Sony RDRGX-315 Service manual

RDR-GX315

RMT-D223A

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[Tuner section]

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm a

[Timer section]

Clo

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs

ntenna terminal for VHF/UHF

(max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

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

LINE 2 IN

S VIDE

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

LINE OUT

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

-p, unbalanced, sync negative

tput impedance: less than 10 kilohms

US Model

Canadian Model

DIGITAL OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

S VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync nega C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedanc

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

28 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

B, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

e 75 ohms

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tive

DVD RECORDER

Storage temperature

−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

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

Approx. 430 × 63 × 263 mm (Approx. 17 × × 10

Mass

/8 in21/

ches)

Approx. 2.9 kg (Approx. 6.4 lbs)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) Antenna cable (1) Audio/video cord (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

1.5 k

0.15 µF

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

Ω

Earth Ground

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

instruments.

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

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

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

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

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

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

passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

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

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

WARNING!!

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0 SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU D ANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

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

5 Reset operation after IC203 or IC205 was replaced...........10

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2 Quick Guide to Disk Types ·············································1-6 Playback ··········································································1-7 Recording ······································································1-10 Editing ··········································································· 1-13 DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 y DVD)·····························1-16 Settings and Adjustments ··············································1-17 Additional Information··················································1-20

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and Board··························································2-1 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1 2-1-2 Assy Front-cabinet Removal··········································2-1 2-1-3 Assy-deck Removal························································2-2 2-1-4 Digital Main and SMPS PCB Removal ························· 2-2 2-1-5 Jack PCB Removal························································· 2-3 2-1-6 DC Fan Removal····························································2-3 2-2 Circuit Boards Locations················································2-4

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

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 SMPS PCB ······································································ 4-3 4-2 Digital Main PCB ····························································4-7 4-3 Jack PCB ·······································································4-11 4-4 Function Timer PCB······················································4-15

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-1 S.M.P.S (SMPS PCB)······················································5-3 5-2 Power (SMPS PCB) ························································5-5 5-3 Tuner/F-Micom (Jack PCB) ············································5-7 5-4 Function Timer (Function Timer PCB) ··························· 5-9 5-5 Encoder (Digital Main PCB) ·········································5-11 5-6 Decoder (Digital Main PCB)········································· 5-13 5-7 Video Decoder and Connector (Digital Main PCB)······5-15 5-8 DV Interface and 1394 Connector

(Digital Main PCB) ······················································· 5-17 5-9 Connectors and Power (Digital Main PCB) ··················5-19 5-10 ADC/DAC (Jack PCB)··················································5-21 5-11 I.O (Jack PCB) ······························································5-23

6. Troubleshooting·················································6-1

7. Repair Parts List

7-1 Exploded Vie ws ·······························································7-2 7-2 Electrical Parts List ·························································7-3

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective or ha v e

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

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

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

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

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

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

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

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

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

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

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

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

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

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

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

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

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

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

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

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

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

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

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

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

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

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

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

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

Note: Refer to the Safety Precautions section ground lead last.

(2) The service precautions are indicated or printed on the cabinet,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

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

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

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

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

ESD devices.

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

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

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

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

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

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

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

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

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

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

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

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

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

(5) Perform work on top of the conductive sheet. Be careful not to

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

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

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

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

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

Up ASS’Y, before replacing the Pick-Up. (The short terminal is shorted when the Pick-Up Ass’y is being lifted or moved.)

(7) After replacing the Pick-up, open the short terminal on the PCB.

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5 Reset operation after IC203 or IC205 was replaced

Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the IC203(IC FLASH MEMORY) or IC205(IC EEPROM) used on the

Digital Main board was replaced.

Resetting method

1. Intermittently short-circuit the TP701 on Function Timer PCB

with pincers to the adjustment mode.(refer to Fig-1)

2. Enter the Adjustment mode, and press two times the "1" button

on the remote commander. The tray will automatically open and the version information

will be displayed on the TV screen.

3. Turn the power off.

Function Timer PCB

TP701

Short-Circuit for few seconds and release.

Fig-1 Function Timer PCB (TOP VEW)

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(Just one time)

RDR-GX315

1. GENERAL

About this manual

•Instructions in this man ual describ e the cont rols on the remote. You can also use the controls on the recorder if they have the same or similar names as those on the remote.

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

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVR

in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVideo

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD

DVD

VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD

VCD

format

Functions available for music CDs

or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3

DATA CD

audio tracks or JPEG files)

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

DATA DVD

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3* audio tracks or JPEG files)

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (2-637-174-11)

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to view all titles on a

disc and select a title for playback or editing (page 37).

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

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

One Touch Dubbing – DV/D8 Dubbing

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV/D8 format tape over to a disc (page 69).

Title List

CH 23 May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Original

Playlist

Control

Title List (Original)

Dubbing

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

CH 23 01:29:03

CH 66 00:31:23

CH 95 01:59:00 CH 97 00:58:56

10:10 AM

> > > >

Progressive playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode (page 77).

Playing JPEG image files or MP3 audio files

, You can enjoy viewing JPEG images on

your TV screen. First, take pictures with a digital camera and save them in JPEG format to a DATA CD (CD-RW/CD-R) or DATA DVD (DVD+RW/DVD-RW/ DVD+R/DVD-R) on a PC. Then play the disc on this recorder (page 41). You can also play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 40).

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 28.

Shoot

Save

Play!

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

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

SYSTEM

System Menu

The System Menu appears when you press SYSTEM MENU, and provides entries to all of the recorder’s main functions, such as timer recording and setup. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Title List (Original)

1/4

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLSO RETURN

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03 02 CH 66 >00:31:23 03 CH 95 >01:59:00 04 CH 97 >00:58:56

A “Title List”

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

B “Timer”

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

C “Edit”

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

D “DV/D8 Dubbing”

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

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F “Setup”

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

Sub-menu

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

Example: The Title List menu

CH 23 May/02/2005

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03 02 CH 66 >00:31:23 03 CH 95 >01:59:00 04 CH 97 >00:58:56

Options for the selected item

10:10 AM

Play Title Erase Chapter Erase Protect Title Name A·B Erase Divide Title

1-1

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS. You can search for a title/chapter/track, check the playing and remaining time, or change audio and repeat settings. The displayed options differ depending on the media type. Press M/m to select an option, press </, to select the desired item, and press ENTER.

Example: When you press TOOLS while a DVD-RW (VR mode) is playing.

1/4

Title

1/1

Chapter

Time

00:00:25 ENG Dolby 5.1ch (1/3)

Audio Repeat

Off 00:01:30

Remain

Selectable options

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

Example: When a disc is stopped.

Type Selectable option

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

*Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

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

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•See the instructions supplie d with the components to be connected.

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

•Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

•Antenna cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 19.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output only

Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Notes

•If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

•If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, use a UHF/VHF band mixer (not sup plied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

A (page 13)

B (page 14)

C (page 14)

A: Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (L1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Wall

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

ANT IN

TO TV

Audio/video cord (supplied)

DVD recorder

to LINE 1 IN

Hookups and Settings

B: Cable box with an antenna output only

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the satellite receiver or cable box. Be sure that the satellite receiver or cable box is turned on. To watch cable programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

C: Cable without cable box, or antenna only (no cable TV)

Use this hookup if you watch cable channels without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VHF and UHF antennas. With this hookup, you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the recorder.

Wall

: Signal flow

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DVD recorder

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

(white) (yellow)

TV or projector

(yellow)(white)(red)

to LINE OUT1 (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

to LINE OUT (S VIDEO)

INPUT

S VIDEO

S video cord (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page77). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT 1 (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PBP

(green) (blue) (red)

(red) (blue) (green)

Component video cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red)

to LINE OUT1 (AUDIO L/R)

INPUT

AUDIO

(white)

(white)(red)

TV or projector

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 76.

Notes

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

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

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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

INPUT

AUDIO

(red)

DVD recorder

Audio cord (not supplied)

(white)

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver)

to LINE OUT 2 (AUDIO L/R)

Hookups and Settings

: Signal flow

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 33). Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

DVD recorder

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

z Hint

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

Notes

•After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 22). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

•The recorder cannot play Linear PCM soundtracks of 2 channels or more.

•When outputting from the DIGITAL OUT jacks, you cannot switch the bilingual sounds on a DVD-RW (VR mode) by pressing AUDIO.

to DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

to optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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Virtual speaker

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

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

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

Digital or DTS*2 decoder

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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mode. If you connect additional equipment to this recorder (page 26), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

to AC outlet

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) 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 (page 24).

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

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

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

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

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

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

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

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Hookups and Settings

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV. If you connect the recorder to an AV amplifier (receiver), you can also use the supplied remote to control the AV amplifier’s (receiver’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

TV/DVD switch

"/1

CH +/– VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

WIDE MODE

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Hold down "/1. 3 Enter your TV’s manufacturer code (see

below) using the number buttons.

4 Release "/1.

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

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

CH +/– Select the channel on

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

Number buttons and SET

WIDE MODE Switch to or from the

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.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default) Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12, 14 Daewoo 04, 22 Daytron 03, 12 Fisher 11 General Electric 04, 06, 10 Hitachi 02, 03, 04 J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 NEC 04, 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 02, 03, 04, 08 Philips 08, 21 Pioneer 06, 16

your TV

source Select the channel on a

Sony TV

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

Manufacturer Code number

Portland 03 Proscan 10 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 10, 14 RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20 Sanyo 11, 14 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10 , 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07, 18 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 14, 15

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

TV/DVD switch

"/1

Number

buttons

Slide the TV/DVD switch to DVD.

Hold down "/1, and enter the manufacturer code (see the table below) for your AV amplifier (receiver) using the number buttons.

Release "/1.

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

VOL +/–

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 listed, 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

Hookups and Settings

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

M/m/</,,

O RETURN

ENTER

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

“Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be made. You can change them later using setup.” appears.

•If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy Setup (page 83).

4 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English Français Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

6 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

•If broadcasters in your area are not sending time signals, select “Manual,” and press ENTER. Press M/m to set the month and press ,. Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in the same way. The day of the week is set automatically.

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7 Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna Cable

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” For all other connections, select “Cable.”

8 Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable channels. 25

Please wait.

To set the channels manually, see page 75. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears.

9 Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select your TV screen type.

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

10:10 AM

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs. Automatically displays “wide screen” pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit. “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 76.

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

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

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

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

On Off

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

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

10:10 AM

DTS

Hookups and Settings

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Easy Setup is finished.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 83).

Note

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

10:10 AM

Finish

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

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD recorder or player. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m/</,, ENTER

COMMAND MODE switch

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting

: Auto : DVD 3

10:10 AM

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

DV/D8 Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”

“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), 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 display

Press O RETURN.

Note

If the command mode does not match, the recorder’s command mode appears on the front panel display when you operate the remote. Set the remote’s command mode to one that matches the recorder’s.

: Auto

DVD 1

: DVD1 No

DVD 2 DVD 3

10:10 AM

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Hookups and Settings

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 50. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

VCR, etc.

S video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Notes

•You cannot dub a copy guard DVD VIDEO to this DVD recorder.

•Do not connect the yellow LINE 2 IN (VIDEO) jack when using an S video cord.

S VIDEO

S VIDEO VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

L(MONO) AUDIO R

DV IN

LINE 2 IN

DVD recorder

CHANNEL +

S VIDEO VIDEO

DV IN

L(MONO) AUDIO R

LINE 2 IN

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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Icon used

Disc Type

Disc Logo

in this manual

Formatting (new discs)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

to LINE 1 IN

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs only monaural sound, connect an audio cord to the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L (MONO) jack.

Notes

•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.

•Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded.

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

VCR DVD recorder TV

•If the recorder’s power cord is disconnected, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected VCR.

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

Line input 1

Line input 2

DVD+RW

DVDRW

VR mode

Video mode

Video

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode (page 66)

Format in Video

mode

(page 66)

DVD+R

Automatically

formatted

DVD+R DL

DVD-R

Usable disc versions (as of May 2005)

•4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

)

with CPRM

•4×-speed or slower DVD-RWs (Ver.1.2, Ver.1.2 with CPRM)

•8×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

•8×-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

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

Automatically formatted

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

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 67)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 67)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 67)

Recording Features Editing Features

Change Rewrite (page 66)

Auto Chapter (page 48)

Manual Chapter (page 59)

Title

Name

(page 60)

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 56)

A-B Erase (page 57)

Divide Title (page 58)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*3/No No Yes No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes*3/No No No No

No Yes No Yes Yes*4/No No No No

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

• DVD+RWs that are not 2.4×-speed compatible

•8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

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

• DVD-Rs with CPRM

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

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD” in “Features” setup (page 81).

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

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Playlist (page 61)

Quick Guide to Disc Types

12 cm/8 cm Discs

Operation

DVD+RW

12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm 12 cm 8 cm

Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

DVD-RW

VR mode Video mode

DVD+R DVD-R

Playable Discs

Icon Used

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

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

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” logos are trademarks. *A logical format of files and folders on DATA-CDs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

in This Manual

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or

DVD

rented

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

VCD

format (with PBC function)

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD

format that can be purchased

CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG format

DATA CD

that conforms to ISO9660* Level 1/Level 2

DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs in

DATA DVD

MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF

8 cm DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs, and DVD-Rs

——

recorded with a DVD video camera (Still images recorded with a DVD video camera cannot be played.)

Characteristics

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Discs that cannot be played

•CD-Rs/CD-RWs, other than those recorded in music CD format, MP3 or JPEG format, or Video CD format

•Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

•CD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

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

• DVD-Rs with CPRM

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 31)

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

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Note on DualDiscs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

ALL

If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

•Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same

•You cannot shorten the time required for recording

•It is recommended that you use discs with “For Video”

•You cannot add new recordings to DVD-RWs (Video

•You may not be able to further record on a DVD+RW

• If the disc contains PC data unrecognizable by this

RDR-GX315

Region code

No.

Notes

CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, se e the operating instructions for the recording device.

DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 66). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot reco rd on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.

printed on their packaging.

mode) or DVD-Rs that contain recordings made on other DVD equipment.

recorded on other equipment. Note that recording on such discs may cause the recorder to rewrite the DVD menu.

recorder, the data may be erased.

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Playback

Playing Discs

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

Z OPEN/

TOP MENU

H PLAY

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

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

3 Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

DATA CD

DATA DVD

x STOP

DVD

z Hints

•You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 tracks or JPEG files (page 40, 41 ).

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

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 37).

Note

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

Using the DVD’s Menu

RWVideo

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

DVD

Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

O RETURN

REPLAY/ ADVANCE . PREV

ZOOM

ANGLE

REPEAT

Button Operation Disc

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the audio source.

DVD

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode

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

when pressed repeatedly. Magnification changes as follows: normal t ×2 t ×4 t normal

The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 42.

SUR MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

> NEXT H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

DVD

VCD

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Button Operation Disc

All discs

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

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

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

VCD

*Playback direction

only

All discs

DVD

Video

SUR (surround)

Playback

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV/

NEXT >

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

Surround lets you enjoy surround sound effects by using sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 18). Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly. “Off”: No surround effect. “Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers. “Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. “Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. This feature is effective when you use two separate front speakers.

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

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

•Goes to the beginning of the current or next title/ chapter/scene/track and starts playback when pressed during playback.

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

Fast reverses or fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes with each press:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 Tt FF1

FR2*2TT tt FF2

FR3*3TTT ttt FF3

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode. Playback speed changes with each press:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

TT tt

TTT ttt

If you pause playback for more than five minutes, playback starts automatically.

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Button Operation Disc

REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.

Select an item using M/m, and press ENTER. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display.

When playing a DVD

“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter. “Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc. “A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 36).

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

“Track”: Repeats the current track. “Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks. “A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 36).

Selects the item to be repeated when pressed repeatedly. To cancel Repeat Play, select “Off.”

When playing a CD

“Track”: Repeats the current track. “Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 audio)

“File”: Repeats the current track. “Folder”: Repeats the current album.

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

z Hints

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

•During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/ M buttons and the remote’s .PREV/>NEXT buttons work the same way (page 34). Hold the buttons down during playback to fast forward or fast reverse. In pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 96 for the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

•You cannot use the repeat play function with VIDEO CDs while the PBC function is on (page 36).

•When the playback signal does not contain a signal for the surround speakers, the surround effects will be difficult to hear.

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

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

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

•Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio (page 36).

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

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

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

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup” display (page 78).

DVD

DATA CDCDDATA DVD

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VCD

*With PBC function off

Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

Video

Playback

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

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

z Hint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “Off” in the “Setup” display (page 79).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

VCD

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

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU to display “Menu: Off.” To use the PBC functions, press MENU again to display “Menu:On.”

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

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

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

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

–you edit the title after stopping playback.

–you make a recording.

Repeating a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play)

VCD

Video

DVD

1 During playback, press REPEAT. 2 Select “A” using M/m. 3 Press ENTER at the starting point (point A) of

the portion to be played repeatedly. “A-” appears.

4 Continue playing or press m/M to locate

the ending point (point B), and press ENTER. Repeat A-B Play starts.

To return to normal playback, press REPEAT to select “Off,” and press ENTER. Press O RETURN to turn off the display.

*Only with PBC function off.

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

DVD

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

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 82.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

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

"/1 x

With the recorder turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder. The recorder turns off and “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the recorder, hold down "/1 on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked and turns on.

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

Note

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

Playing a Title From the Title List

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

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TOP MENU

Place a disc on the disc tray.

Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

May/02/2005 08:00 PM

A Title type (DVD-RWs (VR mode)

only):

Displays the title type, “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.”

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

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

Video

Title List (Original)

1/4

TITLE LIST MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03 02 CH 66 >00:31:23 03 CH 95 >01:59:00 04 CH 97 >00:58:56

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Playback

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

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

You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

•The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 32).

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

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

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

You can search a DVD by title or chapter, and VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individual numbers on the disc, select the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Number

buttons

1 Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2 Select a search method.

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

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

For example: “Time” To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, wait a moment until the display returns to the elapsed playing time display, then select another number.

4 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected point. To turn off the display, press TOOLS.

DVD

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

D Clock

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Note

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

Bookmarking a favorite scene (Bookmark)

RWVR-RWVideo

You can have the recorder store specific portions of a disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bookmark). Up to ten bookmarks per disc can be set.

CLEAR

MARKER SEARCH

During playback, press MARKER at a favorite scene.

The bookmark is set.

To play from bookmarks

DVD

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 During playback, press SEARCH.

01 02 03 04 05 -- -- -- -- -- N:5

2 Press </, to select a bookmark, and press

ENTER. Playback starts from the selected bookmark.

To erase bookmarks

1 During playback, press SEARCH.

2 Press </, to select the bookmark to be

erased.

3 Press CLEAR.

Note

When you eject the disc, the bookmark information is cleared.

Playback

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).

TOP MENU

O RETURN

REPEAT

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

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

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

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

Music menu for the CD

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

X PAUSE

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2 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3 Select an album, and press ENTER.

Music

Repeat:Off Surround:Off

MP3_001

Prev Directory

0/9

01-Track1.mp3 02-Track2.mp3 03-Track3.mp3 04-Track4.mp3 05-Track5.mp3

4 Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To pause playback

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

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback. “Off”: Does not play repeatedly. “File”: Repeats the current track. “Folder”: Repeats the current album.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

About MP3 audio tracks

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer III) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files).

10:10 AM

Stop 00:00:00

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.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

•The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

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

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

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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

Playing JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

You can play JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs).

TOP MENU

O RETURN

H PLAY

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

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

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

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

Music menu for the CD

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

./> x STOP

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Playback

Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

To display the previous or next page, press ./>.

Select an image file, and press ENTER.

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

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

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 42). : Rotates the image (page 42). : Zooms the image (page 42).

Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.

Slide Show

To play the slide show

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. The “Slide Show Speed” menu appears. “”: Slow “”: Normal “”: Fast

Press </, to select the desired play speed, and press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image. To stop playing, press x STOP.

To rotate the selected image

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

To zoom in an image

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

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2u t 4u t 2u t normal

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

•

If you select

“ ”

the images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.

in the rotated image display,

About JPEG image files

You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or DATA DVDs (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs) recorded in JPEG format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet format and DATA DVDs of Universal Disk Format (UDF) for the recorder to recognize the tracks (or files). 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.

z Hint

If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the file names, the files will be played in that order.

Notes

•The recorder can only play the files with the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

VCD

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

Press DISPLAY.

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

Disc information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

DATA CD

Play 1:23:45 HQ Rem 16:15 Original

Mon May 02. 2005 10:10 AM

A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode

Video

DATA DVD

DVD

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Playback

D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during playback)

E Channel or input source F Date and time

*Title type (original or Playlist) for DVD-RWs (VR

mode).

Viewing information on the front panel display

You can view the information on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

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

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

Current title number and current chapter number

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

Clock

SYNCHRO PROGRESSIVE

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Channel or input source

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

VCDVD

REC

VCDVD

REC

VCDVD

REC

SAP

STEREO

SAP

STEREO

SAP

STEREO

Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 28).

•Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 43). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 56).

z Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page67).

Notes

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

•This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Extended Play mode (SEP) can be a possible choice. Note that the recording time in the following table is an approximate guide.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

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

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Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

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

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. –Recording a program with poor reception, or a program

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

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator disappears from the TV screen. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise.

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup” display (page 78).

Unrecordable pictures

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

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Recording

Copy-Never None

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 29).

Recordable discs

RWVR-RWVideo

RWVR

Ver.1.1 with CPRM* Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

Recording Without the Timer

RWVR-RWVideo

Z OPEN/

DISPLAY

H PLAY

z REC

REC MODE

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81.

3 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly

to select the channel or input source you want to record.

TV/DVD switch

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO

x STOP X PAUSE

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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

12 3 45

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

5 Press z REC.

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

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

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

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Slide the TV/DVD switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to set the TV to the TV

input.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

z Hints

•To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 67).

•You can use the number buttons for channel selection. Enter the channel number, and press SET.

•You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

•You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are using a cable box or a satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•Recording may not start immediately after z REC is pressed.

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

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

•You cannot change the channel or input source during recording.

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

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press increases the time by 30 minutes, up to eight hours (12 hours for DVD+R DL (Double Layer) discs).

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

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

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording.

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

(normal recording)

Checking the disc status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 43).

Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 02:28 CH 1

A Disc type B Recording status

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C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining disc space F Channel or input source

z Hint

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

Creating chapters in a title

Recording

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup” display (page 80). If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

z Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode) (page 59).

Timer Recording

RWVR-RWVideo

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded. Follow the steps below to set each timer recording item.

Note

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

Z OPEN/

SYSTEM

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

TIMER M/m/</,,

ENTER

x STOP

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 81.

3 Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

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

Date Start Stop CH Mode

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

Today 09 00 10 00 CH 8 SP

: PM PM

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

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

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

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A “Date”: Sets the date using M.

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

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

source.

E “Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 45).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 49), select “AUTO.”

If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

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5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 52) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording. There is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 52).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

To stop recording

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

If timer settings overlap

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

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 52.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

If the remainning disc space is not enough for the current recording, the recorder automatically

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adjusts the recording mode. Select “AUTO” for “Mode” when setting the timer.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

•To record a cable or satellite program, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and select the program you want to record. Leave the cable box or sa tellite receiver turned on until the recorder finishes recording.

Recording

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

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

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

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

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks on the rear of the recorder (page 27). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks.

SYSTEM

REC MODE

SYNCHRO

REC

Insert a recordable disc.

Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 80).

Video

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

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Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel a Synchro-Rec standby

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

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

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

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

Program 1

Program 2

Notes

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

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

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

•During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 75).

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

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

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

will be cut off

4 Select the timer setting you want to change

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

Recording

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

Video

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

Timer List

No Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SP SP

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

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

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

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

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

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

5 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

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

Date Start Stop CH Mode

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

04/15 09 00 10 00 CH 8 SP

: PM PM

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

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

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

“Del”: Erases the timer setting. Select “OK” and press ENTER when asked for confirmation.

Timer List

No Date Start End Source Mode Edit

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

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

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

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

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

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

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the program may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 49.

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Edit Del

10:10 AM

Cancel

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

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 26. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack).

z REC

REC MODE

Insert a recordable disc.

Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select an input source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

Channel

Video

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

LINE2 DVLINE1

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SEP EPSLP LP

For details about the recording mode, see page 45.

4 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup”

Recording

display (page 80).

5 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC on this recorder and the

pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.

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

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

See “Dubbing from a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 70) for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

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

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

•You cannot change the channel or input source during recording.

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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 28).

Note

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

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

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Renaming a title (page 60). –Erasing a title (page 56). –Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 56).

–Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 58).

Notes

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

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

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

RWVR

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

RWVideo

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Renaming a title (page 60). –Erasing a title (page 56). –Erasing a chapter (page 57). –Setting protection against erasure (page 56). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57). –Dividing a title (page 58).

To create and edit Playlist titles

A Playlist is a group of Playlist titles created from the original title for editing purposes. When you create a Playlist, only the control information necessary for playback, such as the playback order, is stored on the disc. Since the original titles are left unaltered, Playlist titles can be re-edited. If you erase an original title used in a Playlist, that Playlist is also erased.

Example: You have recorded the final few matches of a soccer tournament on a DVD-RW (VR mode). You want to create a digest with the goal scenes and other highlights, but you also want to keep the original recording.

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 62. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: –Renaming a title (page 60). –Erasing a title (page 56). –Erasing a chapter (page 57). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 57). –Editing a Playlist scene (page 62). –Dividing a title (page 58). –Combining titles (page 63).

z Hint

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

Notes

•You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

•Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create or edit Playlist titles on the disc.

Editing

Editing a Title

RWVR-RWVideo

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 61).

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

./>

X PAUSE

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

Title List (Original)

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May/02/2005 08:00 PM

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

01 CH 23 01:29:03 02 CH 66 00:31:23 03 CH 95 >01:59:00 04 CH 97 >00:58:56

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No. Title Length Edit

> >

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears for the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to “.” “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 60). “A-B Erase” (see below). “Divide Title” (page 58).

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z Hints

•You can also rename a disc (page 66).

•For a DVD+R or DVD-R, erasing titles does not free up disc space. For DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (Video mode), you can free up space only by erasing the last title.

Notes

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

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

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

: Allows you to select a

: Protects the title. Select “On”

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

DVD-RWs (VR mode) only DVD+RWs and DVD-RWs (VR mode) only

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

RWVR

You can select a chapter within a title and erase it. Note that erasing chapters from original titles cannot be undone.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

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Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter 1 / 3 Title No.01

4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

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

5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title (page 62).

Note

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

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Check

Erase

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

Modify

Move

Add

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

RWVR

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

The display for setting point A and B appears.

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“Start” is selected.

A-B Erase

00:00:07

Title No.1 May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Press ENTER at the start point of the section to be erased (point A).

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

Editing

A-B Erase

00:00:10

Title No.1 May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Press ENTER at the end point of the section (point B).

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

Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hints

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

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 62).

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 erased.

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

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

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Start

End

Erase

Finish

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Start

End

Erase

Finish

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

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

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

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

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

Divide Title (Original)

00:00:07

Title No. 1 May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Press ENTER at the point where you want to divide the title.

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “Divide” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

00:00:10

Title No. 1 May/02/2005 08:00 PM

Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. To reset the dividing point, select “No” and press ENTER, then repeat from step 4.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:10

Title No.01

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Point

Divide

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Point

Divide

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Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to use the same title name as before. To use the same name, select “Yes” and press ENTER to finish.

Select “No,” and press ENTER.

The display asks whether to rename the title.

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name of a Title” (page 60) to complete renaming.

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

z Hint

You can also divide a Playlist title (page62).

Creating chapters manually

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

CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER MARK

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 before and after the mark become separate chapters.

Marking...VR

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. During playback, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter.

Notes

•If a message appears and indicates that no more chapter marks can be added, you may not be able to record or edit.

•You cannot add or erase chapter marks on protected titles or discs.

4 Select the character you want to enter

Changing the Name of a Title

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

Editing

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Cursor

Title Name

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

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

Video

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

Input row

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = . @ # $

%^& ( )

Character paletteSetting buttons

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

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

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

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

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

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

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the remaining

characters.

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

6 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 66). Follow steps 4 to 6 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

Creating a Playlist

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 55). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles.

Notes

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

•Once the disc is finalized, you cannot create Playlist titles on the disc.

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

SYSTEM

./>

X PAUSE

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TITLE LIST M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

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Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

Create Playlist

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

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

Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H PLAY, , ./>, x STOP, and X PAUSE to find

the point. “End” is selected.

Create Playlist

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

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

Press ENTER at the end point.

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

Press ENTER.

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

When you finish capturing scenes, select “Finish” and press ENTER.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

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Start

End

Make

Finish

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Start

End

Make

Finish

Editing

Playing a Playlist title

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

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

Editing a Playlist

RWVR

You can edit Playlist titles or scenes within them, without changing the actual recordings.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

X PAUSE

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY x STOP

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2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

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