Sony RDR-GXD455 User Manual

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3-096-488-11(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-GXD455

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabine t. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

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

VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM

DANGER

CLASS 3B VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM.

CAUTION

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VORSICHT

STRAHL VERMEIDEN. SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING AF KLASSE 3B VED ÅBNING. UNDGÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

ADVARSEL

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING I KLASSE 3B NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES. UNNGÅ DIREKTE EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

ADVARSEL

KLASS 3B SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR ÖPPNAD. UNDVIK ATT DIREKT EXPONERA DIG

VARNING

FÖR STRÅLNINGEN. AVATTUNA LUOKAN 3B NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖNTÄ LASERSÄTEILYÄ. VÄLTÄ SUORAA ALTISTUMISTA SÄTEELLE.

VARO!

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

within the product’s

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)

For customers in the U.S.A Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-GXD455

Serial No.______________

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: – Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

• Operate the recorder only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

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

• Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

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

• When you move the recorder, take out any discs. If you do not, the disc may be damaged.

On recording

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

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

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

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

Copy guard function

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from

being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unuse d for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has be en spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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About this manual

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

• The 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

RWVR

Functions available for DVD+RWs

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

Functions available for DVD-RWs

Video

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

RVR

DVD

RAM

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

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

Video

video mode

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

Functions available for DVD-RAMs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs

VCD

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

Functions available for music CDs

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

Functions available for DATA CDs

DATA CD

(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3

* audio tracks or

JPEG image files)

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

DATA DVD

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

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to Use the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Watching TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing a Title From the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . .69

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DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Before DV/D8 Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Recording Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Language, Parental, Digital broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . 84

Easy Setup

(Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

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Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

Recording and timer recording

, Record TV programs on a DVD, either

manually or using the timer.

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 40).

Title List

Title List (Original)

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

No.1/4

Title Length Edit

D11.1 01:29:03

D22.2 00:31:23

Ch 23 01:59:00

Ch 66 00:58:56

10:10 AM

> > > >

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents (page 62).

Original

Playlist

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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 71).

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 43). You can also play MP3 audio files on this recorder (page 42).

Shoot

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Control

Dubbing

Save

Play!

A list of recordable and playable discs is on page 12.

Progressive playback

, If your TV is compatible with progressive

signals, you can enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images in Progressive mode (page 80).

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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.

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

SYSTEM

System Menu

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

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

OPTIONSO RETURN

10:10 AM

A “Title List”

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

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 >01:29:03

D11.1

02 >00:31:23

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

10:10 AM

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)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only).

D “DV/D8 Dubbing”

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

E “Disc Setting”

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

F “Setup”

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

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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

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 D11.1 >01:29:03 02 D22.2 >00:31:23 03 Ch 23 >01:59:00 04 Ch 66 >00:58:56

Options for the selected item

10:10 AM

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

Selectable options

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

Example: When a disc is stopped.

Type Selectable option

RWVR

RVR

Video

***

DVD

RAM

OPTIONS

The OPTIONS menu appears when you press OPTIONS. You can search for a title/chapter/ track, check the playing and remaining time, or change settings for audio/angle/subtitle. The displayed options differ 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 OPTIONS while a DVD VIDEO is playing.

DVD

VIDEO

1/4

Title

1/1

Chapter

Time

00:00:25

ENG Dolby D2ch (1/1)

Audio

00:01:30

Remain

2/2 ENG

Subtitle

1/1

Angle

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

* Unfinalized disc only

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

• The OPTIONS menu may not appear during DVD recording.

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

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Disc Type

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

VR mode

DVDR

Video mode

Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

RWVR

Video

RVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 48)

Format in Video

(page 48)

mode

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode using the “Disc Setting” display (page 68)

Automatically formatted in Video mode

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

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

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

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

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

(page 69)

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

Usable disc versions (as of March 2007)

• 8×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

)

• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

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

discs

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

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Recording Features Editing Features

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Rewrite (page 68)

Auto Chapter (page 50)

Change Title Name (page 61)

Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes

Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

No Yes Yes Yes/No

No Yes Yes Yes/Yes

No Yes Yes Yes/No

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 58)

A-B Erase (page 59)

Divide Title (page 60)

Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Playlist (page 62)

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-RW” in “Features” setup (page 84).

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

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

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

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12 cm/8 cm discs

12 cm 8 cm

Disc Type

Playback Recording Playback Recording

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

DVD-R

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-RAMs

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Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

DVD-RAM —

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

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

——

Icon Used in This Manual

DVD

RAM

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

DVD-RAMs recorded by another recording device. 12 cm discs without cartridges, or removable from their cartridges can be played.

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

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

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

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

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

Quick Guide to Disc Types

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

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Discs that cannot be played

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

• Data part of CD-Extras

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

• DVD Audio discs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 16)

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

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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

ALL

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

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

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

Notes

• You cannot mix VR mode and Vi deo mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s format, reformat the disc (page 68). Note that a disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

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

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

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

Region code

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.

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instruction s supplied with the components to be connected.

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

• Be sure to disconnect the power cord of each component before connecting. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on page 26.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

• Antenna cable (1)

• Remote commander (remote) (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

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 supplied) to connect the antenna to the recorder.

Hookups and Settings

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 26.

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)

A (page 18)

B (page 19)

C (page 20)

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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 cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. This connection is necessary to use the Synchro-Rec function (page 53). To watch cable or satellite programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (LINE1) to the input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Cable box/

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

satellite receiver

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

Wall

to LINE 1 IN

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

to VHF/UHF

to antenna input

OUT

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

: Signal flow

Note

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

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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 cable box or satellite receiver is turned on. To record 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).

Wall

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

Hookups and Settings

DVD recorder

HDMI OUT

: Signal flow

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VHF/UHF

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

to VHF/UHF

to antenna input

OUT

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

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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

VHF/UHF

to VHF/UHF IN

DVD recorder

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OUT

to VHF/UHF OUT

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

Antenna cable (supplied)

to antenna input

: Signal flow

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Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

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

S video cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

to S VIDEO OUT

DVD recorder

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

TV or projector

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

INPUT

AUDIO

R L VIDEO

(red) (white) (yellow)

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

(yellow)

(white)

to LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

Hookups and Settings

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(red)

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 79.

Notes

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

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

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If your TV has an HDMI input jack

Connect the HDMI* OUT jack using a certified HDMI cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high-quality picture and sound. The HDMI indicator lights up on the front panel when the recorder outputs signals through the HDMI OUT jack. Be sure to turn off the recorder before connecting an HDMI cord.

TV or projector

HDMI IN

to HDMI input

HDMI cord (not supplied)

HDMI OUT

to HDMI OUT

DVD recorder

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

: Signal flow

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

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

Notes

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

• HD (High Definition) signal through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definition) signal, even if the HDMI OUT connection is used.

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If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 80). The “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

Hookups and Settings

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PB PRY

(red)

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE OUT

VIDEO

AUDI O

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

TV or projector

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

INPUT

AUDIO

(white) (green)

(red)(blue)

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

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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).

to HDMI OUT

HDMI cord (not supplied)

AUDIO OUT

HDMI OUT

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

(white)

(red)

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

to HDMI input

Audio cord (not supplied) (white)

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

INPUT

AUDIO

(red)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial or optical digital input

AV amplifier (receiver)

DVD recorderto AUDIO OUT (L/R)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Center

: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

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

You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” in “Surround” of “Audio” setup (page 82).

Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

Virtual speaker

Note

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

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby*1 Digital or DTS*2 decoder and a digital input jack. You can enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital (5.1ch) or DTS (5.1ch).

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

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

z Hint

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

Notes

• After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 29). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

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

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

an HDMI cord.

– Connect the recorder to the TV with a video cord

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

• The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

Hookups and Settings

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Step 5: Connecting the

O O

Step 6: Preparing 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 32), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

NENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

HDMI OUT

to AC outlet <

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. Be sure to close the battery cover properly. When using the remote, point it at the remote sensor on the recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 28).

• 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 r ecorder may not respond to the remote.

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

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

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

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Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote control’s signal to control your TV.

Notes

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

• 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

TV DIGITAL/

ANALOG

TV VOL +/–

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

TV "/1 TV INPUT

TV CH +/–

1 Hold down TV "/1 located at the bottom of

the remote.

Do not press "/1 at the top of the remote.

2 With TV "/1 pressed down, enter your

TV’s manufacturer code (see below) using the number buttons.

3 Release TV "/1.

The following buttons are for TV.

Press To

TV "/1 Turn your TV on or off

TV VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

TV CH +/– Select the channel on

your TV

TV INPUT Switch your TV’s input

TV DIGITAL / ANALOG

source

Select the broadcast on a Sony TV that can switch between digital and analog

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

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

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Hookups and Settings

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Manufacturer Code number

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

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 after you have completed “Step 7: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD 3.

Number

buttons

SYSTEM

O RETURN

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Check that Easy Setup (page 29) has been

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

2 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

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

4 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Digital Wide Control

Caption Service

Caption Setting

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

10:10 AM

: 16:9

: Off

: Auto

: DVD 3

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Digital Wide Control

Caption Service

Caption Setting

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: 16:9

: Off

: Auto

: DVD 3

10:10 AM

DVD 1 DVD 2 DVD 3

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

2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

7 Set the command mode for the remote so it

matches the command mode for the recorder you set above.

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

A Hold down ENTER.

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B While holding down ENTER, enter the

command mode code number using the number buttons.

Command Mode Code number

DVD1 number button 1

DVD2 number button 2

DVD3 number button 3

C Hold down both the number buttons and

ENTER at the same time for more than three seconds.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To check the command mode for the recorder

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

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

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

OSD Language Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

Hookups and Settings

O RETURN

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

The recorder turns on.

M/m/</,, ENTER

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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 88).

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

8 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable Analog channels.

Please wait.

Stop

After searching for analog channels is complete, receivable digital channels are then searched for automatically.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable Digital channels.

Please wait.

Allow 40+ minutes for completion.

To stop searching, press [Enter].

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The display to confirm scanning appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Press [ENTER] to start scanning

Digital and Analog channels.

Start

6 Press ENTER.

The setup display for channel setting appears.

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.”

Stop

• This may take 40 minutes or more to complete.

• If you press ENTER during search for channels, the recorder will stop searching for channels and advance the next step.

To set analog channels manually, see page 77. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for clock setting appears.

9 Select a method for setting the clock.

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

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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, then press ENTER. The day of the week is set automatically.

• If you used antenna hookup C (page 20), you can select “Auto.” The recorder will automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal when you turn off the recorder after finishing Easy Setup.

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.

No Disc

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Hookups and Settings

The setup display for selecting the picture size of the connected TV appears.

Select the setting that matches your TV type.

No Disc

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

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

10:10 AM

“16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. “4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures 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. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 79.

Press ENTER.

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

No Disc

Easy Setup

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

DTS

On Off

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

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

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

No Disc

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

10:10 AM

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 88).

Note

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

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. If you connect equipment that has a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 53). In this case, connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks (page 33).

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. Do not connect to the S VIDEO and yellow VIDEO jacks at the same time. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

VCR, etc.

OUTPUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

S video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

DV IN

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

LINE-2 IN

CHANNEL

to LINE 2 IN

HDMI

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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a VCR or similar device.

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

to LINE 1 IN

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Hookups and Settings

COMPONENT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

HDMI OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

: Signal flow

z Hints

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

• To record from connected equipment, select an input source (LINE1 or LINE2) to match the jack you connected to (page 55).

Notes

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

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

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

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

VCRDVD recorder TV

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

Line input 1

VCR DVD recorder TV

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Watching TV

By connecting your TV to this recorder, you can watch digital and analog channels on your TV.

The TV screen should show the following:

No Disc

SP D11.1

"/1

CH +/–

DIGITAL/ ANALOG

Number buttons,

SET,

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1 Turn on this recorder. 2 Turn on the TV and switch the TV's input

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

3 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to select the

broadcast, digital or analog.

4 Press the number buttons to select the

channel you want to watch, and press SET.

For example, to select digital channel number D11.1

t t t t

11 11 11

The front panel display should show the following:

SET

For example, to select analog channel number Ch23

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t t

SET

The front panel display should show the following:

The TV screen should show the following:

No Disc

z Hint

You can also select a channel using the CH +/– button.

SP Ch23

Notes

• If you do not press the SET button after setting the number buttons, the channel is not changed.

• When you change an analog channel to a digital channel, press the DIGITAL/ANALOG button. Even if you press the ·(dot) button, an analog channel is not changed to digital.

• If you receive new digital channels, or the black screen appears on your TV, set “Auto Preset” of “Tuner Preset” again (page 76).

• Some digital channels do not have a “·” (dot). Refer to the TV program.

• Confirm the digital broadcast content of the channel number received before timer recording. If the recorder receives a digital broadcast without channel number information, the recorder assigns the channel number automatically.

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Enjoying Digital Broadcasts

You can enjoy digital broadcasts. Digital broadcasts are better quality, more varied, and more controllable than analog broadcasts. By using digital functions such as rating, closed caption, or audio setting, you can make various adjustments to enjoy a digital broadcast.

To use the digital rating

Digital Rating is controlled by the Rating Region Table (RRT). The RRT is decided by the broadcaster. This table can be used as parental ratings. For details, see “Digital Rating” of “Parental” in “Options” setup (page 85).

Note

This recorder cannot receive the program guide table, therefore, you cannot set the rating in advance. But as the dimension that was set once is memorized, the future program will be able to refer this setting.

To use digital closed captions

Digital Closed Caption supports programs that have the caption service. If the support service number is selected, closed captions appear on screen. For details, see “Caption Service” in “Options” setup (page 87).

Notes

• Only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded.

• Dolby Digital (5.1ch) signals will be automatically converted to Downmix (2ch) signal and recorded.

• The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

• HD (High Definition) signal through this recorder is converted to SD (Standard Definition) signal. You cannot record in HD (High Definition).

Hookups and Settings

Note

Digital closed captions cannot be recorded.

To select digital audio settings

You can adjust audio settings using the OPTIONS menu.

1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press M 3 Press <

m to select “Audio.”

/ listen to, then press ENTER. The contents of a stream depends on the program. Depending on the program, you can switch the left and right sound using the AUDIO button.

, to select the stream you want to

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• You can play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files (pages 42 or 43).

• 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,

RVR

DATA CD

Video

DATA DVD

DVD-R, and DVD-RAM, you can select the title from the Title List menu (page 40).

• When using a DVD-RAM with a cartridge, remove the disc from the cartridge.

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

H PLAY

x STOP

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

Video

DVD

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

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

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

3 Press H PLAY.

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

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Playback Options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

Number buttons

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SUBTITLE AUDIO

M/m/</,, ENTER

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

. PREV

> NEXT H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

Button Operation Disc

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

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DVD

VCD

: Selects the main or sub sound.

: Selects the audio source.

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

REPLAY/ ADVANCE

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

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

RWVR-RVR

VCD

DVD

RWVR-RW

RVR

RAM

DVD

Video

Playback

Video

. PREV/ NEXT >

• 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.

All discs

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Button Operation Disc

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

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

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

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

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

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

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

z Hints

• You can change playback options, such as subtitle, audio track, etc., using the OPTIONS 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 37). Hold the buttons down during playback to fa st forward or fast reverse. In pause mode, you can play in slow m otion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.

• See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 102 for the meaning of the language abbreviation.

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.

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.

RWVR-RW

RVR

RAM

DVD

* Playback direction

only

All discs

VCD

Video

Notes

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

• Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio (page 39).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)/HDMI OUT jacks. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup” display (page 81). If you connect the recorder to audio equipment without a DTS decoder, do not set “DTS” to “On” in “Audio” setup. A loud noise (or no sound) may come out from the speakers, which might disturb your ears or cause damage to the speakers.

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

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 82).

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

Note

Changing angles

DVD

You can enjoy various angles using the OPTIONS menu (page 11). If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display.

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)/DVD-R (VR

mode)/DVD-RAM only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you make a recording.

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 “DVD VIDEO” on page 86.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

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

With the recorder turned on and stopped, hold down x on the recorder for more than ten seconds. 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 x on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” disappears from the front panel display. The recorder is unlocked and turns on.

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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

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

Video

RAM

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

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TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Place a disc on the disc tray. 2 Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List (Original)

No. Title Length Edit

01 >01:29:03

D11.1

02 >00:31:23

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

1/4

A Disc type:

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

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.

D Clock

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3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

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

You can switch the Title List to show an original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 57.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hint

You can also switch the Title List of DVD-RAMs to show an original or Playlist.

Notes

• The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 36).

• 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-RW

RAMDVD

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.

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OPTIONS

1 Press OPTIONS during playback.

The OPTIONS menu appears.

2 Select a search method.

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

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

For example: “Time” To find a scene at 2 hours, 5 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “20520.” If you make a mistake, wait a moment until the display returns to the 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 OPTIONS.

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Notes

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

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

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

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M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

H PLAY

OPTIONS

./>

x STOP X PAUSE

Playing MP3 audio tracks

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

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select “Mix,” you can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 44).

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Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

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

2 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

3 Select an album, and press ENTER.

Playing JPEG image files

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

1 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

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

When you select “Mix,” you can

enjoy a slide show with sound (page 44).

10:10 AM

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

Playback

Music

MP3_001

0/9

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

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Surround:Off

Stop 00:00:00

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 return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x STOP, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

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

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

2 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

3 Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

10:10 AM

Slideshow

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

4 Select an image file, and press ENTER.

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

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

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

: Starts the slide show (page 44). : Rotates the image (page 44). : Zooms the image (page 44).

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Press OPTIONS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

1 Press </, to select “ ,” and press

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

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

and press ENTER. The slide show starts from the 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°.

Enjoying a slide show with sound

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

1 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing

both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

The display for selecting a media type appears.

10:10 AM

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

To zoom in an image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as follows: 2× t 4× t 2× 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 “ ” in the rotated image display, the images in the “Photo” display will not be rotated.

2 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

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

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

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

6 Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

7 Press H PLAY to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

8 Press </, to select the slide show

speed, and press ENTER.

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x STOP.

z Hints

• When playing JPEG images, you can also use the onscreen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image files” (page 43).

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

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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

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

Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files:

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

“.JPG.”

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

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

• The recorder can reco gnize 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.

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

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

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

• Progressive and lossless compre ssion JPEG image files are not supported.

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

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

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

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

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Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

DVD

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Video

VCD

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

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DISPLAY

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

RVR

DATA CD

Video

DATA DVD

D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during playback

E Channel or input source

)

F Date and time

Also appears in stop mode with Resume Play activated (page 39).

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

Play

0:05:30

Rem 00:25

Original

Wed May 02. 2007 10:10 AM

A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode

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Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• This recorder can record on various disc types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 12).

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 46). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 58).

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• This recorder records at ×1 speed.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight 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 “HQ” (high quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP” can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

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

Recording mode and recording time

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

Recording mode Approximate

recording time (minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

SP (Standard mode) 120 LSP r 150 ESP r 180 LP r 240 EP r 360

SLP (Long duration) 480

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

noise.

– Recording a program with poor reception, or a

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

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

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Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs. When recording a digital channel, only the selected audio can be recorded. When recording with the timer, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35).

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” appears on 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 81).

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

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 12).

Recordable discs

RWVR-RW

RVR

RWVR

Ver.1.1, Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

RVR

Ver.2.0, Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

Video

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 12).

• Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 84).

• Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the recording format using the “Disc Setting” display (page 68).

Notes

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

• You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by reformatting (page 68).

• You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

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

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REC MODE

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

Video

4 Press number buttons to select the channel

you want to record, and press SET.

For details to set the channel, see “Watching TV” (page 34).

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

6 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.

z Hints

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

• You can use the CH+/– button to select a channel.

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

Recording

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 48.

3 Press DIGITAL/ANALOG to select the

broadcast.

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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.

• You cannot record digital closed captions (page 35).

• Only selected audio can be recorded (page 35).

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 46).

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

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

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

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

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

discs.

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording

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

(Normal recording)

Record

0:00:03

Rem 00:59

Ch 1

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

Creating chapters in a title

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 83). If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

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Timer Recording

D V IN

( M

O N

) A

I O

I D

E O

I D

I N

- 2

I N

O NE-TOU

D UBBING

12 3 45

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You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond 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

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DIGITAL/ ANALOG

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

3 Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source ModeEdit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Date Start End Ch Mode

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

09 00 10 00 Ch 8 SP

Tod ay

: PM PM

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

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

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

10:10 AM

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 “End”: Sets the stop time. D “Ch”: Selects the channel or input

source.

You can switch the broadcast using the DIGITAL/ANALOG button.

E “Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 47).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 52), select “AUTO.”

Recording

Recording side facing down

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

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5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 54) 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, a recordable disc is not inserted. Insert a recordable disc and check that there is enough disc space for the recording.

• If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 54).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

There is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

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

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

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

z Hints

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

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

• You can use the number buttons and the dot (·) button to select a channel.

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

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 satellite receiver turned on until the recorder finishes 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.

• Digital closed captions cannot be recorded (page 35).

• For audio settings, “Stream 1” is usually recorded (page 35).

• When you set the Digital Rating, a program with a digital rating beyond your limit setting cannot be recorded correctly (page 85).

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 54.

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Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

RWVR

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 18). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks.

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x STOP

REC MODE SYNCHRO REC

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

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 function

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.

Recording

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 83).

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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.

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

RWVR-RW

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

Video

RVR-R

Video

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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 78).

• 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.

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M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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

Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Ch 8

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM D11.1

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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4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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Timer List

No Date Start End Ch Mode Edit

01 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM Ch 8

02 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM D11.1

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Edit

Erase

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 ModeEdit

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

Date Start End Ch Mode

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

09 00 10 00 Ch 8 SP

04/15

: PM PM

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

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

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

10:10 AM

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

Timer List

No Media Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 04/15 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

02 DVD 04/30 09:15PM 09:45PM CH11

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

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

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

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

Do you want to erase ‘‘No.01’’?

Cancel

10:10 AM

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

RWVR-RW

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 32. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV/D8 output jack (i.LINK jack). To record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see page 71.

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INPUT

x STOP REC MODE

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

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows: When selecting a digital channel

LINE2 DVLINE1 Digital Channel

Recording

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 52.

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

When selecting an analog channel

LINE2 DVLINE1 Analog Channel

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3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

4 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” setup to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 83).

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.

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 12).

Notes

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

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

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

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: – Renaming a title (page 61). – Erasing a title (page 58). – Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 58).

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

(DVD+RWs only) (page 59).

– Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 60).

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.

Video

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

RWVR-RVR

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

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: – Renaming a title (page 61). – Erasing a title (page 58). – Erasing a chapter (page 59). – Setting protection against erasure (page 58). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 59). – Dividing a title (page 60).

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.

Editing

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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 64. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: – Renaming a title (page 61). – Erasing a title (page 58). – Erasing a chapter (page 59). – Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 59). – Editing a Playlist scene (page 64). – Dividing a title (page 60). – Combining titles (page 65).

z Hint

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

Notes

• You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

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

Editing a Title

RWVR-RW

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 62).

TITLE LIST

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M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY

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Video

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

D11.1 May/02/2007

08:00 PM

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 01:29:03

D11.1

02 00:31:23

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

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2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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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 61). “A-B Erase” (see below). “Divide Title” (page 60).

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

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

About freeing up disc space

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

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

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

DL/DVD-R.

: Allows you to select a

: Protects the title. Select “On”

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

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.

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter No. 1 / 3 Title No.01

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

10:10 AM

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

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.

Editing

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 68).

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 prot ected titles or erase chapters fr om a protected title.

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

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

RWVR-RVR

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

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title (page 64).

Note

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

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.

RVR

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1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

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

A-B Erase

Title No.01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

4 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.

A-B Erase

Title No.01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

z Hints

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

• You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 64).

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.

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

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

RWVR

RVR

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

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

5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

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

6 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

00:00:07

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Point

Divide

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4 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.

Changing the Name of a Title

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR-R

Video

Divide Title (Original)

Title No. 01

May/02/2007 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:10

End 00:00:10

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Point

Divide

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8 Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 61) to complete renaming.

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

z Hints

• You can also divide a Playlist title (page 64).

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

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.

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Cursor

Title Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

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

- _ + = . @ # $

%^& ( )

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Character paletteSetting buttons

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4 Select the character you want to enter

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

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

• To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

• To erase a character, 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 68). Follow steps 4 to 6 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

Creating a Playlist

RWVR-RVR

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 57). 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.

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

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TITLE LIST

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ORIGINAL/ PLAYLIST

M/m/</,, ENTER

H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

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2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10 AM

3 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

Playlist No. 01

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

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

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

Playlist No. 01

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

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

Playing a Playlist title

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

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

Editing

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

7 When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

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Editing a Playlist

RWVR-RVR

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

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SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

./>

H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

2 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10 AM

3 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

D11.1 May/02/2007

03:25 PM

Playlist

No. Title Length Edit1/2

01 >00:05:04

D11.1

02 >00:00:51

Ch 96

10:10 AM

4 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 59). “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 61). “A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in the title to erase (page 59). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title. Go to step 6. “Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a desired point (page 60). “Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine two titles into one (page 65).

6 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

Edit Scene

Scene No.01 / 03 Playlist No.01

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

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene. Starts playback of the selected scene when you press ENTER. The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display when the playback finishes or when you press O RETURN. “Erase”: Erases a scene (page 65). “Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of a scene (page 65).

10:10 AM

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

Page 65

“Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 66). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 66). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 67).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

D11.1 May/15/2007

11:30 PM

Playlist

3/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

D11.1

02 00:00:51

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

10:10 AM

> >

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

z Hint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

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

Combining two titles into one (Combine Titles)

RWVR

RVR

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

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

(page 64) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

D11.1 May/02/2007

03:25 PM

Playlist

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

D11.1

02 00:00:51

D22.2

03 >01:59:00

Ch 23

04 >00:58:56

Ch 66

10:10 AM

> >

4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

7 Follow steps 4 to 6 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 61) to complete renaming.

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

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

RWVR

RVR

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

(page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

Editing

Modifying a scene (Modify)

RWVR

RVR

,continued

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

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

(page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to modify, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

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

Modify

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display. The re-selected section is captured as a scene. To modify other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

Moving a scene (Move)

RWVR

RVR

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

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

(page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to move, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 02 / 03

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

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

4 Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new location. To move other scenes, repeat from step 2.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 03 / 03

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

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

Adding a scene (Add)

RWVR

RVR

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

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

(page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the location where you want to add,

and press ENTER.

A new scene will be added before the selected scene.

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3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Add

Cancel

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

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

Add

Playlist No. 01

May/02/2007 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Add

Cancel

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

Copying a scene (Copy)

RWVR

RVR

You can copy and add a selected scene.

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

(page 64).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to copy, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No. 02 / 03

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

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

4 Select a location to copy to using </,

and press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No. 01 / 04

03 00:00:1002 00:00:3401 00:00:10

04 00:04:20

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

Editing

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

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Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

RWVR-RW

The “Disc Setting” display allows you to check the disc information or change the disc name. Depending on the disc type, you can also format or set protection.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

Video

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M/m/</,, ENTER

Video

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

1 2

3 4

5 6

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Edit

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Information

Disc Setting

Erase All Titles

Setup

10:10 AM

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a

disc. For details on how to enter characters, see page 61.

B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Protects all titles on the disc when “Protected” is selected. To cancel the protection, select “Not Protected.”

C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs only): Erases all contents of the disc, including protected titles, and makes a blank disc (except DVD-Rs). For DVD-RWs, select a recording format (“VR Mode” or “Video Mode”) according to your needs. To format unused DVD-Rs in VR mode, select “VR Mode” and then “OK.”

D “Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See

page 69 for details.

E “Disc Information”: Displays the

following information.

• Disc name

• Disc type (and recording format for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode))

• Total number of titles

• Protect setting

• The oldest and most recent recording date

• The total available recording time in each recording mode

Disc Name

Media

Title No.

Protected

Date

Remainder

Disc Information

Disc 1

DVD-RW VR ModeFormat

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Not Protected

4/05/2007 ~ 4/30/2007

HQ : 0H 57M LSP : 2H 23M EP : 5H 46M

HSP : 1H 26M ESP : 2H 52M SLP : 7H 40M

10:10 AM

SP : 1H 55M LP : 3H 50M

4.4/4.7GB

F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) only): Erases all titles on the disc (except protected titles). Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. For DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), Playlist titles created with protected titles are also erased.

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To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• You can set protection for individual titles (page 58).

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

Notes

• You can label a disc using up to 32 characters; however, the name may not display on other DVD equipment.

• You cannot label an unused DVD-R (Video mode) disc. Label the disc after you first record on it.

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

• You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

• The recorder records on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 48).

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)

RWVR-RW

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

Differences between the disc types

RWVR

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalizing.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 68). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

Video

on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 68). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

RVR

on equipment other than this recorder. The finalized discs can be played on other VR mode compatible players. After finalizing, you cannot further edit or record on the disc.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

Video

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

Video

RVR-R

Video

Editing

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6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Insert a disc. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Edit

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Information

Disc Setting

Erase All Titles

Setup

10:10 AM

4 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 5 above.

z Hints

• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 5 above, the disc has already been finalized.

• To check the disc information, select “Disc Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press ENTER. See page 68 for details.

Notes

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

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

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

UnfinalizeFinalize

5 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation again.

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

CancelOK

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DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 96.

z Hint

If you plan to do additional editing on a disc after the initial dub, use the DV IN jack and record on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode). Note that erasing unwanted scenes does not free up disc space for DVD-Rs (VR mode).

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/D8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the DVD recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV/D8 Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

• The DV IN jack is for input only. It will not output signals.

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – your digital video camera does not work with this

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on page 55.

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD format. Do not

connect a MICROMV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Hookups

DVD recorder

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

DV IN

LINE-2 IN

DV IN

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

to DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

to DV output

HDMI

CHANNEL

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Dubbing From a DV/D8

D V

( M

O N

) A

I O

I D

E O

I D

L I

- 2

I N

O NE-TO

UCH DUBBING

Format Tape to a DVD

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You can record a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind , play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 74.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter” setting of “Features” in the “Setup” display.

Z OPEN/

SYSTEM

O RETURN

Video

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Video

INPUT

M/m/</,, ENTER

REC MODE

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

3 Insert the source DV/D8 format tape into

your digital video camera.

For the recorder to record or edit, your digital video camera must be set to video playback mode.

4 Press INPUT repeatedly to select “DV.” 5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 47.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

7 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

8 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input

: Main

: Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off : Stereo 1 : Stereo

10:10 AM

Recording side facing down

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Select “DV/D8 Audio Input,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input

: Main

: Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto

Stereo 1

: On

Stereo 2

: Off

Mix

: Stereo 1 : Stereo

10:10 AM

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only. “Mix”: Records original and additional sounds. Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. For the details, see page 83.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Press O RETURN twice.

Select “DV/D8 Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

DV/D8 Dubbing

Title List

DV/D8 Simple Dubbing

DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “DV/D8 Simple Dubbing,” and

10:10 AM

press ENTER.

The following display appears.

DV Tape Mode

If “DV” or “DV Camera Mode” is displayed instead of “DV Tape Mode,” check that the digital video camera is correctly connected and its power turned on, and that its mode is set for dubbing.

Find the dubbing start point on the tape, and stop or pause playback.

Press </, to select m, x, X, y, H, or M on the TV screen and press ENTER to find the point, and stop or pause with x or X.

Press , to select z on the TV screen, and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To stop recording

Select x on the TV screen, and press ENTER. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording.

To turn off the display for DV/D8 dubbing

Press INPUT.

z Hint

If “DV Camera Mode” appea rs on the screen, you can use z on the TV screen to record the camera image directly on the recorder.

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 69).

• You cannot connect more than one piece of digital video equipment to the recorder.

• You cannot record the date, time, or contents of a DV/ D8 format tape onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/D8 format tape with a soundtrack that is recorded in multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound, or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected if the picture size of the source image changes, or if there is nothing recorded on the tape.

• Noise may occur when you switch the audio sampling mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

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Dubbing an entire DV/D8 format tape to a DVD (One Touch Dubbing)

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR-R

Video

You can record the entire contents of a DV/D8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

1 Follow steps 1 to 10 of “Dubbing From a

DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” (page 72), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display.

2 Press ONE-TOUCH DUBBING on the

recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera and then starts recording the tape contents from the beginning. When playback of the tape stops, One Touch Dubbing ends automatically.

To stop recording

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

z Hint

You can also perform One Touch Dubbing when you select “DV/D8 One Touch Dubbing” and press ENTER in step 14 of “Dubbing From a DV/D8 Format Tape to a DVD” on page 72. Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen.

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup displays are used in the following way.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” display appears.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Note

Playback settings stored on the disc take priority over the setup display settings, and not all of the functions described may work.

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SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”

“Video,” “A udio,” “Features,” “Option s,” or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

The selected setup display appears. Example: “Video” setup

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Video (HDMI)

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

10:10 AM

: 16:9

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

4 Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

Available options for the item appear. Example: “TV Type”

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Video (HDMI)

Black Level

Picture Control

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

16:9 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

4:3 Pan Scan

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

10:10 AM

Settings and Adjustments

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Some items display a dialog box that requires additional settings. Example: When “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

DV/D8 Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create the password.

10:10 AM

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: When “4:3 Letter Box” is set.

Video

Title List

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Timer

Video (HDMI)

Edit

Black Level

DV/D8 Dubbing

Picture Control

Disc Setting

Progressive

Setup

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

10:10 AM

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

The “Tuner Preset” setup allows you to make tuner settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER.

The “Tuner Preset” setup appears with the following options.

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Note

You cannot preset channels for a connected cable box or satellite receiver.

Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive analog and digital channels 2 to 69. For unscrambled CATV, analog channels 1 to 125, and digital channels 1 to 135 can be received. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Digital channels are only scanned when “Auto Preset” is set.

1 Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

: Cable

: Antenna

Antenna Cable

10:10 AM

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels. “Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

2 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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3 Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.

Auto Preset

Title List

Searching for receivable Analog channels.

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Please wait.

Stop

After searching for analog channels is complete, receivable digital channels are then searched for automatically.

Auto Preset

Title List

Searching for receivable Digital channels.

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Please wait.

Allow 40+ minutes for completion.

To stop searching, press [Enter].

Stop

Searching for channels may take 40 minutes or more to complete. If you press ENTER while searching for channels, searching will stop.

10:10 AM

4 Select the broadcast you want using M/m.

Manual Set

Select a broadcast and channel.

Broadcast

Analog

Add

Erase

Channel

Exit

Press , to select a channel.

5 Select the channel you want preset using CH

+/–, or disable using M/m, and press ENTER.

6 Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and

press ENTER. To cancel the setting, select “Exit” and press ENTER.

7 To preset or disable another channel, repeat

steps 4 and 5.

Note

The recorder does not allow you to add digital channels manually. If some digital channels could not be set, set “Auto Preset” again.

Manual Set

Presets analog channels manually. If some channels cannot be set using the “Auto Preset” or “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually. Digital channels are only scanned when “Auto Preset” is set (page 76). Erases any unnecessary digital or analog channels manually.

1 Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title List

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UHF channels. “Cable”: Presets cable TV channels.

: Antenna

Antenna Cable

10:10 AM

2 Select an option, and press ENTER. 3 Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.

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Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup allows you to make clock settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Clock Set,” and press ENTER.

The “Clock Set” setup appears with the following options.

Clock Set

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Auto

Manual

10:10 AM

response, select your local PBS station. Leave the setting at “Auto” to have the recorder automatically search for a digital or analog channel that carries a time signal.

Clock Set CH

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Select a Channel:

10:10 AM

Auto

◆ Time Zone

Select the time zone for your area. The options are: Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Atlantic

◆ Daylight Saving

Select “On” or “Off” (standard time), or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set the daylight saving time.

Auto (Auto Clock Set)

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a digital channel or an analog channel in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

Auto Clock Set

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Clock Set CH

Time Zone

Daylight Saving

10:10 AM

: Auto

: Atlantic

: Auto

2 Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or

“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.

3 Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and

ENTER.

◆ Clock Set CH

This setting is effective when the recorder works using a time signal carried on an analog channel. Select an analog channel that carries a time signal using M/m. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest

z Hint

When “Auto” is selected, this setting may not be set correctly depending on the signal. In this case, select “On” or “Off.”

Manual

If the Auto Clock Set function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, set the clock manually.

1 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

Clock Set

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Set the time and date manually.

Month Day Year

01 01

Hour Min

10 : 10

2007

AM/PM

10:10 AM

Mon

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

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Press </, to select the item to be set, then press M/m to set the item. The day of the week is set automatically.

3 Press ENTER to start the clock.

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Video Settings (Video)

The “Video” setup allows you to adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

The “Video” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Video

Title List

TV Type

HDMI Resolution

Timer

Video (HDMI)

Edit

Black Level

DV/D8 Dubbing

Picture Control

Disc Setting

Progressive

Setup

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the connected TV (4:3 standard or wide).

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV or TV with a wide mode function.

4:3 Letter Box

Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

10:10 AM

: 16:9

: Auto

: Y Cb Cr

: On

: Standard

: Off

4:3 Pan Scan

Note

Depending on the disc, “4:3 Letter Box” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 Pan Scan” or vice versa.

HDMI Resolution

Selects the type of video signals output from the HDMI OUT jack. When you select “Auto”(default), the recorder outputs video signals of the highest resolution acceptable for your TV. If the picture is not clear, unnatural or not to your satisfaction, try another option that suits the disc and your TV/projector, etc. For details, refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the TV/projector, etc. The setting is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.

Auto Normally, select this.

1920×1080i

1280×720P

Sends 1920×1080i video signals.

Sends 1280×720p video signals.

720×480P Sends 720×480p video signals.

Settings and Adjustments

4:3 Pan Scan

Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV. Automatically displays a wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit.

Video (HDMI)

Selects the type of output from the HDMI OUT jack. The setting is effective only when you connect an HDMI equipped TV to the HDMI OUT jack.

Y Cb Cr Selects this when connecting to

an HDMI device.

RGB Gives brighter colors and deeper

black. Select this if colors are weak.

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Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 21). This setting is not effective when the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up on the front panel display and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture appears too dark.

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality image. Connect your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 23).

On Set the recorder to output

Off

progressive signals.

Outputs video signals in interlace format.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level.

Picture Control

Selects the picture control for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks (page 21). You can adjust the video signal of DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the recorder to obtain the picture quality you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture

Standard

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

by increasing the picture contrast and the color.

than “Dynamic 1” by further increasing the picture contrast and the color.

Displays a standard picture (function turned off).

and black colors become richer, and the color contrast is increased.

increasing the black level.

Notes

• If you select progressive signals when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.” Or, while the recorder is in stop mode, and then hold down X PAUSE on the recorder

• When you connect your TV using an HDMI cable, the “Progressive” setting is set to “On.”

for five seconds or more.

Personal Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

z Hint

When you watch a movie, “Cinema 1” or “Cinema 2” is recommended.

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/ </,.

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Audio Settings (Audio)

The “Audio” setup allows you to adjust the sound according to the playback and connection conditions.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

The “Audio” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Audio

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Audio Digital Out Downmix Audio DRC Audio (HDMI) Scan Audio Surround DV/D8 Audio Input Line Audio Input

10:10 AM

: Main

: Dolby Surround : Standard : Auto : On : Off : Stereo 1 : Stereo

Digital Out

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Dolby Digital

DTS

: 4:3 Letter Box

D-PCM Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

If you connect a component that does not accept the selected audio signal, a loud noise (or no sound) will come out from the speakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

◆ Dolby Digital

Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround or not by making adjustments to the “Downmix” item in “Audio” setup (page 82).

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

Main Records only the main

sound.

SAP Records only the SAP

(Second Audio Program) sound.

Note

If no SAP sound is received, the main sound is recorded regardless of the setting.

Digital Out

The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (receiver) with a digital input jack to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack. For connection details, see “Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)” on page 24. Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or “DTS.”

Dolby Digital

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component with a built-in Dolby Digital decoder.

Notes

• If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with Dolby Digital signals, D-PCM signals will be automatically output, even when “Dolby Digital” is selected.

• The HDMI OUT jack cannot output Dolby Digital signals for digital broadcasts. To hear Dolby Digital, use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks.

◆ DTS (DVD VIDEOs only)

Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

On Select this when the recorder

is connected to an audio component with a built-in DTS decoder.

Off

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio componen t without a built-in DTS decoder.

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Note

If the HDMI OUT jack is connected to equipment not compatible with DTS signals, no signal will be output, regardless of the “DTS” setting.

Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD which has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “A Connecting to audio L/R jacks” on page 25. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks – AUDIO OUT L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 81).

Dolby Surround

Normal Multi-channel audio signals

Normally select this position. Multi-channel audio signals are output to two channels for enjoying surround sounds.

are downmixed to two channels for use with your stereo.

To enjoy the surround effect of Dolby Digital, turn off the surround settings of this recorder (page

102).

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

Makes the sound clear when the volume is turned down when playing a DVD that conforms to “Audio DRC.” This affects the output from the following jacks: – LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks – AUDIO OUT L/R jacks – DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL)/HDMI OUT jack only when “Dolby Digital” is set to “D-PCM” (page 81).

Standard

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear

Normally select this position.

even if you turn the volume down.

Wide Range

Gives you the feeling of being at a live performance.

Audio (HDMI) (DVD VIDEOs only)

Select the output method from the HDMI OUT jack.

Auto

PCM Converts Dolby Digital to

Normally, select this. Outputs audio signals according to the “Dolby Digital” setting.

PCM.

Note

Dolby Digital signals on digital broadcasts will be converted to PCM signals.

Scan Audio (DVDs only)

Off No sound is output during

Outputs audio signals during FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with Dolby Digital soundtracks.

FF1 fast-forward.

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Surround

Turns on the surround function to create virtual rear speakers from a stereo TV or two front speakers (page 25).

Off

Surround1 Creates one set of virtual

Surround2 Creates two sets of virtual

Surround3 Creates three sets of virtual

No surround effect.

surround speakers.

Notes

• 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).

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DV/D8 Audio Input

Stereo 1 Records original sound only .

Stereo 2 Records additional audio

Mix Records both original and

Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape.

only.

additional sounds.

Note

Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

Line Audio Input

When recording from equipment connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks to a DVD disc in this recorder, select line input audio.

Stereo

Main/Sub Records the two different

Records stereo sound only.

soundtracks on DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode). You can select either soundtrack when playing back the disc.

Recording Settings (Features)

The “Features” setup allows you to insert chapter markings automatically, or select the recording format for DVD-RW.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Features

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

DVD Auto Chapter

Forma t DVD-RW

10:10 AM

: 5 Mi n

: VR

z Hint

When recording on a disc other than DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), select either sound track with the connected equipment before recording.

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter markings at specified intervals. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.

Off No chapter mark is inserted.

5 Min

15 Min Inserts chapter marks at

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 5 minute intervals.

approximately 15 minute intervals.

Note

Actual intervals may differ depending on the size of the recording. The selected setting should be regarded as an approximate chapter interval.

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Format DVD-RW (DVD-RWs only)

Selects the recording format for an unused DVDRW, when first inserted.

VR Automatically formats the disc in

VR mode.

Video Automatically formats the disc in

Video mode.

Language, Parental, Digital broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options)

The “Options” setup allows you to set up other operational settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

The “Options” setup appears with the following options. The default settings are underlined.

Options

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Language

Parental

Digital Wide Control

Caption Service

Caption Setting

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

10:10 AM

: 16:9

: Off

: Auto

: DVD 3

Language

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the soundtrack. When you select “Original,” the language given priority in the disc is selected.

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEOs only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language changes according to the language you selected for the soundtrack. See page 102 for an explanation of the language abbreviations.

Note

If you select a language in “Disc Menu,” “Subtitle,” or “Audio” that is not recorded on the DVD VIDEO, one of the recorded languages will be automatically selected.

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Parental

Digital programs with a digital rating or some DVD VIDEOs can be restricted according to a predetermined level.

1 After step 3 above, select “Parental,” and

press ENTER.

• If you have not entered a password, the display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Create the password.

The display for confirming the password appears. Re-enter the password.

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Confirm the password.

• When you have already registered a password, the display for entering the password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons.

Enter your password

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Enter your password.

10:10 AM

2 The “Parental” menu appears.

Parental

Title List

Digital Rating DVD VIDEO

Timer

Change Password

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

z Hint

If you enter a wrong number, press < or CLEAR and reenter.

◆Digital Rating

You can lock certain unsuitable channels to prevent children accessing them , or set a rating, so that any program classed above that rating by the broadcaster will be restricted (page 35).

10:10 AM

1 Select “Digital Rating,” and press ENTER. 2 Select “Rating Setting,” and press ENTER.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Custom,” and press ENTER.

The dimension that is had by the program is displayed.

4 Press M/m to set the desired rating and press

ENTER.

is displayed next to the rating setting.

• To unlock the Digital Rating setting in the “Custom” display, set “Rating Setting” to “Off” in step 2. The Digital Rating setting itself is not canceled.

• If you forget your password, return the settings to their defaults in the “Factory Setting” display (page 88), and enter a new password.

Notes

• This function relies on the broadcaster sending the correct rate classification for each program.

• If you try to record a program with a rating beyon d your limit setting by a timer recording, a message indicating that the program cannot be recorded at the current rating set is recorded instead.

• To cancel the Digital Rating setting, set “Clear All” to “OK” in the “Digital Rating” display. The Digital Rating setting is canceled.

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◆DVD VIDEO

Playback of some DVD VIDEOs can be limited according to a predetermined level, such as the age of the users. Scenes may be blocked, or replaced with different scenes.

1 Select “DVD VIDEO,” and press ENTER. 2 Press ENTER.

The selection items for “Rating Level” are displayed.

DVD VIDEO

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Rating Level

: Level 1 (Kids)

Off

Level 8 (Adults) Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2

10:10 AM

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

3 Select the level, and press ENTER.

The Parental setting is complete.

• To cancel the Parental setting for the disc, set “Rating Level” to “Off” in step 3.

• If you forget your password, return the settings to their defaults in the “Factory Setting” display (page 88), and enter a new password.

Digital Wide Control

Digital Wide Control is effective for wide signals on digital broadcasts. When watching a digital channel, select a TV type depending on your TV. When recording a digital channel, select a setting depending on the media type to be recorded.

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

wide-screen TV. When recording a digital program with wide signals, this setting is recommended.

4:3 Letter Box

Select this when connecting to a 4:3 screen TV.

The picture may differ from the actual view depending on the TV.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

Notes

• Playback of discs without the Parental Control function cannot be limited on this recorder.

• Depending on the disc, you may be asked to change the Parental Control level while playing the disc. In this case, enter your password, then change the level.

◆Change password

To change the password, select “Change Password” of “Parental,” and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons.

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z Hints

• When recording a digital program with wide signals on digital broadcasts, refer to the table below.

16:9 Record wide signals on digital

broadcasts as they are.

• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode

• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (when recording in HQ, HSP, SP, or LSP mode)

Record as 4:3. When playing a disc, change the setting on your TV.

• DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in Video mode, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs (when recording in ESP, LP, EP, or SLP mode)

4:3 Letter

Record as 4:3 Letter Box.

Box

• This setting is linked with the setting of “TV type” in the “Easy Setup” display. When you select “4:3 Letter Box” or “4:3 Pan Scan” of “TV type” in the “Easy Setup” display, the “Digital Wide Control” setting is automatically set to “4:3 Letter Box” (page 29).

Caption Service

You can select a service from several closed caption services for programs that are broadcast with closed caption. If the support service number is selected, the caption appears on the screen.

Options

Title List

Timer

Edit

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Disc Setting

Setup

Language

Parental

Digital Wide Control

Caption Service

Caption Setting

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Settin

Off

Service1

: 16:9

Service2

: Off

Service3 Service4

: Auto

Service5

: DVD 3

Service6

10:10 AM

Note

Digital closed captions cannot be recorded.

Caption Setting

The default setting is decided by the broadcaster.

◆Character Size

Select a character size from Small, Standard, or Large.

◆Character Style

Select a character style from Style 1~7.

◆Character Color

Change the character color to your preference.

◆Character Opacity

Change the character opacity.

◆Edge Color

Change the edge color to your preference.

◆Edge Type

Change the edge type to your preference.

◆Background Color

Change the background color to your preference.

◆Background Opacity

Change the background opacity.

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Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Easy Setup

Auto Adjusts to low lighting when

power is off.

Bright Maintains bright lighting

when power is off.

Dimmer Maintains low lighting

regardless of whether power is on or off.

Off Turns off the lighting when

power is off. Maintains the lighting when power is on.

Command Mode

Changes the command mode of this recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the command mode of the supplied remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD player or more than one Sony DVD recorder” on page 28.

DVD 1 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

DVD 2 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

(Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

Easy Setup

Follow the guide to make initial settings.

Check that you have made all necessary connections.

Before you start,

Start Cancel

10:10 AM

4 Select “Start,” and press ENTER. 5 Follow the instructions for Easy Setup

(page 29) from step 5.

DVD 3

The default command mode of the recorder.

Factory Setting

Allows you to return the setup settings to their default settings. Note that all of your previous settings will be lost.

1 After step 3 on page 84, select “Factory

Setting,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The setup settings return to their default settings.

3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

The power automatically turns off and then on again, and the recorder is reset to the factory settings. When the “Easy Setup” display appears, follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 29) from step 5.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the recorder, use this troubleshooting guide to help remedy the problem before requesting repairs. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connect all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the connection to your TV (page 21). , Switch the input selector on your TV (such as to

“VIDEO”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the DV IN jack.

, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the i.LINK cable again.

There is no picture or the picture noise appears when connected to the HDMI OUT jack.

, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.

, If the HDMI OUT jack is used for video output,

changing the “HDMI Resolution” setting in the “Video” setup may solve the problem (page 79). Connect the TV and the recorder using a video jack other than the HDMI OUT, and switch the TV’s input to the connected video input so that you can see the on-screen displays. Change the “HDMI Res olution” setting in th e “Video” setup, and switch the TV’s input back to HDMI. If the picture still does not appear, repeat the steps and try other options.

, The recorder is connected to an input device that

is not HDCP compliant (page 22).

Picture noise appears.

, Check the connection to your TV (page 17) and

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

, If the picture output signal from your recorder

passes through your VCR to get to your TV, or if you are connected to a combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection signal applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience this problem even when you connect your recorder directly to your TV, try connecting your recorder to your TV’s S VIDEO input.

, You have set the recorder to progressive format

(the “PROGRESSIVE” indicator lights up) even though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 80).

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 80).

TV program reception does not fill the screen.

, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup

(page 76).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

button, or select a channel of any TV program using the CH +/– button.

TV program pictures are distorted.

, Reorient the TV antenna. , Adjust the picture (see the TV’s instruction

manual).

, Place the recorder and TV farther apart. , Place the TV and any bunched antenna cables

farther apart.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disabled (page 77). , A timer recording started, which cause the

channels to change.

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The picture from equipment connected to the recorder’s input jack does not appear on the screen.

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN

jack, select “LINE1” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT. If the equipment is connected to the LINE 2 IN jacks, select “LINE2” in the front panel display by pressing INPUT.

The playback picture or TV program from the equipment connected through the recorder is distorted.

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

player, VCR, or t uner goes through your recorder before reaching your TV, the copy-protection signal applied to some programs could affect picture quality. Disconnect the playback equipment in question and connect it directly to your TV.

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup to fit the aspect

ratio of your TV (page 79).

The picture does not fill the screen, even though the aspect ratio is set in “TV Type” in “Video” setup.

, The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.

Sound

There is no sound.

, Re-connect all connections securely. , The connecting cord is damaged. , The input source setting on the amplifier or the

connection to the amplifier is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forward,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the “Audio” setup settings (page 81).

No sound is output from the HDMI OUT jack.

, Try the following: 1Turn the recorder off and

on again. 2Turn the connected equipment off and on again. 3Disconnect and then connect the HDMI cord again.

, The HDMI OUT jack is connected to a DVI

device (DVI jacks do not accept audio signals).

, The equipment connected to the HDMI OUT

jack does not conform to the audio signal format.

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS soundtracks, noise

will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (page 38).

The sound volume is low.

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “Wide Range” (page 82).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

, Second Audio Program (SAP) is not available

for all programs. The program you are recording does not have a second audio program.

, You have set “Tuner Audio” in “Audio” setup to

“Main” (page 81). Select “SAP” to record alternate audio programs.

, If you have connected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 81).

, When recording to a disc other than DVD-RWs

(VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode), set “Line Audio Input” in “Audio” setup to “Stereo.”

Playback

The disc does not play.

, The disc is upside down. Insert the disc with the

labeled side facing up.

, The disc is not correctly inserted. , Moisture has condensed inside the recorder.

Remove the disc and leave the recorder turned on for about half an hour until the moisture evaporates.

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page 69).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 39). , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

DVD menu automatically appears on the TV screen when it is first inserted. Use the menu to start playback.

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The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

, If the disc has an auto pause signal, the recorder

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

Some functions such as Stop, Search, or Slowmotion Play cannot be performed.

, Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do

some of the operations above. See the instruction manual supplied with the disc.

, While the recorder is reading disc information,

playback operations will not work.

The language for the soundtrack cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the soundtrack.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio track cannot be played.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2.

, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3.”

, The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it

has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The recorder cannot play audio tracks in

MP3PRO format.

, When playing a disc containing JPEG image

files, “Photo” is selected (page 43).

The JPEG image file cannot be played.

, The DATA CD is not recorded i n a JPEG f ormat

that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2.

, The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it

has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

, The length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

, When playing a disc containing MP3 audio

tracks, “Music” is selected (page 42).

The title of the MP3 audio album/ track or JPEG image folder/file is not correctly displayed.

, The recorder can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.

Recording/Timer recording/Editing

The channel cannot be changed from the channel you are recording.

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Additional Information

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear in the front panel display (page 39).

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing angles. , Try changing the angle using the DVD VIDEO’s

menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

Recording does not start immediately after z REC is pressed.

, Operate the recorder only after “LOAD,”

“FORMAT,” or “INF WRITE” disappears from the front panel display.

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Nothing was recorded even though the timer setting is set correctly.

, There was a power failure during recording. , Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC

outlet, and connect it again.

, The program contains copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, 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 (page 52).

, There is no DVD inserted in the recorder. , There is not enough disc space for the recording. , The cable box/satellite receiver was turned off.

Recording does not stop immediately after x STOP is pressed.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to in put

disc data before recording can stop.

The SYNCHRO REC indicator flashes after Synchro-Recording is set.

, Insert a recordable disc (page 12). , Insert a disc with enough space for the recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

, The disc is protected (page 68).

Contents previously recorded were erased.

, Data that has been recorded on a DVD with a PC

will be erased from the disc when the disc is inserted.

Display

Menus or displays do not appear on the screen.

, While the recorder is reading disc information,

the System Menu, OPTIONS menu, or information display will not appear.

Timer recording is not complete or did not start from the beginning.

, There was a power failure during recording. , The recorder’s internal clock stopped due to a

power failure. The clock is automatically set by Auto Clock Set function (page 78), but it is reset during a power failure when the time signal cannot be received. Reset the clock (page 78).

, The channel or input changed from the one you

are recording.

, 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 (page 52).

, There is not enough disc space for the recording.

The c indicator flashes after timer recording is set.

, Insert a recordable disc (page 12). , Insert a disc with any space for recording. , The disc has 99 or more titles, which prevents

further recording.

, The disc is protected (page 68).

“- -:- -” appears in the front panel display.

, Set the clock again (page 78).

The c indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have any space for recording. , Insert a recordable disc inside the recorder.

The recording mode indication is incorrect.

, Since the recording mode for recorded titles is

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

Remote control

The remote does not function.

, Batteries are weak. , The remote is too far from the recorder. , The remote’s manufacturer code returned to the

default setting when you replaced the batteries. Reset the code (page 27).

, Turn on the recorder. , The remote is not pointed at the remote sensor on

the recorder.

, Different command modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 28).

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Other Sony equipment responds to the remote.

, The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD equipment. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 28).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

to operate abnormally, turn off the recorder and wait until the clock appears in the front panel display. Then, unplug the recorder and after leaving it off for a while, plug it in again.

The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

“Cannot record because of high temperature.” appears on the TV screen.

, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is

not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.

Notes About This Recorder

On adjusting volume

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

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

On cleaning discs, disc/lens cleaners

Do not use cleaning discs or disc/lens cleaners (including wet or spray types). These may cause the apparatus to malfunction.

On replacement of parts

In the event that this unit is repaired, repaired parts may be collected for reuse or recycling purposes.

Notes about the discs

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

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 39).

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

• After playing, store the disc in its case.

• Clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

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

• Do not use the following discs.

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– A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,

card, heart). – A disc with a label or sticker on it. – A disc that has cellophane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

Specifications

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[Tuner section]

Television system

NTSC: American TV standard ATSC (8VSB terrestrial): ATSC compliant 8VSB QAM on cable: ANSI/SCTE 07 2000 (Does not include CableCARD functionality)

Channel coverage

Terrestrial

Analog 2-69 Digital 2-69

Cable

Analog 1-125 Digital 1-135

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programs in total (max.)

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Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

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

LINE 2 IN

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

LINE OUT

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

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB, PR)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/P

S VIDEO OUT

B, PR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

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

HDMI

HDMI 19 pin-Standard Connector

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)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

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

Approx. 430 × 70 × 287 mm (Approx. 17 × 2

Mass

/8 × 113/8 inches)

Approx. 3.2 kg (Approx. 7.1 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.

Additional Information

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About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LINK jack, and for controlling other equipment. i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that the method of operation sometimes varies according to the characteristics and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINKcompatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manual of the equipment to be connected.

About the name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standard standardized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

i.LINK baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200 Mbps) S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Specifications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate of equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.” When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

* What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or the amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when this recorder is connected to other video equipment having DV jacks, see page 71. The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVCSD signals. It cannot output signals. The DV jack will not accept MICROMV signals from equipment such as a MICROMV digital video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions, see the notes on page 71. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the instruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (during DV/D8 dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

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

HDMI

L(MONO) AUDIO RVIDEOS VIDEO

LINE-2 IN

DV IN

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

CHANNEL

Open the cover

A "/1 (on/standby) switch (29) B Disc tray (36, 49, 72) C (remote sensor) (26) D Front panel display (34, 55) E HDMI indicator (22) F z REC (record) button (49) G ./> (previous/next) buttons (38) H H (play) button (36)

X (pause) button (37, 49) x (stop) button (36, 49)

I CHANNEL +/– buttons* (27, 49) J A (open/close) button (36, 49) K ONE-TOUCH DUBBING button (74) L DV IN jack (71) M LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L

(MONO)/R) jacks (32)

* The CHANNEL + button has a tactile dot. Use the

tactile dot as a reference.

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Remote

11 22 33

44 55 66

77 880099

A Z OPEN/CLOSE button (36, 49, 72) B Number buttons* (34, 37)

SET button (34)

· (dot) button (34)

C TOP MENU button (36)

MENU button (36)

D DISPLAY button (46)

E M/m/</,/ENTER button (29) F O RETURN button (29) G . PREV (previous)/> NEXT buttons

(37)

H REPLAY/ ADVANCE buttons

(37)

I CLEAR button (85) J X PAUSE button (49) K z REC (record) button (49) L ?/1 (on/standby) switch (29) M CH (channel) +/– button* (49) N INPUT button (49, 72) O DIGITAL/ANALOG button (34) P AUDIO button* (37)

SUBTITLE button (37)

Q SYSTEM MENU button (10)

TITLE LIST button (40, 58) TIMER button (51)

R ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (40, 58) S OPTIONS button (42) T H PLAY button* (36) U (search) buttons (37) V x STOP button (36, 49) W REC MODE button (49, 72) X SYNCHRO REC button (53) Y TV buttons

• ?/1 (on/standby) switch (27)

• INPUT button (

• CH (channel) +/– button* (27)

• VOL (volume) +/– button (

• DIGITAL/ANALOG button (

* Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have

a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

27)

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Front panel display

SYNCHRO

VCDVD

REC

PROGRESSIVE

A Playing/recording status B Timer indicator C Disc type/recording format D (angle) indicator (39) E Audio signal indicators F STEREO indicator (48) G SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

(48)

Rear panel

HDMI OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

LINE OUT VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

STEREO

SAP

H Displays the following (34, 55):

• Playing time/remaining time

• Current title/chapter/track/index number

• Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

• Channel

I PROGRESSIVE indicator (23, 80) J SYNCHRO REC indicator (53)

Additional Information

A AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (24) B HDMI OUT jack C DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (24)

D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

B, PR)

jacks (23)

E S VIDEO OUT jack (21)

F LINE 1 IN (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(33)

G LINE OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks

(21, 23)

H VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (19)

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Glossary

Chapter (page 41)

Sections of a picture or a music feature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

DVD-RW (page 12)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVDRW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

Copy protection signals (page 48)

Copy restriction set by copyright owners, etc. These signals are included in some software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

Dolby Digital (page 81)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio found in “Dolby Digital” theater surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 81)

Digital audio compression technology by DTS, Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD+RW (page 12)

A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

DVD+R (page 12)

A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD-R (page 12)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R. The DVD-R has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD VIDEO (page 15)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided on the DVD.

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Sony RDR-GXD455 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Ways to Use Your DVD Recorder

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Playable Discs

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Step 7: Easy Setup

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Watching TV

Playback

Playing Discs

Playback Options

Playing a Title From the Title List

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Recording

Before Recording

Timer Recording

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Changing or Canceling Timer Settings (Timer List)

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

Editing

Before Editing

Editing a Title

Changing the Name of a Title

Creating a Playlist

Editing a Playlist

Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment)

Before DV/D8 Dubbing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

DV/D8 Dubbing (DV/D8 t DVD)

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

Video Settings (Video)

Audio Settings (Audio)

Recording Settings (Features)

Language, Parental, Digital broadcast settings/Factory Settings (Options)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Notes About This Recorder

Specifications

About i.LINK

Guide to Parts and Controls

Glossary