Sony RDR-VX420 User Manual

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2-672-433-11(1)GB

Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

To find out useful hints, tips and information about Sony products and services please visit: www.sony-europe.com/myproduct

RDR-VX420

PAL

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabine t. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

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

CAUTION

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

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

DANGER

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

CAUTION

KLASSE 3B SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN GEÖFFNET. DIREKTEN KONTAKT MIT DEM

VORSICHT

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

ADVARSEL

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

ADVARSEL

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

VARNING

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

VARO!

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

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, same rating fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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

applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

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

On placement

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

• If the recorder is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lenses inside the recorder and cause damage to the video head, tape, and the optical block. Should this occur, the recorder may not operate properly. When you first install the recorder, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, remove the disc and tape and leave the recorder turned on for about three hours before operating the recorder.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

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

On recording

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

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

Copy guard function

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

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About this manual

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

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

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

Icon Meaning

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

defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.

RWVR

Video

RVR

Video

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Functions available for DVD+RWs

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

Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode

Functions available for DVD+Rs

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

Functions available for DVD-Rs in video mode

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs, or CD-Rs/CDRWs 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 containing MP3

audio tracks or

JPEG image files

DATA DVD

Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD+RWs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD-Rs containing MP3

audio tracks or

JPEG image files

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

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Table of Contents

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

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

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

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

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

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

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 5: Connecting the Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 6: Preparing the Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Quick Guide to Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recordable and Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Playable Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

DVD Operation

DVD Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

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

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

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

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

DVD Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Changing the Name of a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Formatting/Renaming/Protecting a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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VCR Operation

VCR Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Playback Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Selecting the Sound During Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

VCR Recording Without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on Other Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . 93

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Settings and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

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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.

Easy dubbing

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

VIDEODVD

* 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.

DVD

VIDEO

Prog. 1

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Title List (Original)

1/4

No. Title Length Edit

01 Prog. 1 02 >00:31:23 03 >01:59:00 04 >00:58:56

Prog. 2 Prog. 4 Prog. 3

10:10

>01:29:03

VIDEO

DVD

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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

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

Dubbing

Playlist

ONE-TOUCH

DUBBING

Operation restrictions

Possible Simultaneous Operations

Current Operation

Playing a VHS tape

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

VCR

Playback

VCR

Recording

DVD

Playback

— No No Yes

Recording

DVD

Playing a DVD

No Yes — No

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 and a VHS tape.

No —

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How to Use the On-Screen Menus

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

SYSTEM

System Menu

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

Title List (Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Edit

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLSO RETURN

10:10

A “Title List”

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

Prog. 1

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Title List (Original)

1/4

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

10:10

>01:29:03

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.

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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

01 Prog. 1

Prog. 2

02 >00:31:23 03 >01:59:00

Prog. 4 Prog. 3

04 >00:58:56

Options for the selected item

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

10:10

>01:29:03

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

RWVR

Video

RVR

Video

*1 *1

DVD

VCD

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

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 during DVD recording.

• The System Menu does not appear during recording or dubbing.

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

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

• Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

• See the instructions supplied wi th 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)

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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).

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

ONE-TOUCH

: Signal flow

DUBBING

to AERIAL IN

to AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

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

recorder.

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

cable.

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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.

S video cord (not supplied)

INPUT

TV or projector

S VIDEO

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

R L VIDEO

(red)

(white) (yellow)

(yellow)

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

Audio/video cor (supplied)

(white)

(red)

: 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 at the same time.

• During DVD recording, you cannot watch VHS pictures by pressing VIDEO, as the S VIDEO OUT jack 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).

SCART INPUT

TV or projector

SCART cord (not supplied)

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

to i LINE 1-TV

Note

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. If necessary, press t TV/VIDEO on the remote to return the input to the TV.

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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.

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

B/CBPR/CR

(green) (blue) (red)

Component video cord (not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

TV or projector

(green)

(blue)

(red)

INPUT

AUDIO

(white) (red)

to LINE 2 OUT (AUDIO L/R)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(red)

: Signal flow

VCR-DVD recorder

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.

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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).

Hookups and Settings

INPUT

AUDIO

AV amplifier (receiver)

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL)

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

(white)

(red)

to optical digital input

Audio cord (not supplied)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

(white)

(red)

VCR-DVD recorder

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL)

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (L)

Centre

: Signal flow

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Front (R)

Subwoofer

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A Connecting to audio L/R jacks

This connection uses a stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two front speakers for sound. You can enjoy the surround function that creates virtual speakers from two stereo speakers. Select 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 speaker 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 (page 22). 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).

Virtual speaker

B Connecting to a digital audio input jack

Use this connection if your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital, DTS*2, or MPEG 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).

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Step 5: Connecting the

Step 6: Preparing 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

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

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

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

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

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

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

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

Hookups and Settings

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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 remote, the code number may be reset to the default setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

Number buttons,

-/--

PROG +/–

2 +/–

t TV/VIDEO

2 (volume) +/– Adjust the volume of

your TV

PROG +/– Select the programme

position on your TV

t TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

source

Number buttons, -*Select the programme

position on a Sony TV

(wide mode) Switch to or from the

wide mode of a Sony wide-screen TV

* 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.

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

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

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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

2 +/–

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO.

2 Hold down "/1, and enter the

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

3 Release "/1.

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

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

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).

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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

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%

O RETURN

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

The recorder turns on.

M/m/</,, ENTER

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.

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

No Disc

Easy Setup

Set the time and date.

Day Month Year

01 01

Hour Min Auto Adjust

12 : 00 On

2006

12:00

Sun

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.

No Disc

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

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

10:10

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.

No Disc

Easy Setup

Select the Line1 Output signal.

Video RGB

10:10

Hookups and Settings

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.

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 No

10:10

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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.

No Disc

Easy Setup

10:10

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

No Disc

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

10:10

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

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

DTS

On Off

Select whether or not you want to send a

10:10

DTS signal to your amplifier (receiver), and press ENTER.

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

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 Setup again, select “Easy Setup” in the “Setup” display (page 110).

Note

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

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

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD recorder or player, set 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

M/m/</,, ENTER

3 Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

10:10

: Auto

: DVD 3

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

No Disc

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Options

Language

Parental

Front Display

Command Mode

Factory Setting

: Auto

DVD 1

: DVD1 No

DVD 2 DVD 3

10:10

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.

Hookups and Settings

COMMAND MODE switch

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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

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.

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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.

Other VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S video cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

z Hint

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

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

LINE 2 IN

DV IN

to LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

Notes

• Do not connect the 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.

VCR

SCART cord (not supplied)

to SCART input

to i LINE 3/

VCR-DVD recorder

to i LINE1-TV

Notes

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

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

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

DECODER

Hookups and Settings

VCRVCR-DVD recorder TV

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.

Line input 1

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

Line input 2

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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

SCART cord (not supplied)

Satellite tuner, etc.

to i LINE1-TV

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 S CART jack to the LINE 3/DECODER jack.

to i LINE 3/ DECODERVCR-DVD recorder

Notes

• Synchronized Recording 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.

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Hookups and Settings

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Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Disc Type

DVD+RW

VR mode

DVDRW

Video mode

DVD+R

DVD+R DL

VR mode

DVDR

Video mode

Disc Logo

Icon used in this manual

RWVR

Video

RVR

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 49)

Format in Video

(page 49)

mode

Automatically formatted

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

Automatically formatted in Video mode

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

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

(page 93)

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

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

• 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.

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Recording Features Editing Features

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Rewrite (page 71)

Auto Chapter (page 51)

Manual Chapter (page 64)

Change Title Name (page 65)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes/No

No Yes No Yes Yes/No

No Yes Yes Yes Yes/Yes

No Yes No Yes Yes/No

Erase Title/ Chapter (page 61)

A-B Erase (page 63)

Divide Title (page 63)

Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Yes Yes Yes

No No No

Playlist (page 66)

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

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

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

Erasing titles or chapters frees up disc space.

Erasing titles or chapters does not free up disc space.

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

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12 cm/8 cm discs

12 cm 8 cm

Disc Type

Playback Recording Playback Recording

DVD+RW Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD-RW

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

VR mode Yes Yes — —

DVD-R

Video mode Yes Yes Yes No

DVD+R Yes Yes — —

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•8 cm discs

• DVD-RAMs

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Playable Discs

Disc Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

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.

——

Icon Used 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

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Note on playback operations of DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs

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

Note on DualDiscs

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

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

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

ALL

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

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 cannot mix VR mode and Video mod e 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-spe ed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compatible.

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

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

RDR-VX420

NO.

Region code

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

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

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DVD Playback

Playing

RWVR-RW

VCD

DVD

TOP MENU

Video

DATA CD

RVR

DATA DVD

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

Video

tracks or JPEG files, see page 43.

• 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 equipment first.

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

DVD Playback

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

DVD

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z (open/close), and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Playback side facing down

3 Press Z to close the disc tray.

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

4 Press H (play).

Playback starts.

To stop playback

Press x (stop).

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Playback Options

Number buttons

SUR

MENU M/m/</,,

O RETURN

ZOOM

REPEAT

Button Operation Disc

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

ENTER

> H

x X

(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

) Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

(subtitle

(angle) Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

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

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode when

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

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

DVD

VCD

RWVR-RW

RVR-R

VCD

Video

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Button Operation Disc

SUR (surround)

(replay/advance)

./> (previous/next)

(fast reverse/fast forward)

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

All discs

RWVR-RW

RVR

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.

DVD Playback

Video

(slow)

Playback speed changes with each press:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T T T t t t

X (pause) Pauses playback.

If you pause pl ayback for more than five mi nutes, playback starts automatically.

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

T t

T T t t

RWVR-RW

RVR

DVD

VCD

* Playback direction

only

All discs

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Button Operation Disc

REPEAT Displays the items to be repeated when pressed.

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

When playing a DVD

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

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.

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

• Sound will be interrupted 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

Notes

• You cannot use the repeat play function 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 off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (receiver).

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

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).

RWVR-RW

DVD

DATA CD

* With PBC function off

RVR

VCD

DATA DVD

Video

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Playing quickly with sound (Scan Audio)

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).

Sound will be interrupted during Scan Audio.

(DVDs with Dolby Digital soundtracks

Note

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)

DVD

RWVR-RW

VCD

Video

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.

Video

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-RW

VCD

Video

RVR

Video

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.

DVD Playback

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Locking the recorder (Child Lock)

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

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.

for more than ten seconds.

Playing a Title From the Title List

RWVR-RW

Video

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

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST MENU

M/m/</,, ENTER

Video

RVR

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.

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)

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

Prog. 1

02.May.2006 08:00

1/4

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

>01:29:03

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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 (VR mode)/DVD-Rs (VR 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 “*.”

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RW

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

Video

RVR

Video

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

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.

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Note

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

Bookmarking a favourite scene (Bookmark)

DVD

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

To erase bookmarks

1 During playback, press SEARCH. 2 Press </, to select the bookmark to be

erased.

3 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.

MARKER SEARCH

During playback, press MARKER at a favourite scene.

The bookmark is set.

To play from bookmarks

1 During playback, press SEARCH.

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

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

ENTER. Playback starts from the selected bookmark.

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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

10:10

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

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

3 Select “Music,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

4 Select an album, and press ENTER.

DVD Playback

TOP MENU

O RETURN

REPEAT

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

./>

Playing MP3 audio tracks

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

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 appears. When you select “Mix,” you can enjoy a slide show with sound (page 45).

Music

Repeat:Off Surround:Off

MP3_001

0/9

Prev Directory

01-Track1.mp3

02-Track2.mp3

03-Track3.mp3

04-Track4.mp3

05-Track5.mp3

10:10

Stop 00:00:00

5 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.

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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.

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

tray.

10:10

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

Music menu for this disc.

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°.

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.

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 zoom in an image

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

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To switch between MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Press x, 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.

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Enjoying a slide show with sound

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

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a DATA CD/DATA DVD containing

both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files.

The display for selecting a media type appears.

10:10

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Mix

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.

DVD Playback

3 Select “Mix,” and press ENTER.

The “Music” display appears.

4 Select an album, and press ENTER. 5 Select a track, and press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Photo” display appears.

7 Select the folder you want to view, and

press ENTER.

8 Press H to start the slide show.

The “Slideshow Speed” menu appears.

9 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 show is played repeatedly until MP3 playback stops.

Note

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

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

The recorder can play the following tracks and files:

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

“.JPG.”

z Hints

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

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

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Notes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

• 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 lossle ss compression JPEG image fil es are not supported.

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

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

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

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

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

DVD

RWVR-RW

VCD

Video

DATA CD

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

Rem 00:25

Original

RVR

Video

DATA DVD

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Stop

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

Prog.1

Tue 02 May. 2006 10:10

◆ 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

)

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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

DVD Playback

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

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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).

• 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 records 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 and recording time

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

Recording mode Approximate

recording time (minute)

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

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

SLP (Long duration) 480

z Hint

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

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.

Note

Situations below may cause slight inaccuracies with 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 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).

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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.

Notes

• You cannot mix VR mode 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 new DVD-Rs in Video mode unless you first format the discs in VR mode.

Unrecordable pictures

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

Copy control

Recordable discs

signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

RWVR-RW

RVR

RWVR

Ver.1.1 with CPRM*

Video

Ver.1.2 with CPRM*

RVR

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

Copy-Never None

* The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment (page 30).

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).

DVD Recording

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DVD Recording Without the Timer

DISPLAY

REC MODE

RWVR-RW

z REC

Video

RVR-R

Video

VIDEODVD PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

x X

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

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

The display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SPHSP LSP

SLP LPEP ESP

For details about the recording mode, see page 48.

6 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 (page 93).

• 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.

3 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.

4 Press PROG +/– or INPUT SELECT

repeatedly to select the programme position or input source you want to record.

Notes

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

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

• If there is a power failure, the 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.

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the

duration.

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

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

“c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining recording time appears in the front panel display. When the 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 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. 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

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 front panel display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during One-touch Timer Recording.

Creating chapters in a title

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.”

DVD Recording

z Hint

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

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DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)

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

recordable disc on the disc tray.

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR-R

Video

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

)/1

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

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.”

SPSPOff

10:10

PDC Edit

Off

PDC

--- Off

---

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 1 month 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.

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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).

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

Programme 1

Programme 2

will be cut off

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

6 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).

7 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. 8 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

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 selecting 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 timer programming menu from the System Menu. Press SYSTEM MENU to select “Timer,” and select “Timer-Standard.”

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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 does not record programmes with CopyNever signals. Such recordings stop after a few 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).

)/1

DVD

Number

buttons

CLEAR

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

Setup

Standard

• If the Timer programming (Standard) menu

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

10:10

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 Star t Stop Prog. Mode

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

SPSPOff

PDC

10:10

Off

---

Edit

PDC

Off

SYSTEM MENU

TIMER M/m/</,,

ENTER

• 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).

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

recorder.

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Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

RWVR

Video

RVR-R

Video

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 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 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 recording starts, “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 recordings may not be made when using the PDC function.

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

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).

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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

will be cut off

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 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 indicato r turns off.

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

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

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Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)

RWVR-RW

Video

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

RVR-R

M/m/</,, ENTER

Video

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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

SPSPOff

PDC

Off

10:10

Edit

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

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

PDC

Edit

Off

Delete

10:10

Edit

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 Star t Stop Prog. Mode

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

“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

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

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

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

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

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

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

Cancel

SPSPOff

PDC

Off

---

PDC

Off

---

10:10

Edit

PDC

Off

10:10

Edit

DVD Recording

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.

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.

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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

RWVR-RW

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

Video

RVR-R

INPUT SELECT

Video

z REC

REC MODE

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

an input source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

Programme position

LINE1

LINE2

LINE3

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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 Select the line input audio.

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

6 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

7 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 recording pause, you cannot change the recording mode.

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

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DVD Editing

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

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 conte nts if you remove the disc or a timer recording starts while editing.

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

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

You can perform simple edits. Since Video mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: – Renaming a title (page 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).

Video

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.

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

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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z Hint

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

Notes

• You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

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

Editing a Title

RWVR-RW

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

DVD

Video

RVR

Video

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TITLE LIST

O RETURN

./>

M/m/</,, ENTER

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.

Prog. 1

02.May.2006

08:00

Title List (Original)

1/4

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

10:10

> >

DVD Editing

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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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).

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

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

About freeing up disc space

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

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

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

DL/DVD-R.

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 protect ed titles or era se 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

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

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

10:10

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

4 Select the chapter you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

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

5 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

6 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

z Hint

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

Note

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

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

RWVR-RVR

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

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.

Title No.01

A-B Erase

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

08:0002.May.2006

End 00:00:00

10:10

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

4 Press ENTER at the start point of the

section to be erased (point A).

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

“End” is selected.

A-B Erase

Title No.01

02.May.2006 08:00

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

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.

z Hints

• A chapter mark is inserted after the scene was erased. The chapter ma rk divides the tit le 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

RVR

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

1 Press TITLE LIST.

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

2 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

3 Select “Divide Title,” and press ENTER.

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

Divide Title (Original)

Title No.01

02.May.2006 08:00

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10

Title No.01

Point

Divide

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4 Press ENTER at the point where you want to

divide the title.

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

“Divide” is selected.

Divide Title (Original)

Title No.01

02.May.2006 08:00

Start 00:00:00

00:00:10

End 00:00:10

10:10

Title No.01

Point

Divide

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

7 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

8 Follow steps 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.

Creating chapters manually

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.

RWVR

RVR

CHAPTER MARK ERASE CHAPTER MARK

Marking...VR

z Hint

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

To erase chapter marks

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

Notes

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

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

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Changing the Name of a Title

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR-R

Video

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.

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

M/m/</,, ENTER

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.

Input rowCursor

Title Name

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

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

a b c d e

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

10:10

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = . @ # $

%^& ( )

• 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

Setting buttons Character palette

Page 66

Creating a Playlist

RWVR-RVR

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

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10

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

TITLE LIST M/m/</,, ENTER

./>

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

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10

4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

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

Playlist No.01

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

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

5 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

“End” is selected.

Playlist No.01

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

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

6 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.

7 Press ENTER.

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

8 When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

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Playing a Playlist title

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

“Playlist” Title List.

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

Editing a Playlist

RWVR-RVR

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

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10

DVD Editing

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

10:10

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4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The “Playlist” Title List appears.

Prog. 1

02.May.2006

03:25

Playlist

1/2

10:10

No. Title Length Edit

01 >00:05:04

Prog. 1

02 >00:00:51

Prog. 2

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

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).

10:10

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

z Hint

The Resume Play function will work for scene playback.

Note

Once the disc is finalized, you cannot edit Playlist 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

ENTER.

The next title below is also selected.

Prog. 1

02.May.2006

03:25

Playlist

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

> >

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3 Select a Playlist title to be combined.

Prog. 2

02.May.2006

11:30

Playlist

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

> >

4 Press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

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

6 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

The “Title Name” display appears.

7 Follow steps 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.

Erasing a scene (Erase)

You can erase a selected scene.

RWVR

RVR

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

(page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to erase, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

4 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

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

Modifying a scene (Modify)

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

RWVR

RVR

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

(page 67).

The “Edit Scene” display appears.

2 Select the scene you want to modify, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

Playlist No.01

02.May.2006 03:25

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

“End” is selected.

Playlist No.01

02.May.2006

Modify

03:25

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

DVD Editing

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Moving a scene (Move)

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

RWVR

RVR

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

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

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

4 Select a new location using </,, and

press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No.03/03

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

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

3 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Playlist No.01

Add

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

03:2502.May.2006

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Add

Cancel

4 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

“End” is selected.

Playlist No.01

02.May.2006

Add

03:25

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Add

Cancel

5 Press ENTER at the end point.

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

6 Press ENTER.

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

Adding a scene (Add)

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

RWVR

RVR

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.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Note

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

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Copying a scene (Copy)

RWVR

RVR

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

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

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

4 Select a location to copy to using </,

and press ENTER.

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

Edit Scene

Scene No.01/04

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

04 00:04:20

10:10

Playlist No.01

Check

Erase

Modify

Move

Add

Copy

Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

RWVR-RW

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

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

Video

RVR

M/m/</,, ENTER

Video

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

DVD Editing

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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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.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

• You cannot change the recording format on used DVDRs.

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

Disc Information

Disc Name

Media

Title No.

Protected

Date

Remainder

Disc 1

DVD-RW VR ModeFormat

Original 6 / Playlist 1

Not Protected

.04.

2006 - 30.04.2006

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

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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.

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 counting 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

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).

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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.

Tracking

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

> H

Button Operation

• Fast reverses or fast forwards when pressed during stop mode. (fast reverse/fast forward)

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.

(slow)

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

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

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

./> (previous/next)

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

X (pause) Pauses playback.

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

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.

Notes

• The sound is muted during playback at various speeds.

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

To resume normal playback, press H.

VCR Playback

Page 76

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.

Go to Zero

0:00:00

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

Note

During DVD recording, you cannot use VCR search functions.

VIDEO

CLEAR

M/m/</,, ENTER

TOOLS

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

menu, and press ENTER.

End search

0:00:13

“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.

Scan and play

–0:00:01

Notes

• The VCR may not recognize the end of a blank 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

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.

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Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Viewing information on the front panel display

You can view the information on the front panel display.

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

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays differ depending on the status.

Example: When playing a tape

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

VCR Playback

Clock

Example: When a tape is in stop mode

Clock

Elapsed time

Remaining tape length

Programme position or input source

Stop

0:05:30

Rem 00:25

Prog. 1

Tue 02 May. 2006 10:10

Play

0:30:00

Rem 01:30

Prog. 1

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

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Selecting the Sound During Playback

Press (audio) repeatedly during playback.

How sound is recorded on a video tape

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)

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Notes

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

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

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

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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 automatically turns off after a recording has finished.

• This recorder shares a single tuner for both the DVD recorder and the VCR. You cannot record different 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 cannot 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.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in LP (×2) mode by this VC R cannot 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 recording bilingual programmes using the (audio) button. This does not affect the recorded sound.

VCR Recording

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

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VCR Recording Without the Timer

DVD

DISPLAY

z REC

REC MODE

VIDEO PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

x X

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 will 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 removed, the tape is ejected when you press z REC.

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 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.

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

“

c” and “OTR” light up, and the remaining

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

(Normal recording)

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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

Rem 01:30

Prog. 1

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)

VCR Recording

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 tap es such as E-20 or E-30, or tapes recorded in EP mode.

• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for the remaining tape length to appear.

)/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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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.”

SPSPOff

10:10

PDC Edit

Off

PDC

--- Off

---

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

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 82), select “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).

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.

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

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 VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 86.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

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.”

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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.

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

z Hints

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

Notes

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

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

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

)/1

Number buttons

CLEAR

SYSTEM

VIDEO

TIMER

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press TIMER.

Timer – VIDEO Plus+

Title List

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

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Standard

10:10

VCR Recording

• 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.

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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 Star t Stop Prog. Mode

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

PDC

Off

---

10:10

Edit

PDC

Off

• 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).

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

recorder.

z Hints

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

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

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.

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Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

VIDEO

SYSTEM

REC MODE

SYNCHRO

REC

M/m/</,, ENTER

8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER. 9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu. 10

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

VCR Recording

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”

4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

The “Features” setup appears.

7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

Programme 1

Programme 2

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

will be cut off

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Notes

• 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 (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 on, 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

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

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

Timer List

No. Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

01 VCR 15/04 09:00 10:00

02 VCR 30/04 09:15 09:45

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

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

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

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

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

PDC

Off

10:10

Edit

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

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4 Select the timer setting you want to change

or cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

SPSPOff

10:10

PDC

Edit

Off

Delete

Edit

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 VCR 04/15 09:00 10:00

02 VCR 04/30 09:15 09:45

Media Date Star t Stop Prog. Mode

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

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

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

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

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

VIDEO Plus+

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

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

Timer List

No Date Start Mode

Media Stop Prog.

01 VCR 04/15 09:00 10:00

02 VCR 04/30 09:15 09:45

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

Do you want to erase ‘No.01’?

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

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

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

Prog. 1

Prog. 2

Cancel

SPSPOff

PDC

Off

---

PDC

Off

---

10:10

Edit

PDC

Off

10:10

Edit

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 82.

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

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

VCR Recording

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.

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Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

6 Press z REC on this recorder and the

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

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

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. For connection details, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 26.

VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

z REC

REC MODE

1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

an input source according to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

Programme position

LINE2LINE1

Notes

• A video game image may not be recorded clearly.

• You cannot record on a tape with its safety tab removed.

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

• You cannot change the recording mode, programme position, or input source while recording.

LINE3

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”

5 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

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Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD

RWVR-RW

You can easily record (dub) a VHS tape to a disc. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the VCR.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The recorder takes each recording on the VHS tape and automatically divides them into titles as they are dubbed to a disc. These titles are then further divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup (page 107).

DVD

SYSTEM

REC MODE

Video

TVIDEO

RVR-R

Video

VIDEO

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD and insert a recordable disc.

To select the recording mode, press REC MODE repeatedly (see page 48).

2 Insert a source VHS tape. 3 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR. 4 Start playing the VHS tape, and then press

x (stop) or X (pause) at the point where you want to start dubbing.

To select VCR sound, press (audio) during playback (see page 78).

5 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

To stop dubbing

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

To play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment

Finalize the disc (see page 93).

To dub using the on-screen menu

1 After step 4 above, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

4 Select “VIDEO t DVD,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

10:10

VIDEO --> DVD DVD --> VIDEO

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

z Hints

• A black (no signal) screen at the end of the dubbed disc is not a malfunction. This screen is recorded if a time discrepancy exists between the disc and tape when the recording is stopped.

• When dubbing a VHS tape to a DVD, the VHS tape counter value may differ slightly from the DVD recording time.

• VCR playback sound is output during dubbing.

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Notes

• Dubbing cannot be made when: – using a non-recordable DVD. – using VHS software with copy guard functions.

• Dubbing stops when: – the VHS tape reaches the end and stops. – the VHS video deck or the DVD deck is stopped. – the disc remaining time runs out.

• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing.

• Copyrights – Recordings made from VHS tapes and other

copyrighted material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law.

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape

RWVR

DVD

You can record (dub) a DVD title to a VHS tape. Note that when you record copy-protected software to a tape, picture may appear disrupted when you play back the tape. You can also select titles or scenes and dub them all at once. See “Dubbing selected titles and scenes (Programme Dubbing)” on page 91. Before dubbing, make the necessary audio settings on the DVD recorder.

Video

RVR-R

Video

DVD

SYSTEM

TOP MENU

O RETURN

REC MODE

VIDEO

TITLE LIST M/m/</,,

ENTER

./>

DVD t

1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its

safety tab in place.

To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press REC MODE repeatedly.

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2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST to select a

title.

5 Start playing the DVD, and then press x

(stop) or X (pause) at the point where you want to start dubbing.

To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press (audio) or (subtitle) during playback (see page 36).

6 Press DVD t on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

Notes

• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to “On” in the “Video” setup (page 104).

• Dubbing stops when: – the DVD is played back to the end and stops. – the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped. – the tape remaining time runs out.

• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing.

• Copyrights – Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law.

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

To stop dubbing

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

To dub using the on-screen menu

1 After step 5 above, press SYSTEM MENU. 2 Select “Dubbing” from the System Menu, and

press ENTER.

3 Select “Simple Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV Dubbing

10:10

VIDEO --> DVD DVD --> VIDEO

4 Select “DVD t VIDEO,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

5 Select “Yes,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts. If the disc’s menu appears when DVD playback finishes, press x to stop dubbing. Otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until the tape reaches its end.

Dubbing selected titles and scenes (Programme Dubbing)

You can select titles or scenes from a DVD, and dub the contents to a VHS tape all at once.

1 Press VIDEO and insert a VHS tape with its

safety tab in place.

To select the recording mode, SP or LP, press REC MODE repeatedly.

2 Press DVD and insert a source disc.

To select DVD sound, language, or subtitle, press (audio) or (subtitle) during playback (see page 36).

3 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

4 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

DV Dubbing

10:10

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

z Hints

• The brightness of the playback picture may differ from normal DVD playback picture.

• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value.

• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the dubbed sound.

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5 Select “Program Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

Program Dubbing

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Dubbing List

Program Dubbing List

10:10

6 Select “Create Dubbing List,” and press

ENTER.

If you have performed Programme Dubbing before, the display asks for confirmation. To continue, select “Yes” and press ENTER. The display for selecting titles appears.

Create Dubbing List

Prog. 1

02.May.2006 08:00

1/2

No. Title Length Edit

01 00:05:04

Prog. 1

02 00:00:51

Prog. 2

10:10

> >

7 Select the title you want to dub, and press

ENTER.

The sub-menu appears. To dub the entire title, select “Title Dubbing” and press ENTER. The Program Dubbing List appears with the selected title. Go to step 13. To select a scene to dub, go to step 8.

8 Select “Scene Dubbing,” and press

ENTER.

The display for setting a scene appears. “Start” is selected.

Scene Dubbing

Dubbing List No.01

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

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

9 Press ENTER at the start point.

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

“End” is selected.

Scene Dubbing

Start 00:00:10

Dubbing List No.01

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

Press ENTER at the end point.

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

“Make” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat from step 9 or 10.

Press ENTER.

To continue, repeat from step 9.

Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

The Program Dubbing List appears with the selected scene.

Program Dubbing List

No. Title Length Edit

01 Prog. 1 00:05:04

Prog. 1

02.May.2006 03:25

Select an option and press ENTER, if necessary.

“Addition”: Adds other titles or scenes. Repeat from step 7. “Erase”: Cancels the selected title or scene. When asked for confirmation, select “OK” and press ENTER. “Check”: Plays back the selected title or scene. When playback finishes or when you press

O RETURN, the display returns to

“Program Dubbing List.”

To cancel dubbing, press O RETURN.

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

Scene No.01

10:10

Start

End

Make

Finish

10:10

Addition

Erase

Check

Dubbing

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To stop dubbing

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

Finalizing a Disc (Preparing a Disc for Playback on

z Hints

• The brightness of the playback video may differ from that during normal DVD playback.

• The DVD playback time may differ slightly from the VHS tape counter value.

• The sound being played back (main, sub, etc.) is the dubbed sound.

Notes

• Dubbing cannot be made when “Progressive” is set to “On” in the “Video” setup.

• Dubbing stops when: – the DVD is played back to the end and stops. – the DVD deck or the VHS video deck is stopped. – the tape remaining time runs out.

• The System Menu, TOOLS menu, and information display are not displayed during dubbing.

• Copyrights – Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoyment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under copyright law.

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

• Once you eject the disc, the Program Dubbing List is erased.

Other Equipment)

RWVR-RW

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

Differences between the disc types

RWVR

Discs are automatically finalized when

removed from the recorder. If you want to record on it again, reformat the disc (page 71). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is unnecessary when playing a disc on VR format compatible equipment. Even if your other DVD equipment is VR format compatible, you may need to finalize the disc, especially if the recording time is short. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 71). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

Video

on equipment other than this recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 71). Note however, that reformatting a disc erases all its contents.

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

RVR

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

Finalizing is necessary in order to play

on equipment other than this recorder.

Video

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

Video

RVR-R

Video

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

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DVD

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a disc. 3 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

4 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

6 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation appears again.

Disc will be finalized.

Do you want to continue ?

CancelOK

7 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW that has been finalized, unfinalize the disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 6 above.

z Hints

• You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 6 above, the disc has already been finalized.

• To check the disc information, select “Disc Information” in the “Disc Setting” display and press ENTER. See page 71 for details.

Notes

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

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

5 Select “Disc Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

UnfinalizeFinalize

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DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Before DV Dubbing

This section explains dubbing with a digital video camera via the DV IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE 2 IN jacks, see “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on page 58.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (DV) jack, and record digital signals. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For more information about i.LINK, see “About i.LINK” on page 119.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

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

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE 2 IN jacks and follow the instructions of “Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer” on page 58.

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

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

– the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

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

Hookups

VCR-DVD recorder

DV IN

to DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

to DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

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Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD

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

recordable disc on the disc tray.

RWVR-RW

Video

RVR-R

Video

You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the onscreen menu. To simply dub the entire contents of a DV format tape (One Touch Dubbing), see page 98.

◆How titles and chapters are created

The dubbed contents on the disc become one title, and the title is then divided into chapters at either 5 or 15-minute intervals, according to the “DVD Auto Chapter” setting in the “Features” setup (page 107).

DVD

PROG +/–

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM

O RETURN

REC MODE

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder.

Recording side facing down

3 Press Z to close the disc tray.

4 Insert the source DV format tape into your

digital video camera.

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

5 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

“DV.”

6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

For details about the recording mode, see page 48.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

The System Menu appears.

8 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” display appears.

9 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: On

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

: Stereo

10:10

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Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Digital Out

Downmix

Audio DRC

Scan Audio

DV Audio Input

Line Audio Input

: On

: Dolby Surround

: Standard

: On

: Stereo 1

Stereo 1

: Stereo

Stereo 2

Mix

10:10

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only. “Mix”: Records original and additional sounds. Select “Stereo 2” or “Mix” if you have added a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera. For the details, see page 106.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Press O RETURN twice.

Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing

Title List

Simple Dubbing

Program Dubbing

Timer

DV Dubbing

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Select “DV Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

DV Dubbing

Title List

DV Simple Dubbing

DV One Touch Dubbing

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Select “DV Simple Dubbing,” and press

10:10

ENTER.

The following display appears.

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

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

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

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

Dubbing starts.

To stop recording

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

To turn off the display for DV dubbing

Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–.

z Hint

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

Notes

• If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 93).

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

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

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

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

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

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

DV Tape Mode

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

RWVR-RW

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

ONE-TOUCH DUBBING

Video

1 Follow steps 1 to 11 of “Dubbing From a DV

Format Tape to a DVD” (page 96), and press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the display.

2 Press ONE TOUCH DUBBING.

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

To stop recording

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

z Hint

You can also perform One Touch Dubbing using the System Menu. Select “Dubbing,” and select “DV One Touch Dubbing.” Follow the instructions appearing on the TV screen.

ONE TOUCH DUBBING

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Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

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

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Video

Audio

Features

Options

Easy Setup

10:10

Note

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

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List (Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10

3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set,”

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

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

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Picture Control

Line 1 Output

Component Out

Progressive

10:10

: 4:3 Letter Box

: Standard

: Video

: Off

4 Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

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

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Picture Control

Line 1 Output

Component Out

Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

16:9 4:3 Letter Box

: Standard

4:3 Pan Scan

: Video

: Off

10:10

Settings and Adjustments

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

Create the password

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Create the password.

10:10

5 Select an option, and press ENTER.

The currently selected option is displayed next to the setup item. Example: When “16:9” is set.

Video

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Picture Control

Line 1 Output

Component Out

Progressive

10:10

: 16:9

: Standard

: Video

: Off

Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

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

Tuner Preset

Title List

Auto Preset

Manual Set

Timer

Channel List

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Note

You cannot preset channels for a connected satellite or digital tuner.

Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTER.

10:10

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

100

Tuner Preset

Title List

Timer

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Searching for receivable channels.

Scanning... Please wait.

Stop

10:10

35%

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manually. If some channels could not be set using the “Auto Preset” or “Easy Setup” function, you can set them manually.

1 Select “Manual Set,” and press ENTER.

The display for manual setting appears.

Sony RDR-VX420 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?

How to Use the On-Screen Menus

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Connecting the Aerial Cable

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV Amplifier (Receiver)

Step 7: Easy Setup

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

Connecting to a Satellite or Digital Tuner

Quick Guide to Disc Types

Recordable and Playable Discs

Playable Discs

DVD Playback

Playing

Playback Options

Playing a Title From the Title List

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks and JPEG Image Files

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

DVD Recording

Before Recording

DVD Recording Without the Timer

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Changing or Cancelling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

DVD Editing

Before Editing

Editing a Title

Changing the Name of a Title

Creating a Playlist

Editing a Playlist

Formatting/Renaming/ Protecting a Disc

VCR Playback

Playing

Playback Options

Searching Using Various Functions

Displaying the Playing Time and Play Information

Selecting the Sound During Playback

VCR Recording

Before Recording

VCR Recording Without the Timer

VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VIDEO Plus+)

Recording From Connected Equipment With a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Changing or Cancelling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)

Recording From Connected Equipment Without a Timer

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing From a VHS Tape to a DVD

Dubbing From a DVD to a VHS Tape

Before DV Dubbing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Dubbing From a DV Format Tape to a DVD

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

Aerial Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)