Toshiba DVD Recorder D R160SB User Manual

D-R160SB  
®
PROGRAM  
I/y  
ON/STANDBY  
REC MODE  
REC  
2006  
1VMN22575 / E7B71BD  
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Introduction  
Precautions  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS  
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
WARNING:  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,  
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to  
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated  
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude  
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.  
CAUTION  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK  
DO NOT OPEN  
CAUTION:  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT  
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE  
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
The exclamation point within an equilateral  
triangle is intended to alert the user to the  
presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the  
literature accompanying the appliance.  
The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.  
Laser Safety  
Caution  
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified service  
personnel should remove the cover or attempt to service  
this unit, due to the possibility of eye injury.  
1. Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no  
parts inside you can service. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR  
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN  
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.  
CAUTION: VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN  
OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED. DO NOT STARE  
INTO BEAM.  
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet at the sides and  
underneath are provided for ventilation. To ensure  
reliable operation and to protect the unit from  
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or  
covered.  
Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as  
bookcases unless suitable ventilation is provided.  
3. Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat  
sources.  
LOCATION: INSIDE, NEAR THE DECK MECHANISM.  
4. Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.  
Power Supply  
5. Do not push objects of any kind into the unit through  
the cabinet slots or openings as they could touch  
electrically live parts or short circuit parts resulting in  
a fire or electric shock.  
The power supply is connected and the unit is live when  
the mains cable is plugged into a 220-240 V~, 50 Hz AC  
outlet. To operate the unit, press [I/y ON/STANDBY].  
WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE. DO NOT REMOVE ANY  
6. Do not spill liquid on the unit. If liquid is spilled and  
enters the unit, consult qualified service personnel.  
SCREWS.  
7. Do not stand the unit vertically. Use the unit in a  
horizontal (flat) position only.  
8. Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure  
that the timer recording mode is off.  
9. This product is in Stand-by mode when turned off  
while the mains cable is connected.  
10. Do not place any combustible objects on the device  
(candles, etc.).  
11. Before moving the unit, be sure to remove any discs  
and unplug the mains cable from the AC outlet.  
12. Disconnect the mains plug to shut off when find  
troubles or not in use.  
13. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.  
14. Read both manual instructions to ensure correct and  
safe installation and interconnection of the unit in  
multimedia systems.  
15. Keep the distances 20 cm around apparatus of  
ventilation openings.  
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Declaration of Conformity  
Connection to Power  
This product complies with the requirement of the  
directives  
Before Switching on make sure that the voltage of your  
electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the  
rating plate.  
EMC-Directive:  
89 / 336 / EEC  
73 / 23 / EEC  
93 / 68 / EEC  
Low Voltage Directive:  
CE Marking:  
Mains Cord  
This appliance may be fitted with a non-rewireable plug.  
If it is necessary to change the fuse in a nonrewireable  
plug the fuse cover must be refitted. If the fuse cover is  
lost or damaged, the plug must not be used until a  
replacement available from the appliance manufacturer  
is obtained.  
It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse  
cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base  
of the plug.  
We declare that the following product:  
DVD VIDEO RECORDER, Model D-R160SB  
is in compliance with following Regulations.  
EN55013: 2001+A1:2003, EN55020: 2002+A1:2003,  
EN61000-3-2: 2000, EN61000-3-3: 1995 + A1: 2001  
EN60065: 2002  
EN60825-1 Edition 1.2: 2001  
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable  
for your socket, or becomes damaged, it should be cut  
off and an appropriate plug fitted following the wiring  
instructions below. The plug removed must be disposed  
of safely as insertion into a 13A socket is likely to cause  
an electrical hazard.  
For your own safety read the following instructions  
carefully before attempting to connect this unit to mains.  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance  
with the following code:  
A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING  
This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and  
can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in  
accordance with your local recycling regulations.  
BLUE=NEUTRAL, BROWN=LIVE  
This product consists of materials  
which can be recycled and reused if  
disassembled by a specialised  
company.  
Batteries should never be thrown  
away or incinerated but disposed of in  
accordance with your local regulations  
concerning chemical wastes.  
Important  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this  
appliance may not correspond with the coloured  
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed  
as follows:-  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or  
coloured black.  
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to  
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured  
red.  
No connection is to be made to the earth terminal of the  
plug.  
Make your contribution to the environment!!!  
• Exhausted batteries do not belong in the  
dustbin.  
• You can dispose of them at a collection  
point for exhausted batteries or special  
waste.  
If a 13 Amp (BS 1363) Plug is used, a 3 Amp Fuse must  
be fitted, or if any other type of Plug is used a 3 or 5  
Amp Fuse must be fitted, either in the Plug or Adaptor,  
or on the Distribution Board.  
• Contact your council for details.  
For Customer Use:  
Carefully read the Model No. and Serial No. located at  
the back of the unit and enter the information below.  
Retain this information for future reference.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
Mains Supply:220 - 240V 50 Hz - AC only  
Do not make any connection to the larger pin marked  
with the letter “E” or by the symbol  
or green and yellow.  
or coloured green  
FUSE  
BROWN  
(Live)  
BLUE  
(Neutral)  
CORD GRIP  
OUTER SHEATH OF THE WIRE  
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Introduction  
Precautions (cont’d)  
Installation Location  
Accessories Supplied  
For safety and optimum performance of this unit:  
Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position.  
Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.  
Do not place the unit directly on top of the TV.  
Remote control with two R6 (AA) batteries  
Shield the unit from direct sunlight and keep away  
from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid  
locations. Avoid locations with insufficient  
ventilation for suitable heat dissipation. Do not  
block the ventilation holes on the sides of the unit.  
Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong  
magnetic fields.  
RF cable  
Avoid the Hazards of Electrical  
Shock and Fire  
Owner’s Manual  
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.  
Do not pull on the mains cable to disconnect it from  
AC outlet. Grasp it by the plug.  
Owner's Manual  
If water is spilled on the unit accidentally, unplug  
the mains cable immediately and take the unit to  
an authorized service centre for servicing.  
Quick Guide  
Moisture Condensation Warning  
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit  
when it is moved from a cold place to a warm  
place, after heating a cold room, or under  
conditions of high humidity. Do not use the unit for  
at least 2 hours to allow the inside to dry.  
Registration card  
About Copyright  
Unauthorized copying, broadcasting, public  
performance and lending of discs are prohibited.  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this  
copyright protection technology must be 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.  
Notice for the Progressive Scan  
Outputs  
Consumers should note that not all high definition  
television sets are fully compatible with this product  
and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the  
picture. In case of picture problems with 525 or 625  
progressive scan output, it is recommended that  
the user switch the connection to the ‘standard  
definition’ output. If there are questions regarding  
your TV set compatibility with this 525p or 625p  
DVD recorder, please contact our customer service  
centre.  
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Maintenance  
CLEANING THE UNIT  
SERVICING  
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use a solution containing  
alcohol, spirits, ammonia or abrasive.  
If the unit becomes inoperative, do not try to correct  
the problem by yourself. There are no user  
serviceable parts inside. Turn the unit off, unplug  
the mains cable, and consult your dealer or an  
authorized service centre.  
CLEANING DISCS  
If a disc becomes dirty, clean it with a cleaning  
cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out. Do not  
wipe in a circular motion.  
Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinners,  
commercially available cleaners, detergent,  
abrasive cleaning agents or antistatic spray  
intended for analogue records.  
CLEANING THE DISC LENS  
If the unit does not perform correctly even though  
you have referred to “Troubleshooting” and the  
relevant sections in the Owner’s Manual, the laser  
optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your  
dealer or an authorized service centre for  
inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup  
unit.  
DISC HANDLING  
Handle the disc by its edge so that fingerprints and  
dust do not adhere to the disc surfaces.  
Always store the disc in its protective case when it  
is not used.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby Digital Recording  
“Dolby® Digital Recording enables consumers to record high-quality video with stereo sound on recordable  
DVD discs. The technology, when utilized instead of PCM recording, also saves recordable disc space,  
allowing for higher video resolution or extended recording time on each DVD. DVDs created using Dolby  
Digital Recording will play back on all DVD-Video players.”  
Note:  
This is true when the players are compatible with actual recordable DVD discs.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
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Introduction  
Table of contents  
Introduction  
Recording  
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Choosing a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Index to parts and controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Preparation of the remote control . . . . . . . . . 19  
On Screen menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Information on DVD recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Recording Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Restrictions on recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Information on copy control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalise). . . . . . 37  
Selecting the Recording format . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Choosing the recording format of a blank disc . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Setting Auto Chapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
Selecting the Sound mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Recording Audio Select (XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Setting External Input Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Basic recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
One-touch Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Timer Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Checking, cancelling, or correcting the timer programming  
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
If the timer programming did not complete correctly. . . . . . . 51  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Hints for Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Satellite Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Settings for an external equipment . . . . . . . . 55  
Connection to an external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Recording from an external equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Setting disc protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58  
Finalising discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Auto finalise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Connections  
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
Using the S-VIDEO OUT or the COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUTPUT jacks and the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks. . . . . . 25  
Connecting to external equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Digital audio for better sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
After you have completed connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Basic Setup  
Initial setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Channel setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Auto tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
To select a channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
To skip a Preset channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Setting the clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Auto Clock Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Manual Clock Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31  
Selecting the TV aspect ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
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Playback  
Editing  
Basic playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Playing back a DVD-VIDEO / Video CD / CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
Playing back an MP3 / JPEG disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Playing back discs using the Disc menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Playing back discs using the Title menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
PBC function for Video CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Playing back a Video CD using the menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Cancelling and Recalling the PBC function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Pause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Step by step playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Further playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Resume Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Rapid Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Skipping TV commercials during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Fast forward / Fast reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Slow forward / Slow reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73  
Special playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Marker Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Chasing Playback during Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Simultaneous Playback and Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Searching by Title, Chapter or Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Searching by Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Repeat Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Random Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Program Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Slide Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79  
Selecting the format of audio and video . . . . 80  
Switching subtitles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Switching audio soundtrack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Switching virtual surround system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Switching camera angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Reducing block noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Information on disc editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Guide to a title list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Edit the recorded disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Notes for deleting titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
Editing discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Deleting titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Editing title names. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88  
Guide to edit title name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
Adding or deleting chapter marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Setting pictures as thumbnails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Deleting parts of titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Dividing a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
Combining titles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Adding titles to a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
Erasing all Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102  
Setting or releasing the title protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104  
Setting or clearing all the chapter marks in one title. . . . . .106  
Function Setup  
Tour of the Setup menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110  
Function Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112  
Language setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112  
Display setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113  
Audio setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114  
Parental setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116  
Still Mode setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118  
TV System setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118  
Video Out setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119  
Others  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Language code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130  
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Introduction  
Features  
Along with playing back CDs and recording, editing, and playing back DVDs, this unit offers you the following features.  
Playing back an MP3 disc:  
Recording  
You can enjoy MP3 files which are recorded on CD-  
R/RW.  
The unit is compatible with DVD-RW discs which are  
JPEG Picture Viewer:  
recordable repeatedly, and DVD-R discs which are  
JPEG files formatted on CD-R/RW can be played.  
recordable only once.  
Recording up to 8 programmes:  
Editing  
You can programme the unit to record up to 8  
programmes, up to a month in advance. Daily or  
Set / clear chapter markers (VR mode):  
You can easily add chapter markers anywhere in your  
recordings for easy editing.  
Making your own Playlist (VR mode):  
While the Original list remains unchanged, you can  
edit titles as you prefer and create your own Playlist.  
weekly programme recordings are also possible.  
One-touch Timer Recording:  
You can set your required recording time easily.  
Every time [REC I] is pressed during recording, the  
recording time will be increased by 30 minutes up to 8  
hours. The recording automatically stops when the  
recording time you set is finished.  
Edit title names  
Set thumbnail pictures  
Set / clear chapter markers  
Divide / combine titles  
Delete parts of titles  
Automatic Chapter marker setting:  
Chapter markers will be added to recordings as you  
set them in the Setup menu before starting to record.  
Automatic Title menu making:  
The unit creates Title menus automatically when  
finalising discs.  
Automatic Playlist making (VR mode):  
The unit creates a Playlist automatically after  
recording.  
Protecting titles (VR mode):  
To avoid accidental editing or erasing of titles, the  
protect function is useful when set to “ON” in the  
Original list.  
Automatic finalising (Video mode):  
You can finalise discs automatically at the end of the  
disc space if you set this in the Setup menu.  
Left channel stereo recording:  
The unit can record monaural sound from the Left  
channel as pseudo stereo sound (same Left and  
Right channels) automatically. (This function is not  
available for input source of AV3 jacks on the rear  
panel.)  
Compatibility  
Playing back discs recorded in Video mode on  
any regular DVD player:  
Discs recorded in Video mode can be played back on  
regular DVD players, including computer DVD drives  
compatible with DVD-Video playback. You will need  
to finalise the discs recorded in Video mode to play  
back in other DVD players.  
* DVD-Video Format (Video mode) is a new format for  
recording on DVD-R/RW discs that was approved by  
the DVD Forum in 2000. Adoption of this format is  
optional for manufactures of DVD playback devices  
and there are DVD-Video players, DVD-ROM drives  
and other DVD playback devices available that cannot  
play back DVD-R/RW discs recorded in the DVD-  
Video Format.  
Playback  
Theatre surround sound:  
When the unit is connected to an amplifier or a  
decoder compatible with Dolby Digital or DTS, you  
can enjoy theatre-quality surround sound from discs  
recorded with the surround sound system.  
Chasing Playback during Recording and  
Simultaneous Playback and Recording:  
You can play the already recorded part of the current  
recording or another title during recording.  
Quick search:  
PDC:  
This system assures that the TV programme you wish  
to record using timer recording will be recorded  
exactly from beginning to end even if the actual  
broadcasting time differs.  
You can easily find the part you want to watch using  
the search function. Search for a desired point on a  
disc by title, chapter or time.  
Playback from Original or Playlist (VR mode):  
You can play back titles using either the Original list  
or a Playlist.  
Virtual Surround System:  
You can enjoy stereophonic space through your  
exciting 2 channel stereo system.  
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EN  
Introduction  
Choosing a disc  
When you want to play DVD or CD software, load an appropriate disc into the recorder. There are many types  
and formats of discs. Please use the following information to select an appropriate disc.  
Notes  
• Handle the disc according to the disc instruction manual.  
• Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Additionally, Toshiba cannot  
guarantee that discs recorded in this device will operate properly in other DVD players, recorders and/or personal computer  
drives.  
DVD disc types  
★★★ : Most suitable ★★ : Can be used : Some functions are limited — : Cannot be used  
You want to  
Record TV programmes  
DVD-RW VR  
★★★  
DVD-RW Video  
★★★  
★★  
DVD-R  
★★★  
Reuse by deleting unwanted contents  
Edit recorded contents  
★★★  
★★★  
Edit/Record from connected equipment  
Copy discs for distribution  
★★★  
★★★  
★★★  
★★★  
★★★  
★★★  
★★★  
★★*1  
Play on other DVD equipment  
★★*1  
Features  
Recording  
Rewritable  
DVD-RW VR  
DVD-RW Video  
DVD-R  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.)  
Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)  
Can record 16:9 size pictures  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Can record Copy-Once programmes  
Editing  
Can perform basic edit functions  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)  
Note:  
*1 DVD-RW (VR mode) can only be played on DVD  
equipment that is VR compatible.  
For details of the above functions and implied restrictions,  
see the explanations inside the manual.  
For recording /playback  
Disc  
Mark  
Specification  
Remarks  
DVD-R  
• 4.7GB for General Ver.2.0  
(8cm (31/4 in.))  
Read carefully the section “On DVD-R discs”  
(page 11).  
Depending on the disc status or the recording  
equipment, playback of the disc may not be  
possible on this recorder.  
(12cm (43/4 in.))  
DVD-RW  
• 4.7GB for Ver. 1.1 and 1.2  
(8cm (31/4 in.))  
Read carefully the section “On DVD-RW  
discs” (page 11).  
Depending on the disc status or the recording  
equipment, playback of the disc may not be  
possible on this recorder.  
(12cm (43/4 in.))  
Using different disc types for different purposes  
DVD-R/RW discs when creating your own original discs for distribution  
DVD-R discs are designed to comply with the global standard DVD-Video format, and can be recorded only once.  
DVD-R discs are convenient when you edit your original content (recorded personal events such as a wedding party)  
with this recorder, transfer them to the recorder and make copies to send to your friends or relatives. The discs can  
be played on other compatible DVD players. DVD-RW discs, which are rewritable, can be used as well.  
We cannot guarantee that DVD-R/RW discs recorded on this recorder will be playable on all DVD recorders/players.  
Similarly, there is no guarantee that all DVD-R/RW discs recorded on other recorders will be playable on this recorder.  
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9
Introduction  
Choosing a disc (cont’d)  
For playback only  
Disc  
Mark  
Specification  
Remarks  
DVD video  
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)  
• Region number  
The region number of this DVD recorder is 2.  
The region number marked on the rear panel  
must correspond to a specific playable area,  
that is printed on your DVD video disc. If you  
do not find Region 2 or ALL regions, or the  
disc is encoded to permit playback only in  
regions other than Region 2, disc playback will  
not be allowed by the recorder.  
or  
Audio CD  
(CD-DA)  
• 12cm (43/4 in.) / 8cm (31/4 in.)  
CD-R  
• 12cm (43/4 in.)  
• CD-DA (audio CD) format,  
MP3, JPEG files  
Depending on the disc status, playback may  
not be possible.  
CD-RW  
VCD  
(VIDEO CD)  
• 12cm (43/4 in.)  
• Version 1.1 and 2.0  
is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.  
• This recorder uses the PAL colour system, and cannot  
play DVD video discs recorded in any other colour  
system (NTSC, etc.), even if they have region marks  
Region 2 or ALL regions.  
• Toshiba cannot guarantee that all discs bearing the  
DVD or CD logos will operate as expected. Please see  
the discussion of compatibility on page 11.  
• You cannot play discs other than those listed above.  
• You cannot play non-standardized discs even if they  
may be labelled as above.  
• You cannot play discs with specialized encoding (such  
as SACD discs) or the DVD audio portions of DVD  
Audio discs.  
This label indicates playback compatibility with DVD-RW discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording  
Format).  
NOTE  
• This player cannot play the DVD-R discs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording Format).  
• Toshiba is not liable for any damage or loss caused directly or indirectly by the malfunction of this recorder,  
including, without limitation, any one of the following:  
• Failure to record contents intended to be recorded by the consumer.  
• Failure to edit contents as intended by the consumer.  
• When a DVD-R/RW disc created on this recorder is used (e.g., insertion, playback, recording or editing) in  
another DVD player, recorder or personal computer drive.  
• When a DVD-R/RW disc that is used in the manner described in the immediately preceding bullet point is used  
again in this recorder.  
• When a DVD-R/RW disc that was recorded in another DVD recorder, or in a personal computer drive is used  
in this recorder.  
• Some functions may not work with personal computer discs.  
• Discs recorded in this recorder may not operate as expected on other DVD players, recorders or personal  
computer drives.  
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Because of problems and errors that can occur during the creation of DVD and CD software and/or the manufacture  
of DVD and CD discs, Toshiba cannot guarantee that product will play every feature of every DVD bearing the DVD  
logo and/or every CD bearing the CD logo. As one of the creators of DVD technology, Toshiba DVD players are  
manufactured using the highest standards of quality, and as a result, such incompatibilities are rare.  
On DVD-R discs  
Marks on DVD video discs  
Standards  
The following are examples of marks and the meanings.  
DVD-R for General Ver.2.0 discs can be used for  
recording and playback.  
Mark  
Meanings  
Discs compatible with the following recording mode  
speed can also be used:  
Ver. 2.0/2x  
Ver. 2.0/4x  
Ver. 2.0/8x  
Number of audio streams  
recorded in the disc.  
(2 streams such as English and  
Japanese in this example.)  
2
Select discs labelled “for video”, “for recording”,  
Number of subtitle languages  
recorded in the disc.  
(2 subtitle languages are recorded  
in this example.)  
“120 min.” etc.  
2
Recording conditions  
Images for which copying is prohibited or restricted  
(copy once or copy prohibited) cannot be recorded.  
We strongly recommend using any DVD-R 2x, and  
MAXELL DVD-R 16x to assure good recording  
quality.  
Number of camera angles  
recorded in the disc.  
(3 camera angles are recorded in  
this example.)  
3
Discs that have been tested and are proven to  
be compatible with this recorder:  
Verbatim DVD-R 8x  
Pictures are recorded in the  
standard picture shape (4:3  
aspect ratio).  
4
:
3
On DVD-RW discs  
Pictures are recorded in the letter  
box picture shape (4:3 aspect  
ratio with horizontal black bars in  
the top and bottom of pictures).  
Standards  
Discs labelled DVD-RW Ver.1.1 or 1.2 can be  
used.  
L
B
Discs compatible with the following recording mode  
speeds can also be used:  
Ver. 1.1/2x  
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9  
wide picture shape.  
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will  
display them in the letter box  
style.  
Ver. 1.2/4x  
16:9 LB  
16:9 PS  
Select discs labelled “for video”, “for recording”,  
“120 min.” etc.  
Recording conditions  
Pictures are recorded in the 16:9  
wide picture shape.  
TVs with 4:3 aspect ratio will  
display them in the pan scan style  
(one or both sides of pictures are  
cut).  
Images for which copying is prohibited (copy  
prohibited) cannot be recorded. If the disc is  
labelled as CPRM compatible, images for which  
copying is restricted (copy once) can be recorded  
in VR mode.  
We strongly recommend using any DVD-RW 4x  
disc to assure good recording quality.  
Actual picture shape may vary  
depending on the aspect ratio or  
mode selection of the TV.  
Discs that have been tested and are proven to  
be compatible with this recorder:  
Verbatim DVD-RW 2x  
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Introduction  
Choosing a disc (cont’d)  
Structure of disc contents  
On handling discs  
Normally, DVD video discs are divided into titles, and  
the titles are subdivided into chapters.  
Do not touch the playback side of the disc.  
Video CDs/Audio CDs are divided into tracks.  
DVD video disc  
Title 1  
Title 2  
Chapter 2  
Yes  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 3  
Playback side  
Do not stick paper or tape to discs.  
Video CD/Audio CD  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track 5  
No  
MP3, JPEG  
On cleaning discs  
Group 1  
Group 2  
Fingerprints and dust on the disc cause picture and  
sound deterioration. Wipe the disc from the centre  
outwards with a soft cloth. Always keep the disc  
clean.  
Track 1  
Track 2  
Track 3  
Track 4  
Track5  
Yes  
No  
Title:  
Divided contents of a DVD video disc.  
Roughly corresponds to a story title in short  
stories.  
Chapter: Divided contents of a title. This corresponds  
to a chapter in a story.  
Do not use any type of solvent such as thinners,  
benzine, commercially available cleaners or  
antistatic spray for vinyl LPs. It may damage the  
disc.  
Track:  
Divided contents of a Video CD or an Audio  
CD.  
Group:  
Divided contents of a MP3 or JPEG data  
disc. Consists of number of tracks.  
On storing discs  
Each title, chapter, or track is assigned a number, which  
is called “title number”, “chapter number”, or “track  
number” respectively.  
Do not store discs in a place subject to direct  
sunlight or near heat sources.  
Do not store discs in places subject to moisture and  
dust such as a bathroom or near a humidifier.  
Some discs may not have these numbers.  
Store discs vertically in a case. Stacking or placing  
objects on discs outside of their case may cause  
warping.  
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Discs and purposes  
The table shows main functions which are available on this recorder per disc category.  
This will help you choose discs.  
DVD-RW disc Video mode  
Suitable for saving data in  
Video mode format to play on VR mode format to play on  
compatible devices.  
DVD-RW disc VR mode  
Suitable for saving data in  
DVD-R disc Video mode  
Characteristics on this  
recorder  
Suitable for saving data in  
Video mode format to play on  
compatible devices.  
compatible devices.  
You can erase recorded  
contents to use the disc  
repeatedly.  
You can erase recorded  
contents to use the disc  
repeatedly.  
Once you execute Video  
mode finalising process on a  
recorded disc so that it can  
be played on other players.  
You cannot make additions,  
corrections and deletions of  
contents on the disc.  
For the first use  
Initialise the disc.  
Initialise the disc.  
No preparatory steps  
required.  
Recording a TV programme  
Erasing recorded contents  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
If the disc has been executed You can erase recorded  
Deleting contents cannot  
restore the disc space.  
After you execute Video  
mode finalising process on a  
recorded disc, you cannot  
delete contents of the disc.  
Video mode finalising  
contents without cancelling  
the finalising process.  
process, first cancel the  
process then delete contents.  
Recording additional content  
on a recorded disc  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
If the disc has been executed You can add contents without After you execute Video  
Video mode finalising  
process, first cancel the  
process then delete contents.  
cancelling the finalising  
process.  
mode finalising process on a  
recorded disc, you cannot  
add contents to the disc.  
Indexing recorded contents  
Naming a title  
Creating a thumbnail  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
After you execute Video  
mode finalising process on a finalising process on a  
After you execute VR mode  
After you execute Video  
mode finalising process on a  
recorded disc, you cannot  
name a title or create a  
thumbnail.  
recorded disc, you can name recorded disc, you cannot  
a title or create a thumbnail.  
name a title or create a  
thumbnail.  
Collecting favourite scenes  
(Playlist Editing)  
Making a new title from a  
Playlist containing favourite  
scenes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
(Copy within the same disc)  
Playing contents recorded on Execute Video mode  
Execute VR mode finalising  
Execute Video mode  
this recorder, on other  
devices  
finalising process on this  
recorder. This process makes process makes the disc  
the disc playable on other  
compatible devices.  
process on this recorder. This finalising process on this  
recorder. This process makes  
playable on other compatible the disc playable on other  
devices.  
compatible devices.  
(Some models excepted.)  
(Some models excepted.)  
(Some models excepted.)  
When a message appears  
and the loaded disc cannot  
be used  
Initialise the disc.  
Initialise the disc.  
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Introduction  
Index to parts and controls  
Front Panel  
1
2
3* 4 5 6 7 8*9  
PROGRAM  
I
/y  
ON / STANDBY  
REC MODE  
REC  
AV4  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
R
15  
14 13 1211 10  
1. Disc tray  
Place a disc here when open.  
2. Display  
Refer to “Front Panel Display Guide” on page 18.  
3. A (OPEN/CLOSE) button*  
7. C (STOP) button  
Press to stop play or recording.  
Press to stop a timer recording.  
8. B (PLAY) button*  
Press to start or resume playback.  
9. I/y (ON/STANDBY) button  
Press to turn on or off the unit.  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
4. PROGRAM  
/
button  
Press to change the channel up or down.  
5. H (REV) button  
If timer programming is set, press to switch the unit  
to timer-standby mode.  
10. AUDIO input jacks (AV4)  
During playback, press once midway through a  
chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the  
current chapter or track. When pressed twice in  
quick succession, playback will start from the  
preceding chapter or track.  
During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to  
fast reverse.  
When playback is paused, press to play reverse  
step by step.  
Use to connect external equipment with a standard  
Audio cable.  
11. VIDEO input jack (AV4)  
Use to connect external equipment with a standard  
Video cable.  
12. S-VIDEO input jack (AV4)  
Use to connect the S-Video output of external  
equipment with an S-Video cable.  
13. I REC button  
When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5  
seconds to slow reverse.  
Press once to start a recording.  
Press repeatedly to start a One-touch Timer  
Recording.  
6. G (FWD) button  
During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or  
track.  
During playback, press and hold for 1.5 seconds to  
fast forward.  
When playback is paused, press to play advance  
step by step.  
When playback is paused, press and hold for 1.5  
seconds to slow forward.  
14. REC MODE button  
Press to switch the recording mode.  
15. Remote control sensor  
Receives signals from your remote control so you  
can control the unit from a distance.  
* You can also turn on the unit by pressing these  
buttons.  
Button names described in the Owner’s Manual  
The instructions in this manual are described mainly with the operations using the remote control. Some operations can  
be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.  
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Rear Panel  
1
2
3
4
5
COMPONENT  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
(
)
AV3  
AUDIO OUT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
(
)
OUT IN AV3  
(
)
AV2 DECODER  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
R
R
COAXIAL  
(
)
AV1 TV  
ANTENNA  
6
7
8 9 10 11  
1. ANTENNA IN jack  
7. AV1 (TV) socket  
Connect to an antenna or cable.  
Connect to the Scart socket on your TV.  
2. AV2 (DECODER) socket  
Use a commercially available Scart cable.  
8. S-VIDEO OUT jack  
Connect to the S-Video input jack on your TV.  
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.  
9. S-VIDEO IN (AV3) jack  
Connect to VCR, camcorder, or other Audio-Video  
equipment.  
Use a commercially available Scart cable.  
3. COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks  
Connect to the component video input jacks on your  
TV.  
Connect to the S-Video output jack on your VCR,  
camcorder or other equipment.  
Use a commercially available Component Video  
cable.  
Use a commercially available S-Video cable.  
10. AUDIO IN (AV3) jacks  
4. ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks  
Connect to the audio input jacks on your TV.  
Use a commercially available Audio cable.  
5. Mains cable  
Connect to a standard AC outlet.  
6. ANTENNA OUT jack  
Connect to the audio output jacks on your VCR,  
camcorder or other Audio-Video equipment.  
Use a commercially available Audio cable.  
11. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/BITSTREAM  
(COAXIAL) jack  
Connect to an amplifier with a digital input jack such  
as a Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder.  
Use a commercially available Coaxial cable.  
Connect to the Aerial jack on your TV, cable box or  
direct broadcast system.  
Use the supplied RF cable.  
Notes  
• Do not touch the inner pins of the jacks on the rear panel. Electrostatic discharge may cause permanent damage to the  
unit.  
• This unit does not have the RF modulator.  
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Introduction  
Index to parts and controls (cont’d)  
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1. OPEN/CLOSE A button*  
Press to open or close the disc tray.  
2. Number buttons  
15. AUDIO button  
When receiving a bilingual broadcast, press to  
change the audio out setting to “Main”, “Sub” or  
“Main/Sub”.  
Press to change the bilingual audio source of an  
external equipment to “Main”, “Sub”, or “Main/Sub”.  
(Available only when the “External Input Audio” in  
the DVD setup menu is set to “Bilingual” in  
advance.)  
Press to select channel numbers. Press to select a  
title/chapter/track on display. Or press to enter  
values for the settings in the Setup menu.  
3. REPEAT button  
Press to display the Repeat menu.  
4. TOP MENU button  
Press to display the Title menu.  
5. Direction buttons ( K / L / { / B)  
Press to select items or settings.  
6. CLEAR button  
Press to display the audio menu during playback.  
Press to select the sound mode.  
16. DISPLAY button  
Press to display the On Screen menu on or off.  
17. ZOOM button  
During playback, press to enlarge the picture on the  
screen.  
18. MENU/LIST button  
Press to display the Disc menu. To change Original  
and Playlist on the TV screen. (VR mode only)  
19. ENTER button  
Press to confirm or select menu items.  
20. RETURN button  
Press to clear the password once entered or to  
cancel the programming for CD or to clear the  
selecting marker number in the marker setup mode  
or to clear the programme once entered in the Timer  
Recording setting mode, etc.  
7. SKIP H button  
During playback, press once midway through a  
chapter or track to go back to the beginning of the  
current chapter or track. When pressed twice in  
quick succession, playback will start from the  
preceding chapter or track. Or when playback is  
paused, press to play reverse step by step.  
Press to return to the previously displayed menu  
screen.  
21. SKIP G button  
8. REV E button  
During playback, press to skip to the next chapter or  
track.  
Or when playback is paused, press to play forward  
step by step.  
During playback, press to fast reverse. Or when  
playback is paused, press to play slow reverse.  
9. PAUSE F button  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
10. 1.3x / 0.8x PLAY button  
22. FWD D button  
During playback, press to play fast forward. Or when  
playback is paused, press to play slow forward.  
23. STOP C button  
During playback, press to playback in a slightly  
faster/slower speed with keeping the audio quality.  
11. TIMER PROG. button  
Press to display the Timer Programming list.  
12. REC MODE button  
Press to switch the recording mode.  
13. I/y ON/STANDBY button  
Press to stop play or recording.  
24. PLAY B button*  
Press to start or resume play.  
25. INSTANT SKIP button  
During playback, press to skip 30 seconds.  
26. SETUP button  
Press to turn the unit on and off. If timer  
programmings have been set, press to set the unit  
in timer-standby mode.  
Press to display the Setup menu.  
27. REC I button  
14. PROG.  
/
buttons  
Press once to start a recording. Press repeatedly to  
start a One-touch Timer Recording.  
Press to change the channel up and down.  
* The unit can also be turned on by pressing these  
buttons.  
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Introduction  
Index to parts and controls (cont’d)  
Front Panel Display Guide  
4
2
1
3
6
5
1. Current Status of the unit  
DVD R  
:Appears when disc playback is paused.  
Appears also during step by step playback.  
:Appears when a DVD-R disc is inserted into the  
unit.  
:Appears when playing a disc.  
DVD RW  
:Appears when a DVD-RW disc is inserted into  
the unit.  
3. Recording mode  
:Appears during slow forward or slow reverse  
playback.  
:Selected recording mode appears.  
:Appears when the timer programming or One-  
touch Timer Recording (OTR) is set and is  
operating. Flashes when all the timer  
programmes are finished. Flashes when there is  
an error in programming.  
4. Title / Track and Chapter mark  
:Title / track number  
:Chapter number  
REC :Appears when recording. Flashes when  
5. Displays the following  
• Playing back time  
recording being paused.  
• Current title / chapter / track number  
• Recording time / remaining time  
• Clock  
• Channel number  
• One-touch Timer Recording (OTR) remaining  
time  
REPEAT :Appears during repeat playback.  
2. Disc type and Current status of the unit  
CD  
:Appears when an Audio CD or a disc with MP3 /  
JPEG files recorded is inserted into the unit.  
VCD :Appears when a Video CD is inserted into the  
unit.  
6. P.SCAN  
:Appears when the progressive scan system is  
activated.  
DVD :Appears when a DVD is inserted into the unit, or  
when recording.  
Display message  
The unit is turned on.  
The disc tray is closing.  
A disc is loading.  
The unit is turned off.  
Data is being recorded on  
a disc.  
The disc tray is opening.  
The PBC function of the  
Video CD is activated.  
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Introduction  
Preparation of the remote control  
About the remote control  
Installing batteries in the remote  
control  
Keep in mind the following when using the  
remote control:  
Install two R6 (AA) batteries (supplied) into the  
remote control, carefully match with the  
polarity indicated inside the battery  
compartment.  
Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote  
control and the remote control sensor on the unit.  
Use within the operating range and angle as  
shown.  
Remote control operation may become unreliable if  
the remote control sensor of the unit is being  
exposed by the strong sunlight or fluorescent light.  
Open the cover.  
Remote controls for different devices can interfere  
with each other. Be careful when using remote  
controls for other equipment located close to the  
unit.  
Replace the batteries when the operating range of  
the remote control reduces.  
1
The maximum operable range as follows:  
- Line of sight:  
approximately 7 m  
- Either side of the centre:  
approximately 7 m within 30 degrees  
Insert batteries.  
2
PROGRAM  
I/y  
ON/STANDBY  
REC MODE  
REC  
Make sure to match the + and - on the  
batteries to the marks inside the battery  
compartment.  
Close the cover.  
3
Notes:  
• Incorrect use of batteries can result in hazards such as  
leakage and bursting.  
• Do not mix new and old batteries together.  
• Do not use different kinds of batteries together.  
• Make sure that the + and - ends of each battery match the  
indications inside the battery compartment.  
• Remove batteries if the remote control will not be used for  
an extended period of time.  
• When disposing used batteries, please comply with  
governmental regulations or the public instructions for  
environmental protection that apply in your country or  
area.  
• Do not recharge, short-circuit, heat, burn or disassemble  
batteries.  
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Introduction  
On Screen menu  
This unit uses the following On Screen menu for most operations: Setup menu, Title list, Playlist, Original and Display  
menu. They allow you to change the playing status of disc during playback.  
The Display menu also gives you information on the status of the disc.  
Display menu  
Setup menus  
Press [SETUP] to display the Setup menu, then press  
[ENTER] to display each menu, using [K / L].  
These menus provide entries to all main functions of the  
unit.  
With a disc inserted into the unit, press [DISPLAY] to  
display the On-Screen Display. The menu shows  
information about what is recorded on the disc.  
4
5
1
Setup  
1
1
0:00:00  
DVD-R  
Required Setting  
1
Video mode  
Playback  
2
P08  
Display  
3
Recording  
4
Clock  
5
2
Channel  
6
Disc  
7
XP  
1:01  
1. Required Setting:  
To set up the required setting.  
2. Playback:  
To set up the unit to play discs as you prefer.  
3. Display:  
To set up the screen and the front display of the unit  
as you prefer.  
4. Recording:  
To set up the unit to record on discs as you prefer.  
5. Clock:  
To set up the clock of the unit as you need.  
6. Channel:  
6
3
1. Disc type and format mode  
In some descriptions in this manual, only one type of  
disc is indicated as an example.  
2. Position number of the programme  
3. Recording mode and remaining time  
4. Title number, chapter number and the elapsed  
time of disc playback  
5. Each icon means:  
: Search  
To adjust the channel setting of the unit as you  
prefer.  
7. Disc / CD Playback Mode:  
: Audio  
: Subtitle  
: Angle (except VR mode)  
: Repeat  
When a DVD-Video disc (commercially available)  
or a new DVD-R disc is inserted into the unit,  
you cannot select “Disc”.  
: Marker  
“CD Playback Mode” is available only when an  
Audio CD disc or a CD-R/RW disc with MP3 / JPEG  
files is inserted into the unit.  
: Noise Reduction  
: Zoom  
: Surround  
6. Status of the current disc  
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<DVD-R, DVD-RW (Video mode)>  
1. Format (DVD-RW only):  
Allows you to erase all of the recorded contents on  
the disc.  
Disc  
Format  
The disc will be completely blank.  
• Erased content cannot be called back.  
1
2
Finalise  
• A DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit cannot be  
used on other DVD recorders without any  
recording using this unit.  
• If you want to use a disc only formatted with this  
unit on other DVD recorder, you have to re-format  
the disc on that recorder.  
<DVD-RW (VR mode)>  
Disc  
2. Finalise:  
Format  
1
Allows you to finalise a disc containing recorded  
titles.  
3. Disc Protect (VR mode only):  
Finalise  
2
Disc Protect OFF ON  
3
Allows you to protect a disc from accidental editing  
or recording.  
<Audio CD, MP3, JPEG, Video CD>  
4. Random Play:  
To activate the random playback feature.  
5. Program Play (Audio CD and Video CD only):  
To activate the programmed playback feature.  
6. PBC (Video CD only):  
Turn the PBC function “ON” or “OFF”.  
7. Slide Show (JPEG files only):  
Select the display time of the slide show mode.  
CD Playback Mode  
Random Play  
4
Program Play  
54  
PBC (Video CD only)  
OFF  
46  
47  
Slide Show  
5 sec.  
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Connections  
Connect your recorder to your TV or stereo system.  
Connections  
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Connections  
Connections  
Connect the unit to a TV after considering the capabilities of your existing equipment.  
Before installation, unplug your TV and this unit.  
Antenna  
To Aerial jack  
Cable  
Signal  
Audio/Video cable (not supplied)  
Scart/RCA cable  
(not supplied)  
or  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
RF cable  
(supplied)  
Scart adaptor  
(not supplied)  
CMPONENT  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
VEO OUTPUT  
(
)
AV3  
AUDIO OUT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
(
)
OUT IN AV3  
(
)
AV2 DECODR  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
RF cable  
R
R
COAXIAL  
(
)
AV1 TV  
ANTENNA  
(not supplied)  
Using the Scart socket  
1) Connect the antenna or cable to the ANTENNA IN jack of this unit.  
2) Connect the ANTENNA OUT jack of this unit to the Aerial jack of your TV. Use the supplied RF cable.  
3) Connect AV1 (TV) Scart socket of this unit to the Scart socket of your TV. Use a commercially  
available Scart cable.  
Notes  
• If your TV does not have a Scart socket, use a commercially available Scart adaptor or Scart / RCA cable to connect.  
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the A/V cables are connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the copy  
protection system.  
• When changing the “Video Out” setting (“SCART (RGB)”, “Component Interlace (I)” or “Component Progressive  
(P)”), connect to a Video jack or an S-Video jack on the TV. If the setting is changed, for example, to “Component  
Interlace (I)” or “Component Progressive (P)” while the scart cable is connected to the TV, a distorted video signal  
may be output.  
Selecting Progressive Scan (625p <576p> or Interlaced 625i <576i>) Playback  
• If your TV is compatible with progressive scanning (625p <576p>), connect the TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT  
jacks of the DVD player and set “Video Out” setting to “Component Progressive (P)” in the setup menu (see page 119).  
Next, set your TV to the progressive scan mode.  
• If your TV is not compatible with progressive scan, set “Video Out” setting to “Component Interlace (I)”.  
• Use a commercially available adaptor if the Video input jacks of your TVs or monitors are the BNC type.  
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Using the S-VIDEO OUT or the  
Connecting to external equipment  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks  
and the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks  
This unit has four input terminals, AV1, AV2 or AV3 on  
the rear panel and AV4 on the front panel. Be sure that  
all the units are off before making connections.  
If your TV has an S-Video or a Component Video input  
jack, use either an S-Video cable (to connect the  
S-VIDEO OUT jack) or a Component Video cable (to  
connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPUT jacks), and  
an Audio Cable (to connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT  
jacks).  
Recording from a DVD player, VCR or other  
Audio-Video equipment with a Scart output  
jack (AV2)  
AV output jack  
(Scart)  
- S-Video connection provides the good quality picture.  
- Component connection provides the better quality picture.  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
1) Follow steps 1 and 2 on page 24.  
2) Connect S-VIDEO OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO  
OUTPUT jacks of this unit to the S-Video or  
Component Video input jacks of your TV. Use a  
commercially available S-Video cable or  
Component Video cable.  
AV2 (DECODER)  
COMPONENT  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
(
)
AV3  
AUDIO OUT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
(
)
OUT IN AV3  
(
)
AV2 DECODER  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
R
R
COAXIAL  
(
)
AV1 TV  
ANTENNA  
3) Connect the ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks of this  
unit to the analogue Audio input jacks of your  
TV. Use a commercially available Audio cable.  
Note  
• If the external equipment connected to the AV2 jack  
supplies control voltage to this unit via Pin 8 of the Scart  
cable, the display functions (e.g. P01) of the remote  
control cannot be seen on the TV connected to the AV1.  
In this case, turn off the external equipment to prevent  
control voltage.  
Component  
S-VIDEO IN  
Video IN  
AUDIO IN  
Y
P
B/CB  
PR/CR  
S-Video  
Audio  
cable  
(not  
cable  
Recording from a camcorder or other Audio-  
Video equipment with no Scart output jack  
(AV3 or AV4)  
(not  
supplied)  
Component Video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
supplied)  
AV3(Rear)  
AV4(Front)  
COMPONENT  
AUDIN ANALG  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
(
)
3  
AUDOUT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
PROGRAM  
I
/y  
(
)
OUT IN AV3  
(
)
AV2 DECODER  
COMPONENT  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
P
P
B/CB  
R/CR  
(
)
AV3  
AUDIO OUT  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
ON / STANDBY  
REC  
(
)
OUT IN AV3  
R
R
COAXIAL  
(
)
AV1 TV  
ANTENNA  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
R
COAXIAL  
Note for a TV with no S-Video input jack or Scart socket:  
L2  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
R
• This unit has no RF modulator, so this type of TV cannot  
be used.  
• Only component connection is compatible with the  
Progressive Scan.  
S-Video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
Audio cable  
(not supplied)  
Audio  
cable  
(not  
S-Video  
cable (not  
supplied)  
supplied)  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
Change the setup. (See page 55.)  
If no S-Video input jack is available, connect to VIDEO  
input jack on the front panel using an RCA Video cable.  
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Connections  
Connections (cont’d)  
Digital audio for better sound  
quality  
After you have completed  
connections  
Switch the input selector on your TV to an appropriate  
external input channel. For details, refer to the Owner’s  
Manual of your TV.  
The connections illustrated below are optional  
for better sound.  
Dolby Digital decoder,  
DTS decoder or  
MPEG decoder, etc.  
Digital audio  
input jack  
Note  
• Connect this unit directly to the TV. If the AV cables are  
connected to a VCR, pictures may be distorted due to the  
effects of the copy protection system.  
COAXIAL  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
COAXIAL  
Coaxial cable  
(not supplied)  
COMPONENT  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
(
)
AV3  
AUDIO OUT  
S-VIDEO  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
(
)
OUT IN AV3  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
R
R
COAXIAL  
1) For clear digital sound quality, use the DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUTPUT PCM/ BITSTREAM (COAXIAL)  
jack to connect your digital audio equipment.  
If the audio format of the digital output does not match  
the capabilities of your receiver, the receiver will  
produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.  
Connecting a Dolby DigitalTM decoder, DTS  
decoder or MPEG decoder  
Connecting multi-channel Dolby Digital decoder  
allows you to enjoy the multi-channel Dolby Digital  
surround system as well as DTS decoder, multi-  
channel surround system.  
After connecting to a Dolby Digital decoder, set  
“Dolby Digital” to “Stream” in the Audio menu. (See  
page 115.)  
After connecting to a DTS decoder, set “DTS” to  
“ON” in the Audio menu. (See page 115.)  
After connecting to a MPEG decoder, set “MPEG”  
to “Stream” in the Audio menu. (See page 115.)  
Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck  
The audio source recorded in Dolby Digital multi-  
channel surround format cannot be recorded using  
an MD or DAT deck as a digital sound.  
If not connected to a Dolby Digital decoder, set  
“Dolby Digital” to “PCM” in the Audio menu (see  
page 115).  
Playing back a DVD using incorrect settings may  
generate noise distortion, and damage speakers.  
Set “Dolby Digital” and “MPEG” to “PCM” and set  
“DTS” to “OFF” in the Audio menu (see page 115)  
for connecting to an MD or DAT deck.  
You can use ANALOG AUDIO OUT jacks for the  
connection of your audio system.  
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Basic Setup  
Read this chapter for necessary settings to get  
started.  
Initial setting  
Channel setting  
Setting the clock  
Selecting the TV aspect ratio  
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Basic Setup  
Initial setting  
You need to follow these steps when you turn this unit  
on for the first time.  
4) After channel setting is finished, “Clock  
Setting” will appear. Then press [ENTER].  
Initial Setting  
Clock Setting  
1) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY].  
2) Turn the TV on. Select the input to which the  
unit is connected.  
Initial Setting menu will automatically appear.  
3) Press [ENTER] to start Channel Tuning.  
Initial Setting  
Channel Tuning  
Clock Setting menu will appear.  
5) Press [ENTER] again, then follow the steps 4 to  
5 on page 32 in “Manual Clock Setting”.  
The unit will start getting channels available in your  
area.  
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Basic Setup  
Channel setting  
Tuning of this unit to broadcast channels can be performed in two ways.  
To select a channel  
You can select a channel using [PROG.  
enter the channel using [the Number buttons] on the remote  
control.  
Auto tuning  
/
], or directly  
Programme the tuner to scan only the channels you can  
receive in your area.  
To cancel auto tuning  
Press [RETURN] or [SETUP] during scanning.  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
Notes  
Setup  
• The selection will be affected by how you receive TV  
channels in your local area.  
• If the auto tuning is cancelled during scanning, some  
channels not yet tuned may not be received.  
• Sorting of TV channels from P01 to P06 will be performed  
automatically as follows.  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
Disc  
P01: BBC1  
P04: CH4  
P02: BBC2  
P05: CH5  
P03: ITV  
P06: SKY NEWS  
* If you are using a satellite receiver, turn it on and select  
SKY NEWS before commencing tuning.  
Setup menu will appear.  
2) Select “Channel” using [K / L], then press  
Manual tuning  
[ENTER].  
Manually tune each channel.  
Setup  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
2) Select “Channel” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Recording  
Clock  
3) Select “Manual Tuning” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
Channel  
Disc  
Manual Tuning  
Channel menu will appear.  
Position  
Channel  
Decoder  
Skip  
P01  
1
3) Select “Auto Tuning” using [K / L], then press  
OFF  
ON  
[ENTER].  
The unit will start storing channels available in your  
area.  
Channel  
Auto Tuning  
Manual Tuning  
Move  
4) Select “Position” using [K / L], then press [B].  
5) Select the position number you want using  
[K / L], then press [s].  
You can select position numbers 01 to 99.  
6) Select “Channel” using [K / L], then press [B].  
Wait for several minutes to finish channel storing.  
4) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
You can select only the channels memorised in this  
unit by using [PROG.  
/
].  
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Basic Setup  
Channel setting (cont’d)  
7) Press [K / L] to start scanning.  
To skip a Preset channel  
• The tuner will begin to search up or down  
automatically. When a channel is found, the unit  
will stop searching and the picture will appear on  
the TV screen.  
• You can select a desired channel number using  
[the Number buttons]. Refer to the following  
Channel Plan table and press the three digits to  
select the channel number.  
You can set the unit to skip channels you can no longer  
receive or seldom watch when you access channels  
using [PROG.  
/
].  
1) Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Manual tuning” on page  
29.  
(To select channel 4, press [0] first and then press  
[0] and [4]. Or press [4] and then “– – 4” appears  
and wait for 2 seconds.)  
2) Select “Position” using [K / L], then press [B].  
• If this is the channel you want, press [s].  
3) Select the position number you wish to skip  
using [the Number buttons] or [K / L], then  
press [s].  
Channel Plan  
Ch. Indication  
01 - 10  
TV Channel  
IRA - IRJ, GAP  
E21 - E69  
4) Select “Skip” using [K / L], then press [B].  
21 - 69  
74 - 78  
80 - 99, 100  
121 - 141  
X, Y, Z, Z+1, Z+2  
S1 - S20, GAP  
S21 - S41  
5) Select “ON” using [K / L], then press [s].  
• To skip another channel, repeat steps 2 to 5.  
6) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
This unit can receive the Hyper and Oscar frequency  
bands.  
• If you want to decode scrambled signals, select  
“Decoder” using [K / L], then press [B]. Select  
“ON” using [K / L], then press [s].  
Move  
• If “Skip” is set to “ON”, select “Skip” using [K / L],  
then press [B]. Select “OFF” using [K / L], then  
press [s].  
You can replace two channels.  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
• To store another channel, repeat steps 4 to 7.  
2) Select “Channel” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
8) After completion, press [SETUP] to exit.  
3) Select “Move” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
4) Select the position number you want to move  
the channel using [K / L], then press [ENTER].  
You cannot select a position number where “– – –”  
appears next to the number, because “Skip” is set to  
“ON” for that position number.  
To select a channel  
Notes on using [the Number buttons]:  
• Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for  
the quickest result. For example, to select channel  
6, press [0] and [6]. If you only press [6], channel 6  
will be selected after 2 seconds. You can only  
select channels 1 to 99.  
• You can select the external input mode “AV1”,  
“AV2”, “AV3” or “AV4”.  
5) Move the channel to another position number  
using [K / L], then press [ENTER].  
• To move another channel, repeat steps 4 to 5.  
6) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
• To select “AV1”, press [0], [0], [1].  
• To select “AV2”, press [0], [0], [2].  
• To select “AV3”, press [0], [0], [3].  
• To select “AV4”, press [0], [0], [4].  
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Basic Setup  
Setting the clock  
Notes  
Auto Clock Setting  
• If you want to cancel “Auto Clock Setting”, select “OFF”  
using [K / L] at step 4, and then press [ENTER].  
• The default setting of “Auto Clock Setting” is “ON”.  
Channel Tuning must be set before setting Auto Clock.  
• The clock may set itself automatically after you connect  
the antenna cable to the unit and plug in the mains cable.  
In this case, the current time will appear on the front panel  
display.  
• To set the clock automatically, the channel assigned to  
“P04” must receive the PDC signal.  
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you are not  
receiving a channel in your area that carries a time signal.  
In this case, set the clock manually.  
• Once the auto clock setting is performed, the unit will  
correct the current time by receiving PDC broadcasts  
whenever you turn off the unit.  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2) Select “Clock” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Setup  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Recording  
Clock  
• The unit will correct the current time automatically at 8:00,  
if the unit power is turned off.  
• Between 23:00 and 1:00, the Auto Clock function will not  
operate even if the unit power is turned off.  
Channel  
Disc  
Clock menu will appear.  
3) Select “Auto Clock Setting” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
Clock  
Manual Clock Setting  
Clock Setting  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
ON  
Auto Clock Setting  
2) Select “Clock” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Setup  
Option window will appear.  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
4) Select “ON” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].  
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Recording  
Clock  
6) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn off.  
Channel  
Disc  
The Auto Clock function is activated.  
This unit will search for the time only when the  
power is off. Leave the unit off for several minutes  
to give it time to set the clock.  
Clock menu will appear.  
3) Select “Clock Setting” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Clock  
Clock Setting  
ON  
Auto Clock Setting  
Clock Setting menu will appear.  
Press [ENTER] again.  
Default date will appear.  
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Basic Setup  
Setting the clock (cont’d)  
4) Enter the date (day / month / year) using  
[K / L].  
Press [B] to move the cursor to the next field. If you  
wish to go back to the previous field, press [{].  
Clock Setting  
01 / 01 / 2006(SUN)  
0: 00  
• “SUN / MON / TUE / WED / THU / FRI / SAT” will  
change automatically as the date is entered.  
5) Enter the time (hours / minutes) using [K / L],  
then press [ENTER].  
Clock Setting  
01/ 01 / 2006(SUN)  
0: 00  
The clock will start.  
• Although seconds are not displayed, they will be  
counted from zero.  
6) Press [SETUP] to exit the Clock menu.  
Note  
• Your clock setting will be lost if either there is a power  
failure or the unit is unplugged for more than 30 seconds  
when the “Auto Clock Setting” is “OFF”.  
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Basic Setup  
Selecting the TV aspect ratio  
Note  
You can select the TV aspect ratio to match the format  
of the programme you are playing back with the unit and  
that of your TV screen (4:3 standard or 16:9 wide screen  
TV).  
If you have a standard TV:  
• Select “4:3 Letter Box” for a full width picture with black  
bars at the top and bottom.  
• Select “4:3 Pan & Scan” for a full height picture with both  
sides trimmed.  
If you have a widescreen TV:  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
• Select “16:9 Wide”.  
2) Select “Required Setting” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
Setup  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
Disc  
Required Setting menu will appear.  
3) Select “TV Aspect” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Required Setting  
Select Video  
TV Aspect  
Video In  
4:3 Letter Box  
Option window will appear.  
4) Select the desired option using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
TV Aspect  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan & Scan  
16:9 Wide  
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
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Symbols in this Section  
The following icons show the playable discs for each  
function described in this section.  
: Video mode DVD-RW disc  
: VR mode DVD-RW disc  
: DVD-R disc  
Recording  
Most instructions are based on the remote control  
operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the  
buttons on the remote control and those on the main  
unit as well when they have the same function.  
Recording variations for many types of programmes  
or situations.  
Information on DVD recording  
Selecting the Recording format  
Basic recording  
One-touch Timer Recording  
Timer Recording  
Settings for an external equipment  
Setting disc protection  
Finalising discs  
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Information on DVD recording  
Information  
This unit can record on DVD-R and DVD-RW. You can record on DVD-R only once. On DVD-RW, you can  
record and erase many times.  
It is possible to record on DVD-R only in Video mode. DVD-RW can record in the format you select from Video  
mode or VR mode.  
If you want to record repeatedly on the same disc or if you want to edit the disc after recording, use a rewritable  
DVD-RW type disc.  
If you want to save recordings without any alteration, use a non-rewritable DVD-R type disc.  
Logo  
Attributes  
8 cm / 12 cm, single-sided, single layer disc  
Max. recording time (SEP mode, approx.):  
600 minutes (4.7 GB) (for 12 cm)  
DVD-RW  
180 minutes (1.4 GB) (for 8 cm)  
DVD-R  
Notes  
• This unit cannot record on CD-R or CD-RW discs.  
• DVD-R/RW and CD-R/RW discs recorded on a personal computer or on a DVD or CD recorder may not be played back if  
the disc is damaged or dirty or if there is condensation on the player’s lens.  
• If you record a disc using a personal computer, even if it is recorded in a compatible format, it may not be played back  
because of the settings of the application software used to create the disc. (Check with the software publisher for more  
detailed information.)  
• Discs recorded in Video mode on this unit cannot record additional information using other DVD recorders.  
• It is impossible to use a DVD-RW disc formatted with this unit on other DVD recorder unless the content of the disc was  
also recorded with this unit.  
• Since recording is performed using the Variable Bit Rate (VBR) method, the actual remaining time for recording may be a  
little shorter than the remaining time displayed on the OSD, depending on the picture you are recording.  
Recording Mode  
Recording Mode  
You can select a recording mode from 6 options.  
The recording time will vary depending on the recording mode you select as follows.  
Recording Recording Video/Sound  
Disc Size  
mode  
XP  
time  
Quality  
★★★★★★  
18 min  
SP  
36 min  
72 min  
★★★★★  
★★★★  
★★★  
★★  
LP  
8cm Disc  
EP  
108 min  
144 min  
180 min  
60 min  
SLP  
SEP  
XP  
★★★★★★  
★★★★★  
★★★★  
★★★  
★★  
SP  
120 min  
240 min  
360 min  
480 min  
600 min  
LP  
12cm Disc  
EP  
SLP  
SEP  
• This table is intended for a standard new single-sided 12 cm/8 cm disc. The recording times listed above are  
estimates and are for reference purpose only. Actual recording times may vary.  
• The audio and video quality of content being recorded may degrade depending on your chosen recording mode.  
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Restrictions on recording  
You cannot record copy-protected video using this unit. Copy-protected video includes DVD-Video discs and some  
satellite broadcasts.  
If copy-protected material is detected, recording will pause or stop automatically and an error message  
appears on the screen.  
You can only record “Copy-once only” video using a DVD-RW disc in VR mode with Content Protection for  
Recordable Media (CPRM).  
When recording a TV broadcast or an external input, you can display copy control information on the screen.  
What is “CPRM”?  
CPRM is a scrambling copy protection system for the protection of “copy-once” broadcast programmes. This unit is CPRM  
compatible, which means that you can record copy-once broadcast programmes, but you cannot make a copy of those  
recordings. CPRM recordings can only be played back on DVD players that are specifically compatible with CPRM.  
Information on copy control  
Some satellite broadcasts include copy-protected information. If you wish to record them, refer to the following.  
Copy- Copy- Copy-  
Disc type/Format  
free  
once  
prohibited  
ver.1.1,1.2  
VR mode  
ver.1.1,1.2 CPRM compatible  
ver.1.1,1.2  
Video mode  
DVD-RW  
ver.1.1,1.2 CPRM compatible  
Video mode ver.2.0  
— Not Recordable  
DVD-R  
Recordable  
Making discs playable in other DVD player (Finalise)  
Finalising*  
Playable  
PROGRAM  
I/y  
ON/STANDBY  
R
E
C
M
O
D
E
REC  
This unit  
DVD player  
Not Playable  
* You cannot finalise discs recorded in other DVD recorders.  
After recording, you must finalise the disc to play it back in other players. (See pages 59-60.)  
You cannot finalise discs in other DVD recorders.  
After finalising:  
• After DVD-R discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is impossible.  
• After DVD-RW (VR mode) discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is not created.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 60.)  
- Additional recording or editing is impossible.  
• After DVD-RW (Video mode) discs are finalised:  
- A Title menu is created automatically.  
- Undo finalising is possible. (See page 60.)  
- Additional recording or editing is possible even  
without undo finalising.  
- Additional recording or editing is possible if you undo  
finalise. (See page 60.)  
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Recording  
Selecting the Recording format  
Choosing the recording format of a blank disc  
When inserting a blank disc, the unit automatically starts  
to initialise the disc.You can also manually format a DVD-  
RW disc if you wish to reuse it.  
In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
1
Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
2
Setup  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
Disc  
Disc menu will appear.  
Select “Format” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
3
Start  
<e.g. VR mode>  
Disc  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF ON  
Format menu will appear.  
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Select “Format Mode” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
4
5
Format  
Start  
Format Mode  
Video mode  
“Video mode” has been selected as the default.  
Select “Video mode” or “VR mode” using  
[K / L], then press [ENTER].  
The recording format will be set.  
Format - Format Mode  
Video mode  
VR mode  
Video mode  
DVD Player Compatibility mode.  
VR mode  
Editing possibility mode.  
Press [SETUP] to exit.  
6
7
8
Insert a blank disc.  
Formatting will start.  
Formatting is complete.  
“100%” is indicated.  
Notes  
• The recording format setting is effective only for DVD-RW discs. You cannot change the recording format for a DVD-R disc.  
DVD-R discs are always in Video mode.  
• You cannot mix two formats on one DVD-RW disc. If you insert a disc that has been recorded before, the recording  
format cannot be changed even if you change it in the Setup menu.  
• If a blank DVD+R or DVD+RW disc is inserted, the error message “Disc Error” will appear.  
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Recording  
Selecting the Recording format (cont’d)  
Reformatting a disc  
Setting Auto Chapter  
If you are using a DVD-RW disc, you can format the disc  
by performing “Format”. By default it will be in Video  
mode. You can change this to VR mode in the Setup  
menu.  
The unit inserts a chapter mark periodically (every 10  
minutes by default) during recording. Using the Auto  
Chapter menu, you can set this function off or change  
the time period.  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
Insert a recordable disc.  
Make sure that the recording format is set to the desired  
mode (Follow the steps 1 to 6 on pages 38-39).  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2) Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
2) Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
3) Select “Auto Chapter” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Disc menu will appear.  
Recording  
3) Select “Format” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Format menu will appear.  
10 minutes  
Dolby Digital  
OFF  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Satellite Link  
4) Select “Start” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Main  
Stereo  
Format  
Option window will appear.  
Start  
4) If you wish to set “Auto Chapter” to off, select  
“OFF” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].  
Format Mode  
Video mode  
Auto Chapter  
OFF  
A popup window will appear and prompt you to  
confirm.  
5 minutes  
10 minutes  
15 minutes  
30 minutes  
60 minutes  
5) Select “Yes” using [K / L], then press [ENTER].  
Formatting will start.  
If you want to cancel formatting, select “No”.  
Format  
Start  
If you wish to change the time period for Auto  
Chapter, select the required time period using  
[K / L], then press [ENTER].  
Format mode  
Video mode  
Are you sure?  
Yes  
No  
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• You cannot set or clear chapter markers on DVD-R discs  
manually.  
6) Formatting is complete.  
“100%” is indicated.  
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
Notes  
• When you reformat the disc, the contents of the disc are  
erased.  
• It is impossible to record on a disc formatted with this unit  
in other DVD recorder. When you record a disc with  
another DVD recorder, format a disc using that DVD  
recorder.  
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3) Select “Recording Audio Select (XP)” using  
[K / L], then press [ENTER].  
Selecting the Sound mode  
This unit can receive bilingual broadcasts.  
Recording  
10 minutes  
Dolby Digital  
OFF  
Auto Chapter  
You can switch between modes by pressing [AUDIO] on  
the remote control. Each mode is indicated on the TV  
screen as follows.  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Satellite Link  
• During reception of bilingual broadcasts  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Main  
Stereo  
Display on the  
TV screen  
Mode  
Main  
Audio output  
Option window will appear.  
Main audio from both  
speakers  
Main  
4) Select “PCM” or “Dolby Digital” using [K / L],  
then press [ENTER].  
“Dolby Digital” is selected as a default.  
Sub audio from both  
speakers  
Sub  
Sub  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
• Main audio from the  
left speaker  
• Sub audio from the  
right speaker  
PCM  
Main / Sub  
Main / Sub  
Dolby Digital  
PCM:  
Records PCM audio for the best quality sound.  
Dolby Digital:  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Records Dolby Digital audio for good quality sound.  
You can enjoy high quality sound recording. This  
function works only when the recording mode is set to  
XP.  
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Notes  
• “PCM” stands for Pulse Code Modulation. It changes  
analogue sound to digital sound without compressing  
audio data.  
• When the recording mode is set to other than XP, the unit  
records “Dolby Digital” audio automatically even if you  
selected “PCM”.  
1) Press [SETUP].  
2) Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Setup  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
Disc  
Recording menu will appear.  
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Recording  
Selecting the Recording format (cont’d)  
Setting External Input Audio  
Setting Bilingual Recording Audio  
When the external input audio is a bilingual broadcast,  
you can choose “Stereo” or “Bilingual” to record on a  
DVD.  
You can select either “Main” or “Sub” audio to record a  
bilingual broadcast in Video mode.  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
1) In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
2) Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press  
2) Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
[ENTER].  
3) Select “Bilingual Recording Audio” using  
[K / L], then press [ENTER].  
Setup  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
4) Select “Main” or “Sub” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
Recording  
Clock  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
Channel  
Disc  
Main  
Sub  
Recording menu will appear.  
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
3) Select “External Input Audio” using [K / L],  
then press [ENTER].  
• If you are recording onto a VR mode disc, both “Main” and  
“Sub” will be recorded regardless of your setting here. And  
when you play back, you can choose either audio format  
or a combination of both as your playback audio.  
Recording  
10 minutes  
Dolby Digital  
OFF  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Satellite Link  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Main  
Stereo  
4) Select “Stereo” or “Bilingual” using [K / L],  
then press [ENTER].  
“Stereo” is selected as a default.  
External Input Audio  
Stereo  
Bilingual  
5) Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Notes  
• If you select “Stereo”:  
The audio will be recorded as “stereo audio”.  
• If you select “Bilingual”:  
The audio will be recorded as “bilingual audio” (see  
“Setting Bilingual Recording Audio” for more detail).  
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Recording  
Basic recording  
Follow the steps below to record a TV programme.  
Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit  
is connected.  
1
Start  
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray.  
2
Place the disc on the disc tray with its label  
facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the  
3
disc tray guide.  
Disc tray  
guide  
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray.  
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
4
5
Select the recording mode using  
[REC MODE].  
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 36.  
XP  
0:58  
(Continued)  
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Recording  
Basic recording (cont’d)  
Select the desired channel to record using  
[PROG. / ] or [the Number buttons].  
6
7
P12  
Press [REC I] to start recording.  
The “I” mark will be displayed for 5 seconds.  
I
To pause the recording, press [PAUSE F]. Press [PAUSE F] or  
[REC I] again to resume recording.  
Press [STOP C] to stop the recording.  
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
8
Notes  
• You can change the channel while in the REC pause mode.  
• Recording starts immediately and continues until the disc is full or you stop recording.  
• If the clock is not set, the date and time space next to title names in the Original or Playlist will be blank.  
• You cannot change the recording mode while in the REC or REC pause mode.  
• It is possible to record video only in the PAL system.  
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are recording, make sure the device such as a set top box is turned off when  
it is connected to AV2.  
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Recording  
One-touch Timer Recording  
This is a simple way to set the recording time in blocks  
of 30 minutes. Check that the disc you are recording onto  
has enough space remaining for the time you set.  
Start  
Turn on the unit and insert a recordable disc.  
Make sure that the TV input is set on the unit.  
1
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
Select the recording mode using  
[REC MODE].  
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 36.  
2
Select the desired channel to be recorded  
using [PROG. / ] or [the Number buttons].  
3
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Recording  
One-touch Timer Recording (cont’d)  
Press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired  
recording time (30 minutes to 8 hours)  
appears on the TV screen.  
One-touch Timer Recording will start.  
4
I
0:30  
0:30  
(Normal Recording) 1:00  
8:00  
7:30  
When the unit reaches the specified time, “Writing to Disc” will  
appear. It may take awhile to write the data onto a disc and  
then it will be turned off automatically.  
To change the recording length during the One-touch Timer  
Recording, press [REC I] repeatedly until the desired length  
appears.  
To cancel the One-touch Timer Recording within the specified  
time, press [STOP C].  
“Wait for a moment.” will appear  
and this operation may take  
awhile to be completed.  
Notes  
• The remaining recording time will appear on the TV screen during One-touch Timer Recording. Press [DISPLAY] to  
see it on the TV screen.  
• The remaining recording time will be displayed on the front panel display during One-touch Timer Recording.  
• Unlike the timer recording, you can perform the following operations during One-touch Timer Recording.  
- Turn off the power.  
- Use [REC I] or [STOP C].  
• You cannot use the pause function during One-touch Timer Recording.  
• The unit will be turned off automatically under the following conditions.  
- No space remains on the disc.  
- If a power failure occurs.  
• When One-touch Timer Recording is finished and the power is turned off, the unit will switch to the timer-standby mode  
automatically if a timer recording has been programmed. Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to cancel the timer-standby mode to  
use the unit continuously.  
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are recording, make sure the device such as a set top box is turned off when  
it is connected to AV2.  
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Recording  
Timer Recording  
You can set the unit to record up to 8 programmes, up to  
a month in advance. Daily or weekly programme  
recordings are also available.  
• Be sure to set the clock before entering a timer  
programming.  
• Insert a recordable disc.  
Insert a recordable disc.  
In stop mode, press [TIMER PROG.].  
Timer Programming list will appear.  
1
Timer Programming  
Date  
---  
Start  
End  
CH Mode PDC  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Select a programme using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
2
(Continued)  
Start  
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Recording  
Timer Recording (cont’d)  
Enter the date using [K / L], then press [B].  
Timer Programming  
3
4
Date  
Start  
--:--  
End  
--:--  
CH Mode PDC  
1. 01/01  
AVI  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Each time you press [L] at the  
current date, the timer recording date  
will change as follows.  
<e.g. 1st January>  
01/01  
Daily (Everyday)  
M-F (Monday to Friday)  
W-SAT (Saturday)  
W-FRI (Friday)  
W-SUN (Sunday)  
31/01(one month later minus one day)  
Enter the time to start and to end using  
[K / L], then press [B].  
Timer Programming  
Date  
Start  
End  
--:--  
CH Mode PDC  
AV1  
1. 01/01  
12:57  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
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Select the channel number to record using  
[K / L], then press [B].  
5
Timer Programming  
Date  
Start  
End  
1:57  
CH Mode PDC  
P08  
1. 01/01  
12:57  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
To record from the external input, select “AV1”, “AV2”,  
“AV3” or “AV4”.  
Select the recording mode using [K / L], then  
press [B].  
6
7
Timer Programming  
Date  
Start  
End  
1:57  
CH Mode PDC  
P08 SP  
1. 01/01  
12:57  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Refer to “Recording Mode” on page 36.  
Select PDC to “ON” or “OFF” using [K / L].  
(See page 52.)  
(Continued)  
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Recording  
Timer Recording (cont’d)  
Press [ENTER] when all information required  
is entered.  
Your programme setting is stored.  
• To set another programme, repeat steps 2 to 8.  
• To exit, press [TIMER PROG.].  
8
9
• If the recording times of two or more programmes overlap,  
“Overlap” and overlapped programme numbers are displayed.  
(See pages 51-53.)  
Press [I/y ON/STANDBY].  
The  
icon will appear on the front panel display and the unit is  
set to the timer-standby mode.  
• Timer Recording will not work when the power is on.  
• When power is on, programmes registered for recording in  
Timer Recording will be automatically cleared after the end  
time and date have passed.  
To stop timer recording in progress, press [STOP C] on the  
front panel of the unit.  
[STOP C] on the remote control is not effective.  
Notes  
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will appear instead of the Timer Programming list at step 1. In this  
case, press [ENTER]. Then continue from step 4 in “Manual Clock Setting” on page 32 before programming the timer  
recording.  
• Press [s / B] to move the cursor in the timer programming list.  
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Checking, cancelling, or  
correcting the timer programming  
information  
If the timer programming did not  
complete correctly  
In the following example, No. 5 timer programming  
overlaps on No. 1 and No. 6 timer programmes. In such  
a case, you should correct the programme time to clear  
the overlap.  
The error number appears on the Timer Programming  
list.  
Timer Programming  
Date  
01/01  
---  
Start  
End  
1:57  
CH Mode PDC  
P08 E22 ON  
12:57  
Timer Programming  
*
2.  
Date  
Start  
End  
CH Mode PDC  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
---  
1. 01/01  
12:00 13:00  
AV3  
XP  
ON  
---  
2.  
3.  
4.  
---  
---  
---  
---  
Overlap  
No.1 6  
---  
---  
5. 01/01  
6. 01/01  
12:30 14:00  
13:45 21:00  
P02  
P12  
SP OFF  
SEP OFF  
---  
7.  
8.  
---  
---  
The error programme will be displayed in grey  
with an asterisk and have an error number.  
1) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] so that the icon  
The error numbers indicate:  
E1–E22, E37–E39: Recording error  
E23–E24: Unrecordable disc  
disappears from the front panel display.  
2) Press [TIMER PROG.].  
Timer Programming list will appear.  
E25: • Copy prohibited programme  
• Cannot record because of the NTSC / PAL-  
60 signal is received.  
E26–E28: Copy prohibited programme  
E29: Disc protected  
3) Check the information on the list to be edited.  
4) To clear the timer programming, select the  
desired programme using [K / L], then press  
[CLEAR].  
E30: Disc full  
E31: Already recorded 99 titles (Video mode)  
E32: Already recorded 99 titles (VR mode)  
E33: Already recorded 999 chapters  
E34: No space for Control Information  
E35: PCA (Power Calibration Area) full  
E36: Already finalised Video format disc  
E40: • There are some unrecorded parts due the  
overlapped timer programmes.  
• Recording did not start at the start time.  
E41: Power failure  
To correct the timer programming  
1) Select the desired programme using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
2) Correct the timer programming using  
[K / L / { / B].  
3) Press [ENTER] again.  
5) Press [TIMER PROG.] to exit.  
6) Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to return to the timer  
standby mode.  
E42: No disc  
The error programme will be deleted once you  
check the error in the programme list, or once you  
cancel the timer-standby mode and re-enter it.  
Note  
• If a timer recording is proceeding, that programme is  
highlighted in red. In such a case, you cannot select any  
other programmes.  
Press [CLEAR] to erase the selected programme.  
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Recording  
Timer Recording (cont’d)  
Hints for Timer Recording  
If there is a power failure or the unit is unplugged for  
more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer  
settings will be lost.  
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control)  
If there is no disc or an unrecordable disc in the tray,  
Programme Delivery Control (PDC) assures that the TV  
programmes you have programmed for timer recording  
are recorded exactly from beginning to end, even if the  
actual broadcasting time differs from the scheduled time  
due to a delayed start or extension of the programme  
duration. Furthermore, if a programme is interrupted, the  
recording will also be interrupted automatically and  
resumed when the programme starts again.  
the  
icon will flash and timer recording will not occur.  
Insert a recordable disc.  
When all timer recordings are complete, the  
icon  
flashes. To play back or eject the recorded disc, press  
[I/y ON/STANDBY], and then press [PLAY B] or  
[OPEN/CLOSE A].  
During timer recording or timer-standby mode (  
icon  
appears on the front panel display), no operations on  
the unit are available. To make operations available,  
cancel the timer recording or timer-standby mode (  
icon disappears).  
If the PDC signal drops out because the broadcast  
signal is weak, or if a broadcasting station does not  
transmit a regular PDC signal, the timer recording is  
performed in normal mode (without PDC) even if it was  
programmed for PDC. If the starting time of the PDC  
timer recording is between 0:00 and 3:59 on a given  
day, the PDC function will operate from 20:00 on the  
previous day to 4:00 on the next day. If the starting time  
of the PDC timer recording is between 4:00 and 23:59  
on a given day, the PDC function will operate from 0:00  
on the given day to 4:00 on the next day. This means  
that if the relevant programme is broadcasted within this  
period, it is recorded correctly. If the timer is not  
To cancel the timer-standby mode, press  
[I/y ON/ STANDBY].  
If the Start and End times are same, the length of the  
recording will be set for 24 hours. If the disc becomes  
full during recording, the unit will turn itself off.  
If two or more programmes overlap, “Overlap” and the  
overlapped programme number will appear on the  
display.  
If the Start time is earlier and the End time is later than  
the current time, the recording will start immediately  
after you turn the power off.  
The priority of overlapped settings  
programmed correctly, the incorrect timer setting stays  
in effect unless you cancel it. To cancel an incorrect  
timer setting, refer to “Checking, cancelling, or correcting  
the timer programming information” on page 51.  
The unit records programmes according to priority if  
the timer programmes overlap.  
If the starting time is same:  
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 1) has  
priority.  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
recording  
will start  
PROG. 2  
after  
PROG. 1  
recording is  
Actual  
recording  
completed.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
The first 30 seconds (approx.) are cut off.  
If programming has been made at the end of  
the programming (PROG. 1) currently being  
recorded:  
• The timer programming set first (PROG. 2) has  
priority. PROG. 3 will not be recorded.  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
recording  
will start  
after  
PROG. 1  
recording is  
completed.  
PROG. 3  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
The first 30 seconds (approx.) are cut off.  
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If the recording time is partially overlapped:  
Satellite Link  
You can set the unit to start recording whenever it  
detects the scart control signal from the external tuner.  
• The timer programming with the earlier start time  
(PROG. 2) has priority. PROG. 1 will start after  
PROG. 2 recording is complete.  
PROG. 1  
Preparing for the Satellite Link Timer Recording:  
[Preparation of your set top box]  
The external tuner should be equipped with  
some kind of timer function. Using timer  
function of the tuner, set it to be turned on  
when it comes to the time you want to start  
recording, and off when it comes to the time  
you want to finish recording. (Refer to the  
tuner’s manual on how to set the timer.)  
PROG. 2  
Actual  
recording  
PROG. 2  
PROG. 1  
The first 30 seconds (approx.) are cut off.  
If the recording time entirely overlaps:  
• The shorter timer programming (PROG. 1) is not  
recorded.  
Make sure to turn off the set top box when you  
finish setting.  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
Actual  
recording  
[Preparation on this unit]  
• Make sure to select the desired Recording  
mode beforehand.  
PROG. 2  
External tuner (not supplied)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
Note for DVD recording  
• If the recording time of two programmes overlap, or the  
End time of a programme and the Start time of another is  
same, the first 30 seconds (approx.) of the subsequent  
programme are cut off.  
If the End time of the programme currently  
being recorded and the Start time of the  
subsequent programme are same:  
• If PROG. 1 is a DVD recorded programme, the  
beginning of PROG. 2 may be cut off.  
COMPONENT  
AUDIO IN ANALOG  
(AV3)  
AUDIO OUT  
VIDEO OUTPUT  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
OUT IN (AV3)  
Y
L
L
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT  
PCM/BITSTREAM  
AV2 (DECODER)  
AV1 (TV)  
PB/CB  
PR/CR  
OUT  
R
R
COAXIAL  
ANTENNA  
PROG. 1  
1) Press [SETUP].  
PROG. 2  
Actual  
recording  
2) Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
PROG. 1  
PROG. 2  
3) Select “Satellite Link” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
The first 30 seconds (approx.) are cut off.*  
Satellite Link window will appear.  
* If the cut off time exceeds 1 minute, the error number  
“E40” will appear in the Timer Programming list.  
Recording  
10 minutes  
Dolby Digital  
OFF  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select(XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Satellite Link  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Main  
Stereo  
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Recording  
Timer Recording (cont’d)  
Notes  
4) With start time and the recording mode  
highlighted, press [ENTER].  
• If you have not set the clock, the clock setting window will  
appear at step 3. Follow step 3 in “Manual Clock Setting”  
on page 31.  
Satellite Link  
• You cannot set the End time for the Satellite Link Timer  
Recording on this unit.  
• Recording picture will be distorted if the copy protection  
signal is being detected during Satellite Link Timer  
Recording.  
Start  
Mode  
SP  
17:30  
• When a regular Timer Recording and the Satellite Link  
Timer Recording are overlapped:  
To Standby Mode  
Example 1  
Timer Recording  
Satellite Link  
5) Set the desired start time using [K / L / { / B].  
• Change the value for the hour using [K / L], then  
confirm with [B].  
Actual Recording  
Example 2  
• Change the value for the minute using [K / L], then  
Timer Recording  
Satellite Link  
confirm with [B].  
• The hour can be selected between 0 to 23.  
• If you wish to go back to the left, press [{].  
Actual Recording  
Example 3  
6) Select the desired recording mode using  
[K / L], then press [ENTER].  
See page 36 for details.  
Timer Recording  
Satellite Link  
7) With “To Standby Mode” highlighted, press  
[ENTER] again.  
Actual Recording  
Satellite Link  
Start  
Mode  
SP  
17:30  
To Standby Mode  
In a second, the unit will be turned off automatically  
as it goes into the Satellite Link standby mode.  
• Until the time you set in “Start”, the clock will  
appear on the front panel display.  
• “sat” will appear on the front panel display at the  
start time.  
To cancel the Satellite Link function while in the  
Satellite Link standby mode:  
Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit.  
To cancel the Satellite Link function while the  
Satellite Link Timer Recording is in progress:  
Press [STOP C] on the front panel of the unit.  
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Recording  
Settings for an external equipment  
Connection to an external equipment  
Connect the external equipment using either the input jacks, AV1, AV2, AV3 (Rear) or AV4 (Front). However, for AV4  
jacks, you have to select S-VIDEO input or VIDEO input jack depending on the connected devices.  
Use a commercially available Scart, S-Video or Video cable and an Audio cable for this connection.  
In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
1
Select “Required Setting” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
2
Setup  
Required Setting  
Playback  
Display  
Recording  
Clock  
Channel  
Disc  
Required Setting menu will appear.  
Select “Select Video” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
3
Required Setting  
Select Video  
TV Aspect  
Video In  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
Select the input jack type to be used using  
[K / L], then press [ENTER].  
Start  
4
<e.g. AV4 (Front)>  
Select Video - AV4 (Front)  
Video In  
S-Video In  
• If you want to use VIDEO input jack (Composite), select  
“Video In”.  
• If you want to use S-VIDEO input jack, select “S-Video In”.  
Press [SETUP] to exit.  
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Recording  
Settings for an external equipment (cont’d)  
Recording from an external equipment  
Before recording from external equipment, see page 25  
for connection instructions.  
Start  
Turn the TV and the unit on, and select the  
input of the TV to which the unit is connected.  
1
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray,  
then place the disc to record on.  
2
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray.  
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
3
Select the input terminal to which the external  
equipment (AV1, AV2, AV3 or AV4) is  
4
connected using [PROG. / ] or [the Number  
Buttons].  
• To use the input jacks on the back of the unit, select the  
“AV1”, “AV2” or “AV3” position by pressing [0], [0], [1] or [0],  
[0], [2] or [0], [0], [3] on the remote control or using  
[PROG.  
/
].  
• To use the input jacks on the front of this unit, select “AV4”  
position by pressing [0], [0], [4] on the remote control or using  
[PROG.  
/
].  
2, 3 4 8  
PROGRAM  
I/y  
ON/STANDBY  
REC MODE  
REC  
5 6  
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Select a recording mode using [REC MODE].  
(See page 36.)  
5
XP  
SP  
LP  
SEP  
SLP  
EP  
Press [REC I] on the unit to start recording.  
6
7
8
Press the PLAY button on the external  
recording component.  
Press [STOP C] on the front panel of the unit  
to stop recording.  
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
Note  
• During recording, if a signal other than PAL is detected (such as NTSC), recording is paused.  
• If you want to monitor the programme that you are recording, make sure the device such as a set top box is turned off when  
it is connected to AV2.  
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Recording  
Setting disc protection  
To prevent accidental over-recording, editing or erasing  
of recordings, you can protect them using the Setup  
menu.  
Insert a recordable disc.  
In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
1
Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Disc menu will appear.  
2
Select “Disc Protect OFF  
then press [ENTER].  
ON” using [K / L],  
3
Disc  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF ON  
Confirmation window will appear.  
Select “Yes” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Start  
The disc is protected.  
4
Disc Protect OFF ON  
Yes  
No  
Notes  
• The Disc Protect setting is available only when a disc recorded in VR mode  
is inserted.  
Disc Protect ON OFF  
• You can select only “Disc Protect ON  
inserted.  
OFF” when a protected disc is  
Yes  
No  
To cancel the disc protection:  
• Select “Disc Protect ON  
OFF” at step 3, then select “Yes”.  
• If you insert a disc protected with this unit, “Disc Protect ON  
OFF” will  
appear instead of “OFF  
ON”.  
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Recording  
Finalising discs  
You will need to nalise discs to play them back in other  
players.  
Finalising may take from several minutes up to an hour.  
(A disc recorded in Video mode can take up to 15  
minutes. A disc recorded in VR mode can take up to 60  
minutes.)  
A shorter recording period on the disc will require a  
longer time period for nalisation. Do not unplug the  
mains cable during nalisation.  
Insert a recordable disc before finalising.  
In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
1
Select “Disc” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Disc menu will appear.  
2
Select “Finalise” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
3
Disc  
Format  
Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF ON  
Start  
Confirmation window will appear.  
(Continued)  
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Recording  
Finalising discs (cont’d)  
Select “Yes” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
4
5
Finalise  
Yes  
No  
Finalise will start.  
Finalising is complete.  
Finalising  
100%  
To cancel finalising (DVD-RW only):  
• After step 4, press [STOP C]. Select “Yes” using [{ / B] and then press  
[ENTER]. Finalising is canceled and the unit switches to stop mode.  
• If  
appears when [STOP C] is pressed, you cannot cancel finalising  
Do you want to cancel ?  
because the finalising has already reached at a critical point in its process.  
Yes  
No  
• If “No” is selected and [ENTER] or [RETURN] is pressed, finalising is  
continued.  
• You cannot cancel finalising a DVD-R disc once it has started.  
Finalising  
5%  
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
Notes  
Disc  
• Finalising a disc in Video mode automatically creates a Title menu.  
• You can use the unit to record or edit a disc recorded in VR mode even  
after it is finalised. After you finalise a disc recorded in Video mode, you  
cannot edit or record anything else on that disc.  
Format  
Undo Finalise  
Disc Protect OFF ON  
• To undo the finalisation of the disc, select “Undo Finalise” at step 3.  
• If you insert a DVD-RW disc finalised with this unit, “Undo Finalise” will  
appear instead of “Finalise”.  
• DO NOT power off during finalising. This may result in a malfunction.  
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Auto finalise  
You can nalise discs automatically when the disc space  
runs out if you set this in the Setup menu.  
In stop mode, press [SETUP].  
1
2
Select “Recording” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Recording menu will appear.  
Select “Auto Finalise” using [K / L], then  
press [ENTER].  
3
Recording  
10 minutes  
Dolby Digital  
OFF  
Auto Chapter  
Recording Audio Select (XP)  
Auto Finalise  
Satellite Link  
Bilingual Recording Audio  
External Input Audio  
Main  
Stereo  
Auto Finalise menu will appear.  
Start  
Select “ON” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Your setting will be activated.  
4
5
Press [SETUP] to exit.  
Note  
• Auto finalise function is not available for discs formatted in VR mode.  
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Symbols in this Section  
The following icons show the playable discs for each  
function described on this section.  
: Video mode DVD-RW disc  
: VR mode DVD-RW disc  
: DVD-Video disc  
Playback  
: DVD-R disc  
Play your favourite contents.  
Basic playback  
: Audio CD  
: CD-R/RW discs with MP3 files  
: CD-R/RW discs with JPEG files  
: Video CD  
Further playback  
Special playback  
Selecting the format of audio and video  
: Video CD without PBC  
Most instructions are based on remote control  
operation, unless otherwise noted. You can use the  
buttons on the remote control as well as those on the  
main unit when they have the same function.  
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Playback  
Basic playback  
Playing back a DVD-RW / DVD-R  
Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit  
is connected.  
1
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray.  
Start  
2
Place the disc on the disc tray with its label  
facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the  
disc tray guide.  
3
Disc tray  
guide  
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to close the disc tray.  
4
This operation may take awhile to  
be completed.  
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Press [TOP MENU] to display the Title menu.  
You can switch between the “Original” and “Playlist” in the VR  
mode using [MENU / LIST].  
5
<Video mode>  
Title List  
1
2
5
3
6
01/ 01/06 01:00 P12 XP  
4
<VR mode>  
Playlist  
1
2
5
3
6
01/ 01/06 01:00 P12 XP  
4
[MENU / LIST]  
Original  
1
2
5
3
6
01/ 01/06 01:00 P12 XP  
4
Press [TOP MENU] to resume play.  
To exit the Title menu, press  
[STOP C] or [RETURN].  
(Continued)  
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Playback  
Basic playback (cont’d)  
Select the desired title using [K / L/{ / B],  
then press [ENTER].  
6
Title List  
2
5
3
6
1
01/ 01/06 01:00 P12 XP  
4
Pop-up window will appear.  
Select “Play” using [K / L], then press  
[ENTER].  
Playback will start.  
7
8
Press [STOP C] to stop playback.  
To eject the disc, press [OPEN / CLOSE A] to open the disc  
tray, then remove the disc.  
Press [OPEN / CLOSE A] to close the disc tray before turning  
off the unit.  
Notes  
Title Menu  
• For DVD-R (Video mode) and DVD-RW (Video mode) discs  
that are already finalised, a title list will be displayed instead  
of thumbnails.  
• If you insert a DVD-RW recorded in VR mode and it has a  
Playlist, the Playlist is displayed.  
1
2
3
4
5
22/01/06 12:55  
30/01/06 11:00  
10/02/06 13:00  
28/02/06 11:00  
28/02/06 10:00  
P10  
P8  
XP  
XP  
LP  
LP  
EP  
P10  
P6  
P8  
• You can resume playback from where you stopped playing  
back the disc (Resume playback).  
See page 72 for details.  
• You can also start playback by pressing [PLAY B] instead  
of [ENTER] at step 6.  
• Some discs may start playback automatically.  
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Playing back a DVD-VIDEO / Video CD / CD  
Press [I/y ON/STANDBY] to turn on the unit.  
Turn on the TV and be sure to select the input to which the unit  
is connected.  
1
2
3
Press [OPEN/CLOSE A] to open the disc tray.  
Start  
Place the disc on the disc tray with its label  
facing up. Be sure to align the disc with the  
disc tray guide.  
Press [OPEN / CLOSE A] to close the disc  
tray.  
Press [PLAY B] to start playback.  
Playback will start.  
If you are playing back a DVD-Video or a Video CD, a menu  
may appear.  
See pages 70-71 for details.  
4
5
Press [STOP C] to stop playback.  
Note  
• Some discs may start playback automatically.  
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