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RDR-VX500

RMT-V505

SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

US Model

Canadian Model

TS-10 MECHANISM

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL VII for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-790-11)

System

DVD recorder section

Laser

Semiconductor laser

Audio recording format

Dolby Digital

Video recording format

MPEG Video

VCR section

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

tary head helical scanning

FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (13/8inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( LP: 16.67 mm/s ( playback only

inches/s)

inches/s),

aximum recording/

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 min (with T-120 tape)

Tuner secti

Channel coverage

Antenna

Timer section

Clo

Timer indication

Timer setting

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

75-ohm a

Quartz locked

12-hour cycle

12 programs

ntenna terminal for VHF/UHF

playback time

in total (max.)

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN and LINE 2 IN

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

LINE 2 IN

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

LINE OUT

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

-p, unbalanced, sync negative

tput impedance: less than 10 kilohms

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER/

DVD RECORDER

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

OPTICAL, Optical output jack

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, Pb, Pr)

Phono jack Y: 1.0 Vp-p/Pb, Pr: 0.7 Vp-p, 75 ohms

S VIDEO OUT

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

e 75 ohms

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

42 W

Power back-up

Back-up duration: 0 min

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Storage temperature

tive

−20°C to 60°C (−4°F to 140°F)

Operating humidity

25% to 80%

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

Approx. 430 × 85 × 334 mm (Approx. 17 × 3.4 × 13

Mass

/4 inches)

Approx. 5.9 kg (Approx. 13.0 lbs)

Supplied accessories

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To Exposed Metal Parts on Set

1.5 k

0.15 µF

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

Ω

Earth Ground

AC voltmeter (0.75 V)

LEAKAGE TEST

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

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

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

instruments.

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

digital multimeter is suitable for this job.

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

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

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

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

passive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated digital

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

Unleaded solder

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

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

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

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

• Strong viscosity

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

• Usable with ordinary solder

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

WARNING!!

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

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

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

CAUTION:

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

CAUTION

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

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

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

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Precautions

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

1. General

Hookups and Settings ······················································1-3 Basic Operation ·······························································1-8 DVD Recording·····························································1-11 Playing Discs ·································································1-13 VCR Recording ·····························································1-16 Playing VHS Tapes························································1-18 DVD Editing··································································1-19 Dubbing (TAPA y DVD) ···········································1-21 DV Dubbing (DV y DVD)·········································1-22 Settings and Adjustments ··············································1-23 Additional Information··················································1-26

2. Disassembly and Reassembly

2-1 Cabinet and PCB ····························································2-1 2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal ·····················································2-1 2-1-2 Ass’y Botton Cover Removal········································· 2-1 2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal············································2-1 2-1-4 Chassis Removal ····························································2-2 2-1-5 VCR Main PCB Removal ··············································2-2 2-2 Circuit Board Locations ·················································2-3 2-3 VCR Deck Parts Locations ············································2-4 2-3-1 T op V iew ········································································2-4 2-3-2 Bottom Vie w···································································2-6 2-4 VCR DECK···································································· 2-7 2-4-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal ·······························2-7 2-4-2 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal ·······································2-7 2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal ················································2-8 2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal ·······················2-8 2-4-5 Gear W orm Wheel Removal··········································· 2-9 2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal························································2-9 2-4-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal ····································2-10 2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal ························2-10 2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. PCB Diagrams

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

5. Schematic Diagrams

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB·········································5-3 5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) ··············································5-5 5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) ·················································5-7 5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB)··················································5-9 5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) ··················································5-11 5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) ················································5-13 5-6 Function Timer (Function Timer PCB) ·························5-15 5-7 Encoder (DVD Main PCB) ···········································5-17 5-8 Decoder (DVD Main PCB) ···········································5-19 5-9 Video Decoder and Connector (DVD Main PCB) ········5-21 5-10 DV Interface and 1394 Connector (DVD Main PCB)···5-23 5-11 Audio DAC and ADC (DVD Main PCB)······················5-25 5-12 Connectors and Power (DVD Main PCB)·····················5-27 5-13 Mts/Tuner (JACK PCB) ················································5-29 5-14 AV IN/OUT (JACK PCB) ·············································5-31 5-15 Component/Super Out (JACK PCB)·····························5-33

6. Alignment and Adjustments

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

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

8. Repair Parts List

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

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PRECAUTIONS

1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(READING SHOULD

NOT BE ABOVE

0.5mA)

EARTH

GROUND

DEVICE UNDER

TEST

TEST ALL

EXPOSED METER

SURFACES

2-WIRE CORD

ALSO TEST WITH

PLUG REVERSED (USING AC ADAPTER PLUG AS REQUIRED)

LEAKAGE CURRENT

TESTER

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

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

Antenna Terminal

Exposed Metal Part

ohm

ohmmeter

Fig. 2 Insulation Resistance Test

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

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

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

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

Fig. 1 AC Leakage Test

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

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2 SERVICING PRECAUTIONS

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

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

2-1 General Servicing Precautions

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

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

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

which instruments covered by this service manual might be equipped.

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

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

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

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

2-2 Insulation Checking Procedure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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3 ESD PRECAUTIONS

Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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

(1) Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or

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

(2) After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ESD

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

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

ESD devices.

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

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

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

electrical charges sufficient to damage ESD devices.

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

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

(7) Immediately before removing the protective materials from the

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

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

(8) Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged

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

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4 HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

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

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

used for wrapping repair parts.)

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

grounded to the sheet.

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

same ground as the sheet.)

(4) Remove the optical pick up block

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

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

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

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

grounded to the table.

WRIST-STRAP FOR GROUNDING

THE UNIT

CONDUCTIVE SHEET

Fig.3

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

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

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

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RDR-VX500

1. GENERAL

About this manual

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

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

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

Icon Meaning

Functions available for DVD+RWs

Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video

RWVR

Recording) mode

Functions available for DVD-RWs in video mode

RWVideo

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

DVD

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or

VCD

Super VCD format

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-

RWs in music CD format

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

DATA CD

RWs containing MP3

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

*MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG

which compresses audio data.

* audio tracks or JPEG files)

This section is extracted from instruction manual. (2-186-506-11)

Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder

What is a Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder?

, This is a DVD recorder with built-in VHS video deck. It allows recording to DVD+RWs,

DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and VHS tapes. In addition, you can also enjo y playback and editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes.

Operation restrictions

Possible simultaneous operations

Current operation

Playing a VHS tape — No Yes

Recording on a VHS tape No — Yes Yes

Playing a DVD disc Yes

Recording on a DVD disc Yes Yes No —

When pressing DVD, VHS tape playback stops.

When pressing VIDEO, DVD playback stops.

VHS DVD

Playback Recording Playback Recording

Yes

— No

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to see all of the titles

on the disc, including the recording date, channel, recording mode, rec ording time and movie thumbnail image (page 42).

Creating your own program – Playlist

, Record a program on a DVD-RW (VR

mode), then erase, move and add scenes at will to create your own, original program (page 84).

One touch button dubbing from VCR to DVD

, This recorder lets you dub from VHS tape

to DVD and from DVD to VHS tape with a single deck (page 89).

*Note that when playing back and recording a DVD or

VHS tape that includes a copy protect signal, the copy protect function will prevent normal recording.

Simple dubbing of DV tapes – DV Edit

, Connect your digital video camera to the

DV IN jack and simply dub the entire contents or just selected scenes to a DVD disc (page 93).

Title List

Original

Playlist

Control

CH 23 Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

Dubbing

Title List(Original)

No. Title Length Edit

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

10:10 AM

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Icon used

VR mode

Video mode

Disc Logo

)

Type

DVD+RW

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD-R

Usable disc versions (as of Ju ne 2004)

•4x-speed or slower DVD+RWs

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

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

•8x-speed or slower DVD+Rs

•8x-speed or slower DVD-Rs (Ver.2.0)

in this manual

Video

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode (page 43)

Format in Video

(page 43)

mode

Automatically formatted

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

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

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically.

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

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Compatibility with other DVD players (finalizing)

Playable on DVD+RW compatible players (automatically finalized)

Playable only on VR mode

compatible players (finalization unnecessary) (page 44)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 44)

Playable on DVD+R compatible players (finalization necessary) (page 44)

Playable on most DVD players (finalization necessary) (page 44)

A list of recordable and playable DVD discs is on page 10.

Dubbing

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12 cm/8 cm discs

Recording Features Editing Features

Auto Chapter (page 104)

Manual Chapter (page 84)

Rewrite (page 48)

Yes Yes YesYesYes*3No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes

No Yes No Yes Yes

Discs that cannot be recorded on

•DVD-RWs (V er.1.0)

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

•Double layer discs

•8 cm discs

Change title name (page 82)

Erase title (page 82)

A-B Erase (page 83)

No No

Playlist (page 84)

Operation

Playback Yes — Yes Yes Yes Ye s Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes — Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

DVD+RW

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

DVD-RW

VR mode Video mode

DVD+R DVD-R

Playable discs

Type Disc Logo

DVD VIDEO

VIDEO CD

DATA CD

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

defined by ISO (International Standard Organization).

Discs that cannot be played

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

•Data part of CD-Extras

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• DVD-RAMs

• HD layer on Super Audio CDs

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

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

•DVD VIDEOs with a different region code (see page 13)

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

z Hint

This DVD recorder can play 8 cm CDs and 8 cm DVDs as well.

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 produ cers designed, some playback features may n ot be available. Also, see the instructions supplied with the DVD VIDEOs/ VIDEO CDs.

Region code (DVD VIDEO only)

Your recorder has a region code printed on th e rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is used to prote ct copyrights. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Please check the Regional code of this disc.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area restrictions.

NO.

Music discs encoded with copyri ght protection technologies

This product is designed to playba ck discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection techn ologies are being marketed by some record compan ies. Please be aware that among those disc s, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

ALL

RDR-VX500

Region code

,continued

Notes

•Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this record er 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 re cording device.

•You cannot mix VR mode and Video mode on the same DVD-RW. To change the disc’s format, reformat the disc (page 43). Note that the disc’s contents will be erased after reformatting.

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

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

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

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

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

Recordable and playable VHS tapes

This VCR uses the VHS system.

Recording

This VCR records using the VHS system.

z Hint

If you do not want recorded contents to be erased, break off the erasure prevention tab. To record again on a tape that has had the erasure prevention tab removed, cover the hole with cellophane tape, etc.

Safety tab

Notes

•This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS system.

•Tapes recorded in EP (3 played back on standard mode only VHS decks.

•Noise may appear in the image when tapes recorded in

×) mode by this VCR are played back on other

EP (3 VHS decks with 3

Playback

The VCR automatically identifies the recording system and recording mode (SP (standard) or EP (3

×)) of recorded tapes during playback.

Notes

•You cannot play back foreign video software t hat uses non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM).

•When playing back tapes recorded using the S-VHS system, the playback image may be disturbed.

×) mode by this VCR cannot be

× mode.

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Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

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

Notes

•Plug cords securely to prevent unwanted noise.

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

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

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

•Audio/video cord (pinplug × 3 y pinplug × 3) (1)

•Antenna cable (1)

•Remote commander (remote) (1)

•Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

Select one of the following antenna hookups. Do not connect the power cord until you reach “Connecting the Power Cord” on p age 26.

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver wi th a video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output only

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

Note to CATV system installe r (in USA)

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

Notes

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

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

A (page 16)

B (page 17)

C (page 17)

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

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

Hookups and Settings

connected to the cable box or sa tellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO

Audio/video cord (supplied)

to LINE 1 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Wall

ANT IN TO TV

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

OMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO AUDIO

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

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B: Cable box with an antenna output only

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

Wall

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO VIDEO

OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

: Signal flow

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

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

Wall

VCR-DVD recorder

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO VIDEO

OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Select one of the following patter ns A or B, according to the input jack on you r TV.

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

Note

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

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

: Signal flow

(red)

(white)

(yellow)

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

VHF/UHF

OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO VIDEO

Antenna cable (supplied)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

TV or projector

: Signal flow

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Connecting to audio/video input

jacks

If your TV, monitor, projector, or oth er equipment has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get better picture and sound if you connect the recorder using this connecti on.

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Connecting to an antenna input

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

jack

If your TV does not have audio/video (A/V) input jack, connect the recorder to a TV using an antenna cable.

Setting the RF Output channel

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must s et the RF Output channel in the “Tuner Preset” so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the recorder.

"/1

If your TV has an S video input jack

Connect an S video cord (not supplied). You will enjoy high quality images. Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R ja cks when you connect the recorder using this

Hookups and Settings

connection.

S video cord (not supplied)

to S VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

DIGITAL

S VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO

INPUT

AUDIO

LRS VIDEO

(white) (red)

AUDIO OUT

OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT R

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

TV or projector

(red)

(white) to AUDIO OUT L/R

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO VIDEO

Audio cord (not supplied)

TV/VIDEO

Press "/1 to turn on the recorder.

Press

TV/VIDEO

disappears from the front panel display.

Turn on your TV and set it to the channel

When using channel 4 to receive the recorder signal, see “3, 4 Ch Out” on page 98.

repeatedly until “TV”

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If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPONENT VIDE O OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images. If your TV accepts progressive 480p for mat signals, you must use this connection and then set “Progressive” of “Video” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 101). The PROGRESSIVE i ndicator lights up when the recorder outputs progressive signals. Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this connection.

INPUT

AUDIO

(white) (red)

TV or projector

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PBP

(green) (blue) ( red)

: Signal flow

Notes

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

•When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the S VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to VIDEO.

Notes

•Consumers should note that not all high definition tel evision sets are fully compatible with this product and ma y cause artifacts to be displayed in the picture. In the case of 480 progre ssive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition ’ output. If there are questions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD re corder, please contact our customer service center.

Hookups and Settings

•When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT even if you switch the output to VIDEO.

Component video cord

Audio cord (not supplied)

(red)

(white)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(green)

(blue)

(red)

(not supplied)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VCR-DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO AUDIO

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” im ages

Some recorded images may not fit your TV screen. To change the aspect ratio, see page 100.

z Hint

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

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Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver)

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

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

AV amplifier (receiver)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

Notes

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

•When recording a DVD, the DVD video signal is output to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT even if you switch th e output to VIDEO.

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO AUDIO

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

(COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (L)

to optical digital input

Front (L)

Center

to coaxial digital input

AV amplifier (receiver) with a decoder

Coaxial digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

Subwoofer

: Signal flow

*The yellow plug is used for video signals (page 18).

z Hints

•For correct speaker location, see the operating instructions suppli ed with the connected components.

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

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection will use your TV’s or stereo amplifier’s (receiver’s) two speakers for sound. Connect using the audio/video cord ( supplied).

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

•Surround effect (page 6 0) Surround1

Surround2

Surround3

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a Dolby

Digital or DTS use this connection. Connect using a coaxi al or optical digital cord (not

Yellow

supplied).

White (L)

Coaxial cord

Red (R)

Optical cord

•Surround effect Dolby Digital (5.1ch), DTS (5.1ch)

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

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

Notes

•After you have completed the connect ion, make the appropriate settings under “Audio Connec tion Setup” in Easy Setup (page 30) . Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers.

•The surround sound effects of this recorder cannot be used when you connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord.

•This recorder does not support Linear PCM pl ayback with 2 channels or more.

decoder and a digital input jack,

: Virtual speaker

Note

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

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Step 5: Connecting the Power Cord

Hookups and Settings

Plug the recorder and TV powe r cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the pow er cord, you

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

recorder only after the front panel display lights up and the recorder enters stan dby mode. If you connect additional equi pment to this recorder (page 34) , be sure to connect the po wer cord only after all connections are complete.

Step 6: Preparing the Remote

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

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

PCM/DTS/ DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

to AC outlet

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Re corder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number for this recorder (page 29).

•Use the batteries correc tly 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 wit h an old battery, or

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

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

the battery compartment, and insert new batteries.

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

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

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

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

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Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust the remote contr ol’s signal to control your TV. If you connected the recorder to an AV am plifier (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 sett ing. Set the appropriate code number again.

Number buttons,

SET

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

Hold down "/1.

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

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

VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

CH +/– Select the channel on

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

Number buttons and SET

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

CH +/–

VOL +/–

TV/VIDEO

your TV

source

Select the channel on your TV

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 (default)

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12, 14

Daewoo 04, 22

Daytron 03, 12

Fisher 11

General Electric 04, 06, 10

Hitachi 02, 03, 04

J.C.Penney 04, 10, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

LG/Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Magnavox 03, 04, 08, 12, 21

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 02, 03, 04, 08

Philips 08, 21

Pioneer 06, 16

Portland 03

Proscan 10

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 10, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Samsung 03, 04, 12, 20

Sanyo 11, 14

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

,continued

Manufacturer Code number

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Hookups and Settings

Toshiba 07, 18

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

Zenith 14, 15

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

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

Number

buttons

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 VOL +/– buttons control the A V amplifier’s volume. If you want to control the TV’s volume, slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

z Hint

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

VOL +/–

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

If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder

If the supplied remote interferes with your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder, set the command mode number for this recorder and the supplied remote to one that differs from the other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder. The default command mode setting for this recorder and the supplied remote is DVD COMBO3.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Tuner Preset Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio Features

Disc Setting

Options

Setup

Easy Setup

M/m, ENTER

COMMAND MODE switch

10:10 AM

Select “Options,” and press ENTER.

Options

Title List

Language Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Command Mode,” and press ENTER.

Options

Title List

Language Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

Select the command mode (“Mode1,” “Mode2,” or “Mode3”), and press ENTER.

Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote so it matches the mode you selected above.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

: Auto : Mode3

: Auto : DVD1 No

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3

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Step 7: Easy Setup

Follow the steps below to make the minimum number of basic adjustment s for using the

Hookups and Settings

recorder. If you do not complete Easy Setup, it will appear each time you turn on your recorder. Settings are made in the following order.

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

M/m/,,

O RETURN

ENTER

2 Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so tha t

the signal from the recorder appears o n your TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF Output channel” on page 19. “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 107).

4 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

Select the screen language.

English Français Español

5 Select a language, and press ENTER.

The setup display for clock setting appears.

Easy Setup

Select a method for setting the clock.

If you select "Auto", this recorder will look

for a time signal when you turn it off.

Auto Manual

1 Turn on the TV.

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6 Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

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

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

7 Select whether or not you have a cable

connection.

Easy Setup

Select the way in which you will receive

channels.

Antenna

Cable

If you use an antenna only (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” If you use a cable connection without a cable box, select “Cable.”

8 Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

Searching for receivable channels. 25 Please wait.

To set the channels manually, see page 98. After the Tuner Preset is finished, the setup display for selecting the aspect ratio of the connected TV appears.

9 Select the setting that matches your TV

type.

Easy Setup

Select your TV screen type.

16 : 9

4 : 3 Letter Box

4 : 3 Pan Scan

“4:3 Letter Box”: For standard TVs. Displays “wide screen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the s creen. “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 100.

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

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 “Dolb y Digital.” Otherwise, select “D-PCM.”

Press ENTER.

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

Easy Setup

Off

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DTS

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

If your AV amplifier (receiver) has a D TS decoder, select “On.” Ot herwise, select “Off.”

Hookups and Settings

Press ENTER when “Finish” appears.

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

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

If you want to run Easy Setup again, select “Easy S etup” in the “Setup” display (page 107).

Note

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

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Setting Up the VCR Plus+ System

Setting up your recorder involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or recorder to wat ch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your TV program guide). To find the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Line-up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the TV channel number. For example, if HBO is liste d in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33 , and the recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate these numbers using the following procedure .

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the record er is

stopped.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m/</,, ENTER

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2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

3 Select “Tuner Preset,” and press ENTER. 4 Select “Guide Channel Setup,” and press

ENTER.

The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guid e channels assigned in the program guide and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box or satellite receiver out pu t channels.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable TV

Guide Channel Setup

Auto Preset

TimerList

Channel Add/Delete

[ Guide CH ]

1 2 3 4 5 6

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ]

1 2 3 4 5 6

Guide Channel Setup

Setting

Enter actual receiving channel

Setup

5 Select the channel number that does not

match the guide channel usin g </,.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable TV

Guide Channel Setup

Auto Preset

TimerList

Channel Add/Delete

33 34 35 36 37 38

[ Guide CH ]

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

33 34 35 36 37 38

[ TV CH ]

Guide Channel Setup

Setting

Enter actual receiving channel

Setup

: Cable TV

: 3CH

: Cable TV

: 3CH

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6 Enter the TV channel number using M/m.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable TV

Guide Channel Setup

Auto Preset

TimerList

Channel Add/Delete

[ Guide CH ]

33 34 35 36 37 38

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ]

5 34 35 36 37 38

Guide Channel Setup

Setting

Enter actual receiving channel

Setup

If you made Hookup A (page 16) or Ho okup C (page 17) enter the actual channel number on your TV (and the recorder). If you made Hookup B (page 17) enter th e cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable box’s output channel.

7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each guide

channel number that does not match the TV channel number.

: Cable TV

: 3CH

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8 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

After disconnecting the recorder’s power cord from an AC outlet, connect other VCR or similar recording device to the LINE I N jacks of this recorder.

Hookups and Settings

See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on this recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53 and page 72. Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder to record using the Synchro Rec function.

Connecting to the LINE 2 IN jacks on the front panel

Connect other VCR or similar device to the LINE 2 IN jacks of this recorder. If the equipment has an Svideo jack, you can use an S video cord instead of an audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

S video cord (not supplied)

Other VCR, etc.

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

LINE 2 IN

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

(MONO)

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

DV IN

to LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

Note

You cannot record DVD video that contains a copy guard signal played back by another DVD player to a disc in this recorder.

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Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a second VCR or similar device.

Other VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

to LINE 1 IN

Notes

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

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

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

Hookups and Settings

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VIDEO

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

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.

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

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

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

LINE 1 IN

LINE 2 IN

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment outputs onl y monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/ right channels (not supplied).

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

Basic Operation

the disc tray.

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

IDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

AUDIO AUDIO

COAXIAL

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO VIDEO

S VIDEO OUT

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Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape

Playing a DVD disc

Z OPEN/

Video

DVD

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

With the playback side facing down

DVD

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

Press H PL AY.

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using

Basic Operation

only the antenna cable, see “Set ting the RF Output channel” on page 19.

4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control the VCR.

5 Insert a tape.

The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Recording a Program to a DVD Disc

RWVR-RWVideo

The following explains how to record a current TV program to a DVD disc.

Z OPEN/

DVD

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

x STOPH PLAY

Turn on the TV.

Press "/1.

The recorder turns on.

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

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF Output channel” on page 19.

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to c ontrol the DVD recorder.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Playing a VHS tape

H PLAY

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

VIDEO

x STOP

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6 Press H PLAY.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

z REC

REC MODE

x STOP

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so tha t

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF Output channel” on page 19.

4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

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5 Press Z OPEN /CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

With the playback side facing down

6 Press Z OPEN /CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 43.

7 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to sele ct the

channel or input source you want to record.

8 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details about the recording mode, see page 47.

9 Press z REC.

“REC” appears in the front panel d isplay and recording starts. Recording continues until yo u stop the recording or the disc is full.

To stop recording

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

z Hint

This recorder can record on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 10).

Recording a Program to a VHS Tape

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

VIDEO

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

z REC

REC MODE

x STOP

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

The recorder turns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna cable, see “Setting the RF Output channel” on page 19.

4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press VIDEO to control the VCR.

5 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

7 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play). However, “SP” produc es better picture and audio quality.

8 Press z REC.

Basic Operation

“REC” appears in the front panel display and recording starts. Recording continues until you stop the recording or the tape reache s the end.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

Using the On-Screen Menus

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

DATA CD

This section introduces the System Menu, TOOLS menu, and sub-menu. By using these displays, you can perform most of the recorder’s operations.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

DVD

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

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.

A “Title List” (page 42):

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER to display the “Title List” menu, which shows recorded titles on the disc.

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6 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the

channel or input source you want to record.

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B “Timer” (pages 50, 69):

Allows you to set a new timer recording setting. You can also display the Timer List men u, which allows you to check, change, or cancel timer settings.

C “Edit” (page 81):

Allows you to create and edit a Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only), record a DV format tape onto a disc, dub from a DVD disc to a VHS tape and dub from a VHS tape to a DVD disc.

D “Disc Setting” (page 43):

Allows you to format or finalize a DVD.

E “Setup” (page 96):

Turns on the “Setup” display, which allows you to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.

Selectable options

The options that can be selected differ according to the media. In addition, the options that can be selected also differ according to the operat ing mode and the disc condition.

Example: When a disc or a VHS tape is in stop mode.

Type Selectable options

RWVR

RWVideo

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

*Unfinalized disc only

Notes

•The System Menu is not displayed when recording DVD and dubbing a VHS tape to a disc.

•When the System Menu is displayed, DVD and VIDEO buttons are not available.

Sub-menu

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

Example: The Title List menu

CH 23 Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

Title List(Original)

No. Title Length Edit

Options for the selected item

01 CH 23 >01:29:03 02 CH 66 >00:31:23

Play

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

Erase Protect

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

Title Name A·B Erase

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TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and displays options. 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. Select the option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

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

Title 1/4

1/1

Chapter

Time

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

Audio Repeat

OFF 00:01:30

Remain

Adjust Enter

ENTER

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Note

The TOOLS menu may not be displayed during DVD recording.

Using the Title List

The titles of programs recorded on a disc are displayed in the Title List.

Basic Operation

1 2

With the recording side facing down

Z OPEN/

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TOP MENU

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.

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

Press TITLE LIST.

-R+

Video

TITLE LIST

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

Title List(Original)

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

A Title type (DVD-RW in VR mode only):

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

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No. Title Length Edit

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

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

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

D Clock

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

You can switch the Title List to show Original or Playlist. While the Title List menu is turned on, press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST repeatedly to select either “Title List(Original)” or “Playlist.” For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 81.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

•The Title List does not appear for DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R that have been finalized. To view a title, press TOP MENU or MENU (page 57).

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

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

•When playback of the Title List movie thumbnail image for the selected title finishes, the thumbnail image display stops at the last image of the movie thumbnail image.

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Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays

DVD

SYSTEM

Video

With the “Disc Setting” display, you can perform operations such as formatt ing and finalizing (page 44).

Z OPEN/

O RETURN

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on the disc tray.

With the recording side facing down

Press Z OPEN /CLOSE to close the disc tray.

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

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M/m/</,, ENTER

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Disc Setting,” and press ENTE R.

The “Disc Setting” display appears.

Disc Setting

Title List

2 3

4 5

Select an option, and press ENTER.

A “Disc Name”:

B “Disc Protect” (DVD-RW in VR mode

C “Disc Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW

D “Disc Finalize”:

E “Erase All Titles” (DVD-RW/

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Disc Name :

Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode

Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Edit

Erase All Titles

Disc Setting

Setup

Labels a disc. Enter the disc name in the “Disc Name” display (page 46).

only):

Protects all titles on the disc. To cancel the protection, select “Not protected.”

only):

Erases all contents of the disc to make a blank disc. For DVD -RWs, select a recording format (“ VR Mode” or “Video Mode”) according to your need s.

Finalizes a disc (page 44).

DVD+RW only):

Erases all titles on the disc (except the protected titles).

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z Hints

•You can set protection for individ ual titles (page 82).

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

Note

You can enter up to 32 characters for a disc name. The disc name may not appear when t he disc is played on

Basic Operation

other DVD equipment.

1 Follow steps 1 to 6 of “Using the DVD Disc

Setting Displays” on page 43 to select “Disc Finalize” in the “Disc Setting” display.

The display for confirmation appears.

Do you want to finalize this disc ?

Finalize Unfinalize

Finalizing a disc (preparing a disc for playback on other equipment)

Finalizing is necessary when yo u play discs recorded with this record er on other DVD equipment. When you finalize a DVD+RW, DVD-RW (Video mode), DVD+R, or DVD-R, a DVD menu will be automatically created, which can be displayed on other DVD equipment. Before finalizing, check the differences betwe en the disc types in the table below.

Video

Differences between the disc types

Discs are automatically finalized when

stopped recording. If you want to record on it again, reformat the disc (page 43). However, after reformatting the disc, all recorded contents will be eras ed.

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 43). However, after reformatting the disc, all recorded contents will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

Video

any equipment other than this reco rder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinali ze or reformat the disc (page 43). However, after reformatting the disc, all reco rded contents will be erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other than this reco rder.

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

-R+

2 Select “Finalize,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation appears again.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mode)

If you cannot record or edit on a DVD-RW (VR mode) that has been finalized with other DVD equipment (a message appears), unfinalize the disc by selecting “Unfinalize” in step 2 above.

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finalized or not. If you cannot select “Finalize” in step 2 above, the disc has already been finalized.

Notes

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

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

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

VCD

You can check the playing time and re maining time of the current title, chapter, or track.

Press DISPLAY.

The information display appears . The display disappears after a short time.

Video

DATA CD

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

Mon Nov 01. 2004 10:10 AM

◆ DVD

A Play mode B Playing time C Recording mode D Remaining time E Current channel*

*Title type (Original or Playlist) for DVD-RW in VR

mode

DVD

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 CH 110

◆ VHS

F Play mode G Time counter H Recording mode I Remaining time J Current channel K Date and time

Note

The information display may not be displayed during DVD recording.

Checking the playing/remaining time

You can view the playing or time information displayed on the TV screen and the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeated ly.

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

◆ Front panel display

Example: When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

Current title number and current chapter number

Clock

Example: When playing a CD

Playing time of the current track

Current track number

Clock

Example: When playing a VHS tape

Playing time

Remaining time

Clock

2 Repeat step 1 to enter the remaining

Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input)

RWVR-RWVideo

Basic Operation

You can label a title, disc, or program by entering characters. You can enter up to 32 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in th e menus such as the Title List will vary. When the displ ay for entering characters appears, foll ow the steps below.

O RETURN

1 Select the character you want to enter

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

The selected character appe ars at the top of the display.

M/m/</,, ENTER

characters.

Input row

Disc Name

Kids

A B C D E

a b c d e

F G H I J

f g h i j

K L M N O

k l m n o

P Q R S T

p q r s t

U V W X Y

u v w x y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

To erase a character, move the cursor to the right of the character at the input row . Select “Backspace” and press ENTER. To erase the character at the position of the cursor, select “Delete” and press ENTER.

To insert a character, move the cursor to th e right of the point where you want to insert the character. Select the character and press ENTER.

To erase all of the characters, select “Clear ” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Finish,” and press ENTER.

To cancel the setting, press O RETURN.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = • @ # $

%^& ( )

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Example: Disc Name

Disc Name

A B C D E

a b c d e

F G H I J

f g h i j

K L M N O

k l m n o

P Q R S T

p q r s t

U V W X Y

u v w x y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

You can only enter chara cters and symbols that are displayed.

10:10 AM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = • @ # $

%^& ( )

To insert a space, select “Space.”

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DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

•This recorder can rec ord on various discs. Select the disc type according to your needs (page 1 0).

•Check that the disc has enough available space for the recording (page 50). For DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing title s (page 82).

z Hint

Timer recordings will start rega rdless of whether or not the recorder is turned on. You cannot turn off the recorder during a timer recording. The recorder automatically turns off after the timer recording finishes.

Notes

•This recorder records at x1 speed.

•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.

Recording mode

Like the SP or EP recording mode of VCRs, thi s recorder has six different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality you need. For ex ample, if picture quality is your top priority, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) ca n be a possible choice. Note that the record ing time in the following table is an approximate guide. Press REC MODE repeated ly to switch the recording modes.

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

Recording mode Recording time

HQ (High quality) 60 HSP R 90

SP (Standard mode) 120 LP r 180 EP r 240

SLP (Long duration) 3 60

Note

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

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

(minute)

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

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

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received , the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SA P” in the “Setup” display (page 102).

Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with copy protectio n cannot be recorded on this recorder.

Copy control signals

Copy-Free

DVD Recording

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

*The recorded disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipment. Recording stops when a copy guard signal is detected.

Recordable discs

RWVR-RWVideo

RWVR

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

DVD Recording without the Timer

RWVR-RWVideo

Z OPEN/

DVD

DISPLAY

H PLAY

REC MODE

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

1 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

With the recording side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 43.

4 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to sel ect the

channel or input source you want to record.

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

VIDEO CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

X PAUSE x STOP z REC

5 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details about the recording mode, see page 47.

6 Press z REC.

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

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

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

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Press TV/VIDEO to switch to the TV’s

antenna input.

3 Select an other channel on the TV.

To watch a VHS tape while recording

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

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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 control the DVD recorder. 2 Press z RE C repeatedly to set the

duration.

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

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

“OTR” (One-touch Timer Recording) and the remaining recording time are displayed in the front panel display while recording. The time counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power turns off).

To cancel the Quick Timer

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

To stop recording.

Press x STOP twice.

z Hint

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

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

start recording.

•You cannot change the recording mode while

recording or during recording pause.

•If there is a power failure, the program you are

recording may be erased.

•You cannot change the channel or input source of the

recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while

recording another TV program.

(normal recording)

Checking the disc status while recording

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

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording information ap pears.

DVD Recording

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

A Disc type B Recording status C Recording time D Recording mode E Remaining recording time F Current channel

Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn off the display.

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+)

You can set the timer for a total of 12 programs together with DVD Timer Recording and VCR Timer Recording, up to one month in advance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method and VCR Plus+ method.

•Standard: Set the date, time, and channe l of the program manually.

•VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV program (page 52 ).

Note

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

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Z OPEN/

DVD

Video

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 r ecording. Select the interval, “5 Min” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chapter” of “Features” in the “Setup” display (page 104). To cancel “DVD Auto Chapter” setting, select “Off.”

z Hint

You can create chapters manually when playing DVD+RWs or DVD-RWs (VR mode). For details, see page 84.

SYSTEM

[TIMER]

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

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12 3 4 56

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Press Z OPEN /CLOSE, and place a recordable disc on the disc tray.

With the recording side facing down

Press Z OPEN /CLOSE to close the disc tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 43.

Press [TIMER].

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

RecTo Date Star t Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/30 02 40 03 0505 CH 100 SP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”

Select an item using </, and adjust using M/m.

A “RecTo”:

Select “DVD.”

B “Date”:

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

C “Start”:

Sets the start time.

D “Stop”:

Sets the stop time.

10:10 AM

E “CH”:

Selects the channel or input source.

F “Mode”:

Selects the recording mode (page 47). To use the Rec Mode Adjust func tion, select “Auto.” For details, se e “To use the

Rec Mode Adjust functio n” on page 52. If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 55) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a recor dable disc is inserted and that there is enough disc space for the recording. There is no need to turn off the recorder befo re the timer recording starts. If the timer settings overlap, the message “These timer settings overlap.” appears. To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording, see “Checking/Changing/Canceling DV D Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

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

If the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 55.

To use the Rec Mode Adjust function

When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the recorder automatically adjust the recording mode to e nable the entire program to be recorded .

DVD Recording

z Hints

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

•When the start time and the channel or inpu t source to be recorded are the same but the “RecTo” setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

•You can also display the Timer programm ing menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer – Standard,” and press ENTER.

Notes

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

•Even if the timer is set, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority.

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

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel of that program are se t automatically. Before you start, check that the TV and guide channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display (page 98).

DVD

Number

buttons CLEAR

VCR Plus+

SYSTEM

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press VCR Plus+.

Timer – VCR Plus+

Title List

Set VCR Plus+ Code number. [0~9]

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Standard

Setup

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “VCR Plus+.”

10:10 AM

Press the number buttons to enter t he PlusCode number.

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

Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, ch annel, and recording mode appear. 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.

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP

02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

RecTo Date Star t Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/15 9 00 11 00 CH 83 LP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

Select “RecTo” using </, and select “DVD” using M/m, and press ENTER.

If you want to change other settings, press </ , to select the item and press M/m to change

the setting.

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

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

If the timer settings overlap

See page 51.

To confirm, change, or can cel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 55 .

z Hint

You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu app ears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer – VCR Plus+,” and press ENTER.

Notes

•When the PlusCode num ber is incorrect, “Invalid code” appears on the TV screen.

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

10:10 AM

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder (page 35). When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a program from the LINE 1 IN jacks.

1 2 3

DVD

SYSTEM

REC MODE

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Insert a recordable disc.

Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 103).

Video

M/m, ENTER

x STOP

SYNCHRO REC

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4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details about the recording mode, see page 47.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

DVD Recording

in stop mode.

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

The “Features” setup appea rs.

8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

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

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec functi on

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off. If you press SYNCHRO REC during S ynchroRecording, the Synchro-Recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator t urns off and the recorder’s power turns off.

Notes

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

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

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

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

•While the reco rder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 99) does not work.

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

•When the recorder’s pow er is on, the recorder enters the Synchro-Recording standby mode after a SynchroRecording has finished.

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

Regardless of whether or not the program is a Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first has priority. The recorder switches to start recording the second program around 10 seconds after the first program has finished.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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Checking/Changing/ Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List)

RWVR-RWVideo

You can check, change, or cancel tim er settings using the Timer List m enu.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 DVD 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

10:10 AM

4 Select the timer setting you want to check/

change/cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 DVD 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8

DVD 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1

02 Del

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

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

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

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

5 Select one of the options, and press

ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

RecTo Date Star t Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/17 09 15 09 45 CH1 LP

: PM

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

10:10 AM

Edit

10:10 AM

“Del”: Erases the timer setting. Press ENTER.

Timer List

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

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

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

OK Cancel

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

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

To turn off the Timer List

Press O RETURN.

Note

Even if the timer is set, timer recordings c annot be made while recording a program that has priority.

10:10 AM

No.1

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer

RWVR-RWVideo

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect other VCR or similar device, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 34.

DVD Recording

Use the DV IN jack on the front panel if the equipment has a DV output jack (i.LINK jack).

DVD

REC MODE

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

z REC

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Press INPUT SELECT to select an input

source according to the connectio n you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

program position

LINE2 DVLINE1

recording mode.

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

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details about the recordin g mode, see page 47.

5 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Main/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page 103).

6 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

7 At the same time, press z REC on this

recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment.

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

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

See “Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD” on page 94 for an explanation of how to reco rd from the DV IN jack.

Notes

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

Any program that contains a Copy-Never copy guard

• signal cannot be recorded. The re corder automatically stops recording after a few seconds.

Playing Discs

Playing

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

DATA CD

Z OPEN/

DVD

Number

buttons

TITLE LIST

TOP MENU

H PLAY

"/1 x

DVD

M/m, ENTER

m/M

x STOP

REPEAT

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a disc on

the disc tray.

With the playback side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD, press starts. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

4 Press TITLE LIST.

For details about the Title List, see “Using the Title List” on page 42. Example: DVD-RW (VR mode)

Title List(Original)

CH 23 Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

5 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6 Select “Play,” and press ENTER.

Playback starts from the selected title on the disc.

To use the DVD’s Menu

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

To play VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

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

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU repeatedly until “Menu: Off” appears.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

H PLAY. Playback

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 23 >01:29:03

02 CH 66 >00:31:23

03 CH 95 >01:59:00

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

To resume playback f rom the point where you stopped the disc (Resume Play)

When you press H PLA Y again after you stop the disc, the recorder resumes playback fr om the point where you pressed x STOP. To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY.

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

Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only).

Playing Discs

–you edit the title after stopping playback. –you turn off the recorder. –you make a recording.

To repeat a specific port ion (Repeat A-B Play) (DVD and VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) only)

During playback, press REPEAT.

Select “A” using

Press ENTER at the starting po int (point A) of the portion to be played repeatedly. “A-” lights up.

Continue playing or press m/M to locate the ending point (point B), then press ENTER. Repeat A-B Play starts.

To play restricted DVDs (Parental Control)

If you play a restricted DVD, the message “Your selection exceeds the rating limit for this player. Override the limit?” appears on your TV screen.

Select “OK” and press ENTER. The display for entering your pass word appears.

Enter your four digit pass word using the number buttons. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the passw ord, see “Parental (DVD VIDEO only)” on page 1 05.

M/m

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. When the recorder is turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display. The recorder turns off and the

indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The recorder will not work except for timer recordings.

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

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

Notes

•When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment

on this recorder, be sure to finalize the disc with the equipment used to record it.

•For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8.

•The recorder will be unlocked when:

–You stop time r recording by pressing x. –You insert a tape . –The AC power cord is di sconnected or power supply

stops.

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Playback options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

M/m/</,,

ENTER

INSTANT REPLAY/

INSTANT ADVANCE

. PREV/NEXT >

H PLAY

SHUFFLE

Buttons Operations Discs

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

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

Selects the audio source.

DVD

Selects stereo or monaural audio tracks.

VCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode

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

when pressed repeatedly. Magnification changes as follows:

normal magnification t ×2 t ×4 t normal magnification

The zoom function may not work depend ing on the DVD. To zoom in a JPEG imag e, see page 65.

SURROUND TOOLS

ZOOM

ANGLE

X PAUSE

REPEAT

DVD

VCD

Buttons Operations Discs

SURROUND Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.

INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT

Playing Discs

ADVANCE

. PREV/

NEXT >

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

“Off”: No surround effect “Surround1”: Creates one set o f virtual surround speakers. “Surround2”: Creates two sets of virtual surround speakers. “Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. Effective when you use two se parate front speakers.

•Replays the scene/briefly fast forwards the scene when pressed in continuous play mode.

•Goes to the previous/next frame when pressed in pause mode.

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

•Goes to the beginning of the previous title/ch apter/ scene/track when . PREV is pressed within 3 seconds after starting a title/chapter/scene/track.

Fast reverses/fast forwards the disc when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows:

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 Tt FF1

TT tt FF2

FR2

FR3*2TTT ttt FF3

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode. The playback speed changes as follows:

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes, playback starts automatically.

TT tt

TTT ttt

SHUFFLE Plays in random order when pressed during pl ayback. *

All discs

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

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

VCD

*Playback direction

only

All discs

VCD

DATA CD

*with PBC function off

DVD

Video

Buttons Operations Discs

REPEAT Selects the item to be repeated using M/m.

When playing a DVD

•Chapter: repeats the current chapter.

•Title: repeats the current ti tle on a disc.

•A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion (page 58).

When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC function off)

•Track: repeats the current track.

•Disc: repe ats all of the tracks.

•A-B (Repeat A-B Play): repeats a specific portion (page 58).

When playing a CD

•Track: repeats the current track.

•Disc: repe ats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

•File: repeats the current track.

•Folder: repeats the current album.

To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT, and select “Off.”

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

To playback quickly with sou nd (Scan Audio) (DVD with Dolby Digital sound tracks only)

Set “Scan Audio” of “Audio” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 103). You can then play quickly with dialog or sound during FF1 fast-forwa rd of a DVD disc with Dolby Digital sound tracks.

z Hint

You can select the audio/subtitle settings and the angle using the TV screen. Press TOOLS during playback, select “Audio,” “Subtitle,” or “Angle” using M/m, then select the setting or angle using </,. Then pre ss ENTER.

Notes

•Shuffle play will stop when all the tracks are played back.

•You cannot repeat play in the following cases: –while in shuf fle play –VIDEO CDs with PBC function on.

•When the playback si gnal 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 amplifi er (receiver).

•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.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When playing DTS-encoded CD s, 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 5.1channel decoder system must be connected to t he digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound tr ack

DTS audio signals are output only through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL) jack. When you play a DVD with DTS sound tracks, set “Digital Out” – “DTS” to “On” of “Audio” in the “Setup” display (page 102).

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VCD

DATA CD

*with PBC f unction off

DVD

Video

Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RWVideo

VCD

You can search a DVD by title or chapt er, and VIDEO CD by track or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned individua l numbers on the disc, sele ct the title or track by entering its number. You can also search for a scene using the time code.

Searching for a Title/

Setting and selecting a favorite scene (Bookmark)

RWVR-RWVideo

DVD

You can have the recorder store sp ecific portions of the disc in memory and play them immediately whenever you want (Bo okmark). Up to 10 bookmarks per disc.

DVD

Playing Discs

CLEAR

</,,

TOOLS

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press TOOLS during pl ayback.

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.

3 Press </, to select the number of the

title, chapter, track, time code, etc., you want.

For example: Time To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 m inutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, wait a bit until the display returns to the elapsed pl aying time display, then select another nu mber.

4 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.

Note

Depending on the disc, you cannot use the TOOLS menu to search for a title, chapter, track, or start from a point by

entering the time code.

SEARCH MARKER

You can play back from the bookmar ked scene. During playback, press SEARCH, an d select the bookmark using </,, then press ENTER.

To set a bookmark

During playback, press MARKER when you find a scene to be bookmarked.

To reset the bookmark

During playback, press SEARCH, an d select the bookmark you want to reset using , then press </ ,, then press CLEAR.

Note

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

ENTER

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Playing MP3 Audio Tracks

DATA CD

You can play MP3 audio tracks on DATA CD s (CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

DVD

M/m,

O RETURN

TOP MENU

ENTER

x STOP

REPEAT

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD on the disc tra y.

When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Music Menu for this CD

If you load a DATA CD which contains only MP3 audio files, the MP3 display appears. Then you can skip step 3.

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3 Select “Music,” then press ENTER.

4 Select the desired directory, then press

ENTER.

5 Select the desired track, then press

ENTER.

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

To stop play

Press x STOP.

To play repeatedly

Press REPEAT repeatedly during playback. Off: does not play repeatedly. File: repeats the current track. Folder: repeats the current album.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To return to the display for selecting a media type

Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU.

About MP3 audio tracks

MP3 is audio compression technology tha t satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be recorded accordi ng to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the tracks. You can als o play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions supplied with the CD-R/CDRW drives and the recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

Note on Multi Session discs

If MP3 audio tracks are recorded in the first session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio tracks in other sessions. If audio tra cks in Music CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

z Hints

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

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

Notes

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

•The recorder will play any data with the extension “.MP3,” even if they are not in MP3 format. Playing this 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 files within a single folder. 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,

Playing Discs

48 kHz.

•ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

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

Playing JPEG Image Files

DATA CD

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

DVD

TOOLS

O RETURN

TOP MENU

H PLAY

M/m/</,, ENTER

./> x STOP

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Place a DATA CD on the disc tray.

When you load a DATA CD which contains MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, the display for selecting a media type appears.

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Music Menu for this CD

If you load a DATA CD which contains only JPEG files, the screen shown in step 3 appears. Skip to step 4.

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3 Select “Photo,” then press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

4 Press ./> to select the next/

previous album page, then press M/m/</ , to select an image.

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Slide Show

To display the selected image

1 Press ENTER.

The selected image is displayed ov er the entire screen.

2 To displ ay the next/previous image, press

./>.

To play the Slide show

1 Press H PLAY.

You can also play the Slide show using the menu on the selected image. For details, see “To enjoy the Slide show” on page 65.

2 Press </, to select the desired playing

speed on the “Slide Show Speed” menu, then press ENTER. Slide show starts from the selected image.

To rotate the selected image

1 Press M/ m/</, to select an image in th e

“Index” display, then press ENTER.

2 Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER. Each time you press ENTER, the image turns clockwise by 90°.

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To zoom in an image

1 Press M/m/</, to select an image in the

“Index” display, then press E NTER.

2 Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER.

3 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the

magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the magnification changes as shown below. 2× t 4× t 2× t norma l magnification

To enjoy the Slide show

1 Press M/m/</, to select an image in the

“Index” display, then press E NTER.

2 Press </, to select “ ,” then press

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

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

then press ENTER. Slide show starts.

To turn on/off the menu in the single image display

Press TOOLS to turn off the menu.

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

To return to the display for selecting a media type

Press x STOP, then press TOP MENU.

Notes

•Slide show can play in only one direction.

•You cannot rotate or zoom in the image during Slide show.

If you select “ ” in the rotated image display,

•

the images in the “

Index” display will not be rotated.

About JPEG image files

You can play JPEG image files on CD -Rs or CDRWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 lev el 1 or level 2 for the player to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R /RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on t he recording format.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an

Playing Discs

JPEG image file is located in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files, recorded in the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are re corded in the first session, only the first session will be played back.

z Hint

If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) t o the front of the file names, the files w ill be played in that order.

Notes

•The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

•Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending on file format.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Can not Display” will appear.

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

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

•Progr essive and lossless compression JPEG image files are not supported.

•The image size tha t can be displayed is limited. You can display the following images; width 32 – 7,680 pixels by height 32 – 8,192 pixels.

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VCR Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

Check that the tape is longer than the recording time.

z Hint

Note

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.

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive an d record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

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

SAP (Second Audio Program)

When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the “SAP” indicator lights up in the front panel display. To record only SAP sound, se t “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “SAP” in the “Setup ” display (page 102).

VCR Recording without the Timer

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

DVD

DISPLAY

H PLAY

REC MODE

Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

1 2

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the channel or input source you want to record.

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play). However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.

Press z RE C.

“REC” appears in the front panel disp lay and recording starts.

VIDEO

CH +/–

SET TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT

X PAUSE

x STOP

z REC

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To pause recording

Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. If you pause recording fo r more than 5 minutes, recording stops automatically.

To watch another TV program while recording

Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV.

Press TV/VIDEO to sw itch to the TV’s antenna input.

Select another channel on the TV .

VCR Recording

To watch a DVD w hile recording

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, insert a disc, then press H PLAY.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

z Hints

•To select a channel, you can use the number buttons. Enter the channel number, and press SET.

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

•The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the info rmation will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, m ake sure to leave it on.

Notes

•You cannot change the channel or input source of the recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while recording another TV program.

• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape is ejected when you press z REC.

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

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

1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press z RE C repeatedly to set the

duration.

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

0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

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 xSTOP twice.

z Hint

If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box or satellite receiver, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•You cannot change the recording mode while recording.

•You cannot watch a TV program while recording another TV program.

(normal recording)

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY.

Stop 0:30:00 SP Rem 01:30 CH 110

A Play mode B Time counter C Recording mode D Remaining time E Current channel

To check the remaining time of a tape, set “VCR Function” – “Tape Length” of “Feat ures” in the “Setup” display correctly (p age 104).

Maximum recording time

Tape Length SP EP

T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs

T-160 2 hrs 40 mins 8 hrs

T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs

Notes

•The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in LP mode .

•It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

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VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+)

•Standard: Set the date, time, and channel of the program manually.

•VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number designated for each TV program (page 71).

Note

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

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

VIDEO

SYSTEM

[TIMER]

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

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

3 Press [TIMER].

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

RecTo Date Star t Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/30 02 40 03 0505 CH 100 SP

: PM

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

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

VCR Plus+

VCR Recording

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

12 3 4 56

If the Timer programming (VCR Plus+) me nu appears, press < to switch the display to “Standard.”

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A “RecTo”:

Select “VCR.”

B “Date”:

C “Start”:

Sets the start time.

D “Stop”:

Sets the stop time.

E “CH”:

Selects the channel or input sour ce.

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F “Mode”:

Selects the recording mode; “SP” or “EP.” To use the Auto Tape Speed function, select “Auto.” For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function”

on page 71. If you make a mistake, select the item and change the setting.

5 Press ENTER.

The Timer List menu (page 74) appears. The c indicator lights up in the front panel display, and the recorder is ready to start recording. If the c indicator flashes in the front panel display, check that a tape w ith its safety tab in place is inserted. If the timer settings overlap, a message appears. To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording, see “Checking/Changing/ Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 74.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to e xit the menu.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

If the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the firs t program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 74.

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To use the Auto Tape Speed f unction

When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to k eep the tape speed, select “SP.” To operate this function, set “VCR Function” – “Tape Length” of “Feat ures” in the “Setup” display correctly (p age 104).

z Hints

•When the st art time and the channel or input source to be recorded are the same but the “RecTo” setting differs, the program is recorded to both the DVD disc and the VHS tape.

•You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu app ears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer – Standard,” and press ENTER.

Notes

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

•Even if the timer is set , timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority.

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

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

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system is a feature that simplifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel of that program are set automatically. Before you start, check that the TV and guide channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display (page 98).

Number

buttons

CLEAR

VCR Plus+

SYSTEM

VIDEO

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 Press VCR Plus+.

Timer – VCR Plus+

Title List

Set VCR Plus+ Code number. [0~9]

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Standard

Setup

If the Timer programming (Standard) menu appears, press < to switch the display to “VCR Plus+.”

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4 Press the number buttons to ent er the

PlusCode number.

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

5 Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, cha nnel, and recording mode appear. The c indicator light s 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.

Timer

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

RecTo Date Star t Stop CH Mode

VCR Recording

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

DVD

11/15 09 00 11 00 CH83 LP

: PM

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

6 Select “RecTo” using </, and select

“VCR” using M/m, and press ENTER.

If you want to change other settings, press </ , to select the item and press M/m to change

the setting.

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7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

If the timer settings overlap

See page 70.

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

See “Checking/Changing/Can celing VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)” on page 74.

z Hint

You can also display the Timer programming menu as follows: 1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer– VCR Plus+,” and press ENTER .

Notes

•When the PlusCode num ber is incorrect, “Invalid code” appears on the TV screen.

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

•You cannot record on a tape with it s safety tab

removed.

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

VIDEO

SYSTEM

REC MODE

M/m, ENTER

x STOP

SYNCHRO REC

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

tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play). However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.

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 ap pears.

7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

8 Select “to Video,” and press ENTER. 9 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu. 10

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

Press SYNCHRO REC.

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

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel Synchro Rec function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the recorder turns off. If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRecording, the Synchro-R ecording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off and the recorder’s power turn s off.

Notes

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

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

•The Synchro Rec function does not wor k with some tuners. For details, see the t uner’s operating instructions.

•While the recorder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock Set functi on (page 99) does not work.

•To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first se t the recorder’s clock correctly.

•When the recorder’s power is on, the recorder enters the Synchro-Recording standby mode after a SynchroRecording has finished.

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

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

Regardless of whether or n ot the program is a Synchro Rec program, the program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished.

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Select the timer setting you want to check/

Checking/Changing/ Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List)

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

VCR Recording

SYSTEM

O RETURN

Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu appears.

Select “Timer,” and press ENTER.

Select “Timer List,” and press ENTER.

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 VCR 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 VCR 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

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

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

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

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

Timer information displays the recording date, time, recording mode, etc.

M/m/</,, ENTER

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change/cancel, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Timer List

No RecTo Date Start Stop CH Mode Edit

01 VCR 11/17 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 02 VCR 11/28 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1

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

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

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

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

Select one of the options, and press ENTER.

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

Timer – Standard

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

No.1

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

RecTo Date Star t Stop CH Mode

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

VCR

11/17 09 15 09 45 CH1 LP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

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Edit Del

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“Del”: Erases the timer setting. Press ENTER.

Timer List

No Rec To Date Start End Source Mode Edit

01 DVD 06/14 09:00PM 10:00PM CH8 LP 02 DVD 06/14 09:15PM 09:45PM CH1 LP

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

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

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

OK Cancel

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

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

To turn off the Timer List

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

While recording, you cannot modify the timer setting for the current recording.

Note

Even if the timer is set, time r recordings cannot be made while recording a program that has priority.

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Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer

You can record from a connected VCR or similar device. To connect other VCR or similar device, see “Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device” on page 34.

VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

REC MODE

Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press INPUT SELECT to select an input source according to the connec tion you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

program position

z REC

LINE2LINE1

Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the tape speed, “SP” or “EP.”

“EP” (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play). However, “SP” produces better picture and audio quality.

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

At the same time, press zREC on this recorder and the pause or play button on the connected equipment.

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

Notes

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

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

To stop playback

Playing VHS Tapes

Playing

Z OPEN/

CLEAR

VCR Recording

DISPLAY

H PLAY

Press VIDEO to control the VCR.

1 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

3 Press H PLAY.

The display window shows the pl ayback time. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

"/1

VIDEO TRACKING +/–

x STOP

Press x STOP.

To eject the tape

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

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 on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the front pane l display resets to “0:00:00.” To search for the counter 0:00:00 point automatically, see “Searching for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 79. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

•Tapes reco rded in LP mode on other VCR s can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

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

•The counter stops counting w hen it comes to a portion with no recording.

•When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the front panel display returns to “0:00:00” and the count starts over again.

•When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “VCR Function” – “Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 104).

•Stop disc playb ack while playing back a video.

•The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will automatically identify the type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in the VCR, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other special playback modes. The VCR will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.

•For details on the operation restrictions, see page 8.

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– to adjust the picture.

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

Tracking

Tracking meter

To resume automatic tracking adjustment

Press TRACKING + and TRACKING – at the same time. Or, eject the tape and reinsert it.

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Playback option

INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE

H PLAY

Playing VHS Tapes

Buttons Operations

(fast reverse/fast forward)

(slow)

INSTANT

ADVANCE

INSTANT

REPLAY

. PREV/ NEXT >

X PAUSEPauses playback.

You can press INSTANT ADVANCE up to 4 time. This allows you to fast forward up to 2 minutes in total.

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

To resume normal playback, press H PLAY.

Notes

•The sound is muted during play back at various speeds.

•The picture may show noise when pla ying at high speed in reverse.

•Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during stop. When you press and hold down the butto n during fast reverse/fast forward, you can view the picture.

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

Plays in slow motion when pressed in p ause mode.

•Plays frame by frame when pressed in pause mode.

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

Replays the previous scene when presse d during playback.

Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed during playback. Search speed changes as follows: –×7 y –×5 y –×3 y STILL y SLOW y PLAY y ×2 y ×3 y ×5 y ×7

If you pause playback for more than 5 minutes, playback starts automatically.

. PREV/NEXT > X PAUSE

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Searching Using Various Functions

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

Note

You cannot use these search functions during DVD recording.

VIDEO

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

H PLAY

Searching for the counter 0:00:00 point

To mark a point on the tape that you w ant to find later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.” The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter.

1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

Go To Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Move

Enter

3 Select “Go To Zero,” and press ENT ER.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point.

Go to Zero

0:00:00

Searching for a blank space of the tape

The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank space. You can easily find a point you can start recording from.

1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

Go To Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Move

Enter

3 Select “End Search,” and press ENTE R.

The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no blank space is found, the VCR re aches the end.

End search

0:00:13

Note

The VCR may be unable to recognize the end of a blank space depending on the length of that blank space.

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Searching using the index function (Scan and Play)

The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where ea ch recording begins. Use these signals as re ferences to find a specific recording.

Selecting the sound durin g playback

1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 2 Press TOOLS.

The TOOLS menu appears.

Go To Zero End Search Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Enter

Move

Playing VHS Tapes

3 Select “Forward Intro Scan” to scan

ahead, or “Reverse Intro Scan ” to scan backwards.

The VCR searches and then plays back f or about five seconds.

Scan and play

–0:00:01

4 Press H PLAY to view that program.

If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

Note

Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recordi ng, no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause.

AUDIO

Press AUDIO repeatedly during pl ayback.

To listen to On-screen

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO

Left channel Left STEREO

Right channelRight STEREO

Monaural sound on the normal audio track

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 al ong with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

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

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

display

Mono No i ndicator

Front panel display

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

DVD Editing

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edit options for various disc types. Befo re you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your dis c (page 10).

Note

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

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

RWVideo

You can perform simple edits. Since V ideo mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you mak e. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Setting protection against er asure (page 82). –Labeling a title (page 82). –Erasing a title (page 82).

Notes

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

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

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Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

RWVR

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

To edit original titles

Edits made to the original titles are final. If you plan to retain an unaltered original recording, create and edit a Playlist (see below). The edit functions available for original titles are: –Labeling a title (page 82). –Setting protection against erasure (page 82). –Erasing a title (page 82). –Erasing a section of a title (A-B Erase) (page 83).

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.

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

In this case, you can compile highlight scenes as a Playlist title. You can even rearrange the scene order within the Playlist title (“Creating a Playlist” on page 84).

The advanced edit function s available for Playlist titles are: –Labeling a title (page 82). –Erasing a title (page 8 2). –Editing a Playlist scene (page 86).

z Hint

You can display the disc’s Playlist titles in the Title List (Playlist), or the original titles i n the Title List (Original). To switch the two Title Lists, press TITLE LIST, and press ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST.

Notes

•You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

DVD Editing

Editing a Title

This section explains the basic edit functions. Note that editing is irreversible. To edit a DVD-RW (VR mode) without changing the original recordings, create a Playlist title (page 84).

Note

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

1 2

DVD

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

./> H PLAY

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

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Video

M/m, ENTER

x STOP X PAUSE

CHAPTER MARK MARK ERASE

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Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the select ed title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Protect”: Protects the title. Select “On” when the Protection display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected title. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a title name (page 46). “A-B Erase”: Erases a section of the title (see below).

z Hint

You can label or re-label DVDs (page 43).

Note

You cannot protect Playlist titles.

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

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

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

Select “A-B Erase,” and press ENTER.

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

A-B Erase

CH 6

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

00:00:07

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Erase

Finish

Press ENTER at the starting point of the portion to be erased (point A) .

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

the point of the p ortion to be erased. “End” is selected.

A-B Erase

00:00:10

CH 6

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

Press ENTER at the ending point of the portion to be erased (point B) .

“Erase” is selected.

Select “Erase,” and press ENTER .

The display asks for confirmation.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The scene is erased. To continue , repeat from step 5. To finish , select “Finish.”

z Hint

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

Notes

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

•Sections shorter than five seconds may not be erased.

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

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

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Title No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Erase

Finish

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, “Markin g mark...” appears on the screen and the scenes befor e and after of the mark become separate chapters.

Making mark...VR

DVD Editing

To erase chapter m arks

You can combine two chapters by erasi ng the chapter mark during play back. During playback, press MARK ERASE. The current chapter comb ines with the previous chapter.

Note

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

Creating a Playlist

You can add a section of the title to the Playlist title as one scene without changing the actu al recordings. A Playlist title can contain up to 99 scenes. For details, see “Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)” on page 81.

Note

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

DVD

SYSTEM

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

./> H PLAY

TITLE LIST M/m,

ENTER

x STOP X PAUSE

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

stopped.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Timer

DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Create Playlist

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

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

Press ENTER at the starting point .

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

the point. “End” is selected.

Create Playlist

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

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

Press ENTER at the ending point.

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

Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat the steps above.

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

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

10:10 AM

Start

End

Make

Finish

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To play the Playlist title

Press TITLE LIST.

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

Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER. The sub-menu appears.

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 the edited scene is played.

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

4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

Editing a Playlist

RWVR

You can edit a scene of the Playlist titl es.

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

DVD Editing

H PLAY

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP X PAUSE

The display for selecting Playlist titles appears.

Playlist

CH 32 Nov/27/2004

03:25 PM

5 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following ed its to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected Playlist title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re-enter a Playlist title name (page46). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit without changing the actual recordings (see below). “Title List”: Switches to the “Title List(Original).”

10:10 AM

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 >00:05:04 02 CH 96 >00:00:51

7 Select “Edit Scene,” and press ENT ER.

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

stopped.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

3 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

Edit Scene

The Scene List menu appears with all of the selected scenes. “Modify”: Allows you to change the start and end point of the selected scene. See “Modifying a scene (Modify )” on page 87. “Move”: Changes the scene order. See “Moving a scene (Move)” on page 87. “Add”: Allows you to add more scenes before the selected scene. See “Adding a sce ne (Add)” on page 88. “Erase”: Erases the scene. The selection is canceled. See “Erasing a scene (Erase)” on page 88.

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No.1 / 1

Play

Modify

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

Move

Add

Erase

1-20

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Modifying a scene (Modify)

RWVR

You can change the start and end point o f the selected scene.

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and pr ess ENTER.

2 Select “Modify,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

3 Press ENTER at the starting point .

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

the point. “End” is selected.

Modify

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

4 Press ENTER at the ending point.

“Change” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat step 3 or 4.

5 Press ENTER.

The display returns to “Edit Scene” display. The re-selected section is captured as a scene. To modify other scenes, press O RETURN, and repeat from step 1.

To cancel modifying

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Change

Cancel

10:10 AM

Start

End

Change

Cancel

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

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

Moving a scene (Move)

RWVR

You can change the scene order within the Playlist title.

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2 Select “Move,” and press ENTER.

Edit Scene

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No. 2 / 3

Play

Modify

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

Move

Add

Erase

3 Select a new location using </,. 4 Press ENTER.

The selected scene moves to the new location. To move other scenes press O RETURN, and repeat from step 1.

Edit Scene

02 00:04:20

01 00:00:34

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Playlist No.01Scene No. 3 / 3

03 00:00:10

10:10 AM

Play

Modify

Move

Add

Erase

Adding a scene (Add)

RWVR

You can add a scene before the se lected scene.

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, an d press ENTER.

2 Select “Add,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

00:00:07

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

3 Press ENTER at the starting point.

You can use H PLAY, ,

DVD Editing

./>, x STOP and X PAUSE to find the point. “End” is selected.

Add

00:00:10

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

4 Press ENTER at the ending point.

“Add” is selected. To reset the start or end point, select “Start” or “End” and repeat st ep 3 or 4.

5 Press ENTER.

The display returns to “Edit Scene” display. The selected section is captured as a scene and added before the selected scene. To add other scenes, press O RETURN, and repeat from step 1.

To cancel adding

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

Start 00:00:00

End 00:00:00

Start 00:00:10

End 00:00:00

Scene No.01

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

10:10 AM

Start

End

Add

Cancel

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

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

Erasing a scene (Erase)

RWVR

You can erase a selected scene.

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2 Select “Erase,” and press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The selected scene is erased. To erase other scenes, press O RETURN, and repeat from step 1.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing from a Video to a DVD

RWVR-RWVideo

You can record (dub) VHS tape video and audio to a disc. The audio switching and audio settings must be made for both the VHS tape and the disc.

DVD

AUDIO

SYSTEM

H PLAY

REC MODE

T VIDEO

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VIDEO

M/m, ENTER

X PAUSE

x STOP

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Using the T VIDEO button on the recorder

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Insert a source tape. 3 Press T VIDEO on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

Using the TV screen

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Insert a source tape. 3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

5 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER .

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

10:10 AM

6 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Edit

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

DV Edit

Dubbing

Video --> DVD

DVD --> Video

10:10 AM

Select “Video t DVD,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation ap pears.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To select the recording mode

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, then press REC MODE repeat edly. Each time you press the button, the display changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details about the recording mode, see page 47.

To select the sound

After step 2 above, press VIDEO to control the VCR.

Press H PLAY.

Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound you want.

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

For details, see page 80.

Press X PAUSE.

Follow the instructions abov e from step 3.

To stop dubbing

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

To play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equipment

Finalize the disc. For details, see page 44.

z Hints

•A black screen is recorded at the end of the dubbed disc, but this is not a malfunction. When dubbing stops, there may be some time difference between the tape and the disc. In this case, a black (no signal) screen is record ed.

•You can switch the playback tape audi o while dubbing.

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

•The audio output is the VHS playback audio.

Notes

•Dubbing is not possible in the following cases. –When a non-recordable DVD is set. –When using V HS software with copy guard

functions.

•Dubbing stops in the following cases. –When the VHS tape is played back to the end and

stops. –When the VHS deck or the DVD deck is stopped. –When the disc remaining time runs out.

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

•Cop yrights –Recordings made from VHS tapes and oth er

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

–Unauthor ized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

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Dubbing from a DVD to a Video

DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

SYSTEM

TOP MENU

REC MODE

DVD t

You can record (dub) DVD video and audio to a VHS tape. However, note that when you record copy-protected softwar e to a tape, the video may appear disrupted when you play back the tape.

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Video

DVD

VIDEO

TITLE LIST

M/m, ENTER

X PAUSE

x STOP

Using the DVD t button on the recorder

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Insert a source disc.

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and se lect a title.

Start playing, and press x STOP or X PA USE.

Press DVD t on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

Using the TV screen

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Insert a source disc.

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and se lect a title.

Start playing, and press x STOP or X PA USE.

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER .

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist

Edit Playlist

Timer

DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

10:10 AM

8 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Timer

DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

9 Select “DVD t Video,” and press ENTER.

The display for confirmation ap pears.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts. The disc’s menu may appear depe nding on the disc when playback of a disc fin ishes. In this case, press x STOP to stop dubbing, otherwise the disc’s men u is recorded until the tape reaches its end.

To select the tape speed

Press VIDEO to control the VCR, then press REC MODE repeatedly to select “SP” or “EP.”

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

“EP” (Extended Play) provid es recording time three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play). However, “SP” produces better picture an d audio quality.

To select the sound or language

After step 5 above, press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound you want, or press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the lang uage you want. For details, see page 59.

To stop dubbing

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

z Hints

•You can switch the playback DVD audio while dubbing.

•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 audio being played back (main audi o, sub audio, etc.) is the dubbed audio.

Video --> DVD DVD --> Video

10:10 AM

Notes

•Dubbing is not possible when “Video” of “Progressive” is set to “On” in the “Setup” display.

•Dubbing stops in the following cases. –When the DVD is played back to the end and stops. –When the DVD deck or the VHS deck is stopped. –When the tape re maining time runs out.

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

•Cop yrights –Recordings made from discs and other copyrighted

material are solely for individual enjoy ment, and other unauthorized use is prohibited under c opyright law.

–Unauthor ized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Before DV Dubbing

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

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that has an i.LINK (D V) 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 115.

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).

Note

When selecting DV input, lines appear on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Conn ect a digital video camera and display an image. These lines disappears.

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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 reco rd or edit from a DV format tape. Operation is straightforward because the recorder will fast forward and rewind the tape for you – you do not need to operate your digital video camera. Do the following to s tart using the “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connecting.

Notes

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

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

recorder. Connect the camera to the LINE IN jack and follow the instructions of “Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer” on page 56.

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

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

–the images on the tape contain copy protection

signals, which limit recording.

VCR-DVD recorder

DV IN

To DV IN

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

Digital video camera

: Signal flow

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD

RWVR-RWVideo

You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls th e digital video camera. You can fast forward, rewind, play in slow motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the recorder’s remote co ntrol.

◆How chapters are created

The recorder divides the title i n either 5 or 15minute intervals, according to the setting in “DVD Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup (page 104).

Z OPEN/

DVD

SYSTEM

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

O RETURN

REC MODE

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CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

M/m, ENTER

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, and place a

recordable disc on the disc tray.

With the recording side facing down

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mode, see page 43.

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 pla yback mode.

5 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly t o select

“DV.”

6 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

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

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

For more details about the recording mod e, see page 47.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

stopped.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

8 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

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9 Select “Audio,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title list

Tuner Audio Digital Out

Timer

Downmix

Edit

Audio DRC Scan Audio

Disc Setting

DV Audio Input Line Audio Input

Setup

Select “DV Audio Input,” and press ENTER.

Audio

Title list

Tuner Audio Digital Out

Timer

Downmix

Edit

Audio DRC Scan Audio

Disc Setting

DV Audio Input Line Audio Input

Setup

“Stereo 1”: Records original sound only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Stereo 2”: Records additional audio only. Select “Stereo 2” if you have adde d a second audio channel when recording with your digital video camera.

Select “Stereo 1” or “Stereo 2,” and press ENTER.

Press O RETURN twice.

Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Create Playlist Edit Playlist

Timer

DV Edit

Edit

Dubbing

Disc Setting

Setup

: Main

: Normal : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo

: Main

: Normal : Standard : On :

Stereo 1

Stereo 2

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Select “DV Edit,” and press ENTER.

The display for recording and “ DV Tape Mode” appear. If “DV Tape Mode” does not appear, check the connection to your digi tal video camera.

DV Tape Mode

Select z on the TV screen, an d press ENTER.

Starts recording the tape co ntents. You can use m, x, X,y , H, M, and z on the TV screen to search the point you w ant to start rec ording.

To stop during 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 recording

Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/–.

Notes

•If you want to play the disc on other DVD equipment, finalize the disc (page 44).

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

•You cannot control the recorder using another device or another recorder of the same model.

•You cannot record date, time, or the contents of the cassette memory onto the disc.

•If you record from a DV format tape with a sound track that is recorded in m ultiple sampling frequencies (48kHz, 44.1 kHz, or 32 kHz), no sound or an unnatural sound will be output w hen 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 audi o sampling mode (48 kHz/16 bits t 32 kHz/12 bits).

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Displays

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

Note

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

SYSTEM

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Press ENTER :

Timer

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

M/m, ENTER

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The “Setup” display appears.

Setup

Title List

Tuner Preset Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio Features

Disc Setting

Options

Setup

Easy Setup

3 Select “Tuner Preset,” “Clock Set, ”

“Video,” “Audio,” “Features,” “Options,” or “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

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

Video

Title list

TV Type Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

Disc Setting

Setup

4 Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

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

Video

Title list

TV Type Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

Disc Setting

Setup

: 4:3 Pan Scan : On : Standard : Off

: 4:3 Letter Box

16:9 4:3 Letter Box

: On

4:3 Pan Scan

: Composite : Off

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Some items display a d ialog box that provides further detailed settings. Example: The following dialog bo x appears when “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.

Enter Password

Title list

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

In this case, see “Parental” in “Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)” on page 105.

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

TV Type

Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

Disc Setting

Setup

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Enter the password.

: 16:9

: On

: Standard

: Off

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Antenna Reception Setti ng (Tuner Preset)

The “Tuner Preset” setup helps you to make tuner, setting for the recorder.

Select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on page 96.

Setup

Title List

Tuner Preset

Clock Set

Timer

Video

Edit

Audio

Features

Disc Setting

Options

Setup

Easy Setup

Note

You cannot presets channels for the connec ted cable box or satellite receiver.

Auto Preset

Automatically presets the receivable channels. The recorder can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69, and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to se lect “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.

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

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable

Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

Guide Channel Setup

Disc Setting

Setup

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

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

: 4:3 Letter Box

Antenna

Cable

: On

: 3CH

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Select “Auto Preset,” and press ENTE R.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.

Auto Preset

Title list

Searching for receivable channels: 3

Timer

Edit

Scanning... Please wait.

Disc Setting

Setup

Manual Set

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

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the S etup Displays” on page 96 to s elect “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.

Select “Antenna/Cable,” and press ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup

Disc Setting

Settings and Adjustments

Setup

“Antenna”: Presets VHF and UH F channels. “Cable”: Presets cable TV c hannels.

Select an option, and press ENTER.

Select “Manual Set,” and press ENT ER.

Select the channel you want to pre set/disable using M/m or CH +/–, and press ENTER.

Manual Set

Title list

Timer

Select a channel:

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Stop

: 4:3 Letter Box

Antenna Cable

: On

: 3CH

Add Erase

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Select “Add” or “Erase” using </,, and press ENTER.

To preset or disable another channel, repeat steps 5 and 6.

3, 4 Ch Out

Set the RF output channel so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the reco rder. For details, see page 19.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” on page 96 to sele ct “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.

Select “3, 4 Ch Out,” and press ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup

Disc Setting

Setup

“3CH”: when using channel 3 to receive the recorder signal. “4CH”: when using channel 4 to receive the recorder signal.

Select “3CH” or “4CH,” and press ENTER. The confirmation messages will be displayed for a while.

Guide Channel Setup

Sets up the guide channel number assigned to each channel. You need to set this correctly to make timer recordings with the VCR Plus+ function. For details, see page 32.

: Cable

: 3 CH

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Clock Setting (Clock Set)

The “Clock Set” setup helps you to make clock setting for the recorder. Select “Clock Set” in the “ Setup” display. To use the display, see “Using the Setup Displays” on page 96.

Auto (Auto Clock Set)

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

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.

Select “Auto,” and press ENTER.

Auto

Title list

Clock Set CH Time Zone

Timer

Daylight Saving

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Clock Set CH,” “Time Zone,” or “Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.

Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and ENTER.

◆ Clock Set CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using M/m. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response select your local PBS station. Leave the setting at “Auto” to have the recorder automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal.

Clock Set CH

Title list

Timer

Edit

Select a channel:

Disc Setting

Setup

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: Auto : Auto : Auto

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Auto

◆ Time Zone

Select the time zone for your area, or select “Auto” to have the recorder automatically set your time zone. The options are: Auto y Atlantic y Eastern y Central y Mountain y Pacific y Alaska y Hawaii y Auto

◆ Daylight Saving

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

Manual

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

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.

Select “Manual,” and press ENTER.

Clock Set

Title list

Month Day Year

Timer

Edit

Hour Min

Disc Setting

Setup

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

Press ENTER to start the clock.

z Hint

To change the numbers in step 3, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the numbers by pressing M/m.

01 2004 THU

AM/PM

00 AM12 :

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Video Settings (Video)

Video settings will adjust items related to the image, such as size and color. Choose the settings according to the type of TV, tuner, or decoder connected to the recorder.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

4:3 Pan Scan

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

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

Video

Title list

TV Type Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Selects the aspect ratio of the conne cted TV (4:3

Settings and Adjustments

standard or wide).

16:9 S elect this when connecting to a

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

4:3 Letter

Select this when connecting t o a

Box

4:3 screen TV. Displays a wide picture with bands on th e upper and lower portions of the screen.

4:3 Pan

Select this when connecting t o a

Scan

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

: 4:3 Pan Scan : Off : Standard : Off

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Note

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

Black Level

Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the LINE OUT jacks

(page 18)

. This setting is not effective when the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in the front panel and the recorder outputs progressive signals.

On Raises the standard black level.

Select this when the picture appears too dark.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level. Normally, select this.

Picture control

You can adjust the video signal of the DVD or VIDEO CD (with PBC function off) from the player to obtain the picture quali ty you want. Select the setting that best suits the program you are watching.

Dynamic 1 Produces a bold dynamic picture

by increasing the picture contra st and the color intensity.

Dynamic 2 Produces a more dynamic picture

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

Off

Standard

Displays a standard picture.

Cinema 1 White colors become brighter

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

Cinema 2 Enhances details in dark areas by

increasing the black level.

Personal

Adjusts “Contrast,” “Brightness,”

Adjust

“Color,” and “Hue” using M/m/ </,.

z Hint

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

Progressive

If your TV accepts progressive (480 p) format signals, you will enjoy accurate color reproduct ion and high quality image.

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Video Settings (Video)” on page 100.

Select “Progressive,” and pr ess ENTER.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

Follow the instructions appear ing on the TV screen. 1Ensure your TV is (480p) Progressive Scan

capable.

2C onnect with Component Video Output

jacks (red/green/blue connecti ons). See “If your TV has component video input jacks” on page 21.

3Select [OK] to test your video signal. 4If video signal appears OK, video

connection is complete.

Press ENTER. The PROGRESSIVE indicator on the recorder lights up. If picture is distorted, press O RETURN. Check the connection (page 21).

z Hint

The “Progressive” setting can be canceled by pressing X PAUSE on the recorder more, or selecting “Off” in step 3.

Note

If you select progressive signal when you connect the recorder to a TV that cannot accept the signal in progressive format, the image quality will deteriorate. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off.”

continuously for 5 seconds or

100

Digital Out

Audio Settings (Audio)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

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

Audio

Title list

Tuner Audio Digital Out

Timer

Downmix

Edit

Audio DRC Scan Audio

Disc Setting

DV Audio Input Line Audio Input

Setup

Tuner Audio

Selects the sound to be recorded.

Main/Sub Records only the main

Settings and Adjustments

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

sound.

SAP Records only the SAP

(Second Audio Program) sound.

Note

: Main

: Dolby Surround : Standard : On : Stereo 1 : Stereo

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The following setup items switch the method of outputting audio signals when you connect a component such as an amplifier (re ceiver) with a digital input jack. For connection details, see “Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver)” on page23. Press ENTER, and select “Dolby Digital” or “DTS.”

Digital Out

Title list

Dolby Digital Output DTS

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

If you connect a component that does no t accept the selected audio signal, a lou d noise (or no sound) will come out from the s peakers, and may affect your ears or cause speaker damage.

•Dolby Digital Output (DVDs only) Selects the type of Dolby Digital signal.

D-PCM Select this when the reco rder

is connected to an audio component lacking a built-in Dolby Digital decoder. You can select whether the signals conform to Dolby Surround (Pro Logic) or not by making adjustments to the “Downmix” item in “Audio” setup (page 103).

Dolby

Select this when the reco rder

Digital

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

•DTS (DVD VIDEO only) Selects whether or not to output DTS signals.

On Select this when the recorder

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

Select this when the recorder

Off

is connected to an audio component without a built-in DTS decoder.

: 4:3 Letter Box

D-PCM Dolby Digital

: On

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Downmix (DVDs only)

Switches the method for mixing down to two channels when you play a DVD w hich has rear sound elements (channels) or is recorded in Dolby Digital format. For details on the rear signal components, see “Checking the Play Information and Playing Time” on page 45. This fu nction affects the output of the following jacks: –LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R) jacks –DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or

COAXIAL) jack when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to “D-PCM” (page 102).

Dolby

Normally select this

Surround

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

Normal Multi-channel audio sign als

are downmixed to two channels for use with y our stereo.

Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) (DVDs only)

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

COAXIAL) jack only when “Dolby Digital Output” is set to “D-PCM” (page 102).

Normally select this

Standard

position.

TV Mode Makes low sounds clear

even if you turn the volume down.

Scan Audio

Outputs audio signal during

FF1 fast-forward of a DVD disc with Dolby Digital sound tracks.

Off No sound is output during

FF1 fast-forward.

DV Audio Input

Stereo 1 Records original sound only.

Stereo 2 Records additional audio

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

Line Audio Input

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

Stereo

Main/Sub Records the two different

Note

Normally select this when dubbing a DV format ta pe.

only.

Records stereo sound only. Select this for discs other than DVD-RWs (VR mode).

sound tracks on DVD-RWs (VR mode). You can select either sound track when playing back the disc.

VCR Function

Recording and VCR Settings (Features)

The “Features” setup allows you t o change the tape length, auto play and auto repeat settings.

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

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

Features

Title list

DVD Auto Chapter VCR Function

Timer

Synchro Recording

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

DVD Auto Chapter

Automatically divides a recording (a title) into

Settings and Adjustments

chapters by inserting chapter markings at a specified interval. The markings are inserted while the recording is being made.

Off No chapter mark is inserted. 5 Min

15 Min Inse rts chapter marks at

Depending upon the size of the recording being made, the actual interval may vary from the interval selected in “DVD Auto Chapter.” The selected interval should only be used as an approximation to create chapters.

Note

Inserts chapter marks at approximately 5 minute intervals.

approximately 15 minute intervals.

: 5 min

: to DVD

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Press ENTER, and select “Tape Length,” “Auto Play,” and “Auto Repeat.”

◆ Tape Length

T-120 When using a T-120 or shorter

length tape.

T-160 When using a T-160 length tape. T-180 When using a T-180 or longer

length tape.

◆ Auto Play

To start playback automatically,

when you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

Off To turn off Auto play. You need

to press H PLAY to start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

◆ Auto Repeat

On To play back a tape repeatedly.

The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically.

To turn off Auto repeat.

Off

Synchro Recording

Sets the recorder to record

to DVD

programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a DVD disc.

to Video Sets the recor der to record

programs from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner) to a VHS tape.

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options)

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

1 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is

in stop mode.

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

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

Options

Title list

Language

Parental

Timer

Front Display

Edit

Command Mode

Factory Setting

Disc Setting

Setup

Language

◆ OSD (On-Screen Display)

Switches the display language on the screen.

◆ Disc Menu (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language for the DVD menu.

◆ Audio (DVD VIDEO only)

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

◆ Subtitle (DVD VIDEO only)

Switches the language of the subtitles recorded on the disc. When you select “Auto,” the subtitle language changes according to the lang uage you selected for the sound track.

Note

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

: Auto

: Mode3

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Parental (DVD VIDEO only)

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

1 After step 3 above, selec t “Parental,” and

press ENTER.

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

Parental

Title list

Timer

Create the password.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

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

Parental

Title list

Timer

Confirm the password.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

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

Parental

Title list

Timer

Enter the password.

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

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103

104

Select “Password,” and pres s ENTER.

The selection items for “P assword” are displayed.

Select “On,” and press ENTER.

Parental

Title list

Password Rating Level

Timer

Change Password

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Select “Rating Level,” and press ENTER. The selection items for “Rating Level” are displayed.

Parental

Title list

Password Rating Level

Timer

Change Password

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

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: On : Level 1 (Kids)

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: On: Level 8 (Adults)

Level 8 (Adults) Level 7 Level 6 Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 (Kids)

The lower the value, the stricter the limitation.

Select the level, and press ENTER . The Parental setting is complete.

Settings and Adjustments

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

•To change the password, select “Change Password” in step 5, and press ENTER. When the display for registering a password appears, enter a new four-digit password using the number buttons.

Notes

• If you forget your password, select “Factory Setting” of “Options” in the “Setup” display.

•When you play discs which do not have the Parental Control function, playback cannot be limited on this recorder.

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

Front Display

Adjusts the lighting of the front panel display.

Auto Adjusts automatically. Bright Bright ligh ting. Dimmer Low lighting. Turns off the

lighting when the power is off.

Command Mode

Changes the command mode of the recorder if other DVD equipment is assigned the same command mode. Be sure to match the COMMAND MODE switch on the remote to the setting made here. For details, see “If you have a Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder” on page 29.

Mode1 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

Mode2 Select this if the default

command mode conflicts with other DVD equipment.

The default command mode

Mode3

of the recorder.

Factory Setting

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

After step 3 above, select “Factory Setting,” and press ENTER.

Select “Start,” and press ENTER. The setup settings return to their default settings.

Press "/1 to turn off the recorder, and press "/1 again to turn it on.

The “Easy Setup” display appears. Follo w the instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from step 5.

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Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder)

Select this to run the Easy Setup program.

Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.

Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Select “Easy Setup,” and press ENTER.

Easy Setup

Follow the guide to make initial setting.

Start Cancel

Select “Start,” and press ENTER.

Follow the instructions for Easy Setup (page 30) from step 5.

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TV program reception does not fill the screen.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Power

The power does not turn on.

, Check that the AC power cord is connected

securely.

Picture

There is no picture.

, Re-connec t all connecting cords securely. , The connecting cords are damaged. , Check the c onnection to your TV (page 15). , Switch the input se lector on your TV (such as to

“VCR”) so that the signal from the recorder appears on the TV scree n.

Picture noise appears.

, Check the c onnection to your TV (page 15) and

Settings and Adjustments

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

, If the pictur e output signal from your recorder

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

, You have set the record er to progressive format

(the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights u p) even though your TV cannot accept the progressi ve signal. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 101).

, Even if your TV is compatible with progressive

format (480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set the recorder to progressive format. In this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” in “Video” setup (page 101).

, Set the channel manually in “Tuner Preset” setup

(page 97).

, Select the correct source using the INPUT

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

TV program pictures are distorted.

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

manual).

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

farther apart.

, The RF cable is conn ected to the VHF/UHF

OUT jack on the recorder. Connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN jack.

TV channels cannot be changed.

, The channel is disa bled (page 98). , A timer recording started, which changed the

channels.

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

, If the equipment is connected to the LINE 1 IN

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

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

, If the playback picture output from a DVD

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

The picture does not fill the screen.

, Set “TV Type” in “Video” setup in accordance

with the aspect ratio of your TV (page 100).

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

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

Sound

There is no sound.

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

connection to the amplifie r is incorrect.

, The recorder is in reverse play, fast-forwar d,

slow motion, or pause mode.

, If the audio signal does not come through the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jacks, check the “Audio” setup settings (page 102) .

Sound is noisy.

, When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks,

noise will come from the LINE OUT (AUDIO L/ R) jacks (page 61).

The sound volume is low

, The sound volume is low on some DVDs.

The sound volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” in “Audio” setup to “TV Mode” (page 103).

An alternate audio track cannot be recorded or played.

, Second Audio Progra m (SAP) is not available

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

, You have set “Tu ner Audio” in “Audio” setup to

“Main” (page 102). Select “SAP” to record alternate audio programs.

, If you have conn ected an AV amplifier to the

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack and want to change the audio track for a DVD-RW (VR mode) during playback, set “Dolby Digital” in “Audio” setup to “D-PCM” (page 102).

DVD Playback

The disc does not play.

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

labeled side facing up.

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

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

, If the disc was recorded on another recorder, the

recorder cannot play the disc if it was not finalized (page44).

The disc does not start playback from the beginning.

, Resume play was activated (page 58). , You have inserted a disc whose Title menu or

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

The recorder starts playing the disc automatically.

, The DVD VIDEO features an auto playback

function.

Playback stops automatically.

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

stops playback at the auto pause signal.

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

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

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

The language for the sound track cannot be changed.

, Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the disc

being played.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits the changing of the

language for the sound track.

, Try changing the language using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

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The subtitle language cannot be changed or turned off.

, Multiling ual subtitles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO.

, The DVD VIDEO prohibits chan ging of the

subtitles.

, Try changing the subtitle using the DVD

VIDEO’s menu.

, The subtitles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The angles cannot be changed.

, Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD

VIDEO being played.

, You are trying to change the angles when “ ”

does not appear in the front panel display (page 59).

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

menu.

, The angles cannot be changed for the titles

recorded on this recorder.

The MP3 audio track cannot be pla yed.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3

format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/ Level 2.

, The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3.”

, The data is not form atted in MP3 even though it

has the extension “.MP3.”

, The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data. , The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3P RO

format.

The JPEG image file cannot be pl ayed.

, The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format

that conforms to ISO9660 Leve l 1/Level 2.

, The JPEG image file does not have the extension

“.JPG” or “.JPEG.”

, The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it

has the extension “.JPG” or “JPEG.”

, Length or width of the image is more than

4,720 dots.

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

, The player can only display numbers and

alphabet. Other characters are displayed as asterisks.

DVD Recording/Timer recording/ Editing

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

, Set the TV’s input source to “TV.”

Recording does not start immediately after yo u press z REC.

, Operate the recorde r only after “LOAD,”

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

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

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

outlet, and connect it again.

, The program contai ns copy protection signals

that restrict copying.

, The program that sta rts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the program s start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 51).

, There is no DVD inside the recorder. , There is not enough disc spac e for the recording.

Recording does not stop immediately after you press x STOP.

, It will take a few seconds for the recorder to input

disc data before recording can stop.

Timer recording is not compl ete or did not start from the beginning.

, There was a power failure during recording. If

the power recovers when there is a timer recording, the recorder resumes recording. The clock is automatically set by EDS , but it is reset during a power failure when the EDS signal cannot be received (page 99).

, The program that sta rts first has priority and the

second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the program s start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 51).

, Disc space wa s not enough.

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Contents previously recorded were erased.

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

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

VHS Playback

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear.

, Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/–

buttons.

, The video heads are dirty (see page 113). Clean

the video heads using a Sony video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette is no t available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

, The video heads may have to be replaced.

Consult your local Sony dealer for mo re information.

The picture rolls verticall y during picture search.

, Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or

monitor.

The picture has no sound.

, The tape is defective. , If you made A/V connections, check the audio

cord connection.

VHS Recording

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

, Set the TV ’s input source to “TV.”

A TV program does not appear on th e TV screen.

, Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the

VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

, Select the correct source with the CH +/– or

INPUT SELECT buttons. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select “LINE1” or “LINE2” when recording from othe r equipment.

TV reception is poor.

, Adjust the TV antenna.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

, The safety tab ha s been removed. To record on

this tape, cover the tab hole.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

, Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Nothing happens when you press z REC.

, Make sure the tape is not at its end.

VHS Timer recording

The timer does not operate.

, Check that the clock is set. , Make sure a tape has been inserted. , Check that the safety tab has not been removed. , Make sure the tape is not at its end. , Make sure a program has been set for timer

recording.

, Make sure your timer settings are past the current

time.

, Check that the cable box is turned on. , The clock stops if the VCR-DVD recorder is

disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock and timer.

, Turn the power off and unplug the AC power

cord.

, The timer recording will not be activated if the

recorder is on at the preset time.

, The program that starts first ha s priority and the

second program starts recording on ly after the first program has finished. If the program s start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority (page 70).

VHS Others

A tape cannot be inserted.

, Check th at a tape is not already in the tape

compartment.

Display

The clock has stopped.

, Set the cloc k again (page 99).

The c indicator is flashing.

, The disc does not have enough space. , Insert a recordab le disc or a tape with its safety

tab in place inside the recorder.

Remote control

The remote does not function.

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

default setting when you replaced the batte ries. Reset the code (page 26).

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

the recorder.

, Different co mmand modes are set for the

recorder and remote. Set the same command mode (page 29).

, Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO (page 27).

Additional Information

Other Sony equipment respon ds to the re mote.

, The same command mode is set for both the

Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder or Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder and recorder. Set a different command mode for the recorder (page 29).

Others

The recorder does not operate properly.

, Restart the recorder. Pre ss down "/1 on the

recorder for more than ten seconds until “SONY DVD” appears in the front panel display.

, When static electricity, etc., causes the recorder

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

The disc tray does not open after you press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

, It may take a few seconds for the disc tray to

open after you have recorded or edited a disc. This is because the recorder is adding disc data to the disc.

The disc tray does not open and “TRAY LOCKED” appears in the front panel display.

, Conta ct your Sony dealer or local authorized

Sony service facility.

“CAN NOT RECORD BECAUSE OF HIGH TEMP.” appears in the front panel display.

, Check that the vent on the rear of the recorder is

not blocked. Then, turn off the recorder, wait until the clock appears in the front panel display, and disconnect the AC power cord. Leave the recorder off for a while, then re-connect the power cord, and press "/1 on the recorder.

“CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel display.

, The recorder is locked. Cancel the Child Lock

(page 58).

Control by AV mouse is not possible.

, Some satellite receivers may not support AV

mouse.

Notes About This Recorder

On operation

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

•When you move the recorder, take out an y discs. If you don’t, the disc may be damaged.

On adjusting volume

Do not turn up the volume while listening to a section with very low level inputs or no audio signals. If you do, the speakers may be damaged when a peak level section is played.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel, and contr ols with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as alcoho l or benzine.

On cleaning discs

Do not use a commercially available cleaning disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Notes about the discs

•To keep the disc clean, ha ndle the disc by its edge. Do not touch the surface. Dust, fingerprints, or scratches o n the disc may cause it to malfunction.

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•Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot a ir ducts, or leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight as the temperature may rise considerably inside the car.

•After playing, store the disc in its case.

•Clean the disc with a cleani ng cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.

•Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not use the fol lowing discs. –A disc that has a non-stan dard shape (e.g.,

card, heart). –A disc with a label or sticke r on it. –A disc that has cellop hane tape or sticker

adhesive on it.

On cleaning the VCR mechanism

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

initial contamination

terminal

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About i.LINK

The DV IN jack on this recorder is an i.LINKcompliant DV IN jack. This section describes the i.LINK standard and its features.

What is i.LINK?

i.LINK is a digital serial interface for handling digital video, digital audio and other data in two directions between equipment having the i.LI NK jack, and for controlling other eq uipment. i.LINK-compatible pieces of equipment can be connected by a single i.LINK cable. Possible applications are operations and data transactions with various digital AV equipment. When two or more i.LINK-compatible equipment are connected to this recorder in a daisy chain, operations and data transactions are possible with not only the equipment that this recorder is connected to but also with other devices via the directly connected equipment. Note, however, that the method of oper ation sometimes varies according to the characteristi cs and specifications of the equipment to be connected, and that operations and data transactions are sometimes not possible on some connected equipment.

Note

Normally, only one piece of equipment can be connected to this recorder by the i.LINK cable (DV con necting cable). When connecting this recorder to i.LINK-

Additional Information

compatible equipment having two or more i.LINK jacks (DV jacks), see the instruction manua l of the equipment to be connected.

About the name “i.LINK”

i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, a nd is a trademark approved by many corporations. IEEE 1394 is an international standar d standardized by the Institute of E lectrical and Electronics Engineers.

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i.LINK baud rate

i.LINK’s maximum baud rate varies according to the equipment. Three maximum baud rates are defined:

S100 (approx. 100 Mbps*) S200 (approx. 200 Mbps) S400 (approx. 400 Mbps)

The baud rate is listed under “Speci fications” in the instruction manual of each equipment. It is also indicated near the i.LINK jack on some equipment. The maximum baud rate o f equipment on which it is not indicated such as this unit is “S100.” When units are connected to equipment having a different maximum baud rate, the baud rate sometimes differs from the indicated baud rate.

*What is Mbps?

Mbps stands for megabits per second, or t he amount of data that can be sent or received in one second. For example, a baud rate of 100 Mbps means that 100 megabits of data can be sent in one second.

i.LINK functions on this recorder

For details on how to dub when th is recorder is connected to other video equipme nt having DV jacks, see page 93. The DV jack on this recorder can only input DVCSD signals. It cannot output sign als. The DV jack will not accept MICRO MV signa ls from equipment such as a MICRO MV digi tal video camera with an i.LINK jack. For further precautions , see the notes on page 93. For details on precautions when connecting this recorder, also see the inst ruction manuals for the equipment to be connected.

Required i.LINK cable

Use the Sony i.LINK 4-pin-to-4-pin cable (dur ing DV dubbing).

i.LINK and are trademarks .

Guide to Parts and Controls

For more information, see the pages in parentheses.

Front panel

Buttons on the recorder have the same function as the buttons on the remote if they have the same or similar names.

A "/1 (on/standby) button (30) B Disc tray (37, 48, 57) C A (open/close) button (37, 48 , 57) D DVD t button (91)

T VIDEO button (89)

E Tape compartment (37, 67, 76) F A (eject) button (76) G z REC (record) button (38, 39, 48, 67) H m/M (rewind/fast-forward) buttons

(59, 78)

I H (play) button (37, 57, 76) *

X (pause) button (48, 59, 67, 78) x (stop) button (37, 48, 57, 67, 76, 89)

J SELECT DVD/VIDEO buttons (37) K (remote sensor) (26) L Front panel display (45, 121) M SYNCHRO REC indicator (53, 72) N PROGRESSIVE indicator (21, 100) O CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons* (38,

39, 48, 67, 77)

P DV IN jack (93) Q LINE 2 IN (S VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO L/

R) jacks (34)

* H and CHANNEL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use

the tactile dot as a reference.

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Remote for DVD

Buttons on the remote have the same function as the buttons on the recorder if they have the same or similar names. Buttons with an orange dot next to them can be used with your TV when the TV/ DVD·VIDEO switch is set to TV.

1 2

6 7

9 q; qa

qs qd

qg qh

qj qk

A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (27) B Z OPEN/CLOSE button (37, 48, 57, 94) C DVD button (37) D Number buttons (27, 52)*

SET button (27)

E CLEAR button (52, 62) F AUDIO button (59)*

SUBTITLE button (59)

G VCR Plus+ button (52) H DISPLAY button (45, 50)

TIME/TEXT button (45)

I ORIGINAL/PLAYLIST button (42, 82) J M/m/</,/ENTER button (30) K O RETURN button (30) L TOP MENU button (57) M m / M (search) buttons (59) N . PREV (previous)/NEXT >

buttons (59)

O REC MODE button (38, 48, 94) P [TIMER] button (50) Q MARKER button (62) R SEARCH button (62) S SHUFFLE button (59)

*Number 5 and AUDIO but tons have a tactile dot. Use

the tactile dot as a reference.

Slide the cover.

T ?/1 (on/standby) button (30) U CH +/– (channel) buttons* (38 , 48)

V VOL (volume) +/– buttons (27) W TV/VIDEO button (27) X INPUT SELECT button (38, 48, 94)

Y SURROUND button (59) Z SYSTEM MENU button (40)

wf wg

wk wl e;

es ed ef

TITLE LIST button (42, 57, 82) TOOLS button (41)

wj ZOOM button (59) wk ANGLE button (59) wl INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT

ADVANCE buttons (59)

e; MENU button (57) ea H PL AY button* (37, 57, 83)

X PAUS E button (48, 59, 83) x STOP button (37, 48, 57, 83, 89)

es z REC (reco rd) button (38, 48) ed REPEAT button (59) ef SYNCHRO REC button (53) eg CHAPTER MARK/ERASE buttons (84) eh COMMAND MODE switch (DVD

COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)

*CH + and H PLAY buttons have a tactil e dot. Use the

tactile dot as a reference.

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Remote for VIDEO

1 2

5 6 7 8

qs qd

Slide the cover.

A TV/DVD·VIDEO switch (27) B Z OPEN/CLOSE (eject) button (76) C Number buttons (27, 71)*

SET button (27, 67)

D CLEAR button (71, 76) E AUDIO button (80)*

qf qg

F VCR Plus+ button (71) G DISPLAY button (45, 69, 76)

TIME/TEXT button (45)

H SYSTEM MENU button (40)

I O RETURN button (30)

J m / M (search) buttons (78)

K . PREV (previous)/NEXT >

buttons (78)

L REC MODE button (39, 67) M [TIMER] button (69)

N ?/1 (on/standby) button (30) O VIDEO button (37)

P CH (channel)/TRACKING +/– buttons*

(39, 67, 77)

Q VOL (volume) +/– butto ns (27)

R TV/VIDEO button (27)

S INPUT SELECT button (39, 67) T TOOLS button (41)

U M/m/</,/ENTER button (30) V INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT

ADVANCE buttons (78)

W H PLAY button* (37, 76)

X PAUSE button (67, 78) x STOP but ton (37, 67, 76)

X z REC (record) button (39, 67) Y SYNCHRO REC button (72) Z COMMAND MODE switch (DVD

COMBO 1, 2, 3) (29)

*Number 5, AUDIO, CH +, and H PLAY buttons have

a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference.

Front panel display

VCD TV SAP

DVD

A DVD Playing/recording status B Disc type*/recording format C Audio signal indicators D TV indicator E STEREO indicator (47, 67) F SAP (Second Audio Program) ind icator

(47)

G VIDEO Playing/recording status

Rear panel

A S VIDEO OUT jack (20) B DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL/

OPTICAL) jacks (25)

C AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (25) D COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y, P

jacks (21)

, PR)

STEREO

VIDEO

H Tape indicator I Timer indicator J Displays the following (45):

•Playing time/remaining time

•Current title/chapter/track/index number

•Recording time/recording mode

•Clock

•Channel

K (angle) indicator (59) L Disc indicator

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

E LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks

(18, 23)

F LINE 1 IN (AUDIO L/R/VIDEO) jacks

(35)

G VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (15)

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Glossary

Chapter (page 62)

Sections of a picture or a music fe ature that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Depending on the disc, no chapters may be recorded.

Copy protection sig nals (page 48)

Copy restriction set by copyrigh t owners, etc. These signals are included in som e software or TV programs and restrict recording on this recorder.

Dolby Digital (page 102)

Digital audio compression technology developed by Dolby Laboratories. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. Dolby Digital provides the same discrete channels of high quality d igital audio found in “Dolby Digital” th eater surround sound systems. Good channel separation is realized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DTS (page 102)

Digital audio compression technology by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This technology conforms to multi-channel surround sound. The rear channel is stereo and there is a discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same discrete channels of high quality digital audio. Good channel separation is real ized because all of the channel data is recorded discretely, and little deterioration occurs because all channel data processing is digital.

DVD+RW (page 10)

A DVD+RW (read “plus RW”) is a recordable and rewritable disc. DVD+RW s use a recording format that is comparable to the DVD VIDEO format.

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DVD-RW (page 10)

A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritab le disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVDRW has two different modes: VR mode and Video mode. DVDs created in Video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, while discs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programmed or edited.

DVD+R (page 10)

A DVD+R (read “plus R”) is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD+R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD-R (page 10)

A DVD-R is a recordable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. Contents can be recorded only once to a DVD-R, and will have the same format as a DVD VIDEO.

DVD VIDEO (page 10)

A disc that contains up to eight hours of moving pictures on a disc the same diameter as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and sing lesided DVD is 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), which is 7 times that of a CD. The data capacity of a doublelayer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a singlelayer and double-sided DVD is 9.4 GB, and double-layer and double-sided DVD is 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, which is a worldwide standard of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 (average) of its original size. The DVD also uses a variable rate coding technology th at changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. Audio information is recorded in a multi-channel format, such as Dolby Digital, allowing you to enjoy a more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided on t he DVD.

Interlace format (page 101)

Interlace format shows every other line of an image as a single “field” and is the standard method for displaying images on television. The even number field shows the ev en numbered lines of an image, and the odd numbered field shows the odd numbered lines of an image.

Original (page 81)

Titles actually recorded o n a DVD-RW (VR mode). Erasing original titles frees up disc space.

Playlist (page 81)

Playback information created from the actual recordings on a DVD-RW (VR mode). A Playlist leaves the original titles as they are, and contains only the information needed to c ontrol playback. A Playlist title takes up very little disc space.

Progressive format (page 101)

Compared to the Interlace format that alternately shows every other line of an image (field) to create one frame, the Progressiv e format shows the entire image at once as a single frame. This means th at while the Interlace format can show 30 frames/60 fields in one second, the Progressive format can show 60 frames in one second. Th e overall picture quality increases and still im ages, text, and horizontal lines appear sharper.

Title (page 62)

The longest section of a picture or mus ic feature on a DVD, movie, etc., in video software, or the entire album in audio so ftware.

Track (page 62)

Sections of a music feat ure on a CD (the length of a song).

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language

Abbreviation Language

ARA Arabic

BUL Bul garian

CHI Chinese

CRO Croatian

CZE Czech

DAN Danish

DEU German

ENG English

ESP Spanish

FIN Finish

FRA French

GRE Greek

HUN Hungarian

IDN Indonesian

IND Hindi

ISL Icelandic

ITA It alian

IWR Hebrew

JPN Japanese

KOR Korean

MAL Malay

NLD Dutch

NOR Norwegian

POL Polish

POR Portuguese

RUS Russian

SVE Swedish

THA Thai

TUR Tur kish

VIE Vietnamese

ZAF Afrikaans

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2. DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY

2-1 CABINET AND PCB

RDR-VX500

2-1-1 Cabinet Top Removal

Lift up the Cabinet Top in the direction of arrow.

1 REMOVE

3 SCREWS

Fig. 2-1 Cabinet Top Removal

2-1-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal

1 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

Fig. 2-3 Ass’y Front Panel Removal (Top View)

2-1-2 Ass’y Botton Cover Removal

2 REMOVE 7 SCREWS

1 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

(Bottom View)

Fig. 2-2 Ass’y Botton Cover Removal

2 RELEASE 3 HOOKS

Fig. 2-4 Ass’y Front Panel Removal (Bottom View)

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2-1-4 Chassis Removal

DVD DECK

3 REMOVE 4 SCREWS

1 REMOVE 2 SCREWS

2 REMOVE 4 SCREWS

VCR DECK

4 REMOVE 7 SCREWS

SHIELD CASE-GROUND PCB

JACK PCB

DVD MAIN PCB

VCR MAIN PCB

DV INPUT PCB

FUNCTION TIMER PCB

Fig. 2-5 Chassis Removal

2-1-5 VCR Main PCB Removal

REMOVE 4 SCREWS

Fig. 2-6 VCR Main PCB Removal

When installing the ass'y full deck on the Main PCB, be sure to align the assembly point of mode switch.

MODE SWITCH

ASSEMBLY POINT

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2-2 CIRCUIT BOARD LOCATIONS

VCR MAIN PCB

JACK PCB

FUNCTION TIMER PCB

DV INPUT PCB

Fig. 2-7 Circuit Board Locations

2-3

DVD MAIN PCB

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2-3 VCR DECK PARTS LOCATIONS

2-3-1 Top View

1 GEAR FL CAM 2 MOTOR LOADING ASS’Y 3 LEVER FL ARM ASS’Y 4 HOLDER FL CASSETTE ASS’Y 5 LEVER FL DOOR 6 SLIDER FL DRIVE

Fig. 2-8 Top parts Location-1

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1 FE HEAD 2 CYLINDER ASS’Y 3 ACE HEAD ASS’Y 4 LEVER UNIT PINCH ASS’Y 5 LEVER #9 GUIDE ASS’Y 6 LEVER TENSION ASS’Y 7 BAND BRAKE ASS’Y

67 89q;qa q; qs qd

Fig. 2-9 Top Parts Location-2

8 DISK S REEL 9 LEVER S BRAKE ASS’Y 0 GEAR IDLE qa LEVER IDLE qs LEVER T BRAKE ASS’Y qd DISK T REEL

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2-3-2 Bottom View

123 4 56 7

1 GEAR JOINT 1 2 GEAR JOINT 2 3 BRAKET GEAR 4 MOTOR CAPSTAN ASS’Y 5 LEVER T LOAD ASS’Y 6 GEAR LOADING DRIVE 7 LEVER S LOAD ASS’Y 8 HOLDER CLUTCH ASS’Y 9 BELT PULLEY 0 SLIDER CAM

89 q;

Fig. 2-10 Bottom Parts Location

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2-4 VCR DECK

2-4-1 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal

1) Pull the Holder FL Cassette Ass’y 1 to the eject position.

2) Pull the Holder FL Cassette Ass’y 1 as grasping the Holder FL Cassette Ass’y 1 and Lever FL Cassette-R 2 in the same time to release hooking from Main Base until the Boss [A] of Holder FL Cassette Ass’y 1 is taken out from the Rail [B].

3) Lift the Holder FL Cassette Ass’y 1, in this time, you have to grasp the Lever FL Cassette-R 2 Continuously until the Holder FL Cassette Ass’y 1 is taken out completely.

Note: Be sure to insert Lever FL Cassette-R 2 in the direction of

“A” to prevent separation and breakage of the Lev er FL CassetteR 2 at disassembling and reassembling.

1 HOLDER FL CASSETTEE ASS'Y

BOSS [A]

2 LEVER FL CASSETTEE -R

"A"

RAIL [B]

2-4-2 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal

1) Push the hole “A” in the direction of arrow “B” use the pin.(about Dia. 2.5)

2) Pull out the Lever FL Arm Ass’y 1 from the Boss of Main Base.

3) Remove the Lever FL Arm Ass’y 1 in the direction of arrow “C”.

HOLE "A"

"B"

"C"

LEVER FL ARM ASS'Y

Fig. 2-12 Lever FL Arm Ass’y Removal

Fig. 2-11 Holder FL Cassette Ass’y Removal

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2-4-3 Lever FL Door Removal

2-4-4 Slider FL Drive, Gear FL Cam Removal

1) Release the Hook 2 and Remove the Lever FL Door 1 in the direction of arrow “A”.

2 LEVER FL DOOR

"A"

"B"

1 SLIDER FL DRIVE

"C"

Fig. 2-13 Lever FL Door Removal

1) Pull the Slider FL Drive 1 to the front direction.

2) Remove the Slider FL Drive 1 in the direction of arro w . (Refer to Fig. 2-13)

3) Remove the Gear FL cam 2.

Note: When reinstalling be sure to reassemble Slider FL drive 1 after you insert the Boss of Lever FL ARM-R in Groove of Slider FL drive 1.

Assembly: Align the Gear FL Cam 1 with the Gear worm wheel Post as shown drawing. (Refer to Timing point)

Fig. 2-14 Slider FL Drive Removal

1 GEAR FL CAM

POST

TIMING POINT

Fig. 2-15 Gear FL Cam, Gear Worm

GEAR FL CAM2

1 SLIDER FL DRIVE

GEAR WORM WHEEL

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2-4-5 Gear Worm Wheel Removal

2-4-6 Cable Flat Removal

1) Remove the Gear Worm wheel 1.

Fig. 2-16 Gear Worm Wheel Removal

1 GEAR WORM WHEEL

1) Remove the Drum connecting part of Cable Flat 1 from Connector W afer 2.

2) Remove the Loading Motor connecting part of Cable Flat 1 from Connector Wafer 3.

2 CONNECTOR WAFER

Fig. 2-17 Cable Flat Removal

1 CABLE FLAT

3 CONNECTOR

WAFER

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2-4-7 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal

2-4-8 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 2, 1 Removal

1) Remove the Screw 1.

2) Remove the Motor Loading Ass’y 2.

1 SCREW

Fig.2-18 Motor Loading Ass’y Removal

2 MOTOR LOADING ASS`Y

1) Remove the Screw 1.

2) Remove the Bracket Gear 2.

3) Remove the Gear Joint 2 3.

4) Remove the Gear Joint 1 4.

Assembly:

1) Be sure to align dot mark of Gear Joint 1 1 with dot mark of Gear Joint 2 2 as shown Fig 2-20. (Refer to Timing point1)

2) Confirm the Timing Point 2 of the Gear Joint 2 2 and Slider Cam 3.

4 GEAR JOINT 1

3 GEAR JOINT 2

1 SCREW

2 BRAKET GEAR

Fig. 2-19 Bracket Gear, Gear Joint 1,2 Removal

1 GEAR JOINT1

TIMING POINT 1

2 GEAR JOINT2

3 SLIDER CAM

TIMING POINT 2

Fig. 2-20 Gear Joint 1,2 Assembly

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2-4-9 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Removal

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

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Assembly

1) Remove the Belt Pulley. (Refer to Fig. 2-38)

2) Remove the Gear Loading Drive 1 after releasing Hook [A] in the direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.

3) Remove the Slider Cam 2.

4) Remove the Lever Load S Ass’y 3 & Lever Load T Ass’y 4.

HOOK(A)

2 SLIDE CAM

1 GEAR LOADING DRIVE

4 LEVER LOAD T ASS'Y

3 LEVER LOAD S ASS'Y

1) When reinstalling, be sure to align dot of Lever Load T Ass’y 1 with dot of Lever Load S Ass’y 2 as shown in drawing, (Refer to Timing Point 1).

2) Insert the Pin A,B,C,D into the Slider Cam 3 hole.

3) Be sure to align dot of Lever Load T 1 and dot of Gear Loading Drive 4, (Refer to Timing Point 2).

4) Aline dot of Gear Loading drive 4 with mark of Slider Cam 3 as shown in drawing (Refer to Timing Point 3).

TIMING POINT 1

LEVER LOAD T

TIMING POINT 2

TIMING POINT 3

2 LEVER LOAD S

Fig. 2-21 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever T, S Load Ass’y Removal

PIN A

PIN C

3 SLIDER CAM

PIN D

Fig. 2-22 Gear Loading Drive, Slider Cam,

Lever Load S, T Ass’y Assembly

PIN B

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2-4-11 Lever Pinch Drive,

Lever Tension Drive Removal

2-4-12 Lever Tension Ass’y,

Band Brake Ass’y Removal

1) Remove the Lever Pinch Drive 1, Lev er Tension Drive 2.

1 LEVER PINCH DRIVE

2 LEVER TENSION DRIVE

Fig. 2-23 Lever Pinch Drive,

Lever Tension Drive Removal

1) Remove the Lever Brake S Ass’y (Refer to Fig 2-25).

2) Remove the Spring Tension Lever 1.

3) Rotate stopper of Main Base in the direction of arrow “A”.

4) Lift the Lever Tension Ass’y 2 & Band Brake Ass’y 3.

Note:

1) When replacing the Lever Tension Ass’y 2, be sure to apply Grease on the post.

2) Take care not to touch stain on the felt side, and not to be folder and broken Band Brake Ass’y

3) After Lever T ension Ass’y seated, Rotate stopper of Main Base to the Mark[B].

3 BAND BRAKE ASS`Y

2 LEVER TENTION ASS`Y

1 SPRING TENTION LEVER

STOPPER

"A"

MARK[B]

Fig. 2-24 Lever Tension Ass’y,

Band Brake Ass’y Removal

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2-4-13 Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal

2 GEAR IDLE

1 LEVER IDLE

"A"

HOOK "C"

"B"

2-4-14 Gear Idle Ass’y Removal

1) Release the Hook [A] and the Hook [B], [C] in the direction of arrow as shown in Fig 2-25.

2) Lift the Lever S, T Brake Ass’y 1, 2 with spring brake 3.

Assembly:

1) Assembly the Lever S Brake Ass’y 1 on the Main Base.

2) Assembly the Lever T Brake Ass’y 2 with spring brake 3.

Note: Take extreme care not to be folded and transformed Spring Brake at removing or reinstalling.

HOOK(A)

3 SPRING BRAKE

1 LEVER S BRAKE ASS'Y

HOOK(C)

HOOK(B)

2 LEVER T BRAKE ASS`Y

1) Push the Lever Idle 1 in the direction of arrow “A”, “B”.

2) Lift the Lever Idle 1.

Assembly:

1) Apply oil in two Bosses of Lever Idle 1.

2) Assemble the Gear Idle 2 with the Lever Idle 1.

Note: When replacing the Gear Idle 2, be sure to add oil in the boss of Lever Idle 1.

Fig. 2-26 Gear Idle Ass’y Removal

Fig. 2-25 Lever Brake S, T Ass’y Removal

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2-4-15 Disk S, T Reel Removal

2-4-16 Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal

1) Lift the Disk S, T Reel 1, 2.

1 DISK S REEL

Fig. 2-27 Disk S, T Reel Removal

2 DISK T REEL

1) Remove the Washer Slit 1.

2) Lift the Holder Clutch Ass’y 2.

Note: When you reinstall Holder Clutch Ass’y

1) Check the condition of spring as shown in detail A.

2) Don't push Holder Clutch Ass’y down with excessiv e force Just insert Holder Clutch Ass’y into post center with dead force and Rotate it smoothly. Be sure to confirm that spring is in the slit of Gear Center Ass’y as shown in detail B.

1 WASHER SLIT

2 HOLDER CLUTCH ASS`Y

DETAIL A

<BAD> SPRING <GOOD>

DETAIL B

SPRING

<BAD>

Fig. 2-28 Holder Clutch Ass’y Removal

<GOOD>

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2-4-17 Lever Up Down Ass’y, Gear Center

Ass’y Removal

1) Remove the 2 hooks in the direction of arrow as shown Fig. 229 and lift the Lever Up Down Ass’y 1.

2) Lift the Gear Center Ass’y 2.

Assembly:

1) Insert the Lever Up Down Ass’y 1 in the rectangular holes on Main Base as shown in Fig 2-30.

2) Lift the Lever Up Down Ass’y 1 about 35°.

(Refer to Fig 2-30)

3) Insert Ring of the Gear Center Ass’y 2 in the Guide of the Lever Up Down Ass’y 1.

4) Insert the Gear Center Ass’y 2 in the post on Main Base.

5) Push down the Lever Up Down Ass’y 1 for locking of the Hook.

Note:

1) Take care not to separate and sentence does not mark sense.

2) Be sure to confirm that Ring of the Gear Center Ass’y 2 is in the Guide of the Lever Up Down Ass’y 1 after finishing assembly of Lever Up Down Ass’y 1 and Gear Center Ass’y

1 LEVER UP DOWN ASS`Y

2-4-18 Guide Cassette Door Removal

1) Lift the Hook [A].

2) Rotate the Guide Cassette Door 1 in the direction of arrow.

Note: After reinstalling the Guide Cassette Door 1 sure the Hook [A].

1 GUIDE CASSETTE DOOR

HOOK [A]

Fig. 2-29 Lever Up Down Ass’y Removal

2 GEAR CENTER ASS'Y

RING GEAR

POST

HOOK

2 GEAR CENTER ASS`Y

Fig. 2-31 Guide Cassette Door Removal

GUIDE

1 LEVER UP DOWN ASS'Y

Fig. 2-30 Lever Up Down Ass’y Assembly

MAIN BASE

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2-4-19 Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal

1) Lift the Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y 1.

2) Remove the Plate Joint 2 from Lever Pinch Drive.

3) Remove the Spring Pinch Drive 3.

Note:

1) Take extreme care not to touch the grease on the Roller Pinch.

2) When reinstalling, be sure to apply grease on the post pinch roller.

2-4-20 Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal

1) Remove the Spring #9 Guide 1.

2) Lift the Lever #9 Guide Ass’y 2 in the direction of arrow “A ”.

Note:

1) Take extreme care not to get grease on the tape Guide Post.

2) After reinstalling, check the bottom side of the Post #9 Guide to the top side of Main Base.

"A"

1 LEVER UNIT PINCH ASS`Y

2 PLATE JOINT

3 SPRING PINCH DRIVE

1 SPRING #9 GUIDE

2 LEVER #9 GUIDE ASS`Y

"B"

Fig. 2-32 Lever Unit Pinch Ass’y, Plate Joint,

Spring Pinch Drive Removal

Fig. 2-33 Lever #9 Guide Ass’y Removal

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2-4-21 FE Head Removal

2-4-22 ACE Head Removal

1) Lift the FE Head 1.

1 FE HEAD

Fig. 2-34 FE Head Removal

1) Pull out the FPC from connector of ACE Head Ass’y 2.

2) Remove the Screw 1.

3) Lift the ACE Head Ass’y 2.

1 SCREW

HEAD ACE ASS`Y2

Fig. 2-35 ACE Head Removal

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2-4-23 Slider S, T Ass’y Removal

1) Move the Slider S, T Ass’y 1, 2 to slot, and then lift it to remove. (Refer to arrow)

2-4-24 Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Re-

moval

1) Remove the 3 Screws 1.

2) Lift the Plate Ground Deck 2.

3) Lift the Cylinder Ass’y 3.

1 SLIDER S ASS`Y

Fig. 2-36 Slider S, T Ass’y Removal

2 SLIDER T ASS`Y

Assembly:

1) Match the 3 holes in the bottom of Cylinder Ass’y 3 to the 3 holes of Main Base as attending not to drop or knock the Cylinder Ass’y 3.

2) Tighten the 1 Screw 1.

3) Match the Plate Ground Deck 2 to the Hole of Base Main.

4) Tighten the other 2 Screws 1.

Note:

1) Take care not to touch the Cylinder Ass’y 3 and the tape guide post at reinstalling.

2) When reinstalling, Don't push down too much on Screw Driver .

1 3 SCREWS

2 PLATE GROUND DEC

3 CYLINDER ASS'Y

Fig. 2-37 Plate Ground Deck, Cylinder Ass’y Removal

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2-4-25 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal

2-4-26 Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal

1) Remove the Hook Capstan 1 after realeasing Hook in the direction arrow as shown in detail drawing.

2) Remove the Belt Pulley 2.

Note: Take extreme care not to get grease on Belt Pulley 2 at assembling or reassembling.

2 BELT PULLEY

HOOK

HOOK CAPSTAN

1) Remove the 3 Screws 1.

2) Remove the Motor Capstan Ass’y 2.

Assembly:

1) Match the 3 holes of Motor Capstan Ass’y 2 to the 3 holes of Main Base. Be careful not to drop or knock the Motor Capstan Ass’y 2.

2) Tighten the 3 Screws 1 in the direction of arrow as shown detail drawing.

Note: After tightening screws, check if there is gap between the head of screws and the top side of Main Base. There should hav e no gap between the head of screws and the top side of Main Base. After reinstalling, adjusting the tape transport system again.

1 3 SCREWS

Fig. 2-38 Hook Capstan, Belt Pulley Removal

2 MOTOR CAPSTAN ASS'Y

Fig. 2-39 Motor Capstan Ass’y Removal

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2-4-27 Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal

1) Rotate the Post #8 Guide Ass’y 1 in the direction of arrow to lift up.

1 POST #8 GUIDE ASS'Y

2-4-29 How to Eject the Cassette Tape

(If the unit does not operate on condition that is inserted into housing ass’y)

1) Turn the Gear worm 1 clockwise with screw driver.(Refer to arrow) (Other method: Remove the Screw of Motor Load Ass’y, Separate the Motor Load Ass’y)

1 GEAR WORM

Fig. 2-40 Post #8 Guide Ass’y Removal

2-4-28 Lever Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal

1) Release the Hook 1.

2) Lift the Lever Head Cleaner Ass’y 2.

2 LEVER HEAD CLEANER ASS'Y

1 HOOK

SLEEVE-HEAD CLEANE

Fig. 2-42

2) When Slider S,T are approched in the position of unloading, rotate holder Clutch counterclockwise after inserting screw driver in the hole of frame's bottom in order to wind the unwinded tape. (Refer to Fig.2-43) (If you rotate Gear Worm 1 continuously when tape is in state of unwinding, you may cause a tape contamination by grease and tape damage. Be sure to wind the unwinded tape in the state of set horizently.)

3) Rotate Gear Worm 1 clockwise using screw driver again up to the state of eject mode and then pick out the tape.(Refer to Fig.2-

42)

FRAME

Fig. 2-41 Lever Head Cleaner Ass’y Removal

Fig. 2-43

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2-5 THE TABLE OF CLEANING, LUBRICATION AND REPLACEMENT TIME ABOUT PRIN-

CIPAL PARTS

1) The replacement time of parts is not life of parts.

2) The table 2-1 is that the VCR Set is in normal condition (normal temperature, normal humidity). The checking period may be changed owing to the condition of use, runtime and environmental conditions.

3) Life of the Cylinder Ass’y is depend on the condition of use.

4) See exploded view for location of each parts.

* Parts Name

POST TENSION ∆∆∆ ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

SLANT POST S, T ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

T A

E P

A T

S Y S T E

#8 GUIDE SHAFT ∆∆∆ ∆∆ ∆∆∆∆∆ CAPSTAN SHAFT ∆∆∆∆∆ ∆∆∆∆∆

#9 GUIDE POST ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆ #3 GUIDE POST ∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆∆

GUIDE ROLLER S, T ∆∆∆ OOOOOOO

CYLINDER ASS’Y ∆ OOOOOOOOO

FE HEAD ∆∆∆ OOOOOOO

ACE HEAD ∆ OOOOOOOOO

PINCH ROLLER ∆ OOOOOOOOO

POST REEL S, T ◆◆◆◆◆

SLEEVE TENSION ◆◆◆◆◆

POST CENTER ◆◆◆◆◆

LEVER IDLE BOSS (2Point)

D R

I N G

B R A K E

CAPSTAN MOTOR PULLEY

S Y S

T E

BELT PULLEY O O O O O O O HOLDER CLUTCH ASS’Y GEAR CENTER ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

GEAR IDLE (2Point) O O O O O O O O O

LOADING MOTOR O O O O O O O O O

S Y

BAND BRAKE ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

S T E

BRAKE T ASS’Y O O O O O O O O O

500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000

◆◆◆◆◆

∆∆∆ ∆∆ OOOOO

∆ OOOOOOOOO

Checking Period

Remark

-To clean the parts, use patch and alcohol (solvent).

- After cleaning, use the video tape after alcohol is gone away completely.

-We recommend to use oil [EP-50] or solvent.

- One or two drops of oil should be applied after

cleaning with alcohol.

- Periodic time of applying oil (Apply oil after cleaning)

- The excessive applying oil may be the cause of malfunction.

∆ : Cleaning O : Check and replacement in necessary ◆ : Add Oil

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MEMO

2-22E

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3. Block Diagram

RDR-VX500

VHF/UHF

LINE1 IN(REAR)

LINE2 IN(FRONT)

SUPER IN

DV IN

VIDEO

L/R from Tuner

RF Out

SIF

MTS IC

LA72670

Video Mux SW

Audio Mux SW

TM BLOCK

MUX

SV1274

7 to 4

6 to 4

2CH

CVBS

DVD V IN

Y/C NIX IN

VCR V IN

6CH AMP

LA73054

VIDEO

DECORDER

TVP5146

AUDIO ADC

CS5340

IEEE1394PHY

TSB41AB1

AUDIO

DAC

CS4391

EEPROM

24LC32

(I2C)

4MB FLASH

K8D3216UBM

(8bit)

DECODER

CS98202

VCR MICOM

MN 101D10F

AV I-CHIP

LA71207

HI-FI

LA72670

8MB(x2) SDRAM

(32bit)

ENCODER

CS92686

DVD-Rewritable Drive

ND-2500A/REC

2MB(x4) SDRAM

(64bit)

VCR DECK

SUPER OUT

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

IEC958

Front Panel

VFD DRIVE, KEY CONTROL

PT6315

Key Input

Remocon

3-23-1

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MEMO

3-4E

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4. PCB Diagrams

4-1 VCR Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3

4-2 DVD Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-7

4-3 Jack PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-11

4-4 DV Input PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15

4-5 Function Timer PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-15

RDR-VX500

4-24-1

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4-1 VCR Main PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-44-3

Page 67

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-64-5

Page 68

4-2 DVD Main PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-84-7

Page 69

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-104-9

Page 70

4-3 Jack PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

4-124-11

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CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-144-13

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4-4 DV Input PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-5 Function Timer PCB

COMPONENT SIDE

CONDUCTOR SIDE

4-16E4-15

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5. Schematic Diagrams

RDR-VX500

◆ Block Identification of Main PCB - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3

5-1 S.M.P.S (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-5

5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-9

5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-11

5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-13

5-6 Function Timer (Function Timer PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-15

5-7 Encoder (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-17

5-8 Decoder (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-19

5-9 Video Decoder and Connector (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-21

Note

For schematic Diagram

- Resistors are in ohms, 1/8W unless otherwise noted.

Special note :

Most semiconductor devices are electrostatically sensitive and therefore require the special handling techniques described under the “electrostatically sensitive (ES) devices” section of this service manual.

Important safety notices :

Components identified with the mark 0 have the special characteristics for safety. When replacing any of these components. Use only the same type.

5-10 DV Interface and 1394 Connector (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-23

5-11 Audio DAC and ADC (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-25

5-12 Connectors and Power (DVD Main PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-27

5-13 Mts/Tuner (JACK PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-29

5-14 AV IN/OUT (JACK PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-31

5-15 Component/Super Out (JACK PCB) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-33

5-25-1

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◆ Block Identification of Main PCB

VCR MAIN PCB

5-45-3

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5-1 S.M.P.S. (VCR Main PCB)

5-65-5

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5-2 Power (VCR Main PCB)

5-85-7

Page 77

5-3 Logic (VCR Main PCB)

5-105-9

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5-4 A/V (VCR Main PCB)

5-125-11

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5-5 Hi-Fi (VCR Main PCB)

5-145-13

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5-6 Function Timer (Function Timer PCB)

5-165-15

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5-7 Encoder (DVD Main PCB)

SM_SY S CLK[4]

P1V8

CHANGE Pa rt Typ e(F B14, FB 15) 3225 to 2012

SM_HRESET~[3]

DVCL K4 9MHZ[5] PLIN KO N[5]

PD[7:0][5] PCNT 1[5] PCNT 0[5] PLPS[5] PLRE Q[5]

PCMI_LRCK[3,4] PCM I_DA TA[3,4] ADC_ B CK[3,6]

P3V3

R12 9

FB1 4

100XL/3A

C1 38

47uF /6V

Chang e PLL_VDD - > P LL_1V8_VDD( 041204)

ADD C246, R174 f or EM I modi fy

C246

HEADE R 4X2

TD I

TD O

TCK

TM S

CN101

JTA G P ort

ADD C98, R29 f or EM I modif y

R12 3 2 2R

PLL_1V8_VD DSM1V8

FB1 5

100XL/3A

C1 39

10uF /16V

R12 6 0R

330

R174

PD 7 PD 6 PD 5 PD 4

PD 3

PD 2 PD 1 PD 0

P3V3

R135 10K

R133 10K

R132 10K

R134 10K

C1 40

0.1uF

C142 0.1uF

C157 0.1uF

C158 0.1uF

C161 0.1uF

C164 0.1uF

C9 8 OPEN

R2 9 OPEN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

CS92688

PLL_VDD PLL_VSS GBL_PWRDN PLL_BP SE DEBUG_EN SYSCLK HRSTn CS_INn

PCLK PLINKON PDIRECT PD7 PD6 PD5 PD4 IO_VSS0 IO_VDD0 PD3

PD2 PD1 PD0 IO_VSS1 IO_VDD1 PCNT1 PCNT0 PLPS PLREQ CORE_VSS0

CORE_VDD0 IO_VSS2 IO_VDD2 LRCK_IO SDA_IO BCK_IN_DEC BCK_IN_ENC IO_VSS3 ND_TREE GPIO0

GPIO1 IO_VSS4 GPIO2 IO_VDD3 GPIO3 IO_VSS5 GPIO4 GPIO5 IO_VSS6 GPIO6

IO_VDD4 GPIO7 TDO TCK CORE_VSS1 CORE_VDD1 TDI TMS IO_VDD5 IO_VDD6

IO_VSS7

MD0

MD2

MD1

C133 0.1uF

238

237

236

240

239

MD 0

MD 1

IO_ VSS3 5

IO _VDD26

TST_MODE61MBIST_MSZ

R1 40 10K

MC LK1

198

104

C137 0.1uF

197

IO _VDD21

DM A_RE Q

105

MC LK0

CHANGE Par t T ype(FB23, FB24, FB25, FB26) 3225 to 2012

R19 4 0R

R19 3 0R

MD31

MD29

MD28

MD30

196

195

194

MD 28

MD 29

MD 30

IO_ VSS2 8

CORE _VDD3

CORE_VSS3

IO_ VSS1 4

DTA C K_ RDY

106

107

108

R144 4.7K_N C

RAS~

WE ~

C AS~

R12 5 47R

R12 4 47R

188

187

192

190

191

189

193

MD 31

MC AS

MR AS

IO_ VSS2 7

IO _VDD20

MC KOU T 1

MC KOU T 0

IO _VDD12

IO_ VSS1 5

HSEL n

109

INTX1 6

110

111

R145 4.7K

R146 4.7K

RWN_S B HE

INT_MOTn

113

112

114

R147 4.7K

LDS _RDN

115

ADD R132, R133, C40 0,C 4 01(041204)

MA0

MA4

MA1

MA3

MA2

C40 0 OPEN

C40 1 OPEN

186

185

184

183

182

181

MA0

MA1

MA2

MA3

MA4

MWE

MA5

MA6

IO_VDD19

IO_VSS26

MA7 MA8

IO_VSS25

MA9

MA10 MBA1 MBA0

IO_VSS24

MD32 MD33

IO_VDD18

MD34 MD35

IO_VSS23

MD36 MD37

CORE_VDD5

CORE_VSS5

MD38 MD39

IO_VDD17

IO_VSS22

MD40 MD41 MD42 MD43

IO_VSS21

MD44 MD45

IO_VDD16

MD46 MD47

IO_VSS20

MD48 MD49

CORE_VDD4 CORE_VSS4

MD50 MD51

IO_VDD15

IO_VSS19

MD52 MD53 MD54 MD55

IO_VSS18

MD56

MD57

IO_VDD14

MD58 MD59

IO_VSS17

MD60 MD61 MD62 MD63

IO _VDD13

IO_ VSS1 6

UDS _WRN

HUI _INTn

SYS_ RD Y

119

116

117

118

120

C169 0.1uF

SM1V8 P3V3

180

179 178

C141 0.1uF

177 176 175 174 173 172 171 170

169 168 167 166 165 164

C143 0.1uF

163 162 161 160

159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151

C159 0.1uF

150

149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141

C160 0.1uF

140

139 138 137

C162 0.1uF

136 135 134 133 132 131 130

129 128 127 126

C163 0.1uF

125 124 123 122 121

MA5

MA6

MA7 MA8

MA9 MA10

MBA0

MD 32 MD 33

MD 34 MD 35

MD 36 MD 37

MD 38 MD 39

MD 40 MD 41 MD 42 MD 43

MD 44 MD 45

MD 46 MD 47

MD 48 MD 49

MD 50 MD 51

MD 52 MD 53 MD 54 MD 55

MD 56

MD 57

MD 58 MD 59

MD 60 MD 61 MD 62 MD 63

P3V3 P3V3

MD 48 MD 49

MD 50 MD 51

MD 52 MD 53

MD 54 MD 55

WE~ C AS~ RAS~

MBA0

MD 31 MD 30

MD 29 MD 28

MD 27 MD 26

MD 25 MD 24

WE~ C AS~ RAS~

FB2 4 0(2012)

IC103

VDD0

DQ0

DQ1

VSSQ0

DQ2

DQ3

VDDQ0

DQ4

DQ5

VSSQ1

DQ6

DQ7

VDDQ1

LDQM

CAS

RAS

FB2 6 0(2012)

A10/AP

A3 VDD125VSS0

M12L161 6 1-7T

C145 0.1uF C147 0.1uF C149 0.1uF C151 0.1uF C154 0.1uF C156 0.1uF

MA10MA8 MA0 MA1 MA2 MA3

P3V3P3V3

VSS1 DQ15 DQ14

VSSQ3

DQ13 DQ12

VDDQ3

DQ11 DQ10

VSSQ2

VDDQ2

N.C/RFU

UDQM

DQ9 DQ8

CLK CKE

50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35

R1284.7K

34 33

N.C

IC105

MA10 MA0 MA1

MA3

VDD0

DQ0

DQ1

VSSQ0

DQ2

DQ3

VDDQ0

DQ4

DQ5

VSSQ1

DQ6

DQ7

VDDQ1

LDQM

CAS

RAS

A10/AP

A3 VDD125VSS0

M12L161 6 1-7T

C171 0.1uF C173 0.1uF C175 0.1uF C177 0.1uFC176 0.1uF C180 0.1uF C182 0.1uF

VSS1 DQ15 DQ14

VSSQ3

DQ13 DQ12

VDDQ3

DQ11 DQ10

VSSQ2

VDDQ2

N.C/RFU

UDQM

DQ9 DQ8

CLK CKE

50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35

R137 4.7K

34 33

N.C

FB2 3 0(2012)

IC102

MD 15 MD 14

MD 13 MD 12

MD 11 MD 10

MD9 MD8

WE~ C AS~ RAS~

MBA0 MBA0 MA10 MA0 MA1 MA2 MA3

VDD0

DQ0

DQ1

VSSQ0

DQ2

DQ3

VDDQ0

DQ4

DQ5

VSSQ1

DQ6

DQ7

VDDQ1

LDQM

CAS

RAS

A10/AP

A3 VDD125VSS0

M12L16161-7T

C144 0.1uF C146 0.1uF C148 0.1uF C150 0.1uF C153 0.1uF C155 0.1uF

VSSQ3

VDDQ3

VSSQ2

VDDQ2

N.C/RFU

MA[1 0:0]

VSS1 DQ15 DQ14

DQ13 DQ12

DQ11 DQ10

UDQM

DQ9 DQ8

CLK CKE

MD0

49 48 47

MD2

MD3

45 44

MD4

MD5

42 41

MD6

MD7

39 38 37 36

MC LK 0 MC LK 0

R127 4.7K

34 33

N.C

A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4

MA9

32 31

MA7

MA6

MA5

MA4

27 26

Change P3V3 to SDRAM VDD fo r C KE P ull-u p R egis tor(0 41204)

FB25 0(2012)

IC104

MD 32 MD 33

MD 34 MD 35

MD 36 MD 37

MD 38 MD 39

WE~ C AS~ RAS~

MBA0 MA10 MA0 MA1 MA2 MA2 MA3 MA4

VDD0

DQ0

DQ1

VSSQ0

DQ2

DQ3

VDDQ0

DQ4

DQ5

VSSQ1

DQ6

DQ7

VDDQ1

LDQM

CAS

RAS

A10/AP

A3 VDD125VSS0

M12L161 6 1-7T

C170 0.1uF C172 0.1uF C174 0.1uF

C179 0.1uF C181 0.1uF

VSSQ3

VDDQ3

VSSQ2

VDDQ2

N.C/RFU

UDQM

VSS1 DQ15 DQ14

DQ13 DQ12

DQ11 DQ10

DQ9 DQ8

CLK CKE

MD 47

MD 46

48 47

MD 45

MD 44

45 44

MD 43

MD 42

42 41

MD 41

MD 40

39 38 37 36 35

R136 4.7K

34 33

N.C

A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4

MA9

MA8

MA7

MA6

MA5

MA4

27 26

MD 16 MD 17MD1

MD 18 MD 19

MD 20 MD 21

MD 22 MD 23

MA9 MA8 MA7 MA6

MC LK 0

MA5 MA4

R13 0

150_N C

C1 52

39pF_N C

MD 63 MD 62

MD 61 MD 60

MD 59 MD 58

MD 57 MD 56

MC LK 1MC LK 1

MA9 MA8 MA7 MA6 MA5

MC LK 1

R13 8

150_N C

C1 78

39pF_N C

MD[31:0]

MD15

MD14

MD12

MD10

MD11

MD8

MD9

MD7

MD4

MD5

MD3

MD6

C134 0.1uF

235

232

231

230

229

226

225

222

233

234

MD 2

MD 3

IO _VDD25

227

228

224

223

221

MD 4

MD 5

MD 6

MD 7

MD 8

MD 9

MD 10

MD 11

MD 12

IO_ VSS3 2

IO _VDD24

IO_ VSS3 3

IO_ VSS3 4

MD17

MD16

MD13

219

220

MD 13

IO _VDD23

MD18

MD19

C135 0.1uF

212

213

216

218

217

215

MD 14

MD 15

IO_ VSS3 1

209

214

211

210

MD 16

MD 17

MD 18

MD 19

IO _VDD22

CORE_VSS6

CORE _VDD6

MD25

MD24

MD21

MD26

MD20

MD22

MD27

MD23

C136 0.1uF

203

208

207

206

205

204

202

201

200

199

MD 20

MD 21

MD 22

MD 23

MD 24

MD 25

MD 26

MD 27

IO_ VSS2 9

IO_ VSS3 0

IC101

CS9268

MQFP- 240

CORE _VDD2

YD 772YD 671YD 570YD 467YD 366YD 265YD 164YD 0

CLK 27_DE M

R1 41 47K

IO_ VSS9

HR74CLK 27_MOD

C166 0.1uF

R14 2 22R

CORE_VSS2

IO _VDD8

IO_ VSS1 0

IO _VDD990IO _VDD1096IO _VDD11

IO_ VSS1 1

HA D788HA D687HA D586HA D485HA D384HA D283HA D182HA D0

C167 0.1uF

IO_ VSS1 2

IO_ VSS1 3

AS_ AL E

HA D15

HA D1499HA D1398HA D1297HA D1194HA D1093HA D992HA D8

101

103

100

102

C168 0.1uF

C165 0.1uF

IO_ VSS8

IO _VDD7

YIN3

YIN4

YIN0

YIN1

YIN2

YIN[7:0][3,4] VIN _CL K[3,4]

SM_SY S CLK[4]

HM_D[15:0][3]

HM_ ALE[3]

HM_RDY[3] HM_ CS3[3]

HM_ RD~[3]

HM_ WR~[3]

SM_HIUIN T~[3]

ADD C247, C248, R175, R176 for E MI modify

C247 OPEN C248 OPEN

YIN5

R175 OPE N

R176 OPE N

YIN6

YIN7

HM_D13

HM_D11

HM_D14

HM_D12

HM_ D5

HM_ D0

HM_ D3

HM_ D2

HM_ D4

HM_ D1

HM_D10

HM_ D6

HM_ D9

HM_ D8

HM_ D7

HM_D15

HM _RD Y

HM_ CS3

HM_ALE

HM _WR~

HM_RD~

SM_HIUINT~

TP8

MA[1 0:0]

MD[63:3 2]

5-185-17

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5-8 Decoder (DVD Main PCB)

P3V3

1.8V @ 3A REG U LA TO R

IC206

R63

10K

330u F/16V

P3V3

VIN

C58

FB2 0 0(3216)

GND3TAB

USE SINGLE POINT CONNECTION TO QUIET GND. DO NOT USE ANT VIAS FOR CONNECTIONS. PROVIDE 1 SQ. IN THERMAL PAD WITH NO SOLDER MASK.

Change Part Type( FB13,FB 20 ,F B22 ,F B21 )

3225 to 2012

C820.1uF C830.1uF C840.1uF C850.1uF

VOUT

SENSE

LP3966ES

IC202

MD 31

MD 30 MD 29

MD 28 MD 27

MD 26 MD 25

MD 24

DQM 3 T_ MW E MC AS L MR AS L

BS0 BS1 MAP MA0 MA1 MA2 MA3

P3V3

VDD1

DQ0

VDDQ1

DQ1

DQ2

VSSQ2

DQ3

DQ4

VDDQ3

DQ5

DQ6

VSSQ4

DQ7 VDD214VSS2

LDQM

CAS

RAS

BA0

BA1

AP/A10

A3 VDD327VSS3

HY57V651620BT C -75

C109 0.1uF C110 0.1uF C112 0.1uF

FB2 2 0(3216)

C118 0.1uF C119 0.1uF C120 0.1uF C121 0.1uF

VSS1

DQ15

VSSQ1

DQ14

DQ13

VDDQ2

DQ12

DQ11

VSSQ3

DQ10

DQ9

VDDQ4

DQ8

41 40

UDQM

CLK

CKE

A11

A9 A8 A7 A6 A5 A4

T_MCKO

38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28

Add R202,C227 f o r EM I Modify

IC204

MD 15

MD 14

MD 13

MD 12

MD 11

MD 10 MD9

MD8 MD0

DQM 1 T_ MW E MC AS L MR AS L

BS0

MAP MA0 MA1 MA2 MA3

VDD1

DQ0

VDDQ1

DQ1

DQ2

VSSQ2

DQ3

DQ4

VDDQ3

DQ5

DQ6

VSSQ4

DQ7 VDD214VSS2

LDQM

CAS

RAS

BA0

BA1

AP/A10

A3 VDD327VSS3

HY57V651620BT C -75

C129 0 1uF C130 0..1uF C131 0.1uF

VSS1

DQ15

VSSQ1

DQ14 DQ13

VDDQ2

DQ12 DQ11

VSSQ3

DQ10

VDDQ4

UDQM

54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44

DQ9

43 42

DQ8

41 40

T_MCKO

CLK

CKE

A11

MD 23

MD 22 MD 21

MD 20 MD 19

MD 18 MD 17

MD 16

DQM 2

MCKEH

MA10 MA9 MA8 MA7 MA6 MA5 MA4

R20 2 OPEN

C2 27 OPEN

MD7

MD6 MD5

MD4 MD3

MD2 MD1

DQM 0

MCKEH

MA10 MA9BS1 MA8 MA7 MA6 MA5 MA4

V_R _OU T[7]

Y_G _OUT[7]

U_B _O UT[7]

P1V8 P3V3

R56

4.7K

C59

C61

330u F/16V

0.1uF

R55 10K

BYTE VSS1

A-1/DQ15

DQ14

DQ13

DQ12

DQ11

DQ10

VSS0

R94 10K

123

JP 1

GND1

GND3

A11 A13 A14 A16

GND5

A19

A3V3

GND6

C3V3

GND9

D10 D11 D13

GND11

DQ7

DQ6

DQ5

DQ4

VDD

DQ3

DQ2 DQ9 DQ1 DQ8 DQ0

47uF/6V

A0 A2

A5 A6 A8

D0 D2 D4 D5

C117

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60

R80 N C

10nF

C10

P3V3

48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25

R109 10K R111 10K R112 10K R114 10K

TP 6

FL_ CS ~

MD 22

MA0 ROM D7

ROM D6

ROM D5

ROM D4

ROM D3

ROM D2

ROM D1

ROM D0 MAP

MA1

MA0 MA2

MA5 MA6 MA8

MD 16 MD 18 MD 19 MD 21

MD 24

ROM D0 ROM D2 ROM D4 ROM D5

MWE MAP NV_ CE ~

SYS_RESET ~[7]

MD 21 MD 20 MD 19 MD 18 MD 17 MD 16 MA10 MA9 MD 25 MD 26 MWE SYS_RESET ~ MD 27

MD 24 MD 23 MA8 MA7 MA6 MA5 MA4 MA3 MA2

NV_ CE ~

MA1 MA3 MA4

MA7 MA9 MA10 MD 17

MD 20 MD 22 MD 23 MD 25

ROM D1 ROM D3

ROM D6 ROM D7

R110 10K

R113 10K R115 10K R116 10K

MD 26

SYS_RESET ~

ADD C100 for ES D Modif y

C860.1uF

IC203

A151A16

A14

A13

A12

A11

A10

A19

A20

RST

A21

WP/ACC

RY/BY

A18

A17

MBM29LV320TE/BE

R192 NC

P3V3

FB21 0(3216)

C116 0.1uF

CN201

GND0

GND2

A10

A12

GND4

A15

A17

A18

A20

B3V3

GND7

D3V3

GND8

GND10

D12

D14 D1553WE GND1255OE A2157CE RST59GND13

V_ R_O UT Y_G_OUT U_ B_O UT

R60 75R0/1%

R58 75R0/1%

R61 75R0/1%

R59 75R0/1%

C660.1uF

R79 10K

233

237

236

234

232

235

GPD9

GPD8

SPD IF_ O

IO_ VSS1 2

PC MO_ D 0

IO _VDD5

BS168BS069MAP/N VOE

MC KE66MC KO64RA S70CA S71M_WE73NV _CE

BS0

MA P

BS1

MCK E H

C2 26

R10 3 Bead(47R)

OPEN

R20 1 0R

T_MCKO

R62 75R0/1%

R39 0 R

R38 OPEN

C99 OPEN

C670.1uF

R64 22R

R65 22R

231

225

230

229

228

227

226

224

IO _VDD11

PC MO_ D 3

PC MO_ D 2

PC MO_ D 1

CORE_VSS5

XTAL OSC _IN

PC MIO_ XC L K

XTAL OSC _OU T

IO_ VSS6

IO _VDD6

MA1076MA977MA878MA779MA680MA582MA485MA387MA288MA189MA0

R10 5 0R

R10 4 0R

C123 0.1uF

MCASL

MRASL

MA1 0

MA 9

NV_ CE ~

R10 6 0R

R17 7 0R

T_M WE

MWE

C24 5 OPEN

C680.1uF

R66 22R

221

219

217

220

223

218

222

PC MO_ B CK

CORE _VDD5

PCMO _LRCK

DA C_A NA _V DD7

DA C_RA IL_V DD1

DAC_GU ARD _VSS1

DA C_GUA RD_V DD1

CS98202

240LQFP

CORE_VSS2

CORE _VDD2

C124 0.1uF

C125 0.1uF

MA 6

MA 7

MA 5

MA 8

C690.1uF

R67 180 R

C700.1uF

C710.1uF

215

214

213

212

216

ISET_ Y UV

VR EF_ Y UV

COM P _YUV

DAC_ANA_ VSS6

DAC_ANA_ VSS7

DA C_A NA _V DD6

IC201

IO_ VSS7

IO _VDD7

MA 2

MA 3

MA 0

MA 1

MA 4

HM_ CS 0

HM_ CS 1

HM_ RDY

HM_ CS 3

HM_RD~

HM_ WR~

IO_C LK

IO_TXD

IO_ RXD

C730.1uF

203

204

205

U/B _OUT

DAC_SUB_ VSS1

DA C_WE LL_V DD1

CORE_VSS3

IO_ VSS8

C127 0.1uF

C126 0.1uF

ROM D5

C132 0.1uF

IO_ RDY

C740.1uF

196

202

200

197

195

198

201

199

SPI_ D I

SPI_ D O

SPI_CLK

SPI_ R DY

PC MI_ BC K

PC MI_ DATA

PCMI_LRCK

194

R68 22R

193

HM _RDY

HM _WR

R71 22R

R72 22R

C750.1uF

R69 22R

R70 22R

190

192

188

191

189

187

186

HM _RD

HM _CS 3

HM _CS 2

HM _CS 1

HM _CS 0

IO_ VSS1 1

IO _VDD10

DAC_RAIL_VSS1

SD AT_ SL V

SCLK_S LV

SD AT_ MST

SCLK_MS T

GPMS8

GPMS9

TXD1

RX D1

109

MS_IC LK

R119 5.6K

P3V3

110

111

MS_ID AT

UART_ TXD

R120 5.6K

113

114

112

115

UA RT_R XD

R107 10K

R108 10K

HEADER 5x 2-2M M I2C DEBUG PORT

GPMS10

CORE _VDD3

IO _VDD8

ROM D 7

ROM D 699ROM D 596ROM D 495ROM D 394ROM D 293ROM D 192ROM D 0

VIN_D7

VIN_D6

VIN_D5

VIN_D4

100

ROM D6

ROM D7

108

105

101

107

106

104

103

102

YIN7

YIN5

YIN4

YIN6

SLV _IC LK

SLV_IDA T

R117 1.5K

R118 1.5K

VCC

R52 5.1K

C720.1uF

207

210

211

206

209

208

V/R _OU T

Y/G_OUT

DAC_ANA_ VSS4

DAC_ANA_ VSS5

DA C_A NA _V DD4

DA C_A NA _V DD5

ROM D1

ROM D3

ROM D0

ROM D4

ROM D2

R57 75R0/1%

PCMO_LRCK[6] PCM O_ BC K[6] PCMIO _XCLK[6]

CS982_C LK[4]

PCM O _D0[6]

SP DIF_O UT[7]

P3V3

C6 2

P1V8

FB1 3

100XL/3A

IR_ IN

47uF /6V

CORE_ VDD

C8 0

47uF /6V

DQM 3 MD 31 MD 30 MD 29

MD 28 MD 27 MD 26 MD 25

MD 24 MD 23

MD 22

MD 21 MD 20 MD 19 MD 18 MD 17

MD 16 DQM 2

DQM 1 MD 15 MD 14 MD 13 MD 12 MD 11

MD 10

MD9

MD8 MD7 MD6 MD5 MD4

MD3

MD2 MD1

PCM O _D0

R81 1.5K

IDE_IRQ

R83 10K

C870.1uF

C950.1uF C960.1uF

C106 0.1uF

C107 0.1uF C108 0.1uF

C113 0.1uF

YIN0 YIN1 YIN2 YIN3

ADD C99,C245, R38, R39 for E MI Modif y

PLL_VDD0

RSTB

TEST

IR_IN

GPMS18

GPMS19

GPMS20

GPMS21

IO_VDD0

DQM3

MD31

MD30

RA24/MD29

IO_VSS0

RA23/MD28

RA22/MD27

RA21/MD26

RA20/MD25

IO_VDD1

RA19/MD24

RA18/MD23

CORE_VDD0

RA17/MD22

CORE_VSS0

IO_VSS1

RA16/MD21

RA15/MD20

RA14/MD19

RA13/MD18

RA12/MD17

IO_VDD2

RA11/MD16

DQM2

IO_VSS2

DQM1

MD15

MD14

MD13

MD12

MD11

IO_VDD3

MD10

IO_VSS3

CORE_VSS1

MD9

CORE_VDD1

MD8

MD7

MD6

MD5

MD4

IO_VSS4

MD3

IO_VDD4

MD2

MD1

VIN_D0

VIN_D1

VIN_D2

VIN_D3

C650.1uF

240

239

238

GPD11

GPD10

PL L_VSS2

IO_ VSS5

MD 0

DQM 0

C122 0.1uF

MD0

DQM 0

Add R201, C226 f or EM I M odify

YIN[7:0] [2, 4]

R17 3 1K

Install Resister when new DMA function Works. (R7 3)

R74 10K

C760.1uF

R73 0R NC

185

184

183

182

181

GPD7

GPD6

GPD5

GPD4

PL L_VSS1

PLL_VDD2

HM_ALE

HM_A3

HM_A2 HM_A1

CORE_VSS4

HM_A0

CORE_VDD4

GPD16

DAC_RAIL_VDD0 DAC_GUARD_VDD0 DAC_GUARD_VSS0

DAC_ANA_VDD3

DAC_ANA_VSS3

VREF_YC

ISET_YC

COMP_YC

DAC_ANA_VSS2

DAC_ANA_VDD2

YC_OUT

DAC_ANA_VSS1

DAC_ANA_VDD1

Y_OUT

DAC_ANA_VSS0

DAC_ANA_VDD0

C_OUT

DAC_SUB_VSS0

DAC_WELL_VDD0

DAC_RAIL_VSS0

GPD20 GPD19 GPD18

GPD17 HM_D15 HM_D14 HM_D13 HM_D12 HM_D11 HM_D10

HM_D9

HM_D8

HM_D7

HM_D6

HM_D5

IO_VSS10

VIN_CLK IO_VDD9 HM_CS5 HM_CS4

HM_D4

HM_D3

HM_D2

HM_D1

HM_D0

IO_VSS9

PLL_VSS0

PLL_V DD1

GPD15

GPD14

GPD13

GPD12

120

119

118

117

116

VCC

CN204

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

GPD3 GPD2

GPD1 GPD0

VCC

180 179 178 177 176 175 174 173 172 171 170 169 168 167 166 165 164 163 162 161 160 159 158 157 156 155 154 153 152 151 150 149 148 147 146 145 144 143 142 141 140 139 138 137 136 135 134 133 132 131 130 129 128 127 126 125 124 123 122 121

IO_ RRQ IO_S RQ

CN203

4 3 2 1

HDR1X 4 SHRD

C128 0.1uF

IC205

VSS

24LC 16B

AD C_B CK [2,6] PCMI_LRCK [2, 4] PCMI_DATA[2,4]

IO_RXD [7] IO_TXD [7] IO_C LK [7]

HM_RDY [2] HM_WR~ [2] HM_ RD~ [2] HM_CS3 [2]

SM_HIUIN T~ [2] DV_AV_SE L [4]

AMUTE~ [7]

R82 22R

C81 0.1uF

C88 0.1uF

R51 5 .1K C89 0.1uF R85 180 R C90 0.1uF C91 0.1uF

C97 0.1uF

C104 0.1uF

C105 0.1uF

ATAPI_0_RST~

R93 0R

HM_D15 HM_D14 HM_D13 HM_D12 HM_D11 HM_D10 HM_ D9 HM_ D8 HM_ D7 HM_ D6 HM_ D5

C111 0.1uF

HM_ D4 HM_ D3 HM_ D2 HM_ D1

HM_ D0 C114 0.1uF C115 0.1uF

R209 100 R R208 100 R

P3V3

VDD

SCL

SDA

R121 100 R R122 100 R

VID_P3V3

DAC-3V3_VDD

C231

47uF/6V

C2 32

TP 4 TP 5

HM_D[15:0]

VIN_CL K [2,4]

MS _IDAT [4,6 ] MS_ICLK[4,6]

47uF /6V

Add C231 for N oise Reduction

1 1

R92 2 .2K

R31

ADD R31,C 101

OPEN

for E MI Modif y

C1 01 OPEN

DV_AV_SEL~ [4] IO_ RRQ [7] IO_S RQ [7]

Install Resister when new DMA function Works. (R95, R 96)

P3V3

FB9 0(2012)

FB10 0(2012)

C230

47uF/6V

P1V8DAC_1V8_VDD

FB12 0(2012)

HM_ALE[2]

ANALOG_RST~ [4,5,6]

R8675R0/1%

SM_HRESET~ [2]

SM_HIUIN T~ [2] HM_D[15:0] [2]

Do not Install Resister when new DMA function Works. (R93)

R96 0R NC

R95 0R NC

DMA RQ_H DMACK_L

HM_W R~ HM_ RD~ HM_RDY

IDE_IRQ HM_ A1 HM_ A0 HM_ CS 0

Chang e Part Type(FB 9 ,F B1 0,F B1 2) 3225 to 2012

VCC

R75 2 K2

R76 2 K2

R77 2 K2

IO_ RXD IO_TXD IO_C LK IO_R DY

CVBS_OUT Y_ OU T C_ OU T

R8775R0/1%

R8875R0/1%

R8975R0/1%

R9075R0/1%

R9175R0/1%

HM_ D7 HM_ D6 HM_ D5

HM_ D3 HM_ D2 HM_ D1 HM_ D0

R98 5.6K

R99 5.6K

VCC

R100 10K

CN202 1 3 5 7 9

11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 333534

37 38 39 40

ATAPI_0_RST~

R97 5.6K

R78 2K2 NC

R181 1K

HM_ A2 HM_ A1

HM_ A0

2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32

CVBS_OUT [7]

Y_OUT [7] C_OUT [7]

R84 1000nF

HM_ D8 HM_ D9 HM_D10 HM_D11HM _D4 HM_D12 HM_D13 HM_D14 HM_D15

R101 10K

R102 5.6K

HM_ A2 HM_ CS 1

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CVBS_IN[7] C_IN[7] Cb_B_IN[7]

Y_IN[7] Y_G_IN[7]

Cr_R_IN[7]

C21 0.1uF C22 0.1uF C322 0.1uF

C26 0.1uF C323 0.1uF

C327 0.1uF

Change Par t T ype(FB2,FB3, FB4 ,F B5) 3225 to 2012

P1V8 VDEC_1V8 D

FB 3

0(2012)

FB 4

0(2012)

GND_A

C15 100uF/16V

C19

00uF/25V

P3V3 VDEC_3V3D

FB 2

0(2012)

FB 5

0(2012)

100uF/25V

IN_ CVBS IN _C IN _Cb_B

IN_Y IN_Y_G

C29

100uF/16V

IN_C r_R

Cha nge Value 22pF to 33pF (C12,C1 3)

C12 33pF

C13 33pF

C14

100uF/16V

VDE C_3V3AVDE C_1V8A

C20

GND_A

C23 0.1uF

C25 0.1uF

C27 0.1uF

C305 0.1uF

C30 0.1uF

C31 0.1uF

C35 47nF

C33 47nF

C34 47nF

IC301

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

VI_1_B VI_1_C CH1_A33GND CH1_A33VDD CH2_V33VDD CH2_A33GND VI_2_A VI_2_B VI_2_C CH2_A18GND

CH2_A18VDD A18VDD_REF A18GND_REF CH3_A18VDD CH3_A18GND AI_3_A AI_3_B AI_3_C CH3_A33GND CH3_A33VDD

X214.318MHz

R54 100K

1uF

C180.1uF

C304 0

R27 1K

VI_1_A

CH1_A18GND

PLL_A18 VDD

PLL_A18 GND

CH1_A18VDD

XTAL174XTAL2

VS/VBLK/GPIO

TV P5146

CH4_A33VDD

CH4_A33GND

VI_4_A23CH4_A18GND

CH4_A18VDD

AGND26DGND27SCL28SDA29INTREQ30DVDD31DGND32PWDN33RESETB34FSS/GPIO35AVID/GPIO36IOVDD38IOGND

FID/GPIO

HS/CS/GPIO

C16 0.1uF

C_1/GPIO

C_0/GPIO

DGND

Cha nge Value 1M to 100K (R54 )

C17 0.1uF

DVDD

IOVDD

IOGND

C_5/GPIO

C_4/GPIO

C_3/GPIO

C_2/GPIO

C_6/GPIO/RED

C_7/GPIO/GREEN

C_8/GPIO/BLUE

C_9/GPIO/FSO

GLCO/I2CA37DATACLK

I2C ADDR = 0xB 8

DGND

DVDD

IOGND

IOVDD

DGND

DVDD

Y_0 Y_1 Y_2 Y_3

Y_4

Y_5 Y_6 Y_7 Y_8 Y_9

60 59 58 57

C24 0.1uF

56 55 54 53 52 51

C280.1uF

49 48 47 46 45 44 43

C32 0.1uF

42 41

YIN0 YIN1

YIN2

YIN3 YIN4 YIN5 YIN6 YIN7

TP2

TP3

YIN [7:0]

YIN[7:0] [2, 3]

VI N_CLK [2, 3]

C36 0.1uF

C37 0.1uF

R34 0R NC

SCART RGB(YCr cB)I NPUT, REMOVE C21 AND I NSTALL R3 4

MS_ICL K[3,6] MS_ ID AT[3,6]

ANALOG_RST ~[3,5,6]

GND_A

MS _ICLK MS_ ID AT

TUB 2

OR(3216)

C380.1uF

C39 0.1uF

R35 1K

R36 1K

R37 1K

R28 22 R

R33

OPEN

Add R33,C41 for E MI Modi fy

GND_A

C41

OPEN

Add R46, R47,C102 for E MI Modi fy

Change Pa rt T ype (F B19 ) 3225 to 2012

P3V3

FB19

0R(2012 )

R186 22R

P3V3

C240 27pF

27MH z

C241 27pF

C243 15pF

C244 15pF

R1 84 0R

C242 OPEN

R18 3 1M

R185 220R

R18 7 1M

R188 100 R

C239 0. 1uF

IC302

7 8

CS982_CLK[3]

CS 982_CLK

R48 0R

R49 22R

Add R46, R47,C102 for E MI Modi fy

C103

OPEN

74 HCU04

R46 0R

DV _A V_SEL~[3]

VIN_CL K[2,3]

R50 4.7K

R47 0R

C102

OPEN

R32 0R

C40

Add R32,C40 for E MI Modi fy

R30 22R

OPEN

1 2 3 4 5 6

74LCX125

IC303

VCC A1 Y1 G2 A2 Y2 GND7Y3

SM_SYS CLK [2]

P3V3

C42 0.1uF

14 13

10 9 8

R139 22R

R131 22R R41 0R_NC

R40 0R

ADC_SDA [6] PC MI_DAT A [2,3] ADC_LRCK [6] P CMI_LRCK [2,3] DV_AV_SEL [3]

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Chang e V a lue 27pF t o 20pF (C 1,C 2)

20pF

1 2

24.576M HZ CL = 20p F

20pF

P3V3

Add C228 f or ESD M odify

C2 28

OPEN

ANALOG_RST~ [3 ,4, 6]

100uF/16V

33pF

C3 19

PLR E Q[2]

DVCL K4 9MHZ[2]

PCNT 0[2] PCNT 1[2]

PD[7:0][2]

PLPS[2]

PLI NKO N[2]

Add R301, C 319 f or EM I Modif y

R3 01 75R

PCN T 0 PCN T 1 PD 0 PD 1 PD 2 PD 3 PD 4 PD 5 PD 6

R1 0R R2 Bead(120R)

R3 0R R4 0R R5 0R R6 0R R7 0R R9 0R R1 0 0R R1 1 0R R1 2 0R R1 3 0R

R1 4 0R

R1 5 13K

R2 1 0R

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

C41000p F

DGND

LREQ SYSCLK CNA CTL0 CTL1 D0 D1 D2

TS B 41AB1_64P

D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 PD LPS NC

DGND17DGND

DGND

C/ LKON19PC 020PC 121PC 2

DV DD61DV DD

X060X1

R2 51K _NC

C5 0.1uF

PLLGND

IC 401

/ISO

C6 0.1uF

PLLV DD

FILTER1

PLLGND

CP S

DV DD25DV DD

R2 3 1K

R2 2 1K

R2 6 1K

FILTER0

TESETM

R2 4 1K

/RESET

SE28SM

AVD D51AVD D

AVD D30AVD D

0.1uF

AGN D49AGN D

AGND

AVDD

AGND

TPBIAS

TPA+

TPA-

TPB+

TPB-

AGND

AGN D

C1 1 100uF/16V

48 47

42 41

39 38 37 36 35 34 33

R8 6. 2K

C8 1000p F

TP A + TPA-PD 7 TP B + TPB-

Chang e Value 6. 34K t o 6. 2K (R8 )

R1 6 56R

1uF / 16V

Chang e Val ue 56 R 2 t o 56 R (R16, R17,R18, R19 )

Change Value 270pF t o 220pF (C 10)

Chang e Value 5. 11K t o 5. 1K (R20)

56R

R1 7

R1 8 56R

C1 0

220 p F

R1 9 56R

R2 0

5.1 K

TAP1+ T AP1- T AB1- T AB1+

1394C O N

C237 0.001 u F

R1 82 0R

C238 0.001 u F

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Chang e Par t Ty pe( FB 16, F1 7) 3225 t o 2012

P3V3

P3V3_ D IG P5V0_ D IG

FB1 6

FB1 7

VCC

P12V0

PCM O _D0 PCM O _BC K PCMO_LRCK PCMIO _XCLK

ANALOG_RS T ~

Add C311 f o r ESD M odify

MS _ICL K MS _ID AT

P3V3_ D IG

Add C249, R197 for E MI Modif y

C24 9 OPEN

R190 2.2K R191 2K2

R1 97 N C

C3 11

OPEN

Add R195, R196 for I2C

R1 95 N C

R1 96 N C

C183 0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

22uF/ 16V /AL

R43

4.7K N C

R44 NC

R42 0

R45 NC

0(2012)

C1 86

3 4 5 6

7 8 9

IC501

SDATA SCLK LRCK MCLK

M3 M2/SCL/CCLK M1/SDA/CDIN M0/AD0/CS

RST

CS4391

AGN D

C187 22uF/ 16V/A L

AOUTA-

AOUTA+

AOUTB+

AOUTB-

AMUTEC BMUTEC

FILT+

CMOUT

0(2012)

C184 0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

19 18

15 14

20 13

C2 01

10uF/ 16V /AL

C2 02

10uF/6 V /AL

C2 05

0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

C1 85

22u F/16V

C1 90

22u F/16V

C1 98

22u F/16V

C2 03

22u F/16V

R148

R151

R159

R161

9.1K

R1 54 68K

R1 57 68K

C1 89

1000p F

R1 55 10K

C1 95

10u F/16V

C1 99

1000p F

R149 10K

R150 1.8K

R152 1.8K

R1 56 10K

R160 1.8K

R162 1.8K

R163 10K

C2 36

0.1uF

ZERO _L ZERO _R

C1 94

270pF

C2 00

270pF

C188 270pF

IC 503

BA4560

C204 270pF

V+

C1 93

10u F/16V

V-

R153 330 R

C2 35

0.1uF

R158 330 R

C1 92 OPEN

C1 97

OPEN

C1 91

22u F/16V

C1 96

22u F/16V

DAC_ LE FT [7]

DAC_ R IG HT [7]

ZERO_L [7] ZERO_R [7

P5V0_ D IG

P3V3_ D IG

R1 66 10K/5% 0.1W

ADC_SDA [4]

PCMIO _XCLK AD C_B CK [2, AD C_LR C K [

ANALOG_RST~

SDOUT

MCLKI BCKIO

LRCKIO

RST

M1 M0

C2 07

1uF/ 16V

C209 0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

R53 22 R

7 8

16 1

C210 0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

C2 06

1uF/ 16V

P12V0

C2 11

R1 69 68K

22uF/50V

C2 22

C2 17

0.1uF

AD C_LE F T[7]

P12V0

R167 68K

ADC_ RI GHT[7]

C2 15

10u F/16V

R1 64

12K

R1 72

12K

C212 100pF

R165 5.6K

R171 5.6K

C223 100pF

IC 504

BA4560

V+

V-

C2 16

0.1uF

C2 13

10u F/16V

C2 20

10u F/16V

R168 2.7K

R170 2.7K

10pF

C2 14

C2 21

C2 18

0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

C2 25

0.1uF/25V/Y 5V

C208 0.1uF/25V/ Y 5V

IC 502

C2 19

47uF/ 16V /AL

C2 24

47uF/ 16V /AL

AIN_L

AIN_R

FILT_P

REF_GND

CS5340

VQUIET

GND

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5-12 Connectors and Power (DVD Main PCB)

CN 3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

AVI N (F R I)

ZD01 UDZ9.1B

S_J A CK 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14

AVI N(F R I)

C31 2 OPEN

R198 0R

R199 0R

FVR6 000

VR7 000

FVR

ZD02

UDZ9.1B

ZD03

UDZ9.1B

FVR2 000

FVR1 000

FVR4 000

FVR3 000

000

ZD04

UDZ9.1B

ZD05

UDZ9.1B

RS 01 75

Y_IN [4]

C_IN [4]

CS 0 1 103P

CS02 47/ 16

RS 06 75

VCC P3V3

C3 09

C3 08

0.1uF 100uF/16V

RS 02

RS 07

3.9K

47 K

QS 02 C1623

RS 03 22 K

RS 04 47 K

RS 09

3.9K

C3 06

0.1uF

QS 01 A812

RS 08 1k

RS 05 1K

C3 07

470uF/10V

QS 03 C1623

RS 10 470

PC5V

LS01

100XL/3A

CS 0 4 10/16

L3 BEAD_45 32

FVR5 000

L2 BEAD_45 32

CVB S _IN[4]

AD C_LE F T[6]

ADC_ R IGH T[6]

Cb_B_IN[4]

Y_ G_ IN[4]

Cr_R_IN[4]

CVBS_OUT[3]

Y_ O U T[3]

C_ OUT[3]

U_ B_O UT[3]

Y_ G_ OUT[3]

V_R _O UT[3] AMUTE~[3] SP DIF_ O UT[3] ZE RO _R[6] DAC_ L EF T[6] ZE RO _L[6] DAC_ RI GH T[6]

5V to 3.3V regula tor for T I T VP5146 (278R33 Fairchild)

CN 1

1 G N D 2 G N D 3 V 3.3 4

LINE2 V IN 5 V 3.3 6

SUPER V IN

7 V 3.3

LINE2 A L IN

9 V 5C C_2 5 10 LINE2 A R IN 11 V5CC_25 12 DVD V O UT 13 AD D_12V 14 DVD A L O UT 15 G ND 16 DVD A R O UT 17 G ND 18

Cb/B IN

19 G ND

20 Y /G IN

21 G ND

22 C r/R IN 23 G ND

CVBS OUT 25 G ND 26 Y OU T 27 G ND 28 C O UT 29 G ND 30 C b /B O UT

31 G ND 32 Y /G O UT 33 GND 34 Cr/R O UT 35 AU DIO MUT E

IEC958

36 37 ZER O -R 38 D A C -L 39 ZE RO -L 40 DAC-R

IO_ C O N1

P12V0

C3 03

0.1uF

BEAD_45 3 2

C3 02

100uF/16V

IO_TXD[3]

IO _C LK[3]

POWER ON/OFF

SW 1

SW 4

CH+

1 2 3 4 5 6

U201

VCC

GND7Y3

74VHCT 125

SW 3

CH-

VCC

14 13 12 11 10 9 8

C3 10

0.1uF

IO_ RRQ [3]

SYS_RESET ~[3]

CN 2

1 G N D 2 M_RESET 3

IIC-CLK 4 IIC-D AT A 5 G N D

IO _R XD[3]

IO _SRQ[3]

6 T XD 7 R XD

8 SC LK 9

AU TO _LIN E 10 SV_SNS 1 11 SR Q 12 R RQ 13 G ND 14 G ND 15 SEG 4 16 SEG 3 17 SEG 2 18 KEY 2 19 KEY 1 20 G ND

IO_ C O N2

5-285-27

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5-13 Mts/Tuner (JACK PCB)

5-305-29

Page 88

5-14 AV IN/OUT (JACK PCB)

5-325-31

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5-15 Component/Super Out (JACK PCB)

5-345-33

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MEMO

5-36E

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RDR-VX500

6. ALIGNMENT AND ADJUSTMENTS

6-1 VCR ADJUSTMENT

6-1-1 Reference

1) X-Point (Tracking center) adjustment, “Head switching adjustment” can be adjusted with remote control.

2) When replacing the Main PCB Micom (IC601) and NVRAM (IC603: EEPROM) be sure to adjust the “Head switching adjustment”.

3) When replacing the cylinder ass’y, be sure to adjust the “X-Point” and “Head switching adjustment”.

4) How to adjust.

- Intermittently short-circuit the Test Point on Function Timer PCB with pincers to the adjustment mode.

- If the corresponding adjustment button is pressed, the adjustment is performed automatically.

- When the adjustment is completed, be sure to turn the power off.

6-1-1(a) Location of adjustment button of remote control

X-Point (Tracking Center) Adjustment ;

Head Switching Adjustment ;

Fig. 6-1

6-1

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6-1-1(b) TEST location for adjustment mode setting

Short-Circuit for few seconds and release.

(Just one time)

Fig. 6-2 Function Timer PCB (Top View)

6-2

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6-1-2 Head Switching Point Adjustment

1) Playback the alignment tape.

2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function Timer PCB while setting the adjustment mode. (See Fig. 6-2)

3) Press the “1, 0” buttons ; remote control adjustment operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)

6-3

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6-2 VCR MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

6-2-1 Tape Transport System and Adjustment Locations

The tape transport system has been adjusted precisely in the factory. Alignment is not necessary except for the following :

1) Noise observed on the screen.

2) Tape damage.

3) Parts replacement in the tape transport system.

Lower flange height of tape guide is used as the reference for the transport adjustment. To maintain the height of the tape guide and prevent damage, do not apply excessive force onto the main base.

CYLINDER ASS'Y

GUIDE ROLLER "S"

GUIDE ROLLER "T"

FULL ERASE HEAD

#3 GUIDE POST

TENSION POST

POST TENSION

TILT SCREW

X - POSITION ADJUST SILT

AZIMUTH SCREW

#8 GUIDE POST

SUPPLY REEL DISK

Fig. 6-3 Location of Tape Transport Adjustment

FE HEAD CYLINDER ASS'Y

GUIDE ROLLER "S" GUIDE ROLLER "T"

HEIGHT SCREW

PINCH ROLLER #9 GUIDE POST

CAPSTAN

TAKE UP REEL DISK

PINCH ROLLER

#8 GUIDE POST #9 GUIDE POST

#3 GUIDE POST

Fig. 6-4 Tape Travel Diagram

6-4

ACE HEAD

MAIN BASE

CAPSTAN SHAFT

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6-2-2 Tape Transport System Adjustment

When parts are replaced, perform the required adjustments by referring to procedures for the tape transport system. If there are any changes to the tape path, first run a T-120 tape and make sure excessive tape wrinkle does not occur at the tape guides.

◆ If tape wrinkle is observed at the guide roller S, T, turn the guide roller S, T until wrinkle disappears.

◆ If the tape wrinkle is still observed at the tape guide, perform the tilt adjustment of the ACE head.

(1) ACE Head Assembly Adjustment

a. ACE HEAD HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1) Run the alignment tape (Color bar) in the playback mode.

2) Observe surface of the audio head using a dental mirror.

3) Turn screw (C) c lockwise or counterclockwise until the gap of lower tape edge and the lo wer edge of the control head is about 0.25mm. (Refer to Fig. 6-5 and 6-6)

SCREW (A)

TLIT ADJUST

X-POSITION

ADJUSTING SLIT

SCREW (B)

AZIMUTH ADJUST

VIDEO HEAD

SCREW (C) HEIGHT ADJUST

SCREW (D) X-POSITION LOCKING

Fig. 6-5 Location of ACE Head Adjustment Screw

AUDIO HEAD

CONTROL HEAD

Fig. 6-6 ACE Head Height Adjustment

6-5

0 ~ 0.25 mm

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b. ACE HEAD TILT ADJUSTMENT

1) Playback a blank tape and observe the position of the tape at the lower flange of tape guide.

2) Confirm that there is no curl or wrinkle at the lower flange of tape guide as shown in Fig. 6-7 (B).

3) If a curl or wrinkle of the tape occurs, slightly turn the screw (A) tilt adjust on the ACE head ass’y.

4) Reconfirm the ACE head height.

(A) (B)

WRINKLE

(BAD)

Fig. 6-7 Tape Guide Check

c. AUDIO AZIMUTH ADJUSTMENT

1) Load alignment tape (Mono scope) and playback the 7KHz signal.

2) Connect channel-1 scope probe to audio output.

3) Adjust screw (B) to achieve maximum audio level. (See Fig. 6-5)

(GOOD)

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d. ACE HEAD POSITION (X-POINT) ADJUSTMENT

1) Playback the alignment tape (Color bar)

2) Intermittently short-circuit the two Test Points on Function Timer PCB. (See Fig. 6-2)

3) Press the “0, 5” remote control buttons, then adjustment is operates automatically. (See Fig. 6-1)

4) Connect the CH-1 probe to “Envelope” the CH-2 probe to “H’D switching pulse” and then trigger to CH-1.

5) Insert the (-) driver into the X-Point adjustment hole and adjust it so that envelope waveform is maximum.

Test point: TP2 (Audio Output)

TP3 (Envelope) TP4 (H’D S/W -Trigger) TP5 (Control Pulse)

CONTROL PULSE

iew)

HEAD SWITCHING

ENVELOPE

AUDIO OUTPUT

Fig. 6-8 Location of Test point (VCR Main PCB-Top View)

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(2) Linearity adjustment (Guide roller S, T adjustment)

1) Playback the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode).

2) Observe the video envelope signal on an oscilloscope (triggered by the video switching pulse).

3) Make sure the video envelope waveform (at its minimum) meets the specification shown in Fig. 6-9. If it does not, adjust as follows :

Note:

a=Maximum output of the video RF envelope. b=Minimum output of the video RF envelope at the entrance side. c=Minimum output of the video RF envelope at the center point. d=Maximum output of the video RF envelope at the exit side.

4) If the section A in Fig. 6-10 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller S up or down.

5) If the section B in Fig. 6-10 does not meet the specification, adjust the guide roller T up or down.

H'D SWITCHING PULSE

a b c d c,b,d/a

63%

Fig. 6-9 Envelope Waveform Adjustment

A B

ENVELOPE

Fig. 6-10 Adjustment Points

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6) Play back the Mono Scope alignment tape (SP mode).

7) Connect an oscilloscope CH-1 to the “Envelope” and CH-2 to the “H’D SW Pulse” for triggering.

8) Turn the guide roller heads with a flat head ( ) driver to obtain a flat video RF envelope as shown in Fig. 6-11.

IDEAL ENVELOPE

S HEIGHT TOO HIGH

GUIDE ROLLER S

S HEIGHT TOO LOW

T HEIGHT TOO HIGH

T HEIGHT TOO LOW

GUIDE ROLLER T

Fig. 6-11 Guide Roller S, T Height Adjustment

(3) Check Transitional Operation from RPS to Play

Check transition from RPS mode to play mode : Using a pre-recorded SP tape, make sure the entry side of env elope comes to an appropriate steady state within 3 seconds (as shown in Fig. 6-12). If the envelope waveform does not reach specified peak-to peak amplitude within 3 seconds, adjust as follows :

1) Make sure there is no gap between the supply roller lower flange and the tape. If there is a gap, adjust the supply guide roller again.

2) Change operation mode from the RPS to the play mode (again) and make sure the entry side of envelope rises within 3 second.

ENTRANCE SIDE ENVELOPE

Fig. 6-12 Video Envelope Rising when Operation mode Changes from RPS to Play Mode

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(4) Envelope Check

1) Make recordings on T-120 (E-120) and T-160 (E-180) tape.

Make sure the playback output envelope meets the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13.

2) Play back a self recorded tape (recording made on the unit using with T-120 (E-120).

The video envelope should meet the specification as shown in Fig. 6-13. In SP mode, (A) should equal (B). If the head gap is wide, upper cylinder should be checked.

Fig. 6-13 Envelope Input and Output Level

(5) T ape Wrinkle Check

1) Run the T-160 (E-180) tape in the playback, FPS, RPS and Pause modes and observe tape wrinkle at each guide.

2) If excessive tape wrinkle is observed, perform the following adjustments in Playback mode :

◆ Tape wrinkle at the guide roller S, T section : Linearity adjustment.

◆ Tape wrinkle at tape guide flange : ACE head assembly coarse adjustment.

6-2-3 Reel Torque

1) The rotation of the capstan motor causes the holder clutch ass’y to rotate through the belt pulley.

2) The spring wrap PLAY/REV of holder clutch ass’y drives the disk reel S, T through gear idler by rotation of gear center ass’y.

3) Brake is operated by slider cam at FF/REW mode.

4) Transportation of accurate driving force is done by gears. (Gear Center Ass’y)

Note: If the spec. does not meet the followings specifications, replace the holder clutch ass’y and then recheck.

< Table 6-1 >

MODE TORQUE g/cm GAUGE

PB 42 ± 11 Cassette Torquemeter

RPS 145 ± 30 Cassette Torquemeter

6-10E

Sony RDRVX-500 Service manual

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