Sony RDRGX-310, RDRHX-710, RDRHX-910 Service manual

RDR-GX310/HX710/HX910

RMT-D216A/D216P/D217A/D217P

SERVICE MANUAL

Photo : RDR-GX310

RMT-D216A

SPECIFICATIONS

System

Laser: Semiconductor laser Channel coverage:

RDR-GX310:RU,SP/HX710/HX910:RU,SP PAL/SECAM (B/G, D/K, I, L)

VHF: E2 to E12, R1 to R12, F2 to F10, Italian A to H, Ireland A to J , So uth Africa 4 to 13/ UHF: E21 to E69, R21 to R69, B21 to B69, F21 to F69/CATV: S01 to S05 , S 1 to S20, France B to Q/HYPER: S21 to S41

For details, see “Receiva ble channels” (page 81). The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within thes e r an ges. It does not guarantee the ability t o receive signals in all circumstances.

RDR-GX310:E,TW/HX910:E,TW NTSC (national television system committee) VHF (very high frequency): 2 to 13/ UHF (ultra high frequency): 14 to 69/ CATV (cable television): A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Video reception: Frequency synthesizer system Audio recep t ion: Split carrier system Aerial out: 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Timer: Clock: Quartz locked/Timer indication:

24-hour cycle (digital)/Power back-up duration: 1 hour

Video recording format:

MPEG (moving picture experts group) Video

Audio recording format/applicable bit

rate: Dolby Digital 2 ch/256 kbps

Inputs and outputs

LINE OUT (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/10 kilohms (VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)

LINE IN 1/2/3 (AUDIO): Phono jack/2 Vrms/more than

22 kilohms

(VIDEO): Phono jack/1.0 Vp-p (S VIDEO): 4-pin mini DIN/Y:1.0 Vp-p,

C: 0.3 Vp-p (PAL) C: 0.286 Vp-p (NTSC)

DV IN: 4-pin/i.LINK S100

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL): Optical output jack/

–18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm )

DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL): Phono jack/

0.5 Vp-p/75 ohms

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RDR-GX310:RU,SP/HX710/HX910:RU,SP (Y, P /C , P /C )

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P /C : 0.7 Vp-p P /C : 0.7 Vp-p

RDR-GX310:E/HX910:E :(Y, P , P ) RDR-GX310:TW/HX910:TW :(Y, P /C , P /C )

Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ P /C ,P /C :interlace*= 0.648 Vp-p

BBRR

progressive or interlace**= 0.7 Vp-p

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

RDR-HX910:E,TW :(Y, P , P ) RDR-HX910:TW :(Y, P /C , P /C ) Phono jack/Y: 1.0 Vp-p/ P /C ,P /C :interlace*= 0.648 Vp-p

BBRR

progressive or interlace**= 0.7 Vp-p * "Y/Pb/Pr Out Block Level" is "On" ** "Y/Pb/Pr Out Block Level" is "Off"

General

Power requirements:

RDR-GX310:RU,SP/HX710/HX910:RU,SP 220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

RDR-GX310:TW/HX910:TW 110 V AC, 60 Hz RDR-GX310:E/HX910:E 110-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

RDR-HX310: E 30 W RDR-HX310: TW,RU,SP 31 W RDR-HX710: 51 W RDR-HX910: E 52 W RDR-HX910: TW 54 W RDR-HX910: RU,SP 55 W

E Model

Singapore Model

Russian Model

Taiwan Model

RDR-GX310/HX910

Australian Model

RDR-GX710

Dimensions (approx.):430 x 75 x 328 mm (17 x 3 x 13 in.)

(width/height/depth) incl. projecting parts

Hard disk drive capacity:

RDR-HX710: 160 GB RDR-HX910: 250 GB

Mass (approx.):

Operating temperature: Operating humidity: 25% to 80% Supplied accessories:

Audio/video cord (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) Aerial cable (1) :

RDR-GX310:RU,SP/HX710/HX910:RU,SP

Antenna cable (1) :

RDR-GX310:E,TW/HX910:E,TW

Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Plug adapter (1) RDR-GX310: E/HX910: E

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems. The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

RDR-HX710/HX910 5.0 kg (11.02 lb) RDR-GX310 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)

5ºC to 35ºC (41ºF to 95ºF)

Abbreviation AUS: Australian Model TW : Taiwan Model RU : Russian Model SP : Singapore Model

DVD RECORDER

WARNING!!

WHEN SERVICING, DO NO T APPRO A CH THE LASER EXIT WITH THE EYE TOO CLOSELY. IN CASE IT IS NECESSARY TO CONFIRM LASER BEAM EMISSION, BE SURE TO OBSERVE FROM A DIST ANCE OF MORE THAN 25 cm FR OM THE SURF A CE OF THE OBJECTIVE LENS ON THE OPTICAL PICK-UP BLOCK.

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

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

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

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION) ············ 5

1. GENERAL

WARNING ················································································1-1 Precautions ················································································1-1 Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder ············································ 1-1 Quick Guide to Disc Types························································ 1-2

Recordable and playable discs···············································1-2 Playable discs ········································································1-2

Hookups and Settings ································································1-3

Hooking Up the Recorder ······················································1-3 Connecting a VCR or Similar Device ····································1-5 Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner ···························· 1-6

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD

Recorder ··········································································1-6

Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info) ················1-6 Recording a Programme ························································1-6 Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)·······················1-7 Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information ··············1-7 Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme ····················1-8 Labelling and Protecting a Disc·············································1-8 Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize) ·········1-8

Timer Recording········································································ 1-9

Before Recording···································································1-9 Timer Recording (Standard/G-Code) ····································1-9 Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)··········································································1-11 Recording From Connected Equipment ······························1-11

Playback ··················································································1-12

Playing ·················································································1-12 Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc ······························1-14 Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files··············· 1-14

Erasing and Editing ································································ 1-15

Before Editing····································································· 1-15 Erasing and Editing a Title ················································· 1-15 Creating and Editing a Playlist ············································1-16

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) ······················································1-17

Before Dubbing ·································································· 1-17 Dubbing ···············································································1-18

DV Dubbing (RDR-HX710/HX910 only) ······························1-18

Before DV Dubbing····························································· 1-18 Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) ··············································································1-19 Program Edit ········································································1-19

Settings and Adjustments ························································1-20

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings) ············1-20 Video Settings (Video)························································ 1-21 Audio Settings (Audio)························································1-21 Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features) ··········· 1-22 Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) ············································································· 1-22 Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) ···································1-23

Additional Information ····························································1-23

Troubleshooting ·································································· 1-23 Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) ··············································································· 1-24 Notes About This Recorder ·················································1-24 About i.LINK (RDR-HX710/HX910 only)·························1-25 Guide to Parts and Controls ·················································1-25 Glossary ···············································································1-26 Language Code List ·····························································1-27 Area Code ············································································1-27

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. UPPER CASE ·································································2-2 2-2. TRAY COVER ASSEMBLY ··········································2-2 2-3. FRONT PANEL SECTION·············································2-3 2-4. SLIDE DOOR ·································································2-3 2-5. FL-144 BOARD, FR-226 BOARD (RDR-GX310)

FL-144 BOARD, FR-232 BOARD (RDR-HX710/HX910) ···················································· 2-4

2-6. EM-001 BOARD, EM BRACKET

(RDR-GX310 (RU/SP)/HX710/HX910 (RU/SP)) ··········2-4 2-7. HDD SECTION (RDR-HX710/HX910)·························2-5 2-8. HDD (RDR-HX710/HX910) ·········································· 2-5 2-9. DVD SECTION·······························································2-6 2-10. D VD DRIVE ···································································2-6 2-11. RD-051 BOARD, RD BRACKET ·································· 2-7 2-12. D. C. FAN········································································ 2-8 2-13. POWER SUPPLY BLOCK ·············································2-8 2-14. AV-089 BOARD ······························································2-9 2-15. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-9

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1 3-2. AV-089 BLOCK DIAGRAM ·········································· 3-3 3-3. RD-051 BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2)································· 3-5 3-4. RD-051 BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2)································· 3-7 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/2) ································3-9 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/2) ······························3-11

4. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM································4-1 4-2. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS ············································4-3

WAVEFORMS ································································4-3

• AV-089 (1/8) (POWER SUPPLY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-5

• AV-089 (2/8) (AUDIO A/D CONV.) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-7

• AV-089 (3/8) (AUDIO OUT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ······························4-9

• AV-089 (4/8) (TUNER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-11

• AV-089 (5/8) (SYSTEM CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-13

• AV-089 (6/8) (VIDEO INPUT SELECT) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-15

• AV-089 (7/8) (VIDEO AMP) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-17

• AV-089 (8/8) (CONNECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-19

• EM-001 (AUDIO PROCESSOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-21

• FL-144 (INDICATOR DRIVE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-23

• FR-226 (LED DRIVE, FUNCTION KEY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-25

• FR-232(LED DRIVE, FUNCTION KEY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-27

• CN-243 (RELAY) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-29

• RD-051 (1/13) (SYSTEM CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-31

• RD-051 (2/13) (256M SDRAM, 128M FLASH

MEMORY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-33

• RD-051 (3/13) (SW/UNSW BUFFER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-35

• RD-051 (4/13) (128M NAND FLASH, 2-CH DAC, SRC) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-37

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• RD-051 (5/13) (HOST GLUE) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-39

• RD-051 (6/13) (ATA I/F) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-41

• RD-051 (7/13) (CARIB DDR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-43

• RD-051 (8/13) (NAZCA2) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-45

• RD-051 (9/13) (NAZCA2 DDR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-47

• RD-051 (10/13) (V DECODER) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-49

• RD-051 (11/13) (DV I/F CONTROL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-51

• RD-051 (12/13) (CONNECTOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-53

• RD-051 (13/13) (DV I/F, PLL) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-55

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (ZSSR417ZA) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-57

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (ZSSR417IA) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-59

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV1793UC) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-61

• SWITCHING REGULATOR (SRV1614EK) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ····························4-63

4-3. PRONTED WIRING BOARDS

• RD-051 (HOST GLUE, DV I/F CONTROL) PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·······················4-65

5. IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. IT CONTROL IC (IC604: M306H3MC-058FPUO (AV-089

BOARD)) ········································································5-1

6. SERVICE MODE

6-1. Checking Item ·································································6-1 6-2. Screen Transition in the Service Mode···························· 6-2 6-3. Service Mode Menu Items and Description ····················6-3 6-4. Device Check Menu (1/2) ···············································6-3 6-5. Device Check Menu (2/2) ···············································6-3 6-6. Path Check Menu ····························································6-3 6-7. Hard Disk Check Menu ···················································6-4 6-8. Path Individual Check (Pasted Screen Check (visual check)

and data check (digital video data auto-check)) Screen Transition·········································································6-4

7. ADJUSTMENT

7-1. Video System Adjustment ···············································7-1 7-2. S-Video Output S-Y Check················································7-1 7-3. S-Video Output S-C Level Check ······································7-2 7-4. Component Video Output Y Check ····································7-2 7-5. Component Video Output B-Y Chec ································· 7-2 7-6. Component Video Output R-Y Check ······························· 7-2

8. REPAIR PARTS LIST

8-1. EXPLODED VIEWS 8-1-1.OVERALL SECTION (RDR-GX310)····························8-1 8-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION (RDR-GX310)······························8-2 8-1-3.OVERALL SECTION (RDR-HX710/HX910)··············· 8-3 8-1-4.CHASSIS SECTION (RDR-HX710/HX910) ·················8-4 8-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································8-5

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SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)

1. Remove the upper case.

Hole

Open the tray

The stiff wire

2. BOARDS CONNECTION

HX710/HX910 only

Connector (CN1702)

Connector (CN1701)

RD-51 board

RD51-AV relay board

RD51-AV extension flexible flat cable

RD51-AV relay board

Connector (CN502)

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Connector (CN501)

MEMO

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SECTION 1

A li

GENERAL

RDR-GX310/HX710/HX910

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (RDR-GX310/HX710/HX910 : 2-629-954-11(1))

WARNING

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 power cord (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 the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

CAUTION

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

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

Precautions

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

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

G-CODE is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipme nt

This symbol is applicable only in the European Union and other European countries with seperate collection systems.

Precautions

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

On safety

Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the recorder and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

About the hard disk drive

The hard disk has a high storag e density, which enables long recording durations and quick access to the written data. However, it can easily be damaged by shock, vibration or dust, and should be kept away from magnets. To avoid losing important data, observe the following precautions.

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder in a location subject to mechanical vibrations or in an unstable location.

• Do not place the recorder on top of a hot surface, such as a VCR or amplifier (receiver).

• Do not use the recorder in a place subject to extreme changes in temperature (temperature gradient less than 10 °C/hour).

• Do not move the recor der with its power cord (mains lead) connected.

• Do not disconnect the power cord (mains lead) while the power is on.

• When disconnecting the p ower cord (mains lead), turn off the power and make sure that the hard disk drive is not operating (the clock is displayed in the front panel display and all recording or dubbing has stopped).

• Do not move the recorde r for one minute after you have unplugge d the power cord (mains lead).

• Do not attempt to repla ce or upgrade the hard disk by yourself, as this may result in malfunction.

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you cannot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is o nly a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• The contents of the hard disk drive may be checked in case of repair or inspection during a malfunction or modification. However, the contents will not be backed up or saved by Sony.

• If the hard disk needs to be formatted or replaced, it will be done at the discretion of Sony. All contents of the hard disk drive will be erased, including contents that violate copyright laws.

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 th e 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.

• Before disconnecting the AC power cord (mains lead), check that the recorder’s hard disk is not operating (recording or dubbing) on the front panel display.

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 th at might block the ventilation hole s.

• 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 a s microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

• Note that the contents of the recording cannot be compensated for under any and all conditions, including conditions that may arise due to a malfunction of this unit.

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

• Television programmes, films, video tapes, discs, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter a nd/or programme owner.

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses o nly unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

Copy guard function

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

If you have any questions or problems concerning your recorde r, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-HX710 and RDR-HX910. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

• In this manual, th e internal hard disk drive is written as “HDD,” and “disc” is used as a general reference for the HDD, DVDs, or CDs unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

• Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar na mes as those on the remote.

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

• The explanations regarding DVDs in this manual refer to DVDs created on this recorder. The explanations do not apply to DVDs that are created on other recorders and played back on this recorder.

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording/Playback Compatible media and reference pages

RWVR

RWVR-RWVideo

DATA DVD

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

Play the beginning of a title while it is being recorded – Chasing Playback

Watching one title while recording another – Simultaneous Rec and Play

HDD

“3. Playing the Recorded Progr amme (Title List)” on page 28

HDD

“Playing from the beginning of th e programme you are recording (Chasing Playb ack)” on page 55

HDD

VCD

“Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and P lay)” on page 55

Dubbing/Editing Compatible media and reference pages

Creating your own programme – Playlist

Copying a recorded title to and from the HDD – Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Automatic dubbing of DV tapes – DV Dubbing

st of recordable and playable discs is on page 8.

RWVR

HDD

“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on page 67

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD

“Dubbing (HDD y DVD)” on page 70

HDD

“DV Dubbing” on page 75

DATA CD

+R-

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

Hard disk drive (internal)

DVD+RW

mode DVDRW

Video

mode

Icon used in this manual

HDD

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

Usable disc versions (as of March 2005)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

with CPRM

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

• 16x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1)

• 2.4x-speed DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs

)

Formatting (new discs)

(Formatting unnecessary)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode

Format in VR mode

(page 25)

Format in Video mode

Video

(page 25)

Automatically formatted

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

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for images. This logo applies to 4x and 6x speed DVD-RW discs.

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Dub HDD contents to a DVD to play on other DVD players

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalizati on unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 35)

Recording Features Editing Features

Auto

Manual

Record

Change

Rewrite (page 37)

Chapter (page 89)

Chapter (page 67)

16:9 sizes (page 42)

title name (page 63)

Delete title (page 65)

A-B Erase (page 64)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes*3Yes Yes No No

No Yes No No Yes Yes*4No No

No Yes No Yes*3Yes Yes*4No No

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-Rs in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Only if the recording mode is LSP, SP , HSP, or HQ, and “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “16:9.”

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Playlist (page 67)

continued

Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

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

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

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

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs that do not contain JPEG files or are not in DVD Video format

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (page 11)

• DVD-Rs recorded in VR mode (Video Recording format)

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

——

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in VIDEO CD/Super VIDEO CD format

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

DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ DVD-ROMs containing JPEG image files

CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files

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

Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles*

HDD 300 DVD-RW/DVD-R 99 DVD+RW/DVD+R 49 DVD+R DL 49

* The maximu m length for each title is eight hours.

Note on playback operatio ns of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this recorder plays DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. 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 restrictions.

ALL

Region code

RDR–XXXX

00V 00Hz

NO.

00W

0-000-000-00

Music discs encoded with copyright prot ection technologies

This product is designed to pla y back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music di scs encoded with copyright protection technologies are being marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those disc s, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

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

b Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For mo re info rmation , see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 25). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

• You cannot shorten the time required for recording even with high-speed discs.

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

• You cannot add new recordings to DVD+Rs, DVD-Rs, or DVD-RWs (Video mode) that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.

• In some cases, you may not be able to add new recordings to DVD+RWs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment. If you do add a new recording, note that this recorder will rewrite the DVD menu.

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

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

• You may not be able to record on some recordable discs, depending on the disc.

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adju s t the settings of the recorder.

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

• You cannot connect this recorder to a TV that does not hav e a vide o input jack.

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord (mains lead) of each component befor e con nect ing.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

• Aerial cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial ca ble by following the steps be l ow. Do not connect the power co rd (mains lead) until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord (Mains Lead)” on page 17.

to AERIAL IN

AERIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG

LINE IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

OUT

AERIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the r ear panel of the

recorder.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the recorder to the aerial input of your TV, using the supplied aerial

cable.

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/C

R/CR

AC IN

Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting the Video Cords

Select one of the following patter ns A through C, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to view pictures.

A Connecting to a video input j ack

You will enjoy high quality images.

C Connecting to component video input jacks (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR)

You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressiv e 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and press PROGRESSIVE on the remote to se nd progressive video signals. For details, see “Using the PROGRESSIVE button” on page 15.

INPUT

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

AERIAL

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO) to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG

LINE IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

OPTICAL

: Signal flow

S-video cord (not supplied)

(yellow)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

PB/CB

R/CR

(red) (blue)

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

S VIDEO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

~ AC IN

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

B/CB

R/CR

(green)

(blue)

(red)

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 85.

If you are connecting to a VCR

Connect your VCR to the LINE IN jack on the recorder (page 22).

b Notes

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

• You cannot use the PROGRESSIVE button with the connections A and B.

Using the PROGRESSIVE button

By using the PROGRESSIVE b ut to n, you can select the signal format in which the recorder outputs video signals: interlace or progressive.

1 Connect the recorder using the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (pattern C on page 14).

2 Press the PROGRESSIVE button.

“PROGRESSIVE” appears in the front panel display when the recorder outputs progressive signals.

Progressive

Select this when: –your TV accepts progres si ve signals, and, –the TV is connected to the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT jacks. Note that the pictures will no t be cl ear or no picture will appear if you select progressive signal output when either of the above conditions is not met.

Interlace

Set to this position when: –your TV does not accept progressive signals, or, –your TV is connected to jacks other than the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (LINE OUT

(VIDEO or S VIDEO)).

z Hint

When you select progressive signal output, you can finetune the signal according to the type of software you are watching (page 86).

Hookups and Settings

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Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the foll owin g p at ter ns A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projecto r, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

A Connecting to audio L/R input jacks

This connection will use your TV ’s or stereo amplifier’s (recei ver’s) two speakers for soun d. Y ou can enjoy the following surroun d effects (page 51).

• TV: Dynamic, Wide, Night

• Stereo amplifier (receiver): Standard, Night

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG audio decoder and a digi tal inp ut jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects.

INPUT

(red)

(white)

(yellow)*

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

AERIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG

LINE IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG/

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

to optical digital input

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

PB/C

R/CR

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorder

AC IN

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

z Hint

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

Notes

• Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• In the connection A, do not connect the LINE IN (RAUDIO-L) and LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• In the connection B, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection” in “Easy Setup” (page 21). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

• With the connection B, the surround sound e ffec ts of this recorder cannot be used.

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

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

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord (Mains Lead)

Connect the supplied power cord (mains lead) to the AC IN terminal of the recorder. Then plug the recorder and TV power cords (mains leads) into the mains. After you connect the power cord (mains lead), you must wait for a short while before operating the recorder. You can operate the recorder once the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 22), be sure to connect the power cord (mains lead) after all connections are complete.

AC IN

to AC IN1

to mains

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

* The yellow plug is used for vide o si gna ls ( pa ge 14).

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

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

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page20).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the following: – Do not use a new battery with an old ba tt ery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not atte mpt to recharge the batteries. – If you do not intend to use the remote for an extended

period of time, remove the batteries. – If battery leakage occurs, wipe out any liquid inside

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote’s signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can use the suppl ie d remote to control the AV amplifier’s (rec eiv er’s) volume.

Notes

• Depending on the connected unit, you may not be able to control your TV or AV amplifier (receiver) with some or all of the buttons below.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

Number buttons, SET,

-/--

Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

Hold down [/1.

Enter your TV’s manufacture r code (see “Code numbers of controllabl e TVs” below) using the number buttons.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TV/DVD switch

[/1

PROG +/–

2 +/–

t TV/VIDEO

4 Release [/1.

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

Buttons Operations

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

PROG +/– Selects the progra m me

(wide mode) Switches to or from th e

t TV /V IDEO Switches your TV’s

Number buttons and SET, -/--*

* If you use the number but tons to se le ct the TV’s

programme position, press -/-- followed by the number buttons for two-digit numbers.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

your TV

position on your TV

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

input source Selects the programme

position on your TV

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Aiwa 01 (default) Grundig 11 Hitachi 23, 24, 72 Loewe 06, 45 Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73 Panasonic 17, 49 Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72 Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72 Sanyo 25 Sharp 29 Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75 Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75 Toshiba 38 LG 06 JVC 33

Controlling the volume of your AV amplifier (receiver) with the remote

TV/DVD switch

[/1

2 +/–

Number buttons

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD. 2 Hold down [/1, and enter the

manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

3 Release [/1.

The 2 (volume) +/– buttons control the AV amplifier’s volume. If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide the TV/DVD switch to TV.

z Hint

If you want to control the TV’s volume even when the TV/DVD switch is set to DVD, repeat the steps above and enter the code number 90 (default).

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is li s te d , try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your AV amplifier (receiver).

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91 Denon 84, 85, 86 Kenwood 92, 93 Onkyo 81, 82, 83 Pioneer 99 Sansui 87 Technics 97, 98 Yamaha 94, 95, 96

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Hookups and Settings

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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 th e 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.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

SYSTEM MENU

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m, ENTER

COMMAND MODE switch

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Channel List

Video

TV Guide Page

Audio

Clock

Features

Language

Options

Easy Setup

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

HDD Bilingual Rec. :

DVD Bilingual Rec. :

Dimmer :

Power Save :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Format DVD-RW : VR

HDD Bilingual Rec. :

DVD Bilingual Rec. :

Dimmer :

Power Save :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Main

Normal

Off

DVD3

Main

Normal

Off

DVD1

DVD2

DVD3

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

5 Select the Command mode ( DVD1, DVD2,

or DVD3), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

Check that the command mod e switch on the remote is set to the default setting of DVD3 before you try to change the command mode for the recorder. If the command mode for the remote is changed to DVD1 or DVD2, you may be unable to operate this recorder.

Step 7: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the onscreen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

[/1

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

O RETURN

1 Turn on the recorder and switch the input

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

The message about the initial setting s appears.

• If this message does not appea r, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu to run “Easy Setup” function (“Settings and Adjustments” on page 80).

2 Press ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instru ctio ns to mak e the following settings.

OSD

Select the language for the on-screen displays.

Tuner System

Select “ELSE – English,” regardless of your area or language. The programme position order will be set. To set the programme positions manually , see page 80.

Clock

Set the clock manually using press ENTER.

PROG +/–

</M/m/,, ENTER

</M/m/,

, and

TV Type

If you have a wide-screen TV, select “16:9.” If you have a standard TV, select ei ther “4:3 Letter Box” (shrink to fit) or “4:3 Pan Scan” (stretch to fit). This will determine how “wide-screen” images ar e displayed on your TV.

Audio Connection

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT” and set the digital output signal (page 88).

3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 88).

• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page92).

Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord (mains lead) from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page75). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 47.

Connecting to the LINE IN 1 or 3 jacks

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN 1 or 3 of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-video cord instead of an audio/video cord.

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio/video cord

(not supplied)

LINE IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

S VIDEO

to LINE IN 1 or 3

AERIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG

LINE IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

S VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

: Signal flow

b Notes

• Pictures containing copy protection signa ls tha t prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you may not rec eive a clear ima ge on your TV sc ree n.

VCRDVD recorder TV

Be sure to connect your VCR to the DVD recorder and your TV in the order shown below. To watch video tapes, watch the tapes through a second line input on your TV.

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord (mains lead), you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

S VIDEO

Line input 2

VCR, etc.

S-video cord (not supplied)

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

DVD recorder

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB/CB

R/CR

~ AC IN

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an S-video jack, you can use an S-vi deo cord instead of an audio/video cord.

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN DVD recorder

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, conne ct to just the L (MONO) and VIDEO input jacks on the front of the recorder. Do not connect the R input jack.

b Notes

• Do not connect the yellow LINE IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S-video cord.

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

• Do not connect more than one type of video cord between the recorder and your TV at the same time.

: Signal flow

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VCR, etc.

Hookups and Settings

1-5

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE IN 1 jacks. Disconnect the recorder’s power cord (mains lead) from the mains when connecting the tuner. To use the Synchro-Rec function, see below.

Audio/video cord (supplied)

LINE OUT

AERIAL

DIGITAL

OUT

PCM/DTS/MPEG

LINE IN

DOLBY DIGITAL

R-AUDIO-L

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

LINE IN

VIDEO

R-AUDIO-L

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to us e t h e SynchroRecording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 46.

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

to LINE OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

LINE OUT

VIDEO S VIDEOR-AUDIO-L

PB/C

R/CR

to LINE IN 1

Satellite tuner, etc.

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUTPUT

Notes

• Synchro-Recording does not work w ith some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• If you disconnect the recorder’s power cord (mains lead), you will not be able to view the signals from the connected tuner.

DVD recorder

AC IN

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting and Formatting a DVD Disc (Disc Info)

Inserting a Disc

HDD

DVD

1 2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

3 Press Z (open/close) to close the disc

VCD

Press DVD.

the disc tray.

With the recording/playing side facing down

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVDs are formatted automatically.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DATA DVD

Video

DATA CD

DVD

Formatting a DVD disc (Disc Info)

New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually re -format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page8).

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

The TOOLS menu displays options applicable to the entire disc (e.g. disc protection), recorder (e.g. audio settings during recording), or multiple items on a list menu (e.g. erasing multiple titles). The displayed options differ depending on the situation and disc type.

Video

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

Stop

Erase

Protect

Dubbing

Options for the disc or picture

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

Move the cursor down the TOOLS me nu until “Disc Info” is selected, and press ENTER.

Example: When a DVD-RW (VR mode) is inserted.

Disc Information

DiscName Movie

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Original 3 / Playlist

Title no. 2

13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005

Date Off

HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M

Remainder

LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M

1 “Disc Name” (DVD only) 2 “Media”: Disc type 3 “Format”: Recording format type (DVD-

RW only)

“On”/“Off”: Indicates whether protection is set (DVD-RW in VR mode only)

5 “Title no.”: Total number of titles 6 “Date”: Dates of when the oldest and the

most recent titles were recorded (DVD only)

7 “Continuous Rem. Time”/“Remainder”

(approximate)

• The remaining recording time in each of the

recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

8 Disc setting buttons

“Disc Name” (page34) “Protect Disc” (page 35) “Finalize”/“Unfinalize” (page 35) “Erase All” (page66) “Format”

Available settings differ depending on the disc type.

Select “Format,” and press ENTER.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

For DVD-RWs, select “VR” or “Video,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are eras ed.

2. 3 / 4. 7

Disc Name

Protect Disc

Finalize

Erase All

Format

z Hints

• By reformatting, you can change the recording format on DVD-RWs, or record again on DVD-RWs that have been finalized.

• For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can check free space and title locati on on the disc usin g the Disc Map display (page 66).

Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “gigabyte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the dis c space.

2. Recording a Programme

HDD

This section introduces the basic operation to record the current TV programme to the hard di sk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 37.

1 Press HDD or DVD.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the programme

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DISPLAY

REC MODE

When you record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 25).

position or input source you want to record.

recording mode.

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

For more details about the recording mode, see page 37.

HQ SPHSP

SEP EPSLP

-R+

PROG +/–

t TV/VIDEO

X REC PAUSE x REC STOPz REC

LSP

continued

4 Press z REC.

Recording start s. Recording stops automatically after 8 hours of continuous recording or when the HDD or DVD is full.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP lo cated beneath the remote control cover. Note that it may take a few seco nds for reco rder to stop recording.

To pause recording

Press X REC PAUSE located beneath the remote control cover. To restart recording, press th e button again.

To watch another TV programme while recording

Set your TV to the TV input using the t TV/ VIDEO button (page 18).

About the Teletext function

Some broadcasts systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recordi ng star t time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. For detail, see “TV Guide Page” on page 83. Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen. To view the Te le te xt information on your TV screen, press t TV/ VIDEO on the remote to switch the input sourc e to your TV (page18).

* This feature mostly likely cannot be used because it

requires a service that is provided in limited areas only.

z Hint

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

b Notes

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

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

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

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Checking the disc status while

(L/R)

recording

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

Press DISPLAY twice during recording.

The recording information appears.

A Disc type/format B Recording status C Recording mode D Recording time

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

HDD

To play a recorded title, sele ct the title from the Title List.

HDD

TITLE LIST

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page25). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

To show the extended Title List, press TOOLS to select “Display List,” and press ENTER.

-R+

Video

DVD

M/m, ENTER

TOOLS

Mm H/X/x

Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD-RW in VR mode)

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Tenn i s

28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP GB0.9

Fri

Trav el

26.10. 2005 20:00(0H30M) SEP

Wed

Mystery

25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP

Tue

World Sports

19.10. 2005 20:00(1H00M) SEP

Wed

Extended Title List

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Tennis 28.10

Trav el

Mystery

World Sports

Family

Nature

News

Weather

A Disc type:

Displays a media type, HDD or DVD. Also displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR mode).

GB4.3 / 4.7

AAB

DEF

GB0.3

AAB

GB0.8

GHI GB0.6

4.3 / 4.7GB

Fri

AAB

26.10

Wed

DEF

25.10

Tue

AAB

19.10

Wed

GHI

17.10

Mon

DEF

15.10

Sat

14.10

Fri

GHI

13.10

Thu

B Disc space (remainder/total) C Title information:

Displays the title number, title name, and recording date. Title size is shown in the Thumbnail title list. z (red): Indicates that the titl e is currently being recorded.

: Indicates that the title is currently being

dubbed.

: Indicates the protected title. “NEW” (or N): Indicates that the title is newl y recorded (not played back) (HDD only).

: Indicates that the Update function is set (HDD only) (page 39).

: Indicates titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals (HDD only) (page 72).

D Scroll bar:

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

E Title’s thumbnail picture

The still images for each title are displayed.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. The sub-menu displays options applicable only to selected item. The displayed options differ depending on the model, situation, and disc type.

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Tennis

28.10. 2005 13:00

Fri

Trav el

26.10. 2005 20:00

Wed

Mystery

25.10. 2005 9:00

Tue

World Sports

19.10. 2005 20:00

Wed

Play

(0H30M) LSP GB0.9

Play Beginning

Erase

(0H30M) SEP

Protect

Dubbing

Visual Search

(1H00M) SLP

Title Name

Delete Chapter

(1H00M) SEP

A-B Erase

GB4.3 / 4.7

AAB

DEF

GB0.3

AAB

GB0.8

GHI

GB0.6

Sub-menu

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To stop playback

Press x.

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press changes to the next/previous page of titles.

About the Title List for HDD/DVD-RWs (VR mode)

You can switch the Title List to show O riginal or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press TOOLS to select either “Original” or “Playlist,” and press ENTER. For details, see “Edit options for the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 62.

, the entire Title List

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

To change the title order (Sort)

While the Title List menu is turned on, press TOOLS to select “Sort Titles.” Press M/m to select the item, and press ENTER.

Order Sorted

By Date in order of when the titles were

recorded. The title that is r ecorded

most recently is lis ted at the top. By Title in alphabetical order. By Number in order of recorded title number. Unseen Title

(HDD only)

To change a title thumbnail picture (Thumbnail) (HDD/DVD-RW i n VR mode only)

You can select a favouri te scene f or the t humbnai l picture shown in the Title List menu.

in order of when the titles were

recorded. The title that is r ecorded

most recently and not played back

is listed at the top. Playlist titles

are not displayed.

1 Press TITLE LIST in stop mode. 2 Select a title whose thumbnail pi ct ur e you

want to change, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press ENTER.

The selected title starts to play in the background.

4 While watching the playback pi ct ure, press

H, X, or m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is set for the title’s thumbnail picture.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hints

• After recording, the first scene of the recording (the title) is automatically set as the thumbnail picture.

• You can select “TITLE LIST” from the System Menu.

b Notes

• The title names may not appear for DVDs created on other DVD recorders.

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

• It may take a few seconds for the thumbnail pictures to be displayed.

• After editing, the title thumbnail picture may change to the first scene of the recording (title).

• After dubbing, the title thumbnail picture set on the source recording is cancelled.

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

HDD

DVD

You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track. Also, you can check the disc name recorded on the DVD/CD.

Press DISPLAY repe atedly.

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

Display 1 t Display 2 t Display off The displays differ depending on t he disc type or

playing status.

Display 1

Example: When playing a DVD VI D EO

A Title number/name

B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

Title

(Shows either track number, track name, scene number, or file name for CDs, VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

( angle/ audio/ subtitle, etc.), or playback data for DATA DVDs and DATA CDs

DATA DVD

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

3(5) 1 : DolbyDigitalEnglish

DATA CD

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

2/0Angle

continued

C The current selected function or audi o

setting (appears only tempor ar i l y) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Front (L/R) + Centre LFE (Low Frequency

ear

3/2.11 : English DolbyDigital

Effect)

D The current selected angle

Display 2

Example: When playing a DVD-RW (VR mode)

A Disc type*1/format (page 8)

(page 62)

only appears for Playlists)

B Title type (

C Play mode D Recording mode (page 37) E Playing status bar F Title number (chapter number*3) (page 56)

(Shows either track numbe r, scene number, album number VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, or DATA CDs.)

G Album name appears for CDs with CD text,

DATA DVDs or DATA CDs when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

H Playing time (remaining time

Displays Super VIDEO CDs as “SVCD,” DATA CDs as “CD” and DATA DVDs as “DVD.”

Does not appear with VIDEO CDs, DATA DVDs, and DATA CDs.

Displayed when you press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

, or file number for C Ds,

)

Seven Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

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z Hints

• If “DTS” is set to “Off” in “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page88).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in “Options” setup (page 92), playback information automatically appears when the recorder is turned on, etc.

Note

The letters or symbols that cannot be displayed are replaced with “*.”

Checking the playing/remaining time

You can view the playing o r t ime information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the disc type or playing status.

Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time and number of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time and number of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter

Example: When dubbing a DVD

Remaining time of dubbing in pr ogress

Example: When playing a VIDEO CD

Playing time and number of the current scene or track

Example: 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

CD text (when available)

Example: When playin g an MP3 audio track

Playing time and number of t he current track

Current album number

Example: When viewing a JPEG image

Current file number and total n umber of files in the current album

Current album number and t otal number of albums

Notes

• The recorder can only display the first le vel of a CD’s text, such as the disc name.

• The letters or symbols that cannot be dis pla ye d are replaced with “*.”

• Playing time of MP3 audio tracks may not be displayed correctly.

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

You can label a DVD, title, or progr am m e by entering characters. You ca n enter up to 64 characters for a title o r di sc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

Number buttons, SET

TITLE LIST

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

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

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

The characters of the selected type are displayed.

5 Press </M/m/, to select the character

you want to enter, and pres s ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the display. Example: Input Title Name

Input Title Name

The type of characters will change according to the language you select in “Ea sy Setup.” Some languages allow you to enter an accent mark. To enter a letter with an accent mark, sel ect an accent followed by the letter. Example: Select “ ` ” and then “a” to enter “à.” To insert a space, select “Space.”

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the

remaining characters.

Input row

Input Title Name

To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the characte r at the input row. Select “Back” and press ENTER. To insert a character, move the cursor to the right of the point where you want to insert the character. Select the charac ter and press ENTER. To erase all of the characters, select “Clear All” and press ENTER.

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

Back

Clear All

Space

Back

Clear All

Space

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

Seven Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters.

In step 5 above, press a number button repeatedly to select a character. Example: Press the number 3 button once to enter “D.” Press the number 3 button three ti mes to e nter “F.”

Press SET and select the next character.

Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• You can erase all displayed characters by pressing and holding CLEAR for 2 seconds or more.

• You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lowercase), or “Symbol” even if you press INPUT SELECT.

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

You can execute options eff ective for the entire disc using the Disc Information display.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

Labelling a disc

Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

Example: When the inserted disc is a DVDRW (VR mode).

Select “Disc Name,” and press ENTER.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display (page33).

Video

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Original 3

Title no. / Playlist 2

Date

13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005

HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M

Remainder

SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M

-R+

Disc Name

Protect Disc

Finalize

Off

Erase All

Format

2. 3 / 4. 7

b Note

You can enter up to 64 characters for a DVD’s disc name. The disc name may not appear when th e disc is pl ayed on other DVD equipment.

Protecting a disc

RWVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Dis c” on page 2 5.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

Disc Information

DiscName

Media DVD-RW Format VR

Original 3

Title no. / Playlist 2

Date

13.10.2005 ~ 28.10.2005

HQ : 0H30M HSP : 0H45M SP : 1H00M

Remainder

LSP : 1H15M LP : 1H30M EP : 2H00M SLP : 3H00M SEP : 4H00M

Disc Name

Protect Disc

Finalize

Off

Erase All

Format

2. 3 / 4. 7

3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the protection

Select “Don’t Protect” in step 4.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 63).

continued

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalize)

RWVR-RWVideo

Finalizing is necess ary when you play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences between the disc types in the table below.

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. However, you may need to finalize the disc for certain DVD equipment, or if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after fina lizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing

RWVR

a disc on VR format compat ible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after fina lizing.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

RWVideo

any equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 25). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents w ill be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this recorder.

After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

-R+

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1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display shows the approximate time required for finalizing and asks for confirmation.

Finalize

About xx min is needed for finalizing this disc. Cannot cancel finalizing during transaction. Do you want to finalize?

OK Cancel

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 3 above, the disc has already been finalized.

Notes

• Depending on the condition of the disc, recording, or the DVD equipment, discs may not play even if the discs are finalized.

• The recorder may not be able to finalize the disc if it was recorded on another recorder.

Unfinalizing a disc

Video

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RW (Video mode) that have been finalized to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalized to allo w further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment, “This disc was finalized. Unfinalize it.” may appear.

Note

The recorder is not able to unfinalize DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalized on another recorder.

1 Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and

press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Unfinalize,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalizing the disc. Unfinalizing may take several m i nut es.

Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page8).

• Check that the disc has enough ava il able space for the recording (page25). For HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (pag e 66).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 42).

z Hint

Timer recordings will be made regardless whether or not the recorder is turned on. You can turn off the recorder without affecting the recording even after recording starts.

Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page35).

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, thi s recorder has eight diffe rent recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time a nd picture quality you need. For ex am ple, if picture quality is your top priority, select the Hig h Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a possible choice. Note that recording times in the following table are approximate and the actual times may differ. Note also that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is eight hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

Recording mode

HQ (High quality)

HSP R 51 81 1 hr.

SP (Standard mode)

LSP r 85 135 2 hr.

LP r 103 164 3 EP r 137 217 4 SLP r 204 325 6 SEP

(Long duration)

* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double Layer)

discs is as follows: HQ: 1 hour 48 minutes HSP: 2 hours 42 minutes SP: 3 hours 37 minutes LSP: 4 hours 31 minutes LP: 5 hours 25 minutes EP: 7 hours 14 minutes SLP: 10 hours 51 minutes

: 14 hours 28 minutes

SEP

“HQ+” recording mode

“HQ+” records pictures in hig her qualit y tha n HQ on the HDD. Set “HQ Setting” in “Features” setup to “HQ+” (page 90). Maximum recording time is 21 hours for RDR-HX710 or 34 hour s for RDRHX910. “HQ” appears in the display.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – Recording a programm e with poor r ece ption, or a

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

Recording time (hours)

HDD DVD*

RDR-

HX710

HX910

33 53 1

67 107 2

269 428 8

30 min.

Timer Recording

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual program m es based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. For the HDD, you can select the sou nd t ra ck before recording. Select “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main+Sub” in “HDD Bilingual Rec.” of “Options” setup (page 91). A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the Setup Display before re cor ding starts. Set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in “Options” setup (page 91).

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

When a stereo based programme is received, “Stereo” appears. When a bilingual ZWEITON based programme is received, “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main/Sub” appears.

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received , “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup to “NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM br oadcasts , set “Audio” to “Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 80).

z Hint

You can select the audio (main or sub) while recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection c ann ot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None (a blank scr een is

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page8).

Recordable discs

HDD

RWVideo

HDD

(CPRM*)

RWVR

recorded)

RWVR

-R+

Timer Recording (Standard/ G-Code)

HDD

You can set the timer for a total of 30 programmes, up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set t he timer: the standard method and G-Code method.

• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme position of the programme manually.

• G-Code: Enter the G-Code number designated for each TV programme (page 41). Note that this function may not be availabl e i n some areas.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

[TIMER]

Video

-R+

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

x REC STOP

Press [TIMER].

Timer - Standard

Set the timer manually.

Date

Start:Stop

Toda y

G-Code

• If the “Timer – G-Code” display appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard”.

Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m.

“Date”: Sets the date. The item changes as follows: Today y Tomorrow y …… y Thu

28.10 (1 month later) y Sun (every Sunday)

y …… y Sat (every Saturday) y Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) y Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) y Sun-Sat (Sunday to Saturday) y Today

“Start”: Sets the start time. “Stop”: Sets the stop time. “Prog.”: Selects the programme position or input source. “Media”: Selects the media, HDD or DVD. “Mode”: Selects the recording mode (page 37).

• If you want to change the setting for the Update function, select “Details” and press ENTER. Select an item using </, and set using M/m.

“Update” (HDD only): Automatically records over a previously recorded program that is set to be recorded daily or weekly. To return to the Timer programming menu, select “Previous” and ENTER.

• If you make a mistake, select the i tem and change the setting.

Cancel

Prog.

Media

Mode

Details

OffUpdate

continued

Timer Recording

continued

1-9

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The Timer List (page 44) appears. The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder is ready to st ar t recording. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

To stop recording during timer recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough ava ilable disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adju sts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. This function is normally set to “On.”

To cancel this function, press TOOLS while the Timer List is displayed. Select “Rec Mode Adjust” and press ENTER. Select “Off” and press ENTER.

If the timer settings overlap

Overlapped timer settings are shown as follows.

Timer

These timer settings overlap.

To store the setting as shown, se le ct “OK.” The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. To cancel the overlapped setting, select “Cancel.”

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 44.

Do you want to continue?

Wed 21:00-22:00 AAB DVD SP

29.10

Wed

29.10 20:30-22:00 DEF DVD SP

OK Cancel

To extend the recording duration time while recording

Press TOOLS during recording to select “Extend Rec,” and press ENTER.

Extend Rec. Time

Set the timer extend function.

Wed

Extend Time

Off

Press M/m to select the duration time. You can set the duration in incre ments of 10 minutes, for a maximum of 60 minutes.

Select “OK” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can play the recorded programme by selecting the programme title in the Title List.

Notes

• If a message indicating that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make avai lable spac e for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVD-RW only) (page 65).

• Check that the clock is correctly set before setting the timer recording. If not, the timer recording cannot be made. To record a satellite programm e , turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on u ntil the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 46).

• Even if the timer is set for th e sa me daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme th at has prio rity. “” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordi ngs c annot be made while recording a programme that has priority.

• The Rec Mode Adjust function only works with a timer recording and the PDC/VPS function set to off. It does not function with Quick Timer or Synchro Rec. In addition, the Rec Mode Adjust function does not work when recording to the HDD while “Auto Title Erase” is set to “On.”

Cancel

DVD SP28.9 10:00-11:30 AAB

Recording TV programmes using the G-Code system

The G-Code system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the G-Code number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme positio n of that prog ramme are set automatically. Note that this function may not be available in some areas. Check that the programme positions are correctly set in “Channel Setting” in “Settings” setup (page 80).

CLEAR

[TIMER]

z REC

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

x REC STOP

Number buttons, SET

1 Press [TIMER].

Timer - G-Code

Set the timer by entering the timer code.

G-Code No.

Standard

• If the “Timer – Standard” display appears, press < to switch the display to “G-Code.”

2 Press the number buttons to enter the

G-Code number, and press SET.

• If you make a mistak e, pres s CLEAR a nd reenter the correct number.

Cancel

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode , e tc . s et ting appear.

Timer - G-Code

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

Date

Start

Stop

28.9

Wed

21 00

22 00

• If you want to change the setting, press </ , to select the item and press M/m to

change the setting. For the Update function, select “Details,” and change the settings (page 39).

To re-enter the G-Code number, select “Change.”

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

To stop recording during timer recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 40.

To extend the recordin g duration time while recording

See page 40.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page44.

z Hint

The Rec Mode Adjust function also works with this timer method (page 40).

Cancel

MediaSPMode

Prog.

Details

AAB

HDD

Change

Update:

Off

Timer Recording

Using the Quick Timer function

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the durati on.

Each press advances the time in 30-m i nut e increments. The maximum duration is six hours.

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

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 r eco rder con ti nues t o re cord until the time counter runs out.

To cancel the Quic k Timer

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

(normal recording)

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

You can adjust the recording pic ture quality and picture size.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

Before recording starts, press TOOLS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.

Rec. Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Rec Mode : SP

HDD Rec. Picture Size:

DVD Rec. Picture Size:

Rec NR :

Rec Video Equalizer

Select the item you want to adjust, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

Rec NR

123

Off

“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture qu ality. For more information, see “Recording mode” on page 37.

4 : 3

“HDD Rec. Picture Size”/“DVD Rec. Picture Size”: Sets the picture size of the programme to be recorded.

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

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

• Auto (HDD only): Automatically selects th e actual picture size.

“DVD Rec. Picture Size” works with DVDRs 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), t he ac tual pict ure size is recorded regardless of the setting. For example, if a 16:9 size picture is received, the disc records the picture as 16:9 even if “DVD Rec. Picture Size” is set to “4:3.” For DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, the screen size is fixed at “4:3.”

“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.

• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

3 Adjust the setting using </M/m/,, and

press ENTER.

The default setting is underlined. “Rec NR”: (weak) Off 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 (strong) “Rec Video Equalizer”:

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (bright)

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

~ 3 (strong)

~ 3 (deep)

continued

b Notes

• If one programme contains two picture sizes, the selected size is recorded. H ow ever, if the 16:9 signal cannot be recorded as 16:9, it is recorded as 4:3.

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 letter box regardless of the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup (page 85).

• Remnants of images may appear on your screen when using “Rec NR.”

•“Rec Video Equalizer” does not affect the input of the DV IN jack and COMPONENT VIDEO IN jacks.

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automat icall y divide a recordin g (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off” (page 89).

When recording on the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode)

The recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inserts chapter marks. You can also insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 67).

When recording on other recordable discs

Chapter marks are inserted at approximately 6minute intervals during recording.

b Note

When dubbing (page 70), the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.

Timer Recording

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Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings (Timer List)

TIMER LIST

Mon-Sat

Fri 29.1 0

Sat 30.10

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

22:00-22:15

20:30-21:30

21:00-22:00

16:00-17:00

AAB

DEF

GHI

DEF

Video

SLP

TIMER LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

10:30

HDD

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

O RETURN

1 Press TIMER LIST.

The Timer List appears.

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

: Indicates that the setting is overlapped by

another setting.

(green): Indicates the setting can be

recorded.

(red): Indicates the setting currently being

recorded.

(grey): Indicates that the setting cannot be

recorded in the selected recording mode.

: Indicates the setting being r ecorded on

the HDD.

: Indicates the setting being recorded on a

DVD.

: Indicates that the Update function is set.

When all of the timer settings do not fit on the list, scroll bar appears. To view the hidden timer settings, press M/m.

2 Select the timer setting you want to check/

change/cancel, and press E NTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select one of the options, and pres s

ENTER.

“Modify”: Changes the timer setting. Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m. Select “OK,” and press ENTER. For the Update function, select “Details,” and change the settings (page 39).

Modify

Modify the timer setting.

Date

Start

Stop

Mon-Sat

22 00

22 15

“Erase”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Erase

Are you sure you want to erase this timer setting?

22:00-22:15 AABMon-Sat

HDD SP

OK Cancel

Cancel

MediaSPMode

Prog.

Details

AAB

HDD

OffUpdate:

“Check Overlap”: Checks for ov er la pped settings.

Check Overlap

These timer settings overlap.

29.10 20:30-21:30 DEF DVD SP

Fri

29.10 21:00-22:00 GHI

Fri DVD SLP

Select “Close” to return to the Timer List. To change or cancel the setting, repeat steps 2 and 3 above.

When the timer settings ov erlap

The programme that starts first has pri ority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

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

will be cut off

When the recordings start at the same time

The programme that is set last has prior ity. In th is example, timer setting B is set after A, so the first part of timer setting A will not be recorded.

7:00 8:00

When the end time of one recordin g and the

start time of another are the sam e

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

9:00 10:00

7:00 9:00 10:00

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

Press / while the list display is turned on. Each time you press List changes to the next/previous page of timer settings.

To turn off the Timer List

Press TIMER LIST or O RETURN.

z Hint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording, but you can extend the recording duration of the recording time (page 40).

Notes

• Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a programme that has priorit y.

• Even if the timer is set for the same daily or weekly programme, the timer recording cannot be made if it overlaps with a programme that has priority. “” will appear next to the overlapped setting in the Timer List. Check the priority order of the settings.

, the entire Timer

Automatically erasing old titles (Auto Title Erase)

HDD

If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest, played title is erased. The protected titles are not erased.

1 Press TIMER LIST.

The Timer List appears.

2 Press TOOLS to select “Auto Title Erase,”

and press ENTER.

3 Select “On,” and press ENTER.

The default setting is “Off.”

Timer Recording

Recording From Connected Equipment

HDD

REC MODE

SYNCHRO REC

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

RWVideo

DVDHDD

INPUT SELECT

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

X REC PAUSE x REC STOP

RWVR-RWVR

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) . Con ne ct the equipment to the LINE IN recorder (page24). When the connected equipm ent turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE IN

1 jacks.

1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 25) .

2 Set “Synchro Rec” in “Features” setup to

“Record to HDD” or “Record to DVD”

(page 90).

3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly t o select

“L1.”

4 Select the line input audio when recording

a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode).

Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then selec t “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 38.

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 37.

6 Set the timer on the con nected equipment

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

1 jacks of the

7 Press SYNCHRO REC.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights u p on the front panel. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when the connec t ed equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP or SYNCHRO REC.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indica tor on the recorder turns off.

b Notes

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

• During Synchro-Recording, other operation s suc h as normal recording cannot be done.

• To use the connected equipment while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel SynchroRecording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC to reset Synchro-Recording before the timer recording starts.

• The Synchro Rec function does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set the recorder’s clock correctly.

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

Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority an d t he se cond pr ogra mme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

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

First programme

Second programme

will be cut off

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

You can record from a connected VCR or si milar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 22. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK j ack).

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 25).

2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display cha nges as follows:

Programme position

3 Select the line input audio when recording

a bilingual programme on the HDD or DVDRWs (VR mode).

Press TOOLS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 38.

DVL2L1 L3

Timer Recording

continued

1-11

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

For details about the recording m ode, see page 37.

Press X REC PAUSE to set this recorder to record pause.

Insert the source ta pe into the connected equipment and set to play back pause.

At the same time, press X REC PAUSE on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipmen t.

Recording starts. To stop recording, pres s x REC STOP on this recorder.

If you connect a digital video camera with a DV IN jack

See “DV Dubbing” on page 75 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN ja ck.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 42.

Notes

• When recording a video game image, the screen may not be clear.

• Any programme that contains a Copy-Never copy guard signal cannot be recorded. The recorder continues to record, but a blank screen will be recorded.

Playback

Playing

HDD

DVD

VCD

HDD DVD

TITLE LIST

TOP MENU

PROGRESSIVE

Press HDD or DVD.

• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 25).

• If you insert a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, or CD, press H. Playback starts.

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

DATA DVD

Video

DATA CD

PROG

INPUT SELECT

SUR

MENU </M/m/,, ENTER TOOLS

H/X/x

2 Press TITLE LIST.

+/–

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 28. Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL

Tenn i s

28.10. 2005 13:00 (0H30M) LSP GB0.9

Fri

Trav el

26.10. 2005 20:00(0H30M) SEP

Wed

Mystery

25.10. 2005 9:00 (1H00M) SLP

Tue

World Sports

19.10. 2005 20:00(1H00M) SEP

Wed

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To use the DVD’s Menu

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

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using t he number butt ons an d pres s ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press

when “Press SELECT” appears). The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.

To stop playback

Press x.

GB4.3 / 4.7

AAB

DEF

GB0.3

AAB

GB0.8

GHI

GB0.6

Playback

To playback quickly with sou nd (Scan Audio)

When you press M during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with dialogue or sound (“x1.5” appears). No sound is output when you press M two or more times to change search speed.

To resume playback fr om the point where you stopped (Resume Play)

When you press H again after you stop playback, the recorder resumes playback from the point where you pressed To start from the beginning, press TOOLS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER. Playback starts from the beginning of the title/ track/scene.

The point where you stopped play in g i s cl eared when: –you open the disc tray (except for HDD). –you play another title (except for HDD). –you switch the Title List menu to Original or

Playlist (HDD/DVD-RW in VR mode only). –you edit the title after stop ping playback. –you change the settings on the recorder. –you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/

DATA DVD/DATA CD only). –you make a recording (except for HDD/DVD-

RWs in VR mode). –you switch between JPEG and MP3.

b Note

You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Do you want temporarily change parental control to *?” appears on your TV screen.

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit pass w ord using the

number buttons.

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playba ck.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 89.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

You can lock the disc tray to prevent children from ejecting the disc. When the recorder is turned on, hold down x until “LOCKED” appears in the front pan el di splay. The Z (open/close) button does not work wh i le the Child Lock is set.

To unlock the disc tray, hold dow n x until “UNLOCKED” appears in the front panel display when the recorder is turned on.

z Hints

• You can also use the H button in step 3 (page 49) to start playback.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in “Options” setup (page 92), the Child Lock remains set.

Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 49.

Buttons

(audio) Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed repeatedly.

RWVR

HDD

VCD

(subtitle) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedl y.

DVD

SUR (surround) Selects one of the TVS effects whe n pr essed repeatedly.

RWVR

PROGRESSIVE Switches the typ e of vide o output signal to interlace or progressive format

HDD

RWVideo

DVD

VCD

/ (instant replay/

instant advance)

HDD

RWVideo

DVD

. (previous)/ > (next)

Operations

: Selects the language.

DVD

RWVideo

DVD

RWVR

HDD

VCD

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

TVS* (TV Virtual Surround) lets you enjoy virtual surround sound effects created from the front left and right speakers. The selected setting is displayed in the front panel display for a few seconds. “TVS OFF”: No surround effect “TVS DYNAMIC”: Creates one set of virtual rear speakers. “TVS WIDE”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. “TVS NIGHT”: Creates five sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective at low volume. “TVS STANDARD”: Creates three sets of virtual rear speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers.

* TVS was developed by Sony to produce home surround sound with just a stereo

: Selects the main or sub sound. : Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

TV.

(page 15).

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

RWVR

Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/track. For the HDD, you cannot go to the be ginning of the previous/next titl e.

continued

Playback

continued

1-12

Buttons

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow, freeze frame)

HDD

Video

DVD

VCD

* Playback dire ction only

X (pause) Pauses playback.

Operations

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during pl ayback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

m2 T T t t 2M

T T T t t t 3M

m3 When you press and hold the button, fast forward/fast reverse continues at the selected speed until you release the button.

When you press M once during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with sound (“x1.5” appears).

m3 and 3M are only available for the HDD and DVDs.

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause m ode .

To resume normal playback, press H .

Notes

• To enjoy the TVS function, set “Digital Out” to “On” and “Dolby Digital” to “D-PCM” and “MPEG” to “PCM” in “Audio” setup.

• The volume may be reduced when surround effects are set.

• When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the rear speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear. In addition, the surround effects may also be difficult to hear depending on the title being played and the environment where the recorder is being used.

• When you select one of the surround modes, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

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

• Angles and subtitles cannot be changed with titles recorded on this recorder.

• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG audio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “Audio” setup, no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

• 96 kHz PCM audio and DTS audio do not have surround effects.

• The surround effects do not work while performing playback quickly with sound.

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Notes on playing DTS sound tr acks 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 co nsum e r should take proper precautions when the analogue stereo jacks of the recorder are connected to an amplification system. To enjoy DTS Digital Surround™ playback, an external 5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to the digital jack of the recorder.

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the (audio) button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 51).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DT S sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup (page 88).

Adjusting the picture quality

HDD

DVD

1 Press TOOLS during playback to select

2 Select an item, and press ENTER.

VCD

“Video Settings,” and press ENTER.

Video Settings

Select the item you want to change.

Y NR : 2

C NR :

BNR :

MNR :

DVE :

PB Video Equalizer

The adjustment display appears. “Y NR” (luminance noise re duction): Reduces noise contained in t he l uminance element of the video signal. “C NR” (chroma noise reducti on): 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. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduc ti on) : R educ es the faint noise appearing around th e outlines of the images. The no ise redu c tio n ef fec ts ar e automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “DVE” (digital video enha ncer): Shar pens th e outlines of the images. “PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast .

• Brightness: changes the over al l brightness.

• Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

Video

Off

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

The default settings are underlined.

“

Y NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

C NR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“MNR”: (weak) Off 1

“

DVE”*: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“

PB Video Equalizer

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0 ~ 3 (strong)

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

* “1” softens the outlines of the images. “2”

enhances the outlines and “3” enhances them more than “2.”

Notes

• If the outlines of the images on your screen become blurred, set “BNR” and/or “MNR” to “Off.”

• Depending on the disc or the scene being played, the above BNR, MNR, Y NR, or C NR effects may be hard to discern. And, these functions may not work with some screen sizes.

• When using the DVE function, noise found in the title may become more apparent. In this case, it is recommended that you use the BNR function with the DVE function. If the condition still does not improve, set the DVE level to “1” or “Off.”

2 3 (strong)

”:

~ 3 (bright)

~ 3 (deep)

~ 3 (green)

Playback

Adjusting the sound quality

HDD

DVD

1 Press TOOLS during playback to select

2 Select an item, and press ENTER.

3 Press </M/m/, to select the option,

b Note

There may be little effect by changing the Audio Filter depending on the disc or playback environment.

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VCD

“Audio Settings,” and press ENT ER.

“Surround” (TVS): Selects one of the surround modes. For more information, see “Playback options” on page51.

“Audio Filter”: Selects the digital filter to reduce noise above 22.05 kHz (Fs * i s 44.1 kHz), 24 kHz (Fs is 48 kHz), or 48 kHz (Fs is above 96 kHz).

• Sharp (default): Provides a wide frequency range and spatial feeling.

• Slow: Provides smooth and wa rm sound.

“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the au di o for syn c hr oni zati on with the video (0 to 120 mil liseco nds). L arger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

* Sampling frequency of audio source. This

function only adjusts the output signals from the LINE OUT (R-AUDIO-L).

and press ENTER.

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Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)

You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then

continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.

1 While viewing a TV broadcast with this

recorder, press X.

The picture pauses. You can pause the picture for up to three hours.

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TV pause

2 Press X or H again to resume watching

the programme.

b Notes

• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.

• This function is cancelled when: – x (stop) is pressed. – PROG +/– is pressed. – DVD is pressed. – Z (open/close) is pressed. – TITLE LIST is pressed. – INPUT SELECT is pressed. – the recorder is turned off. – a timer recordin g o r Sync hr o- R eco r di ng is started. – DV dubbing or regular dubbing is star te d.

• It may take a few seconds to resume playback of the paused programme.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Stereo

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording (Chasing Playback)

RWVR

HDD

“Chasing Playback” allows you to view the recorded part of a programme while the recording is being made. You do not need to wait until the recording finishes.

Press TOOLS while recording to select “Chasing Playback,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from th e beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forward to th e point that you are recording, Chasing Playbac k r et urns to normal playback.

b Notes

• For DVD-RWs (VR mode), this function does not work when recording: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

• The DVD’s picture on your TV screen freezes for a few seconds when you fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance the recording.

• Chasing Playback is possible from one minute or more after recording starts.

• Even if you fast forward the recorded programme, there will always be a time difference of about one minute or more between the recorded programme and the current TV broadcast.

Playing a previous recording while making another (Simultaneous Rec and Play)

HDD

DVD

“Simultaneous Rec and Play” al lows you to view a previously recorded programme while recording programmes. Playback continues even if a timer recording starts. Use this function as follows:

• While recording to the HDD: Play another title on the HDD. Play a previously recorded programme on a DVD by pressing DVD.

• While recording to a DVD: Play a previously recorded prog r a mme on the HDD by pressing HDD.

• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR mode) Play another title on the same DVD-RW (VR mode) disc.

Simultaneous Rec and Play function does not work when you record: – on a 1x-speed DVD-RW. – in the HQ or HSP recording mode.

Picture noise may appear depending upon the condition of the recording, or when playing a title recorded in the HQ or HSP recording mode. The picture freezes for a few seconds when you use fast forward/fast reverse or instant replay/advance.

You can also play a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, Super VIDEO CD, CD, DATA DVD, or DATA CD while recording on the HDD.

Example: Play another title on the HDD while recording to the HDD.

1 While recording, press TITLE LIST to

2 Select the title you want to play , an d pr es s

3 Select “Play” from the sub-menu, an d press

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VCD CD

display the HDD Title List.

ENTER.

ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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Example: Play a DVD whi le recording to the HDD.

While recording, press DVD and insert the DVD into the recorder.

Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD Title List.

Select the title you want to play, and press ENTER.

Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

Note

You cannot play a DVD or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD. When playing a VIDEO CD, be sure to set “Colour System” to “PAL” (page 90).

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

CLEAR

VISUAL SEARCH

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

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Number buttons, SET

Searching by Thumbnail (Visual Search)

HDD

Each chapter is displayed as a thumbnail. You can search for the desired scene visually.

Press VISUAL SEARCH during playback.

Select a scene using </,, and press ENTER.

Playback of the selected scene is started.

Searching by title number or time code

HDD

DVD

You can search a disc by title, chapter, scene or track. As titles and tracks are as si gned individual numbers, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

1 Press TOOLS during playback to select a

2 Press the number buttons to select the

VCD

search method, and press ENTER.

“Title Search” (for DVDs) “Chapter Search” (for HDD/DVDs) “Track Search” (for CDs/DATA CDs ) “Search” (for VIDEO CDs) “Album Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs) “Time Search” (for HDD/DVDs): Searches for a starting point by entering the time code. “File Search” (for DATA DVDs/DATA CDs)

The display for entering the number appears. Example: Title Search

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, tracks, etc.

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 number.

DATA DVD

Video

DATA CD

: -- (21)Title

3 Press SET.

The recorder starts pl ayback fr om the sele cted number.

Note

“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.

Playback

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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

1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

TITLE LIST

. m

Insert a disc.

See “Inserting a Disc” on page 25.

Press H.

For MP3 discs, playback s tarts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on the disc begins. If the DATA CD contains both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, playback starts from the JPEG image files the first time H is pressed.

</M/m/,, ENTER

TOOLS

> M

Selecting an MP3 album or track

Press TITLE LIST.

The album list appears. To change the page, press /.

TITLE LIST

Music Album

Opera

Symphony

Samba

Live

Piano

My heart

Paradise

The Best

8 The Best

Classic

Dance

Jazz

Pop music

Select an album, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.

The track list appears. To change the page, press

TITLE LIST

1 01 Holiday

2 02 Lonely

3 03 Candy

4 04 Rainy day

5 05 Station

6 06 Magic

7 07 Moon

8 08 Butterfly

Select a track, and press ENTER.

“Play”: Plays the track. “Play Beginning”: Plays the beginning of the track. “Track Data”: Shows data about the track such as artist and album name.

To stop playback

Press x.

To fast forward or review a track

Press m/M during playback.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track

Press . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous album.

To go to the next or previous album

Press / during playback.

z Hint

Press the (audio) button

or monaural audio tracks.

to switch between stere o

Selecting a JPEG album or image

1 Press TITLE LIST.

The album list appears. To change the page, press

TITLE LIST

1 Flowers

4 Hiking

5 Tennis match

7 Consert

8 Party

2 Select an album, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “View Album,” and press ENTER.

The image list appears. To change the page, press

TITLE LIST

6 Zoo

4 Select an image, and press ENTER.

“View Image”: Shows the image on the entire screen. “Slideshow”: Shows the images in the album as a slideshow. “Image Data”: Shows data about when the picture was taken.

Photo Album

ROOT

Summer2 Aquarium

Summer3 Festival

Summer

Summer6 Zoo

Winter

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/ .

To stop viewing the JPEG imag e

Press x.

To view the next or previous picture

Press ./> while the picture is displayed.

To rotate a picture

Press TOOLS while the image is displayed to select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left,” and press ENTER.

To change the slideshow spee d

Press TOOLS while the album list or image list is displayed to select “Slideshow Speed,” and press ENTER. Then select the speed from “Fast” (quick), “Normal,” and “Slow.”

To go to the next or previ ous album

Press / while the JPEG image is displayed.

z Hints

• If you are playing a DATA CD that has both MP3 and JPEG files, you can switch between photo and music albums by using the </, buttons when the album list is displayed.

• You can rotate a JPEG image by using th e < /, buttons when the image is displayed.

• Press DISPLAY repeatedly to show information about the JPEG album or image on your TV screen. Then press TIME/TEXT to toggle betw e en the current selected image number and album number.

b Notes

• If the DVD disc, such as a disc from a DVD video camera, contains both video and JPEG images, only the video can be played back.

• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow inte r va l.

• Rotated JPEG images will not be saved when you press x or switch to another folder.

• Images larger than 720 × 480 will be reduced to 720 × 480 when displayed.

• Images larger than 4 mega bytes cannot be displa ye d.

• Progressive JPEG images cannot be displayed.

• When you attempt to play a broken file or a file that does not satisfy the play conditions, appears but the recorder cannot play the file.

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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Au di o Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/ DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs). DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks. DATA DVDs must be recorded in Universal Disc Format (UDF). You can also play d is cs recorded in MultiSession. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW/DVD-R/DVD-RW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on MultiSession/Border discs

If MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files are recorded in the first s ession/border, the rec order will also play MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files in other sessions/borders. If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only th e first session/border w il l b e pl ayed back.

Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks wi th th e extension “.MP3,”

“.mp3,” or “.Mp3.”

– JPEG ima g e files with the ex tension “.JPEG,”

“.jpg,” “.JPG,” “.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

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

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

Notes

• The recorder will play any data with the exte nsion “.MP3,” “.mp3,” “.Mp3,” “.JPEG,” “.jpg,” “.JPG,” “.Jpg,” “.jpeg,” or “.Jpeg” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data ma y gene rate a l oud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in mp3PRO format.

• Some files cannot be played.

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

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the followin g or der:

Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

Album

MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered files are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. For JPEG image files, press instance, when you want to go from 1 to 2.) Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) co ntaine d within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.) When you press TITLE LIST and the list of album names appears (page 28), the album names are arrang ed in the following order: A t B t C t D t F t G. Albums that do not con ta i n tr ac ks (or files) (such as album E) do not appear in the list.

to go to the next album. (For

z Hints

• If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track/file names when you store the tracks (or files) in a disc, the tracks and files will be played in that order.

• Since a disc with many trees takes longer to start playback, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees.

Notes

• Depending on the software you use to create the DATA DVD/DATA CD, the playback order may differ from the above illustration.

• No more than a total of 199 individual folders can be played. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

• No more than a total of 999 folders and files can be played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3 files, and folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

• No more than 200 folders and files can be recognized in a single folder. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/ MP3 files are counted as well.)

• Proceeding to the next or another album may take some time.

• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 160 kbps.

Playback

Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (page 8).

b Notes

• You may lose the edited contents if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

• DVD discs created by DVD video cameras cannot be edited on this recorder.

Edit options for the HDD and DVDRWs (VR mode)

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HDD

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode): editing eith er 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 merit s, read the following and select the one that better sui ts your needs.

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below ). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Labelling a title (page 63). –Setting protection again st er asure (page 63). –Erasing a title (page 63). –Erasing multiple titles (page 65). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 64). –Erasing all titles on the dis c (page 66). –Erasing a chapter (page 64). –Dividing one title into two titles (HDD only)

(page 65).

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles cre ated 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. Si nce the orig inal title s are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited.

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

Original

Playlist

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (“Creating and Editing a Playlist” on page 67). The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Setting protection against erasure (HDD only)

(page 63). – Labelling a title (page 63). – Erasing a title (page 63). – Erasing multiple titles (page 65). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (pa ge64). – Rearranging the title order (DVD-RWs (VR

mode) only) (page 68). – Dividing a title into multiple titles (page 6 5). – Combining multiple titles into one title

(page 69). – Erasing a chapter (page 64).

z Hint

You can display the disc’s Playlist title s in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press TOOL S while a Title List is displayed, and select “Original” or “Playlist.”

b Notes

• The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is use d f o r a Pl a y list title, the original title cannot be erased.

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

• Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “CopyOnce” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 72).

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

RWVideo

You can perform simple edits. Si nce Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Setting protection against erasure (page 63). –Labelling a title (page 63). –Erasing a title (page 63). –Erasing multiple titles (page 65). –Erasing a section of a tit le (A-B Erase)

(DVD+RWs only) (page 64).

–Erasing all titles on the disc (page66). –Erasing titles to ope n up disc space (Disc Map)

(DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode) only) (page 66).

b Notes

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

• The available disc space does not increase even when you erase titles for DVD+Rs and DVD-Rs.

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

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Erasing and Editing a Title

HDD

This section explain s the basi c edit funct ions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit the HDD or DVD-RWs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, crea t e a Playlist title (page 67).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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1 2 3

4 6

7 8 9

CHAPTER MARK

For HDD titles or DVD-RWs in VR mode, press TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

The sub-menu appears.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected titl e. Selec t “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appear s. “” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.”

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TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

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> Mm

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“Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 33). “Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 30). “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 64). “Delete Chapter”: Erases chapter units of the title while viewing thumbnails (see below). “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 65).

z Hints

• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page65), or erase all of the titles on the disc at onc e ( page 66).

• You can automatically erase titles that have already played.

• You can label or re-label DVDs (page 34).

Note

DVD-RW (VR mode) playlist titles cannot be protected.

Erasing a chapter (Delete Chapter)

HDD

Thumbnails are displayed for ea ch chapter. You can easily select and erase a section in a title. Note that erasing a chapter cannot be undone.

After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “Delete Chapter,” and press ENTER.

Select a thumbnail of the chapter using </,, and press ENTER.

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OK Cancel

• To cancel the sele ctio n, pre ss ENT ER agai n.

• To erase multiple chapters, repeat step 2.

• To reset all selections, select “Reset All.”

Reset All

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Select “Yes,” and press ENTE R.

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

HDD

You can select a section (scene) in a title a nd erase it. Note that erasing scenes in a title cannot be undone.

After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a Title,” select “A-B Erase” and press ENTER.

The display for setting poi nt A appears.

• To return to the beginning of the title, pres s

and then press ..

A–B Erase (Set point A) 5 Weather

Playback point

Select point A by pressin g m/M, and press ENTER.

The display for setting poi nt B appears.

Select point B by pressin g m/M, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• To reset either point A or B, select “Change A” or “Change B,” and go to step 2 or 3.

• To preview the title without scenes to be erased, select “Preview” (except for DVD+RWs).

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased, and the display asks whether to erase another scen e.

• To continue, select “Yes,” and repeat from step 2.

• To finish, select “No.”

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Sections shorter than five seconds may not be era se d.

• For DVD+RWs, the erased section may be slightly different from the points you selected.

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

HDD

You can select and erase more than one title at one time using the TOOLS menu.

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Video

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Erase Titles,” and

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in t he check b ox next to the selected title.

• To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

• To clear all of check marks, select “Reset All.”

Erase Titles

Select the titles to erase.

Tennis

Trav el

Mystry

World Sports

Family

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you

want to erase.

28.10

Cancel

26.10

25.10

19.10

Reset All

17.10

5 When you finish selecting titles, select

“OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of the titles to be erased appears for confirmation.

• To change the selection, select “Change,” and repeat from step 3.

6 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The titles are erased.

Dividing a title (Divide)

HDD

If you want to dub a long title to a disc but do not want to reduce the picture qu al it y, divide the title into two shorter titles. Note that dividing a title cannot be undone.

* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-RW (VR

mode).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press TOOLS and select “Original” or “Playlist” from the TOOLS menu to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears. The title starts to play in th e background.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press

and then press ..

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Select the dividing point by pressi ng m/ M, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the dividing point, select “Change.”

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears.

• To use the same title name as before, select “No.”

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER to enter a new name.

Follow the explanati ons on page33. After you enter a new name, the title is divided in two.

Erasing all titles on the disc

HDD

Press TOOLS to select “Disc Info,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

Select “Erase All,” and press ENTER.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

All titles on the disc are erased (except the protected titles).

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Erasing titles to open up disc space (Disc Map)

Video

When recording on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), the recorder searches f or the larges t open space and record s there. Before you start, check the disc status by using Disc Map, and erase titles to create a space large enough for the recording.

Insert a disc and press TITLE L IST.

Press TOOLS to select “Dis c Map,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Map” display appears.

• To check the open space, select the space by

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Video

pressing </,.

Disc Map

Empty Title

HQ: 0H30M

HSP: 0H45M

LP : 1H30M

EP : 2H00M

Erase Cancel

• When

or B appears on either side of the

screen, you can scroll sidewa ys by pressing

/,.

Select a title by pressing </,, and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

• To erase more titles, repeat step 3.

Disc Map

2 Journey

17.9.2004 20:00 (1H00M) GBFri SP 0.6

Erase Cancel

Selected title

SP : 1H00M SLP: 3H00M

LSP: 1H15M SEP: 4H00M

2.3

4 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected titles are erased, freeing up disc space.

• To change the selection, select “Ch ange.”

Creating chapters manually

RWVR

HDD

You can manually insert a chapter mark at any point you like during playback or recording.

Press CHAPTER MARK at the point where you want to divide the title into chapters.

Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes to the left and right of the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. Press

./> to search for a chapter number, and

while displaying the chapter containing the chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combin es with the previous chapter.

b Notes

• When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will be erased.

• To insert a chapter mark manually during recording, set “Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup to “Off.”

Creating and Editing a Playlist

RWVR

HDD

Playlist edit allows you to edit or re-edit without changing the actual recordings. You can create up to 97 Playlist titles.

b Note

Once you create a Playlist title from origi na l titles, you will be unable to erase or edit the origi nal titles.

1 Press TITLE LIST. 2 Press TOOLS to select “Create Playlist,”

and press ENTER.

Create Playlist

Select a title to start capturing.

ORIGINAL

Tennis

Trav el

Mystry

World Sports

Family

Nature

3 Select the title you want to include in the

Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Capture”: Adds a section of the title to the Playlist title as one scene. “Capture All”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene. After capturing the title, go to step 8.

4 Select “Capture,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the start point (IN) appears. The title starts to play in the background.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press

X and then press ..

Capture(Set IN point) 9 World Sports

Scene List

Cancel

28.10

26.10

25.10

19.10

17.10

15.10

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continued

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5 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears, and the title continues to play in the background.

6 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT” and repeat step 5 or 6. To view the selected scene, se le ct “Preview.”

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The Scene List menu appears wi th all of th e selected scenes.

Total duration of

Total duration of the selected scene

the selected scene

Scene List

• To add more scenes, sel ect “Add” and go t o step 3.

• To preview all of the captured scenes in the listed order, select “Preview.”

8 Select the scene you want to re-edit, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order. “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is cancelled. “Preview”: Displays thumbnail pictures of the scenes. “Change IN”: Allows you to change the IN point, and repeat from step 5. “Change OUT”: Allows you to ch ange the OUT point, and repeat from ste p 6.

Total Scenes

World Sports

0:10:26 - 0:23:45

Total number of scenes

0:13:19 1

Quit

Add

Preview

9 When you finish editing the Scene List,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter” (page 33).

Select “OK” to use the defau lt name, and press ENTER.

To play the Playlist title

Press TOOLS while the Title List menu is turned on. Then, select “Playlist” and pr ess ENTER. When the Title List (Playlist) menu appears , select a title and press

z Hint

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

The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.

Note

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)

You can change the Playlist t itl e order within the Title List (Playlist).

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, pr ess TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2 Select the title you want to move, and

press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Change Order,” and press ENTER.

Change Order

1 Vacation

Where do you want to move this title?

2 Journey

4 Select a new location for the title by

pressing M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

15.9

Cancel

17.9

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

HDD

1 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

(Playlist) menu.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, pres s TOOLS and select “Playlist.”

2 Press TOOLS to select “Combine,” and

press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A number indicating the order in which you selected the title appears. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

Combine

Select the titles to combine.

4 Yacht 25. 9

3 Cruising 25. 9

2 Journey 17. 9

1 Vacation 15. 9

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles you

want to combine.

To cancel all of the selections, select “Reset All.”

5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The list of titles to be combined appears. To change the selection, select “Change” and go to step 3.

Combine

Combine the titles in the following order.

4 Yacht 25. 9

3 Cruising 25. 9

OK Change Cancel

Cancel

Reset All

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting a title name from among the selected titles appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter Text,” and follow the explanat i ons on page 33. To change the selection, select “Change” and go to step 3.

7 Select a name, and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

Note

When the number of chapters in the title to be combined exceeds the limit, the chapters at the end are combined into a single chapter.

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

HDD

You can divide a Playlist title. For operations, see page 65.

Erasing and Editing

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing

RWVR-RWVideo

HDD

In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vic e versa.” You can select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)” on page 72), or multiple titles all at once (Mul tipl e Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 73). Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to both dubbing methods.

If you want to record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see “DV Dubbing” on page 75. To record from equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connected equipment wit hout a timer” on pa ge47.

Before you start…

• Select the disc type according to your needs (page 8). This recorder can record o n various discs.

• You cannot record both the main and sub sound on a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R. For bilingual programs, set “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to either “Main” (default) or “Sub” in “Options” setup (page 91).

• Timer recordings and Synchro-Recording do not start during dubbing. Before you start, check the Timer List menu to see if there is any timer recording due to start during dubbing.

• When “Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup is set to “On,” chapter marks are automati cally inserted at approximately 6-minute intervals while dubbing from the HDD to a DVD, or when the recorder detects picture and sound changes while dubbing from a DVD to the HDD. The chapter marks in the dubbin g source are not retained in the dubbed title.

• For a title whose picture size (16:9 or 4:3) is mixed: – When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RW

(Video mode) or DVD-R, the picture size is determined by the setting in “DVD Rec. Picture Size” (page 42).

– When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or

DVD+R, the picture size is always 4:3.

– When dubbed from HDD to DVD-RW (VR

mode), the originally recorded picture size is retained.

z Hints

• When you dub a Playlist title, it is record ed as an Original title.

• When dubbed from a DVD to the HDD, the picture size and the sound types originally recorded are retained.

b Notes

• To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 35).

• The recorder may not function as described depending on the disc status. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD.

• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally recorded title (page 30) will not be retained in the dubbed title.

About “Dub Mode”

With this recorder , the recording mode fo r dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Two dubbing method are available: High-speed Dubbing and Rec Mode Convers io n D ubbing. Read the following and sel ect according to the required time, disc space, and picture quality.

Dubbing at high-speed (Hig h-speed Dubbing)

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HDD

Allows you to dub what you have s to re d i n the HDD to a high-speed DVD (8x-speed DVD+RWs/6x-speed DVD-RWs/16x-speed DVD+Rs/16x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower versions of each disc type), without changing the recording mode.

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Set “Dub Mode” to “Fast” in “Title Dub” or “Dub Selected Titles” display (page 72). You cannot select “Fast” when titles that cannot be dubbed at high speed are selected (such as the titles displayed in “Notes” below). The minimum required time is as follows (approxim a t e).

Required times for High-speed Dubbing from HDD to DVD (for 60-minute programme)

Speed*26x 6x*38x*48x*42.4x

High-

Rec.

speed DVDRW

40 sec.

20 sec.

30 sec.

40 sec.

15 sec.

speed DVD+ RW

6 min. 40 sec.

3 min. 20 sec.

2 min. 30 sec.

60 min.

mode

HQ 10 min. 10 min. 8 min. 8 min. 25 min. HSP 6 min.

SP 5 min. 5 min. 3 min.

LSP 4 min. 4 min. 3 min. 3 min. 10 min. LP 3 min.

EP 2 min.

SLP 1 min.

SEP 1 min.

The values in the above table are for reference only. Actual times for dubbing also require time for creating disc’s control information and other data.

This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder. The value may vary depending on the disc condition. Also, this recorder may be unable to record at the maximum speed for discs that support recording

speeds exceeding the maximum value.

The maximum drive speed of this record er is 6x when using 6x-speed or faster DVD+RWs.

The maximum drive speed of this record er is 8x when using 8x-speed or faster DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.

High-speed dubbing is not available when dubbing titles recorded in SLP and SEP mode to DVD+RWs and DVD+Rs.

High-

speed

DVD-R

DVD+R

5 min. 5 min. 16 min.

3 min.

45 sec.

2 min.

30 sec.

2 min. 2 min. 6 min.

1 min.

15 sec.

min.

56 sec. 60

min.

b Notes

• High-speed Dubbing is not available for the following titles: – Titles recorded in HQ+. – Titles that contain both main and sub sounds (except

DVD-RWs (VR mode)).

– Titles recorded in mixed picture size (4:3 and 16:9

etc.), (except DVD-RWs (VR mode)).

• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/

DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R, remnants of edited titles may remain on the disc. If you edit a title, use the Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing method. This will smooth out the pauses between the scenes.

DVD+R

• When playing a dubbed DVD+R DL disc, the video and

(Double

audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point

Layer)

where the layers switch.

Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing

40 sec.

Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice

12 min.

versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the

30 sec.

original recordings. For example, when you dub an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can

8 min.

reduce the data size, saving more titles using less

20 sec.

space. Select a mode different from t he original rec ording in “Dub Mode” in the steps of “Dubbing a single

15 sec.

title (Title Dub)” on page 72 or “Dubbing multiple

titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 73.

min.

When a title recorded to HDD in HQ or HQ+ mode

is converted to another mode, the recorder

min.

automatically assigns an appr opriate bit rate, thus retaining the original picture quality as much as possible.

b Note

The picture quality will not improve even if a title is converted to a recording mode of better picture quality.

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HDD

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Dubbing restriction

You cannot dub movies and other DVD Videos to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, a gray, blank screen will be recorded for scenes that contain a copy pro te ction signal.

Copy protection signals

Copy-Free (No copy protection signal)

Copy-Once

* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Medi a) is a coding technology that protects copyrights for ima ges .

Move

HDD

Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only fr om HDD t o DVD RW (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using the same procedure as dubbing (page 72). Titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals are indicated with

Notes

• The following titles in the HDD cannot be moved. – Protected titles – Playlist titles – Original ti tles referenced from the playlist

• If the move operation is stopped before completion, the title in the HDD is not erased.

* CPRM-compati ble DVD- RWs ( V R m ode ) only.

Dubbing

Video

HDD

Dubbing

HDD

Dubbing a single title (Title Dub)

Insert the DVD that y ou are going to dub to

or from.

Press HDD or DVD to select the source.

Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List menu.

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting the dubbing mode appears. If a title with (page 72) is selected in the title list, a confirmation screen is displayed. To “Move,” select “Yes.”

A Size of the title (approximate) B Direction of dubbing C Available space on the disc to be

D Information about the title to be dubbed E Dubbing mode and the space that

Select “Dub Mode.”

2.0 2.6

Title Dub

This title will be dubbed. Set the dub mode.

GB GB

1 World Cup Final SP

Dub Mode

SP 2.0

dubbed (approximate)

remains after dubbing (approximate)

7 Select a dubbing mode by pressing M/m.

Fast

HQ SPHSP LSP

Video

Rec Mode:

CancelStart

* Appears when High-spe ed Dubbing is available

for the title (page 70).

8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The dubbing indication appear s i n the front panel display (page32).

To automatically adju st the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode)

If there is not enough avai lable space on th e target disc, the recorder automatically selects a du bbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. If there is insufficient disc space in the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 8.

Title Dub

There is not enough memory for the dubbing. Select "Auto Dub Mode" or adjust the mode.

Reset

Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER to start dubbing. To manually select another dubbing mode, select “Reset,” and go to step 7.

To stop dubbing

Press TOOLS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• If disc space is still insufficient for the selected dubbing mode, erase unnecessary parts of the title, or free up disc space by erasing titles on the disc (page 66).

• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

LPEPSLPSEP

CancelAuto Dub Mode

Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)

A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once. You can select the dubbing mode for each title.

1 Insert the DVD that you are goin g to dub to

or from.

2 Press HDD or DVD to select the source. 3 Press TITLE LIST to turn on the Title List

menu.

4 Press TOOLS to select “Dub Selected

Titles,” and press ENTER.

Dub Selected Titles

Select title(s) in the order you want to dub them.

ORIGINAL

5 Select titles in the order you want to dub,

and press ENTER.

The titles are numbered in the selected order. To cancel the selection, press ENTER again. If a title with (page 72) is selected in the title list, a confirmation screen is displayed. To “Move,” select “Yes.”

6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles you

want to dub.

To make adjustments for each of the titles, select “Settings” (see “To adjust the settings for each title” below). To can cel al l o f the selections, select “Reset,” and go to st ep 5.

7 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The dubbing indicati on appears in the front panel display (page 32).

World Tour – Asia 3

World Cup Final

World Tour – Asia 2

World Tour – Asia 1

GB GB

0.0 4.6

25.6

20.6

18.6

11.6

Cancel

Settings

Start

Reset

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

To adjust the settings for each title

You can make detailed settings for each of the selected titles during Multiple Title Dubbing.

In step 6 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 73, select “Settings” and press ENTER. The following display for making the adjustments appears. To re-select titles, select “Change,” and go to step 5 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” above. To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode so all of the selected titles fit in, select “Auto mode.”

Dub Selected Titles

Adjust the settings for the dubbing here.

World Tour – Asia 1

World Tour – Asia 2

World Tour – Asia 3

World Cup Final

1 Total size of the selected titles 2 Direction of dubbin g 3 Available space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate)

4 Information about the title to be dubbed

(title name, original recording mode, dubbing mode, and data size after dubbing)

5 Order of dubbing

Select the title which you want to adjust, an d press ENTER. The sub-menu appears. “Dub Mode”: Selects the du bbi ng mode for each title (page 70). “Change Order”: Moves the title to change the dubbing order. Press M/m to select a new location, and press ENTER. “Cancel”: Cancels the title selection. The title is excluded from dubbing.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

When you finish making adjustments, select “Start,” and press ENTER.

GB 4.6

2.1 GB

Dub Mode:Rec Mode:SP Fast GB0.3

Dub Mode:Rec Mode:SP Fast GB1.2

11.6

18.6

25.6

20.6

Start

Cancel

Auto mode

Change

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode (Auto Dub Mode)

If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. The same dubbing mode is s et for all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 8 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 73.

Dub Selected Titles

There is not enough memory. Select "Auto Dub Mode" or change the selection.

Change

CancelAuto Dub Mode

Select “Auto Dub Mode” and press ENTER. If you have selected only one title, select “OK.”

To stop dubbing

Press TOOLS to select “Stop Dubb ing,” and press ENTER. When asked for conf i rmation, select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

z Hints

• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after bein g turned off.

• You can start Multiple Tit le Du bbing by selecting “DUBBING” from the System Menu.

DV Dubbing

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jac k on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 47.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (D V ) ja ck, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in “Prep aring for DV dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 101.

z Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or HDD.

Preparing for DV dubbing

You can connect a digi tal vi deo c amera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to rec ord or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because th e recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well befor e connecting.

continued

b Notes

• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – your digital video camera does not work with this

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 47.

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not

connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 35).

Hookups

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

: Signal flow

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the recording

destination.

If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “Inserting a Disc” on page 25).

2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 format tape

into your digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or ed it, yo ur dig ital video camera must be set to video playback mode.

DVD recorder

to DV IN

Digital video camera

DV Dubbing

continued

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3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The front panel display changes as follows:

Programme position

4 Press REC MODE on the remote r epeatedly

to select the recording mode .

The recording mode changes as follows:

HQ SPHSP

SEP EPSLP

For details about the recording m ode, see page 37.

5 Press TOOLS on the remote to select “DV

Audio Input,” and press EN TER. Then, select the setting for the audio input.

“Stereo1” (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2. “Stereo2”: Records additi onal audio only. Select “Mix” or “Stereo2” only if you ha ve added a second audio cha nnel when rec ording with your digital video camera. You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the fo llowing pages.

z Hints

• You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

• You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 42.

L2L1 L3 DV

LSP

Notes

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot control the recorder using anothe r dev ic e or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape tha t is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter” setting (pages 77, 78), be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image change s, or if t here is nothing recorded on the tape.

Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

HDD

You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digit al vide o camera fo r the whole process, and compl et es the recording.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title. When “Auto Chap ter” of “Features” setup is set to “On,” this title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to t he H D D or a DVDRW (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters at approximately 6-minute intervals.

Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Prepari ng for DV dubbing” on page 75, and press ONE-TOUCH DUB on the recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. When the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera.

To stop during recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

z Hints

• If you set “Finalize Disc” of “One Touch Dubbing” to “Auto” in “Features” setup (page90), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will automatically be finalized after recording is finished.

• You can play back a previously recorded title on the HDD while One Touch Dubbing is in progress.

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Video

Notes

• When a blank space between the recordings on t he tape continues for more than five minutes, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically.

• The recorder records a blank for five minutes b efore it stops dubbing. To stop the blank recording, press x REC STOP.

DV Dubbing

Program Edit

HDD

You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 f ormat tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD.

To use this function, you will do the following:

Connect your digital video camer a and prepare for record ing

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to se lect the scenes. At this point, the selected scenes are not copied to the disc. The recorder only remembers the IN and OUT points of the scenes that you selected for dubbing. You can also reset, erase , or change the order of the scenes.

Dub the selected scenes

After you have selected the sce nes, the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to the HDD or a DVD.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title. When “Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup is set to “On,” this title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to the HDD or a DVDRW (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. For oth er discs, th e recorder divides the titl e into chapters at approximately 6-minute inter vals.

1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Preparing for DV

RWVR-RWVideo

dubbing” on page 75, and press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to sta rt se lecti ng

-R+

scenes.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to select a scene?

Start Cancel

• If you have previously saved a programme, the display asks if you want to edit an existing programme or to create a new programme. To resume editing the existing programme, select “Saved Data,” and go to step 6.

3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play in the background.

Select scene(Set IN point)

Controlling...

4 Select the IN point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears. Th e sc en e s ta rts to pla y i n the background from the IN point.

5 Select the OUT point by pressing m/M,

and press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to add the selected scene to the Scene List menu. To preview the scene, sele ct “Preview.” To reset either the IN or OUT point, select “Change IN” or “Change OUT,” and repeat from step 4.

Scenes Selection

Do you want to capture the scene

0:00:30between IN and OUT 0:00:52?

OK Cancel

Preview Change IN Change OUT

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

A new Scene List menu appears with the selected scene. To add a scene, select “Add.”

Tota l

DV EDIT SCENE LIST

0:00:30-0:00:52 0H00M22S

0:00:22

Scenes

Quit

Add

A Thumbnail picture B Time information C Total duration of the program D Total number of scenes

7 When you finish adding scenes, select the

scene you want to edit, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order . Fol low th e explanations on the sc reen to ch ange the ord er by pressing M/m and ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for confirmation, select “OK.” “Preview”: Plays the selecte d scene. “Change IN”: Changes the s ta rt of the scene. Repeat from step 4. “Change OUT”: Changes the end of the scene. Repeat from step 5.

8 When you finish editing the Scene Lis t,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 33.

Title Name

Enter the title name.

11.10.03 13:30 - 12.11.03 16:46

OK Enter

9 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The default title name is fixed, and the displa y asks if you want to start record ing. To change the dis c med ia, sele ct “Media” and press M/m. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/m.

DV Dubbing

Change the dubbing mode if necessary. Select "Start" to start dubbing.

Media Dub Mode

DVD GB

SP 0.8

Data capacity required for the dubbi ng

Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed.

• If the recording does not fit due to the dubbing mode you sel ected, t he displ ay asks if you want to continue. To change the dubbing mode, sele ct “Reset” and repeat from step 9. To have the recorder adjust the dubbing mode, select “Auto Dub Mode.”

• If there is not enough disc space even after changing the dubbing m od e , the display asks if you want to record halfway. To continue, select “OK.”

To stop during recording

Open the remote’s cover and press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

b Notes

• Contents recorded to the HDD or a DVD may not be recorded as programmed if the tape’s time code is not sequential or there are blanks between the recordings on the tape. In this case, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 47.

• The start and end points of a programme may be different from what you have set if the source DV/ Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions: – Recording mode was chan ged dur ing the recor ding. – There is a blank space in the recorded portion of the

tape.

• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and the end point as the OUT point, the IN and OUT points may move slightly during dubbing.

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

Cancel

2.6

Start

DV Dubbing

1-19

Settings and Adjustments

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Settings)

The “Settings” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme positio n settings for the recorder.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

Select “Settings,” and press ENTER.

The options of “Settings” ap pear . T h e def au lt settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

SETUP

Settings

Channel Setting

Channel List

Video

Audio

TV Guide Page

Features

Clock

Options

Language

Easy Setup

Channel Setting

Presets programme positio ns manually. If some programme positi ons could not be set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

Select “Channel Setting” in “Settings,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio :

AFT : On

Normal

AAB

NICAM

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio :

AFT : On

Select “System,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio :

AFT : On

Select an availabl e TV system, BG, DK, I, or L, and press ENTER (page 81).

BG • Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

Selected programme position

Normal

CDE

NICAM

Normal

AAB

NICAM

• Middle East

• Australia, New Zealand

8Prog.

DK Do not select this.

I • Hong Kong

• South Africa

L Do not select this.

Select “Normal/CATV,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio :

AFT : On

Select “Normal,” and press ENTER. To set CATV (Cable Television) channels, select “CATV.”

Select “Channel Set,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

1Prog.

Station Name :

Audio :

AFT : On

Normal

CATV

CDE

NICAM

Normal

CDE

NICAM

8Prog.

Press M/m repeatedly until the cha nnel you want is displayed, then press ENTER. The channels are scanned in the order shown in the table on page 81.

• If you know the number of the channel you want, press the number butto ns . For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.” Then press ENTER.

Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio :

AFT : On

Normal

CDE

NICAM

Standard

NICAM Normally, select this.

Standard Select this if the sound from

NICAM broadcasts is not clear.

Select “NICAM,” and press ENTER.

Select “AFT” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System : BG

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio:

AFT :

On Turns on the Auto Fine

Off Allows you to adjust the

Select “On” to turn on AFT, and press ENTER.

• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not work effectively, sel ect “Off” and press ENTER. When the fine tuning bar appears, press </, to obtain a clearer picture, and press ENTER.

• To preset another channel, repeat from step

Normal

CDE

NICAM On

Off

Tuning function. Normally, select this.

pictures manually.

8Prog.

Receivable channels

TV system Channel coverage

• Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand

• Middle East

• Australia, New Zealand

E2 - E12 VHF A - H VHF AS0 - AS12 VHF NZ1 - NZ11 VHF E21 - E69 UHF AS28 - AS69 UHF S1 - S20 CATV S1 - S46 CATV S21 - S41 HYPER S01 - S05 CATV

• Hong Kong

• South Africa

A - J VHF 4 - 13 VHF B21 - B69 UHF S1 - S20 CATV S21 - S41 HYPER S01 - S05 CATV

For customers in Austr alia and New Zealand

• Australia

Channel Set number Channel

C2 AS0 C3 AS1 C4 AS2 S44 AS3 S46 AS4 S1 AS5 S6 AS5 A C5 AS6 C6 AS7 C7 AS8 C8 AS9 C9 AS9A C10 AS10 C11 AS11

Settings and Adjustments

C12 AS12 C28 AS28 C29 AS29

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Channel Set number Channel

C30 AS30 C31 AS31 C31, C32 AS32 C32 AS33 C33 AS34 C34 AS35 C35 AS36 C36 AS37 C37 AS38 C38 AS39 C38, C39 AS40 C39 AS41 C40 AS42 C41 AS43 C42 AS44 C43 AS45 C44 AS46 C45 AS47 C45, C46 AS48 C46 AS49 C47 AS50 C48 AS51 C49 AS52 C50 AS53 C51 AS54 C52 AS55 C52, C53 AS56 C53 AS57 C54 AS58 C55 AS59 C56 AS60 C57 AS61 C58 AS62 C59 AS63 C59, C60 AS64 C60 AS65 C61 AS66

Channel Set number Channel

C62 AS67 C63 AS68 C64 AS69 S1 - S20 S1 - S20

• New Zealand

Channel Set number Channel

C2 NZ1 C3 NZ2 C4 NZ3 C5 NZ4 C6 NZ5 C7 NZ6 C8 NZ7 C9 NZ8 C10 NZ9 C11 NZ10 C12 NZ11 C21 - C69 E21 - E69 S1 - S46 S1 - S46

Station Name

Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Select “Channel Set t ing” in “Settings,” and press ENTER.

Settings - Channel Setting

System :

Normal / CATV :

Channel Set :

Station Name :

Audio : NICAM

AFT : On

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position for which you want to change or enter a station name.

Normal

AAB

1Prog.

3 Select “Station Name,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

Input Station Name

Clear All

Space

Back

"A"

"a"

Symbol

Cancel

Finish

To enter characters, see page 33.

4 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

Channel List (Changing/Disabling the channels)

Changes or disables the progra mme positi ons after setting the channels. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change stat i on names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

1 Select “Channel List” in “Settings,” and press

ENTER.

Settings - Channel List

Prog

Channel

2 Press M/m to select the row cont ai ni ng the

programme position you w ant to change or disable. To change, press ENTER and go to step 3. To disable, press CLEAR and go to ste p 5. The disabled positions will be skipped when you press PROG +/–.

To display other pages for pro gramme positions 7 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.

Name

AAB

FGH

C12

C21

C23

PQR

C24

3 Press M/m until the selected channel row

moves to the desired programme position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position.

Settings - Channel List

Prog

Channel Name

AAB

C12

C21

FGH

C23

PQR

C24

4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 To change or disable the programme position

of another station, repeat fr om step 2.

b Note

Be sure to correctly select the programme position you want to disable. If you disable the wrong programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

TV Guide Page

Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recordi ng start time, etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page corresponds to each day of the week. When recording a programme, th e recorder automatically takes the progra mme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the broadcast itself and may be subj ect to change. If so, you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.

* This feature mostly likely cannot be used because it

requires a service that is provided in limited areas only.

1 Select “TV Guide Page” in “Settings,” and

press , or ENTER. The TV Guide Page menu appe ars.

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Settings and Adjustments

1-20

Select the programm e position for which you

want to set or change the TV guide page by pressing PROG +/–.

• The TV guide page numbers (Example: P301) appear automatically when the recorder detects them.

Settings - TV Guide Page

Sun P 301

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

• If no page numbers are detected (P000), you have to set the appropriate TV guide page number manually.

Settings - TV Guide Page

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Select the TV guide page number you want to modify, and press ENTER.

Settings - TV Guide Page

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Press the number buttons or </M/m/, to enter the TV guide page number, an d press ENTER to confirm the setting.

• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to reenter the correct nu m b er.

To set or change another TV guide page number, repeat steps 3 and 4 a bove.

z Hint

To view Teletext information on your TV screen during a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing t TV/VIDEO (page 18).

P 000

0 0 0

P 000

Prog.

P 302

P 303

P 304

P 305

P 306

P 307

Prog.

P 000

Prog.

Notes

• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The recorder will instead store a default title name (programme position, start time - stop time).

• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to obtain the TV guide page number with programme titles and their start times.

• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day, this page should be input for all days.

• If you start recording more than three minutes before the programme is scheduled to st art, the correct label information may not be transferred.

• Note that this function may n ot w or k correctly with programmes broadcast from some stations.

• If the broadcast system updates the Tele text information at the moment recording star ts, the title label may not correspond to the recorded programme. In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct title (page 33).

Clock

Auto Adjust (Auto Clock Set)

This function cannot be used in your area.

Present Time (Manual Clock Set)

Set the clock manually.

Select “Clock” in “Settings,” and press ENTER.

Select “Present Time,” and press ENTER.

Clock - Present Time

Set the time and date manually.

1 2005

0 00:

Sat 1

Press M/m to set the day, and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, an d m i nut es 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.

To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

Press ENTER to start the clock.

z Hint

To change the numbers in step 3, press < to retur n to the item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing M/m.

Language

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

DVD Menu (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the soun d t ra ck. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the lan guage of the subt itl es r ecord ed on the disc. When you select “Audio Follow ,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

z Hint

If you select “Others” in “DVD Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio,” select and enter a language code from “Language Code List” on page 108 using the number buttons.

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 (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour . Choose the settings acco rding to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

TV Type : 16 : 9Settings

Pause Mode :

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size vi de o (pa ge42) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV) .

16:9 Select this when co nnecting to a

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

Auto

Progressive Mode :

Auto

Line Input

wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

Select this when con n ecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

Select this when con n ecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automaticall y displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Settings and Adjustments

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

b Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Auto The picture, including subjects

that move dynamically, is outpu t with no jitter. Normally select th is position.

Frame The picture, including subjects

that do not move dynamically, is output in high resolution.

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two typ es: fil m based software and vide o based software. Video based software is derived from TV, suc h as dramas and sit-coms, and displays images at 30 frames/60 fields (25 frames/50 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are wa t ching. You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output whe n you press PROGRESSIVE (“PROGRESSIVE” lights up). Note that you must connect to a pr ogressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 14).

progressive mode (50 or 60

Auto Automatically detects the software

type (Film-based or Video-based) and selects the appropriate conversion mode. Normally select this position.

Video Fixes the conversion mode to the

mode for Video-based software.

Line Input

Sets the method of inputting vi deo signals from the LINE IN 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 us e.

Line1 Input

Selects a method of inpu tting vi deo si gnals for t he LINE IN 1 jack on the rear panel of the recorder.

Video

Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S video signals.

Line3 Input

Selects a method of inpu tting vi deo si gnals for t he LINE IN 3 jack on the rear panel of the recorder. The pictures will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.

Video

Inputs video signals.

S Video Inputs S video signals.

Audio Settings (Audio)

The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the s ound according to the playback and connection conditions.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

The “Audio” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

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 out put of the following jacks: –LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks

On Select this when the playback

Off

OffAudio ATT :

Audio DRC :

Standard

Downmix :

Dolby Surround

Audio Connection

sound from the speakers is distorted.

Normally select this position.

continued

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: –LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 88).

Standard Normally select this position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear even if

you turn the volume down.

Wide

Gives you the feeling of being at a

Range

live performance.

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. Fo r details on the rear signal components, see “4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information” on page 31. This function affects the output of the fol lowing jacks: –LINE OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks –DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack

when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 88).

Normally select this position.

Dolby Surround

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.

Settings and Adjustments

continued

1-21

Audio Connection

The following setup items swi tc h t he m ethod of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplif i er (receiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Step 4: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 16. Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digita l Out” to “On.”

If you connect a component tha t d oes 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 spea ker damage.

Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Audio - Audio Connection

Digital Out : On

Dolby Digital :

D-PCM

MPEG : PCM

DTS :

Off

48kHz/96kHz PCM : 48kHz/16bit

Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.

On Normally select this position.

Off The infl uence of the digital

circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

Set the digital output signal.

• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

Select this when the recorder is

D-PCM

connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the “Downmix” setting item in “Audio” setup.

Dolby

Select this when the recorder is

Digital

connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

• DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to ou t put DTS signals.

On Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio compone nt with a built-in DTS decoder.

Select this when the recorder is

Off

connected to an audio compone nt without a built-in DTS decoder.

• MPEG (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the type of MPEG audio signal.

Select this when the recorder is

PCM

connected to an audio compone nt without a built-in MPEG decoder. If you play MPEG audio sound tracks, the recorder outputs stereo signals via the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack.

MPEG Select this when the recorder is

connected to an audio compone nt with a built-in MPEG decoder.

• 48kHz/96kHz PCM (DVD VIDEO only) Selects the sampling frequency of the audio signal.

The DVD video audio signal is

48kHz/ 16bit

converted to 48kHz/16bit and output.

96kHz/

All signals containing 96kHz/

24bit

24bit are output without conversion. However, the signals are output at 48kHz/16bit if copyright-protected signals are contained.

Notes

•“48kHz/96kHz PCM” setting has no effect when audio signals are output from the LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIOL) jacks. If the sampling frequency is 96kHz, signals are simply converted to 96kHz analog signals and output.

• When you use the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack to listen to MPEG au dio signals and set “MPEG” to “MPEG” in “Audio” setup, no sound will come from your speakers if you select one of the TVS modes.

Recording and Parental Control Settings (Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to adjust recording and parental cont rol settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Auto Chapter : On

Settings

Parental Control

Video

One Touch Dubbing

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Auto Chapter

Selects whether to automati cally divide a recording (a title) into chapters during recording or dubbing.

On For the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

Record to HDD

Synchro Rec

HQ Setting

Colour System

PAL

Screen Saver

mode), the recorder detects changes in the picture and sound and automatically inser ts chapter marks. For other recordable discs, the recorder inserts chapter marks at approximately 6-minu te intervals.

Notes

• The actual chapter mark interval may vary depending on the amount of information contained in the video to be recorded.

• Chapter marks are automatically inserted where the recordings start on the tape when “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” during DV dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode).

Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predet ermined leve l, such as t he age of the users. Scenes may be bloc ked or replaced with different scenes.

Select “Parental Control” in “Features,” and press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, th e display for registering a new password appears.

Features - Parental Control

Enter a new password.

Cancel

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears.

Features - Parental Control

Enter your password.

Cancel

Enter your four-digit password using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Off

Standard : USA

Password

Settings and Adjustments

Select “Standard,” and press , or ENTER.

The selection items for “Standard” are displayed.

Features - Parental Control

Level : Off

Standard : USA

Password

Select a geographic area as the pl ayback limitation level, and press ENTER. The area is selected.

• When you select “Others,” press the number buttons to select and enter an area code in the table (page 108). Then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Select “Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Level” are di sp laye d.

Features - Parental Control

Level :

Standard :

Password

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. Discs rated higher than the select ed le vel will be restricted.

Select the lev e l, and press ENTE R. The Parental Control setting is complete.

To cancel the Parental Control setting for the disc, set “Level” to “Off” in step 6. To change the password, select “Password” in step 3, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit passw o r d using the number buttons, then select “OK” and press ENTER.

Notes

• If you forget your password, you will have to reset it by selecting “Parental Control” of “Factory Setup” in “Options” setup (page 92).

• When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

USA

Others

Off

One Touch Dubbing

Displays the following options for the One Touch Dub function.

Finalize Disc (for all recordable discs except

DVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects whether or not to finalize the disc automatically following O ne Touch Dubbing (page 77).

Auto Automatically finalizes the disc

following One Touch Dubbing.

Allows you to finalize the disc

Manual

manually.

Synchro Rec

Selects the recording destination used for Synchro-Recording (page 46).

Record to

Records to the HDD.

HDD

Record to

Records to DVDs.

DVD

HQ Setting (HDD only)

Selects the HQ mode used for recording on the HDD (page 37).

HQ+ Records in higher quality

(approximate 15 Mbps).

HQ Records in the sta nda rd H Q mode .

Colour System

Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).

Plays a disc in PAL colour system.

PAL

NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour

system.

Screen Saver

The screen saver image ap pears when you do not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

Turns on the screen saver function.

Off Turns off the func t ion.

Disc and Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

The “Options” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

SETUP

Format DVD-RW : VR

Settings

HDD Bilingual Rec. :

DVD Bilingual Rec. :

Dimmer :

Power Save :

Auto Display :

Command Mode :

Factory Setup

Main

Normal

Off

DVD3

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

Format DVD-RW (DVD-RW only)

The recorder automatically starts formatting in VR mode or Video mode, whichever is selected below, when a new, unformatted DVD-RW is inserted.

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

HDD Bilingual Rec. (HDD only)

Selects the sound to be re corded on the HDD.

Main Records the main sound for the

bilingual programme.

Sub Records the sub sound for the

bilingual programme.

Main+Sub Records the main and sub sounds

for the bilingual programme.

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b Note

If you set the recording mode to be changed while dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, the sound recorded in the source (DVD) is applied regardless of this setting.

DVD Bilingual Rec. (for all recordable discs except DVD-RW in VR mode)

Selects the sound to be record ed on t he r ecorda ble 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

bilingual programme.

Dimmer

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Bright lighting.

Normal

Power

Low lighting. Turns off the

Save

lighting when the power is off.

b Note

When “Power Save” in “Options” setup is set to “On,” the front panel display is turned off during standby regardless of this setting.

Power Save

Selects whether this recorder is in power save mode when the power is turn ed off (standby).

On Sets to power save mode . The

front panel display is off when the recorder is in standby.

Off Does not set to powe r save mode.

Normally, select this.

b Note

Power Save mode does not function while Synchro Recording is set, even when “Power Save” is set to “On

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Settings and Adjustments

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Auto Display

On Automatically displays

information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

Off Displays informati on onl y whe n

DISPLAY is pressed.

Command Mode

Changes the Command Mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment i s assigned the same Command Mode. Be sure to match the Command Mode switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 20.

DVD1 Select this if the default Command

Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD2 Select this if the default Command

Mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

The default Command Mode of

DVD3

the recorder.

Factory Setup

Allows you to select the setup settings by group, and return them to their default sett ings. No te t hat all of your previous settings will be lost.

Select “Factory Setup” in “Options,” and press , or ENTER. The display for selecting a group of settings appears.

Select the group of setti ngs you wa nt to re turn to default from “Settings,” “Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” “Parental Control,” and “All,” and press , or ENTER.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The selected settings return to their default settings.

Press ENTER when “Finish” appe ar s.

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the “Easy Setup” programme.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder i s

in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

SETUP

Settings

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

4 Press ENTER. 5 Select “Start.” 6 Follow the instructions for “Easy Setup”

(page 21) from step 2.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any o f the f oll owing diffi cult ies while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs . Sho uld any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony deale r .

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the power cord (mains lead) is

connected securely.

Picture

There is no pictur e.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Ch ec k the connection to your TV (page 13). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

, Thi s rec orde r ca nnot record NTSC signals. , When playing a double-layer DVD, the vide o

and audio may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

Picture noise appears.

, If the pic ture output signal from your recorder

passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protectio n signal applied to some DVD programmes could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, Y ou have set the recorder to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept th e progressive signal. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE until the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off.

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (525p/625p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recor der to progre ssive format. In this case, press PROGRESSIVE so that the PROGRESSIVE indicator turns off and the recorder is set to normal (inter lace) format.

, Y ou are playing a DVD recorded in a col our

system that is different from your TV.

, Noise may appear in the pictures recorded on the

HDD, which is due to the characteristics of HDD, and is not a malfunction.

, When playing a double-layer DVD, the video

and audio may be mome ntaril y int err upted at t he point where the lay ers switch.

TV programme reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Channel Setting” in

“Settings” setup (page 80).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

SELECT button, or select a channel of any TV programme using the PROG +/– buttons.

TV programme pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV aerial. , A djust the picture (see the TV’s instruction

manual).

, P la ce the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched aerial cables

farther apart.

, The RF cable is connected to the AERIAL OUT

jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the AERIAL IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disabled (page 83). , A tim e r recording started, which changed th e

channels.

Additional Information

The picture from equipment c onnected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LIN E IN 1

jacks, select “L1” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “L2” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE IN jacks, select “L3” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT. If the equipment is connected to the DV IN jack, (this is usually for a digital video cam era connection), select “DV” in the front panel display by pressing PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT.

The playback picture or TV pro gramme from the equipment connecte d through the recorder is distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or tuner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy- protection signal applied to some programmes could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV T ype ” in “Video” setup in accordance

with the screen size of your TV (page85).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the picture size is set in “TV Type” in “Video” setup.

, The picture size of the title is fixed.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all connections securely . , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the “Audio Connection” settings in “Audio” setup (page 88).

Sound distortion occurs.

, Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “On”

(page 87).

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT R-AUDIOL jacks (page 52).

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 87).

, Set “Audio ATT” in “Audio” setup to “Off”

(page 87).

, One of the TVS effects is selected (page 51).

An alternate audio track cann ot be recorded.

, When recording from connected equipment, set

“Line Audio Input” in TOOLS menu to “Bilingual” (page 47).

, Multilingual tracks (main and sub) cannot be

recorded on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs. To record the language, select “Main” or “Sub” of “DVD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup before recording (page91). To record both the main and sub sounds, record on a DVD-RW (VR mode).

, Any discs other than the HDD or DVD-RWs

(VR mode) cannot be used for recording both main and sub sounds. To record on the HDD, set “HDD Bilingual Rec.” in “Options” setup to “Main+Sub” (page 91).

, If yo u ha ve connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks and want to change the audio trac k for a DVDRW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” of “Audio Connection” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 88).

Playback

The recorder does not play any typ e of disc (except HDD).

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the

labelled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moist ure has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and le ave the re corder tur ned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 35).

The recorder does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page50). , You have inserted a DVD whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use th e menu to start playback.

The recorder starts playing automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the DVD has an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Searc h, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to

do some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

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The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD

being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

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 subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be change d.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “”

does not appear on the TV screen (page 51).

, Th e D V D V I DE O prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio tracks do not play .

, The MP3 audio tracks are not recorded in a

format that the recorder can pl ay (p age 58).

The JPEG image files do not play.

, The JPEG image files are not recorded in a

format that the recorder can pl ay (p age 58).

, P rogressive JPEG images cannot be played.

TV Pause does not work.

, You are recording to the HDD or the HDD is full.

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Recording/Timer recording/ Editing

The programme position cannot be changed from the programme position yo u are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after you press z REC.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INFOWRITE” disappears from the front panel disp lay .

Nothing was recorded even thou gh you set the timer setting correctly.

, The re wa s a powe r fai lure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure that lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the clock (page 84).

, The channel was disabled after the timer

recording was set. See “Channel Setting” on page 80.

, Disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the

mains, and connect it again.

, The programme contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, Ot her timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 45).

, There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The recorder was in the process of DV Dubbing.

Recording does not stop immediately after you press x REC STOP.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

Recording does not stop after you p ress x.

, Open th e re mote’s cover and press x REC

STOP.

Timer recording is not c omplete or did not start from the beginning .

, There was a power failure during recording. If

the power recovers when there is a time r recording, the recorder resumes recor ding. Should the power failure continue for more than 1 hour, reset the clock (page 84).

, Other timer setting overlapped the timer setting

(page 45).

, D isc space was not enough.

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC

will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

, “Auto Title Erase” in the TOOLS menu (appears

when you press TOOLS while the Timer List menu is turned on) is set to “On” (page 45).

, The title was updated and recorded ov e r

(page 39).

Recording from the equipment with a timer

Nothing was recorded even tho ugh you set the Synchro-Rec setting correctly.

, You forgot to turn off the connected equipment.

Turn off the connected equipment and set the recorder to Synchro-Rec standby mode (page 46).

, The recorder was not set to the Synchro-

Recording standby mode. Press SYNCHRO REC to have the recorder stand by for recording. Make sure the SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel (page 46).

, The recorder is connected to the TV output jack

of the connected equipme nt.

Synchro-Recording does not complete.

, The timer setting for the conne cted equipment

overlapped the recorder’s timer setting (page 47).

, There was a power failure during the recording.

The recorder automatically starts recording when the satellite receiver is turned on.

, The Synchro-Rec function was activated. Turn

off the satellite receiver and cancel the SynchroRec function (page 46).

Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the clock again (page 84). , The clock stopped due to a power failure that

lasted for more than 1 hour. Reset the cl oc k (page 84).

The TIMER REC indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indi cation is incorrect.

, When the recording or dubbing is less than three

minutes, the recording mode indication may be displayed incorrectly. The actual recordi ng itse lf is correctly made in the selected recording mode.

, After playing titles recorded in SLP and SEP

mode, the recording mode indication may change depending on the recorded programme.

The clock does not appear in the f ront panel display.

, “Dimmer” in “Options” setup is set to “Power

Save” (page 91).

, The “Power Save” in “Options” setup was set to

“On,” and the recorder is in standby (page 91).

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote’s manufacturer c ode returned to the

default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 18).

, Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on

the recorder.

, Diffe rent command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 20). The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

, Set the TV/DVD switch to DVD (page 19).

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 20).

Others

The recorder does not opera te properly.

, R e st art the recorder. Press down [/1 on the

recorder for more than ten second s un ti l “WELCOME” appears in the fr ont pane l displ ay.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears i n the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

Five numbers or letters are displayed in the front panel display.

, The self-diagnosis function was activated (see

the table on page 98).

The disc tray does not open after you press Z (open/close).

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a DVD. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

“RECOVERY” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder’s recovery function was activated

when the recorder was turned on because th e power was turned off or failed during recording. Leave the recorder on until “R ECOVERY” disappears from the front panel display.

Additional Information

“HDD ERROR” appears in the front panel display.

, The hard disk error occurred. Press down @/1 on

the recorder for ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display. If this does not resolve the problem, format the recorder’s HDD by pressing down the HDD button on the recorder for more than ten seconds until “FORMAT” appears in the front panel display. Note that all the contents recorded on the HDD will be erased. If this does not fix the problem, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

“FAN ERROR” appears in the front panel display.

, Check that the vent on the rear of th e r ecorder is

not blocked. Then, immediately disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the pow e r cord (mains lead), and press [/1 on the recorder.

The disc tray does not open and yo u cannot remove the disc after you press Z (open/ close).

, Turn off the recorder. Once the clock appears in

the front panel display, disconnect the power cord (mains lead). Connect it again while pressing down A on the recorder, and release the button when the disc tray opens. Then, keep [/1 on the recorder pressed for about ten seconds until “WELCOME” appears in the front panel display.

“LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, The disc tray is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 50).

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display)

When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the recorder from malfunctioning, a fivecharacter service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and fo ur nu m bers appears in the front panel display. In this case, check the following table.

First three characters of the service number

C 13 There is a problem in the HDD.

C 31 The DVD/CD is not inserted

E XX

(xx is a number)

Cause and/or corrective action

, Contact your nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized

service facility. The DVD is dirty. , Clean the disc with a soft

cloth.

correctly. , Re-insert the disc correctly.

To prevent a malfunction, the recorder has performed the selfdiagnosis function. , Contact your nearest Sony

dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility and

give the five-character

service number.

Example: E 61 10

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

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

• When you move the recorder, take out any discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inpu t s 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 moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

About repairing the hard disk drive

• It may be necessary to access data stored on the hard disk for testing purposes; there is no intention to copy or store the data, titles or any other information.

• If replacement or initialization (format) is required, the hard d i sk will be formatted at our discretion. In this case, please note that all of the contents recorded there will be erased (including any data found to violate copyri ght law).

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On cleaning discs

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

Notes about the discs

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

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

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

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available 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 stic ker on it. –A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. DISK REMOVAL PROCEDURE IF THE TRAY CANNOT BE EJECTED (FORCED EJECTION)

2. BOARDS CONNECTION