Sony RDRGX-255 Service manual

RDR-GX255

RMT-D243A

SERVICE MANUAL

Ver. 1.0 2007.08

SPECIFICATIONS

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digit al

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 2 IN

S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms DV IN, 4-pin jack, i.LINK S100

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilo hms Output impedance: l ess than 10 kilohms

US Model

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

−18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p, 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

S VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedan ce 75 ohms

SET TOP BOX CONTROL

Mini jack

HDMI

HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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DVD RECORDER

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

17 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 30 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls (w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 70 × 284 mm (Approx. 17 × 2

Mass

/8 × 111/4 inches)

Approx. 3.1 kg (Approx. 6.8 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Audio/video cord (1) Set top box controller (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer:

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are “pinched” or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion. Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the customer.

6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, “metallized” knobs, screws, and all other exposed metal parts for A C leakage. Check leakage as described below.

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

1.5 k

0.15 µF

Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.

Ω

Earth Ground

voltmeter (0.75 V)

LEAKAGE TEST

The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5 mA (500 microamperes). Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.

1. A commercial leakage tester , such as the Simpson 229 or RCA

WT-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these

instruments.

2. A battery-operated AC milliammeter. The Data Precision 245

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

3. Measuring the voltage drop across a resistor by means of a V OM

or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The “limit” indication is

0.75V , so analog meters must ha ve an accurate low-voltage scale.

The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples of a

passive VOM tha t is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

multimeters that have a 2V A C range are suita ble. (See Fig. A)

Unleaded solder

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the leadfree mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead. (Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with the lead free mark due to their particular size.)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than

ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky , less prone to flow) than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may also be added to ordinary solder.

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NOT APPROACH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSER VE FROM A DISTANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FROM THE SURFACE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0 OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK 0 ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

CAUTION:

The use of optical instrument with this product will increase eye hazard.

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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Precautions

1 Safety Precautions ······························································5 2 Servicing Precautions ························································ 7 3 ESD Precautions·································································8 4 Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2 Quick Guide to Disc Types··············································1-6 Playback ··········································································1-8 Recording ······································································1-10 Editing ···········································································1-13 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)······························1-17 Settings and Adjustments ··············································1-18 Additional Information··················································1-20

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB ····························································2-1 2-1-1 Cabinet T op Remov al····················································· 2-1 2-1-2 Ass’y Front Panel Removal············································2-1 2-1-3 Chassis Removal ····························································2-2 2-2 Circuit Board Locations ·················································2-3

3. Block Diagram..........................................................3-1

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 DVD Main PCB ······························································4-3 4-2 VCR Front Main PCB ·····················································4-7 4-3 Function Timer PCB······················································4-11

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Front Main PCB)·····································5-3 5-2 Power (VCR Front Main PCB) ·······································5-5 5-3 Logic (VCR Front Main PCB) ········································5-7 5-4 ATSC TM & Connector (VCR Front Main PCB) ···········5-9 5-5 MPEG Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ·······························5-11 5-6 A/V Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ···································5-13 5-7 In Out (DVD Main PCB) ··············································5-15 5-8 DV & HDMI (DVD Main PCB) ···································5-17 5-9 Front Panel (Function Timer PCB) ·······························5-19 5-10 Function & Jack (VCR Front Main PCB) ·····················5-21

6. Alignment and Adjustments

6-1 Test Location of Adjustment Mode Setting·····················6-1

7. Troubleshooting·················································7-1

8. Repair Parts List

8-1 Exploded Vie ws ·······························································8-2 8-2 Electrical Parts List ·························································8-3

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1) Before returning an instrument to the customer, always make a safety check of the entire instrument, including, but not limited to, the following items:

(1) Be sure that no built-in protective de vices are defecti ve or ha v e

been defeated during servicing. (1)Protective shields are provided to protect both the technician and the customer. Correctly replace all missing protective shields, including any removed for servicing convenience. (2)When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assembly in the cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices, including, but not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fish papers, adjustment and compartment covers/ shields, and isolation resistor/capacitor networks. Do not operate this instrument or permit it to be operated without all protective devices correctly installed and functioning.

(2) Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through which adults

or children might be able to insert their fingers and contact a hazardous voltage. Such openings include, but are not limited to, excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots, and an improperl y fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.

(3) Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument completely

reassembled, plug the AC line cord directly into a 120V AC outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test.) Use a leakage current tester or a metering system that complies with American National Standards institute (ANSI) C101.1 Leakage Current for Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1270 (40.7). With the instrument’s AC switch first in the ON position and then in the OFF position, measure from a known earth ground (metal water pipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed metal parts of the instrument (antennas, handle brackets, metal cabinets, screwheads, metallic overlays, control shafts, etc.), especially any exposed metal parts that offer an electrical return path to the chassis. Any current measured must not exceed 0.5mA. Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test. See Fig. 1. Any measurements not within the limits specified herein indicate a potential shock hazard that must be eliminated before returning the instrument to the customer.

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

(4) Insulation Resistance Test Cold Check-(1) Unplug the power

supply cord and connect a jumper wire between the two prongs of the plug. (2) Turn on the po wer switch of the instrument. (3) Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter between the jumpered AC plug and all exposed metallic cabinet parts on the instrument, such as screwheads, antenna, control shafts, handle brackets, etc. When an exposed metallic part has a return path to the chassis, the reading should be between 1 and 5.2 megohm. When there is no return path to the chassis, the reading must be infinite. If the reading is not within the limits specified, there is the possibility of a shock hazard, and the instrument must be repared and rechecked before it is returned to the customer. See Fig. 2.

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

2) Read and comply with all caution and safety related notes on or inside the cabinet, or on the chassis.

3) Design Alteration W arning-Do not alter or add to the mechanical or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations and additions, including but not limited to, circuit modifications and the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections, might alter the safety characteristics of this instrument and create a hazard to the user. Any design alterations or additions will make you, the servicer, responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting therefrom.

4) Observe original lead dress. Take extra care to assure correct lead dress in the following areas: (1) near sharp edges, (2) near thermally hot parts (be sure that leads and components do not touch thermally hot parts), (3) the AC supply, (4) high voltage, and (5) antenna wiring. Always inspect in all areas for pinched, out-of-place, or frayed wiring, Do not change spacing between a component and the printedcircuit board. Check the AC power cord for damage.

5) Components, parts, and/or wiring that appear to have overheated or that are otherwise damaged should be replaced with components, parts and/or wiring that meet original specifications. Additionally, determine the cause of o verheating and/or damage and, if necessary, tak e corrective action to remo ve any potential safety hazard.

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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6) Product Safety Notice-Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety-related characteristics which are often not evident from visual inspection, nor can the protection they gi ve necessarily be obtained by replacing them with components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that have special safety characteristics are identified by shading, an ( ) or a ( ) on schematics and parts lists. Use of a substitute replacement that does not have the same safety characteristics as the recommended replacement part might create shock, fire and/or other hazards. Product safety is under review continuously and new instructions are issued whenever appropriate.

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION: Before servicing units co v ered by this service manual and its supplements, read and follow the Safety Precautions section of this manual.

Note: If unforseen circumstances create conflict between the following servicing precautions and any of the safety precautions, always follow the safety precautions. Remember: Safety First.

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

(1) a. Always unplug the instrument’s AC power cord from the AC

power source before (1) re-moving or reinstalling any component, circuit board, module or any other instrument assembly, (2) disconnecting an y instrument electrical plug or other electrical connection, (3) connecting a test substitute in parallel with an electrolytic capacitor in the instrument.

b. Do not defeat any plug/socket B+ voltage interlocks with

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

c. Do not apply AC power to this instrument and/or any of its

electrical assemblies unless all solid-state device heat sinks are correctly installed.

d.Always connect a test instrument’s ground lead to the

instrument chassis ground before connecting the test instrument positive lead. Always remove the test instrument ground lead last.

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

Disconnect the attachment plug from the AC outlet and turn the power ON. Connect the insulation resistance meter (500V) to the blades of the attachment plug. The insulation resistance between each blade of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts (see note) should be more than 1 Megohm.

Note: Accessible conductive parts include metal panels, input terminals, earphone jacks, etc.

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions section ground lead last. (2) The service precautions are indicated or printed on the cabinet,

chassis or components. When servicing, follow the printed or indicated service precautions and service materials.

(3) The components used in the unit have a specified flame

resistance and dielectric strength. When replacing components, use components which have the same ratings. Components identified by shading, by ( ) or by ( ) in the circuit diagram are important for safety or for the characteristics of the unit. Always replace them with the exact replacement components.

(4) An insulation tube or tape is sometimes used and some

components are raised above the printed wiring board for safety . The internal wiring is sometimes clamped to prevent contact with heating components. Install such elements as they were.

(5) After servicing, always check that the removed screws,

components, and wiring have been installed correctly and that the portion around the serviced part has not been damaged and so on. Further, check the insulation between the blades of the attachment plug and accessible conductive parts.

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Examples of typical ESD devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and semiconductor chip components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity.

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any electrostatic charge on your body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging wrist strap device, which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as aluminum foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.

(3) Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder

ESD devices.

(4) Use only an anti-static solder removal devices. Some solder

removal devices not classified as “anti-static” can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(5) Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

(6) Do not remove a replacement ESD device from its protective

package until immediately before your are ready to install it. (Most replacement ESD devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or comparable conductive materials).

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

leads of a replacement ESD device, touch the protective material to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.

CAUTION: Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

replacement ESD devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity sufficient to damage an ESD device).

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

The laser diode in the optical pick up may suffer electrostatic breakdown because of potential static electricity from clothing and your body.

The following method is recommended. (1) Place a conductive sheet on the work bench (The black sheet

used for wrapping repair parts.)

(2) Place the set on the conductive sheet so that the chassis is

grounded to the sheet.

(3) Place your hands on the conductive sheet (This gives them the

same ground as the sheet.) (4) Remove the optical pick up block (5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet. Be careful not to

let your clothes or any other static sources to touch the unit.

◆ Be sure to put on a wrist strap grounded to the sheet.

◆ Be sure to lay a conductive sheet made of copper etc. Which is

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

(6) Short the short terminal on the PCB, which is inside the Pick-

Up ASS’Y, before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is

shorted when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.) (7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.

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5 Reset operation after IC104 was replaced

Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the IC104 (FLASH MEMORY) used on the DVD Main board was replaced.

Resetting method

1. Enter the Adjustment mode, and press two times the “1” button on the remote commander. (For an entering method of Adjustment mode, see 6-1.) The tray will automatically open and the version information will be displayed on the TV screen.

2. Turn the power off.

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RDR-GX255

1. GENERAL

About this manual

•Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the contr ols on the record er if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

•The on-screen display illustrations used in this manual may not match the graphics displayed on your TV screen.

•The explanations regarding discs in this manual refer to discs created on this recorder. The explan at io n s do not apply to discs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVR

in VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVideo

in video mode Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

RVR

VR (Video Recording) mode Functions available for DVD-Rs in

RVideo

video mode Functions available for DVD

DVD

VIDEOs Functions available for VIDEO CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

VCD

format Functions available for music CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format Functions available for DATA CDs

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs

DATA CD

containing MP3 JPEG image files)

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs

DATA DVD

containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG image files)

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a stand ard for mat

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

* audio tracks or

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (3-281-874-11)

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording and timer recording

, Record TV programs on a DVD, either

manually or using the timer. You need to connect a tuner such as a cable box to this recorder.

Control your cable box or satellite receiver – Set top box control

, Connect the supplied set top box controller

to have the recorder change the channel of your cable box or satellite receiver (page 12).

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to view all titles on a

disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 39).

103

Title List

LINE 1 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

CH 103!

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

LINE 1 01:29:03

LINE 1 00:31:23

LINE 1 01:59:00

LINE 1 00:58:56

10:10 AM

> > > >

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 61).

One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page71).

Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the disc on this recorder (page 41). You can also play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 41).

Shoot

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Original

Playlist

Control

Dubbing

Save

Play!

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

The following three displays are mainly used to operate this recorder. Once you become familiar with the basic operations, you will find t he recorder easy to use.

11 22 33 44 55 66 77 880099

SYSTEM

System 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. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

OPTIONSO RETURN

10:10 AM

A “Title List”

Displays the list of the disc contents, including the recording information and movie thumbnail image, which allows you to select a title to play or edit.

Title List (Original)

No. Title Length Edit

1/4

LINE

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

B “Timer”

Used to set a new timer recording, as well as change or cancel the timer recordings you se t.

C “Edit”

Used to create or edit a Playlist (unfinalized DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only).

D “DV/D8 Dubbing”

Used to dub from a DV/D8 format tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, protect, format, or finalize a disc, or erase all titles on the disc. Also, displays the disc information.

F “Setup”

Displays the “Setup” display for setting up the recorder to suit your preferences.

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03 02 LINE 1 >00:31:23 03 LINE 1 >01:59:00 04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

A list of recordable and pla yable discs is on page 30.

1-1

Sub-menu

***

The sub-menu appears when you select an item from a list menu (e.g., a title from the Title List menu), and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item. T he displayed options differ dependi ng on the situation and disc type. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

LINE 1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

Options for the selected item

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03

Play

02 LINE 1 >00:31:23

Title Erase

03 LINE 1 >01:59:00

Chapter Erase

04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

Protect Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title

OPTIONS

The OPTIONS menu appears w hen you press OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The displayed options differ dependi ng on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press </, to select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press OPTIONS while a DVD VIDEO is playing.

DVD VIDEO

1/4

Title

1/1

Chapter

Time

00:00:25

ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)

Audio

00:01:30

Remain

2/2 ENG

Subtitle

1/1

Angle

Selectable options

Selectable options on the System Menu differ depending on the media type, disc condition, and operating status.

Example: When a disc is stopped.

Type Selectable option

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

***

RVideo

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

*Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD recording.

•The System Menu does not appear when recording on a DVD.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder .

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•See the instructions supplied with the components to be connected.

•You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a video input jack.

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 20.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord (phono plug u 3 y phono plug u 3) (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Set top box controller (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Cable Box/Satellite Receiver (Tuner)

This recorder does not include a TV tuner. To record TV progra ms on th is reco rder, you need to connect the recorder to a tuner that has audio/ video output jacks. If you have been using your VCR connected to an antenna, connect th is rec order to your VCR using an audio/video cord. In this way, you will be able to record TV programs.

You cannot record on this recorder if you have: –a cable box or satellite receiver without audio/

video outputs. –cable with no cable box. –antenna only (no cable TV). In the cases above, contact your cable service or satellite service company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control function

This function allows the recorder to control a cable box or satellite receiver via th e supplied set top box controller. You can use the recorder’s remote control to change channels on the cable box/satellite receiver whenever the cable box/ satellite receiver and the recorder are turned on. To use the cable box/satellite receiver control function, you need to: –Check the brand code of your cable box/satellite

receiver. See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiver

Brand Code” (page 100) . –Connect the set top box controller (page 13) . –Set the brand code number and the recorder’s

input that is connected to the cable box/satellite

receiver (page23). After setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the cable box or satellite receiver (page 26).

Connecting a cable box/satellite receiver and set top box controller

Connect the LINE IN jacks using an aud io / vi deo cord. With this hookup, you can reco rd any c hannel o n the ca ble bo x or sate llite re ceiver . Be sur e that the cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchr o- Rec function (page 51). To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the input source on the recorder (LINE 1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellit e receiver (LINE 1 IN). Place the set top box controlle r ne ar the remote sensor on the cable bo x/ satellite receiver.

Wall

Set top box controller (supplied)

Cable box/

to SET TOP BOX CONTROL

: Signal flow

SETTOP

BOX

CONTROL

satellite receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

DVD recorder

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

SETTOP

HDMI OUT

BOX CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 1 IN

ANT IN

TO TV

VIDEO

AUDIO

Antenna cable (not supplied)

to antenna input

Notes

•Synchro-Recor ding does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• AV path through function does not work for: –Input signals from the LINE 2 IN jacks. –Output signals to S VIDEO OUT, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT, or HDMI OUT jacks.

Hookups and Settings

About AV path through

The recorder automatically sends the input signal from the LINE 1 IN jacks to the LINE OUT VIDEO/ AUDIO jacks without turning itself on. When you connect a cable box or satellite receiver to the LINE 1 IN jacks and your TV to the LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks (page 15), you can watch programs from a cable box or satel lite r eceiver on the TV even when the recorder is turned off.

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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/vi deo cord to the LINE OUT (VIDEO /AUDIO L/R ) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

INPUT

TV or projector

S VIDEO

INPUT

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

(red) (white) (yellow)

If your TV has an HDMI input jack

Connect the HDMI* OUT jack usi ng a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality picture and sound. The HDMI indic at or lights up on the front panel when the rec order outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack.

Hookups and Settings

Be sure to turn off the recorder befo re connecting an HDMI co rd.

TV or projector

HDMI IN

to HDMI input

HDMI cord (not supplied)

S video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

(yellow)

(white)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

(red)

to S VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

SETTOP

HDMI OUT

BOX CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” im ages

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 77.

Notes

•Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE OUT (VIDEO) jacks at the same time.

•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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If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this con nection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 78). The “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Component video cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

(green)

(blue)

(red)

SETTOP

HDMI OUT

BOX

CONTROL

PBP

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

(red) (white) (green)

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV or projector

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

INPUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

(red)(blue)

to HDMI OUT

HDMI OUT

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

LINE OUT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

SETTOP

HDMI OUT

BOX CONTROL

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

*This DVD recorder incorporates High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Note

You cannot connect the HDMI OUT jack to DVI jacks that are not HDCP compliant (e.g., DVI jacks on PC displays).

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver).

Hookups and Settings

This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

AUDIO OUT

DVD recorder

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

(white)

(red)

SETTOP

HDMI OUT

BOX CONTROL

HDMI OUT

[Speakers]

COMPONENT

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

to HDMI input

Audio cord (not supplied)

to AUDIO OUT (L/R)

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

(white)

to coaxial or optical digital input

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

INPUT

AUDIO

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound.

You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two st ereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of “Audio” setu p (page 80 ).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Virtual speaker

Note

Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your speakers, and that the speakers are located in similar surroundings.

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Out” are trademarks of DTS, Inc.

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

Notes

•After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 23). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

•With a coaxial or optical digital connection, you cannot use the virtual surround effects of this recorder.

•When outpu tti ng from the DIG ITA L AUDIO OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.

•When you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver) using an HDMI cord, you will need to do one of the following: –Connect the AV amplifier (receiver) to the TV with

an HDMI cord.

–Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

other than HDMI cord (component video cord, SVIDEO cord, or audio/video cord).

Digital or DTS*2 decoder

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Hookups and Settings

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the pow er cord, you

must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the

recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters stan dby mode. If you connect additional equi pm ent to this recorder (page 27), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

to AC outlet <

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder using th e supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings inside the battery compartment. Be sure to close the battery cover properly. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 2 2).

•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 ba ttery with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. –Do not attem p t to r echarge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the ba tteries. – If battery leakage occ ur s, wipe out any liqui d inside

the battery compartment, and insert new bat t e ri es.

•Do not expose the remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

•With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

•Do not leave the remote in an extremely hot or humid place.

•Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casing, particularly when replacing the batteries.

Controlling a Sony TV with the remote

You can use this remote to operate your Sony TV.

Note

Depending on the TV, some or all of the buttons below may not work for the TV.

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TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG

TV VOL +/–

The remote performs the following:

Press To

TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off TV VOL +/– Adjust the volume of your

TV CH +/– Select the channel on your

TV INPUT Switch your TV’s input

TV DIGITAL/ ANALOG

TV "/1 TV INPUT

TV CH +/–

source Select the broadcast on

your TV that can switch between digital and analog

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command

Hookups and Settings

mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player after you have co mpleted “Step 7: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

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SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Check that Easy Setup (page 23) has been

finished. If Easy Setup has not been finished, first perform Easy Setup.

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m/</,, ENTER

3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

DV/D8 Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

DV/D8 Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

6 Select a command mode (“DVD 1,” “DV D

2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

7 Set the command mode for the remote so it

matches the command mode for the recorder you set above.

Follow the steps below to set the command mode on the remote.

A Hold down ENTER. B While holding down ENTER, enter the

command mode code number using the number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1 DVD2 number button 2 DVD3 number button 3

C Hold down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than three seconds.

: Auto : DVD 3

: Auto : DVD1 No

DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3

10:10 AM

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To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To check the command mode for the reco rder

Press x (stop) on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The command mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display.

If the command mode for the recorder has not been changed, set the command mode for the remote to the default setting of DVD3. If the command mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you will be unable to operate this recorder.

Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustments for using the recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Cable Box/Sat. Control Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

Number buttons

O RETURN

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"/1

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Turn on the TV. 2 Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the in put selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them

Hookups and Settings

later using setup.” appears.

•If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy Setup (page85).

4 Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting t he language used in the on-screen display appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English Français Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER .

The setup display for cable box/satellite receiver control appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Do you want to control your set top box with this recorder? (Changes to the current setting will

erase all timer settings.)

Yes No

6 Select whether or not you use the cabl e

box/satellite receiver con trol, and press ENTER.

If you want to use the cable box/satellite receiver control (page 12), select “Yes.” If not, select “No,” then go to step 1 0.

7 Press the numbe r buttons to enter the

brand code of your cable box/satellite receiver.

See “Cable Box/Satellite Receiv er B ra nd Code” (page 100).

Easy Setup

No Disc

Enter the brand code of

your set top box.

OK Cancel

•To re-enter the code number, select “Cancel” and return to st ep 6.

8 Select “OK,” and press ENTE R.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the input line that you connected the set top box to.

Line1 Line2

9 Select the recorder’s au dio/video input

(“Line1” or “Line2”) that is co nnected to the cable box/satellite receiver, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Set the time and date manually.

Month

Day Year

01 2007 Mon

Hour Min

00 AM12 :

Press M/m to set the month and press ,.

Set the day, year, ho ur , m in utes , and AM/ PM in the same way, then press ENTER. The day of the week is set automatically. The setup display for sele cting the pic ture size of the connected TV appears.

12:00 AM

AM/PM

Select the setting that matches your TV type.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9 4 : 3 Letter Box 4 : 3 Pan Scan

“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures wit h 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. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 77.

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of Dolby Digital signal appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

Select the type of Dolby Digital si gnal you want to send to your amplifier (receiver).

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a D olby Digital decoder, select “Dolby Digital.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM .”

10:10 AM

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Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of DTS signal appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

On Off

Select whether or not you want to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER.

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder, select “On .” Otherwise, select “Off.”

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete. If you use the cable box/satellite receiver control, check that the control works correctly (page 26).

Easy Setup

No Disc

Easy Setup is finished.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 85).

Note

To record TV programs using the timer, you must set the clock accurately.

10:10 AM

DTS

10:10 AM

Finish

Checking the cable box/satellite receiver control setting

1 Turn on the r ecorder and the cable box/

Hookups and Settings

satellite receiver.

2 Point the recorder’s remote at the recorder

(not at the cable box/satellite receiver).

3 Press CH +/– and check that th e channel

changes on the cable box/satellite receiver window.

4 Press the number buttons and check that

the channel changes on the cable box/ satellite receiver window.

If you cannot get the recorder to contro l your cable box/satellite receiver

Check the settings at “Set Top B ox C ontrol” in “Features” setup (page 82). Check the connection and place the set top box controller near the cable box/ satellite receiver (page 12). If your cable box or satellite receiver still does not operate with this recorder , co nt act your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

To fix the set top box controller to your cable box/satellite receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your cable box or satellite receiver, affix it in place.

1 Attach the supplied doubl e-sided tape to the

set top box controller. Remove the backings on the double-sided tape.

2 Affix it so that the set top box controller is

near the remote control sensor on your cable box/satellite receiver.

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruct ion manual sup plied with the connecte d equipment. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page51). In this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 13).

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an Svideo jack, you can use an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

Notes

•Do not connect mor e th an one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

•Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

•Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output

Hookups and Settings

jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not receive a clear image on your TV screen.

VCRDVD recorder 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.

VCR DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

Line input 2

S video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

LINE-2 IN

: Signal flow

z Hints

•When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the white LINE IN AUDIO L (mono) jack.

•To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connecte d to (page 54).

DV IN

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

LINE-2 IN

HDMI

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Hookups and Settings

Icon used

Disc Type

Disc Logo

in this manual

Formatting (new discs)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

DVD+RW

DVDRW

VR mode

Video mode

RWVR

RWVideo

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 47)

Format in Video

mode

(page 47)

DVD+R

Automatically

formatted

DVD+R DL

mode DVDR

Video

mode

Usable disc versions (as of D ecember 2006)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

•6×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2

)

with CPRM

•16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

•16×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

discs

RVR

RVideo

Format in VR mode using the “Disc Setting ” display (page 67)

Automatically formatted in Video mode

“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+R DL,” and “DVD-R” logos are trademarks.

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 69)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 69)

Playable only on DVD-R VR mode compatible players (finalization necessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 69)

(page 69)

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12 cm/8 cm discs

Recording Features Editing Features

Change Title Name (page 60)

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 57)

A-B Erase (page 58)

Divide Title (page 59)

Auto

Rewrite

Chapter

(page 67)

(page 49)

Yes Yes YesYes/No*3Yes Yes No

Yes Yes YesYes/Yes*4Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes YesYes/No*3No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/No*5No No No

No Yes Yes Yes/Yes*5Yes Yes Yes

No Yes Yes Yes/No*5No No No

CPRM (Content Protection for Rec o r da b le Me dia) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images.

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page82).

Erasing titles only frees up disc space if you erase the last title.

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

When using DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs, see the instructions supplied with the discs.

Playlist (page 61)

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Disc Type

Quick Guide to Disc Types

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recording Playback Recording

Playable Discs

Icon Used

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

8 cm DVD+RW/ DVD-RW/DVD-R

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks.

*A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs,

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

in This Manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

——

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD format (with PBC function)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purchased

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660* L evel 1/ Level 2

DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to Universal Disk Format (UDF)

8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)

Discs that cannot be played

•CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are not recorded in music CD or Video CD format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

•Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs that are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34)

•A disc recorded in a color system other than NTSC, such as PAL or SECAM

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Quick Guide to Disc Types

the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material si de does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guar anteed.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also p lay on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrict ions.

Music discs encoded with copyrigh t protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection techno lo gi es 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.

ALL

Region code

Note on DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs recorded on other equipment

Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVDRs, 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 a nd 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.

Notes

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s format, reformat the disc (page67). Note that a disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

•You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.

•It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video” printed on their packaging.

•You canno t ad d new re cord ings to DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other equipment.

•You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu.

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data may be erased.

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Playback

DV IN

L( M

O) AU

D IO R

VID

EOS V

ID EO

LIN

E- 2 IN

ONE-TOUCH DU

BBING

Playing Discs

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

DVD

TOP MENU

Z OPEN/

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DATA CD

RVR

DATA DVD

H PLAY x STOP

z Hints

•You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 41 or 42).

•If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, playback starts automatically depending on the disc .

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List

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menu (page 39).

Note

To play a disc recorded with other equipment on this recorder, finalize the disc on the recording equipment first.

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalized DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode), you can display the disc’s menu by pressing TOP MENU or MENU.

RWVideo

RVideo

DVD

Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

Playback

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV

ANGLE

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SUBTITLE AUDIO

M/m/</,, ENTER

> NEXT H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the dis c

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the f ront panel display.

3 Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Button Operation Disc

Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed (fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

during playback.

Search speed changes with each press:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

Playback speed changes with each press:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

If you pause playback for more than five minu te s,

playback starts automatically.

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

To resume normal playback after playing at various speeds, press H PLAY.

z Hints

•You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, angle, etc., using the OPTIONS menu (page 11).

•During playback or pause mode, you can also use the

./> buttons on the recorder as the remote’s m/ M buttons. Hold the buttons down during playback to

fast forward or fast reverse. In pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 99 for the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

• If you pause playback of a CD, or DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks, playback will not start until you press H PLAY or X PAUSE.

•Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio (page 38).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analog stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take proper precautions when the analog stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external

5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jack. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, se t “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup” display (page79). If you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the speakers, which might di st urb your ears or cause damage to th e speakers.

All discs

FF1 with sound (Scan Audio) is available for DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks.

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

FR3 and FF3 are only available for DVDs and VIDEO CDs.

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RVR

VCD

DVD

*Playback direction

only

All discs

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Button Operation Disc

Z OPEN/CLOSE Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

RWVR-RVR

: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects the audio source.

DVD

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV/ NEXT >

Playing quickly with sound (Scan

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

Audio)

only)

You can play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD with Dolby Digital soundtracks. Simply pres s M during playback.

z Hint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of

Playback

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“Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 80).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

VCD

PBC (Playback Control) allows yo u to pl ay VIDEO CDs interactively using a menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, a menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY when “Press SELECT” appears). Operations differ depending on the disc. See the instructions supplied with the disc.

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the PBC functions, press MENU again t o di s play “Menu:On.”

Resuming playback from the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

Press H PLAY again after stopping a disc to resume playback from t he same point. To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY.

The point where you stopped play ing is cleared when: –you open the disc tray. –you play another title. –you switch the Title List menu to original or

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) only).

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scen e are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display.

•Replays or briefly fast forwards a scene when pressed during playback.

•Goes to the previous or next frame when pressed during pause mode.

•Goes to th e be ginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/trac k and starts playback when pressed during playback.

•Goes to th e beginning of the previous title/chapter/ scene/track when .PREV is pressed within three seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.

–you edit the title after stopping playback. –you make a recording.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

DVD

If you play a restricted DVD, a mess age appears asking whether you want to override the restriction.

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 83.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold down x (stop) on the recorder seconds. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK” appears in the fron t pan el di spla y. Th e indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work excep t for timer recording s.

To unlock the recorder, hold down x on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from the front panel display. The recorder is unl ocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the recorder is locked, press x twice. The recording stops and the recorder is unlocked.

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing x.

RWVR-RVR

VCD

DVD

RWVR-RWVideo

RVR

DVD

All discs

for more than ten

DVD

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Playing a Title From the Title List

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RVR

ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

M/m/</,, ENTER

RWVR-RWVideo

The Title List menu displays the program titles on the disc.

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

1 Place a disc on the disc tray. 2 Press TITLE LI ST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List (Original)

1/4

LINE

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

A Disc type:

Displays a disc type. Also displays the title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode).

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, recording date, and recording mode. “” indicates a pr ot ected title, while “” indicates unprotected.

D Clock

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 >01:29:03 02 LINE 1 >00:31:23 03 LINE 1 >01:59:00 04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode)

You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 56.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

•The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35).

•The Title List may not appear for discs created on other DVD recorders.

•Letters that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

4 Press ENTER.

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

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RVR

M/m/</,, ENTER

OPTIONS

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

VCD

You can search a DVD by title or chapt er, and VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can

Playback

also search for a scene using the time code.

Number

buttons

1 Press OPTIONS during playback.

The OPTIONS menu appears.

2 Select a search method.

“Title” (for DVDs) “Chapter” (for DVDs) “Track” (for VIDEO CDs with PBC function off) “Time” (for DVDs/VIDEO CDs with PBC function off): Searches for a starting point using the time code.

Press M/m/</, to select the number of the title, chapter, track, etc., you want, or press the number buttons to enter the time code.

For example: “Time” To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “20520.” If you make a mistake, wait a moment until the display returns to the elapse d playing time display, then select another number.

The recorder starts play back from the selec ted point. To turn off the display, press OPTIONS.

Notes

•Depending on the disc, you may not be able to use the OPTIONS menu to search for a title/chapter/track, or enter the time code for a playback point.

•When playing a Playlist title, you may not be able to search for a scene using the time code.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can play DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs)/DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) that contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

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TOP MENU

M/m/</,, ENTER

Music menu for this disc.

OPTIONS

./> x STOP

X PAUSE

10:10 AM

O RETURN

H PLAY

Playing MP3 audio tracks

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select “M i x, ” you can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 3.

2 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3 Select an album , and press ENTER.

Music

Prev Directory

MP3_001

01-Track1.mp3

0/9

02-Track2.mp3 03-Track3.mp3 04-Track4.mp3 05-Track5.mp3

4 Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected tr ack. When a track or album is being played, the title is shown in a box.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To pause playback

Press X PAUSE. To restart playback, press H PLAY or X PAUSE.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

When playback of all the MP3 audio tracks within the album finishes, the recorder stops.

Surround:Off

10:10 AM

Stop 00:00:00

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Playing JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs or DATA DVDs.

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JP EG image files, the display for selecting a media type

When you select “Mix,” you can

appears.

Playback

enjoy a slide show with sound (page 43).

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only JPEG image files, the “Photo” display appears. Go to s te p 3.

2 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

10:10 AM

Music menu for this disc.

3 Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

To display the previous or next page, p re ss ./>.

4 Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the entire screen. To display the previous or next image, press ./>.

The following menu icons appear in the upper part of the screen.

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42).

: Rotates the image (page 42).

: Zooms the image (page 42).

10:10 AM

Slideshow

Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

1 Press </, to select “,” and press

ENTER. The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears. “”: Slow “”: Normal “”: Fast

2 Press </, to select the desired play speed,

and press ENTER. The slide show starts from the select ed image. To stop playing, press x STOP.

To rotate the selected image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the image turns clockwise by 90°.

To zoom in an image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as follows: 2u t 4u t 2u t normal

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and J PEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

You can also start the slide show by pressing H PLAY in step 4 above.

Notes

•You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within the screen while zooming.

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

If you select “ ” in the rotated image display,

•

the images in the “Photo” display will not b e rotated.

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Enjoying a slide show with sound

When a disc contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, you can enjoy a slide show with sound.

1 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing

both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

The display for selecting a media type appears.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

2 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

10:10 AM

Music menu for this disc.

3 Select an album, and press ENTER. 4 Select a track, and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected track, and the display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

6 Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

7 Press H PLAY to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

8 Press </, to select the slide show

speed, and press ENTER.

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x STOP.

z Hints

•When pl aying JP EG images, you can also use the onscreen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image files” (page 42).

•The slide show is played repeatedly until MP3 playback stops.

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 is audio compression technology tha t satisfies the ISO/IEC MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROM s /CDRs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) and JPEG format. However, this recorder only plays DATA CDs whose logical format is ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet, and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF). See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note

The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs created in the Packet Write format.

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play

The recorder can play the following tracks and files:

–MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) audio tr acks. –MP3 audio tracks with the extension “.MP3.” –JPEG image files with the extension “.JPEG” or

“.JPG.”

z Hints

•If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files wi ll be pla ye d 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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Notes

•Some DATA CDs or DATA DVDs cannot be played on this recorder depending on file format.

•Only one session of a multi-session DATA DVD can be played back.

•Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is displayed as an asterisk.

•The recorder will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing such data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

Playback

•The recorder does not conform to audi o tr acks in MP3PRO format.

•The recorder can recognize up to 499 MP3 audio tracks within a single album. The recorder may not recogni ze some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

•The recorder can play MP3 audio tracks recorded in the following sampling frequencies: 32 kHz, 44.1kHz, 48 kHz.

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, a message appears indicating that the format is not supported.

•Depending on the disc or the siz e of image files, playback may take some time to start.

•The recorder can recognize up to 999 JPEG image files within a single folder. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

•Progressive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

•The image size that the recorder can display is limited to width 32 - 7680 pixels by height 32 - 8192 pixels.

•JPEG image files that conform to the DCF* image file format are not supported.

*“Design rule for Camera File system”: Image standards

for digital cameras regulated by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

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DATA CD

RVR

DATA DVD

TIME/TEXT

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RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

DVD

You can check disc information, such as playing time, recording mode, and remaining disc space.

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Disc information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

DISPLAY

Play

0:05:30

Rem 00:25

Original

Wed May 02. 2007 10:10 AM

A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during

)

playback

E Input source

F Date and time

Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 38).

Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

Viewing information on the front panel display

You can view the information on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on t he disc type or playing status.

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

Current title number and current chapter number

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

Clock

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Input source

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

VCDVD

REC

VCDVD

REC

VCDVD

REC

SAP

STEREO

SAP

STEREO

SAP

STEREO

Recording mode and recording time

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on vari ous disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30).

Playback

•Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page44). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page57).

•Check that the recorder is connected to a tuner such as a cable box or satelli te re ceiver . See a lso the tuner’s instruction manual (page12).

z Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 69).

Notes

•Timer recordings will start with or without the recorder turned on. The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

•This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight diffe rent recording modes. Select a recording mode accordin g to t he time and picture quality you need. For ex am ple, if picture quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP” can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

I want to record with the best possible picture quality, so I’ll select HQ.

The following table is an approximate guide for the recording time on a single DVD (4.7 GB).

Recording mode Approximate

recording time (minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 ESP r 180 LP r 240 EP r 360 SLP (Long duration) 480

z Hint

The approximate recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs is as follows: HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes SP: 3 hours 37 minutes LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes ESP: 5 hours 25 minutes LP: 7 hours 14 minutes EP: 10 hours 51 minutes SLP: 14 hours 28 minutes

Notes

•When in a recording mode other th an HQ , the r ecor de r compresses the audio/video data before recording. Since the compression rate needs to decrease for fastmoving images or if picture noise is present, recorded data size increases, and available recording time becomes shorter. When recording such pictures, a recording mode offering longer recording time is recommended.

•Situations below may cause inaccuracies with the recording time. –Recording fast-moving or images containing picture

noise.

–Recording a program with poor reception, or a

program or video source of low picture quality –Recording on a disc that has already been edited –Recording only a still picture or just sound

•Since the recording mode for recorded titles is calculated after sampling the recorded data during playback, it may be displayed differently from the mode you selected when recording. However, the actual recording itself is correctly made in the selected mode.

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Recording main and sub sounds

DV IN

L (M

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IO R

VI DE

S V

ID EO

LIN

E- 2 IN

ONE-TOUCH DU

BBING

DV IN

L (M

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VI DE

S V

ID EO

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E- 2 I

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D UBBING

You can record the different soundtracks on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks. When playing the disc, you can select main or sub sound by pressing the AUDIO button. Set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio” s et up to “Main/Sub” in the Setup Display ( page 81). When recording on other d iscs, sele ct either sound track with the connected equipment before recording.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Recordable discs

RWVR-RWVideo

RWVR

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

RVR

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

RVideo

RVR

Copy-Never None

*The record ed disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 30).

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 30).

•Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 82).

•Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the recording format using the “Disc Setting” display (page67).

Notes

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R.

•You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by reformatting (page 67).

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

•The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode.

Recording From Connected Equipment Without the Timer

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You can record TV programs on the recorder through the connected cable box/satellite receiver.

Z OPEN/

DISPLAY

z REC

1 Turn on the recorder and the connected

cable box/satellite receiver.

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page47.

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CH +/– INPUT

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

REC MODE

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4 Press CH +/– or INPUT repeatedly to select

the channel or input source you want to record.

•When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel by pres s ing CH +/– on this recorder ’s remote. The recorder’s input is switched to the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2). You can also use the number buttons.

•When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the connected input (LINE1 or LINE2) by pr es si ng IN PUT, an d then select the channel on the cable box/

Recording

satellite receiver's side.

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV sc reen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording m ode, see page 46.

6 Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording continues until you st op the recording or the disc is fu l l. Leave the cable box/satellite rec ei ver turned on and do not change the channel you are recording.

To stop recording

Press x STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again.

z Hints

•To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 69).

•You can turn off the TV during recording.

Notes

•Recording may not start imme diately after z REC is pressed.

•You cannot change the recording mode during recording or recording pause.

• If there is a power failure, the program you are recording may be erased.

•You cannot change the input source during recording.

Recording using the Quick Timer (One-touch Timer Recording)

You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute increments.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours*.

0:30 1:00 7:30 8:00

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. When the time counter reaches “0:00,” the recorder stops recording and turns off.

*14 hours 30 minutes for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

discs.

To cancel the Quick Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears in the front panel display. The recorder returns to normal recording mode.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

(Normal recording)

Checking the disc status while recording

You can check the recording information such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recordin g.

The information display appears . Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 44).

Record

0:00:03

Rem 00:59

Line1

A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Input source

z Hint

You can view the information also in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inse rting cha pter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals dur in g recording. Select the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup” display (page 81). If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off. ”

Timer Recording From Connected Equipment

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You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond th is time will not be recorded. If you record from connected equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page51).

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satellite receiver jus t before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program.

Z OPEN/

SYSTEM

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

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TIMER M/m/</,,

ENTER

x STOP

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2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the f ront panel display. Unused discs are automatically fo rmatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 47.

3 Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Date Start End Ch Mode

Recording

03 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

Toda y

: PM PM

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

12 3 45

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A “Date”: Sets the date using M.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m. The item changes as follows: Today y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Sun (every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday) y … y Sat (every Saturday) y 1month later y … y Today

B “Start”: Sets the start time. C “End”: Sets the stop time. D “Ch”: Selects the channel or input

source.

•When using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the channel.

•When not using the cable box/satellite receiver control, select the input, Line1 or Line2. Select the channel on the connected cable box/satellite rece iv er's side before the timer recording starts.

E “Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 46).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 51), select “AUTO.”

If you make a mistake, select the item and

change the setting.

10:10 AM

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page53) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

•If the c in d icator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording.

•If timer settings overlap, a message appea rs. To change or cancel a timer reco rding, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 53).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. Leave the cable box/satellite receiver turned on and do not change t he channel selected on the cable box/satellite receiver until the recorder finishes the timer recording.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

If timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts re cording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. If the end time of one setting and the sta rt time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the progr am that starts later will be cut.

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 53.

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To use the Rec Mode Adjust fu nction

If the remaining disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for “Mode” when setting the timer.

z Hints

•You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in the Title List menu.

•You can also turn on the timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps.

•Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the front panel display.

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes, even if the recording started with the recorder turned on.

•The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

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You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Conne ct the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page13). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts reco rding a pro gram from the LINE 1 IN jacks.

SYSTEM

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M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP REC MODE

SYNCHRO REC

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Select the line in put audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page81).

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV sc reen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording m ode, see page 46.

Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time you want to record, and turn it off.

Recording

Press SYNCHRO REC.

The “SYNCHRO REC” indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder stands by for Synchro-Rec. The recorder starts recording when a signal is received from the connect ed equipment. When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec fu nction

Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off. If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off, and the recorder turns off.

If the timer settings of a Synchro-Recording and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro-Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The recorder starts recording the second program about ten seconds after the first program has finished. If the end time of one setting and the start time of another timer setting is the same, the beginning of the program that starts later will be cut.

7:00 8:00 9:00 10:00

Program 1

Program 2

Notes

•The reco rd er sta r ts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the program may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s p ower is on or off.

•To use the connected equipment during Synchro-Rec standby, cancel the standby mode by pressing SYNCHRO REC. To return to standby mode again, be sure to turn off the equipment and press SYNCHRO REC, before Synchro-Rec starts.

•The Sync hro- R ec f unc tion does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

•After a recording has finished, t h e recorder enters the Synchro-Rec standby mode until the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.

• If Synchro-Rec starts with the recorder turned on, the recorder will turn off when the recording ends.

•The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

will be cut off

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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M/m/</,, ENTER

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You can change or cancel timer settings using the Timer List menu.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1 02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM Line1

03 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc. If there are more than six timer settings, press m to display the next page.

10:10 AM

SP SP

,continued

4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Line1 02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM Line1

03 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

5 Select one of the opti ons, and press

ENTER.

“Edit”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Press ENTER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Date Start End Ch Mode

03 --- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

09 00 10 00 Line1 SP

04/15

: PM PM

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK” and press ENTE R when asked for confirmation.

Timer List

No Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

03 --/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---04

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---05

--/-- --:-- --:-- ---- ---06

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•Even when corr e ctly se t, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 50.

10:10 AM

Edit Erase

10:10 AM

Cancel

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•You cannot change the timer settings for a recording currently underway.

Recording From a VCR or Similar Device

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You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connec t i on details, see “Conne cting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack). To record from a digital video cam er a connected to the DV IN jack, see page 71.

Recording

z REC

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INPUT

x STOP REC MODE

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follow s:

LINE2 DVLINE1

1-12

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV scree n as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 46.

4 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page81).

5 Insert the source tape int o the connected

equipment and set to playback pa use.

6 Press z REC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the co nnected equipment at the same time.

Recording starts. To stop recording, press x STOP on this recorder.

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

•The recorder does not record programs with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few seconds.

•During recording or recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.

•You cannot change the input sourc e dur ing recor ding.

Editing

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 30).

Notes

•You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc

Recording

or a timer recording starts while editing.

•You cannot edit recordings on DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) recorded on other DVD equipment.

Edit options for DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs (Video mode)

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Renaming a title (page60). –Erasing a title (page 57). –Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 57).

–Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

(DVD+RWs only) (page 58).

–Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page59).

Notes

•Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit or record on the disc (except for DVD+RWs).

• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

RWVideo

RVideo

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/ DVD-Rs (VR mode)

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You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Renaming a title (page 60). –Erasing a title (page 57). –Erasing a chapter (page 58). –Setting protection against erasure (page 57). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page58). –Dividing a title (page 59).

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist tit les c reate d fr om 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 th e disc. Si nce the origin al titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited. If you erase an original title us ed in a Pla ylist , that Playlist is also erased.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and ot her high lights, but you a lso wan t to keep the original record ing.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearr ange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 63. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: –Renaming a title (page 60). –Erasing a title (page 57). –Erasing a chapter (page 58). –E rasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 58). –Editing a Playlist scene (page 63). –Dividing a title (page 59). –Combining titles (page64).

z Hint

You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST repeatedly.

Notes

•You cannot protect Playlist titles.

• If a message appears and indicates that the disc’s control information is full, erase unnecessary titles.

•You cannot create or edit Pla ylist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 69).

Editing a Title

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This section explai ns the basi c edit funct ions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 61).

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

./>

1 Press TITLE LIST .

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

Title List (Original)

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2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 01:29:03 02 LINE 1 00:31:23 03 LINE 1 >01:59:00 04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

10:10 AM

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> >

3 Select an option, and press ENT ER.

You can select from the following : “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect” when the Protection disp l ay appears. “ ” appears for the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to “.” “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 60). “A-B Erase” (see below). “Divide Title”

Editing

(page 59).

About freeing up disc space

Erasing titles, chapters, or scenes: –frees up disc space on a DVD-RW (VR mode). –frees up disc space on a DVD+RW/DVD-RW

(Video mode) only when you erase the last title or chapter.

–cannot free up disc space on a DVD+R/DVD+R

DL/DVD-R.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 67).

Notes

•When editing a DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, finish all editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc.

•You cannot erase protected titles or erase chapters from a protected title.

• If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

: Allows you to select a

: Protects the title. Select “On”

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) only DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVD-R (VR mode) only

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

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You can select a cha pter wit hi n a titl e and e rase it . Note that erasing chapters from original titles cannot be undone.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original) ,” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Chapter Eras e,” and press ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter No. 1 / 3 Title No.01

4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

“Check” is selected. To preview the chapter, press ENTER. When playback finishes or when you press O RETURN, the display returns to “Chapter Erase (Original).”

5 Select “Erase,” and pre ss ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select “OK,” and pre ss ENTER.

The selected chapter is er ased from the title. To erase other chapters, repeat from step 4.

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title (page 63).

Note

If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

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Check

Erase

Modify

03 00:04:2002 00:00:1001 00:00:34

Move

Add

Copy

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase)

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You can select a section (scene) within a title and erase it. Note that erasing scenes from original titles cannot be undone.

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1 Press TITLE LI ST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A and B appears. “Start” is selected.

A-B Erase

00:00:07

Title No.01 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

4 Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

You can use H PLAY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At

the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER. “End” is selected.

A-B Erase

00:00:10

Title No.01 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

“Erase” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat from step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. To continue, repeat from ste p 4. To finish, select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Erase

Finish

10:10 AM

Start

End

Erase

Finish

z Hints

•A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The chapter mark divides the title into separate chapters on either side of the mark.

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page63).

Notes

•Images or sound may be momentarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.

•Sections shorter than five se co nds may not be erased.

•The start and end points of a title may be different from what you have set.

•The total playing time of the title does not change even if a scene was erased.

•If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

RWVR

You can divide a title into two. Note that dividing original titles cannot be undone.

1 Press TITLE LIST .

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

RVR

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

The sub-menu appears.

The display for setting the dividing point appears. “Point” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 01 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

00:00:07

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

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Point

Divide

4 Press ENTER a t the point where you want to

divide the title.

You can use H PLAY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At

the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER. “Divide” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

00:00:10

Title No. 01 May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Editing

5 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, selec t “No” and press ENTER, then repeat from st ep 4.

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title. To use the same name as before, select “No” and press ENTER to finish.

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8 Follow step s 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete renaming.

The divided title appears in the Title List with the new name.

z Hints

•You can also divide a Playlist title (page 63).

• If the dividing point is set too close to the beginning of the title, the title cannot be divided.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:10

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Point

Divide

Changing the Name of a Title

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You can enter a title name of up to 32 characters. Since the displayed number of characters is limited, their appearance in menus such as Title List may be different. When the display for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

1 Press TITLE LIST.

When editing a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), press ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST to switch to the “Title List (Original),” if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Cursor

Title Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

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f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Input row

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ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST M/m/</,, ENTER

10:10 AM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = . @ # $

%^& ( )

Character paletteSetting buttons

4 Select the character y ou want to enter

using M/m/</,, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears in the input row. You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed.

•To change the cursor position, select the input row using M, and press </,.

•To erase a character , s el ect either of the following setting buttons and press ENTER. “Backspace”: Erases the character to the left of the cursor. “Delete”: Erases the ch aracter at the cursor position. “Clear”: Erases all th e characters in the input row.

•To insert a space, move the cursor to the desired position, select “Space,” and press ENTER.

•To insert a character, move the cursor to the desired position, select the char ac ter, and press ENTER.

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the remaining

characters.

To return to the Title List without renaming the title, press O RETURN.

6 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 67). Follow steps 4 to 6 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

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Creating a Playlist

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Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD -R s (VR mode)” on page 56). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scen es) from orig inal titles.

Notes

•If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

•You cannot c reate or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 69).

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SYSTEM

TITLE LIST

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1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

10:10 AM

2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

3 Select “Create Playlist,” and pre ss ENTER.

The display for creating a Playlist appears. “Start” is selected.

Create Playlist

Editing

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

---/--/---- --:--

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At

the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER. “End” is selected.

Create Playlist

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

---/--/---- --:--

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

“Make” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat from step 4.

7 When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

Playing a Playlist title

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

Notes

•The picture may pause when an edited scene is played.

•The start and end points in a title may be different from what you have set.

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Editing a Playlist

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You can edit Playlist titles or scenes withi n th em, without changing the actual recordings.

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SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

10:10 AM

2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

10:10 AM

3 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

Playlist

No. Title Length Edit1/2

01 LINE 1 >00:05:04 02 LINE 1 >00:00:51

LINE

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

4 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select an opti on, and press ENTER.

Select from the following options. For details, see the pages in parentheses.

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase”: Allows you to se l ect chapters in the Playlist title to erase ( page58). “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 60). “A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in the title to erase (page 58). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title. Go to step 6. “Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a desired point (page 59). “Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine two titles into one (page 64).

6 Select “Edit Sce ne,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

Edit Scene

Scene No.01 / 03 Playlist No.01

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene. Starts playback of the selected sc ene when you press ENTER. The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display when the playback finishes or when you press O RETURN. “Erase”: Erases a scene (page 64). “Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of a scene (page 64).

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Move

Add

Copy

,continued

“Move”: Allows you to chang e scene order (page 65). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 65). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 66).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

z Hint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Editing

Note

You cannot create or edit Playlist titles on a finalized disc. When you want to edit or record on the DVD-RW (VR mode) again, unfinalize the disc (page 69).

Combining two titles into one (Combine Titles)

RVR

RWVR

You can select a Playlist title a nd combine it with another Playlist title.

1 Follow steps 1 to 4 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

LINE

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Playlist

1/4

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No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04 02 LINE 1 00:00:51 03 LINE 1 >01:59:00 04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

> >

3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

Playlist

3/4

LINE

May/15/2007 11:30 PM

4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and pres s ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title. To use the same name as before, select “No” and press ENTER to finish.

6 Select “Yes,” and pres s ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

7 Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 60) to complete renaming.

The two Playlist titles become one Playlist title with the new name.

Erasing a scene (Erase)

RWVR

RVR

You can erase a selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you wa nt to erase, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and pre ss ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and pre ss ENTER.

The selected scene is erased. To erase other scenes, repeat from step 2.

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No. Title Length Edit

01 LINE 1 00:05:04 02 LINE 1 00:00:51 03 LINE 1 >01:59:00 04 LINE 1 >00:58:56

> >

Modifying a scene (Modify)

RVR

RWVR

You can change the start and end point of the selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to modify, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01 May/02/2007 03:25 PM

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At

the point you want to select, press H PLAY or X PAUSE, and press ENTER. “End” is selected.

Modify

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5 Press ENTER at the end point.

“Change” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scen e” display. The re-selected section is captured as a scene. To modify other scenes, repea t f rom step 2.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

The start and end point of a scene may be different from what you have set.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

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Start

End

Change

Cancel

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Start

End

Change

Cancel

Moving a scene (Move)

RVR

RWVR

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scen e you want to move, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Move,” an d press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 02 / 03

4 Select a new lo cation using </,, and

press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new locati on. To move other scenes, repeat fr om step 2.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 03 / 03

02 00:04:20 03 00:00:1001 00:00:34

Adding a scene (Add)

RVR

RWVR

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the location where you want to add,

and press ENTER.

A new scene will be added before the selected scene.

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Playlist No.01

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Move

Add

Copy

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Add

Copy

,continued

3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

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May/02/2007 03:25 PM

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./> and X PAUSE to find the point. At the point you want to select, press H PLAY

Editing

or X PAUSE, and press ENTER. “End” is selected.

Add

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

“Add” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 4 or 5.

6 Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scen e” display. The selected section is added before the scene selected in step 2. To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

The start and end point of a scene may be different from what you have set.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

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Start

End

Add

Cancel

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Start

End

Add

Cancel

Copying a scene (Copy)

RVR

RWVR

You can copy and add a selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 63).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to copy, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Copy,” and press E NTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 02 / 03

4 Select a location to copy to using </,

and press ENTER.

The scene is copied to the selected location. To copy other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 01 / 04

04 00:04:20

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Check Erase Modify

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Move

Add Copy

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Add Copy

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