Sony RDR-GX3 User Manual

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DVD Recorder

3-084-640-11(1)

Operating Instructions

RDR-GX3

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WARNING

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Precautions

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on th e r e ar exterior.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye ha zard. As the laser beam used in this DVD recorder is harmful to eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.

DANGER

AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. RAYONNEMENT VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.

ATTENTION

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This label is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Re public of Ireland

A moulded plug compl ying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug suppli ed need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this eq uip m ent has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please cont act your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identi cal with your local power supply.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 metres.

On safety

Should any solid o bject or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any fu rther.

On power sources

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder itself has been turned off.

• If you are not going to use the recorder for a long time, be sure to disconnect the recorder from the wall outlet. To disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead), grasp the plug itself; never pull the cord.

On placement

• Place the recorder in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes.

• Do not place the recorder in a confined space such as a bookshelf or similar unit.

• Do not place the recorder in a location near heat sources, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, or mechanical shock.

• Do not place the recorder in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the recorder and discs away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy object s on the recorder.

On operation

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• When you move th e r e c ord e r , ta ke ou t any discs. If you d on’t, the d isc may be damaged.

WARNING

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On recording

• Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if the recording or playback is not made due to a malfunction of the recorder, disc, etc.

• Make trial recordings before taking the actual recording.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moist ened with a mild detergent soluti on. Do not use a ny type of abrasiv e pad, scouri ng powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This recorder is capable of holding a still video image or on- screen display image on your te levision screen indefinitely. If you leave the still v ide o image or on-screen display image displayed on yo ur TV for an extended period of time you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Plasma display panels and projection televisions are especially susceptible to this.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, a nd other mate rials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recor ding of such materia l may be c ontrary to the provisions of the copy right laws. A lso, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the c able tele vision transmitter and/or programme owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse enginee ring or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

Since the recorder has a copy guard function, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

If you have any ques ti ons or problems concerning your recorder, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes about the discs

• To keep the disc clean, handle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the su rface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches on the disc may cause it to malfunction.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

• After playing, store the disc in its case .

• Clean the disc with a cleani ng cloth. Wipe the disc from the centre out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not use the following discs.

–A disc that has a non-standard shape

(e.g., card, heart).

–A disc with a label or sticker on it. –A disc that has cellophane tape or

sticker adhesive on it.

Precautions

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WARNING ...................................................2

Precautions ................................................2

Notes about the discs..................................... 3

Features ........................ .............................. 6

Recording....................................................... 6

Playback......................................................... 6

Editing a disc.................................................. 6

About This Manual .....................................7

DVD Recorder Basics ................................8

Guide to Parts and Controls ...................11

Front panel ...................................................11

Remote .........................................................12

Front panel display....................................... 14

Rear panel ....................................................14

Basic Hookups and Settings

Quick Overview ........................................15

Step 1: Unpacking ...................................16

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable ......16

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords .....17

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords .....19

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead .......21

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries ................22

Step 7: Easy Setup ..................................22

Setting Up the Remote ............................25

Controlling TVs with the remote................... 25

If you have a Sony DVD player or more than

one Sony DVD recorder......................... 26

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording

Device to the LINE3 Jack ...................27

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording

Device to the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN

jacks ................................ ..................... 27

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital

Tuner ..................................... ............... 28

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus

Decoder ...............................................28

Connecting a decoder........................... ...... . 28

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels.......... 28

Operating the Recorder

Guide to Displays ....................................31

System Menu............................................... 31

Title List........................................................ 32

Tool................................. ............................. 32

Sub-menu.................................................... . 33

How to Use the Displays .........................33

How to Enter Characters .........................34

Recording/Timer Recording

Before Recording .................................... 35

Recordable discs.......................................... 35

About recording formats............................... 36

Recording mode........................................... 36

Unrecordable pictures................................. . 36

Checking the available disc space

(Disc Info)............................................... 37

Recording TV programmes .................... 38

Using the Quick Timer function.................... 39

Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes........................................... 40

Checking the disc status while recording..... 40

Creating chapters in a title ........................... 40

Timer Recording ..................................... 41

Setting the timer manually (Standard).......... 41

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

(Timer List)............................................ . 43

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO

Plus+ system................................... ...... . 44

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality

and Size .............................................. 46

Recording From Connected Equipment

With a Timer (Synchro Rec) .............. 47

Recording From Connected Equipment

Without a Timer .................................. 48

Playback

Before Playing ......................................... 50

Playable discs.............................................. 50

Playing Discs ........................................... 51

Using the DVD’s Menu................................. 52

Basic operations/Changing the playback

speed...................................................... 53

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc .... 54

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track ...... 56

Checking the Play Information and Playing

Time .................................................... 57

Checking the playing time in the front panel

display.................................................... 58

Selecting the Sound ............................... 58

Checking the audio signal format................. 59

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS) ...... 59

Changing the Angles .............................. 60

Displaying the Subtitles ......................... 61

Adjusting the Playback Picture and

Sound .................................... .............. 61

Adjusting the picture quality......................... 61

Adjusting the sound quality.......................... 62

Editing a DVD

Before Editing ......................................... 63

Checking the disc type, recording format, and

title type.................................................. 63

Edit options for DVD-RWs (Video mode)/

DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs................................ 63

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)......... 64

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Basic Editing ........................................... 65

Labelling a title (Title Name)........................ 65

Protecting a title (Protect)............................ 65

Erasing a title (Erase).................................. 66

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)............ 66

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) ....... 67

Creating chapters manually......................... 68

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit) ............ 68

Creating a Playlist title from other titles....... 68

Moving a Playlist title (Move)....................... 71

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide).................... 71

Combining multiple Playlist titles

(Combine).............................................. 72

Additional Playlist edit functions.................. 72

Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a

Disc ..................................................... 73

Labelling a disc (Disc Name)....................... 73

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)................... 73

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)........................... 74

Erasing all the titles on the disc

(Erase All).............................................. 74

Reformatting a disc (Format)....................... 75

Settings and Adjustments

About the Setup Display Structure ....... 76

Using the Setup Displays ....................... 77

Settings (Basic Settings) ........................ 78

Video Settings ......................................... 81

Audio Settings ......................................... 83

Features Settings .......................... ...... .... 84

Options Settings ..................................... 86

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder) ................... 87

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .................................. .... 88

Self-diagnosis Function

(When letters/numbers appear in the

display) ............................................... 92

Specifications ................... ............. .......... 93

Glossary ..................... ............. ....... .......... 94

Language Code List ................................ 95

Index ........................... ............. ............. .... 96

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

............................................... Back cover

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Features

This recorder can play DVDs or CDs, record on DVD-Rs, DVDRWs or DVD+RWs, and by using a variety of editing functions, you can enjoy editing recorded programmes and other images.

Playback

Easy playback with the Title List menu

(page 54)

The recorder will display all of the titl es you reco rded o n a disc in a list display, called the “Tit le List.” By se lecti ng a title fro m the Title List menu, you can easi ly start playing or editing the disc. Moreover, you can have the recorder show the title’s contents using thumbnail images.

Recording

Dual RW compatible (page 35)

The recorder is compatible with rewritable disc types, DVD-RW and DVD+RW, and the write-once type, DVD-R. These available disc types accommodate a wide range of uses, such as recording progr ammes and creating personal video libraries. These discs can be played back on a wide variety of other DVD equipment.

DVD-RW DVD+RW

Various recording/timer recording functions

(page 35)

In addition to the usual recording functions, such as Timer Recording, VIDEO Plus+, and PDC/VPS, Synchro Rec allows synchronized recording with a set top box or similar device. The recorder also automatically searches for available blank space on the disc after you press the Rec bu tton. No sear ching i s required on your part — a feature possible only wit h a DVD recorder.

Adjustments for both recording and playback picture (page 46, 61)

The recorder allows you to adj ust the picture quality of input sources, such as a VCR, which can then be recorded on a DVD. For instance, if you want to create an archive of your VHS tapes, you can adjust the recording pi cture quality to compensate for the quality of the tapes. Various picture quality adjustments are also available for DVD-Video software playback.

Automatic naming of programme titles using Teletext* (page 84)

When recording progr a mmes using this recorder, the recorder automatically takes programme label information from the Teletext service and stores it as the title name. If there is no Teletext service or if y ou want to ch ange the titl e nam e, yo u can enter the title manually. Titles are useful when searching for a title on a disc, or for checking the name of the title currently being played.

* not available in some areas

DVD-R

Title List

My Movies

TITLE LIST

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

ORIGINAL

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Mon 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Wed 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Thu 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) EP 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Thu 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP

1.5/4.7GB

AAB

DEF

AAB

GHI

TV Virtual Surround Settings, “TVS” (page 59)

Using only your TV’s stereo speakers, the recorder is capable of reproducing dynamic surround so und from DVD-Video software’s multi-channel audio signals. T here are fou r surround modes to choose from.

Editing a disc

Playlist edit (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

(page 68)

You can edit not only the recorded origina l title, but also perform advanced edit functions by crea tin g a Play list on the same disc. Since a Playlist does not require much disc space, you can create numerous Playlist titles. A Playlist edit can be redone as many times as you like, as the original title remains unchanged.

Chapter Marking function (page 68)

On DVD-RWs in VR mode, you can manually insert chapter marks to divide a title into chapters which will enable you to quickly find specific scenes for playback or editing. For other disc types and recording formats, the recorder automatically creates chapter marks at specified interval s while recording.

Quick Search function (page 53)

The remote has a Jog Stick for the recorder’s main operations. You can search forward or backwards, or play at various speeds by using just your thumb. The feature helps you fin d sc e n es easily, which is especially useful for both playback and editing.

Jog Stick

Slow motion

Features

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About This Manual

Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote. The meanings of the icons used in this manual are described below:

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs or DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in VR mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD-RWs formatted in Video mode on this recorder

Functions available for DVD+RWs Functions available for DVD-Rs Functions available for music CDs or CD-

Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Notes

• The on-screen display illustrations u sed in this ma nual may not mat ch the graphics displayed on your T V screen.

• The explanations regarding discs in thi s ma nual refer to discs created on this reco rder. Th e explan ations d o not ap ply to di scs tha t are cr eated on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

About This Manual

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DVD Recorder Basics

Step 1: Select the disc type

Unlike a video tape which is sold by length, such as 60 min. or 120 min., recordable DVDs are sold by type. Select the disc type by following the chart on the back cover, as each type has different features. This recorder can record on the following type of discs.

When you want to record repeatedly on the same disc, or when you want to edit the disc after recording, select either the rewritable DVD-RW or DVD+RW type disc.

When you want to save recordings without any alteration, a non-rewritable DVD-R can be your choice.

“What can I expect from DVD recording?” is a natural question for anyone new to the experience. This section explains the basic steps involved with DVD recording.

Note

There are other differences besides just being rewritable/non-rewritable.

See “Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types” on the back cover to select a disc most suitable for your needs.

Step 2: Format the disc to start recording

Insert the disc in the recorder. Unlike a VCR, the recorder automatically starts formatting when an unused disc is inserted. This is necessary to prepare the disc for recording.

When using a DVD-RW

This type of disc can be formatted in either DVD Video format (Video mode) or DVD Video Recording format (VR mode). Video mode discs can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.VR mode discs allow for more varied editing.

When using a DVD+RW

These discs will be formatted in DVD+RW Video format. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

When using a DVD-R

These discs will be formatted in DVD-Video format. This type of disc can be played back on a variety of other DVD equipment.

Notes

• You cannot mix two formats in one DVD-RW.

• You can change a DVD-RW’s format to the other format. However, the disc’s contents will be lost when reformatting.

• Not all discs can be played on other DVD equipment.

When formatting is complete, you are ready to record on the disc.

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Step 3: Digital recording

Record a programme. When using the timer, you’ll find familiar, convenient features as found on conventional VCRs, such as ShowView/VIDEO Plus+ and PDC/VPS. You can also dub the contents of connected video equipment such as a video camera.

Step 4: Playing the recorded contents

SMARTLINK

You can select the title you want to play from a displayed menu, and immediately start playback. Recorded contents are more accessible on a disc than on a tape, the procedure is simple, and unlike conventional VCRs, no rewinding is necessary!

What are titles and chapters?

DVD contents consist of sections, called titles, and smaller sub-sections called chapters. On this recorder, a title is created between the points where you start and stop a recording. Chapters are created automatically at specified intervals, or can be created manually (DVD-RWs in VR mode only).

Go to the next page.

A recorded disc contains title(s), and each title contains chapter(s)

Start Rec. Stop/Start

Title 1

Chapters

Title 2

Chapters

Chapter marksChapter marks

Stop Rec.

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Step 5: Editing the recorded disc

You will find editing discs a lot easier than a conventional tape, and the recorder offers numerous edit functions, possible only with DVDs.

Quick and easy edits on the displayed menu

Editing is performed by simply selecting titles and scenes from the displayed menus.

Protection of individual titles

With conventional VCRs, you had to protect an entire tape to save the recordings from erasure or alteration. This recorder allows you to individually protect recorded titles (except for Playlist titles).

Edit and save on a single disc – Playlist edit (DVD-RWs in VR mode only)

To edit a conventional tape without affecting the original recording, you had to connect another VCR, copy the master tape using the two VCRs and one more tape, and start editing the copied tape.

With this recorder, you can create a Playlist (playback information) on the same disc, and edit the Playlist without changing the original recording(s). A Playlist does not take up much disc space, and all you need is one recorder and one disc.

Example: You have recorded a few football games on a DVD-RW in VR mode. You want to save the original recording, but you also want to create a digest by putting the goal scenes together. In this case, you can create a Playlist by selecting just the goal scenes, leaving the original recording as it is.

Original

Playlist

You’ve got your own DVD!

Playing on other DVD equipment

For your DVD to play on other equipment, finalizing may be necessary in some cases. If so, finish up all your editing and recording first, and then finalize the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in VR mode

Although finalizing is generally unnecessary when playing the disc on VR mode compatible equipment, playback on some equipment requires a finalized disc. You can still edit and record on the disc even after finalizing.

When using a DVD+RW

The recorder automatically finalizes a disc before ejecting it. Finalizing in this case still allows you to further edit or record on the disc.

When using a DVD-RW in Video mode

The disc needs to be finalized first to enable playback on anything other than this recorder. No more editing or recording can be made on the disc once it has been finalized. To enable recording on the disc again, you will need to format it again. (Reformatting will erase all previous contents.)

When using a DVD-R

You will need to finalize the disc to play it on equipment other than this recorder. You cannot edit or record on the disc once it has been finalized.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names.

Open the panel.

A @/1 (on/standby) button/

indicator (22, 38)

Turns the recorder on and off. Lights up in green when the power is on.

B Front panel display (14, 58)

Displays the playing status, title/chapter/time, etc.

C Disc tray (38)

Opens to accept a disc.

D (remote sensor) (22)

Accepts the remote control signal.

E Disc type indicators

Lights up to indicate the disc/ format type of the current disc.

F A (open/close) button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray.

G H (play) button/indicator (51)

Plays a disc.

H X (pause) button/indicator

(53)

Pauses playing a disc.

I x (stop) button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

J z REC button/indicator (38)

Starts recording.

K X REC PAUSE button/indicator

(39)

Pauses recording.

L x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recordi ng.

M REC MODE button (36)

Selects the recording mode.

N INPUT SELECT button

(38, 48)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

O ./> (previous/next)

buttons (53)

Goes to the next title/chapter/ track, or goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

P PROGRAM +/– buttons (38)

Selects the programme position or input line.

Q TIMER REC indicator (41)

Lights up when a timer recording is set.

SYNCHRO REC indicator (47)

Lights up wh en the Synchro Rec function is set to on.

SMARTLINK indicator

Lights up when a connected SMARTLINK compliant device, such as a TV, is turned on.

FINALIZED indicator (74)

Lights up if an inserted dis c has been finalized.

R LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (27)

Connects external equipment.

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Remote

Buttons on the remote have the same functio n as the but ton s on the recorder if they ha ve the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your T V when the TV/DVD switch is set to TV.

Slide the cover.

A TV/DVD switch (25)

Switches the remote control to TV or DVD.

B Z (open/close) button (38)

Opens or closes the disc tray. Note that it may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you have recorded or edited a disc.

C Number buttons (38, 44)

Selects a number, such as a pr ogr amme n umb er o r a title number. The number 5 button has a tactile dot.*

D CLEAR/-/-- (ten digit) button (25, 44)

CLEAR: Cancels an entered number when used with this recorder.

-/-- (ten digit): Enters a digit greater than nine when used with your TV.

E (subtitle) button (61)

Changes the subtitles while playing a disc.

F (audio) button (58)

Changes the sound while playing a disc. The button has a tactile dot.*

G [TIMER] button (41, 44)

Displays the Timer programming menu on the TV screen.

H TOP MENU button (52)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

I DISPLAY button (40, 57)

Displays disc information or playi ng/reco rdi n g status on the TV screen.

J TIME/TEXT button (57)

Displays the time information of the disc.

K SYSTEM MENU button (31)

Displays the System Menu on the TV screen.

L TITLE LIST button (32, 54, 65)

Displays the Title List menu on the TV screen.

M CURSOR MODE button (32)

Switches the cursor/page mode in the Title List, etc.

N RETURN O button (33)

Returns to the previously selected display, etc.

O . (previous) button (53)

Goes back to the previous title/chapter/track.

P m / M (search) Jog Stick (53)

Searches a scene in fast-forward or reverse (while playing a disc), or plays a disc in slow motion or frame by frame (in the pause mode).

Q H (play) button (51)

Plays a disc. The button has a tactile dot.*

R X (pause) button (53)

Pauses playing a disc.

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S z REC button (38)

Starts recording.

r; CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (68)

Inserts/erases a chapter mark in the recorded title.

T REC MODE button (38)

Selects the recording mode.

U INPUT SELECT button (38, 48)

Selects equipment connected to the line inputs.

V SYNCHRO REC button (47)

Synchronizes the recorder and the timer recording set on the connected external equipment.

[/1 (on/standby) button (38)

Turns the recorder on and off.

X PROG (programme) +/– buttons (38)

Selects the programme position or input line.

2 (volume) +/– buttons (25)

Adjusts the volume of your TV.

Z SET button (34)

Use to enter the number selected with the number buttons 3.

wj t (TV/video) button (25)

Switches your TV’s input source.

wk (angle) button (60)

Changes the angles when playing a DVD VIDEO.

ra SUR (surround) button (59)

Selects the surround mode.

rs COMMAND MODE switch (DVD 1,2,3) (26)

Switches the command mode for this recorder. Match the switch to the same command mode set in the Options Setup (page 87).

* Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the recorder.

wl (wide mode) button (25)

Changes the wide mode settings of your TV.

e; MENU butto n (52)

Displays the disc’s menu on the TV screen.

ea TV/DVD button (25, 38)

Switches the input source between the TV and the recorder when the TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack.

es REPLAY button (53)

Replays the current scene.

ed TOOL button (32)

Displays the Tool menu.

ef ZOOM +/– buttons (31)

Switches the information displayed in the Title List menu.

eg </M/m/,/(ENTER) button (33)

Selects items or settings.

eh > (next) bu tt on (53)

Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

ej x (stop) button (51)

Stops playing a disc.

ek x REC STOP button (39)

Stops recording.

el X REC PAUSE button (39)

Pauses recording.

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Front panel display

A Command mode in dicator (26,

87)

Indicates the selected remote command mode.

B NTSC indicator

Lights up when the recorder outputs the signal in NTSC format.

C ANGLE indicator (60)

Lights up when you can change the angle.

D PLAYLIST indicator (32)

E STEREO/BILINGUAL indicators

(40)

Lights up when receiving a stereo/bilingual programme.

F NICAM indicator (40)

Lights up when receiving a NICAM signal.

G TV indicator (25)

Lights up when the TV/DVD button on the remote is pressed and the signals from the aerial are sent directly to your TV.

Lights up when the Playlist is selected.

z Hint

You can turn off the front panel disp la y by set ti ng “Dimmer” to “Off” in Option s Setup (page 86).

Rear panel

H Displays the following (58):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/ index number

• Recording time

•Clock

• Programme posi tion

• TV Direct Rec indication (39): “TV” appears in the right most two digits.

I Audio signal indicators (59)

Lights up when playing Dolby Digital or DTS sound tracks.

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

OUT

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

A AERIAL IN/OUT jacks (16)

Connects aerial cables.

B LINE 1 -TV jack (17)

Connects yo ur TV using a SCART (EURO AV) cord.

C LINE 3/DECODER jack (27, 47)

Connects external equipment such as a VCR or decoder using a SCART (EURO AV) cord.

D AC IN terminal (21)

Connects the mains lead.

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

LINE 3/DECODER

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

E COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y,

B, CR) jacks (18)

Connects equipment having component video input jacks.

F LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (27, 48)

Connects the input of external equipment using an audio/ video or S VIDEO cord.

G LINE 4 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/

AUDIO L/R) jacks (27, 48)

Connects the output of external equipment using an audio/ video or S VIDEO cord.

AC IN

H DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jacks

(20)

Connects an amplifier (receiver) having a digital input jack.

Guide to Parts and Controls

Page 15

Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

A quick overview presented in this guide will give you enough information to start using the recorder.

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

Basic Hookups and Settings

• Quick Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page15

• Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 16

• Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable. . .page 16

• Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords. . .page 17

• Step 4: Connec t ing the Audio Co rds . .page 19

• Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . .page 21

• Step 6: Inserting the Batteries . . . . . . .page 22

• Step 7: Easy Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 22

• Setting Up the Remote

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page25

• Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to

the LINE3 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 27

• Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to

the LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks . . .page 27

Step 7: Easy Setup

Notes

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not have a SCART (EURO AV) or video input ja ck.

• Be sure to disconne ct the mains lead of each component before connecting.

• Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page28

• Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page28

Quick Overview

Page 16

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Check that you have the following items:

• Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

• Mains lead (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the

Mains Lead” ( p age 21).

to AERIAL IN

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

COAXIAL

AERIAL

OUT

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to aerial input

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

: Signal flow

a Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and

connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear pane l of the recorder.

b Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the

aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial cable.

Step 1: Unpacking

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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

B Connecting to a video input jack

Connect the yellow plug of the audio/video cord (supplied) to the yellow (video) jacks. You will enjoy standard quality images. Use the red and white plugs to connect to the audio input jacks (page 19).

Connect this recor der to your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver) using a video cord. Select one of the following patterns A throug h D, accordi ng to the in put jack o n your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). T his will enable you to view pictures. Audio connections are explained in “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19).

If you are connecting to a VCR or decoder

Connect your VCR to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the recorder (page 27).

A Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

Connect using a SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. Also, when you set “Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” in step 17 of Easy Setup (page 24), use a SCART (EURO AV) cord that conforms to the selected signal.

DVD recorder

AC IN

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to i LINE1-TV

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

(yellow)

LINE 3/DECODER

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

AC IN

INPUT

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 2 OUT

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (sup plied)

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

amplifier (receiver)

C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

Connect using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images.

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

Basic Hookups and Settings

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

Notes

• Wh en yo u connect the recorder to you r TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the TV’s input source is s et to the recorder autom atically when you start playback. If necessary, press TV/DVD on the remote to return the input to the TV.

• If y ou connect this r ecorder to a TV w ith SMARTLINK, set “Lin e1 Output” to “Video.”

• For correct SMARTLINK connection, you will need a SCART (EURO AV) cord that has the full 21 pins. See your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

INPUT

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

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Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

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D Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, C

Connect using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (n ot su pplied) of the same k ind an d leng th. Yo u will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 - TV

COAXIAL

AERIAL

OUT

B, CR)

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips

Corporation.

“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasoni c Co rporation.

“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

z Hint

SMARTLINK also works with TVs having EPG Timer Control and Now Recording functions. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

Notes

• SMARTLINK features are not available for devices connected via the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.

• Not all TVs respo nd to the functions above.

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

(blue)

(red)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB/CB

PR/CR

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

: Signal flow

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC

Q-Link

, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this recorder automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the connection pattern A on page 17 (the SMARTLINK indicator lights up when you turn on your TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to th at data in Easy Setup. This greatly simplifies the Easy Setup procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or ex it the Easy Setup function during this procedure (page 22).

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 38).

• One Touch Play

You can turn on the recorde r and TV, set th e TV’s inpu t to the recorder, and start playback with one t ouch of the H (play) button (page 51).

• One Touch Menu

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 54).

• One Touch Timer

You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s channel, and display the timer programming menu with one touch of the TIMER button on the remote (page 41).

• Automatic Power Off

The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

• NexTView Download

You can easily set the timer by u sing the NexTView Download function on your TV. Refer to your TV ’s instruction man ual.

, EASYLINK*2, CINEMALINK*2,

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select the connection that best suits y our system. Be sure to read the instructions for the components you wish to connect.

Connection Your setup

Connecting to your TV

This connection will use your TV’s speaker s for sound. If you use the SCART (EURO AV) cord in pattern A of “Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords” (page 17), you do not have to connect aud io co r d s to your TV.

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AC IN

Basic Hookups and Settings

• Surround effects: Dynamic, Wide

Stereo amplifier (receiver) and two speakers

• Surround effects: Standard

MD deck/DAT deck

• Surround effects: None

AV amplifier (receiver) havi ng a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder*1 and 3 to 6 speakers

• Surround effects: Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack having a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS*2 decoder

and 6 speakers

• Surround effect s: Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), MPEG audio

Manufactured under lice nse from Dolby laboratorie s. “Dolby,” “Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

LINE 2 OUT

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AU DIO-L)

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

(yellow)*

(white)

(red)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 17).

z Hint

When connecting to a monaural TV, use a stereo-mono conversion cord (not supplied). Connect the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) ja c k s to the TV’s audio input jack .

Note

Do not connect the LINE 4 IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time.

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

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Connecting to a stereo amplifier

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) and 2 speakers/Connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck

If your stereo amplifier (receiver) only has au dio input jacks L and R, use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, or when connecting to an MD deck or DAT deck, use . In this case, you can also connect the recorder directly to the MD deck or DAT deck without using your stereo amplifier (receiver).

B-1

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

B-2 B-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

AC IN

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)(red)

B-2

(receiver) having a Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) decoder and 3 to 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) only has L and R audio input jacks , use . If your amplifier (receiver) has a digital input jack, use . You can enjoy Dolby Surro und effec ts only when playing Do lby Surround audio or multi-channe l aud io (Dolb y Digital) discs.

C-1

C-2

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

C-2 C-1

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

DVD recorder

AC IN

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

(white)(red)

Stereo audio cord (not supplied)

(white)(red)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Stereo amplifier (receiver)

to audio input

Front (L)

MD deck/DAT deck

Front (R)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For connection , you can use the supplied audio/video cord instead

B-1

of using a separate stereo audio cord.

to audio inputto coaxial digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

Amplifier (receiver) with Dolby Surround decoder

Rear (L) Rear (R)

Subwoofer

Centre

Rear (mono)

Front (R)

Front (L)

: Signal flow

z Hint

For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions of th e connected compone nt s.

Note

When connecting 6 speakers, replace the monaural rear speaker with a centre speaker, 2 rear speakers, and a subwoofer.

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

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Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS decoder and a dig ital input jack, use this connection. Note that the surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used with this connection.

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

AC IN

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 1 - TV

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

LINE 4 IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

LINE 3/DECODER

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Connect the supplied mains lead to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV mains leads (power cords) into the mains. After you connect the mains lead, you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enter s standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 27 to

28), be sure to connect the mains lead after all connections are complete.

AC IN

to AC IN

mains lead

Basic Hookups and Settings

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers] [Speakers]

AV amplifier (receiver) having a decoder

Rear (L)

Rear (R)

Centre

Front (R)

Subwoofer Front (L)

: Signal flow

z Hint

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

Note

After you have completed the connection, be sure to set “Dolby Digital” to “Dolby Digital” and “DTS” to “On” unde r “A udio” in Easy Setup (page 22). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “MPEG” in “Audio” to “MPEG.” Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

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Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

Notes

• Do not leave th e remote in an extremely hot o r hum id place.

• Do not drop any foreign object into the remote casin g, par ti cul a rly when replacing the batteries.

• Do not expose the remot e sen s or to dire c t sunlig ht or a lighting apparatus. Doing so may cause a malfunction.

• If you do not use the remote for an extended period of time, remove the batterie s to avoi d pos sibl e damag e fro m batte ry le akage a nd corr osi on.

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. Make the settings in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Tuner and Channel Se tup

Clock Se t up

TV Type Setup

Video Connection Setup

Audio Connection Setup

"/1

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

a Turn on the TV.

b Press [/1.

c Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recor der appears o n your TV screen.

“Initial settings necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using Setup.” appears. If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu to run Easy Setup. For details, see

“Settings and Adjustments” on page 76.

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

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d Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the langu age used in the on-screen display appears.

EASY SETUP

Select the screen Language.

English Français Deutsch Italiano Español

OSD 1/9

e Press M/m to selec t a language.

f Press ENTER.

The setup Display for selecting your country and language for the tuner system appears. The programme order will be set according to the country or language you select.

EASY SETUP Tuner System 2/9

– Français

Select a country and language.

L N NL P S SF UK ELSE

– Dansk/Norsk – Nederlands – Português – Svenska – Suomi – English – English

i After the download or sear ch is complete , the

Clock func tion automatically starts.

EASY SETUP Clock 4/9

Searching for clock data. Please wait.

If the current time or date is not set, “The clock was not set automatically. Set the time and date manually.” appears. Set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and then press ENTER.

EASY SETUP Clock 4/9

The clock was not set automatically. Set the time and date manually.

Sun 14 92100:2003

j Once the clock signal is received, the Setup

Display for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV appears.

Basic Hookups and Settings

g Press M/m to select y our countr y or language.

If you live in a French speaking country that is not listed on the display, select “ELSE.”

h Press ENTER.

If you made connection A (page 17) and the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, the Preset Download function automatically starts (page 18).

EASY SETUP Preset Download 3/9

Loading data from TV. Please wait.

If the Preset Download function does not work or if you made a connection other than A (page 17), the Auto Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

EASY SETUP Auto T uner Preset 3/9

Searching for receivable channels. Please wait.

Prog. 1

EASY SETUP TV Type 5/9

Select your TV screen type.

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

k Press M/m to select the setting that matches

your TV type.

◆ If you have a wide-screen TV or a 4:3 standard TV with a wide-screen mode

•16:9

◆ If you have a 4:3 standard TV

• 4:3 Letter Box Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen.

• 4:3 Pan Scan Automatically di splays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit.

For details, see “Video Settings” on page 81.

l Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the Component Out jacks appears.

m Press M/m to select an option.

Select “On” if you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, or select “Off” if you are not using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

To set the channels manually, see page 78.

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Step 7: Easy Setup

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n Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for the LINE 3/DECODER jack appears.

o Press M/m to select an option.

Select “Yes” if you will connect a decoder to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, or select “No” if you will not connect a decoder.

p Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of video signal output from the LINE1-TV jack appears.

t Press M/m to select the type of Dolby Digital

signal you wish to send to your amplifier (receiver).

Choose the signal that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

EASY SETUP Line1 Output 8/9

Select the Line1 output signal.

Video S Video RGB

q Press M/m to select the type of signal you

want to output from the LINE1-TV jack.

Note that if you select “On” in step 13, you cannot select “RGB,” and that if you select “Yes” in step 15, you cannot select “S Video.”

◆ To output Video signals

•Video

◆ To output S video signals

•S Video

◆ To output RGB signals

•RGB

If you select “S Video” or “RGB,” SMARTLINK will be deactivated.

r Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the type of jack used to connect to your amplifier (receiver) appears.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9

B-2 C-2

•D-PCM

• Dolby Digital (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital decoder)

u Press ENTER.

The Setup Display for selecting the DTS signal output appears.

EASY SETUP Audio Connection 9/9

DTS

On Off

v Press M/m to select whether or not you wish

to send a DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver) and press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection you selected on pages 20 to 21 ( through ).

B-2 C-2

•Off

• On (only if the amplifier (receiver) has a DTS decoder)

Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)? Select the type of jack you are using.

Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L) Yes : DIGITAL OUT No

s Press M/m to select the type of jack (if any)

you are using to connect to an amplif ier (receiver), then press ENTER.

Choose the item that matches the audio connection

Step 7: Easy Setup

you selected on pages 19 to 21 ( through ).

• If you connect just a TV and nothing else, select “No,” then go to step 23.

B-1 C-1

• Select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 23.

B-2 C-2

• Select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.” The Setup Display for “Dolby Digital” appears.

A D

w Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations are complete.

EASY SETUP

Easy Setup is finished

Finish

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an M P EG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 83).

• If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” from “Setup” in the System Menu.

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Setting Up the Remote

You can control your TV with the supplied remote b y a djustin g the remote control’s signal.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV with some or all of the buttons be lo w.

• If you e nte r a ne w code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set th e a ppropriate code number ag ai n.

Controlling TVs with the remote

TV/DVD switch

"/1

PROG +/–

Number buttons,

-/--

a Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

2 +/–

To operate the TV/DVD button (for SCART connections only)

The TV/DVD button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD. When you connect the recorder to th e TV via the SCART (EURO AV) jacks, the input source for the TV is set to the recorder automatically when you start playback. To watch another source, press the TV/DVD button to switch the TV’s input source.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code n u mb er is listed, try entering th e m on e a t a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 24 Loewe 08, 45 Nokia 15, 16, 69 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07 , 08 Saba 12, 13 Samsung 06, 22, 23 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 36 Thomson 43 Toshiba 38

Basic Hookups and Settings

b Hold down [/1.

c Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

“Code numbers of controllable TVs” below) using the number buttons.

d Release [/1.

When the TV/DVD switch is set to TV, the remote performs the following:

[/1 Turns your TV on or o ff 2 (volume) +/– Adjusts the volume of your TV

(wide mode) Switches to or from the wide mode of a

wide-screen TV t (TV/video) Switches your TV’s input source PROG +/–,

Number buttons, -/--*

* If you use number buttons to select the TV’s programme position,

press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two -di git num be rs.

Selects the prog ramme position on

your TV

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Setting Up the Remote

Page 26

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 mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

d Press M/m to select “Command Mode,” then

press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Bilingual Recording : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Main Bright On DVD3

DVD1 DVD2 DVD3

e Press M/m to select the Command mode

(DVD1, DVD2, or DVD3), then press ENTER.

f Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you sele cted above.

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

RETURN

COMMAND MODE

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

c Press M/m to select “Options,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Setting Up the Remote

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Bilingual Recording : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Main Bright On DVD3

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Connecting a VCR or

Connecting a VCR or Similar Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack

You can use this recorder as the source player or as the recording deck. Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack of this recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from t he mains when connecting the VCR or recording device. To record on this recorder, see page 48.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

VCR

Recording Device to the

LINE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks

You can connect other equipment (e.g. a VCR or video camera) and output the audio/video signals to the recorder for recording. Connect a VCR or sim ilar r eco rding devi ce to the LI NE 2 IN or LINE 4 IN jacks of this recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the AC outlet when connecting the tuner. To record, see page 48.

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

S VIDEO cord (not supplied)

OUTPUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Basic Hookups and Settings

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 4 IN

to i LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AC IN

z Hints

• If you are using another recorder with S VIDEO and AUDIO IN/OUT jacks, you can connect those jacks to this recorder’s S VIDEO and RAUDIO-L IN/OUT jacks.

• If you are using this r ecorder as the source player, see the instructions of the connected device for recording instructions.

Notes

• If you pass the rec order signals via the VCR, you may not re c ei ve a clear image on the TV scre en.

VCRDVD recorder TV

• SMARTLINK features are not av ai lab le fo r d evic es c onnect ed v ia the DVD recorder’s LINE 3/DECODER jack.

• Pictures containing copy protect io n signals that prohibit any copyi ng cannot be recorded.

• When you record to a VCR from this DVD recorder, do not switch the input source to TV by pressing the TV/DVD button on the remote.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals f rom the connected VCR.

to LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder (front)

(rear)

LINE 1 - TV

AERIAL

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

OUT

COAXIAL

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AC IN

to LINE 4 IN

VCR, etc.

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaura l sou nds to left/right channels (not supplied).

Notes

• Do not conne ct the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jac k w he n using an S VIDEO cord (not supplied).

• Do not connect the output jack of this recorder to another equipment’s input jack with the other equipment’s output j ac k connected to the input jack of this recorder. Noise (feedback) may result.

• Pictures cont ai ni ng copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded .

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack

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Connecting to a Satellite or

Connecting a PAY-TV/

Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the AC outlet when connecting th e tu ner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

Satellite tuner, etc.

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

LINE 1 - TV

COAXIAL

LINE 4 IN

to i LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 2 OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AC IN

Canal Plus Decoder

You can watch or record P AY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder.

Connecting a decoder

Aerial cable (supplied)

to AERIAL OUT

to i LINE1-TV

AERIAL

OUT

DIGITAL OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/ DOLBY DIGITAL

to AERIAL IN

to SCART (EURO AV) input

SCART (EURO AV) cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

LINE 1 - TV

LINE 3/DECODER

LINE 4 IN

COAXIAL

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

LINE 2 OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S VIDEOVIDEOR-AUDIO-L

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

AC IN

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB.” see “Video Settings” on page 81. Note that this connection and setup disables the SMARTLINK function.

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the Synchronized Recording function. see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a

Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 47.

Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of your satellite tuner. See your satellite tuner’s instructions for more information.

◆If you are using a B Sky B tuner

Be sure to connect the tune r’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of th e VCR SCART jack on your satellite tuner.

Notes

• Do not set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in “Video” to “Decoder.”

• Synchronized Recording does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s ope rating instructions.

• If you disconnec t th e recorder’s mains lead, you wil l not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

To watch or record PAY-TV/Ca n al Plu s prog ram m es , set you r recorder to receive the channels using the on-screen display. In order to set the channels correc tly, be sure to follo w all of th e steps below.

PROG +/–

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Page 29

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

h Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then

press ENTER.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

c Press M/m to select “Video,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Scart Setting Line4 input :

16 : 9 Auto Off

Video

d Press M/m to select “ Scart Setting,” then

press ENTER.

Video - Scart Setting

Line1 Output Line3 Input Line3 Output

Video Video Video S Video S Video RGB

Video/RGB Video/RGB Decoder S Video S Video Video/RGB

Video S Video Video Video S Video Video

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

i Press PROG +/

BG Normal C2 CDE Off NICAM

– to select the desired

Prog. 8

programme position.

Selected programme positio n

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C24 PQR Off NICAM

Prog. 6

j Press M/m to select “System,” then press

ENTER.

k Press M/m to select an availab le TV system,

BG, DK, L, or I, then press ENTER.

To receive broadcasts in France, select L.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

Normal

ARD

L On NICAM

Prog. 6

l Press M/m to select “Normal/CATV,” then

press ENTER.

Basic Hookups and Settings

e Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB” for

“Line1 Output,” “Decoder” for “Line3 Input” and “Video” for “Line3 Output,” then press ENTER.

Video Setup appears again.

f Press RETURN to return the cursor to the

left column.

g Press M/m to select “Settings,” then press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal

Normal C1

CATV PQR Off NICAM

Prog. 6

m Press M/m to select “Normal,” then press

ENTER.

To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select “CATV.”

n Press M/m to select “Channel Set, ” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C1

C24 PQR Off NICAM

Prog. 6

o Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus

channel, then press ENTER.

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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

Page 30

p Press M/m to select “PAY-TV/CANAL+,”

then press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C24 PQR On

NICAM

Off

Prog. 6

q Press M/m to select “On,” t hen press ENTER.

r Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to ex it the

menu.

To return to the previous step

Press RETURN.

Notes

• When you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 above, you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder .

• If you disconnec t th e recorder’s mains lead, you wil l not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Decoder

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Guide to Displays

Operating the Recorder

The recorder’s overall operation is simple. Generally, commands are displayed in the menu, and can be selected by pressing onl y </M/m/,, and ENTER. Once you know the common procedure, you will find the recorder ea sy to operate.

The recorder uses the following four types of displays for most operations: System Menu, Title List, Tool, and Sub-menu. It also has a Disc Informa tio n dis p la y f o r ch ec k i ng the s tatus of the inserted disc, and an on-screen keyboard that enables you to label a title or disc.

Number buttons, SET

TITLE LIST

SYSTEM MENU

CURSOR MODE

RETURN

TOOL

ZOOM +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

Operating the Recorder

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions.

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

SYSTEM MENU

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

SETUP

A TITLE LIST (page 54 , 65):

Turns on the Title List menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc.

B TIMER (page 41):

Allows you to set a new timer recording setting.

C TIMER LIST (page 43):

Turns on the Timer L ist m enu, which allows you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.

D SETUP (page 77):

Turns on the Setup Dis play, wh ich allow s you to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Compatible

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

• Guide to Displays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 31

• How to Use the Displays . . . . . . . . . . .page33

• How to Enter Characters . . . . . . . . . . .page 34

,continued

Guide to Displays

Page 32

Title List

The recorder uses list displays for some operations. The most frequently used is the Title List menu. The Title List menu appears when you press TITLE LIST or when you select “TITLE LIST” from the Syste m Menu, and displays all of the titles on the disc. To show the list in greater details (zoom), press ZOOM+. To return to the previous display, press ZOOM–.

Standard Title List

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

25. 9

15.10

19.10

26.10

28.10

1.5/4.7GB

AAB

DEF

AAB

GHI

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 6 L3 21:00-21:30 7 L3 21:00-21:30 8 GHI 10:00-10:30

“Zoomed” Title List

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Mon 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Wed 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Thu 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) EP 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Thu 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP

A Sort buttons (page 55):

Sorts the title order.

B Zooming indicator (page 55):

Shows the current zoom status.

C Disc name (page 73) D Disc space (remainder/total) E Ti tle informa tion (page 55):

Displays the title number, title name, and recording date.

F Scroll bar:

Appears when all the titles do not fit on the list. To view the hidden titles, press M/m.

G Title’s thumbnail picture (page 55)

Notes

• The Title List does not appear when you play DVD VIDEOs, CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs.

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

• On this model, 1 G B is equivalent to 1 billion bytes.

About the types of Title List menus

The appearance of the Title List menu differs according to the disc type and recording format.

◆For DVD+RWs, DVD-Rs, DVD-RWs (Video mode):

The Title List menu appears and displays the titles on the disc.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

The Title List (Original) or Title L ist (Playlist) menu appears and displays the Original or Playlist titles on the disc. The “PLAYLIST” indicator lights up on the front panel display when the Title List (Playlist) menu is selected.

To switch the Title List menu for a DVD-RW (VR mode)

The recorder displays either the Original or Playlist Title List. Follow the steps below.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears.

2 Press TOOL.

The Tool menu appears.

3 Press M/m to select either “Original” or

“Playlist,” whichever is not displayed, then press ENTER.

The display switches to the selected Title List menu.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press CURSOR MODE while the list display is turned on. The display enters Page mode. Each time yo u press M/m, the entire Title List changes to the next/previous page of titles. To return to the Cursor mode, press CURSOR MODE agai n.

Notes

• When you turn off the list display, the Page mode is canc elled.

• When all of the titles on the disc fit on a single page, you cannot select the Page mode.

Tool

The Tool menu appears whe n you press TOOL, and displays options applicable to the entire d isc or recorder.

Example 1: When you press TOOL while the Title List menu is turned on.

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

Options for the disc or menu

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TOOL

1 AAB 13:00-14:00

Playlist

2 DEF 20:00-21:00

Erase Titles

3 AAB 9:00- 9:30

Create Playlist

4 GHI 20:00-20:30

Disc Info

5 DEF 20:00-20:30 6 L3 21:00-21:30 7 L3 21:00-21:30 8 GHI 10:00-10:30

Example 2: When you press TOOL while a DVD is playing.

Options for the disc or picture

Close Stop Title Search Chapter Search Time Search

TOOL

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

25. 9

15.10

19.10

26.10

28.10

Guide to Displays

Page 33

Sub-menu

The sub-menu appears when you select an item from the displayed list menu and press ENTER. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to the selected item.

How to Use the Displays

Example: The Title List menu

My Movies

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 6 L3 21:00-21:30 7 L3 21:00-21:30 8 GHI 10:00-10:30

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

Play

17. 9

Play From Start

25. 9

Erase

Protect

25. 9

Title Name

15.10

Set Thumbnail

19.10

A-B Erase

26.10

28.10

Options for the selected item

Use the displays in the following way. The proc edure is common to many of the operations.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears with entries to the main functions.

b Press M/m to select a function, then press

ENTER.

The display for the selected function appears.

Example: When “TITLE LIST” is selected.

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

-RW.VR

Sort

Date Number Title

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 6 L3 21:00-21:30 7 L3 21:00-21:30 8 GHI 10:00-10:30

◆ Using the Tool menu

Use the Tool menu to display options for the entire disc.

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

25. 9

15.10

19.10

26.10

28.10

Operating the Recorder

A Press TOOL.

The Tool menu appears.

B Press M/m to select the option, then press

ENTER.

◆ Using the sub-menu

The sub-menu displays options for a specific title.

A Press M/m to select the title on the list, then

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select the option, then press

ENTER.

c Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the list

display.

To return to the previous display

Press RETURN.

How to Use the Displays

Page 34

How to Enter Characters

◆ To erase a character

A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the

input row.

B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of

the character you want to erase.

You can label a title, disc, program, or channel by enteri ng characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title/disc/ program name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. Whe n the d ispla y for entering characters appears, follow the steps below.

a Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the

right of the screen and select “A” (uppercase), “a” (lower case), or “Symbol,” then press ENTER.

The characters of the selected type are displayed.

Example: Input Title Name

Input Title Name

AAB 13:00-14:00

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

b Press </M/m/, to select a character you

want to enter, then pr ess ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the display.

Input Title Name

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

C Press </M/m/, to select “Back,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To insert a character

A Press </M/m/, to move the cursor to the

input row.

B Press </, to move the cursor to the right of

the point where you want to insert a character.

C Press </M/m/, to select the character you

want to insert, then press ENTER.

◆ To erase all the characters

Press </M/m/, to select “Clear All,” then press ENTER.

d Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then

press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

1 In step 2 above, press the number buttons

repeatedly to select the character you want to enter.

Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three times to enter “F.”

2 Select the next character, or press SET. 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all of the characters

for the name.

4 Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then press

ENTER.

To enter a letter with an accent mark, select an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ´ ” and then “a” to enter “á.”

To insert a space between characters, select “Space.”

c Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter all the

characters for the name.

Input Title Name

Kids

1 2 3 4 5

How to Enter Characters

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Page 35

Before Recording

Recording/ Timer Recording

This section covers the basics of DVD recording, and the available methods for setting the timer.

This recorder can record on various discs. Before you record, read the following and select the disc type according to your needs.

Recordable discs

This recorder can record on the following discs.

◆Disc type

DVD-RW*

Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1 with CPRM*

DVD+RW*

DVD-R*

Ver. 2.0

*1“DVD-RW,” “DVD+RW,” and “DVD-R” are trademarks.

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that pr otects copyrights for images.

Recording/Timer Recording

• Before Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 35

• Recording TV programmes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 38

• Timer Recording

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 41

• Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size . . .page 46

DVD-RWs and DVD+RWs are rewritable. DVD-Rs are nonrewritable. The recorder cannot record on the following discs:

•8 cm discs

• DVD+R

• DVD-RW (Ver 1.0)

• DVD-RAM

•CD-R/CD-RW

Notes

• The following type of high-speed discs can be used for recording: up to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4×-speed DVD+RWs. Note that high-speed discs will not record at higher speed. You cannot record on the disc if it is not 1×-speed compatible.

• Use a disc with CPRM to record Copy-Once TV programmes (page 36).

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

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders.

• In some cases, you may not be abl e to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD recorders. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder w ill re w rite the DVD menu. If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this recorder, the data will be erased.

• Recording From Connected Equipmen t With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 47

• Recording From Connected Equipment Without a

Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 48

,continued

Before Recording

Page 36

About recording formats

When you insert an unused disc, the recorder automatically starts formatting. Since available functions differ depending on the disc type, select the disc that best suits your needs using the chart below. You can preset the format for unused DVD-RWs in Options Setup. When “Format Disc” is set to either “VR” or “Vi deo” (page 86), the recorder starts formatting in the selected mode without asking for confirmation. Select “Selectable” if you want to select the mode each time yo u insert an unused DVD-RW.

Differences between the disc types

See pages in parentheses for details.

Disc type Characteristics

– Records only one sound track of a

bilingual programme (page 40, 86)

– Automatically creates chapters at specified

intervals (page 84)

– Simple editing (erasing titles/changing

title name) (page 65)

– Records bilingual programmes (page 40) – Creates chapters manually or

automatically (page 68)

– Various editin g options using a crea ted

Playlist (page 68)

– Records Copy-Once programmes

provided that the disc has CPRM

Notes

• To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, you need to finalize

the disc. For details on finalizing, see page 74.

• You cannot mix the two formats on one DVD-RW. To change the

disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 75). Note th at the d isc’s contents will be erased afte r ref o rmatting.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal while recording, the recorder stops recording and a message appears on your TV screen.

About pictures with Copy Control Signals

Broadcasts that cont ain Copy Control S ignals may have one of the following three signal types, Copy-Free, Copy-Once, and Copy-Never. This recorder limits the recording according to the copy protection signal as shown below. If you want to record a Copy-Once programme, use a DVD-RW with CPRM in VR mode.

◆Available recordin g op tio ns

CopyFree

DVD-RW (Ver.1.1) a —— DVD-RW (Ver.1.1

with CPRM)

VR mode:

Video mode: DVD+RW a —— DVD-R (Ver.2.0) a ——

* The recorded disc can be pla yed only on CPRM compatible

equipment.

a a

CopyOnce

—

CopyNever

— —

Recording mode

While the recorder is stopped, you can select one of six recording modes by pressing REC MODE repeatedly for the desired recording time and picture qu ality. The pictu re quality generally improves as the recording time decreases.

Recording mode Recording time (minute)

HQ 60 HSP 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LP 180 EP 240 SLP 360

Notes

• The recording times are an estimate and actual times may differ.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time.

– Recording a programme with poor reception, or a programme or video

source of low picture quality

– Recording on a disc that has already be en e di t ed – Recording only a still pict ure or ju st sound

Before Recording

Page 37

Checking the available disc space (Disc Info)

When recording on a used disc, ma ke sure that there is enough disc space for recording. With DVD-RWs or DVD+RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles.

a Press TOOL while the disc is in the record er.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears. Items in the display diff er depending on the disc typ e or recording format. Note that the remaining disc space indicator is an estimate and actual available space may differ.

◆How programmes are recorded on a DVD-R

A new programme is recorded on the last space [a] only. Check that the remaining disc space is large enough for the recording.

Erasing “B” does not free up any s pace

A CB

New recording

You cannot free up disc space on a DVD-R. Erasing a title will only hide the title name in the Titl e List men u. The era sed titles will still take up space on the disc.

◆How programmes are r ec o rde d on a DVD-RW (VR mode)

A programme is recorded on the free disc space [a]. Check that the total remaining disc space is larg e enough for recording.

Recording/Timer Recording

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

1 Disc Name 2 Media:

Disc type

3 Format:

Recording format type (DVD-RW only)

4 Title no.:

Total number of titles

5 Protected:

Indicates whether protection is set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

6 Date:

Dates when the oldest and the most recent titles are recorded

7 Continuous Rem. Time/Remainder:

• The longest continuous recordin g time in each of the

recording modes (approximate)

• Disc space bar (approximate)

• Remaining disc space/total disc space (approximate)

8 Disc setting buttons

• Disc Name: Labels the disc (page 73)

• Protect Disc: Protects the disc (DVD-RW in VR

mode only) (page 73)

• Finalize: Finalizes the disc/Creates a DVD menu

(page 74)

• Unfinalize: Unfinalizes the disc if it ha s already been

finalized (DVD-RW in VR mode only) (page 74)

• Erase All: Erases all titles on the disc (page 74)

• Format: Reformats the disc (page 75)

Erasing “B” frees up more space

A CB

A C

New recording New recording

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◆To free up disc space

You can free up disc space by erasing titles. The original title used for a Playlist cannot be erased. To erase a title, see page 66. To erase multiple titles, see page 66.

◆How programmes are recorded on a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW

The recorder searches for the largest block of space [a] and records there. Check that there is a continuous free block large enough for the recording. If not, the recording will stop.

Erasing “B” and “C” creates a block of free space

A D

◆To check or free up disc spa c e

For DVD-RWs (Video mode) and DVD+RWs only, you can check free disc space and title loca tion, and also erase titles using the Disc Map display (see below).

B C

New recording

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Before Recording

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To free up disc space using the Disc Map display (DVD-RWs in Video mode, DVD+RWs only)

The Disc Map display in the Tool menu allows you to check t he disc status and erase titles on the disc.

1 Press TITLE LIST while the disc is in the

recorder.

2 Press TOOL. 3 Press M/m to select “Disc Map” from the Tool

menu, then press ENTER.

The Disc Map display appears.

◆ To check free disc space

Press </, to select an open space. The remaining space and the longest recording time in each of the recording modes appears.

Disc Map

Recording TV programmes

Before you start…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 37).

• When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you cannot record both sound tracks. Select the sound tra c k, main or sub using the Options Setup Display (page 86).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 46).

Empty

Selected open space

HQ[ 0H30M] LP [ 1H30M]

Erase

HSP[ 0H45M]

EP[ 2H00M]

Cancel

SP[ 1H00M]

SLP[ 3H00M]

2.3GB

◆ To free up disc space by erasing a title using the Disc Map

A Press </, to select the title you want to

erase, then press ENTER.

The title is selected.

Disc Map

2 DEF 20:00- 21:00 Wed 17.9 20:00( 1H00M) SP 0.6GB

Selected title

Erase Cancel

To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. Repeat step 1 to erase multiple titles.

B Press m to select “Erase,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

C Press </, to select “OK.”

All of the selected titles are erased, freeing up disc space. If you want to change y our selection , select “Change.”

D Press RETURN repeatedly to turn off the Title

List menu.

z Hint

You can erase all of the disc’s titles (other than protected titles) at once (page 74).

Notes

• When you erase titles, the title order may change depending on the disc type or format.

• After finalizing, you cannot rec ord furt her on a DVD-R W (Vide o mode) or DVD-R.

• You cannot era s e a t it le d uri ng playback or recording.

"/1Z

PROG +/–

Number buttons, -/--

TIME/TEXT TV/DVD

TOOL </M/m/,,

ENTER

X REC PAUSE

z REC

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

x REC STOP

a Press }/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator on the front panel lights up in green.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

c Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the

disc tray.

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With the recording side faci ng down

d Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

e Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position or input source you want to record.

f Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details of the recording mode, see page 36.

g Press z REC.

Recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the disc is full.

Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen. To view the Teletext information on your TV screen, press TV/DVD on the remote to switch the input source to your TV.

* not availa ble in some areas

z Hints

• You can also start and stop recording using the Tool menu. Press TOOL and select “Record” or “Rec Sto p ,” then press ENTER.

• You can stop recording fro m the Title List m enu as well. Selec t the title you are currently recording and press ENTER. Then select “Rec Stop” from the sub-menu.

• If you do not wan t to watc h TV while recording, you can tur n off th e TV. When using a decoder, ma ke sure to leave it on.

• To select a progra m m e position, you can also use the numbe r but tons in step 5 above.

• If you record from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button to select “L1,” “L 2, ” “L3,” or “L4” in step 5. For details, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” (page 48).

• You can also select the recording mode using the Tool menu (page 46).

Notes

• After press ing z REC, it may take a short while to start recording .

• While recordi ng or during recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.

• If there is a po wer failure, the programme you are recording may be erased.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

To record what you are watching on your TV (TV Direct Rec) (for SCART connections only)

If you use the SMARTLINK connectio n, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV.

Press z REC while a disc is in the recorder.

The recorder automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV. “TV” appears in the front panel display.

Recording/Timer Recording

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE. To restart recording, press the button again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the LINE 1-TV jack, set the TV to TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the

t (TV/video) button (page 25).

About the Teletext function

Some broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext p ages and stores it as the title name. F or details, see “TV Guide Page” (page 84).

To turn off this function, set “TV Direct Rec” to “Off” in Features Setup (page 84).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the recorder is in the following mode s: pa use , t une r pre s et , Easy Setup, playback, and recording. You also cannot record on a protected disc.

• Do not turn off the TV or change the TV programme position during TV Direct Rec.

Using the Quick Timer function

You can set the recorder to record in 30 minute increments by pressing just the z REC button.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

0:30 1:00

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out.

5:30

6:00

(normal recording)

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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.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual program m es ba sed on the ZWEI TO N system or the NICAM system. A DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. A DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the Setup Display before recording starts. Set “Bilingual Recording” to “Main” (defaul t) or “Sub” in Options Setup (page86).

◆ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo or bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “STEREO” or “BILINGUAL” appears in the front panel display.

◆NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM ” ap pears in the front panel disp la y. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in “Settings” to “NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio” to “Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 78).

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks aut omatically at 6 o r 15 minute in tervals during recording. Select the interval, “6Min” (default) or “15Min” in “Auto Chapter” of Features Setup (page 84).

z Hint

You can make chapters manually when playing DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 68.

Notes

• If “Auto Chapter” is set to “Off” in Features Setup, no chapters are automaticall y cr eated.

• When no more chapter marks can be added, yo u m ay not be able to make additional recordin gs or edit the disc.

z Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) but to n. Thi s doe s not a ffect the recorded sound.

Checking the disc status while recording

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

a Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information appears.

DVD-RW

VIDEO

1 Disc type/format 2 Recording status 3 Recording mode 4 Recording time

1:23:45SP

b Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

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Timer Recording

You can set a total of eigh t programmes for the timer, up to o ne month in advance. There are two setting method s: manual setting and VIDEO Plu s+ setting.

• Standard: S e t the date, time, and programme posit ion of the programme manually.

• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV programme (page 44).

Before you start…

• Check that the disc has eno ugh available space for the recording (page 37).

• When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you cannot record both sound tracks. Select the sound track, mai n or sub using the Options Setup Display (page 86).

• Adjust the recor ding picture qualit y and picture size if necessary (page 46).

c Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the

disc tray.

d Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

e Press [TIMER].

The Timer programming (Standard) menu appears.

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Date

Start Prog. Mode

Today

VIDEO Plus+

Stop

PDC VPS

Cancel

If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display.

f Set the following items using </M/m/,.

Recording/Timer Recording

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

"/1Z

[TIMER]

SYSTEM MENU

RETURN

TOOL

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

A Press M/m to set the date, then press ,.

Each time you press M/m, the item changes as follows.

Today y Tomorrow y …… y Tue 28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday) y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon- Fr i (Mond ay to Friday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Today

B Press M/m to set the start time, then press ,. C Press M/m to set the stop time, then press ,. D Press M/m to set the programme position, then

press ,.

When you set the timer for recording from connected equipment, select “Line1,” “Line2,” “Line3,” or “Line4.”

E Press M/m to select the recording mode (HQ,

HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP), then press ,.

F Press M/m to set the PDC/VPS function “On”

or “Off.”

See “About the PDC/VPS function” below for more information.

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Date

Start Prog. Mode

Tomorrow 20

VIDEO Plus+

00: 20

Stop

30: SP OnAAB

PDC VPS

Cancel

◆ If you make a mistake

Press </, to select the item you want to change.

◆ To exit without saving the current setting

Press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER.

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g Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to start recording.

h Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List, or

press [TIMER] and repeat from step 5 to enter additional timer settings.

Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/chan ging/cancelling timer settings (Timer Li st)” (page 43).

z Hints

• For recording over into the next day, leave the starti ng da t e set ti ng a s it is, and enter the endi ng ti m e i n the set ti ng. The date will automatically change to the next d ay.

• You can also display the time r programming menu by: – selecting “TIMER” from th e S y s tem Menu. – selecting “Timer” from the Tool menu while the Timer List menu is

displayed.

• You can also use the recorder even when the recorder stands by for recording. To remind you of the time r setting, a message appears on your TV screen five minutes before the ti mer recording starts.

Notes

• If “The disc is full or nearly full” appears on the screen, c hange the disc, or make available space for the recording (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only).

• Check that the clock is co rrec tly set bef ore set ting the timer recor ding. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. To record a satellite program m e, turn on the satellite tuner and sel ec t the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 47).

About the PDC/VPS function

PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recordings are made regardless of any broadcast delays, e ar ly starts, or broadcast interruptions. To use the PDC/VPS function, set “PDC/VPS” to “ On” in step 6 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channel before the tim er recording starts. If you are watching TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on th e TV screen. If you want to watch T V, s witc h to yo ur T V’s t uner o r turn o ff th e PDC/VPS channel scan function.

◆To turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function

A Press TOOL. B Press M/m to select “PDC/VPS Scan Off.”

Note

The beginning of some recordings may not be made when using the PDC/VPS function.

To display the timer programming menu automatically with one button (One Touch Timer) (for SCART connections only)

If you use the SMART LINK connection, you can easily display the timer programming menu by pressin g just the [TIMER] button.

Press [TIMER] while a disc is in the recorder.

The TV and recorder turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Timer programming menu appears.

Note

When you use this function, leave the TV on, or in the standby mode.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically selects the recording mode to enable the programme to be recorded. This function is normally set to on.

◆To cancel the f unction

A Press TOOL while the Timer List is displayed. B Press M/m to select “Rec Mode Adjust,” then press

ENTER.

C Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

Note

This function only works with a tim er re cording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does not function w ith Q ui ck T imer or Synchro Rec.

To extend the recording duration time

You can extend the recording duration while recording.

1 Press TOOL during recording. 2 Press M/m to select “Extend Rec,” then press

ENTER.

The following display appears.

Extend Rec. Time

Set the timer extend function.

Sun 28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB SP

Extend Time

Off

Cancel

3 Press M/m to select the duration time, then press

ENTER.

You can set the duration i n increments of 10 minutes , up to 60 minutes.

4 Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

z Hint

You can also extend the recording duration time using “Extend Rec” in the sub-menu of the Timer List.

To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works properly, turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. This will automatically turn on the PDC/VPS channel sca n function while the recorder remains off.

Timer Recording

Note

You cannot e xtend the reco r ding duratio n time when “PDC/V P S” is set to “On.”

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If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

Timer

These timer settings overlap. Do you want to save this setting?

Wed 29.10 21:00-22:00 AAB SP Wed 29.10 20:30-21:00 DEF SP

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (Timer List)

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

Cancel

To store the setting, press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. To cancel or change the setting, select “Cancel.” When the Timer List menu appears, change o r cancel the setting (page 43).

◆When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has prio ri ty and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

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

Timer setting A

Timer setting B

will be cut off

◆When the recordings start at the same time

The programme that is set last has priorit y. In this example, timer setting B is set after A, so the first part of ti mer setting A will not be recorded.

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

Timer setting A

Timer setting B

◆When the end time of one recording and the start time of another are the sa me

After finishing the previous recording, the other recording may be delayed.

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

Timer setting A

Timer setting B

Note

When “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” for one or more timer recordings, the start times may change in the event of a broadcast delay or early start.

a Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “TIMER LIST,” then

press ENTER.

The Timer List menu appears.

AAB DEF GHI DEF

Sports

PDC VPS PDC VPS

TIMER LIST

Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 SP Wed 29.10 20:30-21:30 SP Wed 29.10 21:00-22:00 SLP Thu 30.10 16:00-17:00 SLP

-RW VR

1 Disc nam e

To enter a disc name, see “Labelling a di sc (Disc Name)” (page 73).

2 Timer information:

Displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

• ❐ indicates the overlapped setting.

(red) indicates the setting currently being

•

recorded.

•z (grey) indicates that t he setting cannot be recorded in the selected recording mode.

c Press M/m to select the setting you want to

check/change/cancel, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

d Press M/m to select one of the following items.

•Modify

•Erase

• C heck Overlap

◆ To modify the setting

A Select “Modify,” then press ENTER.

The display for modifying appears.

Recording/Timer Recording

Modify

Modify the timer setting.

Date

Start Prog. Mode

Stop

:22

Mon-Sat 22

: SP OffAAB

PDC VPS

Cancel

B Press </M/m/, to select the item and

change the setting.

To undo the change, press </M/m/, to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN. To change another setting, repeat step 2.

C Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

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◆ To erase the setting

A Select “Erase,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Erase

Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?

Mon-Sat 22:00-22:15 AAB SP

OK Cancel

If you do not want to erase the setting, select “Cancel,” then press ENTER or RETURN.

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and prog ramm e positio n of that programme are set automatically. Check that the channel is correctly set in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” (page 78).

B Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

◆ To check for overlapped settings

A Select “Check Overlap,” then press ENTER.

The display for confirming overlapped settings appears.

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

Wed 29.10 21:00-22:00 AAB Wed 29.10 21:30-22:30 DEF

B Select “Close.”

To change or cancel the setting, press RETURN to return to the Timer List menu, and repeat steps

3 and d above.

e Press RETURN to turn off the Timer List.

z Hint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you ca n ext end the duration of the recording time (page 43).

"/1Z

Number buttons

CLEAR

[TIMER]

RETURN

SET

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

Timer Recording

c Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the

disc tray.

d Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

e Press [TIMER].

The Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+) menu appears.

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Timer - VIDEO Plus+

Set the timer by entering the timer code. PlusCode No.

Standard

Cancel

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears , press < to switch the display.

f Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number, then press SET.

◆ If you make a mistake

Press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

◆ To cancel the setting

Press M/m to select “Cancel,” then press ENTER.

g Press M/m to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme posi tion or station name, recording mod e, and PDC/VPS set ting appears. For details about the PDC/VPS function, see page 42.

z Hints

• The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer setting method (page 42).

• You can extend the recording duration time during recording (page 42).

• You can also display the timer programming menu by: – selecting “TIMER” from the System Menu. – selecting “Timer” from th e Tool men u while the Time r List menu is

displayed.

Notes

• Check the clock set before sett ing th e timer r ecordin g. If not , the timer recording cannot be made.

• You can als o use the recorder eve n w hen the recorder sta nds by for recording. To remind you of the time r setting, a message appears on your TV screen five minutes before the timer recording starts .

Recording/Timer Recording

Timer - VIDEO Plus+

PDC VPS

Cancel

Change

Is the follwing timer setting correct? To modify, adjust each item or re-enter the timer code.

Date

Mon 28.6 10

Stop

Start Prog. Mode

:11

:HQOffAAB

◆ If you want to change the setting

A Press </, to select the item you want to

change.

B Press M/m to change the setting .

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.” To re-enter the PlusCode number, select “Change.”

h Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel, and the recorder is ready to start recording.

i Press RETURN to turn off the display.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment turned on.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 43.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/changing/ca ncelling timer settings (Timer List)” (page 43).

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Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

TOOL

RETURN

a Press TOOL before recording starts.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Rec Settings,” th en press

ENTER.

The followi ng display appears.

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Rec Mode : Rec Screen Size : Rec NR : Rec Video Equalizer

SP 4 : 3 1

c Press M/m to select the item you want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

</M/m/,, ENTER

◆ Rec Mode

Selects the recording mode for the desired record ing time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” (page 36).

•HQ

•HSP

• SP (default)

•LP

•EP

•SLP

◆ Rec Screen Size

Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded

• 4:3 (default): Sets the picture size to 4:3.

• 16:9: Sets the picture size to 16:9 (wide mode).

This function works with DVD-Rs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) when the recording mode is set to HQ, HSP, or SP. For all other recording modes, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.” For DVD-RWs (VR mode), the actual picture size is recorded regardless of the setting. For instance, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “Rec Screen Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

◆ Rec NR (noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the video signal.

◆ Rec Video Equalizer

Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.

• Color: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

d Adju st the setting using </M/m/,, then

press ENTER.

The larger the number, the greater the effect. The default setting is underlined.

Items Settings

Rec NR Off Rec Video Equalize r

Contrast –3 ~ 0 Brightness –3 ~ 0 Color –3 ~ 0

1 ~ 3

~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3

e Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other

items.

Rec NR

Off 1 2 3

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

f Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

The adjustments made here are for the recorder and cannot be saved for individua l titles.

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Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

d Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. If you use an unused DVD, formatting starts automatically. When using an unused DVD-RW, select the recording format, VR or Video.

You can set the recorder to automatica lly record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/ DECODER jack of the recorder (page 27). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

Before you start…

• Check that the disc has eno ugh available space for the recording (page 37).

• When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you cannot record both sound tracks. Select the sound track, mai n or sub using the Options Setup Display (page 86).

• Adjust the recor ding picture qualit y and picture size if necessary (page 46).

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TOOL

e Select the line input audio when recording a

bilingual programme.

A Press TOOL. B Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then

press ENTER.

C Press M/m to select “Bilingual,” then press

ENTER.

f Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, HQ, HSP, SP, LP, EP, or SLP.

g Set the timer on the connected equipment to

the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.

h Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on th e front panel. The recorder is ready to start SynchroRecording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when the connected equipment turns off.

Recording/Timer Recording

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

REC MODE

SYNCHRO REC

a Press }/1.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier (receiver)

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear the sound from the recorder.

c Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the

disc tray.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.

Notes

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operatin g in s tructions .

• While Synchro-Recording, other operations such as normal recording cannot be done.

• To use the c onnected equipment while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel Synchro-Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure t o tur n off th e connected equipmen t and press SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro -Re cording before the timer recording starts.

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. When you record a programme that contains a Copy-Once signal, use a DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1 with CPRM) in VR mode for recording. For details, see “Unrecordable pictures” (page 36).

• When using the Sync hro Rec function, do not use the VCR con tro l function on connecte d equipment.

• The Synchro Rec function cannot be use d w it h a decoder.

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

Regardless of whe ther or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only aft er the first programme has fin is he d.

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

First programme Second programme

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

will be cut off

Connect a VCR, digital tuner, or similar device to the LINE 3, LINE 2 IN or L INE 4 IN jacks (pages 27 to 28). Then, follow the steps below to make a recording on this recorder.

TOOL

M/m, ENTER

X REC PAUSE x REC STOP

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

a Turn on your TV and this recorder, then set

it to the connected channel (“VIDEO,” etc.).

b Press Z, and place a recordable disc on the

tray.

c Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display.

d Press INPUT SELECT to select a input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

Programme position

L2L1 L3 L4

e Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

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f Select the audio input using the Tool menu.

A Press TOOL. B Press M/m to select “Line Audio Input,” then

press ENTER.

C Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

• Stereo (default)

• Bilingual*

* When recording a bilingual programme on a DVD-RW (Video

mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-R, select the sound track, “Main” or “Sub,” in “Bilingual Recordi ng” of O pt ion s Set up (page 86).

g Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to

record pause.

h Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

i At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on

this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment.

Recording starts.

Recording/Timer Recording

j To stop recording, press x REC STOP on

this reco rder.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the Recording Pi c ture Q ual it y an d Size” (page 46).

Note

When recording a vide o game image, the screen may not be clear.

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Before Playing

Playback

This section explains the basics of playback, such as playable disc types, and describes the settings n ecessary for playback in general.

Read the following information before playing a disc.

Playable discs

This recorder can play the follo wing discs in both th e 12 cm and 8 cm sizes.

◆Disc types

DVD VIDEO*

DVD-RW*

Ver. 1.0 Ver. 1.1 Ver. 1.1 with CPRM

DVD+RW*

DVD-R*

DVD+R*

• Before Playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 50

• Playing Discs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 51

• Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

. . . . . . . . . page 54

• Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56

• Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57

• Selecting the Sound

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58

• TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59

• Changing the Angles . . . . . . . page 60

• Displaying the Subtitles . . . . . page 61

Music CD

CD-R/CD-RW

(Music CD format only)

* “DVD VIDEO,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD+RW,” and “DVD-

R” are trademarks.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a regio n co d e prin te d on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect cop yrights.

DVD VIDEOs labelled will also play on this recorder.

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by region code.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area r estrictions.

00W

00V 00Hz

NO.

ALL

RDR–XXXX

0-000-000-00

Region code

• Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61

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Discs that cannot be played on this recorder

The recorder cannot play the following discs:

• All CD-ROMs (including PHOTO CDs)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in the music CD format

• Data part of CD-Extras

•VIDEO CDs

• Super VCDs

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 50)

Playing Discs

Depending on the disc, some operations may d if f er, or certain restrictions may ap ply. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your disc.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

• When playing DTS-encoded CDs, excessive noise will be heard from the analogue stereo jacks. To avoid possible damage to the audio system, the consumer should take prope r precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digi t al jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the (audio) button when you play DTS sound tracks on a C D (page 58).

• Do not play DTS sound tracks without first connecting the recorder to an audio component having a built-in DTS decoder. The recorder outputs the DTS signal via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack even if “DTS” is set to “Off” in the Audio Setup (page84), and may affect your ears or cause your speakers to be damaged.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

• DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

• When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in the Audio Setup (page 84).

• If you connect the re corde r to au dio equi pment without a bu iltin DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in the Audio setup (page 84). A loud noise may come out from the speakers, affecting your ears or causing the speakers to be damaged.

Notes

• The fol lowing type of high-speed discs can be pla yed back on this recorder: up to 2×-speed DVD-RWs (Revision 1.0), up to 4×-speed DVD-Rs (Revision 1.0), or up to 4× -speed DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs.

• DVD-RW/-Rs, DVD+ RWs/+Rs, or CD-RW /-Rs record ed on another recording device ca nnot be played on this recorde r if they have not been correctly finalized. Some d iscs cannot be played due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software.

"/1Z

Number buttons, SET

TOP MENU

</M/m/,, ENTER

a Press }/1.

The recorder turns on and the power indicator ligh ts up in green.

b Turn on the TV, and switch the input selector

on your TV so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

◆ When using an amplifier

Turn on the amplifier (receiver) and select the appropriate channel so that you can hear sound from the recorder.

c Press Z to open the disc tray.

Playback

d Place a disc on the disc tray.

Playing side facing down

e Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears in the front panel display.

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◆ When playing a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R

You can select a title from the Title List menu. See “Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc” (page 54).

◆ If a menu appears on the TV screen

See “Using the DVD’s Menu” below.

f Press H.

The recorder starts playback.

Using the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the TOP MENU or MENU button. When you play DVD VIDEOs that allow you to select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for the sound, select these items using the MENU button.

To adjust the volume

Adjust the volume of your TV or amplifier (receiver).

To stop playback

Press x.

To turn off the recorder

Press @/1.

z Hint

You can also start or stop playback using the Tool menu.

To start playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) (for SCART connections only)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the recorder and the TV, set your TV’s input to the re corder, and start playback automatically with one button.

Press H while a disc is in the recorder.

The TV and recorder turn on and the TV’s input is switches to the recorder. Playback starts auto matically.

Note

When you use this functi on, le ave the TV on, or in the standby m ode .

a Press TOP MENU or MENU.

The disc’s menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

b Press </M/m/, or th e number buttons to

select the item you want to play or change.

c Press ENTER.

z Hint

If you are playing a finalized DVD-R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW (Video mode), you can display the menu with the TOP MENU or MENU button. See “Finalizing a disc (Finalize)” (page 74) for more information about finalizing and DVD menus.

To play a DVD VIDEO for which Parental Control is set

When the message “ Do you want to temp orarily ch ange parent al control to *?” appears on the TV sc reen, fo llo w th e steps b elow.

1 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Password

2 Enter your four digit password using the number

buttons.

The cursor moves to “OK.”

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” (page 85).

Playing Discs

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Basic operations/Changing the playback speed

m / M (Search)

Jog Stick

REPLAY

TOOL

</M/m/,, ENTER

./>

x X

Playback

To: Operations Discs

Pause Press X. To resume playback, press X or H. All discs Locate the beginn ing of

the title/chapter/track

Stop play and remove the disc

Replay the previous scene

Fast forward/fast reverse (search)

During playback, press > or ..

• > : Goes to the next title/chapter/track.

• . : Goes back to the beginning of the previous title/chapter/track. For DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can manually add chapter marks

(page 68).

Press Z. All discs

Press REPLAY. This function is use ful when yo u want to revi ew a scene or dialogue you missed.

While playing a disc, bri efly push the Jog Stic k to the left or righ t. Each time you push the Jog Stick, the search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse m fast forward M

FR1 T t FF1

FR2 T T t t FF2

FR3* T T T t t t FF3*

To resume to the normal speed, press H. When you push and hold the Jog Stick down to the left or right, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the Jog Stick. Actual speeds may differ with some discs or recording modes.

* Music CDs cannot be played at FR3/FF3.

All discs

Frame by frame (Slowmotion play)

Watch one frame at a time (Freeze Frame)

Push m / M Jog Stick for more than one second when the recorder is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H.

Push m / M Jog Stick briefly when the recorder is in pause mode. To return to the normal speed, press H.

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

When you stop the disc, the recorder remembers the point where you pressed x.

• For DVDs: Resume Play works as long as you do not open the disc tray (you may turn off the recorder).

•For CDs: Resume Play works as long as you do not turn off the recorder or open the disc tra y.

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback.

“RESUME” appears in the front panel display. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press H.

The recorder starts playback from the point where you stopped the disc in step 1.

◆To play from the beginning of a disc

Reset the resume point using the Tool menu. Press TOOL and press M/m to select “Reset Resume,” then press ENTER.

◆To play from the be ginning of a title

You can locate the beginning of the title/track using the Tool menu. Press TOOL and press M/m to select “Play From Start,” then press ENTER. Playback automatically starts from the beginning of the title.

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

The Title List menu displays all the titles recorded on the disc and you can selec t the one y ou want to pl ay. F or deta ils, see also page 32.

SYSTEM MENU

CURSOR MODE

RETURN

TITLE LIST </M/m/,,

ENTER ZOOM +/–

m/M

Notes

• Depending on the disc, the recorder ma y not resume playback from where you stopped the disc.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc, the re corder may not resume playback from exactly the sam e poi nt .

• The point whe re you stopped playing is clear ed when: – you open the disc tray. – you play another title. – you switch the Title List menu (Original or Playlist). – you edit the dis c, such as erasing a t it le. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (CD only). – you make a recording (except for DVD-RWs in VR mode).

a Insert a disc and press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. For a DVD-RW (VR mode), select “Original” or “Playlist” using the Tool menu (page 32).

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

25. 9

15.10

19.10

26.10

28.10

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 6 L3 21:00-21:30 7 L3 21:00-21:30 8 GHI 10:00-10:30

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Play, ” then press

ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

z Hints

• You can also display the Title List menu using the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU and select “TITLE LIST,” then press ENTER (page 32).

• You can select Page mode by pressing CURSOR MODE (page 32). In Page mode, you can change the page of the Title List using M/m.

• You can also use the H butt on t o sta r t playback.

• To change the title name, see “Labelling a title (Title Name)” (page 65). If the programme contains Teletext signa ls, the title na me will automatically appear in the Title List.

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To change the title order (Sort)

You can sort the titles according to date, number, or title.

1 Press < while the Title List menu is turned on.

The Sort buttons are selected.

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

25. 9

15.10

19.10

26.10

28.10

Sort buttons

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 6 L3 21:00-21:30 7 L3 21:00-21:30 8 GHI 10:00-10:30

To display the Title List automatically with one button (One Touch Menu) (for SCART connections only)

If you use the SMART LINK conn ection, yo u can easily display the Title List menu by pressing just the TITLE LIST button.

Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the recorder.

The TV and recorder turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Title List menu appears.

Note

When you use this function, le ave the TV on, or in the standby mode.

2 Press M/m to select date, number, or title, then

press ENTER.

The titles are sorted in selected order.

Order Sorted

Date in order of date (when the titles were

recorded). The title that is recorded

most recently is listed at the top. Number in order of recorded title number. Title in alphabetical order.

To show the list in greater detail (Zoom)

Press ZOOM+ while the Title List menu is turned on to view detailed information about the title . To return to the normal Title List menu, press ZOOM–.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

My Movies

TITLE LIST ORIGINAL

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 Mon 5. 9 13:00 (1H00M) SP 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 Wed 17. 9 20:00 (1H00M) SLP 3 AAB 9:00-9:30 Thu 25. 9 9:00 (0H30M) EP 4 GHI 20:00-20:30 Thu 25. 9 20:00 (0H30M) SLP

1 Title’s t humbnail picture 2 Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, date/time of recording, programme position, and recording mode*.

• indicates that the title is protected.

• a (red) indicates that the title is being recorded.

1.5/4.7GB

AAB

DEF

AAB

GHI

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

You can select a favourite scene for a thumb nail picture in a zoomed Title List menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST while a disc is in the recorder.

The Title List menu appears.

2 Press M/m to select a title whose thumbnail

picture you want to change, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Press M/m to select “Set Thumbnail,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting a thumbnail picture appears. The selected title starts to play in the background.

Set Thumbnail 1 AAB 13:00-14:00

0:00:45

4 While watching the playback pictu r e, pres s H,

X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, then press ENTER.

Playback pauses at the selected scene, and the display asks for confirmation.

Set Thumbnail

Do you want to set this point as a Thumbnail?

OK Change

Cancel

Playback

* The displaye d rec ording mode refers to the mode sele ct ed when the

programme was recorded on this recor de r .

To change the selection, select “Change.”

5 Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

6 Press RETURN to turn off the display.

z Hint

After record ing, the first scen e of the recording (t he title) is automatically set for t he t humbnail picture.

Notes

• Title thumb na il pic tu res are displayed only on this recorder.

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail picture s to be di sp la ye d.

Selecting a Recorded Title on a Disc

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Searchin g for a Title/ Chapter/Track

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and a CD by track. Since titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired title/chapter/track by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code.

Number buttons, SET

CLEAR

TOOL

c Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter , track, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.”

◆ If you make a mistake

Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another nu mber.

d Press SET.

The recorder starts playback from the selected title/ chapter/track/scene.

To cancel searching

Press RETURN.

Notes

• You cannot search for a still picture on a DVD-RW (VR mode) using Time Search.

• If you enter a number that does not exist, the current selection does not change.

RETURN

M/m, ENTER

a Press TOOL during playback.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select the search method, then

press ENTER.

• Title Search (for DVDs)

• Chapter Search (for DVDs)

• Track Search (for CDs)

• Time Search (for DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code.

The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search

Title : -- (21)

The number in parentheses indicates the total numb er of titles, tracks, etc.

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track

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Checking the Play

◆Display 2

Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

Information and Playing Time

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the disc.

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY repeatedly.

Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows:

Title/track information (Display 1)

Play mode/time information (Display 2)

(Display off) The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

◆Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VIDEO

TIME/TEXT

Original

DVD-RW

0:00:45

T1SP

1 Di sc type/format (page 35) 2 Title type (Original or Playlist) (page 32) 3 Play mode 4 Recording mode* (page 36) 5 Playing status bar 6 Title number (page 54) 7 Playing time

* The displayed reco rdi ng mode refers to the mode selecte d w he n th e

programme was recorded on th is recorder.

To check the remaining time

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly while the Display 2 is displayed above. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order.

◆When playing a DVD

• Playing time of the current title (hours: minutes: seconds)

• Remaining time of the current title

• Playing time of the current chapter

• Remaining time of the current chapter

• Disc name (DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R only)

◆When playing a CD

• Playing time of the current track (minutes: seconds)

• Remaining time of the current track

• Playing time of the current disc

• Remaining time of the current disc

•Disc name

To check the disc name (except DVD VIDEO)

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly while the Display 2 is displayed. The text appears only when text is reco rded on a CD, or if you input the disc’s name. To label a DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R, see “Labelling a disc (Disc Name)” (page 73).

Playback

Title 1

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

1 Title/track number/name 2 Available disc functions (angle/audio/subtitle,

etc.)

3 The current selected function or audio setting

(appears only temporarily)

DVD-RW

z Hint

When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (de fa ult) in Options Setup (page 86), playback informat io n automatically appear s fo r seve ral seconds after st arting playback .

Movies

0:00:45T2

Text, Disc name

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

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Checking the playing time in the front panel display

You can view the playing time or disc text in the front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedl y. Each press of the button changes the information as follows:

◆When playing a DVD

Title playing time and the current title/chapter number

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Selecting the Sound

When playing a DVD VIDEO recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audi o, or DTS), you can select the audio format. If a DVD VIDEO is record ed with multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. With CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left c hannel, you can liste n to t he instruments only from both speakers, by selecting the left channel.

Disc name

◆When playing a CD

Track playing time and the curr ent track/index number

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the disc

Remaining time of the disc

Disc name

z Hint

Long text that does not fit in a single li ne will scroll ac ross the front panel display.

Notes

• Depending on the type of disc being played, the disc’s text may not be displayed.

• The recorder can only display the first level of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbol s tha t cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

DISPLAY

Press (audio) repeatedly during playback to select one of the audio options.

The following display appears.

Example: DVD VIDEO

1 : English DolbyDigital 2/0

◆When playing a DVD VIDEO

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the choice of language varies. When four numbers are displayed, they indicate a language code. To see which language the code represents, see “Language Code List” (page 95). When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

◆When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode

The types of sound tracks recorded on a disc are displayed. The default setting is underlined. Example:

• 1: Main

• 1: Sub (sub sound)

• 1: Main/Sub (main and sub sound)

(main sound)

Selecting the Sound

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◆When playing a CD

The default setting is underlined.

•Stereo:

• 1/L: The sound of the left channel (mona ur al)

• 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural)

• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the audio format.

• When playing a DVD-RW in VR mode: If you have connected to an

The standar d st e r e o sound

Notes

AV amplifier (receiver) using the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack and want to switch between sound tracks, set “Dolby Digital” in Audio Setup to “D - P CM.”

Checking the audio signal format

When playing a DVD, you can check the format of the current audio signal (Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, DTS, PCM, etc.).

Press DISPLAY.

The following disp la y ap pe a rs .

Example: Dolby Digit al 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)

When you co nn e ct a s tereo TV or two fr o nt s p e ak e rs , TV S ( TV Virtual Surro und) lets you enjoy surround sound eff ects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers (L: left, R: right) without using actual rear speakers. If the player is set up to output the signal from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack, the surround effect will only be heard when “Dolby Dig ita l” in Audio Setup is se t to “DPCM.” TVS was developed by Sony to produce surround sound for home use using just a stereo TV.

Playback

1 : English DolbyDigital 3/2.1

Front (L/R) + Centre

◆About audio signals

Audio signals recorded in a di sc contain the sound element s (channels) shown below. Each channel is output from a separate speaker.

• Front (L)

• Front (R)

•Centre

• Rear (L)

• Rear (R)

• Rear (Monaural): This signal can be either Dolby Surround Sound processed signals or Dolby Digital sound’s monaural rear audio sign als.

• LFE (Low Frequency Effect) signal

Note

If “DTS” is set to “Off” in Audi o Setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 84).

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

SUR

Press SUR repeatedly during playback to select one of the TVS sounds.

Refer to the following explanations given for each item.

•Off

•Dynamic

•Wide

•Night

• Standard

TV Virtual Surround modes

◆Dynamic

Creates one set of virtual rear speakers from the s ound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

◆Wide

Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when the distance between the front L and R speakers is short, such as with built-in speakers on a stereo TV.

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◆Night

Large sounds, such as ex plosions, are sup pre s s ed , bu t quie te r sounds are unaffected. This feature is useful when you want to hear the dialogue and enjoy the surround sound effects of “Wide” at low volume.

◆Standard

Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers from the sound of the actual front speakers (L, R) as shown below. This mode is effective when you use two separate front speakers.

L R

L: Front speaker (left) R: Front speaker (right)

: Virtual speaker

To cancel the setting

Select “Off.”

Changing the Angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on a DVD VIDEO, “ANGLE” appears in the front panel display, indicating that you can change the viewing angle.

z Hint

You can select the TVS mode from the Tool menu (page 62).

Notes

• If the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, surround effects will be difficult to he a r.

• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround setting of the connected T V or am plifier (receiver).

• Make sure that your listening position is between and at an equal distance from your sp eakers, and that the s peakers are locate d i n similar surroundings.

• Not all discs will respond to the “Night” function in the same way.

• The TVS function cannot be used with discs recorded on this recorder.

• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG ” in A udi o Set up, no sound will come from your speakers if you sele ct one of the TVS m ode s.

Press (angle) repeatedly during playback to select an angle.

The scene changes to the selected angle.

Angle 1(3)

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may no t be abl e t o change the angles even if multi-angles are recorded on the disc.

• You canno t change the angles when pl aying a disc recorded on this recorder.

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Displaying the Subtitles

If subtitles are recorded on a disc you can change the subtitle language or turn the subtitles on and off whenever you want during playbac k.

Adjusting the Playback Picture and Sound

You can adjust the video/audio signal from the recorder to obtain the picture or sound quality you want.

Playback

TOOL

Press (subtitle) repeatedly during playback to select a setting.

1 : English

To turn off the subtitles

Select “Off.”

Notes

• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may not be able to change the subtitle language ev en if mu ltil ing ual sub titl es are reco rded on it. Yo u also may not be able to turn them off.

• You ca nnot change the subtitles when pla yi ng a disc recorded on this recorder.

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

Adjusting the picture quality

a Press TOOL during playback.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Video Sett ings,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Video Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Y NR : C NR : BNR : DVE : PB Video Equalizer

2 2 2 Off

c Press M/m to select the item yo u want to

adjust, then press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Y NR

Y NR

Off 1 2 3

◆ Y NR (luminance noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal.

Displaying the Subtitles

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◆ C NR (chroma noise reduction)

Reduces noise contained in the colour element of the video signal.

◆ BNR (block noise reduction)

Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture.

◆ DVE (digital video enhancer)

Sharpens the outlines of the images.

◆ PB Video Equalizer (Playback video equalizer)

Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes th e contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall bright ness.

• Color: makes the colours deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

Adjusting the sound quality

a Press TOOL.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Audio Settings,” then

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

Audio Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Surround : Audio Filter :

Off Sharp

d Press </, to adjust the setting, then press

ENTER.

The larger the number, the greater the effect. The default settings are underlined.

Items Settings

Y NR Off 1 2 C NR Off 1 2 BNR Off 1 2 DVE Off PB Video Equalize r

Contrast –3 ~ 0 Brightness –3 ~ 0 Color –3 ~ 0 Hue –3 ~ 0

1 2 3

3 3 3

~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3 ~ 3

e Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust any other

items.

f Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the d isc or the scen e being played , the BNR effe ct may be hard to discern. The BNR function may not work with some screen sizes.

• When playing a disc recorded in SLP recording mode, the BNR setting may have little effect.

c Press M/m to select the item, then press

ENTER.

Example: Surround (TVS)

Surround (TVS

Select a surround effect.

◆ Surround (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects one of the surround modes. For more information, see “TV Virtual Surround Settings (TVS)” (page 59).

• Off (default)

•Dynamic

•Wide

• Night

•Standard

◆ Audio Filter (all discs)

Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs* is 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

• Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

• Slow: Provides smo oth and warm sound.

* Samplin g frequency of audio source

This function affects output signals from the LINE 1 TV, LINE 3/DECODER, or LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

)

Off

Dynamic

Wide Night

Standard

Adjusting the Playba ck Picture and Sound

d Press </M/m/, to select the option, then

press ENTER.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environ m ent.

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Before Editing

Editing a DVD

This section introduces the basics of DVD editing, and explains bo th edit functions for the recording on a disc, and the edit functions for the entire disc.

This recorder offers various edit options. Before you edit, read the following to see what is available for your disc. Note that you may lose the edited conte nts if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

Checking the disc type, recording format, and title type

Press TITLE LIST, and check the disc type and recording format indicated at the top of the Title List menu. If the disc is a VR mode disc, check also the title type, Original or Playlist. If you edit an original title instead of a Playlist title by mistake, it is irreversible. You will be unable to recover the erased title, or revert the edited title to the previous status.

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

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, yo u cannot u ndo the edits y ou have done .

Title List menu for DVD-RWs (Vid eo mo de)/ DVD+RWs/DVD-Rs

Editing a DVD

• Before Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page63

• Basic Editing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page65

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Basic edit functions available with Video mode titles: –Set ting protection against erasure (page 65). –Labelling a title (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 66). –Erasing multiple titles (page 66).

Notes

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

• You cannot create a Playlist (see below) on a DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-Rs.

• Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 68

• Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc

. . . .page 73

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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

You have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “Original”), or the playback information created from the Original (called a “Playlist” ). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and se lect the one that bett er suits your needs.

Editing the “Original”

Basic edit functions available with Originals: –Labelling a title (page 65). –Setting protection against erasure (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 66). –Erasing multiple titles (page 66). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 67). All edits made to the orig inal t itle a re fin a l. If y ou p lan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlis t (se e below).

The Title List (Original) menu displays all the original titl es on the disc.

Disc type/ Recording format

Title type

Advanced edit functions available with the Playlist: –Labelling a title (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 66). –Erasing multiple titles (page 66). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 67). –Creating a Playlist title from selected titles and scenes

(page 68). –Rearranging the title order (page 71). –Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 71). –Combining multiple titles into one title (page 72).

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Note

Original titles provide a source for the created Playlist . If yo u use an original title for a Playlist, you will be unable to erase the original title.

Editing the “Playlist”

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc.

Example: You hav e recorde d the fina l few matc hes of a f ootball tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording. In this case, you can collect the scenes of the highlights, and create playback information (a Playlist title). You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title.

The above is only an examp le. Try using the Playlist’s va rious edit functions, or use the m in c onju nc tio n with a n Ori gina l edit . Devise your own ways of editing with Playlists and Originals.

The Title List (Playlist) menu dis plays the Playlist tit les on the disc.

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Basic Editing

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that these edits are irreversible to the original status. If you want to edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist (page 68).

Notes

• If “No new data can be added to this disc” appears on the screen, erase any unwanted titl es before editing.

• For DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs (Video mode): Finish all the editing before finalizing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc.

• Fo r o riginal titles in DVD-RWs (V R mode): Original titles provide a source for derived Playlist. When you use an original title for a Playli st, you w i ll be unable to erase or edit the original title.

TITLE LIST

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Title Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a title name appears. To enter character, see page 34.

Input Title Name

AAB 13:00-14:00

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

d When you finish entering the title name,

press </M/m/, to select “Finish.”

A new Title List menu appears with the title of the entered name.

Editing a DVD

TOOL

</M/m/,, ENTER

./>

m/M

CHAPTER MARK

CHAPTER ER AS E

Labelling a title (Title Name)

You can enter up to 64 characters for a name. The title name will be displayed in the Title List menu.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOL and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the Tool menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

Protecting a title (Protect)

You can set protection for a title so that the title cannot be erased.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOL and select “Original” from the Tool menu.

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b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Protect,” then press

ENTER.

The following display appears.

Protect

Select the protection status for this title.

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d Press </, to select “On,” then press

ENTER.

The protection is set.

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To cancel the protection

1 Select the protected title in step 2. 2 Press M/m to select “Protect,” then press ENTER. 3 Press </, to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

To protect the entire disc

See page 73.

Note

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

Erasing a title (Erase)

z Hint

If you are using a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW, you can erase a title using the Disc Map (page 38).

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

You can erase more than two titles at one time using the Tool menu.

◆For DVD-Rs:

Note that erasing titles on a DVD-R does not increase available disc space.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a Playlist title derived from the original title.

You can erase titles individually using the sub-menu.

◆For DVD-Rs:

Note that erasing titles on a DVD-R does not increase available disc space.

◆For DVD-RWs (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOL and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the Tool menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

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b Press M/m to select the title you want to er ase,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The title is erased.

◆ When the selected title is protected

• To continue the procedure, press , to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pr essing </,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original title that is referred to by a Playlist. If you want to delete the original title, first delete the Playlist title. Then, delete the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOL and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the Tool menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

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b Press TOOL.

The Tool menu appears.

c Press M/m to se lect “Erase Title s,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

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Cancel

d Press M/m to select the title, t hen press

ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

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To list all of the titles to be erased, select “List.” To clear all the check marks, select “Reset All.”

Cancel

List

Reset All

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e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want

to erase.

◆ When the selected title is protected

The display asks for confirmation.

• To continue the procedure, press , to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a Playlist

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To return to the display for selecting titles, select “View All.”

g Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The selected title plays in the background. The slider indicates the current playback point.

A-B Erase (Set point A) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

A 0:12:34

– – – – –

B : :

Playback point

◆ When the selected title is protected

The display asks for confirmation.

• To continue the proc edure, press </, to select “Change.” The protection display appears. Select “Off ” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

• To cancel the procedure, select “Close” by pressing </,, then press ENTER.

◆ When the selected title is referred to by a Playlist

Select “Close” as you are unable to delete an original title that is referred to by a Playlist. If you want to delete a section of the original title, first delete the Playlist title. Then, delete the section.

Editing a DVD

z Hint

If you are using a DVD-RW (Video mode) or DVD+RW, you can erase a title using the Disc Map (page 38).

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

You can erase a section of a title using the sub-menu.

◆For original titles in a DVD-RW (VR mode):

Note that you are unable to erase the original title if there is a Playlist title derived from the original title.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If you are using a DVDRW (VR mode), press TOOL and select either “Original” or “Playlist” from the Tool menu to change the Title List, if necessary.

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b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “A-B Erase,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears.

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point A using H, X, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting point B appears, and the title continues to play in the background.

A-B Erase (Set point B)

2 DEF 20:00-21:00

A 0:12:34 B 0:23:45

e While watching the playback picture, set

point B using H, X, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

A-B Erase

Erase the scene between A 0:12:34 and B 0:23:45?

OK Cancel

Preview Change A Change B

To preview, select “Preview.” To reset either point A or B, select “Change A” or “Change B.”

f Press </M/m/, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scene. To continue, select “Yes” and repeat the steps above.

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g To exit, press </, to select “No,” then

press ENTER.

The display returns to the Title List menu.

Notes

• Images or sound m ay be mo m entarily interrupted at the point where you erase a section of a title.

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

Creating chapters manually

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like.

Press CHAPTER MARK during playback at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters.

Each time you press the bu tton, “Marking…” appears on the screen and the scene to the left and right of the mark becomes a chapter.

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

This section explains how to creat e a Playlist, and then covers available edit functions for the created Playlist. Playlist titles can be created from scenes that are selected original titles or other Playlist titles. Since edits to the Playlist does not affect the original title, you can redo editing as many tim e s as yo u l ike . To create a Playlist title, yo u will do the following.

1.Select a title or titles fo r editi ng

2.“Capture” multiple sce nes from the se le cted title (s )

3.Confirm the scenes on the Sc en e Lis t

4.If necessary, edit the scenes on the Scene List

Marking...

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing a chapter mark during playback.

1 Press . or > to search for a chapter

number.

2 Press CHAPTER ERASE while displaying the

chapter you want to erase.

The current playing chapter combines with the previous chapter.

Notes

• Playback may m omentarily stop when inserting a chapter mark.

• A message will appear when no more chapter marks can be added. In this case, you may not be able to re cord or edit the disc.

5.Connect scenes to create a “Pl aylis t” title

TITLE LIST

TOOL

</M/m/,, ENTER

m/M

Creating a Playlist title from other titles

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

Collect your favourite sce nes from original titles or o ther Playlist titles to create a n ew Playlist title . You can rea rrange the order of scenes or edit the scenes as well.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List (Original) menu or the Title List (Playlist) menu appears. Example: The Title List (Original) menu.

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b Press TOOL.

The Tool menu appears.

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ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

◆ To add the entire title as one scene to the Playlist title

Select “Capture All” and go to step 14.

h Press M/m to select “Capture,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The selected title starts to play in the background.

c Press M/m to select “Create Playlist,” then

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.

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Cancel

Select All

d Press M/m to select the title you want to

include in the Playlist title, then press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title. To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

Create Playlist

Select the titles you want to capture.

Original

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 15. 9 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 17. 9 3 AAB 9:00- 9:30 25. 9 4 GHI 0:00-20:30 25. 9 5 DEF 20:00-20:30 15.10 6 L3 21:00-21:30 19.10

Cancel

Select All

Reset All

Capture (Set IN point) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

0:10:26

OUT

- : - - : - -

i While watching the playback picture, select

the start of the scene using H, X, and m/ M, then press ENTER.

The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background.

Capture (Set OUT point) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

OUT

0:10:26 0:23:45

j While watching the playback picture, select

the end poin t of the scene using H, X, and m/M, then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Editing a DVD

To select all of the titles, select “Select All.”

e Repeat step 4 when adding more titles.

To go to the next page, press m. To clear all the check marks, select “Reset All.”

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The list of selected titles appears.

Create Playlist - Selected Titles

Select a title to start capturing.

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 15. 9 0 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 17. 9 0

To add another title, select “Add Title.”

Cancel

Add Title

Capture

Do you want to capture the scene between IN 0:10:26 and OUT 0:23:45?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

To view the selected scene, select “Preview.” To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT.”

k Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The selected portion is captured as a scene, and the display asks whether to continue scene capture.

Capture

Do you want to select another scene?

More No More New Title

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Page 70

l Press </, to select an option on the screen,

then press ENTER.

To capture a scene from the same title, select “More,” and repeat the steps above. To capture a scene from another title, select “New Title,” and repeat the steps above.

◆ To erase the scene (Erase)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

erase, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Erase,” then press

ENTER.

m To end scene capture, press </, to select

“No More” and press ENTER.

The display returns to the list of selected titles.

◆ To check the captured scenes in a single title

A Press M/m to select a title from the list of

selected titles, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Check Scenes,” then press

ENTER.

The thumbnail pictures of the captured scenes within the title appear.

Check Scenes

1 2

2 DEF 20:00-21:00

n Press </M/m/, to select “Scene List,” then

press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears with all of the selected scenes.

Total duration of the selec ted scene

Total number of scenes

C When the display asks for confirmation, press

</, to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

◆ To change the scene contents (Change IN/ Change OUT)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

change, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Change IN,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point appears.

Capture (Set IN point) 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

0:10:26

OUT

0:23:45

C Repeat steps 9 to 14.

To reset the OUT point, select “Change OUT,” then repeat steps 10 to 14. The display returns to the Scene List menu.

Scene List

Total 0:33:28 Scenes 2

DEF 20:00-21:00 -1 0:10:26 - 0:23:45 DEF 20:00-21:00 -2 0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Quit

Add

Preview

◆ To change the scene order (Move)

A Press M/m to select the scene you want to

move, then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

B Press M/m to select “Move,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting the insertion point appears.

Move

Where do you want to move this scene to?

DEF 20:00-21:00 -1 0:10:26 - 0:23:45

DEF 20:00-21:00 -2 0:25:00 - 0:45:08

Cancel

C Press M/m to select the insertion point, then

press ENTER.

The scene moves to its new position, and the display returns to the Scene List menu.

◆ To add another scene

Press </M/m/, to select “Add,” then press ENTER. Repeat steps above.

◆ To preview the entire Playlist title

Press </M/m/, to select “Preview,” then press ENTER. The captured scenes start to play in the listed order. When the playback is finished, the display returns to the Scene List menu.

o Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The scenes are connected to create a new Playlist title, and the display for entering the title name appears.

◆ To enter a new name

Select “Enter” and follow the explanations on page 34.

◆ To use the default name

Press </, to select “OK,” then press ENTER. A new Title List menu appears with the title of the entered name.

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, the “IN” point and “OUT” point will become chapter marks, and each scene will become a chapter.

Notes

• The picture may paus e when the edited scene is played.

• You can ca pt ure, move, or change the IN and O U T points for a maximum of 50 scenes per title.

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

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Moving a Playlist title (Move)

b Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist).

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist” from the Tool menu.

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST PLAYLIST

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

b Press < to select the sort buttons.

c Press M/m to select “Number,” then press

ENTER.

d Press M/m to select the title you want to move,

then press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Divide” then press

ENTER.

The display setting the dividing point appears. The selected title starts to play in the background.

Divide 1 ABC 13:00-14:00

0:12:34

Editing a DVD

d While watching the picture on the screen,

move the playback point using H, X, and m/M.

e Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

The display asks for confirmation.

Divide

Do you want to divide this title at this point?

OK Change Cancel

e Press M/m to select “Move,” th en press

ENTER.

The display for moving titles appears.

f Press M/m to select the new location, then

press ENTER.

The title moves to its new location, and the display returns to the new Title List (Playlist) menu.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

You can divide a Playlist title into two Playlist titles. For example, if a Playlist title contains two foo tball matches, you can divide the title where the first match ends.

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist” from the Tool menu.

To change the dividing point, select “Change.”

f Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks if you want to enter a new name.

◆ To enter a new name

Select “Yes” and follow the explanations on page 34.

◆ To use the same name as before

Select “No.” The title is divided and the Title List menu appears with the two divided titles.

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST PLAYLIST

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00

My Movies

1.5/4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

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Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

You can add new contents to an existing Playlist title by combining the title with other Playlist titles.

f Press , to select “OK,” then press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Combine

Combine the titles in the following order.

1 AAB 13:00-14:00

3 AAB 13:00-14:00

4 AAB 13:00-14:00

15. 9

28. 9

5.10

a Press TITLE LIST.

The Title List menu appears. If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press TOOL, and select “Playlist” from the Tool menu.

My Movies

1.5 / 4.7GB

15. 9

17. 9

28. 9

5. 10

Sort

-RW.VR

Date Number Title

TITLE LIST PLAYLIST

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 3 AAB 13:00-14:00 4 AAB 13:00-14:00

b Press TOOL.

The Tool menu appears.

c Press M/m to select “Combine,” then press

ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

Combine

Select the titles to combine.

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 15. 9 2 DEF 20:00-21:00 17. 9 3 AAB 13:00-14:00 28. 9 4 AAB 13:00-14:00 5. 10

Cancel

OK Change

To change the selection, select “Change.”

g Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The display for select ing a title name from amon g the selected titles appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the explanations on page 34.

h Press M/m to select a name, then press

ENTER.

The titles are combined, and the display retu rns to the Title List menu.

Additional Playlist edit functions

You can also do the following edits for Playlists. –Label a Playlist title (page 65). –Erase a Playlist title (page 66). –Erase multiple Playlist titles (page 66). –Erase a section of a Playlist title (A-B Erase) (page 67). –Create chapters in a title (page 68).

d Press M/m to select the title, then press

ENTER.

A number appears next to the selected title, indicating the order in which you selected the title.

Combine

Select the titles to combine.

1 AAB 13:00-14:00 15. 9

2 DEF 20:00-21:00 17. 9 3 AAB 13:00-14:00 28. 9 4 AAB 13:00-14:00 5. 10

Cancel

Reset All

To cancel the selection, move the cursor to the selected title by pressing M/m, then press ENTER again.

e Repeat step 4 to select all the titles you want

to combine.

To list the titles to be combined, select “List.” To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset All.”

To perform these edits, press TI TLE LIST * and the n follow the same steps for these functions explained in “Basic Editing” (page 65).

* If the Title List (Origina l) m e nu appears, press TOOL and select

“Playlist ” f rom the Tool me n u.

Note

Erasing Play list titles w ill not free up disc space.

Advanced Editing (Playlist Edit)

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Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc

c Press M/m to select “Disc Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering a disc name appears.

Input Disc Name

Using the Disc Information display, you can label, protect, or finalize your disc. You can even erase the entire disc except for the protected titles. This section explains settings effective for the entire disc.

TOOL

RETURN

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

d Enter a name by following the explanation on

page 34.

The Disc Information display appears with the new disc name.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no.

Original 3 / Playlist 2

Disc Name Protect Disc

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Note

The disc name will not appear if the disc is played on a different recorder.

Editing a DVD

Labelling a disc (Disc Name)

You can enter up to 64 characters for a disc na me (t he actual number of displayed ch aracters will vary). The disc name will be displayed in the Title List, etc.

a Press TOOL while the disc is in the record er.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

Protecting a disc (Protect Disc)

You can protect an entire disc. To protect individual titles, see page 65.

Note that this protection is only effective aga inst inadvertent edi t commands and erasure.

a Press TOOL while the disc is in the recorder.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003

Remainder

HQ : 0H30M LP : 1H30M

HSP : 0H45M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

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c Press M/m to select “Protect Disc,” then press

ENTER.

The display for setting disc protection appears .

Protect Disc

Select the protection status for this disc.

Protect Don't Protect

d Press </, to select “Protect,” then press

ENTER.

The display returns to the Disc Information display.

e Press RETURN to turn off the display.

a Press TOOL while the disc is in the r ecorder .

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info,” then pre ss

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

To cancel the disc protection

1 Repeat steps 1 to 3 above.

The display for setting disc protection appears .

2 Press </, to select “Don’t Protect.”

The display returns to the Disc Information display.

3 Press RETURN to turn off the display.

Finalizing a disc (Finalize)

Finalizing is necessary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences between the disc types on the table below. When you finalize a DVD -RW (Video mode), DVD+RW, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. When a finalized disc is in the recorder, the FINALIZED indicator lights up on the front panel.

Differences between the disc types

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. You may need to finalize the disc depending on the DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary, since DVD+RWs are automatically finalized when removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc by following the steps below for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, reformat the disc (page 75). However, all contents recorded on the disc will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

c Press M/m to select “Finalize,” then press

ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction. Do you want to finalize?

OK Cancel

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a disc

If you cannot record or edit on the DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the disc. Select “Unfinalize” in step 3 above.

z Hint

You do not need to finalize a disc again once the disc has been finalized with this recorder.

Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even w he n the di scs are fin al ized .

• The recorder may not be able to fi na lize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

Erasing all the titles on the disc (Erase All)

You can erase all the titles on the disc except the titles you have set protection. The disc name and recording format remain the same.

a Press TOOL while the disc is in the r ecorder .

The Tool menu appears.

Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc

Page 75

b Press M/m to select “Disc info,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

◆ When you place a DVD-RW and set “Format Disc” to “Selectable” in Options Setup

The display asks you to select the recording format.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

c Press M/m to select “Erase All ,” then pres s

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. When there is a protected title on the disc, a list of protected titles appears.

Erase All Titles

Do you want to erase all the titles?

OK Cancel

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

The titles are erased.

Format

Select the recording format.

VR Video

Press </, to select “VR” or “Video,” then press ENTER.

The recorder starts formatting the disc.

Notes

• Even when you have set protection for the title, all the contents will be erased after formatting the disc.

• A protected disc cannot be reformatted (DVD-RW in VR mode only).

Editing a DVD

Reformatting a disc (Format)

By reformatting, you can change the recording format of DVDRWs, or record again on DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized. Make sure nothing important is left on the disc, as all the disc contents will be erased. For DVD+RWs, reformat the disc if you want to create a blank disc.

a Press TOOL while the disc is in the record er.

The Tool menu appears.

b Press M/m to select “Disc Info,” then press

ENTER.

The Disc Information display appears.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR Title no. Original 3 / Playlist 2 Protected Not Protected Date 15. 9. 2003 ~ 28. 10. 2003

HQ : 0H30M

HSP : 0H45M

Remainder

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

SP : 1H00M

SLP : 3H00M

2. 3 / 4. 7GB

Disc Name Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

c Press M/m to select “Format,” then press

ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

d Press </, to select “OK,” then press

ENTER.

Labelling, Protecting, or Finalizing a Disc

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About the Setup Display Structure

Settings and Adjustments

The Setup Displays allow you to adjust the recorder to suit your preferences. This section first lists the types of Setup Displays, and then explains how to use the Setup Displays (“Using the Setup Displays”).

By using the Setup Dis plays, yo u can mak e variou s adjustm ents to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles.

System Menu

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

SETUP

Settings

Video Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

Channel Setting Channel List Clock Language

SETUP

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Scart Setting Line4 input :

Compatible

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

Select “SETUP”

16 : 9 Auto Off

Video

1. “Settings”

(page 78)

2. “Video”

(page 81)

SYSTEM MENU

Setup Displays

• About the Setup Display Structure . . . page 76

• Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . page 77

• Settings (Basic Settings) . . . . . . . . . . page 78

• Video Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 81

• Audio Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 83

• Features Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 84

• Options Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 86

• Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 87

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

SETUP

Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital MPEG : DTS :

SETUP

TV Direct Rec : Auto Chapter : TV Guide Page Parental Control

SETUP

Format Disc : Bilingual Recording : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

SETUP

Easy Setup

Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM PCM Off

On 6 Min

Selectable Main Bright On DVD3

3. “Audio”

(page 83)

4. “Features”

(page 84)

5. “Options”

(page 86)

6. “Easy Setup”

(page 87)

About the Setup Display Structure

Page 77

Using the Setup Displays

c Press M/m to select “Settings,” “Video,”

“Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,” then press ENTER.

The selected Setup Display appears. Example: “Video”

The Setup Displays are used in the following way.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take priority over the Setup Display settings, and not all the func tions described may work.

SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

a Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

The System Menu appears.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Scart Setting Line4 input :

16 : 9 Auto Off

Video

d Press M/m to select the item y ou want to s et

up, then press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear. Example: “TV Type”

SETUP

Settings

TV Type :

Video

Pause Mode :

Audio

Component Out :

Features

Scart Setting

Options

Line4 Input :

Easy Setup

Some items display a dialogue box that provides further detailed settings. Example: The following dialogue box appears when “Parental Control” in Features Setup is selected.

Features - Parental Control

16 : 9

16 : 9 Auto

4 : 3 Letter Box Off

4 : 3 Pan Scan

Video

Settings and Adjustments

DVD Recorder

Dual RW

SYSTEM

Compatible

TITLE LIST

TIMER

TIMER LIST

SETUP

Plays/erases/edits recorded titles.

b Press M/m to select “SETUP,” then press

ENTER.

The Setup Display appears.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

Enter your password.

Cancel

In this case, see “Parental Control” in Features Setup (page 85).

e Press M/m to se lect an option, then pr ess

ENTER.

The set option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: when “4:3 Letter Box” is set.

SETUP

Settings

TV Type :

Video

Pause Mode :

Audio

Component Out :

Features

Scart Setting

Options

Line4 input :

Easy Setup

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

4 : 3 Letter Box Auto Off

Video

Using the Setup Displays

Page 78

Settings (Basic Settings)

BG Select this when in West European countries, except

those listed in “Receivable Channels” below.

DK Select this when in East European countries. I Select this when in Great Britain/Ireland.

The Settings Setup helps you to make fundamental settings for the recorder.

Select “Settings” in the Setup display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Displays” (page 77).

The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Video

Channel List

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

Channel Setting

If some channels could n ot be set u sing the Ea sy Setup fu nction, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during Easy Setup. Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C3 AAB Off NICAM

Prog. 1

L Select th is when in France.

6 Press M/m to select “Normal/CATV,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal

Normal

CATV CDE Off NICAM

Prog. 8

7 Press M/m to select “Normal,” then press ENTER.

To set CATV (Cable Television) channels, select “CATV.”

8 Press M/m to select “Channel Set,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C1

C2 CDE Off NICAM

Prog. 8

9 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want

is displayed, then press ENTER.

The channels are scanned in the order shown in the table below. If you know the number of the channel you want, press the number buttons. Fo r examp le, for chan nel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.” Then press ENTER.

10 Press M/m to select “Audio,” then press ENTER.

3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position.

Selected programme position

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C2 CDE Off NICAM

Prog. 8

4 Press M/m to select “System,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

Normal

ARD

L On NICAM

Prog. 8

5 Press M/m to sel ect an available TV sy stem, BG,

DK, L, or I, then press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C2 CDE Off

NICAM

Standard

Prog. 8

11 Press M/m to select “NICAM,” then press

ENTER.

NICAM Standard Select this if the sound from NICAM

Normally, select this.

broadcasts is not clear.

12 Press M/m to select “AFT,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio : AFT :

Normal C2 CDE Off NICAM

Off

Prog. 8

Settings (Basic Settings)

Page 79

13 Press M/m to select “On,” then press ENTER.

On Normally, select this. Off Allows you to adjust the pictures manually.

Select this if the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : Normal / CATV : Channel Set : Station Name : Pay - TV / CANAL+ : Audio :

BG Normal C3 AAB Off NICAM

Prog. 1

• If the picture is not clear

A Press M/m to select “Off,” then press ENTER.

The fine tuning bar appears.

Fine T uning

Prog. 8

B Press </, to get a clearer picture, then

press ENTER.

14 To set another programme position, repeat steps

3 through 13.

15 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

• Receivable Channels

TV system Channel coverage

BG (West European Countries, except those lis te d below)

DK (East European Countries) R1 – R12 VHF

L (France) F2 – F10 VHF

I (Great Britain/Ireland) Ireland A – J VHF

• To change the sta tion names

You can change or enter a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically.

A Follow steps 1 to 3 of “ Using the Setup

Displays” (page 77) to select “Settings” in the

Setup Display.

B Press M/m to select “Channel Setting,” then

press ENTER.

E2 - E12 VHF Italia A – H VHF E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

E21 – E69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

F21 – F69 UHF B – Q CATV S21 – S41 HYPER

South Africa 4 – 13 VHF B21 – B69 UHF S1 – S20 CATV S21 – S41 HYPER S01 – S05 CATV

C Press PROG +/– to select the programme

position for which you want to ch ange or enter a station name.

D Press M/m to select “Station Name,” then press

ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

Input Station Name:

AAB

1 2 3 4 5

,. - 1 BA C 2 ED F 3 HG I 4 KJ L5

Back

Clear All

Space

6 7 8 9 0

NM O 6 QP R S UT V 8 XW Y Z79 0

"A" "a" Symbol

Cancel

Finish

To enter characters, see page 34.

E Press </M/m/, to select “Finish,” then

press ENTER.

F Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

• To use the PAY-TV/CANAL+ option See page 28.

Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels)

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Channel List,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel List

Prog

1 2 3 4 5 6

Channel

C3 C5 C12 C21 C23 C24

Name

AAB

FGH

PQR

3 Press M/m to select the row containing the

programme position you want to change or disable.

• To change

Press ENTER and go to step 4.

• To disable

Press CLEAR and go to step 6. The disabled positions will be skipped when you press the

PROG +/– buttons. To display other pages f or pr ogr amme pos itions 7 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.

4 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to

the desired programme position.

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Settings (Basic Settings)

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The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position.

Settings - Channel List

Prog

1 2 3 4 5 6

Channel Name

C3 C12 C21 C5 C23 C24

AAB

FGH

PQR

5 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 6 To change or disable the programme position of

another station, repeat steps 3 through 6.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

Note

Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong prog ram me position by mistake, you nee d to reset that channel manually.

• To set the clock manually

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock co rrectly for your local area, tr y another station for the Auto Clock Set function or set the clock manually.

A Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” (page 77) to select “Settings” in the

Setup Display.

B Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust : Off 1 Present Time : Wed 1. 1. 2003. 00:00

C Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust : Off 1 ARD Present Time : Wed 1. 1. 2003. 00:00

Off 1

Clock

◆Auto Adjust

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a st ation in your local area broadcasts a time signal. Sets the programme number that broadcasts the time signal.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Settings” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Clock,” then press ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust : Off 1 Present Time : Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39

3 Press M/m to select “Auto Adjust,” then press

ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust : Off 1 ARD Present Time : Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39

Off 1

4 Press M/m to select “On,” then press ,. 5 Press M/m repeatedly until the programme

position of the station that carries a time signal appears, then press ENTER.

Settings - Clock

Auto Adjust : Off 1 ARD Present Time : Sun 14. 9. 2003. 21:39

On 1

If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off” automatically and the menu for setting the clock manually appears on the screen.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

D Press M/m to select “Off,” then press ENTER. E Press M/m to select “Present Time,” then press

ENTER.

Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

1 2003

Wed 1

00 00:

F Press M/m to set the day, then press ,.

Set the month, year, hour, and minutes in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the numbers. The day of the week is set automatically.

G Press ENTER to start the clock. H Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to exit the

menu.

z Hint

To change the numbers in step 6, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the num bers by pressing M/m.

Language

◆OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆DVD Menu

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆Audio

Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “Ori ginal,” the lang uage given priority in the disc is selected.

◆Subtitle

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Audio Foll ow,” the sub title langua ge changes according to the language y ou selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you set “Auto Adjust” to “O n,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by receiving the time signal from the station displayed in the “Auto Adjust” row.

Settings (Basic Settings)

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a languag e code from “Language Code List” (page 95) using the number buttons.

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Note

If you select a language in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

Video Settings

Choose the settings according to the TV, tuner, or decoder to be connected.

Select “Video” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 77). The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type : Pause Mode : Component Out : Scart Setting Line4 input :

16 : 9 Auto Off

Video

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the connect ed TV (4:3 standard or wide).

16:9 Select this when connecting to a wide-

screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

4:3 Letter Box Select this when connecting to a 4:3

screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan Scan Select this when connecting to a 4:3

screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire scre en and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

Settings and Adjustments

4:3 Pan Scan

Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vic e ve rsa.

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Pause Mode (DVDs only)

Selects the picture in pause mode.

Auto

Frame The picture, including subjects that do

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

Component Out

Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

◆Line3 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3/ DECODER jack.

Video Outputs video signal s.

S Video Outputs S video sign als.

Line4 Input

Selects the method of inputting video si gn al s for th e LINE 4 IN jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Video

Inputs video signals.

On Outputs the component video signals. Off

Notes

• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”

• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this case, the pict ure may not appear.

Outputs no signals.

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputtin g/outputting sig nals from the SCART (EURO AV) jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use.

◆Line1 Output

Selects a method of outputtin g vid eo signals for t he LINE 1-TV jack.

Video S Video Outputs S video signals. RGB Outputs RGB signals.

Outputs video signals.

S Video In pu ts S vide o signals.

Notes

• If your TV does not accept S video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you sel ec t “ S Vi de o” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot select ”RGB” when “Com ponent Out” above is set to “On.”

• SMART LINK is avail able only when “V ideo” is selected.

◆Line3 Input

Selects a method of i nputting video signals for the LINE 3/ DECODER jack.

Video/RGB S Video Inputs S video signals. Decoder Select this when connecting to a PAY-

Inputs video signals or RGB sig nal s.

TV/Canal Plus decoder.

Video Settings

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Audio Settings

The Audio Setup allows you to set the sound according to the playback and connect ion conditions.

Dolby Surround Normally select this position.

Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.

Normal Multi-channel audio signals are

downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

Select “Audio” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 77). The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital MPEG : DTS :

Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM PCM Off

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks –LINE 1-TV jack –LINE 3/DECODER jack

On Select this if the playback sound from

the speakers is distorted.

Off

Normally select this position.

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the vol ume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Aud io DRC.” This affe cts the output from the following jacks: –LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks –LINE 1-TV jack –DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital”

is set to “D-PCM” (page 83).

–LINE 3/DECODER jack

Standard TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if you

Wide Range Gives you the feeling of being at a live

Normally select this position.

turn the volume down.

performance.

Digital Out

Selects if audio signals are output via th e DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

Off The influence of the digital circuit upon the

• To set digital output signal

The following setup items switch the m ethod of outputti ng audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) or MD deck with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Connecting the Audio Cords” (page 19). Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” and “DTS” after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

◆Dolby Digital (DVDs only)

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Normally select this position. When you select “On,” see “To set digital output signal” for further settings.

analogue circuit is minimal.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Audio ATT : Audio DRC : Downmix : Digital Out : Dolby Digital MPEG : DTS :

Off Standard Dolby Surround On D-PCM PCM Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals confor m to Dolby Sur round (P ro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “Downmix” item in Audio Setup (page 83).

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Settings and Adjustments

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (chann els) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the audio signal format” (page 59). This function affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks –LINE 1-TV jack –DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital” is set

to “D-PCM” (page 83).

–LINE 3/DECODER jack

◆MPEG (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

PCM

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component with a built-in MPEG decoder.

Audio Settings

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◆DTS (DVD VIDEO only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

On Select this when the recorder is connected to an

audio component wi th a built-in DTS decoder.

Features Settings

Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

Note

When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in Audio Setup, no sound will come from your speakers if you selec t one of th e T V S mo des.

The Features Setup provides entries to the following features.

Select “Features” in the Setup display. To use the display, see

“Using the Setup Di splays” (pag e77).

The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Direct Rec : Auto Chapter : TV Guide Page Parental Control

On 6 Min

TV Direct Rec (DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R only)

On Allows you to easily record what you are

watching on the TV using SMARTLINK.

Off Turns off the TV Direct Rec function.

Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at specified intervals. The markings are made during recording.

Off No chapter mark is inserted. 6Min

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 6 minute intervals.

15Min Inserts chapter marks at approximately 15

minute intervals.

Note

The interval is only an appr ox imation. The actual int er va l may vary depending upon the size of the recording being made.

TV Guide Page

Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time, etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page corresponds to each day of the week. When recording a programme, the recorder automatica lly takes the programme name from the Teletext p ages and stores it as the ti tle name. Th e TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the broadcast itself and may be subject to change. If so, you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.

* Not available in some areas.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Features” in the Setup

Display.

2 Press M/m to select “TV Guide Page” then press

, or ENTER.

The TV Guide Page menu appears.

3 Select the programme position for which you

want to set or change the TV guide page.

Features Settings

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• The TV guide page numbers appear automatically when the recorder detects them (example: P301).

Features-TV Guide Page

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

P 301 P 302 P 303 P 304 P 305 P 306 P 307

Prog. 4

• If no page numb ers are de tected (P0 00), you hav e to set the appropriate TV gui de page number manual ly.

Features-TV Guide Page

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000

Prog. 4

4 Press M/m to select the TV guide page number

you want to modify, then press ENTER.

Features-TV Guide Page

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

P 000

0 0 0

P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000 P 000

Prog. 4

5 Press the number buttons to enter the TV guide

page number, then press ENTER to confirm the setting.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to re-enter the correct number.

6 To set or change another TV guide page number,

repeat steps 4 and 5 above.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly to turn off the

display.

z Hint

To view Teletext informa ti on on your TV screen during a broadc ast , switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing

Notes

• In ste p 5 above, enter “000” if you do not w ant to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The recorder will instead store a default title name (programme position, start time - stop time).

• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to obtain the TV guide page number with programme titles and their start tim e s.

• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day, this page should be input for all days.

• If you start recording more than three minutes before the programme is scheduled to start, the correct label information may not be transferred.

• Note that this function may not work correctly with programmes broadcast from some stations.

• If the broadcast system updates the Tele text informati on at the moment recording starts, the title label may not correspond to the recorded programme. In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct title (page 65).

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked or replaced with different scenes.

1 Follow st eps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Features” in the Setup

Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Parental Control,” then

press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password

The display for re gis te r in g a ne w pass w o r d ap pe a r s.

Features - Parental Control

Enter a new password.

Cancel

• When you have already registered a password

The display for enter ing the password appears.

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

3 Enter your four digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Standard : Password

Off USA

4 Press M/m to select “Standard,” then press , or

ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Standard : Password

Off Others

USA Others

5 Press M/m to select a geographic area as the

playback limitation level, then press ENTER.

The area is selected. When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table on page 86. Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

6 Press M/m to select “Level,” then press ENTER.

The selection items for “Level” are displayed.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Standard : Password

Off

Others

8 7 6 5 4

7 Select the level you want using M/m, then press

ENTER.

Parental Control setting is complete. The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

• To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc

Set “Level” to “Off” in step 7.

Settings and Adjustments

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Features Settings

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• To change the password

A In step 4, select “Password,” then press ENTER.

The display for registering a password appears.

B Enter a new four-digit password using the number

buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Options Settin gs

Notes

• If you forget your passw ord, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Control” under “Factory Setup” in Opt ions Setup (page 87).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limit ed on this recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to c hange the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change th e level. If th e R es u me Play mode is can celled, the lev el returns to the previous level.

• Area code

Standard Code number

Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184

The Options Setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

Select “Options” in the Setup Display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Di splays” (pag e77). The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format Disc : Bilingual Recording : Dimmer : Auto Display : Command Mode : Factory Setup

Selectable Main Bright On DVD3

Format Disc (DVD-RW only)

Selects the recording format when formatting a DVD-RW.

VR Automatica lly form ats the disc in VR

mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

Selectable

Allows you to select the format before formatting.

Bilingual Recording (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects the sound to be recorded on the disc. This setting is not necessary when recording on DVD-RWs (VR mode) that record both the main and sub sounds.

Main

Records the main sound for the bilingual programme.

Sub Records the sub sound for the bilingu al

programme.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Bright

Bright lighting.

Dark Low lighting. Off Turns off the lighting.

Auto Display

Off Displays information only when DISPLAY is

Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on , etc.

pressed.

Options Settings

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Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “Inserting the Batteries” on page 22.

DVD1 Select this if the default Command Mode

conflicts with other DVD equipment.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to restart Easy Setup mode for basic setup.

DVD2 Select this if the default Command Mode

conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD3

The default Command Mode of the recorder.

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

1 Follow st eps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Options” in the Setup Display.

2 Press M/m to select “Factory Setup,” then press

, or ENTER.

The displa y for selecting the group of settings appears.

3 Press M/m to select the g roup of setti ngs you want

to return to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options” “Parental Control,” and “All,” then press , or ENTER.

The dialogue box appears.

4 Press </, to select “Start,” then press ENTER.

The selected settings return to the default settings.

5 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

Select “Easy Setup” in the Se tup Display. To use the displa y, see “Using the Setup Displays” (page 77).

SETUP

Settings

Easy Setup

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays”

(page 77) to select “Easy Setup” in the Setup Display.

2 Press ENTER. 3 Press </, to select “Start,” then press ENTER. 4 Follow the Easy Setup explanation from step 5 on

page 22.

Settings and Adjustments

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Page 88

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony deal er.

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the mains lead is connected secu rely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect the connecting cord securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , The Setup Display appears. Press RETURN to turn off the

display.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 16, 17). , Check that “Scart Setting” in Video Setup is set to the

appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 82).

, Switch th e in put s elect or o n yo ur T V (s uch as to “VC R”) s o

that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, If you connect the recorder to your TV via only the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set “Component Out” in Video Setup to “On” (page 82).

• Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 88

• Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers

appear in the display) . . . . . . . . . . . page 92

• Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 93

• Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 94

• Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 95

Picture noise appears.

, The disc is dirty or fla we d . , If the picture output signal fro m your recorder passes

through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect you r recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your re co rde r to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, You are playing a disc recorded in a colour system t hat is

different from your TV.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in Settings

Setup (page 78).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT SELECT button,

or select a programme position of any TV progra mme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV aerial. , Adjust the picture (See the TV’s instruction manual). , Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables farther apart.

Troubleshooting

Page 89

TV channels cannot be changed.

, Switch the input selector to TV. , Connect the aerial cable correctly (page 16).

The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not fill the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the L INE 1-TV ja ck, select

“L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN ja cks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 4 IN ja cks, select “L4” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV programme from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD player, VCR, or

tuner goes through your recorder befor e r eaching your TV, the copy-protection sign al app lied to som e prog ramm e s could affect picture quality. Disconn ect the pla yba ck equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “On” (page 83).

Sound is noisy.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, n oise will come

from the LINE 2 OUT AUDIO L/R jacks, LINE 1-TV jack, or LINE 3/DECODER jack (page 50).

The sound volume is low

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in Audio Setup to “TV Mode” (page 83).

, Set “Audio ATT” in Audio Setup to “Off” (page 83).

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be recorded on

DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+RWs, or DVD-Rs. To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “Bilingual Recording” in Options Setup befo re recording (page 86). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Playback

Additional Information

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in Video Setup.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

The picture is black and white.

, Check that “Line1 Ou tput” of “Sc art Setting” in Vid eo Setup

is set to the appropriate item that conforms to your system (page 82).

, If you are using a SCART (EURO AV) cord, be sure to use

one that is fully wired (21 pins).

Sound

There is no sound.

, The disc is dirty or flawed. , Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , Check the connections to the amplifier input. , The input source setting on the amplifier is incorrect. , The recorder is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. , The recorder is in fast forward or fast reverse mode. , If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL

OUT (COAXIAL) jacks, check the Audio Setup settings

(page 83).

The disc does not play.

, No disc is inserted. , A blank disc is inserted. , The disc is upside down.

Insert the disc with the labelled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted. , The recorder cannot play certain discs (such as a CD-ROM)

(page 50).

, The region code on the DVD VIDEO does not match the

recorder (page 50).

, Moisture has condensed inside the recorder. Remove the

disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporat es (page 2).

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the recorder

cannot play the disc if it has not been finalized (page 74).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play is activated (page 54). Dur ing stop, select

“Reset Resume” in the Tool menu, then press ENT ER.

, You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or DVD menu

automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted.

The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback function.

Playback stops automatically.

, While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Troubleshooting

,continued

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Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, yo u may not be able to do some of

the operations above. Se e the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO,

DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the language for

the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

Recording does not stop after you press x.

, Press x REC STOP.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

, There was a power failure during recording. If the power

recovers during the time a timer recording is set, the recorder resumes recording. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 80).

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting (page 43). , Disc space was not enough. , The PDC/VPS function is working.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO. , The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the subtitles. , Try changing the subtitle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being

played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ANGLE” does

not appear on the TV screen (page 60).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s menu.

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The programme position cannot be changed from the channel you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you press the z REC button.

, An unused DVD-RW was inserted. It takes a while for the

recorder to automatically format a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC will be

erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

The PDC/VPS function does not operate.

, Check that the clock and date are set correctly. , Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one

(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/ PDC information, the recorder will not start recording.

, If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered

and the recorder might not start recordi ng.

, The “PDC/VPS Scan” function is set to “Off” (page 42).

Recording from the equipment with a timer

Nothing was recorded even though you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.

, You forgot to turn off the con nected equipment. Turn off the

connected equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode.

, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack of the

connected equipment.

Nothing was recorded even though you set the timer setting correctly.

, There was a power failure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a power failure

that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 80).

, The channel was disabled after the timer recording is set

(page 79).

, Disconnect the mains from the wall outlet, and connect it

again.

, “PDC/VPS Scan Off” was selected in the Tool menu

(page 42).

, The programme contains copy protection signals that

restricts copying.

Recording does not stop immediately after you press the x REC STOP button

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input disc data

before recording can stop.

Troubleshooting

Synchro-Recording does not complete.

, The timer setting for the connected equipment overlapped

the recorder’s timer setting (page 48).

, There was a power failure during the recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording when the tuner is turned on.

, The Synchr o-R ec fu ncti on wa s a ctiva ted . Tur n off t he tu ner

and cancel the Synchro-Rec fun ction (page 47).

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Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the clock again (page 80). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that lasted for more

than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 80).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not ha ve en ough spa ce or the re ar e mo re than

99 titles in the disc. Insert a recordable disc, and turn off the recorder.

, There is no recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, If you make a recording that is less than three minutes long,

the recording mode indication shown during playback may not match the recording mode you selected during recording. Note that the actual recording mode will always match the mode you selected, not the indication during playback.

Five numbers or letters are displayed on the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see the table on

page 92).

The disc tray does not open when you press the Z (open/close) button.

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to open after you

have recorded or edited a disc. This is b ecause the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder’s recovery function was activated when the

recorder was turned on because the power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until “RECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

Remote commander

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak. , There are obstacles between the remote and t he recorder. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , There are no batteries in the remote. , The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the default

setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code. (See “Setting Up the Remote” on page 25.)

, Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on the

recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the recorder and

remote. Set the same comman d mode. (See “Inserting the

Batteries” on page 22.)

, The TV/DVD switch is set to TV. (See “Setting Up the

Remote” on page 25.)

Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the equipment and

recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 26).

Additional Information

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, If static electricity, etc., causes the recorder t o operate

abnormally, unplug the recorder and then plug it in again.

Nothing appears in the front panel display.

, “Dimmer” in Options Setup is set to “Off” (page 86).

Troubleshooting

Page 92

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-di agnosis fu nction is ac tivated t o prevent th e recorder from malfunctioning, a five-character service number (e.g., C 13 50) with a combination of a letter and four numbers appears on the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First three characters of the service number

C 13 The disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted correctly.

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Clean the disc with a soft cl oth (page 3).

, Re-insert the disc correct ly.

To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the self-diagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local

authorized Sony service facility and give the five-chara cter service number. Example: E 61 10

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

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Specifications

System

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Channel covera ge

PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L) VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F1 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13 UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69 CATV: S01 to S 05, S1 to S20, France B to Q HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.

Video reception: Fr equency synthesizer system Audio reception: Split carrier system

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Timer

Clock: Quartz locked Timer indication: 24-hour cycle (digital) Power back-up dura tio n: 1 hou r

Video recording format

MPEG Video Audio recording format/applicable bit rate

Dolby Digital/2 ch, 256 kb ps

Audio characteristics (Playback)

Frequency response

DVD (PCM 96 kHz): 4 Hz to 44 kHz

(±1.0 dB)/DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 4 Hz

to 22 kHz (±0.5 dB)/CD: 4 Hz to 20

kHz (±0.5 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio (S/N ratio)

DVD: 115 dB (LINE 2 OUT

(AUDIO L/R) jacks only) Harmonic distortion

DVD: 0.002 % Dynamic range

DVD: 110 dB/CD: 100 dB Wow and flutter

DVD: Less than detected value

(0.001% W PEAK)

Audio characteristics (Recording/ Playback)

Frequency response

DVD (Dolby Digital 48 kHz): 10 Hz-20 kHz (± 1 .0 dB )

Signal-to-noise ratio

DVD: 96 dB

Harmonic distortion

DVD: 0.004 %

Dynamic range

DVD: 96 dB

The signals from LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jack are measured. When you play PCM sound tracks with a 96 kHz sampling frequency, the output signals from the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack are converte d to 48 kHz sampling frequency.

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO)

Phono jack Output level: 2 Vrms Load impedance: 10 ki loh m s

(VIDEO)

Phono jack Output level: 1.0 Vp-p

(S VIDEO)

4-pin mini DIN Output level: Y:1. 0 Vp-p, C: 0.3

Vp-p (PAL) LINE 4 IN (AUDIO)

Phono jack

Input level: 2 Vrms

Input impedance:

more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO)

Phono jack

Input level: 1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO)

4-pin mini DIN

Input level: Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p

(PAL) LINE 2 IN (AUDIO)

Phono jack

Input level: 2 Vrms

Input impedance:

more than 22 kilohms (VIDEO)

Phono jack

Input level: 1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO)

4-pin mini DIN

Input level: Y:1.0 Vp-p, C: 0.3 Vp-p

(PAL) LINE 1 -TV

21-pin

CVBS IN/OUT

S-Video/RGB OUT ( upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER

21-pin CVBS IN/OUT S-Video/RGB IN S-Video OUT (downstream) Decoder

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

Phono jack Output level: 0.5 Vp-p Load impedance: 75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(Y, C

Phono jack Output level: Y: 1.0 Vp-p/CB, CR: 0.7 Vp-p

B, CR)

General

Power requirements

220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consum ptio n

43 W

Dimensions (approx.)

430 × 89 × 380 mm (width/height/ depth) incl. projecting parts

Mass (approx.)

5.3 kg

Operating temperature

5 ºC to 35 ºC

Operating humidity

25 % to 80 %

Supplied accessories

Audio/video cord (1) Mains lead (1) Aerial cable (1) Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and pl ay back using the PAL or NTSC colo ur sys tems. The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only. Recordin g of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Specifications

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Glossary

Chapter (page 56)

Sections of a picture or a music feat ure that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

CPRM (page 35)

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a codi ng technology that protects copyrights for images.

sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compr e ssion technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that cha nges the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, vario us advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD.

Dolby Digital (page 83)

Digital audio c ompression technology developed by Dolby Laborator ies. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theatre surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

Dolby Surround (Pro Logic)

(page 83)

Audio signal pr ocess ing tech nology that Dolby Laboratories developed for surround sound. When the input signal contains a surround com ponent, the Pro Logic process outputs the front, centre and rear signals. The rear channel i s monaural.

DTS (page 84)

Digital audio c ompression technology that Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a di screte subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realiz ed because all of the channel dat a is recorded discretely and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD VIDEO (page 50)

A disc that contains up to eigh t hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single-sided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a double-layer and single-

DVD-R (page 35)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD-RW (page 35)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the conten ts to be programmed or edited.

DVD+RW (page 35)

A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

Index (page 58)

A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a CD. Depending on the disc, no index may be recorded.

MPEG Audio (page 83)

International standard coding syste m used to compress audio di gital signals authorized by IS O/IEC. MPEG 2, used on DVDs, conforms to up to 7.1-channel surround.

Title (page 56)

The longest section of a picture or music feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio software.

Track (page 56)

Sections of a music feature on a CD (the length of a song).

Glossary

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Language Code List

For detail s, see pages 58, 61, 80. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language

1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059 Bulgarian 1060 Bihari 1061 Bislama 1066 Bengali; Bangla 1067 Tibetan 1070 Breton 1079 Catalan 1093 Corsican 1097 Czech 1103 Welsh 1105 Danish 1109 German 1130 Bhutani 1142 Greek 1144 English 1145 Esperanto 1149 Spanish 1150 Estonian 1151 Basque 1157 Persian 1165 Finnish 1166 Fiji 1171 Faroese 1174 French 1181 Frisian 1183 Irish 1186 Scots Gaelic 1194 Galician 1196 Guarani 1203 Gujarati 1209 Hausa 1217 Hindi 1226 Croatian 1229 Hungarian 1233 Armenian

Code Language

1235 Interlingua 1239 Interlingue 1245 Inupiak 1248 Indonesian 1253 Icelandic 1254 Italian 1257 Hebrew 1261 Japanese 1269 Yiddish 1283 Javanese 1287 Georgian 1297 Kazakh 1298 Greenlandic 1299 Cambodian 1300 Kannada 1301 Korean 1305 Kashmiri 1307 Kurdish 1311 Kirghiz 1313 Latin 1326 Lingala 1327 Laothian 1332 Lithuanian 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1345 Malagasy 1347 Maori 1349 Macedonian 1350 Malayalam 1352 Mongolian 1353 Moldavian 1356 Marathi 1357 Malay 1358 Maltese 1363 Burmese 1365 Nauru 1369 Nepali 1376 Dutch 1379 Norwegian 1393 Occitan 1403 (Afan)Oromo 1408 Oriya 1417 Punjabi 1428 Polish 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1436 Portuguese 1463 Quechua 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1482 Kirundi 1483 Romanian 1489 Russian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1495 Sanskrit 1498 Sindhi 1501 Sangho

Code Language

1502 Serbo-Croatian 1503 Singhalese 1505 Slovak 1506 Slovenian 1507 Samoan 1508 Shona 1509 Somali 1511 Albanian 1512 Serbian 1513 Siswati 1514 Sesotho 1515 Sundanese 1516 Swedish 1517 Swahili 1521 Tamil 1525 Telugu 1527 Tajik 1528 Thai 1529 Tigrinya 1531 Turkmen 1532 Tagalog 1534 Setswana 1535 Tonga 1538 Turkish 1539 Tsonga 1540 Tatar 1543 Twi 1557 Ukrainian 1564 Urdu 1572 Uzbek 1581 Vietnamese 1587 Volapük 1613 Wolof 1632 Xhosa 1665 Yoruba 1684 Chinese 1697 Zulu

1703 Not specified

Additional Information

Language Code List

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Index

Words in quotations appear in the onscreen displays.

Numerics

16:9 23, 81 4:3 Letter Box 4:3 Pan Scan

“A-B Erase” 67 Adjusting

playback picture/sound 61 recording picture

“AFT”

Angle Area code “Audio”

Audio “Audio ATT” “Audio Connection” “Audio DRC” “Audio Filter” “Audio Settings” “Auto Adjust” “Auto Chapter” “Auto Clock Set” “Auto Display”

Batteries 22 Bilingual programmes “Bilingual Recording”

Canal Plus 28 “CATV” CD

“Channel List” “Channel Set” “Channel Setting” Chapter Chapter mark “Clock” Colour systems “Combine” “Command Mode” “Component Out” Connecting

the Aerial Cable 16 the Audio Cords

the Video Cords Copy Control Signals Copy-Free Copy-Never Copy-Once CPRM “Create Playlist”

23, 81

78, 80

40 86

29, 78

29, 78, 79

40, 94

23, 80

26, 87

23, 82

19 17

“Decoder” 29 “Digital Out” “Dimmer” Disc Info Disc Map Disc name Disc space Display

front panel display 14, 58 On-screen display

Setup Display “Divide” Dolby Digital “Downmix” DTS

21, 24, 58, 84, 94

“DVD Menu” DVD VIDEO DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW

21, 24, 58, 83, 94

50, 94

35, 94

“Easy Setup” 87 Easy Setup Editing

“Erase” “Erase All” “Erase Titles” “Extend Rec”

Playlist Edit

“Factory Setup” 87 Finalizing “Format Disc” Formatting Front panel displa y

14, 58

Handling discs 3

Index 94

Jog Stick 53

“Language” 80 “Line Audio Input” “Line1 Output” “Line3 Input” “Line3 Output” “Line4 Input”

17, 29, 82

28, 29, 82

DVD’s menu

Top menu “Move” MPEG

21, 58, 83, 94

“NICAM” 78

40, 78

NICAM “Normal”

29, 78

One Touch Menu 55 One Touch Play One Touch Timer On-screen display

Setup Display Sub-menu System Menu

Tool menu “Options” Original

“OSD” “OSD” language

32, 64

Page mode 32 Parental Control “Pause Mode” PAY-TV

PCM PDC

Playback

fast forward/fast reverse

Freeze Frame

playable discs

Replay

Resume Play

selecting a recorded title

Slow-motion play Playlist

32, 64

“Present Time” “Preset Download” Pro Logic Protection

disc

title

52, 85

20, 94

73 65

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

back cover

Quick Timer

Rec Mode Adjust 42 Recording

RECOVERY Region code Remote Resume Play

“RGB”

picture adjustment

recordable discs

recording format

recording mode

while watching another programme

“Play From Start”

“Reset Resume”

17, 24, 28

“S Video” 17, 24 “Scart Setting” “Scene List” Searching

fast forward/fast reverse

locating the beginning of the title/

Search mode “Settings”

28, 29, 82

chapter/track 53

Index

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“Setup” 26, 29 Setup Display SMARTLINK Sort

“Station Name” Sub-menu Subtitle Surround Synchro Rec “System” System Menu

61, 80

29, 78

26, 29, 31

“TIMER” 42 Timer List Timer recording

Title Title List

“Title Name” Tool menu Track Troubleshooting “Tuner System” TV Direct Rec “TV Guide Page” “TV Type” TV Virtual Surround (TVS)

check/change/cancel manual setting Rec Mode Adjust Synchro Rec VIDEO Plus+

32, 54, 68

Sort

Thumbnail Zoom

39, 84

23, 81

Dynamic Night Standard Wide

Additional Information

Usable discs 35, 50

“Video” 24, 29 Video mode “Video Settings” VPS VR (Video Recording) mode

Zoom 55 ZWEITON

36, 64

Index

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Page 99

Page 100

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

Refer to the following when selecting a disc (DVD-R, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW) and a recording format (VR mode or Video mode for DVD-RW discs). Each disc can record for up to six hours.

You want to...

Record TV programmes

Reuse by deleting unwanted contents

Edit recorded contents

Edit/Record from connected equipment

Copy discs for distribution

Play on other DVD equipment

Features

Recording

: Most suitable. : Can be used. : Some functions are limited. : Cannot be used.

Rewritable? Yes Yes Yes No

Can create chapters at fixed intervals (auto.) Yes

Can create chapters wherever you like (manual)

Can record both sounds (main/sub) of a bilingual programme

Can record 16:9 size pictures

Can record Copy-Once programmes

Yes No No No

Yes

Yes Yes No Yes

Yes No No No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Editing

Can perform basic edit functions

Can perform advanced edit functions (Playlist edit)

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes No No No

Compatibility with other DVD equipment

Finalization required?

Can generate a Title Menu (DVD Menu)

*1DVD-RWs (VR mode) can only be played on DVD equipment that is VR

compatible.

Only if the recording mode is SP, HSP, or HQ, and “Rec Screen Size” is

set to 16:9.

Erasing titles does not free up dis c space.

For certain DVD equipment, finalization may be required.

No Yes No

No Yes Yes Yes

Yes

Note

For details of the above functions and implied restrictions, see the explanations inside the ma nual.

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Sony RDR-GX3 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Notes about the discs

Table of Contents

Basic Hookups and Settings

Operating the Recorder

Recording/Timer Recording

Playback

Editing a DVD

Settings and Adjustments

Additional Information

Features

Playback

Recording

Editing a disc

About This Manual

DVD Recorder Basics

Guide to Parts and Controls

Front panel

Remote

Front panel display

Rear panel

Quick Overview

Basic Hookups and Settings

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

B Connecting to a video input jack

A Connecting to a SCART (EURO AV) input jack

C Connecting to an S VIDEO input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Connecting to your TV

Connecting to an AV amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack and 6 speakers

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 6: Inserting the Batteries

Step 7: Easy Setup

Setting Up the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Connecting a VCR or Similar Recording Device to the LINE3 Jack

Connecting a decoder

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Guide to Displays

Operating the Recorder

SYSTEM MENU

Title List

Tool

Sub-menu

How to Use the Displays

How to Enter Characters

Before Recording

Recording/ Timer Recording

Recordable discs

About recording formats

Unrecordable pictures

Recording mode

Checking the available disc space (Disc Info)

Recording TV programmes

Using the Quick Timer function

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Creating chapters in a title

Checking the disc status while recording

Timer Recording

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (Timer List)

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

Adjusting the Recording Picture Quality and Size

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

Before Playing

Playback

Playable discs

Playing Discs

Using the DVD’s Menu