Sony RDRVX-420 Service manual

RDR-VX420 B/VX420 E/VX420 GI

RMT-D224P

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

System

[DVD recorder section]

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

[VCR section]

Format

VHS PAL standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Tap e speed

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s, playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min (with E180 tape)

[Tuner section]

Chan

nel coverage

RDR-VX420 B/VX420 E1/VX420 E2:

PAL (B/G, D/K)

VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 HYPER S21 to S41

RDR-VX420 B:

SECAM (L): (For French model)

VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41

RDR-VX420 GI:

PA L (I) VHF: Ireland A to J, South Africa 4 to 13 UHF: B21 to B69 CATV: S01 to S05, S1 to S41 HYPER: S21 to S41

The above channel coverage merely ensures the channel reception within these ranges. It does not guarantee the ability to receive signals in all circumstances.

AEP Model

RDR-VX420 E

UK Model

RDR-VX420 GI

French Model

RDR-VX420 B

DX-13A MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANI-

CAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL

ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

[Timer section]

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

24-hour cycle

Timer setting

12 programmes in total (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms S VIDEO, 4-pin, mini-DIN jack (1) Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

PAL PAL SECAM

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER/

DVD RECORDER

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

LINE 1 -TV

21-pin CVBS IN/OUT RGB OUT (upstream)

LINE 3/DECODER

21-pin CVBS IN/OUT RGB IN (downstream) Decoder

DV I N

4-pin/i.LINK S100

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack –18 dBm (wave length: 660 nm) COAXIAL, phono jack Output signal: 0.5 Vp-p

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, PB/CB, PR/ C

)

, 75 ohms

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, P

B/CB, PR/CR: 0.7 Vp-p, 75

ohms

S VIDEO OUT

4-pin, mini-DIN jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p, unbalanced, sync negative C: 0.286 Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

220-240 V AC, 50 Hz

Pow er consumption

36 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

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

Approx. 430 × 82 × 334 mm

Mass

Approx. 4.9 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (remote) (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Audio/video

cord (1)

RDR-VX420 B:

SCART cord (1) (supplied with French model)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Compatible colour systems

[DVD recorder section] This recorder is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL or NTSC colour systems. The signals of the SECAM colour system can be received or recorded but played back in the PAL colour system only. [VCR section] This recorder is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system.

Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

• Abbreviation B: French model E1, E2 : AEP model GI : UK model

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

WARNING!!

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

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

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40°C higher than ordinary solder. Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time. Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to about 350°C. Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Precautions

1 Safety Precautions ······························································ 5 2 Servicing Precautions ························································ 7 3 ESD Precautions ································································· 8 4 Handling the Optical Pick-up ············································· 9 5 Reset operation after IC203 was replaced ························ 10

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-2 Quick Guide to Disc Types ·············································· 1-6 DVD Playback ································································· 1-8 DVD Recording ····························································· 1-11 DVD Editing ·································································· 1-14 VCR Playback ······························································· 1-17 VCR Recording ····························································· 1-19 Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) ···········································1-21 DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) ·········································· 1-23 Settings and Adjustments ·············································· 1-24 Additional Information ··················································1-27

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB ····························································2-1 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1 2-1-2 Botton Cover Removal ··················································· 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal············································2-1 2-1-4 Function Timer PCB Removal ······································· 2-1 2-1-5 Chassis Removal ···························································· 2-2 2-1-6 VCR Main PCB Removal ·············································· 2-2 2-2 Circuit Board Locations ················································· 2-3 2-3 VCR Deck Parts Locations ············································ 2-4 2-3-1 Top View ········································································ 2-4 2-3-2 Bottom View ···································································2-6 2-4 VCR DECK ···································································· 2-7 2-4-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal ······························· 2-7 2-4-2 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal ······································· 2-7 2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal ················································ 2-8 2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ······················· 2-8 2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal ··········································· 2-9 2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal ························································ 2-9 2-4-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal ···································· 2-10 2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ························2-10 2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Removal ·································· 2-11

2-4-10 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Assembly ·································2-11 2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive, Lever Tension Drive Removal·······2-12 2-4-12 Lever Tension Ass’y, Band Brake Ass’y Removal ·······2-12 2-4-13 Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal ·································2-13 2-4-14 Gear Idle Ass’y Removal ············································· 2-13 2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal ···············································2-14 2-4-16 Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal······································2-14 2-4-17 Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center Ass’y Removal ··· 2-15 2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal ····································· 2-15 2-4-19 Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal ········································2-16 2-4-20 Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal ··································· 2-16 2-4-21 FE Head Removal ························································ 2-17 2-4-22 ACE Head Removal ····················································· 2-17 2-4-23 Slider S, T Ass’y Removal ···········································2-18 2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Removal·············· 2-18 2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal ····························2-19 2-4-26 Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal ···································· 2-19 2-4-27 Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal······································ 2-20 2-4-28 Level Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal ····························2-20 2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape ····································2-20 2-5 The Table of Cleaning, Lubrication and

Replacement Time about Principal Parts ····················· 2-21

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

4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 VCR Main PCB ·······························································4-3 4-2 DVD Jack Main PCB ······················································ 4-7 4-3 Front Jack PCB ······························································ 4-11 4-4 DV Jack PCB ································································· 4-13 4-5 Function Timer PCB ······················································ 4-15

5. Schematic Diagrams

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) ·············································· 5-3 5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) ·················································5-5 5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB) ·················································· 5-7 5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) ···················································· 5-9 5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) ················································ 5-11 5-6 OSD (VCR Main PCB) ················································· 5-13 5-7 SECAM (VCR Main PCB) ··········································· 5-15 5-8 Front Jack (Front Jack PCB)/

DV Jack (DV Jack PCB) ··············································· 5-17 5-9 Function Timer (Function Timer PCB) ························· 5-19 5-10 Decoder (DVD Jack Main PCB) ··································· 5-21 5-11 Video Decoder and DV (DVD Jack Main PCB) ··········· 5-23 5-12 Encoder (DVD Jack Main PCB) ··································· 5-25 5-13 AV Switch and In-Output (DVD Jack Main PCB) ········ 5-27

6. Alignment and Adjustments

6-1 VCR Adjustment ····························································· 6-1 6-1-1 Reference ·········································································6-1 6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment ·································· 6-3 6-2 VCR Mechanical Adjustment··········································6-4 6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations ·········6-4 6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment·································6-5 6-2-3 Reel Torque ··································································· 6-10

7. Troubleshooting ················································· 7-1

8. Repair Parts List

8-1 Exploded Views ·······························································8-2 8-1-1 Cabinet Assembly ···························································· 8-2 8-1-2 VCR Mechanical Parts (Top Side) ·································· 8-3 8-1-3 VCR Mechanical Parts (Bottom Side) ····························8-4 8-2 Electrical Parts List ························································· 8-5

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

(1) Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective or have

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

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

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

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

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

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

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

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

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

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

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

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

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

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

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

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

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

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

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

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

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

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

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

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

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

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

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

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

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

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

ESD devices.

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

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

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

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

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

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

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

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

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

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

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

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

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

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

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

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

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

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

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

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

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

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5 Reset operation after IC203 was replaced

Be sure to perform the reset by the method described below, if the IC203 (FLASH MEMORY) used on the DVD Jack Main board was replaced.

Resetting method

1. Enter the Adjustment mode, and press two times the “1” button on the remote commander. (For an entering method of Adjustment mode, see 6-1. VCR Adjustment.) The tray will automatically open and the version information will be displayed on the TV screen.

2. Turn the power off.

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RDR-VX420 B/VX420 E/VX420 GI

1. GENERAL

About this manual

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

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

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVR

in VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs

RWVideo

in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

RVR

VR (Video Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-Rs in

RVideo

video mode

Functions available for DVD

DVD

VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/CD-

VCD

RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

Functions available for music CDs

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

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs

DATA CD

containing MP3 JPEG image files

Functions available for DATA

DATA DVD

DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3 JPEG image files

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

audio tracks or

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

This section is extracted from RDR-VX420 instruction manual. (2-672-433-11)

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?

This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck, and allows recording/playback of DVD discs and VHS tapes. DVD editing is also possible.

Recording and timer recording

Record TV programmes on a DVD or VHS tape, either manually or using the timer.

Easy selection between DVD and VCR

Simply press the DVD or VIDEO button to select the media format you want to use.

DVD

VIDEO

DVD

Easy dubbing

Dub in either direction between a DVD disc and VHS tape with the simple press of a button.

*Note that copy-protected signals will not be recorded.

Quick access to recorded titles Title List

Display the Title List to view all titles on a disc and select a title for playback or editing.

VIDEO

Prog. 1

16.May.2006 08:00

VIDEODVD

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 Prog. 1

02 >00:31:23

Prog. 2

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 4

Prog. 3

04 >00:58:56

10:10

>01:29:03

Creating your own programme Playlist

Record a programme on a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode), then erase, move, or add scenes as you like without changing the original contents.

Original

Playlist

One Touch Dubbing - DV Dubbing

Connect your digital video camera to the DV IN jack and press the ONE TOUCH DUBBING button to dub a DV format tape over to a disc.

Control

ONE-TOUCH

DUBBING

Dubbing

Operation restrictions

Current Operation

Playing a VHS tape

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

Playing a DVD

Recording on a DVD Yes Yes

When DVD is pressed, VCR playback stops.

When VIDEO is pressed, DVD playback stops.

Only the same programme can be recorded on a DVD a nd a VHS tape.

Possible Simultaneous Operations

VCR

Playback

VCR

Recording

DVD

Playback

— No No Yes

No Yes — No

No —

DVD

Recording

A “Title List”

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

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

SYSTEM

System Menu

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

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLSO RETURN

10:10

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

Title List (Original)

1/4

Prog. 1

02.May.2006 08:00

B “Timer”

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

C “Edit”

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

D “Dubbing”

Used to dub from a disc to a VHS tape and vice versa, and also dub from a DV format tape to a disc.

E “Disc Setting”

Used to rename, format, or finalize a disc.

F “Setup”

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

10:10

No. Title Length Edit

01 Prog. 1

Prog. 2

02 >00:31:23

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 4

Prog. 3

04 >00:58:56

>01:29:03

1-1

Sub-menu

*1*1

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

Example: The Title List menu

Prog. 1

02.May.2006 08:00

Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

Options for the selected item

01 Prog. 1

Play

Prog. 2

02 >00:31:23

Title Erase

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 4

Chapter Erase

Prog. 3

04 >00:58:56

Protect

Title Name

A·B Erase

Divide Title

10:10

>01:29:03

TOOLS

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

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

1/4

Title

1/1

Chapter

Time

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

Audio Repeat

Off 00:01:30

Remain

Selectable options

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

Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is stopped.

Type Selectable option

Video

*1 *1

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

Unfinalized disc only

With a disc inserted

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Notes

•The TOOLS menu may not appear d uring DVD recording.

•The System Menu does not appear during record ing or dubbing.

•You cannot use the DVD or VI DEO buttons with the System Menu turned on.

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

•See the instructions 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.

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

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

•Aerial cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Connect the aerial cable by following the steps below. Do not connect the mains lead until you reach “Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead” (page 19).

VCR-DVD recorder

ONE-TOUCH

DUBBING

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the recorder.

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

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

Hookups and Settings

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Connecting to the LINE 2 OUT jacks

Connect the supplied audio/video cord to the LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R) jacks of the recorder. To enjoy higher quality images, connect an S video cord (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

INPUT

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

(white) (yellow)

(red)

Audio/video cor

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

to LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO/AUDIO L/R)

(supplied)

S video cord (not supplied)

INPUT

S VIDEO

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

TV or projector

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the picture size, see page 103.

Notes

•Do not connect to the S VIDEO OUT and yellow LINE 2 OUT (VIDEO) jacks a t the same time.

•During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT ja ck will output DVD video signals only.

•Do not connect your TV’s audio output jacks to the LINE 2 IN (AUDIO L/R) jacks at the same time. This will cause unwanted noise to come from your TV’s speakers.

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Connecting to the SCART jack

Connect to the LINE 1-TV jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). Be sure to make the connections firmly to avoid hum and noise. See the operating instructions supplied with the TV to be connected. When you use this connection, select “Video” or “RGB” for the Line 1 output setting in step 14 of Easy Setup (page 22).

TV or projector

SCART INPUT

Hookups and Settings

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate colour reproduction and high quality images. When you use this connection, select “On” for the component out setting in step 10 of Easy Setup (page 22). If your TV accepts progressive 525p/625p format signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 104). The PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. When using this connection, be sure to connect the audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks.

SCART cord (not supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Note

When you connect the recorder to your TV via th e SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on. If necessary, press t TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV.

to i LINE 1-TV

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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Select one of the following patterns A or B, according to the input jack on your AV amplifier (receiver). This will enable you to listen to sound through your AV amplifier (receiver). When you use this connection, select the type of jack you are using in step 16 of Easy Setup (page 22).

INPUT

AUDIO

AV amplifier (receiver)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

(white)

(red)

Audio cord (not supplied)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

(white)

(red)

VCR-DVD recorder

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

Hookups and Settings

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PB/CB PR/CRY

(green) (blue) (red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

z Hint

Video signal can also be output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack when playing a VHS tape.

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks will output DVD video signals only.

TV or projector

Component video cord (not supplied)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

INPUT

AUDIO

(white) (red)

VCR-DVD recorder

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select from “Surround1,” “Surround2,” or “Surround3” of the surround effects (page 36). Surround 1

Surround 2

Surround 3

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.

z Hints

•For correct sp eaker location, see the operating instructions supplied with the connected components.

•Digital audio signal can also be output when playing a VHS tape.

Notes

•During DVD recording, you cannot hear VHS sound by pressing VIDEO, as the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks and AUDIO OUT jacks will output DVD audio signals only.

•After you have completed the connection, make the appropriate settings in Easy Setup (page22). If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder function, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in the “Audio” setup (page 105). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

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

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

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

Front (L)

Centre

: Signal flow

to optical digital input

to coaxial digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

,continued

Virtual speaker

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

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

Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG

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Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead

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

to mains

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

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

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD recorder or player, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 25).

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

batteries of different manufacturers. –Do not attempt to recharge the batteries. –If you do not intend to use the remote f or 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 t he remote sensor (marked on the front panel) to strong light, such as direct sunlight or lighting apparatus. The recorder may not respond to the remote.

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

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

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

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Hookups and Settings

Controlling TVs with the remote

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

Notes

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

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

•When you replace the batteries of the rem ote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. S et the appropriate code number again.

Number buttons,

-/--

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

PROG +/–

2 +/–

t TV/VIDEO

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

below) using the number buttons.

4 Release "/1.

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

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off

2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of

PROG +/– Select the programme

t TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

Number buttons, -*Select the programme

(wide mode) Switch to or from the

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

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

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

The t TV/VIDEO button switches between the recorder and the last input source selected on the TV. Point your remote at the recorder when using this button. The button works even if the TV/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set to DVD·VIDEO. When you connect the recorder to your TV via the SCART jacks, the TV’s input source is set to the recorder automatically when you turn the recorder on. To watch another source, press the t TV/ VIDEO button to switch the TV’s input source. “TV” appears in the front panel display.

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)

Aiwa 01 (default)

Grundig 11

Hitachi 23, 24, 72

Loewe 06, 45

Nokia 15, 16, 69, 73

Panasonic 17, 49

Philips 06, 07, 08, 23, 45, 72

Saba 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75

Samsung 06, 22, 23, 71, 72

Sanyo 25

your TV

position on your TV

source

position on a Sony TV

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

Manufacturer Code number

Sharp 29

Telefunken 12, 13, 36, 43, 74, 75

Thomson 12, 13, 43, 74, 75

Toshiba 38

LG 06

JVC 33

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

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

Number

buttons

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO.

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

Release "/1.

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

z Hint

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

2 +/–

Code numbers of controllable AV amplifiers (receivers)

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 78, 79, 80, 91

Denon 84, 85, 86

Kenwood 92, 93

Onkyo 81, 82, 83

Pioneer 99

Sansui 87

Technics 97, 98

Yamaha 94, 95, 96

Hookups and Settings

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

OSD Language Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

Clock Setup

TV Type Setup

Video Connection Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

M/m/</,,

O RETURN

ENTER

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

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

•If this message does not appear, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display to run Easy Setup (page 110).

4 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the screen language.

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

Nederlands

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for receivable channels.

Scanning... Please wait.

25%

To set the channels manually, see page 100.

6 After the download or search is complete,

the Clock function automatically starts.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Searching for clock data.

Please wait.

1-4

http://getMANUAL.com

If the current date and time is not set, set the clock manually.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Set the time and date.

Day Month Year

Hour Min Auto Adjust

12 : 00 On

Press M/m to set the day and press ,. Set the month, year, hour, minutes in the same way. Set “Auto Adjust” to “On” to activate the Auto Clock Set function. The recorder adjusts the clock automatically whenever the recorder is turned off.

7 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

8 Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs. Automatically displays “wide screen” pictures on the entire screen and cuts off the sections that do not fit. “16:9”: For wide-screen TVs or standard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 103.

9 Press ENTER.

The setup display for the component out jacks appears.

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Select whether or not to use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.

Select “On” if you are using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. Otherwise, select “Off.”

Press ENTER.

The setup display for the i LINE 3/ DECODER jack appears.

Select whether or not to use the i LINE 3/ DECODER jack.

Select “Yes” if you will use the i LINE 3/ DECODER jack. Otherwise, select “No.”

Press ENTER.

The setup display for selecting the type of video signal output from the i LINE 1-TV jack appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Select the Line1 Output signal.

Video

RGB

Select the type of signal you want to output from the i LINE 1-TV jack.

“Video”: Outputs video signals. “RGB”: Outputs RGB signals. Note that if you select “On” in step 10, you cannot select “RGB.”

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Is this recorder connected to an amplifier (receiver)?

Select the type of jack you are using.

Yes : LINE2 OUT(R-AUDIO-L)

Yes : DIGITAL OUT

10:10

Hookups and Settings

Select the type of jack (if any) you are using to connect to an amplifier (receiver).

If you did not connect an AV amplifier (receiver), select “No,” then go to step 21. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using an audio cord to the LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R) or AUDIO OUT L/R jacks, select “Yes: LINE 2 OUT (R-AUDIO-L),” then go to step 21. If you connected an AV amplifier (receiver) using either a digital optical or coaxial cord, select “Yes: DIGITAL OUT.”

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Dolby Digital

D-PCM

Dolby Digital

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

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

Press ENTER.

The setup display for the DTS signal appears.

Easy Setup

No Disc

Off

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

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

10:10

DTS

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

Easy Setup

No Disc

Easy Setup is finished.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hints

•If your AV amplifier (receiver) has an MPEG audio decoder, set “Digital Out” – “MPEG” to “MPEG” in the “Audio” setup (page 105).

•If you want to run Easy Set up again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 110).

Note

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

10:10

Finish

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

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m/</,, ENTER

COMMAND MODE switch

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10

,continued

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

Options

No Disc

Title List

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

Dubbing

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

5 Select the command mode (“DVD 1,”

“DVD 2,” or “DVD 3”), and press ENTER.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

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

: Auto

: DVD 3

: Auto

DVD 1

: DVD1 No

DVD 2

DVD 3

10:10

Hookups and Settings

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

When you connect additional equipment to this recorder, be sure to connect the mains lead only after all connections are complete (page 19). See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, select an input source (LINE 2 or LINE 3) to match the jack you connected to. See “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on pages 58 and 88. Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function (pages 55 and 85). Note that this recorder has a copy guard function (pages 49 and 79). Pictures containing copy protection signals that prohibit any copying cannot be recorded. You cannot dub from DVD VIDEOs to this recorder.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect another 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 (not supplied) instead of the yellow (video) plug of the audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

z Hint

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

S video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Other VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

S VIDEO

to LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

Notes

•Do not connect th e yellow LINE 2 IN t (video) jack

when using an S video cord.

•Turn on the recorder to view pictures from the connected equipment.

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Connecting to the LINE 3/DECODER jack

Connect another VCR or similar recording device to the LINE 3/DECODER jack using a SCART cord (not supplied). When you turn on the connected equipment, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the equipment to the TV without turning itself on.

to SCART input

SCART cord (not supplied)

VCR

Hookups and Settings

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Connect a satellite or digital tuner to this recorder using the LINE 3/DECODER jack. Disconnect the recorder’s mains lead from the mains when connecting the tuner. When you turn on the tuner, the recorder automatically sends the signal from the tuner to the TV without turning itself on. To use the Synchro Rec function, see below.

to SCART input

to i LINE 3/

VCR-DVD recorder

Notes

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

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

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

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

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

to i LINE1-TV

VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV

Line input 1

DECODER

Line input 2

SCART cord (not supplied)

to i

VCR-DVD recorder

If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals

This recorder accepts RGB signals. If the satellite tuner can output RGB signals, connect the TV SCART connector on the satellite tuner to the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

When you want to use the Synchro Rec function

This connection is necessary to use the Synchronized Recording function. See “Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)” (pages 55 and 85). 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.

LINE1-TV

Notes

•Synchronized Recordin g does not work with some tuners. For details, see the tuner’s operating instructions.

•The recorder cannot record original RGB signals from the tuner, but records them in the composite video format.

to i LINE 3/ DECODER

Satellite tuner, etc.

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Icon used

VR mode

Video mode

VR mode

Video mode

Disc Logo

)

Disc Type

DVD+RW

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

DVDR

Usable disc versions (as of February 2006)

•4×-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

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

• 16×-speed or slower DVD+Rs

in this manual

RWVR

RWVideo

RVR

RVideo

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 49)

Format in Video

mode

(page 49)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode using the “Disc Setting” display (page 49)

Automatically formatted in Video mode

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

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

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

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 93)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 93)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 93)

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

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 93)

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12 cm/8 cm discs

Recording Features Editing Features

Change

Auto Chapter (page 51)

Manual Chapter (page 64)

Rewrite (page 71)

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

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes*4Yes Yes Yes

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

No Yes No Yes Ye s/No*5No No No

No Yes Ye s Yes Yes/Yes*5Yes Yes Yes

No Yes No Yes Ye s/No*5No No No

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

Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 107).

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

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

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

Title Name (page 65)

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 61)

A-B Erase (page 63)

Divide Title (page 63)

Playlist (page 66)

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Disc Type

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

DVD-R

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

•DVD-RAMs

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

12 cm 8 cm

Playback Recording Playback Recording

Playable Discs

Icon Used

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

DATA DVD —

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

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

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

defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

z Hint

This recorder plays 12 cm/8 cm DVD-RAMs that contain DVD Video, MP3, or JPEG files. Only discs without (or removed from) the cartridge can be played.

In this Manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

——

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purchased or rented

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

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

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

DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD-Rs in MP3 or JPEG format conforming to UDF.

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

Discs that cannot be played

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

•Data part of CD-Extras

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

•DVD Audio discs

•DVD-R DL (Dual Layer) discs in VR mode

•HD layer on Super Audio CDs

•DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 34)

•Cartridge-only type DVD-RAMs and/or DVDRAMs that are not recorded in DVD Video format, or do not contain MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Note on DualDiscs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labelled with identical region codes. This system is used to protect copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, a message will appear on the TV screen to indicate that the disc is not playable. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labelled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

NO.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

ALL

RDR-VX420

Region code

Notes

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

•You cann ot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW or DVD-R. To change the DVD-RW’s format, reformat the disc (page 71). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

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

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

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

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DVD Playback

Playing

VCD

DVD

TOP MENU

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

Press Z to close the disc tray.

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

Press H (play).

Playback starts.

Video

DATA DVD

DATA CD

z Hints

•When playing a DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD-R, you can select the title from the Title List menu. See “Playing a Title From the Title List” (page 40).

•To play DATA CDs or DATA DVDs containing MP3 tracks or JPEG files, see page 43.

Video

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

Notes

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

•For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.

Using the DVD’s Menu

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

Video

Playback Options

Number buttons

DVD Playback

O RETURN

Video

DVD

ZOOM

REPEAT

Button Operation Disc

Z (open/close) Stops playing and opens the disc tray. All discs

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

pressed repeatedly.

: Selects the audio format or language.

DVD

: Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

(subtitle

) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode when

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

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

The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 44.

SUR

MENU M/m/</,,

ENTER

> H

x X

DVD

VCD

RWVR-RWVideo

RVideo

RVR

VCD

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

Button Operation Disc

SUR (surround)

(replay/advance)

./> (previous/next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

X (pause) Pauses playback.

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

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

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

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

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

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

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

FR2*2 T T t t FF2

FR3*3 T T T t t t FF3

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

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T T t t

T T T t t t

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

T t

All discs

DVD

All discs

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

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3 tracks.

FR3 and FF3 are not available for CDs and MP3 tracks.

VCD

DVD

*Playback direction

only

All discs

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Button Operation Disc

REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.

DVD Playback

Video

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

When playing a DVD

“Chapter”: Repeats the current chapter. “Title”: Repeats the current title on a disc. “A-B” (Repeat A-B Play): Repeats a specific portion (page 39).

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

“Track”: Repeats the current track. “Disc”: Repeats all of the tracks. “A-B (Repeat A-B Play)”: Repeats a specific portion (page 39).

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

When playing a CD

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

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

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

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

*With PBC function off

RVideo

RVR

VCD

DATA CD

DATA DVD

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

z Hints

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

•During playback or pause mode, the recorder’s m/ M buttons and the remote’s ./> buttons work the same way (page 37). Hold the buttons down during playback to fast reverse or fast forward. In pause mode, you can play in slow motion. Three speeds are available, depending on the duration of the press.

Video

•See “DVD Audio/Subtitle Language” on page 126 for the meaning of the language abbreviation.

Notes

•You cannot use the repeat play functio n with VIDEO CDs while the PBC function is on (page 39).

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

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

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

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

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

Notes on playing DTS soundtracks on a CD

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

5.1-channel decoder system must be connected to

the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS soundtrack

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS soundtracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” in the “Audio” setup (page 105).

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

only)

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

z Hint

To turn off the Scan Audio function, set “Scan Audio” to “Off” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).

Note

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

VCD

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

To cancel PBC Playback

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

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

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

VCD

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

RVideo

RVR

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

Playlist (DVD-RW (VR mode)/DVD-R (VR

mode) only). – you edit the title after stopping playback. – you make a recording.

Repeating a specific portion (Repeat A-B Play)

DVD

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

RVideo

RVR

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

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

4 Continue playing or press m/M to locate

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

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

DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) repeat only within a single chapter.

Only with PBC function off

Playing restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

DVD

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

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for entering your password appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental (DVD VIDEOs only)” on page 109.

Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

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

DVD Playback

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

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

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

Note

The recorder will be unlocked when: –you stop timer recording by pressing x. –you insert a tape.

for more than ten seconds.

Playing a Title From the Title List

RWVR-RWVideo

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

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TOP MENU

RVideo

TITLE LIST MENU

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a disc on the disc tray. 3 Press TITLE LIST.

Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List (Original)

1/4

Prog. 1

02.May.2006 08:00

A Disc type:

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

B Movie thumbnail image

10:10

No. Title Length Edit

01 Prog. 1

02 >00:31:23

Prog. 2

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 4

Prog. 3

04 >00:58:56

>01:29:03

C Title information:

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

D Clock

4 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

5 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

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

You can switch the Title List to show original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List (Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs (Video mode)/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs (Video mode)” on page 60.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

•The Title List does not appear for DVD-RWs (Video mode), DVD+Rs, or DVD-Rs (Video mode) that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 35).

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

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

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Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

VCD

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

Number

buttons

1 Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu appears.

2 Select a search method.

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

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

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

4 Press ENTER.

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

RVideo

RVR

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

Note

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

Bookmarking a favourite scene (Bookmark)

DVD

DVD Playback

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

CLEAR

M/m/</,, ENTER

MARKER

During playback, press MARKER at a favourite scene.

The bookmark is set.

To erase bookmarks

During playback, press SEARCH.

Press </, to select the bookmark to be erased.

Press CLEAR.

Note

The bookmark information is cleared when: –You open the disc tray. –You cancel Resume Play by pressing x twice

(page 39).

–You turn off the recorder.

To play from bookmarks

During playback, press SEARCH.

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

Press </, to select a bookmark, and press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected bookmark.

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

DATA DVD

DATA CD

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

DVD

TOP MENU

O RETURN

REPEAT

Playing MP3 audio tracks

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

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc tray.

When you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears. When you select “Mix,” you can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 45).

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

./>

Music menu for this disc.

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

10:10

Stop 00:00:00

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Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only MP3 audio tracks, the “Music” display appears. Go to step 4.

Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

Select an album, and press ENTER.

Music

Repeat:Off Surround:Off

MP3_001

0/9

Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

To stop playback

Press x.

To pause playback

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

To play repeatedly

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

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

Playing JPEG image files

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

DVD Playback

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD/DATA DVD on the disc

tray.

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

When you select “Mix,” you can

appears.

enjoy a slide show with sound (page 45).

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

If you insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing only JPEG image files, the “Photo” display appears. Go to step 4.

3 Select “Photo,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

Music menu for this disc.

4 Select a folder, and press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

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

5 Select an image file, and press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed over the entire screen.

10:10

Slideshow

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

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

: Returns to the “Photo” display.

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

Press TOOLS to turn on/off the menu icons.

To play the slide show

1 Press </, to select “ ,” and press

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

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

and press ENTER. The slide show starts from the selected image. To stop playing, press x.

To rotate the selected image

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

To zoom in an image

Press </, to select “ ,” and press ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as follows: 2 υ t 4 υ t 2 υ t normal

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x, and press TOP MENU.

z Hint

You can also start the slide show by pressing H in step 5 above.

Notes

•You cannot use M/m/</, to move the image within

the screen while zooming.

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom during slide show.

If you select “ ” in the rotated image display,

•

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

Enjoying a slide show with sound

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

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

The display for selecting a media type appears.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

Select an album, and press ENTER.

Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

Select the folder you want to view, and press ENTER.

Press H to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

Press </, to select the slide show speed, and press ENTER.

The slide show starts with sound.

To stop the slide show

Press x.

z Hints

•When playing JPEG images, you can also use the onscreen menu. For details, see “Playing JPEG image files” (page 44).

•The slide s how is played repeatedly until MP3 playback stops.

10:10

Music menu for this disc.

•To repeat a slide show with sound, first select “No” in step 6 above and press REPEAT repeatedly (page 43). Then follow from step 5 again.

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

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

Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files:

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

“.JPG.”

z Hints

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

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

,continued

Notes

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

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

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

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

DVD Playback

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

•The recorder can recognize up to 4 99 MP3 audio tracks within a single album. The recorder may not recognize some discs depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition.

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

•ID3 tags cannot b e displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

RWVR-RW

VCD

DVD

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

Press DISPLAY.

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

Disc and tape information/date and time

Disc information only

No display

Play 0:05:30 HQ Rem 00:25 Original

Tue 02 May. 2006 10:10

Video

DATA CD

RVR

DATA DV D

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Prog.1

Video

◆ DVD

A Playing status B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining disc space (in stop mode)

Remaining time of the current title (during

)

playback

1-10

E Programme position or input source F Date and time

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

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

Viewing information on the front panel display

You can view the information on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

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

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and current chapter number

Clock

Example: When a DVD is stopped

Clock

Current title and chapter number

Remaining disc space

Programme position or input source

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

Recording mode and recording time

DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can record on various discs types. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 30).

DVD Playback

•Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 46). For DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 61).

z Hint

To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page 93).

Notes

•Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on (page 52). The recorder automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

•This recorder record s at ×1 speed.

•This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different programmes to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

Recording mode

Like the SP or LP recording mode of VCRs, this recorder has eight different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For example, if picture quality is your top priority, select “HQ” (high quality). If recording time is your priority, “SLP” can be a possible choice.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to switch the recording modes.

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

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

Recording mode Approximate

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

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

SLP (Long duration) 480

z Hint

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

Note

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

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

recording time (minute)

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system. A DVD-RW (VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode) can record both main and sub sounds. Press the

(audio) button to switch between main and sub when playing the disc. 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 “DVD Bilingual Rec.” to “Main” (default) or “Sub” in the “Features” setup (page 108).

NICAM system

When a stereo or bilingual NICAM based programme is received, “STEREO” and “NICAM” appear in the front panel display. To record a NICAM programme, be sure to set “Manual Set” – “Tuner Audio” to “NICAM” (default) in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100). If the sound is not clear when listening to NICAM broadcasts, select “Standard.”

z Hint

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

Unrecordable pictures

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

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-NeverNone

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 30).

Recordable discs

RWVR-RWVideo

RVR

RWVR

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

RVR

Ver.2.0 with CPRM* Ver.2.1 with CPRM*

RVideo

Formatting a new disc

New, unformatted discs are automatically formatted when first inserted in the recorder. For DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, you can select a recording format (VR mode or Video mode) according to your needs (page 30).

•Unused DVD-RWs are automatically formatted according to the setting of “Format DVD-RW” in “Features” setup (page 107).

•Unused DVD-Rs are automatically formatted in Video mode. To format in VR mode, change the recording format using the “Disc Setting” display (page 71).

Notes

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

•You can change the recording format on DVD-RWs by reformatting (page 71).

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

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

DVD Recording

DVD Recording Without the Timer

DISPLAY

z REC

REC MODE

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press Z (open/close), and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

Press Z to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused discs are automatically formatted. For the DVD-RW/DVD-R’s recording format (VR mode or Video mode), see “Formatting a new disc” on page 49.

Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

Video

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

VIDEODVD

PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

x X

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as

follows:

Video

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 48.

Press z REC.

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

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

Press X. To restart recording, press X again.

To watch a VHS tape while recording

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR, insert a tape, then press H.

z Hints

•To play a disc recorded with this recorder on other equipment, finalize the disc (page93).

•To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons. Enter the programme position number, and press ENTER.

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

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

Notes

•Recording may not start immediately af ter z REC is pressed.

•You cannot change the recording mode duri ng recording or recording pause.

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

•You cannot change the programme position or input source during recording.

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

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

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

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

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

” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining

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

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

discs.

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording

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

(Normal recording)

Checking the disc status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 46).

Record 0:00:03 HQ Rem 00:59 Prog. 1

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

z Hint

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

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapters by inserting chapter marks at 5 or 15-minute intervals during recording. Select the interval, “5 min” (default) or “15 min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” setup (page 107). If you do not want to divide titles, select “Off.”

z Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), or DVD-Rs (VR mode) (page 64).

DVD Recording

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)

RWVR-RWVideo

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. Note that the maximum continuous recording time for a single title is 12 hours. Contents beyond this time will not be recorded. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.

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

•VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV programme (page 54).

Note

The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

DVD

SYSTEM

RVR-RVideo

)/1

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

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

recordable disc on the disc tray.

Recording side facing down

3 Press Z to close the disc tray.

4 Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00 10:00 PR 1

02 DVD 04/30 09:15 09:45 PR 2

Media

Date Start Stop Prog. Mode

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

DVD:Today 10 10 10 15 Prog. 1 SP

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

•If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)

menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”

5 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A “Media”: Select “DVD.” B “Date”: Sets the date using M.

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

C “Start”: Sets the start time. D “Stop”: Sets the stop time. E “Prog.”: Selects the programme

position or input source.

SPSPOff

10:10

PDC Edit

Off

PDC

--- Off

---

F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode

(page 48).

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page 53), select “AUTO.”

G “PDC”: Sets the PDC function. See

“About the PDC function” (page 53).

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

Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 57) appears. If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the recorder.

The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recordable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording.

To stop recording

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

If timer settings overlap

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

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 57.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

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

About the PDC function

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

◆To use the PDC function

Set “PDC” to “On” in step 5 above. The recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts.

z Hints

•You can play the recorded programme by select ing the programme title in the Title List menu (page 40).

•You can use the recorder after setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.

•When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

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

DVD Recording

Notes

•To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect equipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 55).

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

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

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.

•The recorder do es not record programmes with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a f ew seconds.

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

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, time, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. Check that the channels are correctly set in the “Tuner Preset” setup (page 100).

DVD

Number

buttons

CLEAR

SYSTEM MENU

)/1

TIMER M/m/</,,

ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press TIMER.

Timer – VIDEO Plus+

Title List

Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Standard

Setup

•If the Timer programming (Standard) menu

appears, press < to switch the display to “VIDEO Plus+.”

4 Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

•If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.

5 Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC setting (page 53), etc. appear.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00 10:00 PR 1

02 DVD 04/30 09:15 09:45 PR 2

Media Date Start Stop Prog. Mode

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

DVD:15/04 09 00 10 00 Prog. 1 SP

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

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

change the setting.

6 Select “DVD” for “Media” and press

ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 57) appears. If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 57).

SPSPOff

10:10

PDC

Edit

Off

PDC

--- Off

---

7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. 8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the

recorder.

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To stop recording

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

If the timer settings overlap

See page 53.

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 57.

z Hints

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

•You can use the recorder a fter setting the timer. Just press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the time r recording starts.

•When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

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

Notes

•To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect eq uipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Re c function (page 55).

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

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

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.

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

•The beginning of some recordi ngs may not be made when using the PDC function.

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

RWVR-RWVideo

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 on the rear of the recorder (page 28). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

DVD

SYSTEM

REC MODE

SYNCHRO

REC

RVR-RVideo

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or “Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).

DVD Recording

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 48.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

6 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER. 7 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears.

8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

9 Select “to DVD,” and press ENTER. 10

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec function

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

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

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

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

Notes

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

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

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

•During Synchro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function does not work (page 102).

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

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

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

will be cut off

Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)

RWVR-RWVideo

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

RVR-RVideo

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

Timer List

No.Media Date Start Stop Prog. Mode

01 DVD 15/04 09:00 10:00 Prog. 1

02 DVD 30/04 09:15 09:45 Prog. 2

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

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

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

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

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

SPSPOff

10:10

Edit

PDC

Off

,continued

4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No. Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

01 DVD 15/04 09:00 10:00

02 DVD 30/04 09:15 09:45

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

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

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

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

5 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00 10:00

02 DVD 04/30 09:15 09:45

Media Date Start Stop Prog. Mode

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

DVD:15/04 09 00 10 00 Prog. 1 SP

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

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

Timer List

No Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

01 DVD 04/15 09:00 10:00

02 DVD 04/30 09:15 09:45

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

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

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

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

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

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the Timer

List.

If any settings remain, turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

10:10

Edit

PDC

Edit

Prog. 1

Off

Delete

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

10:10

Edit

PDC

Prog. 1

Off

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

PDC

--- Off

---

10:10

Edit

PDC

Off

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

---

Cancel

---

DVD Recording

Notes

•Even when correctly set, the programme may not be recorded if another recording is underway, or other prioritized timer setting overlaps. For priority, see page 53.

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

•The Timer List displays both the DVD recorder and VCR timer settings.

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 26. Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack). To record from a digital video camera connected to the DV IN jack, see page 95.

DVD

z REC

REC MODE

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Insert a recordable disc.

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

The front panel display changes as follows:

Programme position

Video

LINE1

INPUT SELECT

Video

LINE2

LINE3

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Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 48.

Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” to “Stereo” or “Bilingual” in the “Audio” setup (page 106).

Insert the source tape into the connected equipment and set to playback pause.

Press z REC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment at the same time.

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

Notes

•A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

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

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

•You cannot change the programme position or input source during recording.

DVD Recording

DVD Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type and select the option available for your disc (page 30).

Notes

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

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

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

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Renaming a title (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 61). –Setting protection against erasure (DVD+RWs

only) (page 61).

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

(DVD+RWs only) (page 63).

–Dividing a title (DVD+RWs only) (page 63).

Notes

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

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

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

RWVR-RVR

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode) and DVD-R (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or the playback information created from the original (called a

RWVideo

RVideo

“Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers different merits, read the following and select the one that better suits your needs.

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Renaming a title (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 61). –Erasing a chapter (page 62). –Setting protection against erasure (page 61). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63). –Dividing a title (page 63).

To create and edit Playlist titles

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

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

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title. See “Editing a Playlist” on page 67. The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: –Renaming a title (page 65). –Erasing a title (page 61). –Erasing a chapter (page 62). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 63). –Editing a Playlist scene (page 67). –Dividing a title (page 63). –Combining titles (page 68).

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

Notes

•You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

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

Editing a Title

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) or DVD-R (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 66).

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

./>

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Title List (Original)

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Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Video

No. Title Length Edit

01 01:29:03

Prog. 1

02 00:31:23

Prog. 2

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 4

Prog. 3

04 >00:58:56

M/m/</,, ENTER

10:10

Video

DVD Editing

4 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can select from the following: “Title Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase” chapter in the title and erase it (see below). “Protect” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears for the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “ ” changes to “.” “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 65). “A-B Erase” (page 63). “Divide Title” (page 63).

About freeing up disc space

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

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

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

DL/DVD-R.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 71).

Notes

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

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

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

: Allows you to select a

: Protects the title. Select “On”

: Erases a section of the title

: Divides a title into two

DVD-RWs (VR mode) and DVD-Rs (VR mode) only DVD+RWs, DVD-RWs (VR mode), and DVDRs (VR mode) only

Erasing a chapter (Chapter Erase)

RWVR-RVR

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Chapter Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display for erasing chapters appears.

Chapter Erase (Original)

Chapter 01/03 Title No.01

4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

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

5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

You can also erase chapters from a Playlist title (page 67).

Note

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

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Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Add

Copy

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

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Title No.01

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A-B Erase

RVR

10:10

Title No.01

Start

End

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

Erase

Finish

10:10

Start

End

Erase

Finish

00:00:07

08:0002.May.2006

00:00:10

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

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

4 Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

You can use H, , ./ >, x, and X to find the point.

“End” is selected.

5 Press ENTER at the end point of the section

(point B).

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

6 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hints

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

•You can also erase a section of a Playlist title (page 67).

Notes

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

•Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

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

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

Dividing a title into two (Divide Title)

RWVR

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

RVR

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

The sub-menu appears.

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

Divide Title (Original)

Title No.01

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00:00:07

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

10:10

Point

Divide

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4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

You can use H, , ./ >, x, and X to find the point.

“Divide” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

00:00:10

Title No.01

02.May.2006 08:00

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8 Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name

of a Title” (page 65) to complete renaming.

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

z Hint

You can also divide a Playlist title (page 67).

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:10

Title No.01

10:10

Point

Divide

Creating chapters manually

RWVR

RVR

CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER MARK

Marking...VR

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

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

Each time you press the button, “Marking...” appears on the screen and the scenes before and after the mark become separate chapters.

To erase chapter marks

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

Notes

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

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

Changing the Name of a Title

RWVR-RW

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

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

Video

RVR-R

M/m/</,, ENTER

Video

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press TITLE LIST.

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

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Title Name,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Title Name

A B C D E

F G H I J

K L M N O

P Q R S T

U V W X Y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

Setting buttons Character palette

a b c d e

f g h i j

k l m n o

p q r s t

u v w x y

Input rowCursor

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = .

%^& ( )

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@ # $

5 Select the character you want to enter

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

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

•To change the cursor position, select the

input row using M, and press </,.

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

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

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

6 Repeat step 5 to enter the remaining

characters.

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

7 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

You can also rename a disc (page 71). Follow steps 5 to 7 above when the “Disc Name” display appears.

DVD Editing

Creating a Playlist

Playlist titles allow you to edit without changing the original recordings (see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR mode)” on page 60). You can create a Playlist title by combining up to 99 sections (scenes) from original titles.

Notes

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

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

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

SYSTEM

./>

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TITLE LIST M/m/</,, ENTER

10:10

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

Create Playlist

00:00:07

Playlist No.01

--.---.---- --:--

Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H, , ./ >, x, and X to find the point.

“End” is selected.

Create Playlist

00:00:10

Playlist No.01

--.---.---- --:--

Press ENTER at the end point.

“Make” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 5 or 6.

Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat from step 5.

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10

Start

End

Make

Finish

10:10

Start

End

Make

Finish

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Playing a Playlist title

Press TITLE LIST.

Press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST to switch to the “Playlist” Title List.

Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

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

Notes

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

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

Editing a Playlist

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

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

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4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

Playlist

No. Title Length Edit

1/2

01 >00:05:04

Prog. 1

02 >00:00:51

Prog. 2

Prog. 1

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03:25

5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6 Select an option, and press ENTER.

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

“Title Erase”: Erases the title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Chapter Erase”: Allows you to select chapters in the Playlist title to erase (page 63). “Title Name”: Allows you to rename the title (page 65). “A-B Erase”: Allows you to select sections in the title to erase (page 63). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit scenes in the Playlist title. Go to step 7. “Divide Title”: Divides the title in two at a desired point (page 63). “Combine Titles”: Allows you to combine two titles into one (page 68).

7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENTER.

The display for editing scenes appears.

Edit Scene

Scene No.01/03 Playlist No.01

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

“Check”: Allows you to preview a scene. Starts playback of the selected scene when you press ENTER. The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display when the playback finishes or when you press O RETURN. “Erase”: Erases a scene (page 69).

“Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of a scene (page 69).

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“Move”: Allows you to change scene order (page 70). “Add”: Allows you to add other scenes before a selected scene (page 70). “Copy”: Allows you to copy a scene (page 71).

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

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The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Play list titles on the disc.

Combining two titles into one (Combine Titles)

RWVR-RVR

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

1 Follow steps 1 to 5 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 67) to select a Playlist title.

The sub-menu appears.

2 Select “Combine Titles,” and press

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Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

Playlist

Prog. 1

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1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

Prog. 1

02 00:00:51

Prog. 3

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 2

Prog. 4

04 >00:58:56

10:10

Select a Playlist title to be combined.

Playlist

1/4

Prog. 2

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11:30

Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

Follow steps 5 to 7 of “Changing the Name of a Title” (page 65) to complete renaming.

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

10:10

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

Prog. 1

02 00:00:51

Prog. 3

03 >01:59:00

Prog. 2

Prog. 4

04 >00:58:56

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

Select the scene you want to erase, and press ENTER.

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

Modifying a scene (Modify)

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

Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist” (page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

Select the scene you want to modify, and press ENTER.

Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

00:00:07

Playlist No.01

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Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H, , ./ >, x, and X to find the point.

“End” is selected.

Modify

00:00:10

Playlist No.01

03:25

02.May.2006

Press ENTER at the end point.

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

Press ENTER.

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

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

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Start

End

Change

Cancel

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Start

End

Change

Cancel

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Moving a scene (Move)

RWVR

RVR

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to move, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No.02/03

4 Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No.03/03

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

Adding a scene (Add)

RWVR

RVR

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the location where you want to add,

and press ENTER.

A new scene will be added before the selected scene.

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Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Copy

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Copy

3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

00:00:07

Playlist No.01

03:2502.May.2006

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

You can use H, , ./ >, x, and X to find the point.

“End” is selected.

Add

00:00:10

Playlist No.01

02.May.2006

03:25

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

The display returns to the “Edit Scene” display. The selected section is added before the scene

Add

selected in step 2. To add other scenes, repeat from step 2.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10

Start

End

Add

Cancel

10:10

Start

End

Add

Cancel

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Copying a scene (Copy)

RVR

RWVR

You can copy and add a selected scene.

1 Follow steps 1 to 7 of “Editing a Playlist”

(page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to copy, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Copy,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

Scene No.02/03

4 Select a location to copy to using </,

and press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No.01/04

04 00:04:20

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Add

Copy

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

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

Move

Add

Copy

Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

RWVR-RWVideo

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

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

RVideo

RVR

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

3 Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTER.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Edit

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Dubbing

Disc Information

Disc Setting

Erase All Titles

Setup

10:10

4 Select an option, and press ENTER.

A “Disc Name”: Allows you to rename a

disc. For details on how to enter characters, see page 65.

B “Disc Protect” (DVD+RWs/DVD-RWs

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

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DVD Editing

C “Disc Format” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

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

D “Disc Finalize”: Finalizes a disc. See

page 93 for details.

E “Disc Information”: Displays the

following information.

•Disc name

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

•Total number of titles

•Protect setting

•The oldest and most recent recording date

•The total available recording time in each recording mode.

Disc Information

Disc Name

Disc 1

Media

DVD-RW VR ModeFormat

Title No.

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Protected

Not Protected

Date

.04.

2006 - 30.04.2006

Remainder

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

F “Erase All Titles” (DVD+RWs/DVD-

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

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

10:10

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

4.4/4.7GB

z Hints

•You can set protection for individu al titles (page 61).

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

Notes

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

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

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

•You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

•The recorder r ecords on new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode (page 49).

VCR Playback

Playing

CLEAR

DISPLAY

"/1

VIDEO

TRACKING +/–

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape.

Playback starts automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

3 Press H (play).

The front panel display shows the playing time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

To eject the tape

Press Z (eject).

To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)

Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewinding until it reaches the end.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point where you want to find later. The counter in the front panel display resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the 0:00:00 point automatically, see page 76. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

•During playback, the VCR automatically detects the recording system and the recording mode, SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play), from the tape. EP (Extended Play) mode recordings made on other equipment will play, but picture quality is not guaranteed.

•The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is

reinserted.

•The counter stops countin g when it comes to a portion

with no recording.

•When playback does not start even if you insert a tape

with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” – “Auto Play” to “On” in the “Features” setup (page 107).

• If you switch to the VCR while playing a disc, DVD playback stops.

• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound becomes monaural.

•For simultaneous VHS and DVD operation, see page 9.

VCR Playback

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

You can manually adjust tracking if the recording quality is too poor to be remedied by the VCR’s automatic tracking (a tracking meter appears during the automatic tracking).

Press TRACKING +/–.

The tracking meter appears. Press TRACKING +/– repeatedly until the distortion disappears.

Trac king

Tracking meter

To resume automatic tracking

Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – on the recorder at the same time for more than ten seconds. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.

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Playback Options

Button Operation

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

(advance) • Advances one frame for each press in pause mode.

(replay) Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.

./> (previous/next)

X (pause) Pauses playback.

Can be pressed up to four times to forward about two minutes.

For 10 seconds in SP or LP mode/for 15 seconds in EP mode.

To resume normal playback, press H.

•Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. When you hold down during fast reverse or fast forward, you can view the picture.

•Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you hold down the button during playback, the high-speed play continues until you release the button.

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

•Fast forwards the current scene for 30 seconds when pressed during playback.

Press during playback. Playback speed changes with each press: –×7 y –×5 y –×3 y PAUSE y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7

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

Notes

•The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.

•The picture may show noise during hi gh-speed reverse play.

Searching Using Various Functions

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions.

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search

> H

VCR Playback

functions.

CLEAR

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press TOOLS. 3 Select a search method from the TOOLS

menu, and press ENTER.

Go to Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Move

Enter

“Go to Zero”: Searches for the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter. To reset the counter to 0:00:00, press CLEAR.

VIDEO

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

“End Search”: Searches for the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is found, the tape will reach the end.

“Forward Intro Scan”/“Reverse Intro Scan”: Searches for an index mark and plays back for about five seconds at that point. Press H (play) to view that programme. If you do not press H, the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

Notes

•The VCR may not recognize the end of a bl ank space depending on its length.

•No index signal is marked if you pause a recording and then keep recording the same programme. To mark an index, press x or change the programme position once during recording pause.

Go to Zero

0:00:00

End search

0:00:13

Scan and play

–0:00:01

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

You can check playback information, such as elapsed or remaining time, recording mode, etc., on the TV screen.

DISPLAY TIME/TEXT

Press DISPLAY during playback.

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

Tape and disc information/Date and time

Tape information only

No display

Stop 0:05:30 HQ Rem 00:25 Prog. 1

Tue 02 May. 2006 10:10

A Playing status B Time counter (elapsed time) C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Programme position or input source F Date and time

Play 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Prog. 1

Viewing information on the front panel display

You can view the information on the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the status.

Example: When playing a tape

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Clock

Example: When a tape is in stop mode

Clock

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Programme position or input source

How sound is recorded on a video tape

Selecting the Sound During Playback

Press (audio) repeatedly during

VCR Playback

playback.

To listen to On-screen

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO

Left channel Left STEREO

Right channel Right STEREO

Left and right channels mixed

Monaural sound on the normal audio track

*No indicator appears on the front panel display when

you play a tape without Hi-fi recording.

display

Mix STEREO

Mono STEREO*

Front panel display

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

•To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.

•When you play a tape recorded in monaura l, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the (audio) setting.

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

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VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This VCR records in VHS format.

•Check that the tape is longer than the recording time (page 77).

Notes

•Timer recordings cannot be made if the recorder is turned on (page 81). The recorder automatical ly turns off after a recording has finished.

•This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record differe nt programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

•This recorder has the copy guard function. Programmes that contain a Copy-Never copy guard signal canno t be correctly recorded on the VCR.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

Recording mode

“LP” (Long Play) or “SP” (Standard Play) is available for recording mode (tape speed). “LP” provides recording time twice as long as “SP.” However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.

Maximum recording time

Tape Length SP LP

E180 3 hrs 6 hrs

E240 4 hrs 8 hrs

E260 4 hrs 20 mins 8 hrs 40 mins

E300 5 hrs 10 hrs

Notes

•Tapes recorded in LP (×2) mode by this VCR ca nnot be played back on VHS video decks with SP mode only.

•Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in LP mode by this VCR are played back on other VHS video decks with LP mode.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

The recorder automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system. You can switch between main and sub sounds while playing a tape (page 78).

NICAM system

z Hint

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

VCR Recording

VCR Recording Without the Timer

TV/DVD·VIDEO

DVD

DISPLAY

z REC

REC MODE

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

switch

VIDEO

PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

x X

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT

repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”

For details about the recording mode, see page 79.

5 Press z REC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display, and recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

To pause recording

Press X. To restart recording, press X again. If you pause recording for more than five minutes, recording stops automatically.

To watch a DVD while recording

Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a disc, and press H.

z Hints

•To select a programme position, you can use the number buttons. Enter the programme position number, and press ENTER.

•You can select a video source from the LINE jack using the INPUT SELECT button.

•Tape information displayed on the TV screen wil l not be recorded on the tape.

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

Notes

•You cannot change the recording mode, programme position, or input source while recording.

•If you insert a tape with its safety tab re moved, the tape is ejected when you press z REC.

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

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

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the

duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute up to six hours.

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

” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining

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

(Normal recording)

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording

Press x twice.

Checking the remaining tape length

You can check the recording information, such as remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.

Press DISPLAY while recording.

The information display appears. Press the button repeatedly to change the display (page 77).

Record 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 Prog. 1

A Recording status B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining tape length E Current programme position

To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR Function” – “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup correctly (page 107).

z Hint

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

Notes

•The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as E-20 or E-30, or tape s recorded in EP mode.

•After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for the remaining tape length to appear.

VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.

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

•VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV programme (page 83).

Note

The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer recording to be made.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

)/1

VIDEO

SYSTEM

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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VCR Recording

3 Press TIMER.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode

No.01

01 DVD 04/15 09:00 10:00 PR 1

02 DVD 04/30 09:15 09:45 PR 2

Media

Date Start Stop Prog. Mode

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

VCR:Today 10 10 10 15 Prog. 1 SP

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

• If the Timer programming (VIDEO Plus+)

menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

SPSPOff

A “Media”: Select “VCR.” B “Date”: Sets the date using M.

C “Start”: Sets the start time. D “Stop”: Sets the stop time. E “Prog.”: Selects the programme

position or input source.

F “Mode”: Selects the recording mode;

“SP” or “LP.” To use the Rec Mode Adjust function (page “AUTO.”

G “PDC”: Sets the PDC function. See

“About the PDC function” (page 83).

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

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 86) appears. If timer settings overlap, a message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 86).

82), select

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

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PDC Edit

Off

PDC

--- Off

---

7 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the

recorder

The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a tape with its safety tab in place is inserted.

To stop recording

Press x twice.

If timer settings overlap

Programme 1

Programme 2

Programme 1

Programme 2

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 86.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust functio

If the remaining tape length is too short for the current recording, the VCR automatically changes the recording mode from SP to LP. When setting the timer, select “AUTO” in “Mode,” and check that the “Tape Length” setting is correct for the inserted tape (“VCR Function” “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup (page 107)). Note that some noise will appear on the image when the recording mode is changed. If you want to keep the recording mode, select “SP” or “LP” for “Mode.”

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

will be cut off

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

will be cut off

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About the PDC function

◆To use the PDC function

Set “PDC” to “On” in step 4 above. The recorder starts scanning the channel before the timer recording starts.

z Hints

•You can use the recorder aft er setting the timer. Just

press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.

•When the start time and the programme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting differs, the programme is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

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

Notes

•To record a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and select the satellite programme you want to record. Leave the satellite tuner turned on until the recorder finishes recording. If you connect eq uipment with a timer function, you can use the Synchro Rec function (page 85).

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

•You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed.

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

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.

•The beginning of some recordi ngs may not be made when using the PDC function.

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

)/1

Number buttons

CLEAR

SYSTEM

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press TIMER.

Timer – VIDEO Plus+

Title List

Set VIDEO Plus+ code number.[0~9]

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Standard

Setup

• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu

appears, press < to switch the display to “VIDEO Plus+.”

Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

• If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and reenter the correct number.

VIDEO

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

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VCR Recording

5 Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, programme position, recording mode, PDC setting (page 83), etc. appear.

Timer – Standard

No Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

No.01

01 VCR 04/15 09:00 10:00

02 VCR 04/30 09:15 09:45

Media Date Start Stop Prog. Mode

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

VCR:15/04 09 00 10 00 Prog. 1 SP

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

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

change the setting.

To re-enter the PlusCode number, press CLEAR.

6 Select “VCR” for “Media,” and press

ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 86) appears. If timer settings overlap, the message appears. To change or cancel a timer recording, select “Edit” from the Timer List (page 86).

10:10

PDC

Edit

Off

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

PDC

--- Off

---

7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. 8 Press )/1 (on/standby) to turn off the

recorder.

To stop recording

Press x twice.

If timer settings overlap

See page 82.

To change or cancel timer recording

See “Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 86.

z Hints

•You can use the recorder afte r setting the timer. Just

press )/1 to turn on the recorder. Turn off the recorder to return it to recording standby before the timer recording starts.

•When the start time and the p rogramme position or input source to be recorded are the same but the “Media” setting differs, the programme is recorde d to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

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

Notes

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

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

•The recorder automatically turns off when a timer recording finishes.

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

VIDEO

SYSTEM

REC MODE

SYNCHRO

REC

Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Select “Features,” and press ENTER.

The “Features” setup appears.

Select “Synchro Recording,” and press ENTER.

M/m/</,, ENTER

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Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.

Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

To stop recording

Press x twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec function

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

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

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VCR Recording

Notes

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

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

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

•During Syn chro-Rec standby, the Auto Clock Set function (page 102) does not work.

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

•You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed.

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

Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

Timer List

No. Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

01 VCR 15/04 09:00 10:00

02 VCR 30/04 09:15 09:45

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

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

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

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

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

10:10

Edit

PDC

Prog. 1

Off

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

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