Sony RDR-VX500 User Manual

2-186-506-12(1)

Video Cassette Recorder/ DVD Recorder

Operating Instructions

RDR-VX500

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

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. RDR-VX500

Serial No.______________

For Customers in Canada

If this prod uct is not work ing pro perly, please c all 1- 877-602- 2008 f or Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service. For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop only.

This applia n ce is classifi ed as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

CAUTION

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

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

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

instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

within the product’s

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

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHO CK , MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

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

Note

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

antenna.

– Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet

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

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

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

Precautions

On safety

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

On power sources

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

• The recorder is not disconnected from the AC power source as l ong as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the recorder it self has bee n turned off.

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

On placement

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

• If the recorder is brought direct ly from a cold to a warm lo ca tion, moisture may condense inside the recorder and cause damage to the video head, tape, and the optical block. When you first install the recorder, or when you move it from a cold to a warm lo ca tion, wait for about three hours before operating the recorder.

• Do not place the recorder on a soft surface su ch as a rug that mi g ht block the ventilation holes.

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

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

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

• Keep the recorder, discs, and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets , suc h a s microwave ovens, or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the recorder.

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

On recording

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

• Make trial recordings before making the actual recording.

Copyrights

• Television programs, films, video tapes, discs, and other mate r ials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with ca b le te levision transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner.

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

Hookups and Settings __________

Basic Operation _______________

DVD Recording________________

Playing Discs _________________

VCR Recording ________________

Playing VHS Tapes _____________

DVD Editing __________________

Dubbing (TAPE y DV D)________

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) _______

Settings and Adjustments _______

Additional Information__________

Copy guard function

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

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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

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

IMPORTANT SA FETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instruction s. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instruc tions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near

water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation

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

8 Do not install near any heat

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

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose

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

10 Protect the p ower cord from

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

11 Only use attachments/

accessories speci fied by the manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, o r table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/appar at us combination to av oid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qua lified

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

About this manual

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

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

• The explanations regarding di sc s in this manual ref er to discs created on this recorder. The explana ti ons do not ap pl y t o di sc s that are created on oth er reco rder s and played back on this recorder.

Icon Meaning

RWVR

DVD

Video

Functions available for DVD+RWs

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

Function s a va il ab le f or DVD -R Ws i n vi de o mo de

Functions available for DVD+Rs

Functions available for DVD-Rs

Functions available for DVD VIDEOs

Functions available for VIDEO CDs, Super

VCD

VCDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or Super VCD format

DATA CD

Functions available for music CDs or CD-Rs/CDRWs in music CD format

Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CDRWs containing MP3

* audio tracks or JPEG files)

Functions available for VHS VIDEOs

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

which compresses audio data.

Table of Contents

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

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

Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Quick Guide to DVD Disc Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Recordable and playable VHS tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hookups an d Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Hooking Up the Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 1: Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Step 4: Connecting to Your AV/Amplifier (Receiver). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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

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

Step 7: Easy Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting Up the VCR Plus+® System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Basic Opera tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Recording a Program to a DVD Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Recording a Program to a VHS Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Using the On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Using the Title List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

DVD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

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

DVD Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Checking/Changing/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Playing Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Searching for a Title/Chapter/Track, etc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Playing MP3 Audio Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Playing JPEG Image Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

VCR Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Before Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

VCR Recording without the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec) . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Checking/Changing/Canceling VCR Timer Settings (Timer List) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Playing VHS Tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Playing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Searching Using Various Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Selecting the sound during playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

DVD Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Before Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Editing a Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Editing a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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

Dubbing from a Video to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Dubbing from a DVD to a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Before DV Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Settings an d Adjustment s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using the Setup Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Clock Setting (Clock Set) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Video Settings (Video) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Audio Settings (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Recording and VCR Settings (Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Language, Parental Control Settings/Factory Settings (Options) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Easy Setup (Resetting the Recorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Notes About This Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

About i.LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

DVD Audio/Subtitle Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

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 enjoy playback and editing of DVD discs and VHS tapes.

Operation restrictions

Possible simultaneous operations

Current operation

Playback Recording Playback Recording

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

Yes

— No

Yes

Quick access to recorded titles – Title List

, Display the Title List to see all of the title s

on the disc, including the recording date, channel, recording mode, recording time and movie thumbnail im age (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 norma l r e cording.

Title List

Title List(Original) 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

CH 23 Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

Original

Playlist

Dubbing

04 CH 97 >00:58:56

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).

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

Control

Dubbing

Quick Guide to DV D Disc Types

Recordable and playable discs

Type

DVD+RW

Disc Logo

VR mode

Icon used in this manual

RWVR

Formatting (new discs)

Automatically formatted

Format in VR mode*2 (page 43)

DVDRW

DVD+R

DVD-R

Video mode

Video

Format in Video mode

Automatically formatted

Usable disc versions (as of June 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)

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

(page 43)

(finalization necessary ) (page 44)

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

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

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

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

Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically.

Erasing titles only frees up di sc space i f you erase t he last title.

Erasing titles does not free up disc space.

Recording Features Editing Features

Rewrite (page 48)

Auto Chapter (page 104)

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Manual Chapter (page 84)

Change title name (page 82)

Erase title (page 82)

A-B Erase (page 83)

No No

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes Yes No Yes Yes

No Yes No Yes Yes

No No

Discs that cannot be re corded on

• DVD-RWs (Ver.1.0)

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

• Double layer discs

• 8 cm discs

Playlist (page 84)

,continued

12 cm/8 cm discs

DVD-RW

DVD+RW

Operation

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

Playback Yes — Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Yes Yes

Recording Yes — Yes No Yes No Yes — Yes No

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 Organi zation).

Icon used in this manual

DVD

VCD

DATA CD

Discs that cannot be played

• CD -Rs/CD-RW s, ot her 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

Characteristics

Discs such as movies that can be purc hased or rented

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

Music CDs or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD format that can be purc ha s ed

CD-Rs/CD-RWs created on a PC or similar device in music format, or MP3 or JPEG for ma t that conforms to ISO 9660* Level 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 o r 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 sof tware producers designed, some playback features may not 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 the rear of the unit and will only play DVD VIDEOs (playback only) labeled with identical region codes. This system is us ed to protect copyrig ht s . DVD VIDEOs labeled will also play on this

ALL

recorder. If you try to play any other DVD VIDEO, the message “Pleas e check the Regional code of this disc.” will appear on the TV scre en. Depend ing on the DVD VIDEO, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by area r estrictions.

RDR-VX500

NO.

Notes

• Some DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs, or CD-RWs/CD-Rs cannot be played on this recorder due to the recording quality or physical c ondi tion of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. The disc will not pla y if it ha s not been correctly final ized. For m ore in formati on, s ee t he operating instructions for the recording device.

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

• You cannot shorten the time requ ire d for rec or ding even with high-speed discs. Also, you cannot record on the disc if the disc is not 1x speed compa tible.

• 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 t he DVD menu.

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

Region code

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs th at conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music disc s encoded with copyright prote ct i on t echnologies are bei ng marketed by so me record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not confor m to the CD sta ndard and may n ot be playable by this pro duct.

Recordable an d playable VHS tapes

This VCR uses the VHS s ystem.

Recording

This VCR records using the V HS system.

z Hint

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

Safety tab

Notes

• This VCR cannot record using the S-VHS syste m.

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

• Noise may appear in the i mage wh en tap es rec orded in

×) mode by this VCR are played back on other

EP (3 VHS decks with 3

×) mode by this VCR cannot be

× mode.

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 that uses non-NTSC color TV systems (PAL, SECAM).

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

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Follow steps 1 to 7 to hook up and adjust th e 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 2: Connecting the Antenna Cable

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

If you have Hookup

Cable box or satellite receiver with a video/audio output

Cable box with an antenna output only

Cable without cab l e box , or ante nn a only (no cable TV)

A (page16)

B (page 17)

C (page 17)

Hookups and Settings

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)

Note to CATV system installer (in US A)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides gui delines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the buildi ng, as close to the point of cable entry as pract i cal.

Notes

• If your antenna is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), use an external ante nna co n ne ctor (not supplied) to connect the an ten n a to th e reco rd er.

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

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

With this hookup, you can record any channel on the cable box or satellite receiver. Be sure that the 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 input jack connected to the cable box or satellite receiver (LINE 1 IN).

Wall

Cable box/satellite receiver

AUDIO

VIDEO

OUT

Audio/video cord (supplied)

S VIDEO

ANT IN

TO TV

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

VCR-DVD recorder

: Signal flow

to LINE 1 IN

DIGITAL

DOLBY DIGITAL

S VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

OUT

PCM/DTS/

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

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 programs, you need to match the channel on the recorder (2ch, 3ch or 4ch) to the antenna output channel on the cable box (2ch, 3ch or 4ch).

Wall

Cable box

ANT IN

TO TV

Antenna cable (supplied)

Hookups and Settings

VCR-DVD recorder

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

: Signal flow

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

Use this hookup if yo u w atch cable channels w ithout a cable box. Also use this hookup if you are using a VHF/UHF antenna or separate VH F and UHF antennas. With this hookup , you can record any channel by selecting the channel on the reco rder.

Wall

VCR-DVD recorder

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

VHF/UHF

OUT

to VHF/UHF IN

OUT

: Signal flow

Step 3: Connecting to Your TV

Select one of the following patterns A or B, accordi ng to the in p ut jack on your TV.

VCR-DVD recorder

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

(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

LINE OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

(yellow)

INPUT

VIDEO

(white)

(red)

AUDIO

TV or projector

VHF/UHF

LINE 1 IN

OUT

Antenna cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Note

Do not connect more than one type of video c or d bet wee n the recorder and your TV at the same time .

A Connecting to audio/video input

jacks

If your TV, monitor, projector, or other equipment has audio/video (A/V) input ja cks, you will get better pict ure and sound if you connect the recorder using t hi s connection.

Hookups and Settings

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to an antenna input

jack

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

Setting the RF Output channel

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenna ca bl e, you must set the RF Output channel in the “Tuner Preset” so that th e TV can receive the correct signal from the recorder.

"/1

TV/VIDEO

1 Press "/1 to turn on the recorder. 2 Press TV/VIDEO repeatedly until “TV”

disappears from the front panel display.

3 Turn on your TV and se t it to the channe l 3.

When using channel 4 to receive the recorder signal, see “3, 4 C h O ut” on page 98.

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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 jacks when yo u connect the recorder using this connection.

INPUT

S video cord (not supplied)

VCR-DVD recorder

to S VIDEO OUT

DIGITAL

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

COAXIAL

AUDIO

LRS VIDEO

(white) (red)

AUDIO OUT

OUT

OPTICAL

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

TV or projector

(red)

(white)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

VHF/UHF

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO VIDEO

Audio cord (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Notes

• Do not connect more than one type of vid eo cor d be twe en the recorder and your TV at the same time.

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

If your TV has component video input jacks

Connect the COMPO N EN T VIDEO OUT jacks using a component video cord (not supplied) or three video cords (not supplied) of the same kind and length. You will enjoy accurate color reproduction and high quality images . If your TV accepts pr ogressive 480p for m at signals, you must use this connection a nd t hen set “Progressive” of “V ideo” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 101). The PROG RESSIVE indicator lights up when th e recorder output s pr ogressive signa ls. Make audio connections using the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks when you connect the recorder using this connection.

Hookups and Settings

Audio cord (not suppli ed)

(white) (red)

(red)

(white)

to AUDIO OUT L/R

VCR-DVD recorder

INPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

TV or projector

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

(green) (blue) (red)

(green)

(blue)

(red)

to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

Component video cord (not supplied)

VHF/UHF

OUT

: Signal flow

When playing “wide screen” images

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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Notes

• Consumers should note that not all high definition television sets are fully compatible with this product and may cause artifacts to be displayed in the pic ture . In the case of 480 progressive scan picture problems, it is recommended that the user switch the connection to the ‘standard definition’ output. If th ere are ques tions regarding our TV set compatibility with this model 480p DVD recorder, please contact our customer service center.

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

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

Select one of the f ollowi ng pat terns A or B, according to the input j ack on your AV amplifier (r eceiver). This will enable you to listen to DVD audio tracks through your AV amplifier (receiver).

VCR-DVD recorder

LINE OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

(red)

Audio/video cord (supplied)

(white)

(yellow)*

to LINE OUT (AUDIO L/R)

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL or OPTICAL)

AUDIO AUDIO

VIDEO VIDEO

VHF/UHF

OUT

(yellow)

(white)

(red)

INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV amplifier (receiver)

Hookups and Settings

Coaxial digital cord

Optical digital cord (not supplied)

[Speakers]

to optical digital input

Rear (L)

Front (L)

(not supplied)

to coaxial digital input

[Speakers]

Rear (R)

Front (R)

AV amplifier (receiver)

Center

with a decoder

Subwoofer

: Signal flow

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

z Hints

• For correct speaker location, see the ope rati ng instructions supplied with the conne ct ed com pone nt s.

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

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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 audio signal is output to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT even if you switch the output to VIDEO.

A Connecting to audio L/R input

jacks

This connection wil l us e 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)

Yellow

White (L)

Red (R)

B Connecting to a digital audio

input jack

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

decoder and a digital input jack, use this c o nnection . Connect using a coaxial or optical digital cord (not supplied).

Coaxial cord Optical cord

Hookups and Settings

• S urround effect (pa ge 60) Surround1

Surround2

Surround3

: Virtual speaker

Note

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 spea ke rs .

• 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 connection, make the

appropriate settings under “ Audio Connection Setup” in Easy Setup (page 30). Otherwise, no sound or a loud noise will come from your speakers .

• The surround sound effects of this record er cannot be

used when you connect using a coaxial or op ti cal digital cord.

• This recorder does not support Linear PCM playback

with 2 channels or more.

• When outputting the sound of a DVD-RW (VR Mode)

disc recorded in two languages from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack, the sound cannot be switched with the AUDIO button.

Step 5: Connecting the

Step 6: Preparing the

Power Cord

Plug the recorder and TV power cords into an AC outlet. After you connect the power co rd, you

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

recorder only after the fro nt panel display lights up and the recorder enters standby mo de. If you connect addi ti onal equipment to thi s recorder (page 34), be sure to connect the power cord only after all connections are complete.

AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

PCM/DTS/

DOLBY DIGITAL

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

S VIDEO OUT

to AC outlet

Remote

You can control the recorder using the supplied remote. Insert two size AA (R6) batterie s by matching the 3 and # ends on the batteries to the markings insi de the battery comp artment. When using the remote, point it at the remote sens or on the recorder.

Notes

• If the supplied remote interferes your other Sony DVD Player/Video Cassette Recorder o r Video Casse tte Recorder/DVD Recorder, change the command mode number f o r t h is r ecorder (page 29).

• Use the ba tteries corr ec tly to avoid po ss ible leakag e and corrosion. Do not touch the liquid with bare hands should leakage occur. Observe the followi ng: – Do not use a new batte r y with an old battery, or

batteries of different manufacturers. – Do not a tte mpt to recharge the ba tteries. – 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 se nsor ( ma r ke d 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 ba tteries shoul d last about thre e to six months.

• Do not leave the r e mote in an extremely hot or hu mid place.

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

Controlling TVs with the remote

You can adjust th e remote control’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 th e de f ault setting. Set the appropriate code number again.

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

Number buttons,

SET

CH +/–

VOL +/– TV/VIDEO

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

below) using the number buttons.

4 Release "/1.

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

Press To

"/1 Turn your TV on or off VOL +/– Adjust the volume of

CH +/– Select the channel on

TV/VIDEO Switch your TV’s input

Number buttons and SET

your TV

source Select the channel on

your TV

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one c ode number is listed, tr y entering them one at a time until you fin d th e 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

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Hookups and Settings

Manufacturer Code number

Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 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

VOL +/–

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO.

2 Hold down "/1, and en ter the

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

3 Release "/1.

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

Code numbers of co ntrollable AV amplifiers (receivers)

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you fin d t he 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

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 num ber 90 ( de faul t) .

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

M/m, ENTER

3 Select “Options,” an d pr e s s ENT E R .

Options

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting

10:10 AM

: Auto : Mode3

4 Select “Command Mode,” and press

ENTER.

Options

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Language Parental Front Display Command Mode Factory Setting

: Auto : DVD1 No

Mode1 Mode2 Mode3

10:10 AM

5 Select the command mode (“Mode1,”

“Mode2,” or “Mo de3 ”), and pre ss E NTE R.

6 Slide the COMMAND MODE switch on the

remote so it matches the mode you selected abo v e.

Hookups and Settings

COMMAND MODE switch

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu a ppears.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

To return to the previous display

Press O RETURN.

Step 7: Easy Setup

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

OSD Language Setup

Clock Setup

Tuner and Channel Setup

TV Type Setup

Audio Connection Setup

Finished!

"/1

M/m/,, ENTER

O RETURN

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

The recorder turn s on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on your TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenn a cable, see “Setting the RF Output channel” on page 19. “Initial setting necessary to operate the DVD recorder will be m ade. You can change the m 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 app ear s.

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

6 Select “Auto,” and pr e s s ENT E R .

The recorder wil l aut omatically sear ch 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 sa me way . Th e day of the week is set automatically.

7 Select whethe r 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 onl y (no cable TV), select “Antenna.” If you use a cable connection without a cable box, select “Cabl e.”

8 Press ENTER.

The Tuner Preset function automatically starts searching for all of th e receivable chann el s and presets them.

Easy Setup

Searching for receivable channels. 25 Please wait.

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 “wid e s creen” pictures with bands on the upper and lower sections of the screen. “4:3 Pan Scan”: For standard TVs. Automatically displays “wid e screen” pictures on the ent ir e screen and cuts of f t he sections that do not fit. “16:9”: For wide -scree n TVs or stan dard TVs with a wide screen mode. For details, see “Video Settings (Video)” on page 100.

Press ENTER.

The setup disp lay for selecting th e type of Dolby Digital signal appears.

Easy Setup

Dolby Digital

D-PCM Dolby Digital

10:10 AM

Hookups and Settings

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 appe ar s.

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

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

Press ENTER.

The setup disp lay for selecting th e type of DTS signal appe ars.

Easy Setup

DTS

On Off

10:10 AM

,continued

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

If your AV ampli fie r (receiver) has a DT S decoder, sel ect “ On.” Ot herwi se, select “Off .”

Press ENTER when “F inish” appears.

Easy Setup is finished. All connections and setup operations ar e complete.

Easy Setup

Easy Setup is finished.

Finish

10:10 AM

To return to the previous disp lay

Press O RETURN.

z Hint

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

Note

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

Setting Up the VC R Pl us +® System

Setting up your rec order i nvolves c oordina ting th e TV channel number (the number you t urn to on your TV or recorder to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your TV pr ogram guide). To find the guide channel numbers , lo ok at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers. Use the Channel Lin e- up Chart to coordinate the guide channel number with the TV channel number . F or example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Ch ar t a s channel 33, and the recorder receives HBO on channel 5, coordinate these numbers u sin g the following proc edure.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 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

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

6 Enter the TV channel number using M/m.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable TV

Guide Channel Setup

Auto Preset

List

Timer

Channel Add/Delete

[ Guide CH ]

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ]

Guide Channel Setup

Setting

Enter actual receiving channel

Setup

33 34 35 36 37 38

5 34 35 36 37 38

10:10 AM

: Cable TV

: 3CH

Hookups and Settings

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

ENTER.

The upper row shows VCR Plus+ guide channels assign ed in the program gui de and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box or satellite re ceiver out put channels.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable TV

Guide Channel Setup

Auto Preset

List

Timer

Channel Add/Delete

[ Guide CH ]

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ]

Guide Channel Setup

Setting

Enter actual receiving channel

Setup

1 2 3 4 5 6

10:10 AM

: Cable TV

: 3CH

5 Select the channel number that do es not

match the guide channel using </,.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable TV

Guide Channel Setup

Auto Preset

List

Timer

Channel Add/Delete

[ Guide CH ]

Edit

3,4 Ch Out

[ TV CH ]

Guide Channel Setup

Setting

Enter actual receiving channel

Setup

33 34 35 36 37 38

10:10 AM

: Cable TV

: 3CH

If you made Hookup A (page 16) or Hookup C (page 17) ente r t he actual channel nu m ber on your TV (and the recorder). If you made Hookup B (page 17) enter the cable box output channel (Usually 2ch, 3ch, or 4ch). See the instructions supplied with your cable box to confirm the cable box’s ou tput channel.

7 Repeat steps 5 an d 6 for each guide

channel number that does not match the TV channel number.

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 o ther VCR or similar recording device to the LINE IN jacks of this recorder. See also the instruction manual supplied with the connected equipment. To record on t his recorder, see “Recording from Connected Equipmen t w ith 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 S video jack, you can use an S video cord instead of an audio/video cord. You can connect a second DVD player and record DVDs.

Other VCR, etc.

S video cord (not supplied)

S VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

LINE 2 IN

L AUDIO R

(MONO)

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.

Connecting to the LINE 1 IN jacks

You can connect a se cond VCR or similar de vi ce.

Other VCR, etc.

LINE OUTPUT

AUDIO

Audio/video cord (not supplied)

VIDEO

LINE 1 IN

AUDIO

Hookups and Settings

to LINE 1 IN

VIDEO

VCR-DVD recorder

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

: Signal flow

z Hint

When the connected equipment o utputs only monaural sound, use audio cables that distribute monaural sounds to left/ right channels (not supplie d) .

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Notes

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

• 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 protec ti on signals that prohibit any copying ca nnot be recor de d.

• If you pass the recorder signals via the VCR, you ma y not rec ei ve a clear ima ge on your TV sc ree 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 Lin e inp ut on your TV.

LINE 1 IN

VCR VCR-DVD recorder TV

LINE 2 IN

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

• Do not connect more than one type of vid eo cor d be twe en the recorder and your TV at the same time.

Basic Operation

Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape

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

the disc tray.

Playing a DVD disc

RWVR

Z OPEN/

DVD

Video

DVD

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

x STOPH PLAY

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

The recorder tu rns on.

3 Switch the input selecto r 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 “Sett ing 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.

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. Playback starts automatically depending on the disc.

7 Press H PLAY.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

Playing a VHS tape

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

VIDEO

H PLAY

x STOP

Basic Operation

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

The recorder tu rns on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so that

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

When connecting the record er to the TV using only the antenna cable, see “Setting th e R F 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.

6 Press H PLAY.

To stop playbac k

Press x STOP.

Recording a Program to a DVD Disc

RWVR-RW

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

Z OPEN/

DVD

z REC

REC MODE

Video

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

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

The recorder turn s 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 antenn a cable, see “Setting the RF Output channel” on page 19.

4 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to

DVD·VIDEO, then press DVD to contr ol the DVD recorder.

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 fro m the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mod e, see pag e 43.

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

channel or in put source yo u want to re cord.

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

Recording a Program to a VHS Tape

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

"/1

VIDEO CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

z REC

REC MODE

x STOP

Basic Operation

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

9 Press z REC.

“REC” appears in the front panel display and recording starts. Recording conti nues until you stop th e recording or the disc is full.

To stop recording

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

z Hint

This recorder can reco rd on vario us discs . Select t he disc type according to your needs (page 10).

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

The recorder turn s on.

3 Switch the input selector on your TV so th at

the signal from the recorder appears on the TV screen.

When connecting the recorder to the TV using only the antenn a cable, see “Setting the RF Output channe l” on pa ge 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.

6 Press CH +/– or INP UT SELECT to sele ct the

channel or input s ource you want to record.

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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” produces better picture and audio quality.

8 Press z REC.

“REC” appears in the front panel di sp la y a nd recording start s . Recording contin ues until you stop the recording or the t ape reaches the e nd.

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

Using the On-Screen Menus

VCD

RWVR-RW

Video

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.

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

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 se t u p. Select an option by pressing M/m and ENTER.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

A “Title List” (page 42):

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

10:10 AM

B “Timer” (pages 50, 69):

Allows you to set a new timer recording setting. You can also disp la y t h e Ti m er List menu, 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 f rom 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 “Set up” display, which al lows you to set up the recorder to suit your preferences.

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 option s di f fer depending on the situation and disc t ype. Select an option by pr es sing M/m and ENTER.

Example: The Title List menu

CH 23 Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

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

Play Erase Protect Title Name A·B Erase

Basic Operation

Selectable options

The options that can be selected differ according to the media. In addition, the opti ons that can be selected also differ accordin g t o the operating mode and the disc condition.

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

Type Selectable optio ns

RWVR

Video

DVD VCD

DATA CD

* Un fi na liz ed 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 displaye d, DVD and VIDEO buttons are not available.

Options for the selected item

TOOLS

The TOOLS menu appears when you press TOOLS, and dis play s opti ons. You can sear ch 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 y ou 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

RWVR-RW

Video

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

Z OPEN/

DVD

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

TOP MENU

TITLE LIST

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

the disc tray.

Example: DVD-RW in VR mode

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

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

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

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

B Movie thumbnail image C Title information:

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

D Clock

About the Title List for DVD-RWs (VR mo de )

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.

With the recording side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears fr om the front panel display.

4 Press TITLE LIST.

To turn off the Title List

Press TITLE LIST.

Notes

• The Title List does not appear for DV D-RW (Vide o 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 displaye d are replaced with an “*.”

• When playback of the Title List m ovie thumbnail image for the se le cted title finishes, the thumbnai l image display stops at the last image of the movie thumbnail image.

Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays

RWVR-RW

Video

With the “Di s c Setting” display, you can perfor m operations such as formatting an d fi nalizing (page 44).

4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorde r is

in stop mode.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Basic Operation

Z OPEN/

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

the disc tray.

With the recording side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappea rs from th e front panel display.

5 Select “Disc S etting,” and pres s ENTER.

The “Disc Set ting” displa y appears.

2 3

4 5

Disc Setting

Title List

Disc Name : Disc Protect : Not Protected

Timer

Disc Format : VR Mode Disc Finalize : Unfinalized

Edit

Erase All Titles

Disc Setting

Setup

10:10 AM

6 Select an option, and pre ss ENT ER.

A “Disc Name”:

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

B “Disc Protect” (DVD-RW in VR mode

only):

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

C “Disc Format” (DVD-RW/DVD+RW

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 needs.

D “Disc Finalize”:

Finalizes a disc (page 44).

E “Erase All Titles” (DVD-RW/

DVD+RW only):

Erases all titles on the disc (except the protected titles) and Playlists cre ated with protected titles.

To return to the pr evious display

Press O RETURN.

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z Hints

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

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

Note

You can enter up to 32 characters for a disc name. The disc name may not appear when the disc is played on other DVD equipment.

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

RWVR-RW

Finalizing is nece ssary when you play discs recorded with t his recorder on oth e r 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 between the disc types in the table below.

Video

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

2 Select “Finalize,” and press EN TER.

The display for confirmation appears again.

3 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

The recorder starts finalizing the disc.

To unfinalize a DVD-RW (VR mo de )

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.

Differences between the disc types

RWVR

Discs are automatically finalized when

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

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 tha n th is recorder. After finalizing, you cannot edit or record on the disc. If you want to edit or record on it again, unfinalize or reformat the disc (page 43). However, after reformatting the disc, al l re corded contents will b e erased.

Finalizing is necessary when playing on

any equipment other tha n th is recorder.

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

z Hint

You can check whether the disc has been finali zed 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 eve n if the discs are finalized.

• The recorder may not be able to finaliz e the d isc if it was recorded on another recorder.

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

VCD

RWVR-RW

Video

DATA CD

You can check the pl aying time and rem ai ni n g time of the current title, chapter, or track.

Press DISPLAY.

The information dis pl ay appears. The display disappears after a short time.

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

TIME/TEXTDISPLAY

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

DVD

◆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 T V screen and the front panel display.

Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly.

The displays diffe r depending on the med ia ty pe 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

Basic Operation

Mon Nov 01. 2004 10:10 AM

◆DVD

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

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

mode

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

Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input)

RWVR-RW

Video

You can label a title, disc , or progra m by enteri ng characters. You can enter up to 32 characters for a title or disc name, but the actual number of characters displayed in the menus such as the Title List will vary. When the display for entering characters app ears, follow the ste ps below.

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

2 Repeat step 1 to enter the remaining

characters.

Input row

Disc Name

Kids

A B C D E

F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

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

10:10 AM

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = • @ # $

%^& ( )

To erase a charac t er, move the cursor to t h e right of the character at the input row. Select “Backspace” an d pr ess ENTER. To erase the character at the position of the cursor, select “Delete” and press ENTER.

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

To erase all of the ch aracters, selec t “Clear” and press ENTER.

3 Select “Finish,” and pre ss ENTER.

To cancel the se tt i ng, press O RETURN.

1 Select the char acter you want to enter

using M/m/</,, and pre ss ENTER.

The selected character appears at th e t op of the display.

Example: Disc Name

Disc Name

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

Backspace Space Delete Clear Finish

You can only enter characters and symbols that are displayed.

To insert a space, se l ect “Space.”

a b c d e

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

- _ + = •

%^& ( )

10:10 AM

@ # $

DVD Recording

Before Recording

Before you start recording…

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

• Check that the disc has enough availab l e space for the recording (page50). For DVD-RWs, you can free up disc space by erasing titles (page 82).

z Hint

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

Recording mode Recording time

(minute)

HQ (High qual i ty) 60 HSP R 90 SP (Standard mode) 120 LP r 180 EP r 240 SLP (Long duration) 360

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 – Recor d ing only a still picture or just sound

DVD Recording

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 m ode of VCRs, this recorder has six different recording modes. Select a recording mode according to the time and picture quality yo u need. For example, if picture quality is your top priorit y, select the High Quality mode (HQ). If recording time is your priority, Super Long Play mode (SLP) can be a pos si ble choice. Note that the recording t ime in the following table is an approximate guide. Press REC MOD E repeatedly to swi t ch t h e recording modes.

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

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and rec ord stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo programs

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator light s up in the fr ont panel display. If there is noi se 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 “SAP” in the “Setup” display (page102).

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Unrecordable pictures

Pictures with cop y protection cannot b e recorded on this recorder.

Copy contr ol signals

Copy-Free

Copy-Once

Copy-Never None

* The recor de d disc can be played only on CPRM

compatible equipm en t. Recording stops when a copy guard sig nal is detected.

Recordable discs

RWVR-RW

RWVR

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

Video

DVD Recording without the Timer

RWVR-RW

Z OPEN/

DVD

DISPLAY

Video

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

VIDEO CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

TV/VIDEO

H PLAY

REC MODE

X PAUSE x STOP z REC

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE, an d place a

recordable disc on the disc tr ay.

With the recording side facing down

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears from the fr ont panel displ ay. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Vi deo mode, see page 43.

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

channel or input source you want to record.

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 start s. Recording conti nues until you stop th e recording or the disc is full.

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 REC 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

(normal recording)

DVD Recording

To stop recording

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

To pause recording

Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE agai n.

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 anot her channel on the TV.

To watch a VHS tape while recording

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

“OTR” (One-touc h Timer Re cording) and the remaining recording time a re d ispla yed in the front panel display while recording. The time counter decreases minu te by minute to 0:00, then the rec order stops record i ng (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 reco rding 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 sa te llite 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 inpu t sour c e of the recorder using CH +/– or INPUT SELECT while recording another TV program.

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Checking the disc status while recording

You can check th e recording info rmation such as recording time or disc type.

Press DISPLAY during recording.

The recording i nf ormation appears.

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/VC R Pl us+)

RWVR-RW

Video

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 ad vance. There are two methods to set the timer: the standard method a nd V C R Plus+ method.

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

• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCod e nu m be r designated for eac h TV program (pag e 52).

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satellit e re ceiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

Z OPEN/

DVD

Creating chapters in a title

The recorder will automatically divide a recording (a title) into chapte rs by inserti ng chapter marks at 5 or 15 minute inter val s during recording. Select the interval, “5 Mi n” (default) or “15 Min” in “DVD Auto Chap ter” 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

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder.

12 3 4 56

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 fro m the front panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Video mod e, see pag e 43.

4 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 Start Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/30 02 40 03 0505 CH 100 SP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

: PM

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

5 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 day or the same day ever y w eek, press m. The item changes as follows: Today y Mon-Fr i (Monday to Friday) y Sun (every Sunday) y Mon (every Monday) y … y Sat (every Saturday) y 1 month later y … y Tod ay

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 function, select “Auto.” For details, see “To use the

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

6 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 before 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/C hanging/Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Ti m er List)” on page 55.

7 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 record ing only after t he first program has f in ished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed firs t 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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DVD Recording

To confirm, ch a nge, o r ca ncel timer rec or ding

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

To use the Rec Mode Adjust func tion

When you are recording a program in the Auto mode and there is not enough available disc space for the recording, the rec o rder automatically adjust the record i ng m ode to enable the en tire program to be recorded.

z Hints

• You can play the recorded program by selecting the program title in th e T itle List menu.

• When the start 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 appears.

2 Select “Timer,” and press ENTER. 3 Select “Timer – S ta ndard,” and press ENTER.

Notes

• To record a cable or satellite program, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and sel ect the program you want to record. Leav e the cable box or satell ite receiv er turned on until the recorder finish es 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.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically tur ned off when the timer recording finishes.

• If you attempt to make a timer reco rd ing of a copy protected broadcast, a black sc ree n is r e cord e d.

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 “Guid e C hannel Setup” of “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup ” di splay (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 Pl us+.

Timer – VCR Plus+

Title List

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

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Standard

10:10 AM

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

4 Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

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

5 Press ENTER.

The date, start and s to p ti m es, channel, and recording mode appe ar. 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 di splay, check th at 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 Start Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/15 9 00 11 00 CH 83 LP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

: PM

10:10 AM

6 Select “RecTo” usin g </, 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.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

Recording fr om Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

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Video

You can set the recorder to automatically record programs from connected equipm ent that has a timer function (such as a satel lite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of the recorder (page35). When the connected equipment tu rn s on, the recorder start s record ing a prog ram from t he LINE 1 IN jacks.

DVD

DVD Recording

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

See page 51.

To confirm, change, or cancel ti m er recording

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

z Hint

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 – VC R Plus+, ” and pr ess ENTER .

Notes

• When the PlusCode number is incorr ect, “Inv al id code” appears on the TV screen.

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the f r o nt panel display.

• Even if a timer rec o r di ng is s ta r te d in the co n di ti on with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically turned off when the timer recording finishes.

• If you attempt to make a timer recording of a copy protected broadcast, a black scr een is recorded.

SYSTEM

M/m, ENTER

x STOP

REC MODE

SYNCHRO REC

1 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 2 Insert a recordable disc. 3 Select the l ine input audio.

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

continued

4 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.

5 Press SYSTEM MENU whil e the rec order is

in stop mode.

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

The “Features” setup appears.

8 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

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

Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

Set the timer on the connec ted eq uipment 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 aut o matically start s r ecording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipm ent. The recorder st ops recording whe n the connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

Notes

• The recorder starts reco rd ing only after detecting the video signal from the connected equi pment. The beginning of the program may not be rec ord e d regardless of whether or not the re corder’s power is on or off.

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

• To use the connected equipment whil e th e reco rd er is standing by for Synchro-Recording, cancel SynchroRecording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the connected equipme nt 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 recorder is standing by for SynchroRecording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 99) does not work.

• To use the Synchro Rec function, you must first set 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.

• Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically turned off wh en the Synchro-Recording finishes.

• If you attempt to make a Synchro-Recording of a copy protected broadcast, a blac k screen is recorded.

• When the recorder’s clock is not set correctly, the Synchro-Recording st arts approximately 2 minutes after the set time .

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

Regardless of whether or not the program i s a Synchro Rec program, the pr ogram that sta rts first has priority. The recorder sw itc he s to start recording the second program around 10 seconds after the first pr ogram has finis h ed.

To cancel Synchro Rec function

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

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

Program 1

Program 2

will be cut off

Checking/Changing/ Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Tim er Li st )

RWVR

Video

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

SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

10:10 AM

Edit

5 Select one of t he 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 Start Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/17 09 15 09 45 CH1 LP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

: PM

10:10 AM

DVD Recording

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu a ppears.

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

“Del”: Eras es t he t imer sett ing. Pr ess E NTER.

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

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

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

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

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

No.1

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

OK Cancel

10:10 AM

To turn off the Timer List

Press O RETURN.

Note

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

Recording from Connected Equipment with ou t a Time r

4 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you pr ess the button, t he display changes on the TV screen as follows:

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

DVD

REC MODE

Video

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 t o t he connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

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

5 Select the line input audio.

Set “Line Audio Input” of “Audio” to “Stereo” or “Ma in/Sub” in the “Setup” display (page103).

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 paus e or pla y butto n on the connected equipment.

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

If you connect a digital vi deo 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 record 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 recorder automatically stops recording after a few seconds.

program position

LINE2 DVLINE1

Playing Discs

Playing

RWVR-RW

VCD

Z OPEN/

DVD

Number

buttons

TITLE LIST

Video

DATA CD

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

If you inserted a DVD VIDEO, VIDEO CD, CD, or DATA CD, press

H PLAY. Playback

starts. Playback starts automatically depending on

DVD

the disc.

4 Press TITLE LIST.

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

M/m, ENTER

CH 23 Nov/16/2004

08:00 PM

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

Playing Discs

TOP MENU

H PLAY

"/1 x

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

5 Select the title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

6 Select “Play,” and pre ss E NT ER.

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 di splay the disc’s m enu 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 playi ng a V I D EO CD with PBC functions, the menu appears. Select an item using the n umber buttons a nd press ENTER. Then follow the instructions in the menu (press H PLAY when “Press SELECT” appears).

To cancel PBC Playback

Press MENU re peatedly until “M enu: Off” appears.

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

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

When you press H PLAY again after you stop the disc, the recorder resum es playback from t h e point where you pressed x STOP. To start from the beginning, press x STOP twice, and press H PLAY.

The point where you st opped playing is cle ar ed when: –you open the disc tr ay. –you play anothe r t itle. –you switch the Title List menu to Original or

Playlist (DVD-RW in VR mode only). –you edit the title after stopping playback. –y ou turn off the recorder. –you make a recordi ng.

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

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

the portion to be played repeatedly. “A-” lights up .

4 Continue playing or press m/M to locate

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

To lock the recorder (Child Lock)

You can lock all of the buttons on the recorder so that the settings ar e not canceled by mistake. When the recorder is turned on, hold down "/1 on the recorder until “CHILD LOCK” appears in the front panel di splay. The rec order turns off a nd 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” disappea rs from the front panel dis pl ay. The recorder is unl ocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the recorder is locked, press x tw ice. The record ing stops an d the recorder is unlocked.

Notes

• When playing back a disc recorded by other equipment

on this recorder, be sure to f ina lize the disc with the equipment used to record it.

• For details on the operati on r es tr ic ti ons, se e page 8.

• The recorder will be unlocked when:

– You stop timer recording by pressing x. – You ins ert a ta pe . – The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply

stops.

To play restric ted DVDs (Parent al 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.

1 Select “OK” and press ENTER.

The display for enter i ng your password appears.

2 Enter your four digit password using the

number buttons. The recorder starts playback.

To register or change the password, see “Parental (DVD VIDEO onl y) ” on page 105.

Playback options

Z OPEN/CLOSE

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

M/m/</,,

ENTER

INSTANT REPLAY/

INSTANT ADVANCE

. PREV/NEXT >

H PLAY

SHUFFLE

Buttons Operations Discs

Z OPEN/CLOSE Stops play and opens the disc tray. All di scs

SURROUND TOOLS

ZOOM ANGLE

X PAUSE REPEAT

Playing Discs

AUDIO Selects one of the audio tracks recorded on the disc

when pressed repeatedly.

Selects the audio source.

DVD

Selects stereo or monaural aud io tracks.

VCD

SUBTITLE Selects a subtitle language when pressed repeatedly.

ANGLE Selects an angle when pressed repeatedly.

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

ZOOM Zooms into a scene during playback or still mode

when pressed repeatedly. Magnification changes as follows:

normal magnification t ×2 t ×4 t normal magnification

The zoom function may not work depending on the DVD. To zoom in a JPEG image, see page 65.

DVD

VCD

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Buttons Operations Discs

SURROUND Selects one of the effects when pressed repeatedly.

“Off”: No surround effect “Surround1”: Creates one set of virtual surround speakers. “Surround2”: Creates two sets of virt ua l surround speakers. “Surround3”: Creates three sets of virtual surround speakers. Effective when you use two separate front speakers.

INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE

. PREV/ NEXT >

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

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

• Goes to the beginning of the current/ ne xt t it le/ chapter/scene/track and sta r ts playback when pressed during playback.

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

(fast reverse/fast forward)

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

fast reverse fast forward

FR1 T t FF1

(slow)

T T t t FF2

FR2

FR3*2 T T T t t t FF3

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

reverse slow motion forward slow motion

T t

T T t t

T T T t t t

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All discs

FR2 and FF2 are not available for MP3.

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

RWVR-RW

VCD

* Pl ay back di rec ti on

only

Video

DVD

Video

DVD

Video

DVD

X PAUSE Pauses playback.

If you pause playback for more than 5 min ut es, playback starts automatically.

SHUFFLE Plays in random order when pressed during playback. *

All discs

VCD

DATA CD

* with PBC function off

Buttons Operations Discs

REPEAT Selects the item to be rep eated using M/m.

When playing a DVD

• Chapter: repeats the current chapter.

• Title: repeat s th e current titl e o n a disc.

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

When playing a VIDEO CD (with P B C function off)

• Track: repeats the current track.

• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

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

When playi ng a CD

• Track: repeats the current track.

• Disc: repeats all of the tracks.

When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio)

• File: repeats the current track.

• Folder: repeats the cur rent album.

To cancel Repeat Pl ay, press REPEAT, and sel e ct “Off.”

To resume normal pla yba ck, press H PLAY.

To playback quickly with sound (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 qu i ckl y with dialog or sound during FF1 fa st-forward of a D VD disc with Dolby Digital sound t ra cks.

z Hint

You can select the audio/subtitle se ttings and the angle using the TV screen. Press TOOLS during playback , select “Audio,” “Subtitle ,” o r “Angle” using M/m, then select the setting or angle using </,. Then press ENTER.

Notes on playing DTS sound tracks on a CD

When play in g D TS-encoded CDs, exces sive 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 an al o g 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 the digital jack of the recorder.

Notes on playing DVDs with a DTS sound track

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 “Set up” display (page 102).

Notes

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

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

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

• When you select one of the surround mode s, turn off the surround settings of the connected TV or amplifier (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.

RWVR

VCD

DATA CD

* with PB C func tion off

DVD

Video

Playing Discs

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

RWVR-RW

VCD

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

Video

DVD

Setting and selecting a favorite scene (Bookmark)

RWVR-RW

You can have the recorder store specific portions of the disc in memor y an d p lay t hem imme diate ly whenever you wa nt (Bookmark ). U p t o 10 bookmarks per di sc.

Video

DVD

Number

buttons

TOOLS

M/m/</,, ENTER

1 Press TOOLS during playback.

The TOOLS menu ap pears.

2 Select a search method.

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

Press

</,

to select the number of the title, chapter, track , etc., you want, or press the number buttons to enter the time code.

For example: Tim e To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, enter “21020.” If you make a mistake, wait a bit until the display returns to th e el apsed playing tim e display, then select another numbe r.

4 Press ENTER.

The recorder starts playback from the selected number.

CLEAR

</,, ENTER

MARKER

You can play back f ro m the bookmarked scene. During playbac k, pr ess SEARCH, and sele ct the bookmark using </,, then press ENTER.

To set a bookmark

During playba ck , pr es s MARKE R wh en yo u fi nd a scene to be bookmarked.

To reset the bookmark

During playbac k, pr ess SEARCH, and sele ct the bookmark you wa nt to r eset using, then press </ ,, then press CLEAR.

Note

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

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.

Playing MP3 Audio Tr ac ks

DATA CD

You can play MP3 au di o t ra cks on DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs).

4 Select the desired directory, then press

ENTER.

5 Select the desired track, the n press

ENTER.

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

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 tray.

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

10:10 AM

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Music Menu for this CD

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

3 Select “Music,” then press ENTER.

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 t h a t satisfies certain ISO/MPEG regulations. You can play back DATA CDs (CD-Rs/CD-RWs) recorded in MP3 (MPE G1 Audio Layer 3) format. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet format for the recorder to recognize the tracks. You can also 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 tra cks are recorded in t he first session, the recorder will also play MP3 audio tracks in other ses si ons. If audio tracks 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 recommen de d t ha t you cr eat e albums with no more than two trees.

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

Playing Discs

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Notes

• The recorder may not be able to play some DATA CDs 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 noi se which coul d 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 t racks recorded in the following sampling frequenci e s: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz.

• ID3 tags cannot be displayed.

• Only alphabet and numbers can be used for album or track names. Anything else is dis pla ye d as an aste r isk.

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 track s and JPEG image files , the display for selecting a media type appears.

10:10 AM

Music

Press ENTER :

Photo

Music Menu for this CD

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

3 Select “Photo,” then press ENTER.

Directory information

Photo

\\abc\defg

Page 1 / 2

10:10 AM

Slide Show

4 Press ./> to select the next/

previous album p age, then pres s M/m/</ , to select an im age.

To display the selected image

1 Press ENTER.

The selected imag e is di splayed over the entire screen.

2 To display the next/previous image, press

./>.

To play the Slid e show

1 Press H PLAY.

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

2 Press </, to select th e desire d playin g

speed on the “Slide Show Speed” menu, then press ENTER. Slide show start s fro m th e sel ected im age.

To zoom in an imag e

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

“Index” display, then press ENTER.

2 Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER.

3 Press ENTER repeatedly to change the

magnification. Each time you press ENTER, the magnificat ion changes as show n below. 2× t 4× t 2× t normal magnification

To enjoy the Slide show

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

“Index” display, then press ENTER.

2 Press </, to select “ ,” then press

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

3 Press </, to select the d esi red p lay spee d,

then press ENTER. Slide show sta rt s.

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.

Playing Discs

To rotate the selected image

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

“Index” display , then press ENTER.

2 Press </, to select “ ,” then press

ENTER. Each time yo u pr es s EN TER , t he i ma ge t urn s clockwise by 90°.

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 d isplay ,

•

the images in the “

Index” display will not be rotated.

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About JPEG image files

You can play JPEG im age files on CD-R s or C D RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 for the player to recognize the files. You can also play dis cs reco rded in Multi Sess ion. See the instructio ns o f the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording f ormat.

To play a Multi Session CD

This player can play Multi Session CDs when an JPEG image file is located in the first session. Any subseque nt JPEG i mage f iles, re corded i n the later sessions, can also be played back. When audio tracks and im ages in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first se ss ion will be played ba ck.

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be pla yed on this system depending on file forma t.

• If you add the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG” to data not in JPEG format, “Unsupported Format” wil l app ear.

• Depending on the disc or the size of im ag e file s, 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 .

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

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

VCR Recording

Before Recording

VCR Recording without the Timer

Before you start recording…

Check th a t 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 differen t programs to a DVD and a VHS tape at the same time.

Recording a stereo/SAP program

The recorder can receive and record stereo/SAP programs.

Stereo program s

When a stereo program is received, the “STEREO” indicator lights up in the front panel display. If there is noise in the stereo program, press AUDIO repeatedly until the “MONO” indicator disappears from the TV sc r een. The sound will be recorded in monaural but wi t h le ss 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 onl y SA P sound, set “Tuner Audio” of “Audio” to “S A P” in the “Setup” display (page 102).

TV/DVD·VIDEO switch

DVD

DISPLAY

H PLAY

REC MODE

VIDEO CH +/–

SET TV/VIDEO

INPUT SELECT

X PAUSE x STOP z REC

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

3 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select

the channel or input source you want to record.

4 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). Howeve r, “SP” pr oduc es bet ter pic ture and audio quality.

5 Press z REC.

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

VCR Recording

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To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To pause recordin g

Press X PAUSE. To restart recording, press X PAUSE again. If you pause recording for mo re than 5 minutes, recording stops automatically.

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Slide the TV/DVD·VIDEO switch to TV. 2 Pres s T V/VIDEO to switc h to the TV’s

antenna input.

3 Select another channel on the TV .

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 REC 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

(normal recording)

To watch a DVD while 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 numbe r buttons. Enter the channel number, and press SET.

• You can select a video source from the LINE 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 information 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, make 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.

“OTR” (One-touc h Timer Reco rding ) and the remaining recording time a re d isplay ed in t he front panel display while recording. The time counter decrease s minute by minute to 0:00, then the recorder stops recording (power turns off).

To cancel the Qui ck Timer

Press z REC repeatedly until the counte r appears in the front panel display. The recorder retur ns to normal reco rding mode.

To stop recording

Press x STO P 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 sur e to leave it on.

Notes

• You cannot change the re cording mode while recording.

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

Checking the remaining time

Press DISPLAY.

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

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

To check the remaining time of a tape, set “VCR Function” – “Tape Length” of “Features” i n th e “Setup” display correctly (pag e 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

VCR 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 channel of the program manually.

• VCR Plus+: Enter the PlusCode num be r designated for eac h TV program (page 71 ).

Note

Do not operate your cable box or satel lit e receiver just before or during a timer recording. This may prevent the accurate recording of a program.

Setting the timer manually (Standard)

VIDEO

VCR Recording

Notes

• The remaining tape length m ay no t be indic a te d 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 th e VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape len gth a f te r you press DISPLAY.

SYSTEM

[TIMER]

M/m/</,, ENTER

x STOP

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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 Start Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/30 02 40 03 0505 CH 100 SP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

: PM

12 3 4 56

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

10:10 AM

4 Select an item using </, and adjust

using M/m.

A “RecTo”:

Select “VCR.”

B “Date”:

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

C “Start”:

Sets the start time.

D “Stop”:

Sets the stop time.

E “CH”:

Selects the chann el or input source.

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

6 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twi ce.

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

To confirm, change, or cancel timer recording

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

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

When you are reco rding a program in th e A uto mode and the remain ing tape becomes sh orter than the recording time, the tape s peed is automa tically changed to EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select “SP.” To operate this function, set “VCR Function” – “Tape Le ngt h” of “Features” in the “Setup” display correctly (page 104).

z Hints

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

• 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 – Standard,” and press ENTER.

Notes

• To record a cable or sa tellite program, turn on the cable box or satellite receiver and select the program you want to record. Leav e the cable box or satell ite receiv er turned on until the recorder finishes record in g .

• Even if the timer is set , ti mer recordings cann ot be made while recording a program tha t ha s pr ior i ty.

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

• Before the timer recording starts, “TIMER REC” flashes in the f r o nt panel display.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically turned off when the timer recording finishes.

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system is a featur e that simp lifies setting the timer. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time, and channel of th at progr am are se t automat icall y. Before you start, check that the TV and guide channels are correctly set in “Guide Channel Setup” of “Tune r Pr eset” in the “Setup” d is play (page 98).

VIDEO

Number

buttons

CLEAR

VCR Plus+

SYSTEM

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

Setup

Standard

10:10 AM

VCR Recording

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

4 Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

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

continued

5 Press ENTER.

The date, start and stop times, channel , 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 flas h e s 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 Start Stop CH Mode

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

DVD

11/15 09 00 11 00 CH83 LP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

: PM

10:10 AM

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.

7 Press SYSTEM MENU to exit the menu.

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 (page35). When the connec t ed equipment turns on , th e recorder starts re cording a prog ram from the LINE 1 IN jacks.

VIDEO

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/Canceling V CR Ti m er 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 – V C R Plus+,” and press ENTER.

Notes

• When the PlusCode number is incorrec t, “Inva li d 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 its safety tab removed.

• Even if a timer recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically tur ned off when the timer recording finishes.

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” pr oduc es bett er pic ture and audio qual i t y.

4 Press SYSTEM MENU whi le the r ecorder is

in stop mode.

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

The “Features” setup appears.

7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press

ENTER.

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 in di cator lights up on the front panel. The recorder is ready to start Synchro-Recording. The recorder automatically starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment. The recorder stops recording when t he connected equipment turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP twice.

To cancel Synchro R ec function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator on the record er turns off. If you press SYNCHRO REC during SynchroRecording, the Sy nchro-Recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC indica tor turns off and the recorder’s power turns off.

Notes

• The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equ ipment. The beginning of the program may not be recorde d 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, canc e l Synch ro Recording by pressing SYNCHRO REC. Be sure to turn off the connected equipment a nd pr e ss 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 recorder is standing by for Synchr oRecording, the Auto Clock Set function (page 99) does not work.

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

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

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

• Even if a Synchro-Recording is started in the condition with the recorder power on, the recorder power is automatically turned off when the Synchro-Recording finishes.

• When the recorder’s clock is not set correctly, the Synchro-Recording start s ap pr oxim a tely 2 minutes after the set time.

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

Regardless of whe ther or not the program is a Synchro Rec program , the pr ogram th at star ts firs t has priority and the second program starts recording only after t he fi rst pro gram has fini shed.

VCR Recording

Program 1

Program 2

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

will be cut off

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

You can check, change, or cancel timer settings using the Timer List m e nu.

SYSTEM

O RETURN

M/m/</,, ENTER

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

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

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

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

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

10:10 AM

Edit Del

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 Start Stop CH Mode

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

VCR

11/17 09 15 09 45 CH1 LP

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

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

VCR Plus+

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

: PM

10:10 AM

1 Press SYSTEM MENU.

The System Menu a ppears.

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

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

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

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

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

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

No.1

Do you want to erase “No.01”?

OK Cancel

10:10 AM

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, timer recordings cannot be made while recording a program th at has priority.

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

4 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). Howeve r, “SP” pr oduc es bet ter pic ture and audio quality.

5 Insert the source tape into the connected

equipment and set to playback pause.

6 At the same time, press z REC on this

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

Recordin g s t arts. To stop reco rding, press x STOP on this recorder.

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

REC MODE

z REC

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

source accordin g to the connection you made.

The front panel display changes as follows:

program position

LINE2LINE1

Notes

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

• You cannot record on a tape with its safe ty ta b removed.

VCR Recording

Playing VHS Tapes

Playing

Z OPEN/

CLEAR

DISPLAY

"/1

VIDEO TRACKING +/–

To stop playback

Press x STOP.

To eject the tape

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

To turn off the power w hile rewin ding (R ewind Shut Off)

Press "/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep rewin ding 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 panel 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.

H PLAY

x STOP

1 Press VIDEO to control the VCR. 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 playback time. When the tape reaches the en d, it will rewi nd automatically.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs 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 when it comes to a portion with no recording.

• When 10 hours have passed , the co unter 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 Func tion” – “Auto Play” of “Features” to “On” in the “Setup” display (page 104).

• Stop disc playback whil e playing back a video.

• The VCR can also play S-VHS tapes. The VCR will automatically id entify the type of tape inser te d 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 ma y al so be pic tur e 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 operati on r es tr ic ti ons, se e page 8.

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking w hen playin g a tape, dis tortion 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.

Playing VHS Tapes

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Playback option

Buttons Operations

H PLAY

INSTANT REPLAY/ INSTANT ADVANCE

. PREV/NEXT > X PAUSE

(fast reverse/fast forward)

When you press and hold down the but to n duri ng fast reverse/fast forward, you can view the picture.

• Plays at high speed when briefly pressed during playback. When you press and hold down th e button during playback, playi ng at high speed continues until you releas e the butt on.

Plays in slow motion when pressed in pause mode.

(slow)

• Fast reverses/fast forwards when pressed duri ng stop.

INSTANT

ADVANCE

INSTANT

• Plays frame by frame when pr essed in pause mo de.

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

Replays the previous scene when pressed during playback.

REPLAY

. PREV/ NEXT >

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

X PAUSE Pauses playbac k .

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

You can pres s INSTANT ADVANCE up to 4 time. T his allo ws you to fast fo rward u p to 2 minutes in total .

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

To resume normal play back, press H PLAY.

Notes

• The sound is muted during playba ck at var ious speeds.

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

Searching Usin g Various Functions

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

Note

You cannot use these search functions during DVD recording.

VIDEO

TOOLS

M/m, ENTER

H PLAY

3 Select “Go To Zero,” and press ENTER.

The VCR start s searching and aut om atically stops at the 0:00: 00 point.

Go to Zero

0:00:00

Searching for a blank space of the tape

The VCR auto m at ic ally searches for the beginning of a bl ank space. You can easily fin d 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

Playing VHS Tapes

Searching for the counter 0:00:00 point

To mark a point on the t ape that you want 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 ap pears.

Go To Zero End Search

Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Move

Enter

3 Select “End Search,” and pres s ENTER.

The VCR start s searching and aut om atically stops at the beginning of a blank spac e. If no blank space is found, the VCR reaches 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 each recording begins. Use these si gnals as reference s t o find a specific reco rding.

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

The TOOLS menu ap pears.

Go To Zero End Search

Forward Intro Scan Reverse Intro Scan

ENTER

Enter

Move

Selecting the sound during playback

AUDIO

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback.

To list en to On-screen

display

Front panel display

3 Select “Forward Intro Scan” to scan

ahead, or “Reverse Intro Scan” to sca n backwards.

The VCR searches and then plays back for about five seco nds.

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 recording, no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while VCR is put in pause.

Stereo Hi-Fi STEREO

Left channel Left STEREO

Right channel Right ST EREO

Monaural sound on the normal audio track

Mono No indicator

How sound is recor ded on a video tape

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

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Notes

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

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

DVD Editing

Edit options for DVD-RWs (VR mode)

RWVR

Before Editing

This recorder offers various edi t options for various disc types. Before you edit, check the disc type in the front panel display, and select the option available for your disc (pag e 10).

Note

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

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

Video

You can perform simple edits. Since Vi deo mode titles are actual recordings on the disc, you cannot undo any edits you make. The edit functions available for Video mode titles are: –Setting protecti on against erasure (page 82). –Labeling a titl e (page 82). –Erasing a title (page 82).

Notes

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

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

You can enjoy advanced edit functions. First you have two options for a DVD-RW (VR mode): editing either the original recording (called the “original”), or th e playback informat i on created from the original (called a “Playlist”). Since each is different in nature and offers diffe r e nt 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 (se e below). The edit functions avai la bl e for original titles ar e: –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 Playli st titl es create d fro m 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 dis c. Since the o riginal title s 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 ot her highlig hts, but you also want to keep the original recording.

DVD Editing

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

,continued

The advanced edit functions available for Playlist titles are: –Labeling a title (page 82). –Erasing a title (page 82). –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 in 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 indicat es tha t the disc ’ s control informat ion is full, erase unnece ssary titles.

Editing a Titl e

RWVR-RW

Video

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

Note

When editing a DVD+R, DVD-R, or DVD-RW (Video mode), finish all editing befor e fina l iz ing the disc. You cannot edit a finalized disc.

DVD

TITLE LIST

ORIGINAL/

PLAYLIST

M/m, ENTER

./>

H PLAY

x STOP X PAUSE

CHAPTER MARK

MARK ERASE

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

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

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu appears.

4 Select an option, and press ENTER.

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases the selected title. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Protect”: Protects the ti tle. Select “On” when the Protecti on display appears. “ ” appears next to the protected t it l e. To cancel the protection, select “Off.” “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or re -ent er 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)

RWVR

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

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

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

3 Select a title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu ap pears.

4 Select “A-B Erase ,” an d pr e s s ENTER.

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

A-B Erase

CH 6

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

5 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 porti on to be erased. “End” is selected.

A-B Erase

CH 6

Nov/16/2004 08:00 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Title No.01

Start

End

Erase

Finish

6 Press ENTER at the ending point of the

portion to be erased (point B).

“Erase” is selected .

7 Select “Erase,” an d press ENTER.

The display asks for confirmation.

8 Select “OK,” and pr ess ENTER.

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

z Hint

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

Notes

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

• Sections shorter than five seconds m ay not be e ras ed.

• 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.

DVD Editing

,continued

Creating chapters manually

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

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

Each time you press the button, “Marking mark...” appears on the sc reen and the scene s before and after of the mark become separate chapters.

RWVR

Making mark...VR

Creating a Playlist

RWVR

You can add a section of the title to the Playlist title as one scene wi thout changing the actual recordings. A Pl aylist 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

To erase chapter marks

You can combine tw o chapters by erasing the chapter mark during playback. During playbac k, press MARK ERASE. The current chap ter combines with t he previous chapter.

Notes

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

• You cannot add or eras e the chapter marks of t h e titles of protected discs or protected tit les.

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

3 Select “Edit,” and pr e ss EN T ER .

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

4 Select “Create Playlist,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Playlist No. 01

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

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

To play the Playlist title

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

“Playlist.”

3 Select a Playlist title, and press ENTER.

The sub-menu ap pears.

4 Select “Play,” and press ENTER .

z Hint

When a Playlist title is created, the start and end points will become chapter marks, and each sc en e wil l beco me a chapter.

Notes

• The picture may pau se wh en th e edit ed s cene is pl ayed.

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

5 Press ENTER at the starting point.

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

the point. “End” is selected.

Playlist No. 01

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

Create Playlist

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Make

Finish

6 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.

7 Press ENTER.

The selected section is captured as a scene. To continue, repeat the steps above.

8 When you finish capturing scenes, select

“Finish” and press ENTER.

DVD Editing

Editing a Playlist

RWVR

You can edit a scen e of the Playlist titles.

4 Select “Edit Playlist,” and press ENTER.

The display for selecting Playlist titles appears.

Playlist

No. Title Length Edit

01 CH 32 >00:05:04 02 CH 96 >00:00:51

10:10 AM

DVD

SYSTEM

O RETURN

./>

H PLAY

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

3 Select “Edit,” and pr e s s ENT E R .

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

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 ENT ER .

You can make the following edits to the title. “Erase”: Erases th e selected Playlist titl e. Select “OK” when asked for confirmation. “Title Name”: Allows you to enter or r e-enter a Playlist title name (page 46). “Edit Scene”: Allows you to re-edit without changing the actual recordings (see below). “Title List”: Switches to the “Title List(Original).”

7 Select “Edit Scene,” and pre ss ENTER.

Edit Scene

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

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 scen e (Modify)” on p age 87. “Move”: Changes the scene orde r. See “Moving a scene (M ove )” on page 87. “Add”: Allows yo u to add mor e scenes be fore the selected scene. See “Adding a scene (Add)” on page 88. “Erase”: Erases the scene. The select io n i s canceled. See “Erasing a scene (Erase)” on page 88.

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No.1 / 1

Play

Modify

Move

Add

Erase

Modifying a scene (Modify)

RWVR

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

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2 Select “Modify ,” and press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Modify

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

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

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Change

Cancel

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 ste p 1.

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

Note

The start and end point of a s cen e 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,” an d press ENTER.

Edit Scene

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

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No. 2 / 3

Play

Modify

Move

Add

Erase

3 Select a new locat ion using </,. 4 Press ENTER.

The selected sc ene mo ve s t o the n ew l oc ati on . To move other scene s pr ess O RETURN, and repeat from step 1.

Edit Scene

01 00:00:34

02 00:04:20

To turn off the display

Press SYSTEM MENU.

03 00:00:10

10:10 AM

Playlist No.01Scene No. 3 / 3

Play

Modify

Move

Add

Erase

DVD Editing

To cancel modifyi ng

Select “Cancel,” and press ENTER.

,continued

Adding a scene (Add)

RWVR

You can add a scene before the selected scene.

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTER.

2 Select “Add,” an d press ENTER.

“Start” is selected.

Add

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:00

00:00:07

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

Start

End

Add

Cancel

3 Press ENTER at the starting point.

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

the point. “End” is selected.

Add

Playlist No. 01

Nov/27/2004 03:25 PM

Start 00:00:10

00:00:10

End 00:00:00

10:10 AM

Scene No.01

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 select ed scene.

1 After step 7 of “Editing a Playlist” on

page 86, select a scene, and press ENTE R.

2 Select “Era se,” 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.

4 Press ENTER at the ending point.

“Add” 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 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.

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing from a Vi deo to a DVD

RWVR-RW

Video

Using the T VIDEO button on the recorder

1 Insert a recordable disc. 2 Insert a source tape. 3 Press T VIDEO on the reco rde r .

Dubbing starts.

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

VIDEO

M/m, ENTER

X PAUSE x STOP

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 w hile the record er 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.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

6 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

Video --> DVD DVD --> Video

,continued

7 Select “Video t DVD,” and pres s ENTER .

The display for con fi r m at i on appears.

8 Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts.

To select the recording mode

Press DVD to control the DVD recorder, then press REC MOD E repeatedly. 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

1 After ste p 2 above, press VID EO to control

the VCR.

2 Press H PLAY. 3 Press AUDIO repeatedl y to select the soun d

you want. For details, see pag e 80.

4 Press X PAUSE. 5 Follow the instructions ab ove from step 3.

Notes

• Dubbing is not possible in the fo llowing cases. – When a non -rec or da ble DV D is set. – When using VHS 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 infor mati on display are not displayed durin g dubbing.

• Copyrights – Recordings made from VHS tapes and other

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

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

To stop dubbing

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

To play discs recorded with this recorder on other DVD equi pment

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 recorded.

• You can switch the playback tape audio 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 a udio.

Dubbing from a DVD to a Video

RWVR

Video

You can record (dub) DVD video and audio to a VHS tape. However, note that when you record copy-protect ed software to a tap e, th e video may appear disrupte d w hen you play back the tap e.

DVD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

SYSTEM

TOP MENU

REC MODE

DVD t

DVD

VIDEO

TITLE LIST M/m,

ENTER

X PAUSE x STOP

Using the DVD t button on the recorder

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select

a title.

5 Start playing, an d press x STOP or

X PAUSE.

6 Press DVD t on the recorder.

Dubbing starts.

Using the TV screen

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 Insert a source disc. 3 Press DVD to control the DVD recorder. 4 Press TOP MENU or TITLE LIST, and select

a title.

5 Start playing, an d press x STOP or

X PAUSE.

6 Press SYSTEM MENU.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

7 Select “Edit,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

,continued

8 Select “Dubbing,” and press ENTER.

Edit

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Create Playlist Edit Playlist DV Edit Dubbing

10:10 AM

Video --> DVD DVD --> Video

9 Select “DVD t Vide o,” and p ress ENTER .

The display for con fi r m at i on appears.

Select “OK,” and press ENTER.

Dubbing starts. The disc’s menu may appear depending on the disc when playba ck of a disc finishes. In this case, press x STOP to stop dubbi ng, otherwise the disc’s menu is recorded until t he tape reaches its end.

To select the tape speed

Press VIDEO to control the VCR, then press REC MODE repeated l y to select “SP” or “EP.” “EP” (Extended Pl ay) provides recording time three times as long as “SP” (Standard Play). However, “SP” pro duces better picture and audio quality.

Notes

• Dubbing is not possible when “Video” of “Progressive” is set to “On” in the “Setup” displa y.

• Dubbing stops in the following cases. – When the D VD is playe d ba ck to the end and stops. – When the DVD deck or the VHS deck is stopped. – Whe n the ta pe re ma ining time runs out.

• The System menu, TOOLS menu, and infor mati on display are not displayed durin g dubbing.

• Copyrights – Recor dings made from discs and other copyrighted

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

– Unauthorized editing of copyrighted material is

prohibited under copyright law.

To select the sound or language

After step 5 above, press AUDIO repeatedly to select the sound you want, or press SU BTI TLE repeatedly to select the language yo u w ant. For details, see page 59.

To stop dubbing

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

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 audio, sub audio, etc.) is the dubbed audio.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Before DV Dubbing

This secti on expl ai ns du b bing wi th a di gi t al vi deo camera via th e D V IN jack on the front panel. If you want to dub by way of the LINE IN jacks, see “Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)” on page 53.

To record from the DV IN jack

The DV IN jack on this recorder conforms to the i.LINK standard. You can connect any other equipment that ha s an i.LINK (DV) jack , a nd record digital si gnals. Follow the instructions in “Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack,” and then move on to the section on dubbing. For mo re 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. Connect a digital video camera and display an image. These lines disappears.

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

You can connect a digital video c amera to the DV IN jack on the recorder to record or edit from a DV format tape. Operation is straightforward bec au se the recorder will fast fo rwa rd an d re win d th e tap e for you – you do not need to operate your digi ta l video camera. D o th e following to start us in g t he “DV Edit” functions of this recorder. See the instruction manual supplied with the digital video camera as well before connect ing.

Notes

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

• You cannot use the DV IN jack when: – your di git al vide o cam era doe s not wor k with this

recorder. Connect th e camera to th e LINE IN jack an d follow the instructions of “Recor ding from Connected Equipment without a Time r” on page 56.

– the input signal is not in DVC-SD form a t. Do not

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

– the images on the tape contain c opy protec tion

signals, which limit rec o r ding.

• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

VCR-DVD recorder

DV IN

Digital video camera

To DV IN

: Signal flow

i.LINK cable (not supplied)

DV output

Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD

RWVR-RW

Video

You can record a DV format tape onto a disc. The recorder controls the digital video camera. You can fast forward, re wind, play in slo w motion, and stop the tape to select the scenes using the recorder’s remote control .

◆How chapters ar e created

The recorder div i des the title in either 5 or 15minute intervals, according to the setting in “DVD Auto Chapter” in “Features” setup (page 104).

Z OPEN/

DVD

CH +/–

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Wait until “LOAD” disappears fr om the fr ont panel display. Unused DVD-RWs are formatted in VR mode automatically. To format in Vi deo mode, see page 43.

4 Insert the source DV format tape into your

digital video camera.

For the recorder to reco rd or ed it, your di gi tal video camera m us t be set to video playba ck mode.

5 Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select

“DV.”

6 Press REC M ODE repeatedly to select the

recording mode.

Each time you pre ss the button, the disp la y changes on the TV screen as follows:

HQ SP LP EPHSP SLP

INPUT SELECT

SYSTEM

O RETURN

REC MODE

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

For more d etails about the recording mode, 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 “Set up,” and press ENTER.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

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”: Re co rds original so und only. Normally select this when dubbing a DV format tape. “Stereo 2”: Re cords additional audio only. Select “Stereo 2” if you have added a seco nd audio channel when recording with your digital video camer a.

Select “Stereo 1” or “Stereo 2,” and press ENTER.

Press O RETURN twice.

Select “Edit,” and pr e ss 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

10:10 AM

Select “DV Edit,” and press ENTER.

The display for recording and “DV Tap e Mode” appear. If “DV Tape Mode” does not appear, check the connection to y our di gital video camera.

DV Tape Mode

Select z on th e TV screen, and press ENTER.

Starts recordin g the tape contents. You can use m, x, X, y, H, M, and z on the TV screen to search the point you want to start recording.

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 pie c e of digi ta l 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 memo ry on to the disc.

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

• The recorded picture may be momen tarily affected if the picture size of the so urce image ch anges, or if th ere is nothing recorded on the ta pe .

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

• 16:9 images are recorded in 4:3 size.

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Di sp l ays

By using the setup displays, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound, as well as select a language for the subtitles. The setup display s ar e used in the followin g w ay.

2 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.

The “Setup” di splay appears.

Setup

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Tuner Preset Clock Set Video Audio Features Options Easy Setup

10:10 AM

Note

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

SYSTEM

M/m, ENTER

1 Press SYSTEM MENU whil e the rec order is

in stop mode.

Title List(Original)

Title List

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Press ENTER :

Title Menu for DVD Title List.

10:10 AM

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

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive

10:10 AM

: 4:3 Pan Scan : On : Standard : Off

4 Select the item you want to set up, and

press ENTER.

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

Video

Title list

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type Black Level Picture Control Progressive

: 4:3 Letter Box

16:9 4:3 Letter Box

: On

4:3 Pan Scan

: Composite : Off

10:10 AM

Some items display a dialog box that provides further detailed settings. Example: The foll ow i ng dialog box appears when “Parental” in “Options” setup is selected.

Enter Password

Title list

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Enter the password.

10:10 AM

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 ite m . 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.

10:10 AM

: 16:9 : On : Standard : Off

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

The “Tuner Preset” setup helps you to make tuner, setting for the recorder.

Select “Tuner Pre set” in the “Setup” di splay. 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 connected cable box or satellite rece ive r.

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. Fi rst, we recommend tha t y ou preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic pr esetting method s.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.

2 Select “A nt enna/Cable,” and pr ess ENTER.

Tuner Preset

Title list

Antenna/Cable Auto Preset

Timer

Manual Set

Edit

3,4 Ch Out Guide Channel Setup

Disc Setting

Setup

: 4:3 Letter Box

Antenna Cable

: On

: 3CH

10:10 AM

Settings and Adjustments

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

3 Select an option, and press ENTER.

,continued

Select “Auto Preset ,” and press ENTER.

All receivable ch annels are preset in numerical sequ ence.

Auto Preset

Title list

Searching for receivable channels: 3

Timer

Edit

Scanning... Please wait.

Disc Setting

Setup

Stop

10:10 AM

Manual Set

Presets or disables channels manuall y. If some channe ls co uld not be set using the Auto Preset or Easy Setup function, you can set them manually.

1 Follow st eps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.

2 Select “An te nna/Cable,” and press EN TER .

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 cha nnels. “Cable”: Preset s cable TV channels.

: 4:3 Letter Box

Antenna Cable

: On

: 3CH

10:10 AM

3 Select an option, and press ENT ER . 4 Select “Manual Set,” and pres s EN TER. 5 Select the channel you want to preset/disable

using M/m or CH +/–, and p re ss E NTER.

Manual Set

Title list

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Select a channel:

Add Erase

10:10 AM

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

press ENTER.

7 To pr es et or disable another channel, repeat

steps 5 and 6.

3, 4 Ch Out

Set the RF output ch annel so that the TV ca n receive the correct signal from the record er . For details, see page 19.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Tuner Preset” in the “Setup” display.

2 Selec t “ 3, 4 C h O ut , ” 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.

: Cable

: 3 CH

10:10 AM

3CH 4CH

3 Select “3CH” or “4CH,” and press ENTER.

The confirmation messages will be displayed for a while.

Guide Channel Setup

Sets up the guid e channel numbe r assigned t o each channel. You need to set this correctly to make timer recordi n gs with th e VCR Plus+ functio n . For details, see page 32.

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 broadc asts a time signal.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” di splay.

2 Select “Au t o, ” and press ENTER.

Auto

Title list

Clock Set CH Time Zone

Timer

Daylight Saving

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

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

“Daylight Saving” and press ENTER.

4 Adjust these settings by pressing M/m and

ENTER.

◆ Cloc k Set CH

Select a channel that carries a time signal using M/m. Use this option if you k now 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

Disc Setting

Setup

Select a channel:

10:10 AM

: Auto : Auto : Auto

10:10 AM

Auto

◆ Time Zone

Select the time zone for your area, or select “Auto” to have the recorder automat icall y 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 t ime), or select “Auto” to have the recorder automat icall y 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.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Using the Setup

Displays” on page 96 to select “Clock Set” in the “Setup” display.

2 Select “Manual,” and press ENTER .

Clock Set

Title list

Timer

Edit

Disc Setting

Setup

Month Day Year

01 2004 THU

Hour Min

AM/PM

00 AM12 :

10:10 AM

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

Set the day, year, hour, minutes, and AM/PM in sequence. Pr ess </, to select the item to be set, then pre ss M/m to set the nu mbers. The day of the week is set automatically.

4 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.

Settings and Adjustments

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.

16:9

4:3 Letter Box

1 Press SYSTEM MENU whil e the rec order is

in stop mode.

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

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

Video

Title list

TV Type Black Level

Timer

Picture Control

Edit

Progressive

Disc Setting

Setup

TV Type

Selects the aspect rat i o of th e connected TV (4:3 standard or wide ).

16:9 Select this when connecting to a

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

4:3 Letter Box

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

10:10 AM

: 4:3 Pan Scan : Off : Standard : Off

4:3 Pan Scan

Note

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

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 record er output s progr essive signal s.

On Raises the sta nda rd bl ack level.

Select this when the pict ure appears too dark.

Off Sets the black level of the output

signal to the standard level. Normally, select this.

100

4:3 Pan Scan

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

Sony RDR-VX500 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

Precautions

Ways to Use Your Video Cassette Recorder/DVD Recorder

Quick Guide to DV D Disc Types

Recordable an d playable VHS tapes

Hookups and Settings

Hooking Up the Recorder

Setting Up the VC R Pl us +® System

Connecting Another VCR or Similar Device

Basic Operation

Playing a DVD Disc or VHS Tape

Recording a Program to a DVD Disc

Recording a Program to a VHS Tape

Using the On-Screen Menus

Using the Title List

Using the DVD Disc Setting Displays

Checking the Play Information and Playing Time

Changing the Name of a Recorded Program (Title Input)

DVD Recording

Before Recording

DVD Recording without the Timer

DVD Timer Recording (Standard/VC R Pl us+)

Recording fr om Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

Checking/Changing/ Canceling DVD Timer Settings (Tim er Li st )

Recording from Connected Equipment with ou t a Time r

Playing Discs

Playing

Searching for a Title/ Chapter/Track, etc.

Playing MP3 Audio Tr ac ks

Playing JPEG Image Files

VCR Recording

Before Recording

VCR Recording without the Timer

VCR Timer Recording (Standard/VCR Plus+)

Recording from Connected Equipment with a Timer (Synchro Rec)

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

Recording from Connected Equipment without a Timer

Playing VHS Tapes

Playing

Searching Usin g Various Functions

Selecting the sound during playback

DVD Editing

Before Editing

Editing a Titl e

Creating a Playlist

Editing a Playlist

Dubbing (TAPE y DVD)

Dubbing from a Vi deo to a DVD

Dubbing from a DVD to a Video

Before DV Dubbing

Connecting a Digital Video Camera to the DV IN Jack

DV Dubbing (DV t DVD)

Dubbing from a DV Format Tape to a DVD

Settings and Adjustments

Using the Setup Di sp l ays

Antenna Reception Setting (Tuner Preset)

Clock Setting (Clock Set)

Video Settings (Video)