Hama DVD Recorder RDR HX900 User Manual

2-103-583-E1(3)  
DVD Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
RDR-HX900/HX1000  
© 2004 Sony Corporation  
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• Do not place heavy objects on the  
recorder.  
Copyrights  
About this manual  
• Television programmes, films,  
video tapes, discs, and other  
materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such  
material may be contrary to the  
provisions of the copyright laws.  
Also, use of this recorder with  
cable television transmission may  
require authorization from the  
cable television transmitter and/or  
programme owner.  
• 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  
Check your model name  
On recording  
The instructions in this manual  
are for 2 models: RDR-HX900  
and RDR-HX1000. Check your  
model name by looking at the  
front panel of the recorder.  
• Note that the contents of the  
recording cannot be compensated  
for under any and all conditions,  
including conditions that may  
arise due to a malfunction of this  
unit.  
• In this manual, the internal hard  
disk drive is written as “HDD,”  
and “disc” is used as a general  
reference for the HDD, DVDs, or  
CDs unless otherwise specified by  
the text or illustrations.  
• Instructions in this manual  
describe the controls on the  
remote. You can also use the  
controls on the recorder if they  
have the same or similar names as  
those on the remote.  
• The on-screen display illustrations  
used in this manual may not match  
the graphics displayed on your TV  
screen.  
• The explanations regarding DVDs  
in this manual refer to DVDs  
created on this recorder. The  
explanations do not apply to  
DVDs that are created on other  
recorders and played back on this  
recorder.  
• Make trial recordings before  
making the actual recording.  
About the hard disk drive  
The hard disk has a high storage  
density, which enables long  
recording durations and quick  
access to the written data. However,  
it can easily be damaged by shock,  
vibration or dust, and should be kept  
away from magnets. To avoid losing  
important data, observe the  
following precautions.  
• Do not apply a strong shock to the  
recorder.  
• Do not place the recorder in a  
location subject to mechanical  
vibrations or in an unstable  
location.  
Macrovision. Reverse engineering  
or disassembly is prohibited.  
Copy guard function  
Since the recorder has a copy guard  
function, programmes received  
through an external tuner (not  
supplied) may contain copy  
protection signals (copy guard  
function) and as such may not be  
recordable, depending on the type of  
signal.  
• Do not move the recorder with its  
mains lead connected.  
• Do not move the recorder for one  
minute after you have unplugged  
the mains lead.  
• Do not disconnect the mains lead  
while the power is on.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
• Do not use the recorder in a place  
subject to extreme changes in  
temperature (temperature gradient  
less than 10 °C/hour).  
• Do not attempt to change the hard  
disk. This may result in a  
malfunction. Should the hard disk  
be damaged, you cannot recover  
lost data. The hard disk is only a  
temporary storage space.  
• The recorded contents of the hard  
disk drive may be erased or  
destroyed if the unit should  
malfunction for whatever reason,  
or if the hard disk drive is repaired,  
modified or replaced. Note that the  
contents of the recording cannot  
be compensated for under any and  
all conditions.  
Caution: This recorder is capable  
of holding a still video image or  
on-screen display image on your  
television screen indefinitely. If  
you leave the still video image or  
on-screen display image  
displayed on your TV for an  
extended period of time you risk  
permanent damage to your  
television screen. Plasma display  
panels and projection televisions  
are especially susceptible to this.  
If you have any questions or  
problems concerning your recorder,  
please consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
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Table of Contents  
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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder  
Quick access to recorded titles – Title List  
, Display the Title List to see all of the titles  
on the disc, including recording date,  
channel, recording mode and thumbnail  
image (page 33).  
Title List  
My Movies  
1.5/4.7GB  
AAB  
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL  
1
2
3
4
AAB 13:00-14:00  
Sort  
Date  
Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP  
DEF 20:00-21:00  
Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP  
Title  
DEF  
Number  
AAB  
Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M)  
GHI 20:00-20:30  
9:00-9:30  
AAB  
EP  
GHI  
Sat 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP  
Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback  
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
Recording  
the HDD, you can watch a programme from  
the beginning while it is being recorded  
The match isn’t over yet,  
but I’ll start watching it  
from the beginning now.  
Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play  
, If you are using a DVD-RW (VR mode) or  
Recording  
the HDD, you can watch a previously  
recorded programme while recording  
another programme on the same disc  
I think I’ll watch yesterday’s  
golf match now, even though  
I am recording a movie.  
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Creating your own programme – Playlist  
, Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode), then delete, move and add scenes at  
will to create your own, original  
Original  
programme (page 68).  
Playlist  
Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD)  
, Create copies of your favourite titles for  
safekeeping by dubbing them to a DVD, or  
make a copy of your friend’s recordings by  
Dubbing  
Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)  
, Connect your digital video camera to the  
Control  
DV IN jack and automatically dub the  
entire contents or just selected scenes to a  
DVD disc (page 77).  
Dubbing  
A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.  
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Quick Guide to Disc Types  
Recordable and playable discs  
Icon  
Compatibility with  
other DVD players  
(finalizing)  
Disc  
Logo  
used in Formatting  
this  
manual  
Type  
(new discs)  
Hard disk  
drive  
(internal)  
(Formatting  
unnecessary)  
HDD  
Playable on DVD+RW  
compatible players  
(automatically finalized)  
Automatically  
formatted  
+
RW  
DVD+RW  
Format in VR  
mode  
(page 36)  
Playable only on VR mode  
compatible players  
(finalization unnecessary)  
VR  
mode  
-
RWVR  
DVD-  
RW  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalization  
necessary) (page 37)  
Format in  
Video mode  
(page 36)  
Video  
mode  
-
RWVideo  
Playable on most DVD+R  
compatible players (finalization  
necessary) (page 37)  
Automatically  
formatted  
+
R
DVD+R  
DVD-R  
Playable on most DVD  
players (finalization  
necessary) (page 37)  
Automatically  
formatted  
-
R
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” and “DVD-R,”  
are trademarks.  
CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is  
Usable disc versions (as of May 2004)  
• 4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs  
*1  
• 2x-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.1  
a coding technology that protects copyrights for  
images.  
Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and  
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with CPRM* )  
*2  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs  
• 8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)  
“DVD Rec Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”  
Erasing titles does not free up disc space.  
*3  
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Recording Features  
Editing Features  
Auto  
Chapter  
Manual  
Chapter  
Record  
16:9 sizes title name  
Change  
Rewrite  
(page 41)  
Delete title A-B Erase Playlist  
(page 66) (page 66) (page 68)  
(page 93) (page 68) (page 49) (page 65)  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
No  
No  
No  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes *2  
Yes  
No  
Yes *3  
Yes *3  
No  
Yes *2  
Discs that cannot be recorded on  
• 4x-speed compatible DVD-RWs (Ver. 1.2/4x)  
• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)  
• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4x-speed compatible  
• Dual layer discs  
• 8 cm discs  
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Playable discs  
Icon  
Disc  
Logo  
used in  
this  
Type  
Characteristics  
manual  
Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented  
DVD  
VCD  
CD  
DVD VIDEO  
VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in  
VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format  
VIDEO CD  
Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format  
that can be purchased  
CD  
CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or  
similar device in music format containing MP3  
audio tracks  
DATA CD  
DATA CD  
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Discs that cannot be played  
• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)  
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in  
music CD format, MP3 format, or Video CD  
format  
This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs  
as well.  
• Data part of CD-Extras  
• DVD-ROMs  
• DVD Audio discs  
• DVD-RAMs  
• HD layer on Super Audio CDs  
• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code  
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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs  
Notes  
• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or  
CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due  
to the recording quality or physical condition of the  
disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and  
authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not  
been correctly finalized. For more information, see the  
operating instructions for the recording device.  
• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same  
DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the  
disc (page 36). Note that the disc’s contents will be  
erased after reformatting.  
• You cannot shorten the time required for recording  
even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on  
the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.  
• It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”  
printed on their packaging.  
Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software  
producers. Since this recorder plays DVD  
VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc  
contents the software producers designed, some  
playback features may not be available. Also, see  
the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/  
VIDEO CDs.  
Region code (DVD VIDEO only)  
Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear  
of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs  
(playback only) labelled with identical region  
codes. This system is used to protect copyrights.  
• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs or DVD-  
RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on  
other DVD equipment.  
• In some cases, you may not be able to add new  
recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made  
on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new  
recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD  
menu.  
DVD VIDEOs labelled  
recorder.  
will also play on this  
ALL  
If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the  
message “Playback prohibited by region code.”  
will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the  
DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be  
labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is  
prohibited by area restrictions.  
• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this  
recorder, the data may be erased.  
X
Region code  
RDR–XXXX  
00V 00Hz  
NO.  
00W  
0-000-000-00  
Music discs encoded with copyright protection  
technologies  
This product is designed to play back discs that  
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.  
Recently, various music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies are being  
marketed by some record companies. Please be  
aware that among those discs, there are some that  
do not conform to the CD standard and may not be  
playable by this product.  
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Hookups and Settings  
Hooking Up the Recorder  
Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder.  
Notes  
• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.  
• Refer to the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.  
• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART or video input jack.  
• Be sure to disconnect the mains lead of each component before connecting.  
Step 1: Unpacking  
Check that you have the following items:  
• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)  
• Mains lead (1)  
• Aerial cable (1)  
• Remote commander (remote) (1)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
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Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable  
Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step  
to AERIAL IN  
DVD recorder  
AERIAL  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
AERIAL  
IN  
OUT  
TV  
to AERIAL OUT  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the  
recorder.  
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial  
cable.  
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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords  
Select one of the following patterns A through D, according to the input jack on your TV monitor,  
projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are  
B
C
S-video cord  
(not supplied)  
INPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
Audio/video  
cord (supplied)  
S VIDEO  
L
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
AUDIO  
R
(yellow)  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)  
to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
DVD recorder  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
R
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
to COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
To LINE 1 – TV  
(green)  
(red)  
(blue)  
SCART cord (not  
supplied)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
D
Y
(green)  
(blue)  
(red)  
A
P
B/CB  
P
R/CR  
Component video  
cord (not supplied)  
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
TV  
: Signal flow  
Note  
Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
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If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format  
signals, you must use this connection and set  
“Component Out” in Video Setup to “On”  
(page 89). Then press PROGRESSIVE on the  
remote to send progressive video signals. For  
details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button”  
A Connecting to a SCART input jack  
Connect using a SCART cord (not supplied) to the  
LINE 1-TV jack and your TV. Be sure to make the  
connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.  
See the operating instructions supplied with the  
TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1  
Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 15 of Easy  
Setup (page 22), use a SCART cord that conforms  
to the selected signal.  
Green  
Blue  
Green  
Blue  
Red  
Red  
When playing “ wide screen” images  
Some recorded images may not fit your TV  
screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 89.  
B Connecting to a video input jack  
If you are connecting to a VCR  
Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER  
jack on the recorder (page 26).  
Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord  
(supplied) to the yellow (video) jack. You will  
enjoy standard quality images.  
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE  
button with this connection.  
Notes  
• When you connect the recorder to your TV via the  
SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the  
recorder automatically when you start playback. If  
necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the  
input to the TV.  
• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a  
SCART cord that has the full 21 pins. Refer to your  
TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.  
• If you connect this recorder to a TV with  
SMARTLINK, set “Line1 Output” to “Video” in step  
15 of Easy Setup.  
Yellow  
Yellow  
White (L)  
White (L)  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
C Connecting to an S VIDEO input  
jack  
Connect using an S-video cord (not supplied).  
You will enjoy high quality images.  
Note that you cannot use the PROGRESSIVE  
button with this connection.  
About the SMARTLINK features  
(for SCART connections only)  
If the connected TV (or other connected  
equipment such as a set top box) complies with  
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,  
1
2
MEGALOGIC* , EASYLINK* ,  
2
3
CINEMALINK* , Q-Link* , EURO VIEW  
D Connecting to component video  
4
5
LINK* , or T-V LINK* , this recorder  
automatically runs the SMARTLINK function  
after you complete the connection pattern A on  
page 14 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up  
when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the  
following SMARTLINK features.  
input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/C  
R)  
Connect the component via the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord  
(not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied)  
of the same kind and length. You will enjoy  
accurate colour reproduction and high quality  
images.  
• Preset Download  
You can download the tuner preset data from  
your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder  
according to that data in Easy Setup. This  
greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be  
careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the  
Easy Setup function during this procedure  
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• TV Direct Rec  
You can easily record what you are watching on  
your TV (page 48).  
Using the PROGRESSIVE button  
By using the PROGRESSIVE button on the  
remote, you can select the signal format in which  
the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or  
progressive. Connect the recorder using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern D on  
page 15), and set “Component Out” in Video  
Setup to “On” (page 89). Then press the  
PROGRESSIVE button. “PROGRESSIVE”  
appears in the front panel display when the  
recorder outputs progressive signals.  
• One Touch Play  
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the  
TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback  
with one touch of the H (play) button  
• One Touch Menu  
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV  
to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title  
List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST  
button (page 55).  
Progressive  
Select this when:  
• One Touch Timer  
You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV  
to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer  
programming menu with one touch of the  
TIMER button on the remote (page 44).  
• Automatic Power Off  
The recorder will turn off automatically if the  
recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.  
• NexTView Download  
– your TV accepts progressive signals, and,  
– the TV is connected to the COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Note that the pictures will not be clear or no  
picture will appear if you select progressive signal  
output when either of the above conditions is not  
met.  
You can easily set the timer by using the  
NexTView Download function on your TV.  
See your TV’s instruction manual.  
Interlace  
Set to this position when:  
– your TV does not accept progressive signals, or,  
– your TV is connected to jacks other than the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT  
(VIDEO) or S VIDEO).  
*1  
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig  
Corporation.  
*2  
“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks  
of Philips Corporation.  
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba  
Corporation.  
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*3  
When you select progressive signal output, you can fine-  
tune the signal according to the type of software you are  
watching (page 90).  
*4  
*5  
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.  
Note  
z Hint  
Consumers should note that not all high definition  
television sets are fully compatible with this product and  
may cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the  
case of 525/625 progressive scan picture problems, it is  
recommended that the user switch the connection to the  
‘standard definition’ output. If there are questions  
regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 525p/  
625p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service  
centre.  
SMARTLINK also works with TVs or other equipment  
having EPG Timer Control, EPG Title Download, and  
Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your TV or other  
equipment.  
Notes  
• The SMARTLINK features are available only when  
“Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”  
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for  
devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/  
DECODER jack.  
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.  
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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords  
Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector,  
or AV amplifier (receiver).  
This will enable you to listen to sound.  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
A
(red)  
(yellow)  
Audio/video  
cord (supplied)  
(white)  
(red)  
(white)  
L
AUDIO  
(yellow)*  
R
TV, projector, or AV  
amplifier (receiver)  
INE 2 OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECOR  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or  
OPTICAL)  
DVD recorder  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
or  
OPTICAL  
Coaxial digital cord  
(not supplied)  
Optical digital cord (not supplied)  
to optical  
digital input  
to coaxial  
digital input  
[Speakers]  
Rear (L)  
[Speakers]  
Rear (R)  
B
Front (L)  
Front (R)  
AV amplifier (receiver)  
with a decoder  
Centre  
Subwoofer  
: Signal flow  
* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 14).  
z Hint  
For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.  
Note  
Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause  
unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.  
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A Connecting to audio L/R input  
B Connecting to a digital audio  
jacks  
input jack  
1
This connection will use your TV’s or stereo  
amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.  
Connect using the audio/video cord (supplied).  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*  
2
Digital, DTS* , or MPEG audio decoder and a  
digital input jack, use this connection.  
Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not  
supplied).  
Yellow  
Yellow  
White (L)  
White (L)  
Coaxial cord  
Optical cord  
Red (R)  
Red (R)  
• Surround effect (page 56)  
TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night  
• Surround effect  
Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio  
(5.1ch)  
Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night  
*1  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of  
*2  
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Notes  
Note  
• After you have completed connection B, make the  
appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in Easy  
Setup (page 22). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an  
MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” to  
“MPEG” in Audio Setup (page 92). Otherwise, no  
sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.  
• The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be  
used with connection B.  
Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE  
2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output  
jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to  
come from your TV’s speakers.  
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Step 5: Connecting the  
Mains Lead  
Step 6: Preparing the  
Remote  
Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN  
terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder  
and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains.  
After you connect the mains lead, you must wait  
for a short while before operating the recorder.  
You can operate the recorder once the front panel  
display lights up and the recorder enters standby  
mode.  
You can control the recorder using the supplied  
remote. Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the  
markings inside the battery compartment. When  
using the remote, point it at the remote sensor  
on the recorder.  
If you connect additional equipment to this  
recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the mains  
lead after all connections are complete.  
~
N  
1
to AC IN  
to mains  
2
Notes  
• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD  
recorder or player, change the command mode number  
for this recorder (page 21).  
• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage  
and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands  
should leakage occur. Observe the following:  
– Do not use a new battery with an old battery, or  
batteries of different manufacturers.  
– Do not attempt to recharge the batteries.  
– If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended  
period of time, remove the batteries.  
– If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside  
the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.  
• Do not expose the remote sensor (marked  
on the  
front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or  
lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the  
remote.  
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Number buttons and  
SET, -/--*  
Selects the programme  
position on your TV  
Controlling TVs with the remote  
You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your  
TV.  
If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier  
(receiver), you can use the supplied remote to  
control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’s) volume.  
* If you use the number buttons to select the TV’s  
programme position, press -/-- followed by the number  
buttons for two-digit numbers.  
To operate the TV/DVD button  
(for SCART connections only)  
Notes  
• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able  
to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with  
some or all of the buttons below.  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number  
previously entered will be erased.  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code  
number may be reset to the default setting. Set the  
appropriate code number again.  
The TV/DVD button switches between the  
recorder and the last input source selected on the  
TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using  
this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD  
switch is set to DVD.  
When you connect the recorder to the TV via the  
SCART jacks, the input source for the TV is set to  
the recorder automatically when you start  
playback. To watch another source, press the TV/  
DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.  
TV/DVD  
switch  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your TV.  
PROG +/–  
Number buttons,  
SET/-/--  
2 +/–  
t, TV/DVD  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
01 (default)  
Aiwa  
01 (default)  
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
2 Hold down [/1.  
3 Enter your TVs manufacturer code (see  
Code numbers of controllable TVs”  
below) using the number buttons.  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Loewe  
11  
23, 24, 72  
06, 45  
Nokia  
15, 16, 69, 73  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Saba  
17, 49  
4 Release [/1.  
06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72  
When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the  
remote performs the following:  
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
06, 22, 23, 71, 72  
[/1  
Turns your TV on or off  
25  
2 (volume) +/–  
Adjusts the volume of your  
TV  
Sharp  
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PROG +/–  
Selects the programme  
position on your TV  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
LG  
12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75  
12, 13, 43, 74, 75  
(wide mode)  
Switches to or from the  
wide mode of a Sony wide-  
screen TV  
38  
06  
33  
t (TV/video)  
Switches your TV’s input  
source  
JVC  
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Controlling the volume of your AV  
If you have a Sony DVD player or  
amplifier (receiver) with the remote more than one Sony DVD recorder  
If the supplied remote interferes with your other  
Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command  
mode number for this recorder and the supplied  
remote to one that differs from the other Sony  
DVD recorder or player.  
TV/DVD  
switch  
"/1  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The default command mode setting for this  
recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.  
Number  
buttons  
2 +/–  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.  
2 Hold down [/1, and enter the  
manufacturer code (see the table below)  
for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the  
number buttons.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
M/m,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
3 Release [/1.  
The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV  
amplifier’s volume.  
If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide  
the TV/DVD switch to TV.  
z Hint  
COMMAND  
MODE  
switch  
If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the  
TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above  
and enter the code number 90 (default).  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers  
(receivers)  
If more than one code number is listed, try  
entering them one at a time until you find the one  
that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).  
The System Menu appears.  
2 Select SETUP,and press ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
78, 79, 80, 91  
84, 85, 86  
92, 93  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Denon  
Easy Setup  
Kenwood  
Onkyo  
81, 82, 83  
99  
Pioneer  
Sansui  
87  
Technics  
Yamaha  
97, 98  
94, 95, 96  
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3 Select “ Options,” and press ENTER.  
Step 7: Easy Setup  
SETUP  
Follow the steps below to make the minimum  
number of basic adjustments for using the  
recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it  
will appear each time you turn on your recorder.  
Settings are made in the following order.  
Settings  
Video  
Format DVD :  
VR  
HDD Bilingual Rec. :  
DVD Bilingual Rec. :  
Dimmer :  
Main  
Main  
Normal  
On  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Auto Display :  
Command Mode :  
Factory Setup  
DVD3  
Easy Setup  
OSD Language Setup  
m
4 Select “ Command Mode, and press  
ENTER.  
Tuner and Channel Setup  
m
SETUP  
Clock Setup  
Settings  
Video  
Format DVD :  
VR  
Main  
HDD Bilingual Rec. :  
DVD Bilingual Rec. :  
Dimmer :  
m
Audio  
Main  
Features  
Options  
Normal  
On  
Auto Display :  
TV Type Setup  
Command Mode :  
Factory Setup  
DVD1
DVD2  
DVD3  
Easy Setup  
m
Video Connection Setup  
m
5 Select the Command mode (DVD1, DVD2,  
or DVD3), and press ENTER.  
Audio Connection Setup  
6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the  
remote so it matches the mode you  
selected above.  
m
Finished!  
"/1  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
1 Turn on the TV.  
2 Press [/1.  
The recorder turns on.  
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3 Switchtheinput selector on your TV so that 8 Press ENTER.  
• If you made connection A (page 14) and the  
the signal from the recorder appears on  
your TV screen.  
“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD  
recorder will be made. You can change them  
later using Setup. Before you start, check that  
you have made all necessary connections.”  
appears.  
• If this message does not appear, select “Easy  
Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu  
to run Easy Setup. For details, see “Settings  
connected TV complies with  
SMARTLINK, the Preset Download  
function automatically starts.  
EASY SETUP  
Preset Download  
3/9  
Loading data from TV.  
Please wait.  
Prog. 1  
4 Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting the language  
used in the on-screen display appears.  
• If the Preset Download function does not  
work or if you made a connection other than  
A, the Auto Tuner Preset function  
automatically starts searching for all of the  
receivable channels and presets them.  
5 Select a language.  
EASY SETUP  
OSD  
1/9  
Select the screen Language.  
English  
EASY SETUP  
Auto Tuner Preset  
3/9  
Français  
Deutsch  
Searching for receivable channels.  
Please wait.  
Prog. 1  
Italiano  
Español  
Nederlands  
Dansk  
6 Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for selecting your country  
and language for the tuner system appears.  
The channel order will be set according to the  
country or language you select.  
To set the channels manually, see page 84.  
9 After the download or search is complete,  
the Clock function automatically starts.  
7 Select your country or language.  
• If you live in a French speaking country that  
is not listed on the display, select “ELSE.”  
EASY SETUP  
Clock  
4/9  
Searching for clock data.  
Please wait.  
EASY SETUP  
Tuner System  
2/9  
L
Français  
Select a country and  
language.  
N
Dansk/Norsk  
Nederlands  
Português  
Svenska  
Suomi  
NL  
P
S
SF  
UK  
English  
Once the clock signal is received, the Setup  
Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the  
connected TV appears.  
ELSE – English  
• If the current time or date is not set, the  
display for setting the clock manually  
appears. Set the clock manually using </  
M/m/,, and press ENTER.  
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10Select the setting that matches your TV  
type.  
16Select the type of signal you want to output  
from the LINE1-TV jack.  
“Video”: Outputs video signals.  
“S Video”: Outputs S video signals.  
“RGB”: Outputs RGB signals.  
EASY SETUP  
TV Type  
5/9  
Note that if you select “On” in step 12, you  
cannot select “RGB,” and that if you select  
“Yes” in step 14, you cannot select “S Video.”  
• If you select “S Video” or “RGB,”  
SMARTLINK will be deactivated.  
Select your TV screen type.  
16 : 9  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
4 : 3 Pan Scan  
17Press ENTER.  
“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs  
with a wide screen mode.  
The Setup Display for selecting the type of  
jack used to connect to your amplifier  
(receiver) appears.  
“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs.  
Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands  
on the upper and lower sections of the screen.  
“4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs.  
Automatically displays “wide screen”  
pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the  
sections that do not fit.  
EASY SETUP  
Audio Connection  
9/9  
Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?  
Select the type of jack you are using.  
Yes : LINE OUT(R-AUDIO-L)  
Yes : DIGITAL OUT  
No  
For details, see “TV Type” on page 89.  
11Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for the component out  
jacks appears.  
18Select the type of jack (if any) you are  
using to connect to an amplifier (receiver),  
and press ENTER.  
12Select an option.  
Select “On” if you are using the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
Otherwise, select “Off.”  
If you did not connect an AV amplifier  
(receiver), select “No,” then go to step 22.  
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)  
using just an audio cord, select “Yes: LINE  
OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 22.  
If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver)  
using either a digital optical or coaxial cord,  
select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”  
13Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER  
jack appears.  
14Select an option.  
Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to  
the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Otherwise,  
select “No.”  
19Select the type of Dolby Digital signal you  
wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).  
15Press ENTER.  
EASY SETUP  
Audio Connection  
9/9  
The Setup Display for selecting the type of  
video signal output from the LINE 1-TV jack  
appears.  
Dolby Digital  
D-PCM  
Dolby Digital  
EASY SETUP  
Line1 Output  
8/9  
Select the Line1 output signal.  
Video  
S Video  
RGB  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby  
Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.”  
Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”  
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20Press ENTER.  
The Setup Display for the DTS signal appears.  
EASY SETUP  
Audio Connection  
9/9  
DTS  
On  
Off  
21Select whether or not you wish to send a  
DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver),  
and press ENTER.  
If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS  
decoder, select “On.” Otherwise, select “Off.”  
22Press ENTER when Finish” appears.  
Easy Setup is finished. All connections and  
setup operations are complete.  
EASY SETUP  
Easy Setup is finished.  
Finish  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
z Hints  
• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio  
decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 92).  
• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy  
Setup” in the Setup Display (page 98).  
Note  
To record TV programmes using the timer, you must set  
the clock accurately.  
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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device  
After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device  
to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder.  
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 77).  
See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment.  
Connecting to the LINE 3 jack  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.  
TV  
VCR  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
to SCART input  
to i  
LINE1-TV  
to i LINE  
3/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
Notes  
• Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.  
• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.  
DVD recorder  
VCR  
TV  
Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes,  
watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.  
Line input 1  
VCR  
DVD recorder  
TV  
Line input 2  
• The SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD  
button on the remote.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.  
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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks  
Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. If the  
equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.  
VCR, etc.  
OUTPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S VIDEO  
L
R
Audio/video cord  
(supplied)  
S-video  
cord (not  
supplied)  
to LINE 2 IN  
DVD recorder (front)  
(rear)  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
to LINE 4 IN  
VCR, etc.  
: Signal flow  
z Hint  
When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/  
right channels (not supplied).  
Notes  
• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.  
• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output  
jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.  
• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.  
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Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner  
Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the  
recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner.  
To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.  
TV  
to SCART input  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
Satellite tuner, etc.  
to i  
LINE1-TV  
to i LINE  
3/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
AERIAL  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
IN  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in Video  
Setup (page 90) according to the specifications of  
your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s  
instructions for more information.  
If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to  
connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE  
3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of  
“Scart Setting” according to the specifications of  
the VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.  
If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals  
This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite  
tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV  
SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of  
“Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in Video Setup  
(page 90). Note that this connection and setup  
disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to  
use the SMARTLINK function with a compatible  
set top box, see the instructions supplied with the  
set top box.  
Notes  
• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in Video  
Setup to “Decoder.”  
• Synchronized Recording does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will  
not be able to view the signals from the connected  
tuner.  
If you want to use the Synchro Rec function  
This connection is necessary to use the  
Synchronized Recording function. See  
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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder  
You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the  
recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.  
Connecting a decoder  
TV  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
to AERIAL IN  
to SCART input  
PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus decoder  
SCART cord  
(not supplied)  
to AERIAL  
OUT  
to i  
LINE1-TV  
SCART cord (not  
supplied)  
to i LINE 3/DECODER  
DVD recorder  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
-
TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
OPTICAL  
P
CR  
~
AC IN  
OUT  
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4 Select Scart Setting,and press ENTER.  
Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels  
Video - Scart Setting  
To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
programmes, set your recorder to receive the  
channels using the on-screen display.  
In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to  
follow all of the steps below.  
Line1 Output  
Video  
Line3 Input  
Video/RGB  
Video/RGB  
Decoder  
Line3 Output  
Video  
Video  
S Video  
Video  
Video  
S Video  
S Video  
RGB  
S Video  
Video  
S Video  
S Video  
Video  
Video/RGB  
5 Press M/m to select Video” or “ RGB” for  
“ Line1 Output,” Decoder” for “ Line3  
Input,” and Video” for Line3 Output,”  
and press ENTER.  
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The Video Setup display appears again.  
6 Press O RETURN to return the cursor to  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
the left column.  
7 Select Settings,and press ENTER.  
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ENTER  
O RETURN  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
The System Menu appears.  
Easy Setup  
2 Select “ SETUP, and press ENTER.  
8 Select Channel Setting,and press  
ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
Features  
Options  
Language  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
Easy Setup  
CDE  
Off  
NICAM  
3 Select “ Video, and press ENTER.  
9 Press PROG +/– to select the desired  
programme position.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
TV Type :  
16 : 9  
Auto  
Off  
Selected programme position  
Pause Mode :  
Component Out :  
Progressive Mode :  
Screen Saver :  
Scart Setting  
Line4 Input :  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Auto  
On  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C24  
Easy Setup  
Video  
PQR  
Off  
NICAM  
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10Select “ System, and press ENTER.  
To return to the previous step  
Press O RETURN.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Notes  
Normal / CATV  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
DK  
I
• When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5  
above, you will not be able to select “L3” because Line  
3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.  
• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will  
not be able to view the signals from the connected  
decoder.  
L
On  
NICAM  
11Press M/m to select an available TV  
system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER.  
To receive broadcasts in France, select “L.”  
12Select “ Normal/CATV, and press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
CATV  
PQR  
Off  
NICAM  
13Select “ Normal,” and press ENTER.  
To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels,  
select “CATV.”  
14Select “ Channel Set, and press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
C24  
PQR  
Off  
NICAM  
15Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channel,  
and press ENTER.  
16Select “ PAY-TV/CANAL+, and press  
ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 6  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C24  
PQR  
On  
Off  
17Select “ On, and press ENTER.  
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Allows you to set a new timer recording  
setting.  
Guide to Displays  
C TIMER LIST (page 46):  
Using the On-Screen Menus  
Turns on the Timer List menu, which allows  
you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.  
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DVD VCD  
CD DATA CD  
Activates the DV Edit function, which allows  
you to record and edit the contents of a DV  
format tape.  
This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS  
menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you  
can perform most of the recorder’s operations.  
E DUBBING (page 72):  
Dubs titles from the HDD to a DVD and vice  
versa. Select the dubbing direction before  
dubbing.  
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Number  
buttons, SET  
Turns on the Setup Display, which allows you  
to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.  
Sub-menu  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
TOOLS  
The sub-menu appears when you select an item  
from a list menu (e.g. a title from the Title List  
menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays  
options applicable only to the selected item. The  
displayed options differ depending on the  
situation and disc type.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
O RETURN  
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
System Menu  
Example: The Title List menu  
The System Menu appears when you press  
SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of  
the recorder’s main functions, such as timer  
recording and setup.  
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB  
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL  
Close  
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Play  
Sort  
Date  
DEF  
AAB  
GHI  
DEF  
L3  
20:00-21:00  
9:00- 9:30  
Play Beginning  
Title  
Erase  
Number  
Dubbing  
Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
20:00-20:30  
20:00-20:30  
21:00-21:30  
21:00-21:30  
10:00-10:30  
Protect  
Title Name  
Set Thumbnail  
L3  
A-B Erase  
GHI  
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SYSTEM MENU  
TITLE LIST  
Options for  
the selected  
item  
TIMER  
TIMER LIST  
DV EDIT  
DUBBING  
SETUP  
A TITLE LIST (page 33):  
Turns on the Title List menu, which shows  
recorded titles on the disc.  
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TOOLS  
Using the Title List  
The TOOLS menu appears when you press  
TOOLS, and displays options applicable to the  
entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g.  
audio settings during recording), or multiple items  
on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The  
displayed options differ depending on the  
situation and disc type.  
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The title of programmes recorded on a disc is  
displayed in the Title List.  
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Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
HDD  
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Example 1: When you press TOOLS while the  
Title List menu is turned on.  
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TITLE LIST ORIGINAL  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
Close  
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Sat 25. 9  
Fri 15.10  
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Sort  
Disc Info  
F  
B  
20:00-21:00  
9:00- 9:30  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
ZOOM +/–  
T
Erase Titles
N
Dub Selected Titles
CURSOR  
MODE  
20:00-20:30  
20:00-20:30  
21:00-21:30  
21:00-21:30  
10:00-10:30  
Playlist  
TOOLS  
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F  
L3  
GHI  
Options for the disc or menu  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and  
place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again  
to close the disc tray.  
Example 2: When you press TOOLS while a  
DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.  
Close  
Stop  
Disc Info  
Erase  
Protect  
TOOLS  
With the recording side facing down  
Options for the disc or picture  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
To return to the previous display  
Press O RETURN.  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
To show the list in greater detail (zoom), press  
ZOOM+.  
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Standard Title List (Example: DVD-RW in VR  
mode)  
G Scroll bar:  
Appears when all of the titles do not fit on the  
list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.  
H Title’s thumbnail picture  
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Wed 15. 9  
Fri 17. 9  
Sat 25. 9  
Sat 25. 9  
Fri 15.10  
Tue 19.10  
Tue 26.10  
Thu 28.10  
Sort  
Date  
DEF  
AAB  
GHI  
DEF  
L3  
20:00-21:00  
9:00- 9:30  
To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)  
Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is  
turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each  
time you press M/m, the entire Title List changes  
to the next/previous page of titles.  
Title  
Number  
20:00-20:30  
20:00-20:30  
21:00-21:30  
21:00-21:30  
10:00-10:30  
L3  
GHI  
To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR  
MODE again.  
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“Zoomed” Title List  
About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
You can switch the Title List to show Original or  
Playlist.  
While the Title List menu is turned on, press  
TOOLS and select either “Original” or “Playlist,”  
and press ENTER. “PLAYLIST” appears on the  
front panel display when “Playlist” is selected.  
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB  
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL  
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Sort  
Date  
AAB  
Wed 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP  
Title  
DEF  
20:00-21:00  
DEF  
Number  
Fri 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP  
AAB  
Sat 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M)  
GHI 20:00-20:30  
9:00-9:30  
AAB  
EP  
GHI  
Sat 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP  
To change the title order (Sort)  
Press < while the Title List menu is turned on to  
move the cursor to the Sort column. Press M/m to  
select the item, and press ENTER.  
A Disc type:  
Displays a media type, HDD or DVD.  
Also displays the title type (Original or  
Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode).  
Order  
Sorted  
New  
in order of when the titles were  
(HDD only) recorded. The title that is recorded  
most recently and not played back is  
listed at the top.  
B Sort buttons:  
Sorts the title order (see below).  
Date  
in order of when the titles were  
recorded. The title that is recorded  
most recently is listed at the top.  
C Zooming indicator:  
Shows the current zoom status.  
D Disc name (DVD only) (page 36)  
E Disc space (remainder/total)  
Title  
in alphabetical order.  
Number  
in order of recorded title number.  
F Title information:  
To change a title thumbnail picture  
Displays the title number, title name, and  
recording date.  
z (red): Indicates that the title is currently  
being recorded.  
(Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only)  
You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail  
picture shown in the Title List menu.  
: Indicates that the title is currently being  
dubbed.  
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Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the  
recorder and press ZOOM+.  
: Indicates the protected title.  
“NEW” (or N): Indicates that the title is newly  
recorded (not played back) (HDD only).  
: Indicates that the Update function is set  
(HDD only) (page 42).  
Select a title whose thumbnail picture you  
want to change, and press ENTER.  
Select “Set Thumbnail” from the sub-menu,  
and press ENTER.  
The selected title starts to play in the  
background.  
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While watching the playback picture, press  
H, X, or m/M to select the scene you  
want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press  
ENTER.  
Using the “ Disc Info”  
Screen (disc settings)  
The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail  
picture.  
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To turn off the Title List  
Press TITLE LIST.  
With the Disc Information display, you can check  
the disc type and remaining disc space. Also, you  
can perform operations such as formatting and  
finalizing (page 36).  
z Hint  
After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title)  
is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.  
Z
HDD  
DVD  
Notes  
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• The Title List may not appear for DVDs created on  
other DVD recorders.  
• The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with  
“ .”  
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• Title thumbnail pictures are displayed only on this  
recorder.  
• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to  
be displayed.  
• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to  
the first scene of the recording (title).  
• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the  
source recording is cancelled.  
TOOLS  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
If you select a DVD, press Z (open/close) and  
place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again  
to close the disc tray.  
With the recording side facing down  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
2 Press TOOLS.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
3 Select Disc Info, and press ENTER.  
Items in the display differ depending on the  
disc type or recording format.  
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Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Labelling, protecting, or formatting  
a disc  
Disc Information  
DiscName Movie  
Close  
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HDD  
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Disc Name  
Protect Disc  
Finalize  
Media  
DVD-RW Format  
Original 3 / Playlist 2  
VR  
Title no.  
You can execute options effective for the entire  
disc using the Disc Information display.  
Protected Not Protected  
Date 15.9.2003 ~ 28.10.2003  
Erase All  
HQ : 0H30M  
Remainder LP : 1H30M  
HSP : 0H45M  
EP : 2H00M  
SP : 1H00M  
SLP : 3H00M  
2. 3 / 4. 7GB  
1 Press TOOLS while the disc is in the  
recorder.  
Format  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
2 Select Disc Info, and press ENTER.  
Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-  
RW (VR mode).  
A “Disc Name” (DVD only)  
B “Media”: Disc type  
C “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-  
Disc Information  
RW only)  
Close  
DiscName  
Disc Name  
D “Title no.”: Total number of titles  
Media  
DVD-RW Format  
Original 3 / Playlist 2  
VR  
Protect Disc  
Finalize  
Title no.  
E “Protected”: Indicates whether protection is  
Protected Not Protected  
Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003  
Erase All  
set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)  
HQ : 0H30M  
Remainder LP : 1H30M  
HSP : 0H45M  
EP : 2H00M  
SP : 1H00M  
SLP : 3H00M  
Format  
2. 3 4. 7GB  
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F “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the  
most recent titles were recorded (DVD  
only)  
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
“Disc Name” (DVD only): Labels a DVD.  
Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name”  
display (page 40).  
G “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”  
(approximate)  
• The longest continuous recording time in  
each of the recording modes  
• Disc space bar  
“Protect Disc” (DVD-RW in VR mode only):  
Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the  
protection, select “Don’t Protect.”  
“Erase All” (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW  
only): Erases all titles on the disc (except the  
protected titles).  
“Format” (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only):  
Erases all contents of the disc to make a blank  
disc. For DVD-RWs, select a recording  
format (VR or Video) according to your  
needs.  
• Remaining disc space/total disc space  
H Disc setting buttons (page 36)  
“Disc Name”  
“Protect Disc”  
“Finalize”/“Unfinalize”  
“Erase All”  
“Format”  
Available settings differ depending on the  
disc type.  
z Hints  
• You can set protection for individual titles (page 65).  
• By reformatting, you can change the recording format  
on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video  
mode) that have been finalized.  
z Hint  
For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can  
check free space and title location on the disc using the  
Disc Map display (page 67).  
Note  
Note  
You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name.  
The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on  
other DVD equipment.  
On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1  
billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc  
space.  
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1 Press TOOLS while the disc is in the  
recorder.  
Finalizing a DVD (preparing a disc  
for playback on other equipment)  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
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2 Select Disc Info, and press ENTER.  
The Disc Information display appears.  
Finalizing is necessary when you play discs  
recorded with this recorder on other DVD  
equipment.  
When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW  
(Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu  
will be automatically created, which can be  
displayed on other DVD equipment.  
Before finalizing, check the differences between  
the disc types in the table below.  
3 Select Finalize, and press ENTER.  
The display shows the approximate time  
required for finalizing and asks for  
confirmation.  
Finalize  
About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc.  
Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction.  
Do you want to finalize?  
Differences between the disc types  
OK  
Cancel  
Discs are automatically finalized when  
removed from the recorder. However,  
you may need to finalize the disc for  
certain DVD equipment, or if the  
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4 Select OK, and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts finalizing the disc.  
recording time is short. You can edit or  
record on the disc even after finalizing.  
To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Finalizing is unnecessary when playing  
a disc on VR format compatible  
equipment.  
Even if your other DVD equipment is  
VR format compatible, you may need to  
finalize the disc, especially if the  
recording time is short. You can edit or  
record on the disc even after finalizing.  
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If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode) that has been finalized with other DVD  
equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the  
disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.  
z Hint  
You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not.  
If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc  
has already been finalized.  
Finalizing is necessary when playing on  
any equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalizing, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc. If you want to record  
on it again, reformat the disc (page 36).  
However, all recorded contents will be  
erased.  
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Notes  
• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or  
the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the  
discs are finalized.  
• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it  
was recorded on another recorder.  
Finalizing is necessary when playing on  
any equipment other than this recorder.  
After finalizing, you cannot edit or  
record on the disc.  
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B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs  
angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.)  
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Checking the Play  
Information and Playing  
Time  
C The current selected function or audio  
setting (appears only temporarily)  
D The current selected angle  
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Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch  
DVD VCD  
CD DATA CD  
Rear (L/R)  
You can check the playing time and remaining  
time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also,  
you can check the disc name recorded on the  
DVD/CD.  
1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1  
Front (L/R) + Centre  
LFE (Low Frequency  
Effect)  
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Display 2  
Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)  
DISPLAY  
TIME/TEXT  
Original  
Movies  
0:00:45  
DVD-RW  
VR  
SP  
T1  
2
A Disc type* /format (page 8)  
B Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 64)  
C Play mode  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes as follows:  
D Recording mode (page 41)  
3
Title/track information (Display 1)  
m
Play mode/time information (Display 2)  
m
E Playing status bar*  
1
F Title number (chapter number* ) (page 61)  
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without  
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with  
PBC, track number (album number* ) for  
(Display off)  
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DATA CDs)  
The displays differ depending on the disc type or  
playing status.  
G CD text (album name) appears when text is  
recorded on a CD.  
Display 1  
1
Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO  
H Playing time (remaining time* )  
1
* Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.  
2
* Displays Super VCDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs as  
“CD.”  
Title 1  
3
* Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, and DATA CDs.  
Angle3(5)  
1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0  
A Title number/name  
(Track number for CDs/VIDEO CDs without  
PBC, scene number for VIDEO CDs with  
PBC, track number/name for DATA CDs)  
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z Hints  
Example: When playing a CD  
• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audio Setup, the DTS track  
selection option will not appear on the screen even if  
the disc contains DTS tracks (page 92).  
• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in  
Options Setup (page 97), playback information  
automatically appears when the recorder is turned on,  
etc.  
Track playing time and the current track/index  
number  
m
Remaining time of the current track  
m
Playing time of the disc  
m
Remaining time of the disc  
Notes  
m
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s  
text, such as the disc name.  
CD text (when available)  
• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are  
replaced with “*.”  
Notes  
• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s  
text, such as the disc name.  
• The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are  
replaced with “*.”  
Checking the playing/remaining  
time  
You can view the playing or time information  
displayed on the TV screen and the front panel  
display.  
• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed  
correctly.  
Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.  
The displays differ depending on the disc type or  
playing status.  
Front panel display  
Example: When playing a DVD  
Playing time and number of the current title  
Remaining time of the current title  
Playing time and number of the current chapter  
Remaining time of the current chapter  
Example: When dubbing a DVD  
Remaining time of dubbing in progress  
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To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an  
accent followed by the letter.  
Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.”  
To insert a space, select “Space.”  
How to Enter Characters  
You can label a DVD, title, or program by entering  
characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a  
title or disc name, but the actual number of  
characters displayed in the menus such as the Title  
List will vary. When the display for entering  
characters appears, follow the steps below.  
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the  
remaining characters.  
Input row  
Input Title Name  
Kids  
"A"  
1
2
3
4
5
.
,
-
C
F
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
M
P
N
Q
U
X
0
O
R
V
Y
6
S
8
Z
"a"  
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
Back  
Clear All  
Space  
7
9
Symbol  
T
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons, SET  
W
Cancel  
Finish  
L
To erase a character, move the cursor to the  
right of the character at the input row. Select  
“Back” and press ENTER.  
TOOLS  
To insert a character, move the cursor to the  
right of the point where you want to insert the  
character. Select the character and press  
ENTER.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
To erase all of the characters, select “Clear  
All” and press ENTER.  
4 Select Finish,and press ENTER.  
1 Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to  
the right of the screen and select “ A”  
(upper-case), a” (lower-case), or  
Symbol,” and press ENTER.  
The characters of the selected type are  
displayed.  
To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”  
To use the number buttons  
You can also use the number buttons to enter  
characters.  
2 Press </M/m/, to select the character  
you want to enter, and press ENTER.  
The selected character appears at the top of  
the display.  
1
In step 2 above, press a number button  
repeatedly to select a character.  
Example:  
Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.”  
Press the number 3 button three times to enter  
“F.”  
Example: Input Title Name  
Input Title Name  
2
3
Press SET and select the next character.  
Select “Finish” and press ENTER.  
K
"A"  
1
2
3
4
5
.
,
-
C
F
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
M
P
N
Q
U
X
0
O
R
V
Y
6
S
8
Z
"a"  
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
Back  
Clear All  
Space  
7
9
Symbol  
T
W
Cancel  
Finish  
L
The type of characters will change according  
to the language you select in Easy Setup.  
Some languages allow you to enter an accent  
mark.  
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Recording  
mode  
Recording time (hour)  
Recording  
HDD  
DVD  
(HX1000) (HX900)  
Before Recording  
HQ  
53  
33  
1
(High quality)  
Before you start recording…  
• This recorder can record on various discs. Select  
the disc type according to your needs (page 8).  
• Check that the disc has enough available space  
for the recording (page 35). For HDD,  
DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up  
disc space by erasing titles (page 65).  
HSP  
R
81  
51  
67  
1.5  
2
SP  
107  
(Standard mode)  
LP  
r
r
164  
217  
325  
103  
137  
204  
3
4
6
EP  
• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture  
size if necessary (page 49).  
SLP  
(Long duration)  
z Hint  
HQ+” recording mode  
Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not  
the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder  
without affecting the recording even after recording  
starts.  
“HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ  
on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in Features Setup  
to “HQ+” (page 96). Maximum recording time is  
34 hours for RDR-HX1000 or 21 hours for RDR-  
HX900. “HQ” appears in the display.  
Recording mode  
Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this  
recorder has six different recording modes.  
Select a recording mode according to the time and  
picture quality you need. For example, if picture  
quality is your top priority, select the High Quality  
mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority,  
Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a possible  
choice. Note that recording times in the following  
table are approximate and the actual times may  
differ. Note also that the maximum continuous  
recording time for a single title is eight hours  
(HDD), or six hours (DVD). Contents beyond this  
time will not be recorded.  
Note  
Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the  
recording time.  
– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a  
programme or video source of low picture quality  
– Recording on a disc that has already been edited  
– Recording only a still picture or just sound  
Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
The recorder automatically receives and records  
stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
ZWEITON system or the NICAM system.  
The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record  
both main and sub sounds. You can switch  
between main and sub when playing the disc. For  
the HDD, you can select the sound track before  
recording. Select “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main+Sub”  
in “HDD Bilingual Rec.” of Options Setup  
Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the  
recording modes.  
I want to record with the  
best possible picture  
quality, so I’ll select HQ.  
A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R,  
or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main  
or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the  
Setup Display before recording starts. Set “DVD  
Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in  
Options Setup (page 97).  
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ZWEITON (German stereo) system  
When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based  
programme is received, “STEREO” or  
“BILINGUAL” appears in the front panel display.  
Timer Recording (Standard/  
ShowView)  
NICAM system  
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RWVR RWVideo  
HDD  
RW  
R
When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based  
programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the  
front panel display.  
To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set  
“Audio” of “Channel Setting” in Settings Setup to  
“NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when  
listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio” to  
“Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 84).  
You can set the timer for a total of eight  
programmes, up to one month in advance.  
There are two methods to set the timer: the  
standard method and ShowView method.  
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme  
position of the programme manually.  
• ShowView: Enter the ShowView number  
designated for each TV programme (page 44).  
z Hint  
You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording  
Setting the timer manually  
(Standard)  
bilingual programmes using the  
(audio) button.  
This does not affect the recorded sound.  
Unrecordable pictures  
Z
DVD  
HDD  
Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded  
on this recorder.  
When the recorder receives a copy guard signal,  
the recorder continues to record but only a blank,  
grey coloured screen will be recorded.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
[TIMER]  
Copy control  
signals  
Recordable discs  
TOOLS  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Copy-Free  
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RWVR  
RW  
HDD  
+
-
R
-
RWVideo  
R
Copy-Once  
Copy-Never  
HDD  
(Ver.1.1 with CPRM*)  
-
RWVR  
x REC  
STOP  
None (a blank screen is  
recorded)  
* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM  
compatible equipment (page 8).  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and  
place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again  
to close the disc tray.  
With the recording side facing down  
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Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.  
4 Select OK, and press ENTER.  
The Timer List menu (page 46) appears. The  
TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front  
panel and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
2 Press [TIMER].  
Timer - Standard  
Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the  
recorder before the timer recording starts.  
OK  
Set the timer manually.  
Cancel  
Date  
Start Stop  
Prog.  
Media Mode  
Details  
Today  
:
:
To stop recording during timer recording  
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
PDC/VPS: On Update: --  
VIDEO Plus+  
• If the Timer programming (ShowView)  
menu appears, press < to switch the  
display to “Standard.”  
About the PDC/VPS function  
PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV  
programmes in some broadcast systems. These  
signals ensure that timer recordings are made  
regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or  
broadcast interruptions.  
3 Select an item using </, and adjust  
using M/m.  
“Date”: Sets the date.  
The item changes as follows:  
To use the PDC/VPS function  
Set “PDC/VPS” to “On” in step 3 above.  
Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu  
28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)  
y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y  
Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat  
(Monday to Saturday) ySun-Sat (Sunday to  
Saturday) y Today  
When you turn on this function, the recorder starts  
scanning the channel before the timer recording  
starts. If you are watching TV when scanning  
starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If  
you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner  
or turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function.  
“Start”: Sets the start time.  
“Stop”: Sets the stop time.  
“Prog.”: Selects the programme position or  
input source.  
“Media”: Selects the media, HDD or DVD.  
“Mode”: Selects the recording mode  
• If you want to change the setting for the  
PDC/VPS or Update functions, select  
“Details” and press ENTER. Select an item  
using </, and set using M/m.  
“PDC/VPS”: Sets the PDC/VPS function. See  
“About the PDC/VPS function” below.  
“Update” (HDD only): Automatically records  
over a previously recorded programme that is  
set to be recorded daily or weekly.  
To return to the Timer programming menu,  
select “Previous” and ENTER.  
To turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan  
Press TOOLS and select “PDC/VPS Scan Off.”  
To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works  
properly, turn off the recorder before the timer  
recording starts. This will automatically turn on  
the PDC/VPS channel scan function while the  
recorder remains off.  
Rec Mode Adjust  
If there is not enough available disc space for the  
recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the  
recording mode to enable the entire programme to  
be recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”  
To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the  
Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode  
Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press  
ENTER.  
• If you make a mistake, select the item and  
change the setting.  
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If the timer settings overlap  
Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.  
Notes  
• If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen,  
change the disc, or make available space for the  
recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only)  
Timer  
These timer settings overlap. Do you want to continue?  
Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 AAB  
Fri 29.10 20:30-21:00 DEF  
DVD SP PDC/VPS  
DVD SP PDC/VPS  
• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the  
timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be  
made.  
To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite  
tuner and select the satellite programme you want to  
record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the  
recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment  
with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec  
function (page 51).  
OK  
Cancel  
To store the setting as shown, select “OK.” The  
programme that starts first has priority and the  
second programme starts recording only after the  
first programme has finished.  
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly  
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it  
To cancel the overlapped setting, select “Cancel.”  
overlaps with a programme that has priority. “  
” will  
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.  
Check the priority order of the settings.  
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording  
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be  
made while recording a programme that has priority.  
• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer  
recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does  
not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec.  
• The beginning of some recordings may not be made  
when using the PDC/VPS function.  
To extend the recording duration time while  
recording  
1
Press TOOLS during recording.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
• You cannot extend the recording duration time when  
“PDC/VPS” is set to “On.”  
2
Select “Extend Rec” and press ENTER.  
Extend Rec. Time  
Recording TV programmes using the  
ShowView system  
OK  
Set the timer extend function.  
Cancel  
Tue 28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB  
DVD SP  
Extend Time  
Off  
The ShowView system is a feature that simplifies  
setting the timer. Just enter the ShowView number  
listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time,  
and channel of that programme are set  
automatically.  
3
4
Press M/m to select the duration time.  
You can set the duration in increments of 10  
minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.  
Check that the channels are correctly set in  
“Channel Setting” in Settings Setup (page 84).  
Select “OK” and press ENTER.  
One Touch Timer  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can  
easily display the timer programming menu.  
When the TV is turned on or in standby mode,  
press [TIMER]. The recorder automatically turns  
on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder.  
The Timer programming menu appears.  
z Hint  
You can play the recorded programme by selecting the  
programme title in the Title List menu.  
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• If you want to change the setting, press </  
, to select the item and press M/m to  
change the setting. For the PDC/VPS or  
Update functions, select “Details” and  
change the settings (page 43).  
HDD  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons, SET  
CLEAR  
To re-enter the ShowView number, select  
“Change.”  
[TIMER]  
5 Select OK, and press ENTER.  
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the  
front panel, and the recorder is ready to start  
recording.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
To stop recording during timer recording  
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
x REC  
STOP  
If the timer settings overlap  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
To extend the recording duration time while  
recording  
If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD.  
2 Press [TIMER].  
Timer - VIDEO Plus+  
To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording  
OK  
Set the timer by entering the timer code.  
PlusCode No.  
Cancel  
Standard  
z Hint  
The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer  
method (page 43).  
• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu  
appears, press < to switch the display to  
“ShowView.”  
3 Press the number buttons to enter the  
ShowView number, and press SET.  
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-  
enter the correct number.  
4 Select “ OK, and press ENTER.  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position, recording mode, etc. setting  
(page 43) appear.  
Timer - VIDEO Plus+  
OK  
Is the following timer setting correct? To modify,  
adjust each item or re-enter the timer code.  
Cancel  
Date  
Start Stop  
Prog.  
AAB  
Media Mode  
DVD SP  
Mon 28.6 10:00 11:30  
Details  
Change  
PDC/VPS: On Update: --  
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3 Select the timer setting you want to check/  
change/cancel, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
Checking/Changing/  
Cancelling Timer Settings  
(Timer List)  
4 Select one of the options, and press  
ENTER.  
“Modify”: Changes the timer setting.  
Select an item using </, and adjust using  
M/m. For the PDC/VPS or Update functions,  
select “Details” and change the settings  
(page 43). Select “OK” and press ENTER.  
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R
W
V
ideo RWVideo  
HDD  
RW  
R
You can check, change, or cancel timer settings  
using the Timer List menu.  
Modify  
OK  
HDD  
DVD  
Modify the timer setting.  
Cancel  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Date  
Start Stop  
Prog.  
AAB  
Media Mode  
HDD SP  
Details  
Mon-Sat 22:00 22:15  
PDC/VPS: Off Update: On  
“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK”  
and press ENTER.  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Erase  
O RETURN  
Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?  
Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 AAB  
Media: HDD Rec Mode: SP  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU.  
OK  
Cancel  
The System Menu appears.  
“Check Overlap”: Checks for overlapped  
settings.  
2 Select “ TIMER LIST, and press ENTER.  
10:30  
TIMER LIST  
Check Overlap  
These timer settings overlap.  
Mon-Sat  
22:00-22:15 AAB  
SP  
SP  
PDC  
VPS  
PDC  
VPS  
Fri 29.10 20:30-21:30 DEF  
Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 GHI  
Sat 30.10 16:00-17:00 DEF  
Fri 29.10 20:30-21:30 DEF DVD SP PDC/VPS  
Fri 29.10 21:00-22:00 GHI DVD SLP PDC/VPS  
SLP  
SLP  
Timer information displays the recording  
date, time, recording mode, etc.  
: Indicates that the setting is overlapped by  
another setting.  
(green): Indicates the setting can be  
recorded  
Close  
Select “Close” to return to the Timer List.  
To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 3  
and 4 above.  
(red): Indicates the setting currently being  
recorded.  
z
(grey): Indicates that the setting cannot be  
recorded in the selected recording mode.  
: Indicates the setting being recorded on  
a
the HDD.  
: Indicates the setting being recorded on a  
DVD.  
: Indicates the setting that the Update  
function is set for.  
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When the timer settings overlap  
Automatically erasing old titles  
(Auto Title Erase)  
The programme that starts first has priority and the  
second programme starts recording only after the  
first programme has finished.  
HDD  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
If there is not enough space for a timer recording,  
the recorder automatically erases old titles  
recorded on the HDD. The oldest, played title is  
erased. The protected titles are not erased.  
A
will be cut off  
B
When the recordings start at the same time  
The programme that is set last has priority. In this  
example, timer setting B is set after A, so the first  
part of timer setting A will not be recorded.  
1 Display the Timer List menu and press  
TOOLS.  
2 Select Auto Title Erase, and press  
ENTER.  
7:00  
8:00  
A
9:00  
10:00  
3 Select On,and press ENTER.  
The default setting is “Off.”  
B
When the end time of one recording and the  
start time of another are the same  
After finishing the previous recording, the other  
recording may be delayed.  
7:00  
9:00  
10:00  
A
B
To turn off the Timer List  
Press O RETURN.  
z Hint  
While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for  
the current recording, but you can extend the recording  
duration of the recording time (page 44).  
Notes  
• When “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” for one or more timer  
recordings, the start times may change in the event of a  
broadcast delay or early start.  
• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be  
made while recording a programme that has priority.  
• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly  
programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it  
overlaps with a programme that has priority. “  
” will  
appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List.  
Check the priority order of the settings.  
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To stop recording  
Press x REC STOP located beneath the remote  
control cover. Note that it may take a few seconds  
for recording to stop.  
Recording Without the  
Timer  
To pause recording  
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RW  
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Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote  
control cover. To restart recording, press the  
button again.  
HDD  
DVD  
To watch another TV programme while  
recording  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–  
If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set  
your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD  
button and select the programme you want to  
watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT  
or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV  
to TV input using the t (TV/video) button  
t (TV/video),  
TV/DVD  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
TV Direct Rec  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can  
easily record what you are watching on your TV.  
When the TV is turned on or in standby mode,  
press z REC. The recorder automatically turns on  
and starts recording what you are watching on the  
TV. “TV” appears in the front panel display. You  
cannot turn off the TV or change the programme  
position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the  
function, set “TV Direct Rec” to “Off” in Features  
Setup (page 93).  
X REC  
PAUSE  
x REC  
STOP  
z REC  
REC MODE  
1 Press HDD or DVD to select a media.  
When you selected DVD, insert a recordable  
DVD.  
About the Teletext function  
2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position or input source you want to  
record.  
Some broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext  
service* in which the complete programmes and  
their data (title, date, channel, recording start time  
etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a  
programme, the recorder automatically takes the  
programme name from the Teletext pages and  
stores it as the title name. For details, see “TV  
Guide Page” (page 93).  
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode.  
Each time you press the button, the display  
changes on the TV screen as follows:  
Note that the Teletext information will not appear  
on your TV screen. To view the Teletext  
information on your TV screen, press TV/DVD on  
the remote to switch the input source to your TV.  
* not available in some areas  
HQ  
HSP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
SLP  
For more details about the recording mode,  
4 Press z REC.  
Recording starts.  
Recording continues until you stop the  
recording or the disc is full.  
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z Hint  
Adjusting the recording picture  
quality and size  
If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can  
turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to  
leave it on.  
You can adjust the recording picture quality and  
picture size.  
Notes  
• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while to start  
recording.  
• You cannot change the recording mode while  
recording or during recording pause.  
• If there is a power failure, the programme you are  
recording may be erased.  
• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme  
while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus  
programme.  
1
4
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2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY  
• To use the TV Direct Rec function, you must first set  
the recorder’s clock correctly.  
TOOLS  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Using the Quick Timer function  
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute  
increments.  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in 30-minute  
increments. The maximum duration is six hours.  
1 Before recording starts, press TOOLS and  
select “ Rec Settings. Then press ENTER.  
(normal  
recording)  
Rec. Settings  
0:30  
1:00  
5:30  
6:00  
Select the item you want to change.  
Rec Mode :  
SP  
HDD Rec. Picture Size :  
DVD Rec. Picture Size :  
Rec NR :  
4 : 3  
4 : 3  
Off  
The time counter decreases minute by minute to  
0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power  
does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder  
during recording, the recorder continues to record  
until the time counter runs out.  
Note that the Quick Timer function does not work  
if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in Features Setup  
Rec Video Equalizer  
2 Select the item you want to adjust, and  
press ENTER.  
The adjustment display appears.  
Example: Rec NR  
To cancel the Quick Timer  
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears  
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to  
normal recording mode.  
Rec NR  
Off  
1
2
3
“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for  
the desired recording time and picture quality.  
For more information, see “Recording mode”  
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“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture  
Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme  
to be recorded.  
• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.  
• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide  
mode).  
Checking the disc status while  
recording  
You can check the recording information such as  
recording time or disc type.  
• Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects the  
actual picture size.  
Press DISPLAY twice during recording.  
The recording information appears.  
“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVD-  
Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the  
recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For  
all other recording modes, the screen size is  
fixed at “4:3.”  
DVD-RW  
SP  
1:23:45  
VIDEO  
For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture  
size is recorded regardless of the setting. For  
example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the  
disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD  
Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.”  
For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is  
fixed at “4:3.”  
A Disc type/format  
B Recording status  
C Recording mode  
D Recording time  
Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.  
“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise  
contained in the video signal.  
Creating chapters in a title  
“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in  
greater detail.  
Press M/m to select the item you want to  
adjust, then press ENTER.  
• Contrast: Changes the contrast.  
• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.  
• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.  
The recorder will automatically divide a recording  
(a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at  
6 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select  
the interval, “6Min” (default) or “15Min” in  
“Auto Chapter” of Features Setup (page 93).  
z Hint  
You can create chapters manually when playing the HDD  
or DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 68.  
3
Adjust the setting using </M/m/,,  
and press ENTER.  
The default setting is underlined.  
“Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 3 (strong)  
“Rec Video Equalizer”:  
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)  
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)  
• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.  
Notes  
• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the  
selected size is recorded. However, if the 16:9 signal  
cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.  
• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, The  
image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting  
in “TV Type” of Video Setup (page 89).  
• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when  
using “Rec NR.”  
• “Rec Video Equalizer” does not affect the input of the  
DV IN jack and does not work with RGB signals.  
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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or  
SLP.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment With a Timer  
(Synchro Rec)  
5 Set the timer on the connected equipment  
to the time of the programme you want to  
record, and turn it off.  
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6 Press SYNCHRO REC.  
You can set the recorder to automatically record  
programmes from connected equipment that has a  
timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect  
the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of  
the recorder (page 28).  
When the connected equipment turns on, the  
recorder starts recording a programme from the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on  
the front panel. The recorder is ready to start  
Synchro-Recording.  
The recorder automatically starts recording  
when it receives an input signal from the  
connected equipment. The recorder stops  
recording when the connected equipment  
turns off.  
To stop recording  
Press x REC STOP or SYNCHRO REC.  
HDD  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To cancel Synchro Rec  
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC  
indicator on the recorder turns off.  
TOOLS  
Notes  
• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the  
video signal from the connected equipment. The  
beginning of the programme may not be recorded  
regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on  
or off.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
• During Synchro-Recording, other operations such as  
normal recording cannot be done.  
x REC STOP  
• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is  
standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-  
Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to  
turn off the connected equipment and press  
SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before  
the timer recording starts.  
• The Synchro Rec function does not work when “Line3  
Input” of Video Setup is set to “Decoder” (page 90).  
• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some  
tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating  
instructions.  
REC MODE  
SYNCHRO  
REC  
1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD. Set  
Synchro Rec” in Features Setup to  
Record to HDD” or “ Record to DVD”  
If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD.  
• While the recorder is standing by for Synchro-  
Recording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 88) does  
not work.  
2 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select  
“ L3.”  
• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the  
recorder’s clock correctly.  
3 Select the line input audio when recording  
a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD-  
RWs (VR mode).  
Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu.  
Select “Line Audio Input” and press ENTER.  
Select “Bilingual” and press ENTER.  
For details about bilingual recording, see  
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If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording  
and another timer recording overlap  
Regardless of whether or not the programme is a  
Synchro Rec programme, the programme that  
starts first has priority and the second programme  
starts recording only after the first programme has  
finished.  
Recording From Connected  
Equipment Without a Timer  
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You can record from a connected VCR or similar  
device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see  
Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the  
equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).  
7:00  
8:00  
9:00  
10:00  
First programme  
Second programme  
will be cut off  
HDD  
DVD  
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7
2
5
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0
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TOOLS  
M/m, ENTER  
X REC  
PAUSE  
x REC  
STOP  
REC MODE  
INPUT  
SELECT  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD.  
2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input  
source according to the connection you  
made.  
The front panel display changes as follows:  
programme  
position  
L1  
L2  
L3  
L4  
DV  
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3 Select the line input audio when recording  
a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVD-  
RWs (VR mode).  
Press TOOLS to display the TOOLS menu.  
Select “Line Audio Input” and press ENTER.  
Select “Bilingual” and press ENTER.  
For details about bilingual recording, see  
4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the  
recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or  
SLP.  
5 Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to  
record pause.  
6 Insert the source tape into the connected  
equipment and set to playback pause.  
7 At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on  
this recorder and the pause or play button  
on the connected equipment.  
Recording starts.  
To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this  
recorder.  
If you connect a digital video camera with a DV  
IN jack  
See “DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)”  
(page 77) for an explanation of how to record from  
the DV IN jack.  
z Hint  
You can adjust the settings for the recording picture  
Notes  
• When recording a video game image, the screen may  
not be clear.  
• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy  
guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder  
continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.  
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Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)  
Playback  
My Movies 1.5/4.7GB  
TITLE LIST ORIGINAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
AAB 13:00-14:00  
Wed 15. 9  
Fri 17. 9  
Sat 25. 9  
Sat 25. 9  
Fri 15.10  
Tue 19.10  
Tue 26.10  
Thu 28.10  
Sort  
Date  
DEF  
AAB  
GHI  
DEF  
L3  
20:00-21:00  
9:00- 9:30  
Playing  
Title  
Number  
20:00-20:30  
20:00-20:30  
21:00-21:30  
21:00-21:30  
10:00-10:30  
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L3  
DVD VCD  
CD DATA CD  
GHI  
3 Select the title, and press ENTER.  
Z
"/1  
The sub-menu appears.  
HDD  
DVD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons, SET  
4 Select Play,and press ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
To use the DVDs Menu  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized  
DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or  
DVD-R, you can display the disc’s menu by  
pressing TOP MENU or MENU.  
O RETURN  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions  
PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play  
VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your  
TV screen.  
H
x
X
When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC  
functions, the menu appears.  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
• If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and  
place a DVD or CD on the disc tray. Then  
press the button again to close the disc tray.  
• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,  
CD, or DATA CD, press H. Playback  
starts.  
Select an item using the number buttons and press  
ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu  
(press H when “Press SELECT” appears).  
The PBC function of Super VCDs does not work  
with this recorder. Super VCDs are played in  
continuous play mode only.  
To stop playback  
Press x.  
To resume playback from the point where you  
stopped (Resume Play)  
When you press H again after you stop  
playback, the recorder resumes playback from the  
point where you pressed x.  
To start from the beginning, press TOOLS, select  
“Play Beginning” and press ENTER. Playback  
starts from the beginning of the title/track/scene.  
With the playback side facing down  
2 Press TITLE LIST.  
For details about the Title List, see “Using the  
Title List” (page 33).  
The point where you stopped playing is cleared  
when:  
– you open the disc tray (except for HDD).  
– you play another title (except for HDD).  
– you switch the Title List menu to Original or  
Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).  
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– you edit the title after stopping playback.  
– you change the settings on the recorder.  
– you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/  
DATA CD only).  
– you make a recording (except for HDD/DVD-  
RWs in VR mode).  
One Touch Menu  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can  
easily display the Title List.  
When the TV is turned on or in standby mode,  
press TITLE LIST. The recorder automatically  
turns on and the TV’s input is switched to the  
recorder. The Title List menu appears.  
To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)  
If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do  
you want temporarily change parental control to  
*?” appears on your TV screen.  
z Hints  
• You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 54) to  
start playback.  
• Even if a timer recording starts during playback,  
neither the recording nor playback will stop (page 60).  
• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in Options Setup  
(page 97), the Child Lock remains set.  
1
Select “OK” and press ENTER.  
The display for entering your password  
appears.  
2
3
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons.  
Press ENTER to select “OK.”  
The recorder starts playback.  
To register or change the password, see “Parental  
To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)  
You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from  
ejecting the disc.  
When the recorder is in standby mode, press  
O RETURN, ENTER, and then {/1 on the  
remote.  
“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.  
The Z (open/close) button does not work while  
the Child Lock is set.  
To unlock the disc tray, press O RETURN,  
ENTER, and then {/1 on the remote again when  
the recorder is in standby mode.  
One Touch Play  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can  
easily start playing.  
When the TV is turned on or in standby mode,  
press H. The recorder automatically turns on and  
the TV’s input is switched to the recorder.  
Playback starts automatically.  
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Playback options  
Z
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H
SUR  
PROGRESSIVE  
Buttons  
Operations  
Discs  
Z (open/close)  
(audio)  
Stops play and opens the disc tray.  
All discs  
Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc  
when pressed repeatedly.  
: Selects the language.  
DVD  
HDD  
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RWVR  
DVD  
HDD  
-
RWVR : Selects the main or sub sound.  
VCD CD  
DATA CD  
: Selects stereo or monaural  
DATA CD  
VCD CD  
audio tracks.  
(subtitle)  
(angle)  
Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.  
DVD  
DVD  
Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.  
If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are  
recorded on the disc, “  
display.  
” appears in the front panel  
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Buttons  
Operations  
Discs  
DVD  
SUR (surround)  
Selects one of the TVS effects when pressed  
repeatedly.  
TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual  
surround sound effects created from the front left and  
right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the  
front panel display for a few seconds.  
“TVS OFF”: No surround effect  
“TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear  
speakers.  
“TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear  
speakers.  
“TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear  
speakers. Effective at low volume.  
“TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear  
speakers. Effective when you use two separate front  
speakers.  
* TVS was developed  
by Sony to produce  
home surround sound  
with just a stereo TV.  
This works with  
multichannel Dolby  
Digital and MPEG  
soundtracks.  
PROGRESSIVE  
Switches the type of video output signal to interlace or  
progressive format (page 16).  
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RW  
HDD  
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R
DVD  
VCD  
/
(instant  
Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.  
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RWVR  
RW  
HDD  
replay/instant  
advance)  
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RWVideo  
R
DVD  
. (previous)/  
> (next)  
Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/  
chapter/scene/track.  
All discs  
All discs  
Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed  
during playback.  
Search speed changes as follows:  
(fast reverse/fast  
forward)  
* FR3 and FF3 are only  
available for the HDD  
and DVDs.  
fast reverse fast forward  
FR1 T t FF1  
FR2 T T t t FF2  
FR3* T T T t t t FF3*  
When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast  
reverse continues at the selected speed until you  
release the button.  
Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one  
second in pause mode.  
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RW  
HDD  
(slow, freeze frame)  
Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in  
pause mode.  
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DVD  
VCD  
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X (pause)  
Pauses playback.  
All discs  
To resume normal playback, press H.  
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Notes  
Adjusting the picture quality  
• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Output” to  
“On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” in Audio  
Setup.  
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• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for  
the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult  
to hear.  
1 Press TOOLS during playback.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off  
the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier  
(receiver).  
2 Select Video Settings, and press  
ENTER.  
• Make sure that your listening position is between and  
at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the  
speakers are located in similar surroundings.  
• The TVS function cannot be used with titles recorded  
on this recorder. Angles and subtitles also cannot be  
changed.  
• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to  
listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to  
“MPEG” in Audio Setup, no sound will come from  
your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.  
Video Settings  
Select the item you want to change.  
Y NR :  
2
C NR :  
2
BNR :  
2
DVE :  
Off  
PB Video Equalizer  
3 Select an item, and press ENTER.  
The adjustment display appears.  
Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD  
• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will  
be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid  
possible damage to the audio system, the consumer  
should take proper precautions when the analogue  
stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an  
amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital  
Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder  
system must be connected to the digital jack of the  
recorder.  
“Y NR” (luminance noise reduction):  
Reduces noise contained in the luminance  
element of the video signal.  
“C NR” (chroma noise reduction): Reduces  
noise contained in the colour element of the  
video signal.  
“BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces  
“block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the  
picture.  
• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the  
(audio)  
button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD  
“DVE” (digital video enhancer): Sharpens the  
outlines of the images.  
“PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video  
equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater  
detail.  
Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track  
DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL  
OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.  
Select an item and press ENTER.  
• Contrast: changes the contrast.  
• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.  
• Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.  
• Hue: changes the colour balance.  
When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set  
“DTS” to “On” in Audio Setup (page 92).  
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4 Press </, to adjust the setting, and  
press ENTER.  
Adjusting the sound quality  
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Y NR: (weak) Off  
C NR: (weak) Off  
BNR: (weak) Off  
DVE*: (weak) Off  
PB Video Equalizer”:  
• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)  
• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)  
• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (deep)  
• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (green)  
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1
1
2
2
2
3 (strong)  
3 (strong)  
3 (strong)  
3 (strong)  
DVD VCD CD  
1 Press TOOLS during playback.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
1
2
2 Select Audio Settings, and press  
ENTER.  
3 Select an item, and press ENTER.  
“Surround (TVS)” (DVD VIDEO only):  
Selects one of the surround modes. For more  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other items.  
* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”  
enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more  
than “2.”  
“Audio Filter” (all discs): Selects the digital  
filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is  
44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz  
(Fs is above 96 kHz).  
• Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency  
range and spatial feeling.  
• Slow: Provides smooth and warm sound.  
* Sampling frequency of audio source. This  
function only adjusts the output signals from the  
LINE 1 – TV, LINE 3/DECODER, or LINE 2  
OUT (AUDIO L/R).  
Notes  
• If the outlines of the images on your screen become  
blurred, set “BNR” to “Off.”  
• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the  
above BNR, Y NR, or C NR effects may be hard to  
discern. And, these functions may not work with some  
screen sizes.  
• When playing a title recorded in SLP recording mode,  
the BNR setting may have little effect.  
• When using the DVE function, noise found in the title  
may become more apparent. In this case, it is  
recommended that you use the BNR function with the  
DVE function. If the condition still does not improve,  
set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”  
4 Press </M/m/, to select the option,  
and press ENTER.  
Note  
There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter  
depending on the disc or playback environment.  
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• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few  
seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant  
replay/advance the recording.  
Chasing Playback/  
Simultaneous Rec and Play  
Playing a previous recording while  
making another (Simultaneous Rec  
and Play)  
You can view the beginning of a programme while  
it is being recorded. You can also play a title or  
previously recorded programme while recording.  
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“Simultaneous Rec and Play” allows you to view  
a previously recorded programme while recording  
programmes. Playback continues even if a timer  
recording starts. Use this function as follows:  
• While recording to the HDD:  
HDD  
DVD  
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Play another title on the HDD.  
Play a previously recorded programme on a  
DVD by pressing DVD.  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
• While recording to a DVD:  
Play a previously recorded programme on the  
HDD by pressing HDD.  
M/m,  
ENTER  
1
• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode)* :  
Play another title on the same DVD-RW (VR  
2
mode) disc.*  
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* Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work  
when you record:  
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.  
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.  
* Picture noise may appear depending upon the  
condition of the recording, or when playing a title  
recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode.  
Playing from the beginning of the  
programme you are recording  
(Chasing Playback)  
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“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the  
recorded part of a programme while the recording  
is being made. You do not need to wait until the  
recording finishes.  
You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD,  
Super VCD, CD, or DATA CD while recording on  
the HDD.  
Example: Play another title on the HDD while  
recording to the HDD.  
1 Press TOOLS while recording.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
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While recording, press TITLE LIST to  
display the HDD Title List.  
2 Select “ Chasing Playback, and press  
ENTER.  
Select the title you want to play, and press  
ENTER.  
Playback starts from the beginning of the  
programme you are recording.  
When you fast forward to the point that you  
are recording, Chasing Playback returns to  
normal playback.  
Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press  
ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
Example: Play a DVD while recording to the  
HDD.  
Notes  
• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not  
work when recording:  
– on a 1x-speed DVD-RW.  
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While recording, press DVD and insert the  
DVD into the recorder.  
– in the HQ or HSP recording mode.  
2
Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title  
List.  
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Select the title you want to play, and press  
ENTER.  
Searching for a Title/  
Chapter/Track, etc.  
Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press  
ENTER.  
Playback starts from the selected title.  
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Notes  
• The DVD’s playback picture on your TV screen  
freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast  
reverse or instant replay/advance during Simultaneous  
Rec and Play.  
• You cannot play a DVD recorded in NTSC colour  
system while recording on the HDD.  
You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or  
track. As titles and tracks are assigned individual  
numbers, select the title or track by entering its  
number. You can also search for a scene using the  
time code.  
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1 Press TOOLS during playback.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
2 Select a search method, and press ENTER.  
“Title Search” (for DVDs)  
“Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs)  
“Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs)  
“Search” (for VIDEO CDs)  
“Album Search” (for DATA CDs)  
“Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs): Searches  
for a starting point by entering the time code.  
The display for entering the number appears.  
Example: Title Search  
Title : -- (21)  
The number in parentheses indicates the total  
number of titles, tracks, etc.  
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3 Press the number buttons to select the  
number of the title, chapter, track, time  
code, etc., you want.  
Playing MP3 Audio Tracks  
For example: Time Search  
DATA CD  
To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20  
seconds, enter “21020.”  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to  
cancel the number, then select another  
number.  
You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs  
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs).  
4 Press SET.  
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The recorder starts playback from the selected  
number.  
Note  
“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.  
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1 Insert a DATA CD on the disc tray.  
2 Press H.  
Playback starts from the first MP3 audio  
tracks on the disc. Note that the playback  
order may be different from the edited order.  
See “Playback order of MP3 audio tracks”  
below.  
About MP3 audio tracks  
MP3 is audio compression technology that  
satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations.  
You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-  
Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio  
Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be  
recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2  
or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the  
tracks. You can also play discs recorded in Multi  
Session.  
See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CD-  
RW drives and the recording software (not  
supplied) for details on the recording format.  
Note on Multi Session discs  
If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first  
session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio  
tracks in other sessions. If audio tracks in Music  
CD format are recorded in the first session, only  
the first session will be played back.  
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Playback order of MP3 audio tracks  
Albums containing MP3 audio tracks play in the  
following order.  
A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that  
do not contain tracks (such as album E) are  
skipped.  
Notes  
• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA  
CD, the playback order may differ from the above  
illustration.  
• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some  
time.  
• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs  
created in the Packet Write format.  
• The recorder will play any data with the extension  
“.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing  
this data may generate a loud noise which could  
damage your speaker system.  
Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5  
ROOT  
• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in  
MP3PRO format.  
• The playback order above may not be applicable if  
there are more than a total of 999 albums and tracks in  
the DATA CD.  
• The recorder can recognize up to 499 albums (the  
recorder will count just albums, including albums that  
do not contain MP3 audio tracks). The recorder will not  
play any albums beyond the first 499 albums. Of the  
first 499 albums, the recorder will play no more than a  
combined total of 999 albums and tracks.  
• The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the  
following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz.  
• Only the letters in the alphabet and numbers can be  
used for album or track names. Anything else is  
displayed as “ .”  
*
• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.  
Album MP3 audio track  
When you insert a DATA CD and press  
H, the numbered tracks are played sequentially,  
from 1 through 7. Any sub-albums/tracks  
contained within a currently selected album take  
priority over the next album in the same tree.  
(Example: C contains D so 4 is played before  
5.)  
z Hints  
• You can view the disc information while playing MP3  
audio tracks (page 39).  
• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the  
track names when you store the tracks in a disc, the  
tracks will be played in that order.  
• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start  
playback, it is recommended that you create albums  
with no more than two trees.  
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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)  
Editing  
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You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you  
have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode):  
editing either the original recording (called the  
“original”), or the playback information created  
from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each  
is different in nature and offers different merits,  
read the following and select the one that better  
suits your needs.  
Before Editing  
This recorder offers various edit options for  
various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc  
type in the front panel display, and select the  
option available for your disc (page 8).  
Note  
To edit original titles  
You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc  
or a timer recording starts while editing.  
Edits made to the original titles are final. If you  
plan to retain an unaltered original recording,  
create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit  
functions available for original titles are:  
– Labelling a title (page 65).  
– Setting protection against erasure (page 65).  
– Erasing a title (page 65).  
– Erasing multiple titles (page 66).  
Edit options for the HDD and  
DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/  
DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs  
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– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66).  
You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode  
titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot  
undo any edits you make. The edit functions  
available for Video mode titles are:  
– Setting protection against erasure (page 65).  
– Labelling a title (page 65).  
– Erasing a title (page 65).  
– Erasing multiple titles (page 66).  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (HDD  
and DVD+RWs only) (page 66).  
To create and edit Playlist titles  
A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from  
the original title for editing purposes. When you  
create a Playlist, only the control information  
necessary for playback, such as the playback  
order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles  
are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.  
Example: You have recorded the final few  
matches of a football tournament on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode). You want to create a digest with the  
goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want  
to keep the original recording.  
– Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)  
(DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode)  
only) (page 67).  
Notes  
• Once the DVD is finalized, you cannot edit or record on  
the disc (except for DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR  
mode)).  
• You cannot create a Playlist (see below).  
• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s  
control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a  
Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene  
order within the Playlist title (“Creating and  
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The advanced edit functions available for Playlist  
titles are:  
– Labelling a title (page 65).  
Editing a Title  
– Erasing a title (page 65).  
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– Erasing multiple titles (page 66).  
– Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 66).  
– Rearranging the title order (page 70).  
– Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 70).  
– Combining multiple titles into one title  
This section explains the basic edit functions. Note  
that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) without changing the original  
recordings, create a Playlist title (page 68).  
Note  
z Hint  
When editing a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video  
mode), finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You  
cannot edit a finalized disc.  
You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List  
(Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original).  
To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOLS while a Title  
List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.”  
Notes  
• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for  
playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist  
title, the original title cannot be erased.  
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control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
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ENTER  
m/M  
CHAPTER  
MARK  
CHAPTER  
ERASE  
1 Press TITLE LIST.  
When editing a DVD-RW in VR mode, press  
TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist”  
from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title  
Lists, if necessary.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
You can make the following edits to the title.  
“Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK”  
when asked for confirmation. When the title is  
protected, the display asks for confirmation.  
To erase, select “Change,” and when the  
Protection display appears, select “Off.”  
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“Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when  
the Protection display appears. “ ” appears  
next to the protected title. To cancel the  
protection, select “Off.”  
2 Select point A by pressing m/M, and  
press ENTER.  
The display for setting point B appears.  
“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter  
a title name (page 40).  
A-B Erase (Set point B)  
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“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s  
thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List  
“A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see  
below).  
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B 0:23:45  
3 Select point B by pressing m/M, and  
press ENTER.  
z Hints  
• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 66), or  
erase all of the titles on the disc at once (page 36).  
• You can label or re-label DVDs (page 36).  
The display asks for confirmation. To reset  
either point A or B, select “Change A” or  
“Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.  
Note  
4 Select OK, and press ENTER.  
The scene is erased, and the display asks  
whether to erase another scene. To continue,  
select “Yes,” and repeat from step 2. To finish,  
select “No.”  
You cannot protect Playlist titles.  
Erasing a section of a title  
(A-B Erase)  
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You can select a section (scene) in a title and erase  
it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be  
undone.  
A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The  
chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on  
either side of the mark.  
1 After step 2 of “ Editing a Title, select  
A-B Erase” and press ENTER.  
Notes  
• Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the  
point where you erase a section of a title.  
The display for setting point A appears.  
• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.  
• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly  
different from the points you selected.  
A-B Erase (Set point A)  
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Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)  
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You can select and erase more than one title at one  
time using the TOOLS menu.  
Playback point  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
menu, and press TOOLS.  
• When the title is protected, the display asks  
for confirmation. To continue, select  
“Change,” and when the protection display  
appears, select “Off.”  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
2 Select Erase Titles,” and press ENTER.  
The display for selecting titles to be erased  
appears.  
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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
A check mark appears in the check box next to  
the selected title. To clear the check mark,  
press ENTER again. To clear all of check  
marks, select “Reset All.”  
2 Press TOOLS and select “ Disc Map, and  
press ENTER.  
The Disc Map appears. To check the open  
space, select the space by pressing </,.  
Disc Map  
Erase Titles  
Select the titles to erase.  
OK  
Empty Title  
HQ: 0H30M  
LP : 1H30M  
HSP: 0H45M  
EP: 2H00M  
SP: 1H00M  
SLP: 3H00M  
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Cancel  
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Reset All  
Erase  
Cancel  
• When the title is protected, the display asks  
for confirmation. To continue, select  
“Change,” and when the protection display  
appears, select “Off.” To cancel, select  
“Close.”  
Selected open space  
• When b or B appears on either side of the  
screen, you can scroll sideways by pressing  
</,.  
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you  
want to erase.  
3 Select a title by pressing </,, and  
press ENTER.  
5 When you finish selecting titles, select  
OK, and press ENTER.  
The display for selecting titles to be erased  
appears. To cancel the selection, press  
ENTER again.  
The list of the titles to be erased appears for  
confirmation. To change the selection, select  
“Change,” and repeat from step 3.  
Disc Map  
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The titles are erased.  
Erasing titles to open up disc space  
(Disc Map)  
Erase  
Cancel  
Selected title  
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When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW  
(Video mode), the recorder searches for the largest  
open space and records there. Before you start,  
check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase  
titles to create a space large enough for the  
recording.  
• When the title is protected, the display asks  
for confirmation. To continue, select  
“Change,” and when the protection display  
appears, select “Off.” To cancel, select  
“Close.”  
4 Repeat step 3 when erasing more titles.  
5 Select Erase,and press ENTER.  
The display asks for confirmation. To change  
the selection, select “Change.”  
1 Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.  
6 Select OK,and press ENTER.  
The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc  
space.  
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Creating chapters manually  
Creating and Editing a  
Playlist  
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You can manually insert a chapter mark at any  
point you like during playback or recording.  
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Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without  
changing the actual recordings. A Playlist title can  
contain up to 50 scenes.  
For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR  
mode)” (page 64).  
Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you  
want to divide the title into chapters.  
Each time you press the button, “Marking...”  
appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and  
right of the mark become separate chapters.  
Note  
Once you create a Playlist title from original titles, you  
will be unable to erase or edit the original titles.  
Marking...  
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To erase chapter marks  
You can combine two chapters by erasing the  
chapter mark during playback.  
Press ./> to search for a chapter number, and  
while displaying the chapter containing the  
chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER  
ERASE.  
The current chapter combines with the previous  
chapter.  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
m/M  
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Notes  
• If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter  
marks can be added, you may not be able to record or  
edit.  
• When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will be  
erased.  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
menu, and press TOOLS.  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
2 Select “ Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.  
The display for selecting titles appears.  
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3 Select the title you want to include in the  
Playlist title, and press ENTER.  
8 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,  
and press ENTER.  
A check mark appears in the check box next to  
the selected title. To clear the check mark,  
press ENTER again. To select all of the titles,  
select “Select All.”  
The display for setting the end point (OUT)  
appears, and the title continues to play in the  
background.  
Capture (Set OUT point)  
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Create Playlist  
Select the titles you want to capture.  
OK  
Original  
Cancel  
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Reset All  
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9 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,  
and press ENTER.  
4 Repeat step 3 to add more titles.  
To go to the next page of titles, press m. To  
clear all of the check marks, select “Reset  
All.”  
The display asks for confirmation. To reset the  
IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or  
“Change OUT” and repeat step 8 or 9. To view  
the selected scene, select “Preview.”  
5 Select “ OK, and press ENTER.  
The list of selected titles appears. To add  
another title, select “Add Title.”  
10Select OK, and ENTER.  
The selected section is captured as a scene,  
and the display asks whether you want to  
continue. To continue, select “More,” and  
repeat the steps above. To capture a scene  
from another title, select “New Title.”  
Create Playlist - Selected Titles  
Select a title to start capturing.  
Scene List  
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Add Title  
11When you finish capturing scenes, select  
No More” and press ENTER.  
The Scene List menu appears with all of the  
selected scenes.  
6 Select one of the titles, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
“Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the  
Playlist title as one scene.  
Total duration of  
the selected scene  
Total number of scenes  
“Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the  
Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the  
title, select “Scene List” and go to step 12.  
“Check Scenes”: Allows you to check the  
captured scene.  
Scene List  
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Quit  
Add  
7 Select “ Capture, and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the start point (IN)  
appears. The title starts to play in the  
background.  
Preview  
Capture (Set IN point)  
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12Select the scene you want to edit, and  
press ENTER.  
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
The sub-menu appears.  
4 Select Move, and press ENTER.  
“Move”: Changes the scene order.  
“Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is  
cancelled.  
“Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the  
scenes.  
Move  
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“Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN  
point, and repeat from step 8.  
“Change OUT”: Allows you to change the  
OUT point, and repeat from step 9.  
5 Select a new location for the title by  
pressing M/m, and press ENTER.  
The title moves to the new location.  
To add more scenes, select “Add” and go to  
step 6. To preview all of the captured scenes in  
the listed order, select “Preview.”  
Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)  
13When you finish editing the Scene List,  
select OK,and press ENTER.  
The display for entering the title name  
appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter”  
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1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
(Playlist) menu.  
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press  
TOOLS and select “Playlist.”  
14Select OK” to use the default name, and  
press ENTER.  
2 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
3 Select Divide,and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the dividing point  
appears. The title starts to play in the  
background.  
To play the Playlist title  
Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned  
on. Then, select “Playlist” and press ENTER.  
When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears, select  
a title and press H.  
Divide  
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When a Playlist title is created, the IN and OUT points  
will become chapter marks, and each scene will become  
a chapter.  
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Note  
The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.  
4 Select the dividing point by pressing  
m/M, and press ENTER.  
Moving a Playlist title (Move)  
The display asks for confirmation. To change  
the dividing point, select “Change.”  
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You can change the Playlist title order within the  
Title List (Playlist).  
5 Select OK, and press ENTER.  
The display for entering the title name  
appears. To use the same title name as before,  
select “No.”  
1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
(Playlist) menu.  
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press  
TOOLS and select “Playlist.”  
6 Select Yes, and press ENTER to enter a  
new name.  
2 Select “ Number” in the Sort” column,  
and press ENTER.  
Follow the explanations on page 40. After you  
enter a new name, the title is divided in two.  
The titles are sorted in order of title number.  
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Combining multiple Playlist titles  
(Combine)  
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1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
(Playlist) menu.  
If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press  
TOOLS and select “Playlist.”  
2 Press TOOLS to select Combine, and  
press ENTER.  
The display for selecting titles appears.  
3 Select a title, and press ENTER.  
A number indicating the order in which you  
selected the title appears. To cancel the  
selection, press ENTER again.  
Combine  
Select the titles to combine.  
OK  
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AAB 13:00-14:00  
DEF 20:00-21:00  
15. 9  
17. 9  
28. 9  
5. 10  
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Cancel  
AAB 13:00-14:00  
AAB 13:00-14:00  
Reset All  
4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you  
want to combine.  
To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset  
All.”  
5 Select “ OK, and press ENTER.  
The list of titles to be combined appears. To  
change the selection, select “Change” and go  
to step 3.  
Combine  
Combine the titles in the following order.  
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2
3
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AAB 13:00-14:00  
AAB 13:00-14:00  
AAB 13:00-14:00  
15. 9  
28. 9  
5.10  
OK  
Change  
Cancel  
6 Select “ OK, and press ENTER.  
The display for selecting a title name from  
among the selected titles appears. To enter a  
new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the  
explanations on page 40.  
7 Select a name, and press ENTER.  
The titles are combined.  
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• You can dub a Playlist title on a DVD-RW (VR mode)  
as an original title on the HDD.  
• When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size  
and the sound types originally recorded are retained.  
Dubbing (HDD y DVD)  
Before Dubbing  
Notes  
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• The recorder may not function as described depending  
on the disc status. Follow the instructions that appear on  
the screen.  
• When a message appears and indicates that the control  
information is full, erase unnecessary titles (page 65).  
• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs or a DVD  
recorded on other DVD equipment to the HDD.  
• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally  
recorded title (page 34) will not be retained in the  
dubbed title.  
In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a  
recorded title on the internal hard disk drive  
(HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can  
select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing –  
page 74), or multiple titles all at once (Multiple  
Before you start, read the following precautions,  
which are common to both dubbing methods.  
About “ Dub Mode”  
With this recorder, the recording mode for  
dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Two  
dubbing method are available: High-speed  
Dubbing and Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing.  
Read the following and select according to the  
required time, disc space, and picture quality.  
z Hint  
This section deals with dubbing to and from the internal  
HDD. If you want to record from a digital video camera  
connected to the DV IN jack, see “DV Dubbing”  
(page 77). To record from equipment connected to the  
Dubbing at high-speed (High-speed Dubbing)  
Before you start…  
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• Select the disc type according to your needs  
(page 8). This recorder can record on various  
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Allows you to dub what you have stored in the  
HDD to a high-speed DVD (4x-speed  
• You cannot record both the main and sub sound  
on a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode),  
DVD+R, or DVD-R. For bilingual programs, set  
“DVD Bilingual Rec.” to either “Main” (default)  
or “Sub” in Options Setup (page 97).  
• Timer recordings and Synchronized recordings  
do not start during dubbing. Before you start,  
check the Timer List menu to see if there is any  
timer recording due to start during dubbing.  
• Chapter marks in the original recording do not  
remain in the dubbed title. Chapter marks are  
entered according to the “Auto Chapter” setting  
in Features Setup (page 93).  
• For a title whose aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3) is  
mixed:  
– When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RW  
(Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is  
determined by the setting in “DVD Rec.  
Picture Size” (page 49).  
DVD+RWs/2x-speed DVD-RWs/8x-speed  
DVD+Rs/8x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower versions  
of each disc type), without changing the recording  
mode. Dubbing speed is increased when the  
recording mode of the original title is of a longer  
recording mode (such as SLP).  
Select “Fast” when selecting the “Dub Mode” in  
(page 75). The minimum required time is as  
follows (approximate).  
Example: When a 120 minute-title is dubbed to a  
high-speed DVD-R in LP mode, dubbing becomes  
12 times faster, and takes a minimum of 10  
minutes. (120 minutes ÷ 12 = 10 minutes).  
– When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or  
DVD+R, the picture size is always 4:3.  
– When dubbed from HDD to DVD-RW (VR  
mode), the originally recorded picture size is  
retained.  
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Note that speeds shown in the table are an  
approximate of the maximum dubbing speed.  
About “ VBR”  
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is an effective method of  
allocating a suitable bit amount per second. Fine  
detail pictures or dynamically moving pictures are  
assigned a larger amount, while static pictures are  
assigned less, for optimum picture quality.  
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Speed  
x2.4-speed x2-speed x4-speed  
High-  
High-  
High-  
Rec  
mode  
speed  
speed  
speed  
DVD+R/  
DVD-R  
DVD+RW  
DVD-RW  
• Variable bit rate (adopted  
for this recorder)  
• Fixed bit rate  
HQ  
HSP  
SP  
x2.4  
x3.6  
x4.8  
x7.2  
x9.6  
x1  
x2  
x3  
x4  
x6  
x8  
x12  
x4  
Average distribution rate  
Average distribution rate  
x6  
x8  
LP  
x12  
x16  
EP  
More bits  
Wasted bits  
*2  
SLP  
x24  
are required  
*1  
Maximum recording speed of this recorder.  
When dubbing to DVD+Rs, the dubbing speed is  
x1-speed.  
*2  
z Hint  
When you dub an edited title using the Rec Mode  
Conversion Dubbing method, pauses between scenes are  
smoothed out.  
Notes  
• High-speed Dubbing is not available for the following  
titles:  
– Titles recorded in HQ+.  
– Titles that contain both main and sub sounds (except  
DVD-RWs (VR mode)).  
– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9  
etc.), (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)).  
– Titles recorded in SLP (DVD+RW/DVD+R only).  
• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/  
DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, erased pictures may  
remain on the disc.  
Note  
The picture quality will not improve even if a title is  
converted to a recording mode of better picture quality.  
Dubbing restriction  
Some DVD VIDEOs or TV programmes contain  
copy protection signals such as “Copy-Never” or  
“Copy-Once.” You cannot record such contents on  
this recorder (only a grey, blank screen will be  
recorded). Be especially careful when dubbing on  
a non-rewritable DVD such as a DVD-R.  
Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing  
Copy  
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Original  
recording  
Dubbing  
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Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice  
versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the  
original recordings. For example, when you dub  
an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can  
reduce the data size, saving more titles using less  
space.  
Copy-Free  
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Select a mode different from the original recording  
in “Dub Mode” in the steps of “Dubbing a Single  
When an HQ or HQ+ title is converted to another  
mode, the recorder automatically assigns an  
appropriate bit rate, thus retaining the original  
picture quality as much as possible (“Dynamic  
VBR Dubbing”).  
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HDD  
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Copy-Once  
Copy-Never  
recorded in grey.  
HDD  
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recorded in grey.  
* Version 1.1 CPRM-compatible DVD-RW (VR mode)  
only (page 8).  
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E Dubbing mode and the space that  
remains after dubbing (approximate).  
Dubbing a Single Title (Title  
Dub)  
6 Select Dub Mode.”  
7 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.  
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tFast* t HQ t HSP t SP  
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for the title (page 72).  
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8 Select Start,” and press ENTER.  
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode  
(Auto Dub Mode)  
The recorder adjusts the dubbing mode in order to  
fit a title on the disc. If there is insufficient disc  
space in the selected dubbing mode, the following  
display appears after step 8.  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
M/m, ENTER  
Title Dub  
There is not enough memory for the dubbing,  
Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode.  
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to  
or from.  
Auto Dub mode  
Reset  
Cancel  
2 Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD.  
Select “Auto Dub mode” and press ENTER to start  
dubbing. To manually select another dubbing  
mode, select “Reset,” and go to step 7.  
3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
menu.  
4 Select a title and press ENTER.  
To stop dubbing  
The sub-menu appears.  
Press TOOLS to turn on the TOOLS menu. Or,  
while the Title List menu is displayed, press  
ENTER to display the sub-menu. Select “Stop  
Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for  
confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
5 Select “ Dubbing” and press ENTER.  
The display for selecting the dubbing mode  
appears.  
z Hints  
Title Dub  
2.0GB  
2.6GB  
• If disc space is still insufficient for the selected dubbing  
mode, erase unnecessary parts of the title, or free up  
disc space by erasing titles on the disc (page 67).  
• You can turn off the recorder without affecting the  
dubbing. Press "/1 during dubbing.  
This title will be dubbed. Set the dub mode.  
1 World Cup Final  
Rec Mode : SP  
Dub Mode  
SP 2.0GB  
• You can start Title Dubbing by selecting “DUBBING”  
from the System Menu.  
Start  
Cancel  
A Size of the title (approximate)  
B Direction of dubbing.  
C Available space on the disc to be  
dubbed (approximate).  
D Information about the title to be  
dubbed.  
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7 Repeat step 6 to select all of the titles you  
want to dub.  
Dubbing Multiple Titles  
(Dub Selected Titles)  
To make adjustments for each of the titles,  
select “Settings” (see “Making settings for  
each title” below). To cancel all of the  
selections, select “Reset,” and go to step 6.  
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8 Select Start,” and press ENTER.  
Adjusting the settings for each title  
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You can make detailed settings for each of the  
selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing.  
Settings” and press ENTER.  
TITLE LIST  
TOOLS  
The following display for making the  
adjustments appears. To re-select titles, select  
“Change,” and go to step 6 of “Dubbing  
Multiple Titles (Dub Selected Titles)” above.  
To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode  
so all of the selected titles fit in, select “Auto  
Mode.”  
M/m, ENTER  
1 Insert the DVD that you are going to dub to  
or from.  
Dub Selected Titles 2.1GB  
Adjust the settings for the dubbing here.  
4.6GB  
2 Select the source by pressing HDD or DVD.  
Start  
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World Tour – Asia 1  
Rec Mode: SP  
11.6  
Cancel  
Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB  
3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List  
World Tour – Asia 2  
Rec Mode: SP  
18.6  
Auto mode  
Change  
menu.  
Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB  
World Tour – Asia 3  
Rec Mode: SP  
25.6  
Dub Mode: Fast 0.3GB  
4 Press TOOLS.  
World Cup Final  
Rec Mode: SP  
20.6  
The TOOLS menu appears.  
Dub Mode: Fast 1.2GB  
5 Select “ Dub Selected Titles,” and press  
ENTER.  
A Total size of the selected titles.  
B Direction of dubbing.  
The display for selecting titles appears.  
Dub Selected Titles 0.0GB  
4.6GB  
C Available space on the disc to be  
Select title(s) in the order you want to dub them.  
Start  
dubbed (approximate).  
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World Tour – Asia 1  
World Tour – Asia 2  
World Cup Final  
11.6  
18.6  
20.6  
25.6  
Cancel  
D Information about the title to be dubbed  
(title name, original recording mode,  
dubbing mode, and data size after  
dubbing).  
Settings  
Reset  
World Tour – Asia 3  
E Order of dubbing.  
6 Select titles in the order you want to dub,  
and press ENTER.  
2 Select the title which you want to adjust,  
and press ENTER.  
The titles are numbered in the selected order.  
To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.  
The sub-menu appears.  
“Dub Mode”: Selects the dubbing mode for  
each title (see page 72).  
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“Change Order”: Moves the title to change the  
dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new  
location, and press ENTER.  
“Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title  
is excluded from dubbing.  
3 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
4 When you finish making adjustments,  
select Start,” and press ENTER.  
To automatically adjust the dubbing mode  
(Auto Dub Mode)  
The recorder adjusts the dubbing mode so all of  
the titles fit in. The same dubbing mode is set for  
all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the  
selected dubbing mode, the following display  
appears after step 8 of “Dubbing Maltiple Titles”  
Dub Selected Titles  
There is not enough memory. Select  
"Auto Dub Mode" or change the selection.  
Auto Dub mode  
Change  
Cancel  
Select “Auto Dub mode” and press ENTER. If you  
have selected only one title, select “OK.”  
To stop dubbing  
Press TOOLS to turn on the TOOLS menu. Select  
“Stop Dubbing” and press ENTER. When asked  
for confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.  
z Hints  
• You can turn off the recorder without affecting the  
dubbing. Press "/1 during dubbing.  
• You can start Multiple Title Dubbing by selecting  
“DUBBING” from the System Menu.  
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• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment,  
finalize the disc (page 37).  
DV Dubbing (DV t HDD/DVD)  
Hookups  
DVD recorder  
Before DV Dubbing  
This section explains dubbing with a digital video  
camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If  
you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see  
To DV IN  
To record from the DV IN jack  
i.LINK cable  
(not supplied)  
The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the  
i.LINK standard. You can connect any other  
equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and  
record digital signals.  
Follow the instructions in “Preparing for  
recording using the DV IN jack,” and then move  
on to the section on dubbing. For more  
information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK”  
DV output  
Digital video camera  
z Hint  
If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the  
initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW  
(VR mode) or HDD.  
: Signal flow  
Preparingforrecordingusing the DV  
IN jack  
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You can connect a digital video camera to the DV  
IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV  
format tape. Operation is straightforward because  
the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape  
for you – you do not need to operate your digital  
video camera. Do the following to start using the  
“DV Edit” functions of this recorder.  
TOOLS  
M/m, ENTER  
See the instruction manual supplied with the  
digital video camera as well before connecting.  
Notes  
• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output  
signals.  
REC MODE  
• You cannot use the DV IN jack when:  
– your digital video camera does not work with this  
recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack  
and follow the instructions of “Recording From  
– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not  
connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera  
even if it has an i.LINK jack.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
– the images on the tape contain copy protection  
signals, which limit recording.  
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z Hints  
1 Press HDD or DVD.  
• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The  
recorder completes dubbing even after being turned  
off.  
• You can adjust the settings for the recording picture  
If you select DVD, press Z (open/close) and  
place a DVD on the disc tray. Press Z again  
to close the disc tray.  
Notes  
• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital  
video equipment to the recorder.  
• You cannot control the recorder using another device  
or another recorder of the same model.  
With the recording side facing down  
• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the  
cassette memory onto the disc.  
Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front  
panel display.  
If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts  
automatically.  
• If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track  
that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48  
kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural  
sound will be output when playing back the sampling  
frequency switch point on the disc.  
• In order to use this recorder’s Auto Scene Chaptering  
function (pages 79, 80), be sure to correctly set the  
clock on your digital video camera before shooting.  
• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if  
the picture size of the source image changes, or if there  
is nothing recorded on the tape.  
2 Insert the source DV format tape into your  
digital video camera.  
For the recorder to record or edit, your digital  
video camera must be set to video playback  
mode.  
3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote  
repeatedly to select DV.”  
The front panel display changes as follows:  
Programme  
position  
L1  
L2  
L3  
L4  
DV  
4 Press REC MODE on the remote repeatedly  
to select the recording mode.  
The recording mode changes as follows:  
HQ  
HSP  
SP  
LP  
EP  
SLP  
For details about the recording mode, see  
5 Press TOOLS on the remote to select DV  
Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then,  
select the setting for the audio input.  
“Stereo1” (default): Records original sound  
only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV  
format tape.  
“Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2.  
“Stereo2”: Records additional audio only.  
Select “Mix” or “Stereo2” only if you have  
added a second audio channel when recording  
with your digital video camera.  
You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of  
the dubbing methods on the following pages.  
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To stop during recording  
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
Recording an Entire DV  
Format Tape (One Touch  
Dubbing)  
z Hints  
• If you set “Finalize Disc” to “Auto” in Features Setup  
(page 96), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW(VR  
mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording  
is finished.  
• You can play back a previously recorded title on the  
HDD while One Touch Dubbing is in progress.  
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You can record the entire contents of a DV format  
tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE  
TOUCH DUBBING button. The recorder controls  
the digital video camera for the whole process, and  
completes the recording.  
Notes  
• When a blank space between the recordings on the tape  
continues for more than five minutes, One Touch  
Dubbing ends automatically.  
• The recorder records a blank for five minutes before it  
stops dubbing. To stop the blank recording, press x  
REC STOP.  
How chapters are created  
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,  
and the title is divided into chapters. For the HDD  
and a DVD-RW (VR mode), every shooting on the  
tape becomes a chapter on the disc (Auto Scene  
Chaptering function). For other discs, the recorder  
divides the title in either 6 or 15-minute intervals,  
according to the setting in “Auto Chapter” in  
Features Setup.  
x REC STOP  
ONETOUCH  
DUBBING  
Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for recording  
ONE TOUCH DUBBING on the remote.  
The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts  
recording the tape contents.  
When the recording is finished, the recorder  
rewinds the tape in the digital video camera.  
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You can select scenes from a DV format tape, and  
then automatically record selected scenes to a disc  
of your choice.  
To use this function, you will do the following:  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
Connect your digital video camera and  
prepare for recording  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
m/M  
m
H
Select and edit the scenes you want to dub  
x REC  
STOP  
Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward  
or rewind the tape to select the scenes. At this  
point, the selected scenes are not copied to the  
disc. The recorder only remembers the IN and  
OUT points of the scenes that you selected for  
dubbing. You can also reset, erase, or change the  
order of the scenes.  
1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of Preparing for  
and press SYSTEM MENU.  
2 Select DV EDIT, and press ENTER.  
The display asks if you want to start selecting  
scenes.  
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Dub the selected scenes to a disc  
Scenes Selection  
After you have selected the scenes, the recorder  
will fast forward and rewind the tape  
automatically and record the scenes to a disc of  
your choice.  
Do you want to select a scene?  
Start  
Cancel  
How chapters are created  
• If you have previously saved a program, the  
display asks if you want to edit an existing  
program or to create a new program. To  
resume editing the existing program, select  
“Saved Data,” and go to step 6.  
The dubbed contents on the disc become one title,  
and the title is divided into chapters. For a DVD-  
RW (VR mode) and the HDD, every shooting on  
the tape and each selected scene becomes a  
chapter on the disc (Auto Scene Chaptering  
function). For other discs, the recorder divides the  
title in either 6 or 15-minute intervals, according  
to the setting in “Auto Chapter” in Features Setup.  
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3 Select “ Start, and press ENTER.  
The display for setting the IN point (start of  
the scene) appears.  
6 Select OK, and press ENTER.  
A new Scene List menu appears with the  
selected scene.  
The scene starts to play in the background.  
Select scene (Set IN point)  
Total 0:00:22 Scenes 1  
SCENE LIST  
OK  
0:00:30-0:00:52  
Duration 0:00:22  
1
Quit  
Add  
Controlling...  
IN 0:00:30  
OUT -:- -:- -  
A Thumbnail picture  
4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,  
and press ENTER.  
B Time information  
The display for setting the OUT point (end of  
the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in  
the background from the IN point.  
C Total duration of the program  
D Total number of scenes  
7 When you finish adding scenes, select the  
scene you want to edit, and press ENTER.  
The sub-menu appears.  
Select scene (Set OUT point)  
“Move”: Changes the scene order. Follow the  
explanations on the screen to change the order  
by pressing M/m and ENTER.  
“Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for  
confirmation, select “OK.”  
Controlling...  
IN 0:00:30  
OUT 0:00:52  
“Preview”: Plays the selected scene.  
“Change IN”: Changes the start of the scene.  
Repeat from step 4.  
“Change OUT”: Changes the end of the scene.  
Repeat from step 5.  
5 SelecttheOUTpoint bypressingm/M,  
and press ENTER.  
The display asks if you want to add the  
selected scene to the Scene List menu. To  
preview the scene, select “Preview.” To reset  
either the IN or OUT point, select “Change  
IN” or “Change OUT,” and repeat from step  
4.  
8 When you finish editing the Scene List,  
select “ OK, and press ENTER.  
The display for entering the title name  
appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,”  
and follow the explanations on page 40.  
Scenes Selection  
Do you want to capture the scene  
between IN 0:00:30 and OUT 0:00:52?  
Title Name  
OK  
Cancel  
Enter the title name.  
Preview  
Change IN  
Change OUT  
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OK  
Enter  
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9 Select “ OK, and press ENTER.  
The default title name is fixed, and the display  
asks if you want to start recording. To change  
the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m.  
To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub  
Mode” and press M/m.  
DV Dubbing  
2.6GB  
Change the dubbing mode if necessary.  
Select "Start" to start dubbing.  
Media  
DVD  
Dub Mode  
SP 0.8GB  
Start  
Cancel  
Data capacity required for the dubbing.  
10Select Start,” and press ENTER.  
The recorder starts recording the tape contents  
as programmed.  
• If the recording does not fit due to the  
dubbing mode you selected, the display asks  
if you want to continue. To change the  
dubbing mode, select “Reset” and repeat  
from step 9. To have the recorder adjust the  
dubbing mode, select “Auto Dub Mode.”  
• If there is not enough disc space even after  
changing the dubbing mode, the display  
asks if you want to record halfway. To  
continue, select “OK.”  
To stop during recording  
Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP.  
Note that it may take a few seconds for the  
recorder to stop recording.  
Notes  
• The disc may not be recorded as programmed if the  
tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks  
between the recordings on the tape. In this case, see  
• The start and end points of a program may be different  
from what you have set if the source DV format tape is  
in any of the following conditions:  
– Recording mode was changed during the recording.  
– There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the  
tape.  
• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and  
the end point as the OUT point, the IN and OUT points  
may change slightly during dubbing.  
• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.  
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2 Select SETUP,and press ENTER.  
The Setup Display appears.  
Settings and Adjustments  
SETUP  
Using the Setup Displays  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
By using the Setup Displays, you can make  
various adjustments to items such as picture and  
sound, as well as select a language for the  
subtitles.  
Easy Setup  
The Setup Displays are used in the following way.  
3 Select Settings,Video,” “ Audio,”  
Features, Options,” or Easy Setup,”  
and press ENTER.  
Note  
Playback settings stored in some titles take priority over  
the Setup Display settings, and not all of the functions  
described may work.  
The selected Setup Display appears.  
Example: “Video” setup  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
TV Type :  
16 : 9  
Auto  
Off  
Pause Mode :  
Component Out :  
Progressive Mode :  
Screen Saver :  
Scart Setting  
Line4 Input :  
Audio  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Features  
Options  
Auto  
On  
Easy Setup  
Video  
SYSTEM  
MENU  
4 Select the item you want to set up, and  
press ENTER.  
</M/m/,,  
ENTER  
Available options for the item appear.  
Example: “TV Type”  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
TV Type :  
16 :  
9
Pause Mode :  
Component Out :  
Progressive Mode
Screen Saver :  
Scart Setting  
Line4 Input :  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Audio  
4 : 3 Pan Scan  
Features  
Options  
On  
The System Menu appears.  
Easy Setup  
Video  
SYSTEM MENU  
TITLE LIST  
Some items display a dialogue box that  
provides further detailed settings.  
Example: The following dialogue box appears  
when “Parental Control” in Features Setup is  
selected.  
TIMER  
TIMER LIST  
DV EDIT  
DUBBING  
SETUP  
Features - Parental Control  
Enter your password.  
OK  
Cancel  
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In this case, see “Parental Control” in  
Aerial Reception and  
Language Settings  
(Settings)  
5 Select an option, and press ENTER.  
The currently selected option is displayed  
next to the setup item.  
Example: when “4:3 Letter Box” is set.  
The Settings Setup helps you to make tuner, clock,  
and channel settings for the recorder.  
SETUP  
Select “Settings” in the Setup Display. To use the  
Settings  
Video  
TV Type :  
4 : 3 Letter Box  
Pause Mode :  
Component Out :  
Progressive Mode :  
Screen Saver :  
Scart Setting  
Line4 Input :  
Auto  
Off  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Auto  
On  
SETUP  
Easy Setup  
Video  
Settings  
Video  
Channel Setting  
Channel List  
Clock  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Language  
Easy Setup  
To turn off the display  
Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.  
Channel Setting  
Presets channels manually.  
If some channels could not be set using the Easy  
Setup function, you can set them manually.  
If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the  
wrong tuner system may have been preset during  
Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner system manually  
in the steps below.  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup  
Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the  
Setup Display.  
2
Select “Channel Setting,” and press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 1  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C3  
AAB  
Off  
NICAM  
3
Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme position  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
NICAM  
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5
Select “System,” and press ENTER.  
10 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
DK  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C5  
I
L
CDE  
On  
NICAM  
Standard  
NICAM  
Select an available TV system, BG, DK, I, or  
L, and press ENTER (page 86).  
NICAM  
Normally, select this.  
BG  
Select this when in West European  
countries, except those listed in  
“Receivable channels” (page 86).  
Standard  
Select this if the sound from  
NICAM broadcasts is not  
clear.  
DK  
I
Select this when in East European  
countries.  
11 Select “NICAM,” and press ENTER.  
12 Select “AFT” and press ENTER.  
Select this when in Great Britain/  
Ireland.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
L
Select this when in France.  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C5  
CDE  
Off  
6
Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.  
On  
AFT :  
Off  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
CATV  
On  
Turns on the Auto Fine  
Tuning function. Normally,  
select this.  
CDE  
Off  
NICAM  
Off  
Allows you to adjust the  
pictures manually.  
7
8
Select “Normal,” and press ENTER.  
To set CATV (Cable Television) channels,  
select “CATV.”  
13 Select “On” to turn on AFT, and press  
ENTER.  
Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER.  
• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not  
work effectively, select “Off” and press  
ENTER. When the fine tuning bar appears,  
press </, to obtain a clearer picture, and  
press ENTER.  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 8  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C2  
CDE  
Off  
NICAM  
Prog. 8  
Fine Tuning  
9
Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you  
want is displayed, then press ENTER.  
The channels are scanned in the order shown  
in the table below.  
To preset another channel, repeat from step 3.  
• If you know the number of the channel you  
want, press the number buttons. For  
example, for channel 5, first press “0” and  
then press “5.” Then press ENTER.  
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Receivable channels  
Corresp-  
onding  
channel  
Channel  
Set  
number  
Receivable  
Frequency range  
(MHz)  
TV system  
Channel coverage  
BG (West European E2 - E12 VHF  
Countries, except  
Italia A – H VHF  
those listed below)  
F
F
S06  
S07  
S08  
S09  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
156.75–164.75  
164.75–172.75  
172.75–180.75  
180.75–188.75  
188.75–196.75  
196.75–204.75  
204.75–212.75  
212.75–220.75  
220.75–228.75  
228.75–236.75  
236.75–244.75  
244.75–252.75  
252.75–260.75  
260.75–268.75  
268.75–276.75  
276.75–284.75  
284.75–292.75  
292.75–300.75  
299.25–307.25  
307.25–315.25  
315.25–323.25  
323.25–331.25  
331.25–339.25  
339.25–347.25  
347.25–355.25  
355.25–363.25  
363.25–371.25  
371.25–379.25  
379.25–387.25  
387.25–395.25  
395.25–403.25  
403.25–411.25  
411.25–419.25  
419.25–427.25  
427.25–435.25  
435.25–443.25  
E21 – E69 UHF  
G
S1 – S20 CATV  
H
S21 – S41 HYPER  
H
S01 – S05 CATV  
I
DK (East European R1 – R12 VHF  
J
Countries)  
R21 – R69 UHF  
J
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
K
L
L
I (Great Britain/  
Ireland)  
Ireland A – J VHF  
South Africa 4 – 13 VHF  
B21 – B69 UHF  
S1 – S20 CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
S01 – S05 CATV  
F2 – F10 VHF  
M
N
N
O
P
P
L (France)  
Q
F21 – F69 UHF  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
B – Q CATV  
S21 – S41 HYPER  
Tuning the French CATV channels  
This recorder can scan the CATV channels B to Q  
and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41.  
On the Channel Set menu, the channels are  
indicated as S01 to S44. For example, channel B is  
indicated by Channel Set number S01, and  
channel Q is indicated by Channel Set number S23  
(see the table below). If the CATV channel you  
want to preset is indicated by its frequency (for  
example, 152.75 MHz), refer to the table below to  
find the corresponding channel number.  
Corresp-  
onding  
Channel  
Set  
Receivable  
Frequency range  
(MHz)  
channel  
number  
B
C
D
D
E
S01  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
116.75–124.75  
124.75–132.75  
132.75–140.75  
140.75–148.75  
148.75–156.75  
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Corresp-  
onding  
channel  
Channel  
Set  
number  
Receivable  
Frequency range  
(MHz)  
Channel List (Changing/Disabling  
the channels)  
S39  
S40  
S41  
S42  
S43  
S44  
443.25–451.25  
451.25–459.25  
459.25–467.25  
Changes or disables the programme positions after  
setting the channels. If any programme positions  
are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them.  
You can also change station names. If the station  
names are not displayed, you can enter them  
manually.  
Station Name  
Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5  
characters). The recorder must receive channel  
information (for instance, SMARTLINK  
information) for station names to appear  
automatically.  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup  
Displays(page 83) to select “Settings” in the  
Setup Display.  
2
Select “Channel List,” and press ENTER.  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup  
Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the  
Setup Display.  
Settings - Channel List  
Prog  
Channel  
C3  
Name  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
Select “Channel Setting,” and press ENTER.  
C5  
FGH  
C12  
C21  
C23  
C24  
Settings - Channel Setting  
Prog. 1  
PQR  
System :  
BG  
Normal / CATV :  
Channel Set :  
Station Name :  
PAY - TV / CANAL+ :  
Audio :  
Normal  
C3  
AAB  
3
4
Press M/m to select the row containing the  
programme position you want to change or  
disable.  
To change, press ENTER and go to step 4.  
To disable, press CLEAR and go to step 6.  
The disabled positions will be skipped when  
you press PROG +/–.  
Off  
NICAM  
3
4
Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position for which you want to change or enter  
a station name.  
Select “Station Name,” and press ENTER.  
The display for entering characters appears.  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 7 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.  
Input Station Name  
AAB  
Press M/m until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme position.  
The selected channel is inserted at the new  
programme position.  
"A"  
1
2
3
4
5
.
,
-
C
F
I
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
M
P
N
Q
U
X
0
O
R
V
Y
6
S
8
Z
"a"  
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
Back  
Clear All  
Space  
7
9
Symbol  
T
Settings - Channel List  
W
Cancel  
Finish  
L
Prog  
Channel  
C3  
Name  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
6
C12  
C21  
C5  
FGH  
PQR  
To enter characters, see page 40.  
Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.  
C23  
C24  
5
5
6
Press ENTER to confirm the setting.  
PAY-TV/CANAL+  
Sets the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels.  
For details, see page 30.  
To change or disable the programme position  
of another station, repeat from step 3.  
Note  
Be sure to correctly select the programme position you  
want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme  
position by mistake, you need to reset that channel  
manually.  
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Clock  
Auto Adjust :  
O
ff
1
Present Time :  
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39  
Auto Adjust  
Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a channel  
in your local area broadcasts a time signal.  
4
5
Select “Off,” and press ENTER.  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup  
Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the  
Setup Display.  
Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.  
Clock - Present Time  
Set the time and date manually.  
2
Select “Clock,” and press ENTER.  
1
2004 0:00  
Thu 1  
Settings - Clock  
Auto Adjust :  
Off  
1
Present Time :  
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39  
6
Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.  
Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in  
sequence. Press </, to select the item to be  
set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The  
day of the week is set automatically.  
3
Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.  
Settings - Clock  
Auto Adjust :  
O
ff
1
Present Time :  
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39  
To change the numbers, press < to return to  
the item to be changed, and press M/m.  
4
5
Select “On,” and press ,.  
7
Press ENTER to start the clock.  
Press M/m repeatedly until the programme  
position of the station that carries a time signal  
appears, and press ENTER.  
Language  
OSD (On-Screen Display)  
Settings - Clock  
Switches the display language on the screen.  
Auto Adjust :  
O
n
1
Present Time :  
Thu 1. 1. 2004. 21:39  
DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language for the DVD menu.  
• If the recorder does not receive a time signal  
from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to  
“Off” automatically and the menu for setting  
the clock manually appears on the screen.  
Audio (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the sound track.  
When you select “Original,” the language given  
priority in the disc is selected.  
z Hint  
If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set  
function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.  
Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)  
Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on  
the disc.  
When you select “Audio Follow,” the subtitle  
language changes according to the language you  
selected for the sound track.  
Note  
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the  
recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.  
To set the clock manually  
If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock  
correctly for your local area, try another station for  
the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock  
manually.  
z Hint  
If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or  
“Audio,” select and enter a language code from  
Language Code List” (page 114) using the number  
buttons.  
1
Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup  
Displays” (page 83) to select “Settings” in the  
Setup Display.  
Note  
If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or  
“Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of  
the recorded languages will be automatically selected.  
2
3
Select “Clock,” and press ENTER.  
Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.  
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Video Settings (Video)  
Video settings will adjust items related to the  
image, such as size and colour.  
Choose the settings according to the type of TV,  
tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.  
4:3 Letter Box  
4:3 Pan Scan  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
2 Select “ SETUP, and press ENTER.  
3 Select “ Video, and press ENTER.  
The Video Setup appears with the following  
options. The default settings are underlined.  
Note  
Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected  
automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
TV Type :  
16 : 9  
Auto  
Off  
Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)  
Selects the picture quality in pause mode.  
Pause Mode :  
Component Out :  
Progressive Mode :  
Screen Saver :  
Scart Setting  
Line4 Input :  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Auto  
On  
Auto  
The picture, including subjects  
that move dynamically, is output  
with no jitter. Normally select this  
position.  
Easy Setup  
Video  
Frame  
The picture, including subjects  
that do not move dynamically, is  
output in high resolution.  
TV Type  
Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3  
standard or wide).  
Component Out  
Selects whether or not to output video signals  
from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.  
16:9  
Select this when connecting  
to a wide-screen TV or TV  
with a wide mode function.  
On  
Outputs the component video  
signals. Select this when you want  
to view progressive signals.  
4:3 Letter  
Box  
Select this when connecting  
to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays  
a wide picture with bands on  
the upper and lower portions  
of the screen.  
Off  
Outputs no signals.  
Notes  
4:3 Pan  
Scan  
Select this when connecting  
to a 4:3 screen TV.  
Automatically displays a  
wide picture on the entire  
screen and cuts off the  
portions that do not fit.  
• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot  
set “Component Out” to “On.”  
• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or  
projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this  
case, the picture may not appear.  
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Line1 Output  
Progressive Mode  
Selects a method of outputting video signals for  
the LINE 1-TV jack.  
DVD software can be divided into two types: film  
based software and video based software. Video  
based software is derived from TV, such as  
dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30  
frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second.  
Film based software is derived from film and  
displays images at 24 frames per second. Some  
DVD software contains both Video and Film.  
In order for these images to appear natural on your  
screen when output in PROGRESSIVE mode (50  
or 60 frames per second), the progressive video  
signal needs to be converted to match the type of  
DVD software that you are watching.  
You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p  
video signal that is output when you press  
PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up).  
Note that you must connect to a progressive  
format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
jacks (page 15).  
RGB  
Outputs RGB signals.  
Outputs video signals.  
Outputs S-video signals.  
Video  
S Video  
Notes  
• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no  
picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S  
Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with  
your TV.  
• You cannot select ”RGB” when “Component Out”  
above is set to “On.”  
• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is  
selected.  
Line3 Input  
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the  
LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be  
clear if this setting does not match the type of  
video input signal.  
Auto  
Automatically detects the  
software type (Film-based or  
Video-based) and selects the  
appropriate conversion mode.  
Normally select this position.  
Video/RGB  
Decoder  
Inputs video signals or RGB  
signals.  
Video  
Fixes the conversion mode to the  
mode for Video-based software.  
Select this when connecting to a  
PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder.  
Screen Saver  
The screen saver image appears when you do not  
use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an  
on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is  
displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver  
image helps prevent your display device from  
becoming damaged (ghosting).  
S Video  
Inputs S-video signals.  
Line3 Output  
Selects a method of outputting video signals for  
the LINE 3/DECODER jack.  
Video  
Outputs video signals.  
On  
Turns on the screen saver  
function.  
S Video  
Outputs S-video signals.  
Off  
Turns off the function.  
Line4 Input  
Selects a method of inputting video signals for the  
LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.  
Scart Setting  
Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals  
from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the  
recorder. Select an option for each of the items  
below according to the combination of jacks and  
methods that you are going to use.  
Video  
Inputs video signals.  
S Video  
Inputs S-video signals.  
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Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs  
only)  
Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned  
down when playing a DVD that conforms to  
“Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the  
following jacks:  
Audio Settings (Audio)  
The Audio Setup allows you to adjust the sound  
according to the playback and connection  
conditions.  
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks  
– LINE 1-TV jack  
– LINE 3/DECODER jack  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack  
only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”  
2 Select “ SETUP, and press ENTER.  
3 Select “ Audio, and press ENTER.  
The Audio Setup appears with the following  
options. The default settings are underlined.  
Standard  
TV Mode  
Normally select this  
position.  
Makes low sounds clear  
even if you turn the volume  
down.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Audio ATT :  
Audio DRC :  
Downmix :  
Digital Out :  
Dolby Digital :  
MPEG :  
Off  
Standard  
Dolby Surround  
On  
Audio  
Wide  
Range  
Gives you the feeling of  
being at a live performance.  
Features  
Options  
D-PCM  
PCM  
Easy Setup  
DTS :  
Off  
Downmix (DVDs only)  
Switches the method for mixing down to two  
channels when you play a DVD which has rear  
sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby  
Digital format. For details on the rear signal  
affects the output of the following jacks:  
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks  
– LINE 1-TV jack  
Audio ATT (attenuation)  
If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to  
“On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level.  
This function affects the output of the following  
jacks:  
– LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks  
– LINE 1-TV jack  
– LINE 3/DECODER jack  
– DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack  
when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM”  
– LINE 3/DECODER jack  
On  
Off  
Select this when the  
playback sound from the  
speakers is distorted.  
Dolby  
Surround  
Normally select this  
position.  
Multi-channel audio signals  
are output to two channels  
for enjoying surround  
sounds.  
Normally select this  
position.  
Normal  
Multi-channel audio signals  
are downmixed to two  
channels for use with your  
stereo.  
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• MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)  
Digital Out  
Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.  
Selects if audio signals are output via the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks.  
PCM  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
componentwithout a built-in  
MPEG decoder. If you play  
MPEG audio sound tracks,  
the recorder outputs stereo  
signals via the DIGITAL  
OUT (COAXIAL) jack.  
On  
Normally select this  
position. When you select  
“On,” see To set the digital  
output signalfor further  
settings.  
Off  
The influence of the digital  
circuit upon the analogue  
circuit is minimal.  
MPEG  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
MPEG decoder.  
To set the digital output signal  
The following setup items switch the method of  
outputting audio signals when you connect a  
component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a  
digital input jack.  
• DTS (DVD VIDEO only)  
Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.  
For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio  
Cords” (page 17).  
Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” and “DTS”  
after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”  
On  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
Off  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component without a built-in  
DTS decoder.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Audio ATT :  
Audio DRC :  
Downmix :  
Digital Out :  
Dolby Digital :  
MPEG :  
Off  
Standard  
Dolby Surround  
On  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
D-PCM  
PCM  
Note  
Easy Setup  
DTS :  
Off  
When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to  
listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to  
“MPEG” in Audio Setup, no sound will come from your  
speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.  
If you connect a component that does not accept  
the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no  
sound) will come out from the speakers, and may  
affect your ears or cause speaker damage.  
• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only)  
Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.  
D-PCM  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component lacking a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder. You  
can select whether the  
signals conform to Dolby  
Surround (Pro Logic) or not  
by making adjustments to  
the “Downmix” item in  
Audio Setup (page 91).  
Dolby  
Digital  
Select this when the recorder  
is connected to an audio  
component with a built-in  
Dolby Digital decoder.  
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Notes  
Recording and Parental  
Control Settings (Features)  
• Depending upon the size of the recording being made,  
the actual interval may vary from the interval selected  
in “Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only be  
used as an approximation to create chapters.  
• This function is not available when dubbing DV tapes  
to HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode). Chapter marks are  
automatically entered where the recordings start on the  
tape (pages 79, 80).  
The Features Setup allows you to adjust recording  
and parental control settings.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
TV Guide Page  
Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext  
service* in which the complete programmes and  
their data (title, date, channel, recording start time,  
etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page  
corresponds to each day of the week. When  
recording a programme, the recorder  
2 Select “ SETUP, and press ENTER.  
3 Select “ Features, and press ENTER.  
The Features Setup appears with the  
following options. The default settings are  
underlined.  
automatically takes the programme name from the  
Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The  
TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the  
broadcast itself and may be subject to change. If  
so, you may have to set those TV guide page  
numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.  
* Not available in some areas.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
TV Direct Rec :  
Auto Chapter :  
TV Guide Page  
Parental Control  
One Touch Dubbing  
Sychro Rec:  
On  
6 Min  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Record to HDD  
Easy Setup  
HQ Setting:  
HQ  
1
After step 3 above, select “TV Guide Page”  
and press , or ENTER.  
The TV Guide Page menu appears.  
Colour System :  
PAL  
2
Select the programme position for which you  
want to set or change the TV guide page by  
pressing PROG +/–.  
TV Direct Rec (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW/  
DVD+R/DVD-R only)  
• The TV guide page numbers (Example:  
P301) appear automatically when the  
recorder detects them.  
On  
Allows you to easily record  
what you are watching on the  
TV using SMARTLINK.  
Features-TV Guide Page  
Prog. 4  
Off  
Turns off the TV Direct Rec  
function.  
Sun  
Mon  
Tue  
Wed  
Thu  
Fri  
P 301  
P 302  
P 303  
P 304  
P 305  
P 306  
P 307  
Auto Chapter  
Sat  
Automatically divides a recording (a title) into  
chapters by inserting chapter markings at a  
specified interval. The markings are inserted while  
the recording is being made.  
• If no page numbers are detected (P000), you  
have to set the appropriate TV guide page  
number manually.  
Features-TV Guide Page  
Prog. 4  
Off  
No chapter mark is inserted.  
Sun  
Mon  
Tue  
Wed  
Thu  
Fri  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
6Min  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 6-minute  
intervals.  
Sat  
15Min  
Inserts chapter marks at  
approximately 15-minute  
intervals.  
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4
Select the TV guide page number you want to  
modify, and press ENTER.  
Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)  
Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited  
according to a predetermined level, such as the age  
of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced  
with different scenes.  
Features-TV Guide Page  
Prog. 4  
Sun  
Mon  
Tue  
Wed  
Thu  
Fri  
P
0
0
0
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
P 000  
1
After step 3 above, select “Parental Control,”  
and press ENTER.  
• If you have not entered a password, the  
display for registering a new password  
appears.  
Sat  
Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to  
enter the TV guide page number, and press  
ENTER to confirm the setting.  
Features - Parental Control  
Enter a new password.  
• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to re-  
enter the correct number.  
OK  
Cancel  
To set or change another TV guide page  
number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.  
z Hint  
• When you have already registered a  
password, the display for entering the  
password appears.  
To view Teletext information on your TV screen during  
a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing t  
(TV/video).  
Features - Parental Control  
Enter your password.  
Notes  
• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use  
the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The  
recorder will instead store a default title name  
(programme position, start time - stop time).  
• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to  
obtain the TV guide page number with programme  
titles and their start times.  
• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always  
shows the programmes for the current day, this page  
should be input for all days.  
• If you start recording more than three minutes before  
the programme is scheduled to start, the correct label  
information may not be transferred.  
• Note that this function may not work correctly with  
programmes broadcast from some stations.  
• If the broadcast system updates the Teletext  
information at the moment recording starts, the title  
label may not correspond to the recorded programme.  
In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct  
title (page 65).  
OK  
Cancel  
2
3
Enter your four-digit password using the  
number buttons, then select “OK” and press  
ENTER.  
Features - Parental Control  
Level :  
Off  
Standard :  
Password  
USA  
Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER.  
The selection items for “Standard” are  
displayed.  
Features - Parental Control  
Level :  
Off  
Standard :  
Password  
USA  
Others  
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5
Select a geographic area as the playback  
limitation level, and press ENTER.  
The area is selected.  
• When you select “Others,” press the number  
buttons to select and enter an area code in  
the table (see below). Then select “OK” and  
press ENTER.  
Area code  
Standard  
Argentina  
Australia  
Austria  
Code number  
2044  
2047  
2046  
2057  
2070  
2079  
2090  
2092  
2115  
2165  
2174  
2109  
2248  
2238  
2254  
2276  
2304  
2363  
2362  
2376  
2390  
2379  
2427  
2424  
2436  
2489  
2501  
2149  
2499  
2086  
2528  
2184  
Belgium  
Brazil  
Select “Level,” and press ENTER.  
The selection items for “Level” are displayed.  
Canada  
Features - Parental Control  
Level :  
Off  
Chile  
Standard :  
Password  
8
7
6
5
4
China  
Denmark  
Finland  
France  
The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.  
Germany  
India  
6
Select the level, and press ENTER.  
The Parental Control setting is complete.  
Indonesia  
Italy  
To cancel the Parental Control setting for the  
disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6.  
To change the password, select “Password” in  
step 3, and press ENTER. When the display  
for registering a password appears, enter a  
new four-digit password using the number  
buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.  
Japan  
Korea  
Malaysia  
Mexico  
Netherlands  
New Zealand  
Norway  
Pakistan  
Philippines  
Portugal  
Russia  
Notes  
• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by  
selecting “Parental Control” under “Factory Setup” in  
Options Setup (page 97).  
• When you play discs which do not have the Parental  
Control function, playback cannot be limited on this  
recorder.  
• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the  
Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this  
case, enter your password, then change the level.  
Singapore  
Spain  
Sweden  
Switzerland  
Thailand  
United Kingdom  
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One Touch Dubbing  
Displays the following options for the One Touch  
Dub function.  
Disc and Remote Control  
Settings/Factory Settings  
(Options)  
Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except  
DVD-RW in VR mode)  
Selects whether or not to finalize the disc  
automatically following One Touch Dubbing  
The Options Setup allows you to set up other  
operational settings.  
Auto  
Automatically finalizes the  
disc following One Touch  
Dubbing.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
Manual  
Allows you to finalize the  
disc manually.  
2 Select SETUP,and press ENTER.  
3 Select Options,” and press ENTER.  
The Options Setup appears with the following  
options. The default settings are underlined.  
Colour System  
Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO  
CDs (including Super VCDs).  
SETUP  
PAL  
Plays a disc in PAL colour  
system.  
Settings  
Video  
Format DVD :  
VR  
HDD Bilingual Rec. :  
DVD Bilingual Rec. :  
Dimmer :  
Main  
Main  
Normal  
On  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
NTSC  
Plays a disc in NTSC colour  
system.  
Auto Display :  
Command Mode :  
Factory Setup  
DVD3  
Easy Setup  
Synchro Rec  
Selects the recording destination used for  
Synchro-Recording (page 51).  
Format DVD (DVD-RW only)  
Record to  
HDD  
Records to the HDD.  
Records to DVDs.  
The recorder automatically starts formatting in  
VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected  
below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is  
inserted.  
Record to  
DVD  
VR  
Automatically formats the  
disc in VR mode.  
HQ Setting (HDD only)  
Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the  
Video  
Automatically formats the  
disc in Video mode.  
HQ+  
HQ  
Records in higher quality  
(approximate 15 Mbps).  
Records in the standard HQ  
mode.  
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HDD Bilingual Rec. (HDD only)  
Command Mode  
Selects the sound to be recorded on the HDD.  
Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if  
other DVD equipment is assigned the same  
Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command  
Mode switch on the remote to the setting made  
Main  
Records the main sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
Sub  
Records the sub sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
Main+Sub  
Records the main and sub  
sounds for the bilingual  
programme.  
DVD1  
Select this if the default  
Command Mode conflicts  
with other DVD equipment.  
Note  
DVD2  
Select this if the default  
Command Mode conflicts  
with other DVD equipment.  
If you set the recording mode to be changed while  
dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in  
the source (DVD) is applied regardless of this setting.  
DVD3  
The default Command Mode  
of the recorder.  
DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs  
except DVD-RW in VR mode)  
Selects the sound to be recorded on the recordable  
disc. This setting is not necessary when recording  
on DVD-RWs (VR mode) that record both the  
main and sub sounds.  
Factory Setup  
Allows you to select the setup settings by group,  
and return them to their default settings. Note that  
all of your previous settings will be lost.  
1
After step 3 above, select “Factory Setup,”  
and press , or ENTER.  
The display for selecting a group of settings  
appears.  
Main  
Sub  
Records the main sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
Records the sub sound for  
the bilingual programme.  
2
Select the group of settings you want to return  
to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,”  
“Features,” “Options,” “Parental Control,”  
and “All,” and press , or ENTER.  
Dimmer  
Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.  
3
4
Select “Start,” and press ENTER.  
The selected settings return to their default  
settings.  
Normal  
Bright lighting.  
Power  
Save  
Low lighting. Turns off the  
lighting when the power is  
off.  
Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.  
Auto Display  
On  
Automatically displays  
information on the screen  
when the recorder is turned  
on, etc.  
Off  
Displays information only  
when DISPLAY is pressed.  
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Easy Setup  
(Resetting the Recorder)  
Select this to run the Easy Setup programme.  
1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is  
in stop mode.  
2 Select “ SETUP, and press ENTER.  
3 Select “ Easy Setup, and press ENTER.  
SETUP  
Settings  
Video  
Easy Setup  
Audio  
Features  
Options  
Easy Setup  
4 Press ENTER.  
5 Select “ Start, and press ENTER.  
6 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup  
(page 22) from step 5.  
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, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive  
format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be  
affected when you set the recorder to progressive  
format. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so  
that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and  
the recorder is set to normal (interlace) format.  
, You are playing a DVD recorded in a colour  
system that is different from your TV.  
Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you experience any of the following difficulties  
while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting  
guide to help remedy the problem before  
requesting repairs. Should any problem persist,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
, Noises may appear in the pictures recorded on  
the HDD, which is due to the characteristics of  
HDD, and is not a malfunction.  
TV programme reception does not fill the  
screen.  
Power  
The power does not turn on.  
, Check that the mains lead is connected securely.  
, Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in  
Settings Setup (page 84).  
, Select the correct source using the INPUT  
SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV  
programme using the PROG +/– buttons.  
Picture  
There is no picture.  
, Re-connect all connecting cords securely.  
, The connecting cords are damaged.  
, Check the connection to your TV (page 13).  
, Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to  
“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder  
appears on the TV screen.  
, Check that “Scart Setting” in Video Setup is set  
to the appropriate item that conforms to your  
, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only  
the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set  
“Component Out” in Video Setup to “On”  
TV programme pictures are distorted.  
, Reorient the TV aerial.  
, Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction  
manual).  
, Place the recorder and TV farther apart.  
, Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables  
farther apart.  
, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT  
jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the  
AERIAL IN jack.  
TV channels cannot be changed.  
, The channel is disabled (page 87).  
, A timer recording started, which changed the  
channels.  
, This recorder cannot record NTSC signals.  
Picture noise appears.  
, If the picture output signal from your recorder  
passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if  
you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO  
player, the copy-protection signal applied to  
some DVD programmes could affect picture  
quality. If you still experience this problem even  
when you connect your recorder directly to your  
TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S  
VIDEO input.  
, You have set the recorder to progressive format  
(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even  
though your TV cannot accept the progressive  
signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until  
the progressive indicator turns off.  
The picture from equipment connected to the  
recorders input jack does not appear on the  
screen.  
, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1-TV  
jack, select “L1” in the front panel display by  
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN  
jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by  
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN  
jacks, select “L4” in the front panel display by  
pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.  
If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/  
DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel  
display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT  
SELECT.  
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If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack,  
(this is usually for a digital video camera  
connection), select “DV” in the front panel  
display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT  
SELECT.  
Sound is noisy.  
, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,  
noise will come from the LINE 2 OUT AUDIO  
L/R jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/  
DECODER jack (page 58).  
, When an S video cable is connected to the  
recorder’s LINE 4 IN jack, set “Line4 Input” in  
Video Setup to “S Video” (page 90).  
The sound volume is low.  
, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.  
The sound volume may improve if you set  
“Audio DRC” in Audio Setup to “TV Mode”  
, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off”  
The playback picture or TV programme from  
the equipment connected through the recorder  
is distorted.  
, If the playback picture output from a DVD  
player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder  
before reaching your TV, the copy-protection  
signal applied to some programmes could affect  
picture quality. Disconnect the playback  
equipment in question and connect it directly to  
your TV.  
An alternate audio track cannot be recorded.  
, When recording from connected equipment, set  
“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to  
“Bilingual” (page 52).  
, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be  
recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video  
mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the  
language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD  
Bilingual Rec.” in Options Setup before  
The picture does not fill the screen.  
, Set “TV Type” in Video Setup in accordance  
with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 89).  
recording (page 97). To record both the main and  
sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).  
, Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs  
(VR mode) cannot be used for recording both  
main and both sounds. To record on the HDD, set  
“HDD Bilingual Rec.” in Options Setup to  
“Main+Sub” (page 97).  
, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks  
and want to change the audio track for a DVD-  
RW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby  
Digital” in Audio Setup to “D-PCM” (page 92).  
The picture does not fill the screen, even  
though the aspect ratio is set in TV Type” in  
Video Setup.  
, The aspect ratio of the title is fixed.  
The picture is black and white.  
, Check that “Line1 Output” of “Scart Setting” in  
Video Setup is set to the appropriate item that  
conforms to your system (page 90).  
, If you are using a SCART cord, be sure to use  
one that is fully wired (21 pins).  
Playback  
Sound  
The recorder does not play any type of disc  
(except HDD).  
, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the  
labelled side facing up.  
, The disc is not correctly inserted.  
, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.  
Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on  
for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the  
recorder cannot play the disc if it was not  
finalized (page 37).  
There is no sound.  
, Re-connect all connections securely.  
, The connecting cord is damaged.  
, The input source setting on the amplifier or the  
connection to the amplifier is incorrect.  
, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,  
slow motion, or pause mode.  
, If the audio signal does not come through the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)  
jacks, check the Audio Setup settings (page 91).  
Sound distortion occurs.  
, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “On”  
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, The angles cannot be changed for the titles  
The recorder does not start playback from the  
beginning.  
recorded on this recorder.  
, Resume play was activated (page 54).  
, You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or  
DVD menu automatically appears on the TV  
screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to  
start playback.  
The MP3 audio tracks do not play.  
, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a  
format that the recorder can play (page 62).  
Recording/Timer recording/Editing  
The recorder starts playing automatically.  
, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback  
function.  
The programme position cannot be changed  
from the channel you are recording.  
, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”  
Playback stops automatically.  
, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder  
stops playback at the auto pause signal.  
Recording does not start immediately afteryou  
press z REC.  
, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”  
“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears  
from the front panel display.  
Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slow-  
motion Play cannot be performed.  
, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to  
do some of the operations above. See the  
Nothing was recorded even though you set the  
timer setting correctly.  
, There was a power failure during recording.  
, The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a  
power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour.  
Reset the clock (page 88).  
instruction manual supplied with the disc.  
The language for the sound track cannot be  
changed.  
, The channel was disabled after the timer  
, Disconnect the mains lead from the mains, and  
connect it again.  
, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD  
being played.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the  
language for the sound track.  
, Try changing the language using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” was selected in the  
TOOLS menu (page 43).  
, The programme contains copy protection signals  
that restrict copying.  
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting  
, There is no DVD inside the recorder.  
, There is not enough disc space for the recording.  
, The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing.  
The subtitle language cannot be changed or  
turned off.  
, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the  
DVD VIDEO.  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the  
subtitles.  
, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD  
VIDEO’s menu.  
Recording does not stop immediately after you  
press x REC STOP.  
, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles  
recorded on this recorder.  
, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input  
disc data before recording can stop.  
The angles cannot be changed.  
, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD  
VIDEO being played.  
Recording does not stop after you press x  
, You are trying to change the angles when “  
does not appear on the TV screen (page 56).  
, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles.  
STOP.  
, Open the remote’s cover and press x REC  
STOP.  
, Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s  
menu.  
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Timer recordingisnot complete or didnot start  
from the beginning.  
, There was a power failure during recording. If  
the power recovers when there is a timer  
recording, the recorder resumes recording.  
Should the power failure continue for more than  
1 hour, reset the clock (page 88).  
, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting  
, Disc space was not enough.  
Synchro-Recording does not complete.  
, The timer setting for the connected equipment  
overlapped the recorder’s timer setting  
, There was a power failure during the recording.  
The recorder automatically starts recording  
when the satellite receiver is turned on.  
, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn  
off the satellite receiver and cancel the Synchro-  
Rec function (page 51).  
, The PDC/VPS function is working.  
Contents previously recorded were erased.  
, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC  
will be erased from the disc when the disc is  
inserted.  
, “Auto Title Erase” in the TOOLS menu (appears  
when you press TOOLS while the Timer List  
menu is turned on) is set to “On” (page 47).  
, The title was updated and recorded over  
Display  
The clock has stopped.  
, Set the clock again (page 88).  
, The clock stopped due to a power failure that  
lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock  
The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.  
, The disc does not have enough space.  
, Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.  
The PDC/VPS function does not operate.  
, Check that the clock and date are set correctly.  
, Check that the PDC/VPS time you set is the  
correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV  
programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted  
to record did not send the good PDC/VPS  
information, the recorder will not start recording.  
, If the reception is poor, the PDC/VPS signal  
might be altered and the recorder might not start  
recording.  
The recording mode indication is incorrect.  
, When the recording or dubbing is less than three  
minutes, the recording mode indication may be  
displayed incorrectly. The actual recording itself  
is correctly made in the selected recording mode.  
The clock does not appear in the front panel  
display.  
, “Dimmer” in Options Setup is set to “Power  
, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” is selected (page 43).  
Recording from the equipment with  
a timer  
Remote control  
Nothing was recorded even though you set the  
Synchro-Rec setting correctly.  
The remote does not function.  
, Batteries are weak.  
, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.  
Turn off the connected equipment and set the  
recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode  
, The remote is too far from the recorder.  
, The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the  
default setting when you replaced the batteries.  
Reset the code (page 20).  
, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-  
Recording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO  
REC to have the recorder stand by for recording.  
Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights  
up on the front panel (page 51).  
, Turn on the recorder.  
, The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on  
the recorder.  
, Different command modes are set for the  
recorder and remote. Set the same command  
, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack  
of the connected equipment.  
, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 21).  
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Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.  
, The same command mode is set for both the  
equipment and recorder. Set a different  
HDD ERROR” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, The hard disk error occurred. Press down @/1 on  
the recorder for ten seconds to restart the  
recorder. If this does not resolve the problem,  
format the recorder’s HDD by pressing down the  
HDD button on the recorder for more than ten  
seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front  
panel display. Note that all the contents recorded  
on the HDD will be erased.  
command mode for the recorder (page 21).  
Others  
The recorder does not operate properly.  
, Restart the recorder. Press down [/1 on the  
recorder for more than ten seconds until  
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.  
, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder  
to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and  
wait until the clock appears in the front panel  
display. Then, unplug the recorder and after  
leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.  
FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is  
not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait  
until the clock appears in the front panel display,  
and disconnect the mains lead. Leave the  
recorder off for a while, then re-connect the  
mains lead, and press [/1 on the recorder.  
Five numbers or letters are displayed in the  
front panel display.  
, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see  
the table on page 104).  
Mechanical sound is heard when the recorder  
is off.  
The disc tray does not open after you press Z  
(open/close).  
, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to  
open after you have recorded or edited a DVD.  
This is because the recorder is adding disc data to  
the disc.  
, While the recorder is adjusting the clock for the  
Auto Clock Set function or scanning the  
channels for the PDC/VPS function, operational  
noises (such as the internal fan) may be heard,  
even when the power is off. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The disc tray does not open and you cannot  
remove the disc after you press Z (open/  
close).  
, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in  
the front panel display, disconnect the mains  
lead. Connect it again while pressing down A on  
the recorder, and release the button when the disc  
tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder  
pressed for about ten seconds until  
The disc tray does not open and “ TRAY  
LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.  
, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility.  
RECOVERY” appears in the front panel  
display.  
, The recorder’s recovery function was activated  
when the recorder was turned on because the  
power was turned off or failed during recording.  
Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY”  
disappears from the front panel display.  
“WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.  
“ LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.  
, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock  
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Self-diagnosis Function  
(When letters/numbers  
appear in the display)  
Notes About This Recorder  
On operation  
• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to  
a warm location, or is placed in a very damp  
room, moisture may condense on the lenses  
inside the recorder. Should this occur, the  
recorder may not operate properly. In this case,  
remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on  
for about half an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
When the self-diagnosis function is activated to  
prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a five-  
character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a  
combination of a letter and four numbers appears  
in the front panel display. In this case, check the  
following table.  
• When you move the recorder, take out any discs.  
If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.  
First three  
Cause and/or  
characters of the corrective action  
service number  
On adjusting volume  
Do not turn up the volume while listening to a  
section with very low level inputs or no audio  
signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged  
when a peak level section is played.  
C 13  
The DVD is dirty.  
, Clean the disc with a  
soft cloth.  
C 31  
The DVD/CD is not  
inserted correctly.  
, Re-insert the disc  
correctly.  
On cleaning  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft  
cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent  
solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,  
scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or  
benzine.  
E XX  
(xx is a number)  
To prevent a malfunction,  
the recorder has  
performed the self-  
diagnosis function.  
, Contact your nearest  
Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony  
About repairing the hard disk drive  
• It may be necessary to access data stored on the  
hard disk for testing purposes; there is no  
intention to copy or store the data, titles or any  
other information.  
• If replacement or initialization (format) is  
required, the hard disk will be formatted at our  
discretion. In this case, please note that all of the  
contents recorded there will be erased (including  
any data found to violate copyright law).  
service facility and  
give the five-  
character service  
number.  
Example: E 61 10  
On cleaning discs  
Do not use a commercially available cleaning  
disc. It may cause a malfunction.  
Notes about the discs  
• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its  
edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust,  
fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause  
it to malfunction.  
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• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car  
parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may  
rise considerably inside the car.  
• After playing, store the disc in its case.  
• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the  
disc from the centre out.  
Specifications  
System  
Laser: Semiconductor laser  
Channel coverage:  
PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)  
VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian  
A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13/  
UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69,  
F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S20,  
France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41  
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,  
commercially available cleaners, or anti-static  
spray intended for vinyl LPs.  
• Do not use the following discs.  
– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,  
card, heart).  
– A disc with a label or sticker on it.  
– A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker  
adhesive on it.  
The above channel coverage merely ensures the  
channel reception within these ranges. It does not  
guarantee the ability to receive signals in all  
circumstances.  
Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system  
Audio reception: Split carrier system  
Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:  
24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up  
duration: 1 hour  
Video recording format: MPEG Video  
Audio recording format/applicable bit rate:  
Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kbps  
When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz  
sampling frequency, the output signals from the  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack  
are converted to 48 kHz sampling frequency.  
Inputs and outputs  
LINE 2 OUT  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms  
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p  
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3  
Vp-p (PAL)  
LINE 2 IN/LINE 4 IN  
(AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than 22  
kilohms  
(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p  
(S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3  
Vp-p (PAL)  
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LINE 1 -TV: 21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
About i.LINK  
S-Video/RGB OUT (upstream)  
LINE 3/DECODER: 21-pin  
CVBS IN/OUT  
The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINK-  
compliant DV IN jack. This section describes the  
i.LINK standard and its features.  
S-Video/RGB IN  
S-Video OUT (downstream)  
Decoder  
What is i.LINK?  
DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100  
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output  
jack/–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm)  
DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/0.5  
Vp-p/75 ohms  
i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling  
digital video, digital audio and other data in two  
directions between equipment having the i.LINK  
jack, and for controlling other equipment.  
i.LINK-compatible equipment can be connected  
by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are  
operations and data transactions with various  
digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-  
compatible equipment are connected to this  
recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data  
transactions are possible with not only the  
equipment that this recorder is connected to but  
also with other devices via the directly connected  
equipment.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(Y, PB/CB, PR/CR):  
Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, PB/CB: 0.7 Vp-p,  
P
R/CR: 0.7 Vp-p  
General  
Power requirements: 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
RDR-HX900: 54 W  
RDR-HX1000: 55 W  
Note, however, that the method of operation  
sometimes varies according to the characteristics  
and specifications of the equipment to be  
connected, and that operations and data  
transactions are sometimes not possible on some  
connected equipment.  
Dimensions (approx.): 430 × 89 × 346 mm  
(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts  
Hard disk drive capacity:  
RDR-HX900: 160 GB  
RDR-HX1000: 250 GB  
Mass (approx.): 5.9 kg  
Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC  
Operating humidity: 25 % to 80 %  
Supplied accessories:  
Note  
Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected  
to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting  
cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-  
compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks  
(DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment  
to be connected.  
Audio/video cord (1)  
Mains lead (1)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Remote commander (remote) (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
About the name “ i.LINK”  
Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data  
transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a  
trademark approved by many corporations.  
IEEE 1394 is an international standard  
standardized by the Institute of Electrical and  
Electronics Engineers.  
Compatible colour systems  
This recorder is designed to record using the PAL  
colour system and play back using the PAL or  
NTSC colour systems.  
The signals of the SECAM colour system can be  
received or recorded but played back in the PAL  
colour system only. Recording of video sources  
based on other colour systems cannot be  
guaranteed.  
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i.LINK baud rate  
i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to  
the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are  
defined:  
S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*)  
S200 (approx. 200 Mbps)  
S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)  
The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in  
the instruction manual of each equipment. It is  
also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some  
equipment.  
The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it  
is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.”  
When units are connected to equipment having a  
different maximum baud rate, the baud rate  
sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.  
* What is Mbps?  
Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of  
data that can be sent or received in one second. For  
example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100  
megabits of data can be sent in one second.  
i.LINK functions on this recorder  
For details on how to dub when this recorder is  
connected to other video equipment having DV  
The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVC-  
SD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack  
will not accept MICRO MV signals from  
equipment such as a MICRO MV digital video  
camera with an i.LINK jack.  
For further precautions, see the notes on page 77.  
For details on precautions when connecting this  
recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the  
equipment to be connected.  
Required i.LINK cable  
Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during  
DV dubbing).  
i.LINK and are trademarks.  
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Guide to Parts and Controls  
For more information, see the pages in parentheses.  
Front panel  
Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or  
similar names.  
A @/1 (on/standby) button (22)  
B Front panel display (39, 110)  
I </M/m/,/ENTER button (22)  
J SYSTEM MENU button (32)  
TOOLS button (33)  
D TIMER REC indicator (42)  
K O RETURN button (33)  
L ./> (previous/next) buttons (56)  
M PROGRAM +/– buttons (48)  
N REC MODE button (41)  
SYNCHRO REC indicator (51)  
E
(remote sensor) (19)  
F A (open/close) button (42)  
G H (play) button (54)  
X (pause) button (56)  
O INPUT SELECT button (52, 77)  
P DVD button/indicator (33)  
x (stop) button (54)  
HDD button/indicator (33)  
H z REC button (48)  
X REC PAUSE button (48)  
x REC STOP button (48)  
Q LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/  
R) jacks (27)  
qk DV IN jack (77)  
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Remote  
Buttons on the remote have the same function as  
the buttons on the recorder if they have the same  
or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next  
to them can be used with your TV when the TV/  
DVD switch is set to TV.  
A TV/DVD switch (20)  
B Z (open/close) button (42, 56)  
C HDD button (33)  
DVD button (33)  
D Number buttons (44, 61)  
SET button (44)  
The number 5 button has a tactile dot*.  
E CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (44)  
F
(audio) button (56)  
(subtitle) button (56)  
(angle) button (56)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
G [TIMER] button (42, 44)  
H SYSTEM MENU button (32)  
TITLE LIST button (33, 54, 65)  
TOOLS button (33)  
I CURSOR MODE button (33)  
J O RETURN button (33)  
K TOP MENU button (54)  
L . (previous)/> (next)  
buttons (56)  
M z REC button (48)  
X REC PAUSE button (48)  
x REC STOP button (48)  
N REC MODE button (41)  
O SYNCHRO REC button (51)  
P PROGRESSIVE button (16)  
Q ONE TOUCH DUBBING button (79)  
R [/1 (on/standby) button (22)  
S PROG (programme) +/– buttons (48)  
The + button has a tactile dot*.  
T 2(volume) +/– buttons (20)  
U t (TV/video), TV/DVD button (20)  
V DISPLAY button (38)  
TIME/TEXT button (38)  
W
(wide mode) button (20)  
X </M/m/,/ENTER button (22)  
Y ZOOM +/– buttons (33)  
Z
(instant replay)/  
buttons (56)  
(instant advance)  
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wj MENU button (54)  
wk m M (search) buttons (56)  
ea INPUT SELECT button (52, 77)  
es SUR (surround) button (56)  
/
wl H (play) button (54)  
The button has a tactile dot*.  
X (pause) button (56)  
ed COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3)  
x (stop) button (54)  
* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the  
recorder.  
e; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68)  
Front panel display  
DVD RW  
V CD VR  
PLAYLIST  
STEREO NICAM  
BILINGUAL  
HDD  
DVD  
TV  
PROGRESSIVE  
SMARTLINK  
A HDD/DVD indicators  
H TV indicator (48)  
Displays the selected media and the  
playing/recording/dubbing status.  
I Displays the following (39):  
• Playing time/remaining time  
• Current title/chapter/track/index number  
• Recording time/recording mode  
• Clock  
B Disc type*/recording format  
C
(angle) indicator (56)  
• Programme position  
• TV Direct Rec indication (48): “TV”  
appears in the right most two digits.  
D PLAYLIST indicator (34)  
E Audio signal indicators (38)  
F STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators (41)  
G NICAM indicator (41)  
J SMARTLINK indicator (15)  
K PROGRESSIVE indicator (16)  
* Displays DATA CDs as “CD.”  
z Hint  
You can turn off the front panel display when the recorder is turned off by setting “Dimmer” to “Power Save” in Options  
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Rear panel  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT  
AERIAL  
IN  
LINE  
1
- TV  
LINE  
3
/
DECODER  
Y
LINE  
4
IN  
DIGITAL OUT  
COAXIAL  
LINE  
L
2
OUT  
P
B
R
/
/
CB  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/DTS/MPEG/  
DOLBY DIGITAL  
P
CR  
OPTICAL  
~ AC IN  
OUT  
A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (13)  
B LINE 1 – TV jack (14)  
G LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks  
(14, 17)  
H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL/OPTICAL)  
C LINE 3/DECODER jack (26)  
D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB,  
I LINE 4 IN (S VIDEO) jack (27)  
PR/CR) jacks (14)  
J LINE 4 IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks  
E AC IN terminal (19)  
F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO) jack (14)  
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Glossary  
A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that  
is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can  
be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have  
the same format as a DVD VIDEO.  
Sections of a picture or a music feature that are  
smaller than titles. A title is composed of several  
chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may  
be recorded.  
A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and  
rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording  
format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO  
format.  
Copy protection signals (page 42)  
Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc.  
These signals are included in some software or TV  
programmes and restrict recording on this  
recorder.  
A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size  
as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only  
once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format  
as a DVD VIDEO.  
Dolby Digital (page 92)  
Digital audio compression technology developed  
by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms  
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel  
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel  
in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same  
discrete channels of high quality digital audio  
found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound  
systems.  
Good channel separation is realized because all of  
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little  
deterioration occurs because all channel data  
processing is digital.  
A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc  
that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-  
RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video  
mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the  
same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs  
created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the  
contents to be programmed or edited.  
DVD VIDEO (page 8)  
A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving  
pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD.  
The data capacity of a single-layer and single-  
sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7  
times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-  
layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-  
layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and  
double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB.  
The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which  
is a worldwide standard of digital compression  
technology. The picture data is compressed to  
about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD  
also uses a variable rate coding technology that  
changes the data to be allocated according to the  
status of the picture. Audio information is  
recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby  
Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio  
presence.  
Digital audio compression technology by Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms  
to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel  
is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel  
in this format. DTS provides the same discrete  
channels of high quality digital audio.  
Good channel separation is realized because all of  
the channel data is recorded discretely, and little  
deterioration occurs because all channel data  
processing is digital.  
Furthermore, various advanced functions such as  
the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental  
Control functions are provided on the DVD.  
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Hard disk drive (page 3)  
A hard disk drive is a whole mechanical system  
that consists of disks and drive. Disks are flat,  
circular, rigid plates coated with a thin magnetic  
media. Magnetic heads record data on the rapidly  
spinning disks, and this enables the speedy and  
efficient reading and writing of data.  
Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of  
a song).  
Interlace format (page 16)  
Interlace format shows every other line of an  
image as a single “field” and is the standard  
method for displaying images on television. The  
even number field shows the even numbered lines  
of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the  
odd numbered lines of an image.  
MPEG Audio (page 92)  
International standard coding system used to  
compress audio digital signals authorized by ISO/  
IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to  
7.1-channel surround.  
Original (page 64)  
Titles actually recorded on a DVD-RW (VR  
mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.  
Playback information created from the actual  
recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist  
leaves the original titles as they are, and contains  
only the information needed to control playback.  
A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.  
Progressive format (page 16)  
Compared to the Interlace format that alternately  
shows every other line of an image (field) to create  
one frame, the Progressive format shows the entire  
image at once as a single frame. This means that  
while the Interlace format can show 25-30 frames/  
50-60 fields in one second, the Progressive format  
can show 50/60 frames in one second. The overall  
picture quality increases and still images, text, and  
horizontal lines appear sharper.  
The longest section of a picture or music feature  
on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the  
entire album in audio software.  
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Language Code List  
For details, see page 88.  
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
Code Language  
1027 Afar  
1183 Irish  
1347 Maori  
1507 Samoan  
1508 Shona  
1509 Somali  
1511 Albanian  
1512 Serbian  
1513 Siswati  
1514 Sesotho  
1515 Sundanese  
1516 Swedish  
1517 Swahili  
1521 Tamil  
1028 Abkhazian  
1032 Afrikaans  
1039 Amharic  
1044 Arabic  
1045 Assamese  
1051 Aymara  
1052 Azerbaijani  
1053 Bashkir  
1057 Byelorussian  
1059 Bulgarian  
1060 Bihari  
1061 Bislama  
1066 Bengali;  
Bangla  
1067 Tibetan  
1070 Breton  
1079 Catalan  
1093 Corsican  
1097 Czech  
1103 Welsh  
1105 Danish  
1109 German  
1130 Bhutani  
1142 Greek  
1144 English  
1145 Esperanto  
1149 Spanish  
1150 Estonian  
1151 Basque  
1157 Persian  
1165 Finnish  
1166 Fiji  
1186 Scots Gaelic  
1194 Galician  
1196 Guarani  
1203 Gujarati  
1209 Hausa  
1349 Macedonian  
1350 Malayalam  
1352 Mongolian  
1353 Moldavian  
1356 Marathi  
1357 Malay  
1358 Maltese  
1363 Burmese  
1365 Nauru  
1217 Hindi  
1226 Croatian  
1229 Hungarian  
1233 Armenian  
1235 Interlingua  
1239 Interlingue  
1245 Inupiak  
1248 Indonesian  
1253 Icelandic  
1254 Italian  
1257 Hebrew  
1261 Japanese  
1269 Yiddish  
1283 Javanese  
1287 Georgian  
1297 Kazakh  
1298 Greenlandic  
1299 Cambodian  
1300 Kannada  
1301 Korean  
1305 Kashmiri  
1307 Kurdish  
1311 Kirghiz  
1369 Nepali  
1376 Dutch  
1525 Telugu  
1527 Tajik  
1528 Thai  
1379 Norwegian  
1393 Occitan  
1403 (Afan)Oromo  
1408 Oriya  
1417 Punjabi  
1428 Polish  
1435 Pashto;  
Pushto  
1436 Portuguese  
1463 Quechua  
1481 Rhaeto-  
Romance  
1482 Kirundi  
1483 Romanian  
1489 Russian  
1491 Kinyarwanda  
1495 Sanskrit  
1498 Sindhi  
1501 Sangho  
1502 Serbo-  
Croatian  
1529 Tigrinya  
1531 Turkmen  
1532 Tagalog  
1534 Setswana  
1535 Tonga  
1538 Turkish  
1539 Tsonga  
1540 Tatar  
1543 Twi  
1557 Ukrainian  
1564 Urdu  
1572 Uzbek  
1581 Vietnamese  
1587 Volapük  
1613 Wolof  
1632 Xhosa  
1665 Yoruba  
1684 Chinese  
1697 Zulu  
1313 Latin  
1326 Lingala  
1327 Laothian  
1332 Lithuanian  
1334 Latvian;  
Lettish  
1171 Faroese  
1174 French  
1181 Frisian  
1503 Singhalese  
1505 Slovak  
1506 Slovenian  
1345 Malagasy  
1703 Not specified  
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Creating chapters 68  
Cursor mode 34  
C
Index  
“C NR” 58  
Canal Plus 29  
“Capture” 69  
“Capture All” 69  
“CATV” 85  
D
Words in quotations appear in  
the on-screen displays.  
DATA CD 10  
“Decoder” 30  
“Digital Out” 92  
Digital video camera 77  
“Dimmer” 97  
“Disc Info” 35  
Disc Map 67  
“Disc Name” 36  
Disc settings 35, 96  
Disc space 36  
Disc types 8  
Display  
Numerics  
“Change IN” 70, 81  
“Change OUT” 70, 81  
“Channel List” 87  
“Channel Setting” 84  
Chapter 38, 50, 68, 112  
CHAPTER ERASE 68  
CHAPTER MARK 68  
Chapter number 38  
“Chapter Search” 61  
“Chasing Playback” 60  
Chasing Playback 60  
“Check Overlap” 46  
“Check Scenes” 69  
Checking/changing/  
cancelling timer settings  
(Timer List) 46  
Child Lock 55  
Cleaning discs 104  
Clock 23, 88  
“Colour” 50, 58  
“Colour System” 96  
Colour systems 106  
“Combine” 71  
16:9 24, 89  
4:3 Letter Box 24, 89  
4:3 Pan Scan 24, 89  
A
“A-B Erase” 66  
Adjusting  
playback picture 58  
playback sound 59  
recording picture 49  
Aerial 13  
front panel display 39,  
On-screen display 32  
Setup Display 83  
“Divide” 70  
Dolby Digital 18, 24, 92, 112  
“Downmix” 91  
DTS 25, 92, 112  
“Dub Mode” 72, 82  
Dubbing 72  
“AFT” 85  
Album 38, 63  
Album number 38  
“Album Search” 61  
Angle 56  
Area code 95  
“Audio” 88  
Audio 56, 91  
“Audio ATT” 91  
“Audio Connection” 24  
Audio cord 17  
“Audio DRC” 91  
“Audio Filter” 59  
“Audio Settings” 59  
“Auto Adjust” 88  
“Auto Chapter” 93  
Auto Clock Set 88  
“Auto Display” 97  
“Auto Title Erase” 47  
Auto Tuner Preset 23  
“Dub Mode” 72  
High-speed Dubbing 72  
Rec Mode Conversion  
Dubbing 73  
“Settings” 75  
“Command Mode” 22, 97  
“Component Out” 89  
Component video input 15  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
“DV Audio Input” 78  
DV Dubbing 77  
One Touch Dubbing 79,  
Program Edit 80  
“DV EDIT” 80  
DV IN 77  
“DVD Bilingual Rec.” 97  
“DVD Menu” 88  
“DVD Rec. Picture Size” 50  
DVD VIDEO 10, 112  
DVD+R 8, 112  
DVD+RW 8, 112  
DVD-R 8, 112  
DVD-RW 8, 112  
DVD-RWs (Video mode) 64  
“DVE” 58  
Connecting 14  
the aerial cable 13  
the audio cords 17  
the video cords 14  
“Contrast” 50, 58  
Controlling TVs with the  
remote 20  
Copy control signals 42  
Copy protection 112  
Copy-Free 42  
B
Batteries 19  
“Bilingual” 51, 53  
Bilingual recording 41  
“BNR” 58  
“Brightness” 50, 58  
Copy-Never 42  
Copy-Once 42  
CPRM 8  
“Create Playlist” 68  
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Playback 10, 38, 54, 57  
fast forward 57  
E
M
Easy Setup 22, 98  
Editing 64, 68  
DV Edit 77  
Mains Lead 19  
Manual Clock Set 88  
MENU 54  
fast reverse 57  
Freeze Frame 56  
instant advance 57  
instant replay 57  
Resume Play 54  
Slow-motion play 56  
Playing status bar 38  
Playlist 34, 64, 68, 113  
“Present Time” 88  
“Preset Download” 23  
“Preview” 70, 81  
Program Edit 80  
Progressive 16, 113  
“Progressive Mode” 90  
“Protect” 66  
Enter characters 40  
“Erase” 46, 65, 70, 81  
“Erase All” 36  
“Erase Titles” 66  
“Extend Rec” 44  
Menu  
DVD’s Menu 54  
Top menu 54  
“Mix” 78  
“Modify” 46  
“Move” 70, 81  
MP3 audio tracks 62  
MPEG 92, 113  
F
“Factory Setup” 97  
“Features” 93  
N
“Finalize” 37  
“Finalize Disc” 96  
Finalizing 37  
NICAM 42, 85  
“Normal” 85  
Number buttons 40, 45  
“Format” 36  
“Protect Disc” 36  
Protection  
“Format DVD” 96  
Formatting 36  
Freeze Frame 57  
Front panel 108  
Front panel display 39, 110  
O
disc 36  
title 65  
One Touch Dubbing 79, 96  
One Touch Menu 55  
One Touch Play 55  
One Touch Timer 44  
On-screen display  
“OSD” language 23, 88  
Setup Display 83  
Sub-menu 32  
Q
Quick guide to disc types 8  
Quick Timer 49  
G
R
H
Rear panel 111  
System Menu 32  
TOOLS menu 33  
“Options” 96  
Original 34, 64, 113  
Handling discs 104  
“HDD Bilingual Rec.” 97  
“Hue” 58  
REC 48  
“Rec Mode” 49  
Rec Mode Adjust 43  
“Rec NR” 50  
I
REC PAUSE 48  
“Rec Settings” 49  
REC STOP 48, 79  
“Rec Video Equalizer” 50  
Recordable discs 8  
Recording 41, 51, 93  
picture adjustment 49  
recording format 8  
Recording mode 41, 50  
Recording time 50  
“Update” 43  
while watching another  
programme 48  
Recording time 41  
RECOVERY 103  
Region code 11  
P
i.LINK 106  
Page mode 34  
INPUT SELECT 52, 78  
Interlace 113  
Interlace format 113  
Parental Control 55, 94  
Parts and controls 108  
“Pause Mode” 89  
PAY-TV 29  
“PAY-TV/CANAL +” 87  
“PB Video Equalizer” 58  
PBC 54  
PDC 43  
Picture quality 49, 58  
Picture size 49  
L
Labelling 36  
Language 88  
LINE 2 IN 27  
LINE 3/DECODER 26  
LINE 4 IN 27  
“Line Audio Input” 51, 53  
“Line1 Output” 24, 90  
“Line3 Input” 90  
“Line3 Output” 90  
“Line4 Input” 90  
“Play Beginning” 54  
Play mode 38  
Playable discs 10  
Remaining time 38  
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Remote 19, 109  
Timer recording  
check/change/cancel 46  
Z
Resetting the recorder 98  
Resume Play 54  
Zoom 33  
ZWEITON 42  
manual setting 42  
Rec Mode Adjust 43  
ShowView 44  
“RGB” 24, 90  
Synchro Rec 51  
S
Title 38, 113  
TITLE LIST 54  
Title List 33, 54  
Sort 34  
S VIDEO 15  
“S Video” 24, 90  
“Scart Setting” 90  
Scene List 69  
Screen Saver 90  
“Search” 61  
Thumbnail 34  
Zoom 33  
“Title Name” 66  
Title number 38  
“Title Search” 61  
TOOLS menu 33  
TOP MENU 54  
Track 113  
Searching  
fast reverse/fast forward  
locating the beginning of  
the title/chapter/  
track 57  
“Track Search” 61  
Troubleshooting 99  
Tuner System 23  
“TV Direct Rec” 48, 93  
“TV Guide Page” 93  
TV system 85  
“TV Type” 24, 89  
TV/DVD 48  
TV/DVD switch 20  
TVS (TV Virtual Surround)  
Search mode 61  
SET 20, 40  
“Set Thumbnail” 66  
“Settings” 84  
Setup Display 83  
ShowView 44  
Simultaneous Rec and Play 60  
Slow-motion play 57  
SMARTLINK 15  
Sort 34  
Sound quality 59  
“Station Name” 87  
“Stereo1” 78  
U
“Stereo2” 78  
Sub-menu 32  
“Unfinalize” 37  
Usable discs 8, 10  
Subtitle 56, 88  
Super VIDEO CD 10  
Surround 57  
Synchro Rec 51  
“System” 85  
V
“Video” 24, 89, 90  
VIDEO CD 10  
Video cord 14  
Video input 15  
Video mode 8  
“Video Settings” 58  
VPS 43  
System Menu 32, 83  
T
Teletext 48, 93  
Thumbnail picture 34  
“Time Search” 61  
TIME/TEXT 39  
TIMER 43  
VR mode 8, 64  
Y
“Y NR” 58  
Timer List 46  
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