Sony RDR-HX525, RDR-HX725 User Manual

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2-672-838-12(1)

DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

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RDR-HX525/HX725

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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 cabinet. Refer s ervicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the laser protective housing inside the enclosure.

CAUTION

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

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with

or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

• This unit operates on 220 –

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

• To prevent fire or shock hazard,

do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

• Install this system so that the

mains lead can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

GUIDE Plus+, VIDEO Plus+, GLINK are (1) registered trademarks or trademarks of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its relate d affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/ OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND / OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Precautions

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

On safety

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

About the hard disk drive

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

• Do not apply a strong shock to the recorder.

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

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

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

• Do not move the recorder with its mains lead connected.

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

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

• Do not move the recorder for one minute after you have unplugged the mains lead.

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

If the hard disk drive should malfunction, you ca nnot recover lost data. The hard disk drive is only a temporary storage space.

About repairing the hard disk drive

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

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

On power sources

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

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

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

On placement

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

On recording

Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

On compensation for lost recordings

Sony is not liable and will not compensate for any lost recordings or relevant losses, including when recordings are not made due to reasons including recorder failure, or when the contents of a recording are lost or damaged as a result of recorder failure or repair undertaken to the recorder. Sony will not restore, recover, or replicate the recorded contents under any circumstances.

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Copyrights

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

• This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is pr otected 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, programmes received through an external tuner (not supplied) may contain copy protection signals (copy guard function) and as such may not be recordable, depending on the type of signal.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

About this manual

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for 2 models: RDR-HX525 and RDRHX725. Check your model name by looking at the front panel of the recorder.

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

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate what kind of media can be used with the function being explained.

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

DVD

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Table of Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Recordable and playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Playable discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Hookups and Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller . . . . . . . . 13

Using the set top box receiver control function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

A: Set top box receiver with an aerial output

(or aerial and SCART output) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

B: Set top box receiver with a SCART output only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

C: No set top box receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only). . . . . . . 18

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Step 5: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Controlling TVs with the remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

DVD recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote . . . . . 23

Step 6: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting a decoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions. . . . . . . . . . 30

system . . . .25

Eight Basic Operations — Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2. Recording a Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Checking the disc status while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Checking the remaining disc space. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Labelling a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Protecting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment (Finalise) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Unfinalising a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

8. Reformatting a disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

,continued

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GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Learning the common elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Searching for a Programme using the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV) . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Setting a profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Making changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Checking programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Disabling programme positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Unrecordable pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/Manual) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system. . . . . . . . . . 55

Setting the timer manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Quick Timer function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Creating chapters in a title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Changing timer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Cancelling timer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recording From Connected Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec). . . . . 61

Recording from connected equipment without a timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Playback options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Adjusting the picture quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC) . . . . . . 68

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Playing from the beginning of the programme you are recording

(Chasing Playback). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Playing a previous recording while making another

(Simultaneous Rec and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files that the recorder can play . . . . . 72

About playback order of albums, tracks, and files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

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Erasing and Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Erasing and Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Dividing a title (Divide). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Creating chapters manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Creating and Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Dubbing (HDD y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Before Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

About “Dub Mode” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Preparing for DV dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Program Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Channel Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Channel Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Auto Programme Title Labelling (TV Guide Page) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

OSD (On-Screen Display) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Recording Settings (Recording) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Disc Settings (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Remote Control Settings/Factory Settings (Others) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Self-diagnosis Function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) . . . 114

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Language Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Area Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type Disc Logo

Hard disk drive (internal)

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

Icon used in this manual

HDD

RWVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Formatting unnecessary

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+RW VIDEO)

Format in VR mode (page 32)

Format in Video mode (page 32)

Automatically formatted in +VR mode (DVD+R VIDEO)

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalising)

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

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalised)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalisation unnecessary)

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

Format in VR

DVD-R

VR mode

RVR

mode (page 32) Formatting is performed using the “Disc Information”

Playable only on DVD-R in VR mode compatible players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

display.

Video mode

Automatically

Video

formatted in Video mode

Playable on most DVD players (finalisation necessary) (page 40)

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Usable disc versions (as of March 2006)

• 8x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

)

• 16x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

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

)

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

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

When an unformatted DVD-R is inserted into this recorder, it is automatically formatted in Video mode. To format a new DVD-R in VR mode, format using the “Disc Information” display (page 32).

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

Discs that cannot be recorded on

• 8 cm discs

• DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs

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Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA DVD —

DATA CD —

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

——

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented This recorder also recognizes DVD-R Dual Layer (Video mode) discs as DVD Video compatible discs.

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

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

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

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

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

“DVD VIDEO” and “CD” are trademarks.

Discs that cannot be played

• PHOTO CDs

• CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that are

recorded in a format different from the formats mentioned in the table above.

• Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/

DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs that do not contain DVD Video or JPEG image files.

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

• DVD VIDEOs with a different region code

(page 11).

• DVDs that were recorded on a different

recorder and not correctly finalised.

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Maximum recordable number of titles

Disc Number of titles*

HDD 300

DVD-RW/DVD-R 99

DVD+RW/DVD+R 49

DVD+R DL 49

* The maximum length for one title is eight hours.

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. See the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

ALL

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

Region code

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.

b Notes

• 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 finalised. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 42). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back 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 through 6 to hook up and adjust the settings of the recorder. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead” on page 20.

b Notes

• See “Specifications” (page 115) for a list of supplied accessories.

• Plug in cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

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

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Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Select one of the following aerial hookups. Do NOT set “Line3 Input” of the “Scart Setting” to “Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 99) when making connection A or B.

If you have Hookup

Set top box receiver with an aerial output (or aerial and SCART output)

Set top box receiver with a SCART output only B (page 15)

No set top box receiver C (page 16)

A (page 14)

If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the set top box receiver can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the set top box receiver to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, and set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” to “Video/RGB” in the “Video” setup (page 98). Note that this connection and setup disable the SMARTLINK function. If you want to use the SMARTLINK function with a compatible set top box receiver, see the instructions supplied with the set top box receiver.

If you want to use the Synchro Rec function

A SCART connection between the set top box receiver and the recorder is necessary to use the Synchro-Recording function. See “Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 61. Set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” in the “Video” setup (page 98) according to the specifications of your set top box receiver. See your set top box receiver’s instructions for more information. If you are using a B Sky B tuner, be sure to connect the tuner’s VCR SCART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Then set “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” according to the specifications of the VCR SCART jack on your set top box receiver.

Hookups and Settings

Using the set top box receiver control function

The set top box receiver control function can be used with hookup A or B. It allows the recorder to control a set top box receiver via the supplied set top box controller. The recorder controls programme positions on the set top box receiver for timer recording. You can also use the recorder’s remote control to change programme positions on the set top box receiver whenever the set top box receiver and recorder are turned on. To use the set top box receiver control function, you need to connect the set top box controller (page 24). After setting up the set top box receiver control, check that the recorder can correctly control the set top box receiver (page 25).

b Notes

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

• If you have separate cables for AERIAL antennas, use an AERIAL UHF/VHF band mixer (not supplied) to connect the aerial to the recorder.

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

• If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected set top box receiver.

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A: Set top box receiver with an aerial output (or aerial and SCART output)

With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. To watch cable programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the aerial output programme position on the cable box.

Place the set

Wall

Aerial cable (supplied)

to AERIAL IN

Set top box receiver

to AERIAL OUT

ANT IN

TO TV

Set top box controller (page 13)

SCART cord* (not supplied)

to G-LINK

top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver.

DVD recorder

to aerial input

: Signal flow

* Connect only if your set top box receiver has a SCART connection.

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B: Set top box receiver with a SCART output only

With this hookup, you can record any programme position on the set top box receiver. Be sure that the set top box receiver is turned on. To watch cable or satellite programmes, you need to match the programme position on the recorder to the input jack connected to the set top box receiver (i LINE 3/DECODER).

Place the set top box controller near the remote sensor on the set top box receiver.

Set top box controller (page 13)

Set top box receiver

to SCART output

SCART cord (not supplied)

ANT IN

TO TV

Aerial cable (supplied)

to aerial input

Wall

Hookups and Settings

to G-LINK

: Signal flow

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

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C: No set top box receiver

Use this hookup if you watch cable programme position without a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are connecting just an aerial antenna. With this hookup, you can record any programme position by selecting the programme position on the recorder.

Wall

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

DVD recorder

to aerial input

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Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

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

INPUT

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO)

(yellow)

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 1 – TV

DVD recorder

Hookups and Settings

to LINE 2 OUT (S VIDEO)

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

S VIDEO

: Signal flow

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-video cord (not supplied)

A SCART input jack

When you set “Easy Setup - Line1 Output” to “S Video” or “RGB” (page 24), use a SCART cord that conforms to the selected signal.

B Video input jack

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

If the connected TV (or other connected equipment such as a set top box) complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link MEGALOGIC CINEMALINK

LINK

, EASYLINK*2,

, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW

, or T-V LINK*5, you can enjoy the

following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download You can download the tuner preset data from your TV to this recorder, and tune the recorder according to that data in “Easy Setup.” This greatly simplifies the “Easy Setup” procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the “Easy Setup” function during this procedure (page 24).

• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on your TV (page 33).

• One Touch Play You can turn on the recorder an d TV, set the TV’s input to the recorder, and start playback with one touch of the H (play) button (page 65).

• One Touch Menu You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the Title List menu with one touch of the TITLE LIST button (page 65).

• One Touch EPG You can turn on the recorder and TV, set the TV to the recorder’s programme position, and display the GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” with one touch of the TV GUIDE button on the remote.

• Automatic Power Off The recorder will turn off automatically if the recorder is not used after you turn off the TV.

• NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. See your TV’s instruction manual.

“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

“EASYLINK” and “CINEMALINK” are trademarks of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” and “NexTView Link” are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation.

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

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

z Hint

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

b Notes

• The SMARTLINK features are available only when “Video” is selected in “Line1 Output.”

• The power must be turned on to use all SMARTLINK features except One Touch Play, One Touch Menu and One Touch EPG.

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords

Select one of the following patterns, A or B, according to the input jack on your TV monitor, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound.

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Hookups and Settings

Centre

: Signal flow

to DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL)

to LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L)

Audio/video cord

(white)

(red)

(yellow)*

(not supplied)

Subwoofer

to coaxial digital input

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

INPUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV, projector, or AV amplifier (receiver)

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

A Digital audio input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby Digital, DTS

, or MPEG audio decoder and

a digital input jack, use this connection. You can enjoy Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch), and MPEG audio (5.1ch) surround effects.

B Audio L/R (left/right) input jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound.

z Hint

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

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b Notes

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

• With connection B, do not connect the LINE IN (R-AUDIO-L) and LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L) jacks to your TV’s audio output jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

• W ith connection A, after you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings under “Easy Setup - Audio Connection” (page 24). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

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

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

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

~ AC IN

to AC IN

to mains

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Step 5: Preparing the Remote

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

b Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 22).

• Use the batteries correctly to avoid possible leakage and corrosion. Should leakage occur, do not touch the liquid with bare hands. 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 a lighting apparatus . The recorder may not respond to the remote.

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

b Notes

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

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

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

Number buttons

TV/DVD

TV 2 +/–

TV PROG

+/–

TV [/1 TV t

1 Hold down the TV [/1 button located

at the bottom of the remote.

Do not press the [/1 button at the top of the remote.

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2 With the TV [/1 button pressed down,

enter the TV’s manufacturer code using the number buttons.

For instance, to enter “09,” press “0” then “9.” After you enter the last number, release the TV [/1 button.

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)

Hitachi 24

JVC 33

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 08

Samsung 71

Sanyo 25

Thomson 43

Toshiba 38

The remote performs the following:

Buttons Operations

TV [/1 Turns your TV on or

TV 2 (volume) +/–

TV PROG +/– Selects the

TV t Switches your TV’s

off

Adjusts the volume of your TV

programme position on your TV

input source

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 6: Easy Setup.” The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD3.

Number buttons

SYSTEM MENU

M/m, ENTER

1 Check that “Easy Setup” (page 24)

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.

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

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

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4 Select “Others,” and press ENTER.

5 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

6 Select a Command Mode (DVD1,

DVD2, or DVD3), 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.

1 Hold down ENTER. 2 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

3 Hold down both the number and

ENTER buttons at the same time for more than three seconds.

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.

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

You can change programme positions of the recorder using the number buttons.

Number buttons

ENTER

Example: for channel 50 Press “5,” “0,” then press ENTER.

Hookups and Settings

To check the Command Mode for the recorder

Press x on the recorder when the recorder is turned off. The Command Mode for the recorder appears in the front panel display.

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Step 6: Easy Setup

Make the basic adjustments by following the on-screen instructions in “Easy Setup.”

[/1

TV GUIDE

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

TV [/1

1 Turn on the recorder and your TV.

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

The initial settings message appears.

• If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (“Settings and Adjustments” on page 93).

2 Press ENTER.

Follow the on-screen instructions to make the following settings.

Easy Setup - OSD

Select a language for the on-screen displays.

Easy Setup - Tuner System

Select your country/region or language. The programme position order will be set according to the country/region you set. To set the programme positions manually, see page 93.

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

Easy Setup - Postal Code

Enter your postal code using the number buttons or </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To erase a number, move the cursor to the number, and press O RETURN. Note that the option for entering your Postal Code only appears if you select one of the following tuner systems in the step above: UK, B, NL, D, E, I, CH, A.

Easy Setup - Clock

The recorder will automatically search for a clock signal. If a clock signal cannot be found, set the clock manually using </M/m/,, and press ENTER.

Easy Setup - TV Type (page 97)

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

Easy Setup - Component Out

If you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack, select “On.”

Easy Setup - Line3 Input

If you plan to connect a decoder such as a PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder to the LINE 3/DECODER jack, select “Yes.”

Easy Setup - Line1 Output

To output video signals, select “Video.” To output S video signals, select “S Video.” To output RGB signals, select “RGB.” Select “Video” to enjoy the SMARTLINK features.

• If you set “Easy Setup - Component Out” to “On,” you cannot select “RGB.”

• If you set “Easy Setup - Line3 Input” to “Yes,” you cannot select “S Video.”

Easy Setup - Audio Connection

If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using a coaxial cord, select “Yes : DIGITAL OUT” and set the digital output signal (page 100).

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3 Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

“Easy Setup” is finished.

To receive Guide Plus+ system data your recorder must be turned off when not in use. If your recorder is connected to a set top box receiver, be sure to leave the set top box receiver turned on. After initial setup, it may take up to 24 hours to begin receiving TV programme listings.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

• If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “MPEG” to “MPEG” (page 100).

• If you want to run “Easy Setup” again, select “Easy Setup” from “SETUP” in the System Menu (page 106).

Setting up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+

system

Follow the steps below to set up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+ system. Note that the OSD language, Clock, Country and Postal Code are all set for the GUIDE Plus+ system when Easy Setup is completed.

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar using

M/,, and press ENTER.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

4 Select “External Receiver 1,” and

press ENTER.

You can also select “External Receiver 2” or “External Receiver 3” if you have connected additional set top box receivers.

5 Press ENTER to select “Continue.” 6 Select the set top box receiver type

using M/m, and press ENTER.

7 Select the provider using M/m, and

press ENTER.

If you select “None,” you can select a receiver brand from a list of all available brands.

8 Select the receiver brand using M/m,

and press ENTER.

If your receiver brand is not on the list, select “???.” The receiver brand list is automatically updated, so your receiver may be available at a later date. Select your brand when it becomes available. Until then, use “???.”

9 Select the connection you used for

your set top box receiver using M/m, and press ENTER.

When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup A or C, select “Antenna.” When the set top box receiver is connected to the recorder using hookup B, select “Line3.” The display asks for confirmation.

Press ENTER to select “Continue.”

The Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

Select “YES” using M/m, and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation. If the Video Window does not switch to the specified programme position, select “NO” and press ENTER until the Video Window switches to the specified programme position.

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If you cannot get the recorder to control your set top box receiver

Check the connection and position of the set top box controller (page 14). If your set top box receiver still does not operate with this recorder, refer to the instructions supplied with your set top box receiver and contact your cable or satellite company to see if they can provide you with a compatible set top box receiver.

b Notes

• The list of external receivers controllable by the

GUIDE Plus+ system is updated constantly and is distributed through GUIDE Plus+ system data signals. Since the time your recorder has been produced and the time you installed your recorder for the first time, new external receiver codes might have been added.

• If the external receiver is still not on the list or is

not controlled properly by the recorder, please call Customer Support to report the brand and model of your external receiver.

To fix the set top box controller to your set top box receiver

Once you have confirmed that the set top box controller controls your set top box receiver, fix it in place.

1 Remove the backing on the double-sided

tape.

2 Attach it so that the set top box controller

is directly above the remote control sensor on your set top box receiver.

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Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s mains lead from the mains, connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack) (page 88). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 63.

Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack

Connect a VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of this recorder.

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

Hookups and Settings

to i LINE 3/DECODER

to i LINE 1 – TV

DVD recorder

b Notes

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

• If you pass the recorder signals through a 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 to 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 TV

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

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

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

DVD recorder

Line input 2

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Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

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

VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-video cord

(not supplied)

to LINE 2 IN

: Signal flow

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DVD recorder

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

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

equipment’s output jack connected to the input jack of this recorder. This may cause noise (feedback).

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

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Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the recorder. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the decoder. Note that when you set “Line3 Input” to “Decoder” in step 5 of “Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions” (page 30), you will not be able to select “L3” because Line 3 will become a dedicated line for the decoder.

Connecting a decoder

Hookups and Settings

Aerial cable (supplied)

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

to i LINE 1 – TV

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i LINE 3/DECODER

DVD recorder

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Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programmes, set your recorder to receive the programme positions using the on-screen display. In order to set the programme positions correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Number buttons

SYSTEM MENU

</M/m/,,

RETURN

ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER.

4 Select “Scart Setting,” and press

ENTER.

5 Press M/m to select “Video” or “RGB”

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

The “Video” setup display appears again.

6 Press O RETURN to return the cursor

to the left column.

7 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

8 Select “Channel Setting,” and press

ENTER.

3 Select “Video,” and press ENTER.

9 Press M/m to select the desired

programme position, and press ENTER.

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Select “System” using </,.

Press M/m to select an available TV system, BG, DK or I.

Select “Channel” using </,.

Select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme position using M/m or number buttons.

Select “PAY-TV/ CANAL+” using </ ,.

Hookups and Settings

Select “On” using M/m, and press ENTER.

To return to the previous step

Press O RETURN.

b Note

If you disconnect the recorder’s mains lead, you will not be able to view the signals from the connected decoder.

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Eight Basic Operations

— Getting to Know Your DVD Recorder

1. Inserting a Disc

Video

DATA CD

Z (open/ close)

Press DVD.

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD CD

Video

RVR

DATA DVD

DVD

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

disc on the disc tray.

Recording/playing side facing down

2. Recording a Programme

HDD

RVR-R

Video

RWVR-RW

This section introduces the basic operation to record a current TV programme to the hard disk (HDD) or to a disc (DVD). For an explanation of how to make timer recordings, see page 52.

HDD DVD

DISPLAY

z REC x REC

STOP

Video

PROG +/–

TV/DVD

REC MODE

TV t

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

tray.

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

• For DVD-RW discs DVD-RWs are formatted in the recording format (VR mode or Video mode) set by “Format DVD-RW” in the “DVD” setup.

• For DVD-R discs DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format an unused DVDR in VR mode, format the disc using the “Disc Information” display (page 42)

before

If the disc is recordable on this recorder, you can manually re-format the disc to make a blank disc (page 42).

you make a recording.

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you want to record to a DVD, insert a recordable DVD.

2 Press PROG +/– to select the

programme position or input source you want to record.

3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

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

For more details about the recording mode, see page 52.

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4 Press z REC.

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

To record the entire programme (Programme Rec)

Press OPTIONS to select “Rec Programme.” The current pro gramme that you are watchin g will be recorded. Recording automatically stops when the programme ends.

To stop recording

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

To watch another TV programme while recording

If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 – TV jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/DVD button and select the programme you want to watch. If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT or COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using the TV t button (page 21).

About the Teletext function

Some broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service* in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, programme position, recording start time etc.) are stored day by day. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. For details, see “Auto Programme Title Labelling (TV Guide Page)” on page 95. Note that the Teletext information will not appear on your TV screen. To view the Teletext information on your TV screen, press TV/DVD on the remote to switch the input source to your TV (page 21).

* not available in some areas

b Notes

• After pressing z REC, it may take a short while

to start recording.

• You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

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

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

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

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TV Direct Rec

If you are using the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on your TV. When the TV is turned on, press z REC.

b Note

If “TV” appears in the front panel display, you cannot turn off the TV or change the programme position during TV Direct Rec. To turn off the function, set “TV Direct Rec” to “Off” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

Checking the disc status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information appears.

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

Press DISPLAY to turn off the display.

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3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

Title List with Thumbnail Images (Example: DVD+RW)

HDD

RVR

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

To play a recorded title, select the title from the Title List.

HDD DVD

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

CM x

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32). Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

2 Press TITLE LIST.

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

Extended Title List

A Disc type:

Displays the media type, HDD or DVD. Also displays the title type (Original or Playlist) for HDD or DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode) disc titles.

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

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

: Indicates that the title is currently

being dubbed.

: Indicates the protected title. “NEW”: Indicates that the title is newly recorded (not played back) (HDD only).

: Indicates titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals (HDD only) (page 84).

D Scroll bar:

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

E Title’s thumbnail picture:

The still images for each title are displayed.

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3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

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

Sub-menu

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

To change the title order (Sort)

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

Order Sorted

By Date In order of when the titles

By Title In alphabetical order.

By Number In order of recorded title

Unseen Title (HDD only)

were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently is listed at the top.

number.

In order of when the titles were recorded. The title that is recorded most recently and has not been played is listed at the top. Playlist titles are not displayed.

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To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To scroll the list display by page (Page mode)

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

/ , the entire

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

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist titles. While the Title List menu is turned on, press </,.

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

You can select a favourite scene for the thumbnail picture shown in the Title List menu.

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Set Thumbnail,” and press

ENTER. The display for setting the thumbnail point appears and the title starts to play.

4 While watching the playback picture,

press m/M to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the scene is correct.

If the scene is incorrect, press c/C to select the scene you want to set for a thumbnail picture, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the thumbnail, press M.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

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To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

z Hints

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

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

b Notes

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

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

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

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

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

Video

ENTER

OPTIONS

DISPLAY

Press DISPLAY.

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

A Title number/name

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

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B Available functions for DVD VIDEOs

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

C The current selected function or audio

setting (appears only temporarily) Example: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch

Rear (L/R)

Front (L/R) + Centre

LFE (Low Frequency Effect)

D The current selected angle

E Disc type F Title type (

/format (page 8)

only appears for Playlists)

G Play mode H Recording mode (page 52) I Playing status bar

J Title number (page 70)

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

K Album name appears for DATA DVDs

or DATA CDs.

L Playing time

b Note

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

Checking the remaining disc space

You can check the remaining disc space using the “Disc Information” display.

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

“Remainder” (approximate)

• The remaining recording time in each of the recording modes

• Disc space bar

• Remaining disc space/total disc space

z Hint

To increase disc space, see “To open up disc space” (page 75).

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

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

z Hints

• I f “DTS” of “Audio Connection” is set to “Of f” in the “Audio” setup, the DTS track selection option will not appear on the screen even if the disc contains DTS tracks (page 100).

• When “Auto Display” is set to “On” (default) in the “Video” setup (page 99), information automatically appears on the screen when the recorder is operated.

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5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

Example: Input Title Name

Video

RWVR-RW

HDD

RVR

You can label a DVD, title, or programme by entering characters. You can enter up to 64 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. The steps below explain how to change the name of the recorded programme.

Number buttons

TITLE LIST

Video

INPUT SELECT

</M/m/,, ENTER

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

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Title Name,” and press

ENTER.

The display for entering characters appears.

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

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

The characters for the selected type are displayed.

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

character you want to enter, and press ENTER.

The selected character appears at the top of the display.

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

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter the

remaining characters.

Input row

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

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, select “Cancel.”

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To use the number buttons

You can also use the number buttons to enter characters. Refer to the number next to each row of letters on your TV screen.

1 In step 5 above, press a number button

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

2 Press ENTER and select the next

character.

3 Select “Finish” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can switch between “A” (upper-case), “a” (lower-case), or “Symbol” by pressing INPUT SELECT.

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

You can execute options effective for the entire disc using the “Disc Information” display.

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</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

Labelling a disc

Video

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD+RW.

3 Select “Disc Name,” and press

ENTER.

Enter the disc name in the “Input Disc Name” display (page 38).

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b Note

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

7. Playing the Disc on Other DVD Equipment

Protecting a disc

RWVR

RVR

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears. Available settings differ depending on the disc type. Example: When the inserted disc is a DVD-RW (VR mode).

A “On”/“Off”: Indicates whether

protection is set (DVD-RW/DVDR in VR mode only)

B “Protect Disc”

3 Select “Protect Disc,” and press

ENTER.

4 Select “Protect,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the protection

Select “Unprotected” in step 4.

z Hint

You can set protection for individual titles (page 75).

(Finalise)

RWVR-RW

Video

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

Differences between the disc types

RWVR

Discs are automatically finalised

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

Finalising 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 finalise the disc, especially if the recording time is short. You can edit or record on the disc even after finalising.

Finalising is necessary when

Video

playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to record on it again, unfinalise (page 42) or reformat the disc (page 42). However, if you reformat the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

Finalising is necessary. The disc

RVR

can be played only on equipment that supports DVD-R in VR mode. After finalising you cannot edit or record on the disc using this recorder.

Video

RVR

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Video

Z (open/ close)

Finalising is necessary when playing on any equipment other than this recorder. After finalising, you cannot edit or record on the disc.

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Finalise,” and press ENTER.

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

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Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button

1 Make a recording.

See “2. Recording a Programme” on page 32.

2 Press Z (open/close).

The display shows the approximate time required for finalising and asks for confirmation. For DVD+RWs, the recorder automatically starts finalising the disc. After finalising, the disc will be ejected automatically.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc. After finalising, the disc will be ejected automatically.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalising the disc.

z Hint

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

b Notes

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

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

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Unfinalising a disc

RWVR-RW

For DVD-RWs (Video mode)

DVD-RWs (Video mode) that have been finalised to prohibit additional recording or editing can be unfinalised to allow further recording or editing.

For DVD-RWs (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalised with other DVD equipment, unfinalise the disc.

b Note

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

Video

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Information” display appears.

3 Select “Unfinalise,” and press

ENTER.

The recorder starts unfinalising the disc. Unfinalising may take several minutes.

8. Reformatting a disc

RWVR-RW

New discs are automatically formatted when inserted. If necessary, you can manually reformat a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc to make a blank disc. For DVD-RWs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 74).

Video

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Disc

Information,” and press ENTER.

Example: When a DVD+RW is inserted.

3 Select “Format,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

For DVD-RWs and unrecorded DVD-Rs (Video mode), select “VR” or “Video,” and press ENTER. All contents on the disc are erased.

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z Hint

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

b Note

On this model, 1 GB (read “giga byte”) is equivalent to 1 billion bytes. The larger the number, the larger the disc space.

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GUIDE Plus+

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+® system is a free interactive programme guide. It displays up to seven days of programme listings, including programme titles, promotions, and broadcast information. GUIDE Plus+ data for the television programme listings are carried by your local broadcast host channel and are received through your aerial, set top box receiver, or direct cable connection from the wall. Visit www.europe.guideplus.com all European host channels.

These are just a few of the ways to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. – Search for a programme by listing them

according to category (such as Movies or Sports) or by using the Keyword Search function (page 48).

– Once you have found the programme you

are looking for, use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer for recording (page 54).

– You can set the system to display your

favourite programmes according to conditions that you set, such as category

and keyword (page 48). For more information, see “Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System” (page 46).

for a list of

Learning the common elements

Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

A Video Window: This shows the

programme you were watching when you pressed TV GUIDE.

B Action Bar: When the same colour

button on the remote is pressed, the Action Bar functions. The Action Bar function differs according to the screen.

C Information Box: Shows information

about the selected programme when the “Home Screen” is displayed. Contents will differ according to the displayed screen.

D Menu Bar: Press the blue button

(“Home”), and press M to move the cursor to the Menu Bar. Then, select one of the following features using </ ,, and press ENTER. “Grid”: Shows the programmes for the current time slot and next 7 days. “Search”: Allows you to search for titles by category or by keyword (page 47). The displayed category depends upon the programme data received by this recorder. Movies, Sports, and Children are examples of possible categories. “My TV”: Sets the profile for your favourite programmes (page 48). “Schedule”: Displays the list of timer settings (page 59).

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“Info”: Shows information when available. “Editor”: Allows you to edit the channel lineup and channel display (page 51). “Setup”: Allows you to change the language, country/region, postal code, input source, or host channel.

E “Home” position: When you press the

blue button (“Home”), the cursor returns to the last programme position on the “Grid.”

F Tiles: Shows the programme titles and

category; green (sports), purple (movies), blue (children’s), teal (others).

G Broadcast station Logo: Shows the

broadcast station logo.

H Time Slot: Indicates the currently

selected time slot. Use </, to select a different time slot.

• Check the following if the programme guide data has not been received after waiting for a day: – “Easy Setup” (page 24) is finished. – The host channel is not disabled (see

“Disabling programme positions” on

page 51). – The timer is not set. If the programme guide data still cannot be received after checking the above, search for the host channel at the following website and set the host channel manually (page 50): www.europe.guideplus.com

• If you made connection “B: Set top box receiver with a SCART output only” (page 15) and did not connect an aerial cable from your set top box receiver to the recorder, do the following: – Turn on your set top box receiver. – Connect the set top box controller. – Follow the steps in “Changing the GUIDE

Plus+ host channel” (page 50). Be sure to set your set top box receiver (tuner) as the source.

GUIDE Plus+

Troubleshooting guide

If you are having trouble displaying the television programme list, please check the following:

• Your postal code must be set correctly (page 24).

• The clock must be set correctly. If the clock is not set, set it manually (page 97).

• This recorder downloads the GUIDE Plus+ data several times a day when the recorder is turned off (standby mode). Turn off the recorder when you are not using it (for example, at night). After initial setup (page 24), it may take up to 24 hours for your recorder to start receiving programme listings. It may take up to one day to receive all seven days of TV programme listings.

b Notes

• Your set top box receiver’s programme position may suddenly change even if the recorder is turned off. This is because the set top box controller has cha nged the programme position to receive the GUIDE Plus+ data.

• When you set “Factory Setup” to “All,” the recorder is initialized. When you change the following settings, the GUIDE Plus+ system is reset: – Country/region setting in “Easy Setup” – “Country” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the

Menu Bar – Postal code setting in “Easy Setup” – “Postal Code” of “Setup” - “Basic Setup” in the

Menu Bar Note that the GUIDE Plus+ system is also reset when you make changes to the host channel settings or if you set “Factory Setup” to “Basic.”

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Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Colour buttons TV GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

To select a programme position quickly using the TV broadcast station logo

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Press the yellow button (“Channels”).

DAY –

PAGE

DAY +

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system “Home Screen” appears.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

The GUIDE Plus+ system disappears and the programme position changes to the selected programme.

3 Select the TV broadcast station logo

using </M/m/,, then press ENTER. The display returns to “Grid” and the programme currently being broadcast by the selected TV station is selected.

4 Select a programme using </,, and

press ENTER.

To unlock the Video Window

The Video Window is locked so that it does not change programme positions when you move the cursor across other titles. From “Grid,” select the logo of the programme position that is locked, and press the red button (“Unlock”). “ ” changes to “ ” and the Video Window is unlocked. To lock the Video Window, select the logo of the programme position you want to lock and press the red button (“Lock”).

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”). The cursor returns to the home position on the “Grid.”

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To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 54).

To close the GUIDE Plus+ system

Press TV GUIDE.

Searching for a Programme using the GUIDE Plus+ System

z Hints

• Press the PAGE programme list by page.

• Press the DAY +/– buttons to change the programme list by day.

/ buttons to change the

b Notes

• The Video Window is locked during recording and the lock indicator appears in the Video Window. You cannot unlock the Video Window while recording.

• I f you are watching programmes through a set top box, the Video Window may not change as fast as you move the cursor. In this case, lock the Video Window (page 46).

• The screen saver will appear if no buttons are pressed for more than ten minutes.

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

GUIDE Plus+

2 Select a category using </,, and

press ENTER.

To search for a programme by keyword, select “My Choice.” You can search for all programmes that contain the keyword in the programme’s title and in the programme’s Information Box. If no keywords are displayed, enter the keyword. See “To enter a new keyword” below.

3 Select a sub-category using M/m, and

press ENTER.

Programmes that meet the conditions are listed up. The sub-categories differ according to country/region.

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4 Select a programme using M/m, and

press ENTER.

To enter a new keyword

1 Select “Search” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 Select “My Choice” using </,. 3 Press the yellow button (“Add”).

The display for entering characters appears.

4 Select a character on the keyboard using

</M/m/,, and press ENTER. To switch between upper-case, lowercase, or characters with accents, press the yellow button (“Keyboard”) repeatedly. To cancel entering a new keyword, press the red button (“Back”).

5 Repeat step 4 to enter the keyword. 6 Press the green button (“Save”).

The entered keyword is registered. To delete the keyword, select the keyword you want to delete, and press the red button (“Delete”). To change the keyword, select the keyword you want to change, and press the green button (“Edit”).

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

You can set a profile and list up only your favourite programme information.

Colour buttons

</M/m/,, ENTER

Setting a profile

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar. 2 Press the yellow button (“Profile”).

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 54).

z Hint

When two or more keywords are set for “My Choice,” you can select “All.”

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3 Select “Channels,” “Categories,” or

“Keywords,” and press the yellow button (“Add”).

“Channels”: Select the programme position using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more programme positions, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 programme positions. To cancel the registration, select a programme position, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Categories”: Select the category using </M/m/,, and press ENTER. To add more categories, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 4 categories. To cancel the registration, select a category, and press the red button (“Delete”). “Keywords”: Enter a keyword. See “To enter a new keyword” on page 48. To add more keywords, press the yellow button (“Add”). You can register up to 16 keywords. To cancel the registration, select a keyword, and press the red button (“Delete”).

4 Press ENTER.

To change the profile settings

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar. 2 Press the yellow button (“Profile”). 3 Repeat from step 3 above.

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV

Making changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Number buttons

Colour buttons TV GUIDE

</M/m/,, ENTER

Changing the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings

All necessary settings are made when you complete Easy Setup (page 24). Follow the steps below only if you want to make changes to the current settings. Note that if you change the country/region setting, Easy Setup will begin again when you close the GUIDE Plus+ system.

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.

2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

3 Select “Basic Setup” using M/m, and

press ENTER.

GUIDE Plus+

1 Select “My TV” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

The programmes that match the profile conditions are displayed.

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

,, and press ENTER.

To set a programme for timer recording

See “One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)” (page 54).

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4 Select an item using M/m, and press

ENTER.

5 Select a setting using M/m, and press

ENTER.

“Language”: Select a language for the on-screen displays using M/m. “Country”: Select your country/region using M/m. When you exit the GUIDE Plus+ system after changing your country/region, the “Easy Setup” display appears. Follow the instructions for “Step 6: Easy Setup” (page 24) from step 2. “Postal Code”: Enter your postal code using </M/m/,. If “Country” is set to “Others,” you cannot enter a postal code and the GUIDE Plus+ system will not search for a host channel. “External Receiver 1”/“External Receiver 2”/“External Receiver 3”: When a set top box receiver is connected to the recorder, set it up for the GUIDE Plus+ system. See “Setting up your set top box receiver for the GUIDE Plus+ system” on page 25.

6 Press TV GUIDE to exit the GUIDE

Plus+ system.

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel

The default host channel setting is set to “Automatic,” so you should not have to change the host channel setting. However, if you are using connection B (page 15) and you want to receive the programme guide data from your set top box receiver, or if there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, search for the host channel on the following website and set it for your area, following the steps below: www.europe.guideplus.com

1 Press TV GUIDE.

The GUIDE Plus+ system appears.

2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar.

The GUIDE Plus+ setup menu appears.

3 Select “Host Channel Setup” using M/

m, and press ENTER.

4 Press the yellow button (“Change”)

twice.

“Manual” appears.

To cancel GUIDE Plus+ settings

Press the red button (“Back”).

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”). The cursor returns to the home position on the “Grid.”

b Note

You cannot set “Easy Setup - Tuner System” in the “Easy Setup” or “OSD” in the “Basic” setup to a country/region or language that is not supported by the GUIDE Plus+ system.

5 Select “Source” using ,. 6 Press the yellow button (“Source”)

repeatedly to select the input source.

7 Select “Prog. No.” using ,. 8 Enter the programme position number

using the number buttons.

9 Press the green button (“Save”).

The display asks for confirmation.

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Select “Confirm” using </,, and press ENTER.

The display returns to the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

Wait one day until the programme guide data can be received.

To cancel the settings

Press the red button (“Back”).

To return to the “Home” position

Press the blue button (“Home”). The cursor returns to the home position on the “Grid.”

2 Press , to move the cursor to the

right column.

3 Select the programme position you

want to check using M/m.

To change the input source, press the red button (“Source”). To change the programme position, see “Channel Setting” on page 93.

b Note

To receive from the recorder a programme position that can be received by either the set top box receiver or the recorder, change the input source in step 3.

GUIDE Plus+

To check the GUIDE Plus+ system information

1 Press TV GUIDE. 2 Select “Setup” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “GUIDE Plus+ system

Information” using M/m, and press ENTER.

Checking programme positions

Check whether programme position numbers are the same as the programme position numbers set in the “Channel Setting.” If you want to make adjustments to the channel settings or change the channel name, see “Channel Setting” in “Settings and Adjustments” (page 93).

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

Disabling programme positions

If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can hide them. For instance, if you are using your set top box receiver to receive programme data (connection B, page 15), all receivable programme positions are displayed. Use this function to hide any unwanted programme positions.

1 Select “Editor” in the Menu Bar, and

press ENTER.

2 In the left column, select the

programme position you want to hide or display using M/m.

3 Press the red button (“On/Off”).

The disabled positions will turn grey. To show the disabled positions, press the red button (“On/Off”) again.

b Notes

• You cannot record a programme position, if it is not set in “Channel Setting” of “Settings and Adjustments,” even if it is set to “On” in the “Editor” in the Menu Bar.

• If you are using your set top box receiver to receive programmes (connection B, page 15) and are able to receive the same programme with both the set top box and the recorder, change the “Source” to receive the programme with the recorder’s tuner.

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Timer Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

• Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 37). For the HDD, DVD+RWs, and DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 75).

• Adjust the recording picture quality and picture size if necessary (page 58).

z Hint

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

b Note

To play a recorded disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 40).

Recording mode

Like the standard ×3 recording modes of video tapes, you can select the desired recording mode using the REC MODE button. Recording modes with higher quality provide a more beautiful recording, but the large data volume also results in a shorter recording time. Conversely, a longer duration provides a longer recording time, but the lower data volume results in a coarser picture quality.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

To select the HQ+ mode, set “HQ Setting” of the “HDD Rec. Settings” to “HQ+” in the “Recording” setup (page 102). “HQ+” records pictures in higher quality than HQ on the HDD. Note that HQ+ plus appears as HQ in the front panel display and the on screen displays.

Approx. recording time

Recording mode

HQ+ (High quality)

HQ R 13 32 1 HSP R 19 46 1 hr.

SP (Standard mode)

LSP r 33 77 2 hr.

ESP r 39 93 3 LP r 53 124 4 EP r 79 187 6

SLP (Long duration)

* The recording time for DVD+R DL (Double

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

(hours)

HDD DVD*

RDRHX525

820–

26 61 2

106 249 8

: 14 hours 28 minutes

RDRHX725

30 min.

b Notes

• The maximum continuous recording time for a single title is eight hours.

• Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with the recording time. – R ecording a programme with poor recep tion, or

a programme or video source of low picture

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

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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system or the NICAM system. The HDD and a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. You can switch between main and sub when playing the disc. For the HDD, you can select the sound track before recording. Select “Main,” “Sub,” or “Main+Sub” in “Bilingual Recording” of the “HDD Rec. Settings” in the “Recording” setup (page 102). A DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R (Video mode) can record only one sound track (main or sub) at a time. Select the sound track using the Setup Display before recording starts. Set “Bilingual Recording” of the “DVD Rec. Settings” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

ZWEITON (German stereo) system

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

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protection cannot be recorded on this recorder. When the recorder receives a copy guard signal, the recorder continues to record but only a blank, grey coloured screen will be recorded.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None (a blank screen is

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 8).

Recordable discs

RWVR

Video

RWVR

RVR

(CPRM*)

HDD

recorded)

RVR

Timer Recording

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “NICAM” appears in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Audio” of “Channel Setting” in the “Basic” setup to “NICAM” (default). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, set “Audio” to “Standard” (see “Channel Setting” on page 93).

z Hint

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

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Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/ Manual)

1 Press TV GUIDE.

Video

RWVR-RW

HDD

RVR

There are three methods to setting the timer within the GUIDE Plus+ system: One Button Recording, VIDEO Plus+, and setting the timer manually.

Video

b Notes

• When the recorder is connected to a set top box receiver and you want to record using the GUIDE Plus+ system, turn on the set top box receiver and connect the set top box controller.

• Do not operate your set top box receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a programme.

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)

You can use the GUIDE Plus+ system to set the timer to record a programme up to seven days in advance.

Colour buttons

TV GUIDE

2 Select a programme using </M/m/

To search for a programme by category or by keyword, select “Search” in the Menu Bar. See “Searching for a Programme using the GUIDE Plus+ System” on page 47 for more information about searching for a programme. You can select a programme from “My TV.”

3 Press the red button (“Record”).

The set programme and Time Slot change colour and the recorder is ready to start recording. When recording from a set top box receiver, be sure to turn it on. Unlike a VCR, there is no need to turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts.

• To record on a DVD See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

• To make more detailed timer settings See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

x REC

STOP

</M/m/,

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press x REC STOP. Note that it may take a few seconds for the recorder to stop recording, and that the recording cannot be stopped within the first minute of recording.

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To adjust the recording quality

See step 3 of “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 58.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” of the “Timer Settings” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. The oldest played title is erased. Set “Auto Title Erase” of the “Timer Settings” to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 102). Protected titles are not erased.

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change the timer settings, see “Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

z Hint

If you are recording to the HDD or a DVD-RW (VR mode) at a recording mode that is SP or lower and is a 2x speed or higher disc, you can play the title as it is being recorded by selecting the programme title on the Title List (page 69).

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode programming number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the programme positions are correctly set in “Channel Setting” in the “Basic” setup (page 93).

Number buttons

Colour buttons

SCHEDULE

</,, ENTER

x REC

STOP

Timer Recording

b Notes

• If a message indicati ng that the disc is full appears on the screen, change the disc, or make available space for the recording (HDD/DVD+RW/DVDRW only) (page 76).

• The last recording mode you selected manually becomes the default recording mode for timer recordings made from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

• You cannot adjust the recording quality (HDD or DVD) once the recording starts.

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

• You cannot extend the recording duration time when “PDC/VPS” is set to “On” (page 60).

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

2 Press the red button (“VIDEO Plus+”).

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode programming number.

• If you make a mistake, press < and re-

enter the correct number.

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4 Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, etc. setting appear. The recorder is ready to start recording.

• To record on a DVD See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

• To make more detailed timer settings See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

To stop recording during timer recording

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

Rec Mode Adjust

Setting the timer manually

Number buttons

Colour buttons

SCHEDULE

z REC x REC

STOP

</M/m/,, ENTER

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

2 Press the green button (“Manual”).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

3 Set the date using the number buttons

and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).

4 Set the start time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).

5 Set the stop time using the number

buttons and </M/m/,. Then press the green button (“Next”).

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6 Select the input source using M/m,

and select the programme position using the number buttons or M/m.

You can also select the programme position using the yellow button (“Channels”).

7 Press the green button (“Next”).

The display for entering characters appears. To change the title name, select a character on the keyboard using </M/ m/,, and press ENTER. To switch between upper-case, lowercase, or characters with accents, pre ss the yellow button (“Keyboard”).

8 Press the green button (“Save”).

The date, start and stop times, programme position etc. setting appear. The recorder is ready to start recording.

To confirm, change, or cancel a timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

To stop recording during timer recording

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

Using the Quick Timer function

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

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

Timer Recording

(normal recording)

The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (the power does not turn off). Even if you turn off the recorder during recording, the recorder continues to record until the time counter runs out. Note that the Quick Timer function does not work if “TV Direct Rec” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

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.

Rec Mode Adjust

If there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjusts the recording mode to enable the entire programme to be recorded. Set “Rec Mode Adjust” in the “Recording” setup to “On” (page 102).

Auto Title Erase (HDD only)

If there is not enough space for a timer recording, the recorder automatically erases old titles recorded on the HDD. Set “Auto Title Erase” in the “Recording” setup to “On” (page 102). The oldest played title is erased. Protected titles are not erased.

If the timer settings overlap

If one or more timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change the timer settings, see “Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings” on page 59.

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Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

You can adjust the recording picture quality and picture size.

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Before recording starts, press

OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select the item you want to adjust,

and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears.

Example: Rec NR

“Rec Mode”: Selects the recording mode for the desired recording time and picture quality. For more information, see “Recording mode” on page 52.

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

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

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

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

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

“Rec NR” (noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the video signal.

“Rec Video Equalizer”: Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Press M/m to select the item you want to adjust, then press ENTER.

• Contrast: Changes the contrast.

• Brightness: Changes the overall brightness.

• Colour: Makes the colours deeper or lighter.

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

and press ENTER.

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

• Contrast: (weak) –3 ~ 0

• Brightness: (dark) –3 ~ 0

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

~ 3

~ 3 (strong)

~ 3 (bright)

~ 3 (deep)

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b Notes

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

• When playing a 16:9 size picture recorded as 4:3, the image is fixed to 4:3 Letter Box regardless of the setting in “TV Type” of “Video” setup (page 97).

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

• “Rec Video Equalizer” does not affect the input of the DV IN jack and does not work with RGB signals.

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

You can change or cancel timer settings using the SCHEDULE list.

Video

Timer Recording

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder can automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at approximately 6 minute intervals during recording. To disable this function, set “Auto Chapter” in the “Recording” setup to “Off” (page 103). When recording to the HDD, a DVD-R (VR mode) or a DVD-RW (VR mode), you can insert and erase chapter marks manually (page 78).

b Note

When dubbing (page 82), the chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title.

Number buttons

Colour buttons

TV GUIDE

SCHEDULE

</M/m/,

OPTIONS

Changing timer settings

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

2 Select the timer setting you want to

change using M/m.

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3 Press the green button (“Edit”).

4 In the left column, select an item

using the red button (“Back”) or the green button (“Next”), and adjust using the number buttons or </M/m/ ,.

You can change the date, start time, stop time, programme position, or input source. The cursor moves to the right column.

5 Press the corresponding colour button

repeatedly to change settings.

• Red button (“Media”): Sets the recording destination to either HDD or DVD.

• Green button (“Frequency”): Selects the recording pattern. The item changes as follows: Once t Daily t Mon-Fri (Monday to Friday) t Mon-Sat (Monday to Saturday) t Sun (every Sunday) t

...... t Sat (every Saturday) t Once

• Yellow button (“Rec Mode”): Selects the recording mode (page 52).

6 Press , to display “Extend Time.” 7 Press the yellow button (“Extend

Time”) repeatedly to select the duration time or to set the PDC/VPS function.

The item changes as follows: +0 Minutes t +10 Minutes t +30 Minutes t +60 Minutes t VPS / PDC t +0 Minutes See “About the PDC/VPS function” below.

z Hint

You can also extend the recording time while recording by pressing OPTIONS and selecting “Extend Rec.”

b Note

The new settings become effective when you exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

About the PDC/VPS function

PDC/VPS signals are transmitted with TV programmes in some broadcast systems. These signals ensure that timer recording s are made regardless of any broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the PDC/VPS function

Select “VPS / PDC” in step 7 above. When you turn on this function, the recorder starts scanning the channels before the timer recording starts. If you are watching TV when scanning starts, a message will appear on the TV screen. If you want to watch TV, switch to your TV’s tuner or turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function. Note that if you turn off the PDC/VPS channel scan function, the timer recording will not start.

To temporarily turn off PDC/VPS channel

scan

Press OPTIONS and select “PDC/VPS Scan Off.” To ensure that the PDC/VPS function works properly, turn off the recorder before the timer recording starts. This will automatically turn on the PDC/VPS channel scan function while the recorder remains off.

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Cancelling timer settings

1 With the GUIDE Plus+ system turned

off, press SCHEDULE.

The SCHEDULE list appears.

2 Select the timer setting you want to

cancel using M/m.

3 Press the red button (“Delete”).

To close the SCHEDULE list

Press TV GUIDE or SCHEDULE.

When the timer settings overlap

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

will be cut off

When the recordings start at the same

time

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

Recording From Connected Equipment

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

z REC x REC

STOP

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

Video

DVDHDD

INPUT SELECT

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

REC MODE

c z

SYNCHRO REC

Timer Recording

When the end time of one recording and

the start time of another are the same

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

b Note

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

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

1 Before recording, select HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32).

2 Set “Synchro Rec” to “Record to

HDD” or “Record to DVD” in the “Recording” setup (page 103).

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3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to

select “L3.”

4 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 53.

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 52.

6 Set the timer on the connected

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

7 Press c z SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x REC STOP or c z SYNCHRO REC.

To cancel Synchro Rec

Press c z SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off.

b Notes

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

• During Synchro-Recording, other operations, such as normal recording, cannot be performed.

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

• The Synchro Rec function does not work when “Line3 Input” of “Scart Setting” is set to “Decoder” in the “Video” setup (page 99).

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

• While the recorder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock S et function (page 96) does not work.

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

If the timer settings of a SynchroRecording and another timer recording overlap

Regardless of whether or not the programme is a Synchro Rec programme, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

First programme

Second programme

will be cut off

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Recording from connected equipment without a timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect a VCR or similar device, see “Connecting a VCR or Similar Device” on page 27. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

1 Press HDD or DVD.

If you select DVD, insert a recordable DVD (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32).

2 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

3 Select the desired audio signal when

recording a bilingual programme to the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode).

Press OPTIONS to select “Line Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then select “Bilingual,” and press ENTER. For details about bilingual recording, see page 53.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select

the recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 52.

5 Insert the source tape into the

connected equipment and set to playback pause.

6 Press z REC.

This recorder starts recording.

7 Press the pause (or play) button on the

connected equipment to cancel the playback pause status.

The connected equipment starts playback and the playback image is recorded by this recorder. To stop recording, press x REC STOP on this recorder.

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

See “DV Dubbing” on page 88 for an explanation of how to record from the DV IN jack.

z Hint

You can adjust the settings for the recording picture before recording. See “Adjusting the recording picture quality and size” on page 58.

b Notes

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

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

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Playback

Playing

3 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title.

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

DATA DVD

HDD DVD

Number buttons

AUDIO

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

Press HDD or DVD.

VCD

Video

PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

SUBTITLE

</M/m/,, ENTER OPTIONS

• If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32).

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

2 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)” on page 34. Example: DVD+RW

To use the DVD’s Menu

When you play a DVD VIDEO, or a finalised 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.

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

PBC (Playback Control) allows you to play VIDEO CDs interactively using the menu on your TV screen. When you start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the number buttons and press ENTER. Then, follow the instructions in the menu (press H when “Press SELECT” appears). The PBC function of Super VIDEO CDs does not work with this recorder. Super VIDEO CDs are played in continuous play mode only.

To change the angles

If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded on the disc, “ ” appears in the front panel display. Press OPTIONS during playback to select “Change Angle,” and press ENTER.

To stop playback

Press x.

To playback quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

When you press M during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with dialogue or sound (“x1.3” appears). No sound is output when you press M two or more times to change search speed.

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

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

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

or Playlist (HDD/DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in

VR mode only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you change the settings on the recorder. – you turn off the recorder (VIDEO CD/CD/

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

DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode). – you disconnect the mains lead.

b Note

You cannot resume playback during TV Pause.

To lock the disc tray (Child Lock)

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

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

One Touch Play

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily start playing. Press H. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. Playback starts automatically.

One Touch Menu

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily display the Title List. Press TITLE LIST. The recorder and your TV automatically turn on and the TV’s input is switched to the recorder. The Title List appears.

Playback

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

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

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four-digit password using the

number buttons.

3 Press ENTER to select “OK.”

The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental Control (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 103.

z Hints

• You can also use the H button in step 3

(page 64) to start playback.

• Even if you select “Factory Setup” in the “Others” setup (page 106), the Child Lock remains set.

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Playback options

To check the position of the buttons below, see the illustration on page 64. For MP3 or JPEG operations, see “Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files” on page 71.

Buttons

Operations

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc when pressed

HDD

DVD

RWVR

VCD

RVR

repeatedly in normal playback mode.

: Selects the language.

DVD

HDD

VCD

RWVR

: Selects the main or sub sound.

RVR

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

DVD

/ (instant replay/

Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene.

instant advance)

RWVR

HDD

Video

DVD

RVR

. (previous)/> (next) Goes to the beginning of the previous/next title/chapter/scene/

track. For the HDD, you cannot go to the beginning of the previous/ next title.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during

(fast reverse/fast forward)

playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

m1 Tt 1M

m2 TT tt 2M

TTT ttt 3M

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

When you press M once during playback of a title recorded in the HDD, you can play quickly with sound (“x1.3” appears).

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

Plays in slow motion when pressed for more than one second in

(slow, freeze frame)

HDD

Video

DVD

RWVR

RVR

VCD

pause mode. Plays one frame at a time when pressed briefly in pause mode.

* Playback direction only

X (pause) Pauses playback.

To resume normal playback, press H.

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b Notes

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

• Slideshows made with a DVD camcorder can only be played. Other play functions, such as fast forward, cannot be used.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

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

• Set the sound to “Stereo” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 66).

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio” setup (page 100).

Adjusting the picture quality

HDD

RVR

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

Video

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select “Video Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select an item, and press ENTER.

The adjustment display appears. “FNR” (frame noise reduction): Reduces noise contained in the luminance element of the video signal. “BNR” (block noise reduction): Reduces “block noise” or mosaic like patterns in the picture. “MNR” (mosquito noise reduction): Reduces the faint noise appearing around the outlines of the images. The noise reduction effects are automatically adjusted within each setting range according to the video bit rate and other factors. “Sharpness”: Sharpens the outlines of the images. “PB Video Equalizer” (Playback video equalizer): Adjusts the picture in greater detail. Select an item and press ENTER.

• Contrast: changes the contrast.

• Brightness: changes the overall brightness.

• Colour: makes the colours deeper or lighter.

• Hue: changes the colour balance.

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

The default settings are underlined.

“FNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong) “BNR”: (weak) Off 1 2 3 (strong)

“MNR”: ( weak) Off 1 2

“Sharpness”*: (weak) Off 1 2 3

(strong)

“PB Video Equalizer”:

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

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

• Colour: (light) –3 ~ 0

• Hue: (red) –3 ~ 0

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust any other items.

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

enhances the outlines a nd “3” enhances them more than “2.”

3 (strong)

~ 3 (deep)

~ 3 (green)

Playback

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b Notes

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

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

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

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound (AV SYNC)

Pausing a TV Broadcast (TV Pause)

You can pause a current TV broadcast, and then continue watching the programme at a later time. This is useful when you receive an unexpected phone call or visitor while watching TV.

1 While viewing a TV broadcast with

this recorder, press X.

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

HDD

RVR-R

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

Video

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select “Audio Settings,” and press ENTER.

2 Select “AV SYNC”, and press ENTER.

“AV SYNC”: When the video is delayed, this function delays the audio for synchronization with the video (0 to 120 milliseconds). Larger numbers indicate a longer audio delay for synchronization with the video. When dubbing to a VCR or other video recording equipment, be sure to return this setting to 0 ms (default).

3 Press </, to adjust the setting, and

press ENTER.

TV pause

2 Press X or H again to resume

watching the programme.

b Notes

• Paused titles are not saved to the HDD.

• This function is cancelled when:

– x (stop) is pressed. – PROG +/– is pressed. – DVD is pressed. – Z (open/close) is pressed. – TITLE LIST is pressed. – INPUT SELECT is pressed. – the recorder is turned off. – a timer recording or Synchro-Recording is

started.

– the PDC/VPS function is “On” and channel

scan is started.

– DV dubbing or regular dubbing is started.

• It may take one minute or more to resume playback of the paused programme.

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

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

RWVR

HDD

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

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

Playback starts from the beginning of the programme you are recording. When you fast forward to the point that you are recording, Chasing Playback returns to normal playback.

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

• While recording to a DVD-RW (VR

mode)

: Play another title on the same DVD-RW (VR mode) disc.

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

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

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

Playback

b Notes

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

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

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

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

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

HDD

RVR-R

DATA DVD

DATA CD

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

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

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

Video

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

1 While recording, press TITLE LIST to

display the HDD Title List.

2 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

Example: Play a DVD while recording to the HDD.

1 While recording, press DVD and insert

the DVD into the recorder.

2 Press TITLE LIST to display the DVD

Title List.

3 Select the title you want to play, and

press ENTER.

4 Select “Play” from the sub-menu, and

press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected title.

b Note

You cannot play a DVD or VIDEO CD recorded in the NTSC colour system while recording on the HDD. When playing a VIDEO CD, be sure to set “Colour System” to “PAL” in the “Video” setup (page 99).

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

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

Video

RWVR-RW

DVD

VCD

HDD

RVR

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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

Number buttons

Video

ENTER

OPTIONS

1 Press OPTIONS during playback to

select a search method, and press ENTER.

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

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

2 Press the number buttons to select the

number of the title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time Search To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, select another number.

3 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.

b Note

“Title Search” is not applicable to the HDD.

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks or JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

AUDIO

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

To stop playback or slideshow

Press x.

To pause playback or slideshow

Press X.

To play the beginning of the track

Press OPTIONS to select “Play Beginning,” and press ENTER.

To fast forward or review a track

Press m/M during playback.

To go to the next or previous MP3 audio track or JPEG image file

Press . or > during playback. If you repeatedly press . or >, you will go to the next or previous album. (MP3 audio track only)

To go to the next or previous album

Press / during playback or slideshow.

To rotate a picture

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

z Hints

• Press the AUDIO button

stereo or monaural audio tracks.

• You can rotate a JPEG image by using the </,

buttons when the image is displayed.

to switch between

Playback

1 Insert a disc.

See “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32.

2 Press H.

For MP3 discs, playback starts from the first MP3 audio track on the disc. For JPEG files, a slideshow of the pictures on the disc begins. If the disc contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, only the JPEG image files are played back when H is pressed.

b Notes

• Some JPEG files, especially files of three million pixels or more, may lengthen the slideshow interval.

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

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

• The following images are not displayed: – progressive JPEG image files – greyscale JPEG image files – 4:1:1 JPEG image files

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

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About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

MP3 is an aud io compression technology that satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is an image compression technology. You can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format audio tracks and JPEG image files on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs) or JPEG image files on DATA DVDs (DVDROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD-Rs). DATA CDs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the MP3 tracks. You can also play discs recorded in MultiSession/Border. See the instructions supplied with the disc drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on MultiSession/Border discs

If audio tracks and images in Music CD format or Video CD format are recorded in the first session/border, only the first session/ border will be played back.

b Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files: – MP3 audio tracks with the extension

“.mp3.”

– JPEG image files with the extension “.jpeg”

or “.jpg.”

– JPEG image files that conform to the DCF*

image file format.

* “Design rule for Camera File system”: Image

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

b Notes

• The recorder will play any data with the extension

“.mp3,” “.jpeg,” or “.jpg,” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG format. Playing these data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• The recorder does not conform to audio tracks in

mp3PRO format.

• Some files cannot be played.

• The letters that cannot be displayed are replaced

with “*.”

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About playback order of albums, tracks, and files

Albums play in the following order:

Structure of disc contents

Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5

ROOT

z Hints

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

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

b Notes

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

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

• No more than a total of 999 folders and 9999 files can be played. (Files other than JPEG/MP3 files, and folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

• No more than 999 folders and files can be recognized in a single folder. (Folders that do not contain JPEG/MP3 files are counted as well.)

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

• This recorder supports MP3 audio bit rates up to 320 kbps.

Playback

Album

MP3 audio track/ JPEG image file

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD and press H, the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through 7. For JPEG image files, press to go to the next album. (For instance, when you want to go from 1 to 2.) Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority over the next album in the same tree. (Example: C contains D so 4 is played before 5.)

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Erasing and Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types.

b Notes

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

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

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

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

RWVR

RVR

Original title

Playlist title

Edit features

HDD

Original title

Playlist title

Erase (page 75) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Protect (page 75) Yes Yes Yes No Yes

Title Name (page 75) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

A-B Erase (page 76) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes*

Erase Titles (page 76) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Divide (page 77) Yes Yes No Yes No

Set Thumbnail (page 75) Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Chapter mark (page 78) Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Create a Playlist (page 78) Yes No Yes No No

Make a Playlist (page 80) Yes No Yes No No

Change Order (page 80) No No No Yes No

Combine (page 81) No Yes No Yes No

* DVD+RW only

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To open up disc space

To open up disc space on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW (Video mode), erase the title with the largest number in the title list.

Largest title number

For the HDD and DVD-RWs (VR mode), you can erase any title. For DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, the available disc space does not increase even if you erase titles. See “Erasing and Editing a Title” on page 75 or “Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)” on page 76.

To switch between the Playlist and Title List

You can display the Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles in the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press

</, while a Title List is displayed.

To create and edit a Playlist, see page 78.

Erasing and Editing a Title

HDD

RVR-R

Video

RWVR-RW

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit the HDD or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 78).

CHAPTER MARK

RETURN

Video

CHAPTER MARK ERASE

TITLE LIST

</M/m/,, ENTER

OPTIONS

Erasing and Editing

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For HDD titles or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, press

</, to switch the

Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Protect”: Protects the title. “ ” appears next to the protected title. “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or reenter a title name (page 38). “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (page 76). “Divide”: Divides a title into two titles (page 77).

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“Set Thumbnail”: Changes the title’s thumbnail picture that appears in the Title List (page 35). “Make a Playlist”: Adds the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (page 80).

z Hints

• You can erase multiple titles at one time (page 76).

• You can automatically erase titles that have already played (page 102).

• You can label or re-label DVDs (page 39).

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles

you want to erase.

5 When you finish selecting titles,

select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

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

6 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The titles are erased.

b Note

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

Erasing multiple titles (Erase Titles)

RWVR-RW

Video

HDD

RVR

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

Video

1 Press TITLE LIST.

For HDD titles or DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs in VR mode, press Title Lists, if necessary.

</, to switch the

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Erase

Titles,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles to be erased appears.

To erase all titles on the disc

You can reformat the HDD, DVD+RW, or DVD-RW to make the disc or drive blank. To format the HDD, see “Format” on page 106. To format a DVD+RW or DVD-RW disc, see “8. Reformatting a disc” on page 42.

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

HDD

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

RWVR

RVR

1 After step 2 of “Erasing and Editing a

Title,” select “A-B Erase” and press ENTER.

The display for setting point A appears. The title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title, press X and then press ..

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

A check mark appears in the check box next to the selected title.

• To clear the check mark, press ENTER again.

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

Playback point

2 Select point A using m/M, and

press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

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3 Press ENTER if point A is correct.

If point A is incorrect, select point A using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting point B appears.

4 Select point B using m/M, and

press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if point B is correct.

If point B is incorrect, select point B using c/C, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To reset point A, press M and

O RETURN, and go to step 2.

• To reset point B, press M and repeat

step 4.

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

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. The display for setting point A appears.

• To continue, go to step 2.

• To finish, select “Quit.”

z Hint

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

Dividing a title (Divide)

RWVR

HDD

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

* Only playlist titles can be divided for DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs (VR mode).

RVR

1 Press TITLE LIST.

Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the dividing point appears, and the title starts to play.

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

Erasing and Editing

b 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.

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

4 Select the dividing point by pressing

m/M, and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the dividing point is

correct.

If the dividing point is incorrect, select the dividing point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display asks for confirmation.

• To change the dividing point, press

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title is divided in two.

z Hint

After a title is divided, the title name prior to division is assigned to both the first and second parts.

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Creating chapters manually

HDD

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

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

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

To erase chapter marks

You can combine two chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. Press ./> to search for a chapter number, and while displaying the chapter containing the chapter mark you want to erase, press CHAPTER MARK ERASE. The current chapter combines with the previous chapter.

b Notes

• When dubbing, any chapter marks you enter will

be erased.

• To insert a chapter mark manually during

recording, set “Auto Chapter” to “Off” in the “Recording” setup.

RWVR

RVR

Creating and Editing a Playlist

HDD

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

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

Original

Playlist

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. The Playlist title calls up data from the original titles for playback. When an original title is used for a Playlist title, the original title cannot be edited and erased.

RWVR

RVR

b Note

Playlist titles containing titles recorded with the “Copy-Once” copy protection signal cannot be dubbed or moved (page 84).

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1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press <.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Create a

Playlist,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Select,” and press ENTER.

7 Select the OUT point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

8 Press ENTER if the OUT point is

correct.

If the OUT point is incorrect, select the OUT point using c/C, and press ENTER. The selected scene is added to the scene list.

• To add more scenes, go to step 5.

9 When you finish adding scenes, press

Erasing and Editing

4 Select the title you want to include in

the Playlist title, and press ENTER.

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

• To return to the beginning of the title,

press X and then press ..

5 Select the IN point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

6 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.

If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting the end point (OUT) appears.

A Total duration of the selected

scene

B Total number of scenes C Selected scene

Select the scene you want to re-edit, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order using </, and press ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for confirmation, select “OK.”

• To add more scenes, press M and go to

step 5.

• To add more scenes from another title, select “Select” and go to step 4.

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

When you finish editing the scene list, select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title of the created Playlist is added to the Title List (Playlist). The title name is the title name of the first scene.

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z Hint

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

b Note

The picture may pause when the edited scene is played.

To add the entire title to the Playlist title as one scene (Make a Playlist)

1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List

(Playlist) appears, press ,.

2 Select the title and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Make a Playlist,” and press

ENTER. The selected title is added to the Title List (Playlist). The title name is the same as the Original title name.

Moving a Playlist title (Change Order)

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You can change the Playlist title order within the Title List (Playlist).

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) appears, press

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Change

Order,” and press ENTER.

To play the Playlist title

1 Press TITLE LIST. If the Title List

(Original) appears, press <.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

3 Select the title you want to move, and

press ENTER.

4 Select a new location for the title

using M/m, and press ENTER.

The title moves to the new location.

• To move more titles, go to step 3.

• To finish, select “Quit,” and press

ENTER.

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Combining multiple Playlist titles (Combine)

HDD

RWVR

RVR

1 Press TITLE LIST.

If the Title List (Original) menu appears, press <.

2 Press OPTIONS to select “Combine,”

and press ENTER.

The display for selecting titles appears.

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

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

4 Repeat step 3 to select all of the titles

you want to combine.

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

5 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

After titles are combined, the title name is the title name of the first title prior to combination.

b Note

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

Dividing a Playlist title (Divide)

HDD

You can divide a Playlist title. For operations, see page 77.

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Erasing and Editing

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The titles are combined.

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Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

Before Dubbing

Video

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HDD

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In this section, “dubbing” refers to “copying a recorded title on the internal hard disk drive (HDD) to another disc, or vice versa.” You can select to dub one title at a time (Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing)” on page 85), or multiple titles all at once (Multiple Title Dubbing – see “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 86). Before you start, read the following precautions, which are common to both dubbing methods.

If you want to record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see “DV Dubbing” on page 88. To record from equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 63.

Before you start…

• You cannot record both the main and sub sound on DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode). For bilingual programmes, set “Bilingual Recording” of “DVD Rec. Settings” to either “Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Recording” setup (page 102).

• The chapter marks in the dubbing source are not retained in the dubbed title. When “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, chapter marks are automatically inserted at approximately 6 minute intervals.

z Hints

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

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

Video

b Notes

• You cannot make a recording while dubbing.

• To play a dubbed disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 40).

• You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to the HDD.

• Thumbnails that you have set for the originally recorded title (page 35) will not be retained in the dubbed title.

• When dubbing to a DVD+R DL disc, the video may be momentarily interrupted at the point where the layers switch.

About “Dub Mode”

With this recorder, the recording mode for dubbing is displayed as “Dub Mode.” Three dubbing methods are available: High-speed Dubbing, Original Dubbing, and Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing. Read the following and select according to the required time, disc space, and picture quality.

Dubbing at high-speed (High-speed Dubbing)

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HDD

Allows you to dub what you have stored in the HDD to a high-speed DVD (8x-speed DVD+RWs/6x-speed DVD-RWs/16x-speed DVD+Rs/16x-speed DVD-Rs, or slower versions of each disc type), without changing the recording mode. Set “Dub Mode” to “Fast” in the steps of “Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing)” (page 85) or “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” (page 86). When dubbing multiple titles, you can select “Fast” if there are one or more titles that can be dubbed at high speed in the selected titles. However, titles that cannot be dubbed at high speed are dubbed in the Original Dubbing mode. The minimum required time is as follows (approximate).

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

Speed*26x 6x 8x 8x 2.4x

High-

Rec.

speed

mode

HSP

DVDRW

Approx. 10 min.

Approx. 6 min. 40 sec.

Approx. 5 min.

DVD+ RW

Approx. 10 min.

Approx. 6 min. 40 sec.

Approx. 5 min.

speed DVD-R

Approx. 8 min.

Approx. 5 min.

Approx. 3 min. 45 sec.

Approx.

LSP

4 min.

Approx.

ESP

3 min. 20 sec.

Approx.

2 min. 30 sec.

Approx.

1 min. 40 sec.

SLP

Approx. 1 min. 15 sec.

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

This is the maximum recording speed of this recorder. The recording speed cannot exceed the value indicated in the above table even when using discs that support higher recording speeds. In addition, depending on the disc condition, the recorder may be unable to record at the maximum recording speed indicated in the table.

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

4 min.

Approx. 3 min. 20 sec.

Approx. 2 min. 30 sec.

Approx. 60

min.

Approx. 60

min.

Approx. 3 min.

Approx. 2 min. 30 sec.

Approx. 2 min.

Approx. 1 min. 15 sec.

Approx. 56 sec.

speed DVD+R

Approx. 8 min.

Approx. 5 min.

Approx. 3 min. 45 sec.

Approx. 3 min.

Approx. 2 min. 30 sec.

Approx. 2 min.

Approx. 60

min.

Approx. 60

min.

DVD+R (Double Layer)

Approx. 25 min.

Approx. 16 min. 40 sec.

Approx. 12 min. 30 sec.

Approx. 10 min.

Approx. 8 min. 20 sec.

Approx. 6 min. 15 sec.

Approx. 60

min.

Approx. 60

min.

b Notes

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

(except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR mode)).

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

16:9 etc.) (except DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR

mode)). – Dubbing from DVD to HDD – Dubbing 16:9 size title from HDD to

DVD+RW/DVD+R – When dubbing a title with a picture size of 16:9

recorded in LP, EP, or SLP mode to a DVD-RW

or DVD-R in Video mode.

• When dubbed to a DVD-RW (Video mode)/ DVD+RW/DVD+R/DVD-R (Video mode), the “seams” that are left over from editing may remain on the disc. If you edit a title, use the Original Dubbing or Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing method. This will smooth out the “seams.”

Original Dubbing

n ///

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Video

Original Dubbing allows you to make smooth dubbings by de-emph asizing the “seams” that are left over from editing. In this case, the recording mode is set to the same recording mode that the source title was recorded in. To set the “Dub Mode” to “Original,” you must make your selection from the “Dub Selected Titles” display (page 86). Note that you cannot select “Original” when using the Dubbing method explained in “Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing)” (page 85).

b Note

If the recording mode of the dubbing source title is unknown when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, “Dub Mode” is automatically set to “SP” in the “Dub Selected Titles” display (page 86).

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Rec Mode Conversion Dubbing

n ///

HDD

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Video

Allows you to dub from the HDD to a DVD or vice versa, in a dubbing mode that differs from the original recordings. For example, when you dub an HQ title (data size is large) in SP mode, you can reduce the data size, saving more titles using less space. Select a mode different from the original recording in “Dub Mode” in the steps of “Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing)” (page 85) or “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” (page 86). When dubbing multiple titles, all of the selected titles will be recorded in same recording mode.

z Hint

Dubbing in the recording mode of the source title smoothes out the “seams” that are left over from editing.

b Notes

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

DVD-Rs (Video mode), the picture size is determined by the setting in “DVD Rec. Picture Size” (page 58).

– When dubbed from the HDD to DVD-RWs/

DVD-Rs (Video mode) in LP, EP or SLP mode, the picture size is always 4:3.

– When dubbed from HDD to DVD+RW or

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

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

Dubbing restriction

You cannot dub movies and other DVD VIDEOs to the HDD. Also, when dubbing from a DVD to the HDD, a grey, blank screen will be recorded for scenes that contain a copy protection signal.

Copy

Dubbing protection signals

Copy-Free (No copy protection

HDD

signal)

Copy-Once

* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR

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

HDD

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RVR

Video

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Video

Move

, /

HDD

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Titles containing “Copy-Once” copy protection signals can be moved only from HDD to DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode)* (after the title is moved, the original title in the HDD is erased). The “Move” function is performed using the same procedure as dubbing (page 85). Titles containing “CopyOnce” copy protection signals are indicated with .

b Notes

• The following titles in the HDD cannot be moved. – Protected titles – Playlist titles – Original titles referenced from the playlist

• When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs.

• Even if you erase a scene that contains a copy protection signal, the recording restrictions on that title are retained.

* CPRM-compatible DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs (VR

mode) only.

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Dubbing

HDD

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Video

Dubbing a single title (Title Dubbing)

Video

1 Insert the DVD that you are going to

dub to or from.

2 Press HDD or DVD to select the

source.

3 Press TITLE LIST.

Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

4 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting the dubbing mode appears. If a title with (page 84) is selected in the title list, a confirmation display is displayed. To “Move,” select “OK.”

6 Select “Dub Mode.” 7 Select a dubbing mode using M/m.

Fast*

* From the HDD to a DVD only.

Appears when High-speed Dubbing is available for the title (page 82).

8 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The remaining time of dubbing appears in the front panel display.

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode

If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. If there is insufficient disc space in the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 8.

Dubbing (HDD y DVD)

A Size of the title (approximate)

This is displayed in red when the size exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media.

B Direction of dubbing C Available space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate)

D Information about the title to be

dubbed

E Dubbing mode and the space that

remains after dubbing (approximate)

Select “OK” and go to step 8. To manually select another dubbing mode, select “Cancel,” and go to step 7.

To stop dubbing

Press OPTIONS to select “Stop Dubbing,” and press ENTER. When asked for confirmation, select “OK,” and press ENTER. When dubbing (Move) is stopped partway, no part of the title will be moved to the dubbing target. However, note that this will decrease the free disc space for DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs.

z Hint

You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

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Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)

A maximum of 30 selected titles can be dubbed at once.

1 Insert the DVD that you are going to

dub to or from.

2 Press HDD or DVD to select the

source.

3 Press TITLE LIST.

Press </, to switch the Title Lists, if necessary.

4 Press OPTIONS to select “Dub

Selected Titles,” and press ENTER.

5 Select titles in the order you want to

dub, and press ENTER.

The titles are numbered in the selected order.

• To cancel the selection, press ENTER again.

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

A Total size of the selected titles

This is displayed in red when the size exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media.

B Direction of dubbing C Available space on the disc to be

dubbed (approximate)

D “PL”: Indicates a Playlist title.

E : Indicates titles containing

“Copy-Once” copy protection signals (page 84). When you select a title with , the display asks for confirmation. To “Move,” select “OK.”

F Order of dubbing

6 Repeat step 5 to select all of the titles

you want to dub.

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting the dubbing mode appears.

8 Select a dubbing mode using M/m.

Fast* Original

* From the HDD to a DVD only.

Appears when available for the title (page 82).

Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The remaining time of dubbing appears in the front panel display.

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode

If there is not enough available space on the target disc, the recorder automatically selects a dubbing mode with lower picture quality according to the available space. The same dubbing mode is set for all of the titles. If disc space is insufficient for the selected dubbing mode, the following display appears after step 9 of “Dubbing multiple titles (Dub Selected Titles)” on page 86.

Select “OK” and go to step 9. To manually select another dubbing mode, select “Cancel,” and go to step 8.

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To stop dubbing

z Hint

You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

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b Notes

• You cannot make a recording while DV dubbing.

DV Dubbing

Before DV 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 without a timer” on page 63. The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. Follow the instructions in “Preparing for DV dubbing,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 116.

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

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – s ignal input to the DV IN jack on th e front panel

or recorder operation cannot be performed correctly when using a digital video camera (see “About i.LINK” on page 116). Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” on page 63.

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

not connect a MICRO MV format digital video camera even if it has an i.LINK jack.

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalise the disc (page 40).

Hookups

Preparing for DV dubbing DVD recorder

You can connect a digital video camera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV/Digital8 format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to start using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.

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/DVD-R (VR mode) or HDD.

to DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

1 Press HDD or DVD to select the

recording destination.

If you select DVD, insert a disc (see “1. Inserting a Disc” on page 32).

2 Insert the source DV/Digital8 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.

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3 Press INPUT SELECT on the remote

repeatedly to select “DV.”

The front panel display changes as follows:

programme position

4 Press REC MODE on the remote

repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The recording mode changes as follows:

For details about the recording mode, see page 52.

5 Press OPTIONS on the remote to

select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER. Then, select the setting for the audio input.

“Stereo1” (default): Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Mix”: Records both stereo 1 and 2. “Stereo2”: Records additional audio only. Select “Mix” or “Stereo2” only if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. You are ready to start dubbing. Select one of the dubbing methods on the following pages.

6 Adjust the dubbing picture quality and

size.

Before dubbing starts, press OPTIONS to select “Rec Settings,” and adjust the recording settings (page 58).

b Notes

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

• You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model.

• You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

• If you record from a DV/Digital8 format tape that is recorded in multiple sound tracks, such as a tape with multiple sampling frequencies (48 kHz,

44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output when playing back the sampling frequency switch point on the disc.

• In order to use this recorder’s “Auto Chapter” setting (page 90, 91), be sure to correctly set the clock on your digital video camera before shooting.

• The recorded picture may be momentarily affected or the start and end points of a programme may be different from what you have set if the source DV/Digital8 format tape is in any of the following conditions. In this case, see “Recording from connected equipment without a timer” (page 63). – There is a blank space in the recorded portion of

the tape. – The tape’s time code is not sequential. – If the picture size or the recording mode on the

tape being dubbed changes.

DV Dubbing

z Hint

You can turn off the recorder during dubbing. The recorder completes dubbing even after being turned off.

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Recording an Entire DV Format Tape (One Touch Dubbing)

b Notes

• When a blank space between the recordings on

the tape continues for more than five minutes,

One Touch Dubbing ends automatically.

• The recorder records a blank for five minutes

before it stops dubbing. To stop the blank

recording, press x REC STOP.

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Video

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Video

You can record the entire contents of a DV/ Digital8 format tape onto a disc with a single press of the ONE-TOUCH DUB button on the recorder. The recorder controls the digital video camera for the whole process, and completes the recording.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title. When “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, this title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals.

Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for DV dubbing” on page 88, and press ONETOUCH DUB on the recorder.

The recorder rewinds the tape and then starts recording the tape contents. When the recording is finished, the recorder rewinds the tape in the digital video camera.

To stop during recording

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

z Hints

• If you set “Finalise Disc” of “One Touch Dubbing” to “Auto” in the “DVD” setup (page 105), the recorded disc (except DVD-RW (VR mode)) will automatically be finalised after recording is finished.

• You can play back a previously recorded title on the HDD while One Touch Dubbing is in progress.

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Program Edit

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Video

HDD

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You can select scenes from a DV/Digital8 format tape, and then automatically record selected scenes to the HDD or a DVD.

To use this function, do the following:

Connect your digital video camera and prepare for recording

Select and edit the scenes you want to dub

Using the recorder’s remote control, fast forward or rewind the tape to select the scenes. At this point, the selected scenes are not copied to the disc. The recorder only remembers the IN and OUT points of the scenes that you selected for dubbing. You can also erase or change the order of the scenes.

Dub the selected scenes

After you have selected the scenes, the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape automatically and record the scenes to the HDD or a DVD.

How chapters are created

The contents dubbed to the HDD or DVD become a single title. When “Auto Chapter” is set to “On” in the “Recording” setup, this title is divided into chapters. When dubbing to the HDD or a DVD-RW/DVD-R (VR mode), each shooting session on the tape and each selected scene becomes a chapter on the disc. For other discs, the recorder divides the title into chapters at approximately 6 minute intervals.

Video

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Preparing for

DV dubbing” on page 88, and press SYSTEM MENU.

2 Select “DV EDIT,” and press ENTER.

The display asks if you want to start selecting scenes.

• If you have previously saved a programme, the display asks if you want to edit an existing programme or to create a new programme. To resume editing the existing programme, select “Saved Data,” and go to step 9.

3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The display for setting the IN point (start of the scene) appears. The scene starts to play.

DV Dubbing

4 Select the IN point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

5 Press ENTER if the IN point is correct.

If the IN point is incorrect, select the IN point using c/C, and press ENTER. The display for setting the OUT point (end of the scene) appears.

6 Select the OUT point using m/M,

and press ENTER.

Playback pauses.

7 Press ENTER if the OUT point is

correct.

If the OUT point is incorrect, select the OUT point using c/C, and press ENTER. The selected scene is added to the scene information block.

• To add more scenes, go to step 4.

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8 When you finish adding scenes, press

The scene list is displayed.

A Total duration of the programme B Total number of scenes C Scene information block

9 Select the scene information block

you want to edit using </,, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. “Move”: Changes the scene order using </, and ENTER. “Erase”: Erases the scene. When asked for confirmation, select “OK.” “Preview”: Plays the selected scene.

• To add more scenes, press M and go to

step 4.

When you finish editing the scene list, select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The display for entering the title name appears. To enter a new name, select “Enter,” and follow the explanations on page 38.

Data capacity required for the dubbing. This is displayed in red when the size exceeds the available space on the dubbing target media.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts recording the tape contents as programmed.

To stop during recording

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

To automatically adjust the dubbing mode

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The title name is fixed, and the display asks if you want to start recording. To change the disc media, select “Media” and press M/m. To change the dubbing mode, select “Dub Mode” and press M/ m.

Select “OK” and go to step 12. If you do not want to change the dubbing mode, select “Cancel.” However, note that dubbing will end before the program is finished.

b Notes

• If you set the beginning of the tape as the IN point and the end point as the OUT point, the IN and OUT points may move slightly during dubbing.

• You cannot set a scene to be shorter than one second.

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Settings and Adjustments

Aerial Reception and Language Settings (Basic)

1 Select “Channel Setting” in “Basic,” and

press ENTER.

The “Basic” setup helps you to make tuner, clock, and programme position settings for the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

2 Select “SETUP,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Basic,” and press ENTER.

The options for “Basic” appear. The default settings are underlined. To turn off the display, press SYSTEM MENU repeatedly.

Channel Setting

Presets programme positions manually. If some programme positions could not be set using the “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually. If there is no sound or if the picture is distorted, the wrong tuner system may have been preset during “Easy Setup.” Set the correct tuner system manually in the steps below.

2 Press M/m to select the programme

position, and press ENTER.

3 Select the item you want to change using

</,, and change the settings using M/ m and press ENTER.

Settings and Adjustments

4 To preset another programme position,

repeat from step 2.

System

Select an available TV system (page 94).

BG Select this when in West

European countries, except those listed in “Receivable channels” on page 94.

DK Select this when in East

European countries.

I Select this when in Great

Britain/Ireland.

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Channel

Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position you want is displayed. The programme positions are scanned in the order shown in the table below.

• If you know the number of the programme position you want, press the number buttons. For example, for programme position 5, first press “0” and then press “5.”

• To disable a programme position, enter “00.” The disabled programme positions will be skipped when you press PROG +/–.

• To select a cable or satellite programme position, press M/m until the programme position you want is displayed.

Name

Changes or enters a new station name (up to 5 characters). The recorder must receive programme position information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically.

To enter characters, see page 38.

PAY-TV/ CANAL+

Sets the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels. For details, see page 30.

Audio

Select “NICAM” or “Standard.”

NICAM Normally, select this.

Standard Select this if the sound from

NICAM broadcasts is not clear.

AFT

Select “On” to turn on AFT.

On Turns on the Auto Fine

Off Allows you to adjust the

Tuning function. Normally, select this.

pictures manually.

• If the Auto Fine Tuning function does not

work effectiv ely, select “Off” and press ,. Press M/m to obtain a clearer picture, and press <.

Receivable channels

TV system Channel coverage

BG (West European Countries, except those listed below)

DK (East European Countries)

I (Great Britain/ Ireland)

E2 – E12 VHF

Italia A – H VHF

E21 – E69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

R1 – R12 VHF

R21 – R69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

Ireland A – J VHF

South Africa 4 – 13 VHF

B21 – B69 UHF

S1 – S20 CATV

S21 – S41 HYPER

S01 – S05 CATV

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Channel Sort Auto Programme Title Labelling

After the programme positions have been set, you can change the order of each programme position in the display list.

1 Select “Channel Sort” in “Basic,” and

press ENTER.

2 Press M/m to select the row containing

the programme position you want to move, and press ENTER.

• To display other pages for programme

positions 4 to 99, press M/m repeatedly.

3 Press M/m until the selected programme

position row moves to the desired programme position. The selected programme position is inserted at the new programme position.

(TV Guide Page)

Some broadcast systems provide a Teletext service* in which complete programmes and their data (title, date, programme position, recording start time, etc.) are stored day by day. A TV guide page corresponds to each day of the week. When recording a programme, the recorder automatically takes the programme name from the Teletext pages and stores it as the title name. The TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the broadcast itself and may be subject to change. If so, you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV Guide Page menu.

* Not available in some areas.

1 Select “TV Guide Page” in “Basic,” and

press ENTER. The TV Guide Page menu appears.

2 Select the programme position for which

you want to set or change the TV guide page using PROG +/– or number buttons.

• The TV guide page numbers (Example: P301) appear automatically when the recorder detects them.

Settings and Adjustments

4 Press ENTER to confirm the setting. 5 To change the programme position of

another station, repeat from step 2.

• If no page numbers are detected (P000), you have to set the appropriate TV guide page number manually.

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Select the TV guide page number you

want to modify, and press ENTER.

4 Press the number buttons or </M/m/,

to enter the TV guide page number, and press ENTER to confirm the setting.

• If you make a mistake, re-enter the correct number.

• To return to the original settings, press O RETURN.

5 To set or change another TV guide page

number, repeat steps 3 and 4 above.

z Hint

To view Teletext information on your TV screen during a broadcast, switch to your TV’s tuner by pressing TV/DVD.

Clock

Auto Adjust

Turns on the Auto Clock Set function when a programme position in your local area broadcasts a time signal.

1 Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “On,” and press ,. 4 Press M/m repeatedly until the

programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears, and press ENTER.

b Notes

• In step 4 above, enter “000” if you do not want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The recorder will instead store a default title name (programme position, start time - stop time).

• Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to obtain the TV guide page number with programme titles and their start times.

• If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day, this page should be input for all days.

• If you start recording more than three minutes before the programme is scheduled to start, the correct label information may not be transferred.

• Note that this function may not work correctly with programmes broadcast from some stations.

• If the broadcast system updates the Teletext information at the moment recording starts, the title label may not correspond to the recorded programme. In this case, you may have to manually enter the correct title (page 38).

• If the recorder does not receive a time signal from any station, “Auto Adjust” returns to “Off” automatically and the menu for setting the clock manually appears on the screen.

z Hint

If you set “Auto Adjust” to “On,” the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the recorder is turned off.

b Note

The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the recorder is standing by for Synchro-Recording.

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To set the clock manually

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

1 Select “Clock” in “Basic,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “Auto Adjust,” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Off,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Present Time,” and press

ENTER.

Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and colour. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the DVD recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the

recorder is in stop mode.

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

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

5 Press M/m to set the day, and press ,.

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

To change the numbers, press < to return to the item to be changed, and press M/m.

6 Press ENTER to start the clock.

OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

Video Output

TV Type

Sets the picture size when playing back a title recorded from 16:9 size video (page 58) or a 16:9 size commercial DVD video. Select the playback picture size according to the type of connected TV (wide-screen/wide mode TV or conventional 4:3 screen TV).

16:9 Select this when connecting

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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

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.

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.

Settings and Adjustments

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16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

b Note

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

Component Out

Selects whether or not to output video signals from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

On Outputs the component video

Off

signals. Select this when you want to view progressive signals.

Outputs no signals.

b Notes

• When you set “Line1 Output” to “RGB,” you cannot set “Component Out” to “On.”

• When you connect the recorder to a monitor or projector via only the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks, do not select “Off.” If you select “Off” in this case, the picture may not appear.

Progressive Output

If your TV accepts progressive (525p/625p) format signals, set “Progressive Output” to “On.” You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images.

1 Select “Progressive Output,” and press

ENTER.

2 Select “On,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

3 Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

The video switches to a progressive signal for 5 seconds.

4 If video signal appears OK, select “Yes,”

and press ENTER. If picture is distorted, select “No,” and press ENTER.

Progressive Mode

DVD software can be divided into two types: film based software and video based software. Video based software is derived from TV and displays images at 25 frames/50 fields (30 frames/60 fields) per second. Film based software is derived from film and displays images at 24 frames per second. Some DVD software contains both Video and Film. In order for these images to appear natural on your screen when output in progressive mode (50 or 60 frames per second), the progressive video signal needs to be converted to match the type of DVD software that you are watching. You can fine-tune the progressive 525p/625p video signal that is output when you set “Progressive Output” to “On.” Note that you must connect to a progressive format TV using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks (page 17).

Auto Automatically detects the

Video Fixes the conversion mode to

software type (Film-based or Video-based) and selects the appropriate conve rsion mode. Normally select this position.

the mode for Video-based software.

b Note

When picture noise appears after you set the recorder to progressive format, hold down x, and press PROGRAM – (minus) on the unit.

Scart Setting

Sets the method of inputting/outputting signals from the SCART jacks on the rear panel of the recorder. Select an option for each of the items below according to the combination of jacks and methods that you are going to use.

Line1 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 1 – TV jack.

RGB Outputs RGB signals.

Video

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Outputs video signals.

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b Notes

• If your TV does not accept S-video or RGB signals, no picture appears on the TV screen even if you select “S Video” or “RGB.” See the instructions supplied with your TV.

• You cannot select “RGB” when “Component Out” above is set to “On.”

• SMARTLINK is available only when “Video” is selected.

Line3 Input

Selects a method of inputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack. The picture will not be clear if this setting does not match the type of video input signal.

Video/ RGB

Decoder Select this when connecting

S Video Inputs S-video signals.

Inputs video signals or RGB signals.

to a PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue decoder. If you connect to a cable box/ satellite receiver such as CanalSat, do not select this option.

b Note

Input signals are recorded in video mode when “Video/RGB” is selected.

Line3 Output

Selects a method of outputting video signals for the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

Colour System

Selects the colour system when playing VIDEO CDs (including Super VIDEO CDs).

PAL Plays a disc in PAL colour

NTSC Plays a disc in NTSC colour

system.

Auto Display

Off Displays information only

Automatically displays information on the screen when the recorder is turned on, etc.

when DISPLAY is pressed.

Screen Saver

The screen saver image appears when you do not use the recorder for more than 10 minutes while an on-screen display, such as the System Menu, is displayed on your TV screen. The screen saver image helps prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

Off Turns off the function.

Turns on the screen saver function.

Settings and Adjustments

Video

S Video Outputs S-video signals.

Outputs video signals.

Pause Mode (HDD/DVDs only)

Selects the picture quality in pause mode.

Auto

Frame The picture, including

The picture, including subjects that move dynamically, is output with no jitter. Normally select this position.

subjects that do not move dynamically, is ou tput in high resolution.

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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 Connection

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. For connection details, see “Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords” on page 19. Select “Dolby Digital,” “MPEG,” “DTS,” and “48kHz/96kHz PCM” after setting “Digital Out” to “On.”

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

1 Select “Audio Connection” in “Audio,”

and press ENTER.

Audio ATT (attenuation)

If the playback sound is distorted, set this item to “On.” The recorder reduces the audio output level. This function affects the output of the following jacks: – LINE 2 OUT R-AUDIO-L jacks – LINE 1 – TV jack – LINE 3/DECODER jack

On Select this when the playback

Off

sound from the speakers is distorted.

Normally select this position.

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2 Select “Digital Out,” and press ENTER.

On Normally select this

Off The influence of the

position.

digital circuit upon the analogue circuit is minimal.

3 Select “On,” and press ENTER. 4 Set the digital output signal.

• Dolby Digital (HDD/DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

Select this when the recorder is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. The surround effects of output signals are determined by the “Downmix” setting item in the “Audio” setup.

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

Sony RDR-HX525, RDR-HX725 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Playable discs

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Connecting the Aerial Cable and Set Top Box Controller

Using the set top box receiver control function

A: Set top box receiver with an aerial output (or aerial and SCART output)

B: Set top box receiver with a SCART output only

C: No set top box receiver

Step 2: Connecting the Video Cords

About the SMARTLINK features (for SCART connections only)

Step 3: Connecting the Audio Cords

Step 4: Connecting the Mains Lead

Step 5: Preparing the Remote

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Changing programme positions of the recorder using the remote

Step 6: Easy Setup

Connecting a VCR or Similar Device

Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connecting a PAY-TV/Canal Plus Analogue Decoder

Connecting a decoder

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus analogue programme positions

1. Inserting a Disc

2. Recording a Programme

Checking the disc status while recording

3. Playing the Recorded Programme (Title List)

4. Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Checking the remaining disc space

5. Changing the Name of a Recorded Programme

6. Labelling and Protecting a Disc

Labelling a disc

Protecting a disc

Finalising the disc using “Disc Information” display

Finalising the disc using Z (open/close) button

Unfinalising a disc

8. Reformatting a disc

GUIDE Plus+

Introduction to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Learning the common elements

Troubleshooting guide

Watching TV using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Searching for a Programme using the GUIDE Plus+ System

Listing Up Your Favourite Programme Information (My TV)

Setting a profile

Selecting and watching a programme from My TV

Making changes to the GUIDE Plus+ System

Changing the basic GUIDE Plus+ settings

Changing the GUIDE Plus+ host channel

Checking programme positions

Disabling programme positions

Timer Recording

Before Recording

Recording mode

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

Unrecordable pictures

Timer Recording (GUIDE Plus+/VIDEO Plus+/ Manual)

One Button Recording (GUIDE Plus+)

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

Setting the timer manually

Using the Quick Timer function

Adjusting the recording picture quality and size

Checking/Changing/ Cancelling Timer Settings

Creating chapters in a title

Changing timer settings

Cancelling timer settings

Recording From Connected Equipment

Recording from connected equipment with a timer (Synchro Rec)

Recording from connected equipment without a timer

Playback

Playing

Playback options