*3  
Yes/No  
Yes/No  
Yes/Yes  
*5  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
*5  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
*5  
Yes/No  
*1  
*2  
*3  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is  
a coding technology that protects copyrights for  
images.  
Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted  
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in  
“Features” setup (page 107).  
Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the  
last title.  
Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.  
Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.  
When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see  
the instructions supplied with the disc.  
*4  
*5  
*6  
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12 cm/8 cm discs  
12 cm  
Playback  
8 cm  
Recording  
Disc Type  
DVD+RW  
Recording  
Yes  
Playback  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
VR mode  
Yes  
Yes  
DVD-RW  
Video mode  
VR mode  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
DVD-R  
DVD+R  
Video mode  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Discs that cannot be recorded on  
• 8 cm discs  
• DVD-RAMs  
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Playable Discs  
Icon Used  
In this  
Disc Type  
Disc Logo  
Characteristics  
Manual  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or  
rented  
DVD VIDEO  
VIDEO CD  
CD  
DVD  
VCD  
CD  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/  
Super VIDEO CD format (with PBC function)  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD  
format that can be purchased  
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or  
similar device in music format, or MP3, JPEG, or  
DivX format that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/  
Level 2  
DATA CD  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/  
DVD-Rs in MP3, JPEG, or DivX format  
conforming to Universal Disk Format (UDF).  
DATA DVD  
8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs  
recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images  
recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be  
played.)  
8 cm DVD+RW/  
DVD-RW/DVD-R  
“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.  
Discs that cannot be played  
• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not  
recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do  
not contain MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files,  
or DivX video files.  
* A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,  
defined by ISO (International Organization for  
Standardization).  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
z Hint  
• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD  
Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio  
tracks, JPEG image files, or DivX video files.  
• DVD Audio discs  
This recorder plays 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMs that contain  
DVD Video, MP3, JPEG, or DivX files. Only discs  
without (or removed from) the cartridge can be played.  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code  
• Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs and/or DVD-  
RAMs that are not recorded in DVD Video  
format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks,  
JPEG image files, or DivX video files.  
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs  
Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other  
equipment  
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 finalised.  
For more information, see the operating  
instructions for the recording device.  
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc  
contents the software producers designed, some  
playback features may not be available. Also, see  
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs.  
Note on DualDiscs  
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which  
mates DVD recorded material on one side with  
digital audio material on the other side.  
However, since the audio material side does not  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,  
playback on this product is not guaranteed.  
Notes  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s  
format, reformat the disc (page 71). Note that the disc’s  
contents will be erased after reformatting.  
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording  
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on  
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.  
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”  
printed on their packaging.  
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+R, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that  
contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.  
• You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW  
recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on  
such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD  
menu.  
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)  
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear  
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs  
(playback only) labelled with identical region  
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.  
DVD VIDEOs labeled  
recorder.  
will also play on this  
ALL  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a  
message will appear on the TV screen to indicate  
that the disc is not playable. Depending on the  
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be  
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is  
prohibited by area restrictions.  
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this  
recorder, the data may be erased.  
RDR-VX450  
NO.  
X
Region code  
Music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to playback discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are being  
marketed by some record companies. Please be  
aware that among those discs, there are some that  
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
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• When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and  
DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List  
DVD Playback  
Playing Discs  
• To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs containing MP3  
tracks, JPEG files, or DivX video files, see pages 41  
and 45.  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
• If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD,  
playback starts automatically depending on the disc.  
DVD VCD  
CD  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
Notes  
Z
DVD  
• To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this  
recorder, finalise the disc on the recording equipment  
first.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
Using the DVD’s Menu  
+
RW  
-
+
R
-
RWVideo  
RVideo  
DVD  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or  
DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s  
menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.  
H
x
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on  
the disc tray.  
Playback side facing down  
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
4 Press H (play).  
Playback starts.  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
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Playback Options  
Z
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number buttons  
ANGLE  
MENU  
SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
/
>
H
.
x
X
Button  
Operation  
Stops playing and opens the disc tray.  
Disc  
Z (open/close)  
AUDIO  
All discs  
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when  
pressed repeatedly.  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
DVD VCD  
: Selects the main or sub sound.  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
*
*
DATA CD DATA DVD  
*
*: Selects the audio format or  
DATA DVD  
DVD DATA CD  
language.  
* DivX video files only  
: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.  
VCD  
SUBTITLE  
ANGLE  
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.  
*
*
DVD  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
* DivX video files only  
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on  
DVD  
the disc, “  
” appears in the front panel display.  
/
• Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed  
during playback.  
• Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during  
pause mode.  
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
(replay/advance)  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RVR  
R
*
*
DVD DATA CD DATA DVD  
* DivX video files only  
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Operation  
Disc  
./>  
(previous/next)  
• Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/chapter/  
scene/track and starts playback when pressed during  
playback.  
All discs  
• Goes to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/scene/  
track when . is pressed within three seconds after  
starting a title/chapter/scene/track.  
Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed during  
playback.  
Search speed changes with each press:  
All discs  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
*1  
FF1 with sound (Scan  
Audio) is available for  
DVDs with Dolby  
fast reverse fast forward  
*1  
Digital soundtracks.  
FR1 T t FF1  
*2  
*2  
*2  
FR2 and FF2 are not  
FR2 T T t t FF2  
*3  
*3  
available for MP3  
tracks.  
FR3 T T T t t t FF3  
*3  
FR3 and FF3 are not  
available for CDs and  
MP3 tracks.  
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.  
Playback speed changes with each press:  
+
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
(slow)  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RVR  
R
1
*
reverse slow motion forward slow motion  
VCD  
DVD  
T
t
1
2
1
2
* *  
* *  
DATA CD  
DATA DVD  
T T t t  
T T T t t t  
*1  
Playback direction  
only  
DivX video files only  
*2  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
All discs  
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback  
starts automatically.  
To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H.  
z Hints  
Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD  
• You can change playback options, such as subtitle,  
audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu  
When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise  
will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To  
avoid possible damage to the audio system, the  
consumer should take proper precautions when  
the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are  
connected to an amplification system. To enjoy  
DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external  
5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to  
the digital jack of the recorder.  
• During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/  
M buttons and the remote’s ./> buttons work  
the same way (page 37). Hold the buttons down during  
playback to fast reverse or fast forward. In pause mode,  
you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are  
available, depending on the duration of the press.  
the meaning of the language abbreviation.  
Notes  
• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA  
DVD containing MP3 audio tracks or DivX video files,  
playback will not start until you press H or X.  
• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio  
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Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack  
DTS audio signals are output only through the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack.  
When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set  
“Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio”  
Resuming playback from the point  
where you stopped the disc (Resume  
Play)  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RW  
-
-
+
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
R
DVD VCD  
If you connect the recorder to audio equipment  
without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On”  
in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may  
come out from the speakers, which might disturb  
your ears or cause damage to the speakers.  
Press H again after stopping a disc to resume  
playback from the same point.  
To start from the beginning, press x twice, and  
press H.  
The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
when:  
– you open the disc tray.  
Playing quickly with sound (Scan  
Audio) (DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks  
only)  
– you play another title.  
– you switch the Title List menu to original or  
Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR  
mode) only).  
– you edit the title after stopping playback.  
– you make a recording.  
You can play quickly with dialogue or sound  
during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby  
Digital soundtracks. Simply press M during  
playback.  
z Hint  
Playing restricted DVDs (Parental  
Control)  
To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” to  
“Off” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).  
DVD  
Note  
If you play a restricted DVD, a message appears  
asking whether you want to override the  
restriction.  
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.  
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC  
functions  
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
VCD  
2
Enter your four digit password using the  
number buttons.  
The recorder starts playback.  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your  
TV screen.  
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions, a menu appears.  
To register or change the password, see “Parental  
Select an item using the number buttons and press  
ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu  
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).  
Operations differ depending on the disc. See the  
instructions supplied with the disc.  
To cancel PBC Playback  
Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the  
PBC functions, press MENU again to display  
“Menu: On.”  
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Locking the recorder (Child Lock)  
You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so  
that the settings are not cancelled by mistake.  
Playing a Title From the  
Title List  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
The Title List menu displays the program titles on  
the disc.  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold  
down x (stop) on the recorder for more than ten  
seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD  
LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The  
indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The  
recorder will not work except for timer recordings.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the  
recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from  
the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked  
and turns on.  
To stop timer recording while the recorder is  
locked, press xtwice. The recording stops and the  
recorder is unlocked.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Place a disc on the disc tray.  
3 Press TITLE LIST.  
Note  
Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)  
The recorder will be unlocked when:  
– you stop timer recording by pressing x.  
– you insert a tape.  
1
Title List (Original)  
10:10  
4
3
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
03 Prog. 4  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
2
3
Prog. 3  
04  
T
Prog. 1  
02.May.2007  
08:00  
A Disc type:  
Displays a disc type.  
Also displays the title type (original or  
Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and  
DVD-Rs (VR mode).  
B Movie thumbnail image  
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C Title information:  
Displays the title number, title name,  
recording date, and recording mode.  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track, etc.  
” indicates a protected title, while  
” indicates unprotected.  
-
-
RVideo  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
D Clock  
*
*
DVD VCD DATA CD DATA DVD  
4 Select the title, and press ENTER.  
You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and  
VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks  
are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select  
the title or track by entering its number. You can  
also search for a scene using the time code.  
* DivX video files only  
The sub-menu appears.  
5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title on the  
disc.  
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
and DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
You can switch the Title List to show original or  
Playlist.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
While the Title List menu is turned on, press  
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select  
either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
OPTIONS  
To turn off the Title List  
Press TITLE LIST.  
Notes  
1 Press OPTIONS during playback.  
• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have  
been finalised. To view a title, press TOP MENU or  
• The Title List may not appear for discs created on other  
DVD recorders.  
The OPTIONS menu appears.  
2 Select a search method.  
“Title” (for DVDs)  
“Chapter” (for DVDs)  
“Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function  
off)  
• Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “ .”  
*
“Album,” “File” (for DivX video files on a  
DATA CD/DATA DVD)  
“Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC  
function off): Searches for a starting point by  
entering the time code.  
3
Press  
M
/
m
/
<
/
,
to select the number of  
the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or  
press the number buttons to enter the time  
code.  
For example: “Time”  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20  
seconds, enter “20520.”  
If you make a mistake, wait a moment until  
the display returns to the elapsed playing time  
display, then select another number.  
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4 Press ENTER.  
The recorder starts playback from the selected  
point.  
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks  
and JPEG Image Files  
To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.  
DATA DVD  
DATA CD  
Notes  
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that  
contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.  
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the  
OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or  
enter the time code for a playback point.  
• When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to  
search for a scene using the time code.  
z Hint  
To play a disc containing DivX video files, see “Playing  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TOP MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
OPTIONS  
./>  
H
x
X
Playing MP3 audio tracks  
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc  
tray.  
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files, the display for selecting a media type  
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can  
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).  
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Playing JPEG image files  
You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or  
DATA DVDs.  
10:10  
Music  
Photo  
Press ENTER :  
Music menu for this disc.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
Mix  
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc  
tray.  
When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files, the display for selecting a media type  
appears. When you select “Mix,” you can  
enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).  
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing only MP3 audio tracks, the  
“Music” display appears. Go to step 4.  
3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.  
10:10  
The “Music” display appears.  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
Photo  
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.  
Music menu for this disc.  
Mix  
Music  
10:10  
Surround:Off  
Stop 00:00:00  
MP3_001  
0/9  
Prev Directory  
01-Track1.mp3  
02-Track2.mp3  
03-Track3.mp3  
04-Track4.mp3  
05-Track5.mp3  
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing only JPEG image files, the  
“Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.  
3 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.  
The “Photo” display appears.  
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected track.  
When a track or album is being played, the  
title is shown in a box.  
4 Select a folder, and press ENTER.  
Directory information  
Photo  
10:10  
Slideshow  
\\abc\defg  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
To pause playback  
Press X.  
To restart playback, press H or X.  
Page 1 / 2  
To display the previous or next page, press  
./>.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.  
The selected image is displayed over the  
entire screen.  
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files  
Press x, and press TOP MENU.  
To display the previous or next image, press  
./>.  
z Hint  
When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the  
album finishes, the recorder stops.  
The following menu icons appear in the upper  
part of the screen.  
: Returns to the “Photo” display.  
: Starts the slide show (page 43).  
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: Rotates the image (page 43).  
: Zooms the image (page 43).  
Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu  
icons.  
Enjoying a slide show with sound  
When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and  
JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with  
sound.  
To play the slide show  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
1
Press </, to select “  
ENTER.  
,” and press  
2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing  
both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image  
files.  
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.  
”: Slow  
”: Normal  
”: Fast  
The display for selecting a media type  
appears.  
10:10  
2
Press </, to select the desired play speed,  
and press ENTER.  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
Photo  
The slide show starts from the selected image.  
To stop playing, press x.  
Music menu for this disc.  
Mix  
To rotate the selected image  
Press </, to select “  
,” and press ENTER.  
Each time you press ENTER, the image turns  
clockwise by 90°.  
3 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.  
To zoom in an image  
Press </, to select “  
The “Music” display appears.  
,” and press ENTER.  
Each time you press ENTER, the magnification  
changes as follows:  
2× t 4× t 2× t normal  
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.  
5 Select a track, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected track, and  
the display asks for confirmation.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The “Photo” display appears.  
To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files  
Press x, and press TOP MENU.  
7 Select the folder you want to view, and  
press ENTER.  
8 Press H to start the slide show.  
z Hint  
The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.  
You can also start the slide show by pressing H in step  
5 above.  
9 Press </, to select the slide show  
speed, and press ENTER.  
Notes  
The slide show starts with sound.  
• You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within  
the screen while zooming.  
• Slide show can play in only one direction.  
• You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.  
To stop the slide show  
Press x.  
• If you select “  
” in the rotated image display, the  
images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.  
z Hints  
• When playing JPEG images, you can also use the on-  
screen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image  
• The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3  
playback stops.  
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Notes  
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG  
image files  
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played  
on this recorder depending on file format.  
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can  
be played back.  
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or  
track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.  
• The recorder will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing  
such data may generate a loud noise which could  
damage your speaker system.  
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks  
within a single album. The recorder may not recognize  
some discs depending on the recording device used for  
recording or the disc condition.  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations.  
JPEG is image compression technology.  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs)  
recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and  
JPEG format.  
However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs  
whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2  
or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk  
Format (UDF).  
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives  
and the recording software (not supplied) for  
details on the recording format.  
• 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.  
• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not  
in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the  
format is not supported.  
• Depending on the disc, or the size or total number of  
files, playback may take some time to start.  
• The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files  
within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize  
some discs depending on the recording device used for  
recording or the disc condition.  
• Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files  
are not supported.  
• The image size that the recorder can display is limited  
to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.  
• JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file  
format are not supported.  
Note  
The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs  
or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.  
MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the  
recorder can play  
The recorder can play the following tracks and  
files:  
– MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tracks.  
– MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.”  
– JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or  
“.JPG.”  
z Hints  
* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards  
for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
file names, the files will be played in that order.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
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3 Select “DivX,” and press ENTER.  
®
The “DivX” display appears.  
Playing DivX Video Files  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
4 Select an album, and press ENTER.  
DivX  
Album  
10:10  
File  
You can play DivX video files on DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs  
(DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/  
DVD-Rs).  
Stop 00:00:00  
DivX  
_001  
Prev Directory  
DivX file01.avi  
DivX file02.avi  
DivX file03.avi  
DivX file04.avi  
DivX file05.avi  
0/15  
z Hint  
To play a disc containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG  
5 Select a file, and press ENTER.  
Playback starts.  
For details about playback options, see  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To stop playback  
Press x.  
TOP MENU  
The display returns to the DivX video file list.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
To pause playback  
Press X.  
O RETURN  
To restart playback, press H or X.  
H
x
X
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
To return to the display for selecting a media  
type  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
Press x twice, and press TOP MENU.  
2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc  
z Hints  
tray.  
• Some DivX video files include a menu function that  
allows you to search for a chapter, change audio and  
subtitle settings, etc. When a menu appears on the TV  
screen, follow the instructions in the menu. Menu  
options and operations differ depending on the video  
file.  
• You can also change playback options such as subtitle,  
audio format, etc., using the OPTIONS menu  
When you inserted a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image  
files, or DivX video files, the display for  
selecting a media type appears.  
10:10  
Music  
Press ENTER :  
Photo  
Music menu for this disc.  
Mix  
DivX  
If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD  
containing only DivX video files, the “DivX”  
display appears. Go to step 4.  
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• Depending on the disc, playback may take some time  
to start.  
About DivX video files  
DivX is a video file compression technology,  
developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.  
This product is an official DivX Certified  
• Depending on the DivX video file, the picture may  
pause or be unclear. In which case, it is recommended  
that you create the file at a lower bit rate. If the sound  
is still noisy, MP3 is the recommended audio format.  
Note, however, this recorder does not conform to  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.  
®
®
product.  
You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/  
CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/  
DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs) that  
contain DivX video files. However, the discs must  
be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level  
2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal  
Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize  
the files.  
• Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not  
match the pictures on the screen.  
• The recorder recognize up to 1499 files within a disc.  
Note that the playback order may not be applicable,  
depending on the software used for creating the DivX  
video file, or if there are more than 500 albums and 499  
DivX video files in each album.  
See the instructions supplied with the disc drives  
and the recording software (not supplied) for  
details on the recording format.  
To check the registration code for the recorder  
Select “DivX Registration Code” of the  
“Features” setup (page 108).  
For more information, go to  
http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.  
z Hints  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
file names, the files will be played in that order.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
Notes  
• Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played  
on this recorder depending on file format.  
• Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can  
be played back.  
• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or  
file names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.  
• The recorder can play DivX video files with the  
extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.” The recorder will not  
play files that do not contain a DivX video, even if they  
have the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX.”  
• The recorder may not play a DivX video file when the  
file has been combined from two or more DivX video  
files.  
• The recorder cannot play a DivX video file of size more  
than 720 (width) × 576 (height)/2 GB.  
• Depending on the disc, normal playback may not be  
possible. For example, the picture may be unclear,  
playback may not appear smooth, the sound may skip,  
and so on.  
• Playback of DivX video files that are longer than ten  
hours is not guaranteed.  
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs/  
DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.  
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F Date and time  
*1  
Displaying the Playing Time  
and Play Information  
Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play  
activated (page 38).  
Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR  
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode).  
*2  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
DVD VCD  
DATA CD DATA DVD  
CD  
You can check disc information, such as playing  
time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY  
Press DISPLAY.  
The information display appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Disc and tape information/date and time  
m
Disc information only  
m
No display  
Play  
Stop  
0:05:30  
HQ  
0:30:00  
SP  
Rem 00:25  
Original  
Rem 01:30  
Prog.1  
Wed 02 May. 2007  
10:10  
DVD  
A Playing status  
B Playing time  
C Recording mode  
D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)  
Remaining time of the current title (during  
*1  
playback  
)
*2  
E Programme position or input source  
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Recording mode and recording time  
The following table is an approximate guide for  
the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).  
DVD Recording  
Recording mode  
Approximate  
recording time  
(minute)  
Before Recording  
Before you start recording…  
HQ (High quality)  
60  
• This recorder can record on various discs types.  
Select the disc type according to your needs  
• Check that the disc has enough available space  
for the recording (page 47). For DVD+RWs or  
DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by  
erasing titles (page 61).  
HSP  
R
90  
SP (Standard mode)  
120  
150  
180  
240  
360  
480  
LSP  
ESP  
LP  
r
r
r
r
EP  
z Hint  
To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalise the disc (page 93).  
SLP (Long duration)  
z Hint  
The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL  
(Double Layer) discs is as follows:  
HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes  
HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes  
SP: 3 hours 37 minutes  
LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes  
ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes  
LP: 7 hours 14 minutes  
EP: 10 hours 51 minutes  
Notes  
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is  
turned on (page 52). The recorder automatically turns  
off after a recording has finished.  
• This recorder records at ×1 speed.  
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD  
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different  
programmes to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same  
time.  
SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes  
Recording mode  
Notes  
• When in a recording mode other than HQ, the recorder  
compresses the audio/video data before recording.  
Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fast-  
moving images or if picture noise is present, recorded  
data size increases, and available recording time  
becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a  
recording mode offering longer recording time is  
recommended.  
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this  
recorder has eight different recording modes.  
Select a recording mode according to the time and  
picture quality you need. For example, if picture  
quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high  
quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP”  
can be a possible choice.  
• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with  
the recording time.  
– Recording fast-moving or images containing picture  
noise.  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the  
recording modes.  
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a  
programme or video source of low picture quality  
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited  
– Recording only a still picture or just sound  
• Since the recording mode for recorded titles is  
calculated after sampling the recorded data during  
playback, it may be displayed differently from the  
mode you selected when recording. However, the  
actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected  
mode.  
I want to record with the  
best possible picture  
quality, so I’ll select HQ.  
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Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
The recorder automatically receives and records  
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
NICAM system.  
A DVD-RW (VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode)  
can record both main and sub sounds. Press the  
AUDIO button to switch between main and sub  
when playing the disc.  
Unrecordable pictures  
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded  
on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy  
guard signal is detected.  
Copy control  
signals  
Recordable discs  
Copy-Free  
+
RW  
-
-
RWVR RWVideo  
-
-
RVideo  
+
R
RVR  
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,  
or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one  
sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the  
sound track using the “Setup” display before  
recording starts. Set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to  
“Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Features” setup  
Copy-Once  
-
RWVR  
Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*  
-
Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*  
RVR  
Copy-Never  
None  
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM  
compatible equipment (page 30).  
NICAM system  
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based  
programme is received, “STEREO” and  
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.  
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set  
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM”  
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If  
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM  
broadcasts, select “Standard.”  
Formatting a new disc  
New, unformatted discs are automatically  
formatted when first inserted in the recorder.  
For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a  
recording format (VR mode or Video mode)  
according to your needs (page 30).  
• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted  
according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW”  
in “Features” setup (page 107).  
• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in  
Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the  
recording format using the “Disc Setting”  
display (page 71).  
z Hint  
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording  
bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This  
does not affect the recorded sound.  
Notes  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW or DVD-R.  
• You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by  
reformatting (page 71).  
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-  
Rs.  
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode  
unless you first format the discs in VR mode.  
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5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
DVD Recording Without the  
Timer  
The display changes on the TV screen as  
follows:  
+
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
HQ  
HSP  
EP  
SP  
LP  
LSP  
ESP  
SLP  
Z
VIDEO  
PROG +/–  
DVD  
For details about the recording mode, see  
1
4
7
2
3
5
8
0
6
9
INPUT  
6 Press z REC.  
TV/VIDEO  
Recording starts.  
Recording continues until you stop the  
recording or the disc is full.  
DISPLAY  
To stop recording  
Press x.  
H
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
x
X
z REC  
REC MODE  
To pause recording  
Press X.  
TV t  
To restart recording, press X again.  
To watch a VHS tape while recording  
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape,  
then press H.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
To watch another TV programme while  
recording  
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
recordable disc on the disc tray.  
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV  
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/  
VIDEO button and select the programme you  
want to watch.  
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S  
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using  
the TV t button (page 21).  
Recording side facing down  
z Hints  
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
• To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other  
equipment, finalise the disc (page 93).  
• To select a programme position, you can use the  
number buttons (page 23).  
• You can select a video source from the LINE jacks  
using the INPUT button.  
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are  
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it  
on.  
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For  
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a  
4 Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to  
select the programme position or input  
source you want to record.  
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Checking the disc status while  
recording  
• Recording may not start immediately after z REC is  
pressed.  
• You cannot change the recording mode during  
recording or recording pause.  
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are  
recording may be erased.  
• You cannot change the programme position or input  
source during recording.  
You can check the recording information such as  
recording time or disc type.  
Press DISPLAY during recording.  
The information display appears.  
Press the button repeatedly to change the display  
Recording using the Quick Timer  
(One-touch Timer Recording)  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute  
increments.  
Record  
0:00:03  
HQ  
Rem 00:59  
Prog. 1  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the  
A Disc type  
duration.  
Each press increases the time by 30 minutes,  
up to eight hours*.  
B Recording status  
C Recording time  
(Normal  
0:30  
1:00  
7:30 8:00  
recording)  
D Recording mode  
E Remaining disc space  
F Programme position or input source  
c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining  
recording time appears in the front panel  
display.  
When the counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder  
stops recording and turns off.  
* 14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)  
discs.  
Creating chapters in a title  
The recorder will automatically divide a recording  
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at  
5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select  
the interval, “5 min” (default) or “15 min” in  
“DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup  
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.  
If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
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2 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
recordable disc on the disc tray.  
DVD Timer Recording  
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)  
+
-
-
+
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
R
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes  
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up  
to one month in advance.  
Recording side facing down  
Note that the maximum continuous recording time  
for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this  
time will not be recorded.  
There are two methods to set the timer: the  
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.  
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme  
position of the programme manually.  
3 Press Z to close the disc tray.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For  
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a  
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number  
designated for each TV programme (page 54).  
4 Press TIMER.  
Timer – Standard  
10:10  
Note  
PDC  
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer  
recording to be made.  
No Rec To Date  
Start  
End  
Source Mode  
Edit  
No.01  
01
PDC  
02
Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Prog.  
Mode  
/VPS  
03
DVD  
Prog. 1  
Today  
10 10 10 : 15  
SP  
Off  
:
Setting the timer manually  
(Standard)  
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
Z
)/1  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)  
menu appears, press < to switch the  
display to “Standard.”  
5 Select an item using </, and adjust  
TIMER  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
using M/m.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
A “Media”: Select “DVD.”  
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.  
To record the same programme every day  
or the same day every week, press m.  
The item changes as follows:  
x
Today y Sun~Sat (Sunday to Saturday)  
y Mon~Sat (Monday to Saturday) y  
Mon~Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun  
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)  
y y Sat (every Saturday) y  
1 month later y y Today  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
C “Start”: Sets the start time.  
D “End”: Sets the stop time.  
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme  
position or input source.  
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F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function  
(page 53), select “AUTO.”  
G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS  
function. See “About the PDC/VPS  
function” (page 53).  
will be cut off  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
• If you make a mistake, select the item and  
change the setting.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
6 Press ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 57) appears.  
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.  
To change or cancel a timer recording, select  
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).  
will be cut off  
To change or cancel timer recording  
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the  
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function  
If the remaining disc space is not enough for the  
current recording, the recorder automatically  
adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for  
“Mode” when setting the timer.  
recorder.  
The c indicator lights up in the front panel  
display, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel  
display, check that a recordable disc is  
inserted and that there is enough disc space for  
the recording.  
About the PDC/VPS function  
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV  
programmes in some broadcast systems. These  
signals ensure that timer recordings are made  
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or  
broadcast interruptions.  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
To use the PDC/VPS function  
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 5 above.  
The recorder starts scanning the channel before  
the timer recording starts.  
If timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the  
second programme starts recording only after the  
first programme has finished.  
If the programmes start at the same time, the  
programme listed first in the menu has priority. If  
the end time of one setting and the start time of  
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of  
the programme that starts later will be cut.  
z Hints  
• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the  
programme title in the Title List menu (page 39).  
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just  
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder  
to return it to recording standby before the timer  
recording starts.  
• When the start time and the programme position or  
input source to be recorded are the same but the  
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to  
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.  
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu  
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to  
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”  
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1 Press DVD to oparate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a recordable disc.  
3 Press TIMER.  
Notes  
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite  
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to  
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the  
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment  
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function (page 55).  
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps.  
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”  
flashes in the front panel display.  
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer  
recording finishes.  
Timer – VIDEO Plus+  
10:10  
Title List  
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]  
Timer  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Standard  
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made  
when using the PDC/VPS function.  
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu  
appears, press < to switch the display to  
“VIDEO Plus+.”  
4 Press the number buttons to enter the  
Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus+ system  
PlusCode number.  
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-  
enter the correct number.  
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that  
simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the  
PlusCode number listed in the TV programme  
guide. The date, time, and programme position of  
that programme are set automatically.  
5 Press ENTER.  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position, recording mode, PDC/VPS setting  
(page 53), etc. appear.  
Check that the channels are correctly set in the  
“Tuner Preset” setup (page 100).  
Timer – Standard  
10:10  
PDC  
No Rec To Date  
Start  
End  
Source Mode  
Edit  
No.01  
DVD  
01
)/1  
PDC  
02
Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Prog.  
Mode  
/VPS  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
03
DVD  
Prog. 1  
15/04  
09 00 10 : 00  
SP  
Off  
:
Number  
buttons  
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TIMER  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
• If you want to change the setting, press </  
, to select the item and press M/m to  
change the setting.  
6 Select “DVD” for “Media” and press  
CLEAR  
x
ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 57) appears.  
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.  
To change or cancel a timer recording, select  
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).  
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the  
recorder.  
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The c indicator lights up in the front panel  
display, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel  
display, check that a recordable disc is  
inserted and that there is enough disc space for  
the recording.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment With a Timer  
(Synchro Rec)  
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RW  
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R
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RVR  
You can set the recorder to automatically record  
programmes from connected equipment that has a  
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect  
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on  
the rear of the recorder (page 29).  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
When the connected equipment turns on, the  
recorder starts recording a programme from the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
If the timer settings overlap  
To change or cancel timer recording  
DVD  
1
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2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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• You can play the recorded programme by selecting the  
programme title in the Title List menu.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just  
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder  
to return it to recording standby before the timer  
recording starts.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
• When the start time and the programme position or  
input source to be recorded are the same but the  
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to  
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.  
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu  
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to  
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”  
x
REC MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC  
Notes  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a recordable disc.  
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite  
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to  
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the  
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment  
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function (page 55).  
3 Select the line input audio.  
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or  
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).  
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps.  
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”  
flashes in the front panel display.  
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer  
recording finishes.  
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made  
when using the PDC/VPS function.  
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording  
and another timer recording overlap  
The display changes on the TV screen as  
follows:  
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a  
Synchro-Rec programme, the programme that  
starts first has priority. The recorder starts  
recording the second programme about ten  
seconds after the first programme has finished. If  
the end time of one setting and the start time of  
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of  
the programme that starts later will be cut.  
HQ  
HSP  
EP  
SP  
LP  
LSP  
ESP  
SLP  
For details about the recording mode, see  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
6 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
7 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.  
will be cut off  
The “Features” setup appears.  
8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press  
ENTER.  
Notes  
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the  
video signal from the connected equipment. The  
beginning of the programme may not be recorded  
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on  
or off.  
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec  
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing  
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be  
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO  
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.  
• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set  
function does not work (page 102).  
9 Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER.  
10 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
11 Set the timer on the connected equipment  
to the time you want to record, and turn it  
off.  
12 Press SYNCHRO REC.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on  
the front panel and the recorder stands by for  
Synchro-Rec.  
The recorder starts recording when a signal is  
received from the connected equipment.  
When the connected equipment turns off, the  
recording stops and the recorder turns off.  
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the  
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC  
indicator turns off.  
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the  
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.  
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
To cancel Synchro Rec function  
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder  
turns off.  
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-  
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC  
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.  
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4 Select the timer setting you want to change  
or cancel, and press ENTER.  
ChangingorCancellingDVD  
Timer Settings (Timer List)  
The sub-menu appears.  
Timer List  
10:10  
-
-
RVideo  
+
-
-
+
PDC  
Edit  
/VPS  
RVR  
RWVR RWVideo  
RW  
R
No. Media Date  
Start  
09:00  
09:15  
End  
10:00  
09:45  
Prog.  
Mode  
SP  
SP  
---  
Edit  
01 DVD  
02 DVD  
15/04  
30/04  
Prog. 1  
Prog. 2  
Erase  
You can change or cancel timer settings using the  
Timer List menu.  
03 ---  
04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
--  
--  
--  
--  
---  
---  
---  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Select one of the options, and press  
ENTER.  
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.  
Select an item using </, and adjust using  
M/m. Press ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Timer – Standard  
10:10  
O RETURN  
PDC  
No Media Date  
Start  
Stop Prog.  
Mode  
Edit  
No.01  
0
PDC  
Mode  
/VPS  
0
Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Prog.  
0
DVD  
Prog. 1  
15/04  
09 00 10 : 00  
SP  
Off  
:
0
0
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
0VIDEOPlus+
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.  
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.  
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked  
for confirmation.  
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.  
Timer List  
10:10  
Timer List  
10:10  
PDC  
No. Media Date  
Start  
09:00  
09:15  
End  
10:00  
09:45  
Prog.  
Mode  
SP  
SP  
---  
Edit  
/VPS  
Off  
PDC  
No  
Date  
Start  
Mode  
Edit  
Media  
Stop Prog.  
01 DVD  
02 DVD  
15/04  
30/04  
Prog. 1  
Prog. 2  
01
02
Off  
--  
03 ---  
04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?  
03
04
05
06
---  
--  
OK  
Cancel  
---  
--  
---  
--  
Timer information displays the recording  
date, time, recording mode, etc.  
If there are more than six timer settings, press  
m to display the next page.  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer  
List.  
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to  
return it to recording standby.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
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Notes  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment Without a Timer  
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see  
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording  
currently underway.  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
You can record from a connected VCR or similar  
device. For connection details, see “Connecting  
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the  
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).  
To record from a digital video camera connected  
to the DV IN jack, see page 95.  
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and  
VCR timer settings.  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
x
REC MODE  
z REC  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a recordable disc.  
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input  
source according to the connection you  
made.  
The front panel display changes as follows:  
Programme position  
LINE1  
DV  
LINE2  
LINE3  
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
The display changes on the TV screen as  
follows:  
HQ  
HSP  
SP  
LSP  
SLP  
EP  
LP  
ESP  
For details about the recording mode, see  
5 Select the line input audio.  
Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or  
“Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).  
6 Insert the source tape into the connected  
equipment and set to playback pause.  
7 Press z REC on this recorder and the  
pause or play button on the connected  
equipment at the same time.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.  
Notes  
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.  
• The recorder does not record programmes with Copy-  
Never signals. Such recordings stop after a few  
seconds.  
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot  
change the recording mode.  
• You cannot change the programme position or input  
source during recording.  
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“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and  
offers different merits, read the following and  
select the one that better suits your needs.  
DVD Editing  
To edit original titles  
Before Editing  
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:  
– Renaming a title (page 64).  
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  
option available for your disc (page 30).  
– Erasing a title (page 61).  
– Erasing a chapter (page 62).  
Notes  
– Setting protection against erasure (page 61).  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63).  
– Dividing a title (page 63).  
• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc  
or a timer recording starts while editing.  
• You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded  
on other DVD equipment.  
To create and edit Playlist titles  
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from  
the original title for editing purposes. When you  
create a Playlist, only the control information  
necessary for playback, such as the playback  
order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles  
are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.  
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs  
(Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs  
(Video mode)  
+
RW  
+
R
-
RWVideo  
-
RVideo  
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode  
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot  
undo any edits you make. The edit functions  
available for Video mode titles are:  
– Renaming a title (page 64).  
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.  
– Erasing a title (page 61).  
– Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs  
only) (page 61).  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)  
(DVD+RWs only) (page 63).  
– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 63).  
Notes  
• Once the disc is finalised, you cannot edit or record on  
the disc (except for DVD+RWs).  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a  
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene  
order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a  
Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/  
DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
The advanced edit functions available for Playlist  
titles are:  
– Renaming a title (page 64).  
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-
RVR  
RWVR  
– Erasing a title (page 61).  
– Erasing a chapter (page 62).  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63).  
– Editing a Playlist scene (page 67).  
– Dividing a title (page 63).  
You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you  
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and  
DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original  
recording (called the “original”), or the playback  
information created from the original (called a  
– Combining titles (page 68).  
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You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist.  
While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST repeatedly.  
Editing a Title  
+
RW  
-
-
+
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
R
Notes  
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note  
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without  
changing the original recordings, create a Playlist  
title (page 65).  
• You cannot protect Playlist titles.  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised  
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW  
(VR mode) again, unfinalise the disc (page 93).  
DVD  
1
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
TITLE LIST  
O RETURN  
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x
X
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
Title List (Original)  
10:10  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
03 Prog. 4  
01:29:03  
00:31:23  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
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>
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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
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4 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
You can select from the following:  
Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)  
“Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select  
“OK” when asked for confirmation.  
“Chapter Erase” : Allows you to select a  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
*1  
You can select a chapter within a title and erase it.  
Note that erasing chapters from original titles  
cannot be undone.  
chapter in the title and erase it (see below).  
“Protect” : Protects the title. Select “On”  
*2  
when the Protection display appears. “  
appears for the protected title. To cancel the  
protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the  
“Title List (Original),” if necessary.  
.”  
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
*2  
The sub-menu appears.  
“A-B Erase” : Erases a section of the title  
3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.  
*2  
“Divide Title” : Divides a title into two  
The display for erasing chapters appears.  
Chapter Erase (Original)  
Chapter No. 1/3  
10:10  
*1  
Title No.01  
DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)  
Check  
Erase  
Modify  
Move  
Add  
only  
*2  
DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-  
Rs (VR mode) only  
01  
00:00:34  
02  
00:00:10  
03  
00:04:20  
Copy  
About freeing up disc space  
Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes:  
– frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode).  
– frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW  
(Video mode) only when you erase the last title  
or chapter.  
4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and  
press ENTER.  
“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter,  
press ENTER. When playback finishes or  
when you press O RETURN, the display  
returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”  
– cannot free up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R  
DL/DVD-R.  
z Hint  
You can also rename a disc (page 71).  
5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Notes  
6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The selected chapter is erased from the title.  
To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.  
• When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or  
DVD-R, finish all editing before finalising the disc.  
You cannot edit a finalised disc.  
• You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from  
a protected title.  
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
z Hint  
You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title  
Note  
If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist  
is also erased.  
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6 Press ENTER.  
Erasing a section of a title  
(A-B Erase)  
The display asks for confirmation.  
7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The scene is erased.  
+
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-
RVR  
RWVR  
RW  
To continue, repeat from step 4. To finish,  
select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
You can select a section (scene) within a title and  
erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original  
titles cannot be undone.  
z Hints  
• 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.  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
• You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 67).  
Notes  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the  
point where you erase a section of a title.  
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.  
• The start and end points of a title may be different from  
what you have set.  
• The total playing time of the title does not change even  
if a scene was erased.  
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.  
The display for setting point A and B appears.  
“Start” is selected.  
A-B Erase  
10:10  
Title No.01  
Start  
End  
Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)  
Start 00:00:00  
Erase  
Finish  
+
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
RW  
00:00:07  
T
Title No.01  
02.May.2007 08:00  
End 00:00:00  
You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing  
original titles cannot be undone.  
4 Press ENTER at the start point of the  
section to be erased (point A).  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
You can use H,  
, ./  
When editing a DVD-RW(VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
> and X to find the point. At the point you  
want to select, press H or X, and press  
ENTER.  
“End” is selected.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
A-B Erase  
10:10  
The sub-menu appears.  
Title No.01  
3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the dividing point  
appears.  
Start  
End  
Start 00:00:10  
“Point” is selected.  
Erase  
Finish  
00:00:10  
T
Title No.01  
02.May.2007 08:00  
Divide Title (Original)  
10:10  
End 00:00:00  
Title No.01  
Point  
5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section  
(point B).  
Divide  
Start 00:00:00  
“Erase” is selected.  
00:00:07  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.  
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Title No.01  
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End 00:00:00  
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4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to  
divide the title.  
Changing the Name of a  
Title  
You can use H,  
, ./  
> and X to find the point. At the point you  
want to select, press H or X, and press  
ENTER.  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
“Divide” is selected.  
You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters.  
Since the displayed number of characters is  
limited, their appearance in menus such as Title  
List may be different. When the display for  
entering characters appears, follow the steps  
below.  
Divide Title (Original)  
10:10  
Title No.01  
Point  
Divide  
Start 00:00:00  
00:00:10  
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Title No.01  
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End 00:00:10  
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5 Press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
To reset the dividing point, select “No” and  
press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks whether to rename the title.  
To use the same name as before, select “No”  
and press ENTER to finish.  
O RETURN  
7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The “Title Name” display appears.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
8 Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name  
renaming.  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List  
(Original),” if necessary.  
The divided title appears in the Title List with  
the new name.  
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
z Hints  
The sub-menu appears.  
• You can also divide a Playlist title (page 67).  
• If the dividing point is set too close to the beginning of  
the title, the title cannot be divided.  
4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.  
The “Title Name” display appears.  
Cursor  
Input row  
Title Name  
10:10  
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Backspace  
Space  
Delete  
Clear  
Finish  
Setting buttons  
Character palette  
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5 Select the character you want to enter  
using M/m/</, and press ENTER.  
The selected character appears in the input  
row.  
Creating a Playlist  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
You can only enter characters and symbols  
that are displayed.  
Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing  
the original recordings (see “Edit options for  
page 60). You can create a Playlist title by  
combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original  
titles.  
• To change the cursor position, select the  
input row using M, and press </,.  
• To erase a character, select either of the  
following setting buttons and press ENTER.  
“Backspace”: Erases the character to the left  
of the cursor.  
Notes  
• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that  
Playlist is also erased.  
• You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised  
disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW  
(VR mode) again, unfinalise the disc (page 93).  
“Delete”: Erases the character at the cursor  
position.  
“Clear”: Erases all the characters in the input  
row.  
• To insert a space, move the cursor to the  
desired position, select “Space,” and press  
ENTER.  
• To insert a character, move the cursor to the  
desired position, select the character and  
press ENTER.  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SYSTEM  
MENU  
6 Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining  
ORIGINAL/  
PLAYLIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
characters.  
TITLE LIST  
To return to the Title List without renaming  
the title, press O RETURN.  
7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
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x
X
z Hint  
You can also rename a disc (page 71). Follow steps 5 to  
7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Title List (Original)  
Title List  
10:10  
Press ENTER :  
Timer  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
Playing a Playlist title  
Edit  
10:10  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
Title List  
Create Playlist  
Edit Playlist  
Timer  
2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the  
Edit  
“Playlist” Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.  
4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.  
The display for creating a Playlist appears.  
“Start” is selected.  
z Hint  
When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points  
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become  
a chapter.  
Create Playlist  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
Notes  
Start  
End  
• The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.  
• The start and end points in a title may be different from  
what you have set.  
Start 00:00:00  
Make  
Finish  
00:00:07  
T
Playlist No.01  
--.---.---- --:--  
End 00:00:00  
5 Press ENTER at the start point.  
You can use H,  
, ./  
> and X to find the point. At the point you  
want to select, press H or X, and press  
ENTER.  
“End” is selected.  
Create Playlist  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
Start  
End  
Start 00:00:10  
Make  
Finish  
00:00:10  
T
Playlist No.01  
--.---.---- --:--  
End 00:00:00  
6 Press ENTER at the end point.  
“Make” is selected.  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat step 5 or 6.  
7 Press ENTER.  
The selected section is captured as a scene. To  
continue, repeat from step 5.  
8 When you finish capturing scenes, select  
“Finish” and press ENTER.  
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4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.  
The “Playlist” Title List appears.  
Editing a Playlist  
Playlist  
10:10  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
1/2  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
00:05:04  
00:00:51  
>
>
You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them,  
without changing the actual recordings.  
T
Prog. 1  
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03:25  
DVD  
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2
5
8
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3
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5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
The sub-menu appears.  
M/m/</,,  
6 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
Select from the following options. For details,  
see the pages in parentheses.  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
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H
“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK”  
when asked for confirmation.  
x
X
“Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select  
chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 63).  
“Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title  
“A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in  
the title to erase (page 63).  
“Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in  
the Playlist title. Go to step 7.  
“Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a  
desired point (page 63).  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Title List (Original)  
Title List  
10:10  
Press ENTER :  
Timer  
“Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine  
two titles into one (page 68).  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.  
The display for editing scenes appears.  
Edit Scene  
Scene No.01/03  
10:10  
Playlist No.01  
Check  
Erase  
Modify  
Move  
Add  
3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.  
01  
00:00:34  
02  
00:00:10  
03  
00:04:20  
Edit  
10:10  
Title List  
Create Playlist  
Edit Playlist  
Copy  
Timer  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene.  
Starts playback of the selected scene when  
you press ENTER. The display returns to the  
“Edit Scene” display when the playback  
finishes or when you press O RETURN.  
“Erase”: Erases a scene (page 68).  
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“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and  
end point of a scene (page 68).  
“Move”: Allows you to change scene order  
“Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before  
a selected scene (page 69).  
Playlist  
10:10  
3/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 3  
03 Prog. 2  
00:05:04  
00:00:51  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
Prog. 4  
04  
T
“Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene  
Prog. 2  
02.May.2007  
11:30  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
4 Press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
To turn off the display  
5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks whether to rename the title.  
To use the same name as before, select “No”  
and press ENTER to finish.  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
z Hint  
The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.  
6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
The “Title Name” display appears.  
Note  
You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalised disc.  
When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR  
mode) again, unfinalise the disc (page 93).  
7 Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name  
renaming.  
The two Playlist titles become one Playlist  
title with the new name.  
Combining two titles into one  
(Combine Titles)  
Erasing a scene (Erase)  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
-
RWVR  
-
RVR  
You can select a Playlist title and combine it with  
another Playlist title.  
You can erase a selected scene.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”  
(page 67) to select a Playlist title.  
The sub-menu appears.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”  
The “Edit Scene” display appears.  
2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press  
2 Select the scene you want to erase, and  
press ENTER.  
ENTER.  
The next title below is also selected.  
3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.  
Playlist  
10:10  
The display asks for confirmation.  
1/4  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 3  
03 Prog. 2  
00:05:04  
00:00:51  
01:59:00  
00:58:56  
>
>
>
>
4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The selected scene is erased.  
To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.  
Prog. 4  
04  
T
Prog. 1  
02.May.2007  
03:25  
Modifying a scene (Modify)  
-
RWVR  
-
RVR  
3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.  
You can change the start and end point of the  
selected scene.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”  
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The “Edit Scene” display appears.  
Moving a scene (Move)  
2 Select the scene you want to modify, and  
press ENTER.  
-
RWVR  
-
RVR  
3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.  
You can change the scene order within the Playlist  
title.  
“Start” is selected.  
Modify  
10:10  
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”  
Scene No.01  
The “Edit Scene” display appears.  
Start  
End  
2 Select the scene you want to move, and  
press ENTER.  
Start 00:00:00  
End 00:00:00  
Change  
Cancel  
00:00:07  
3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.  
T
Playlist No.01  
02.May.2007 03:25  
Edit Scene  
10:10  
Scene No.02/03  
Playlist No.01  
Check  
Erase  
Modify  
Move  
Add  
4 Press ENTER at the start point.  
You can use H,  
, ./  
01  
00:00:34  
02  
00:00:10  
03  
00:04:20  
> and X to find the point. At the point you  
want to select, press H or X, and press  
ENTER.  
Copy  
“End” is selected.  
Modify  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
4 Select a new location using </,, and  
press ENTER.  
Start  
End  
The selected scene moves to the new location.  
To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.  
Start 00:00:10  
End 00:00:00  
Edit Scene  
Scene No.03/03  
10:10  
Change  
Cancel  
00:00:10  
Playlist No.01  
T
Playlist No.01  
Check  
Erase  
Modify  
Move  
Add  
02.May.2007 03:25  
01  
00:00:34  
02  
00:04:20  
03  
00:00:10  
5 Press ENTER at the end point.  
“Change” is selected.  
Copy  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.  
6 Press ENTER.  
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”  
display.  
Adding a scene (Add)  
The re-selected section is captured as a scene.  
To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.  
-
RWVR  
-
RVR  
You can add a scene before the selected scene.  
To cancel modifying  
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”  
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.  
The “Edit Scene” display appears.  
Note  
2 Select the location where you want to add,  
The start and end point of a scene may be different from  
what you have set.  
and press ENTER.  
A new scene will be added before the selected  
scene.  
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3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.  
Copying a scene (Copy)  
“Start” is selected.  
-
-
RVR  
RWVR  
Add  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
You can copy and add a selected scene.  
Start  
End  
Add  
1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”  
Start 00:00:00  
End 00:00:00  
00:00:07  
The “Edit Scene” display appears.  
T
Playlist No.01  
Cancel  
02.May.2007 03:25  
2 Select the scene you want to copy, and  
press ENTER.  
4 Press ENTER at the start point.  
3 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.  
You can use H,  
, ./  
> and X to find the point. At the point you  
want to select, press H or X, and press  
ENTER.  
Edit Scene  
10:10  
Scene No.02/03  
Playlist No.01  
Check  
Erase  
Modify  
Move  
Add  
“End” is selected.  
01  
00:00:34  
02  
00:00:10  
03  
00:04:20  
Add  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
Copy  
Start  
End  
Add  
Start 00:00:10  
End 00:00:00  
4 Select a location to copy to using </,  
and press ENTER.  
00:00:10  
T
Playlist No.01  
02.May.2007  
Cancel  
03:25  
The scene is copied to the selected location.  
To copy other scenes, repeat from step 2.  
5 Press ENTER at the end point.  
“Add” is selected.  
Edit Scene  
Scene No.01/04  
10:10  
Playlist No.01  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat step 4 or 5.  
Check  
Erase  
Modify  
Move  
Add  
01  
04  
00:00:10  
00:04:20  
02  
00:00:34  
03  
00:00:10  
6 Press ENTER.  
The display returns to the “Edit Scene”  
display.  
Copy  
The selected section is added before the scene  
selected in step 2.  
To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.  
To cancel adding  
Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.  
Note  
The start and end point of a scene may be different from  
what you have set.  
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C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all  
contents of the disc, including protected  
titles, and makes a blank disc (except  
DVD-Rs).  
Formatting/Renaming/  
Protecting a Disc  
+
RW  
-
-
+
R
-
-
RVideo  
RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
For DVD-RWs, select a recording  
format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”)  
according to your needs.  
To format unused DVD-Rs in VR  
mode, select “VR Mode” and then  
“OK.”  
The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the  
disc information or change the disc name.  
Depending on the disc type, you can also format or  
set protection.  
DVD  
D “Disc Finalise”: Finalises a disc. See  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
page 93 for details.  
E “Disc Information”: Displays the  
following information.  
• Disc name  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
• Disc type (and recording format for a  
DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR  
mode))  
• Total number of titles  
• Protect setting  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
• The oldest and most recent recording  
date  
• The total available recording time in  
each recording mode.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
Disc Information  
10:10  
in stop mode.  
Disc Name  
Disc 1  
Media  
DVD-RW  
Format  
VR Mode  
3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.  
Title No.  
Protected  
Date  
Original 6 / Playlist 1  
Not Protected  
The “Disc Setting” display appears.  
Disc Setting  
10:10  
5.  
04.  
2007  
-
30  
.04  
.
2007  
Title List  
Timer  
Remainder  
HQ : 0H 57M HSP : 1H 26M SP : 1H 55M  
LSP : 2H 23M ESP : 2H 52M LP : 3H 50M  
EP : 5H 46M SLP : 7H 40M 4.4/4.7GB  
Disc Name  
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect  
Not Protected  
VR Mode  
Disc Format  
Edit  
Disc Finalise  
Disc Information  
Erase All Titles  
Unfinalised  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-  
RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):  
Erases all titles on the disc (except  
protected titles). Select “OK” when  
asked for confirmation.  
4 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs  
(VR mode), Playlists created with  
protected titles are also erased.  
A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a  
disc. For details on how to enter  
characters, see page 64.  
B “DiscProtect(DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs  
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only):  
Protects all titles on the disc when  
“Protected” is selected. To cancel the  
protection, select “Not Protected.”  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
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z Hints  
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 61).  
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format  
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video  
mode) that have been finalised.  
Notes  
• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters;  
however, the name may not display on other DVD  
equipment.  
• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode)  
disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW or DVD-R.  
• You cannot change the recording format on used DVD-  
Rs.  
• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode  
unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 49).  
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To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind  
Shut Off)  
Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power  
will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until  
it reaches the end.  
VCR Playback  
Playing a VHS Tape  
To use the time counter  
Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find  
later. The counter in the front panel display resets  
to “0:00:00.”  
To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see  
"/1  
VIDEO  
TRACKING +/–  
Z
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
Notes  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
• During playback, the VCR automatically detects the  
recording system and the recording mode, SP  
(Standard Play) or LP (Long Play), from the tape. EP  
(Extended Play) mode recordings made on other  
equipment will play, but picture quality is not  
guaranteed.  
H
x
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is  
reinserted.  
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion  
with no recording.  
• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape  
with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” –  
“Auto Play” to “On” in the “Features” setup  
• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD  
playback stops.  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape.  
Playback starts automatically if you insert a  
tape with its safety tab removed.  
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the  
NTSC system, the sound becomes monaural.  
• For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.  
3 Press H (play).  
The front panel display shows the playing  
time.  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind  
automatically.  
To stop playback  
Press x (stop).  
To eject the tape  
Press Z (eject).  
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)  
You can manually adjust tracking if the recording  
quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s  
automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears  
during the automatic tracking).  
Press TRACKING +/–.  
The tracking meter appears.  
Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the  
distortion disappears.  
Tracking  
Tracking meter  
To resume automatic tracking  
Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the  
recorder at the same time for more than ten  
seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
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Playback Options  
1
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
/
>
H
.
X
Button  
Operation  
• Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode.  
When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.  
• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback.  
When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until  
you release the button.  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.  
• Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.  
(slow)  
(advance)  
*1  
• Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.  
*2  
(replay)  
Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.  
./>  
Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press:  
(previous/next)  
–×7 y –×5 y –×3 y PAUSE y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y  
×7  
X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.  
*1  
*2  
Can be pressed up to four times to forward about  
two minutes.  
For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in  
Notes  
• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.  
• The picture may show noise during high-speed reverse  
play.  
EP mode.  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
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Searching Using Various  
Functions  
Go to Zero  
0:00:00  
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an  
index signal at the point where each recording  
begins.  
You can easily find a specific point using various  
search functions.  
“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a  
blank space. If no blank space is found, the  
tape will reach the end.  
End search  
0:00:13  
Note  
During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search  
functions.  
“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”:  
Searches for an index mark and plays back for  
about five seconds at that point.  
Press H (play) to view that programme. If  
you do not press H, the VCR automatically  
searches for the next index mark, or until it  
reaches the end of the tape.  
VIDEO  
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ENTER  
OPTIONS  
Scan and play  
–0:00:01  
H
CLEAR  
Notes  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Press OPTIONS.  
• The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank space  
depending on its length.  
• No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and  
then keep recording the same programme. To mark an  
index, press x or change the programme position once  
during recording pause.  
3 Select a search method from the OPTIONS  
menu, and press ENTER.  
Go to Zero  
End Search  
Forward Intro Scan  
Reverse Intro Scan  
Move ENTER Enter  
“Go to Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point  
on the tape counter.  
To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.  
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Displaying the Playing Time Selecting the Sound During  
and Play Information  
Playback  
You can check playback information, such as  
elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc.,  
on the TV screen.  
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0
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DISPLAY  
Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.  
To listen to  
On-screen  
display  
Front panel  
display  
Press DISPLAY during playback.  
The information display appears.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
Stereo  
Hi-Fi  
Left  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
STEREO  
Left channel  
Right channel  
Tape and disc information/Date and time  
Right  
Mix  
m
Tape information only  
Left and right  
channels  
mixed  
m
No display  
Monaural  
sound on the  
normal audio  
track  
Mono  
STEREO*  
Stop  
Play  
0:05:30  
HQ  
0:30:00  
SP  
Rem 00:25  
Prog. 1  
Rem 01:30  
Prog. 1  
* No indicator appears on the front panel display when  
you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.  
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A Playing status  
B Time counter (elapsed time)  
C Recording mode  
D Remaining tape length  
E Programme position or input source  
F Date and time  
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How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks.  
Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along  
with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto  
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Monaural sound  
Normal audio track  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Notes  
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V  
connections.  
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound  
is heard in monaural regardless of the audio setting.  
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Notes  
• Tapes recorded in LP (×2) mode by this VCR cannot be  
played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.  
• Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in  
LP mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS  
video decks with LP mode.  
VCR Recording  
Before Recording  
Before you start recording…  
• This VCR records in VHS format.  
• Check that the tape is longer than the recording  
time (page 77).  
Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
The recorder automatically receives and records  
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
NICAM system.  
Notes  
• Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is  
turned on (page 81). The recorder automatically turns  
off after a recording has finished.  
You can switch between main and sub sounds  
while playing a tape (page 77).  
• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD  
recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different  
programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.  
• This recorder has the copy guard function. Programmes  
that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be  
correctly recorded on the VCR.  
NICAM system  
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based  
programme is received, “STEREO” and  
“NICAM” appear in the front panel display.  
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set  
“Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM”  
(default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If  
the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM  
broadcasts, select “Standard.”  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,  
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
z Hint  
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording  
bilingual programmes using the AUDIO button. This  
does not affect the recorded sound.  
Safety tab  
Recording mode  
“LP” (Long Play) or “SP” (Standard Play) is  
available for recording mode (tape speed). “LP”  
provides recording time twice as long as “SP.”  
However, “SP” produces better picture and audio  
quality.  
Maximum recording time  
Tape Length  
E180  
SP  
LP  
3 hrs  
6 hrs  
E240  
4 hrs  
8 hrs  
E260  
4 hrs 20 mins  
5 hrs  
8 hrs 40 mins  
10 hrs  
E300  
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To stop recording  
Press x.  
VCR Recording Without the  
Timer  
To pause recording  
Press X.  
To restart recording, press X again.  
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,  
recording stops automatically.  
To watch a DVD while recording  
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a  
disc, and press H.  
VIDEO  
PROG +/–  
DVD  
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INPUT  
TV/VIDEO  
To watch another TV programme while  
recording  
DISPLAY  
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV  
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/  
VIDEO button and select the programme you  
want to watch.  
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S  
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using  
the TV t button (page 21).  
H
x
X
z REC  
REC MODE  
TV t  
z Hints  
• To select a programme position, you can use the  
number buttons (page 23).  
• You can select a video source from the LINE jack using  
the INPUT button.  
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not  
be recorded on the tape.  
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are  
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it  
on.  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Notes  
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme  
position, or input source while recording.  
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape  
is ejected when you press z REC.  
3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to  
select the programme position or input  
source you want to record.  
Recording using the Quick Timer  
(One-touch Timer Recording)  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute  
increments.  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”  
For details about the recording mode, see  
5 Press z REC.  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and  
recording starts.  
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the  
duration.  
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up  
to six hours.  
(Normal  
recording)  
0:30  
1:00  
5:30 6:00  
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c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining  
recording time appears in the front panel  
display.  
When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the  
recorder stops recording and turns off.  
VCR Timer Recording  
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)  
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes  
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up  
to one month in advance.  
There are two methods to set the timer: the  
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.  
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme  
position of the programme manually.  
To cancel the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears  
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to  
normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number  
designated for each TV programme (page 83).  
Checking the remaining tape length  
Note  
You can check the recording information, such as  
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.  
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer  
recording to be made.  
Press DISPLAY while recording.  
The information display appears.  
Press the button repeatedly to change the display  
Setting the timer manually  
(Standard)  
Record  
0:30:00  
SP  
)/1  
VIDEO  
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Prog. 1  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TIMER  
A Recording status  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
B Time counter  
C Recording mode  
D Remaining tape length  
E Current programme position  
x
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR  
Function” – “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup  
correctly (page 108).  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Notes  
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated  
accurately for short tapes such as E-20 or E-30, or tapes  
recorded in EP mode.  
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for  
the remaining tape length to appear.  
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3 Press TIMER.  
7 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the  
recorder.  
Timer – Standard  
10:10  
The c indicator lights up in the front panel  
display, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel  
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in  
place is inserted.  
PDC  
No Rec To Date  
No.01  
Star
End  
Source Mode  
Edit  
01
PDC  
02
Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Prog.  
Mode  
/VPS  
03
VCR  
Prog. 1  
Today  
10 10 10 : 15  
SP  
Off  
:
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)  
menu appears, press < to switch the  
display to “Standard.”  
If timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the  
second programme starts recording only after the  
first programme has finished. If the programmes  
start at the same time, the programme listed first in  
the menu has priority. If the end time of one  
setting and the start time of another timer setting is  
the same, the beginning of the programme that  
starts later will be cut.  
4 Select an item using </, and adjust  
using M/m.  
A “Media”: Select “VCR.”  
B “Date”: Sets the date using M.  
To record the same programme every day  
or the same day every week, press m.  
The item changes as follows:  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
Today y Sun~Sat (Sunday to Saturday)  
y Mon~Sat (Monday to Saturday) y  
Mon~Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun  
(every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday)  
y y Sat (every Saturday) y  
1 month later y y Today  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
will be cut off  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
C “Start”: Sets the start time.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
D “End”: Sets the stop time.  
E “Prog.”: Selects the programme  
position or input source.  
will be cut off  
F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;  
“SP” or “LP.” To use the Rec Mode  
Adjust function (page 82), select  
“AUTO.”  
To change or cancel timer recording  
G “PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS  
To use the Rec Mode Adjust function  
If the remaining tape length is too short for the  
current recording, the VCR automatically changes  
the recording mode from SP to LP.  
When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in  
“Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting  
is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” -  
“Tape Length” in the “Features” setup  
Note that some noise will appear on the image  
when the recording mode is changed. If you want  
to keep the recording mode, select “SP” or “LP”  
for “Mode.”  
• If you make a mistake, select the item and  
change the setting.  
5 Press ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 86) appears.  
If timer settings overlap, a message appears.  
To change or cancel a timer recording, select  
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 86).  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
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About the PDC/VPS function  
Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus+ system  
The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that  
simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the  
PlusCode number listed in the TV programme  
guide. The date, time, and programme position of  
that programme are set automatically.  
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV  
programmes in some broadcast systems. These  
signals ensure that timer recordings are made  
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or  
broadcast interruptions.  
To use the PDC/VPS function  
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 4 above.  
The recorder starts scanning the channel before  
the timer recording starts.  
Check that the channels are correctly set in the  
“Tuner Preset” setup (page 100).  
VIDEO  
z Hints  
)/1  
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just  
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder  
to return it to recording standby before the timer  
recording starts.  
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5
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Number  
buttons  
• When the start time and the programme position or  
input source to be recorded are the same but the  
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to  
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.  
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu  
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to  
select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”  
TIMER  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
CLEAR  
x
Notes  
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite  
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to  
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the  
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment  
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function (page 85).  
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps.  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3 Press TIMER.  
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
Timer – VIDEO Plus+  
10:10  
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”  
flashes in the front panel display.  
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer  
recording finishes.  
Title List  
Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]  
Timer  
Edit  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made  
when using the PDC/VPS function.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Standard  
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu  
appears, press < to switch the display to  
“VIDEO Plus+.”  
4 Press the number buttons to enter the  
PlusCode number.  
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-  
enter the correct number.  
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z Hints  
5 Press ENTER.  
• You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just  
press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder  
to return it to recording standby before the timer  
recording starts.  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position, recording mode, PDC/VPS setting  
(page 83), etc. appear.  
• When the start time and the programme position or  
input source to be recorded are the same but the  
“Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to  
both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.  
Timer – Standard  
10:10  
PDC  
No  
Edit  
No.01  
01
PDC  
• You can also turn on the timer programming menu  
from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to  
select “Timer,” and select “Timer - VIDEO Plus+.”  
02
Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Prog.  
Mode  
/VPS  
03
VCR  
15/04  
09 00 10 : 00  
Prog. 1  
SP  
Off  
:
04
05
06 VIDEOPlus+
Notes  
• To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite  
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to  
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the  
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment  
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function.  
• If you want to change the setting, press </  
, to select the item and press M/m to  
change the setting.  
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps.  
To re-enter the PlusCode number, press  
CLEAR.  
6 Select “VCR” for “Media,” and press  
• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC”  
flashes in the front panel display.  
• The recorder automatically turns off when a timer  
recording finishes.  
ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 86) appears.  
If timer settings overlap, the message appears.  
To change or cancel a timer recording, select  
“Edit” from the Timer List (page 86).  
7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the  
recorder.  
The c indicator lights up in the front panel  
display, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
If the c indicator flashes in the front panel  
display, check that a tape with its safety tab in  
place is inserted.  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
If timer settings overlap  
To change or cancel timer recording  
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10 Set the timer on the connected equipment  
to the time of the programme you want to  
record, and turn it off.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment With a Timer  
(Synchro Rec)  
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on  
the front panel and the recorder stands by for  
Synchro-Rec.  
The recorder starts recording when a signal is  
received from the connected equipment.  
When the connected equipment turns off, the  
recording stops and the recorder turns off.  
You can set the recorder to automatically record  
programmes from connected equipment that has a  
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect  
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on  
the rear of the recorder (page 29).  
When the connected equipment turns on, the  
recorder starts recording a programme from the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
To stop recording  
Press x twice.  
To cancel Synchro Rec function  
Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder  
turns off.  
If you press SYNCHRO REC during Synchro-  
Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC  
indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.  
VIDEO  
1
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
If the timer settings of a Synchro-Rec and  
another timer recording overlap  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a  
Synchro-Rec programme, the programme that  
starts first has priority. The recorder starts  
recording the second programme about ten  
seconds after the first programme has finished. If  
the end time of one setting and the start time of  
another timer setting is the same, the beginning of  
the programme that starts later will be cut.  
x
REC MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”  
will be cut off  
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
5 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Notes  
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the  
video signal from the connected equipment. The  
beginning of the programme may not be recorded  
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on  
or off.  
• To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec  
standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing  
SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be  
sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO  
REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.  
6 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.  
The “Features” setup appears.  
7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press  
ENTER.  
8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.  
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.  
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• The Synchro-Rec function does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
• During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set  
function (page 102) does not work.  
• After a recording has finished, the recorder enters the  
Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC  
indicator turns off.  
ChangingorCancellingVCR  
Timer Settings (Timer List)  
You can change or cancel timer settings using the  
Timer List menu.  
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the  
recorder will turn off when the recording ends.  
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SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.  
3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.  
Timer List  
10:10  
PDC  
No. Media Date  
Start  
09:00  
09:15  
End  
10:00  
09:45  
Prog.  
Mode  
SP  
SP  
---  
Edit  
/VPS  
Off  
01 VCR  
02 VCR  
15/04  
30/04  
Prog. 1  
Prog. 2  
Off  
--  
03 ---  
04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
---  
--  
---  
--  
---  
--  
Timer information displays the recording  
date, time, recording mode, etc.  
If there are more than six timer settings, press  
m to display the next page.  
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4 Select the timer setting you want to change  
or cancel, and press ENTER.  
Notes  
• Even when correctly set, the programme may not be  
recorded if another recording is underway, or other  
prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see  
• You cannot change the timer settings for a recording  
currently underway.  
The sub-menu appears.  
Timer List  
10:10  
PDC  
Edit  
/VPS  
No. Media Date  
Start  
09:00  
09:15  
End  
10:00  
09:45  
Prog.  
Mode  
SP  
SP  
---  
Edit  
01 VCR  
02 VCR  
15/04  
30/04  
Prog. 1  
Prog. 2  
Erase  
• The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and  
VCR timer settings.  
03 ---  
04 ---  
05 ---  
06 ---  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--/--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
--:--  
----  
----  
----  
----  
--  
--  
--  
--  
---  
---  
---  
5 Select one of the options, and press  
ENTER.  
“Edit”: Changes the timer setting.  
Select an item using </, and adjust using  
M/m. Press ENTER.  
Timer – Standard  
10:10  
PDC  
No Media Date  
Start  
Stop Prog.  
Mode  
Edit  
No.01  
0
PDC  
Mode  
/VPS  
0
Media  
Date  
Start  
End  
Prog.  
0
VCR  
Prog. 1  
15/04  
09 00 10 : 00  
SP  
Off  
:
0
0
0VIDEOPlus+
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting.  
Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked  
for confirmation.  
Timer List  
10:10  
PDC  
No Media Date  
Start  
Stop Prog.  
Mode  
Edit  
01
02
Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?  
03
04
05
06
OK  
Cancel  
6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer  
List.  
If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to  
return it to recording standby.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
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6 Press z REC on this recorder and the  
pause or play button on the connected  
equipment at the same time.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment Without a Timer  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording, press x on this recorder.  
You can record from a connected VCR or similar  
device. For connection details, see “Connecting  
Notes  
• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.  
• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab  
removed.  
• During recording or recording pause, you cannot  
change the recording mode.  
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme  
position, or input source while recording.  
VIDEO  
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x
z REC  
REC MODE  
1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
3 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input  
source according to the connection you  
made.  
The front panel display changes as follows:  
Programme  
position  
LINE1  
LINE3  
LINE2  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”  
5 Insert the source tape into the connected  
equipment and set to playback pause.  
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1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.  
To select the recording mode, press REC  
MODE repeatedly (see page 48).  
Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)  
2 Insert a source VHS tape.  
Dubbing From a VHS Tape to  
a DVD  
3 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.  
4 Start playing the VHS tape, and then press  
x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where  
you want to start dubbing.  
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RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
RW  
To select VCR sound, press AUDIO during  
playback (see page 77).  
You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc.  
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings  
on the VCR.  
5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.  
Dubbing starts.  
How titles and chapters are created  
The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape  
and automatically divides them into titles as they  
are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further  
divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute  
intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter”  
setting in the “Features” setup (page 107).  
To stop dubbing  
Press x.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
To play discs recorded with this recorder on  
other DVD equipment  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
DVD  
Finalise the disc (see page 93).  
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To dub using the on-screen menu  
1
2
After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and  
press ENTER.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
10:10  
H
X
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
x
VIDEO --> DVD  
DVD --> VIDEO  
Program Dubbing  
DV Dubbing  
REC MODE  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
TVIDEO  
4
5
Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
z Hints  
• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc  
is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time  
discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the  
recording is stopped.  
• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape  
counter value may differ slightly from the DVD  
recording time.  
• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.  
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Notes  
Dubbing From a DVD to a  
VHS Tape  
• Dubbing cannot be made when:  
– using a non-recordable DVD.  
– using VHS software with copy guard functions.  
• Dubbing stops when:  
– the VHS tape reaches the end and stops.  
– the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped.  
– the disc remaining time runs out.  
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RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
DVD  
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information  
display are not displayed during dubbing.  
• Copyrights  
– Recordings made from VHS tapes and other  
copyrighted material are solely for individual  
enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited  
under copyright law.  
You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape.  
Note that when you record copy-protected  
software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted  
when you play back the tape.  
You can also select titles or scenes and dub them  
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is  
prohibited under copyright law.  
Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings  
on the DVD recorder.  
VIDEO  
DVD  
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SUBTITLE  
AUDIO  
TOP MENU  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TITLE LIST  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
./>  
H
x
X
REC MODE  
DVDt  
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its  
safety tab in place.  
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press  
REC MODE repeatedly.  
2 Insert a source disc.  
3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
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– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.  
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.  
– the tape remaining time runs out.  
4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a  
title.  
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information  
display are not displayed during dubbing.  
• Copyrights  
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted  
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and  
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright  
law.  
5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x  
(stop) or X (pause) at the point where you  
want to start dubbing.  
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,  
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback  
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is  
prohibited under copyright law.  
6 Press DVD t on the recorder.  
Dubbing starts.  
Dubbing selected titles and scenes  
(Programme Dubbing)  
You can select titles or scenes from a DVD, and  
dub the contents to a VHS tape all at once.  
To stop dubbing  
Press x.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its  
To dub using the on-screen menu  
safety tab in place.  
To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press  
REC MODE repeatedly.  
1
2
After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU.  
Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and  
press ENTER.  
2 Press DVD and insert a source disc.  
To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle,  
press AUDIO or SUBTITLE during playback  
3
Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
VIDEO --> DVD  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
DVD --> VIDEO  
Program Dubbing  
DV Dubbing  
The System Menu appears.  
Edit  
4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Dubbing  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
4
5
Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.  
Program Dubbing  
DV Dubbing  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Edit  
Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
If the disc’s menu appears when DVD  
playback finishes, press x to stop dubbing.  
Otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until  
the tape reaches its end.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
5 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press  
ENTER.  
z Hints  
Program Dubbing  
10:10  
• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from  
normal DVD playback picture.  
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the  
VHS tape counter value.  
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the  
dubbed sound.  
Title List  
Timer  
Create Dubbing List  
Program Dubbing List  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Notes  
• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to  
“On” in the “Video” setup (page 104).  
• Dubbing stops when:  
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6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press  
ENTER.  
Scene Dubbing  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
If you have performed Programme Dubbing  
before, the display asks for confirmation. To  
continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER.  
The display for selecting titles appears.  
Start  
End  
Start 00:00:10  
Make  
Finish  
00:00:10  
T
Dubbing List No.01  
--.---.---- --:--  
End 00:00:00  
Create Dubbing List  
1/2 No. Title  
10:10  
Length Edit  
01 Prog. 1  
02 Prog. 2  
00:05:04  
00:00:51  
>
>
10 Press ENTER at the end point.  
“Make” is selected.  
To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or  
“End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.  
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Prog. 1  
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11 Press ENTER.  
To continue, repeat from step 9.  
7 Select the title you want to dub, and press  
ENTER.  
12 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
The Program Dubbing List appears with the  
selected scene.  
The sub-menu appears.  
To dub the entire title, select “Title Dubbing”  
and press ENTER. The Program Dubbing List  
appears with the selected title. Go to step 13.  
To select a scene to dub, go to step 8.  
Program Dubbing List  
10:10  
No. Title  
Length Edit  
00:05:04  
01 Prog. 1  
>
Addition  
8 Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press  
ENTER.  
Erase  
Check  
The display for setting a scene appears.  
“Start” is selected.  
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Prog. 1  
02.May.2007  
03:25  
Dubbing  
Scene Dubbing  
10:10  
Scene No.01  
13 Select an option and press ENTER, if  
necessary.  
Start  
End  
Start 00:00:00  
“Addition”: Adds other titles or scenes.  
Repeat from step 7.  
“Erase”: Cancels the selected title or scene.  
When asked for confirmation, select “OK”  
and press ENTER.  
Make  
Finish  
00:00:07  
T
Dubbing List No.01  
--.---.---- --:--  
End 00:00:00  
“Check”: Plays back the selected title or  
scene. When playback finishes or when you  
press O RETURN, the display returns to  
“Program Dubbing List.”  
9 Press ENTER at the start point.  
You can use H,  
, ./  
> and X to find the point. At the point you  
want to select, press H or X, and press  
ENTER.  
To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.  
“End” is selected.  
14 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
To stop dubbing  
Press x.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop dubbing.  
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• The brightness of the playback video may differ from  
that during normal DVD playback.  
• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the  
VHS tape counter value.  
• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the  
dubbed sound.  
Finalising a Disc (Preparing  
a Disc for Playback on  
Other Equipment)  
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RW  
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RWVR RWVideo  
RVR  
Notes  
• Dubbing stops when:  
Finalising is necessary in order to play discs  
recorded with this recorder on other DVD  
equipment.  
When you finalise a DVD+RW/DVD-RW (Video  
mode)/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), a DVD  
menu will be automatically created, which can be  
displayed on other DVD equipment.  
– the DVD is played back to the end and stops.  
– the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped.  
– the tape remaining time runs out.  
• The System Menu, OPTIONS menu, and information  
display are not displayed during dubbing.  
• Copyrights  
– Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted  
material are solely for individual enjoyment, and  
other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright  
law.  
Before finalising, check the differences between  
the disc types in the table below.  
Differences between the disc types  
– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is  
prohibited under copyright law.  
• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is  
erased.  
Discs are automatically finalised when  
removed from the recorder. You can edit  
or record on the disc even after  
finalising.  
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Finalising is unnecessary when playing a  
disc on VR format compatible equipment.  
Even if your other DVD equipment is  
VR format compatible, you may need to  
finalise the disc, especially if the  
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RWVR  
recording time is short. After finalising,  
you cannot edit or record on the disc. If  
you want to edit or record on it again,  
unfinalise or reformat the disc (page 71).  
Note however, that reformatting a disc  
erases all its contents.  
Finalising is necessary in order to play  
on equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalising, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc. If you want to edit or  
record on it again, unfinalise or reformat  
the disc (page 71). Note however, that  
reformatting a disc erases all its  
contents.  
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Finalising is necessary in order to play  
on equipment other than this recorder.  
The finalised discs can be played on  
other VR mode compatible players.  
After finalising, you cannot further edit  
or record on the disc.  
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RVR  
Finalising is necessary in order to play  
on equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalising, you cannot further edit  
or record on the disc.  
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7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts finalising the disc.  
DVD  
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To turn off the display  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
To unfinalise a DVD-RW (VR mode)  
If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode) that has been finalised, unfinalise the disc  
by selecting “Unfinalise” in step 6 above.  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
z Hints  
• You can check whether the disc has been finalised or  
not. If you cannot select “Finalise” in step 6 above, the  
disc has already been finalised.  
• To check the disc information, select “Disc  
Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press  
ENTER. See page 71 for details.  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
2 Insert a disc.  
3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
Notes  
in stop mode.  
The System Menu appears.  
• Depending on the condition of the disc, the recording,  
or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the  
discs are finalised.  
• The recorder may not be able to finalise a disc if it was  
recorded on another recorder.  
4 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.  
The “Disc Setting” display appears.  
Disc Setting  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Disc Name  
:
:
:
:
Disc Protect  
Not Protected  
VR Mode  
Disc Format  
Edit  
Disc Finalise  
Disc Information  
Erase All Titles  
Unfinalised  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
5 Select “Disc Finalise,” and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation.  
Do you want to finalise this disc ?  
Finalise  
Unfinalise  
6 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.  
The display for confirmation appears again.  
Disc will be finalised.  
Do you want to continue ?  
OK  
Cancel  
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Connecting a Digital Video  
Camera to the DV IN Jack  
DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)  
Before DV Dubbing  
You can connect a digital video camera to the DV  
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV  
format tape.  
Operation is straightforward because the DVD  
recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for  
you – you do not need to operate your digital video  
camera. Do the following to start using the “DV  
Edit” functions of this recorder.  
This section explains dubbing with a digital video  
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If  
you want to dub by way of the LINE 2 IN jacks,  
To record from the DV IN jack  
See the instruction manual supplied with the  
digital video camera as well before connecting.  
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the  
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other  
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and  
record digital signals.  
Hookups  
Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital  
Video Camera to the DV IN Jack” and then move  
on to the section on dubbing.  
VCR-DVD recorder  
For more information about i.LINK, see “About  
DV IN  
z Hint  
to DV IN  
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the  
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing  
unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs  
(VR mode).  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
Notes  
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output  
signals.  
to DV output  
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:  
– your digital video camera does not work with this  
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE 2 IN jacks  
and follow the instructions of “Recording From  
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not  
connect a MICROMV format digital video camera  
even if it has an i.LINK jack.  
Digital video camera  
: Signal flow  
– the images on the tape contain copy protection  
signals, which limit recording.  
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3 Press Z to close the disc tray.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
Dubbing From a DV Format  
Tape to a DVD  
Unused discs are automatically formatted. For  
the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format  
(VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a  
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4 Insert the source DV format tape into your  
You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The  
recorder controls the digital video camera. You  
can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and  
stop the tape to select the scenes using the on-  
screen menu.  
digital video camera.  
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital  
video camera must be set to video playback  
mode.  
To simply dub the entire contents of a DV format  
tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 98.  
5 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.”  
6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
How titles and chapters are created  
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,  
and the title is then divided into chapters at either  
5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD  
Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup  
recording mode.  
For details about the recording mode, see  
7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
The System Menu appears.  
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DVD  
8 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
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PROG +/–  
INPUT  
The “Setup” display appears.  
9 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.  
Audio  
Title List  
10:10  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Digital Out  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
On  
Downmix  
Dolby Surround  
Standard  
Auto  
Timer  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Audio DRC  
Audio(HDMI)  
Scan Audio  
Surround  
Edit  
O RETURN  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
On  
Off  
DV Audio Input  
Line Audio Input  
Stereo 1  
Stereo  
REC MODE  
10 Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.  
Audio  
Title List  
10:10  
1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.  
Digital Out  
:
:
:
:
:
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On  
Downmix  
Dolby Surround  
Standard  
Auto  
Timer  
2 Press Z (open/close), and place a  
Audio DRC  
Audio(HDMI)  
Scan Audio  
Surround  
Edit  
recordable disc on the disc tray.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
On  
Stereo 1  
DV Audio Input  
Line Audio Input  
Stereo 2  
Mix  
“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only.  
Normally select this when dubbing a DV  
format tape.  
Recording side facing down  
“Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only.  
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“Mix”: Records original and additional  
sounds.  
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added  
a second audio channel when recording with  
your digital video camera.  
To stop recording  
Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
For the details, see page 106.  
To turn off the display for DV dubbing  
Press INPUT.  
11 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
12 Press O RETURN twice.  
z Hint  
If “DV Camera Mode” appears on the TV screen, you can  
use z on the TV screen to record the camera image  
directly on the recorder.  
13 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
Dubbing  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Simple Dubbing  
Notes  
Program Dubbing  
DV Dubbing  
• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalise the disc (page 93).  
Edit  
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital  
video equipment to the recorder.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV  
format tape onto the disc.  
14 Select “DV Dubbing,” and press ENTER.  
• If you record from a DV format tape with a soundtrack  
that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies  
(48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound, or an  
unnatural sound will be output when playing back the  
sampling frequency switch point on the disc.  
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if  
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there  
is nothing recorded on the tape.  
DV Dubbing  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
DV Simple Dubbing  
DV One Touch Dubbing  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling  
mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).  
15 Select “DV Simple Dubbing,” and press  
ENTER.  
The following display appears.  
DV Tape Mode  
If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed  
instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the  
digital video camera is correctly connected  
and its power turned on, and that its mode is  
set for dubbing.  
16 Find the dubbing start point on the tape,  
and stop or pause playback.  
Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or  
M on the TV screen and press ENTER to  
find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.  
17 Press , to select zon the TV screen, and  
press ENTER.  
Dubbing starts.  
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Dubbing an entire DV format tape to  
a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)  
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You can record the entire contents of a DV format  
tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-  
TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls  
the digital video camera for the whole process, and  
completes the recording.  
ONE-TOUCH DUBBING  
x
1 Follow steps 1 to 11 of “Dubbing From a DV  
press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the  
display.  
2 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the  
recorder.  
The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital  
video camera and then starts recording the  
tape contents from the beginning.  
When playback of the tape stops, One Touch  
Dubbing ends automatically.  
To stop recording  
Press x (stop).  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
z Hint  
You can also perform One Touch Dubbing using the  
System Menu. Select “Dubbing,” and select “DV One  
Touch Dubbing.” Follow the instructions appearing on  
the TV screen.  
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2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.  
Setup  
Title List  
10:10  
Settings and Adjustments  
Tuner Preset  
Clock Set  
Video  
Timer  
Using the Setup Displays  
Edit  
Audio  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Features  
Options  
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.  
Easy Setup  
The setup displays are used in the following way.  
3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”  
“Video,Audio,Features,” “Options,”  
or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.  
The selected setup display appears.  
Example: “Video” setup  
Note  
Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the  
setup display settings, and not all of the functions  
described may work.  
Video  
10:10  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Title List  
TV Type  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
4:3 Letter Box  
Auto  
HDMI Resolution  
Video (HDMI)  
Picture Control  
Line 1 Output  
Component Out  
Progressive  
Timer  
Y Cb Cr  
Standard  
Video  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Off  
M/m/</,,  
ENTER  
Off  
O RETURN  
4 Select the item you want to set up, and  
press ENTER.  
Available options for the item appear.  
Example: “TV Type”  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Video  
10:10  
Title List  
TV Type  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
16:9  
Title List (Original)  
10:10  
4:3 Letter Box  
HDMI Resolution  
Video (HDMI)  
Picture Control  
Line 1 Output  
Component Out  
Progressive  
Timer  
Title List  
4:3 Pan Scan  
Edit  
Press ENTER :  
Standard  
Video  
Off  
Timer  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Edit  
Title Menu for DVD Title List.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Off  
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Some items display a dialogue box that  
requires additional settings.  
Example: When “Parental” in “Options”  
setup is selected.  
Aerial Reception Setting  
(Tuner Preset)  
Create the password  
10:10  
Title List  
The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make  
tuner settings for the recorder.  
Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.  
Timer  
Create the password.  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Tuner Preset  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Auto Preset  
Manual Set  
Channel List  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
The currently selected option is displayed  
next to the setup item.  
Example: When “16:9” is set.  
Video  
10:10  
Note  
Title List  
TV Type  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
16:9  
You cannot preset channels for a connected satellite or  
digital tuner.  
HDMI Resolution  
Video (HDMI)  
Picture Control  
Line 1 Output  
Component Out  
Progressive  
Auto  
Timer  
Y Cb Cr  
Standard  
Video  
Off  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Auto Preset  
Automatically presets the receivable channels.  
All receivable channels are preset in numerical  
sequence.  
Off  
Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.  
Tuner Preset  
Title List  
10:10  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
Searching for receivable channels.  
Timer  
35%  
To turn off the display  
Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Edit  
Scanning... Please wait.  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Stop  
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.  
1
Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.  
The display for manual setting appears.  
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Channel List  
You can change or disable the programme  
positions after setting the channels. The disabled  
programme positions will be skipped when you  
press PROG +/–.  
Manual Set  
Program  
Channel  
01  
002  
AFT  
On  
1
Select “Channel List” and press ENTER.  
The list of all the preset channels appears.  
Tuner Audio  
Station Name  
NICAM  
AAC  
Channel List  
10:10  
Prog.  
1
Ch  
Name  
AAC  
002  
2
3
4
5
6
005  
011  
012  
061  
128  
AAB  
DDE  
FGH  
PQR  
QQR  
2
Select an option and press ENTER.  
“Program”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the  
programme position (1 to 99) for the channel  
and press ENTER.  
“Channel”: Press M/m repeatedly to select the  
channel number you want to preset and press  
ENTER.  
“AFT”: Fine tunes the channel to obtain a  
clearer picture. If the picture is not clear,  
select “Off” and press ENTER. See “To adjust  
“Tuner Audio”: Sets the channels for the  
NICAM broadcast. Normally, select  
“NICAM.” If the sound from the NICAM  
broadcast is not clear, select “Standard” and  
press ENTER.  
2
3
Press M/m to select the row containing the  
programme position you want to change or  
disable.  
To change, press ENTER and go to step 3.  
To disable, press CLEAR and go to step 5.  
If there are more than six programme  
positions, press M/m repeatedly to display the  
next page.  
Press M/m until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme position.  
“Station Name”: Changes a station name. See  
Channel List  
10:10  
Prog.  
1
Ch  
Name  
AAC  
To adjust pictures manually  
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Select “Off” for “AFT” in the display for manual  
setting. When the fine tuning bar appears, press  
</, to obtain a clearer picture, then press  
ENTER.  
2
3
4
5
6
005  
011  
002  
061  
128  
AAB  
DDE  
AAC  
PQR  
QQR  
Fine Tuning  
4
5
Press ENTER.  
The selected channel is inserted at the new  
programme position.  
To rename the station  
You can set up to four characters for the station  
name. Select “Station Name” in the display for  
manual setting.  
To change or disable the programme position  
of another station, repeat from step 2.  
Press M/m to select a character.  
Note  
Each time you press M, the character changes as  
follows: A t B... t Z t 0 t 1... t 9 t - t  
A
Be sure to correctly select the programme position you  
want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme  
position by mistake, you need to reset that channel  
manually.  
Press , to set the next character. To correct a  
character, press < and reset it. After setting all  
characters, press ENTER.  
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Clock Setting (Clock Set)  
Video Settings (Video)  
The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock  
settings for the recorder.  
Select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.  
The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items  
related to the image, such as size and colour.  
Choose the settings according to the type of TV or  
tuner connected to the recorder.  
Clock Set  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Select “Video” in the “Setup” display.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Auto Adjust  
Present Time  
:
:
On  
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Video  
10:10  
Edit  
Title List  
TV Type  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
4:3 Letter Box  
Auto  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
HDMI Resolution  
Video (HDMI)  
Picture Control  
Line 1 Output  
Component Out  
Progressive  
Timer  
Y Cb Cr  
Standard  
Video  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Off  
Off  
Auto Adjust  
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel  
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.  
The Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever  
the recorder is turned off.  
TV Type  
Select the playback picture size according to the  
type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode  
TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).  
Note  
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while  
recording.  
16:9  
Select this when connecting to a  
wide-screen TV or TV with a  
wide mode function.  
Present Time  
If the Auto Clock Set function does not set the  
clock correctly for your local area, set the clock  
manually.  
4:3 Letter  
Box  
Select this when connecting to a  
4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide  
picture with bands on the upper  
and lower portions of the screen.  
1
Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.  
Clock Set  
10:10  
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.  
Title List  
Timer  
Set the time and date manually.  
Day Month Year  
21  
05  
2007  
Mon  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Hour Min  
16:9  
10  
:
10  
2
3
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.  
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes, in  
sequence. Press </, to select the item to be  
set, then press M/m to set the item. The day of  
the week is set automatically.  
4:3 Letter Box  
Press ENTER to start the clock.  
4:3 Pan Scan  
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Picture Control  
Note  
Selects the picture control for the video signals  
output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 14).  
You can adjust the video signal of DVD or  
VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the  
recorder to obtain the picture quality you want.  
Select the setting that best suits the programme  
you are watching.  
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected  
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.  
HDMI Resolution  
Selects the type of video signals output from the  
HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”  
(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the  
highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the  
picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your  
satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc  
and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also  
to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/  
projector, etc.  
Dynamic 1  
Produces a bold dynamic picture  
by increasing the picture contrast  
and the colour.  
Dynamic 2  
Produces a more dynamic picture  
than “Dynamic 1” by further  
increasing the picture contrast  
and the colour.  
The setting is effective only when you connect a  
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.  
Standard  
Cinema 1  
Displays a standard picture  
(function turned off).  
Auto  
Normally, select this.  
1920×1080i  
1280×720P  
Sends 1920×1080i video signals.  
Sends 1280×720p video signals.  
White colours become brighter  
and black colours become richer,  
and the colour contrast is  
increased.  
720×  
480/576P  
Sends 720×480/576p video  
signals.  
Video (HDMI)  
Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
The setting is effective only when you connect a  
HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.  
Cinema 2  
Personal  
Enhances details in dark areas by  
increasing the black level.  
Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”  
“Colour,” and “Hue” using M/m/  
</,.  
Y Cb Cr  
Normally, select this when  
connecting to an HDMI device.  
z Hint  
When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is  
recommended.  
RGB  
Gives brighter colors and deeper  
black. Select this if colors are  
weak.  
Line 1 Output  
Selects a method of outputting video signals for  
the i LINE 1-TV jack.  
Video  
RGB  
Outputs video signals  
Outputs RGB signals.  
Notes  
• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out”  
below is set to “On.”  
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the  
“Line 1 Output” setting is set to “Video.” In this case,  
you cannot select “RGB.”  
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Component Out  
Selects whether or not to output video signals  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Audio Settings (Audio)  
The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
On  
Outputs the component video  
signals. Select this when you want  
to view progressive signals.  
Off  
Outputs no signals.  
Select “Audio” in the “Setup” display.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Notes  
Audio  
Title List  
10:10  
• When you set “Line 1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot  
set “Component Out” to “On.”  
Digital Out  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
On  
Downmix  
Dolby Surround  
Standard  
Auto  
Timer  
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or  
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks, do not select “Off,” as the picture will not appear.  
• When you set “Progressive” to “On,” you cannot set  
“Component Out” to “Off.”  
Audio DRC  
Audio (HDMI)  
Scan Audio  
Surround  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
On  
Off  
DV Audio Input  
Line Audio Input  
Stereo 1  
Stereo  
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the  
“Component Out” setting is set to “On.”  
Progressive  
If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p)  
format signals, you will enjoy accurate colour  
reproduction and high quality image.  
Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUT jacks (page 17), and set “Component Out” to  
“On.”  
Digital Out  
Selects if audio signals are output from the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack.  
On  
Normally select this. Press  
ENTER, and select “Dolby  
Digital,” “DTS,” or  
“MPEG” for further settings  
(see below).  
On  
Sets the recorder to output  
progressive signals.  
Off  
Outputs video signals in interlace  
format.  
Off  
The influence of the digital  
circuit upon the analogue  
circuit is minimum.  
Notes  
• When you set “Component Out” to “Off,” you cannot  
set “Progressive” to “On.”  
The following setup items switches the method of  
outputting audio signals when you connect a  
component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a  
digital input jack.  
For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting to  
• If you select progressive signals when you connect the  
recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in  
progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate.  
In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, press DVD  
in stop mode to operate the DVD recorder, and then  
hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or more.  
• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the  
“Progressive” setting is set to “On.”  
Digital Out  
Title List  
10:10  
Dolby Digital  
:
:
:
D-PCM  
Off  
DTS  
Timer  
MPEG  
PCM  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
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MPEG (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
Note  
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.  
PCM  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
componentwithout a built-in  
MPEG decoder. If you play  
MPEG audio sound tracks,  
the recorder outputs stereo  
signals.  
Dolby Digital (DVDs only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
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 or not by making  
adjustments to the  
MPEG  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
MPEG decoder.  
Note  
“Downmix” item in “Audio”  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not  
compatible with MPEG audio signals, PCM signals will  
be automatically output even when “MPEG” is selected.  
Dolby  
Digital  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
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  
jacks” on page 19. This affects the output from the  
following jacks:  
Note  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not  
compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals  
will be automatically output, even when “Dolby Digital”  
is selected.  
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R  
jacks  
– LINE 1-TV jack  
DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when  
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”  
On  
Off  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Dolby  
Surround  
Normally select this  
position.  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Multi-channel audio signals  
are output to two channels  
for enjoying surround  
sounds.  
Normal  
Multi-channel audio signals  
are downmixed to two  
channels for use with your  
stereo.  
Note  
If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not  
compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output,  
regardless of the “DTS” setting.  
To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn  
off the surround settings of this recorder  
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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:  
Surround  
Turns on the surround function to create virtual  
rear speakers from a stereo TV or two separate  
front speakers (page 19).  
Off  
No surround effect  
– LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R), AUDIO OUT L/R  
jacks  
– LINE 1-TV jack  
Surround1  
Creates one set of virtual  
surround speakers  
– DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when  
“Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM.”  
Surround2  
Surround3  
Creates two sets of virtual  
surround speakers  
Creates three sets of virtual  
surround speakers  
Standard  
TV Mode  
Normally select this.  
Makes low sounds clear  
even if you turn the volume  
down.  
Notes  
• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for  
the surround speakers, the surround effects will be  
difficult to hear.  
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off  
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier  
(receiver).  
Wide  
Range  
Gives you the feeling of  
being at a live performance.  
Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Selects the output method from the HDMI OUT  
jack.  
DV Audio Input  
Stereo 1  
Records original sound only.  
Normally select this when  
dubbing a DV format tape.  
Auto  
Normally, select this.  
Outputs audio signals  
according to the “Dolby  
Digital” setting (page 104).  
Stereo 2  
Mix  
Records additional audio  
only.  
PCM  
Converts Dolby Digital to  
PCM.  
Records both original and  
additional sounds.  
Scan Audio (DVDs only)  
On  
Outputs audio signals during  
Note  
FF1 fast-forward of a DVD  
disc with Dolby Digital  
soundtracks. For details, see  
Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second  
audio channel when recording with your digital video  
camera.  
Line Audio Input  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
No sound is output during  
FF1 fast-forward.  
When recording from equipment connected to the  
LINE input jacks to a DVD disc in this recorder,  
select line input audio.  
For details about bilingual recording, see page 49.  
Note  
Stereo  
Records stereo sound only.  
Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.  
Bilingual  
Records the two different  
soundtracks on DVD-RWs  
(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR  
mode). You can select either  
soundtrack when playing  
back the disc.  
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When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR  
mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track  
with the connected equipment before recording.  
RecordingandVCRSettings  
(Features)  
The “Features” setup allows you to make various  
settings for recording and playback.  
Select “Features” in the “Setup” display.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Features  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
DVD Auto Chapter  
:
:
5 Min  
VR  
Format DVD-RW  
VCR Function  
Edit  
Synchro Recording  
DVD Bilingual Rec.  
:
:
to DVD  
Main  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
DivX Registration Code  
DVD Auto Chapter  
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into  
chapters by inserting chapter markings at  
specified intervals. The markings are inserted  
while the recording is being made.  
Off  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
5 Min  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 5 minute  
intervals.  
15 Min  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 15 minute  
intervals.  
Note  
Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the  
recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an  
approximate chapter interval.  
Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)  
Selects the format for an unused DVD-RW, when  
first inserted.  
VR  
Automatically formats the disc in  
VR mode.  
Video  
Automatically formats the disc in  
Video mode.  
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VCR Function  
Synchro Recording  
Press ENTER and select “Tape Length,” “Auto  
Play,” “Auto Repeat” or “Colour System.”  
to DVD  
Sets the recorder to record  
programmes from connected  
equipment that has a timer  
function (such as a satellite tuner)  
to a DVD disc.  
Tape Length  
E180  
E240  
E260  
E300  
For E180 or shorter length tapes.  
For E240 length tapes.  
to VIDEO  
Sets the recorder to record  
programmes from connected  
equipment that has a timer  
function (such as a satellite tuner)  
to a VHS tape.  
For E260 length tapes.  
For E300 or longer length tapes.  
Auto Play  
DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs  
except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode)  
Selects the sound to be recorded on the disc. This  
setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-  
RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) that record  
both the main and sub sounds.  
On  
Starts playback automatically,  
when you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
Off  
Turns off the function. You need  
to press H (play) to start  
playback, even if you insert a tape  
with its safety tab removed.  
Main  
Sub  
Records the main sound for  
bilingual programmes.  
Auto Repeat  
Records the sub sound for  
bilingual programmes.  
On  
Plays back a tape repeatedly. The  
VCR rewinds a tape to the  
beginning and restarts playback  
automatically.  
DivX Registration Code  
Displays the DivX registration code for this  
recorder.  
For more information, go to  
http://www.divx.com/vod on the Internet.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Colour System  
Auto  
Selects the colour system  
automatically. Normally select  
this. If streaks appear during  
playback, select the system that  
the tape was recorded in (below).  
PAL  
For a tape recorded in the PAL  
colour system.  
B/W  
For a tape recorded in black and  
white.  
NT4.43  
NTPB  
When playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape on a multi-system TV.  
When playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape on a PAL TV.  
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Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level, such as the age  
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced  
with different scenes.  
Language, Parental Control  
Settings/Factory Settings  
(Options)  
1
Select “Parental,” and press ENTER.  
• If you have not entered a password, the  
display for registering a new password  
appears.  
The “Options” setup allows you to set up other  
operational settings.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
Select “Options” in the “Setup” display.  
The default settings are underlined.  
Create the password  
Title List  
10:10  
Options  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Language  
Timer  
Create the password.  
Parental  
Edit  
Front Display  
Command Mode  
Factory Setting  
:
:
Auto  
Edit  
DVD 3  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
The display for confirming the password  
appears.  
Re-enter the password.  
Language  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
• When you have already registered a  
password, the display for entering the  
password appears.  
Enter a 4-digit password using the number  
buttons.  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Switches the language for the DVD menu.  
Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Switches the language of the soundtrack.  
When you select “Original,” the language given  
priority in the disc is selected.  
Enter your password  
Title List  
10:10  
Timer  
Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)  
Enter your password.  
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on  
the disc.  
When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language  
changes according to the language you selected  
for the soundtrack. See page 128 for an  
explanation of the language abbreviations.  
Edit  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
2
Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER.  
The selection items for “Rating Level” are  
displayed.  
z Hint  
If you select “Others” for “Disc Menu,” “Audio,” or  
“Subtitle,” you can select from the additional 18  
languages. Press M/m to select the desired language and  
press ENTER.  
Parental  
10:10  
Title List  
Timer  
Rating Level  
Change Password  
:
Off
Level 8 (Adults)  
Level 7  
Note  
Edit  
If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or  
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of  
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.  
Level 6  
Dubbing  
Disc Setting  
Setup  
Level 5  
Level 4  
Level 3  
Level 2  
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The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.  
Command Mode  
Changes the command mode of this recorder if  
other DVD equipment is assigned the same  
command mode. Be sure to match the command  
mode of the supplied remote to the setting made  
3
Select the level, and press ENTER.  
The Parental setting is complete.  
• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set  
“Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.  
• To change the password, select “Change  
Password” in step 2, and press ENTER. When  
the display for registering a password appears,  
enter a new four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
DVD 1  
DVD 2  
Select the setting that does  
not conflict with other DVD  
equipment.  
z Hint  
DVD 3  
The default command mode  
of this recorder.  
If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and  
reenter.  
Factory Setting  
Notes  
Allows you to return the setup settings to their  
default settings. Note that all of your previous  
settings will be lost.  
• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” in  
the “Options” setup.  
• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function  
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.  
1
2
Select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER.  
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
The setup settings return to their default  
settings.  
Front Display  
3
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.  
The power automatically turns off and then on  
again, and the recorder is reset to the factory  
settings.  
When the “Easy Setup” display appears,  
follow the instructions for Easy Setup  
(page 23) from step 4.  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
Auto  
Adjusts to low lighting when  
power is off.  
Bright  
Dimmer  
Maintains bright lighting  
when power is off.  
Maintains low lighting  
regardless of whether the  
power is on or off.  
Off  
Turns off the lighting when  
power is off. Maintains the  
lighting when power is on.  
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Easy Setup  
(Resetting the Recorder)  
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.  
1 Select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup”  
display.  
Easy Setup  
10:10  
Follow the guide to make initial settings.  
Before you start,  
check that you have made all necessary connections.  
Start  
Cancel  
2 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
3 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup  
(page 23) from step 4.  
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, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive  
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be  
affected when you set the recorder to progressive  
format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in  
the “Video” setup (page 104), or press DVD in  
stop mode to operate the DVD recorder and then  
hold down X on the recorder for five seconds or  
more.  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following difficulties  
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting  
guide to help remedy the problem before  
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour  
system that is different from your TV.  
There is no picture or the picture noise appears  
when connected to the DV IN jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and  
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off  
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the  
i.LINK cable again.  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
There is no picture or the picture noise appears  
when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and  
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off  
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the  
HDMI cord again.  
, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,  
changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the  
“Video” setup may solve the problem  
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.  
, The connecting cords are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 13).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to  
“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder  
appears on the TV screen.  
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set  
“Component Out” in the “Video” setup to “On”  
(page 103). Connect the TV and the recorder  
using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT,  
and switch the TV’s input to the connected video  
input so that you can see the on-screen displays.  
Change the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the  
“Video” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to  
HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat  
the steps and try other options.  
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.  
Picture noise appears.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 13) and  
switch the input selector on your TV so that the  
signal from the recorder appears on the TV  
screen.  
, The recorder is connected to an input device that  
is not HDCP compliant (page 16).  
, If the picture output signal from your recorder  
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if  
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO  
player, the copy-protection signal applied to  
some DVD programmes could affect picture  
quality. If you still experience this problem even  
when you connect your recorder directly to your  
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s  
S VIDEO input.  
TV programme reception does not fill the  
screen.  
, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup  
, Select the correct source using the INPUT  
button, or select a programme position of any TV  
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.  
TV programme pictures are distorted.  
, Reorient the TV aerial.  
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction  
manual).  
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.  
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables  
farther apart.  
, You have set the recorder to progressive format  
even though your TV cannot accept the  
progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive”  
to “Off” in the “Video” setup (page 104), or  
press DVD in stop mode to operate the DVD  
recorder and then hold down X on the recorder  
for five seconds or more.  
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, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,  
slow motion, or pause mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup  
TV programme positions cannot be changed.  
, The programme position is disabled (page 101).  
, A timer recording started, which cause the  
programme position to change.  
The picture from equipment connected to the  
recorder’s input jack does not appear on the  
screen.  
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV  
jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by  
pressing INPUT.  
No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.  
, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and  
on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off  
and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the  
HDMI cord again.  
, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI  
device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).  
, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT  
jack does not conform to the audio signal format.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN  
jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display  
by pressing INPUT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack, select “LINE3” in the front  
panel display by pressing INPUT.  
If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack  
(this is usually for a digital video camera  
connection), select “DV” in the front panel  
display by pressing INPUT.  
Sound is noisy.  
, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise  
will come from the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)  
jacks, AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, or LINE 1-TV  
jack (page 37).  
The playback picture or TV programme from  
the equipment connected through the recorder  
is distorted.  
, If the playback picture output from a DVD  
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder  
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection  
signal applied to some programmes could affect  
picture quality. Disconnect the playback  
equipment in question and connect it directly to  
your TV.  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“Audio DRC” in the “Audio” setup to “Wide  
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or  
played.  
, When recording from connected equipment, set  
“Line Audio Input” in the “Audio” setup to  
“Bilingual”(page 106).  
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be  
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode).  
To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub”  
of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in the “Features” setup  
before recording (page 108).  
The picture does not fill the screen.  
, Set “TV Type” in the “Video” setup to fit the  
aspect ratio of your TV (page 102).  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in  
the “Video” setup.  
To record both the main and sub sounds, record  
on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR  
mode).  
, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.  
Sound  
There is no sound.  
, Re-connect all connections securely.  
, The connecting cord is damaged.  
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the  
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.  
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or  
COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio  
track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) / DVD-Rs (VR  
mode) during playback, set “Digital Out” –  
“Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in the “Audio”  
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, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the  
subtitles.  
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
DVD Playback  
The disc does not play.  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the  
labelled side facing up.  
, The disc is not correctly inserted.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on  
for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO being played.  
, You are trying to change the angles when “  
does not appear in the front panel display  
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the  
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not  
finalised (page 93).  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.  
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s  
The disc does not start playback from the  
beginning.  
, Resume play was activated (page 38).  
, 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.  
menu.  
, The angles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
The MP3 audio track cannot be played.  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3  
format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2.  
, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension  
“.MP3.”  
The recorder starts playing the disc  
automatically.  
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback  
function.  
, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it  
has the extension “.MP3.”  
, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.  
, The recorder cannot play audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
, When playing a disc containing JPEG or DivX  
files, “Music” is not selected (page 41).  
Playback stops automatically.  
, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder  
stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
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.  
The JPEG image file cannot be played.  
, The DATA CD is not recorded in a JPEG format  
that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.  
, The JPEG image file does not have the extension  
“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”  
, While the recorder is reading disc information,  
playback operations will not work.  
, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it  
has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”  
, The length or width of the image is more than  
4,720 dots.  
, When playing a disc containing MP3 tracks or  
DivX files, “Photo” is not selected (page 42).  
The language for the soundtrack cannot be  
changed.  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc  
being played.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the  
language for the soundtrack.  
, Try changing the language using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
The DivX video file cannot be played.  
, The file is not created in DivX format.  
, The file has an extension other than “.AVI” or  
“.DIVX.”  
, The DATA CD/DATA DVD is not created in a  
DivX format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/  
Level 2 or Joliet/UDF.  
The subtitle language cannot be changed or  
turned off.  
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the  
DVD VIDEO.  
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, The DivX video file is larger than 720 (width) ×  
576 (height)/2 GB.  
Timer recording is not complete or did not start  
from the beginning.  
, The DivX video file is longer than ten hours.  
, The data is not formatted in DivX format even  
though it has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX,”  
or is in DivX format but does not conform to a  
DivX Certified profile.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a  
power failure. The clock is automatically set by  
PDC/VPS (page 102), but it is displayed as  
“--:--” or is not correctly reset in the case of PDC/  
VPS signal not being received. Reset the clock  
, When playing a disc containing MP3 tracks or  
JPEG files, “DivX” is not selected (page 45).  
, The programme that starts first has priority and  
the second programme starts recording only after  
the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the  
programme listed first in the menu has priority  
The title/track/file names are not correctly  
displayed.  
, For some discs, the recorder can only display  
numbers and alphabet. Other characters are  
displayed as asterisks.  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
DVD Recording/Timer recording/  
Editing  
The programme position cannot be changed  
from the channel you are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is  
set.  
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).  
, Insert a disc with any space for the recording.  
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents  
further recording.  
Recording does not start immediately after  
z REC is pressed.  
, The disc is protected (page 71).  
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”  
“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from  
the front panel display.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after  
Synchro-Recording is set.  
, Insert a recordable disc (page 30).  
, The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents  
further recording.  
Nothing was recorded even though the timer  
setting is set correctly.  
, The disc is protected (page 71).  
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer  
recording start time. Set the recorder to standby  
mode before timer recording starts.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and  
connect it again.  
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.  
, The programme contains copy protection signals  
that restrict copying.  
VCR Playback  
, The programme that starts first has priority and  
the second programme starts recording only after  
the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the  
programme listed first in the menu has priority  
The playback picture does not appear on the TV  
screen.  
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.  
If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
, Adjust the tracking by the TRACKING +/–  
button.  
, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder.  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
, Set “Colour System” in the “Features” setup  
correctly to match the colour system that the tape  
was recorded in (page 108).  
Recording does not stop immediately after  
x (stop) is pressed.  
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input  
disc data before recording can stop.  
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, The video heads are dirty (see page 118). Clean  
the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning  
cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not  
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at  
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee  
will be charged). Do not use a commercially  
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may  
damage the video heads.  
Nothing happens when z REC is pressed.  
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
VCR Timer recording  
The timer does not operate.  
, Check that the clock is correctly set.  
, Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
, Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
, Make sure a programme has been set for timer  
recording.  
, The video heads may have to be replaced.  
Consult your local Sony dealer for more  
information.  
, The tape is defective.  
, Make sure the timer settings are set for a future  
time.  
, Check that the satellite or digital tuner is turned  
on.  
The picture rolls vertically during picture  
search.  
, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or  
monitor.  
, “- -:- -” appears in the front panel display if the  
recorder is disconnected from the mains for more  
than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.  
, Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.  
, The recorder was already turned on at the timer  
recording start time. Set the recorder to standby  
mode before timer recording starts.  
, The programme that starts first has priority and  
the second programme starts recording only after  
the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the  
programme listed first in the menu has priority  
The picture has no sound.  
, The tape is defective.  
, Check the audio cord connection.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
, Check that a tape is not already in the tape  
compartment.  
VCR Recording  
The programme position cannot be changed  
from the one you are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
The c indicator flashes after timer recording is  
set.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
No TV programme appears on the TV screen.  
,
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR.  
If a monitor is used, set it to video input.  
Select the correct source with the PROG +/– or  
INPUT buttons. Select a programme position  
number when recording TV programmes; select  
“LINE1,” “LINE2,” or “LINE3” when recording  
from other equipment.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after  
Synchro-Recording is set.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
,
Display  
Menus or displays do not appear on the  
screen.  
, While the recorder is reading disc information,  
the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or  
information display will not appear.  
TV reception is poor.  
, Adjust the TV aerial.  
The tape starts playing as soon as it is  
inserted.  
, The safety tab has been removed. To record on  
this tape, cover the tab hole.  
“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.  
, Set the clock again (page 102).  
The c indicator is flashing.  
, The disc does not have any space for recording.  
, Insert a recordable disc or a tape with its safety  
The tape is ejected when z REC is pressed.  
, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
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tab in place inside the recorder.  
“Cannot record because of high temperature.”  
appears on the TV screen.  
The recording mode indication is incorrect.  
, Since the recording mode for recorded titles is  
calculated after sampling the recorded data  
during playback, it may be displayed differently  
from the mode you selected when recording.  
However, the actual recording itself is correctly  
made in the selected mode.  
, 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 mains lead. Leave the  
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the  
mains lead, and press "/1 on the recorder.  
“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel  
Remote control  
The remote does not function.  
, Batteries are weak.  
display.  
, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock  
, The remote is too far from the recorder.  
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the  
default setting when you replaced the batteries.  
Reset the code (page 21).  
, 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  
Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.  
, The same command mode is set for both the  
Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command  
mode for the recorder (page 22).  
Others  
The recorder does not operate properly.  
, 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 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.  
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• Do not use the following discs.  
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
Notes About This Recorder  
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.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video  
heads  
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.  
initial  
contamination  
terminal  
When the video heads are dirty, the picture is  
distorted or the tape cannot be played.  
On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners  
Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners  
(including wet or spray types). These may  
cause the apparatus to malfunction.  
Clean the video heads using a Sony video head  
cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is not  
available in your area, have the heads cleaned at  
your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee  
will be charged). Do not use a commercially  
available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may  
damage the video heads.  
On replacement of parts  
In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts  
may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.  
Notes about the discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,  
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause  
it to malfunction.  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may  
rise considerably inside the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the  
disc from the centre out.  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available disc/lens cleaners, or  
anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
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[Timer section]  
Clock  
Specifications  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
24-hour cycle  
System  
Timer setting  
12 programmes in total (max.)  
[DVD recorder section]  
Laser  
Semiconductor laser  
Audio recording format  
Dolby Digital  
Video recording format  
MPEG Video  
Inputs and outputs  
LINE 2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack (1)  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), load impedance  
75 ohms  
[VCR section]  
Format  
VHS PAL standard  
Video recording system  
Rotary head helical scanning FM system  
Video heads  
Double azimuth four heads  
Tape speed  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
LINE 1 -TV  
SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s  
LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s  
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s,  
playback only  
Maximum recording/playback time  
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)  
Rewind time  
Approx. 2 min 30 sec (with E180 tape)  
21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
[Tuner section]  
Channel coverage  
PAL (I)  
RGB OUT (upstream)  
LINE 3/DECODER  
VHF: Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13  
UHF: B21 to B69  
21-pin  
CVBS IN  
CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S41  
HYPER: S21 to S41  
RGB IN (downstream)  
Decoder  
DV IN  
The above channel coverage merely ensures the  
channel reception within these ranges. It does not  
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all  
circumstances.  
4-pin/i.LINK S100  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
OPTICAL, Optical output jack  
–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)  
COAXIAL, phono jack  
Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms  
Aerial out  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/  
CR)  
About i.LINK  
Phono jack  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75  
ohms  
S VIDEO OUT  
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-  
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the  
i.LINK standard and its features.  
4-pin, mini-DIN jack  
Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative  
C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL), load impedance  
75 ohms  
What is i.LINK?  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling  
digital video, digital audio and other data in two  
directions between equipment having the i.LINK  
jack, and for controlling other equipment.  
i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be  
connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible  
applications are operations and data transactions  
with various digital AV equipment. When two or  
more i.LINK-compatible equipment are  
connected to this recorder in a daisy chain,  
operations and data transactions are possible with  
not only the equipment that this recorder is  
connected to but also with other devices via the  
directly connected equipment.  
Note, however, that the method of operation  
sometimes varies according to the characteristics  
and specifications of the equipment to be  
connected, and that operations and data  
transactions are sometimes not possible on some  
connected equipment.  
HDMI  
HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector  
General  
Power requirements  
220-240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
33 W  
Power back-up  
Back-up duration: 0 min  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 35°C  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
Operating humidity  
25% to 80%  
Dimensions including projecting parts  
and controls (w/h/d)  
Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm  
Mass  
Note  
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected  
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting  
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-  
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks  
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment  
to be connected.  
Approx. 4.8 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Audio/video cord (1)  
About the name “i.LINK”  
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data  
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a  
trademark approved by many corporations.  
IEEE 1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Compatible colour systems  
[DVD recorder section]  
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL  
colour system and play back using the PAL or  
NTSC colour systems.  
[VCR section]  
This recorder is designed to record and play back  
using the PAL colour system.  
Recording of video sources based on other colour  
systems cannot be guaranteed.  
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i.LINK baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to  
the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are  
defined:  
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)  
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in  
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is  
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some  
equipment.  
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it  
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”  
When units are connected to equipment having a  
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate  
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.  
* What is Mbps?  
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of  
data that can be sent or received in one second. For  
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
i.LINK functions on this recorder  
For details on how to dub when this recorder is  
connected to other video equipment having DV  
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-  
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack  
will not accept MICROMV signals from  
equipment such as a MICROMV digital video  
camera with an i.LINK jack.  
For further precautions, see the notes on page 95.  
For details on precautions when connecting this  
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the  
equipment to be connected.  
Required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during  
DV dubbing).  
i.LINK and are trademarks.  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Front panel  
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or  
similar names.  
Open the  
cover  
A A (open/close) button (36, 50)  
B "/1 (on/standby) button (23)  
J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (35, 50, 73,  
80)  
K
(remote sensor) (20)  
L Front panel display (58, 88)  
M HDMI indicator (16)  
D DVD t button (90)  
T VIDEO button (89)  
E Tape compartment (73, 80)  
F A (eject) button (73)  
N SYNCHRO REC indicator (55, 85)  
O PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons*  
G z REC (record) button (50, 80)  
P ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (98)  
H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons  
Q DV IN jack (95)  
I H (play) button (35, 73)  
X (pause) button (36, 50, 75, 80)  
x (stop) button (35, 50, 73, 80)  
R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/t (video)/o  
(audio) L/R) jacks (27)  
* The PROGRAM + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the  
tactile dot as a reference.  
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Remote  
For DVD functions  
I . (previous)/> (next)  
buttons (36)  
J
(replay)/  
(advance) buttons (36)  
K m  
/
M (search) buttons (36)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
L CLEAR button (109)  
M X (pause) button (36, 50)  
N z REC (record) button (50)  
O ?/1 (on/standby) button (23)  
P PROG (programme) +/– button* (50)  
Q INPUT button (50, 58, 96)  
R TV/VIDEO button (21)  
S AUDIO button* (36)  
SUBTITLE button (36)  
T SYSTEM MENU button (10)  
TITLE LIST button (39, 61)  
TIMER button (52)  
U ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (39, 61)  
V OPTIONS button (11, 40)  
W H (play) button* (35)  
X x (stop) button (35, 50)  
Y REC MODE button (50, 96)  
Z
SYNCHRO REC button (55)  
wj TV buttons  
?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)  
t button (21)  
• PROG (programme) +/– button* (21)  
2 (volume) +/– button (21)  
A Z (open/close) button (35, 50)  
*
Number 5, PROG+, AUDIO, and H buttons have a  
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
*
C Number buttons (23, 54)  
SET button (23)  
D ANGLE button (36)  
E TOP MENU button (35)  
MENU button (35)  
F DISPLAY button (47)  
G M/m/</,/ENTER button (23)  
H O RETURN button (23)  
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For VCR functions  
A Z (eject) button (73)  
*
B Number buttons (23, 83)  
SET button (23)  
C SYSTEM MENU button (10)  
D DISPLAY button (77)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
E O RETURN button (23)  
F . (previous)/> (next)  
buttons (75)  
G
(search) buttons (75)  
H CLEAR button (73)  
I X (pause) button (75, 80)  
J z REC (record) button (80)  
K ?/1 (on/standby) button (23)  
L VIDEO button (73, 80)  
M PROG (programme)/TRACKING +/–  
*
button (74, 80)  
N INPUT button (80, 88)  
O TV/VIDEO button (21)  
*
P AUDIO button (77)  
Q TIMER button (81)  
R M/m/</,/ENTER button (23)  
S OPTIONS button (76)  
T
(replay)/  
(advance) buttons (75)  
*
U H (play) button (73)  
V x (stop) button (73, 80)  
W REC MODE button (80)  
X
SYNCHRO REC button (85)  
Y TV buttons  
?/1 (on/standby) switch (21)  
t button (21)  
• PROG (programme) +/– button* (21)  
2 (volume) +/– button (21)  
*
Number 5, PROG +, AUDIO, and H buttons have a  
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.  
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Front panel display  
VR  
RW  
VCD  
TV STEREO  
DVD  
VIDEO  
A DVD playing/recording status  
B Disc type/recording format  
C Audio signal indicators  
D TV indicator (21)  
I Timer indicator (52, 81)  
J Displays the following (58, 88):  
• Playing time  
• Recording time/recording mode  
• Clock  
• Programme position  
E STEREO indicator (49)  
F NICAM indicator (49)  
G VIDEO playing/recording status  
H Tape indicator  
K
(angle) indicator (36)  
L Disc indicator  
Rear panel  
A HDMI OUT jack (16)  
F COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,  
PR/CR) jacks (17)  
B i LINE 3/DECODER jack (29)  
C AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (18)  
D AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)  
G DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) jack  
H i LINE 1-TV jack (15)  
E LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks  
I DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack  
(14, 17)  
J S VIDEO OUT jack (14)  
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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.  
Copy protection signals (page 49)  
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that  
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can  
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have  
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.  
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.  
These signals are included in some software or TV  
programs and restrict recording on this recorder.  
®
Digital video technology created by  
DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX  
technology are among the highest quality with a  
relatively small file size.  
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size  
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only  
once to a DVD-R. The DVD-R has two different  
modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created  
in Video mode have the same format as a DVD  
VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video  
Recording) mode allow the contents to be  
programmed or edited.  
Dolby Digital (page 104)  
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.  
DVD VIDEO (page 33)  
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving  
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.  
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-  
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7  
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-  
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-  
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and  
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which  
is a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD  
also uses a variable rate coding technology that  
changes the data to be allocated according to the  
status of the picture. Audio information is  
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby  
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio  
presence.  
Digital audio compression technology by DTS,  
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.  
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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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)  
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of  
a song).  
HDMI is an interface that supports both video and  
audio on a single digital connection. The HDMI  
connection carries standard to high definition  
video signals and multi-channel audio signals to  
AV components such as HDMI equipped TVs, in  
digital form without degradation.  
The HDMI specification supports HDCP (High-  
bandwidth Digital Contents Protection), a copy  
protection technology that incorporates coding  
technology for digital video signals.  
Interlace format  
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.  
Original (page 60)  
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Erasing original  
titles frees up disc space on DVD-RWs.  
Playback information created from the actual  
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R  
(VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as  
they are, and contains only the information needed  
to control playback. A Playlist title takes up very  
little disc space.  
Progressive format (page 104)  
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.  
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DVD Audio/Subtitle  
Language  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, the language of  
the selected audio track or subtitle is abbreviated  
as follows. See page 109 to change the audio track  
or subtitle.  
ARA Arabic  
ITA  
IWR  
JPN  
Italian  
BUL  
CHI  
Bulgarian  
Hebrew  
Japanese  
Chinese  
Croatian  
Czech  
CRO  
CZE  
KOR Korean  
MAL Malay  
DAN Danish  
NLD  
Dutch  
DEU  
ENG  
ESP  
FIN  
German  
English  
Spanish  
Finnish  
French  
Greek  
NOR Norwegian  
POL  
POR  
RUS  
SVE  
THA  
TUR  
VIE  
Polish  
Portuguese  
Russian  
Swedish  
Thai  
FRA  
GRE  
HUN Hungarian  
Turkish  
Vietnamese  
Afrikaans  
IDN  
IND  
ISL  
Indonesian  
Hindi  
ZAF  
Icelandic  
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Connecting  
the aerial cable 13  
the audio cords 18  
to your TV 14  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote 21  
DVD-R 30, 126  
DVD-RW 30, 126  
Index  
E
Words in quotations appear in  
the on-screen displays.  
Easy Setup 23, 111  
“Edit” 57, 87  
“Edit Playlist” 67  
“Edit Scene” 67  
Enter characters 64  
EP mode 73  
“Copy” 70  
Numerics  
Copy protection 49, 126  
16:9 24, 102  
Copy-Free 49  
4:3 Letter Box 24, 102  
4:3 Pan Scan 24, 102  
Copy-Never 49  
Copy-Once 49  
Counter 73  
CPRM 30  
“Create Playlist” 66  
Creating chapters 51  
“Erase” 57, 62, 68, 87  
“Erase All Titles” 71  
Erasing  
A
“A-B Erase” 63  
“Add” 69  
A-B Erase 63  
all titles 71  
chapters 62  
Aerial 13  
Album 42, 45  
D
titles 62  
ANGLE 36  
DATA CD 33, 41, 45  
DATA DVD 33, 41, 45  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 18  
“Digital Out” 104  
Digital video camera 95  
“Disc Finalise” 71, 94  
“Disc Format” 71  
“Disc Information” 71  
“Disc Menu” 109  
AUDIO 36, 77  
“Audio” 109  
F
“Factory Setting” 110  
Fast forward 37, 75  
Fast reverse 37, 75  
“Features” setup 107  
Finalising 93  
“Audio (HDMI)” 106  
“Audio DRC” 106  
“Audio” setup 104  
“Auto Adjust” 102  
Auto Clock Set 102  
“Auto Play” 108  
“Auto Preset” 100  
“Auto Repeat” 108  
“Format DVD-RW” 107  
Formatting 49, 71  
“Front Display” 110  
Front panel 122  
“Disc Name” 71  
“Disc Protect” 71  
“Disc Setting” 71, 94  
Front panel display 125  
B
Disc types 30  
Batteries 20  
Display  
H
Bilingual recording 49, 79  
front panel display 125  
Setup Display 99  
“Divide Title” 63  
Handling discs 118  
HDMI 16, 127  
“HDMI Resolution” 103  
C
Changing/cancelling timer  
settings (Timer List) 57, 86  
Channel List 101  
DivX 4, 45  
DivX Registration Code 108  
Dolby Digital 25, 105, 126  
“Downmix” 105  
I
i.LINK 95, 120  
INPUT 58, 88, 96  
Interlace format 127  
Chapter 40, 126  
Child Lock 39  
DTS 25, 37, 105, 126  
“Dubbing” 89, 91  
“DV Audio Input” 96, 106  
“DV Dubbing” 97  
DV IN 95  
Cleaning discs 118  
Cleaning the video heads 118  
Clock 24  
“Clock Set” setup 102  
Colour systems 108, 120  
“Combine Titles” 68  
“Command Mode” 22, 110  
“Component Out” 104  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
J
JPEG image files 42  
“DVD Auto Chapter” 107  
“DVD Bilingual Rec.” 108  
DVD VIDEO 33, 126  
DVD+R 30, 126  
L
“Language” 109  
Language abbreviation 128  
“Line 1 Output” 103  
LINE 1-TV 15  
DVD+R DL 30  
DVD+RW 30, 126  
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LINE 2 IN 27  
Resume Play 38  
Slow-motion play 37, 75  
Playlist 40, 60, 65, 127  
“Present Time” 102  
Programme Dubbing 91  
“Progressive” 104  
Subtitle 36, 109  
Surround 19  
LINE 3/DECODER 29  
“Line Audio Input” 55, 59,  
Synchro Rec 55, 85, 108  
System Menu 10  
LP mode 79  
T
Progressive format 127  
“Protect” 62  
M
“Tape Length” 108  
Tape speed 79  
Mains lead 20  
Manual clock set 102  
“Manual Set” 100  
MENU 35  
TIMER 52, 82  
Q
Timer List 57, 86  
Timer recording 52, 81  
change/cancel 57, 86  
Manual setting 52, 81  
VIDEO Plus+ 54, 83  
Title 40, 127  
Quick Timer 51, 80  
Menu  
Top menu 35  
“Modify” 68  
“Move” 69  
MP3 audio tracks 41  
MPEG 105  
R
Rear panel 125  
REC 50, 80  
Title List 39, 61  
“Title Name” 62, 67  
TOP MENU 35  
Track 40, 127  
REC MODE 50, 80  
Recording 48, 79  
recordable discs 30  
recording format 30  
recording mode 48  
tape speed 79  
N
Tracking 74  
NICAM 49, 79  
Troubleshooting 112  
Tuner Preset 24  
“Tuner Preset” setup 100  
“TV Type” 102  
TV/VIDEO 21  
Number buttons 21, 40, 54,  
Recording mode 48  
Recording time 48, 51, 79  
Region code 34  
Remaining disc space 47, 51  
Remaining tape length 77, 81  
Remote 20, 123  
Resetting 111  
Resume Play 38  
“RGB” 25, 103  
Rotate 43  
O
One Touch Dubbing 98  
On-screen display  
OPTIONS menu 11  
Setup Display 99  
Sub-menu 11  
U
“Unfinalise” 94  
Unrecordable pictures 49  
System Menu 10  
OPTIONS 11  
“Options” setup 109  
Original 40, 60, 127  
ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST 40,  
V
“VCR Function” 108  
“Video” 25, 103  
“Video (HDMI)” 103  
VIDEO CD 33  
Video mode 30  
VIDEO Plus+ 54, 83  
“Video” setup 102  
VPS 53, 83  
S
S VIDEO 14  
Safety tab 79  
“Scan Audio” 38, 106  
Searching  
“OSD” language 24, 109  
“Chapter” 40  
“End Search” 76  
“Go to Zero” 76  
Intro Scan 76  
Time Search 40  
“Title” 40  
P
“Parental” 109  
Parental Control 38  
PBC 38  
VR mode 30  
Z
PDC 53, 83  
“Picture Control” 103  
Playable discs 33  
Playback 35, 73  
DivX video files 45  
JPEG image files 42  
MP3 audio tracks 41  
Zoom 43  
“Track” 40  
Settings 99  
Setup Display 99  
Slide show 43  
SP mode 79  
Sub-menu 11  
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